48.00 USD
This is a "Pocket Rocket" badge, formally known as a Missile Badge, Missilier Badge, and the Missileman Badge. It was award to United States Air Force (USAF) personnel during the Cold War era to those trained to launch land-based nuclear weapons.
The pin was manufactured by N.S. Meyer, Inc, in New York.
Condition: The pin is in very good condition. It has two clutch-back pin mounts but is missing their caps which can easily be replaced.
Measurements: 3/4" x 2 1/2"
15.00 USD
This adorable vintage Lefton duckling will add a bit of spring to your home decor. Made from ceramic, the baby duck has realistic detailing and his original Lefton foil sticker. He's the perfect addition to an Easter display.
Condition: Ceramic figurine is in very good vintage condition. No cracks. No chips. No crazing. The Lefton foil sticker is a bit worn. Please see photographs.
Measurements: Approximately 4" tall x 2 1/4" x 3" deep.
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24.00 USD
Produced as packaging for sour cream and other dairy products, these fabulous retro 1960s glasses are collectible, and a great way to brighten up your kitchen decor.
This listing is for a set of three 1/2 pint sour cream glasses.
Condition: Glasses are very good vintage condition. No cracks. No chips.
Measurements: 3 1/4"; 3 1/8" diameter across the top.
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18.00 USD
The gold-tone metal frame of this vintage Hickok tie clip shows off the silver and black enamel geometric design. The 2 3/4" long clasp is perfect for retro wide ties. Marked "Hickok U.S.A." on the back, this circa 1960s tie bar is sturdy and well made.
The Hickok Jewelry was founded in 1909 in Rochester, N.Y. After WW 2, the company expanded, becoming a preeminent maker of men's accessories. The company was bought out by the Tandy Corporation in 1971.
Condition: Tie clasp is in very good vintage condition showing minimal signs of wear.
Measurements: Clip is 2 3/4" long x 3/8" wide.
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28.00 USD
Durwood wall hanging plaque made by John Walter and Sons of Canada has the look of carved wood. The piece has a lovely pinecone and branches motif rendered in faux wood plastic.
Popular in the 1930s & 1940s, the Durwood line of decorative items produced in Kitchener, Ontario, graced many homes throughout U.S. & Canada.
Condition: This wall plaque is in very good condition. It has the remnant of its original maple leaf shaped John Walter and Sons sticker on the back.
Measurements: 9 3/8" Diameter
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22.00 USD
Pysanky, an incredibly intricate and beautiful Ukrainian folk art, requires patience and a steady hand. This vintage pysanky Easter egg was made many years ago by woman who obviously mastered the art.
I bought a basket full of these amazing hand painted eggs at an estate sale recently. They are delicate and beautiful creations. This one has a red & white geometric design with a church over a black base. The pattern includes lovely pussy willow boughs. Look closely, do you see them?
Condition: This is a vintage egg, a real chicken egg. The insides of the egg were blown out before the shell was prepared transform it into a pysanky. The egg is in remarkably good condition.
Measurements: The size of a standard chicken egg.
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22.00 USD
This classic Ukrainian pysanky will be the crowning jewel in your Easter basket. Made over 40 years ago, this vintage Easter egg was hand painted in an intricate design using the traditional pysanky method.
Made from a real chicken egg, this pysanky dates from the late 1960s - early 1970s. The inside of the egg was blown out and the egg is very delicate.
Condition: The pysanky is in very good condition.
Measurements: Approximately 2 1/2" x 2"
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10.00 USD
Sweet & petite poinsettia pin, wear it alone or cluster it with other vintage Christmas jewelry. This gold-tone brooch has a red enamel finish, 4 green rhinestones, and an old fashion "C" clasp closure.
Pin will be shipped in a gift box.
Condition: Pin is in good vintage condition showing minor wear to the enameling.
Measurements: 1 1/8" x 7/8"
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20.00 USD
This vintage leprechaun hat brooch is the perfect St. Patrick's Day accessory. But don't just wear it one day a year, pin it on your bag and carry the luck of the Irish with you all year long.
Circa 1970s and in excellent vintage condition, this quality made costume jewelry pin has fabulous green rhinestones in a gold-tone setting, and the Beatrix hallmark on the back.
1 1/8" Tall
1 3/8" at its widest point
Comes in a decorative gift box ready for giving.
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15.00 USD
The perfect Easter egg holder!
Darling vintage handmade wood egg cups are just right for your vintage kitchen home decor. These cups are approximately 50 years old and are in good condition for their age. They have a nice patina and some minor chipping to the hand-painted floral design. One cup has a slight nick on the rim. Very shabby chic!
2 3/8" tall x 1 3/4" wide
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48.00 USD
Amazing 2 ft tall hand-painted wood folk art Santa Claus, this vintage Christmas decoration will become a family favorite. Beautifully rendered on a wooden board, Santa can be a wall hanging or propped up on a table display.
Condition: Santa is in remarkable condition for a vintage hand-painted plaque. He has a few dings and scratches and 4 tiny holes on his coat near the trim where tacks or small nails may have been at some point. His back has traces of some type of fabric-like or paper material and a red thumb tack.
Measurements: Santa stands 2 feet tall and is 16 3/8" at his widest point. The board is 1/4" thick.
