15.00 USD

This deep ruby red glass sugar bowl is as versatile as it is beautiful. Use it for sugar, fill it with cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving, or with grated cheese for your pasta course.

Although unmarked, the red glass bowl came with the Anchor Hocking Charm cup and saucer set which is also available in my shop.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/203448568/ruby-red-cups-saucers-vintage-red-glass?

A lovely piece of classic red vintage glass, the bowl would make a great gift for a collector.

The bowl is in very good condition. No chips. No cracks.

Bowl measures approximately 3" tall x 5" wide including the handles, and has a 3 3/8" top diameter.

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25.00 USD

Do you know what this is? It's a Hazel Atlas glass Depression era 16 oz 2 cup beater jar circa 1920s. At one time it was most likely paired with an A & J egg beater that got lost along the way. Hazel Atlas patented the jar design in 1923.

You don't need the beater to make this bowl a functional tool in your kitchen. Use it to measure flour when you bake, to mix scrambled eggs, or store berries in the refrigerator. The bowl has graduated measures for cups, pints, and ounces. It's stamped on the bottom with the Hazel Atlas mark and shows surprisingly minor wear for an approximately 85-year-old bowl. There are a few small nicks around the rim. Nothing major, nothing sharp.

Dimensions:
4 1/4" Tall
4 5/8" Top Circumference
3" Bottom Circumference
2 Cup; 16 oz.; 1 pint Capacity

Candy not included!


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450.00 USD

Billowing smokestacks make a bold statement in this political propaganda poster from Cold War era Europe. An entry in the Intra-European Cooperation for a Better Standard of Living 1950 poster contest sponsored by the European Recovery Program (ERP), or more popularly known as The Marshall Plan, this entry by Dutch artist Louis Emmerick won a 5th place prize.

With a theme of "internationalism and cooperation," the ERP poster contest drew 10,000 entries from 12 countries. Twenty five (25) winning posters were selected by a panel of 12 graphics artists, one judge from each of the 12 countries supported by The Marshall Plan. The posters are graphically stunning pieces of political propaganda and historically interesting bits of ephemera from the early Cold War era.

In addition to its bold industrial graphics, this poster is interesting for its English tagline. The poster is in excellent vintage condition with just some minor wear at around the edges.

Artist: Louis Emmerick
Country: The Netherlands (Holland)
21.5 x 29.5 inches (54 x 74 cm)
Lithograph
1950
Text in English

This is an original poster, not a reproduction.

I have the complete set of 25 winning posters and will be listing them in my shop over the next few weeks. Please feel free to send me a message for more information about individual posters or to inquire about purchasing the lot or groups of them.
Links to other posters currently listed in my shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/190098732/vintage-poster-political-propaganda-cold
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/189984418/vintage-political-poster-propaganda?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/189227161/vintage-poster-us-public-health-service?

24.00 USD

This fabulous 1960s vintage orange & brown ruffled Sequoia Ware California Pottery bowl can be used as a nut bowl, a candy dish, or the small snack of your choice. I think it would look great filled with goldfish crackers.

The bowl is in very good vintage condition--no cracks, no chips. Marked "610 USA" on the bottom.

7 1/4" diameter
2 7/8" high not including handle
5 1/2" high including handle

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25.00 USD

Maruyama ceramic seated courting colonial couple figurine, he wears a green waistcoat and she wears a yellow bonnet. Bottom stamped "Made in Occupied Japan" in red, which places the manufacture of this piece between 1947 - 1952.

The porcelain figurine is in very good vintage condition. No cracks, chips or crazing.
Approximately 4" tall x 3 5/8" long x 1 7/8" deep.
Marked in red on the bottom "Maruyama Made in Occupied Japan"


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26.00 USD

Hand carved vintage wood nativity made in the Erzgebirge area of Germany is the perfect holiday accent for a rustic Christmas scene.

The creche figures are secured to the base of the stable so there are no small parts that could get lost. Just take the small nativity scene out each year and put it into place in your holiday display.

The nativity set is in good condition. The roof has a split in it, please see photograph three. The bottom of the creche has the Erzebirge symbol.

Nativity scene is about 5 1/4" wide x 4 1/2" tall x 3 1/4" deep.

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25.00 USD

Exquisite Japanese woodblock print depicts a calm winter scene with temple gate, temples, falling snow, evergreens and an adult with child strolling by. The child is wearing a red shirt and your eye is immediately drawn to it. The temples are outlined in red and gold. I found this charming print in an old box of correspondence dating from the late 1940s through the 1950s.

The paper stock is folded in half as if the owner meant to use it as a note card. The ink impression shows through on the reverse side. Suitable for framing either folded in half or fully opened, this lovely art work is in very good vintage condition. The paper is beginning to tear at the creases.

There is what looks to be a signature and a chop stamp on the lower left-hand side of the woodblock.

Dimensions:
8 1/4" x 5 5/8" Opened


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38.00 USD

Art Deco bakelite thermometer has a gold imprint of a world map on its face and an embedded hourglass. This curious desk thermometer would make a great office accessory or addition to your man cave decor.

