35.00 USD

This beautiful black wooden Japanese soroban comes with its original presentation box. Made in Japan, the abacus was given as a gift back in 1960s. The recipient smiled, said thank you, and put it away in a drawer. For years. Clearing out her house to downsize, she found the soroban along with a bracelet made up of tiny working abacuses. The bracelet will be available in my shop very soon.

The soroban is in excellent vintage condition. The decorative paper box shows a bit of shelf (or in this case, drawer) wear. The soroban is marked "Japan" along one side.

Box measures approximately 8 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/4." The soroban is slightly smaller.

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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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38.00 USD

Two flapper bathing beauties captured in sepia photograph postcards are evocative of an era when women didn't have to be emaciated to be considered beautiful. These women are gorgeous, partly because they have a few extra pounds on them.

These are studio photographs. The women are wearing fashionable 1920s bathing suits. One woman wears a cap with small pompoms. The other woman wears a large scarf tied into a bow by her right ear.

One card is marked "660 E R Paris" the signature of Escarra of Rhone, a photography studio know for their "boudoir" cards. The other card is marked "Super 890." The cards are unused and in good vintage condition showing typical wear. The "E R" card has a very small blue dot to the left of the beauty. The corners are not all crisp. Each card is back stamped "Made in France" with several line guides for addresses.

Cards measure 5 3/4" x 3 1/2" each.

Cards will be sent to you in a KrystalSeal archival quality polypropylene protective sleeve.

I would consider selling the cards separately. Send me a message if you'd like to buy just one.

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25.00 USD

Protect your eyeglasses in style with this vintage Florentine embossed leatherette case. Rich shades of blue mingle with cream and metallic gold in an intricate design.



Measurements: 7 1/4" long x 3 5/8" wide

Eyeglass case is very good vintage condition.



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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?



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22.00 USD

Did a soldier carry this volume of Robert Browning's Poetical Works with him on the Western Front? A War Service Library bookplate indicates that this book was one of many distributed to U.S. troops during WW I.

Published by John C. Winston and printed in Great Britain, this undated volume is similar to others dating from the late 1800s. The red leather bound book has a decorative gold Arts and Crafts style design on the spine, a photograph of Browning opposite the title page, and eight illustrations.

The compact book has a soft, flexible cover, red ribbon bookmark and gold gilt "Robert Browning" signature in the middle of the cover. The book shows age appropriate wear. The book was obviously read and enjoyed. A piece of leather is torn at the top of the spine, there edges and corners are worn, the cover has a light crease in it, the back cover is beginning to separate from the book at the base of the spine. Book is stamped "Collegiate Periodical League." It looks as if someone once tried to remove the War Service Library bookplate. Pages are clean. Binding is tight.

Poetical Works of Robert Browning
The John C. Winston Company, Publishers, Philadelphia
Printed in Great Britain, Collins' Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow
506 Pages
Measures approximate 6" x 4 1/4"

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25.00 USD

Vintage Gallagher's lunch menu gives an interesting view into the culinary history of an old-fashion New York City steakhouse.

Originally open in 1926 as a speakeasy by Ziegfeld girl Helen Gallagher, the icon New York City steakhouse was a mainstay restaurant in the Theater District for 87 years. Closed in 2013, the restaurant recently reopened with a spruced up interior.

Word has it the new owners maintained the horseshoe-shaped bar and windowed meat locker as well as 100s of framed photographs of celebrities and sports figures. The graphic design of this vintage lunch menu showcases some of the legendary photographs. I believe this menu is from the 1970s, but it may be older.

The menu is in good condition with wear at the corners and around the edges, but no paper loss. There are a few spots on the front and on the back. Please take a good look at the photographs. The menu will come to you encased in an acid-free archival sleeve.

The menu measures 14" x 9 3/4."

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25.00 USD

In a colorful checkered costume, this harlequin figurine from Italy looks as if he is poised to tell a joke or turn a cartwheel.

Made of resin and hand painted, the sturdy figure dates from the 1950s and shows age appropriate wear. There are some marks and minor paint loss. The figure is marked 'Italy" on the bottom.

The comic figure of the harlequin, or court jester, can be traced back to at least the 16th century. A popular character in Italian commedia dell'arte, the light-hearted harlequin was known for his wit and agility, developing into a romantic hero in the 18th century.

The harlequin stands about 8" tall and is about 4" wide and 2" deep.

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75.00 USD

The large faceted smokey quartz stone in this vintage sterling silver ring really pops in its ornate setting. Smokey quartz, is well, smokey and has a wonderful gray-brown color. This sterling silver ring has been coated or plated with gold (not sure if it actually qualifies as vermeil), but it gives the ring a very rich look.

Ring is in good vintage condition showing some wear to the gold on the shank and very minor scuffing on the stone visible through a jeweler's loop.

Ring comes in a green velvet lined vintage ring gift box.

Size 9 - 9.5

Stone measures approximately 2 .1 cm x 1.7 cm

Stamped "925" inside shank. It also has a makers mark next to the 925 but I can't decipher it.

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20.00 USD

This lovely little porcelain Limoges dish can be used as a trinket tray or hung in a grouping with other antique plates. Marked "Oscar Gutherz Limoges" and "Pat. Aug. 21. 83" (that's as in 1883), the dish has an unusual triangular shape and a beautiful hand painted floral design. You can see the brush strokes.

The dish is in very good condition. No cracks. No chips. No crazing. There is some gold paint loss around the rim.

Measures approximately 4 1/2" long x 3 1/8" wide.



