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Vintage Blank Wine Or Beer Label for Your Imagination
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For all of SilverCrow's ephemera fans, here's a unique item! This vintage label was meant to feature the name of the beer or wine in the blank space. Many wineries and brewers used the same labels for all the varieties of drink that they offered, and would imprint the final product name in the blank area. A recognizable label would ensure that the organization would be considered for not only one, but many of their products.
This label has never been used and is marked on the lower right corner:
G. J. 14399
This might have something to do with the factory, or maybe it is a generic label. We cannot be sure. We can be sure that it will be fun to use for a special project - on the front of a journal or scrapbook. Or, maybe you even make your own wine or beer and want to create a special label.
The label measures approximately 5-1/8 inches wide by 3-1/2 inches high and is framed with a gold metallic border stripe.
Made in Germany or France
31October2011
Price: $1.50 Each
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Large Lightweight Cardboard Decorate-it-Yourself Schultüte with Red Crepe Collar
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A tradition since the early 19th century, German and Austrian children were presented with a schultüt or school cone such as this one - all decorated and filled with chocolates and other candies, small toys, school supplies and other surprises. Such a sweet tradition was begun to make the children less anxious about awaiting their first day of school - thus making it sweeter for them.
Parents and grandparents would try to make a very nice surprise package for each child. And now you can continue that same tradition. Or, you might choose to use them for other holidays or birthdays!
Of course, many of the originals were homemade cones, and now many are manufactured with licensed characters. We are delighted that we have some of these to offer, because this decorate-it-yourself style is no longer available (we hope it will return, but we cannot be sure).
You can decorate the plain white area with the child's picture or with any design you choose. Fill up the cone and twist the crepe collar till it closes - add a ribbon if you choose.
This large cone measures 13-1/2 inches long and the top diameter measures 4-1/2 inches. So, lots of surprises will fit inside.
This will arrive with the collar tucked into the cone, so please be careful when pulling it out.
Made in Germany
17July2011
Very Limited Availability
Price: $14.50 each
Large Lightweight Cardboard Decorate-it-Yourself Schultüte with Blue Crepe Collar
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Large Lined Papier Mâché Ball Box Ornament
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Wouldn't anyone just love to receive a gift in this delightfully old-fashioned ornamental box. The hand-made papier mâché ornamental ball box is lined in delicately flowered paper. The edge of each half-sphere is fashioned with paper tape to make the closure more secure. Add a silvery or golden ornament string and you'll have a new family heirloom!
Although originally designed for Christmas, you can certainly decorate it for any season, using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, mica glitter or paint! Each ball is about 3-1/2 inches in diameter and lined with pink or purple accented accented decorative paper.
Two balls are shown for illustration - open and closed.
SilverCrow Classic, Re-Added 10October2010
Out of Stock
Price: $5.75 each
Vintage Frosted Glass White Pinecone Ornament from Germany
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It is so much more fun to make vintage-style Christmas ornaments with real vintage parts. This lovely glass pinecone ornament was made in Germany during the mid-20th century. It shows its age only in a patina that has darkened the white to more of an eggshell color. Covered with glitter, this sweet pinecone measures 3 inches long by 1-1/4 inch at the widest. The cap is silver as is the hanging loop.
Each of these ornaments was hand-blown and then hand finished with frosting and glitter, so there may be a very slight variation from one to the next.
Although elegant itself, it would make a terrific base for adding additional scraps, Dresdens and krausbouillion to make your own very special piece.
29August2010
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Was: $12.00 Now: $10.00 each
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Small Lined Papier Mâché Ball Box Ornament
Although originally designed for Christmas, you can certainly decorate it for any season, using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, mica glitter or paint! Each ball is about 2-1/2 inches in diameter and lined with purple accented accented decorative paper.
