Fabulous pictures Gary, you should post some of the living room too! It’s just gorgeous.
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Space Command
So it actually works. It may seem like a dumb question, but do you put batteries in the remote?
So it actually works. It may seem like a dumb question, but do you put batteries in the remote?
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A lot of those early remote controls didn't need batteri
From what I have been able to find out through research some of the early wireless remote controls used vibrations (kind of like that made by a tuning fork) to perform their various functions. If I understand correctly inside the remote were a number of different bars that made a high pitchted vibration or noise when ever you hit a button on the remote. The Tv had a sensitive microphone that picked up these frquencys and then carried out what ever function that specific frequency was programmed to do. Each button on the remote had a different bar and a different frequency so that it could be possible to have the remote do multipule functions such as volume control, channel selection, and turning the set on and off. I have also heard that the main drawback to this kind of remote system is that sometimes noises or vibrations NOT made by the remote could cause the tv to react and perform any or all of its remote functions without the viewer wanting it too. (i.e a slamming door could cause the channels to change or a big heavy truck driving by your house could turn the tv off or on etc). If anyone else can add or subtract from anything I have said please do as I would like to know more about this system myself. PAT COFFEY
From what I have been able to find out through research some of the early wireless remote controls used vibrations (kind of like that made by a tuning fork) to perform their various functions. If I understand correctly inside the remote were a number of different bars that made a high pitchted vibration or noise when ever you hit a button on the remote. The Tv had a sensitive microphone that picked up these frquencys and then carried out what ever function that specific frequency was programmed to do. Each button on the remote had a different bar and a different frequency so that it could be possible to have the remote do multipule functions such as volume control, channel selection, and turning the set on and off. I have also heard that the main drawback to this kind of remote system is that sometimes noises or vibrations NOT made by the remote could cause the tv to react and perform any or all of its remote functions without the viewer wanting it too. (i.e a slamming door could cause the channels to change or a big heavy truck driving by your house could turn the tv off or on etc). If anyone else can add or subtract from anything I have said please do as I would like to know more about this system myself. PAT COFFEY
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That's the info I was looking for
The previous owners of my place left behind a "space commander" which is a remote to operate their space command tv. I was facinated by it, because there's no battery in it. Just the clunking noise previously described. And I wondered, how in the heck could this thing work? No doubt the metal in this was radioactive or something and they had to discontinue the technology I thought myself.
The previous owners of my place left behind a "space commander" which is a remote to operate their space command tv. I was facinated by it, because there's no battery in it. Just the clunking noise previously described. And I wondered, how in the heck could this thing work? No doubt the metal in this was radioactive or something and they had to discontinue the technology I thought myself.
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Taking Inventory
Heywood Wakefield desk, Moss lamp, Moss Room Divider? (could it be?), Weinberg stools, Nelson ball clock, Poppa Bear chair, Predicta princess with UHF, A Watercolor by Carlo Of Hollywood, A Hull Planter on tripod legs? Man, that's some sweet stuff. Tell me about the turquoise lamp in your living room. That's freakin' killer. I've never seen that one before. FAIP?, Continental Art?, Reglor?
Heywood Wakefield desk, Moss lamp, Moss Room Divider? (could it be?), Weinberg stools, Nelson ball clock, Poppa Bear chair, Predicta princess with UHF, A Watercolor by Carlo Of Hollywood, A Hull Planter on tripod legs? Man, that's some sweet stuff. Tell me about the turquoise lamp in your living room. That's freakin' killer. I've never seen that one before. FAIP?, Continental Art?, Reglor?
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What sharp eyes you have, Versatronic...
Ah, not many people know who made this stuff! I used to collect Moss lamps, so I have quite a few. Yes, that is a Moss room divider. I even have one that is a fishtank! The stools are Weinberg as well as the sculpture on the wall in the guest (red) room. When we bought the house, we asked the owners to leave the stools since they were original to the house and they gave them to us!
I just had the Papa Bear chair reupholstered. And you even know who Carlo is! The picture on the porch is a watercolor by an unknown and the picture above the basement fireplace (natives spearing panthers) is by another unknown. I have a big Carlo picture hanging in the garage.
The turquoise lamps are plaster but are unmarked. They are on the porch. I have 2 of them...jewels on the shades are really a sick touch. Lamps are a big weakness. I bet I've got 100 of them - and that is probably a conservative estimate!
Ah, not many people know who made this stuff! I used to collect Moss lamps, so I have quite a few. Yes, that is a Moss room divider. I even have one that is a fishtank! The stools are Weinberg as well as the sculpture on the wall in the guest (red) room. When we bought the house, we asked the owners to leave the stools since they were original to the house and they gave them to us!
I just had the Papa Bear chair reupholstered. And you even know who Carlo is! The picture on the porch is a watercolor by an unknown and the picture above the basement fireplace (natives spearing panthers) is by another unknown. I have a big Carlo picture hanging in the garage.
The turquoise lamps are plaster but are unmarked. They are on the porch. I have 2 of them...jewels on the shades are really a sick touch. Lamps are a big weakness. I bet I've got 100 of them - and that is probably a conservative estimate!
OK Gary now tell everyone how many complete sets of dishes you now have (as of this week)?????? I can't keep count.
Patiently waiting for my slap (like I can talk).
Patiently waiting for my slap (like I can talk).
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A Moss Room Divider????!!!
