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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Advertising Scrap from 1920 Needlecraft Magazine

$3 USDAdvertising Scrap from 1920 Needlecraft Magazine

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 5 pieces of original advertising paper scrap from the January 1920 Needlecraft magazine.. These items were taken from a damaged and incomplete magazine. There are items advertising Musterole, Larkin furniture, Resinol skin treatment,Solar Mantle Lamp,Fairyfoot Bunion relief, Piso's for coughs and colds, Kremola skin treatment,Lane Bryant maternity style book, Stillman's Freckle cream, Cuticura, and Ingall's Fancy Work Book. These can be used to decorate scrapbooks, photo albums, ...
Colorful 1982 M. N.  Ingersoll vegetable and herb kitchen prints suitable for framing

$20 USDColorful 1982 M. N. Ingersoll vegetable and herb kitchen prints suitable for framing

Home Decor:Accessories:Prints, Unframed
This set of colorful vegetable kitchen prints was produced by Aspelin's Art Galleries, Ltd. The prints were done by M. N. Ingersoll in 1982. These prints are in their original cardboard mailing folder and includes a special offer for having them mounted under acrylic in a gold tone metal frame as well as an order form for additional sets of prints. The prints include Squash and Dill, Tomatoes and Basil, Beans and Chives and Carrots and Parsley. The lower left hand corner of two of the prints has ...
The Last Supper hand held stick fan advertising Farmer's Auto Sales

$8 USDThe Last Supper hand held stick fan advertising Farmer's Auto Sales

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 familiar depiction of The Last Supper The fan was given out by Farmers Auto Sales and bears Patent number 2,052,180 which dates the patent to 1936. The face of the fan is imprinted with U. R. O. No. F-9 Made in U.S.A. The reverse of the fan has advertising for Farmers Auto Sales in ...
1994 Precious Moments Ornament  "You're As Pretty As a Christmas Tree"

$8 USD1994 Precious Moments Ornament "You're As Pretty As a Christmas Tree"

Home Decor:Accessories
This ceramic ornament incorporates the year 1994 into its decoration. The ornament bears the sentiment, "You're as pretty as a Christmas tree." on one face and the Precious Moments girl with a package overflowing with dolls and toys on the opposite side. This is an Enesco licensed item. The ornament has a diameter of approximately 2 inches. This would be a nice addition to a collection, a new ornament for your tree, or to replace a broken item.
Original Advertising Paper Scrap from Modern Priscilla, 1916

$10 USDOriginal Advertising Paper Scrap from Modern Priscilla, 1916

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 24 pieces of original advertising paper scrap from the December 1916 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. Because this is the December issue, there are some items with a Christmas gift theme among the scrap. There are items advertising 3-in-One sewing machine oil, Albrecht Furs, Sunset Soap Dyes, Herrick Uplift ...
Original Advertising Paper Scrap from Needlecraft Magazine 1919

$10 USDOriginal Advertising Paper Scrap from Needlecraft Magazine 1919

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 20 pieces of original advertising paper scrap from the July and August 1919 Needlecraft Magazine. These items were taken from damaged and incomplete magazines. There are items advertising Dr. Price's Vanilla, Absorbine Jr, Pepperell sheets, Swan Down face powder,Freeman's face powder, Freckle Ointment, Hump hair pins, Piso's for coughs and colds, Quaker Oats Two-Minute Oat Food,Hinds Cream, Boss Glass Door Oven, The McLain Orthopedic Sanitarium in St Louis Missouri and Reelastic ...
Original Advertising Paper Scrap Woman's World of Chicago 1921

$10 USDOriginal Advertising Paper Scrap Woman's World of Chicago 1921

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 15 pieces of original advertising paper scrap from the September 1921 Woman's World of Chicago. 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 LaBlache face powder, Mizpah baby nipples, Stillman's freckle cream,Vaseline white petroleum jelly, Black Silk stove polish, Resinol ointment, Hemo food supplement, Hoosier ...
Original Advertising Paper Scrap from Modern Priscilla 1913

$10 USDOriginal Advertising Paper Scrap from Modern Priscilla 1913

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 15 pieces of original advertising paper scrap from the July 1913 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 C.B Cottons, Fischer Bunion Protectors, Nadine Face Powder, Emery's Deviled Sardines, Solderene, Boss Glass Door Oven, Atlas E-Z Seal Jars, Alaska ice cream makers, Roberts Lightning ...
Original Advertising Paper Scrap Woman's World 1922

$10 USDOriginal Advertising Paper Scrap Woman's World 1922

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 19 pieces of original advertising paper scrap from the January 1922 Women's World of Chicago. 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 Mead Bicycles,VapoCresolene, Mentholatum, Faultless sewing machines, Nature's Remedy, Cuticura soap and ointment, Vaseline Camphor Ice, McLain Orthopedic Sanitarium, Mary T. ...
Unframed print Henry Hammond Ahl "The Home of Jonathan Fairbanks, Dedham, Mass."

$10 USDUnframed print Henry Hammond Ahl "The Home of Jonathan Fairbanks, Dedham, Mass."

