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$45 USDMiss Clairol Hair Color Bath Hair Dial "Does She or Doesn't She?"

Collectibles:Advertising

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! What a great item to put in your salon!! This is a Hair Color Dial from 1960. You highlight your natural color, look at the color you would like your hair to be, and it tells you what products to buy!! Has the phrase that is quite well known - "Does She or Doesn't She? Hair Color so Natural Only Her Hairdresser Knows for Sure" on the bottom of the back. Measures 12" diameter and 1/8" thick. Shows several women peeking over the middle of the dial with various hair ...

$28 USDPartial Box of Note Cards with Millinery (Hat) Fashions c.1960s

Collectibles:Paper

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! These note cards are quite fun. They were designed by "Shirlee" c1960s. The designs include: 1. A Black silk hat for horseback riding. 2. Mobcap. White with ribbon and frills. 1780s. 3. French Creation. Turned down brim, lace and veils. Ostrich plumes. 4. Tam-O-Shanter Cap. Bright wool plaid with feather quills. 5. New York Style. Small straw hat fan-like bow of lace. 6. American style for Smart Young Dressers. A bonnet full of frills. 7. A square Bridal veil ...

$275 USDMetlox Pottery Mid Century Modern "California Aztec" Covered Vegetable Hard to Find

Pottery:By Place Of Origin:California

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Metlox Pottery was started in the late 1920s. They were one of many California potteries. They were from Manhattan Beach, California. This piece is from the California Aztec dinnerware line. It had very modern lines. This covered casserole is very hard to find because the handle was so extreme!! This piece measures 11"" from the handle to the edge. The bowl is 11-3/4" wide x 2-1/8" tall. It has black squiggles with a gray ribbon on an off white base with black ...

$20 USDStrombecker Wooden Dollhouse Miniature Table Lamp 1" Scale

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Strombecker started making wooden dollhouse furniture and accessories in 1931 in the 1" to 1' scale. In 1934 they started making 3/4" to 1' scale furniture to fit the popular dollhouses of that time. They made dollhouse furniture for 30 years, changing the styles of the toys to match the decorating fashions of the time. This table lamp is in the 1" scale. It measures 2-1/8" tall with a 1" diameter at the shade. It has a 1930s green base with an ivory with gold ...

$15 USDStrombecker Wooden and Metal Dollhouse Miniature Towel Bar

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Strombecker started making wooden dollhouse furniture and accessories in 1931 in the 1" to 1' scale. In 1934 they started making 3/4" to 1' scale furniture to fit the popular dollhouses of that time. They made dollhouse furniture for 30 years, changing the styles of the toys to match the decorating fashions of the time. This towel bar is in the 1" scale. It measures 2" wide with 3/8" diameter at the wooden mounts. The mounts are a dark blue wood. Nice condition. No ...

$25 USDRegal China Van Tellingen Lamb Huggie Shaker from Mary and Her Lamb

Pottery:By Maker:Regal China

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! The Regal China Company from Antioch, Illinois was known for their Old MacDonald line of kitchen items and their Jim Beam decanters. They were also know for their Van Tellingen huggie salt and pepper shakers. These were designed by Ruth Van Tellingen Bendel. This is the lamb shaker from the Mary and Her Little Lamb set. He measures 3-3/8" tall x 2-3/4" wide x 2-3/4" deep. He is light gray with dark gray spots. He is marked "Van Tellingen - copyright symbol" on the ...

$18 USDStrombecker Wooden Dollhouse Miniature Electric Heating Lamp 1930s

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Strombecker started making wooden dollhouse furniture and accessories in 1931 in the 1" to 1' scale. In 1934 they started making 3/4" to 1' scale furniture to fit the popular dollhouses of that time. They made dollhouse furniture for 30 years, changing the styles of the toys to match the decorating fashions of the time. This electric heating lamp measures 1-1/2" tall with a 1" diameter. It has a 1930s green body with a metallic copper reflective surface and an off ...

$25 USDStrombecker Wooden Dollhouse Furniture Flocked 1940s Red Sofa and Chair

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Furniture

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Strombecker started making wooden dollhouse furniture and accessories in 1931 in the 1" to 1' scale. In 1934 they started making 3/4" to 1' scale furniture to fit the popular dollhouses of that time. They made dollhouse furniture for 30 years, changing the styles of the toys to match the decorating fashions of the time. This sofa and chair are in the 3/4" scale. The sofa measures 4-1/4" wide x 1-3/4" deep x 1-7/8" tall. The chair measures 2-1/4" wide x 1-3/4" deep ...

