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Vintage Bond Dealers Insert Displays


Bond Flashlight Flyer

I came across this 1929 Bond Dealers Insert out of a 1930 L.H. Smith Woodenware Company catalog. The insert has a effected date of April 1st 1929 printed on the right top corner. Would have shown better if the displays were in color. I took a lot photos and this is the best I could come up with. Maybe time for a newer camera!

You'll notice on the right side bar the 2 headed flashlight and the switchless flashlight with the stand that look just like the Yale flashlights. What's interesting is, I have never seen these two flashlights with the Bond logo on'em. Also a nice display with the switchless flashlights below, (the ones that sell for 69 cents). Most of us know that Bond bought out Yale in 1928. Hope you enjoy.
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Bond Display

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Switchless Info

The switchless flashlight display on the left has 10 flashlights, (the 69 cent flashlights) 5 with the nickle finish and 5 with the black finish. No vulcanite ribbed body. I have the black vulcanite ribbed body with the Bond logo and Yale name on the end. I have never seen the black finish model. These have the Bond logo'em. So maybe Bond never made/sold any with the ribbed cases under their name, and went to the black finish model instead.

Bond Display

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This display shows three selling points. 1) Candlelight: Can be used as a Candlelight, making this flashlight a two purpose light. 2) Fiber Case: Which helps to prevent dents to the body and a better grip. 3) Shock Absorbers: By adding this to the end cap and under the bulb, helps prevent the bulb from breaking.