No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Unfollow antique spittoons to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Union pacific railroad spittoon vintage brass spittoon by. It has a logo on both sides, redskin brand chewing tobacco cut plug and is weighted heavily on the bottom to prevent accidental tipping. Antique union pacific railroad brass spittoon embossed rr train. Old brass spittoon from haunted hotel goldfield nevada. Historical clothing realm constantly searches for the lowest prices so you dont have to. Closer even than saturdays 4 final score indicates. Vintage redskin brand chewing tobacco brass spittoon ebay. Unfollow brass spittoon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. State football rivalry news newspapers books scholar jstor august.
About brass spittoons langston hughes dramatizes the struggle of a spittoon cleaner to find meaning in his life as he is run ragged at work. Most reputable establishments would even put out a spittoon for tobacco chewers to spit excess juice and wads into. Instead of it being a collection in a basement that nobody sees, that really isnt stirring up any thought or interest or education, this would make. Get the best deals on union pacific spittoon when you shop the largest online selection at. They are usually low, squat containers marked with the companys logo or initials. Reproduction spittoons are usually made of thinner brass, are taller and narrower, and are shaped like a bulbous vase.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. It is 5 12 inches tall and 8 34 inches diameter across the top of the lip. Day book, leather covered note book, engraved brass lock mount thomas smith, his book may 3, 1800 leather, dyed green sold. Bookable directly online book vacation rental 241197 with homeaway. Free book appraisals lovetoknow antique collectibles. The spittoon has been a coveted prize in this series.
For this first brass spittoon of 2020, respondents have been asked to take up berrys challenge and consider what recent trendsconsidered at the local, regional, and global scalesgive reason for hope in 2020. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. List of indiana hoosiers head football coaches wikipedia. Brian mcdonald of rivalry trophy mvictors history show. This is what i believe to be a vintage brass finished copper spittoon. Mar 27, 2016 spittoon receptacle for spitting that chewing tobacco juice in. Cowboy western rodeo brass spit toon pony express vtg old spit tobacco chew metal can1 no reserve 5 day auction spitton in very good condition selling this to help advertise some items for a friend, who is selling an inheritance from his fathers estate wood pipe collection used preowned stamped embossed sign reads pony express shows believe this is one of the old original ones as its got a. Vintage antique aged patina brass spittoon 514 x 8 wide top planter.
According to forgotten buffalo a really cool organization that tours unique landmarks, old neighborhoods and a lot of taverns the neighborhood tavern was not the cleanest business on the block. Antique and vintage history books collectors weekly. Other materials used for mass production of spittoons ranged from basic functional iron to. Feb 26, 2012 these red skin brand spittoons are hard to find but not rare. Im looking for information on a vase, or what my mother thinks is an old spittoon.
Vintage large brass spittoon goldfield hotel nevada old. Fbs old oaken bucket old brass spittoon coaching history bowl. Would make the perfect gift as a planter for any railroad enthusiasts. Hoosiers fall to spartans in old brass spittoon shootout. Atlanta cutlery old west brass spittoon frontier decor 5. Brass spittoons poem by langston hughes poem hunter.
Nowadays fake brass spittoons marked for a railroad or express company are becoming epidemic in internet auctions. Often these items are accompanied by fanciful stories of a rich history. Antique style brass spittoon redskin brand chewing tobacco. The winner of the michigan stateindiana football game has laid claim to the old brass spittoon since 1950. Deenie judy blume this is the first judy blume book i ever read.
