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question regarding 1800s saloons
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I hope im in the right forum, if not i apologize....im trying to find information pertaining to the beer tap towers and taps of the late 1880s to 1899...im building a western theme room with a full…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by anthony martin Apr 6.
where to start collecting western relics
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I've been collecting old original western movie posters for 11 years and want to move into collecting atrifacts, like old rifles, stagecoach lanterns, etc, anything from the 1800s. How and where do…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by C. F. 'Charley' Eckhardt Apr 30, 2012.
Billy the Kids lost 45 colt revolver
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Hello Mr. Bell, I'm a big fan of yours and very excited to just to be ableto ask you a question, so here it goes. I read a recent article in the gold andProspectors magazine pertaining to Billy the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by anthony martin Jul 25, 2011.
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Margaret-Anne Moore replied to curtis mckinney's discussion question regarding 1800s saloons
"Anthony, one source said that his career faltered because more "dynamic" stars who had been serving in the military during World War II returned. Another stated that he "pilled an Orson Welles" and…"
anthony martin replied to curtis mckinney's discussion question regarding 1800s saloons
" Yes,Margaret,you are a serious photo hound!One of your more recent additions brings up an interesting question-Who polluted Turhan Bey?The fishing used to be pretty good there!"
Margaret-Anne Moore replied to curtis mckinney's discussion question regarding 1800s saloons
"Anthony, I am not going to get addicted--I AM ADDICTED, JUST LOOK AT MY PHOTO SECTION!!!"
Gay Mathis replied to curtis mckinney's discussion question regarding 1800s saloons
"Anthony & Curtis, try this link for Mundo's photos..Think it will work..
(Mundo Photo Pages Link)"
anthony martin replied to curtis mckinney's discussion question regarding 1800s saloons
" Curtis,
Got to thinking about it-it is Osterberg.Just look for one of his posts and access his photos.Be warned-he puts up lots of great old photos and you'll get addicted."
curtis mckinney replied to curtis mckinney's discussion question regarding 1800s saloons
"Hi Anthony,
Thank you for responding...im trying to locate the saloon pictures you are talking about from Mundo Osterburg, but appearently i dont know my way around this site to well...I have looked at modern beer equipment, but rather try to…"
anthony martin replied to curtis mckinney's discussion question regarding 1800s saloons
" Curtis,
Don't get me started on Tombstone!Cathy Hardwick did the production design and there's a multitude of either incorrect or anachronistic details in that movie- a goofy Faro table set-up,lamps thirty years…"
curtis mckinney replied to curtis mckinney's discussion question regarding 1800s saloons
"understandable, my thoughts exactly, i guess the 1993 tombstone movie was incorrect when they showed wyatt (kurt russel) pouring himself a beer from a beer tower in the movie then...."
anthony martin replied to curtis mckinney's discussion question regarding 1800s saloons
" Curtis.
As far as I know Beer towers were a development of our early twentieth century when a carbonation process was added to barrel beer creating really efficiently flowing draught beer.In all 19th century photos…"
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question regarding 1800s saloons
I hope im in the right forum, if not i apologize....im trying to find information pertaining to the beer tap towers and taps of the late 1880s to 1899...im building a western theme room with a full size 1800s bar. I cannot find any information or pictures showing a beer tower and tap from that era. If anybody has any info, or pictures, or who knows who manufactured the brass beer towers it would be greatly appreciated, if im correct they were made out of brass at that time....See More
C. F. 'Charley' Eckhardt replied to curtis mckinney's discussion where to start collecting western relics
"About 60 years or so ago a bunch of kids over in East Texas asked a farmer if they could 'hunt for buried treasure' on his property. He gave them the go-ahead, they went out--& actually found a cache of money. It amounted…"
Stan H replied to curtis mckinney's discussion where to start collecting western relics
"Charley is right as regarding private lands, in ost states, but one should check state laws. Also, one should be aware if they are on public land or private.
So, if you are interested in buying old Indian relics, it is in your best interest…"
C. F. 'Charley' Eckhardt replied to curtis mckinney's discussion where to start collecting western relics
"I think the legality of collecting stone artifacts depends on the state. Here in Texas, if you own your land, you own everything on it, including any relics that may be on it. It's illegal here to collect artifacts from state or federal…"
Steve McCarty replied to curtis mckinney's discussion where to start collecting western relics
"Yep; a fellow around here was selling obsidian arrow heads and knives and was arrested and sentenced to four years in prison. It was his second offense.
I think it's illegal to pick up an arrow head in your yard!
I find stone tools all…"
Stan H replied to curtis mckinney's discussion where to start collecting western relics
"Curtis
I would add one warning. Be careful if you buy any Native American artifacts. There are some out there that are illegal to own unless you are a member of a recognized tribe. This can cover some pottery, blankets, weapons and…"
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