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LAKE COUNTY - SOUTH CLERMONT FLORIDA
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Showing the back side in this image
It's a need, to look beyond condition, and realize what your actually looking at. Probably one of the more Rarer signs of Lake County. Highway signs are Top in Desirablity today. And to have the opportunity to own this FloridaPast highway sign, is a Rarity! No matter what condition. A True & Honest part of FloridaPast |
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OBSOLETE VERO BEACH POLICE BADGE
Made by Engel's Uniforms, Orlando FLA.
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Unique that it was made in Orlando Florida
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MEASURES; 2 5/8" high - 1 1/2" at widest
CONDITION; 9+ FL # 427 PRICE; $224.95 S/H/ $FREE |
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Nice Black Enameling
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Florida Highway Patrol
Nice Enameled Post Pin Back
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MEASURES; 3/4" diameter
CONDITION; 9 FL # 426 PRICE; $24.95 S/H/ $FREE |
Nice Blue, Orange and Green Enameling
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Vintage Florida Department of Corrections Officer Badge
Beautiful Enameling Work
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MEASURES APX; 2 1/4" high, 1 1/4" at widest CONDITION; 9++ FP #396 PRICE; $SOLD - Thank you!! S/H/I; $FREE IN U.S. |
Blackinton badge
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Nice Used Vintage, Obsolete Security Badge
Securitas Security - Integrity Vigilance Helpfulness
made by Smith and Warren U.S.A.
Said to have been used in the Tampa Florida area
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note top left plate wear/scratches
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MEASURES APX; 3 1/4" high 2" at widest
CONDITION; 8++ (slight plate wear, top left, some minor pitting, nothing serious) FP #414 PRICE; $SOLD! Thank you! Shipping; $INCLUDED IN U.S. |
marked; Smith & Warren U.S.A.
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Pair of Vintage Florida Citrus Mutual Executive Enameled Cuff Links
White, Orange and Green Enamel
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marked Patent Pending PAT PEND
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MEASURES;
CONDITION; 8 shows little use/age/plate wear, minor enamel flaw on each edge, not bad though FP #419 PRICE; $69.95 S/H; FREE IN U.S. |
minor backside gold plate wear
We were lucky to be able to find these. They once belonged to an Executive of the Florida Citrus Mutual. Great for the Citrus Collector.
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Vintage Mid Century Last, Folding 2 Blade Imperial Pocket Knife
30th Anniversary - Gulf Ridge Production Credit Association
Lakeland, Lake Wales, Dade City
Both blade closures are Nice and Tight
More often than not, collecting takes us down rabbit holes of history. Just another thing that makes collecting more interesting and educational. CLICK HERE to see the patent file for this style knife.
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Gulf Ridge Production Credit Association
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Patent numbers
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could use a cleaning up some
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Blades are straight, no bends
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Both blades are Tight, and Close Tight
MEASURES; 3 1/8" closed
and fully opened, tip to tip, 6 1/4" CONDITION; 7-8 shows use/age though no abuse. FP #428 PRICE; $29.95 S/H; $FREE |
note there is some wear to the printing
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Golden Ocala Foresters NCHA
Non Embossed Metal License Plate - Tag
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MEASURES; 12" X 6"
CONDITION; 8 FP #33 PRICE; $129.95 S/H; $15.00 |
Art by Finlad
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Vintage Kissimmee Police Department
Plastic Whistle Key Chain
"If you can see it, say it"
If you can see it, say it
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MEASURES; 2" long, not including the chain eye
CONDITION; 9 + shows very little use/age FP #366 PRICE; $20.00 S/H; FREE IN U.S. |
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A Rare Large Size Presentation Key - Made of Heavy Bronze
WORLD'S CITRUS CENTER - LAKELAND FLORIDA
Heavy Duty Bronze
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Nice Rare Citrus History
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Showing the edge Thickness
MEASURES; 8 1/4" long 2 1/2" diameter end 1/2" at Thickest point
CONDITION; 9 [minor expected tarnish/oxidation age, nothing serious] FL #255 PRICE; $250.00 S/H/I; $12.50 |
Showing the opposite edge
An Opportunity to Own a piece of
Real FloridaPast Citrus History. Which doesn't come along often. More than likely, this Beauty Will Be The Highlight of your' collection. |
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Old Harry Potter Style,
Windsor Gold Filled Flexible Wire Frame Child's Eye Glasses
in the original felt lined leather case
from M.A. Lovejoy, M.D.
