Promise “Get Heart Smart” nesting measuring cups

This is a set of four nesting red plastic heart-shaped measuring cups that were part of the Promise margarine “Get Heart Smart” campaign that began in the mid-1980's. Promise’s print advertisements and television commercials used “Get Heart Smart” as its slogan and showed heart-shaped pats of the margarine on foods. But by 1996, the Food and Drug Administration was clamping down on health claims and Promise was more or less forced to give up its “Get Heart Smart” slogan and advertising. No more measuring cups, either! These cups measure 1/4 cup/60 ml, 1/3 cup/80 ml, 1/2 cup/125 ml, and 1 cup/250 ml and are marked as such on the tops of their respective handles. The bottom of the largest cup is marked “Promise” and “Get Heart Smart” in large white letters. Perfect condition with no damage whatsoever. These measuring cups are bound to become ever more scarce as time passes, so “Get Head Smart” and buy a set while you still can! (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $20.00 + s/h

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Chesapeake & Ohio RR George Washington ashtray

These Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad ash trays are nearly impossible to find in any condition, and ours is absolutely perfect! No chips, cracks, crazing, or discoloration whatsoever! Crystal clear black silhouette and script lettering on sparkling white by Buffalo China. Approximately 3-1/2" wide x 7" long x 1" deep. On the front, in crisp lettering, it says “Chesapeake and Ohio Lines - George Washington’s Railroad - Original Predecessor Company founded by George Washington in 1785". Inside, it is graced with a silhouette of Washington on the front of the match holder. On the bottom it is marked Buffalo China in a style used between 1915 and the 1940's. What a beautiful addition to any railroad enthusiast’s collection, or to anyone’s vintage tobacciana collection! (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $285.00 + s/h and insurance

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Reddy Kilowatt Safety Club pinback

This is a 1-3/4" diameter Reddy Kilowatt Safety Club pinback. Created in 1926 by Ashton B. Collins, Sr., of the Alabama Power Company, Reddy Kilowatt became the mascot of over 200 electrical companies in the U.S. seeking to sell this new form of energy. With lightning bolts for a torso and appendages, a strobelight for a head, a light bulb for a nose, and wall sockets for ears, Reddy represented all things electrical and was the first ever “spokestoon” character. He was very busy over the next several decades, not only warming the hearts of adult consumers, but starring in his own comic book, The Mighty Atom, and movies that made their way into schools across the country via Reddy Kilowatt Safety Clubs that instructed kids about fire and electrical safety. Seldom seen today, Reddy Kilowatt appeared in a variety of publicity material until the OPEC oil embargo of the 1970's and the environmental movement replaced energy production with energy conservation as a national goal. Our pinback shows a full-figure Reddy Kilowatt with his right arm and hand lifted in a “stop” position with “Reddy Kilowatt” above and “Safety Club” below. Perfect condition and a great piece of American history. Price includes shipping to anywhere in the U.S. Be sure to see our Mighty Atom pinback listed immediately below. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $42.50 includes shipping to anywhere in U.S.

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Reddy Kilowatt “The Mighty Atom” pinback

This is a 7/8" diameter Reddy Kilowatt pinback that shows a smiling Reddy with “Reddy Kilowatt” above and “The Mighty Atom” below. The Mighty Atom was the name of the Reddy Kilowatt comic books of the 1940's, and these pins were often given out to school children touring nuclear energy plants during the 1960's. Perfect condition. Price includes shipping to anywhere in the U.S. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $17.50 includes shipping to anywhere in U.S.

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Rolex-Lucerne silver plated advertising spoon

This 4-1/4" silver plated spoon is one of the famous Rolex advertising spoons produced by Bucherer, the equally famous chain of jewelry stores headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland. Carl-Frederich Bucherer opened the first store in 1888 and the family-run company is still in business today, headed by third-generation Jörg G. Bucherer as Chairman of the Board. The Rolex spoons, which often have the names of cities where a Bucherer store exists, were given away as free souvenirs at Switzerland hotels where they were placed on the pillow like a mint. This spoon says “Lucerne” on its stem, as well as “Rolex,” “Bucherer,” and “Watches.” The spoon bowl features an engrave sleeping lion. Stem back is stamped “CB 69.” Very good vintage condition with a lovely patina and no dings or dents. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $25.00 includes s/h to anywhere in the U.S.

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Rolex silver plated spoon

This 4-1/4" silver plated spoon is another of the famous Rolex advertising spoons produced by Bucherer, the equally famous chain of jewelry stores headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland. This one says “Rolex” and “Bucherer” on the top of its stem and the spoon bowl features an engraved sleeping lion. Stem back is stamped “Bueherer of Switzerland” and “CB 69 M.” Very good vintage condition with a lovely patina and no dings or dents. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $25.00 includes s/h to anywhere in the U.S.

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