Tag Archives: flash

this is where I came in …

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. As kids, we sometimes missed the start of a movie at a Saturday matinee. The solution was simple – we sat through the second running until we saw what we had missed, then left … As a kid, on … Continue reading →

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coming … another red letter day!

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Our spring auction is May 5, 2024. As we get closer to the date more material will be posted. We have photos now of nearly 100 lots and more lots are coming in. As in past auctions photos of … Continue reading →

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two chairs – no waiting

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. We had a wonderful Show and Tell session on Wednesday the 21st. After the issues with Eventbrite we decided to go ZOOM only with a notice  posted to all on our MailChimp list. Six people presented items from their … Continue reading →

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flash for cash

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. Post war there was a pent-up demand for commercial products. Cars were in short supply; telephones had a wait list while new cables were added; and many other goods were similarly in short supply. New ideas popped up everywhere … Continue reading →

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a different flashlight …

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. In the 1950s, one of the big fresh eggs was the portable electronic flash. Mind you the cost would buy a lifetime-plus of flash bulbs and guns for most serious or beginning amateurs. In the December, 1955 issue of … Continue reading →

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sweet!

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The January 1956 ad for Graflex in Popular Mechanics magazine was typical of the photography ads of the time. The ad touted Graflex products as ideal for colour images. Not mentioned was that colour transparencies and electronic flash were … Continue reading →

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another great reason …

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. … to visit Montreal this October (along with the charm, scenery, food, and exotic locale). My friend and frequenter of our shows here, Sol Hadef, is holding his fall show October 29th (Sunday) this year. Sol writes, “The Montreal … Continue reading →

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McKeown Knows

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Back a few decades, we went to the McKeown’s Camera Guide for advice on all cameras collectible. The massive tomb provided a wealth of information and photos about camera models, value, years manufactured/sold, who made them, etc.  I have … Continue reading →

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little boxes

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Later this month on the 17th (Sunday) we will hold our fall auction. It is an ESTATE auction with no last minute lots accepted at the door. The auction link above shows you a poster with directions and times … Continue reading →

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getting closer

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Got you pocket book ready? Our fall ESTATE auction is thundering down the calendar and will emerge on September 17, 2023. Mark the date and be sure to drop by. The above notice link includes a slide show in … Continue reading →

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