These hot presses, fabricated from cast iron (what else?), saw domestic duty in 19th century Tsarist Russia. Open the wooden latch to fill with charcoal. Air vents along sides; steam hatch in back. Birch handle. 7¾"e; long, 3"e; wide in rear, 9"e; tall. 8 lbs. No two exactly the same (this unit has factory markings, in Cyrillic, on inside of lid). A rare and wonderful antique. And if you have an astounding amount of time on your hands, it's functional, too!

The mechanism for this 23-ruby jewel chronograph is practically identical to the Shturmanskiye ("e;navigator"e;) watch worn in space by Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. The precision mechanical movement (no quartz or batteries here!) is modeled after Switzerlands Omega. Luminescent hands and indices, date window, inset second/minute registers, Soviet A.F. logo and sweep second hand in shape of aircraft. Original factory docs/English instructions included. Each in solid stainless steel case, with rotating bezel and snap-down back. Water-resistant to 100'. Stainless steel link bracelet. One-year warranty. Go ahead, strap on a real watch!

When Moscow was selling pieces from its legendary collection of .875-.916 pure silver tableware and we were offered the exclusive opportunity to buy them, we jumped at the chance! I was the first (and only) foreigner allowed inside secret vaults buried deep beneath the Kremlin, Russia's equivalent of Fort Knox. Billions in diamonds, gold and silver, guarded by crack Russian commandos armed with Kalashnikovs. Passports checked and double-checked. Video cameras galore. For the first time outside the Kremlin walls, these precious treasures can now be yours! Each piece 20-40 years old. Hand-polished in a gift box with certificate of authenticity. Don't delay; quantities are extremely limited. Styles may vary slightly.

When Moscow was selling pieces from its legendary collection of .875-.916 pure silver tableware and we were offered the exclusive opportunity to buy them, we jumped at the chance! I was the first (and only) foreigner allowed inside secret vaults buried deep beneath the Kremlin, Russia's equivalent of Fort Knox. Billions in diamonds, gold and silver, guarded by crack Russian commandos armed with Kalashnikovs. Passports checked and double-checked. Video cameras galore. For the first time outside the Kremlin walls, these precious treasures can now be yours! Each piece 20-40 years old. Hand-polished in a gift box with certificate of authenticity. Don't delay; quantities are extremely limited. Styles may vary slightly.Don't wait for your next formal dinner party to show off these silver tea accoutrements straight from the Kremlin – use them every day.

When Moscow was selling pieces from its legendary collection of .875-.916 pure silver tableware and we were offered the exclusive opportunity to buy them, we jumped at the chance! I was the first (and only) foreigner allowed inside secret vaults buried deep beneath the Kremlin, Russia's equivalent of Fort Knox. Billions in diamonds, gold and silver, guarded by crack Russian commandos armed with Kalashnikovs. Passports checked and double-checked. Video cameras galore. For the first time outside the Kremlin walls, these precious treasures can now be yours! Each piece 20-40 years old. Hand-polished in a gift box with certificate of authenticity. Don't delay; quantities are extremely limited. Styles may vary slightly. 7"e;

These are identical to those used by Soviet Bloc army officers (a KGB colonel I know has one, too!). Produced back in the bad ol' `70s-`80s but never issued. Supple, brown leather with stainless steel clasp. Padded shoulder strap (60"e;). Built-in compartment for pens and another to store your compass or hide cash (ID/credit cards fit like a glove, too). Nooks and crannies make it great for school supplies and sketch pads - a nifty organizer, too. The gals in our office think these make cool retro purses!

Now, you don't have to take your life into your hands to get a little respect on your next hunting or camping trip. The guys will sit up and take notice when you show up in these authentic BDUs (battle dress uniforms), identical to those worn by elite East German Fallschirmjäger (paratrooper commandos). And if you're really adventurous, get a pair for the next time you skydive or rappel down that jagged cliff. In unissued, perfect condition. 100% cotton. Pockets galore. Elastic waistband. S (32-34"e;w/29"e;l), M (34-36"e;w/30"e;l), L (36-38"e;w/31"e;l) and XL (38-40"e;x/32"e;l).

Includes five picks and tension tool. Precision-machined aluminum handle. Compact 3½"e; long, ¼"e; thick. Attaches to your key ring! Free copy of "e;Easy Pickings,"e; a handy 24-pg. "e;how to"e; locksmithing guide, with each set.

These turn-of-the-century Russian pharmacy bottles will cure your decorating blues. Choose from small (3"e;), medium (4"e;), or large (5"e;). No two exactly the same.

Some of the fastest and highest-flying Russian combat aircraft (such as MiG-25, MiG-29 and Su-27) have now been decommissioned, and we have their instrument panel clocks! Original A.F. issue, mil-spec, designed to withstand speeds of Mach 3 (1,800 mph) and altitudes of 100,000'. Built to keep time flawlessly while pulling 6 G's! A 27-volt heater ensures operation even at -70°F! 25-jewels spread over three precision mechanical movements inside all-steel, dust/water-proof case. Terrific for your desk, home or office. Or, use in your plane! One-year warranty.