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Round Celluloid Powder Box

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Vintage Celluloid Powder Box

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Lovely pieces like this were originally used for powders for the face, or talcs for the body. Of course there would have been a fluffy powder puff inside. With the advent of inexpensive plastics in the 1930s, vanity items like these became more readily available. We are fortunate to have a few of these special powder boxes made of true celluloid.

Most cases are 2-3/4 inches in diameter (70 mm), some are a tiny bit larger and others a tiny bit smaller. The lid slides on for a nice fit. Please be careful if you really fill your case with powder - don't pick the box up by the lid or you'll have a powdery dresser top. When closed with the lid, the little case measures the same in height as the diameter (2-3/4 inches).

We love the old printed cardboard boxes as well as the metal ones, but there is something so warm about celluloid, both in the patina and the feel. We're sure you'll find just the perfect use for yours!

Made in Germany

2September2010

Vintage Item, Limited Availability

Price: $18.00 Each

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Tiny Glass Tubes with Blue Ends

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Vial of 100 Tiny Glass tubes with Blue Ends

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These are so slim you might have a hard time seeing them. The 100 tiny glass tubes are stored in a shaker bottle that will release one at a time through the central hole in the plastic cap.

Each of the tiny tubes measures 3 inches long and the tube diameter is about 1.5mm.

We are sure you'll find a million ways of using these. In fact, because of their diminutive diameter, you can even use them to pick up drops of liquid and for mixing.

Made in USA

30June2010

Price: $6.85 per Package

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French Cardboard Powder Tube (circa 1920s)

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Old Stock French Cardboard Tube for Face Powder or Talc (circa 1920s)

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You might not need to store your loose face powder or talcum powder, so, why not use one of these great cardboard tubes to hide a tiny gift for a friend.

The tubes are different sizes and colors. The lids slid off and on easily. Most are about 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 inch in diameter. They are from 2-1/2 inches to 3-1/2 inches tall.

These were created in the 1920s in France for the French cosmetics industry and were never used.

Please let us choose one for you.

Made in France

06June2010

Price $3.15 Each

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Oblong Celluloid Container

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Vintage Celluloid Comb Case

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So many years ago, lives were so much more discrete. Fine ladies secured their combs, brushes and other even their hairpins in elegant containers. With the advent of inexpensive plastics in the 1930s, vanity items like these became more readily available. We are fortunate to have a few of these special comb or trinket cases made of true celluloid.

Some of our cases are hinged and others have slip off lids, but they all resemble the two in the illustration. Measuring 4 inches by about 1-1/2 inch and 3/4 inch deep, you'll find all kinds of uses for these.

Made in Germany

01June2010

Vintage Item, Limited Availability

Price: $12.00 Each

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Small Hinged Lid Tin

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Small Hinged Lid Tin

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Great for a pill case or a container for fresh mints, or even a mini shrine, this little tin is the best ever for all of your innovative ideas. These little silver steel tins measure 1-15/16 inch by 2-5/16 inches and 5/8 inch deep when closed. When open the bottom is just a touch over 1/2 inch.

Made in USA

01June2010

Price: $1.90 Each

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Recycled Cat Box

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Recycled Plastic Kitty Head Container

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This clever container is made of plastic and is in the shape of a kitty cat head. The fitted top even features the characteristic round face and pointy ears of a cartoon kitty.

These were originally the containers for British cat treats - and we fell in love with them!

Fill them with your own cat treats - or home made cat treats and deliver to a friend's kitty. Slice a slit in the top and you'll  have a little kitty bank. There are just so many possibilities.

Each one is 4 inches high by 3-1/4 inches deep by 4-5/8 inches wide.

From Great Britain

19May2010

Price: $2.00 Each

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Vintage Christmas Card Bowl

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Vintage Hand-Made Bowl Made from Christmas Cards

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Oh, how we adore these! We actually had made one or two years and years ago when we were little kids. This is the ultimate recycling - and even a great project for kids today. Cards contemporary with the maker were cut to size and then stitched together with cord, yarn or ribbon. An endless variety of cards made the patterns quite festive for year round use.

Of course, each one of our bowls are different. We're showing four of them for variability. They range in diameter from 3-1/2 to 5 inches and are quite the conversation piece!

Although these are quite usable, please be careful with yours. These are made of vintage paper, after all!

Made in USA

16April2010

Vintage Item - Limited Availability

Price: $8.75 Each

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Wee 20mm (3/4 inch) Watchmakers Tins - Set of 40 in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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40 Wee (20mm) Glass-Topped Watchmakers' Tins in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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Originally used by watchmakers to store those tiny parts in watches, these wonderful glass-topped aluminum containers are ideal for organizing miniatures, beads, bugs, glitters…anything small!

