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Smokin' Santa Recycled Assemblage Art by the JunkyardGypsy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:48:14 -0500

$65.00
Introducing Smokin' Santa, a new upcycled design from the Junkyard Gypsy - specializing in rescuing and recycling lost treasures. Smokin' Santa is busy gettin' ready for the big day - packing the sleigh, checking his list, supervising the elves - but at the end of the day, he's ready to kick back with Mrs. Claus and enjoy his pipe. And Santa must be from Holland - check out his shoes!

All Junkyard Gypsy creations are at least 75% vintage or antique materials, and contain at least one piece that was destined for the local landfill.

Smokin' Santa is approximately 14" tall, and a little over 7" wide....a great, funky addition to your holiday decor or gift for a friend who likes something a little out of the ordinary!

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How Santa Got His Belly Recycled Assemblage Art by the Junkyard Gypsy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:48:14 -0500

$45.00
Introducing How Santa Got His Belly, a new upcycled design from the Junkyard Gypsy - specializing in rescuing and recycling lost treasures. Santa has lots to do between now and the big day, but he's never too busy to throw back a cold one - Mrs. Claus nags him about that all the time.

All Junkyard Gypsy creations are at least 75% vintage or antique materials, and contain at least one piece that was destined for the local landfill.

How Santa Got His Belly is a tad over 10" tall, and about 3" wide....a great, funky addition to your holiday decor or gift for a friend who likes something a little out of the ordinary!

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The Wallflower Recycled Assemblage Art by the Junkyard Gypsy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:48:13 -0500

$28.00
Introducing The Wallflower, a new upcycled design from the Junkyard Gypsy - specializing in rescuing and recycling lost treasures. Wallflower is a little shy, and prefers to hang on the wall, rather than be on the coffee table with her friends :-) Her big eyes are shiny bright, featuring shiny metallic vintage muffin tins and large button earrings.

All Junkyard Gypsy creations are at least 75% vintage or antique materials, and contain at least one piece that was destined for the local landfill.

Wallflower is about 14" tall, and 9" wide....a great, funky addition to your decor or gift for a friend who likes something a little out of the ordinary!

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Vintage Winter Coat with Fur Collar and Union Label Plus Size 1X

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:45:25 -0500

$55.00
Oooo la la....I just LOVE this winter coat with its luxurious fur collar (I believe the collar to be mink). It's a gorgeous camel color with fancy buttons, and the gold-tone brooch pictured is included.

The only label is a blue and white union label sewn in the inside seam - this label would date the coat to 1963-1974. I'm guessing the coat to be about a misses' size 16-18...I wear about a 20, and it's just a little too small for me - I can wear it comfortably, but can't button it. The coat measures 45" long, 25" across the bust from the bottom of one armhole to the other, and the sleeves are 24" long from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve.

This little vintage beauty is in very good condition - the only flaw I notice is a tiny spot about the size of a pencil eraser that is slightly threadbare. There is only a slight musty odor from being in storage all these years.

Please be sure to convo me if you have any questions at all about this beautiful coat. International customer? I'll be happy to talk with you about the shipping options - just shoot me a convo. Thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

3 Vintage Marionette Puppets in Wooden Trunk

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:45:25 -0500

$72.00
oooh, ooooh, oooooh.....just look at this funky vintage find - THREE fab marionette puppets in their own wooden carrying box/trunk! I just love these - they are so much fun! I've had a ball playing with them ever since I found them at a local estate sale.

All three puppets are about 13" tall. The clown has a tag on the back of his costume that reads "Created by Hazelle Inc., K.C.G. Mo.". He has a wooden cross bar controller, and his strings are pretty tangled. His face, hands, and feet are plastic, his strings are black.

The boy puppet looks kind of like a bandido, and thanks to a sweet convo from AngelBabyBoutique, I have found out he is named Cantinflas, a stage and film character famously portrayed by Fortino Mario Alfonso Moreno Reyes - he has a pistol in his hand, has on a straw cowboy hat, a big black mustache, and black clothes. His t-bar controller is black plastic and says "Hecho en Mexico" on it. He has black strings that are not tangled. His face is some kind of plaster (not sure exactly what it is, but not plastic), and his feet and hands are plastic.

The girl puppet looks kind of like a gypsy - she has on a green and yellow costume with a red scarf over her black hair. She has wooden feet, a wooden t-bar controller with black strings that are not tangled, and I think her face might be paper mache.

The wooden carrying case measures 18"x10.5"x7", and is divided into three compartments. It has a leather handle, and has what looks like some old correspondence decoupaged to the front.

This fun funky set would make a great gift for the person on your list who's a child at heart. It really is fun to make them dance and have a puppet show, but is probably not suited to young children due to the string controls.

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping info. I have not included shipping outside the U.S. due to the large size and heavy weight - international customers please convo me for a shipping quote to your country. Thank you!

Recycled Assemblage Art Annabelle the Anteater

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:45:25 -0500

$78.00
Introducing Annabelle the Anteater, a new upcycled design from the Junkyard Gypsy - specializing in rescuing and recycling lost treasures. Annabelle has eaten all the ants in my yard, and is ready to move on. And let me tell you, she is quite the conversation starter.

Annabelle is pretty big - about 24" long from nose to tail, about 10" tall, 10" wide, and weighs in at almost 4 pounds. She loves to watch TV from a perch on the end table, and especially loves to sit on a covered porch. She can wiggle her tail and bobble her head a tiny bit...a great, funky addition to your decor or gift for a friend who likes something a little out of the ordinary!

All Junkyard Gypsy creations are at least 75% vintage or antique materials, and contain at least one piece that was destined for the local landfill.

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping info. I have not included shipping outside the U.S. due to the large size and heavy weight - international customers please convo me for a shipping quote to your country. Thank you!

