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Vintage Silver Metal Choir Cross
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Such crosses were worn by the choir members (and still are) over their cassocks & surplices. We are, of course, quite taken by them as they are vintage.
This style of cross would be excellent for assemblage jewelry as the surface on either side is absolutely flat - so that you can add your embellishments easily with adhesive or solder. Or, you might choose to change the ribbon that holds them and add a chain or leather thong for a different look.
We have not cleaned them in any fashion - that's up to you, should you choose to do so! Many of them are patinaed and look even better (we think) than they might have as new.
The cross measures 2-1/2 inches tall (including the hanging loop) and about 1-1/2 inch from side to side. Each cross arrives with a rattail cord or ribbon (most are black; some have faded) and with a case so that the choir member might carry it along to the performance safely.
Unknown Origin, Probably Made in USA
2February2012
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: $12.00 Per Set
Qty:
Assortment of 5 Vintage Hard Translucent Plastic Bingo Chips in Several Sizes & Colors
More Games
More Collage, Altered Art & Assemblage
Bingo markers or chips were found in almost every household once an affordable version of the game was available. These chips hail from the mid 1950s and are made of hard plastic. They range in size from about 3/8 inch through 3/4 inch and are mostly clear or translucent.
Each collection of 5 has been pre-assorted to ensure a nice variety in each package. The chips are made of hard plastic and have been used, but they are in excellent condition for your projects or collections. We're showing a few more than 5 here, but each package is a random assortment of 5 different colors and sizes.
The translucent nature of the chips makes them nice for layering in your projects.
Made in USA
24January2012
Vintage Item, Limited Availability
Price: $1.15 per set
Vintage Dark Amber Faceted Navette Crystal
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More Vintage Items
We think the older crystals seemed more brilliant - or perhaps that become that way as they age! We love these old navettes in a gorgeous earthy dark amber or caramel. These are not backed with anything and they just sparkle!
Each measures 8mm by 5mm and can be sewn or glued on to your project. We are showing several so that you might see crystals reflect the light.
Unknown Origin
Price: 39¢ Each
Vintage Large White Faux Pearl Dimpled Glass Rosary Chain by the Inch
More Chains
Add a clasp and you have a great necklace. Add a golden charm and you have a masterpiece.
We love this vintage pearlized dimpled glass chain. It has been created in the rosary style with a single silvery link between two beads.
The beads are all relatively the same size, but differ slightly so that they might resemble the real thing! The average size is about 5/8 inch long by 1/2 inch wide and about 1/8 inch thick.
Please be aware that the pearlized coating is flaking off. Bt, it is such beautiful chain that you might want to rub all of the finish off, or spray it with some kind of fixative to keep it from flaking more.
Add just an inch or two to a special assemblage for a special look. Use several lengths to make a great looking tassel! To separate, gently open a loop on one side of the chain and slip the other side off the loop. Then close the open loop.
Made in Japan
Price: 44¢ per Inch
Vintage Aged Brass Bow charm
More Charms
This sweet bow might be mistaken for a clover, especially if you choose to set some stones in it. We think it looks great by itself, but stones or crystals would add nicely to enhance it.
Each one measures 7/8 inch high (including the loop).
12January2012
Price: 85¢ each
Vintage Pressed Glass Charm - Deep Cobalt Blue Stylized Dog
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Originally sold in the Five & Dime stores back in the 1920s and 1930s, this very special pressed glass charm was made in Japan. It measures about 3/8 inch in diameter - not including the little loop.
The color in the glass is slightly variegated, with the main color of each charm is a gorgeous light blue. Even the string is original (the color of the string may vary from the one pictured).
These are new old stock - never used. We even found them in the original box marked Made in Japan. These were manufactured as a novelty - perhaps for a little girl's charm bracelet, so please allow for some variability.
Price: $3.25 Each
Vintage Ivory La Mode Buttons - on Original Card of 3
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It is so much fun to find things in their original packaging! We love buttons especially. There are lots of newer buttons that are cleverly made on the market, but somehow the old ones have a more wonderful look and feel to them - even the plain ones like these! Be it imagination that causes such a phenomenon, we don't care, we think them ever so much more special!
These are hard plastic ivory buttons - 3/4 inch in diameter (size 30). Each has 4 holes for sewing on to your project. Made by LaMode in the 1970s or 1980s, they were originally 80¢ per card. Some of the buttons are sewn onto the card. Other card feature stapled-on buttons.
The original cards are all intact, but some show slight wear. The style is #46209. Each card reads on the back:
La Mode® Buttons Choice of Smart Women For More than 100 Years B. Blumenthal & Co., Inc Carlstadt, N.J. 07072 Div of Belding Heminway Inc.
Washable Dry Cleanable
We like to use buttons for bracelet and necklace clasps, too. And they work nicely for handmade journal closures, too!
Made in Switzerland
Price: $2.75 per card
Vintage White Castle Indian Headdress for Kids or Adults
More Native American Indian and Inspired Items
More Masks & Other Costume Accoutrements
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These politically incorrect Indian Chief Headdresses were made as a give-away advertisement for the White Castle Hamburger restaurants in the mid-20th century. We know that they were offered before 1963, because there is no zip code in the address.
We love the earth tone coloring of the feathers and the bead-printed bands. But the extra-special feature is that these can be adapted for children or adults to wear!
On the front it reads:
ME BIG CHIEF! - BUY ONLY White Castle ALL-BEEF HAMBURGERS
On the back are the instructions for sizing for an adult or a child to wear. The bottom band is detachable and the pre-punched slots make it easy to size correctly for your head.
The measurements before you assemble the headdress are 15 inches wide by 6-5/8 inches high Made from pliable, but sturdy cardstock, these are in superb condition for their age, showing only slight discoloration on the back, as only a true vintage item would age.
The green printing on the back indicates that these were produced by the Paperlynen Company of Columbus, Ohio.
Price: $14.99 Each
Vintage Marquise shaped Brown Glass Eye
More Parts for Dolls
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These hand made glass eyes were made for plush animals and dolls as well as for taxidermy projects. They are vintage - we approximate their origins to be the 1920s or 1930s.
There are slight differences from eye to eye - in size, color and even slightly in shape, making them much more alluring for use in collage, assemblage and artwork than in traditional doll-making or taxidermy.
The back of the eye is similar to a cowrie shell, with the glass folding back upon itself. Each is a approximately 9/16 inch from side to side, 5/16 inch from top to bottom and has a 3/16 inch profile.
We are showing 3 eyes for illustration so that you might see the variation as well as the back of the eye.
Price: $4.00 Each
Vintage Marquise shaped Blue Glass Eye
Rare Vintage Hand-Glittered White Honeycomb Tree on Wooden Base
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More Ornaments
From the mid-20th century, our fun Santa ornaments are made of white and green tissue paper and are ready for you to add to your vintage holiday décor.
Measuring 4-3/4 inches high by about 2 inches in diameter (at the widest point), this little tree has been hand glittered and rests on a wire trunk secured in a hand-painted golden wood base. Each of the trees features the original MADE IN JAPAN sticker label on the bottom.
As with all honeycomb ornaments, the tissue is stiff, assuring that the ornament retains its basic shape. Each has been lightly covered with a white snow and a touch of golden glitter.
In great condition for their age, some of the ornaments show a touch of wear. We're showing two trees for illustration only.
28December2011
Price $9.35 each
Vintage Brown Hand Blown Glass Doll eye with Stem
Vintage porcelain dolls from Germany would always have hand-blown glass eyes like these - so beautiful that they almost look real! Ours all measure about 5/8 inch from stem to the front of the eye and the eyeball itself measures about 1/2 inch in diameter.
The eyes' iris coloring is exquisite - unmatched by the eyes produced today. These hail from the mid-20th century or earlier.
Of course these can be used for their original purpose - creating dolls, or, indeed, for repairing them. But, we also love odd things like these added to assemblages, memory boxes, nichos and ofrendas! What fun!
We are showing 2 eyes for illustration. Each package contains one eye only.
Made in Germany
Price: $6.25 Each
Vintage Red Oval Celluloid Sequins - 4 Gram Package
More Sequins & Other Vintage Stuff
These enchanting sequins are unused old store stock from the 1920s and 1930s. These are shiny red sequins that measure about 20mm by 12mm. We bought a huge amount some time ago and these were loose from the strands. They are perfect for embellishing all kinds of things.
Warning: In bunches, these have an unpleasant scent. Early plastics, such as the celluloid in these sequins often contained formaldehyde and other unpleasant additives. Once separated, the scent dissipates and the sequins are in fine condition for use.
Made in Belgium
22December2011
$2.00 per package
Vintage Honeycomb Santa Ornament with Red Hat
Measuring about 4-1/2 inches high by 2-1/8 inches wide, each ornament has been hand glittered and the paper facial features have been added by hand. His little nose is made of a little holly stamen!
As with all honeycomb ornaments, the tissue is stiff, assuring that the ornament remains as a sphere.
In great condition for their age, some of the ornaments show a touch of wear.
21December2011
Price $8.50 each
Vintage Hand-Painted Plastic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Set
More Little People & Things
Perfect for your Christmas putz (under-tree display), this fun vintage plastic set was really created as an early birthday cake topping set.
Although usually attributed to Walt Disney, the story of Snow White was really a fairy tale created by the Brothers Grimm.
All 7 Dwarfs: Dopey, Grumpy, Doc, Sneezy, Happy, Bashful and Sleepy are included. Some even have shovels, carts and other accoutrements. Snow White herself is lovely in her pink gown. The lovely lass measures 3 inches high by 1-1/4 inch wide at the base.
Made in Hong Kong
Price: $14.99 Per Set
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Vintage Lenticular "Winky" Lips
More Lenticulars
We've always enjoyed lenticular (winky, blinky, flicker) images - especially the vintage ones. We were just so very excited when we found these vintage Vari-Vue lenticular lips that vary from a smile to a kiss!
Use them for your art dolls to ad a kitschy flavor to them. Or just collect them like we do! Lenticular images like these (3d composition screens) were made a bit differently during the mid part of the 20th century - providing what we think is a much better 3D image.
The colors of the printed image are amazingly vibrant considering that these winky lips are almost a half-century old!
Our sample photo doesn't do our lips justice - the variation is delightful as the smile turns to kiss, or, of course, the kiss changes to a smile!
9November2006
Price: $2.55 each
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Floral Spray
Vintage Spun Glass Wheel
Made of spun glass and a vintage floral spray embossed and die cut chromolithograph scrap our delightful vintage ornament might have adorned your Grandma's Christmas tree or vanity mirror. 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!
SilverCrow purchased these vintage ornaments directly from Germany. Each is a bit different as they are hand made and the scraps differ in flower, color and size. Please le us choose one for you.
SilverCrow Classic
Was: $9.50 Now: $7.25 each
Old Stock Wooden Duck Family of Four
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More Birds of All Kinds
More Wooden Things
We love old stuff like this little family of ducks. Even if these little guys were made today, they just wouldn't have that old-fashioned look to them.
Each set contains a larger Mama duck with her three little ducklings following behind. The Mom measures about 1-1/2 inch long (including her beak) and the babies are a bit smaller. How cute these would be with your little dolls or bears or even in a putz under a feather tree!
These are old store stock and have never been used. They were made to be novelty pieces, so there is some slight aging, which we adore!
20December2011
Price: $3.85 per Set
Vintage Bottle Brush Christmas Wreath with red Pine Cone and Lots of Glitter
We can't really figure out why we love these old ornaments so much. But, we do. This fantastic wreath hails from the mid-20th century and has everything you would want in such a collector's piece. It is bright green and dusted with faux snow and then loaded with aluminum foil glitter.
Accented by a red satin bow, the real pine cone has been tinted red as well. Even the vintage hanger is still attached to some of these!
The wreath is 3-1/4 inch in diameter and about 1 inch thick.
18December2011
Price: $7.50 each
Vintage Hand Painted Fabric Leaves from the 1950s
More Flowers & Leaves
It seems to us that the vintage millinery leaves and flowers are so much more distinctive than those we find today. Perhaps that's because most of the older pieces such as these were made by hand - even the stems were hand wrapped.
These lovely stems each include a wired stem with three hand-painted fabric leaves. The leaf color is fabulous - almost olive through pale green and tipped with the subtlest of purples.
The fabric leaves have been created on millinery irons - each leaf measuring 1-3/8 inch long by 1 inch wide. From the tip-top of the the upper leaf to the bottom of the wire stem, the measurement is 5-7/16. From tip to tip it measures 2-15/16 inches wide.
Several stems shown for variation. Each stem holds three leaves.
Made in Czechoslovakia
10December2011
Price: $1.35 per stem
Vintage Wooden Ice Cream Spoon in Original Plain Wrapper
More Candy, Food, etc.
More Vintage Things
How wonderful is ice cream on a VERY hot day! We just loved these when we found them! These little wooden ice cream spoons wrapped in waxy paper just as though they were new! They hail from the 1950s or 1960s and will make any baby boomer ice cream fan drool!
Several spoons are shown for illustration only.
Price: 99¢ each
We found more!
Vintage Chenille Snowman Pick with Candy Cane and Top Hat
These little fellows are each perched on a wooden pick. And, even though these have been used before, they are in pretty good vintage condition.
