These items are from the estate of a couple who started in the antiques and collectibles business as newlyweds in 1955. They collected, bought, sold, and traded a huge array of items before the Mister died in 1998, and the Missus \"retired\" in 2021. The remainder is their children\'s inheritance. The Missus is Seller\'s mother-in-law, and she is excited to see her treasures go to new homes!
This listing is for a vintage standing advertisement mirror with space for calendar. Calendar is not included. Advertisement is for Ben\'s Tavern in Delphi, Indiana. It advertises liquor, beer, wine, food, and entertainment every Wednesday nite. Research found a reference to this tavern in 1957 as a \"fun place\", and in 1981 as having its liquor license suspended. No other details were noted. Actual dates of operation are unknown. This mirror is manufactured by Newton Manufacturing Company, Newton, Iowa.
Condition notes: See photos. This/These item(s) is/are in good condition. This item has quite a bit of shelf wear, including some loss of the mirror material, discoloration, and missing calendar. There are no other observable defects or damage.
Seller will combine shipping on items that close within three (3) days of each other. PLEASE send a message to alert Seller if you are watching or offerding on other items, because we ship as soon as possible.
If I over-estimate the cost of shipping, I will refund excess.
Rulers, props, and other items used during photo process are not included in this deal. Only those items listed and described are part of the deal being sold. Newspaper clippings and images NOT of listed items are not included in this deal.
\"Best Offer\" option is disabled. However, Seller is very willing to negotiate with Buyers who present serious offers for bundle deals or higher-priced items. Please send a message with details.Seller will combine shipping on items closing within 3 days of each other. Please let Seller know if you are watching or offerding on other items.
This seller\'s individual account is independent, but the seller encourages you to check out the individual accounts of family members.
We are divesting of thousands of treasures from individual lifetime collections and the inherited inventory of a family business that began in 1955.
- Splendid Storehouse -- the nonagenarian family biz founder
- Santa Kitty -- the vintage Christmas fanatic
- Smoky Mountain Packrats Store -- the local and family historian with East Tennessee and regional special interest
- Kizzer\'s Készlet Store -- the retired U.S. Navy submariner who is clearing out storage!
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