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H2O Just add Water - Network Ten - July 7, 2006 - April 16, 2010

Fantasy / Drama (78 episodes)

Running Time: 30 minutes

Stars:

Cariba Heine as Rikki Chadwick

Claire Holt as Emma Gilbert (series 1–2)

Phoebe Tonkin as Cleo Sertori

Angus McLaren as Lewis McCartney

Indiana Evans as Bella Hartley (series 3)

Luke Mitchell as Will (series 3)

Supporting Cast

Burgess Abernethy as Zane

Cleo Massey as Kim Sertori

Alan David Lee as Don Sertori

Deborah Coulls as Bev (series 1)

Trent Sullivan as Elliot (series 1–2)

Jamie Timony as Nate

Brittany Byrnes as Charlotte Watsford (series 2)

Craig Horner as Ash (series 2)

Penni Gray as Sam Sertori (née Roberts) (series 3)

Taryn Marler��as Sophie (series 3)

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H20: JUST ADD WATER 2006

I never liked pool parties anyway.

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What’s Selling on eBay: September 2017

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod The following two items were sold on the same day by the same owner who reported these are considered the Holy Grail of sprinkler heads, and they were found in scrap buckets at an estate sale. $3,750 (19 bids, 8 bidders): Antique Fire Sprinkler Vogel 16 Late 1800s, Extremely

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What's Selling on eBay: December 2015

What’s Selling on eBay: December 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod

$3,750 (19 bids, 9 bidders): Antique German Carette Wind-up Tin Toy Car – All 4 Orig. Passengers & Headlights. This is an early 1900s German tin car by Georges Carette. This car is an excellent example of Carette’s work and is featured on the cover of the book, “The Great Toys of Georges Carette”. It is in fairly good condition for its age and has all four…

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What’s Selling on eBay: August 2017

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $3,377 (28 bids, 10 bidders): Unusual Antique Corkscrew. This is an antique corkscrew that looks quite unusual to me, though I am no expert. It has no name on it. It has a wooden handle, and the rest of it is steel. The side arms almost look like a

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What’s Selling on eBay: June 2017

By Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $355 (30 bids, 14 bidders): Victorian 6-Panel KPM Porcelain Lithophane Lampshade. Five of the six lithophane panels in this antique Victorian lampshade measures 4 7/8” wide by 5 ¾” tall and are signed KPM. The sixth panel is antique, but is not signed. We have posted close up photographs

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What’s Selling on eBay: May 2017

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $1,525 (43 bids, 12 bidders): Pre-1923 BING German Live Steam Tin Articulated Toy Meat Cutter GBN. In this auction, we have the first of four really cool, antique live steam tin toys; this one bearing the “GBN” mark which dates it before 1923 and identifies it as being made

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Collecting with Jeff: April 2017

Team Mascots By Jeff Figler From Fredbird to Bernie Brewer, the Slider to the Phillie Phanatic, mascots have been a relatively new and entertaining innovation to Major League Baseball. Although Max Patkin, a former minor league player, was known as the “Clown Prince of Baseball,” he was not playing the role as an “official” mascot,

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What’s Selling on eBay: April 2017

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $3,521 (19 bids, 3 bidders): Victorian 1870s silk boots – court dressmaker Madame Elise. An extraordinary pair of red and blue silk boots with turmeric yellow ribbon lacing, bells and gilded heels-made to match a silk costume-made by Madame Elise, 170 Regent Street, London, Court Dressmaker by special appointment

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What’s Selling on eBay: March 2017

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $4,306.60 (46 bids, 20 bidders): ca. 1905 Antique Heddon Dowagiac Killer #400 Fishing Lure Original Box. This is the box only. Box has an early label and identifies this as “Copper No 400”. Box is complete, and while there are no major tears, there is some staining, toning and

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by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod

$3,301 (24 bids, 14 bidders): Large Antique Majolica Figural Bottle, Stork Umbrella Glasses & Hat After doing some searching on the net, I found that this large antique Majolica Stork Bottle is quite rare. I also found that they came in a small and large size. This 15.5-inch tall Majolica bottle is the large size. Wearing a hat and glasses, he has an umbrella under his wing. In the close-up photographs, you will see that part of the eyeglasses is missing, and there is a very tiny fleck to the tip of the stork’s beak. There are no other problems or any restorations to this 19th century Majolica bottle. (Photo: eBay seller wwolst12.)

