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Vintage Handkerchiefs - Bonnie Scotland Embroidered Handkerchiefs - Crochet Hankies - Hanky Set - Scottish Plaid by HappyFortuneVintage

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36.00 USD

Three Frae Bonne Scotland handkerchiefs were brought home from the Highlands, folded and put away in a drawer for over fifty years. Each hanky has a hand embroidered bagpiper, purple Scottish thistle, and a skillfully hand crocheted edging that gives a plaid border effect.

The handkerchiefs are in very good vintage condition. They have fold lines from being in a drawer for many years, but are clean and odor free. The cream color handkerchief has a few age spots on it. There are no fabric content labels. The fabric feels like a silky rayon.

Each handkerchief measures approximately 9 1/2" square.

Listing is for a set of three (3) handkerchiefs.

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Wild West Songs - Playsong Records - Cowboy Country Western Music - Vinyl Cardboard Recording Children's Picture Record Home on the Range by HappyFortuneVintage

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55.00 USD

Colorful vinyl-coated cardboard picture records, this Playsong Records collection of wild west country western cowboy songs is in its original packaging -- truly a rare find. Depicting detailed scenes of the old west such as stagecoach depot, cowboys on the prairie, and a rodeo, the vibrant red, blue and black graphics really pop against the white vinyl background. The illustrations are absolutely charming!

Not sure if these records are playable, but they would make an awesome shelf or wall display.

Songs include:
Git Along Little Dogies
That Big Rock Candy Mountain
The Cowboy
Home on the Range
The Old Chisolm (Note: "Chisholm" is misspelled on the record.)
She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain

Playsong Record Company, New York, N.Y.
Wild West Songs, The Wild West Singers
Circa late 1940s - early 1950s
Records are 6 1/2" in diameter
Box is 7" square.

Records are all in very good cosmetic condition. I don't know if they are playable. The packaging box has been crushed flat, has bumped corners and two tears on the front. Please look at the photographs.


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Nursery Rhyme Prints- Rare Jenny Nystrom Antique Prints - Little Red Riding Hood - Tom Thumb - Snow White Dwarfs - Fra Eventyrlandet by HappyFortuneVintage

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285.00 USD

This super rare set of Jenny Nystrom nursery rhyme watercolor prints are simply extraordinary. Published in Christiania, Norway (modern Oslo), the set includes:

Askepot - Cinderella
Hans Og Grete - Hansels and Gretel
Rodhaette -- Little Red Riding Hood
Snehvid - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Tommeliden - Tom Thumb
Tornerose - Sleeping Beauty

Fra Eventyrlandet Akvareller af Jenny Nystrom
Eneret for Norge
H. Abel's Kunstforlag, Christiania, Circa 1895

The prints are in a lovely hardcover folio with a decorative cover.

The striking color illustrations are vibrant. The prints are in good condition with the exception of Cinderella which is torn in half but still attached to its matting board. There is a tear at the top of the little red riding hood print. There is a small chip at the bottom of the Snow White print. The matting boards are not in good condition. They are torn and taped. A previous owner wrote the English translation of each image in pencil at the top and on the back of each matting card. The brown cloth-bound hardcover folio shows wear including rubbing, fraying, & soiling.

Prints measure approximately 5 3/8" x 4" on 8 1/4" x 6 1/2" matting cards.

International shipping via USPS Priority Mail International.

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Vintage Shoes - Bonwit Teller - Linen T-Straps - Size 8 1/2 - Beige Women's Footwear - Summer Shoes - Vintage Bridal Shoes by HappyFortuneVintage

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45.00 USD

Size 8 1/2 vintage woven ecru linen Bonwit Teller "Venus" t-straps are the perfect summer shoes for the office, special occasion, or whenever you want to wear sophisticated footwear. Fine handmade craftsmanship make this a pair of shoe that you will have for years to come.

The shoes are in remarkable condition. The fine leather soles are virtually new. The linen has "rusted" a bit in places, and there is a very small black mark on the left shoe. The spot is so close to the sole that it is barely noticeable when worn. The spot and rusting may come out with cleaning. I will leave this up to you and a good shoe marker. The size and department store code are hand written on the inside of the strap.

Size 8 1/2
Bonwit Teller Fifth Ave.
Inside measures 10 1/8 inches from toe to heel
3 1/4" at widest point


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Silver Spoons - Silverplate Flatware - Antique Silver Plate Fruit Spoons - Grapefruit Spoons - Rogers 1881 - LaVigne La Vigne by HappyFortuneVintage

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45.00 USD

Antique silver-plate spoons in their original presentation box would make a lovely wedding gift for a vintage loving couple. The pattern, Rogers 1881 LaVigne, has an ornate design of grape clusters and leaves.

