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National gold trimmed glass cream and sugar on handled tray

$20 USDNational gold trimmed glass cream and sugar on handled tray

Home Decor:Glass
This 1940's to 1950's pattern is called National. It was produced by Jeannette Glass Co from the late 1940's to the early 1950's. The glass is sturdy, heavy and can stand up to use if you are someone who is not afraid to use their vintage glass. This set is a handled tray and creamer and sugar that can be used together or apart depending on the demands of your table. The handles on the tray, sugar and creamer are log-like in design. The tray edge and the all of the handles have been decorated ...
Gold embellished dust pan ash tray

$15 USDGold embellished dust pan ash tray

Home Decor:Accessories:Tobacciana:Ashtray, Ash Tray
Smoking is so yesterday, but collecting smoking items is very today. This vintage ash tray is white pottery with embellishments of gold. The ash tray is shaped like a dust pan with a handle at the top and an enclosed area for the ashes to accumulate at the back of the tray. There is a small cigarette rest at the front with a heavy gold embellished area to delineate it. The handle is also embellished with heavy gold decoration. The base is rough and unglazed and is marked with the numbers 6434 in ...
Seeds of Mischief Collector Plate by James Killen

$34 USDSeeds of Mischief Collector Plate by James Killen

Home Decor:Ceramics:Collector Plates
Dog lovers, Labrador lovers, and Ford truck lovers will all find something to love in this plate. A shiny red Ford truck sits in the background as mischievious lab puppies get into trouble with some large bags of seed! The plate was produced by the Franklin Mint in collaboration with Royal Doulton China by artist James Killen who is famous for his art featuring sporting dogs. The plate is 8 inches in diameter and is rimmed in 24K gold. The plate comes with all of the paperwork, certificate of ...
Nursery Lamb Planter in Blue

$12 USDNursery Lamb Planter in Blue

Home Decor:Ceramics:Planter:Nursery
Perfect for a nursery, and particularly for a little boy, is this charming planter of a little blue lamb. The entire planter is finished in a delicate blue glaze. The planter measures 8 1/2 inches at its widest point and stands 7 1/4 inches tall. The planter is 4 inches in depth. There is a small chip on the back of the planter which would likely be covered by a contained plant and if one were to display this on a shelf, it would not show at all from the front. The base is unmarked. This is a ...
Advertising Scrap from 1920 Modern Priscilla

$8 USDAdvertising Scrap from 1920 Modern Priscilla

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 13 pieces of original paper scrap from the October 1920 Modern Priscilla magazine. Many of these also have advertising on the reverse side that is just as appealing as what I have shown in the photos. These items were taken from a damaged and incomplete magazine. There are items advertising Price's Vanilla, Pompeian Olive Oil, DeMiracle underarm hair remover, Cuticura talcum, Canute Water gray hair colorizer, World's Star Hosiery, Basy Bread, Burson Hose, Nature's Remedy, Ro-San ...
Hand colored print of water scene

$5 USDHand colored print of water scene

Home Decor:Accessories:Prints, Unframed
This small black and white print has been taken from a book, as it is numbered page 7. The print is of a boat on water and ducks. The print has been hand water colored to create an alluring small piece of art. The name John Henry is printed in pencil in the lower right hand corner of the print. The print measures 8 x 7 3/4 inches and has been folded at some time in the past. Light creasing is seen as the only flaw. Would frame very nicely.
Royal Neighbors of America fold out hand held fan

$8 USDRoyal Neighbors of America fold out hand held fan

Home Decor:Accessories:Hand Held Fan
Remember when facilities weren't air conditioned? Remember the fans that were given out to everyone at church, funerals, picnics and other social events? This is a fan from that era. The fan folds out to show a lovely colonial style facility that is the Royal Neighbors of America National Home for worthy aged members.. Pull tabs allow the fan to be expanded to its full extent. The fan was given out by the Royal Neighbors of America which was founded in 1895 with a mission to provide support to ...
Winter Watch Collector Plate by John Trickett

