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REDUCED Vintage Hand Painted Artist Signed Castle Scene Plate

$33 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Vintage Hand Painted Artist Signed Castle Scene Plate

Collectibles
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of November if not sold. Offers Welcomed - Motivated Sellers! This beautiful, scalloped edge hand painted plate depicts a small castle nestled securely in a valley covered in trees and bushes. Beautiful vibrant "jewel" tone colors of green, blue, indigo, topaz and yellow. There are several dotted clouds in the sky. The painting is in excellent condition. The artist signature is in the bottom right corner and reads (as best as I can make out): ...
SALE Vintage Large Metal Elephant Ashtray Stand, Circa 1920's

$75 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Vintage Large Metal Elephant Ashtray Stand, Circa 1920's

Collectibles:Tobacciana
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of November if not sold. Offers Welcomed - Motivated Sellers! The elephant figure on this unsigned piece shows what many designers call "good lines" - a sweeping curve from his crown to his button tail, smooth contours all around, and a deceptively simple aesthetic feel. He stands 4" tall, and his base is 8" long by 5 1/4" at its widest. This piece is constructed of heavy cast metal with a brown finish originally meant to simulate bronze. The ...
REDUCED Vintage Art Deco Signed Frankart Metal Figural Eagle Desk Lamp

$135 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Vintage Art Deco Signed Frankart Metal Figural Eagle Desk Lamp

Collectibles:Lamps, Lighting
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of November if not sold. Offers Welcomed - motivated sellers! Circa 1930, this is a beautiful and affordable piece by the highly collectible Frankart metalware company. Frankart was active in the 1920's through 1930's. Especially sought after are Frankart's nude figurals, which can fetch thousands of dollars. This is a true Art Deco piece, and the eagle's design reflects the stylings of its era. Frankart also produced bookends using this same ...
REDUCED Vintage Hand Painted Winter Scene Plate Artist Signed Collectible Porcelain Plate

$29 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Vintage Hand Painted Winter Scene Plate Artist Signed Collectible Porcelain Plate

Collectibles
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of November if not sold. Offers Welcomed - Motivated Sellers! This wonderful winter scene measures 8.0" in diameter and is unsigned on the reverse. It has a decorative rim with gold freckled trim. The artist has depicted a little cottage by a frozen pond with a bridge and mountains in the background. This scene makes one want to curl up with a cup of cocoa in front of a fire with a good book. The painting is in excellent condition. The artist ...
Historical World War II (WWII) Trench Art Ashtray US Navy Dated

$110 USDHistorical World War II (WWII) Trench Art Ashtray US Navy Dated

Collectibles:Militaria
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of November if not sold. Nice examples of World War II trench art are becoming increasingly scarce, especially those whose origins may be accurately traced to a specific date and locale; this piece offers both. It is inscribed "USS Gallup, March 2 1944." The U.S.S. Gallup was commissioned just two days earlier, on Leap Day, 1944. On March 2, the ship was en route to the Pacific theater, a part of the fleet bringing General Douglas MacArthur ...
REDUCED Silent Sam/ Adamson's Adventures Comic Character Salt Pepper Shakers Made In Japan

$49 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Silent Sam/ Adamson's Adventures Comic Character Salt Pepper Shakers Made In Japan

Collectibles:Salt, Pepper Shakers
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of November if not sold. Offers Welcomed! These vintage salt and pepper shakers depict, in two different outfits, the 1920's comic strip character Adamson from Oscar Jacobsson's "Adamson's Adventures" comic strip (syndicated in the U.S. as "Silent Sam"). This was a wordless comic strip, far ahead of its time, the most famous Swedish strip, and namesake for the Adamson Award (which has been won, among others, by Chester Gould, Charles Schulz, ...
REDUCED Signed Kreiss Elegant Heirs "On Vacation" Ceramic Figurine with Weight - Boo

$40 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Signed Kreiss Elegant Heirs "On Vacation" Ceramic Figurine with Weight - Book Piece

Collectibles:Figurine
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of November if not sold. Offers Welcomed - Motivated Sellers! A rare and highly collectible Kreiss piece from the "Elegant Heirs" line, you can find this guy listed on p.108 of Pat & Larry Aikins' The World of Kreiss Ceramics (L-W Book Sales, 1999). He is the 6 1/4" tall version, listing in 1999 at $130. This example is in excellent condition overall, with no chips or cracks, some crazing consistent with age, and with the loss of three tiny ...
Vintage Emerald Green Silver Tone Metallic Thread Shimmer Vintage Purse with Rhinestone Clasp

