Hard plastic Santa Claus lolipop holder and candy container. Made by Rosbro Plastics of Providence, RI. Excellent condition. 4.5" tall. 1940's--50's.

Very nice vintage German blown glass clown Christmas ornament. Late 1940's--early 1950's. Excellent condition. 3-3/4" tall.

Vintage glass candy container in the form of an airplane. The wings are marked "Army Bomber 15-P-7". Excellent condition, except for a 1/8" flake on edge of the plane's tail. 4-1/4" x 4-3/8". 1940s.

Really fun hard plastic Easter Bunny bank. The rabbit is dressed in a baseball uniform, complete with a ball cap. He holds a baseball bat and a ball. Unmarked, but probably by Rosbro. Circa 1950s. Excellent condition. 11-3/4" tall.

Fun chenille chick in a yellow pressed paper Easter Egg. Used as an Easter table decoration, it might also have been used as a candy container for jelly beans or other small candies. Unmarked, probably Japanese, circa 1930's. Great condition. 2-1/2" tall.

Terrific hard plastic Santa Claus lolipop holder and candy container. This is the rare version on snowshoes instead of the more common skis. Marked "Rosbro Plastics Providence, RI". Excellent condition. 4.5" tall. 1940's--50's

Vintage lithographed tin Halloween pan noisemaker, decorated in green, black, white and orange. The decorations include a witch, a ghost and a skeleton around a cauldron. The edges are decorated with jack o'lanterns, owls, bats and black cats. Marked "US Metal Toy Mfg. Co. Made In U.S.A." Very nice condition, some scratching where metal clappers hit against pan, very light rust on the unpainted clappers. Circa 1940s. 7-7/8" long.

A vintage bisque Halloween candy container in the form of a black cat rubbing up against a jack o'lantern. The porcelain is heavier than many bisque items, suggesting it is of American origin.

• Origin: America, ca. 1950
• Condition: good; about 15% paint loss, mostly on the back side
• Dimensions: 3-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 2-3/8"

Wonderful vintage tin Easter basket with colorful lithographs of nursery rhymes including Little Bo Peep, The Cat and The Fiddle, and Peter Pumpkin Eater. The bottom is marked with J. Chein's mark.

Origin: America, circa 1950. Condition: a very small ding on the side, paint rubs along rim, lithographed areas are in terrific condition with bright color. Size: 7-3/4" diameter; 8" high.

A 4" tall porcelain bird figurine by Wade of England. This figure is handpainted and it is the Goldfinch Head Down from the 1930s-50s. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs othe than some fine overall crazing. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S...

This is a really nice 1960 Weihnachten 8 1/2 inch Christmas Plate. This vintage plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. It is signed on the back: KLEINSTADT WEIHNACHT - Entwurf: Willi Hein - ROSENTHAL GERMANY Handgemalt. Be sure to search our other Rosenthal Christmas plates available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This bird ornament was made in the 1950's. This is a glow in the dark ornament that they put silver on. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.

This elephant Christmas ornament was made in the 1950's. It is a glow in the dark ornament with silver on it. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.

This lion Christmas ornament was made in the 1950's. It is a glow in the dark ornament with silver applied on it. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.

A delightful set of six vintage composition turkey place card holders for the Thanksgiving table. Each turkey is brilliantly decorated in colorful paint including a metallic silver that adds touch of realism to the feathers. Each is stamped "U.S...

Black Base, 5 inches. Inside measurement is 4 1/2 inches. There are 2 chips on one foot. The other 2 feet have some roughness. In good condition.

Octagonal Black Base. I'm not sure of the maker. It could be Beaumont Glass. It measures 4 1/4 inches outside and 3 1/2 inches inside. 2 inches tall. In very good condition.

