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Made in Japan Miniature Celluloid Horn - nice for a doll

$40 USDMade in Japan Miniature Celluloid Horn - nice for a doll

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! As most miniatures go, this horn would be great as an accessory for a doll or in a dollhouse playroom!! This little celluloid horn was Made in Japan. It is ink stamped on the inside - but it shows through to the front!! It is 2-3/8" tall x 3/4" wide x 3/4" deep. The colors are red and off white or pale yellow. It has a red strap handle. The celluloid is in great condition - there is a small puncture hole by the rolled edge at the base - can se it as "white" in the ...
Sterling Handled c1920s Hole Punch or Awl

$50 USDSterling Handled c1920s Hole Punch or Awl

Collectibles:Sewing
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! The vintage Sterling sewing tools are so elegant. And very utilitarian at the same time. This particular piece was used to punch holes in thick fabric or leather. It is a hole punch or awl. It measures 5-5/8" long x 3/4" wide at the top of the handle x 3/8" deep. The handle is Sterling and is marked as such. It could use a good polishing. I believe the actual tool part of this piece is chrome plated steel. The slide is marked "Trade Mark - Pat. Apr. 6 '89". The ...
Stoneware Figural Bottle Made in Germany Pipe

$60 USDStoneware Figural Bottle Made in Germany Pipe

Collectibles:Bottles
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! This figural stoneware bottle was Made in Germany. It is in the shape of a smoking pipe. These figural bottles were used, many times, as gifts from manufacturers!! The pipe measures 6-3/4" wide to the mouthpiece with a 2" diameter x 3-3/4" tall without the cork. It is a nice chocolate brown color. It is stamped "Germany" on the base in the front in red ink. It is very faint!! This bottle is in great condition. There are no chips or cracks! Nice piece! Please email ...
Miniature Blown Glass Scotch Bottle for a Dollhouse or Small Doll

$18 USDMiniature Blown Glass Scotch Bottle for a Dollhouse or Small Doll

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Every father needs a stiff "Scotch" after a stressful day at work. Even the dollhouse father!! This little bottle was probably made in Germany - most of the miniature glass items for the dollhouse were. It is crystal with a dark blue label that has beige letters. The bottle measures 1-5/8" tall x 3/4" wide x 1/2" deep. It does have a cork. Other than the label missing some parts, this little bottle is in great condition!! Would look great on the green tin tray I ...
Brass Tone Andirons for Dollhouse c.1940

$12 USDBrass Tone Andirons for Dollhouse c.1940

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! The accessories can completely tie a dollhouse room together. Every fireplace needs a pair of andirons. These are a very classic shape. The are made of brass or are brass tone. They measure 1-3/8" wide x 1-1/2" deep x 1-3/4" tall. 1 inch to 1 foot scale. They are heavy. Very nice condition - no chips or dents or breaks. Slight finish wear. Great accessory! Please email with any questions! I will gladly combine shipping charges. Check out my store - I am adding new ...
Souvenir Paperweight Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin with original box

$30 USDSouvenir Paperweight Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin with original box

Collectibles:Souvenir
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Another fun souvenir item. This one comes from Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin. This is an anchor shaped paperweight with an Indian bust on it. "Ft. Atkinson, Wis." is embossed underneath the Indian. It measures 2-5/8" tall x 2-3/8" wide x 3/8" deep. It is copper colored and has some patina!! The original box for this paperweight is 3" tall x 2-3/8" wide x 1/2" deep. It is marked "Souvenir - Paperweight - Made in U.S.A. - AMA - Almar Metal Arts - Fort Manor, PA." on the ...
Booklet "Rope Knowledge for (Boy) Scouts" 1933

$20 USDBooklet "Rope Knowledge for (Boy) Scouts" 1933

Collectibles:Fraternal Groups
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Nice early Boy Scouts collectible. Measures 6" tall x 3-1/4" wide x 1/8" deep. Paperback. "Copyright 1933 - Columbian Rope Co., Auburn N.Y." 33 pages. Shows factory and various activities. But mainly ways to tie various knots. It is wrinkled - and there is a crease on the left top back corner that does not go all the way through the page. Nice Scouting piece!! Will be sent in a padded envelope. Please email with any questions! I will gladly combine shipping charges ...
Hammered Brass Tone Table Lamp c1920s

$12 USDHammered Brass Tone Table Lamp c1920s

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Accessories are a very important part of the dollhouse. This hammered brass tone table lamp definitely has a mission or 1920s feel. It measures 2" tall with a 1" base diameter and a 1-1/2" diameter at the shade. 1inch to 1 foot scale. Heavy metal - possibly brass. Has a nice patina. There are 2 cracks in the shade. Can be turned to the back. No marks. Two pieces. Great price for such an early piece!! Please email with any questions! I will gladly combine shipping ...
Hubley Cast Iron GE Refrigerator Bank 1930s

$185 USDHubley Cast Iron GE Refrigerator Bank 1930s

Collectibles:Banks
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! The General Electric monitor top refrigerator is the most recognized vintage refrigerator. It came out in 1927 and was made for 9 years. The cooling system was in the top. This bank is modeled after this refrigerator. It measures 4-1/4" tall x 2-1/8" wide x 1-3/8" deep. It is off white with light blue trim. It has no marks but is definitely Hubley. They did not always mark their items. It is made from cast iron and it has a steel back. It does have some nicks in ...
Miss Clairol Hair Color Bath Hair Dial "Does She or Doesn't She?"