10October2010
Price: $3.65 each
Struwwelpeter in English Translation
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First published in 1845, Struwwelpeter (variously translated as "slovenly" or "shock-headed" Peter) has become widely recognized as one of the most popular and influential children's books ever written. Heinrich Hoffmann was a Frankfurt physician. Unhappy with the dry and pedagogic books available for children at the time, he wrote and illustrated Struwwelpeter as a Christmas present for his 3-year-old son. The book relates in verse and pictures the often gruesome consequences that befall children who torment animals, play with matches, suck their thumbs, refuse to eat, fidget at meals, etc.
Written in rhyming couplets and illustrated by the author, the book was an immediate success. It has since gone through hundreds of editions and been published in almost every European language. The present volume reprints 25 color plates from a German edition (including a bonus plate done for the 100th edition in 1876) with the reset text of a standard English translation. Also included are the full German text and an afterword with a brief biography of the author and note on how the book came to be written.
Children, bibliophiles, antiquarians - any lover of time-honored tales for children - will welcome this new edition of the classic German story.
This 1995 republication of 25 color plates from Der Struwwelpeter oder lustige Geschichten und drollige Bilder für Kinder von 3-6 Jahren (328th printing) plus reset text from Struwwelpeter. There are 32 pages in this large soft back book with tremendous color illustrations!
Printed in USA
15March2010
Price: $6.95 Each
Oval Skat Playing Cards in a Plastic Case
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These easy to hold oval cards are specifically made for playing the game of SKAT, the national card game of Germany. SKAT doesn't require an entire deck of cards, so you'll not be able to play all card games with this deck.
Each deck contains 4 suits - each containing the cards 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack (U), Queen (O), King (K) and Ace (A). (Cards 2-6 are not included).
The game is a three-handed trick-taking game. Instructions in English and other languages are readily available on the internet.
We also love these cards for their classic illustrations - especially on the face cards!
21June2009
Price: $8.00 Per Deck
Vintage Charlotta (Charlotte) Doll Head
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Reproduction Frozen Charlotte Dolls
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Just like our Vintage Frozen Charlotte Dolls, these little Frozen Charlotte Doll Heads have seen better days. After having examined these one at a time when we received them, we're sure you'll fall in love with them like we have.
The dolls were made from the 1850s through the early 20th century and sold for about a penny each in the United States. Children would dress them and were able to collect a few because of the nice price. In fact they were often called penny dolls.
These lovely doll heads have been dug up in Germany near the original factories where they were made. Every one seems to be different from the next. We think the damage endears them even more. We have not cleaned them, so you can enjoy discovering the unique beauty of your own doll's face and hair. Just use a mild soap gently with water.
If whole, these lovelies might sell for $125 to $300 each. The heads measure from just under 1/2 inch inch to just over 1-1/4 inch high. If you have a specific request, we'll try to honor it. However, these are vintage and we only have a limited grouping.
Several of the dolls' heads are in our illustration, but we do have more than the pictured ones. We have added an American penny to the picture to illustrate size.
6April2009
Price: $3.85 each
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Vintage Broken Frozen Charlotta (Charlotte) Doll
Each of these tremendous little dolls is more interesting than the next. We had a hard time working once these arrived. We had to examine each and every one of them. They are called Frozen Charlotte Dolls or Frozen Charlotta Dolls. They were made in Germany
They appear to have have been manufactured as far back as the early 1850s. Their history is quite intriguing, as is their allure. Some are bisque, but most are made of glazed porcelain. They were known in Germany as Bathing Children (Badekinder) or Naked Babies (Nackfrosh).
Charlottes were named after a young Victorian girl who went out dancing with her beau. Against Mother's advice, she left without her coat and froze in the snow. This is the story of an old folksong called Fair Charlotte often attributed to William Lorenzo Carter.
Ours have been dug up in Germany near the original factories. All of our are missing an arm or a leg or feet, etc. We think the damage endears them even more. We have not cleaned them, so you can enjoy discovering the unique beauty of your own doll. Just use a mild soap gently with water.
If whole, these lovelies might sell for $125 to $300 each. They measure from just under 2 inches to just over 3 inches high. If you have a specific request, we'll try to honor it. However, these are vintage and we only have a limited grouping.