DBA: These majolica bottles are quite collectible, and eBay has become the selling place where the highest prices for these bottles can be found. Going back through guides for figural bottles from the past 20 years shows some marked differences. Prices for these objects selling on eBay are much higher than what is recorded at auction or even what the guide books were saying several years ago. Collectors who spend time trying to find these at auction and tag sales usually find the low-price deals. This particular bottle is higher quality and rare, but prices for some figural character bottles can be low when time is taken to seek them out.

One thing I can predict is that with technology advances and more small auctions selling items on an international platform, more collectors will find the unusual finds they are seeking. What I cannot predict is whether the allure for figural bottles will continue with collectors paying this much for one bottle.

$3,367 (60 bids, 14 bidders): 14k gold enameled Society of the Cincinnati badge medal From the estate of a prominent New England family, a fine antique enameled gold Society of the Cincinnati badge/medal. The badge is a drop-winged eagle with white tail; the enameled body depicts on one side Roman senators with Cincinnatus and says: “OMNIA: RELIQUIT SERVARE REMPUBLICAM.” The reverse shows Fame and says: “INSTAD: 1783 VIRT PRAEM SOCI CIN’RUM.” A “make-do” base metal jump ring joins the medal to the ribbon, which is a bit toned; the medal is in excellent condition. It’s unmarked but tests as 14k. I’m certainly no expert, but as far as I can research, it this appears to be an early variant of this badge. Approximately 4 inches long including the ribbon, the badge is just over 1.5 inches long. (Photo: eBay seller giltminnow.)

DBA: The Society of Cincinnati is a patriotic society in which the membership comes from officers who served in the Continental Army or Navy for at least three years. It is a hereditary membership with only one descendant representing the original member at any given time, following the laws of primogeniture. Within twelve months of its founding in 1783, 2,150 members had joined. Only about 5,500 men were eligible for membership as colonial militia and minutemen were not eligible, and of the Continental Line, only the officers were eligible. The bald eagle was chosen as the insignia.

This medal very closely resembles the original ones made for the founding members. There were 140 original ones in the first presentation, and one of those from the original 140 was sold for $34,000 at auction earlier this year. This price for this one sold on eBay is a good deal for the buyer; even more recent adaptations of the eagle design for the Society of Cincinnati have sold for as much as $12,000 at auction. This object has a long-standing history of high prices.

$3,300 (34 bids, 8 bidders): Gamewell Citizen Key Cast Iron Police Call Box and Gamewell stand In amazing condition, the large external cast iron call box has been repainted in black. The lettering is done in gold leaf and looks fantastic. The internal green box has not been repainted and is untouched. All internal parts appear to be in perfect condition just as it would have been approximately 100 years ago. The cast iron Gamewell stand has been repainted to a red color and is in beautiful condition. The code wheel, box number and key all match and is number 25. The key for the citizen key lock is a reproduction but works great. (Photo: eBay seller pitzer.)

DBA: The Gamewell Company of Newton, Mass., began manufacturing fire alarm boxes in the 1880s. The first ones worked as telegraph call boxes to obviously report a fire. Later, these boxes were made to assist the police in making reports to their headquarters before two-way radio was introduced. Later still, call boxes were introduced for citizens to call for help. This is on the high side of the usual value, which shows how eBay gets to a different market than the usual auction market and sometimes, even dealers.

$3,322 (7 bids, 3 bidders): Antique 1880s Adam Forepaugh Circus Poster Elephants Roman Hippodrome 40 x 30 This is an antique circus poster featuring the Adam Forepaugh Jr. Great Show, Largest In The World. Adam Forepaugh was the son of John Forepaugh, circus owner. The poster reads, “Museum Menagerie, Triple Circus & Roman Hippodrome.” “Adam Forepaugh Jr’s Latest Triumph A Riding Elephant.” This is the second (last) of two posters that we had.

The poster most likely is from the late 1880s when the circus toured the Midwest states in competition with P.T. Barnum. It appears that they had a great rivalry during this era of circus history. The beautifully detailed and bright color lithograph is by The Strobridge Litho Co.

The poster is from an estate in southwest Michigan with the story that the original owner was a circus member who decided to settle in Niles, Mich., when the circus came to town there. The poster measures 40 x 30 inches. It is in poor condition with loss of the poster paper, large tears at the elephants trunks, dirt, smudges, edges missing, etc. (Photo: eBay seller skyspirit.)

