The piece has its original red milk paint. It was painted over in black at one time but much of the top black paint has worn as seen in the photo. It has the original drawer under the seat but it missing the drawer under the writing area.
These war bonds were given to me by my grandmother upon her death. I would like to find out if they are worth anything and, if so, how much and to whom
The Vitascopy was adoped by Thomas Edison to project his kinetascopy films. The Edison Vitascope Theater was opened in Buffalo, NY in 1896. The item I have says its a camera, but when I opened it, I think it is some kind of projector or viewer There are two film reels, one with a film that contains two figures and I can't make out what they are. The film is threaded around gears and is moved by a turning lever attached to the outside. Cannot find where you would view this. The box says this is a color camera, but the film is in black and white. This was made by the Vitascopy Corp., Providence, R.I.
Ceramic pitcher with clown face, says "Punchy Popsey" on the bottom of the stand. Also has the printed info on the bottom that says "Yona Origina 188 JAPA"