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Title: sears chemistry set,....1958?
Post by: chaffee on May 12, 2012, 02:26:06 AM

Hi folks,

I've unearthed a brand new chemistry set from a footlocker of my dad's. Seems to be a gift that was never given.
I'm trying to find out it's vintage,...and collectible value.
Any help would be greatly appreciated...image s attached hopefully...
Thanks,
Tim

Title: Re: sears chemistry set,....1958?
Post by: mart on May 12, 2012, 08:33:36 AM

Can we see the entire label ?? Is there a serial number on it ??

Title: Re: sears chemistry set,....1958?
Post by: KC on May 12, 2012, 12:21:01 PM

Oh my gosh....we had one of these....60's!

My brother loved making the rotten egg smell experiment!

Title: Re: sears chemistry set,....1958?
Post by: mart on May 12, 2012, 12:40:43 PM

Not close enough for me to read it and look it up !!  We had real rotten eggs,, kind of glad I didn`t get one of those !!

Title: Re: sears chemistry set,....1958?
Post by: chaffee on May 12, 2012, 03:24:19 PM

Thanks for the replies, KC and Mart.
Here are some numbers I found on the bottom of the set.

Thanks again,
Tim

Title: Re: sears chemistry set,....1958?
Post by: mart on May 12, 2012, 05:10:39 PM

Have not found it online but let me check my book tonight !! Found several others, but not this one !! I will see if Schroeders has it listed !!

Title: Re: sears chemistry set,....1958?
Post by: KC on May 13, 2012, 01:29:15 PM

Patent 2970094 (Reardon) is a patent for rolled metal containers approved Jan 31, 1961 and Patent 3019833 is also for rolled metal containers issued Feb 6, 1962.

Here's more info on them
http://www.essex1.com/people/speer/chem.html (http://www.essex1.com/people/speer/chem.html)

I remember this about them...
"The chemicals numbered from 1 through 64 were supplied with the Master Outfit, however #13 and #53 are no longer recommended, as they are known to be somewhat carcinogenic."

Title: Re: sears chemistry set,....1958?
Post by: chaffee on May 14, 2012, 02:30:00 AM

Cool! Thanks KC!
So it's 60's vintage, as you guessed earlier.
What do you suppose something like this, considering its "like new' condition, would be worth in a collector's market?
I'm thinking of just leaving it for my kids.

Thanks for your time!

Tim