DBA: What I feel is more unusual about this item is that this poster lists Adam Forepaugh, Jr who was an elephant trainer in his father’s circus. His father had often commented that he would be the victor over P.T. Barnum because he had a son to succeed him, and Barnum had none. However, Forepaugh sold his circus the year before his death.

While circus posters are sought after, this is a high price, and many can be found for less money. This poster was not described to be in good condition, and it is the rarity that is driving the price. Also, this one is much larger than other ones I have seen.

Deborah Abernethy is a certified appraiser with the International Association of Appraisers. She can be contacted at 404-262-2131 or Deborah@expert-appraisers.com. Her website is http://www.expert-appraisers.com.

What’s Selling on eBay: February 2016

What’s Selling on eBay: February 2016 by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $3,301 (24 bids, 14 bidders): Large Antique Majolica Figural Bottle, Stork Umbrella Glasses & Hat…

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What's Selling on eBay: January 2016

What’s Selling on eBay: January 2016

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod

Overall appraiser notes: in making evaluations concerning the relative prudence of monetary decisions involving collecting, it comes to mind that collectors are usually different and make decisions based on emotional rather than fiduciary concerns.

$5,850 (51 bids, 11 bidders): DuPont Eagle Gun Powder Round Tin Hunting Wilmington Delaware. Just acquired from a…

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What's Selling on eBay: November 2015

What’s Selling on eBay: November 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod

$5,101 (19 bids, 13 bidders): Antique Folding Mining/Miner’s Candle Holder Lamp, AETNA POWDER CO. This is a wonderful, nickel-plated original, antique, folding miner’s/mining candleholder/lamp, made by Aetna Powder Company, Chicago, IL. It measures approximately 6.25 inches when fully opened up. It is nice and tight, opening and closing easily. (Photo,…

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What's Selling on eBay: October 2015

What’s Selling on eBay: October 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod

$1,435 (27 bidders, 10 bids): Cut Tin Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Candle Holder on Wood Pole. A very scarce late-19th to early-20th century antique Halloween cut tin jack-o-lantern on a wooden pole used for a light for kids while they trick or treat. A candle is placed inside for a light. The tin is about 8 inches in diameter. (Photo: eBay seller Posters!.)

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$440 (79 bids, 10 bidders): Steampunk 1889 Eye Dr. Scope Ophthalmometer Medical Tool Optometrist. Here’s an antique ya just don’t see every day! I believe it’s called an “Ophthalmometer,” which an eye doctor used over 100 years ago for examining a person’s eyes. The maker’s name is printed in the casting on the side and it reads: “F.A. HARDY & Co. MAKER CHICAGO”. The big domed shape part turns 360 degrees along with the two brass pointers/arrows in front of the plate full of numbers. Comes with some extra parts, some type of plates and some electrical parts. Measures just about 21 inches high x 20 inches long x 16.75 inches wide, and on the numbered plate with the pointers it also reads: “Pat. May 9 1889.” A very cool looking medical tool/instrument that displays very well and will certainly be the talk of any room you place it in! (Photo: eBay seller searchnstein.)

  DBA: An Ophthalmometer is an instrument to measure the size of a reflected image on the convex surface of the cornea and lens of the eye. It is used for determining astigmatism. This type of equipment is not seen every day in the marketplace but does not have a strong collector’s market. The same type of equipment has sold at auction from $50 to $225, so $440 is a good deal for the seller.

$455 (13 bids, 10 bidders): 1850 hand forged ice skates w/ wood platforms & button finials skating. We’ve been cleaning out our New Hampshire family estate. These were up in the rafters, and we almost didn’t see them, and now that everyone in New England is virtually snowbound, it’s a good time to make use of them. I’d date them to about 1850.

The steel runners are hand-forged and have a fabulous decorative curled design, fastened with screws to what appears to be maple platforms. The runners are in very good condition without any cracks or breaks. The wood bases have holes drilled through the sides for leather straps, but I havenít a clue if these strapped to your shoes back in the day or to boots. They measure 13.5 inches in length.

The leather is old and was very brittle – I put some mink oil on the leather which has softened them up a bit. One has a leather heel strap, while the other one is missing. This leather remains brittle and is now only to be used for decoration. The platform bottoms appear to have some old finish – no makers mark that I can find but possibly by Andrew Hotchkiss & Sons of Sharon, Conn. (Photo: eBay seller hausdezign.)

