Quaker Oats Tin

 

I picked it up the morning of March 9th. I found it on the back of a shelf and I fell in love. It is a limited edition tin from 1982. When I got home I looked it up and I found a few in eBay for around $50. It's pretty cool but you probably should use it as a decorative piece instead of a food container because the inside is a little rusty.

 

NOW ON SALE ON ETSY.COM

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125957731/quaker-oats-tin?



Saalfield's Muslin Books - Furry Coats

 

Picked this up the morning of March 9th. It is a cloth book. When I got home I noticed the tiny letters in the bottom right corner. It said copyright 1908!! It's 105 years old. It was made by Saalfield's Muslin Books company in New York. It is probably the most amazing thing I have ever found. It is a little damaged at the bottom where some of the string has become lose. It's still in amazing condition for being 105 years old. I'm not sure if I'm going to sell it but if you are interested send me a message.

 

NOW FOR SALE ON ETSY.COM

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125948028/saalfields-muslin-books-furry-coats

Two Japan Figurines

 

 

I bought these two little occupied japan figurines on March 2nd, 2013. I don't know much about them but they were made in japan and they are old. They are porcelain and are hollow. They are about 3 1/2 inches tall. The only damage I saw was that the boys head had previously fallen off and was repaired rather well. It is barely noticeable.

 

NOW AVAILABLE ON ETSY.COM

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125218887/blue-figurines-made-in-japan

Small Red Tin with Portraits of Two 19th Century Ladies on it

 

 

 

I got this little tin March 2nd, 2013. Today this little tin caught my eye. It is about 5 1/2 inches tall and 4 inches on each side. It is a square tin but it is kind of rounded. The lid has a little handle on it. It's pretty thick and keeps whatever is inside the tin air sealed. When I got home I looked it up on google to see if there were any other ones similar for sale. Sure enough right on ebay.com I found the same exact one ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/So-Lovely-Vintage-Tin-Red-w-19th-Century-Lady-Portraits-Square-Bottom-Round-Top-/281063120879 ) for $32!!!! I didn't pay that much for it so I'm only asking for $15. It is great for cookies, crackers or just a display piece for your living room. I you want it just click the button. The tin doesn't have any writing on it and it is in excellent condition. I'm not sure when it was made but it was probably made around the 1930s? maybe.

AVAILABLE ON ETSY.COM
https://www.etsy.com/listing/125215402/small-red-tin-with-portraits-of-two-19th

Cute Little Vase

 

 

I bought this cute little vase the morning of January 26th, 2013. I got it at a tiny antiques store on a little road. The vase is beautiful. It is about 4 1/2 inches at the tallest point. There are five 3D flowers on the front along with beautifully hand painted vines and leaves. There is no real damage already except the little mark on the rim which is visable in picture 4. Although there isn't a picture of it there is a golden sticker on the bottom which says everything I know about it. It says

MFT. & IMPORTER
ZAMBOLI Co.
925 BURKE AVE BRONX N.Y.
TEL. 798-4400
7985131
It's a special little vase. I have no idea how it ended up here or even where it originally came from I only know what's on that little golden sticker that it came with. It's a beautiful piece if you collect porcelain pieces. It was made probably in either the 50s, 60s or 70s. It's a beautiful little piece anyone could use in their home.

I AM NOW SELLING ON ETSY.COM THIS ITEM IS AVAILIABLE

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/121739519/small-porcelian-vase-with-little-3d?

Kewpie Angel Babies

If you want to see something adorable look no further than the adorable Kewpie Angel Babies. Kewpie Angel Babies are surely the cutest babies ever with their adorable expressions and cute poses. They were first produced in 1913 in Germany and eventually found there way to the U.S.A. They are based on the comic strip illustrations by Rose O'Neill from the Ladies' Home Journal paper in 1909. They usually sell for around $20-30 a piece. 

Faux Ivory Crochet Needle Case

 

This is a fake ivory crochet needle case. Dragons circle around it as well as flowers and butterflies. The top unscrews where the needle goes in. I'm pretty sure the needle is original to the case. Recently, one exactly like this sold on eBay.com for $90.00.