In a 7-3/8 by 4-1/4 inch box, you'll get 40 wee - 20 mm diameter (3/4 inch) - glass-topped round tins - ready for you to fill with your special treasures. They arrive in a reusable aluminum flip-top box.

These are great for organization or presentation and even for special treasures. You might even add a magnet (aluminum is not magnetic) and create a wee diorama for your refrigerator!

The outer tin makes this a perfect gift - just fill each little internal container with a special memory for a friend - a word or two handwritten, a Chinese fortune cookie fortune, a lock of hair - use your imagination!

Made in China

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 2March2010

Price: $17.50 per Set

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Mini 33mm (about 1-1/4 inch) Watchmakers Tins - Set of 40 in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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40 Mini (33mm) Glass-Topped Watchmakers' Tins in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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Originally used by watchmakers to store those tiny parts in watches, these wonderful glass-topped aluminum containers are ideal for organizing miniatures, beads, bugs, glitters…anything small!

In a 10-5/8 by 6-1/2 inch box, you'll find 40 mini - 33 mm diameter (about 1-1/4 inch) - glass-topped round tins - ready for you to fill with your special treasures. They arrive in a reusable aluminum flip-top box.

This giant box of lots to tins is perfect for creating party favors and other types of miniature gifts. Put some dried herbs or lavender in one and add a lucky penny for a special surprise!

Made in China

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 5March2010

Price: $22.10 per Set

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Mini Spice Bottle

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Mini Glass Spice Bottle

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These teeny glass test tubes are ideal for any of your collages or assemblages. And, just perfect for little dolls. Add a little loop in the cork and you'll have a mini bottle charm

Each test tube measures 7/8 inch high (not including the cork) and about 1/2 inch in diameter at the bottom.

Four bottles are shown for illustration. The corks are natural, so you'll see some variation.

Imported

24February2010

Price: $1.20 Each

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Recycled Paper Leaf Bowl

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Leaf-Shaped Bowl made of Recycled Paper

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Adapting necessity to art, traditional basket-making techniques are used to make these wonderful little pots or bowls. Artisans use recycled posters from printing companies. First they make long flat strips of paper, dipped in glue - then dried. Then, after the strips dry, the artisans wet them again form them into useable shapes, like this little bowl with a lid. It is all held together with the glue as the strips are coiled. Sturdy household items are the result.

The brightly colored random patterns are derived from the shapes and the contents of the posters used, so you may see some printed words on yours, too.

We were particularly enchanted with the leaf-shape of this clever bowl. It is great in any room - even on your desk. It measures about 5-1/2 by 2-1/4 inches.

Each bowl is different, not only because it is handmade, but, because the paper strips are never the same from item to item. So, please let SilverCrow choose one for you.

Made in Vietnam

23February2010

Price: $8.00 Each

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Teeny 16mm (9/16 inch) Watchmakers Tins - Set of 54 in Aluminum Case

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54 Teeny (16mm) Glass-Topped Watchmakers' Tins in Aluminum Case

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Originally used by watchmakers to store those tiny parts in watches, these wonderful glass-topped aluminum containers are ideal for organizing miniatures, beads, bugs, glitters…anything small!

In a 6-3/8 by 4-1/4 inch tin, you'll get 54 teeny - 16 mm diameter (9/16 inch) - glass-topped round tins - ready for you to fill with your tiny treasures.

These are great for organization or presentation and even for special treasures.

Use them individually or fill each of the 54 with special treasures like crystals, shredded money, charms and more and present the entire package to a friend.

What a great way to collect sand from every beach you've frequented, or earth from different campsites - let your imagination go!

Made in China

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 23February2010

Price: $24.50 per Set

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MIni 33mm (about 1-1/4 inch) Watchmakers Tins - Set of 10 in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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10 Mini (33mm) Glass-Topped Watchmakers' Tins in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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Originally used by watchmakers to store those tiny parts in watches, these wonderful glass-topped aluminum containers are ideal for organizing miniatures, beads, bugs, glitters…anything small!

In a 6-1/2 by 2-5/8 inch box, you'll find 10 mini - 33 mm diameter (about 1-1/4 inch) - glass-topped round tins - ready for you to fill with your special treasures. They arrive in a reusable aluminum flip-top box.

This is our absolute favorite size for these wonderful tins. The 3mm size is just right for adding special memories or treasures. And the grouping of 10 makes it easy to create a very, very special gift of memories for a friend, lover or relative. Add some earth from your home town, a tiny note of love or list of important dates, some crystals or birthstones and whatever comes to remind you of that special person.

Of course you can use these for storing things, too.

