Random Parts and Pieces

Random jewelry pieces I came across in the store last week. If you like the hobo nickel Indian earring we also have necklaces and will be getting medals and more earrings soon. They cost around $50.

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Bags and Boots

I bring in loads of items like these every other week or so. FYI. I have 50 pairs of vintage cowboy boots, ropers, combat and motorcycle boots waiting to go out on Dolly’s floor right now!! 20120127-152842.jpg

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Killer Philco Predicta Television

The Philco Predicta is a television made in several models by the Philco company in the late 1950s. It is arguably the most iconic television set in existence and is to most people the “classic” 1950s TV set — although with its trademark detached picture tube, it couldn’t be more atypical of an early television set.

Many Predictas were produced for the Holiday Inn hotel chain, but the design was considered too radical by everyday consumers, and many sets languished at television dealers. Slow sales, lack of a color model and very poor reliability eventually drove Philco into bankruptcy and sale in 1960.

Due in part to their outrageously 1950s styling and rarity of working examples, they are now highly sought-after collectibles. They have been featured many times in movies, TV, and music videos. Telstar acquired the rights to the name and now produces brand new sets with larger, color screens and modern internal electronics.

This set is in amazing condition and seems to work. $799.