25.00 USD

Lucite Christian cross pendant on an old metal chain clearly makes a vintage statement. Acrylic resin, also known by its trademark name Lucite, was a popular medium for jewelry in the 1940s and 1950s.

This vintage lucite cross necklace is in good vintage condition. The Lucite is clear but does show some wear. The metal chain has a nice patina of age.

The necklace would make a great gift for someone who appreciates jewelry with a history.

Comes in a gift box ready for giving.

Cross pendant measures 1 1/2"
Necklace chain is 16" long

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45.00 USD

Shabby chic collection of antique & vintage poetry books including the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, Robert Burns, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Owen Meredith (Robert, Lord Lytton), would look amazing on your library shelf or used as a photograph prop.

The books are quite old and falling apart, but they are filled with beautiful poetry. All have decorative bindings. I suppose the books can be repurposed, but you didn't hear this librarian say that....


The Poetical Works of Robert Burns in Moxon's Popular Poets series published in Ward, Lock, & Co., London. This illustrated volume does not have a publication date. Circa 1800s. Back cover is detached from volume.

The Poetical Works of Owen Meredith (Robert, Lord Lytton). Household Edition, Beford, Clarke & Co., Chicago. No Date. Circa 1800s. Loose title page, holes on the spine, weak binding, aged paper.


Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, translated by Edward Fitzgerald, George Rutledge & Sons, London. No date. This is a beautiful little book with illustrations. Circa 1920s. Splitting front endpaper beginning to detach from spine.

Wine From These Grapes by Edna St. Vincent Millay, Harper & Brothers, New York, 1934. Blue leather binding in poor condition, piece missing from spine, splitting from binding.

Ships USPS Media Mail.

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22.00 USD

In this collectible paper box, you'll find a set of G. A. Glafey St Peter Nacht Lichte floating candles. The set includes tiny wax candles with flower surrounds, a metal and cork flotation devise, and tin tweezers.

The wonderful paper box has a beautiful graphic of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and is marked "Made in Germany."

Box is in very good condition. Not sure if this is a complete set. The box contains about 35 tiny candles.

Box measures approximately 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 1"; The tiny candles are about 1/2" long.

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35.00 USD

Pink leather tie belt comes to you straight from the late 1960s. This cool retro accessory can be mod or hippie depending on the other elements of your vintage outfit.

Very cool genuine vintage!

The round leather disks are riveted together. The belt has suede fringe on each end which you tie together to close the belt. There is no buckle.

The pink belt is in very good condition showing typical wear for vintage accessory. There are some marks on the pink leather disks and some areas where the pink is pinker.

Disk portion of the belt measures 24 1/4"
Total length of belt including tie fringe: 66"
3" Wide

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15.00 USD

This tiny black skunk redware figurine bears no mark but is most likely Japan made circa 1960s. He has a short chain at the neck and was once probably part of a skunk family grouping. Kitschy and cute, give this guy a home.

2 5/8" Long
2 1/4" Tall
In very good vintage condition. No chips. No cracks. No crazing.

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25.95 USD

Mano fico, or fig hand, is an ancient symbol believed to ward off evil and bring good luck. It also has a sexual connotation in several cultures and is used as an obscene gesture in others. The oldest examples found, 8,000 year-old ancient ivory amulets, are associated with the cult of the fertility goddess Tanit or Ashtarte. In Kenya, the hand gesture is used by the Maasai to represent the number five.

Whatever it means to you, this well-made wood mano fico is a lovely example of the form. Put the hand on display as a conversation piece. The hand is small enough to put in your pocket and carry as a talisman.

3" tall with a 7/8" base diameter.

Listing is for the lighter color mano fico. The dark wood hand is no longer available.

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25.00 USD

Super 1970s vintage silk screened textile by House N Home Fabric & Draperies, this generous sized remnant is big enough for a multitude of sewing or craft projects. The intricate botanical paisley print has various shades of brown, muted orange, rust, gold & sage. Look closely in the pattern and you'll see little butterflies.

This fabric is heavy, and although it is not marked cotton, my guess is that it is woven from cotton.

There is about 1/2" of selvedge on each side of the fabric. One selvedge edge is marked:
"Copyright House 'N Home Fabrics & Draperies, Inc. Guaranteed To Be Vat Fastness Colors Preshrunk - Residual Shrinkage Does Not Exceed 3% Test CCCT 191A Screen Print"

Fabric is in excellent vintage condition. No stains. No odors.

62" long x 55" wide including the selvedge.