$35 USDWinter Watch Collector Plate by John Trickett

Home Decor:Ceramics:Collector Plates
For the lover of Labrador Retrievers, John Trickett has produced this great image of two black Labs in a winter forest scene for the Hamilton Collection. The plate is Royal Doulton bone china and is 8 inches in diameter. The plate is rimmed in 24K gold which is pristine. The plate comes with its original box, paperwork and certificate of authenticity. The serial number for this plate is HA1908. The plate is in unused mint condition.
Contemporary stoneware art pottery bowl artist signed

$40 USDContemporary stoneware art pottery bowl artist signed

Home Decor:Pottery:Artist Signed
Perfect for gift-giving or for decorating your own home, this contemporary artist signed pottery bowl is perfect. In muted earth tones with accents of indigo, this bowl is both attractive and utilitarian. The form is modern but the overall decoration has primitive overtones. The stoneware bowl has an unglazed base that bears the impressed artist signature. The rim is crimped at intervals. This is a nice substantial bowl with dimensions of 8 1/4 inches at the opening, 1/4 inch thickness and a ...
Advertising hand held stick fan The Last Supper

$5 USDAdvertising hand held stick fan The Last Supper

Home Decor:Accessories:Hand Held Fan
Remember when facilities weren't air conditioned? Remember the fans that were given out to everyone at church, funerals, picnics and other social events? This is a fan from that era. The face of the fan shows a familiar depiction of The Last Supper The fan was given out by George Mefford Shell in Carlinville, Illinois. The address of Mefford's Shell station has a zip code, thus this is a later fan from the 1960's or slightly later. The face of the fan is imprinted with The Last Supper 8700 ...
Blue and White Square Plate

$35 USDBlue and White Square Plate

Home Decor:Ceramics:Plates And Trays
This lovely squared plate measures 7 1/2 inches wide. The blue and white decoration shows a seascape with tall sailing ships. There are no chips or cracks, however, there are a number of tiny pinpoint pits in the glaze that are imperfections in the manufacture. The base is unmarked. This plate would look lovely displayed in a cabinet, on a shelf, or hanging in a grouping on your wall.
Mid-Century Weeping Gold Ewer

$25 USDMid-Century Weeping Gold Ewer

Home Decor:Ceramics:Novelties:Weeping Gold
This very 50's weeping gold ewer is very much the retro item. The gold in intact and there are no chips or cracks. This is an elegantly designed ewer with an Asian flair. There are no chips or cracks. The base is unmarked.
Original Illustrations Paper Scrap Woman's World 1922

$5 USDOriginal Illustrations Paper Scrap Woman's World 1922

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 10 pieces of original illustration artwork paper scrap from the January and March 1922 Woman's World. This woman's magazine boasted literary items as well as home keeping hints for the modern woman of the day. Many of the stories and literary pieces were illustrated by famous artists. These items were taken from a damaged and incomplete magazine. Artists include Shepherd and J. Henry, These can be used to decorate scrapbooks, photo albums, decoupage projects and they can be ...
Royal Baking Powder 1908 Ladies Home Journal Advertising

$12 USDRoyal Baking Powder 1908 Ladies Home Journal Advertising

Home Decor:Magazines:Advertising To Frame
This is a full page advertisement for Royal Baking Powder from the February 1908 Ladies Home Journal. The lovely black and white artwork is suitable for framing. The page is in remarkable condition for its age. On the reverse are some small black and white column advertisements for baby and children's products as well as an advice column of readers' questions about child and infant care which makes for a very interesting read! There is a question about an abdominal support belt for children with ...
Hand-Painted and Signed Plate with Still Life

$15 USDHand-Painted and Signed Plate with Still Life

Home Decor:Ceramics:Hand Painted Plates And Dishes
This old hand-painted plate has a still life as its subject. The plate is trimmed with a sponged edging of gold. The still life of fruit, a jug and a glass is rather amateurish in style. There is an artist signature, T. Fokir, present in the lower right of the picture. The plate is unmarked but the base is pierced with two holes that allow the plate to be hung on the wall. The plate is about 8 1/2 inches in diameter. The rim is scalloped and there are no chips or cracks present. This is a nice ...
1920's American Colortype Folding Valentine Card

