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Far and near left: Beautiful arrangement of depression-era kitchenalia, china & pottery.
Middle left: These emerald green ribbed glass canisters and shakers, produced by USA company Owen-Illinois in the 1920's-30's, were on offer by The Gleaner...hard to find these with their lids and labels still in such great condition! |
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Far, middle and near left: You'll always find multiple vendors showcasing antique, estate and vintage costume jewelry such as these high-quality rhinestone pieces from the 1950's and 60's by sought-after Canadian designer Sherman. Signed pieces by other collectible makers such as Eisenberg, Weiss, Miriam Haskell, and Kramer can also be found. |
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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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Far left: Believe it or not, some people still prefer to go 'old school' with these classic typewriters!
Middle left: Large set of fine English Wedgwood china with a decorative blue and green floral-motif border offered by Salvage Style.
Left: Striking pair of Stetson hat boxes. |
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Far left: Well-organized assortment of ephemera, including postcards, photographs, documents, books, military items and more.
Left: Looking for a cameo? You've come to the right place! Cameos of all types and sizes as well as other distinctive brooches to choose from... |
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Far left: Always a great source for fab old hats, satin and beaded evening bags and lots of other retro glam accessories.
Middle left: Lush display of fabric florals, used in the past (and present!) by style-saavy fashionistas as brooches or striking headwear accents.
Far left: Pristine hand-made Communion gown with lace and ruffle trimmings. Also on offer, sets of fine-quality Irish linen napkins.
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Far left: Eclectic array of sports and hobby collectibles, pottery, wood and other 'mantiques'.
Left: Tools, tools and more tools...plus lots of old brass fixtures, wood-handled corkscrews, keys and what-the-heck-are-these!
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Far left: Jewelry designers will find useful base materials such as these strung beads made from a wide variety of semi-precious stones.
Left: Stunning mid-century Modernist lucite and metal floor lamp, one of many rare and unusual items from a discerning collector liquidating his long-time collection of Art Deco to 1960's pieces. |
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Far left: View from the stage in Auditorium I, only one of the four rooms full of treasures!
Left: You'll also find things to fascinate and delight the kids, including early games and puzzles, dolls and toys, miniature and doll-sized items, and more... |
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Far and near left: Always a great choice of original oil, watercolor and reverse paintings, framed prints and other decorative accessories in lots of designer styles to suit every taste and budget.
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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: Royal Winton pottery, fine hand-painted china, shimmering Murano glass and other attractive objets d'art. 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...and the mannequin was also for sale!
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Far left: Eye-catching trio of multi-colored Japanese kimonos. Other Japanese items to be found were dolls, tin wind-up toys, ceramics, and much more...
Left: 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: Interesting selection of pocket knives, pens, lighters, etc.
Left: Six place settings of Royal Crown Derby's popular Blue Mikado pattern, including cups and saucers (pictured), side and dinner plates, and various serving pieces.
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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.
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 can usually be found sprinkled throughout the show. Also to be found, antiquarian and collectible books, postcards and other ephemera.
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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: Funky old suitcases can be repurposed today as decorative accents and creative storage solutions.
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Far left: Sampling 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 specialize 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 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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Far
left: The pleasing pastel shades of this pink, blue
and yellow Petalware display attracted many a collector wanting
to add pieces to their existing sets. This booth also featured
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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Far
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!
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 -- the difficulty
of finding both pieces of a set always adds a premium to
their combined value. |
