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Up for sale is an incredibly unique piece of mid-century horological history: a vintage men's military-style mechanical wristwatch. This piece is branded for the private label jeweler and watchmaker "R. Kniprath." Free Shipping for Domestic U.S. Buyers. $165.00 (Free Shipping for Domestic U.S. Buyers)

The Highlights:
True Vintage Military Aesthetic: Features a striking original matte black dial, outer tracking rings, and classic syringe hands—intentionally styled to match historic Allied military specifications.
A Rarest "Private Label" Find: While mass-produced military watches are common, private-label pieces assembled by independent historic jewelers are entirely distinct. You aren't likely to see anyone else wearing an identical piece.

Working Mechanical Movement: The Swiss hand-winding mechanical movement is confirmed working. It winds smoothly and ticks beautifully. (Note: As with any vintage mechanical timepiece, a routine service or cleaning is recommended for everyday wear or precision timekeeping).

Cosmetic Condition:
Dial: Beautiful, original matte black military face with bold Arabic hour markers. The luminous material on the dial and hands has aged to a gorgeous, highly desired golden-brown "pumpkin" patina.
Case & Crystal: The case shows honest, unpolished vintage surface wear and character consistent with its age. The crystal has light surface scuffing but remains highly clear.
Lugs: Features fixed/standard style lugs. It is ready for your favorite leather or canvas military/NATO strap (strap is not included).

Shipping & Pickup:
Local pickup available or Free Shipping (Domestic Only) can be arranged.
Note: There will be a slight delay in shipping or pickup scheduling this week due to an out-of-state family event I am attending.

The Story Behind the Name
R. Kniprath was an independent jeweler, engraver, and master watchmaker operating in the mid-20th century. During World War II and the post-war era, the US government could not keep up with the massive demand for standard-issue military timepieces like the Elgin or Bulova A-11.

To bridge the gap, individual service members, officers, and families would buy high-quality, blank "military style" watches. Master watchmakers like Kniprath would source fine mechanical movements and rugged steel cases directly from Switzerland, customize the dials with their own stamped name, and assemble them locally.

Santa Rosa Ca. - Sept 2026 .. ...

Anyone shipped a pump recently?? Morphy has one interested in,But, after all the fees and state taxes already pricey. Looking for
a guesstimate to Wa.state. As always all input is appreciated !!

Wayne visable with perfect glass cylinder, $2200.00 or trade for pumps, signs, gas & oil clocks. Located in North Judson, IN.

Looking left numbers wheel for the echo 98.

Looking for number wheel assembly of the echo 98. Really just nee the left wheel but would take all if available.

I have a few extra cast iron bezels ($65) and handles ($75) from the last run.
Please contact me by phone or email if you can use these or other parts for this pump.
Ron

Here's one you don't see here on Oldgas.com everyday. A classic old gas station, motel, post office and garage with 6 acres on Route 90 in Valentine, Texas for sale. You may have heard of Marfa Prada a mile down the road. Here's your chance of living the dream. $1.2M

https://www.mtnviewproperties.com/i...56/311-California-Ave-Valentine-TX-79854

I am not connected to the owner or the selling of this property. Just thought it might be of interest. See photo below.

This is probably a real long-shot, but my grandpa Max Lindley helped run a Phillips 66 gas station in Hillsdale Illinois. I don’t know exactly what timeframe it was, but I know for sure that they were running it in 1957 because my uncle has a calendar from when they ran it. I am interested in anything and everything that ever came out of that hillsdale gas station at that time period. Photographs, Maps calendars giveaways, signage you name it. If you have something like that, please let me know. It would mean so much to me!

Looking for roughly a 25"X15"X5" cardboard full Box to be picked up in Wisc,and hand delivered to me here in Il,as seller will not ship.
PM me for details,Thanks.

Vintage Crockett Renalde Engraved Cast Aluminum Western Riding Spurs with CR Mark

**Condition:** Good Vintage Condition (As Found)
**Manufacturer:** Crockett Renalde (CR Mark on Buttons)

Free Shipping for Domestic U.S. Buyers $60.00

**Era:** circa 1950s-1960s

**Material:** Cast Aluminum ("Aircraft Metal") Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic pair of vintage Crockett Renalde western cowboy spurs. These spurs are crafted from lightweight, high-durability cast aluminum and feature a classic hand-engraved appearance with a dual-chevron patterned heel band and scroll leaf accents on the shanks. Both swinging buttons are clearly stamped with the classic Crockett Renalde "CR inside a horseshoe" maker's mark. I do have a couple of extra pics if requested.

