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LAKE COUNTY - SOUTH CLERMONT FLORIDA
Steel Pressed, Arrow Shape, Roadside Indicator sign

Front side of this Great Historical FloridaPast road sign






Rare Original FloridaPast Find! There weren't many of this sign produced. Most likely only this one. Belongs in a Florida Historical Museum.
Being sold as is, as found, as shown. You can either leave alone, or restore. Our personal opinion is always leave as found.


MEASURES; 26" long, 7" at widest
CONDITION; 4-5 (no bends, dents or rot)
FL # 78
PRICE; $1,250.00
S/H/I; $25.00

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Backside of LAKE COUNTY - SOUTH CLERMONT Highway Indicator Sign



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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Vintage Florida Department of Corrections Officer Badge

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Blackinton badge
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HEAVY DUTY - QUALITY MADE
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Beautiful Enameling Work



​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.
 

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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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MEASURES APX;  3 1/4" high 2" at widest
CONDITION; 8++ (slight plate wear, top left, some minor pitting, nothing serious)
FP #414
PRICE; $39.95
Shipping; $INCLUDED IN U.S.
 
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marked; Smith & Warren U.S.A.
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Pair of Vintage Florida Citrus Mutual Executive Enameled Cuff Links

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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
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PRICE; $69.95
S/H; FREE IN U.S.
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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 Kissimmee Police Department
Plastic Whistle Key Chain
"If you can see it, say it"

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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

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Heavy Duty Bronze
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Nice Rare Citrus History
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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
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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.

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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
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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FP #351
PRICE; $125.00
S/H/I; $5.00

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Nice old ACL, Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Dining Car Spoon

click spoon to take you where you can purchase on our Restaurant and China Page
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, Almost 100 Years Old

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Vision this in a display case for others to Appreciate
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That paper came with it. Spoon from U. of F. by Mary Hagan - Aug. 1st 1919
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Note the repair to the box. A Tampa cigar band
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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
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The spoon is ASS ID SILVER CO. SOLID YOUREX SILVER
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Debossed labeled Frank E Block Co Atlanta Ga Peppermint Chocolate Creams Box
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Belongs in the University of Florida History Museum
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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

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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
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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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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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MEASURES APX; 80" x 66"
CONDITION; 8+ Beautiful, with minor flaws as described 
FP #376
PRICE; $495.00
S/H; $45.00
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DAYTONA BEACH POLICE RESERVE BADGE

DAYTONA BEACH POLICE BADGE


Nice vintage Daytona Beach Police Reserve Cap / Hat Badge.
Screw-Post Back, w/holding pin affixed

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MEASURES; 2 3/8" X 1 7/16"
CONDITION; 9+
FL #05
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $4.50

BRONZE SURVEY MARKER
CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY JACKSONVILLE FLA.

U.S. ARMY CORPS. OF ENGINEERS SURVEY MARKER - FLORIDA
A Rare Find!
Bronze Survey Mark, CORPS OF ENGINEERS - U.S. ARMY
JAX. FLA. - Jacksonville Florida







MEASURES; apx. 3 1/2" diameter, and the split mounting peg is 3" long
CONDITION; 9
FL #25
PRICE; $250.00
S/H; $10.00

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Old Train Car Switch Rails
From Clermont Florida

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.


They Measure; 10' or ten feet long, 3 1/2" at high end, tappering to 3" at low end
Condition; as shown, used
FL #222
PRICE; $1,500.00

S/H; Pick Up Only

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ATLANTIC COAST LINE SIGNAL LOCK

Just a Nice Old Railroad Switch Lock, from the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, FloridaPast
A.C.L. SIGNAL LOCK

Original Old Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
BRASS SIGNAL LOCK

If this lock could only tell it's stories. One must Wonder what it would say.
Another View of this Original Piece of Railroad History
A Nice, Heavy Brass Signal Lock.
Looks as though it was painted silver at one time.
There is No key. And being sold as is, as shown.


