Prices before 1900 !

uncle Alan

uncle Alan

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In about 3 weeks ,after ex comes back with family & a big-a$$ed truck,I'll get out an 1899 London newspaper & give you some doozy prices. Remember ,that far back the Pound was worth about $5.00 USd . At least from my memories of the '30's financial pages anyhow.

One interesting trademark struck my eye the minute I picked it up.In fact,I sold some of it in the '70's & had forgotten about it until I noticed it again at a shopping center.

Anyone want to take a wild-a$$ guess ?

I cannot offer a prize 'cause after my ex- was done, heck, I can't even buy a flea a 'rasslin' jacket.

Until I recover $ome, I'll just try to cut down on rants ! Okay ?



Uncle Alan
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That's a fine question Uncle, I can think of some things that have been around a long time like cast iron cookery, but this is a tricky call...how about wind-up alarm clocks? OH, old style dial telephones? ( remember 3 party lines?) I was really young then! :D :confused:
 
Cindy Denning said:
That's a fine question Uncle, I can think of some things that have been around a long time like cast iron cookery, but this is a tricky call...how about wind-up alarm clocks? OH, old style dial telephones? ( remember 3 party lines?) I was really young then! :D :confused:
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A huge hint;

It is made in various sizes but maintains the same basic shape.


A freebie;

It's logo is a cup ,like a chalice in design.




Yncle Alan:p
 
Cindy Denning said:
A jockstrap.
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'Nudder hint ;

At least 95 percent of the world has used this type , not necessarily this brand & probably never paid one iota of attention to it . It is a vital product & becoming used in more sizes than ever before.

The same basic shape has been used for 100 + years.

It is NOT a personal product but dozens of different brands are there to choose from .

Uncle Alan :p
 
smknman said:
tupperware. The burp means its sealed!
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A container of sorts ? Probably could say so.


It's quality is paramount for peace of mind...........





Uncle Alan :p
 
I dunno, my pea-brain is stumped. I was thinking a locket or brooch, but that's not a vital product. How about a jar from a famous glass company.

I am glad that you don't collect 70-year-old jockstraps. That's a hobby I'd just as soon not know about...:D
 
Are we getting into protective equipment here? They don't come ribbed do they? Maybe magnums and rubberbands?
 
tarsier said:
I dunno, my pea-brain is stumped. I was thinking a locket or brooch, but that's not a vital product. How about a jar from a famous glass company.

I am glad that you don't collect 70-year-old jockstraps. That's a hobby I'd just as soon not know about...:D
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It is somewhat captivating.... If it wasn't ,it would not work......




Uncle Alan :p
 
smknman said:
Are we getting into protective equipment here? They don't come ribbed do they? Maybe magnums and rubberbands?
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You almost got "roundtuit"

The product DOES offer protection & comfort . You most likely used it today & accepted it without a thought....






Uncle Alan :p
 
Is there an elasticity involved? Or are we talkin spring action?
maybe just a different kind of "rubber"?
 
smknman said:
Is there an elasticity involved? Or are we talkin spring action?
maybe just a different kind of "rubber"?
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Cushioning,some flexing........



You're closing in now....




Uncle Alan ;)
 
para-frame said:
shoe? 1 1
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Several of you are touching on it. A bit of several answers could get it.

Earlier clue mentioned chalice shaped cup . Now think 'gold cup ' .

Most of you are partially right, like the blind men .


Uncle Alan ;)
 
uncle Alan said:
Several of you are touching on it. A bit of several answers could get it.

Earlier clue mentioned chalice shaped cup . Now think 'gold cup ' .

Most of you are partially right, like the blind men .


Uncle Alan ;)
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This should do it.

A man,John D----- watched his young struggling with a new gift. He saw a way to vastly improve the handling of the gift and launched a huge industry over 100 years ago. I have no idea of longer lasting enterprises but,surely there a few older than this company...........



Uncle Alan :D
 
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