Each one is made of chenille and topped with a spun cotton head with hand painted features. His hat is made of shiny black cardstock and topped with a black chenille stem to create his top hat. He is carrying a huge candy cane and right at his neckline is a tiny mercury glass bobble perhaps to represent a bow tie.
Some of the heads have been stamped, Japan on the back to indicate their origin.
Each measures about 3 inches high (not including the stick, which extends another inch or more from the bottom of his chenille base).
Our snowman is a bit repositionable, but please be careful with him, he is from 1950 or earlier!
5September2011
Price: $4.80 each
Vintage Silver Mercury Glass Bead Triple Spray Stem with Silver Tips
More Ornament Components
We just love these sprays of tiny mercury glass beads - the older the better! These hail from the 1950s or earlier and show some sign of aging. Each spray measures about 6 inches long. Each stem is comprised of 3 beaded wires with silver foil tips. Then all three have been wrapped together to form a spray of sorts.
Some of the beads are missing, others have aged a bit. We think this a part of their charm. Most of these still have the original Made in Japan tissue tag intact!
You might also choose to dismantle the spray and use the tiny beads to make vintage-style ornaments with authentic vintage pieces. Or, you can separate the 3 pieces in the spray.
We are showing several spray stems so that you might see the variation.
18November2011
Price: $3.95 per Stem
Vintage Plastic Ornament - Hand-Painted Angel on Golden Moon Slice, Playing the Concertina
More Angels
More Music
Angel lovers and holiday collectors alike will fall in love with this sweet angel. She is perched upon a slice of the moon, offering a melody to all of the world on her concertina accordion.
There is a hanging hole at the top of the moon with a golden thread for you to hang her in that special place
These are vintage ornaments (new old stock that has never been used). The stars were hand-tinted and will show variation that the metallic paint shows naturally with age. The angel is also tinted gold and shows a slight patina as well. You might choose to add a bit of mica or glass glitter to suit your taste.
The ornament measures 3-1/2 inches by 2-3/8 inches and is about 1/2 inch from front to back at the widest point.
11November2011
Price: $4.15 each
Vintage Green Mercury Glass Bead Triple Spray Stem with Silver Tips
We just love these sprays of tiny mercury glass beads - the older the better! These hail from the 1950s or earlier and show some sign of aging. Each spray measures from 6 to 7 inches long. Each stem is comprised of 3 beaded wires with silver foil tips. Then all three have been wrapped together to form a spray o sorts.
We are showing 3 spray stems so that you might see the variation.
Price: $3.85 per Stem
Vintage Pressed Glass Charm - Dark Green Heart with Cross
More Milagros & Other Sacred Items
Originally sold in the Five & Dime stores back in the 1920s and 1930s, this very special pressed glass charm was made in Japan. It measures about 1/2 inch wide by about 5/8 inch long (including the hanging loop). It is in excellent vintage condition, especially for a novelty item.
The color in the glass has slight variations, with the main color of each charm is definitely green. Even the string is original (the color of the string may vary from the one pictured).
These are new old stock - never used. We even found them in the original box marked Made in Japan. These were manufactured as a novelty - perhaps for a little girl's charm bracelet, so please allow for some variability in finishing.
Price: $4.25 Each
Little Vintage Hand Tinted Praying Angel Ornament
Angel lovers and holiday collectors alike will fall in love with this sweet angel with her hand held to her breast in prayer.
Made of hard plastic in the 1970s or 1980s, she was then tinted or painted by hand. You'll be happy to see the variation from angel to angel. Her little wings are pure white, as they should be for any angel. The angels' gowns are a shade of red that has a vintage feel to it. We are quite taken with the subtle shadows of the gown created by the artisans. Her hair is light brown.
What a lovely, simple image she presents. These are vintage ornaments (new old stock that has never been used). We are showing several angels (including one from the back). The tip of her right wing is impressed with the word GERMANY.
Measuring only 1-3/8 inches high by 3/4 inch from wingtip to wingtip, this little angel will easily grace a Christmas putz or other display. Add a hook or glue a thread so that she might hang if you choose.
7November2011
Price: $1.09 each
Vintage Heavy Brass Candle Follower
More Candles, etc.
More Church Items
Candle followers (aka candle burners and wax savers) are most often seen in churches on the altar candles. When properly fitted, such followers allow the candle to burn longer and more evenly, minimizing problems.
These candle followers hail from the 1930s and bear the US Patent Number 2017533-0.
These are made to fit candles that measure 1 inch in diameter. It is important to use the proper follower with the correct size candle.
Because these are vintage, we thought you would appreciate their lovely patina created only by time. We like them just this way. However, churches are usually sure to polish these for a glistening shine. To remove any accumulated wax from the follower, immerse it in warm water and wipe clean with a soft cloth. Use of abrasives may effect the finish of the followers.
We're showing two in the photograph for illustration only.
6November2011
price: $30.00 Each
Vintage Hard Plastic Half Walnut Shell Ornament Component
Even More Vintage
Food, Candy & the Like
These old-fashioned hard plastic walnut shells are the coolest thing ever for making specialty miniature ornaments.
Use the half-shell as is, or glue a fabric tape or other sturdy material (duct tape will even work on the inside floor of the shell and attach another half-shell to make your walnut close.
Each half features a little loop at the top to add a hanging thread or cord. You might choose to snip off the loop and allow the walnut shell to sit the flat base on a table or under your feather tree.
The matte finish helps to make the shell look almost real. These are high quality hard plastic and were made in Germany and should last through generations.
Each measures 1-1/2 inch tall (1-3/4 inch, if you include the loop), 1-1/4 inch side and 1/2 inch deep.
31October2011
Vintage Item - Very Availability
Price: $1.35 Each
Vintage Faceted Crystal Clear Bar with Golden Backing
We think the older crystals seemed more brilliant - or at least more interesting. These bars are lightly faceted and are really quite alluring. Each measures 12mm long by 5mm wide and has a profile of about 3mm. What a great border for a tiara or crown.
These can be sewn or, more easily, glued on to your project. We are showing several so that you might see the front and back. You may be able to remove the gold backing, but we have not tried to do this.
Price: 38¢ Each
Vintage Waxed Ice Cream Cup
Vintage Wooden Ice Cream Spoons
More Vessels & Containers
What fun to serve your next dessert in these old-time waxed paper ice cream cups. They are made of heavy paper that has been coated with wax - insuring that any melted ice cream won't leak through the paper. Now, these are still produced in some form, but not like these originals made by the Sweetheart Cup Division of the Maryland Cup Corporation. Each holds 3 fluid ounces of ice cream (or anything else).
The label on either reads:
WARREN Sanitary's Best by Test REAL ICE CREAM Delicious 3 FL.OZ. Ice Cream
The base is inset to create a footing for the cup so that it doesn't move easily on (or off) the table. On the inner lip of the base, it reads:
- + BS303, BY SWEETHEART CUP DIV. OF MARYLAND CUP CORP., BALTIMORE, MD. U.S.A. S-68161
These appear to have been produced in the mid-20th century. There is no zip code included in the address, so this is a tell-tale sign, as the first zips were used in the 1960s, and they weren't mandatory.
We're showing four cups for illustration only.
Made in usa
4November2011
Vintage Item - Very Limited Availability
Price: $1.25 Each
Little Vintage Golden Praying Angel Ornament
Made of plastic in the 1970s or 1980s, she was then painted gold. What a lovely, simple image she presents. These are vintage ornaments (new old stock that has never been used). We are showing several angels (including one from the back). The tip of her right wing is impressed with the word GERMANY.
Package of 10 Vintage Clear Crystal Bicone Chatons
More Beads of All Kinds
We just loved the original box full of these wondrous crystal. Some were loose and we took a photograph of the package when we opened it. The chaton (aka, chatton) cut is particularly elegant due to its supreme clarity and brilliance which is due to the particular style of cutting. Bicones are by far the most popular crystal bead shape because the of the splendid refraction in the crystal when cut in this double pyramid shape.
Our crystals were made in the 1940s or early 1950s in what was then Czechoslovakia. These sweet clear crystal bicone chatons have been made with the famed precision and artistic clarity of the Czech glass and crystal makers.
These are 5mm wide and 7mm long. The hole for stringing runs through the 7mm length.
We have packaged these sparkly beads in groups of 10. Larger packages available at reduced prices.
Imported
2November2011
Price: $2.00 Per Package
New Old Stock Tin Litho Circus Clown Noise Maker
More Circus, Carnivals & Clowns
More Birthdays
More Happy New Year
This great old-fashioned tin lithographed toy noisemaker is fun for the whole family (but, be careful with the young ones as there are small parts that could be swallowed). Just spin it around by holding the grooved plastic handle on the back and enjoy (?) the clack and clatter!
Have some old-fashioned New Year's Eve fun - or use it for a Birthday Party!
The noise maker measures 4 inches in diameter and, including the handle, measures 2-1/4 inches.
These are new old stock.
Small parts warning. Not for children under 6.
Made in China
Price: $8.50 Each
Vintage Plastic Ornament - Angel in Golden Star, Playing the Concertina
Angel lovers and holiday collectors alike will fall in love with this sweet angel. She is sitting a little golden star and playing pleasantly on her concertina.
There is a hanging hole at the top point of the star - just add a golden string or ornament hanger and you have it made!
These are vintage ornaments (new old stock that has never been used). The stars were hand-tinted and will show variation. The angels are natural color and look lovely on their own. You might choose to paint or glitter them for your own taste
The ornament measures 3-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches and is about 3/4 inch from front to back at the widest point.
Price: $3.25 each
Vintage Wee (5mm) Red-Topped Amanita Mushrooms - Bundle of 6
More Mushrooms
What wonderful memories these wee little mushrooms conjure - magical Christmases, good luck wishes, and, let us not forget the gnomes who must use these for tables and umbrellas!
Made from hard composition material in the mid-20th century, these wee little mushrooms are quite detailed - from the white dots atop their caps to the tiny speckled spores beneath.
These arrive much like flower stamens - there are 2 mushrooms per stem. Each package contains 3 stems, for a total of 6 wee little red topped amanita mushrooms.
The caps measure about 5mm in diameter and from the top of the cap to the point at which the stem of the mushroom meets the wire stem, it measures about 5/8 inch. There will be some variation as these are handmade.
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.
Price: 1.75 per bundle
Vintage 7mm Siam Ruby Flat Backed Glass Heart
More Valentines & Hearts
We think the older crystals seemed more brilliant - or perhaps that become that way as they age! We love these tiny vintage glass hearts. Each one measures 7mm by 7mm and they are about 3mm in profile. They are flat-backed with gold foil and the front is smooth rather than faceted.
Unknown Origin, Probably USA
28October2011
Price: 18¢ Each
Rare Vintage Bisque White Picket Fence Component
More Collage & Assemblage
These great little fence components might be just what you need for your next project. You can see the dimension from the two we photographed.
We think that these little pieces were created originally for setting up miniature scenes for railroads or Lilliput villages, but we are really not sure. Some of them have an original metal pick in the bottom - probably for positioning in your diorama or display. We prefer them without the picks and most stand on their own. But we've not changed any of them.
Each fence shows a true patina that only real time offers such pieces. Each component is about 1-1/2 inch wide by just under 1 inch high and not quite 1/4 inch from front to back.
These are lightweight, making them perfect for even altered art jewelry projects.
We expect that these are from the 1920s through 1940s, but we've not been able to find a date on any of them. Some are marked with their country of origin, Japan.
These have been dusted off, but the metal, if any, is rusty, so please be careful. We never clean any vintage or antique items completely so as to not ruin the value.
We've never seen anything like these before, so we are quite delighted to offer them to you. Please let us choose one for you.
26October2011
Price: $6.00 each
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Cold One
More Art Dolls
We love this particular little bisque figure. S/he is all covered up in wither clothing and is carrying a bag or satchel.
We think that these little dolls were created originally for setting up miniature scenes for railroads or Lilliput villages, but we are really not sure. Some of them have an original metal pick in the bottom - probably for positioning in your diorama or display. We prefer them without the picks and most stand on their own. But we've not changed any of them.
Each figurine was hand painted and the paint shows some wear. We're showing 3 samples so that you might see the differences. We love the true patina that only real time offers such pieces.
Each cold one measures about 1-1/2 inch tall by just over 1/2 inch wide and not quite 1/2 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 1 inch.
We've never seen anything like these before, so we are quite delighted to offer them to you. We're show you several in our photograph so that you might see the variation and the front and back. Please let us choose one for you.
20October2011
Price: $3.45 each
Vintage Early American Fire Engines Matches
More Firematic Collectibles & Such
Firematic collectibles are quite the rage and these are no exception. Our vintage matchbooks hail from the 1970s and feature a vintage fire engine on the front. These are marked
CLOSE COVER * STRIKE MATCH ON BACK
The engine on the front may differ from the one pictured, please let us choose a pack for you for you.
Not for children.
19October2011
Price: $1.45 each
Vintage Patinaed Raw Brass Stamping - Lion in the Wilderness
More Components
More Cats
Created from raw brass, these vintage stampings of a lion in the wilderness are really wonderful! Time has treated them to a wonderful matte patina that is almost copper like in appearance. We're showing 3 lions so that you might see the difference in aging.
