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$25 USD Offers Considered1913 Woman's Home Companion Magazine - Kewpies
Collectibles:Advertising:Magazine
This Woman's Home Companion has some very interesting articles about life of the day. Stories of peoples lives and ads for everything you might want. The most special to me is the 2 pages of Kewpies in this issue. The one is "The Flying Kewpies" the other "How the Kewps' Turned into Dolls. There are pages of fashions for both women and children. There is one problem on these pages...someone cut out 3 different items...right out of the middle of the page! The magazine overall is in good condition ...
$18 USD4 OLD 1920's Valentines - 2 German Mechanical and 2 USA
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Valentine
These are so cute! I will describe each separately. The top left heart is in great shape. A girl being tied up with a string of hearts. It says "You must choose between us Valentine". It is marked Made is USA 'H' in a circle 6027. 3 1/2 x 3 3/4" Top right is a movable one. The boy is riding the dog and he rocks back and forth on the dog. It says "A token of Affection", Germany. This one has a couple folds on the bottom corners. The edge of the dogs ear is folded. 2 pin holes from a staple. 4 1/2 ...
$15 USDUS Forces "Brother" Pin
Collectibles:Militaria
Military US Forces "Brother" pin with red white and blue enameling. I believe these were issues to loved ones serving in the armed forces. I am not certain of the time period for this one. The back says: Kin-Pin!, T.M. Pat. Pending. 1" x 1 1/4"
$14 USDFlemish Art Pyrography Glove Box
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Pyrography:Wood Burning
This was a popular art during the early 1900's. Burning attractive decoration on the outside of boxes and other decorative pieces made plain jane items more appealing. This is a glove box with flowers and leaves. I think these are poppies. The condition is still great. The clasp is broken on the front, but both hinges are solid and secure on the back. The bottom has a partial label. The center says Golde..and a the words around that say "....or Art Wood". And the LB is burnt on in two places - I ...
$45 USD Offers ConsideredVictorian Crochet Miser Purse
Collectibles:Textiles
This purse is black crochet with steel beads. There are beads covering the bag and also the fringe. The pictures don't show the beads clearly, but they are consistent through out the bags. They each have a flap. The connecting cords also hold the purse closed. This a very well thought out design. Each purse is 2" x 2 1/2" closed. The overall length is 10". This is in excellent condition. No holes and all the beads appear to be there.
$30 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Red Cross Collection - 12 Items
Collectibles:Advertising
This is an assortment of items from the red cross over many years. Many are donor pins or volunteer pins. The condition varies on these from nearly perfect to dull. Some have dates, 1920 and 1919. The flag is upside down and no disrespect is intended. The white metal one says American Red Cross, Pro Patria, Blood Donor and the back is marked BS Co. Pat Pend. The dental floss is tin and still has some floss in it. Please feel free to ask for more detail on these.
$40 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Bakelite Scottie Dog Napkin Ring
Collectibles:Kitchenware:Bakelite
This little guy is a dark butterscotch color with a black inset eye. He is in fine condition except that someone etched their name on his head. It looks like it was done with a pin since it is very fine and you have to look closely to see it. It shows up partly in the one photo. There is a light streak there also.
$20 USDVintage 1950's Little Girls White Pinafore
Collectibles:Textiles
This is a sweet little girls pinafore with a big bow in the back and 2 pockets on the front. It looks like it would fit a 2 year old to me, but here are the dimensions: Overall length 15", across the shoulders (not including the ruffle) 9", waist 16-17", shoulder seam to waist 7 1/2". There are no tears or or damage. It is a sheer crisp white fabric with vertical stripes. The stripes, where applicable, are carefully lined up to match at the seams and pockets.
$6 USD1924 Phostint Postcard - Two of A Kind - Horses
Collectibles:Paper:Post Cards
This is a used postcard published by Detroit Publishing Co. and postmarked 1924 New Mexico. The condition is very good. No tears or folds - slight bumps on corners. There is a place where a paper clip was that shows a slight indention.