Made in China

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 21February2010
 

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Price: $7.10 per Set

Mini 33mm (about 1-1/4 inch) Watchmakers Tins - Set of 20 in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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20 Mini (33mm) Glass-Topped Watchmakers' Tins in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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Originally used by watchmakers to store those tiny parts in watches, these wonderful glass-topped aluminum containers are ideal for organizing miniatures, beads, bugs, glitters…anything small!

In a 6-1/2 by 5-1/2 inch box, you'll find 20 mini - 33 mm diameter (about 1-1/4 inch) - glass-topped round tins - ready for you to fill with your special treasures. They arrive in a reusable aluminum flip-top box.

How great these are for sorting things or for creating little kits. What a great way to share your special flower garden seed mix!

Made in China

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 21February2010
 

Price: $11.60 per Set

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Ceramic High-Fire Skull Urn Pendant

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High Fire Skull urn

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If you like our other urns, you'll love our skull urn pendant. Made of high-fire ceramic, the natural finish is startlingly scary! The skull is fully fashioned in 3 dimensions.

Our skull pendants are glazed on the inside to hold liquids. They are not meant for food or drink contents, so, you might add an essential oil, or some earth from a special place for safekeeping.

Although meant to be worn as pendants, we think these little vessels would be perfect any assemblage, shrine or collage project you might be considering.

Each of these is handmade individually, so please allow for slight variation. Crystals not included.

Made in Peru

14January2010
 

Price $8.50 each

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Elegant Mbenge Multicolor Bowl from Africa - Handmade from Telephone Wire

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Zulu Mbenge Telephone Wire Art Multicolor Bowl

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This stunning clip holder hails from the largest African Tribe (the Zulu). The Zulu have long been known for unmatched skill and artistry in weaving baskets from native grasses. Urban Zulu, faced with little access to natural materials, are now fashioning the same baskets from recycled telephone wire. This bright, washable and sturdy basket, or mbenge, is one of many created in unlimited colors combinations of intricate, mesmerizing designs. No two are alike - as the colors of the wire available and the patterns differ!

This gorgeous bowl will make a striking statement in any room - the multicolor wires are the most exciting of all of our designs. The colors are the same in each of the bowls and the patterns are very, very similar, but not exactly the same - making each bowl a masterpiece work of art that only you will have.

You can certainly use this sturdy little bowl or just display it as elegant décor. It measures about 6-1/2 inches in diameter and from the table to the top of the bowl, it is 2-1/2 inches.

Wash in warm, soapy water. As it is woven, please don't expect it to hold liquids. It is not dishwasher safe. We recommend that you not use this for unwrapped food.

Made in South Africa

24December2009

Limited Availability

Price: $30.00 Each

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Small Recycled Sardine Can Labels Fair Trade Bowl

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Small Recycled Sardine Label Bowl

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This fun giant bowl has been created from a papier mâché base. Then each label has been painstakingly trimmed and placed to create this wonderfully pleasing pattern. Our decorative bowl measures 7 inches in diameter at the top and is about 3-1/2 inches high.

Of course, each bowl is unique as they are all handmade by African artisans. This Fair Trade item supports Aids Research and Relief in Africa.

Please use this as a decorative bowl only. It cannot be immersed. Please clean with a soft cloth - no water.

Made in Africa

23December2009

Price: $9.50 Each

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Large Recycled Sardine Can Labels Fair Trade Bowl

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Large Recycled Sardine Label Bowl

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This fun giant bowl has been created from a papier mâché base. Then small sardine can labels are painstakingly trimmed, placed and glued to create this wonderfully pleasing pattern. Our decorative bowl measures 10 inches in diameter at the top and is about 5-1/4 inches high.

Of course, each bowl is unique as they are all handmade by African artisans. This Fair Trade item supports Aids Research and Relief in Africa.

Please use this as a decorative bowl only. It cannot be immersed. Please clean with a soft cloth - no water.

Made in Africa

19December2009

Price: $20.50 Each

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Match Boxes

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Sliding Matchboxes

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SilverCrow's matchboxes make such a distinctive packaging solution for those special little gifts! Or, consider them as containers for your own mini shrine or tiny memory box.

For a really special effect, try slipping your artwork or gift in the mini matchbox; then, slip the mini in the small and the small in the large!

Matchboxes are offered in 6 sizes (in inches):

Mini 2 L x 1-1/4 W x 7/16 D

X Small 2-1/8 L x 1-1/8 W x 5/8 D

Small 2-5/16 L x 1-5/16 W x 13/16 D

Medium 3 L x 1-3/4 W x 3/4 D

Large 2-7/8 L x 1-7/8 W x 1-1/8

X Large 3-1/8 L x 2-1/16 W x 1-1/4 D

 

Made in USA

SilverCrow Classic

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One Dram Glass Vial with Black Screw Top Lid

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One Dram Glass Vial with Screw Top

Half-Dram Vial

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These great little bottles are just the thing for holding little bits of anything. Each is about 45mm high with a 15mm outside diameter.