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
As you see, is as we acquired. Books used for prop
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Marked inside nose rest, Windsor, w/a couple other markings that I can't read
the divider nose rest inside the case is wood
The lenses aren't that strong. Going by my reader glasses, 1.75,
they are just a bit more stronger than them. Though if buying to use, you'll want your Optometrist to replace them to suit. ____________________________________________________ MEASURES; 3 5/8" across, measuring from inside hinges. The convexed lenses are apx. 1 1/4" dia.. from lens to furthest point at ear curve, apx. 3 1/4" And they open apx. 5 1/2" at the ear spread. CONDITION; Used, but No abused. Well kept all these years. Glass lens' have a few very minor, hard to notice scratches. Some normal expected tarnish/wear, mostly around the lens frames. The cleaning cloth shows age/soiling, etc. Case shows age/use etc. We didn't clean, leaving the original patina and purity. Always best to leave. The snap works, could use a cleaning as image above shows. FP #351 PRICE; $125.00 S/H/I; $5.00 |
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Nice old ACL, Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Dining Car Spoon
FOR SALE ON OUR RESTAURANT CHINA PAGE
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A Beautiful Gem from the University of Florida Gainesville
Sweet Treasure that belonged to Mary Hagan - from 1919
A University of Florida Spoon, Over 100 Years Old
Vision this in a display case for others to Appreciate
That paper came with it.
Spoon from U. of F. by Mary Hagan - Aug. 1st 1919
Note the repair to the box. A Tampa cigar band
Inscribed/Impressed U. of Fla.
MEASURES; just under 6" long
CONDITION; Used, shows age, wear etc. photos show well FP #331 PRICE; $125.00 S/H/I; $8.00 |
The spoon is ASS ID SILVER CO. SOLID YOUREX SILVER
Debossed labeled Frank E Block Co Atlanta Ga Peppermint Chocolate Creams Box
Belongs in the University of Florida History Museum
Gainesville August 1st 1919 Stella, Florence, Elizabeth, Mary
As you see it, is how we had acquired it from an old estate here in Florida.
Many years ago. We Enjoyed it so much, we never offered it for sale. Now it's time to do more down-sizing. The ribbon is the original ribbon, as is the candy box. On the underside of the box, written in Pencil; Gainesville August 1st 1919 Stella, Florence, Elizabeth, Mary Box has issues as you can see, but it's still here, and not so bad. |
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Rare Historical Polk County Florida Signature Quilt
Stitch Signed Over 500 Times
Dated 1934-1935
Truly a Rare FloridaPast Museum Quality Offering
Polk County Florida Historical Signature Quilt
Measures apx. 80" x 66" - Stitch Signed 508 times
Six Rows - 5 blocks per row
each patch that makes up a design within a block,
There are some names being repetitious throughout the making.
Assuming as these Folks had time to work on this Treasure, with each, they stitched their names.
