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2013-05-17 Coin and Paper Money Collecting - japanese money:

Unfortunately, there is a 99.7% chance that what you have is extremely common and not really collectible.  Tens of thousands of servicemen in WWII brought back currency from countries like France, Italy

2013-05-16 Collectibles--General (Modern) - Large glass insulators.:

In general I do not believe this is an insulator, but I can't say for sure, and I do not know what purpose it would have.  The glass appears to be similar to some French made insulators.  There are no

2013-05-16 Collectibles--General (Modern) - Large glass insulators.:

Thanks for the additional pictures.  I must admit this item has me stumped -- I have never seen an insulator like this, but must admit there are some insulator-like qualities of the item.  I'm about 60%

2013-05-15 Collectibles--General (Modern) - Large glass insulators.:

Interesting -- can I get some more pictures of this item?  A picture of the bottom and the pin hole would be useful.  Also -- are there any markings at all on the item?  This is an interesting piece and

2013-05-14 Collectibles--General (Modern) - thimble:

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