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 Post subject: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 5:44 pm 

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I wish to purchase a railroad smoking/drink stand of the type often used in lounge cars. There were several variations in design, but the one I want generally would look like the one pictured below. Please contact me with details if you have one to sell.


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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 12:01 pm 

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David -

Tsk. Tsk. Smoking and Drinking are both bad for you. Hope you are doing those in moderation!


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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:57 pm 

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No smoking will be taking place near one of these, I've always wanted to use it as a glorified side table, etc. for the home office.

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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 4:19 pm 

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Well, in that case David, I hope you are successful in finding one.


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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 1:19 pm 

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Try a Google search for Climax Cocktail Smoker.

That is the actual product name. They show up on eBay now and then as well as at various auctions.

Someone does make both of the rings for the drink holder.

[img]http://www.polyvore.com/climax_cocktail_smoker_modernism_gallery/thing?id=57373999[/img]

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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:20 am 

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Would this one do, Mr. Wilkins?
http://www.discoverlivesteam.com/discoverforsale/forsale/6_Fennen/index.htm
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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:07 pm 

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These items routinely show up at the Gaithersburg Railroadiana Show held the first weekend of November - about 5-6 weeks from now - and typically listed for a lot, lot less than the one referenced on discover live steam. I'd guess they may be found at other railroadiana shows as well.

Should you have questions or need additional information re: Gaithersburg, kindly PM me. This will be our 27th year there - we look forward to 3-days of railroadiana every year!

here's a link: http://www.gserr.com/shows.htm

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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:54 pm 

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eBay had an auction end today for an exact match to this one but it went unsold.

Listed as a buy it now for over $1200, it'll probably go unsold for quite a while.


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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:27 pm 

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Correction: over $1700:


http://m.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-Pensylvania-RailRoad-Standing-AshTray-PRR-Solid-Heavy-/262655256227?nav=SEARCH


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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:48 pm 

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I noticed that the two listed for sale don't have the holes in them for the drinks. That wouldn't be a problem in a home setting, and in fact might be an advantage since it can accommodate all kinds of drinks.

Does anyone know which versions were more common? The "cup holder" style, or the ones without the holes? I seem to recall seeing more with the holes in them, but that's purely a vague recollection.


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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:29 pm 

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There would have been a seperate ring with the drink holes that sits above the solid tray.


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 Post subject: Re: Wanted to Buy: Railroad Smoking and Drink Stand
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:37 am 

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This thread is about two years old. Has anybody thought to ask David if he still needs one before offering more to him as possibilities?

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