Each motif measures 3/4 inch wide by about 1 inch high.
Price: $2.65 each
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Piper with His Bagpipes
Our little pipers are playing all at once - and are frozen in time playing the bagpipes! How hard for them!
We think that these little fellows were created originally for setting up miniature scenes for railroads or Lilliput villages, but we are really not sure. Some of them have an original metal pick in the bottom - probably for positioning in your diorama or display. We prefer them without the picks and most stand on their own. But we've not changed any of them.
Each piper measures about 1-3/8 inch high by 1/2 inch wide and about 5/8 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 1 inch.
17October2011
Price: $5.25 each
Vintage Hand-Painted Yellow Alien with Paste Rhinestone Eyes Novelty Pin
More Pins
More Heavens & Outer Space
Our scary alien pin measures around an inch high and 5/8 inch wide and features hand painted accents on his helmet and his spiked face. His eyes are paste jewels and he's ready for the adventure of your lifetime!
These pins are from the 1950s and were meant for sale in 5 and 10 cent stores such as Murphy's, Ben Franklin and Woolworths. We love them for embellishment and just for the memories (of the future)!
Price: $1.85 each
Vintage Rhinestone Triplet Component
This lovely component might be used straight as in the illustration. At each rhinestone there is a link on either side. It is just so special and we only have a few
Each 4mm rhinestone is as square faceted crystal and is set in a 4-prong setting in golden metal there is a link at either end to add it to your jewelry creations. The entire length is about 2-3/4 inches.
Vintage Item - Extremely Limited Availability
Price: $6.85 each
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Sitting Figurine
Each of these fellows is sitting on a log and we cannot really interpret their activities. It appears that some might be cowboys (their hats suggest such) and others might be musicians, perhaps even playing the bagpipes. It is difficult to see the detail in the log, but it is quite nice for something so tiny and old.
Each figurine was hand painted and the paint shows some wear. We're showing 2 samples so that you might see the differences. We love the true patina that only real time offers such pieces.
Each piper measures about 1-1/4 inch high by 1/2 inch wide and about 3/8 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being a bit over 1 inch.
Special Composition (10mm) Brown-Topped Amanita Mushrooms - Bundle of 6
Made from hard composition material in the mid-20th century, these little mushrooms are quite detailed - from the white dots atop their caps to the tiny speckled spores beneath.
These arrive much like flower stamens - there are 2 mushrooms per stem. Each package contains 3 stems, for a total of 6 little brown topped amanita mushrooms.
The caps measure about 10mm in diameter and from the top of the cap to the point at which the stem of the mushroom meets the wire stem. There will be some variation as these are handmade.
9October2011
Price: 2.05 per bundle
Vintage 3mm Square Amber Glass Rhinestones
We think the older crystals seemed more brilliant - or perhaps that become that way as they age! We love these old rhinestones in a gorgeous dark autumn amber. The foil backing deepens their color, but can be removed in water, if you prefer the crystal to be clear. If you choose to do this, please try one before you change them all as these are vintage and we cannot be sure of the adhesive that was used.
Each measures 3mm square and about a 1.5mm profile. These can be sewn or, more easily, glued on to your project. We are showing several so that you might see the front and back.
Price: 25¢ Each
Mini Vintage Broken Frozen Bisque Frozen Charlotte Doll
Larger Frozen Charlottes
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 years ago.
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.
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.
Ours have been dug up in Germany near the original factories. These tiny dolls are almost perfect, but have a bit of damage, but not much. 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. These tiny ones measure from just under 1-1/4 inch to just under 1-1/2 inch high and each shows different breaks
Several of the dolls are in our illustration, but we do have more than the pictured ones.
25August2011
Price: $7.00 each
Found More!
Rare Vintage Tinfoil Tinsel from US Zone Germany
More Vintage Stuff
This fantastic lametta hails from US Zone Germany from the 1940s or 1950s. The packages are intact, but show their age. The icicles themselves are in fine condition and can be used for your holiday décor, or of cores in your artwork.
The folded paper package is labeled:
Brilliant Ice Lametta Tinfoil Tinsel for Christmas and other decorative purposes. Made in US Zone - Germany
After World War II, Germany was divided into Four Zones. The Soviet Zone later became East Germany. And the three other zones (US, British and French) combined to become West Germany. Immediately after the war, however, the zones were managed, or occupied by the different nations. During this time, German manufacturers were banned from exporting goods to the United States and some other countries.
American authorities permitted the sale of toys and holiday decorations, as long as they were marked:
Made in US Zone - Germany
The controlled districts and the manufacturers within were regulated during 1946 and 1947. Even though the regulation was lifted in 1947, the same tooling for the manufacture was used, so some items produced in the early 1950s may bear the same markings.
US Zone items are not as well known as those made in Occupied Japan, but they are of the same ilk and are highly treasured when found.
Two packages shown for illustration only.
Made in US Zone Germany
19March2008, Re-Added 24September2011
Price: $49.00 Per Package
Vintage Mini Black Bear
More Bears
More Little Things & Little People
From a vintage lot of gumball prizes, these little black bears (some with red eyes) arrived. Each one measures 1-5/8 inch long by just over 3/4 inch high and about 1/2 inch deep.
These are new old stock, never used. Each bear has one paw up so s/he appears to be walking or running. We really think these look in shape and demeanor like polar bears, but their coloring, of course, tells us that they are not.
22September2011
Price: 96¢ each
Lovely Double Bow Barrette in Faux Tortoise with Diamante Accents
More Unique Adornments
How enamoured we are with vintage hair adornments and costume jewelry and this lovely double bow is a bit of each! The faux tortoise is excellently made from hard plastic and accented with a diamante-style accent around each and a sparkling faceted rhinestone right in the middle.
Each of these is in mint condition and on the original cardboard display, which may vary from the one in our photograph. Some of the cards read:
Quality Barrette Empire Made
and others:
New Style Made in Hong Kong
These are never-used old stock from a little shop in England that has closed. We have not removed any from the cards for testing. So, please be careful when removing the barrette and when wearing it.
The barrette measures 2-1/4 inches long by about 3/4 inch at the widest part of the open bow.
Vintage New Old Stock Football Cabochon Pin
More Pins & Brooches
More Games & Toys of All Kinds
We were lucky to find a lot of these cabochon pins as new old stock - never used - in a Brooklyn, New York warehouse. They are cleverly made and most are in fine shape. There is some wear from handling on some of the cabochons.
It appears that the cabs are made of metal and that the image has been transferred onto the cabochon either by printing or some other method.
The pin is oval and the football cabochon is removable if you prefer to use it in that manner.
If you care to do so, you might re-work these into assemblage pieces by removing the cabochon and applying a new image, or, indeed by replacing it with something else. Please be careful if you choose to remove the cabochon - especially if you are bending the prongs.
These were made by a novelty company - not a jewelry company - so please be careful when working with them.
On the back pin, it reads the country of origin, Hong Kong.
Each pin measures 5/8 inches high by 7/8 inches wide. The pin metal is golden.
19September2011
Vintage White Lace by the Inch with Sweet Pink Rose Scalloped Detail
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More Ribbons & Such
This sweet ribbon is lovely on both sides. The tiny roses form a scalloped edge that is so old-fashioned but would look lovely on any piece you might make today.
We believe this to be from the 1970s or earlier. It has been machine made of white and pink threads and is probably a man-made fiber, but we are not quite sure of the fiber content.
At the widest point of the scallop, the lace measures 1/2 inch wide. Your lace will be cut to order.
Was: 5¢ Now: 4¢ per Inch
Vintage Foamy and Frosty Beer Mug Charm
More Drinking & Drugs
Originally meant to be gumball machine prizes, these were also found as carnival prizes and sold in five and dime stores back in the 1960s. The mugs are made of a golden translucent plastic and feature a fun white frosty beer foam on top! Each is marked HONG KONG on the bottom.
These are new old stock, never used. Each measures 3/4 inch wide (including the handle) and just over 3/4 inch high.
18September2011
Vintage Travel Slides for 35mm Projectors and Pana-Vue Viewers - Package of 5 Assorted
More Ephemera
More Travel & Journeys
Back in the 1950s and 1960s, these great sets of 5 slides were sold in most souvenir shops. Slide shows of touring vacations were all the rage. People would have cocktail parties to show off their vacations on slides. Even an original Twilight Zone episode was written about such an evening.
We have acquired a selection of these souvenir slides in their original packages. Some have marks on the tops of the packaging, others are in more pristine condition. None of the of the slides have been removed from the original packages. What we found interesting in some of the numbered slides is that they are not in numerical order.
The slide companies range from GAF to Panorama, to Plastichrome and more. Each set is different from the next. Please let us choose a set for you.
Made in USA or Canada
Price: $5.00 per Package
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Horn Blower
These young men appear to be walking and playing a horn. Perhaps they are signaling the beginning of the Highland Games. Or, maybe they are in a band. We will never know for sure. But, you can attach your own story to each of our musicians.
Each musician measures about 1-1/4 inch high by 1/2 inch wide and about 5/8 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 1 inch.
Price: $6.50 each
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Geisha in Red
More Asian
These lovely Geisha are dressed in red and a turquoise green are each a little different from the next. Not just because they are hand painted, but because the stance is a bit different in each.
Each Geisha measures about 1-1/4 inch high by 1/4 inch wide and about 1/4 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 7/8 inch. Some of these ladies also feature a hole right where their arms meet so that they might carry something in their arms.
Price: $11.50 each
Vintage Pixie (7mm) Brown-Topped Amanita Mushrooms - Bundle of 6
These arrive much like flower stamens - there are 2 mushrooms per stem. Each package contains 3 stems, for a total of 6 wee little brown topped amanita mushrooms.
The caps measure about 7mm in diameter and from the top of the cap to the point at which the stem of the mushroom meets the wire stem, it measures about 1/2 inch. There will be some variation as these are handmade.
Price: 1.85 per bundle
Vintage Pixie (7mm) Red-Topped Amanita Mushrooms - Bundle of 6
14September2011
Price: 2.55 per bundle
Vintage Silver Hairpins - Package of 10
More Clips of All Kinds
Once in an old black and white movie, a young woman adeptly removed a single hairpin from her French Twist hairdo and gorgeous brunette hair tumbled down across her shoulders. I thought this was the coolest thing I had ever seen - when I was about 8 or 9 years old. I wish I could remember the movie.
I spent years perfecting this technique and finally mastered it. Alas, my hair is not yet completely silver, but these lovely pins work well in any color hair. They disappear in silver, grey and even white hair. And the accent brunette, auburn, red and blonde. You might even glue a doo-dad to the rounded end for a special hair adornment.
They are also lots of fun to use in projects. Because of their unique shape, you might be able to use them to position things in your assemblages. They are made of steel wire, so they may eventually rust. They have not so far. These are only from the the 1980s - but that makes them officially vintage.
Each measures 2 inches by 1/2 inch wide as they arrive.
6September2011
Price: 65¢ per Package
Vintage Pin Back Button - Vintage Pin Back Button - Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse & Pluto in the West
More Pinbacks
More Mice & Other Animals
More Wild West & Rodeo
Captain Mickey Mouse has found himself up in space. But, as usual, he has everything under control!
These are old store stock that have never been used. You might have to maneuver the pin a bit when you decide to wear it. These are pretty sturdy so that should not be a problem. The pin measures 1 inch in diameter.
These are from an old warehouse in Brooklyn and were never distributed. They are in good condition for a novelty from the 1960s.
Because these are unmarked with origin, we believe them to be made in the USA, but we cannot be sure.
Made in USA or imported
Vintage Item Limited Availability
Price: $3.50 each
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Drummer
Each of these characters appears to be Asian and to be carrying a drum or gong. Most of the drums are yellow and some of the gentlemen have a wire that might have held another object in the past. The wire goes through the figure from front to back and is easily removed and replace if you choose to do so. The color has worn from some of these more than others.
7September2011
Price: $7.25 each
Vintage New Old Stock Cabochon Pin Featuring Bambi Amongst the Flowers
More Animals of All Kinds
Each of the pins are the same and feature that sweet little fawn, Bambi amongst the mushrooms and flowers.
On the back pin, it reads the country of origin, Hong Kong. On the back of the bezel it reads,
U.K. Registered Design 89136
Each measures 7/8 inch high by 5/8 inch wide has a self-pin on back that has been attached mechanically rather than by adhesive. So, for novelties, these are well made.
Out of Stock
Price: $3.85 each
Vintage Bamboo Ring or Circle
More Wood
You might use these for so many things. We like them for holding fabric, towel holders, purse parts and more.
These were found amongst a large craft grouping at an estate and are from the 1980s or earlier
Each one is different because these are made of natural bamboo, as you can see in our photograph. Some are darker, wider, lighter. But all are about 2-1/8 to 2-1/4 inches in diameter.
Price: $1.00 Each
Vintage Clear Plastic Wings Charms - Package of 5
More Butterflies & Other Insects
More Faeries & Other Magical Creatures
One of our customers found these for us and were we ever delighted! Such lovely angel wings, butterfly wings, fairy wings, .... These are made of hard plastic and are from the mid-20th century! We just love them because you can use them either way (as shown in the illustration).
