AUTOLITE
WEATHER FORCAST
DISPLAY
When I found this thing, I didn't really give it the credit that I should have. Even when I looked it up and people were asking upwards of 600 dollars for it I thought it was crazy. ESPECIALLY when I could tell that the other ones that were available were not even complete . THEN I saw the COD tag from 1963.
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When collecting anything CONDITION & BEING COMPLETE is EVERYTHING. This is an Original, NEW, in its original box and a COMPLETE Autolite Weather Station Display with its STAND and PAPERWORK. The Display is made of some type of Thick Plastic and contains 3 Replaceable Instruments: a Thermometer, Barometer, and Hygrometer (for Humidity). There is a Spinning Dial to show the Days Temperature and a set of 5 - 2 sided Plastic Inserts as Selling Aids to put up based on the Weather. The Display measures 20" X 30" . Included with the Display is a Black Die cut Oiled fiberboard Stand . The Top of the Display will stand 3' 9" Tall once Mounted to the Stand and a Battery is Meant to Display at the Bottom in Order to act as Ballast. Also included are 2 pieces of wood that are feet for the bottom of the display and Several Brochures and Instructions which you can see in the Photos.
As far as condition goes, It is in very good condition. The box shows wear and is starting to crumble but it is intact for the most part and will be shipped with the unit in a double box. This has never been Displayed so the plastic has Not been Subjected to UV Degradation as is common with plastics of the Era. There are a few rub marks on the front of the plastic from the box, as pictured and it is a little darker around the edges. I've sold 3, 2 with the stand and 1 without, This one has the stand.
This is my last one.
I am a Reasonable Person and will listen to a Reasonable offer, as I mentioned I've sold 3 last year and know there value
I'm Free to Answer Any Questions That You May Have
PLEASE VIEW ALL THE PICTURES ON THE TOP OF THIS LISTING
WEATHER FORCAST
DISPLAY
When I found this thing, I didn't really give it the credit that I should have. Even when I looked it up and people were asking upwards of 600 dollars for it I thought it was crazy. ESPECIALLY when I could tell that the other ones that were available were not even complete . THEN I saw the COD tag from 1963.
PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES POSTED WITH THIS LISTING
When collecting anything CONDITION & BEING COMPLETE is EVERYTHING. This is an Original, NEW, in its original box and a COMPLETE Autolite Weather Station Display with its STAND and PAPERWORK. The Display is made of some type of Thick Plastic and contains 3 Replaceable Instruments: a Thermometer, Barometer, and Hygrometer (for Humidity). There is a Spinning Dial to show the Days Temperature and a set of 5 - 2 sided Plastic Inserts as Selling Aids to put up based on the Weather. The Display measures 20" X 30" . Included with the Display is a Black Die cut Oiled fiberboard Stand . The Top of the Display will stand 3' 9" Tall once Mounted to the Stand and a Battery is Meant to Display at the Bottom in Order to act as Ballast. Also included are 2 pieces of wood that are feet for the bottom of the display and Several Brochures and Instructions which you can see in the Photos.
As far as condition goes, It is in very good condition. The box shows wear and is starting to crumble but it is intact for the most part and will be shipped with the unit in a double box. This has never been Displayed so the plastic has Not been Subjected to UV Degradation as is common with plastics of the Era. There are a few rub marks on the front of the plastic from the box, as pictured and it is a little darker around the edges. I've sold 3, 2 with the stand and 1 without, This one has the stand.
This is my last one.
I am a Reasonable Person and will listen to a Reasonable offer, as I mentioned I've sold 3 last year and know there value
I'm Free to Answer Any Questions That You May Have
PLEASE VIEW ALL THE PICTURES ON THE TOP OF THIS LISTING
These items were sourced from R.J. LOOCK which was a Baltimore Institution when it came to Automobiles. They operated at the same location : 339-345 N Gay st from 1913 until the neighborhood declined and the last heir retired in 2001. They were not your ordinary cookie cutter automotive parts store like you see today. They were parts distributors as well as jobbers for their own LIGHTNIN Parts line as well as for most of the top brands of the day. They sold: Auto supplies, Replacement parts, Garage equipment, Shop equipment, Tires, Tubes, Oil, Grease, Accessories and they even had a Complete Machine Shop. This may not sound different from an auto zone except Loock was responsible for placing products such as Champion Spark Plugs, Quaker State and Gates belts (to name a VERY few products) into EVERY private and municipal garage that used them in a 5 state area. long before the internet and trade shows, these guys were road warriors that sold stuff the hard way on a massive scale. As the 22 floors of samples that they left behind will attest .............................. thats right ........................... I said 22 FLOORS of Samples! R.J.Loock tried to sell ANY quality product that they thought had a chance . Of course, as jobbers they were responsible for placing advertising in the businesses that they catered to as well.
We were lucky enough to purchase salvage rights to this little treasure trove earlier this year. There was no working elevator and the buildings were 4 floors tall with a basement ................................. and they NEVER threw ANYTHING of value AWAY! It took us 2 months full time to sort through and we are just now starting to offer what we have found. If you like high quality out of the box advertising as well as MINT automotive related collectibles, please bookmark us and keep checking back. I think you will be in for a treat.
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If you are a beginning collector, theres stuff for you too. They had a habit of nailing signs around to cover holes and such so we will be offering those as well...please check out our store by CLICKING HERE
We were lucky enough to purchase salvage rights to this little treasure trove earlier this year. There was no working elevator and the buildings were 4 floors tall with a basement ................................. and they NEVER threw ANYTHING of value AWAY! It took us 2 months full time to sort through and we are just now starting to offer what we have found. If you like high quality out of the box advertising as well as MINT automotive related collectibles, please bookmark us and keep checking back. I think you will be in for a treat.
AND
If you are a beginning collector, theres stuff for you too. They had a habit of nailing signs around to cover holes and such so we will be offering those as well...please check out our store by CLICKING HERE
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MD Architectural Rescue is a different type of recycling company. We have operated in Baltimore and surrounding areas since 1996. After starting out rescuing fireplace mantles and cast iron door locks from construction dumpsters, we have opened our eyes to many types of waste that are overlooked and often fall through the cracks. Our focus is, and will always be vintage items of the highest quality. All of our items are salvaged and are for the most part American made. One week we could be in an old school, the next week a factory, and the following week a Shipyard or Power Plant. One day we may be removing Vintage lighting, the next Signs and Vintage blueprints, and the following day we clean out the Machine shop and parts crib.
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