45.00 USD

Blue turquoise lucite bead necklace in excellent vintage condition, this is a fabulous high-quality Italian 1970s design by Ellelle. This necklace has its original metal Ellelle tag and is marked "Made in Italy."

At 32", this is a long necklace, a length that is very fashionable today. The various shapes, textures, and finishes of the lucite beads are offset by lighter colored lucite disks, small turquoise spacer beads and gold tone disks. The piece is finished with a slide-in fish hook clasp.

A stunning necklace, this would piece would make a fabulous gift for the vintage jewelry collector.

Total Length: 32"


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395.00 USD

Aesculap, the God of Medicine, stands tall in this beautifully rendered antique spelter statue. Signed by the artist Paul Engel (1860 - 1913), the stately statue is marked "Germany" and stands on a red marble base.

Dating from the late 19th century, this bronze painted spelter statue is in very good condition for its age. There are some areas where the bronze paint has worn away. The piece has a beautiful patina.

Aesuclap, also as known as Asclepius, holds a snake-entwined staff which to this day is the symbol of the medical profession.

This statue would make an amazing gift for the doctor on your holiday gift list.

10" tall x 4" wide x 4" deep

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185.00 USD

The Claddagh ring, a traditional Irish ring, the symbol of love, loyalty & friendship, would make a special gift for that someone special.

This Claddagh ring has a gimmel design, three loops that fit together to complete one ring. Gimmels have a long history and were often used as engagement or wedding rings.

The clasped hand ring design of the Claddagh ring, also referred to as a fede ring, dates back to Roman times.

This beautiful vintage ring dates from the 1940s and is fully hallmarked as sterling silver made in Taxco, Mexico. The ring is also marked with the markers initials "J.D." The ring will come to you in the vintage velvet jewelry box as shown.

The ring is in good vintage condition. The heart has a slight bend to it. I am not sure if this detail is part of the original design, but it might be as it contours to the shape of the closure.

Size: 6 1/2
Please note that this ring is not sizable due the gimmel's pivot design.


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175.00 USD

These vintage Bibliothèque de la Pléiade editions of Albert Camus, Jean Giono, and the ancient Greek historians Herodotus & Thucydides are bound in green and brown leather. The set would make a lovely edition to your home or office library. The collection would also make a very special gift for a Francophile friend.

Created in the 1931 by Jacques Schiffrins, who later went on to found Pantheon Books, Bibliothèque de la Pléiade volumes are high-quality books with a slightly larger than pocket-size format. Each book in the set is bound in leather, has gold gilt lettering and spine decorations, a clear plastic dust jacket and is printed on Bible paper -- a thin grade of wood-free uncoated paper often used for Bibles containing cotton or linen fibers which increases the paper's durability without adding bulk. The books were published by Gallimard and printed in France.

The books are in good condition. Each volume has two ribbon bookmarks and clear plastic dust jackets. The dust jackets show some shelf wear but have done their job and have kept the leather covers in beautiful condition. The jacket on the Giono volume has a tear on the spine. Pages have some soiling along the edges. Pages are clean. Bindings are tight.


Set includes:
Albert Camus
Gallimard, Paris, 1962
2090 Pages
7" x 4 1/2" x 1 3/4"


Jean Giono
Gallimard, Paris, 1972
1490 Pages
7" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Historiens Grecs I
Herodote - Thucydide
Gallimard, Paris, 1964
1873 Pages
7" x 4 1/2" x 1 3/4"

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125.00 USD

Celtic Tree Oracle: A System of Divination by Liz & Colin Murray comes in its original wooden box along with a set of fortune telling cards, beautifully illustrated hardcover book on the topic, a record sheet and recording notebook of blank query forms.


First edition set published by St. Martin's Press in 1988, the kit is complete and in very good condition. There is one notation on the front left-hand side endpaper, other than that, the book is clean, binding is tight. The divination cards are in very good condition and appear to have not been used. The record sheet and recording booklet are unused. Some sheets from the recording notebook have come loose from the glued binding.

Over all, this collectible Celtic Tree Oracle kit is in great condition and would make a great gift.

Box measures 8" x 5 3/4".

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96.00 USD

Amazing vintage Christmas cards produced by California Artists circa 1960s of Mary and Joseph on their way to Bethlehem pausing by a waterfall. The Star of Bethlehem shines brightly in the black night sky over the figures of the haloed Mary and Joseph and their donkey.

Exceptionally high quality art reproduction gold-trimmed cards with envelopes in their original gold-foil box, are in very good unused/new vintage condition. They truly don't make holiday cards like this anymore.

