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.
Wonderful vintage children's Christmas storybook, "Jolly Santa Claus". The cover is printed in full color with a depiction of Santa arriving wiht a decorated tree and a load of toys. The interior has another full-color plate depicting Santa driving his team of reindeer toward his castle at the North Pole. Nearly every page has a black-and-white illustration. The stories are not restricted to Christmas, and include jingles, poems, historical stories, tales, etc. The book was published by M.A...
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.
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.
Old Little Red Riding Hood candy container. The pressed paper front shows Red Riding Hood walking with a seemingly docile wolf on her way to Grandmother's house. The candy box affixed to the back has a slide opening much like a match box. the back is marked "Made In Germany." 3" x 1" x3-1/4" tall. Circa 1930s.
Outstanding composition goose Easter candy container. The neck removes to reveal the opening for the candy. This container is of the highest quality--it has painted metal feet, and a wooden dowel to hold the head in place. Unmarked, but definitely German. Circa 1930. Excellent condition, a little paint rubbing on metal feet. 3-1/4" long, 2-7/8" tall.
Fantastic hard plastic candy container in the shape of a hen sitting on a nest. Candies are inserted in the hole in the breast. When the tail is moved up and down, the candies are dispensed out of the bottom of the nest. Perfect for egg-shaped jelly beans! Marked "1964 Ideal Toy Corp." Excellent condition. Size: 6" long, 3-1/2" wide, 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.
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.
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.
Nice vintage blown glass Christmas ornament in the form of a "Popcorn Head". Condition: near mint, excellent paint and silvering, no cracks or chips. Size: 2".
Rare hard plastic Easter Rooster pull toy by Rosbro. This is an older version of the toy and has its original red and green wheeled platform. He even has what appears to be his original pull string. Circa 1950. Excellent condition. 6" tall.
Nice vintage blown glass Christmas ornament in the form of a "Popcorn Head". Condition: a few paint rubs on high spots on the face, no cracks or chips. Size: 2".
Nice Santa Clause on a ball blown glass Christmas ornament. The ball is decorated with silver stripes against the orange/red background. Nice detail.
Origin: Germany. Condition: excellent paint and silvering, replaced cap. Size: 3-3/4" tall.
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.
Vintage bisque Halloween black cat candy container. The bottom is marked "Made In Japan." Circa 1930. Condition: excellent.
Vintage hard plastic yellow Easter Bunny pull toy by Rosbro. This is the older version of this figure and is on a green and pink wheeled platform. Really nice paint details and excellent condition. Circa 1950. 6-1/4" tall.
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".