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16.95 USD

Small gold Italian putti on a pedestal strums a lute. Molded from plastic, the angel has a gold painted antique finish and is marked "Italy" on the bottom. He would be a sweet addition to your Christmas holiday decor and is also suitable for year round display

The small angel is in very good condition. He measures approximately 3" tall x 1 3/4" wide x 1" deep


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225.00 USD

Authentic antique Victorian button up boots, these beautiful brown leather shoes were the height of fashion back in the late 1800s. This pair of boots is gold stamped "Saks & Company New York" inside each ankle.

This amazing pair of leather boots are in remarkable condition for shoes made in the late 19th century. The leather has some peeling, nicks, and scratches in spots, but over all is very supple. The left boot has all of its original eleven leather-covered buttons. The right boot is missing four buttons. The soles and heels are in good condition.

Etsy only allows five images per listing. I'd be happy to send you additional photographs of these fabulous boots.

The boots are approximately a contemporary size 6. I wear a 6, and was able to try them on. I was not able to button up the ankles. If I could, I wouldn't be selling them!

Measurements:
9 3/4" inner sole
9" sole of shoe from tip of toe to end of heel
3" sole at widest point
9" tall
8 1/2" ankle circumference

Into Victorian era clothing? I have a beautiful black silk taffeta mourning cape lined with green fabric that I will be listing very soon. Stop back, or send me a message for more information.

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24.00 USD

Instant collection of 12 spools of darning cotton & silk mending thread including thread from J. P. Coats, Belding Corticelli, Belding Heminway, & Woolco.

The various size spools and shades of brown and beige make for a very pleasing display. The threads are also useable.

Spool sizes range from a mere 1/2" to 1 1/2". Some spools are plastic, some are wood, and the large J.P. Coats spools are cardboard.

Thread and spools are in very good vintage condition.


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15.95 USD

Vintage 1970s fabric sample with an American Revolutionary War motif, the textile design includes cannons, masted ships, colonial houses, the Liberty Bell, drums, and eagles on a sage green background.

There is no content label, but the fabric feels like cotton and has a nice weight to it.

Fabric is in very good condition. It appears to have once been part of textile upholstery or curtain fabric sample book. One side of the fabric has a decorative stitched edge and the opposite side has a series of twelve very small holes about 1 1/2" in from the edge where it had once been attached to something.

Fabric piece is 40" long 34" wide



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75.00 USD

These cool old brass wall pockets have a sleek machine age art deco styling and a beautiful patina. Each brass wall planter has a small hole on the back panel for ease of hanging.

The brass wall pocket planters are old, circa 1930s, and show wear. I have not cleaned or polished them as I think they have acquired an amazing patina over the years. The planters were clearly once used as intended. The interior of each planter have a verdigris patina. The back panel of one of the planters is beginning to separate from the front piece. This does not effect the look or functionality of the planter.

6 1/2" long x 6" (at the widest point) x 3" deep (at the top)

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18.95 USD

This is the coolest vintage wood souvenir plate from Holland. A white plastic goose floats within a hand painted rustic Dutch cottage scene securely anchored to a little ledge. It gives a fabulous, and very kitschy, 3-D effect.

A sweet little bit of Netherlands folk art, the wooden plate is marked "Hand Painted Made in Holland" and has a metal hook for hanging. The original price and the year "1954" are written on the back in pencil.

7 1/8" Diameter

The windmill plate in the fifth photograph is also available in my shop.
/www.etsy.com/listing/122726734/holland-windmill-vintage-wood-plate-hand

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195.00 USD

First edition copy of The Corpuscular Theory of Matter this rare science book by Nobel Prize winning physicist J.J., Thomson is a must-have title for any serious science library.

Credited with the discovery of electrons, subatomic particles, Thomson is also known for his work with cathode rays, isotopes, and mass spectrometry.

The Corpuscular Theory of Matter by J.J. Thomson
Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1907
Blue Cloth Binding, Title & Author in Gold Gilt on the Spine
172 Pages; Illustrated, Tables, Index
Good Condition.
Corners bumped and starting to fray. Wear around the edges and along the spine. Weak front hinge.

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24.95 USD

Gorgeous mid-century vintage Schwartz Liebman Textiles fabric has a beautiful floral print. The flowers are gold and a lovely shade of pinkish orange. The flower clusters have sage green leaves.

The fabric is marked "Copyright Schwartz Liebman Texitles, Inc." along one selvedge edge. The remnant does not have a content label but it feels like a cotton rayon blend.