SilverCrow's vials are really meant for use in science projects, so they should hold just about anything, including liquids! Just be sure to screw the lid on tightly!

These Kimble short-style glass vials are perfect for assemblage, 3-dimensional collage, or whatever other project you might imagine.

If you're in search of larger vials, consider our standard polystyrene test tubes.

Two vials are shown for illustration only

Made in USA or China

2July2009

Price: $1.05 Each

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Glass Ampoules in Amber & Clear

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Elegant CLEAR Glass Ampoule

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The unique styling of these glass 1-ml ampoules (aka, ampules) makes them exactly what you need for your assemblage, collage or any mixed media project. They are made of borosilicate glass. The clear glass ampoules remind us of elegant jewelry ampoules of old. Each measures 1 milliliter (10.6mm x 67mm).

Several sizes and colors are shown for illustration only.

Made in Canada or USA

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 16June2009

Price: $1.25 each

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Mini 53mm (about 2-1/8 inch) Watchmakers Tins - Set of 15 in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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15 Large (53mm) Glass-Topped Watchmakers' Tins in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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Originally used by watchmakers to store those tiny parts in watches, these wonderful glass-topped aluminum containers are ideal for organizing miniatures, beads, bugs, glitters…anything small!

In a 10-5/8 by 6-1/2 inch box, you'll find 15 large - 53 mm diameter (about 2-1/8 inch) - glass-topped round tins - ready for you to fill with your special treasures. They arrive in a reusable aluminum flip-top box.

This large box of large tins might be just what you need to finally organize all those little jewelry findings, scrabble letters or even your bug collection!

Made in China

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 11March2010

Price: $22.15 per Set

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Ceramic Raku Urn Scarab Pendant

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Ceramic Raku Scarab Urn Pendant

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The shiny and colorful urn is made of raku ceramic created by low-fire glazing. The ocean-sky hue ranges from dark blues to the palest of turquoise all in one pendant!

The pendant urn is glazed on the inside to hold liquids. But, it is not meant for food or drink contents, so, you might add an essential oil, or some earth from a special place for safekeeping.

Although meant to be worn as pendants, we think this little scarab would be perfect any assemblage, shrine or collage project you might be considering. Scarabs are considered a good luck symbol.

Young scarab beetles seemed to emerge spontaneously from burrows. Because of that, they were considered either sacred or lucky. The antenna on the beetle's head helped it to roll dung into its burrow, where the females laid their eggs. Later, the youngsters fed on the dung. In mythology, the scarabs are pictured using their antennae to push the sun along its course in the sky.

Two pendants are shown to illustrate the front and back.

Made in Peru

29June2008

Out of Stock

Price $8.50 Each

Ceramic Female Bodice Urn Pendant

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Ceramic Raku Bodice Urn Pendant

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The shiny and colorful urn is made of raku ceramic created by low-fire glazing. The ocean-sky hue ranges from dark blues to the palest of turquoise all in one pendant!

The pendant urn is glazed on the inside to hold liquids. But, it is not meant for food or drink contents, so, you might add an essential oil, or some earth from a special place for safekeeping.

Although meant to be worn as pendants, we think this lovely bodice would be perfect any assemblage, shrine or collage project you might be considering. With some imagination, you could even change her into an art doll!

Each pendant features two holes (one on either side of the cork) for hanging. Not including the cork, the urn is 2 inches high by 1 inch wide at the widest point.

Two pendants are shown to illustrate the front and back.

Made in Peru

17September2008

Price $8.50 Each

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Ceramic Raku Urn Ganesh Pendant

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Ceramic Raku Ganesh Urn Pendant

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The shiny and colorful urn is made of raku ceramic created by low-fire glazing. The ocean-sky hue ranges from dark blues to the palest of turquoise all in one pendant!

The pendant urn is glazed on the inside to hold liquids. But, it is not meant for food or drink contents, so, you might add an essential oil, or some earth from a special place for safekeeping.

Although meant to be worn as pendants, we think this little vessel honoring Lord Ganesha would be perfect any assemblage, shrine or collage project you might be considering.

Two pendants are shown to illustrate the front and back.