Considered fruit spoons or grapefruit spoons, the spoon will make breakfast a special meal.

Spoons measure approximately 6 1/8" in length.

The spoons are in very good antique condition with wear consistent with their age. They have a very nice patina, and should polish up nicely should you prefer a shiny silver look. The box shows wear particularly on the top and around the edges.

The inside lid of the presentation box is marked "A.C. Reichel Jeweler 207 Bergenline Ave. Union Hill, N.J." which dates the set to pre-1925.

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Vintage Poster - Erik Oelmebo - Political Propaganda Poster - Cold War Era Propaganda - ERP Poster - Original Lithograph by HappyFortuneVintage

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350.00 USD

Hang a piece of history on your wall. This dramatic Cold War era propaganda poster was a winner in the Marshall Plan European Recovery Program's 1950 poster contest promoting European unity and cooperation.

Designed by Swedish artist Erik Oelmebo, the art poster shows all the European countries involved with the Marshall Plan pulling together to accomplish "Samarbette for Fred, Frihet, Hogre Levnadsstandard" -- Co-operation for Peace, Freedom, and a Higher Standard of Living.

This poster is an original lithograph from 1950 and is in remarkable condition for its age. It was part of the estate of a graphic artist who collected all 25 winning posters in the Marshall Plan poster contest. The posters were all stored flat in a drawer in a climate-controled studio. The poster shows some wear around the edges with very small tears, but no paper loss. The colors are vibrant.

Artist: Erik Oelmebo
Circa 1950
21.5 x 29.5 inches (54 x 74 cm)
Printed in the Netherlands

I have the complete set of contest winning posters and will be listing them in my shop over the next several weeks. Here are links to the posters currently available. Please get in touch with me if you don't see the poster you are looking for.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/189573746/political-propaganda-poster-cold-war-era?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/189068660/vintage-propaganda-poster-cold-war-era?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/189740815/propaganda-poster-cold-war-marshall-plan?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/190098732/vintage-poster-political-propaganda-cold
https://www.etsy.com/listing/189984418/vintage-political-poster-propaganda?

Illustrated Children's Book - Zacharias Topelius - Two Times Two Is Four - 1st Edition Illustrations Rabbit Squirrel - Nursery Decor by HappyFortuneVintage

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40.00 USD

Published in 1931, this rare 1st edition copy of Zacharias Topelius's Two Times Two Is Four is packed with striking colored illustrations by Katharine Dewey. Kurrie the squirrel and Jossie the rabbit are charming characters that will delight any reader.

Two Times Two Is Four by Zacharias Topelius adapted from Swedish by Vera C. HImes
Katharine Dewey, Illustrator
Publisher Thomas Y. Crowell, New York, 1931
First English Edition
8 1/2" x 8"

The book is in fair to good condition. Spine is damaged at the top, is chipping and has an old piece of clear tape which has yellowed. Previous owner name and date on inside front endpaper. Binding is beginning to loosen. Pages are clean.

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Owl Necklace - Owl Pendant - Vintage Necklace - Green Enamel Costume Jewelry - Rhinestone Eyes - 1970s Retro Hippie Jewelry - Owl Gift by HappyFortuneVintage

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25.00 USD

Who wouldn't want this fabulous vintage owl pendant necklace? Suspended on a high-quality gold-tone chain, this darling owl has orange rhinestone eyes and a green & teal enamel diamond design on his belly.

Dating from the 1970s, the owl pendent and necklace chain are in excellent condition.

Pendant measures approximately 2 1/8" x 1 1/8"
18" chain
Necklace hangs approximately 11" long with including owl pendant.


Comes in a decorative gift box ready for giving.


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White Rabbit - Ceramic Rabbit Figurine - Easter Bunny Figurine - Miniature Bunny Rabbit - Made in Japan - Easter Decor by HappyFortuneVintage

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18.00 USD

Depending on your perspective, this ceramic figurine could either be a sweet miniature white rabbit or a feisty March hare. As spring is fast approaching, I see it as the later.

Rabbits are an ancient and widely found symbol of spring, renewal and fertility and are associated with the moon in Buddhist, Mayan and Mesopotamian cultures. The rabbit was sacred to Germanic fertility goddess Ostara or Eostre, and is closely linked to the celebration of the vernal equinox. The rabbit is the fourth sign on the Chinese astrological chart.

1 1/2" Long
2 1/8" Wide

Marked "A-332"
"Made in Japan" sticker on the bottom

This little white rabbit is in very good vintage condition. No chips. No cracks.