Each has a textured, embossed side and a flat side, so they can be glued as well as used as charms!
You can paint them, rub them with pigments - there are just so many possibilities.
Each wing measures 1-3/4 inch across by 1 inch high.
Price: $1.00 per Package
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Cinderella
We are so in love with these figurines that we almost didn't sell them. We think they were created originally for setting up miniature scenes for railroads or Lilliput villages, but we are really not sure. Some of them have an original metal pick in the bottom - probably for positioning in your diorama or display. We prefer them without, but we've not changed any of them.
Each figurine was hand painted and the paint shows some wear. We're showing 4 samples so that you might see the differences. We love the true patina that only real time offers such pieces. The first young lady is pictured from the back so that you might see that the painting is complete all around each figure.
Each Cinderella (alas, before she found her prince) wears an apron and holds a broom to sweep the floor. She measures 1-1/4 inch high by about 5/8 inch wide (at the bottom of her skirt with the broom base) and about 1/4 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 1 inch.
Vintage 1970s Spiral Tie Dye Ring
More Rings
More Collage & Assemblage Items
These neat little spirals can actually be worn as rings - if you wear smaller than a size 7. They're great as art embellishments, too. They arrive coiled tightly, but they do stretch a tiny bit for wearing. Each end features a tiny tie-dyed ball for a nice finishing touch. The colors vary from yellow to orange to green, blue, red, purple.
These are hand-made, so each is unique, and color mixtures vary. We're showing several to illustrate the variation in color on each ring. The variation is much more subtle in person when you move the ring.
31August2011
Price: $1.30 Each
Vintage Dark Rust Numbered Blank Admission Tickets - Strip of 5
Old tickets are so much fun! They're great for assemblage, card-making, even to use for tickets (imagine that!!!) These old tickets are made just like the ones today, but these are vintage. They are the standard 2 inch by 1 inch size and are numbered but are blank in the middle for your own imprint. The reverse is blank as well.
Your tickets will arrive in a connected strip, that may be folded if you order a lot!
Printed in USA
Price: 35¢ per Strip
Vintage Ball of J&P Coats Boilfast Red Variegated Tatting Cotton - 60 Yards
More Sewing & Fabrics
More Threads, Ribbons & Ties
Each of these sweet little balls of tatting cotton contains 60 yards. Of course, we've not measured each one, but all of our seem to be complete. The variegated red has a slight pink and off white running through it.
This size 70 thread was manufactured by the Woolco, a division of Woolworths. These originally sold as 3 balls for 10¢ and 2¢ shipping! Can you imagine. Not so anymore. One brand new ball can cost as much as $6.00!
Each ball measures about 1 inch in diameter and about 7/8 inch high.
29August2011
Price: $3.50 Each
Vintage Mini Childless Deer Couple
Animals of All Kinds
More Old Store Stock & Vintage Items
At first we thought we were purchasing an entire deer family and then we discovered we had bucks and does!
These molded plastic deer have been hand painted, so each one is slightly different from the next. These were meant as novelty decorations in the late 1950s or early 1960s. They are in great condition, but the painting is better on some than others.
The standing buck measures 1-1/2 inches from tail to ear, 2-1/4 inches from toe to antler tip and a bit over 1/2 inch wide. The doe is elegantly reclining and measures 1-3/8 inch from tail to front knee, 1-1/8 inch from ear to tummy and about 1-1/8 inch wide.
Made in Hong Kong or Japan
28August2011
Price: $2.25 Per Couple
Vintage Turquoise Navette Crystal with gold Foil Backing
We think the older crystals seemed more brilliant - or perhaps that become that way as they age! We love these old navettes in a gorgeous turquoise blue. The foil backing deepens their color, but can be removed in water, if you prefer the crystal to be clear. If you choose to do this, please try one before you change them all as these are vintage and we cannot be sure of the adhesive that was used.
Each measures 10mm by 4mm and can be sewn or glued on to your project. We are showing several so that you might see the front and back.
26August2011
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Geisha in Blue
These lovely Geisha are dressed in blue with touches of red and are each a little different from the next. Not just because they are hand painted, but because the stance is a bit different in each.
25September2011
Was: $8.50 Now: $6.80 each
Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Geisha in Green
These lovely Geisha are dressed in green are and each a little different from the next. Not just because they are hand painted, but because the stance is a bit different in each. Some of these are more worn than others and frankly those are our favorites.
Price: $9.50 each
Vintage Lucite Faux Tortoise Cuff Bracelet
More Bracelets
We're positive that no faux tortoises were injured in the making of these bracelets. But, they do look quite real. Made from Lucite, a popular early plastic that still thrives today, this is a really cool and comfortable cuff bracelet.
The bracelet measures 7 inches and there is an opening of about 1/2 inch. This is a vintage item, so please use more care than usual when you put it on and take it off.
The lovely colors and their placement vary ever so slightly from bracelet to bracelet, imitating nature quite well. The 3/4-inch width makes this a nice substantial accessory without being too heavy or uncomfortable. The depth is just over 1/16 inch.
The cord is adjustable by spreading the self-knots together (smaller) or apart (larger). The widest is 7-1/2 inches in diameter.
Made in Italy
19May2010, Updated 2August2011
Price: $4.95 each
Vintage Crepe Paper Psychedelic Stripes Streamer
More Streamers & Banners
We love crepe paper - and not just for streamers. Make bows and flowers, cover nut cups, make ornaments. The possibilities are endless.
And, on top of that, this is VINTAGE crepe. The neon-like psychedelic colors give away the age as the late 1960s or early 1970s. This crepe roll was produced by the Dennison company, well known for their home arts papers and other supplies for decades. Dennison has since merged with Avery office products to become Avery Dennison. So new quality Dennison craft and art products are no longer available.
The roll features stripes in 3 colors, but some of them are quite subtle for a psychedelic experience!
Each roll measures 2 1/8 inch by 25 feet (636 square inches). Just imagine a sixties or seventies party with favors made from this crepe! It originally sold for 25¢ cents a roll and is in very good condition. The Dennison sticker remains on almost every roll, but is a little loose on some of the rolls we have in stock. There is some modest wear (from storage) on the outside of the roll, but that makes it even more appropriate for your vintage projects!
Limited Availability - Vintage Item
Price: $5.75 per roll
Vintage Montana Blue Navette Crystal with gold Foil Backing
We think the older crystals seemed more brilliant - or perhaps that become that way as they age! We love these old navettes in a stunning Montana blue blue. The foil backing deepens their color, but can be removed in water, if you prefer the crystal to be clear. If you choose to do this, please try one before you change them all as these are vintage and we cannot be sure of the adhesive that was used.
The crystals are a bit lighter than those in the photograph.
Versatile Vintage 1960s Shabby Chic Black Metal Tray with Flowers
More Useful Décor
Pete's Aunt Marlene and Uncle Pete had six children who gave their parents countless grandchildren. Parties at their house were filled with good humor, fun, laughter, playing, and lots of good food! But there never seemed to be enough room for people to eat - even with kid's tables! So, Aunt Marlene bought a ton of institutional lap trays for the adults to sit in other rooms comfortably without spilling everything.
Now, that's what we had in mind when we found these trays, but our little family didn't need all of them! These aren't the institutional type trays. We think they are a lot more fun!
Or paint them with blackboard paint and make special educational toys with them. These are also quite right for television watching and to present gifts. Fill one with soaps and hand towels, bath salts and hand cream, cover it with plastic wrap - and voilà - a fantastic host/ess gift!
Each tray measures 14 by 9 inches and has about a 1/2 inch depth - just right for a little informal dinner party or entertaining out on the deck. Many of the trays show some shabby-chic wear - and they've come about it in the most honest of manners - they are older and were used - not faux aged!
The classic design of these trays will fit any decor.
24August2011
Price: $3.75 Each
Postage & Other Stamps
Our Philately Packet is a little package of 25 or more stamps. Could be vintage or new. Could be cancelled or clean. Could be from just about anywhere. These are surprise packages. No themes or gimmicks. Just 25 or more stamps in a pack.
Printed Everywhere
Assembled in USA
Price: $1.50
Vintage Brick Red Beveled Brick Red Glass Rectangle Cabochon
From the 1930s, these wonderfully made glass cabochons are rectangular and feature a flat back and a beveled top. It is hard to see in the photograph but light travels through these quite nicely despite their opaque nature.
Each measures 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch with a 1/8 inch profile.
We're showing three cabs for illustration only.
21August2011
Price: 97¢ each
Vintage Christmas Ribbon - Package of 3 Red & 3 Green
More Ribbons, Laces, Ties & Wire
We remember buying these ribbons in the 5 and 10 cent store years and years ago! Each 9-foot length of ribbon is held together with a folding foil label - something rarely seen today.
Each package contains 3 lengths of red ribbon (for Valentine's Day, too!) and 3 lengths of green (for St. Patrick's Day!)
The edges are filigreed and the ribbon is in excellent condition for its age. Your packages will be very special when finished with our vintage ribbons!
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 7November2011
Price: $3.75 per Package
Vintage Vari-Vue Lenticular (Winky Blinky Flicker) Plastic Cat & the Fiddle Green Heart Charm
More Cats & Kitties
More Lenticulars & Other 3D
Poor kitty, most of his friends are gone - one jumped over the moon and two of them ran away together. Hopefully, the little dog is still laughing!
From back in the 1960s, this really neato charm can double as a pendant or even slip onto your shoe or belt! The charm arrives with an old-time plastic thread through the hanging hole, but there is a nice little slide on the back for other uses.
This is a new old stock charm - never used - ready for you to make into something very special.
It measures 1-1/2 inch high by just a bit over 1-1/2 inch wide. Background bezel is a very sweet pea green.
2July2011
Vintage Silver Angel Hair Bullion - 10 gram package
Other Ornament Components
More Krausbouillion, Crinkle Wire & Other Tinsel
If you love krausbouillion, you'll adore this much finer version - and it's vintage as well! From the mid-20th century or earlier, our lovely bullion can be used to decorate your finer ornaments, or sew or embroider it and make your very own passementerie!
You can pull it just like our other crinkle wires, but this one is ever so smooth and slippery. Once it is pulled and lengthened, the crinkly wire is so very fine and delicate that it just must be angel hair. It's diameter is barely 1.5mm,
25January2010
Vintage item - Limited Availability
Price: $8.85 Per Package
Vintage Pin Back Button - Donald Duck in a Rare Romantic Mood
More Ducks & Geese
More Valentines
Donald Duck rarely finds himself in a good mood - let alone a romantic one! He has flowers in hand and is probably on his way to visit that only woman who could love (tolerate?) him, Daisy Duck.
The pictures are not centered perfectly on any of these, but they were not considered to be "seconds." We are showing 3 examples for illustration only.
18August2011
Price: $3.75 each
Vintage Angel with Net Dress Ornament or Package Tie
These are some of the sweetest vintage 1950s items we've ever found! We are absolutely delighted with them and almost decided to keep them. Their organza net gowns are certainly celestial as each has been glittered by hand. They might be wearing the palest of pink or ivory or white! Their bodies and hair are made from chenille and their hand-painted faces are made of pressed cotton.
Each angel measures about 3 inches high (4-1/4 inches) with the chenille stem) and about 2-3/8 inches wide. We've packaged each one in a plastic box to keep them safe amongst some wintery paper. Your angel might be holding candles, singing carols from her music book or even playing an instrument. We promise that each is as lovely as the next, so please let us choose one for you.
We're showing you several of our group of angels for illustration.
Probably Made in Japan
Price: 8.75 each
Rare Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Figurine - Old Man
So wise he is this old man, still walking after years of travail, trials and trails.
Each piper measures about 1-1/2 inch high by 5/8 inch wide and about 1/2 inch from front to back. When there are stems, they vary in length, most being about 3/4 inch.
8September2011
Hand-Sewn Vintage Dresden Plate Quilting Motif Appliquéd Square Quilt Top
Vintage Quilted Dresden Plate Motif Only
We were delighted to find these hand-sewn Dresden Plate quilting motifs appliquéd to muslin -already to quilt. They have been cut and hand-sewn (not a machine stitch anywhere!) together into the motif. And then, these have been painstakingly stitched to the muslin along the outer points. The entire motif has been basted to the muslin. So, the piece is ready to pad and quilt.
You might choose to buy a lot and make your own quilt. Or, buy a few and make it the center of a quilt or a smaller baby quilt. The size is just right for a shaped pillow or for a square one.
Each Dresden Plate motif appears to have been made from all cotton fabric scraps. This wonderful estate find ages the pieces to the 1940s or early 1950s. Each motif is made of 19 spokes and is about 11-1/2 inches in diameter. The muslin backings are 15 inches square.
What really impressed us was the quality of the sewing. Each of the motifs are hand-sewn - stitch by stitch, not on a machine of any sort!
Fabrics vary from motif to motif, but they are all complimentary. The photograph illustrates just a few of the many that we have. So, please let us choose one for you.
17August2011
price: $8.50 Each
Set of 5 Assorted Vintage Shoe Buttons
More Victorian
More Grab Bags
Shoe buttons were the norm in the Victorian era - when shoes were all laced or pulled through a button hole to close!