$40 USDTootsietoy "Overstuffed" Living Room Chair and Ottoman Dollhouse Furniture

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Furniture

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Tootsietoy dollhouse furniture was made by the Dowst Brothers Company of Chicago from 1922 until 1937. It was made out of a metal alloy. It is in the 1/2" to 1' scale. This "overstuffed" chair and ottoman came out in the 1930s. They have the "crackle" glaze. The chair measures 2" tall x 1-3/4" wide x 1-3/8" deep. The ottoman measures 1" wide x 3/4" deep x 7/8" tall. The top of the chair and ottoman is green with a lavender crackle. The bases are gold with a blue ...

$250 USDVintage Fiesta by Homer Laughlin Red Coffee Carafe

Pottery:By Maker:Homer Laughlin, Fiesta

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! The Homer Laughlin Company was located in Newell, West Virginia. They made many different patterns of dinnerware, but are best known for their Fiesta line. The line was introduced in 1936. Originally the colors they used were ivory, cobalt blue, orange red, yellow, turquoise and light green. During the 1950s they added the colors rose, gray, dark green, medium green and chartreuse. The coffee carafe is one of the harder pieces to find. As always in a dinnerware ...

$35 USDTootsietoy Table Lamp Flocked Shade Dollhouse Miniature

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Tootsietoy dollhouse furniture was made by the Dowst Brothers Company of Chicago from 1922 until 1937. It was made out of a metal alloy. It is in the 1/2" to 1' scale. This table lamp has a red flocked shade. It is hard to find these complete with the inner shade. This one is green. The base on this lamp is gold. . It measures 1-1/8" tall and has a 3/4" diameter at the shade. "Tootsietoy" is stamped into the base. Because these items were toys, there is usually ...

$35 USDTootsietoy 1930s Table Lamp Crackle Shade Dollhouse Miniature

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Tootsietoy dollhouse furniture was made by the Dowst Brothers Company of Chicago from 1922 until 1937. It was made out of a metal alloy. It is in the 1/2" to 1' scale. This table lamp is from the 1930s - it has the red and white crackle finish on the shade. It is also hard to find these complete with the inner shade. This one is blue or lavender. The base on this lamp is gold. . It measures 1-1/8" tall and has a 3/4" diameter at the shade. "Tootsietoy" is stamped ...

$50 USDTootsietoy Pedestal Dining Room Table and 4 Chairs Dollhouse Furniture

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Furniture

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Tootsietoy dollhouse furniture was made by the Dowst Brothers Company of Chicago from 1922 until 1937. It was made out of a metal alloy. It is in the 1/2" to 1' scale. This is the earliest dining room set made by Tootsietoy. It was made to look like the Golden Oak furniture that was popular at this time. It has a pedestal table that measures 2-5/8" tall with a 2-1/2" diameter. The chairs measure 2" tall x 1" wide x 7/8" deep. All pieces are in a medium brown paint. ...

$65 USDSanta and Toys Merry Christmas Tissue Foldout Made In U.S.A.

Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! I like these tissue fold out designs for any holiday. This one is for Christmas. It shows Santa with many toys. The foldout is a Christmas tree. This whole piece is multi-colored and very colorful!! It measures 9-1/4" tall x 6-7/8" wide x 1/4" deep when it is closed. It is marked "Patent No. 1545750 - Made in U.S.A." This may be an early Beistle piece. This piece is in overall nice condition. There are a couple of nicks on the edges. There are a couple of bends in ...

$30 USDTootsietoy 2 Slat Back Kitchen Chairs and Kitchen Table Dollhouse Furniture

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Furniture

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Tootsietoy dollhouse furniture was made by the Dowst Brothers Company of Chicago from 1922 until 1937. It was made out of a metal alloy. It is in the 1/2" to 1' scale. This kitchen set is from the 1930s. The table is 2-1/4" wide x 1-5/8" tall x 1-3/8" deep. It has a non-working drawer. It is marked "Tootsietoy - Made in U.S.A." The chairs are slat back chairs. They measure 1-3/4" tall x 7/8" wide x 7/8" deep. Tootsietoy" is stamped into the base of each chair. All ...

$45 USDCeramic Arts Studio Elephant Shaker Missing the Native!!

Pottery:By Maker:Ceramic Arts Studio

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Ceramic Arts Studio of Madison, Wisconsin made many figurines and salt and pepper shakers. This elephant is part of a salt and pepper set. He would have been holding a native that was the other shaker. I only have the elephant for sale - in case you have the native!! This elephant measures 4-7/8" tall x 3" wide x 2-3/4" deep. He is in gray with black detailing. The pepper comes from his mouth!! There is no cork. He is in great condition. There are no chips or ...