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Wishing Well -- Miniature Wishing Well - Wood Wishing Well - Vintage Christmas Nativity Creche Train Display Scenery - Putz Village by HappyFortuneVintage

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40.00 USD

Vintage miniature Putz village wood wishing well circa 1940s, add this rustic piece to your Christmas display. The crank works, raising the well bucket up and down. Very cool! This is the perfect piece to give your Putz nativity village display or train set scenery a very unique look.

Constructed of wood and composition material, the well has a very rustic look.

The piece is in very good vintage condition.


Measurements: Approximately 4 1/8" x 3 1/2" x 2 5/8"



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Ceramic Angel Figurine - Choir Angel Statue - Angel Decor - Chase Hand Painted Japan Ceramic - Vintage Christmas by HappyFortuneVintage

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20.00 USD

This Chase Hand Painted Japan ceramic angel figurine was originally part of a larger set of choir cherubs. The angel is robed in white and has a 1940s hairstyle. The angel holds a scroll of music.

Made in the late 1940s - early 1950s, this angel is a classic mid-century Christmas decoration produced in Japan for the American market.

The angel statue is in good vintage condition showing typical wear including some paint loss. She has her original Chase Hand Painted label and is marked "Japan" in red.

Measurements: Approximately 5" tall x 2" wide x 1 1/2" deep.

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Music Award - Vintage Academic Medal - Music Prize - Art Deco Lyre Pin - Collegiate by HappyFortuneVintage

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25.00 USD

In 1941, Jack Goldberg won this 3rd place silver medal most likely for his musical ability as the prize has a Greek lyre on it. Today, this Art Deco collegiate award would make a cool conversation piece pinned onto a jacket or coat.

The prize medal looks as if it was never removed from its velvet display board. It has the letters "EE" set in blue enamel which could possibly represent the letters of fraternity or academic society.

Condition: The medal is in very good vintage condition. It does have some tarnish mostly on the jump ring connecting the medal to the ribbon.

Measurements: Display board measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/4". The medal measures 1" x 3/4" not including the ribbon section.

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Scottie Dog Figurine -- Scottish Terrier -- Miniature Scotty Dog -- Vintage Ceramic Dog Figurine by HappyFortuneVintage

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18.00 USD

Miniature ceramic blue & white Scottie dog figurine captures the spirit of the Scottish Terrier breed in his proud stance. Marked "Japan" in red on his underside, this mid-century doggie is super sweet and ready to join your collection.

Scottish Terrier is in very good vintage condition. He has several tiny black marks that look to be from the manufacturing process. No cracks. No chips. No crazing.

Measurements: 2 3/4" long x 2" tall x 1 1/4" deep

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Moose Decor - Chalkware Figurine - Hunting Decor - Rustic Home Decor - Moose Art - Man Cave Cabin Decor - Prop - Copr Ornamental Arts Crafts by HappyFortuneVintage

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45.00 USD

Oh dear, this moose is so cute. I couldn't resist picking him up at a recent estate sale despite his flaws. Made by Copr Ornamental Arts & Crafts, this chalkware moose figurine is amazingly detailed, and would be the perfect accent for your rustic home decor or man cave retreat.

I couldn't find much information on Copr Ornamental. They were known for making chalkware TV lamps in the 1950s.

The moose is in fair vintage condition. It looks as if his head has been repaired. He is missing a portion of his surrounding forest vignette (please see photograph three). There is some paint loss and nicks. The back of the piece is flat and could easily be incorporated into a new work of moose art.

Piece measures approximately 9" long x 6 3/4" tall x 3 1/4" deep. It is impressed along the upper back edge "Copr Ornamental Arts & Crafts."

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French Literature - Les Caves Du Vatican - Andre Gide - Le Livre de Poche The Vatican Cellars Modernist Fiction Gallimard Paris The Pope by HappyFortuneVintage

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15.00 USD

Andre Gide's Les Caves Du Vatican (The Vatican Cellars), a French literature classic and an outstanding example of Modernist fiction, was first published in 1914 about the same time as the outbreak of WW I. Classified as a novel, Gide referred to his work as a "sotie," a form of parody or satirical play dating from the Middle Ages.

Yes, it's in French. And, yes, it contains irony.

This Le Livre de Poche (pocket book) edition published by Galliard is in very good to excellent condition. The spine is so tight, it's possible that this copy has never been read. Why not be the first. And, if you don't want to read it, display it. The cover art is just beautiful.

Les Caves Du Vatican
Le Livre de Poche, Gallimard, Paris, 1967
253 Pages
In French


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Koi Fish Goldfish Figurines - Hand-carved Wood Figurines - Good Luck Talisman Symbol - Rosewood by HappyFortuneVintage

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45.00 USD

These large rosewood koi fish make a striking display. Hand carved with great detail, the fish have elaborate tails and expressive glass bead eyes.