This set of 5 shoe buttons will vary in color and size. The largest ones (for men's shoes) are about 1/2 inch in diameter and the smallest ones (for children's shoes) are between 3/16 to 1/4 inch in diameter. Some are a bit smaller or larger and there are all sizes in between. All of them feature rear shanks, making them perfect for use as regular buttons or jewelry components.
Create your own Victorian shoes. Or, use these as closures for bracelets or necklaces or even your journal. String a bunch together to make a special embellishment, bracelet or what have you?
The photo is representative of a mix you might receive. Each grab bag is different.
Price: $3.50 Per Package
Vintage Pin Back Button - Mickey Mouse the Astronaut
More Heavens & the Sky
Vintage Ball of Solid Red American Thread Star Tatting & Crochet Cotton - 60 Yards
Each of these sweet little balls of tatting cotton contains 60 yards. Of course, we've not measured each one, but all of them seem to be complete. This fire-truck red thread is hard to envision from the photograph. It did not matter what color we used as background, the bright, bright red just did not come across.
The label advertises it as boilfast and color fast and indicates that it is 6-cord mercerized cotton.
Each ball measures about 1-1/8 inch in diameter and about 7/8 inch high.
Price: $2.85 Each
Vintage Clear Plastic Bow Component with Open Loops
It never hurts to add a bow to anything. And this vintage plastic bow is no different - in fact, it is better. You can add it to just about anything. Because it is clear, a bit of the color of the underlying object will show through.
It measures 3/4 inch from the outside of one loop to the outside of the other one and just over 1/2 inch from the top of the loop to the ribbon below.
Both loops are open, so you might choose to use this as a charm. The back is flat, so it is also great for gluing.
16August2011
Price: 78¢ each
Tiny Vintage Raw Copper Square Cabochon Base
Measuring in at only 1/4 inch square this little raw copper bezel setting might be just what you need for your next project. The depth is barely 1/16 inch, with a slight frame (about 1/32 inch).
There is no hanging loop, so this is perfect for attaching to the front of a locket or other necklace or charm base. Or, add a loop of your own to make it into a charm. Because it is raw copper, you should be able to easily patina it as well.
This is also great for steampunk and altered art!
This component is much smaller than it appears in the illustration, so, please check the measurements.
13August2011
Price: 45¢ each
Vintage Pink Celluloid Sequins - 5 to 6 gram Strand
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These enchanting sequins are unused old store stock from the 1920s and 1930s. These are not quite pastel pink shiny sequins that measure about 6.5mm in diameter. They are perfect for embellishing all kinds of things. They are still on the original thread!
Warning: In bunches, these have a slight scent. Early plastics, such as the celluloid in these sequins often contained formaldehyde and other unpleasant additives. Once separated, the scent dissipates and the sequins are in fine condition for use. They have been sealed in plastic for a long while, so please let them air out just a bit before you use them.
29June2011
$1.75 per package
Package of 10 Vintage Wooden Clothespins
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Clothespins like these are so much nicer than the newer clip-type ones. Just hang your laundry and slip the pin over the clothesline. These are in various stages of aging. Some have a great smooth patina; others have been bleached in the sun. Each package contains a mixture similar to the illustration.
These standard size pins measure 3-3/4 inches high by about 1/2 inch in diameter. They are great for their original intention, or place them in a vintage jar and display them in your laundry or kitchen. They are also lovely when wrapped with special ribbon, cording or yarn and displayed in a vintage basket.
Unknown Origin, Suspected to be Made in USA
10August2011
Price: $2.85 Per Package
Vintage Brown Shell Shoe or Boot Button
More Shells & Such
Made of fresh-water mussel shell from Iowa, these are the real deal - shoe buttons from the Victorian era - when shoes were all laced or pulled through a button hole to close! Each button is about 5/16 inch in diameter and features a sturdy metal shank on the back.
Because these are made of shell, each will vary slightly due to the natural variations in the shell itself.
Three buttons are pictured to illustrate variation and shape.
9August2011
Price: 42¢ each
Vintage Charcoal Black Shell Shoe or Boot Button
Made of fresh-water black mussel shell from Iowa, these are the real deal - shoe buttons from the Victorian era - when shoes were all laced or pulled through a button hole to close! Each button is about 5/16 inch in diameter and features a sturdy metal shank on the back.
Two buttons are pictured to illustrate variation and shape.
Price: 43¢ each
Vintage Mini Clipboard from the 1980s
This nice little clipboard is a great copy of a full-sized one. It's a perfect accessory for your doll's house and makes a great addition to a mini shrine or other scene.
It measures 1-1/16 inch high by 3/4 inch wide. These are nicely made of metal and even have a hanging hole - for the dollhouse wall or so that you might use it as a charm!
Made in Taiwan
Price $2.40 each
Vintage Hard Plastic Hand Painted Flat-Backed Red Elf or Gnome with Cane
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This old fellow is quite cute - is he an elf or gnome - or maybe he shifts back and forth between the two! This hand-painted hard plastic flat back component measures about 3/4 inch high by about 1/2 inch wide and ranges between 1/16 and 1/8 inch thick.
12February2011
Price: 87¢ Each
Vintage Aged Copper Beaded Link Chain by the inch
This chain is stunning, but a bit odd! It is made small bead-links that slide along a brass wire. Each aged brass link is just over 1/4 inch, so when you order by the inch, you'll get a little more so that you don't lose a link. We would have thought that cutting between the beads would allow them to slide off the inner chain - but the beads remain on the wire! Amazing.
We cut the chain to order, so yours will be all one length and you'll get full links, so you needn't fret about how much to order!
3August2011
Price: 42¢ per Inch
Vintage Ball of Red, White & Blue BOILFAST Tatting Cotton from J&P Coats
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Each of balls of tatting cotton contains 75 yards. Of course, we've not measured each one, but all of our seem to be complete. The variegated yellow is bright and sunny and perfect for hankie edgings!
23July2011
Price: $3.85 Each
Vintage Corby's Parrot Swizzle Stick - for a Magic Drink (Assorted Colors Only)
Our old-stock swizzle sticks have never been used and are in fine condition. They were originally put in cocktails made with Corby's liquors. Each stirrer reads:
FOR GOOD TASTE - SAY CORBY'S
on the stick in golden letters. Atop each stick is a parrot. Corby's Canadian Whiskey (and other spirits) was advertised with a parrot extolling the virtues of special cocktails back in the 1950s through the 1960s.
We don't have very many of any of the colors, so please let us choose one for you.
Made in USA or Imported
22July2011
Price: $3.00 Each
Vintage Ball of #70 Woolco Variegated Pink Tatting Cotton
Each of these sweet little balls of tatting cotton contains 45 yards. Of course, we've not measured each one, but all of our seem to be complete. The variegated pink has a slight lavender tint to it.
21July2011
Price: $2.00 Each
Rare Tiny Vintage Hand-Painted Bisque Hunter
Our successful hunters each carry a pack on his back, perhaps with ammunition, and a goose at his side and his rifle at the ready.
We think that these little fellows were created originally for setting up miniature scenes for railroads or Lilliput villages, but we are really not sure.
Each piper measures about 1-3/8 inch high by 5/8 inch wide and about 3/8 inch from front to back.
Was: $9.50 Now: $6.00 each
Vintage Flash World Library Book: Hairdressing at Home from Shampoo to Comb-Up
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More Vanity
Books like these are now a bit smaller and found at the check-out lanes at the grocery. We're not sure where this book was first sold, but we are sure that it's quite interesting - and, believe it or not, still informative. Some of the older techniques are quite useful today - especially the "setting your hair" portion, which has some clever tricks to add body to lifeless locks.
The back reads:
It is a dream to think that you could always have a good coiffure. Well, not, it's a reality, since you can use curling irons, blow combs postiches and wigs. Also it is not difficult for you to learn the technique of setting the hair and the art of the comb-up. Then you will always look impeccable, as if you have just come out of the hairdresser's, thanks to...
FLASH WORLD LIBRARY FOR MODERN LIVING
Book F39F in the library, Hairdressing at Home from Shampoo to Comb-Up, was published in 1970, so we're not guaranteeing any the techniques that are offered, but it is like any other self-help book - it's up tot he reader to decide.
This 4 inch by 4-1/2 inch by 1/4 softbound book is in pretty good condition for its age. Some of the binding adhesive is loose and the original 50¢ price has been altered to .25. These are old, unsold store stock that we found in Cleveland, Ohio.
There are some interesting illustrations and references to other books from the Flash World Library. With over 150 pages of advice, and tons of illustrations typical to the 1960s and 1970s, we're sure you'll enjoy this.
Some of the chapters are:
Make a Check-Up of Your Hair and Avoid Damage Make Sure You Know How to Choose Shampoo, Conditioner, Lacquer Your Own Coiffure The Right Accessories Cheating a Little with Wigs & Hairpieces & Tricks Thinking About Others
Books from this era of this type were expected to be tossed out after use, so they are few and far between, especially in this fine condition!
Printed in Belgium
20July2011
Price: $4.50 each
Vintage Grape Leaf Wine Label (Fine Extra Feuillet Vert)
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More French & Things of France
The superb graphics and color (including wonderful metallic gold ink) on this older label (about 4 inches high) will certainly attract attention. What great fun it would be to affix this label to that special bottle of wine that you've made at home! We particularly love the real gold metallic ink that colors the grapes.
With the text
FINE EXTRA FEUILLE VERTE
meaning
EXTRA FINE GREEN LEAF
you'll find many uses for this in your artwork as well.
Uncertain origin, Probably Made in France
1October2006, Updated 30October2011
Vintage Sew-On Red and White Security Guard Patch
More Patches & Other Sewing Items
More Safety
These Security Guard patches have been removed from vintage uniforms from the mid-20th century. We thought they'd be great fun for a crazy quilt or other type of assemblage. Each one differs in the edging (depending on the ease of removing it from the uniform!) and slightly in size. The average size is 4-1/4 inches long by 1 inch high.
The back has been stabilized and appears to have iron-on adhesive on it, but we're not so sure about that, so it might be best to test it first, or to just sew it on!
17April2011
Price: $3.65 Each
Vintage Ball of #70 Woolco Variegated Yellow Tatting Cotton
Each of these sweet little balls of tatting cotton contains 45 yards. Of course, we've not measured each one, but all of our seem to be complete. The variegated yellow is bright and sunny and perfect for hankie edgings!
18July2011
Mini Vintage Almost Perfect Frozen Bisque Frozen 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
If whole, these lovelies might sell for $125 to $300 each. These tiny ones measure from just under 1-1/4 inch to just under 1-1/2 inch high.
Price: $14.00 each
Vintage Boye Tatting Shuttle
Threads, Ribbons & Ties
More Specialty Tools
These tatting shuttles were well used, making them perfect to use today. We have found that the newer ones are a little stiff. These were patented in 1923 (all are marked 1923) and advertise:
MORE THREAD - LESS KNOTS
Each is standard size and still has the bobbin and thread as we found them. We think they must be aluminum as they do not respond to a magnet.
Several shuttles shown for variation.
17July2011
Price: $5.50 Each
Vintage Vari-Vue Lenticular (Winky Blinky Flicker) Plastic Cat & the Fiddle Blue Heart Charm
It measures 1-1/2 inch high by just a bit over 1-1/2 inch wide. Background bezel is an nice bright blue, perfect for making kitschy cool jewelry.
14July2011
Old Store Stock - Vintage Blue Plastic Clam Shell Party Favor
More Shells & the Sea
This great little clamshell opens just like the real thing. The filigree on top allows the candies or other surprises inside to show through. Of course, a bit of tissue paper would take care of camouflaging the contents!
This favor hails from late 1950s. It's made of hard plastic and is already assembled. These are old store stock and ever so special! It measures 2-1/4 inches long (when closed) by 2-1/2 inch wide and just about 3/4 inch at the highest point when closed.
This would make the presentation of a special jewelry piece that you made ever the more special.
12July2011
Vintage Plastic Pieces
Culled from SilverCrow's large stash of kitschy plastic, here are five picks and/or pieces of plastic. No two packages are alike and all pieces are vintage.
Your collection might include words in English, Spanish, French or Hebrew, as well as sporting equipment, transportation pieces, holiday items, or many other items.
These are grab bags and we've been careful to make sure that there are no duplicates in your package.
PACKAGE of 5
Price: $2.25 per Package
Vintage Vari-Vue Lenticular (Winky Blinky Flicker) Plastic 3D Mama Bird with Nest Babies Yellow Heart Charm
This is a new old stock charm - never used - ready for you to make into something very special. Perfect for the new mom atop a baby shower gift.
It measures 1-1/2 inch high by just a bit over 1-1/2 inch wide. Background bezel is an nice bright yellow, perfect for making kitschy cool jewelry.
6July2011
Price: $8.50 each
Vintage Old Stock Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios Pocket or Purse Mirror
This little mirror is perfect for purse or pocket. With the image of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios on the front of the folding imitation leather sleeve, you'll feel you're not ever walking alone. You might also want to keep one in the glove compartment of your vehicle.
The convenient mirror is a bit larger than a credit card or business card, measuring almost 4 inches by 2/12 inches when folded.
Nuestra Señora de los Remedios is the patron of a church built on Quetzalcoatl's pyramid in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. Literally, she is known as Our Lady of the Remedies, known for protecting the indigenous peoples of Mexico who chose to convert to Christianity.