You can be certain, some, if not most of the names,
were Founding Families of Polk and Surrounding Counties
Date Stitched; 1934-1935
Some of the names;
R.E. Drymon - Preacher -
R.E. Pastor Church of God
R.E. Drymon Man of God
Teacher of IV Class R.E. Drymon Sunday School
{I show a close up of this block below}
R.E. Drymon was the Reverend, Pastor, Preacher and Teacher
of the Church of God in Winter Haven
Other names stitched throughout;
Cater, Tyre, Jenkins, Thorp, Whatly, Powell, Ball, Killingsworth, Ellsworth, Hornell,
Walthem, Pansy Boyd, Johnie Bowden,
Mulkey, Cox, Renfroe, Neal, Johnson, Proctor, Dr. Burns, Donno,
Fletcher, Smith, Barksdale, Bailey, Sopp, Rigsby, King, Mavis, Fussell, Sawyer,
Peoples, Demeritt, Skinner, Sparkman, Among Others.
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ALL IMAGES WHEN CLICKED ON, ENLARGE, AND OPEN IN NEW WINDOW
Polk County Florida Historical Signature Quilt
Measures apx. 80" x 66" - Stitch Signed 508 times
Six Rows - 5 blocks per row
each patch that makes up a design within a block,
There are some names being repetitious throughout the making.
Assuming as these Folks had time to work on this Treasure, with each, they stitched their names.
You can be certain, some, if not most of the names,
were Founding Families of Polk and Surrounding Counties
Date Stitched; 1934-1935
Some of the names;
R.E. Drymon - Preacher -
R.E. Pastor Church of God
R.E. Drymon Man of God
Teacher of IV Class R.E. Drymon Sunday School
{I show a close up of this block below}
R.E. Drymon was the Reverend, Pastor, Preacher and Teacher
of the Church of God in Winter Haven
Other names stitched throughout;
Cater, Tyre, Jenkins, Thorp, Whatly, Powell, Ball, Killingsworth, Ellsworth, Hornell,
Walthem, Pansy Boyd, Johnie Bowden,
Mulkey, Cox, Renfroe, Neal, Johnson, Proctor, Dr. Burns, Donno,
Fletcher, Smith, Barksdale, Bailey, Sopp, Rigsby, King, Mavis, Fussell, Sawyer,
Peoples, Demeritt, Skinner, Sparkman, Among Others.
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ALL IMAGES WHEN CLICKED ON, ENLARGE, AND OPEN IN NEW WINDOW
Excellent Tight Condition
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She is a Beauty! You couldn't ask for better.
I see one stitched signature that either wasn't finished, or somehow was taken off? tough to tell, and doesn't take away. 
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Showing the backside - Red "X" denotes a dime size tear/hole - Fabric is still there. Looks like a snag. Not so bad
MEASURES APX; 80" x 66"
CONDITION; 8+ Beautiful, with minor flaws as described FP #376 PRICE; $1,295.00 S/H; $45.00 |
note some stain spots, expected consistent age browning, slight soiling
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DAYTONA BEACH POLICE RESERVE BADGE
Nice vintage Daytona Beach Police Reserve Cap / Hat Badge. Screw-Post Back, w/holding pin affixed ___________ MEASURES; 2 3/8" X 1 7/16" CONDITION; 9+ FL #05 PRICE; $SOLD S/H; $4.50 |
BRONZE SURVEY MARKER
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Old Train Car Switch Rails
From Clermont Florida
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Historical Rails from Clermont Florida. Once used at the old warehouses and packing houses along the lake in Downtown Clermont. Nothing remains, except of course, the lake.
When we originally purchased these rails, our idea was to build a tender or box-car on them. That was Many Years ago. Recently we decided to part with them. Maybe you have an idea for them. They Are Heavy.
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ATLANTIC COAST LINE SIGNAL LOCK A.C.L. SIGNAL LOCK |
Original Old Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
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Western Palm Beach FloridaPast Farm Bureau Awareness Pin Back Button
We Need Both - Preserving Lake Okeechobee, while maintaining Farming
Nice Vintage Pin Back
shows age/use, has slight stains/oxidation
MEASURES; 2 1/2" diameter
CONDITION; 7+ FP #292 PRICE; $SOLD Thank you! S/H; $3.50 |
Bright Vivid Colors
Celluloid over tin backing - Locking pin
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1958 FLORIDA D.A.V. KEY CHAIN TAG
This is a nice Disabled American Veterans or D.A.V. Tag for your keychain.