25 Cards
24 Envelopes
Each card measures 8 1/4" x 3 1/8"

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7.95 USD

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

or

Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice

It's your choice, but either side of this vintage typeface font specimen sheet can be framed as a picture, cut for a banner, used in scrapbooking, or other arts & crafts projects.

The "Sugar & Spice" side would look adorable framed in a baby girl's room.

This loose-leaf letter sample sheet from Comp/Type Inc's 1970 Photo Lettering Photo Composition Catalog is a cool example of a retro typesetting sample dating back to a time when graphic artists actually cut and pasted type fonts on paper.

"Merry Christmas & Happy New Year" is in Bookman Meola and "Sugar & Spice" is in Bookman Italic.

Measurements: 8 1/2" x 11"

Condition: Loose-leaf sheet is in very good vintage condition.

I have an entire loose-leaf binder of type fonts and awesome phrases and will be posting them in my shop. If you're looking for a particular font or hip 1970s phrase, send me a message and I'll check to see if it's in the binder.


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75.00 USD

Antique mirror from the late Victorian era has a beautiful tooled leather tile cover done in a classic floral Arts & Craft Movement design reminiscent of William Morris.

This bifold mirror was originally a trifold mirror. One of the panels detached long ago and the wood frame was repaired with wood filler. Despite this flaw, the mirror is a charming 19th-century relic and a rather rare item.

The folding mirror's compact size indicates that it was most likely used as a travel mirror. It would have been set on a dresser or vanity and viewed for shaving and grooming.

The mirrors are in good condition for their age having no cracks or chips. Each mirror has a beveled edge and areas that have un-silvered. One piece of wood molding holding the one of the leather tiles in place is missing. There is some wear to the leather and to the wooden frame. The folding mirror has been priced taking all of these flaws into account.

Each mirror frame measures 7 1/4" square. The piece measures 14 1/3" long when fully opened.

Questions? Please ask. I'm happy to send you additional photographs of the these item.

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48.00 USD

These are the real deal -- vintage Shiny Brite glass Christmas ornaments. This 12-pack assortment in shades of pink & red, is very old, dating back to the late 1940s.

The ornaments show their age. They are discolored, spotted, faded & have paint loss. But, they are beautiful. Some of them have white stuff on them which I'm guessing is old spray on "snow." Please look closely at the photographs.

Ornaments come in the bottom portion of an original Shiny Brite box. The box is missing its top.

Assortment includes stripes in pink, white, silver & gold, two of which have some mica. Four ornaments have stenciling (3 with "Merry Christmas" & 1 with Santa flying in his sled with reindeer).

Orbs are approximately 3" from cap to base.

Basket not included.


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25.00 USD

The Babe of Bethlehem booklet published by the Benziger Brothers in 1923 has amazing lithograph illustrations printed in Germany. Suitable for framing, or use in scrapbooking & arts & crafts projects, the colorful prints show the story of Jesus Christ's birth.

Including the front and back cover illustrations, there are 6 prints.

The booklet is not in good condition. The front & back covers and last page of the 4-page booklet have separated from the stapled binding. The paper is fragile. Please look closely at the photographs as they are part of the description. The beautiful lithograph prints are suitable for matting and framing.

The Babe of Bethlehem: The Blessed Story of the Birth of the Infant Jesus told to children
Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, 1923; 4-page booklet
Printed in Germany
Stapled binding

Measurements: 8 3/8" x 5 5/8"


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35.00 USD

Vintage Zell Fifth Avenue "Pocket Watch" compact with Christian cross motif looks as if it was barely used. The compact is lined with red felt & has its original black tassel. The compact has a concentric circle pattern on the back and is stamped "U.S.A."

Zell Fifth Avenue pocket watch compacts were made to look and work like a pocket watch. Push on the stem and the compact opens.

Comes in a decorative gift box as seen in the fourth photograph.

Compact is in remarkably good condition for a circa 1940s - early 1950s piece. Gold-tone is bright showing no wear. There is a slight scratch on the front near the cross. The compact is missing its powder puff. Mirror is in very good condition. Compact is clean.

Measurements: Approximately 2 3/8" diameter not including latch.

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18.00 USD

Beautiful two-tone faux pearls make this circa 1960s vintage double strand necklace a knock out. The decorative hook clasp has a large faux pearl set in gold-tone metal. The clasp is marked "Japan."

Add a touch of retro elegance to your wardrobe.

Necklace is in very good vintage condition.

Measurements: 23" length

Books are not included.

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30.00 USD

Renowned for their metal work, Scandinavian designers set the standard for modern mid-century pewter & silver jewelry. Pin this floral brooch onto a black turtleneck sweater for a very modernist look.