The thermometer is marked "B & B Remembernce St. Paul, Minn. U.S.A." on the back for Brown & Bigelow, a producer of calendars, advertising and promotional products founded in 1896. What's curious about this thermometer is that it doesn't advertise or promote anything.

If you look closely at the center of the face, you'll see an hourglass behind the clear plastic facing. The hourglass has sand in it which moves through the glass when the piece is turned upside down. There doesn't appear to be a way to activate the hourglass without turning the entire thermometer over.

The thermometer is old and shows typical wear. The gold world map has some scratches. The thermometer keeps fairly accurate indoor temperature. The bottom of the piece is lined with felt.

Thermometer is approximately 6" tall x 4 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep.

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300.00 USD

The classic image of a dove is formed from intertwined hands suggesting peace and cooperation among the war-torn countries of post World War 2 Europe. This striking political propaganda poster was a winner in the Intra-European Cooperation for a Better Standard of Living poster contest.

Held in 1950, the contest was sponsored by the European Recovery Program (ERP), more commonly known as The Marshall Plan. Over 10,000 artists from 12 European nations submitted entries to the poster contest with a theme of internationalism & cooperation. A panel of 12 judges selected 25 winning posters.

The ERP or Marshall Program (1948 - 1951), conceived by George C. Marshall, Army Chief of Staff during WW II & Truman's Secretary of State, sought to politically stabilize & rebuild the economies of war-torn European countries while hindering the spread of Communism.

European Recovery Program (ERP) -- Marshall Plan
Artist: Ernest Storch, Austria
1950, Lithograph, Printed in the Netherlands by Kuhn en Zoon, Rotterdam.
21.5 x 29.5 inches (54 x 74 cm)
German Text: "Frieden Durch InterEurop Zusammenarbeit" or "Peace through Inter-European Co-operation"

The poster is in very good condition with some wear around the edges and two small tears along one side (see photograph 4).

I have the complete set of 25 winning posters fresh from the estate of a graphic artist who was stationed with the U.S. Army in post-World War 2 Europe. I will be listing the posters in my shop along with a series of U.S. Public Health Service posters from the same era and collector.
Below are links to other posters currently available in my shop. Please feel free to send me a message if you are interested in purchasing the entire set or smaller lots.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/190098732/vintage-poster-political-propaganda-cold
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/189984418/vintage-political-poster-propaganda?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/189227161/vintage-poster-us-public-health-service?

20.00 USD

Amen!

Cool is the final word on this vintage pin. With its octagon shape & gold "amen" set in dark blue enamel, this tiny vintage religious pin conveys a mighty message.

The pin dates from the 1960s, and over all, is in fair vintage condition. The enamel work shows wear, particularly below the "A" & above the "N." The pin is bent (see photographs 3 &4), but fits securely in its closure. Pin measures 3/4."

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28.00 USD

Sweet bisque budgie bird clip, this darling green parakeet can be clipped just about anywhere. The bird ornament can be clipped on a Christmas tree, in a bird cage, or on a house plant.

Dating from the 1950s, the finely detailed ceramic bisque parakeet is marked "Japan" on the bottom. The bird is in very good vintage condition. No chips. No cracks. There is some minimal wear to the paint. There is a little soiling on the bottom of one wing.

Bird measures approximately 3 3/4" long x 2" high including clip x 1 3/4" wide.

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125.00 USD

Signed by Paul Engel (1860 - 1913), Justina stands tall on her marble base. This antique spelter statue is finely cast bearing Paul Engel's signature imprint on the back along with the date "03" &"Germany."

A classic depiction of justice dating back to Roman times, blindfolded Justina stands on a stack of books, with a serpent, a sword, and scales of justice. Despite her flaws, she is a fine example of late 19th - early 20th century decorative art.


Condition: Justina has a damaged hand. I suspect the part of her hand that broke away had the hole into which the scales could be hooked on. The bronze-colored spelter coating has chipped away in places, most notably on her sword. The bronze paint on her base has a nice green patina. I think there is a piece missing from the top of the sword. The marble base has some cracks and chips at the edges. Please take a good look at the photographs as they are part of the description. I would be happy to send you additional photographs of the statue.

Measurements: Approximately 10" tall x 4" wide x 4" deep.

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I also have a statue of Asculap (Aslepius) the god of medicine. He is in much better condition and will be listed in my shop soon.

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42.00 USD

This set of atomic design glass Christmas ornaments in classic mid-century modern colors are simply awesome.

These circa 1950s glass ornaments, very similar to Shiny Brites, are in very good vintage condition with typical oxidations spots. The stenciled designs are clear and in good shape. Each ornament has a metal cap marked "Made in U.S.A."

Ornaments are approximately 2 1/2" in diameter.

Listing is for four (4) ornaments.

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45.00 USD

Retro & fun vintage box of Christmas Toycards contains sixteen (16) activity greeting cards for the young at heart. Produced by Coronation Collection in the 1950s, you'll find paper toy cutouts, games, gliders, and an angel paper doll among the activities.

Cards are in good condition. Box shows wear most noticeably at the corners and around the box edges. The envelopes are yellowed.

