While the name Wellington has become synonymous with green rubber knee-high boots, only these boots can trace their pedigree back to 1856 in Scotland. Made by Hunter, the original manufacturer of the Wellie, they are still made almost entirely from natural rubber from plantations in the Far East, vulcanized for lasting durability and water impermeability. The addition of modern materials, such as the antibacterial, knitted nylon lining, only enhances the boots' exceptional durability--they should last a lifetime. The ankle area offers a snug fit for support, and the calf area is cut to allow for ease of movement. The skid-resistant sole is triple layered to cushion the footbed. All seams are heat sealed to keep out rain and moisture; buckles allow you to tighten boot tops. Boots wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dark Green. Socks not included. Men's. Sizes 7-13. (1 lb.).
While the name Wellington has become synonymous with green rubber knee-high boots, only these boots can trace their pedigree back to 1856 in Scotland. Made by Hunter, the original manufacturer of the Wellie, they are still made almost entirely from natural rubber from plantations in the Far East, vulcanized for lasting durability and water impermeability. The addition of modern materials, such as the antibacterial, knitted nylon lining, only enhances the boots' exceptional durability--they should last a lifetime. The ankle area offers a snug fit for support, and the calf area is cut to allow for ease of movement. The skid-resistant sole is triple layered to cushion the footbed. All seams are heat sealed to keep out rain and moisture; buckles allow you to tighten boot tops. Boots wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dark Green. Socks not included. Men's. Sizes 7-13. (1 lb.).
Destined to elicit questions from guests and encourage conversation, this perfume distiller uses the same scientific principles developed over 1,200 years ago to extract essential oils from plants for use in perfumes. Designed in Barcelona, Spain, the still's copper frame is engraved with Missisipi Destil Co.--an honest, if poorly translated attempt to pay homage to the distilling heritage of the American south. Simply steep fragrant plant leaves (such as lavender, peppermint, or thyme) in a pot of water, pour the strained liquid into the cucurbit, and place the oil lamp under the cucurbit. As the water boils, steam extracts essential oils from the fragrant liquid and fills the vessel with oil vapor. The oil vapor passes from the cucurbit through the swan-neck tube and, once it reaches the water-filled condensing pot, it is cooled and converted into a concentrated liquid. The aromatic oil is deposited into a cooling cup for use in perfumes. The alcohol burner, cucurbit, condensing pot, and collection cup are made from heat-resistant borosilicate glass--the same glass used in laboratory beakers. The distiller is mounted on a walnut base and its frame is made from five copper plates secured in place with copper rivets. 11 H x 10 W x 7 D. (4 1/4 lbs.).
This is the most advanced Roomba available, specially designed to clean large, open floor plans and high-traffic areas on a single charge. Made by iRobot, developers of tactical reconnaissance robots for the U.S. military, Roomba analyzes the dimensions of a room, determines the optimal cleaning path, and navigates autonomously to clean every inch of floor while circumventing furniture and stairs. An enhanced battery allows the device to clean for longer periods before automatically returning to its base to recharge, and the high-capacity bin enables the professional Roomba to collect 3 1/2X more debris than previous generations. The vacuum's brushes sweep dirt into its built-in vacuum on the first pass and automatically reverse their rotation when they sense rug fringe or cords. The cleaning head automatically adjusts to accommodate carpets and floors and two included Virtual Wall lighthouses project infrared beams that confine the vacuum to one room, direct it to another room when it is finished cleaning, and guide it back to the recharging base. The professional Roomba can be scheduled to automatically clean up to seven times per week or prompted to spot clean with the touch of a button. Includes two additional filters, interchangeable vacuum and sweeper bins, two extra side brushes, and a storage case for the lighthouses and accessories. 3 1/4 H x 13 1/4 Diam. (14 lbs.).
Selected as The Best by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute and winner of the 2009 CES Innovations Design and Engineering award, this is the best amplified indoor television antenna available. Tested by the Institute in urban, suburban, and rural environments, it scored highest in tests for providing superior, UHF and VHF reception with minimal ghosting--it received solid, reliable reception from 90% of available stations, compared to the 77% reliability received by the nearest competing model. The antenna employs a low-noise filtering chipset that suppresses any interfering noise, ensuring unambiguous reception. The antenna can be wall mounted, placed flat, or stood vertically--because it it multidirectional, it does not need to be adjusted like other antennas that have to be pointed in the right direction. It has a removable 10 dB gain amplifier, enabling it to receive the best possible reception in all environments. It can also receive high-definition digital broadcasts (requires HDTV). 11 1/2 H x 10 3/4 W x 1 1/8 H. (2 lbs.).
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