Miniature

Really not sure what you'd do with this other than keep in on your desk and get it lost.

McCoy Cookie Jar

This is my second. The first one was placed by my mailman just outside my garage door in the middle of my driveway. Needless to say, it didn't survive two tons of an Xterra rolling over it.

Ceramic Bank

This little bank was purchased for me by my parents while we were down the shore one year. I had the choice between this and a squirt gun. I chose the squirt gun. My parents were smart enough to know that I was an idiot at 9 years old and would appreciate the bank later on. I did and still do.

Bar/Pub Lamp

The bar/pub novelty was evientily released at two different times. You can tell the difference by the way the back swings open and the style of knob and writing at the switch. Older models had the door swing sideways while newer ones swing down. I have one of each.

Stadco Car Accessory

This is an accessory by Stadco that dates back to the early 1950s. It was to be hung in the rear window of your car. Supposedly it helped prevent rear-end collisions. Working automatically, the green light would indicate that the car was accellerating. The yellow shows the car is slowing down, and the red light indcates a stopping to stopped car.

Snow Village Miniatures

These are battery-powered miniatures that are from the Snow Village collection that you see in every friggin' gift shopp in the world.

Ceramic Car and Signal

This Enesco ceramic car holds two shot glasses. The "amber" light on the signal does light up and looks to be the original bulb! I'll have to do some research on this one to get a year but I'm thinking some time in the 1960s. Anyone else have a clue?

Nightlight

Simple photocell-setup turns on at dusk and off a dawn. Or when you turn on the kitchen lights.

Castings Demo/Paperweight

This is a solid cast paperweight (pretty sure) that has the company's name cast into the back in raised lettering. "Engineered Castings Inc. Hialeah, FLA."

Enesco Christmas Ornament

This graced my Christmas tree for the first time in 2001. The adorable little officer hangs off the pole of a four-way signal on Santa Claus Lane.

Glow-in-the-Dark Chain Pull

This glow-in-the-dark chain pull is not my original. I had one exactly like it. However, it did not hold up to my playing with as much as I did. It fell apart. Let me take you back to 1977, I'm with my friend Bob at his place after kindergarden, and I notice the same chain pull hanging in their hallway by the bathroom. Knowing that mine had fallen apart, Bob's mom offered theirs to me. I've had it ever since -- minus the chain. Bob's mom was the one who recently recalled me as the "boy who liked traffic lights."

Molded Plastic Wall Hanging

My Dad got this for me when I was about 10 years old. I was home sick in bed, didn't go to school, and was feeling pretty crappy. I have no idea where he found this thing, but I've had it for the last 25 years. It's cracking from God-knows-what (dryness, age, whatever) so I'm trying to figure out some way of coating the back to keep it from cracking any more. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Wall Hanging

This is a simple wall hanging. Nothing special. It's cute.

Salt and Pepper Shakers

We don't actually use them. I don't think my wife would mind if we used them during a barbecue, but regularly? No.

Whiskey Mug

Not sure of the exact name of this thing. Whiskey A Go Go?

Coasters and Holder

Pretty simple. Two coasters for each color signal. Stands on its own or hangs.

Avon's Stop 'n Go Spicy Aftershave

In its more-than-enough 4-ounce bottle, this was not something at the top of my list to get, but the wife found it amusing. The inside flap of the box reads, "Avon for Men! When empty, rince interior thoroughly. Your novel decanter is now ready for display!" The other side reads, "Caution: Flammable until dry. Keep away from flame, fire, and heat." Underneath that continues, "To preserve the decorate labels on your decnater take speical care to avoid spilling product onto sides." Followed by the obligatory, "Keep out of reach of children." Yes, it's still full. No, you won't find me wearing it.