$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 ...
Tin Litho Made in Japan "Plug-In"  Toy Iron

$35 USDTin Litho Made in Japan "Plug-In" Toy Iron

Dolls:Doll Furniture:Accessories
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Very cute iron for your large walker doll!! This tin litho iron measures 3" long x 1-3/4" wide x 1-1/2" tall. The cord is 5" long. The design on this piece is very cute!! There is a dog in a hat, a cat with a bow and a chick. The other side has 2 girls heads and that is where it is marked "Japan". The background is a nice medium blue with red, yellow, white, green, brown, black and orange. It has a flower border. The litho plug is white. The handle is wood and and ...
Tiny Composition and Chenille Baby in Celluloid High Chair

$22 USDTiny Composition and Chenille Baby in Celluloid High Chair

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Furniture
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! This cute little baby would be a wonderful addition to a playroom in a dollhouse! She could be the little girl's doll! This complete item measures 2" tall x 1" wide x 1" deep. It is light blue and off white. It is not marked, but was probably made in Japan. Other than being slightly tilted, this item is in nice condition. There are no chips or cracks in the celluloid. The doll's head and body are nice. Would be nice with your dolls also! Please email with any ...
Child's Wooden Hanger with Scottie dog playing

$22 USDChild's Wooden Hanger with Scottie dog playing

Collectibles:Scotties
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Scottie dogs have appeared on many items. This is a child's wooden hanger. It measures 10-1/4" wide x 5" tall x 1/4" deep. It is painted with a light blue enamel. The dog is white with black detail and shadow, a pink tongue and he chases a pink ball. The hook part of the hanger is metal. Very nice condition. There is a small amount of wear to the design - on his nose and tail. There is a nick in the paint at the bottom left corner. Nice item to display your ...
Covered Small Souvenir Box Court House Billings, Montana

$30 USDCovered Small Souvenir Box Court House Billings, Montana

Collectibles:Souvenir
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! These vintage "Shield" souvenir pieces are always made of metal - usually pot metal. They have various scenes on the "Shield" part of the souvenir. They come in all shapes and sizes. They are from the early part of the last century. Would be very fun to collect these items. This is a covered box for a small amount of jewelry. There is a family scene on the top - to the left is a child and dog, then Dad, Mom is sewing, and the baby basket is behind her. The box is ...
Dresden Lady Dancing figurine with Lace Skirt

$75 USDDresden Lady Dancing figurine with Lace Skirt

Porcelain:Decorative & Figurines:Dresden
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! It is absolutely incredible how any of these lace skirts survived all these years. This Dresden Lady Dancing figurine is in great condition! She measures 4" tall x 2-1/4" wide x 2-1/4" deep. Her base has a 1-1/2" diameter. She has a green bodice. The lace collar and under skirt are pale pink. Her over skirt is off white. She has reddish brown hair. She is marked with a crown "Dresden - 5943 molded - 14" ink stamped. She has 2 flower buds on her skirt. She is in ...
Dollhouse Miniature Glass Blue Striped Vase

$20 USDDollhouse Miniature Glass Blue Striped Vase

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Flowers on the table are definitely a finishing touch for your dollhouse. And what better place to put those flowers than in this blue-striped glass miniature vase. This piece was probably made in Germany. These small glass items always had paper labels if they were marked. It measures 1-1/2" tall with a 5/8" diameter at the base. It is crystal with light blue slightly swirled stripes. It is a little bit larger that the 1 inch to 1 foot scale. Excellent condition. ...
Dollhouse Miniature Glass Ball Jug Orange Pitcher

$20 USDDollhouse Miniature Glass Ball Jug Orange Pitcher

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Glass miniatures are another way to add the finishing touch to your dollhouse!! This piece was probably made in Germany - they always had paper labels. This pitcher is a little larger than a 1 inch to 1 foot scale. This is a ball jug. It measures 1-1/4" tall with a 7/8" diameter at the base. The glass is orange with a slight swirl, with a white top and a light blue handle. This item is in excellent condition - there are no chips or cracks. Amazing this tiny piece ...
Painted Tin Embossed Tray for a Doll or Dollhouse

$15 USDPainted Tin Embossed Tray for a Doll or Dollhouse

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! This is a nice embossed, painted tin tray. It is a nice dark pea green. It measures 2-7/8" wide x 1-7/8" tall x 3/8" deep. It has a floral design border close to the edge and a beaded border in toward the center from there. The center of the tray is plain. There is some minor scuffs and scratches - no bends or cracks. There is no rust. Nice early piece. Would be great with the Scotch bottle I have for sale!! Will be sent in a padded envelope. Please email with any ...
Partial Box of Note Cards with Millinery (Hat) Fashions c.1960s