Several of the dolls are in our illustration, but we do have more than the pictured ones.
23February2009
Price: $10.00 each
Vintage Larger (18mm) Spun Cotton Brown-Topped Amanita Mushrooms
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Old-fashioned spun cotton mushrooms have graced Christmas trees, corsages and other items for decades. These lovely vintage amanita mushrooms were created of spun cotton back in the mid-20th century and are in wonderful condition. These old store stock beauties measure about 3/4 inch from the bottom of the stem to the top of the cap.
The brown caps are hand stained to look real. They are are highly lacquered and are dotted with little white spots - just like the real mushrooms! The stems are wire wrapped in green paper.
These pretty mushrooms might really be toadstools, not to be eaten in the wild - and, our spun cotton version should not be eaten either! It is rumored that Santa's reindeer pranced around in a flying frenzy after eating these little beauties, allowing them to help Santa travel throughout the world and deliver presents.
Amanita mushrooms are considered good luck in many cultures, especially in Germany. You'll often see them pictured with gnomes, elves and fairies in children's literature.
22March2008
Bundle of Three
Price: $1.45 per bundle
Blasrohre (Blow Pipes) for Celebrations
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Fun for Oktoberfest, New Year's Eve, Birthdays and more, these cardboard paper blowpipes allow you to shoot soft fabric balls in the air for a festive time! Three pipes and 45 balls are included in this fun German package.
Of course, this is not suitable for children under 3 due to swallowable parts. And, please, don't aim at humans or animals!
Made in USA
30October2008
Price: $4.25 per Set
Bleigießen - A German Fortune Telling Tradition
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We just love the different traditions throughout the world. New Year's Bleigießen is the Austrian and German custom of pouring molten lead into water and reading the results as though they were tea leaves - so that you can foretell your next year. When the hot lead touches the water, curious shapes are formed.
Reading the shapes a big chunk of the fun - it's almost like reading the clouds in the sky! For example, if you find a ship or boat, perhaps you are destined for a long journey, probably by sea.
Each set includes:
* 7 hollow lead figures (color may vary) * 1 melting spoon * directions in German (we'll include the directions in English) * meaning chart in German (we'll include our own list in English)
Just place one of the lead pieces on the spoon. Hold the spoon over a candle. Once melted, pour the lead into cold water. Now the fun begins! Determine what the melted lead resembles and interpret the fortune with the chart. It is also the custom to hold the lead figure a candle and interpret the shape of the shadow it casts. After all, what happens in the new year and your knowledge of it are important matters!
Packaging may vary slightly
The pieces to melt contain 87% lead, and are not suited for the use by children of 14 or younger. Adult supervision is a must. Please use in a well ventilated area - like outside. Lead is toxic if ingested.
07September2008
Price: $12.75 per Set
4-Piece Hansel & Gretel Miniatures Set
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This set of miniatures features the time-honored brother and sister, Hansel and Gretel. They are joined by the Wicked Witch and her cat. This highly collectible set is imported from Germany and is made from precision-molded plastic and hand-painted.
This finely-crafted piece is so much more special than many pieces you might find as the quality is so very special! Finely crafted and hand painted.
The Witch measures about 2-1/2 inches tall and about 1-1/2 inch wide. Hansel and Gretel are each about 2-1/4 inches high and about 1-1/4 inch wide. The cat is as tall as the kids (his tail is in the air!) and about 1-1/2 inch wide.
4May2008
Set of 4 Pieces
Price: $17.95 per set
Hand-Crafted Panoramic Advent Calendar of Cathedral Place
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The first known Advent Calendar was produced by hand around 1851 in Germany. Mainly a Protestant tradition, chalk-lines were ticked off as the days grew closer to Christmas. The first Advent Calendars didn't have windows to open. These were added early in the 20th century.
This lovely reprint of a vintage 1947 calendar is as elegant as the original. There is a traditional Christmas market scene that folds out in front of the Cathedral, making the entire scene three dimensional. The Advent windows open in both sections. Once opened, it measures 8-1/2 inches high by 17 inches wide.
