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Title: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: rustyattic on March 29, 2013, 05:51:22 PM

I think this thing looks really cool.  It weighs 50lbs.  There's not a makers mark on it.  Would you list it (ebay) with the rust or try to clean it off?

Do you think the wall hanging is anything special?  It looks like part of a quilt that was framed.

Title: Re: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: bigwull on March 29, 2013, 06:03:26 PM

I would,nt get rid of the dumbell, it,ll make a good doorstop....or an anchor to tie the dog to in the back yard...

Title: Re: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: mart on March 29, 2013, 06:49:08 PM

How big is the dumbbell ?? Its an old style if thats what it is !!  Bar looks very short !!

Title: Re: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: bigwull on March 29, 2013, 06:56:19 PM

Quote from: mart on March 29, 2013, 06:49:08 PM

How big is the dumbbell ?? Its an old style if thats what it is !!  Bar looks very short !!

its 50lb...its a one hand jobbie... ;D

Title: Re: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: ghopper1924 on March 30, 2013, 07:05:49 AM

The dumbbell has that classic cartoon look. I'd say 1890s - 1910 era.

The wall hanging looks like 1960s - 70s.

Title: Re: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: KC on March 30, 2013, 09:26:19 AM

I would say the dumbbell could be older 1890!

Title: Re: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: mart on March 30, 2013, 10:15:03 AM

In don`t think I have ever seen a 50 lb one handed dumbbell !!  Wonder if this one could have come from a carnival or similar sideshow !!  Believe me,, thats the weight of one of my feed sacks,, that would be tough to lift one handed for most !!

Title: Re: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: sapphire on March 30, 2013, 10:41:25 AM

Here is one with the maker's named. Looks to be 'newer'.......or at least in better condition. Sold the first of this month for $400.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-JACKSON-BARBELL-50lb-GLOBE-DUMBBELL-york-strongman-vtg-antique-grip-MMA-lurie-/111022515001?nma=true&si=wz9djGqQx7Rs4WujzXw3f%252F2fhTQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


Next step would be to find out who made yours  ;)

Title: Re: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: bigwull on March 30, 2013, 11:15:20 AM

Ignore my first post....get it Punted.....Well done Sapphire....seeing as how its Easter...you get a box of these.... ;D....Have a Happy Easter,

Title: Re: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: sapphire on March 30, 2013, 12:06:47 PM

Rather have a box of these............pl ease and thank you!   ;)



 :D

Title: Re: Questions about dumbbell and wall hanging
Post by: bigwull on March 30, 2013, 01:41:36 PM

Mars Bars were never meant to be that shape....Mind you they are scrummy...when deep fried in donut batter..... ;D