This is a marching snare drum made by the Pan-American Band and Instrument Co. in Elkhart Indiana probably in the late 1940's or early 50's. I think it was a student model drum with wood hoops made from Ludwig parts around the same era. A friend of mine found it on the street and gave it to me. (I am a professional drummer in NY) It is probably made of mahogany, poplar or maple and I can't find out ANYTHING about this drum and I've been researching it for almost 2 years. At this point it almost seems to be one of a kind. It is not in great condition and there are some parts missing but maybe you can help. I listed it on Ebay as a one of a kind item for $3000 but no interest. It probably isn't worth much, but I'm still very curious.

Thanks,

Rodney Ledbetter 

the bowl is made of silver with a lid.  The lid has a silver beaded circle opening.  The sides are a decorative paisley like with painted light blue, dark blue, white,green, light lavender, and red colors. 

My son found a beautiful old gold Arnex pocket watch, 17 jewel, incabolic, swiss made, in a vacant house he bought.  It looks so dainty I'm wondering if it is a _ladies_ pocket watch. I can't make out what the designs are.  I'm trying to find out more about it but don't know how to open the back to see if there's any information that might be helpful.  The front opens fine by pushing the stem down.  The minute hand is still running but the hour hand is bent or broken. Can you tell me anything about it and how I open the back?  Thanks

Stained glass doors on upper peice, lower portion has 3 drawers and 3 doors. 

Some scratches and one leg on the upper portion is broken.

i don't know much about this dish, except it was marked "blue antique casserole" by my mother before she died.
It is a circular dish with a lid approx. 11.5 x 10.5
The lip of the lid, as well as the top lip of the dish has a dark blue/light blue pattern. The handles on the top and side of the dish are lined with gold, as well as around all lips of lid and dish.

The bottom of the dish has a small blue flower, as well as a number- possibly 16? or 91....
The label reads LOSOL WARE- CAMEO- (a crown insignia)- KEELING & Co. Ltd.- BURSLEM(?) ENGLAND

The tray has swirls of flowers in the inside.  It has lace openings around the edges.  There are no dents in it.  It just needs a good cleaning and it will look like new.