Assorted colors only - please let SilverCrow choose one for you.
4July2011
Vintage Metal Stag Head Tobacco Tag
More Tobacco Tags & Other Metal Tags
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More Collage & Altered Art Supplies
Tobacco tags were made in all kinds of sizes and shapes. They were made of metal and were used to identify plugs of tobacco, especially tobacco for chewing.
These tags are quite rare as they are die cut into the shape of a stag's head. Many tags from this company are square, round or triangular with a printed image of the stag's head on them.
We are illustrating 2 tags so that you can see the variation in condition. We quite like their chippy look and feel - especially for altered art and jewelry! On either side of the head are points so that the tag could be pressed into the tobacco - on most of the tags, these are already bent backward, but on some they lay flat, ready for bending. Each tag measure 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch and is less than 1/16 inch in profile.
These tags were used around the early 1900s to mark plugs of tobacco - tobacco for chewing. Around that time, it was made by pressing cured tobacco leaves together in a molasses-based or other sweet syrup. This was a hand-on process. Customers would cut, or even bite off, a piece of the plug to chew.
Price: $3.79 each
Vintage Vocalion Red 78 rpm Recording
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We only have a small number of these - but are they ever cool. These are vinyl 78 rpm recordings - all different - pressed into dark red-brown vinyl. Some show a little wear, but they are in great shape - so you might want to play one on your old record-player.
They measure 10 inches in diameter and the label is Vocalion from the Aeolion Company. All were released in 1921. The label is pretty and features an original price in the USA for 75¢ and in Canada for 85¢.
The recordings were played by the Bar Harbor Society Orchestra.
We love old vinyl records (any speed) for making clocks, bowls, coasters and the like. You can find tons of instructions on the internet for making such artwork!
78 rpm recordings are thicker vinyl than their 33-1/3 and 45 rpm counterparts. We only have one of each recording, so please let us choose one for you!
30June2011
Price: $8.00 each
Vintage Plastic Pinball Charm
This cute vintage pinball game charm really works! Including the hanging loop, it measures 1-1/4 inch high by 3/4 inch wide and about 3/16 inch deep. It is fashioned from plastic and even has a way of scoring - if you pay close attention.
The backing is printed paper. There is a little plastic arm on the bottom (be careful, don't move pull too hard - this is vintage and a novelty after all!) that you pull down just a touch and it sends ball toward the goals.
These are new old stock, never used.
These are in assorted colors only, so please let us choose one for you.
Price: $4.20 each
Vintage Vari-Vue Lenticular (Winky Blinky Flicker) Plastic Bunny and his Carrot Green Heart Charm
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Our hungry bunny loves those carrots - just like Bugs Bunny himself!
Was: $9.50 Now: $6.50 each
Vintage old Stock Guadalupe Purse or Pocket mirror
More Our Lady of Guadalupe
This little mirror is perfect for purse or pocket. With the image of Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe) on the front of the folding plastic sleeve, you'll feel you're not ever walking alone. You might also want to keep one in the glove compartment of your vehicle.
The convenient mirror is a bit larger than a credit card or business card.
Vintage Vari-Vue Lenticular (Winky Blinky Flicker) Plastic 3D Mama Bird with Nest Babies Blue Heart Charm
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More Babies
It measures 1-1/2 inch high by just a bit over 1-1/2 inch wide. Background bezel is an nice blue color, both modern and retro at the same time.
Vintage Miniature Plastic Flash Camera Charm
Our vintage flash camera charm is right from a 1950s or 1960s gumball machine! We fell in love with these highly detailed cameras.
You can use them as a charm or even as a prop in your memory box, shrine or ofrenda. The little loop for hanging could double as a wire connecting the flash to the camera!
These measure about 3/4 inch high by about 7/8 inch tall. Some are silvery metallic and others are golden. Please let us choose one for you.
27February2011
Price: $1.75 each
Vintage Tarnished Shabby-Chic Green Elf Package Tie-On
Such sweet little package decorations were only made for a while during the mid-20th century and this little elf is no exception. She shows some tarnish on her felt hat and coat trim and maybe some on the the chenille stem that will tie her onto your package. But, mostly she's in ok shabby-chic condition for her age! -We suspect her to be at least 60 years old!
Our little elf measures 2-1/4 inches from the bottom of her coat to the tip top of her hat and 1-1/2 inches wide at the bottom. There is a tarnished chenille stem to assist you in tying her on to your package or project.
20June2011
Small Vintage Wooden Head Bead
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Never used, these old store stock beads were found in an old privately owned craft shop that closed many years ago. We just now found them in our many secret hiding places here at SilverCrow. The beads hail from the 1960s and are in great condition, with just a bit of expected aging! Each bead has been hand painted with hair, eyes and mouth. They measure 1/2 inch in diameter and larger stringing hole travels from the top of the head to the neck.
These are quite rare and we don't have many. Each bead differs because of the hand painting. But they are all quite the same.
Price: 85¢ Each
Small Vintage Wooden African American Head Bead
Never used, these old store stock beads were found in an old privately owned craft shop that closed many years ago. We just now found them in our many secret hiding places here at SilverCrow. The beads hail from the 1960s and are in great condition, with just a bit of expected aging! Each bead has been hand tinted and then the eyes, eyebrows and mouth have been hand painted. They measure 7/16 inch in diameter and larger stringing hole travels from the top of the head to the neck.
All of the beads feature eyes that are looking upward and to the side as in the illustration.
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Floral Spray & Yellow Dresden Butterfly
More Spun Glass & Other Ornament Components
Made of vintage spun glass and a vintage floral spray embossed and die cut chromolithograph scrap isn't just pretty on one side. The other boasts a lovely and rare yellow Dresden butterfly. Our delightful vintage ornament might have adorned your Grandma's Christmas tree or vanity mirror. 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!
SilverCrow purchased these vintage ornaments directly from Germany. Each is a bit different as they are hand made and the flower scraps differ slightly. Please le us choose one for you.
Price: $10.50 each
Vintage Spun Glass Ornament - Floral Spray & Red Dresden Butterfly
Package of 5 Vintage White Plastic Feliz Bautizo (Baptism) Motifs with Golden Metallic Accents
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Such vintage items like these are hard to find! Motifs similar to these are still made, but ours are vintage old stock (never used) from the 1970s.
These little flat-backed plastic Feliz Bautizo (Happy Baptism) motifs will a special touch touch to your christening or baptism favors or to the top of a gift. These were originally meant for favors or cupcake toppers. But there are so many possibilities. Each one measures 1-1/2 inch wide by just a 5/8 inch high.
Created from white hard plastic, each has been washed with gold metallic color to accent the lettering.
Price: $2.00 per Package
Vintage Chenille Praying Mantis
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Contrary to popular thought, the Praying Mantis is not a type of grasshopper. In fact, are not even in the same insect order - they are actually closer to a cockroach or a termite! They are aptly named as their sitting position often resembles someone in prayer. However, the same bug might easily be called preying mantis, as this is a predatory insect.
The praying mantis is revered in some cultures and in others s/he is feared. But, we're quite sure that you'll just be taken with our fellow, as he is made of soft wired chenille.
He is old store stock - never used - and measures about 2-1/2 inches long in the position in the picture. Of course, you might choose to maneuver his wiry body into another position, and then of course he'll be shorter or longer.
He arrives with his original Made in Japan label.
Price: $4.25 each
Large Vintage Wooden Head Bead
Never used, these old store stock beads were found in an old privately owned craft shop that closed many years ago. We just now found them in our many secret hiding places here at SilverCrow.
The beads hail from the 1960s and are in great condition, with just a bit of expected aging! Each bead has been hand painted with hair (the hair is also painted in the back), eyes and mouth. They measure a bit over 3/4 inch in diameter and larger stringing hole travels from the top of the head to the neck.
Price: $1.45 Each
Jumbo Vintage Wooden Head Bead
Never used, these old store stock beads were found in an old privately owned craft shop that closed many years ago. We just now found them in our many secret hiding places here at SilverCrow. The beads hail from the 1960s and are in great condition, with just a bit of expected aging! Each bead has been hand painted in a pinkish tone with eyebrows, eyes and mouth. They measure just over 3/4 inch in diameter and larger stringing hole travels from the top of the head to the neck.
Price: $1.55 Each
Vintage Plastic or Celluloid Variegated Blue Rose Cabochon
This sweet little blue rose cabochons are a delicious blue - variegated as shown in the illustration. Each is made of plastic or celluloid molded to appear as if they were tinted ivory! Cabochons like these are becoming harder and harder to find, so we're always pleased when we can find them.
Each rose measures about 7 mm in diameter and about 3 mm high. They are flat-backed for easy gluing.
19May2010
Price: 52¢ each
Package of 5 Vintage Pink Plastic Feliz Bautizo (Baptism) Motifs with Golden Metallic Accents
Created from pink hard plastic, each has been washed with gold metallic color to accent the lettering.
14June2011
Package of 15 Vintage White Plastic Mis Quince Motifs with Gold Metallic Accents
Such vintage items like these are hard to find! These little flat-backed plastic Mis Quince motifs will a special touch touch to your Quinceañera favors or to the top of a gift. These were originally meant for favors or cupcake toppers. But there are so many possibilities. Each one measures 1-1/2 inch wide by just a touch over 3/4 inch high.
Price: $6.50 per Package
Garden Variety Black Snake (Vintage Chenille version) with Googly Eyes
This little snake will make you change your mind about slithery creatures once you meet him. He is a super cute vintage 1950s old store stock chenille ornament or decoration. He has been created with wired chenille in an oh-so-clever manner.
He measures a full 7 inches long and can be posed in quite a variety of positions - when he is coiled, of course, his "footprint" will be less than 7 inches. He arrives with his original Made in Japan label.
Price: $3.60 each
Little Vintage French Poodle Pin with Red Accents
This tiny golden poodle pin is a real cutie! His ears and legs have lovely red enamel accents. Don't pass up this kitschy little accent for any French card! Add it to a ribbon on a poodle-lover's present, or just wear it for a brighter day.
Pins like these were very popular from the 1940s through the 1960s, maybe even a bit later. They were sold at the old five and ten cent stores (or five and dimes). There used to be two of them in this small town in the 1950s. the wooden and glass cases were filled to the brim with all sorts of wonderful things - things even kids could buy for their moms - and nice enough that Mom could wear it proudly.
The features have been hand painted. Please allow for some variation, as you might expect from novelty products.
Sadly, these pins, along with the stores, have all but disappeared! We're happy to offer you some of the kitschy little items we've been able to re-find. We hope they engender the wonderful nostalgic feelings in you as they did in us.
Vintage Item - Very Limited
Package of 5 Vintage Blue Plastic Feliz Bautizo (Baptism) Motifs with Golden Metallic Accents
Created from blue hard plastic, each has been washed with gold metallic color to accent the lettering.
12June2011
Set of 6 Vintage Walt Disney Character Cupcake Picks
More Miscellaneous Embellishments
We were absolutely floored when we found these picks. Created in the mid-20th century, they are three-dimensional molded plastic and feature six of Disney's most popular characters at the time:
Goofy - Donald Duck (our Favorite) - Daisy Duck Pluto - Mickey Mouse - Minnie Mouse
Any Baby Boomer would love these in birthday cupcakes! The colors may vary from package to package - available assorted only.
16August2009
Price: $12.85 Per Package
Vintage Plastic Chianti Bottle Charm
Maybe, just maybe, if you rub this enough, a tiny genie will arise from smoke and grant you 3 tiny wishes! We hope so!
This little charm from the 1960s is full of detail and measures just over 1 inch high, not including the jump ring. At its widest, it measures 1/2 inch in diameter.
These are in assorted colors only as there are so many combinations we can't list them all. Please let us choose one for you.
Price $2.35 each
Full Box of No. 34-762 Vintage Dennison Via Air Mail Labels
More Vintage Stickers, Seals & Labels
This sliding box full of VIA AIR MAIL gummed seals is an original. We've not counted the labels in each box, but we did purchase these from an old stationery store, so, we're pretty sure that each box contains the full 40 labels.
The labels measure 2 inches long by 1/4 inch high. The box is in marvelous shape and measures 2-1/8 inches long by 1-3/4 inch wide by 5/8 inch deep.
These are gummed seals, so they must be moistened before using. We suggest that you use a sponge or moistener as these are vintage. Some may require a touch of paste or glue to help them stay put.
How marvelous for an old-fashioned journal or as an addition to any travel-related artwork!
8June2011
Price: $8.50 Per Box
Vintage Brass Swarovski Chrystal Rhinestone Motif with 40 3mm Crystals
This very versatile old, old brass finding is from Swarovski and features 40 gloriously brilliant 3mm rhinestone crystals. There are 10 rows of 4 crystals. You can use this just as it is, or, because it is so malleable, you can bend it into almost any configuration or even cut it. You see, each crystal is individually set into a separate pronged cup that is pointed on the back. Every crystal is bright and shiny.
The entire piece measures 1-11/16 long by 5/8 inch wide.
We're showing two motifs/components to illustrate the front (left) and back (right).