Made in Peru

21May2008

Price $8.50 Each

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Test Tube Brhs

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Test Tube Brush

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For those of us who love to do assemblages, this tool is irreplaceable. Originally invented for cleaning lab ware, our test tube brush can reach inside as skinny spot and with a few swirls, it will efficiently cleanup even a messy vessel. The nubby tip even gets the rounded bottom of tubes clean easily.

Made of nylon bristles and a looped wire handle, it is easy to clean itself, but please do not wash in the dishwasher.

Made in USA

11January2009

PRICE: $1.75 Each

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Mini Bottle with Cork

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Mini Bottle with cork

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SilverCrow is offering this cute little bottle for your treasure boxes, shrines and other assemblages. The bottle measures about 1-3/8 inch high and, of course, the cork adds additional height. It is about 3/4 inch wide. Add some special beads, sand or other memento for a very special piece. Make some tiny little labels for them - what a great addition to a curio.

Bottle Made in USA, Cork Made in Czech Republic

25October2007

old Price: $1.05 New Price: 75¢ each

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Vintage Medicine Bottle with Cork

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Vintage Medicine Bottle with Cork

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How very delighted we were to have found a box full of these wonderful bottles. Each measures 4-1/4 inches high by 1-3/4 inch wide and 7/8 inch from front to back. The top lip boasts a spout. In fact, on the bottom of the bottle, the molded glass reads:

NON DRIP
REG USA

and in a little pennant triangle logo, the company name:

PERFCO

The back of the bottle is softly rounded and the the front is flattened, so that you can easily apply a label, if you like. At the top of the label area are molded characters. These vary from bottle to bottle. The illustrated bottle reads:

3 I I

There were no corks in the bottles when we found them, but we thought we'd add one for a nice touch. You can certainly easily remove the cork, if you choose.

These would be great for homemade concoctions, assemblage artwork or whatever your imagination provides. Consider adding beeswax or sealing wax to the cork for a medieval feel!

Bottle Made in USA, Cork Made in Czech Republic

9March2008

Vintage Item - Limited Availability

Price: $7.50 each

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Vintage Easter Basket for Bunny Rabbits

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Vintage Mini Easter Baskets

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Now you'll wish you were the Easter Bunny, just so you can carry one of these darling little baskets on your back. In fact, these little wooden woven baskets were made to be carried by bunny statues and candy containers in the 1930s.

The basket measures between 1-3/4 and 1-5/8 inches high and is tapered, with the larger end (about 1 inch in diameter) open on top - ready for you to fill with chenille goodies, or even the real thing - candy! Each basket has a lovely silken ribbon woven through the upper staves to hold the little basket on its bunny!

The come in several pastel colors, but we cannot promise which color you will receive. But, we will try to honor your request for the color you specify.

Made in Germany

7March2008

Vintage Item - Limited Availability

Price: $6.75 each

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Wooden Needle Case

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Unfinished Wooden Needle Case

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Not only is it useful for holding your sewing needles, our wooden needle case is unfinished, so that you can paint, stamp, wood-burn and embellish it any way you like to make it more yours! It measures 2-5/8 inches long and 1/2 inch in diameter. The lid fits snugly to secure the needles, but is removed without much trouble. Of course, you might find even more uses for it!

Made in USA or imported

09January2008

Out of Stock

Price: $1.75 each

Small Glass Test Tubes

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Small Glass Test Tube with Fitted Cork

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All of SilverCrow's tubes and bottles are so popular with our customers. So, we're always scouting more - so that you have the perfect size for your project!

Each bottle is 6.5mm in diameter and 75mm long (before the natural cork is added).

One of our favorite folks, Marlene, suggests that a bunch of these used together without the corks could hold tiny buds of wildflowers or strawflowers. We've tried to get her to create a sample for us, so hopefully we'll have one soon to show you.

Imported

SilverCrow classic

Price: $2.19 Each

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Natural Horn Cup

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As seen in Martha Stewart Living

Natural horn Cup

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Our horn cup makes a great holder for your smaller pencils, pens, brushes, and more. Horn cups were a common frontier accessory in the early days of the American West. Stuffed into a knapsack, a drink of water was never to be missed for lack of a vessel. The cup measures about 3 inches high and is made of natural horn.

Made in USA or Imported

18November2007

Was: $7.00 Now: $6.00 each

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Elegant Wire Pencil Cup from Africa - Handmade from Telephone Cord

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Zulu Mbenge Telephone Wire Art Pencil Cup - Turquoise Jewel tones

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This stunning pencil cup hails from the largest African Tribe (the Zulu). The Zulu have long been known for unmatched skill and artistry in weaving baskets from native grasses. Urban Zulu, faced with little access to natural materials, are now fashioning the same baskets from recycled telephone wire. This bright, washable and sturdy basket, or mbenge, is one of many created in unlimited colors combinations of intricate, mesmerizing designs. No two are alike - as the colors of the wire available and the patterns differ!

