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by rrickoshae
Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: Postcard Collecting
Topic: mechanical/moving sand postcards
Replies: 5
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Re: mechanical/moving sand postcards

everyone I've shown them to has had a good laugh so they've earned their keep. The e-market will determine the value!

thanks for your help

Dave
by rrickoshae
Tue Jan 28, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Postcard Collecting
Topic: mechanical/moving sand postcards
Replies: 5
Views: 10177

Re: mechanical/moving sand postcards

yes, that is very similar - even the subject matter on both sides. It seems these cards have a good side and a more risque side, my other card has the inside of a tavern, the barman filling a glass with 'sand' and on the reverse, 3 men using a fence to relieve themselves. The clothing is slightly di...
by rrickoshae
Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: Postcard Collecting
Topic: mechanical/moving sand postcards
Replies: 5
Views: 10177

mechanical/moving sand postcards

I have recently come across 2 postcards that have small windows and coloured sand forms a 'moving picture'. For instance, one shows a man drinking from a bottle and when held upright, the coloured sand that represents the wine, goes down his throat. I have never seen such things before and wonder if...