Place your Cathedral Place in front of a light source for the windows to illuminate, enhancing the old-world charm of this hand- glittered specialty.
Young and old alike will marvel at the simple pleasure of opening each window, anticipation building as nearer the date you arrive! This calendar has been hand-glittered in the traditional manner.
Advent Calendars are re-usable, so start a new family tradition this year!
Hand-Crafted in Germany
27March2008
Limited Edition
$16.99 Each
Pink Dresden Star Ornament Base
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Also available in Blue, Silver, Red & Black
Baby Girl Ornament on Pink Star
This wonderful heavy-weight pink Dresden base is just what you need to create old-fashioned paper ornaments for spring, Easter, a baby girl or any other occasion. Add a little scrap picture with a dab of glue to the center (or even a Victorian-style sticker), maybe a few pieces of angel hair or krausbouillion and you'll create a brand new heirloom!
The base of the ornament measures about 3-1/4 inches in diameter (from one point to the opposite). The loop on top is for hanging and adds about 1/4 inch more. This striking Dresden is metallic pink on both sides and is weighty enough to be the base for a complex design.
The embossing on these reliefs is superb. These are made in the same fashion as they have been for many, many decades! Some trimming is necessary, just as it was for the originals.
15MaRCH2008
Price: $1.25 each
Art Postcard - Circus People, Düren, 1930
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This group of seven Circus People was take by August Sander in Düren, Germany in 1930, when the circus was so very popular in Europe, before the world war. Posing in a combination of costumes, street dress and loungewear, each person's face tells a million stories.
22July2006
Price: $1.25 Each
Vintage Golden Lametta Metal Garland - 6+Feet
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We are so very delighted to offer this wondrous old golden garland! It was made in Germany in the early 20th century and is a sight to behold! The 1-inch wide tinsel is made of real metal and attached to a cotton string through the center. The string is wrapped with a very thin wire, which makes it easy to model the garland. This is wonderful for making vintage style holiday ornaments for for using on a feather tree.
Each garland measures over 6 feet long, and some are longer than others. These are pre-made to size and can be tied together if you buy more than one!
6December2007
Price: $45.00 Per Package
Close-Up of Several Stars with Different Centers
Vintage Aluminum Star Ornament
These wonderful aluminum star ornaments hail from World War II. They were actually sent to the soldiers in the trenches! These are original store stock and are quite modern looking despite being over 60 years old!
The star is made of aluminum with a glass center - the glass centers are on both sides of the star. We like the convex side, but the opposite side seams to reflect light better.
Each star measures about 6 cm in diameter and has a tiny hanging loop at the top. These are original, unused old store stock, so they are in wonderful condition.
We will try our best to honor your requests for center glass color, but we cannot promise that we'll have your choice. So please let us choose one for you. The close-up shows several of the variations.
7December2007
Price: $8.25 Each
Center Color Request:
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Vintage German Tinsel Stars!
Our rare tinsel stars are from Germany and were made around Nuremburg before World War II. Each star is made of tinsel that is just a bit crinkled for fullness. This crinkle also creates the most beautiful shimmer when holiday lights reflect. These are old store stock and are in superb condition.
Each 6 cm ornament is packaged in a protective plastic box and may need a little fluffing for fullness. Or, you might want to flatten one and add a vintage die cut scrap for a special ornament. There is a self hanger for your convenience.
18November2007
$3.50 each
Old-Fashioned Silver Lametta Fringe
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This gorgeous lametta trim is made in the same fashion that it has been for decades! Use it to create reproduction Victorian ornaments for your holiday décor. It is wired for easy crafting. It is made using real silver-plate - so that it will develop a tarnished patina over time - allowing your creations to appear as the real German ornaments of old. Each piece measures 1 metre long and the fringe is about 1 inch.
22October2007
Price: $13.00 each
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Ugly Old Witch & Cat
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Vintage Witch Die Cut Scrap
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Made of spun glass and vintage embossed and die cut chromolithograph scraps of an ugly old witch and her cat - so perfect for Hallowe'en. The spun glass skirt is old as well. We just love the scraps of her feet at the bottom. This is a truly special find!