$3 USD1920's American Colortype Folding Valentine Card

Home Decor:Paper:Ephemera:Cards And Postcards
This small folding valentine card from the 1920's was produced by American Colortype Company. The inside bears a printed sentiment. The back has "To Leatta From Arlene" written in pencil. The logo for the American Colortype Co is also printed on the back. One of the folds is torn free so that only one of the folds is intact. Otherwise the card is in good condition. This would be fine for display, for collecting or for crafts.
Vintage Aluminum Bunny Mould

$8 USDVintage Aluminum Bunny Mould

Home Decor:Kitchenware
This cute little bunny rabbit mold is probably only half of a pair of moulds for an Easter bunny cake. That said, this is still a useful mold for a cake, gelatin or to hang in the kitchen for decorative purposes. The mold is nicely detailed and there is only minimal evidence of prior use. The mold is unmarked as to maker. The bunny has maximum height of 8 inches and maximum width of 7 3/4 inches.
Lovely Glass Compote with Reverse Painted Black Enamel and Hand Painted Flowers

$25 USDLovely Glass Compote with Reverse Painted Black Enamel and Hand Painted Flowers

Home Decor:Glass:Art Deco
This striking glass compote has a softly rolled rim with a reverse painted border of black enamel. The top glass is also painted with a grouping of hand applied enamel flower buds. This is a dramatic compote that would make a lovely addition to a 1930's or 1940's decor. The compote stands 2 3/4 inches tall and the bowl has a diameter of just over 6 inches. The stem is plain and graceful. There are no chips or cracks or loss of the painted decoration. A lovely item for your home.
Hand Painted Leaf Dish with pastoral scene Japan

$15 USDHand Painted Leaf Dish with pastoral scene Japan

Home Decor:Ceramics:Japan
This small 4 inch diameter dish is leaf shaped. The plate has an impressed pattern of veins and has a painted scene of a home at the edge of water with mountains in the background. The back is marked Hand Painted Made in Japan. The dish has a small pierced handle.
Mirro Aluminum Fish Mould

$10 USDMirro Aluminum Fish Mould

Home Decor:Kitchenware
Hang it for fun kitchen decoration or use it for creating gelatin molds. This big fish mould is detailed and measures a hefty 12 x 8 inches in greatest dimensions. The mould is marked Mirro and the mould number is 725M. The mould is in good used condition and the marks of use add character if your plan is to use if for a decorative element and make no difference in if you want to use it for its original purpose! In looking at the images, one could think that there was some copper clad aspect to ...
Set of 6 Polka Dot Paper Mache Snack Trays

$35 USDSet of 6 Polka Dot Paper Mache Snack Trays

Home Decor:Vintage:Papier Mache Or Paper Mache
Perfect for a retro kitchen or bar, these individual paper mache snack trays will add charm to your entertaining. The trays scream 1950's. Each tray is 8 3/8 inches by 5 1/4 inches and is just right for a drink and a small snack or sandwich. The set of 6 is decorated with dots of black, red and gold with interspersed stylized flowers. The trays are marked Made in Japan and Alcohol Proof on the backs. There are brown spots from old cellophane tape on the back, but the tops are in good condition.
Normal Rockwell "After the Party"  1981 Mother's Day Collector Plate

$20 USDNormal Rockwell "After the Party" 1981 Mother's Day Collector Plate

Home Decor:Ceramics:Collector Plates
Another nostalgic Normal Rockwell image with a motherly theme, this plate features mother sitting up late, waiting to share her daughter's stories of her wonderful night out at a special party. This plate was produced for Mother's Day, 1981. The plate is #13219G and Bradex Number 84-R70-26. The plate was produced in collaboration between the Rockwell Society of America, Bradford Exchange and Knowles China. It is the 6th plate in an annual series for Mother's Day and the series was closed ...
Trumpeter's Call Collector Plate from the Renaissance Angels Series by Lynn Bywaters

$51 USDTrumpeter's Call Collector Plate from the Renaissance Angels Series by Lynn Bywaters