$40 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Emerald Green Silver Tone Metallic Thread Shimmer Vintage Purse with Rhinestone Clasp

Collectibles:Purse
Just in time for the Holidays! This beautiful, rich emerald green purse is all aglow with silver tone metallic thread shimmer running through it. The clasp has a central clear rhinestone and the metal trim and snake chain are done in silver-tone. The chain can be tucked inside and the bag carried as a clutch if preferred. The interior is black and as far as I can tell it is in excellent condition with no rips of apparent stains. The purse is wider at the bottom than the top; the bottom measuring ...
SALE Vintage Beaded Drawstring Purse with Tassel

$30 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Vintage Beaded Drawstring Purse with Tassel

Collectibles:Purse
Every so often I list a purse that is in need of TLC with the hope that someone can either fix it or enjoy it as is. I try to price them for condition and offers are always welcomed. This sweet drawstring purse caught my eye because of the simplicity and innocence of the beadwork. Almost surely handmade, the exterior of the bag is a black cloth while the gray interior of the header appears to have a shiny finish to it, and the liner of the lower part of the bag is brown. A very simple beaded ...
Vintage R.M.S. Majestic Ladies Handkerchief Nautical Souvenir

$40 USD Offers ConsideredVintage R.M.S. Majestic Ladies Handkerchief Nautical Souvenir

Collectibles:Maritime
The RMS Majestic was launched in 1914 as the SS Bismark. The completion of this ship was delayed by World War I. After the war was over, she became the "White Star Line" flagship Majestic. After her maiden voyage in 1922, she became one of the most popular boats, retiring from passenger service in 1935. (above information taken from Wikipedia). This hankie is in excellent condition. The top reads "Souvenir of my Voyage", underneath is an image of the ship. Below the ship image is a panel of ...
REDUCED Artist Signed Hand Painted Ginori Italia American Artists League Plate

$24 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Artist Signed Hand Painted Ginori Italia American Artists League Plate

Collectibles
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of November if not sold. Offers Welcomed - Motivated Sellers! Measuring 7.75" in diameter, this beautifully rendered floral spray is also signed by the artisan. The signature is a tad difficult to make out; it appears to be "P Rossiy" or "P Rossi" with a line coming down from the "i". The colors are stunning, the scene elegant. There is one small spot on two of the white "dots" where a teeny portion of the white "dot" chipped off. Very minor ...
SALE Sterling Silver Ink Blotter Roller

$55 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Sterling Silver Ink Blotter Roller

Collectibles
Dress up your vintage desk with this fine piece of sterling silver holloware. The ornate handle is marked "sterling" on each side, preceded by an unidentified symbol (see photos). The roller is wooden. Approximately 5 3/4" (14.5cm) in length, this piece is in great shape, with the only flaw being that the metal connecting the roller to the handle has oxidized with age (does not affect the great look of the item). There is some tarnish in the crevices of the handle. As many collectors prefer ...
REDUCED Vintage Glass Beaded Drawstring Purse with Fringe

$55 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Vintage Glass Beaded Drawstring Purse with Fringe

Collectibles:Vintage:Purse
This particular purse is covered in taupe glass beads which gives the bag a great weight and looks fantastic. The beads are sewn into the crocheted body; the drawstring part is also crocheted with beads around the rim; when gathered they create a ruffled appearance which is quite pleasing. The drawstring function works and I see no holes or rips throughout the header / drawstring area. The pull cords each have a nice cluster of beads on them; see photo. The lining is also taupe and is in good ...
REDUCED Metallic Thread Red Silver Gold Envelope Clutch Fantastic Purse

$30 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Metallic Thread Red Silver Gold Envelope Clutch Fantastic Purse

Collectibles:Purse
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of Novemberif not sold. Offers Welcomed - Motivated Sellers! Envelope bags are so much fun and this one really makes a fun and sparkling statement. The background is black and there are tons of red, silver and gold threads running through the material. Quite an effect. The "envelope" opens up to reveal a zippered pouch and, of course, the interior pocket. Very, very clean interior; there are a couple of spots on the lining where someone ...
SALE Reddy Kilowatt Vintage Golf Tees, Set of Three

$12 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Reddy Kilowatt Vintage Golf Tees, Set of Three

Collectibles:Advertising
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of November if not sold. Offers Welcomed - Motivated Sellers! Depicting the popular cartoon character who symbolized electricity for decades, these three tees are in very good condition (one of them has slight wear; maybe it was used once). Each tee is nearly 2" in length, wooden, and colored white with Reddy's face in red on the top. This set may be shipped in a bubble envelope to any USA destination for $3.50. Combine with our listed Reddy ...
SALE Patchwork Quilt Stuffed Scottie Dog Pillow