A Moss room divider. Well I'll be dipped in aqua velva! I never knew such a thing existed. I've owned a number of Moss lamps, but they don't fit into what I'm trying to do with my decor so I sell them. I only have one right now and I think somebody tinkered with it and replaced some of the original pieces with other stuff. It may have the same figurine that yours does, though. There's a guy in town here who sells 50's stuff for a living. Actually, there's two, and the one guy is always trying to get me to buy one of his many moss lamps but I decline. There's only one set that I'd like to own that has some lefton figurines on it.
I never counted my lamps, but I'd probably have over 100 as well, maybe 200 if I actually counted them. You have two of those turquoise ones? That's one lamp I wouldn't mind owning!
And you've got some saarinen dinette set, or are those the Burke version? I've really enjoyed checking out your stuff. Thanks for posting.
A Moss room divider. Well I'll be dipped in aqua velva! I never knew such a thing existed. I've owned a number of Moss lamps, but they don't fit into what I'm trying to do with my decor so I sell them. I only have one right now and I think somebody tinkered with it and replaced some of the original pieces with other stuff. It may have the same figurine that yours does, though. There's a guy in town here who sells 50's stuff for a living. Actually, there's two, and the one guy is always trying to get me to buy one of his many moss lamps but I decline. There's only one set that I'd like to own that has some lefton figurines on it.
I never counted my lamps, but I'd probably have over 100 as well, maybe 200 if I actually counted them. You have two of those turquoise ones? That's one lamp I wouldn't mind owning!
And you've got some saarinen dinette set, or are those the Burke version? I've really enjoyed checking out your stuff. Thanks for posting.
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Moss Room divider
The picture below shows the base for the Moss divider. Like the table lamps, the base lights up and so does the fuzzy shade on top. There is a book on Moss lamps that shows this divider. FYI..this is another TV that I restored (1959 Philco). I replaced it with the blonde Zenith Space Command. The dinette is Burke - I'm not lucky enough to find a Saarinen set at Unique Thrift.
Pottery is a big weakness. Rob is a big enabler. He sees me every week at the estate sales with an armload and has a standard response..."OOOH..that's cool! Buy it!"
The picture below shows the base for the Moss divider. Like the table lamps, the base lights up and so does the fuzzy shade on top. There is a book on Moss lamps that shows this divider. FYI..this is another TV that I restored (1959 Philco). I replaced it with the blonde Zenith Space Command. The dinette is Burke - I'm not lucky enough to find a Saarinen set at Unique Thrift.
Pottery is a big weakness. Rob is a big enabler. He sees me every week at the estate sales with an armload and has a standard response..."OOOH..that's cool! Buy it!"
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Hmmmm...
Seems that you are saying that the picture on the porch may not be a Carlo. At least, that what you seem to be implying. I'd say it probably is a Carlo. I have two unsigned pieces that I'm pretty sure are Carlo. I've really studied his style, then add in the crazy frame. I'd be surprised if it wasn't a Carlo.
The room divider is very cool. I never leafed through the Moss book so I wasn't aware they ever made one. Your TVs are all great, too. I got rid of all my vintage TV's except I hung onto 3 different Predictas and a French Teleavia. They seemed to fit the place best because of their futuristic looks.
Seems that you are saying that the picture on the porch may not be a Carlo. At least, that what you seem to be implying. I'd say it probably is a Carlo. I have two unsigned pieces that I'm pretty sure are Carlo. I've really studied his style, then add in the crazy frame. I'd be surprised if it wasn't a Carlo.
The room divider is very cool. I never leafed through the Moss book so I wasn't aware they ever made one. Your TVs are all great, too. I got rid of all my vintage TV's except I hung onto 3 different Predictas and a French Teleavia. They seemed to fit the place best because of their futuristic looks.
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Oh, by the way
I have a bit of a pottery weakness myself. I'm especially fond of Stanford Sebring stuff and some Heager stuff although I'll grab anything if I like it. I have more stuff then I could ever display. And I have an ashtray fetish. I wouldn't even want to count my ashtrays. I'd have to admit I had a problem.
I have a bit of a pottery weakness myself. I'm especially fond of Stanford Sebring stuff and some Heager stuff although I'll grab anything if I like it. I have more stuff then I could ever display. And I have an ashtray fetish. I wouldn't even want to count my ashtrays. I'd have to admit I had a problem.
Potter and Lamp freaks yay
Although I don't think my fetish for them is quite so ingrained as yours I have some bits and pieces here and there. I just sold some old McCoy stuff last weekend at the flea market to get rid of it, not my favorite but when I find it cheap I pick it up. Also got rid of some ugly Abingdon vases as well whew, they was ugly. I much prefer Scandinavian or Italian art glass though I don't have very much of it, just a few pieces. Here's a pic of an end table I picked up tonite and while it's not really what I wanted it will do for now. Still have to find a decent coffee table as well. That odd manta ray piece on the table is Flygsors crystal from Scandinavia by Paul Kelva (sp) part of a series of art glass called Coquille in the 50's. If you ever find any grab it because the values are on the way up. Besides all the fluid designs and colors are superb.
Although I don't think my fetish for them is quite so ingrained as yours I have some bits and pieces here and there. I just sold some old McCoy stuff last weekend at the flea market to get rid of it, not my favorite but when I find it cheap I pick it up. Also got rid of some ugly Abingdon vases as well whew, they was ugly. I much prefer Scandinavian or Italian art glass though I don't have very much of it, just a few pieces. Here's a pic of an end table I picked up tonite and while it's not really what I wanted it will do for now. Still have to find a decent coffee table as well. That odd manta ray piece on the table is Flygsors crystal from Scandinavia by Paul Kelva (sp) part of a series of art glass called Coquille in the 50's. If you ever find any grab it because the values are on the way up. Besides all the fluid designs and colors are superb.
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Great pictures Gary!
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