Home Decor:Ceramics:Collector Plates
This lovely angel themed collector plate was produced by the Hamilton Collection in 1995. The plate is entitled Trumpeter's Call by Lynn Bywaters. It is from the series Renaissance Angels. The serial number is 0122A. The plate is in mint condition and comes in its original box. The plate has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.
Set of 3 Nesting Glass Ashtrays

$20 USDSet of 3 Nesting Glass Ashtrays

Home Decor:Accessories:Tobacciana:Ashtray, Ash Tray
This set of nesting glass ashtrays is a great go-with for the Old Cafe depression glass pattern made by Hocking Glass from 1093-1940. The three nesting ashtrays range in diameter from 3 1/4 inches to 5 1/2 inches. There are no chips or cracks present. These would look lovely in a retro lounge area, on a game table or as a part of a collection of tobacciana.
Country Fair Collector Plate by Jane Wooster Scott

$30 USDCountry Fair Collector Plate by Jane Wooster Scott

Home Decor:Ceramics:Collector Plates
This brightly colored plate features a country carnival scene by primitive artist Jane Wooster Scott. This plate is part of Hamilton Mint's American Folk Art Collection and is entitled Country Fair. The plate is 8 inches in diameter and is rimmed in 24K gold. The gold rim is pristine and the plate is in unused mint condition. The plate bears the serial # HF8898. The original box, paperwork and certificate of authenticity are included with this plate.
Rosina English Bone China Cup and Saucer

$18 USDRosina English Bone China Cup and Saucer

Home Decor:Ceramics:Cups And Saucers
This cup and saucer is decorated with a lace-like design and this is edged with flowers. The cup, saucer and handle are embellished with gold and there is a single horizontal line of gold inside of the bowl. Both the cup and the saucer are marked on the bottom with a crown and Rosina Bone China and Made in England. The bottom of the cup is also marked in green with the numbers 49410. There are no chips or cracks and there is minimal loss of gold at the rim of the cup. A lovely bone china cup and ...
Hand held fan funeral advertising The Good Shepherd

$8 USDHand held fan funeral advertising The Good Shepherd

Home Decor:Accessories:Hand Held Fan
Remember when facilities weren't air conditioned? Remember the fans that were given out to everyone at church, funerals, picnics and other social events? This is a fan from that era. The fan folds out to show the familiar depiction of The Good Shepherd. Pull tabs allow the fan to be expanded to its full extent. The fan was given out as an advertising premium to funeral homes. This particular fan was given to Lintner Funeral Home in Chandlerville, Illinois by the Central Individual Mausoleum Co ...
Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity Presentation Paddle Eastern Illinois University

$35 USDPhi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity Presentation Paddle Eastern Illinois University

Home Decor:Decorative Accents:Fraternity, Sorority And Fraternal Organizations
Need something to make your den, bar area or man cave special? This presentation paddle from Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity Delta Chapter from Eastern Illinois University may be just the right thing. This paddle is 22 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide. It is in very good condition for something that is over 40 years old and was the property of a bunch of party guys. On one side are the greek letters and coat of arms for the fraternity. The paddle is inscribed "To LA God '66 from Rich '67." On the ...
Joy to the World Collector Plate from Renaissance Angels Series by Lynn Bywaters

$43 USD Offers ConsideredJoy to the World Collector Plate from Renaissance Angels Series by Lynn Bywaters

Home Decor:Ceramics:Collector Plates
This plate is entitled Joy to the World and was produced in 1994. The plate was produced by the Hamilton Collection as a part of the Renaissance Angels series of collector plates by Lynn Bywaters. Serial number 0433A. The plate measures 8 1/4 inches in diameter. The colors are beautiful and bright and the gold rim is pristine. It is retired and is only available on the secondary market. The plate is in mint condition and comes in its original box.
Milford Silver Co, Silverplate Spoon Dover Pattern

$10 USDMilford Silver Co, Silverplate Spoon Dover Pattern

Home Decor:Metalware:Flatware:Silverplate
This 6 inch spoon is a part of the simple and elegant silverplate pattern called Dover by Milford Silver Company. The spoon has a small flat lip along the upper portion of the bowl. The pattern is a simple squared handle top with a narrow border around the length of the handle. Minimal loss of plate on the edge of the bottom of the bowl.
 
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