SilverCrow purchased these vintage ornaments directly from Germany. Each is a bit different as they are hand made and the scraps may show some age. Please let us choose one for you.
Made in USA from German Components
30August2007
Price: $10.75 each
Artists' Artistamps - Albert Dürer
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Born in Nuremberg in 1471, Albert (aka Albrecht) Dürer spent most of his life there. His only expeditions were to Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium. Not only was Dürer a great artist, but also an art theorist and renowned thinker.
The accuracy of his works in woodcut as well as in peinture and drawing are hardly surpassed. This mini collection of his works includes self-portraiture as well as his famous woodcut, Adam and Eve, among others.
These faux postage stamps are beyond compare. Usually only sold in the world's best museums, SilverCrow is delighted to offer this special set of artistamps.
Please remember that these are gummed (not self-stick!) faux postes and not to be used to replace the true postage necessary for mailing!
Imprimée en France
23July2007
Price: $3.25 per sheet of 6
Old Fashioned Brown Bunnies Picks
These wonderfully old-fashioned decorative picks are still handmade and hand-painted in Germany. They are made from real spun cotton - just like they were so many years ago! About 2-1/2 inches high each - including the stick, they are just delightful with their (mostly) buck teeth (just like another famous carrot-eating friend of theirs). Use them for decorations for your Easter or Spring Party, or for any reason for a bunny lover! Or, use one as a head for a tiny bunny art doll!
21June2007
Price: $3.75 Package of 3
Vintage Glass Sphinx Cabochon
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This wonderfully odd piece is an Egyptian revival glass flat-backed cabochon featuring a stylized sphinx, backed by pyramids and the sun in the background. It measures about 1-1/4 inch in diameter. The pale green accent on blue is at once eerie and beautiful, as are these ancient symbols themselves.
30May2007
Price: $8.85 each
Large Papier Mâché Cone
Smaller Cone Ornament
Make your own wonderful cone ornament or candy holder. Many of the old German gift boxes and ornaments for Easter and Christmas were made with a cone base like this covered with tissue, crepe paper and even mica or glass glitter! Cover the top and you'll have a perfect gift container for a small item!
The cone measures about 9-1/2 inches long and the top (open) diameter is about 3 inches.
Imported
19June2008
Price: $2.25 each
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Scripturama - A Lenten Calendar
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Here is a fascinating way to learn about the life of Jesus! This finely detailed map of the Holy Land helps children of all ages learn Scripture verses, events and places related to the life of Jesus. This Lenten calendar (similar to Advent Calendars) shows where the events of Jesus' life took place.
Open the 50 round window tabs one at a time to reveal a picture of an event plus the appropriate Christian scripture verse. The 50 scenes trace Jesus' life from Nativity to Ascension. Open one each Sunday for almost a year of devotion or discussion. Or, as this Scripturama is designed, open one window each day during Lent - it is arranged to present the last events of his life during Holy Week. The 47th window, Resurrection, will then fall on Easter!
Printed in Germany
3July2006
Price: $17.50 Each
Small Lined Papier Mâché Egg Box
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Wouldn't anyone just love to receive a gift in this delightfully old-fashioned ornamental egg box. The hand-made papier mâché egg box is lined in delicately illustrated paper (paper may vary). The edges are lined with paper tape to finish the inside nicely, but also to ensure that the two sides of the container fit snugly together.
These are simple to decorate with paint and glitter or foil. We especially like to use candy-maker's foil because it is so fine that it covers the box easily with just about any glue! The box measures about 3-1/4 inches at it's longest point.
Although originally designed for Easter, you can certainly decorate it for any season, using Victorian Scraps and Dresdens, mica glitter or paint!