DBA: These circa 1850 skates are rare in the marketplace. It is hard to say whether the buyer or seller got a deal. I did find one similar pair of skates offered for sale on Etsy for $250; however, these were missing the straps. I have also seen similar skates selling at auction for upwards of $3,000. These are very attractive in design.

$450 (25 bids, 13 bidders): 19th C. Antique German Sterling Silver Repousse of Form Pin Cushion. The pin cushion is in the form of a Victorian period shoe with beautiful floral repousse designs throughout.  The pin cushion is top quality from top to bottom and looks to be all original, including a rich purple velvet material. The pin cushion is marked on the bottom “sterling,” and you can just make out “Germany” as well. The pin cushion is in excellent condition with minor signs of age and use but no real damage, no large dents and no cracks or repairs of any kind. It is also one of the large and most impressive examples I have sold, measuring 6.25 inches long and sitting 3.25 inches tall with a quality total weight of 127 grams. (Photo: eBay seller: joanies_house_of_treasures.)

  DBA: Repousse is a metalworking technique in which the design is made by hammering on the back to make a design on the surface. We have at least two collector categories here: pin cushions and sterling silver. The price is a retail value and is in line with other similar objects.

$3,819 (26 bids, 10 bidders): Cast Iron “PERFECT REGISTERING” Mechanical Bank. This mechanical bank was made by the J.&E. Stevens Co. and patented January 10, 1893. It was designed by Charles Bailey, one of the foremost bank designers. I have never seen this on eBay, and it is considered one of the scarcest and most difficult to find of the mechanical banks. There are no cracks, breaks or other damage and shows normal wear. This is a wonderful example of the Perfect Registering bank. It was manufactured in very limited quantities, and because of its overall attractive appearance, it is considered by collectors and the seller to be one of the prize mechanical banks to own.

The Perfect Registering Bank is, as the name implies, a registering bank (that shows amounts as coins are deposited). However, it is definitely also a mechanical bank since the figure of the girl moves down the track as coins are inserted and the operating lever pressed. The bank is a fine example of Bailey’s artistry in using flowers, animals, and figures in their makeup. This, of course, required much more time and effort in making the original patterns; however, the end result was a more interesting, attractive, detailed mechanical bank.

To operate, a dime is inserted in the provided slot located in the front top edge of the left end section of the bank. A lever located in this same end section is then pressed. In so doing, the girl moves forward, and the pointer in her right hand indicates the amount now in the bank. A little dog at her side moves along with her. At the end of the wall is a soldier. When the amount approaches five dollars, the dog on the track stands up. When the dog is pressed back down, the right end of the bank swings open and the coins are retrieved. The bank works properly and is approximately 6 inches long, 5.5 inches wide and 4.5 inches tall. (Photo: eBay seller thingsnsuch100, Jack Allen. Jack also has a YouTube.com channel called “TheBankcollector4” that describes various mechanical banks and how the Perfect Registering bank operates.)

  DBA: The buyer got a tremendous deal.  An identical bank was sold at Morphy Auctions in 2012 for $20,000. Another one was sold for $9,000 in 2013 that was missing its paper label. In doing an extensive search for identical model banks, the prices have varied from $1,100 to $24,000. The $1,100 one had the original paper replaced, and all others were in different degrees of “original finish.”  Mechanical banks have been very collectible for years, and prices have not dropped.

Deborah Abernethy is a certified appraiser with the International Association of Appraisers. She can be contacted at 404-262-2131 or Deborah@expert-appraisers.com. Her website is www.expert-appraisers.com.

What’s Selling on eBay: September 2015

What’s Selling on eBay: September 2015 by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $440 (79 bids, 10 bidders): Steampunk 1889 Eye Dr. Scope Ophthalmometer Medical Tool Optometrist.

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What's Selling on eBay: August 2015

What’s Selling on eBay: August 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod

$3,000 (60 bids, 16 bidders): 1781 Antique 18th C. William Simkin Creamware Liverpool Pitcher, Farmers Tools. Measuring 9 inches tall by 8 inches from the handle to the spout, this antique 18th century Liverpool Creamware Jug is decorated with early farmer’s tools. On the other side is a poem and name I cannot find anywhere on the internet. It reads:

First…