Recent content by ceallaghguy

Last point (sorry I get stuck in something I have to run it down): U S patent 740649 A is attributed to Hero Glass co for an insulating handle. I think you were spot on about that! The patent shows the handle on a coffeepot, but the owner's description specifically designated it for any vessel...

Also from Antique trader.com A Hero company made these, along with scores of other companies. Being of aluminum, it probably dates to the late 1940s into the 1950s. These were used in many ways, especially for picnics, camping, etc. and for mineral water from spas such as the ones in Hot...

Haven't found the cup though, I guess that's obvious

Outlaw I think that cup came from the Hero fruit jar compamy. From the museum of American glass: Catalog Number 2010.117.31 Object Name Jar, Preserving Description Hero Fruit Jar Company Mason closure fruit jar. 1/2 gallon. Aqua. Ground lip Embossed with a Maltese cross, "HFJ Co...

Private Lugnutz: I have that same driver that came in a set my grandad gave me. Unfortunately the pouch nor the other components give a clue to maker or COO.

Thanks!

Drivesitfar: thanks! Been a lurker for a while like I mentioned, but I am working on some (amateur compared to you guys) restorations i hope to share as soon as I get some pics. Also many many questions of course.

Thank you. I wasn't sure if posting here would be the right place, but it is not a tanker desk, so... I have been searching for awhile. It looks like they might be slim pickings though.

Hi all, First post, although I have lurked a long time, and as many others fueled my vintage tool addiction here. I have a question that I thought might fit in this thread: Has anyone come across the desk like the one pictured? I took this while touring the USS Intrepid a while back in New...