$55 USDCalifornia Pottery Metlox Poppet Girl with Dog

Pottery:By Place Of Origin:California

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Metlox Pottery was known for it's dinnerware and cookie jars. However, in the 1970s Helen Slater designed these stoneware, partially glazed, heavy figures. They are the Poppet line. This particular Poppet is a girl with her dog figurine. She is sitting on the ground holding her dog. She is a mustard color with red brown clay skin and black hair and dog.. She measures 6-5/8" tall x 5" wide x 4-5/8" deep. She is not marked. She probably would have had a label. She is ...

$25 USDDollhouse Miniature Champagne Extra Bottle with Label

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Just in time for the holidays is this Champagne Extra bottle for your dollhouse!! This bottle measures 2-1/4" tall with a 1/2" diameter at the base. It is an amber colored clear glass. The gold "seal" is intact at the top. The label is white with red lettering and is complete. Everything is there and complete except the Champagne!! Probably made in Germany. The label may need a little glue! Nice condition! Please email with any questions! I will gladly combine ...

$125 USDCalifornia Pottery Kay Finch Peasant Boy and Girl Figures

Pottery:By Place Of Origin:California

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Kay Finch was one of the many California pottery artists that were in existence during the middle of the last century. She used many curved lines and muted colors. She did many animals and also people figures. This is a pair of her "peasant" people. The boy is 6-3/4" tall x 3-3/8" wide x 1-7/8" deep. She is 6-3/4" tall x 3-7/8" wide x 3-1/4" deep. They are both in beige with brown, yellow, blue and rose accents. They are hand decorated. The girl is marked with a ...

$295 USDMade in Germany Very Hard to Find Snowbaby on a Raft with His Dog

Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! This little, bisque, Made in Germany snowbaby is a hard one to find. If shows the snowbaby on a raft with his dog. He has a surprised look on his face! He is holding on to the sail. This piece measures 2-1/2" tall x 1-7/8" wide x 1-3/8" deep. He is mainly white with rust colored mast and boots. The raft is brown. His dog and eyes are black. The water is blue. His face is flesh colored. His mouth is red. And the sail is pale yellow. He has a blue ink stamp on the ...

$195 USDMade in Germany Wooly Sheep with Horns 5-1/2" Tall Very Hard to Find

Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! This stick leg wooly sheep is very hard to find. First of all because he has horns. And second of all because he is so much taller than the usual wooly sheep you see. He measures 5-1/2" tall x 4-1/2" wide x 1-3/4" deep. He has blue eyes with red nostrils, mouth and ribbon. It is marked "Germany" on this paper ribbon. His horns and bell are "brass" tone. He has off white fur with a white face and legs. His head is made of composition. He has wooden "stick" legs. His ...

$15 USDBaby Jesus in Cardboard Cradle Chalk, Plaster Nativity Figure

Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! This Baby Jesus nativity figure came with the Miller figures in my store. I do not believe this is a Miller figure, however. But it seems to be the right scale. The figure is chalk or plaster. It measures 2" long x 1" wide x 1/2" deep. The cradle is made from heavy, wood grained cardboard. There is a bit of cotton and straw inside for the baby to lay on. The cradle measures 2-1/2" wide x 2" deep x 1-3/8" tall. The baby is in nice condition - there are no chips or ...

$15 USDJ. H. Miller Chalk, Plaster Mary Nativity Figure

Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! The J.H. Miller Co. started in Chicago in 1938. John Miller and his wife Shirley made the nativity figures at home at first. They sold them individually because many times people would break one piece and need to replace it. These figures were so popular, that they expanded their operation. After the nativity figures, they produced soldiers that they are known for!! Because it was during the war years, they continued to use the plaster instead of lead like so many ...

$15 USDJ.H. Miller Chalk, Plaster Joseph Nativity Figure

Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas

$12 USDJ.H. Miller Chalk, Plaster Nativity Kneeling Wiseman Figure

Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas

$12 USDJ.H. Miller Chalk, Plaster Nativity Standing Wiseman Figure

Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas

$35 USD Sale PendingSALE PENDING Pisgah Forest 1949 Stephen Mustard Colored Pottery Pitcher

Pottery:By Maker:Pisgah Forest

Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Pisgah Forest Pottery was a company from North Carolina that made pottery from 1926 until 1961. The pottery was formed by Walter B. Stephen. One of the marks he used was a man sitting at a potter's wheel with a date and the word Stephen. This piece is a mustard colored pitcher. It measures 3-1/4" tall x 4" wide from the spout to the handle x 3-1/4" deep. It is a gorgeous deep yellow color with a white interior. Much richer color than is shown in my photos - the ...

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