$29 USD Offers ConsideredSanta Claus Pin - Collect Christmas Jewelry
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas
This looks like a Hollycraft style Pin, but it is unmarked. The eyes are sparkling green rhinestones and he has holly & berries also. 1 1/2 x 2"
$13 USD Offers ConsideredA California Dish - Vintage Linen 1940's Postcard - Frogs Legs Pin -up
Collectibles:Paper:Post Cards
This is a hard to find postcard signed by Jusmet and published by Longshaw Card Co, Los Angeles. 1940s I have several different ones I am listing, but this one is called Frogs Legs with a big umbrella. The condition is very good because it was never used. There is some very slight age discoloration.
$13 USD Offers ConsideredA California Dish Vintage Postcard - Planked Steak - 1940s Linen Pin up
Collectibles:Paper:Post Cards
This is a hard to find postcard signed by Jusmet and published by Longshaw Card Co, Los Angeles. 1940s I have several different ones I am listing, but this one is called Planked Steak. The pin-up lady has slipped on her rug! The condition is very good because it was never used. There is some very slight age discoloration. This one has the front image starting to show on the back.
$13 USD Offers ConsideredA California Dish - Vintage Linen 1940's Postcard - Chicken Curry Pin Up
Collectibles:Paper:Post Cards
This is a hard to find postcard signed by Jusmet and published by Longshaw Card Co, Los Angeles. 1940s I have several different ones I am listing, but this one is called Chicken Curry - Pin up from Hawaii The condition is very good because it was never used. There is some very slight age discoloration.
$11 USDSnowman Christmas Light Bulb
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas
This Christmas light is a snowman with and umbrella. He is about 3 1/2" x 1 1/2". There is a little paint loss, but still he looks very good. I don't know if he works or not. It is marked Japan.
$18 USDEnamel Over Copper Eye Glass Holder
Collectibles:Decorative
This is an enameled piece with black and white checked border and floral on blue and white interior. No chips or cracks. I have seen these marked France, but this one is not marked. The design indicated 1960's vintage to me.
$10 USDTent City Life Post Card 1907 - Los Angeles,CA
Collectibles:Paper:Post Cards
This is an interesting scene captured fro this post card. It appears to be a gathering of people who are housed in tents and seem very comfortable and seem to be of the upper class. I have tried researching this "Tent City Life" as printed on the front, but found no particular event in the Los Angeles area in 1907 that would have created the need for this style of living. The card is marked in red "Tent City Life and 5:1081. It is post marked San Pedro, CAL Feb 27 1907 and also Stillwater N.J. ...
$74 USD8 Vintage Christmas Ornaments
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas
These are mostly blown glass ornaments, but there also are 2 old glass ornamental light bulbs. There is a horn 4 1/2" (no end or hook), a mandolin 3", coo-coo clock 3", Blue bell 2", lantern 3 1/4" and a bird with replaced tail and his legs need glued on 5 1/2" (with tail). The old bulbs do not work, but look nice hung as an ornament. One is a bell and the other a lantern 2 1/2". No chips or cracks on these...some normal paint wear, but not a lot.
$30 USD Offers ConsideredAutographed Harry Babbitt Record
Collectibles:Music
This is a one sided recording CBS - "A Personal Platter" from the "Harry Babbitt Show". It is autographed by Harry Babbitt. The song recorded is Good Night Irene. After doing some research I found the Harry Babbitt Show was from the 1960s when he did a tour - I think it was his final show biz appearances since he retired in 1964. He died in Orange County, CA at the age of 90 in 2004. He was a big band singer in the 1930s. He joined the Kay Kyser band in 1938. The record is in pretty good ...
$86 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Beaded Crochet Purse
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Purse
This is is a stunning purse crocheted in back with crystal beads. It looks like a 1920's design with the boldness of contrasting lines. This is still in very good condition. There is a cord drawstring with beaded tassels on each end.The lining is still great and it has all the beads except about 3. There is one spot that has opened and one row of beads is missing. The good news is that these are easy to replace today and can be repaired. Overall the purse is 8" long, 10" wide at the bottom and ...
$10 USDVictorian Lion Coffee Trade Card - Child Playing
Collectibles:Advertising:Trade Card
A great trading card and excellent picture card. The colors and composition are wonderful. The advertising is beautiful too with the lion picture and attractive printing. The condition is super. There are some spots on the back where it had been once glued to something. One corner has a slight bend, but not a fold. 3 3/4" x 5 3/4".