Original Christmas Card Box Contains:
Sixteen (16) Cards with eight (8) different designs
Fifteen (15) Original Envelopes

Box measures approximately 6 3/4" x 4 1/2". Greeting cards are slightly smaller.

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15.00 USD

Made by the Curvfit Razor Co. of New York, N.Y., the Curvfit was the first single edge safety razor specifically marketed to women. Patented in 1913 and again in 1924, the razors were made until about 1945. The lightweight razor has a curved head that used special flexible razor blades.

This lady's shaver has both the 1913 & 1924 patent marks. The razor is in good condition showing typical wear particularly on the handle (see photographs 3 & 4).

Razor measures approximately 3" long from head to the tip of the hand. Curved head surface measures approximately 1 3/4".

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125.00 USD

Antique Roman Catholic sacrament record documents the marriage of Josephus Kuruc & Anna Soltis at St. Mary's of the Assumption in Passaic, N.J. on May 10, 1906. In Latin, the elaborate marriage certificate on hard paper-covered board has the names, places of birth (Hungry) and parents' names of the bride and groom. The document is signed by the maid of honor, best man and officiating priest, and has the official raised church seal of the parish.

The detailed illuminated manuscript-like illustration shows a medieval couple at the alter as a priest administers the sacrament of marriage and the groom slips a ring on the bride's finger as angels bear witness.

The document is in very good vintage condition with typical discoloration for paper that is over 100 years old. There is some paper chipping around the edges. The church seal appears to have been stamped in gold foil and shows wear and discoloration.

Published by Friederici Pustet, Ratisbone, Rome
Illustrator: H. Knofler
Printed in Germany
Board measures 14" x 12"

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38.00 USD

These pocket-size vintage science books are packed with the most up-to-date science information circa 1926. The Popular Guide to Science, Vol 1 & Vol 2 edited by E.E. Lee have decorative green cloth bindings with a textured "leatherette" look.

The questions range from common everyday occurrences of weather, to geology, the human body & mind, astronomy, electricity, chemistry, workings of radio, & questions (along with answers) that would be socially unacceptable by today's standards. The clear & concise answers are written in a breezy style. Reading the answers shows how far science & society have advanced since 1926.

Some of the fascinating questions you'll find in these books:
"Why does not your skin burst when you become fat?"
"Why can't you skate on glass if it is smoother than ice?"
"Why do savages listen with their ears to the ground?"
"Why is it poor policy to cover the ice in the refrigerator with paper?"
"Why are so many people afraid in the dark?"
"Which are more excitable, blue-eyed people or black-eyed people?"
"Are hunches usually right?"

Books are in good vintage condition. Book show some wear with a few whitish marks on the front covers. Pages are yellowed but not brittle.

The Popular Guide to Science, Fourth Edition, Volume 1 & Volume 2
E.E. Lee, Editor
Popular Science Publishing Company, 1926, 284 pages including index, "Books for Further Reading.
5 3/4" x 4"


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325.00 USD

This striking vintage political propaganda poster was a 5th place winner in the European Recovery Program (ERP) - Marshall Plan 1950 poster contest. Austrian artist Kurt Krepcik depicts the contest's theme of international cooperation with a war-torn tree trunk with peace doves building a nest from European country flags. The tree trunk shows the beginnings of new growth. Notice the stylized American flag on the trunk supporting the new branches.

This is an original lithograph not a reproduction. The poster 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: Kurt Krepcik, Austria
c.1950, Lithograph
21.5 x 29.5 inches (54 x 74 cm)
Text in German: Wir Bauen Ein Neues Europa (We Build a New Europe)

I will be posting all 25 winning posters from the ERP -- Marshall Plan contest.

Posters currently in my shop:
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

28.00 USD

Black cast iron trivet bears the coat of arms of William and Mary, the signers of the English Bill of Rights in 1689, and the namesakes of the college of William and Mary founded in 1693 in Williamsburg, Virginia. The coat of arms includes lions, unicorn, fleur de lis, flowers, thistle, and other symbols of British royalty.

The belt surrounding the shield bears the Latin motto of the Order of the Garter "Hon Y Soit Qui Mal Y Pense" and the motto "Dieu et Mon Droit" or "Shame to Him who evil thinks" &" God and My Right."

Made by the Virginia Metalcrafters Inc., the metal trivet is heavy. It is suitable for use on your table as a hot plate or as a wall hanging.

The trivet is from the 1950s and shows signs of its age. The cast iron is worn in spots and there is oxidation (rust) in the crevices of the design.

The piece is marked "CW 10-17 Kings Arms Trivet Virginia Metcrafters Inc 1953.

Trivet measures approximately 6" x 5 3/4".

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45.00 USD

Antique Robert Louis Stevenson books in decorative green bindings with gold lettering, this vintage book set will give you a classy instant library that will blend well with any home decor, from shabby chic, country cottage, or a streamlined modern look.

Published in 1905, this book set is in very good condition for its age. The volumes are illustrated. One of them has a photograph portrait of Stevenson.

Robert Louis Stevenson
Merry Men and Dr. Jekyll
Kidnapped
St. Ives
Charles Scribner's Son, New York, 1905
8" x 5 1/2"

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