SilverCrow Classic
Price: $4.75 each
Small Golden Dresden Stars - Pre-WW2 Vintage! - Package of 5
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These little stars are a sweet addition to any holiday card. These delicate golden Dresdens have survived for well over 50 years. The boast the elegant patina that only vintage Dresdens show - it cannot be imitated. Although still produced today, these are the original ones made so long ago! Just clip apart to use on any of your special projects Each Star measures about 1/2 inch in diameter.
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Price: $2.00 per Package
Art Postcard - Miracle Happy Birthday
Officially called a miracle card, this super Happy Birthday Postcard is more than meets the eye! A center grommet holds two layers together. Because the top layer is acetate, you can spin them for a mesmerizing optical effect! Such a dazzling manner in which to proclaim Happy Birthday!
Price: $3.25 each
Art Postcard - Raining Cats and Dogs
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What a rain! We're not sure who is in more trouble here - the fellow with the umbrella or the cats and dogs! Although the pets don't seem to mind falling from the sky a bit! And, in fact, they seem fascinated with the other poor fellow!
Sometimes it seems that life is just like this, so perhaps such a card might cheer a friend going through a blue, or particularly tough, time.
7February2007
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Santa Face
Made of spun glass and vintage embossed and die cut chromolithograph scrap of Santa Claus' face, our delightful vintage ornament might have adorned your Grandma's Christmas tree. The glass fibers reflect lights in a way you'll not be able to imagine unless you've seen it! This would make an ever so romantic Valentine gift tag as well! As an added attraction, some vintage golden Dresden stars surround Santa!
SilverCrow purchased these vintage ornaments directly from Germany. Each is a bit different as they are hand made and the scraps differ slightly. Please let us choose one for you.
Was: $10.50 Now: $8.25 each
Flower Paintings by Emil Nolde Fine Art Stickers
Ideal for enhancing notes and cards to send to flower lovers, these sixteen lovely masterpieces by Germany's leading Expressionist have been carefully reproduced as stunning art stickers. Included are Red Poppies, Lilies and Irises, Bluebells, Sunflowers in Full Bloom, Dahlias and Vines and eleven others.
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Hand-Glittered Embossed Die Cut Reproduction - Christmas Tree
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We were lucky enough to find these hand-glittered scraps for your pleasure. These are made in the same way as they have been for years by the manufacturer in Germany. This is one large scrap picture, ready to use for a large holiday decoration!
The scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 6-1/2 inches, ready for you to clip and use in your artwork. And each sheet is artfully embossed and hand-glittered to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
Price: $4.95 each
Papier Mâché Cone Ornament
Make your own wonderful cone ornament. Many of the old German ornaments for Easter and Christmas were made with a cone base like this covered with tissue, crepe paper and even mica or glass glitter! Cover the top and you'll have a perfect gift container for a small item! The cone measures about 4 inches long and the top (open) diameter is about 1-3/4 inches.
Made in Philippines
Price: $1.50 each
Hand-Crafted Panoramic Advent Calendar of Old Stutgart
Our enchanting panoramic reproduction Advent Calendar of Old Stutgart village measures approximately 23 inches wide and 8-1/2 inches high. As you open the calendar, the three-dimensional scene of a festive winter town unfolds miraculously!
Place your Old Stutgart Advent Calendar in front of a light source for the windows to illuminate, enhancing the old-world charm of this hand- glittered specialty.
Young and old alike will marvel at the simple pleasure of opening each window, anticipation building as nearer the date you arrive! This calendar is not glittered, so you may choose to add a hint of mica glitter flakes to reflect your holiday lights.
17August2007 Updated
Limited edition
Price: $16.50 Each
Hand-Crafted Panoramic 3D Advent Calendar - Moonlit Village
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Our enchanting reproduction (from 1955) Moonlit Village Advent Calendar is approximately 19 inches wide, 8-1/2 inches high and over 11 inches deep. As you open the calendar, the three-dimensional scene of a winter town unfolds miraculously!
Price: $27.50 each
Old-Fashioned Chenille Santa
You'll love our little chenille Santa ornament - he's only 3-inches from tip of toe to top of hat! He's made in the tradition of old German ornaments with a chenille suit and hat. He is even carrying a tiny chenille pine tree! His dimensional face is made of composition and painted with just enough white to assure us that he is the real St. Nick! His cottony beard finishes the picture perfectly.