This gorgeous pencil cup will make a striking statement in any room - particularly an office, art room or studio. It measures a bit over 4 inches in diameter at the top and is a little over 4-1/2 inches high. It is as elegant for simple display as it may be useful.

Wash in warm, soapy water. As it is woven, please don't expect it to hold liquids. It is not dishwasher safe. We recommend that you not use this for unwrapped food.

Made in South Africa

20November2007

Price: $39.50 Each

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Elegant Wire Clip Holder from Africa - Handmade from Telephone Cord

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Zulu Mbenge Telephone Wire Art Clip Holder - Turquoise Jewel tones

This stunning clip holder hails from the largest African Tribe (the Zulu). The Zulu have long been known for unmatched skill and artistry in weaving baskets from native grasses. Urban Zulu, faced with little access to natural materials, are now fashioning the same baskets from recycled telephone wire. This bright, washable and sturdy basket, or mbenge, is one of many created in unlimited colors combinations of intricate, mesmerizing designs. No two are alike - as the colors of the wire available and the patterns differ!

This gorgeous clip holder will make a striking statement in any room - particularly an office, art room or studio. It measures a bit over 3-1/2 inches in diameter at the top and is about 2 inches high. The inset picture shows the mesmerizing pattern on base of the holder.

You can certainly use this sturdy little bowl or just display it as elegant décor.

Wash in warm, soapy water. As it is woven, please don't expect it to hold liquids. It is not dishwasher safe. We recommend that you not use this for unwrapped food.

Made in South Africa

20November2007

Price: $26.50 Each

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Small 41mm (a bit over 1-1/2 inch) Watchmakers Tins - Set of 12 in Cardboard Box

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12 SMALL (41mm) Glass-Topped Watchmakers' Tins in Pasteboard Box

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Originally used by watchmakers to store those tiny parts in watches, these wonderful glass-topped aluminum containers are ideal for organizing miniatures, beads, bugs, glitters…anything small!

In a 6-3/4 by 5-1/4 inch box, you'll get 12 small - 41 mm diameter (a bit over 1-1/2 inch) - glass-topped round tins - ready for you to fill with your special treasures. They arrive in a hand-made pasteboard box.

These larger tins are great for all kinds of storage - beads, buttons, charms and more. You might even create a tiny memory diorama for a friend. There is enough room in each of these to create just about anything.

Made in China

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 24February2010

Price: $10.25 per Set

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1 ounce Amber Dropper Bottle

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One Ounce Amber Glass Bottle with Dropper

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What a great little bottle for storing light sensitive mixtures. The glass and the pipette (dropper) are all glass. The stopper is a rubber bulb with a twist black plastic lid. We really just liked the looks of these.

SilverCrow suggests that our regular pipettes (eye droppers) be used as a unique way of adding a controlled amount of water to your watercolor pans or to your penciled-in watercolors on paper. With these little bottles, you can have your water (or other liquid) ready at any moment by storing it inside! The amber color helps protect the contents from fading.

Four bottles shown for illustration only.

Made in USA

SilverCrow Classic

Out of Stock

Price: $2.75 Each

  

Metal Sliding Box

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Metal Sliding Match-Box

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This small (2-1/4-inch by 1-5/8-inch) Metal Box was originally designed to be an ashtray. It even has a pop-out cigarette holder in the slide out-tray. This holder can easily be removed, so that you end up with a great little metal match-box that you can use as the container for a miniature shrine, or a unique gift.

The boxes are silk-screened with different images that can be easily covered in paper or with permanent inks. Just imagine the possibilities!

Made in China

SilverCrow Classic

Price: $2.25 each

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Mini Capsules

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Miniature Treasure Capsules

These are the same capsules that you'll find in SilverCrow's Shrine Kit. Each is just a little less than one inch when closed. Open them up and include some sand from a special beach trip, or a smidgen of cherished homeland earth. Replace the cap and include in a special package for a distant friend or loved one to treasure.

These are perfect for altered books, nichos and niches!

Made in USA

Please DO NOT use these for consumption!

Package of 10

Price 75¢

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Little Glass Flask with Cork

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Mini flask with cork

On the cover of Rubber Stamper

SilverCrow is offering this cute little bottle thanks to one of our customers! This is the same bottle that was used as a vase on the front of Rubber Stamper Magazine (March, 2004). We can see this with sand from each beach you've combed from your last cruise. Make some tiny little labels for them - what a great addition to a curio

We really like it because the bottle is actually flat so it is easily glued to a card or any other assemblage or collage.