It's getting tougher and tougher to find these anymore. MEASURES; 1 3/8" LONG CONDITION; 7+ FL #111 PRICE; $7.50 S/H; $3.50 |
OPPOSITE SIDE SHOWN HERE BACKSIDE OF THIS 1958 DAV TAG |
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Old FloridaPast School System Tricycle
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Made by angeles - impressed on seat
SOLID RUBBER TIRES
A close up of the School Board Title
Something we just don't find anymore. Memories of a simple fun Yesteryear of FloridaPast.
Measures apx.
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Obsolete Winter Park Florida
PATROLMAN BADGE
A Quality Badge made by Russell Uniform Co. New York
 Quality Made Badge |
MEASURES; 1 3/8" x 1 1/4"
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 Backside Maker Marks |
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Vintage Tampa NW YMCA
Enamelled Goal Breaker Pins or Badges
We purchased these pins as a collection. All appear to be unused. Some have maker mark, some don't. All have the same shiny brass backs, much like the 15 year pin shows. Though it was tough to photograph and get consistent images. The "year" will be under the image.
Each are Heavy Enameled with five different colors. The blue is more of a Navy Blue.
Click on any image for a Larger Viewing. They open in a new window.
If you would like to purchase more than one pin, go ahead and check out with what you want, and we'll Refund ASAP. Or, send us a emailed request
Each are Heavy Enameled with five different colors. The blue is more of a Navy Blue.
Click on any image for a Larger Viewing. They open in a new window.
If you would like to purchase more than one pin, go ahead and check out with what you want, and we'll Refund ASAP. Or, send us a emailed request
No Year - Blank
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Backside shown here (note no maker mark)
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MEASURES; 1 1/2" diameter
CONDITION; 9+ (unused) FP #257 PRICE; $25.00 S/H; $5.50 |
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25 year pin
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Backside (note this one has Taiwan mark)
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MEASURES; 1 1/2" diameter
CONDITION; 9+ (unused) FP #258 PRICE; $25.00 S/H; $5.50 |
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20 Year Pin
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Backside (note no maker mark)
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MEASURES; 1 1/2" diameter
CONDITION; 9+ (unused) FP #259 PRICE; $25.00 S/H; $5.50 |
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15 Year Pin
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Backside (marked Taiwan)
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MEASURES; 1 1/2" diameter
CONDITION; 8- (unused, enamel has scratches/hairline cracks) FP #260 PRICE; $20.00 S/H; $5.50 |
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10 Year Pin
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Backside (note no maker mark)
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MEASURES; 1 1/2" diameter
CONDITION; 9+ (unused) FP #261 PRICE; $25.00 S/H; $5.50 |
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Original 1951 Silver Springs Florida Trivet
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Underside of Silver Springs Trivet
Raised embossed letterings; WATER OF SILVER SPRINGS - 801 MILLION GALS. DAILY. 72 DEGREES YEAR ROUND. - 400 FT. WIDE, 80 FT. DEEP
MEASURES; 7 3/4" handle end-trivet top CONDITION; 9++ FL #32 PRICE; $75.00 S/H; $7.50 |
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Vintage Osceola County, Florida
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1939 CLYDE MALLORY LINES - SS CHEROKEE
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Showing the reverse side of baggage ticket with Mileage Ration ID Folder still attached
Notice the owner had a FloridaPast address
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Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Passenger Booties
Showing one side of each
Pair of Soft Cozy and Stretchy Seaboard Coast Line Booties or Slippers.
Which appear to be unused. Each side has the Seaboard logo within the stitching/making. MEASURES APX. 7" heel to toe - 3 1/2" top to bottom
CONDITION; 8++ FP #315 PRICE; $29.95 S/H; $4.50 |
Showing opposite sides
Showing in their open position
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