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36.00 USD

Beautiful high-quality vintage Jay Yang fabric has an Asian inspired silk screened flower design in shades of brown, gold & rust. The textile remnant is almost 4 yards long and suitable for a variety of sewing and craft projects.

The fabric content is not marked but is feels like cotton. The piece was unevenly cut along the selvedge on one side but the "Jay Yang" label is present.

Condition: Fabric remnant is in very good condition. No stains. No odors. No holes.

Measurements:
132" = 11' = 3.6 Yards Long
50" wide

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35.00 USD

Petit wood abacus with brass counting beads fits nicely into the palm of your hand. An attractive vintage math counting tool, small enough to carry with you, and handsome enough to display on your office desk.

The origin of the abacus dates far back into ancient history. Various types of abacus calculating devises can be traced back in time to ancient China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Greece, Rome, Japan, Native American cultures, among others.

The abacus is in good vintage condition showing wear mostly on the back including some scratches and paint spots (previously owner was an artist). It has curved sides and does not stand on its edges being designed as a hand-held calculating devise. The abacus is from the 1960s.

Measures approximately 5" x 3" x 1".

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25.00 USD

I bought two wood-handled horse hair brushes at an estate sale recently and have discovered that a horsehair brush is the ideal tool to dust off a laptop computer. As I only need one brush, I am offering the other for sale.

The brush was once owned by a professional draftsman. The horse hair is in excellent and clean condition. The wood handle shows wear and has dings and scratches typical for a used tool. The handle is marked "Sterilized Hair Made in U.S. A.," & has a hole in it for a rope, making it easy to hang the brush near your desk for easy access.

Wood handle is approximately 14 1/4" long x 1" at its widest point. Horse hair brush area is approximately 9" long x 1 3/4" at this widest point.



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35.00 USD

This high-quality vintage Bavaria china zodiac sign plate would make a very special gift for the December or January born Capricorn in your life. Made by Schumann Arzberg, a Bavarian china company with roots dating back to 1876, the back stamp hallmark dates the manufacture of this dish from between 1960 - 1970.

Capricorn is the 10th sign of the zodiac. People born under this astrology sign are said to be hard working, practical, organized and patient.

Plate measures 6 5/8" in diameter.

Plate is in very good condition. There are a few golden brown spots on the back which may be from the manufacturing process. The plate has no chips, no cracks, & no crazing.


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35.00 USD

Vintage Fred Sweney "Fins & Feathers" double playing card set in its original plastic case -- this is indeed a rare find.

Printed by Brown & Bigelow, an advertising speciality company founded in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1896, this double set of playing cards with bird and fish designs comes in a red plastic case with clear plastic cover with "Ell-Bee Chemical Co." printed in gold letters. The set includes a folded notecard with a deer in the woods illustration and a brief description of Sweney & his art.

Known for his detailed and accurate wildlife art, Fred Sweney's illustrations appeared in Field & Stream, National Geographic, among other publications. A graduate of the Cleveland School of Art, he taught illustration for over 25 years at the Ringling School of Art & Design.

The plastic case is in very good condition. It is marked "Remembrance Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul, Minn. U.S.A." The card decks are sealed in their original cellophane packages with tax stamps intact. There are several tears in the cellophane. Notecard is in very good condition.

Case measures 5" x 4 1/8" x 1 1/8"; Playing Card Decks measure 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 5/8".



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45.00 USD

Archer & swordmen warriors on horseback engaged in battle make for a dramatic scene on this vintage little black papier mache trinket box from India. The box is so colorful and pretty, it takes you a moment to realize there are several disembodied arms on the field.

This is a very old box. It is in very good condition for its age. There is a minor chip on the top along the edge which is barely noticeable (it is on the darker horse's back.) There is also some wear on the bottom of the box near the edge. This wear is on the box bottom and does not effect the design or show when the box is displayed.

Approximately 3" Diameter.
Marked "Made in India"


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225.00 USD

This vintage illuminated 10 inch Replogle Precision globe designed by Gustav Brueckmann captures the world's political boundaries during a time of great transition. Israel has been established (1948), yet Korea has not yet been divided into North & South (1948). Jordan is marked as Transjordan (1946 - 1948). Germany has not been divided into East and West (1949).

You'll find the political entities:
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan
Belgian Congo
Ceylon
Equatorial Africa
French West Africa
Indo-China
Northern Rhodesia/Southern Rhodesia/Bechuannland
Siam

What makes this vintage globe extra special is that it is glass. It is not made out of pasteboard. The glass orb is coated with paper gores which are in very good condition for a 65+ year-old globe. There is some minor paper loss which is most noticeable when the globe is illuminated.

The globe has a metal base and a half meridian which have a nice patina of age. The silver coating along the edge of the meridian has worn away. There is pitting on the base

The globe also has a night and day time dial at the North Pole.

I tested the light and it works. The cord appears to be original to the globe. You may want to have the electrical cord replaced as it is vintage any may not be up to current electrical standards. Please make sure you use a very very low wattage bulb in your globe.

Reploge 10 Inch Precision Globe
Chicago, Il, Made in U.S.A.
Designed and Edited by Gustav Brueckmann, Cartographer
14" tall
11" wide including meridian
7" base diameter

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


Feel free to send me a message for more information about the globes I have in inventory.

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25.00 USD

This vintage Na Lee perfume dispenser will make carrying your favorite scent easy and chic. The gold-tone atomizer is new in its original box and has never been used. Perfect for travel, this purse-size accessory is retro and very cool.

Box measures 3" x 2 1/8" x 5/8"; Dispenser measures 2 1/8" long with 1/2" diameter.

Perfume dispenser is in excellent "as new" condition. Original packaging box shows shelf wear but does not have any split corners.



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