Antique Mettlach and Satsuma wares and other collectibles
Dorothy Hammond answers readers on Mettlach V B marks from 1900 and four marks used including a castle. She notes Satsuma ware’s Japanese origin, late 19th century mass production, and scarce old red bricks. She covers a cast iron 12 hole muffin pan valued around 3 to 15 dollars and French Le Verre Francais cameo glass pieces valued from about 100 dollars.
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Spokane
Mettlach
J. G
Villeroy and Boch
Rhenish
Prussia
Canton
China
Satsuma
M. F
Korea
le Verre Francais
Checkmates pursue steady rise with Black Pearl
The Checkmates led by Sonny Charles have to date avoided major chart hits but see Black Pearl rising to No 18 on the June 28 bestseller list. The group emphasizes touring and a light hearted image while debating artistic direction and future in production.
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Checkmates
Sonny Charles
Checkmates Ltd
Caesar’s Palace
A & M Records
Sergio Mendes
Brasil
Julius Wechter
Capitol
Stevens
Righteous Brothers
Classic 1960s Rock and Pop Song Mentions Mix
A compact list of song titles and artists including Elvis Presley Johnny Miamini Creedence Clearwater Revival the Beatles 3 Dog Night Marvin Gaye and others. It reads like a mislabeled playlist fragment with scattered titles such as In The Ghetto Romeo and Juliet Theme and Israelites.
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Ghetto
Presley
Miamini
Greedence
Gaye
Camera angles Camera angles at Photo Expo 69 in New York
IRVING DELFOR reports from the Photo Expo 69 at the Coliseum New York where the color sights linger for fans. A new GAF Color Print Film debuts with ASA 90 and 12 exposure 126 cartridges. Free flashcube boxed with initial sales. Fall release expands to 35 mm and 120 sizes. SOUND MADE features include super 8mm and 2x2 slide projection.
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Irving Delfor
Iap
New York City
Coliseum
Independent Color Labs
New synchronized sound systems for film and slides debut
The article describes two synchronized sound methods: a sound on film using the Synchronex super-6mm camera with a transistor tape recorder, and a Kalavox slide system by Kalart Company. Both deliver lip synchronized audio with visuals, suitable for home entertainment, meetings, training, and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synchronex Lab
Kalart Company
Plainville, Conn
Specialized Catalog of First Day Covers Published
Philately gains ground as the 1969 36th edition of the Specialized Catalog of First Day Covers by Washington Press, edited by Leo August and Gerald Strauss, showcases rising prices across sections. It lists items from 1893 Columbian to modern United Nations issues, notes recent high prices, and adds guidance on acquiring covers along with an Eisenhower critique and upcoming stamp events and issues through November.
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Washington Press
Leo August
Gerald Strauss
Scott
United Nations
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