Yes, he enjoyed a chew every now and then, but i dont remember him using this one. An example is the union pacific rr buckles shown at right, which uses the same logo that often shows up on other fake brass items like spittoons. Comments about brass spittoons by langston hughes michael walker 11172019 9. Their bylined column is the longestrunning syndicated weekly column in the country, distributed to more than 150 newspapers. This measures about 9 in diameter across the shallow bowl. Antique books, history, american history, early americana. That is the main telltale sign of an old brass candleholder. I havent been able to find a single bit of information about this company. These red skin brand spittoons are hard to find but not rare. We have an old spitoon from the union pacific railroad. The longest period that the old spittoon stayed in hoosier land was three years in a row, from 19671969. And when it comes to vintage and antique titles, the everevolving narrative of world events, from the rise and fall of the roman empire to the settling of australia by. Miniature spittoon, solid brass miniature, made in holland, doll house spittoon, miniature chamber pot, old fashioned bed pan, shadow box.
New listing redskin brand chewing tobacco cut plug brass spittoon. This classic old west brass spittoon has an antique finish and comes with a tombstone bordello brass plaque. Six different head coaches have led the hoosiers to postseason bowl games. Nowadays fake brass spittoons marked for a railroad or express company are. Cowboy western brass spittoon pony express sign vtg old. Why make such a big deal about an authentic spittoon s profile. Perhaps 25% of sheets with written information, the remaining pages are blank. A lesson in tavern history the fresh flow trough spittoon. Unfollow antique spittoon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
A history of spittoons and cuspidors, has 35 spittoons on display. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. This tradition was started by class president, eugene mcdermott of allentown, pa. Handmade vintage brass spittoon, 7 inches high, 9 inch diameter with cleaner. As for your spittoon, the weighted base is correct for an old piece but the union pacific railroad spittoon is so heavily reproduced that i am 100% certain that this is a reproduction. New listing vintage brass spittoon cuspidor doorstop large 9. It has another 100 to 200 of the items in artifact rooms, holcomb said. Only 1 dent on this vintage union pacific railroad weighted bottom brass spittoon as shown in photos. The big ten conference was conceived on january 11, 1895.
See more ideas about old west decor, gun decor and cowboy home decor. Yes, i will ship worldwide i picked this nice piece up awhile ago at an estate sale in upstate ny. On that day, the chancellors of the university of chicago, university of illinois, lake forest college, university of minnesota, northwestern university, purdue university and university of wisconsin met in chicago to discuss the regulation of. At that time, msu needed a reason to get motivated for its game against. It is also known as a cuspidor which is the portuguese word for spitter or spittoon, from the verb cuspir meaning to spit, although that term is also used for a type of spitting sink used in dentistry.
Check the antique brass candleholder to see if it has a seamed stem. Items similar to antique brass spittoon western country decor bowl on etsy. Solid brass spittoon pony express solid brass spitoon. Often these items are accompanied by fanciful stories of a rich history dating to. The hoosiers 32 came to east lansing looking to upset no. This is also a streak where the big ten won 11 of rose bowls from 4757, i consulted the info graphic. See more ideas about antiques, glazes for pottery and hand painting art.
Get the best deals on brass spittoon when you shop the largest online selection at. Id love some ideas or thoughts on what i might use it for. Often these items are accompanied by fanciful stories of a rich history dating to the 1800s. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about brass spittoon. The reason is to distinguish authentic versions from fake ones. We also get into potential future projects like the commander in chiefs trophy armed forces and more. True 5216 bulk savor wine bottle cocktail stainless steel spittoon, set of 1, silver. Antique style brass spittoon redskin brand chewing.
