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LAKE COUNTY - SOUTH CLERMONT FLORIDA
Steel Pressed, Arrow Shape, Roadside Indicator 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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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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A Rare Large Size Presentation Key - Made of Heavy Bronze
WORLD'S CITRUS CENTER - LAKELAND FLORIDA

Heavy Duty Bronze

Nice Rare Citrus History

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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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

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 #
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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DAYTONA BEACH POLICE RESERVE 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

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

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

A.C.L. SIGNAL LOCK

Original Old Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
BRASS SIGNAL LOCK

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

Nice Vintage Pin Back

shows age/use, has slight stains/oxidation

MEASURES; 2 1/2" diameter
CONDITION; 7+
FP #292
PRICE; $12.50
S/H; $3.50

Bright Vivid Colors

Click this line to visit The Palm Beach Farm Bureau on Flicker

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

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OPPOSITE SIDE SHOWN HERE

BACKSIDE OF THIS 1958 DAV TAG

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

What a Super Find.
Original and Old, Orange County, Florida School Board, Child's tricycle.

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BUILT SOLID & HEAVY DUTY

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.

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Made by angeles - impressed on seat

SOLID RUBBER TIRES

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A close up of the School Board Title

Something we just don't find anymore. Memories of a simple fun Yesteryear of FloridaPast.

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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

Quality Made Badge

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.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 GOLDEN OCALA FORESTERS
NCHA - METAL 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

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; $19.95
S/H; $6.50

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

MEASURES; 5" x 2 3/4"
CONDITION; 7+ (shows age/use)
FL #74
PRICE; $37.00
S/H; $3.50

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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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