 



Glass Ekenas Eggs

 

Sweden has been know for its fine glass artwork since the 1700s. During that time two great Swedish glass factories Orrefors and Kosta Boda were founded. Ekenas Glass was founded by R Stähl and Hjalmar Stähl in 1917. Both R Stähl and Hjalmar Stähl were originally from Orrefors. The company was under the power of Sven Westburg from 1922 until his death in 1962. Eventually, in 1976 Ekenas went out of business. Their amazing craftsmanship and art is still studied by glassblowers and artists today.

 

This is a glass egg made by Ekenas sometime before 1976. It shows two girls in a sitting position, facing each other. Each girl has a long braid down their backs with a large bow at the end. They usually sell for around $20-30 depending on condition. The condition depends on the amount of chips, cracks, etc.

 



Kosta Glass Pear Shaped Perfume Bottle

 

This is a Kosta Glass Pear Shaped Perfume Bottle. It was made by Kosta. Kosta is a glass company in Sweden. Kosta has been making perfume bottles and other glass products since 1742. This pear shaped perfume bottle was made in the 1950s. Recently a Kosta Glass Pear Shaped Perfume Bottle sold on Ebay.com for $50.00.

 

Lionel Barrymore Prints

The man above is Lionel Barrymore. You have probably heard the name Barrymore before. The Barrymore's are a famous family comprised of actors and actresses. Lionel was an actor from most of his life. Lionel was born in 1878 and died in 1954 of a heart attack. Most people know him from A Free Soul, It's A Wonderful Life or Young Dr. Kildare, most people didn't know he was an artist.

 

 

This is a print of Barrymore's "The Old Boat Works." The original was drawn by Barrymore in his studio in Los Angeles. It is valued from $10 - 200 based on condition and framing.

 

This is Barrymore's "Point Pleasant." The original was drawn sometime in the 1950s and currently prints are selling on Amazon.com for $129.95

 

 

This is a faint photograph of Lionel Barrymore's signature which he signed on both pieces.

 









Homco Dog Figurines

This is a Homco German Shepard figurine. It has a pair which is a Shetland sheepdog. Homco produced pairs of dog figurines in 5+ breeds. Any of the Homco Dog Figures sell for $4-8.

"Matchbox" Series No 12

 

This is a "Matchbox" Series No 12, Setra Coach. They were made in 1970 in England by the Lensney Products & Co LTD. The one pictured above is currently on eBay.com. The seller is asking $39.99. Most Setra Coach "Matchboxes" sell from $20 - $40 based on condition. The bus came in different colors but the most common is yellow.

Royal Staffordshire Creamer

This is a Royal Staffordshire creamer made in England. It has a picture of a house and bridge surrounded by beautiful wildflowers. The red ones sell for $25, while the other colors sell for different amounts.

Franciscan Monks Salt and Pepper Shakers

These little monks were made in the 50s-60s in Western Germany. They hold salt and pepper but that doesn't mean their worth much. They usually sell from $5 to $15.

Antique Cobbler Shoe Molds

These are antique cobbler shoe molds. 

They are made of wood and are in three different sizes.

The size pictured above is a man's shoe. You can tell it is for a man's foot because of the size. It was made in 1910 and has the mystery initials of G.C. It also has leather strapped to the back most likely to make a larger shoe then the mold.

This mold was made for a women's foot. It has a long pointed toe and is thin and dainty. It has the mystery initials of P.B. 

This is a child's mold. It is small and has a curved toe. It was most likely made for an toddler. 

These molds aren't very rare but sell for about $25 each.

Silver Cruet Holder

This is a silver cruet holder from the late 1800s early 1900s. It was made by the New Amsterdam Silver Company. The bottles were made for the salt, pepper, mustard, olive oil and vinegar. Cruet holders like this sell for $40 to $300 based on condition.

Three Legged Sewing Box

This 3 legged sewing box is from the late 1800s early 1900s. It has no brand but is certainly a cute little piece of furniture. You can bend the handle to the side and open the top. You can store all your sewing materials inside. Sewing boxes like this sell for $50 to $100.

1930 Royal Typewriter

This is a 1930 Royal Typewriter. The Royal Typewriter Company was founded in 1904 in Brooklyn, New York by Edward B. Hess and Lewis C. Myers. By  October of 1926 Royal had sold their one millionth typewriter. The typewriter was sold all across the country but eventually time moved on and newer and better technologies came out.

Later in life typewriters became collectible and they were wanted by collectors every where.

Typewriters have a wide price range. The condition is everything when it come to typewriters. Typewriters can sell from $40 to as much as $300 depending on condition.