Collectible early Japanese made souvenir Hula doll for dashboard with heavy strawlike skirt. She plays the ukulele and has a pineapple at her right leg. These came with little cloth hibiscus flowers at the temple and this one remains intact. Red "Made in Japan" sticker underside. Rub to hair paint, skirt was once green, now faded. Small flaw to compo at back from manufacture. A lovely example.
Fine quality, fabulous design and excellent condition....It's been said that the popularity of Lucite purses skyrocketed with the release of the film noir, "Niagara" back in 1953. The film's star Marilyn Monroe, carries a clear lucite purse throughout the picture. This purse was probably made by Charles Kahn of Miami, it's his style of handle and clasp and his bags came with a removable acetate label inside which were often lost through the years. This 1950s box purse has ...click for details
Robert Eickholt art glass paperweight with controlled bubble appears as a blue to violet morphing reptile egg! Intriguing design bears a concentric circle of a darker blue ribbon down the entire interior element. This well respected artist opened his glass studio in Columbus, Ohio in 1978 and closed the doors in 2008. Fine condition, the piece is signed by the artist and dated 2000. 3 1/2" ht. Weight is 1 1/4 lbs!
Hawaiian surfer salt and pepper shakers from Hermans tourist shack circa 1950s. Hawaiiana collectors take note...the wave has it's original decal "Honolulu" intact. Light, age appropriate crazing and no damage. 4" long x 3" tall. New Plugs available at your hardware or five and dime.
Elenor Norton movie poster is framed and under glass. This 1934 film starred Clare Trevor and it's done in a typical Art Deco styling. The Deco era frame is gilt wood and in very good condition. The back is clean. This was probably used in the lobby, states it's property of Fox on the border and it's dated in Roman numerals. Very clean with no fading evident, no foxing. 22"x 18" and poster maybe 18"x17" or so. Shipping is $25 well packed and insured. Some reflecti ...click for details
Figural French Chef egg timer from Germany with sand in a rotating glass timer. Runs good. 4" to top of glass. Ever seen these in a grouping? They're irresistible. The little fellow has paint wear as you can see. Porcelain and glass are excellent.
Christian Dior Jeweled 60s Sunglasses or Eyeglass Frames done in green enameling and set with green crystals and white faceted glass beads... they're screaming MOD! They are 12kt Goldfilled and weighty. The (prescription) lenses are inset so they have a very kool look. They are in very good condition, does not appear that the arms or pads have seen use. They measure about 5" across. The lens surrounds measure 2" x 2 1/4". They are incised with the Christian Dior hallmark insid ...click for details
Needlepoint carpet bag from V Handbag Co of Montreal, Quebec. This is the mother bag of all needlepoint purses. Its a giant 16" x 12" tall not including the handle. Both sides are beautifully detailed petit point in big cabbage roses at the centers and the surround is done in gros point wreaths. Underside is completely needlepoint wrapped as are the sides. The hardware is electroplate gold; the interior fitted in black leather and is compartmentalized with two side pockets; there are b ...click for details
Hornback crocodile Doctor's bag or travel case is a late 19th c beauty. Full horned skins to both sides. Solid brass fittings, locking clasp operates well (has no key) has double locks. This type is known as a square mouth case, as shown in photos. The underside has 4 brass feet to protect skins. Displays beautifully for it's age. Original wrapped handle shows normal wear. Small loss to skin at frame, under 1" flaw. Rarely found large size tote would make an incredible display piece ...click for details
Colorful old beadwork done on a game hide of moose or deer, a long sleeve on the back may have once held a tie but has been replaced by this barrette clasp. Measures about 4 1/4" x 2", beautiful old trade beads, none missing.