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8.95 USD
Vintage American stars & bars embroidered ribbon trim can be used to finish a sewing project, in arts & crafts, or stung as bunting for a July 4th barbecue.
The silky trim is in excellent vintage condition. The colors and whites are bright. No soiling. No odors. Sold by the yard.
2" Wide
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15.00 USD
This vintage 1940s egg carton is just the right decorative touch for a retro country farmhouse kitchen. Graphically interesting, the hens on the blue box look as if they are crowing.
The box is in remarkable condition. There are a few purplish colored marks on the lid and someone colored in the dotted 'i" in "Strictly" with yellow giving it a very sun-like look. The carton's original closure sticker shows that the box once contained eggs from the Par-Troy Farm in Parsippany, N.J.
11 5/8" x 3 7/8" x 2 3/8"
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18.00 USD
Vintage Vis-Ed Compact Facts American History I flash study cards in a cool turquoise box are so retro and yet so useful. Visual Education Association of Dayton, Ohio has supplied generations of students with high-quality study aids. This study card deck provides a concise review of American History from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War.
The cards in this set are printed on heavy card stock and can withstand a great deal of handling. Published in 1963, the set is in excellent condition and show every little evidence of wear. The sturdy bright turquoise box with the classic Rodin's Le Penseur (The Thinker) graphic has some rubbing and wear but is in very good shape for its age.
American History I
Vis-Ed Compact Facts
Wilfred J. Steiner, Professor of History, University of Dayton
Visual Education Association, Inc., 1963
Card Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
60 Double-side Pocket-size Cards
Photograph 3 shows Deck I with an unopened Deck II which will soon be available in my shop.
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18.00 USD
Vintage Vis-Ed Compact Facts American History I flash study cards in a cool turquoise box are so retro and yet so useful. Visual Education Association of Dayton, Ohio has supplied generations of students with high-quality study aids. This study card deck provides a concise review of American History from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War.
The cards in this set are printed on heavy card stock and can withstand a great deal of handling. Published in 1963, the set is in excellent condition and show every little evidence of wear. The sturdy bright turquoise box with the classic Rodin's Le Penseur (The Thinker) graphic has some rubbing and wear but is in very good shape for its age.
American History I
Vis-Ed Compact Facts
Wilfred J. Steiner, Professor of History, University of Dayton
Visual Education Association, Inc., 1963
Card Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
60 Double-side Pocket-size Cards
Photograph 3 shows Deck I with an unopened Deck II which will soon be available in my shop.
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9.95 USD
Instant collection of 7 sewing thread spools in fabulous shades of teals and blues, put them on display or use the thread in projects. Three (3) threads are on wooden spools and 4 are on heavy-duty card board spools, all have been used and have varying amounts of thread remaining. Please see the photographs. One wooden spool is marked "Star Mercerized 1200 yes" and another is marked "Dandy No. 00 1200 Yards."
It's hard to say exactly the age of each of these spools. The woman I got them from said she had had them for a long time. Some may be as old as 80 or as young as 40. Regardless, the colors are just wonderful and would make a beautiful display.
7 Spools of Vintage Sewing Thread
In good condition, a bit dusty
Original yardage from 1200 to 2000 yards per spool
Height: Approximately 2 5/8" Tall
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10.00 USD
Made to look as if it was carved from wood, this very small ceramic miniature man figurine resembles an Anri carving. Stamped "Japan" on the bottom, this curious fellow wears a hat and carries a bag.
Approximately 2 1/4" tall x 7/8" wide x 3/4" deep.
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16.00 USD
Hand-painted Japan ceramic figurine of a girl playing violin with dog, this vintage Arnart 5th Ave statue is clearly a Hummel knockoff.
Bottom stamped "Arnart 5th Ave Hand Painted 11/548," this sweet figurine dates to the late 1950s to early 1960s.
Condition: The figurine is in very good condition. No cracks, no chips, no crazing. There is some very minor paint loss on one of her shoes.
Measurements: Approximately 4 3/4" x 2 5/8" wide 1 5/8" deep.
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25.00 USD
Ed McBain, (pseudonym of Evan Hunter), wrote the first 87th Precinct detective novel in 1956. It was an instant hit, and he went on to write over 50 crime novels in the series. Published in 1958 by Permabooks, this 1st edition copy of Lady Killer is in very good vintage condition.
Would make a great gift for the crime novel enthusiast on your holiday list.
Ed McBain, pen name of Evan Hunter
Lady Killer
1st Edition, 1st Printing
Published 1958 by Permabooks
Softcover, 148 Pages
Cover Painting by Charles Binger
In very good condition, wear & chipping to the spine, tight binding, paper yellowing yet supple
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48.00 USD
Fabulous Dan Kasoff design Florenza magenta red and gold triple strand necklace positively glows! From the 1930s until 1981, Florenza produced the highest quality costume jewelry. Coveted by collectors, Florenza jewelry has timeless appeal.
Graduated color coated and facetted plastic beads with gold spacers meet at an elaborate faceted magenta cabochon embellished with gold floral details.
This stunning piece is in good vintage condition. A piece of the coating has chipped off one of the beads towards the back of the shortest necklace strand.
Approximately 18" in Length on the longest strand and 16" on the shortest strand.
Vintage, pre-owned, pre-worn
Circa 1960s
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