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$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 ...

$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 ...

$20 USDYellow metal screw back earrings with rhinestones and opalescent stones

Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings

These vintage screw back earrings are dainty 5/8 inch circles of yellow metal. There is an opalescent stone in the center surrounded by 9 round sparkling rhinestones. The beauty of the opalescence of the central stone is not captured as well with the camera as is in real life. The earrings are unmarked as to maker.

$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 ...

$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 ...

$15 USDWhite metal stylized flower earrings with opalescent and purple stones

Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings

These vintage white metal earrings form a stylized flower with cut out petals. The flower has a prong-set opalescent center surrounded by a ring of prong-set purple rhinestones. The earrings have screw backs that work to securely hold the earrings in place.

$10 USDSwank Circle White Metal Cuff Links

Jewelry:Vintage:Men:Cuff Links

These Swank white metal cuff links are circular. The face has a textured background with a raised elliptical design. The backs are marked Swank. The faces are 3/4 inch in diameter.

$10 USDSwank Square White Metal Cuff Links

Jewelry:Vintage:Men:Cuff Links

These white metal cuff links were made by Swank. The square face has an elongated diagonal groove with a small round ball in the center. The backs are marked Swank. The faces are 3/4 inch wide.

$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 ...

$5 USDVintage pierced green plastic button

Fashion & Accessories:Accessories:Buttons, Buckles And Clasps

This great button is 1 5/8 inches in diameter. The rich hunter green color is amazing. The button is made of vintage plastic that is pierced and incised in an interesting geometric pattern. This is not Bakelite. The button has a metal loop shank. The button would make an interesting addition to textile art, a custom designed article of clothing, or a focal point closure for a coat, cape, purse or bag. Condition is excellent.

$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.

$10 USDSwank Gold Tone and Black Glass Cuff Links

Jewelry:Vintage:Men:Cuff Links

These striking cuff links have a rectangular 7/8 x 5/8 inch face with diagonally set sheets of black glass. The surrounding yellow metal has a textured finish with perforations on either side of the black glass. The backs are marked Swank.

$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 ...

$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.

$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 ...

$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 ...

$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.

$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.

$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 ...

$25 USDMarked Sterling Silver Feather Pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Pins

This small sterling silver pin is a single quill or feather that is just over 2 1/2 inches long. This little tailored, understated pin would be just the thing to set off a simple black blazer or a basic black dress. The clasp is secure and the back is marked sterling along with a second set of marks. There is a nice patina present on this pin, but you could shine it up to sparkle, too!

$15 USDEnamel lady bug pin with rhinestones Casual Corner

Jewelry:Vintage:Pins

This perky lady bug was produced for Casual Corner shops which are no longer in business. Casual Corner closed their shops in 2005 after 55 years in business. This lady bug pin measures just under 1 1/2 inch in length. The body is black enamel, the setting is yellow metal and there are bright rhinestone spots and red rhinestone eyes. The back has a safety C-clasp and is signed Casual Corner.

$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 ...

$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 ...

$12 USDVintage wishbone pin with aurora borealis rhinestones

Jewelry:Vintage:Pins

This white metal wishbone pin is about 1 1/2 inch in length. The pin is lined with aurora borealis rhinestones. The back is unmarked and has a safety C-clasp that works smoothly and closes securely. The rhinestones are clear and bright.

$10 USDBurnished gold tone leaf pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Pins

This gold tone leaf pin is perfect for those autumn days when you want a seasonal accent for your clothing. This leaf is burnished gold tone that shades to a brown. The pin closes securely with a safety C-clasp. The pin measures 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. The pin is unmarked as to maker.

$18 USDSilver Tone Metal and Black Necklace and Earring Set

Jewelry:Sets

This necklace and earring set has a lovely antiqued finish with imitation cut steels that are molded into the metal setting. There are oval faceted black stones set in the necklace and earrings. The necklace is 15 inches in length not counting the chain and lobster claw clasp. The chain can add another 3 inches to the length of the necklace. The earrings are clip earrings with a face that is 1 x 1 inch. There is no mark on either the earrings or the necklace.

$18 USDGoldstone Tie Tack in gold tone setting in Krementz box

Jewelry:Vintage:Men:Tie Bars And Tie Tacks

This lovely tie tack has a central goldstone surrounded by a finely textured gold colored rim. The safety catch and chain are intact and in good working order. The tie tack is not marked but came to me in a hinged Krementz presentation box which is included.

$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.

$20 USDRhinestone Pin Wheel Scatter Pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Pins

This small pin wheel scatter pin is unsigned. The pin is 7/8 inches in diameter and has 6 swirled rays that extend out from a center round faceted rhinestone. Each ray has a single smaller round rhinestone. All of the stones are prong set in a white metal setting. The clasp is in good working order. There are no dead stones.

$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.

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