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jabiloxi

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ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« on: February 25, 2011, 01:06:03 am »
Hey,

I recently got this at an estate sale and seriously do not know what this is though it looks amazing.

I have attached a pic and I cant find anything like it online.  Please let me know what this is and if possible how much this may be worth?

Thanks again,

Joe
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mariok54

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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2011, 02:32:18 am »
From what I can see,from one face,that is a barometer ... and ...  can you provide close-ups of all its faces. and other angles? If there's a maker's name on the face then that will also help

Looks interesting!
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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2011, 06:43:35 am »
Got me interested too! 

I'm curious to know what the purpose is of that 'gap' at the top, between the main body and the cap/ring. I wonder if the compartment at the very bottom might be a holder for oil and a wick should be at the top  ???  Then again, if one of those faces is a thermometer there goes that theory :P
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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2011, 08:53:28 am »
The flux compacitor (what makes time travel possible) goes in the open space. hahaha I'm teasing.

I have no idea what it is, but I like it!!
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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2011, 08:54:53 am »
The face on the left appears to be a clock, the one on the right is a barometer like everyone said, the one we can't see is a ? I would guess a thermometer or hydrometer . I would find it strange to also house an oil lamp but this is already strange so who knows? I think it is a weather station. A name on one of the faces would help in pinning down a maker and time period.

Could be a tide and time nautical instrument also.
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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2011, 11:06:38 am »
A mini DeLorean fits in the bottom slot!  LOL  I love the comment about the flux capacitor.

Looks like a "weather station" to me as well.  Most likely one sold so that people can find a gift for the man who is hard to buy for!

Seriously, can you list any "written" information on the piece and a pic of the 3rd face.  In addition, a close-up of the bottom area as well.
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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2011, 11:54:54 am »
Does it contain dilithium crystals? Could be a transporter.  ;) "Beam me up Jabiloxi!"
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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2011, 05:26:53 pm »
There's 3 faces on it: a clock, a barometer, and a thermometer. The top has a compass. There is no name, serial number, or anything about who made it on the outside of it or inside. There is a little sticker on the bottom that says "made in China". Its about 9" tall, weighs about 5lbs, with no identifying marks on it.
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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2011, 09:24:51 am »
I wish you would have mentioned the "Made in China" sticker in your intial post.  :-X
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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2011, 09:40:44 am »
Quote from: waywardangler on February 26, 2011, 09:24:51 am
I wish you would have mentioned the "Made in China" sticker in your intial post.  :-X

Not so much a 'Time Machine'  as a Black Hole!  ;)
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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2011, 10:07:47 am »
The made in china sticker changes a few things.  I haven't mentioned this b/c I really don't have many details but, this decor was/is popular here in the NW.  My Dad bought a few items like this for his friend over several Christmases.  They live in a house near the beach.  This was in the late 80's/90's and TBH, I never paid much attention to the detail but it could easily fit in that time frame IMO.
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Re: ANybody know what this is ?? It looks like a time machine!!
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2011, 07:57:34 pm »
Agree with Oceans and a previous post I made....gift ware!  However, I would put closer to the early/mid 90's.
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