Made in China

Price: $2.50 each

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Little Glass Flask with Pinched Bottom

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Mini flask with pinched bottom

This tiny flask is great for any of your projects. It comes without a topper, making it quite affordable. 

We really like it because the bottle is actually flat  and pinched on the very bottom it slants upward quite well. It is easily affixed to a card or any other assemblage or collage.

Made in China

Price: $1.50 each

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Ceramic Raku Moon Urn Pendant

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Raku Moon Urn Pendant

Made of raku ceramic created by low-fire glazing, the ocean-sky hue ranges from dark blues to the palest of turquoise all this wonderful Moon Urn Pendant! The moon is fully fashioned in 3 dimensions.

Our moon pendants are glazed on the inside to hold liquids. They are not meant for food or drink contents, so, you might add an essential oil, or some earth from a special place for safekeeping.

Although meant to be worn as pendants, we think these little vessels would be perfect any assemblage, shrine or collage project you might be considering.

Made in Peru

SilverCrow Classic

Price $8.50 each

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Tiny 25mm (almost 1 inch) Watchmakers Tins - Set of 16 in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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16 Tiny (25mm) Glass-Topped Watchmakers' Tins in Aluminum Flip-Top Box

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Originally used by watchmakers to store those tiny parts in watches, these wonderful glass-topped aluminum containers are ideal for organizing miniatures, beads, bugs, glitters…anything small!

In a 4-3/8 inch square box, you'll find 16 tiny - 25 mm diameter (almost 1 inch) - glass-topped round tins - ready for you to fill with your special treasures. They arrive in a reusable aluminum flip-top box.

Store anything from buttons to bugs to pins in these clever containers. They are great for your collections or just because you like cool little containers.

Made in China

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 16March2010

Price: $7.00 per Set

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Ceramic Raku Jug Urn

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Raku Urn Pendant

Made of raku ceramic created by low-fire glazing, the ocean-sky hue ranges from dark blues to the palest of turquoise all this wonderful Urn Pendant! The jug is fully fashioned in 3 dimensions.

Our jug pendants are glazed on the inside to hold liquids. They are not meant for food or drink contents, so, you might add an essential oil, or some earth from a special place for safekeeping.

Although meant to be worn as pendants, we think these little vessels would be perfect any assemblage, shrine or collage project you might be considering.

Made in Peru

SilverCrow Classic

Price $8.50 each

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Ceramic High Fire Jug Urn

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High-Fire Urn Pendant

This little jug is finished without a glaze on the outside, but high-fired for strength. Without the glaze, it is ready for any kind of artwork you might conjure: paint it, stamp it, age it further with Walnut Ink,...the possibilities are infinite. Of course, the high-fire finish (natural white with brown accents) is stunning with no alteration!

Our jug pendants are glazed on the inside to hold liquids. They are not meant for food or drink contents, so, you might add an essential oil, or some earth from a special place for safekeeping.

Although meant to be worn as pendants, we think these little vessels would be perfect any assemblage, shrine or collage project you might be considering.

Made in Peru

SilverCrow Classic

Price $8.50 each

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Ceramic Raku Diablo Urn Pendant

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Raku Diablo Urn Pendant

Made of raku ceramic created by low-fire glazing, the ocean-sky hue ranges from dark blues to the palest of turquoise all this scary Diablo Urn Pendant! The devil is fully fashioned in 3 dimensions.

Our moon pendants are glazed on the inside to hold liquids. They are not meant for food or drink contents, so, you might add an essential oil, or some earth from a special place for safekeeping.

Although meant to be worn as pendants, we think these little vessels would be perfect any assemblage, shrine or collage project you might be considering.

Made in Peru

SilverCrow Classic

Price $8.50 each

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Ceramic Raku Buddha Urn Pendant

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Raku Buddha Urn Pendant

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Made of raku ceramic created by low-fire glazing, the ocean-sky hue ranges from dark blues to the palest of turquoise all this wonderful Buddha Urn Pendant! The urn is fully fashioned in 3 dimensions.

Our Buddha Urn pendants are glazed on the inside to hold liquids. They are not meant for food or drink contents, so, you might add an essential oil, or some earth from a special place for safekeeping.

Although meant to be worn as pendants, we think these little vessels would be perfect any assemblage, shrine or collage project you might be considering.

Made in Peru

22May2008

Price $8.50 each

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Glass Ampoules in Amber & Clear

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Elegant Amber Glass Ampoule

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The unique styling of these glass 1-ml ampoules (aka, ampules) makes them exactly what you need for your assemblage, collage or any mixed media project. They are made of borosilicate glass. The color of the amber glass ampoules is reminiscent of a beer bottle. Each measures 1 milliliter (10.6mm x 67mm).