Use him to decorate your old fashioned holiday tree, or add him to a friend's package, so s/he might do the same. He comes with a golden hanging loop to make him even easier to please.
was: $1.45 Now: $1.05 each
Hand-Painted Vintage German Chalk Bunny
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Add out little vintage chalk rabbit to your spring table display or Easter Basket, and you'll be sure to tempt a smile from even sourest of pusses!
S/he measures 1-1/2 inches from nose to little bunny tail, 1-3/4 inch from ear to foot and he is about
S/he is charming in his simplicity and is quite sturdy despite his age - he hails from pre-World War II Germany. This handsome fellow was made traditionally in a chalk mold that no longer exists.
Each is a bit different from the next because they are all hand painted. Please let us choose one for you.
17August2007, Updated 9February2011
Vintage Item - Very Limited Availability
Vintage Die Cut Scrap - Irish Lass
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Our sweet little Irish lass is perfect for a gift tag on that special Celtic gift for himself or herself. This vintage scrap is printed on heavier paper than the scraps today, making it more versatile, too! Although she is vintage, our little lass is quite sturdy.
Each motif is 2 inches high by 1-5/8 inches wide. This little die-cut was made in the 1930s for the K&L Company.
Of course she could easily embellish any St Patrick's Day card or artwork. But, we thought she'd be fun for the lucky person who orders her!
Price: $1.65 each
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Silvery Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel - A Generous 1/2 ounce
Old-fashioned crinkle wire, just like the tinsel used on antique European holiday ornaments. Use it as is or stretch it out and use it in its crinkly form. Wrap it around your project, bunch it up it up, just play with it. You might even want to use it as a curly tinsel garland for a feather tree!
SilverCrow offers our Silvery Krausbouillion in generous 1/2-ounce packages. Silver Krausbouillion is the traditional color used in most older European ornaments. Over the years, expect a lovely patina to develop.
The original Krausbouillion is made in Germany and Austria. Ours is made by a modernized process that plates copper wire, so it is less expensive. It's quite beautiful and lends old world elegance to any project.
Made in India
Price: $3.50 per Package
Old-Timey Red Santa Claus Nodder
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Our Santa Claus Nodder is just so old-timey we had to keep several for ourselves! He's carrying a bottle brush tree ready to celebrate Christmas even in the summer! Measuring in at about 5 inches, his height changes as he nods.
Our little Santa was created in Germany in a small factory that has been making these since the 1940s. Each Santa Claus has been hand painted and his tree has been positioned by hand as well. So please enjoy the uniqueness of such a wonderfully handcrafted item.
Today's kids may think of him as a "bobblehead" but we like the old-fashioned name of nodder. Put him under your holiday tree or in any Santa Christmas display for smiles from everyone!
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 23April2011
Price: $12.85 Each
PaperFix Staple-less Stapler
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This handy little gizmo is the earth-friendly staple-less stapler you've been searching for! It's about the size of a D-Battery and is very lightweight.
The manufacturer tells us that it affixes up to four sheets of paper, but we've found that it will actually connect up to six lightweight sheets. It tears, tucks and folds the papers together very neatly - and you won't have to search for staples. Simple operating instructions are included.
We don't expect this little gadget to replace your stapler - especially if you are using one of SilverCrow's absolutely wonderful Zenith staplers! But, this is the tool you need when staples are not appropriate. It is especially handy for those temporary jobs - like sheets you intend to later shred - no paperclips or staples to remove - your shredder will thank you!
The picture above (as well as the Close-Up) shows the tools on the left and the actual "fix" on the right. We used 2 colors of paper so that you could more easily envision the attachment.
Available in translucent only.
Price: $7.25 Each
Authentic Vintage German Spun Glass Tail in 2 Sizes
We at SilverCrow were lucky to find a source in German for real, vintage spun glass components so that you can create Victorian style ornaments for Christmas, Valentine's Day, or just because you want to make them!