Made in Austria
Vintage Item, Very Limited Availability
Price $9.50 each
Vintage Smoky Blue Faceted Crystal Rosary Chain with Golden Links by the Inch
Add a clasp and you have a great necklace. Add a silver charm and you have a masterpiece. We love these smaller links - there are so many possibilities! The 3mm by 4mm faceted smoky blue crystal beads are separated by golden chain for a vintage or modern look. The color reminds us of blue ice.
20September2009
Number of Inches:
Vintage Sheepskin Vellum Indenture Fragment Circa 1750-1810
More Papers & the Like
More Collage, Assemblage, Altered Art, etc.
Before computers and even before typewriters, most documents were hand-written. Letters, contracts and notes were all recorded by hand.
Contracts have been executed since the days of Charlemagne (742-814) - perhaps even before. Because of the importance of agreement by the two parties involved in a contract, it became quite important to record what the agreement actually was. An indenture is a legal contract between two parties. Such contracts were generally for indentured labor or servitude, apprenticeships and certain land transactions.
At first, such important documents were printed on sheepskin vellum, as paper making had not reached Europe until well into the middle ages. And, many Europeans did not accept paper as worthy, and did care for its impermanence. Many heads of state refused to honor anything written on paper. Finally, with the dawn of the printing press around in the 15th century, the use of paper became more widespread. However due to the importance of indentures, and the possibility that the contract might have spanned generations, indentures were executed on vellum through the 19th century, and, in some rare instances, beyond.
The process of writing an indenture was tedious. Two copies of exactly the same terms were written on the same sheet in permanent ink by dip pen. Then the two copies were separated by cutting along a jagged (as if chewed) line. Later, the two parts could easily be identified if the they fit back together along the separation - like puzzle pieces. The jagged, or toothed, edge is called an indenture. In some cases there were 3 pieces, one piece to be kept at the court.
These small pieces of legal indentures are from legal contracts made between 1750 and 1810. We have a collection of contracts, influenced by my Mom's background as a librarian. Several of the pieces in our collection arrived in very poor condition, so we felt comfortable creating collage pieces from them.
Each piece has bee cut carefully into about 2 inch square pieces. Some are a touch larger. All incorporate some of the writing originally on the indenture. No two of these are alike, so please let us choose a fragment for you.
Made in England or France
7June2011
Price: 95¢ Each
Just found more after 10 years!
Vintage Silvery Plastic Wishbone
More Good Luck
These sweet novelty plastic wishbones were all the rage at 1950s and 1960s weddings, representing the good luck that the natural wishbones bring. But we think them great for a gift tie-on, an ornament base, or whatever you might imagine.
They are made of plastic and washed with a gold metallic finish that is quite strong. These are old store stock never used. -That is, never used except by us - we sold these back when we first opened and thought they had sold out - and then, just the other day, we found more!
The wishbones each measure 2-3/4 inches long by 1-1/8 inch wide and have a profile of about 1/4 inch (off the table.)
27May2011
Vintage Black Fabric Mask
More Masks
We love the fabric masks from the 1950s. They were made with cotton or linen fabric and stiffener and molded over mask models for their shape. Masks made today are usually plastic - and even the fabric ones feature plastic bases. Not so with these!
This elegant black mask is just what you need for a vampire costume. And, we're sure that Zorro needs one!
The mask arrived without elastics, which is just as well considering the elastic was made of rubber and would probably have deteriorated right onto the masks. So we've added a 10-inch barbed black elastic for you to add yourself - if you chose to wear the mask or place it on an art doll or mannequin. The barbs are made of metal and slide easily through the pre-punched holes in the masks. The elastic is wrapped in fabric thread for comfort, making it easier on the wearer's hair!
These are vintage masks, so you might want to test them to be sure that you have no allergy to the adhesive.
Two masks are shown to illustrate front and back.
13October2009
Price: $2.50 Each
Haute Nouveauté Ruban Pour Lingerie - 1930s Vintage Forest Green French Lingerie Trim by the Inch
More Items French and of France
This gorgeous French lingerie trim is fully crocheted in the tiniest of stitches - so beautifully! Created from rayon, it has that silky feel that only a natural fiber might.
Rayon is made of plant cellulose. It was invented in the late 19th century in France, but never completely replaced silk as was expected. It was not until 1924, that it officially became known as rayon.
We have been fortunate to come upon some unused old store stock from an old fabric shop in the UK. The original package was unopened and the lace is as pristine as the day it was delivered to the shop.
The deep forest green color might not match your present lingerie, but there are so many more uses for this glorious lace.
The lace is 1.5 cm wide (about 11/16 inch), and we will cut it to order for you. Even just a tiny bit of this added to your collage or altered art jewelry will be wonderful.
The outer package reads:
HAUTE NOUVEAUTÉ RUBAN POUR LINGERIE
Made in France
27May2011, Updated 19September2011
Price: 24¢ per Inch
Vintage Silver Lahnband - Real Metal Ribbon in Silver by the Inch
More Ties
At one time, the only metallic ribbons you could buy were not simple metallic - they were made of metal! We were absolutely delighted to have found some of this marvelous metal ribbon to offer to you.
Gorgeous slim silver ribbons are woven with white thread in zig-zag pattern to create the final 8mm wide ribbon. We suspect that this ribbon was produced sometime between the 1920s and the 1950s, but it is hard to know for sure. What we do know is that it is nearly impossible to find.
Because of the nature of the metal, you can expect this to tarnish over time unless you keep it tightly sealed. We like the vintage look of the tarnish and welcome the patina to our projects.
26May2011
Price: 20¢ Per Inch
Vintage Transparency with Handwritten Notes in Grease Pencil
Each of these transparencies were originally used by the US Air Force in presenting safety procedures and hazardous materials training to firefighters (then, firemen) in the 1950s. Each of these was blank with hand written notes in grease pencil (china markers). We're guessing that these were notes that were created by the instructors or presenters to augment the standard original presentation.
The grease pencil has been on the transparency for sometime, but due to the nature of the marker, the writing should be removable with a little elbow grease and a paper towel. Just rub it away. You might want to try some kind of cleaning solution, but we're not sure how that will affect the base transparency as these are old plastics that might not fare well with modern chemicals. We're guessing that a mild soapy water mix might work for you. But, we just used the paper towel dry.
You might even enjoy the writing - perfect for overlaying collage and assemblage pieces -particularly because most of the writing is in white.
Each transparency measures 10-3/8 inches long by 8-1/4 inches and has rounded corners. There is black border around each one. At the tip of one is clear arrow - apparently to help the speaker point this in the proper direction. On one side of the transparency, the black border is matte, on the other side is shiny.
We think this would be great for a collage or altered art project. We'd venture to guess that there aren't too many of these around.
Price: $2.75 each
Vintage Golden Plastic Wishbone
Vintage Straight Pink, Blue & White Satin Ribbon Rosette Motif
More Ribbons & Ties
This charming little ribbon rosette measures about 1-3/4 inch from long from point to point. Rosettes measure from 3/8 to 1/2 inch in diameter. They can be fluffed or crinkled a bit to satisfy the size you require. This little motif is perfect for lending an air of vintage delicacy to any project.
Each flower is about the same with a pink rose on either side and blue rosette in between. An eggshell white ribbon holds the rosettes in place. These are sewn, not glued, and probably hail from the 1930s or 1940s.
Made in Japan. Imported from England
Price: 55¢ each
Vintage Brass (?) Numbered Tag
More Metal & Wooden Tags
These are really old and might not even be brass. They appear to be, but we didn't want to clean them to be sure. They are much too cool they way they are.
Each tag measures 1-3/8 inch in diameter with a large hole at the top. Some of the tags are numbered on both sides. Some have tons of numbers, seemingly randomly added to the tag. Others have hand-scratched numbers. We're not sure of their origin, but we are sure that they are quite perfect for your steampunk application.
We're showing two of the tags for variation.
24May2011
Vintage New Old Stock Cabochon Pin Featuring a Sick Little Girl - Great for Altering
More Collage & Altered Art
More Get Well
Each of the pins are the same. A poor little sick girl on a pink background.
Each measures 1-3/4 inch high by 1-1/4 inch wide has a self-pin on back that has been attached mechanically rather than by adhesive. So, for novelties, these are well made.
Price: $2.60 each
Vintage Golden Token From 1970s Trip to Las Vegas
More Tokens
More Gambling
These are the "real" thing - game tokens from a visit to Las Vegas in the 1970s. Nope, we weren't the visitors, but we know them so, we're sure that the description is accurate!
Fun to use in your artwork as is, or even altered. Each token measures between 7-8 and 15/16 inch in diameter.
We think they'd make a unique alternative or addition to hand-made coupons for friendly tasks!
We're showing several to illustrate variation.
Vintage Zinc (?) Numbered Tag - JAHCO
These are really old and might not even be zinc. In fact, we've been arguing about their metal content for so long that we didn't list them as a viable item. But, finally, short of purchasing expensive metal testing equipment, we thought we'd list them anyway!
Each tag measures 1-1/4 inch in diameter with a large hole at the top. a few of the tags are not complete circles, but this makes them even more unique. The tags are all marked with different numbers, and read:
JAHCO
at the bottom. We were unable to find anything about a company or organization with that name, so you can make up your own history for the tags, if you like!
We're not sure of their origin, but we are sure that they are quite perfect for your steampunk application.
We're showing a group of the tags for variation. Please let us choose one for you.
Vintage Chenille Dragonfly with Organdy Wings & Googly Eyes
More Insects & Arachnids
This lovely dragonfly has been created with so much care that s/he has survived over 60 years! It hails from the 1950s. An old warehouse find, these dragonflies were stored in their original boxes, so each is in fantastic shape!
The body is made of lettuce-colored chenille and features hand wired organdy double wings in a pretty blue. Our dragonfly's googly eyes are glued to the round head with such care that s/he appears to be looking at you.
Mostly every one we have comes with the original Made in Japan label.
When posed as pictured, s/he measures just about 2-3/4 inches Long. And from wing to wing (these can be spread out as little or as much as you like), the measurement is about 2 inches. Each arrives on a fabric covered green stem that is about 4 inches long.
Price: $4.75 each
Vintage Roller Watch parts in Corked vial
More Watch Parts for Collage
Watch Faces
Bergeon is an old Swiss company that makes microtools for watch making and watch repair, amongst other things. We are delighted to offer these really neat tubes that originally held flat an hollowed-out rollers for watches. Some of the vials still contain some of the parts.
Mostly every one of these tubes contain at least one Swiss-made roller for watches - the roller is a teeny tiny part. The tubes are some type of hard plastic. We at first thought them to be glass, but we're not sure - and we didn't want to ruin one by breaking it.
The vial measures 1 inch (without the cork). Each vial is closed with the cork. The outside diameter of the vial is 1/4 inch. Each one reads in white letters:
BERGEON
And, under the name is a number that corresponds to the size of the rollers inside. We have no idea if the items inside are the originals in each vial, but we're guessing so as we bought these from a watchmaker's estate. Generally such talented artisans would be neat about maintaining their supplies and tools.
Each vial is numbered differently, so please let us choose one for you.
20August2010
Price: $2.90 per Vial
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Vintage Novelty Beetle Pin with White Paste Stones
This little pin measures about 1 inch long by just over 1-1/4 inch wide. The depth of the pin is determined by the legs, which are repositionable. (Please be careful, these are novelty pins, not meant to last a life time! We're delighted that they lasted long enough for us to offer them to you!
18May2011
Price: $3.15 each
Vintage Cellulose Jet Black Filigree Frame Setting
Created from cellulose plastic, this jet black setting is perfect for any 25x18 mm stone, cameo, cabochon, photograph, etc. It has been designed symmetrically so that you can use it as either a vertical setting (as shown) or a horizontal setting.
The entire piece measures about 2-1/8 inches by 1-5/8 inch.
14May2011
Grab Bag of Vintage Lace and Trims - 10 Yards & More in a Lavender Embroidered Muslin Bag
More Fabric, etc.
More Ribbon, Lace & Ties
We've taken a large 5-3/4 by 9-3/4 inch muslin bag that is embroidered with a delicate image of gorgeous lavender and filled it to the brim with more than 10 yards of vintage lace and trims. Some of the pieces date back as early as the 1920s; some is from the 1980s and some from lots of times in between.
We've included new old stock, reclaimed pieces, handmade and machine made items. There is beaded fringe, regular fringe, maybe even suede or ultrasuede trim. There might be a doily or a cuff, or part of a tatted edging. Each bag is full of different items. Most pieces measure 6, 12 or 18 inches, some are larger and some are smaller. But it all adds up to 10 or more yards.
We've also included a bundle of vintage paper forget-me-nots in bright blues, pinks and white and a vintage sewing notion (maybe twill tape, bias tape, gimp, or...). The pieces are from around the world: France, Italy, USA, Japan and more.
This is perfect for your altered art, for doll clothes, for collecting and for fun. Why not capture a small piece of lace under a plastic or glass cabochon (or with resin) and make a romantic necklace. Or, add it to industrial items for that feminine steampunk look!
Up to $45.00 Value Only: $15.00 Per Package
Wine Labels
For all of SilverCrow's ephemera fans, here's a unique item! Our new package of vintage, reproduction and new wine labels are perfect for your découpage and other artistic projects. Each package contains an assortment and usually all 10 are different. Some of the labels are masterpieces in themselves, while some include famous artwork.