MEASURES; ALMOST 3" HIGH - JUST UNDER 2" WIDE
CONDITION; 7+
FL #110
PRICE; $SOLD
S/H; $

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Western Palm Beach FloridaPast Farm Bureau Awareness Pin Back Button
We Need Both - Preserving Lake Okeechobee, while maintaining Farming

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Nice Vintage Pin Back
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shows age/use, has slight stains/oxidation
MEASURES; 2 1/2" diameter
CONDITION; 7+
FP #292
PRICE; $SOLD Thank you!
S/H; $3.50
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Bright Vivid Colors
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Celluloid over tin backing - Locking pin

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1958 FLORIDA D.A.V. KEY CHAIN TAG

FRONT SIDE OF THIS 1958 FloridaPast DAV KEY FOB 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
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MEASURES; 1 3/8" LONG
CONDITION; 7+
FL #111
PRICE; $7.50
S/H; $3.50

OPPOSITE SIDE SHOWN HERE

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BACKSIDE OF THIS 1958 DAV TAG

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Old FloridaPast School System Tricycle
with it's original Title affixed

And we wait for the school crossing guard to flip the sign around to GO!
What a Super Find.
Original and Old, Orange County, Florida School Board, Child's tricycle.

BUILT SOLID & HEAVY DUTY

Get on your bike and ride.... ride like the wind....


Built for one, but you can hop up on the back, hold on, and away we go.......
Not only a Great Example of our Childhood memories of FloridaPast, but the Perfect Decorator item.

Made by angeles - impressed on seat

built for one, but HOP RIGHT ON, and away we go... just don't let the teacher see us
SOLID RUBBER TIRES

A close up of the School Board Title

each bicycle had to be registered, back in the day
Something we just don't find anymore. Memories of a simple fun Yesteryear of FloridaPast.

Measures apx.
CONDITION; SOLID RIDE
used 7+ range, mostly cosmetic
FL#151
PRICE;$175.00
S/H; 125.00 - otherwise to be determined - pick up welcome

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Obsolete Winter Park Florida
PATROLMAN BADGE

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Quality Made Badge
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Backside Maker Marks

A Quality Badge made by
Russell Uniform Co. New York

MEASURES; 1 3/8" x 1 1/4"
CONDITION; 9
FL#199
PRICE; $79.95
S/H/I; $5.00

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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.
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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
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No Year - Blank
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Backside shown here (note no maker mark)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Made by VA. METAL CRAFTERS

Original 1951 SILVER SPRINGS Florida Trivet
A Rare Find. Super Original, 1951,
Florida's Famous Silver Springs Trivet.
Made by VA. Metal Crafters.

Underside of Silver Springs Trivet

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 GOLDEN OCALA FORESTERS
NCHA - METAL FLORIDA TAG

Vintage GOLDEN OCALA FORESTERS FLORIDA TAG
This is a Great Find! Very Colorful Metal Tag. Art/Tag made by Finlad. Has been used, but not abused. A Real Piece of FloridaPast!
So if your a Florida, Tag or History Collector, another treasure for you! Non-Embossed.

MEASURES; 12" X 6"
CONDITION; 8
FL #33
PRICE; $29.95
S/H; $6.50

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Vintage Osceola County, Florida
Bicentennial Commemoration Tag

Vintage OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA, METAL BICENTENNIAL TAG
Graphic Metal Tag, with a Nice depiction of Chief Osceola. It has been used, but not abused. Non-Embossed



MEASURES; 12" X 6"
CONDITION; 8
FL #34
PRICE; $SOLD THANK YOU!
S/H; $6.50

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1939 CLYDE MALLORY LINES - SS CHEROKEE
BAGGAGE TICKET WITH MILEAGE RATION IDENTIFICATION FOLDER AFFIXED ON REVERSE

1936 CLYDE - MALLORY LINES BAGGAGE TICKET WITH MILEAGE RATION ID FOLDER
MEASURES; 5" x 2 3/4"
CONDITION; 7+ (shows age/use)
FL #74
PRICE; $37.00
S/H; $3.50

Showing the reverse side of baggage ticket with Mileage Ration ID Folder still attached

MILEAGE RATION FOLDER AFFIXED ON BACKSIDE, AS IT WAS IN 1936
Notice the owner had a FloridaPast address

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​Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Passenger Booties

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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
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