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Monday, June 17, 2013

Vintage West Germany Yellow Daffodil Brooch

Vintage Jewelry from Germany



Description ~ this amazing piece from West German is designed as a daffodil, decorated w/crystal rhinestones, and finished in gold tones - fashioned out of either hard plastic or celluloid, this piece is absolutely fantastic!
Measurements ~ approximately 2.75" x 2.5"

Dates ~ c1970

Markings ~ signed ~ impressed "West Germany 126" on the underside of a petal ~ please see pictures

Condition ~ Excellent: pre-owned vintage ~ with some minor aging to the setting, this jewelry shows little other evidence of age or use - it wears phenomenally! All materials are present, clear, and chip/flake free; the hardware is in good, working order.

If interested, this brooch can be purchased via my Store, or here on my blog at a discounted price.


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Friday, June 14, 2013

Vintage Fenton Silvercrest Violets in the Snow Handled Glass Bon Bon


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Description ~ this wonderful piece by Fenton is done in milk white glass w/a clear glass rim (known as silvercrest) and decorated w/stunning purple flowers (known as violets in the snow, a design originally by Louise Piper) - deemed ware no. 7498-DV, this piece is finished w/a silverplated handle and was originally used to serve and/or display candies - still of use in a wide varieties of ways today, especially around the holidays, this piece is nothing short of fantastic, is highly collectible, and displays attractively!

Measurements ~ measures approximately 2" tall x 8" wide

Dates ~ c1968-1978 - as there is no in-mould logo on this piece, this particular piece is c1968-1973

Hallmarks ~ artist signed - Decorated by Michael Dickinsen

Condition ~ Excellent ~ there is little evidence of age, use, or wear on this piece and it is chip/flake free; shelf wear &/or use marking is minimal if any.


This item can be purchased here or in my new Store or through my blog at a discounted price:






 

Vintage Oneida Tudor 1924 Queen Bess Sugar Spoon


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Description ~ this magnificent silver sugar spoon by Oneida is done in a lovely, scrolling art nouveau pattern known as Tudor Queen Bess 1924 (this is the first incarnation of the Queen Bess Pattern made by Oneida)

Measurements ~ approximately 5.75" long

Weight ~ approximately 0.6oz

Dates ~ c1924

Hallmarks ~ marked - Tudor Plate Oneida Community Made - please see pictures

Condition ~ excellent - other than minor use marks consistent w/age, and the need for some touch-up polishing, this piece is in fantastic condition and displays beautifully!

This item can be purchased here or in my new Store or below

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Vintage Fostoria Mayfair Bread & Butter Elegant Glass Plate

Elegant Glass by Fostoria


Description ~ from the House of Fostoria comes to you this truly elegant and sophisticated bread & butter plate - done in the Mayfair line, ware #2419, this piece is designed w/Art Deco and square styling - executed in amber colored glass, this plate is decorated w/a dainty and graceful, white, enameled flowers - highly collectible & displays attractively; perfect for set matching and completion!

Measurements ~ approximately 5.5" square

Dates ~ c1930-1939

Hallmarks ~ unmarked - identified via pattern and shape ~ please see pictures

Condition ~ Excellent ~ this piece shows little evidence of age or use and it is chip/flake free; shelf wear &/or use marking is minimal.

This item can be purchased here or in my new Store

Vintage Fostoria Baroque Italian Lace Elegant Glass Compote




Description ~ from the House of Fostoria comes to you this truly elegant and sophisticated glass comport - done on the Baroque Blank #2496, w/it's sweeping, flowing lines, and decorated w/the chintz-like, enchanting floral etch known as Italian Lace #514, that is accented w/gold gilding - this piece is absolutely stunning, highly collectible & displays attractively; perfect for set matching and completion!

Measurements ~ approximately 4.5" tall x 5.5" wide at the opening

Dates ~ c1938-1942

Hallmarks ~ unmarked - identified via pattern and shape ~ please see pictures

Condition ~ Excellent ~ with just a touch of wear to the gold overlay commensurate w/age, this piece shows little evidence of age or use and it is chip/flake free; shelf wear &/or use marking is minimal.

This item can be purchased here or in my new Store

Vintage EAPG 3 Graces Glass Goblet


Description ~ this striking, and large, clear goblet is decorated w/a gorgeous frosted stem in the pattern of three faces - also known as the sisters, the three graces, and the three fates - an EAPG pattern classic! This piece is either the EAPG goblet produced by Gillinder & Sons c1876 or the reproduction produced by LG Wright in the 30s (as it is unmarked, it is definitely not the reproduction produced for the Museum of Modern Art by Imperial) - I am unable to determine its status. It is, however, highly collectible & displays attractively - perfect for collection matching and completion.

Measurements ~ approximately 6.5" tall x 3.25" wide at the opening. Its size makes it the water goblet for the table.

Dates ~ see above

Markings ~ unmarked ~ identified via pattern and shape ~ please see pictures

Condition ~ Excellent ~ this piece shows little evidence of age, use, or wear.
Chip, dent, and flake free; shelf wear &/or use marking is minimal.

This item can be purchased here or in my new Store

Vintage Green Vaseline Depression Glass Console Bowl

Depression Era Glass

Description ~ out of the 30s comes to you this fabulous console bowl - done in green vaseline glass, this piece is designed w/a folded-over, ruffled rim that is simply fabulous - highly collectible, this bowl displays exquisitely!

My black light is broken, but this bowl does glow nicely under regular light - as can be seen in the pictures.

Measurements ~ approximately 11" across x 2.5" tall

Dates ~ c1930

Markings ~ unmarked ~ please see pictures

Condition ~ Excellent ~ this piece show little evidence of age or use and is chip/flake free ~ shelf wear is minimal if any.

This item can be purchased here or in my new Store