Made all over the place Packaged in USA
Package of 10
Package of 5 Vintage Bonne Fête (Happy Birthday) Plastic Script Cake Toppers
More Things French and of France
Why not have a Paris-themed birthday party and use these to top the cake or cupcakes. Or use one to make a special display or memory box.
Our French Bonne Fête plastic script pick is made of hard white plastic and then is foiled with gold for an even more festive touch.
The script measures 4 inches wide by 1-1/2 inch high the two little picks that help seat the script are 1/2 inch long each.
These are old store stock, never used, from the mid-20th century.
Price: $3.25 per Package
Small Vintage Antiqued Brass Heart Component with Faceted Turquoise Glass Stone
More Hearts & Valentines
The detail in this tiny component is striking! The center of the lovely heart features a turquoise faceted glass stone that sparkles. We didn't think this possible from such a tiny glass stone - especially from an opaque one. The stone is held with care by a multi-prong setting that has been riveted to the textured heart base. A rope edging finishes the piece so sweetly.
It measures 5/16 inch from top to bottom and 3/8 inch at the widest part.
Uncensored Close-Up
Bunch of 12 Vintage Glittery Sugar Bell Ornament Picks
Tinsel & Krausbouillion & Other Glittery Things
Such lovely old store stock ornament picks are harder and harder to find. So we were absolutely delighted when we found these little bundles of bells. The petite bells are plastic and have been dusted in sugary white glitter and edged with golden metal glitter. Each bell is separately wired with an added sparkly ball for a clapper. Then a dozen of these sweet ornaments have been twisted together into a bunch.
These appear to have been assembled by hand, so please allow for some variation in glittering and twisting!
The bells are about 1/2 inch in diameter at the bottom and about 5/8 inch long. We've added a bit of unraveled crinkle wire for a special extra touch.
Price $4.85 per bunch
Old Store Stock Feather Hen Ornament with Hand Painted Features
More Chickens, Chicks & Roosters
Check out this grown up chick! Our little old store stock hen's body is covered in real white feathers and features hand-painted features including a red face and comb, bright yellow beak and bead-like back eyes. She measures about 1 inch.
Uncertain Origin
Vintage Delicate & Fancy Ivory Cotton Scalloped Lace Trim by the Inch
Just add a bit of lace to anything and it changes from plain to elegant right before your eyes. This wondrous cotton lace trim is from an old shop in England, and we expect it to have been made somewhere between the 1930s and 1950. It would be perfect to enhance collars, cuffs, doll clothes and more.
The trim is not quite 1 inch wide. We are selling it by the inch. Your piece will be cut to order and will arrive all in one piece.
Imported from the UK
12May2011
Price: 15¢ per Inch
Little Vintage Pink Mirror Charm
More Stuff for Art Dolls
Mirror, Mirror, in my hand... Who's the fairest in the land?
This fun little girly pink plastic charm was a gumball prize from way back in the 1960s! They were also found in the crane and digger arcade machines, as carnival prizes and some were even sold in the 5 & 10 cent stores.
Made of pink plastic with a plastic foil real mirror, you'll love these for kitschy charm bracelets, as doll accessories and they're perfect in shrines as well.
Every one of these is in unused, mint condition and measures 1-1/16 inch long by 13/16 at the widest.
We're showing two charms so that you might see the front and back.
10May2011
price: $1.15 each
Vintage Pink, Blue & White Satin Ribbon Rosette
This charming little ribbon rosette measures about 1-1/4 inch from the top of the rose to the end of the white ribbon. It is perfect for lending an air of vintage delicacy to any project.
Each flower is about the same with a pink rose at the top and two blue roses beneath with faded white ribbons holding them like a medallion. These are sewn, not glued, and probably hail from the 1930s or 1940s.
French and French Territory Postage Stamps
Package of 5 or more French and French Territory Postage Stamps. Most are vintage, but some may be newer. Could be cancelled or clean.
Packaged in USA
Price: $1.00 Per package of 5
Vintage Old-Stock White Pea Bulb with 6 inch Leads
This vintage bulb hails from the 1960s or 1970s and is in its original packaging. We've not tested it so as not to ruin its value. Although such bulbs are made today, the sturdy green coated wire leads are not usually included.
Please use caution as these are vintage.
They are also great for collage, assemblage and maybe even for jewelry parts as the bulb glass has been hand blown. From the brass screw-in base to the top of the bulb, it measures about 7/8 inch and the bulb at the top measures about 3/8 inch in diameter
The package reads on the front:
NO. 437 ONE PEA BULB - 6" LEADS WHITE 12V-15V PERFECT .75
On the back it reads:
MADE IN HONG KONG THE PERFECT PARTS CO. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21224
23April2011
Price: $4.50 Per Package
Set of 2 Green Vintage Grain of Wheat Bulbs by Perfect
Although these are still manufactured today, these little dark green grain of wheat bulbs are authentically vintage - hailing from the late 1960s or early 1970s. From the Perfect Parts Company of Baltimore, Maryland, these little bulbs were (and are used) to light miniature railroads. We cannot acknowledge that these work, as we have not tested them. We understand that some people enjoy using vintage parts to recreate vintage scenes. That you can do with these!
They are also great for collage, assemblage and maybe even for jewelry parts as the bulb glass has been hand blown. The sturdy coated wire attachments (leads) measure about 6 inches. Each bulb measures about 1/2 inch long by about 1/8 inch in diameter.
NO. 436 TWO GRAIN OF WHEAT BULB GREEN 12V-15V PERFECT 1.00
21April2011
Vintage Mini Easter Baskets
More Easter & Spring
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.
7March2008
Price: $6.75 each
Color Request:
Vintage Santa (or Old Man) Doll Face with Sparkly Jewel Eyes
More Supplies for Art Dolls
Our old stock Santa doll face might also work as an old man's face. It is made of molded plastic and was painstakingly hand painted in fine detail. Santa's eyes are absolutely stunning in their gorgeous blue jewel-tone plastic. The head measures about 4-1/14 inches high.
Probably Made in USA
2April2011
Vintage Lettuce-Colored Chenille Snail with Genuine Shell & Googly Eyes
What a gorgeous escargot! S/he is just so sophisticated! Really, how adorable is this old stock chenille snail? It hails from the 1950s. An old warehouse find, these snails were stored in their original boxes, so each is in fantastic shape!
The body is made of lettuce-colored chenille and features a wired tulle back and a smart (and genuine) mother of pearl shell. Our snail's googly eyes are perched atop two wired stems and can be easily maneuvered for that perfect position.
When posed as pictured, s/he measures just about 2 inches wide. Of course, the shells are natural, so their sizes vary a bit. They are so stunning - when you hold the shell up to the light and move it, the colors vary from aqua to pink to turquoise, just so lovely!
31March2011
Price: $6.25 each
Vintage Mini Blue Key Tags with Matching Blue Strings - Package of 10
More Business & Industrial Tags
Decorative Tags
Wood, Metal & Plastic Tags
More Vintage Paper & Ephemera
These mini tags are 7/8-inches in diameter. We just love them because their strings compliment the color of the key tags. These are old stock Dennison tags from the 1940s and 1950s.
These are wonderful with metallic paint pens - especially silver!
SilverCrow Classic, Updated 31March2011
Price: $3.85 per Package
Vintage Bowling Token from the 1930s
More Coins & Tokens
This was either for a mechanical bowling game or for advertising. Made of brass, we're sure this fun token was shiny bright when it was new. Now, you can see that wonderful patina that only true age can show. Stamped, JS, probably for the manufacturer, there is a bowling pin on one side and a bowling ball on the other. Great for adding an interesting historical piece to your jewelry or other creative projects.
We're showing two tokens so that you might see the front and the back. Each one measures 7/8 inch in diameter.
Vintage Color Filmstrip Frame
We have selected some wonderful examples of filmstrips and cut them into frames. The filmstrips were not in the greatest of condition, so we sorted through them and chose some really remarkable frames. Some are of groups of people; others are portraits; some are buildings; others are landscapes.
Each of the frames is in color - the colors of the 1940s through 1950s - a time during which film was manufactured differently than today.
Each frame features the notches on the side and measures 1-3/8 inch wide by 3/4 inch high. Each arrives in a glassine envelope to protect it from smudging.
We are illustrating several for variability. Also, we lightened the images just a touch so that you might better see our examples. We think these have tons of possibilities!
25March2011
Vintage Item, limited Availability
Price: 65¢ Each
Plastic Nursery Rhyme Plaque - Jack & Jill in Blue
This vintage 1969 nursery rhyme wall plaque from Invicta measures about 8 inches wide by 5-3/4 inches high. Jill and Jack are running with their pail as a couple of bunnies and a bird look on. It is made of light blue hard plastic and includes the Jack and Jill Nursery Rhyme:
Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water; Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after.
This is old-store stock, unused and in great condition. The poem and the characters are raised from the plaque and are highlighted with golden accents. These were manufactured by Invicta Plastics and have lots of detailed information on the back regarding Invicta's company and locations. Some of these have the mounting tabs on the back that may or may not still be sticky. They were originally used to mount on the wall in a child's room - and would look great in a shadow box frame for a nostalgic touch.
There are so many sources of origin claimed for the Jack and Jill rhyme, that it is hard to know which is true. Many nursery rhymes began as satirical poems regarding the politics of the day. Still others were meant tell the stories of history to children, modified to help soften the harsher news.
Some say that Jack and Jill is the story of the beheading of Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. Others insist that it was modeled after a fairy tale about 2 childhood friends in Norway. And still another associates it with the British monetary unit, gill, and the jackpot that ensued for the country.
Made in England
22March2008
Pretty Little Vintage Bridesmaid
More Engagement, Wedding & Anniversary
Just look at these lovely little bridesmaids! Made of the hard plastic that collectors so love, and marked, Made in Hong Kong, they date from the 1950s. Each bridesmaid stands atop a heart-shaped base and is accented with a ribbon matching her dress perfectly. The lovely lady features hand-painted hair and face. Each measures about 3 inches high.
7March2011
Color Preference:
Vintage Working Mini Metal Compass
Paris Metro Art Rubber Stamp
Measuring about 3/4 inch in diameter, this little compass actually works. Please don't count on it on your scavenger hunt or trek into the woods, as it is a novelty item. But is is great for collage and to teach kids about magnets and directions. The graphics are easy to read despite its diminutive size!
This compass has a flat silvery metal back so you can glue it to things or glue things to it easily!
We have displayed it upon a paper stamped with our Paris Metro Rubber Stamp.
26October2008
Vintage Dancing Duck Pin
These funny little ducky pins are brand new, unused old stock. They were made in Germany over twenty years ago and feature a debonair dancing duck - dressed to the nines, just like Fred Astaire - with top hat and cane. This lead-free pin is vintage and is made with the precision workmanship for which the Germans are so well known!
The beautiful detailing is old-world style. The the color of the duck's outfit varies (see our close-up for other colors). But we have only a few of each color. So, please let us choose one for you.
He measures 1 inch tall and 1-1/2 inch at his widest point.
21September2009
Was: $2.50 Now: $2.10 each
Vintage New Old Stock Mini Datsun Padlocks with Keys
This cool little lock is New Old Stock (NOS) or Old Store Stock. It was meant to be sold at an old-time variety store that went out of business. None of the ones we have in stock have ever been used, hence the description, New Old Stock or Old Store Stock.
THESE ARE VERY HEAVY, STURDY LOCKS. The locks show little or no wear and there is no rusting. These are not novelty locks. They are strong and sturdy. All lock bodies are brass and stamped with the word DATSUN.
The keys are also stamped DATSUN. The lock body measures 1 inch by 1 inch and appears to be made of brass (golden metal). The lock loop adds another 5/8 inch and is made of silvery steel. The keys are silver. Each lock comes with at least 2 keys, sometimes three as shown.
Imagine using one as a pendant or using them to lock up treasure boxes or some other kind of assemblage or altered arts.
3September2008
Price: $1.25 each
Vintage Champions YoYo Bag with Original String
More Games & Toys
This wonderful new old stock package of two yo-yo strings hails from an old-time New York toy store. Alas, it is no longer there! Each package hails from the 1960s and holds the actual strings made of Egyptian Fibre Cord. The original package sold for 15¢ - can you imagine.
The 5-3/4 by 3-3/4 inch glassine bag has been folded so that the contents stay safe inside, but, believe it or not - that has not affected the integrity of the bag or the contents inside!
The front of the bag reads:
EGYPTIAN FIBRE CORD YO-YO TRICK STRINGS No. 215
2 for 15¢
The Kind the International Royal Yo-Yo Champions Use
Manufactured Exclusively by ROYAL TOPS MANUFACTURING CO., INC. L.I. CITY, NEW YORK 11101
There's a 2-color picture of a yoyo, marked
Monarch Royal Yo-Yo
On the back, the bag reads:
BOYS AND GIRLS LEARN THESE EASY TRICKS BE A CHAMPION AND WIN MANY VALUABLE PRIZES! STANDARD YO-YO TRICKS
Under the printing, there are pictorial instructions for special tricks that are enhanced by these strings, like Walking the Dog, Around the World, Over the Falls, and more.
25February2011
Price: $2.15 Per Package