$12 USD1920's 3D Valentine - Germany
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Valentine
This is a fold out Valentine with the first layer - a boy holding flowers and "To my Valentine" on a heart with a little crepe paper puff at the base, behind that is a girl holding a heart "Valentine Greetings". The background is a Blooming Rose tree on a decorative pedestal with 2 peacocks. Each piece is die cut and each one says Germany on it. The back is marked "Printed in Germany" and says Helen from Jewell in pencil. It stands and folds perfectly. No tears - one rose tip on the top right ...
$22 USD Offers Considered1943 Life Magazine -The Lindy Hop - Full Photo Spread Swing Dancing
Collectibles:Magazines, Periodicals
What a great magazine about The lindy hop and 1940's swing dancing. There are pages full of great photos and information about the craze of the 40s! Inside has great ads and lots of articles and photos. WWII airplanes, army men, The surrender of Palermo, Hamburg in ruins, Normandie Ship, much more. The magazine is in very good condition - just some edge wear and some discoloration from age and handling. A small 1" tear on the bottom at the spine. Dated August 23, 1943.
$14 USDChristmas Santa on Rocking Horse Pin
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas
This cute pin still works - Santa rocks back and forth when you pull the bell. It is 2 3/4" x 2 1/2" (with the bell it is 4 1/2") There is some printing on the back, but it is not clear enough to read. There are a few scuffs on the red paint on the rocker and one on his hat.
$12 USD Offers Considered1950's Cracker Jack Toy Harmonica
Collectibles:Toys
This is a light Blue Harmonica with the Cracker Jack logo on one side and "HARMONICA" on the other. It does toot out a few notes so if you have very small lips it could work! 1/2" x 1" x 5/16". Very good condition.
$13 USD Offers Considered1940's Pin up Postcard - A California Dish - Hot Dogs - Linen
Collectibles:Paper:Post Cards
This is a hard to find postcard signed by Jusmet and published by Longshaw Card Co, Los Angeles. 1940s I have several different ones I am listing, but this one is called Hot Dogs - Cooling off by the fan. The condition is very good because it was never used. There is some very slight age discoloration.
$13 USD Offers Considered1940's Postcard - A California Dish - Fish & Chips - Linen Pin up
Collectibles:Paper:Post Cards
This is a hard to find postcard signed by Jusmet and published by Longshaw Card Co, Los Angeles. 1940s I have several different ones I am listing, but this one is called Fish and Chips - A mermaid Pin up! The condition is very good because it was never used. There is some very slight age discoloration.
$29 USD1933 Chicago World's Fair Century of Progress Tie Clip
Collectibles:Memorabilia:Worlds Fair
This is a white metal - silver colored tie clip with a blue enameled Worlds Fair Logo applied. It says "1933 Chicago". The clip is 2 1/2" long the logo is 11/16" x 7/16". Excellent condition. unmarked.
$14 USD1920's Cutex Cake Polish for Nails - Original Box and Instructions
Collectibles:Advertising
This is a great Art Deco advertising item! Not only does it have the original blue and pink box but the instructions are inside along with the white cake polish. It seem one would use the polish to buff their nails. The insert has nice color photos of other products on one side and the instructions on the other side. Dated 1926
$22 USD Offers ConsideredBOAC Airlines Ladies Compact
Collectibles:Advertising
This is a ladies compact from the British Overseas Airline Corp. probably from the 1950's. It has never been used and still has the original felt case for it. There are a couple moth holes in it, but the compact is still in excellent condition. The mirror has a couple very light clouds in it - not bad, just barely noticeable. The blue top is a leather or leather-like material and the brass finish is still very nice. The powder puff has BOAC on it and the speedbird logo is on the front and puff. ...
$36 USD Offers ConsideredFrench Child's Silverware on Original Card
Collectibles:Toys
This set is still on the original card that is marked Nouveaute de Paris. There is a knife, fork, spoon and napkin ring. All are in very good condition. They are made of a soft metal and do bend easily. The fork seems to be the most bendable, but still is in good shape. The flatware is about 3" and the napkin ring about 1/2".
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