Old union pacific spittoon cuspidor with train embossed. Swedish brass basket, midcentury vintage, pleasingly tarnished from time. Apr 29, 2019 i have a brass spittoon i m not sure of age it says pony express chewing tobacco cut plug on it any idea of story and a answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. In the late 19th century, spittoons became a common feature of pubs, brothels, saloons, hotels, stores, banks, railway carriages, and other places where people especially adult men gathered, notably in the united states, but allegedly also in australia brass was the most common material for spitoons.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. We discuss the old brass spittoon msuindiana, my new favorite the slab of bacon minnesota wisconsin, the old. I have a brass spittoon i m not sure of age it says pony. But history books are collected for more than their occasionally plagiarized contents. John pont, lee corso, bill mallory, bill lynch, kevin wilson and tom allen. The old brass spittoon has been around since 1950, yet it is rarely recognized in the realm of rivalry trophies. Despite legal restrictions, many others set up such works during the eighteenth century. And the hoosiers, as has happened often in recent seasons, came close. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. We discuss the old brass spittoon msuindiana, my new favorite the slab of bacon minnesotawisconsin, the old oaken bucket indianapurdue. New listing antique vintage 1800s solid brass tobacco spittoon bucket 10 2lbs. Why michigan stateindianas rivalry trophy is a spittoon. The business was started by sajan singh sarna in 1920. Unfollow vintage brass spittoon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Spitoons like this would have been issued to vendors out in the market place such as feed stores or general stores that sold their cut plug products. Why the michigan stateindiana rivalry trophy is a spittoon, as in, a thing people spit into new, 1 comment the old brass spittoon is a rivalry trophy quite unlike any other. It is a great way to see what items are selling for on a national level. Large copper heart cookie cutter, not terribly vintage, around 1015 years old. Antique style old brass spittoon from the redskin brand chewing tobacco company.
Brian mcdonald of rivalry trophy mvictors history show mvictors. May 1, 2015 union pacific railroad spittoon vintage brass spittoon by generationupcycle on etsy. A needfulthings offering old brass spittoon from haunted hotel goldfield nevada spooky. Indiana has a 38 record over 11 bowl games in which they have competed. The big ten conference is the oldest division i ncaa college athletic conference. Jun 10, 2012 redskin brand chewing tobacco vintage brass spittoon cuspidor planter indian stay safe and healthy.
This is a really neat old spittoon i found in my grandfathers attic. Hailed as the duke and duchess of the antiques world, they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. Old chicago amusement park history sweet memories, childhood memories, indoor. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Two of the most widely read articles in front porch republics history address the state of american education, and neither jason peterss bar jesters writing seminar. Relive the glory of days gone by with this attractive brass spittoon emblazoned with the pony express tag.
Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. The story of the spittoon started when a michigan state graduate named gene mcdermott purchased it from an antique shop in lansing. The hoosiers have been guided to the big ten conference title. This authentic reproduction is just like the ones used by real cowboys in the old west. The old brass spittoon is awarded to the winner of the game.
For example, old family bibles from the 1700s really are quite common and lower priced than you might think. Included is an original photo showing several of these cuspidors. Furthermore, just because a book is old does not make it valuable. While michigan state and indiana have been playing each other ever since 1922 they did not begin their rivalry until the old brass spittoon was brought in. Take a look at our selection of forgotten gems includes a regimental history, memoirs from combatants, books from guerilla fighters, fivestar generals and an apache warrior, and even a contribution from mrs. This great spittoon looks beautiful on display in lots of styles of rooms. See more ideas about antiques, midnights children and decorative bowls. Michigan states kevin pickelman 96 celebrates with the old brass spittoon following a 553 win over indiana in east lansing, nov. How to identify an antique brass candleholder our pastimes. Jun 16, 2008 the duke homestead exhibit, a spitting image. I found a very old hammered solid brass spitoon today at humane society thrift shop. Teddy roosevelt stayed at this now defunked establishment. No paperwork available, but spittoon was made by an inmate at the green bay reformatory in the 1950s.
Brass spittoon nautical decor br41158 by historical. See more ideas about antiques, old west saloon and keep it cleaner. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Unfollow antique brass spittoon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Griswold man may have worlds largest spittoon collection. Mar 17, 2010 most old spittoons were brass and were heavier at the bottom so that they wouldnt tip over. Oct 01, 2016 the history of this rivalry shows that it has been less than competitive. Primarily it does not show appropriate signs of wear for something. Countless books about conflicts, soldiering and warfare have slipped into obscurity.
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