Condition: Fabric is in excellent condition. There is about 2" long tear/weave separation at about 27" from the bottom and 3" in from the selvedge. Fabric is clean and has no odors.

Measurements:
77" Long = 2 yards & 5 inches
43" Wide


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17.95 USD

With the option for a full or slim skirt, this vintage simplicity sewing pattern allows you to sew two versions of this awesome 1960s double-breast dress. The short kimono sleeves and wide notch trimmed collar add interesting detail. The step-in style dress has a left-side zipper.

Simplicity Pattern 3443
Size 16 1/2 Slenderette
Bust 37"
Waist 31"
Hip 41"

Condition: Pattern has been cut. It is in very good condition and comes with its original "Simplicity Primer" instructions. The pattern envelope is in good condition with typical wear and a few small tears around the edges.

Please note that vintage clothing and pattern sizing varies greatly from contemporary sizing.

Threads Magazine (threadsmagazine.com), an online sewing publication, has wonderful information about how to use vintage sewing patterns. There is also a wealth of information on the internet about resizing vintage patterns for contemporary figures.

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18.00 USD

Vintage Jacquard upholstery fabric sample, this heavy weight textile has great texture and an almost quilted look. The tone on tone dusty rose floral pattern has a classic 1940s feel. The swatch is big enough to make a large throw pillow.

Condition: The right side of the fabric is in excellent vintage condition with no spots or tears. The reverse side of the fabric has some minor discoloration on some of the fold lines (please see photograph 3).

Measurements: 47" x 25"

There is no indication of the fabric's content. My guess is that it is a cotton.

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35.00 USD

Vintage beauty salon display poster shows a pretty blond with a very modern hairdo from the 1960s. Dressed in a green print dress, the model appears to be holding shafts of wheat.


Meant to be displayed in a hair salon window, the double-sided poster is printed on sturdy coated paper.

The poster was stored rolled up for many years and is in good condition for its age. It shows signs of use and wear. One side (second photo) is slightly faded. There are a few tears and chips as well as some scotch tape residue. A good picture framer could transfer this vintage poster art into an amazing walling hanging for your home or business.


Poster measures 20" x 16".

I have a whole treasure trove of these marvelous hair style posters and will be listing them in my shop over the next several weeks. Some of the posters and the supporting materials that came with them are marked "Hair Style of the Month," a Chicago company known for producing promotional materials for hair salons. Send me a message if you are interested in purchasing more than one poster or the entire lot.

Hair style posters currently available in my shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/198088319/vintage-hair-style-poster-beauty-salon?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/205599741/hair-salon-decor-vintage-poster-1960s?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/203005417/1960s-hairstyle-vintage-poster-beauty?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/218973881/vintage-poster-beauty-salon-decor-retro?



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25.00 USD

Occupied Japan ceramic figurine, this Asian man in colorful costume was made by Yamaka between 1947 - 1952. Hand painted in a vivid yellow and blue, the vintage figure has green cuffs and is holding a fan.

Ceramics marked "Made in Occupied Japan" are increasingly harder to find, especially in good condition. This collectible figure is in very good condition -- no cracks, chips or crazing. There are a few very small spots where the blue paint has rubbed away.

5 1/4" x 2" x 1 3/4"
Marked "Made in Occupied Japan" and "Yamaka" in red on the bottom.

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40.00 USD

This transfer painted metal steel globe published by the J. Chein & Company, Burlington N.J. has very good detail for a "tin" child's globe. The globe has a plastic half meridian, time dial at the North Pole, and a gold metal octagon base.

The globe shows the world as is was in 1960-1961. Egypt & Syria are united as the United Arab Republic (1958 - 1961), but French Equatorial Africa is not present (1908 - 1959). "Belgian" has been dropped from the Congo (1960).

In very good condition for a 50+ year-old metal globe, the colors are bright and there are minimal signs of wear.

The globe has a 9" diameter, stands approximately 12" tall, measures 7" across the base, and has approximately a 28" circumference not including the meridian.

I recently acquired a small collection of globes and will be listing them in my shop over the next few weeks. In addition to this listing, I have the following globes currently in my shop:


https://www.etsy.com/listing/192595499/vintage-globe-replogle-10-inch-reference?ref=shop_home_active_9
https://www.etsy.com/listing/202438286/vintage-globe-charm-bracelet-coro?ref=shop_home_active_19
https://www.etsy.com/listing/193568660/illuminated-glass-world-globe-10-inch?ref=shop_home_active_2

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