Several sizes and colors are shown for illustration only.

Made in Canada or USA

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 16June2009

Price: $1.25 each

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Wooden Box with Sliding Glass Lid and 12 Glass Vials

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Wooden Box with Sliding Glass Top

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What a find! You might plan to store little things in the vials. Or, indeed, remove the vials and use the wooden box as the base for a special memory box, assemblage or treasure box.

The box itself has wooden dividers, giving you lots of options. And, the sliding glass lid boosts the box's versatility! Add a hanger to the back and you have a divided shadowbox. We could go on and on, but we'll leave the rest for your imagination!

Imported

SilverCrow Classic

Out of Stock

Price: $16.50 per set

Half Dram Glass Vial with Black Screw Top Lid

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Half Dram Glass Vial with Screw Top

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These great little bottles are just the thing for holding little bits of anything. Each is about 35mm high with a 12mm outside diameter.

SilverCrow's tiny vials are really meant for use in science projects, so they should hold just about anything, including liquids! Just be sure to screw the lid on tightly!

These are a bit bigger than SilverCrow's tiny test tubes, so you might want to use them together in an assemblage, collage, or whatever other project you might imagine.

If you're in search of larger vials, consider our standard polystyrene test tubes.

Liquid not included. Vial is empty when you receive it.

Made in USA or China

SilverCrow Classic

Price: $1.00 Each

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Real Test Tubes - Polystyrene for Strength!

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Plastic Test Tubes

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These are the 75ml polystyrene unbreakable test tubes we once used to package our mica. They are quite wonderful for storage, for sea-faring "notes in a bottle", to add to mail art collages in soda pop bottles, to start seedlings, as a vase for a single bud, to tie together as a container for found objects, the list goes on…

Comes with tight fitting, but removable, plastic cork. Tube is just about 1/2" in diameter and 3 inches long. The cap adds another 1/2" to the length of the tube.

Made in USA

SilverCrow Classic

Price: 32¢ Each

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Mini Glass Test Tube Charms with Hanging Loop

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Mini Glass Test Tube Charm

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These teeny glass test tubes are ideal for any of your collages or assemblages. They are about one inch long before the cork is inserted. The tiny brass loop allows you to string on a chain or use as a charm. The loop can be easily removed, but be careful as it is tiny!

Each test tube measures 1-1/8 inch and with the cork and loop, the total length is 1-1/4 inch. It is about 3/16 in diameter.

Imported

SilverCrow Classic

Price: $1.25 Each

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Little Box of 10 Plastic Watch Crystals

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Box of 10 Plastic Watch Crystals

These round plastic replacement watch crystals arrive in a nice little box of 10. Each crystal is neatly wrapped in special tissue so that the crystal is free of scratches. SilverCrow's watch crystals can be used for so very many projects! Glue two together, use individually, reverse collage the concave side, etc., etc., etc.!

Sizes range from 19mm to 27.6mm. Each box contains a different size crystal. All ten crystals in your box will be the same size! Please let SilverCrow choose a box for you.

For Rubber Stamper Readers: These are not 2-1/2" as described in the magazine....That was a misprint. But we think they are still just perfect for any project!

Made in India

Price: $4.25 for a box of 10 crystals

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Wee 20mm (3/4 inch) Watchmakers Tins - Set of 25 in Cardboard Box

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25 Wee (20mm) Glass-Topped Watchmakers' Tins in Pasteboard Box

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Originally used by watchmakers to store those tiny parts in watches, these wonderful glass-topped aluminum containers are ideal for organizing miniatures, beads, bugs, glitters…anything small!

In a 4-1/2 by 4-1/4 inch box, you'll get 25 wee - 20 mm diameter (3/4 inch) - glass-topped round tins - ready for you to fill with your special treasures. They arrive in a hand-made pasteboard box.

These are great for organization or presentation and even for special treasures. You might even add a magnet (aluminum is not magnetic) and create a wee diorama for your refrigerator!

Made in China

SilverCrow Classic, Updated 2March2010

Price: $8.50 per Set

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Vintage Vial - Swedish Watch Parts

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Vintage Vial from Sweden - for Watch Parts

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Watch parts have long been a staple in collage and assemblage, and especially prevalent in steampunk jewelry! Little glass vials are also popular - and vintage items are even more precious as each day there are fewer and fewer old things available.

We have been fortunate in finding these vintage vials from Sweden. None are a like, but some are the same size. The average length is a bit over an inch. Some have watch parts in them; some are empty. Some are numbered, some are not - so, please let us choose one for you!

Made in Sweden

6January2009

Vintage Item - Limited Availability

Price: $3.40 per Vial

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