This is a really great ebony black Rocking Elephant Ink Blotter made by Houze Glass. This blotter has the two original clips with the original blotter pad attached. It measures 3 1/2 inches long X 2 1/4 inches high and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The original clips and blotter pad is all very good. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

The size of Compote: 6 3/8"D x 5 1/2" H. Pretty Milk Glass compote. Condition excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline. I bought this piece at antique auction 20 years ago at antique auction. Sale $45.00 w/US priority/ins.
Item was $70.00

A delightful set of six vintage composition turkey place card holders for the Thanksgiving table. Each turkey is brilliantly decorated in colorful paint including a metallic silver that adds touch of realism to the feathers. Each is stamped "U.S. Zone Germany" indicating they were made between 1945 and 1952. Origin: Germany, 1945-52

• Condition: excellent; the paper covering at the bottom of one has been opened; two 1/16" paint nicks to one turkey
• Dimensions: 2-1/8" tall

Excellent vintage Halloween papier-mache party noisemaker in the form of a banana. These are more often found in the shape of a carrot. Unmarked, but definitely German, circa 1925. It has the original 10-cent price marked in pencil. Excellent working condition; all original. 7-1/2" long.

Vintage lithographed tin Halloween rattle noisemaker decorated with eight jack o'lanterns, each having a different face. Marked "T. Cohn Inc. Made In U.S.A." Circa 1930s. Nice condition, a few surface scratches and a bit of rust on the back side. 4-1/2" long.

Lithographed tin ratchet noisemaker featuring a witch and a grinning jack o'lantern. Marked "Made in U.S.A". Wooden handle. Circa 1930. Condition: some scratching; a few dents on the back side. 5-1/2" long.

This terrific little German composition candy container, circa 1920's, was made for Abraham Lincoln's birthday--representing the famous frontier log cabin in which he was born. I've never seen this container before and it's in terrific condition. The bottom is marked "Germany." 2-1/8 long; 1-1/2" deep; 1-9/16" tall. Excellent condition.

With its Lincoln's Birthday theme, this would be a terrific addition to your patriotic holiday collection!

Vintage American pulp Halloween jack o'lantern with the original paper face insert. Near mint condition. 5-1/2" tall (not including handle).

Lovely pastel pink and blue blown glass indent bead Christmas tree garland. The light colors are accented by the strong reds inside the blue indents and yellow and green inside the pink indents. 28" long. Bright color and silvering; some flaking to red paint; one pink bead is missing.

Vintage Halloween party paper plate. The decoration features a witch, a haunted tree, bats, black cats and jack o'lanterns. Circa 1930s. Size: 8" x 8".

Outstanding vintage blown glass Christmas ornament in the shape of a lyre with a colorful Santa Claus diecut attached. This is the only lyre we've seen with a spun glass tail (in this case, very pale green)! Germany, circa 1920. Excellent condition. Size: 7" long.

Outstanding antique German snowman Christmas candy container. We've had many vintage Christmas candy containers, but never this design. The entire papier-mache container is covered with red and white chenille. The snowman straddles the container, making a sort of basket handle. His black eyes are glass and his nose is composition. The inside of the basket is marked "Germany."

• Origin: Germany ca...

Outstanding antique German snowman Christmas candy container. We've had many vintage Christmas candy containers, but never this design. The entire papier-mache container is covered with red and white chenille. The snowman straddles the container, making a sort of basket handle. His black eyes are glass and his nose is composition. The inside of the basket is marked "Germany."

• Origin: Germany ca...

A terrific lithographed tin Easter toy by Chein. A jaunty rabbit, decked out in a straw hat, pulls a cart decorated with various Easter bunny scenes. The back of the cart is marked with Chein’s logo.

Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: one back corner of the cart has some bubbling of the finish, but otherwise excellent condition. Size: 11-1/2” long; 7-3/4” tall.

Vintage wind-up Santa Claus toy. When activated, Santa rings his handbell and waves his other hand. The face is rubber and the clothing is felt with "fur" trim. Marked "Made In Japan". Circa 1930s. Excellent working condition. 7" tall.