$30 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Patchwork Quilt Stuffed Scottie Dog Pillow

Collectibles:Textiles
We love this vintage pillow! This cute Scottish terrier was pieced together from motley pieces of cloth in a multitude of colors. He looks very much like a patchwork quilt. Bringing an element of cheer into any room, he adds a kitschy, vintage feel to the atmosphere. Finished with pearly plastic button eyes, he measures approximately 18" tall by 16" wide. He is in very good condition, apart from a few picks and spots noticeable only upon close inspection. Based on the patterns of cloth used in ...
SALE Chicken Ceramic Measuring Spoon Set, MIJ Vintage "Spooning for You"

$15 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Chicken Ceramic Measuring Spoon Set, MIJ Vintage "Spooning for You"

Collectibles:Kitchenware
This item will be removed from inventory at the end of November if not sold. Offers Welcomed - Motivated Sellers! A kitschy kitchen chicken! This Made in Japan (MIJ) ceramic chicken has a tail of four multicolor plastic spoons (all original), and a ring rest in the front (conveniently labeled, "rings"). 4 1/2" tall, this colorful hen is in very nice vintage condition, with no chips or cracks, only some minor loss of cold paint to the comb. The slightly rubbed sticker on the bottom reads "Made in ...
Jade and Leather Book Matchbox Holder

$40 USD Offers ConsideredJade and Leather Book Matchbox Holder

Collectibles:Vintage
A highly interesting vintage book-related item! The jade carving is of a bird in a bush with a flower. The stone is attached to the front cover of the "book," which is "bound" in full green leather with gold colored tooling. The book measures approximately 2 5/8" (7cm) by 2" (5cm) by 1" (3cm), and the inside is lined in a beautifully printed, oriental looking design on paper. The inside paper lining appears brittle with age and has flaked some. The leather is in very good shape, apart from wear ...
Pyrography Flemish Art Plaque Picturing Three Puppies

$79 USD Offers ConsideredPyrography Flemish Art Plaque Picturing Three Puppies

Collectibles:Decorative Arts
What unusual and cute subject matter! We can't recall seeing pyrographic dogs before; they are certainly uncommon. We're not certain of breed; maybe Labrador retrievers? This oval plaque is composed of three layers of wood, and measures approximately 12" (30cm) by 7" (17.5cm). It is in very nice condition, with no chips, cracks, or breaks. On the back, it still retains most of the original paper label of its maker, "Knickerbocker Pyrographic Company, NY" (a preliminary search finds this company ...
Handmade Pen Holder, Antler and Inlaid Wood

$125 USD Offers ConsideredHandmade Pen Holder, Antler and Inlaid Wood

Collectibles:Decorative
Offers Welcomed! A truly unique handmade vintage artisan item! One end of this pen holder has 15 layers of inlay, exhibiting many different types of wood and bone. The simple design takes advantage ofthe antler's natural curve to form the basic shape of the holder. The inlay is smooth and perfectly fitted, obviously the work of an expert craftsman. Measuring approximately 3 1/4" (8.5cm) by 3" (8cm), and 2 1/2" (6.5cm) in height, this piece is in excellent vintage condition.
Chase Folding Serving Tray with Bakelite Handle

$34 USD Offers ConsideredChase Folding Serving Tray with Bakelite Handle

Collectibles:Metalware
Sporting a star-studded (see photo to get the pun) bakelite handle (passes the 409 test) and depictions in relief of various foods, this Chase serving tray folds up for easy storage. This piece is more commonly found in a chrome finish than in the copper colored finish here. Chase Brass and Copper Company is perhaps the American company most associated with the period and style of Art Deco design; they are still in business today, although now focused on producing engineered brass rods. This ...
3 Vintage Chase Chrome Serving Pieces Bakelite Handle

$49 USD Offers Considered3 Vintage Chase Chrome Serving Pieces Bakelite Handle

Collectibles:Metalware
Chase Chrome & Bakelite Serving Pieces Set of 3 Here is an assortment of Chase chrome and Bakelite serving items, the perfect way to start or add to a collection! While none of these pieces is in perfect condition, they are all "pretty good," and priced well. See details below. Each item reflects the lines of the Art Deco period of their design, and bears the Chase name and rearing centaur logo. All handles pass the 409 test for Bakelite. First, we have an oval-shaped butler, measuring ...
Feathered Chignon Half Hat Original Box Patriotic Colors!

$25 USD Offers ConsideredFeathered Chignon Half Hat Original Box Patriotic Colors!