Home Decor:Accessories:Prints, Unframed
This small print is the cover of a Christmas card sent to patrons of the Sealright Co. in Fulton, New York. The cover of the card has a 5 1/4 x 7 3/8 inch print that is suitable for framing. This print is by Henry Hammond Ahl and the subject is the home of Jonathan Fairbanks, Dedham, Mass. Condition is excellent.
Ceramic Wall Pocket Basket

$35 USDCeramic Wall Pocket Basket

Home Decor:Accessories
This circular pottery wall basket has an embossed decoration of pink and white flowers and green leaves on a blue glaze background. There is a glaze pop on one of the pink flowers.The interior of the basket is stamped with Made in Japan. The basket measures 8 inches in diameter. There is a hairline fracture on one side of the handle. This does not affect the looks or functionality. This is a lovely and unique wall pocket or basket that would work well in a home with an oriental flavor as well as ...
Vintage Framed Advertising Palmolive Soap World War ll Era

$35 USDVintage Framed Advertising Palmolive Soap World War ll Era

Home Decor:Accessories:Framed Magazine Advertising
This unusual framed advertising for Palmolive Soap appears to be from World War ll era. The small print at the bottom of the advertising indicates that the war-time price is two cakes of soap for 25 cents. African natives in dug out canoes are depicted with casks of palm oil that will be used to make Palmolive soap and shampoo. The frame is vintage as well and appears to have had a paper back at one time that is no longer present. The yellowed cardboard shows its age. The frame is 3/4 inch wide ...
Original Advertising Scrap from Woman's World of Chicago 1922

$10 USDOriginal Advertising Scrap from Woman's World of Chicago 1922

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 21 pieces of original advertising paper scrap from the March 1922 Women's World of Chicago. 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 Nu-Way Excello suspenders, Hemo food supplement, Kondon's Catarrhal Jelly for colds, Mead bicycles, Woman's World 1922 Fashion Magazine, Freezone Corn Remover, Musterole, Bayer ...
Paper Scrap for Crafts 1917 Needlecraft Magazine

$10 USDPaper Scrap for Crafts 1917 Needlecraft Magazine

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 27 original pieces of advertising scrap from Needlecraft Magazine February 1917. Many of these scrap pieces have usable material on both sides, so you can select the subject that is appropriate for your project! These pieces were taken from an incomplete and damaged magazine, so a good, intact magazine was not defaced to obtain them. This lot includes advertising for Burpee seeds, Hump hair pins, Freeman's face powder, Montgomery Ward, Ideal Patterns, Mandel Brothers fashion ...
Original Advertising Paper Scrap Modern Priscilla 1919

$10 USDOriginal Advertising Paper Scrap Modern Priscilla 1919

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 23 pieces of original advertising paper scrap from the October 1919 Modern Priscilla Magazine. These items were taken from a damaged and incomplete magazine. There are items advertising Absorbine Jr., Nadine face powder, Stillman's Freckle Cream, Kellogg's Bran, Ideal nut cracker, Acfield's Perfection Toe Spring, Kathryn Murray beauty exercises, Pussy Willow Yarn, LaBlache face powder, Pneu Form dress form, Carbona cleaning fluid, Dunlap silver blade cream whip, Carnation Milk, ...
Vintage folding hand held fan Chapel in the Glen

$8 USDVintage folding hand held fan Chapel in the Glen

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 scene of a church surrounded by fall woods and reflected in the smooth clear lake waters. Pull tabs allow the fan to be expanded to its full extent. The fan was given out by Illinois Farm Supply Company and bears Patent number 2,449,701 which dates the patent to 1948. The face of ...
Unframed art print Wright Tavern Concord Mass.  Henry Hammond Ahl

$10 USDUnframed art print Wright Tavern Concord Mass. Henry Hammond Ahl

Home Decor:Accessories:Prints, Unframed
This is a Christmas card sent to patrons by the Sealright Co. Inc. in Fulton, New York. The cover of the card has a 5 1/4 x 7 3/8 inch detachable print that is suitable for framing. This print is by Henry Hammond Ahl and the subject is the Wright Tavern in Concord Mass which was built in 1747. Condition is excellent.
Original Illustrations from Woman's World of Chicago 1921

$5 USDOriginal Illustrations from Woman's World of Chicago 1921

Home Decor:Accessories:Advertising Paper Scrap
This is a lot of 5 pieces of original illustration artwork paper scrap from the September 1921 Woman's World of Chicago. 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 represented in this lot are Frank Snapp and George Baker. These can be used to decorate scrapbooks, photo albums, decoupage ...
Lot of Vintage MPC Plastic Cars

$12 USDLot of Vintage MPC Plastic Cars

Home Decor:Accessories
This lot of 12 small plastic cars represents cars from all over the world. Each car is marked MPC and is stamped with the maker of the car and the country of origin. Represented in this lot are a Lark, Dodge, Morris, Austin Healey, Mercedes, Cunningham, Rolls Royce, Volvo, and 1908 Mercedes. There are also two green cars that are not marked MPC, but are marked Hong Kong.
SALE PENDING 17th Illinois District Council Camp Meeting Stick Fan

Sale PendingSALE PENDING 17th Illinois District Council Camp Meeting Stick 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 was given out to attendees of the 17th Illinois District Council Camp Meeting. I believe that this is the Illinois District Council of the Assembly of God Church. The face of the fan bears a depiction of the familiar The Good Shepherd. The face of the fan is also imprinted with 711 and Handle Pat. Applied ...
SOLD Ceramic baby bottle bank

SOLDSOLD Ceramic baby bottle bank

Home Decor:Accessories:Nursery:Baby
This little baby bottle is a great place to teach little ones the value of saving their pennies. The baby bottle is unmarked and has a black rubber stopper in the bottom for emptying the bottle. The bottle is glazed in neutral colors with "For Baby" colored in a dark yellow and little pale flowers and leaves down the front for decoration. The baby bottle stands 7 inches tall and is 2 3/4 inches in diameter. There is crazing in the glaze.
 
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