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Christopher M. Diogo
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Neil Young Poster
WINNIPEG - Born to parents who married in Winnipeg, Neil Young is regarded as one of the most legendary musicians of all time. Young was born in Ontario but moved back here with his mom when he was in his teens after his parents divorced. During his youth, Young fell in love with music and…
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Winnipeg Souvenir Spoon
WINNIPEG - Souvenir spoons first became a thing in Europe in the mid-1800's. They soon made their way around the world, as wealthy travellers returned home from European tours. Collecting souvenir spoons became especially popular around the time of the Chicago World Fair in 1893, the same year silver prices collapsed. This gave businesses cheap…
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Winnipeg Pocket Watch
WINNIPEG - Born in 1851 in Scotland, Donald Ross Dingwall immigrated to Canada to become a jeweller and watchmaker. He began his trade as an apprentice in Ontario and in 1882, he moved to Winnipeg and established his own jewellery business. Remnants of Dingwall’s merchandise exist today, such as this exquisite yellow gold pocket watch…
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Winnipeg License Plate Topper
WINNIPEG - Manitoba license plates were first issued in 1911 and they were made of a heavy steel with a porcelain finish. Prior to that, drivers were issued a number by the province and people made their own plates. Antique license plates are desirable to local collectors but they're condition sensitive. The average sale price…
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Winnipeg Supply Tanker Model
WINNIPEG - This very striking oversized model tanker truck is about 69 centimetres long and features a well-know local brand, Winnipeg Supply. Miniature toys were produced mainly in the 1950's by Otaco, a company founded in Orillia, Ontario which focused their efforts on manufacturing farm implements such as plows, spring-tooth harrows and the famous Autotrac…
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Jack Jacobs Bomber Card
WINNIPEG - Jack Jacobs was a prolific football player from the 1940's and 50's. Born in Oklahoma, he began his career with the Cleveland Rams but his final years were spent as the quarterback of our Winnipeg Blue Bombers. As a Bomber, Jacobs was a CFL all-star for three straight years and he completed 709…
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Winnipeg Propeller
WINNIPEG - This is a vintage 1943 wooden propeller that was crafted by S&S Aircraft Limited of Winnipeg for an airplane that saw service during World War II as a utility and light cargo plane for Canada, the US and England. Most old props become wall hangings these days but because this one was made…
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Leo Mol Figurine
WINNIPEG - Leonid Molodozhanyn, better known as Leo Mol, was a Ukrainian-Canadian artist renowned for his glass art, paintings and most notably his sculpting talents. He was taught the art of ceramics in his father’s pottery workshop in Russia and showed real promise in his early years. Mol eventually pursued a career in the field,…
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'The Winnipeg' Hot Wheels
WINNIPEG - The Hot Wheels brand has been speeding around the world since it was introduced in 1968 by Mattel. Produced and released only in 1974, this diecast miniature car is a recolouring of the Chaparral 2G which was dubbed “The Winnipeg” by its designer, Ira Gilford. Mattel took designing toys very seriously. Gilford was…
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Winnipeg-Made Batwing Chaps
WINNIPEG - According to the Manitoba Historical Society, E. F. Hutchings started making harnesses in Winnipeg in 1877. A year later, he merged with the Great West Saddlery Company which became well-known for its saddles but also manufactured collars, leather bindings, valises and whips. The Great West Saddlery Warehouse still stands to this day at…