These pieces were made by hand in a factory in Lauscha, Germany well before World War II. They are certainly elegantly crafted by highly-skilled artisans who were undoubtedly proud to work.
Spun Glass is a form of fiberglass, so it can be irritating and is not recommended for children. And, even though these are in excellent shape, because of the age of the pieces, we suggest you be quite careful when using them for crafting.
These tails are traditionally used when decorating glass ornaments to make birds - these becoming the tail feathers! They are also great as skirts for princesses, Belsnickels and witches.
Two sizes are available:
LARGE Tail - about 3-1/2 inches long
SMALL Tail - about 2-1/2 inches long
Size, Style & Size Tail Large - $6.00 Tail Small - $5.00
Authentic Vintage German Spun Glass Wheel
These wheels are traditionally used as backgrounds to ornaments (see our Vintage Santa Ornaments). We love them, because you can use them for any occasion - use a Butterfly Scrap in the center for a spring ornament! These also make fantastic halos for saints and angels.
Three sizes are available:
EXTRA LARGE Wheel - about 3-1/2 inches in diameter
LARGE Wheel - about 2-1/2 inches in diameter
Size, Style & Size Wheel Extra Large - $8.00 Wheel Large - $7.00
Authentic Vintage German Spun Glass Skirt
These skirts are traditionally in all kinds of ornaments. This can be a skirt, a tail, a half-halo, or, whatever you can imagine. It measures just a touch under 1 inch long.
Price: $4.50 each
Authentic Vintage German Spun Glass Wing in 2 Sizes
These pieces are traditionally used as wings for angels, birds, butterflies and moths. But they may also substitute for the Spun Glass Skirt or Tail.
LARGE Wing - about 1-7/8 inch wide
SMALL Wing - about 1-1/4 inch wide
Size, Style & Size Wing Large - $6.50 Wing Small - $5.50
Vintage Die Cut Valentine Kids
How darling are these little cuties? This little Valentine boy and girl are truly vintage (not reproductions!) - expertly embossed heavy-weight chromolithographs from the 1920s!
Each package contains a boy and a girl ready for you to trim, as the original tabs are still intact.
We've seen copies of these originals in lots of magazines, but these are the vintage originals!
Set of 2 Scraps
Price: $3.25
Red Krausbouillion - Old Fashioned Crinkle Wire Metal Tinsel
A Generous 1/2 ounce Package
Price: $3.50 Per Package
Easter Kids & Pets Reproduction Scraps
More Bunnies
More Chicks & Chickens
SilverCrow's old-world Easter die cuts are made by the family company that has made them for over 100 years! Each is a reproduction of antique images that children and adults alike have used for decoration, découpage and paper crafting of all types.
Add a touch of mica glitter and your project will certainly rival those of centuries past.
Each scrap relief sheet is approximately 9 inches by 6-1/2 inches, varying slightly by design. Each sheet is delightfully embossed to accent the expert die cutting - so well done, that very little trimming is necessary.
Price: $3.50 per sheet
Art Postcard of Sigmund Freud
More Freud Selections
From the collection of Michael John Burlingham, this 1938 photograph of Sigmund Freud was masterfully taken by Marcel Steinberger. We find Freud in a thoughtful pose a year before his death at 82.
For a lighter side of Sigmund Freud (father of modern psychology), see our Sigmund Freud Flipbook (better than a trip to your therapist)!
Golden Dresden Baskets
These stunning Dresden baskets arrive unassembled. The base measures about 2-3/4 inches high. They are made by the same company that made them so many years before.
Our embossed die cuts are superbly cut from golden foiled heavy paper and will make delightful party favors. They also are breathtaking when adorned with Krausbouillion and filled with special ornaments or other decorative pieces and hung on a holiday tree!
They are skillfully crafted in the Victorian tradition, but are brand new. There baskets are shown for illustration.
Price: 1 Basket for $7.50, 3 for $20.00
Package and Price: 1 for $7.50 3 for $20.00
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