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Who
has not watched a television episode of “American Pickers” or “Antiques Road Show”
and wondered, pondered, whether any of the possessions of childhood would have
any monetary value, beyond sentimental value?
My mother was pretty adamant
that my ten-cent comic books of Superman, Archie, Red Ryder, and others could
not be kept forever; and, thus had to be “removed” from my ownership. Who is to
say that one of those issues would not be a treasure today in someone’s collection?
I do still have a top and marbles (agates, cat eyes, etc.) that were used in days
of youthful play. Remember, too, wooden dominoes (not plastic), wooden yo-yos
(not plastic), jacks, and pick-up sticks? It seems that I might still have one
of those wooden yo-yos stashed somewhere among my keepsakes. My Red Ryder BB gun
has long since been absent from my possessions. I do still have one red and white
wind-up toy truck, manufactured by Courtland of Camden, NJ (don’t know the year
made; and, it is missing the left rear wheel; and, yes, it has rust spots). But,
who cares? It has a cherished spot on a cabinet top for display…
Other
objects on display (or, collecting dust as my wife insists) include an Ansco 620
film “Readyflash” camera, a Silver Fox Anniversary (1905-1930) box camera (manufactured
by the Fox Company in San Antonio, TX), and numerous “what-nots” from vacation
trips. Pennants from places like Mt. Evans and Glenwood Springs, CO no longer
seem to have a place of prominence; yet, when “uncovered” from places of storage,
conjure visions in the mind of picturesque vistas and memorable trips. You can’t
put a price tag on those, though.
© Bruce
Martin
They
Shoe Horses, Don't They?
January 10, 2013 Guest column
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