$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 ...
Whole-Sum Mints tin great Circus Animal graphics

$75 USDWhole-Sum Mints tin great Circus Animal graphics

Collectibles:Advertising
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! The graphics on this mints tin are perfect for a child. They show a little boy playing with circus animals. The bottom of this tin is marked "Whole-Sum Mints - Whole-Sum Products Co., Inc. Phila." (obviously Philadelphia). It is marked "3 oz. Net" on the side. The tin measures 2-1/4" tall with a 2-3/4" diameter. The lid is turquoise blue. There are various colors that make up the design - black, green, white, gold, orange and brown. Nice condition - some nicks in ...
Germany Clamp (Third Hand) Embroidery Hoop

$75 USDGermany Clamp (Third Hand) Embroidery Hoop

Collectibles:Sewing
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Many of the early sewing items are quite useful and would be great to have now!! This is one of those items. This is a "Third Hand" embroidery hoop. It clamps to the table. It measures about 14" tall when open to use. The outside diameter of the hoop is 7-3/4". It is marked "Ges. Gesch" which translates loosely to patent applied for. It is marked on the hardware for tightening the hoop. The short wood knob is to raise and lower the height of the hoop. The bottom ...
Anchor Hocking/Fire King crystal Pepper shaker with Tulip lid

$18 USDAnchor Hocking/Fire King crystal Pepper shaker with Tulip lid

Glass:By Maker:Fire King
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Fire King is the name for the Oven Ware patterns that Anchor Hocking made. This Pepper shaker is a large range shaker - so it would be a Fire King pattern. This tulip lid also came on a white glass with tulip design set. This is the horizontal rippled crystal shaker. The lid is red, yellow, green and white. The shaker measures 4-1/4" tall x 2-1/8" diameter. The lid is marked "53-NKCT, Anchor Hocking, U.S.A." (I tried to show this in one of the pictures). The glass ...
McKee Jadite Roman Arch Sugar Shaker

$75 USDMcKee Jadite Roman Arch Sugar Shaker

Glass:By Maker:Mckee
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Jadite was a very popular color during the 1930s. It was often called "depression" green. This is an original McKee Roman Arch sugar shaker. It measures 4-1/8" tall x 2-1/2" wide x 2" deep. As is normal for the glass that was sold in the dime stores, there are many "straw" marks in this piece. It has it's original tin lid - has some dents - but no additional holes!! The jadite is in excellent condition. There are no chips or cracks. Very nice piece!! Please email ...
George Washington's Birthday Tri-Corner Hat Candy Container

$100 USDGeorge Washington's Birthday Tri-Corner Hat Candy Container

Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Patriotic
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! There are not many items that were used to celebrate George Washington's birthday. It used to be celebrated much more than we do today. This is a Tri-Corner Hat Candy Container. Tri-Corner hats were worn during Colonial times. Very patriotic!! This hat is 4-3/4" long on each side x 1-3/4" tall. It is black with a red, white, and blue circle on the front. It also has 2 red cherries? and leaves. It is marked "Made in Japan" in an oval on the inside of the lid. It is ...
Made in Germany Soft Metal Fireplace Tool Set

$60 USDMade in Germany Soft Metal Fireplace Tool Set

Dolls:Doll Houses, Miniatures:Accessories
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! Yet another finishing touch!! This 4 piece fireplace tool set is complete!! It is made of soft metal - and is silver. The finish has a nice patina! The overall handle design is a reed-like plant. The back of the stand is impressed "Germany". The stand measures 2" tall x 1-1/8" wide at the base x 3/4" deep at the base. The shovel is 1-5/8" long x 1/4" wide at the base. The poker is 1-5/8" long x 1/8" wide at the top. The tongs are 1-5/8" long x 3/8" wide. Even ...
Made in Germany Celluloid Baby Doll Turtle Mark

$40 USDMade in Germany Celluloid Baby Doll Turtle Mark

Dolls:By Material:Celluloid
Welcome to Milkweed Antiques!! The Made in Germany "Turtle Mark" dolls have such nice detail. Wrinkles, and dimples. Great eyes!! This baby measures 4-1/2" tall x 2" wide x 1-1/8" deep. He is flesh colored. His eyes are black and white. His lips are pale pink. He has jointed arms and legs - which have stretched out a bit over the years. He is marked "Turtle in a diamond - Germany - 1214". The Turtle Mark stands for Dr. Paul Hunaeus, Kohn, Wegenroth, Reinsche Gummi und Celluloid Fabrik Co." later ...
Tootsietoy 1930s Table Lamp Crackle Shade Dollhouse Miniature

$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 ...
Tootsietoy Pedestal Dining Room Table and 4 Chairs Dollhouse Furniture

$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. ...
Tootsietoy 2 Slat Back Kitchen Chairs and Kitchen Table Dollhouse Furniture

$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 ...
Dollhouse Miniature Champagne Extra Bottle with Label

$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 ...
 
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