In Asian cultures, koi are a symbol of good fortune, strength, and prosperity.

Measurements: Larger koi measures approximately 8" x 5" x 2 1/2"; Smaller koi measures approximately 6 1/2" x 4" x 1 5/8"

Koi are in good condition consistent with their age. They are old! The ends of the larger koi's tail are chipped. Please see photographs for more information about condition.


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Oriental Rugs Reference Book - Antique Book - Decorative Book - Library Decor - How to Know Oriental Rugs - Langton - First Edition by HappyFortuneVintage

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48.00 USD

One of the first authoritative reference books on the subject, How To Know Oriental Rugs by Mary Beach Langton was published in 1905 and contains black & white and color prints of antique rugs.

This first edition copy has a beautiful cover and spine, making the rare book both decorative and informative.

How to Know Oriental Rugs By Mary Beach Langton
A Handbook with Twenty Full-Page Illustrations, Twelve Being Facsimile Reproductions in Colors.
D. Appleton and Company, 1905, 1904 Copyright.
244 Pages including index

The book is in good condition showing typical wear for a used reference book. There book has water stains on the upper portion of the pages but not on the cover. The front cover has scuff at the bottom edge and corner. There is a very small 1" x 3/5" "Brentano's Booksellers & Stationers, Union Square New York" on the back endpaper.

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Mary Pickford Compact - Vintage Rouge Compact - Enamel Compact - Hollywood Star - Vintage Mirror Compact by HappyFortuneVintage

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135.00 USD

Rare Mary Pickford rouge compact would make a great gift for a compact collector or Hollywood star enthusiast.

America's sweetheart, silent film star, academy award winner, producer, author, business woman, co-founder of the Society of Independent Motion Picture Producers, Mary Pickford was quite a character on and off the screen.

In 1938, she founded a short-lived cosmetic company. This rare compact with Pickford's portrait profile and signature is a rare surviving relic of her brief foray into cosmetic production.

The compact is in very good condition showing typical wear to the enamel for its age. It closes securely. The rouge cake has been lightly used and retains its "Mary Pickford" embossing. The rouge cake is loose and appears as though it would fall out of the compact should you turn it over and not support the rouge cake. I have not attempted to do so, as I would not want to break the cake. The rouge applicator puff has Mary Pickford's profile image. The small white enamel compact has a raised profile portrait of Mary Pickford on the front and her signature on the back. The compact has a sticker label on the back identifing the rouge as "Light California Sunrise No. 2." The mirror is in good condition.

Compact measures 1 5/8" in diameter.


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Cole of California Bathing Suit - Vintage Swimsuit - Two Piece Bathing Suit - Pleated Chiffon - 1960s Bathing Suit - Retro Swimsuit by HappyFortuneVintage

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88.00 USD

Vintage Cole of California baby doll swimsuit, this circa 1960s pleated chiffon two-piece bathing suit is perfect for lounging by the pool.

The pleated top is light and airy and has a bra insert. The nylon bottom is more like a panty than a true swimsuit bottom. I don't believe this bathing suit was actually made for swimming but for sun bathing.

The two piece bathing suit has a Cole of California tag and a Saks Fifth Avenue tag. It is marked "size 12" and has adjustable button straps. Please note that vintage clothing sizing various considerably from contemporary sizing. I would consider this bathing suit a "small." The suit is in good vintage condition.


Measurements Taken Flat
Top Piece:
21 1/2" from center front neckline to hem
21" back to hem
16" from underarm to underarm across the front
15" from underarm to underarm across the back
12" front bottom bra insert un-stretched
17" chiffon across front just below bra section
The bra is not sized. Looks like it would fit a B cup.

High Waisted Bottoms:
12" from waistline to crotch
10 1/2" waist un-stretched. Elastic appears to be in very good shape
16" at widest point
7" diameter leg openings

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Yellow Tulip Vase - Vintage Porcelain - Ceramic Flower Bud - Shafford Japan - Spring Decor by HappyFortuneVintage

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19.95 USD

Put a bit of springtime on your table with this yellow tulip bud-shaped porcelain vase. The small vase is so lovely on its own, you don't even need to put flowers in it. The piece is marked "3302" on the bottom. Research indicated that it was made in Japan by the Shafford Company in the 1950s - 1960s.

Condition: The vase is in very good vintage condition. There is one very small chip on the bottom of the vase on the bud stem that cannot be seen unless you turn the piece over.

Measurements: Approximately 3" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 2" deep.


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