Vintage blown glass bead Christmas garland comprised of elongated fuchsia beads. The garland retains its original "Made In Japan" tag. Excellent condition. 5 feet long. Circa 1930.

Terrific wire-wrapped vintage glass Christmas ornament with four colorful angel scraps. The ornament hangs from the crinkle wire instead of the usual metal cap. Excellent condition, wiring intact. Size: 2-3/4" diameter.

Super vintage celluloid and chenille Easter rabbit decoration. This bunny is very colorful in his spiffy suit and his silver pipe. He is attached to his original chenille stick and makes a nice Easter decoration. Circa 1930. Size: rabbit only, 2-3/4" tall. Excellent condition; the tip of one foot has a small hole that appears to be a manufacturing flaw.

Outstanding life-colored German Dresden candy container in the form of a football. This is a terrifically detailed piece with the texture of pigskin, laces, seams, etc. Some of the raised seams have some losses, but otherwise, this piece is in nice condition. One side also has initials painted on it--probably those of the lucky child who first found this hanging on the Christmas tree. Approximately 3" long. Circa 1930s.

A delightful vintage Halloween bisque figure in the form of a broom-carrying witch and her black cat. Items such as this were used as table decorations, but it’s also possible that they were filled with small candies through the hole in the bottom, then sealed with paper and given as party favors. The witch, with her pasty complexion, gaping mouth, and crossed eyes really looks more like a space alien than a traditional witch...

A delightful vintage Halloween bisque figure in the form of a broom-carrying witch and her black cat. Items such as this were used as table decorations, but it’s also possible that they were filled with small candies through the hole in the bottom, then sealed with paper and given as party favors. The witch, with her pasty complexion, gaping mouth, and crossed eyes really looks more like a space alien than a traditional witch...

Santa face in a curved pinecone vintage blown glass Christmas ornament. Nice, bright paint. The red, white and blue coloring would look nice on a patriotic tree! Nice condition, maybe 20% paint loss on back of pinecone, excellent silvering. 4" long.

Excellent vintage Halloween papier-mache party noisemaker in the form of a cucumber. These are more often found in the shape of a carrot. Unmarked, but definitely German, circa 1925. Excellent working condition; all original. 7-1/2" long.

Very nice blown glass Christmas ornament in the form of a Malaga wine bottle. The ornament retains its original printed paper label.

Origin: Germany, circa 1920. Condition: excellent bright paint, 50% silvering, roughness at the pike (visible in photo). Size: 3-1/2".

Vintage Halloween paper napkin in the hard-to-find cocktail size. The edges are scalloped (also an unusual feature). The design features a group of black cats singing to an audience of jack o'lanterns and bats. Circa late 1920s. Condition: excellent. Size: 9-1/2" x 9-1/2".

Wonderful vintage liquor bottle in the form of “Pere Noel” or Santa Claus. Dressed in a long, Belsnickle-type robe, he carries a huge pack of toys on his back, a doll in one hand and a walking stick in the other. The original paper label around the base says, “Benoit Serres Distilleries Toulouse France Depuis 1841”. The label at the neck, just below the bakelite top, indicates that the original contents was triple sec...

Cute painted cast iron Easter bunny, probably by Hubley. Very nice quality and weight and good painted details. Circa 1920s. Excellent condition, no paint loss. 3" tall.

Vintage blown glass standard clown ornament nicely decorated in vivid pink and green paint with a fleshtone face. Excellent condition. 4-3/4" tall.

Fenton Green Opalescent Basketweave Bowl 6". A double row of reticulation on this 6" bowl and is 3" high. Produced around 1935 and in mint condition -- vaseline glass. Or as today's popular notation -- uranium glass.

Extra-large German Dresden-type papier-mache Easter egg candy container. The chromolithographed paper covering shows a wonderful assortment of roosters, hens, chicks, and of course, Easter rabbits. This is undoubtedly the largest Easter Egg candy container we've seen. The interior is lined with the traditional star patterned paper and the rims have a Dresden border. One end has the original string hanger. Marked "Germany". Circa 1920s...

