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Kromex canister set edges up in value

01.01.70

Q: I have a spun aluminum canister set which made in 1957 by Kromex. It includes four sugar, tea and coffee canisters in addition to matching salt and pepper shakers, a spice rack with eight containers and a bread box. All are in excellent condition. I would like to know the approximate value of this set.

- Joyce, Daytona Beach, Fla.

A: As more and more people are restoring mid-century homes, the price of accessories such as your canister set from 1957 continue to edge up in value. It's a plus that your set appears to be fairly complete and is in such excellent condition. One of the better reference books for kitchen accessories from the post-war period is Spiffy Kitchen Collectibles by Brian S. Alexander (Krause Publications, $24.99). This guide features several canister sets, and most are valued in the $25 to $75 range.

Q: I have a silver spoon from the Columbian Exposition of 1892. How much is it worth?

- Glenn, Peoria, Ariz.

A: A souvenir spoon from the Columbian Exposition recently sold on eBay for $35. There were dozens of spoons with various designs sold at the event, but most seem to be selling in the $25 to $35 range. On the other hand, one of the most popular fairs was the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904, commonly known as the St. Louis World's Fair. A spoon showing an image of Jefferson and Napoleon currently sells in the $50 to $100 range; a demitasse spoon with twisted handle, $35 to $50; and one showing Festival Hall and the Cascades, $600 to $800.

Source: Times and Transcript

QTS – Value Engineering

01.01.70

QTS have had an extremely successful year operating both as a sub-contractor on many large rail projects and increasingly as a Network Rail Principal Contractor.

This success is demonstrated by the award of the Network Rail BCDP (Building and Civil Delivery Partnership) for the Northern region and this week also being successful in securing the Network Rail Out of Use Assets Framework.

However, well known throughout the rail industry for their investment and innovation in rail plant and equipment, QTS continue to lead the way with some exciting new developments…

Station Innovations: QTS/Austact Tactile Indicators

Working in partnership with the Australian company Austact, QTS has been developing the use of individual tactile indicators – the raised dots on platform edges and at the top and bottom of stairs convey important information to visually impaired pedestrians about their environment, for example, hazard warning and directional guidance, that help to prevent the visually impaired from putting themselves in danger.

Source: Rail.co