**Measurements & Features:**
- Heel Band Width (Boot Opening): Approx. 3 inches - Rowels: Original 10-point star rowels (spin freely) - Includes one full black leather heel strap and buckled mount hardware as shown in photos. The aluminum bodies are clean, structurally sound, and free of cracks or repairs. The steel rowel pins show a light, authentic touch of surface rust/patina from age, but function perfectly. A fantastic addition to any Western Americana collection, display, or for use. Please review all close-up photos for exact cosmetic condition. Ships quickly and securely.

Antique Pre-1926 August Buermann "Star Steel Silver" U.S. Cavalry / Dress Spurs

**Condition:** New Old Stock (NOS) / Excellent Vintage Condition w/Original Box

**Manufacturer:** August Buermann (Freeport, IL - Pre-1926 Buyout)

**Model No:** 3733 (Stamped 1" Neck)

(Free Shipping for Domestic U.S. Buyers) $250.00

Up for sale is an incredibly rare, piece of Western Americana and military history. This is a complete, original set of August Buermann "Star Steel Silver" dress/cavalry spurs. This set is "New Old Stock" and includes the original factory woodgrain-printed cardboard box and the original registered trademark string hang-tag with cleaning instructions.

The spurs are made of Buermann's patented solid nickel-silver alloy ("Star Steel Silver"), meaning they are solid metal and not plated. They feature un-rowelled blunt ends with an satin sheen. The inside loops have some green verdigris tracking from sitting in storage, but the metal remains unpitted, clean, and entirely original. The box lid is stamped with a packing/date code of "12 41" (December 1941). An ultimate collector's set that is near-impossible to find with the original box and tag intact. Please see photos for exact condition details.

"Offered in uncleaned, 'as-found' estate condition to preserve the original historic integrity. The metal retains its vintage patina and age-appropriate verdigris, leaving any desired conservation or cleaning to the discretion of the collector."

🪖 The Military History of This Set:

Official Issue vs. Private Officer Purchase: During World War I, August Buermann won massive official government contracts to supply the U.S. Army Cavalry. The ones issued directly to enlisted soldiers were stamped with a prominent "U.S." over "A.B." on the inside band.

The "Officer's Choice" Alloy: This pair lacks the government "U.S." stamp but features the Star Steel Silver trademark logo. This indicates they were manufactured as a private-purchase luxury upgrade for Military Officers and Cavalry Dress uniforms. Officers typically bought their own high-end gear, preferring Buermann's patented non-rusting nickel alloy over the cheap brass or plated steel issued to standard enlistees.

The Blunt End Purpose: Cavalry units required smooth, blunt-ended shanks (or "hammerhead" knobs) rather than sharp spinning cowboy rowels. Rowels were strictly prohibited on standard military dress boots to prevent accidental injury to the horses during tightly packed, synchronized military formations.

More Weirdness:

The spurs themselves were manufactured prior to 1926, but this specific box was officially stamped, packaged, and distributed at the retail level in December 1941.
This fascinating overlap explains the exact timeline of this unique set:

The 1920s Connection (The Metalwork)

The physical spurs are absolutely pre-1926. The legendary August Buermann Manufacturing Company exclusively held the patent for the "Star Steel Silver" metal alloy and operated independently up until 1926, when they were bought out by rival hardware giant North & Judd. Because these spurs bear only the original Buermann Star brand logo without any North & Judd marks, the spurs themselves were forged before that 1926 cutoff date.

The 1941 Connection (The Retail Box)

The date stamp code of "12 41" printed directly onto the side of the box lid marks the moment the retail package was finalized for sale. When big manufacturing buyouts happened during this era, the new parent company would often absorb warehouse crates filled with thousands of loose, unsold inventory components. The hardware distributor stored these premium un-rowelled military shanks and finally packaged them into this woodgrain-printed retail shipping box right as the United States entered WWII, a period when demand for uniform dress spurs spikes sharply.
This historical transition makes the set even more intriguing. A pair of genuine pre-1926 classical forged military spurs captured inside a time-capsule 1941 WWII-era retail box.

Did you know The Dawes Arboretum, located in Newark, Ohio, hosts an annual History Center exhibit? This year, The Arboretum’s exhibit is Fueling a Legacy: The Pure Oil Company and Beman Dawes.

It focuses on the history of The Pure Oil Company, its local impact and how Beman’s funds from The Pure Oil Company were used to create and sustain The Dawes Arboretum, a now nearly 2,000-acre property.

