Vintage Memorabilia Catalogue

[cornishlass]

Hi,

Thought that some may be interested in this link. It details (with lots of pretty pictures for those who cannot read well ;D ;D ) many fine examples of electrical gadgetry going back to the 1900's.

I have found it a valuable research tool when trying to date an item (and to find out whether the seller is telling porky-pies ) Always an essential when trying to kit out a VV

homepage.ntlworld.com/paul.linnell/sso/index.html

Cornish Lass

[fbmad]

Hi Cornishgirl,

Just had a quick look at the link and seems to have lots of photos and info.Will have a betterer look later.

Thanks,

Terry and Grumblebum (Theresa)

[Geoff & Jude]

hello cornishlass

what an interesting site. we have added it to our favorites for future reference.

by the way, how is the restoration going.

geoff 'n jude

[firefighter]

HI Victoria ;D
Great site do you collect any of these items for your van

CornishLass has not got time for restoration to busy researching
Geoff ;D ;D ;D

[cobber]

Lass that is a great link, thank you.

Now...I only wish I had electricity in ol'36 and I would buy some of those English electrical things.

My other van "Driftwood" does have electricity, so that site will help determine if some of the "stuff" I put in it is authentic to the 50's.

Could you find a site similar to that one for me please that shows non-electrical "kitchenalia" and groceries type goodies

Thank you in anticipation (I know you can do it)

Cobber.

[cornishlass]

Hi

Just to set the record straight.

Here at the moment where I live we have 60-70 mile an hours winds, lashing rain and temps of about 10 degrees plus just getting over a hip replacement operation, aaagh.... so, as you can imagine restorations are taking a bit of a back seat

......... and yes, I have got a few of the items Latest purchase is the Rothermel RAR Heater, which is a bakelite bedwarmer. Well a girlies got to have something to keep her warm on cold nights

Cornish Lass

[cobber]

You're being cheeky Cornishlass...and because your a long way away you'll most likely get away with it.......bugger! you say?

I logged on to say, that if we dummies click on the "links" thingo on that site you gave us we can get to browse through a whole host of information on old stuff.

It really is a pretty useful site......are you listening Mark?

Cobber.

P.S. Sorry about your weather Cornishlass......it's plurry 'ot 'ere t'day (as Jacky Jacky would say)

[fbmad]

Cornishlass can I swap your temps for my temps (just for a little while please)......... It was 41 C here yesterday and has just hit 43 C here at 1.50 pm and looks to be still climbing.

Pheew.......

Terry and Grum.

[fbmad]

Now 45 C at 3.20 PM

Terry.

[cornishlass]

Hi Terry

I wish. Been up an hour and a half - it's now (it's 07.39 am) and it's getting warmer here also. Now 7 degrees and climbing

Used to live in South Africa so have had experience of warmer temperatures...... and loved it

Cornish Lass

[firefighter]

;D ;D HI Cobber
Have you visted the federation store in Golden Square Bendigo
they have all that kitchenalia & groceriers memorabilla for sale that you collect , the store is owned by Ken Arnold & Ken has written quite a lot of books
Geoff

[Roehm3108]

Hey cornishlass. Why don't we split the difference with the weather between your side and ours? Then we would all be happy!
A brilliant link you gave us. Thanks for your continuing contribution. Sort of makes vintage vanning more universal having interest on the wrong end of the earth too!
Cheers
Ray

[cobber]

Sorry Geoff I didn't see your post before.

Did spend a bit of time in Bendigo on the way home from Morgan but did not get to the place you mentioned.....bugger!

Cobber.

[firefighter]

Hi Cobber
One of Ken Arnolds book , The household Identification &
Valuation Guide is on E,BAY Item no 110039443585
Geoff ;D