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Far left: Very cool selection of old 45's produced in multi-colored vinyl by RCA Victor, KAPP, Wallis Original Records and others...the retro record player was pretty nifty too!
Left: Vibrantly colored vintage fruit crate label. Framed, these old labels make unique pieces of decorative art.
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Desirable Catalin radios:
Far left: "The Big Miracle" Emerson BM-258 radio in Butterscotch (Natural Onyx), circa 1937.
Middle left: 1946 Bendix 526C radio in green-yellow marbled jade with black grill, designed by Frank Glover.
Left: Emerson Model AU-190 in Butterscotch, circa 1937. |
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Far left: Interesting selection of pocket knives, pens, miniatures, etc.
Left: A sparkling display of vintage rhinestone and other collectible jewelry, many pieces signed by makers such as Sherman, Weiss, Miriam Haskell, Kramer, Eisenberg, and Coro. |
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Far left: A wonderful array of old Russian and European glass Christmas ornaments attracted well-deserved attention. The figural ornaments, especially any Santa figures, are particularly popular and tend to command the highest prices.
Left: This hard-to-find Roseville pottery jardiniere and pedestal set in the attractive Freesia pattern, circa 1945, was a quick seller. The floral lines of the later Roseville years continue to be in demand, and pieces in rare patterns and shapes are avidly sought after by collectors.
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Far left: Display of hand-painted head vases, produced mainly in Japan in the 1950's as novelty ware, and highly collectible today for their kitschy appeal.
Left: A little bit country, a little bit shabby chic...both design styles have many fans and good, decorative pieces go fast!
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Far left: A shimmering array of elegant rhinestone bracelets...very a la mode. Middle left: Desirable Catalin crib toy from the 1940's in olive green with caramel and butterscotch detailing.
Left: This fun selection of vintage jewelry included necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and more. The mannequin was also for sale!
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Far left: Eye-catching display of multi-colored Japanese kimonos. Other Japanese items to be found were dolls, tin wind-up toys, ceramics, and much more...
Left: Selection of vintage lighters and other smoking paraphernalia drew in the tobacciana collectors.
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Far & middle left: Beautiful Art Deco satin glass charger in the style of Rene Lalique, with geometric bird and floral motif.
Left: This Triumph child or mending-size antique cast iron and wood sewing machine caused quite a stir -- a rare find indeed! |
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Far left: Vintage Christmas ornaments of all shapes and sizes continue to be a hot item, collected throughout the year and stashed away until the holidays!
Left: Wonderful old hand-carved stone Buddha with substantial height and good detail work.
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Far left: Colorful grouping of Czechoslovakian pottery dating from between the two world wars, circa 1918-1939. These hand-painted Czech pieces are typically bright, cheerful and fun to collect!
Left: A pleasing mix of linens, pottery, glassware, and framed floral prints in soothing pastel tones. |
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Far left: A vintage crocodile travelling bag with brass-buckled straps in excellent condition.
Left: These tins were in unusually good condition, with still-vibrant finishes. The wide assortment included tea and coffee containers made by Nabob, Tetley's, Hills Bros. and Gold Standard, as well as tobacco, biscuit and toffee tins of all shapes and sizes.
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Far left: Impressive 19th century sterling silver commemorative urn with repousse decoration in high relief.
Left: Antique loo table and other pieces of occasional furniture in walnut, oak, rosewood, maple, pine, mahogany, and other rich woods could be found sprinkled throughout the show.
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Far left: Basket of teddies and other stuffed animals...you'll always find a good variety of classic toys and dolls to choose from.
Left: Very funky stained glass table lamp in multi-colored jewel tones. The hand crafted mosaic-style sculpturing added interest and depth to this 1960's beauty.
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Far left: This arrangement of meticulously restored
antique Chinese furniture and accessories included traditional
chests and cabinets, altar tables, baskets, and much more.
Left: Old suitcases from the depression era, often used today as decorative accents and creative storage solutions.
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Far left: Selection of Catalin and other early collectible plastics. Costume jewelry as well as decorative and utilitarian objects made of French Ivory, Celluloid, Bakelite, Catalin, Marblette, Lucite, etc. continue to generate much interest.
Left: Neat row of old duck decoys.
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Far
left: Several different vendors specialized in vintage
dolls of varying ages and styles, from bisque and composition
to vinyl and plastic.
Middle
left: A good selection of collectible cameras, including
different models by Leica, Eastman Kodak, Minolta, and more.
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A fine Moorcroft vase in the desirable Pomengranates pattern,
circa 1920's. The Moorcroft factory is still in production today,
and continues to produce good quality art pottery. |
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left: A carpenters delight! Along with these old wooden
planes, this vendor's table also featured a wide array of other
wood-handled tools, both primitive and industrialized, including
hammers, jacks, scrapers, witchets, calipers, and much more.
Left:
This trellis-pattern Charlotte Rhead charger was one
of a large collection of desirable pieces by the world-renowned
Art Deco pottery designer. |
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left: The pleasing pastel shades of this pink, blue
and yellow Petalware display drew in many a collector wanting
to add pieces to their existing sets. This booth also featured
an excellent selection of vintage kitchenalia, including multi-colored
mixing bowls in varying sizes, kitchen gadgets of all types, pressed
glass, enamelwares, Medalta crocks, etc.
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A collection of stylish Art Nouveau jewel boxes nestled amongst
a display of clocks, including ornate gilt-metal, Jasperware,
enamel and porcelain. |
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left: Anyone looking for early collectible toys was
not disappointed! This booth featured an amazing assortment, including
old train sets, tin and mechanical toys, soldiers, teddy bears,
and much more. Highlights included an impressive tin ferris wheel
in terrific condition, a colorful Skybird Flyer, and a Humpty
Dumpty Circus, complete with hard-to-find tent.
Left: Interesting
old wooden cabinet with Dy-o-La Home Dye advertising and white
porcelain knob. |
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Far
left: Red-headed kewpie doll, more interesting
from the rear view!
Middle left: This bright display of electric wall clocks
lit up the room and appealed not only to the advertising collectors
but also to those looking to add that funky retro look to their
kitchens or rec rooms.
Left:
A sleek matched pair of bronzed metal lamp bases shaped as stylized
cats attracted the Art Deco enthusiasts in attendance. The difficulty
of finding both pieces of a set always adds a premium to
their combined value. |
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