Every month until the exhibit closes, we will share a monthly feature about something fascinating within the exhibit. For the month of September, look at a cartoon that was published in September of 1923!

This is a cartoon from Pure Oil News about The Pure Oil Company’s annual picnic where Beman invited the “Pure Oil family” (Pure Oil employees and their families) to his Daweswood Farm every year for an annual picnic. A few hundred people attended at first, but by 1928, over 2,000 people were in attendance.

The cartoon depicts activities that happened annually such as games including horseshoe, tug of war, soft ball and races. Dancing was also available. Once, there was even a Charleston contest.

You can learn all of this and more by visiting The Arboretum’s annual exhibit, open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dawes is located at 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, Ohio.

1939 U.S. Tire Dealers 78 RPM Record Set.
Recording used to train garage mechanics and sales staff on the mechanics and marketing of the premium U.S. Royal Master tire line.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/327376869140

The seller requested that I post a link on our forum.

Old dealership sign recently restored the neon arrow flashed in white about once every 2 secs. Single sided has brackets to hang from. $7000 Call drew at 8128815026

4 doors. 200 for all. in good condition.call gary at 7655864539

2 Erie doors rusted at bottom. 75 for pair Call gary at 7655864539

2 doors in perfect condition 250 for pair. Call gary at 7655864539

I have Bennett bowser and tokheim clockface skins 18 skins 1600 for all. Some surface rust no dents. All in good shape. call gary at 7655864539.

I am looking for a nice clean original orange capco body. Anyone have one they can part with?

1950's Texaco island light canopy. Attached is a photo of a 1955 station with the same canopy. Located in Edmonton. Buyer pays shipping. Will work with your carrier of choice and can have it strapped to a pallet, ready to go. Its solid and straight. No heavy pitting on sheet metal, just surface rust from laying outside. Ends are cast with Texaco letters. I also have the original aluminum frames with lenses for the lights that go into the canopy (came with it, but removed and stored inside). All you need is a pipe/ pole to mount it to. Really cool for a Texaco pump island display inside or outside. 6'1" long x 28" wide. Asking $1800usd obo. Have more photos to send if interested. Thanks

original top metal for Gilbarco 86. solid but needs a bit of straightening. $20usd takes it. Thanks

Vintage 1950s John J. Hildebrandt No. 44-N "Muskie Tornado" Lure 100% Complete Box & Insert Set

Up for sale is a fantastic, investment-grade piece of vintage American fishing tackle history: an original John J. Hildebrandt Co. "Muskie Tornado" inline bucktail spinner bait lure. Manufactured in Logansport, Indiana, this "Hydro-Tronic Vibration" model was a premium big-game lure of its era.

Includes the entire original set, which is rarely found intact together.

**What’s Included:**- **Authentic Hildebrandt Muskie Tornado Lure:** Features the original counter-rotating dual spinner blades, brass components, and thick black natural hair bucktail trailing a dual treble-hook setup.-

**Original Graphic Box:** The 2-piece cardboard box features the iconic bright green open-mouth muskellunge illustration with bold retro mid-century typography. -
**Original Paper Insert:** The highly elusive small factory informational paper strip detailing the "Double Reverse" blade reflection tech.

**Condition:**The lure is in excellent vintage condition with bright hardware and strong, securely tied black hair. The box is structurally sound with bold graphics, showing only light age-appropriate storage wear, minor surface scuffs, and faint foxing as pictured. The paper insert is crisp and fully legible. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to verify the exact cosmetic details.
Note: The last pic was found by me and is used just for historical reference, does not come with the lure.

$65.00 with Free Shipping for Domestic U.S. Buyers.
Message with any questions.

History of Company: The Dime and the Hairpin (1893–1899) The brand's origin began in 1893 in Logansport, Indiana. John J. Hildebrandt (known as "Big John") was a local plumber and avid angler. Seeking a better way to catch fish, he took a silver dime, hammered it flat, drilled an offset hole through it, and attached it to a wire shank fashioned from his wife’s hairpin. When pulled through the water, the dime spun rapidly, creating a brilliant flash and vibration that caught fish like magic .Demand among local fishermen quickly escalated beyond what he could make at his kitchen table. In 1899, he left plumbing behind and officially founded the John J. Hildebrandt Lure Company.

live auction Sept.18th - Sept. 19th .. ...

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Nice 6’ Red Crown thermometer works 3500