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Picked this porcelain Mail Pouch Tobacco thermometer up years ago. It's been hanging in the garage for years. Still has good color and still keeps the temperature. Look closely and you will see 76 degrees.
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Thank you trukn20, chevy59 and MMM!
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Sweet thermometer.I'm gonna check this out again in Feb. and drool over the 76 degrees !!
Thank you oilman514, MooreAntique and Hedgewalker for the love! Hedgewalker, I'm with you in Feb. on the 76 degrees. Hope we don't have a winter like the last two!
What is the age? I love it.
Thank you cocacolakid97! I believe it is out of the 1920's.
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Just curious...what is the price range on this thermometer if in really good condition? (like yours)
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busjunky, you can go on ebay and see what some sold for. Do a completed search. Hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by and looking!
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