The pin is marked "Narke," which is a town in Sweden, as well as the Swedish word for the cowslip flower. The flower on the brooch is clearly a cowslip. Very cool! The pin also has a markers mark "B.T. Sweden" and has the look of a Tennesmed piece.

This lovely pin will come in the gift box shown in photograph 4.

The pin is in good condition. There is a scratch on the back near the makers mark. The pin back shows oxidation. It could be cleaned but I will leave it to you. The very tip of the pin point has a slight curve to it. I'm not sure if this is original or not. The pin works just fine and is very secure.

Measurements: 1 3/4" x 1 1/2"


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25.00 USD

You're sure to hit a strike giving this fun retro lucite keychain to the bowling enthusiast on your gift list. Unused and with its original Swank price tag, the silver-tone metal keyring is attached to a round lucite disk with a bowling bowl and pin inside of it.

Keychain is in excellent vintage condition and comes in a gift box ready for giving.

Measurements: 4" long total length; Lucite disk 1 1/4" diameter

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30.00 USD

What makes this vintage pewter owl pendant special from most others? He has amazing dangling crystal eyes! This hippie fashion accessory from the 1970s, would look quite chic with a sleek 21st-century outfit.

Your wise owl will arrive in a decorative gift box ready for giving.

Pendant is in excellent condition. It does not come with a chain.

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



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28.00 USD

What a great gift for someone born between November 22 & December 21 under the astrological sign of Sagittarius. This vintage bronze-colored metal pin dates from the 1930s - 1940s, and has lovely red enamel detail.

Symbolized as an archer centaur, half man and half horse, Sagittarius is the 9th sign of the Zodiac. Sagittarians are thought to be philosophical, intelligent, curious, & seekers of the truth.

The pin is old and has a lovely patina showing the age of the piece. The red enamel is in good condition. Clasp is secure and good working condition.

The pin will be sent to you in a gift box ready for giving.

Measurements: 1 1/8" x 7/8"

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25.00 USD

Benzion Witler (1907-1961) was a Jewish singer, actor, comedian & composer. This 10" vinyl 33 1/3 RPM record made in Israel by Felstad Records includes 5 of his compositions and 3 traditional Jewish folk songs.

I gave the records a spin and it plays great. And, it's so good, I couldn't stop listening to it!

The recording is not dated but research indicates that it is from the late 1950s.

Benzion Witler
Eight Yiddish Songs Volume 2
Felsted Records, Made in Israel, SDL 86042
Long Play 33 1/3 RPM, 10" Record, Undated
Very Good Condition


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25.00 USD

Tiny insect brooches, also referred to as scatter pins, this set includes a faux pearl and rhinestone bee, a rhinestone butterfly, & a faux pearl ladybug with blue rhinestone eyes.

Simply adorable, these teeny tiny pins will bring a big smile to the face of the vintage or bug jewelry collector on your holiday gift list.

Each scatter pin is approximately 1/2" long. Bugs are in good vintage condition showing typical wear for jewelry dating from the 1950s -1960s.

The lady bug and butterfly pins have tie tack pin backs. The bee pin has a conventional pin back.

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16.00 USD

Small Stangl leaf in a lovely shade of purple can be used for on your dining table for condiments or your dresser for jewelry and trinkets.

Stangl, the legendary American art pottery was found in 1814 & produced its wares in Flemington, New Jersey. Known worldwide for its beautiful and functional pieces, Stangl produced everything from ceramic drain pipes & storage crocks in the early 19th century to art pottery and modern dinnerware in the 20th century. The business closed its doors in 1978.

This sweet little leaf is impressed on the underside with "Stangl U.S.A." &"3527."

Leaf is in very good vintage condition. There are a few manufacturing bumbles on the top and two rough, unglazed spots on the bottom, one of which shows wear. These two spots are not visible when the piece is displayed.

Measurements: Approximately 4" long x 3 1/8" at its widest point.

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18.00 USD

Vintage Great Depression era cookbook, The Art of Cooking & Serving by Sarah Field Splint was published by Proctor & Gamble to promote the use of Crisco shortening.

The book is a treasure trove of recipes and table etiquette from the early 20th century, covering the kitchen equipment, meal planning, nutritional information, the proper way to set a table, and how to serve meals.

There is a handwritten recipe for "Brown Gravy" in the back of the book.

The Art of Cooking and Serving by Sarah Field Splint
Proctor & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1929
252 Pages including index
549 Recipes

Book is in very good condition. Cover has some light soiling.

Measurements: 7 3/8" x 5 1/8"

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