Collectibles:Vintage
I love vintage feather anything…especially hats and hair pieces. Feathers tend to add a flair to any outfit or look, and the greatest thing about a chignon is that the "headband" piece is flexible and sits close to the head...so it isn't an obtrusive accent. This particular lovely features red, white and blue colored feathers and has a "Made in France" tag on the inside. The "headband" piece should fit just about anyone; it is in its original box and is in very good condition save for some ...
Vintage Whiting & Davis Dresden Mesh Bag

$85 USDVintage Whiting & Davis Dresden Mesh Bag

Collectibles
Marked Whiting & Davis at the top of the interior frame, this lovely Dresden bag still has a vibrant play of colors: pink, red and green seem to be the main ones. I also see some purple. There does appear to be some dark areas or color loss around the frame area and fringe area. The frame has a lovely floral detail; see up close photo. All fringe is present though 2 pieces hang a little longer than the others. The mesh is in very good condition; there are 2 small holes near the hinge on one side ...
Myth of Sisyphus Art Deco Book Ends; Bookends

$100 USD Offers ConsideredMyth of Sisyphus Art Deco Book Ends; Bookends

Collectibles
Offers Welcomed! The nude male figure of Sisyphus from Greek mythology continues his eternal work of pushing a boulder in this figural bookends. Each bookend measures about 4 1/2" (12 cm) by 5" (13 cm) and stands 5 1/4" (13.5 cm) tall, and is dated "1930" on the reverse, with the copyright symbol between the 19 and 30. Made of lightweight metal, these hollow bookends have a silverish, nearly pewter colored finish. They are in very good condition, with some spots of age-related tarnish, and lack ...
Guayasamin Taller Brass Tray, Hand-embossed

$95 USD Offers ConsideredGuayasamin Taller Brass Tray, Hand-embossed

Collectibles:Metalware
The premier Ecuadorian artist of the 20th Century, Oswaldo Guayasamin (1919-1999) was a painter and sculptor whose works are now highly sought after. His Guayasamin Taller (or "Guayasamin Workshop") produced handworked jewelry and other objects in gold, silver, bronze and other materials, following his designs. Proceeds from this commercial venture underwrote the Guayasamin Foundation and the modern and contemporary art museum in Quito, Ecuador. The tray measures 7 13/16 by 3 1/16 inches, and is ...
Vintage Salesman's Sample Beaded Trim

$36 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Salesman's Sample Beaded Trim

Collectibles:Textiles
A wonderful addition to your collection: two sparkly beaded trim pieces on their original presentation card. The first piece features green rhinestones in two different shades, aurora borealis navettes, faux pearls, and is labeled "OR-303." The second piece features a large clear plastic piece in the center, surrounded by orange and green rhinestones, gold-tone beads, faux pearls, gold-tone trim, and is labeled "OR-304." The top of the presentation card states, "Boutique Novelty, Inc., 545 ...
Denmark Silver Plate Scenic Plate

$49 USD Offers ConsideredDenmark Silver Plate Scenic Plate

Collectibles:Decorative
Beautiful plate with exquisite detailed Danish scene. It features people sitting around a table being entertained by a figure playing an instrument. There is also a dog near the instrument player. The background shows trees and the outline of a house; perhaps mountains in the distance. The border of the plate is scalloped. There is a clear mark on the front reading "Silver Plate Made in Denmark" with a shark. Very good condition with expected patina and one small spot of verdigris which was ...
Denmark Silver Plate Hinged Cylinder Scenic Box

$49 USD Offers ConsideredDenmark Silver Plate Hinged Cylinder Scenic Box

Collectibles:Metalware
Wonderful cylinder shaped box signed on the side "Denmark" with a dolphin or fish next to the word. Both sides of the box feature a Danish scene with people gathered around a barrel (possibly ale?) with an instrument player (maybe a fiddle) with tools in the background and a dog at their feet. There are some bushes and trees in the background and the group is huddled outside a a barn like structure. I will admit, the purpose of the box stumps me. While it can hold a tissue or small handkerchief ...
SALE Royal Doulton Character Jug "Old King Cole" Large Size D6036

$200 USD SaleSALE Royal Doulton Character Jug "Old King Cole" Large Size D6036

Collectibles
You too can be a "merry old soul" with this beautiful character jug gracing your home. Produced from 1939 to 1960, this design is Doulton Number D6036, large size (5 3/4"), backstamp A, and is listed on p.388 of the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Royal Doulton Beswick Jugs, 5th edition (1999), with a value of $325. The jug is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or imperfections of any sort.
 
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