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Old May 15, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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One answer was that it is a promo item from the early 60's???
Does anyone recognize it, about 2 1/2" made of brass? WB
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whats on the back
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whats on the back
It has felt on it with a small label with printing but I'm not able to make out the print, it's too faint? WB
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it could be just a paper weight
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Coaster? Have a beer and tell us if it works.
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Originally Posted by rcread
Coaster? Have a beer and tell us if it works.

Nope I don't think it's a coaster......it's a little to small.
A cup won't fit on it. A cold corona would be nice though! WB
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Looks like a paperweight.
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It looks like quarter to me but I could be wrong
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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dean
It looks like quarter to me but I could be wrong
Now open your other eye WB
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Looks like a paperweight.
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Originally Posted by War Bonnet
Now open your other eye WB
Oh you mean the Corvette paper weight
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