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Trivia Test 1. SCIENCE: What is another word for molten rock below the Earth's surface? 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How many toes does a hippopotamus have? 3. MEASUREMENTS: How many miles are run in a 5K (kilometer) footrace? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Ionian Sea? 5. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many colleges are housed at Oxford University?
6. ASTROLOGY: What is the symbol of the Gemini sign? 7. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel "Humboldt's Gift"? 8. MUSIC: In what year did singer Kelly Clarkson win the "American Idol" competition? 9. MOVIES: What Chevy Chase movie featured the tagline "yule crack up"? 10. ENTERTAINERS: What band is Ozzie Osbourne associated with? © 2014 King Features Syndicate Inc.
Bank could draw thousands ‘Collecting’ by Larry Cox KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
Q: I have a cast-iron bank that has been in my family for more than a century. It is a Monkey and Coconut bank. When a coin is placed in the monkey's paw and a lever pressed, the coconut opens and the coin drops into it as the monkey's eyes move and its mouth opens. It is in fairly good condition considering the age. I have been offered $500 for it. — Drew, Appleton, Wisc. A: Your bank was patented on March 2, 1886, by James H. Bowen of Philadelphia. It was manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company of Cromwell, Conn. The bank was available on either a brown or red base. I found the Monkey and Coconut bank referenced in "The Official Guide to Mechanical Banks" by Dan Morphy and published by House of Collectibles. Morphy claims this bank is worth somewhere in the $1,000 to $12,000 range based, of course, on condition. Q: My dad and granddad were barbers in upstate New York. They both collected related items, such as razors, shaving mugs, a shoeshine stand and even three barber poles. Are these worth keeping? — Kenneth, Las Vegas, N.M. A: Barber shop collectibles are quite popular. Typical prices include a Victorian-era mug rack, $750; an electrified barber pole
from the 1950s, $300; a Koken barber chair, circa 1940, $850; and a razor strop, $35. Values are based on condition and rarity. Christian Jones might be a good contact for you, since he collects and appraises barber-related items. He also is the author of an excellent guide, "Barber Shop History & Antiques," available at amazon.com. Contact him at 1959 Route 3, Hamilton, NJ 08690; barbershop101@gmail.com; and TBSbarbershops.com. Q: While stationed in Germany during the 1960s, I collected several dozen Hummel figurines. Can you recommend a good guide so I can determine the values of ones I have? — Steve, Salem, Ore. A: Although there are several excellent guides, my personal pick is "M.I. Hummel: Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More" by Robert L. Miller and published by Portfolio Books. This guide is the most accurate and documents thousands of Hummel items. Especially helpful is a chart of the various Hummel marks, making it fairly easy to date years of production. Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.
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