This Matchless star Christmas light has red glass prisms and a red glass gem. The base is bakelite and the bulb is C-6. These star lights were manufactured by the Matchless Electic Co. of Chicago, circa 1930. The lights are 2 inches in diameter and in working condition. 4 available in this color combination. Condition: excellent.

Vintage lithographed tin Halloween pan noisemaker, decorated in green, black, white and orange. The decorations include a witch, a ghost and a skeleton around a cauldron. The edges are decorated with jack o'lanterns, owls, bats and black cats. Marked "US Metal Toy Mfg. Co. Made In U.S.A." Very nice condition, some scratching where metal clappers hit against pan Circa 1940s. 7-7/8" long.

A delightful bisque figure of a skiing Santa Claus carrying a cloth sack on his back. The paperboard skis are enhanced with glittery mica snow. The bottom is stamped "Made in Japan."

• Origin: Japan, ca 1925
• Condition: all excellent, except one ski has an old break that was reglued
• Height: 2-3/4"

Clown on a ball Christmas lightbulb. C6 base. Working condition. 3-3/4" long.

A colorful antique iron Christmas feather tree stand decorated with three gnomes dancing under a mushroom. In German folklore the mushroom was considered a good luck omen and it frequently pops up as a motif in antique German Christmas decorations. The stand is heavy enough to hold a very large feather tree...

Great bird in cage christmas light of the C-6 variety. This light is in excellent condition with only minor paint rubs. The colors on this one are terrific! This bulb is 2 1/2 inches long and lights. circa 1920's, 30's.

Extra nice and extra-large vintage fancy blown glass indent Christmas ornament. The front and back of the teardrop have colorful indents and the sides are painted with a grapevise motif. The cap is marked "Germany". 7" long. Excellent condition.

Very nice vintage blown glass swan ornament with indents in each side. The body is painted with an abstract floral design and there is a white spun glass tail. Germany, 1930s. Condition: excellent. Size: 7" long.

A delightful belly-laughing Santa, patriotically dressed in red, white and blue, stands atop a round box candy container enhanced with mica to represent snow. Santa is stamped "Japan" at the back.

• Origin: Japan, ca 1930
• Condition: excellent, no chips, cracks or paint loss
• Dimensions: 3-5/8" tall

Very good vintage beaded glass Christmas ornament in the shape of a bicycle. The body is silver with red and blue accents and the tires are yellow. Czech, circa 1920s. Condition: excellent. Size: 4" long.

Fabulous papier-mache Easter candy container in the form of a duck. This fellow has real feathers on his wings, one of which opens on a spring hinge to get at the candy. The bill is wooden and the eyes are glass. It's got everything but the quack! Unmarked, but undoubtedly German. There is a slight amount of the damage to the webbing on the feet and the feathers are a bit ruffled, but otherwise he's in very nice condition. 8.25" tall; 7.5" beak to tail. Circa 1930's

A colourful vintage Art Deco era 16-1/4 x 11-1/4" tin lithographed serving tray c1920-30. This unsigned tray has only a circled "c" copyright mark, and it depicts an 18th century outdooor masked ball. This item is in very good condition with no dents, bends, major damage or repairs other than some rust on the lower lip, a few spots and minor paint losses from spills and scrapes (all minor) and some loss to the back's gold wash. Overall the graphics are bright and colourful, and this would make...

Extremely rare red, white and blue blown glass garland perfect for your patriotic Christmas tree. Most bead garlands have painted color, but these are unusual in that the blue and white stripes are actually blown into the glass. These stripes are accented with painted red and gold indents. In fact, this is the only garland I've seen that was made of colored glass! Also note that the beads are graduated and become larger toward the center of the garland.

Origin: Germany, 1920s. Condition: ...