Foot Stool Recycled Assemblage Fully Functional

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:45:25 -0500

$38.00
Hahahahahahaa.....I just have to laugh every time I look at this assemblage - a fully functional foot stool made from recycled "stuff". A pair of Army boots salvaged from the dumpster (but cleaned up), a few blocks of scrap wood, an un-used bathmat, stuffing from an old cushion, and voila - a foot stool!

All Junkyard Gypsy creations are at least 75% vintage or antique materials, and contain at least one piece that was destined for the local landfill.

The Foot Stool is about 12" tall, and 14" square, and very sturdy....just the right size for resting your tired tootsies at the end of a long day. A great, funky addition to your decor or gift for a friend who likes something a little out of the ordinary!

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping info. This piece is pretty heavy (12 pounds), so it will come to you via UPS - the shipping charge I have quoted is a rough guess - please convo me if you would like an exact quote to your area - I will refund any overcharge on shipping. Don't hestitate to shoot me a convo if you have any questions at all - as always, thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Grandmothers Vintage Sewing Basket

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:45:25 -0500

$18.00
Check out this fab vintage sewing basket - another estate sale find. It's an unusual shape and in GREAT condition. The woven basket is done in shades of cream, dark red and navy blue, with a tiny bit of gold woven in. The inside is lined in such a pretty floral satin, in shades of purple, orange and green. The inside of the lid doubles as a padded pin cushion.

The basket is a tad over 8" tall (including the 2" legs), and 8" square. The handle has a 4" drop

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you have any questions at all. International buyers are welcome - please convo for a shipping quote to your country. As always, thanks for visiting the Junkyard :-)

Vintage Toothbrush Holder Gold Filigree

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:45:25 -0500

$22.00
ooo la la....what a beautiful piece to add to your vintage vanity...this gold-tone filigree toothbrush holder is so fab! What a pretty way to hide your toothbrushes.

This piece is approx 9" tall and a tad under 4" wide (at the base). It has 4 slots for holding toothbrushes. There is just a trace of oxidation to the brass finish around the inside rim. It is in excellent vintage condition.

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you have any questions at all. International buyers are welcome - please convo for a shipping quote to your country. As always, thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Precious Vintage Red Baby Shoes Slippers

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:45:25 -0500

$18.00
Awwww, here are another pair of the most adorable little baby shoes I've ever seen. They are red leather slip-on shoes, infant size 6. They are in a box, but it is not the original box for the shoes.

They are a size 6, with an elastic gore for a snug fit. They have pebbled leather uppers and soft leather soles. The insoles have pictures of circus scenes on them. The little slippers measure 5.5" long and 2.25" wide at the ball of the foot.

I don't know the exact age of these slippers, but my best guess is that they are from the 1960's. If anyone out there has any info, I would appreciate a convo from you. The pictures do not do these little slippers justice - they are even more adorable in person.

I also have a navy blue pair that are very very similar and are for sale in another listing. I will offer a 10% discount and combined shipping to anyone interested in both pairs of slippers.

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you have any questions at all. International Order? Please convo me. I am happy to discuss the options. As always, thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Precious Vintage Navy Blue Baby Shoes Slippers by Swan in Original Box

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:45:24 -0500

$18.00
Awwww, these are just the most adorable little baby shoes I've ever seen. They are navy blue leather slip-on shoes, in their original box. The box is as cute as the slippers - it has a circus scene on the box, and the lid says Slippers by Swan.

They are a size 6.5, with an elastic gore for a snug fit. They have leather uppers and soft leather soles. The insoles have pictures of swans on them. The little slippers measure a tad under 6" long and 2.5" wide at the ball of the foot.

I don't know the exact age of these slippers, but my best guess is that they are from the 1960's. If anyone out there has any info, I would appreciate a convo from you. The pictures do not do these little slippers justice - they are even more adorable in person.

I also have a red pair that are very very similar and are for sale in another listing. I will offer a 10% discount and combined shipping to anyone interested in both pairs of slippers.

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you have any questions at all. International Orders? Please convo me. I am happy to discuss the options. As always, thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Vintage Clock Big Ben Wind Up Alarm Clock Steampunk Style

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:46:56 -0400

$32.00
I have suddenly developed a passion for vintage clocks, and my house is looking like a clock store....I regretfully will be offering up some that I have duplicates of or no room to display...

This cool steampunk style clock is a Westclox Big Ben, and really is big and heavy. The casing and face are flat black with cream colored numbers and hands. The time key turns and the clock makes a ticking sound when wound. The alarm sounds when you pull the button (loudly). The black finish is worn in places, with the chrome underneath showing through.

The clock is 5.5" tall, 5.25" wide, and almost 3" deep, and weighs in at a chunky 2 pounds.

I will be listing several vintage clocks over the next few days, and will offer a 10% discount and combined shipping to anyone wishing to purchase more than one clock.

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you have any questions at all. As always, thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Vintage Clock Art Deco General Electric

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:46:30 -0400

$28.00
I have suddenly developed a passion for vintage clocks, and my house is looking like a clock store....I regretfully will be offering up some that I have duplicates of or no room to display...

This cool art deco style electric clock is made by General Electric, and has a cream-colored square case. It has a gold tone frame around the face of the clock, which tilts down slightly, nicely eliminating glare.

The clock is 4.5" tall, 5" wide, and 2.25" deep. It is in good shape, only in need of a cleaning. I plugged it in and let it run for about an hour, and it worked very well.

I will be listing several vintage clocks over the next few days, and will offer a 10% discount and combined shipping to anyone wishing to purchase more than one clock.

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you have any questions at all. International buyers are welcome - please convo for a shipping quote to your country. As always, thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Vintage Art Deco Clock Hammond Junior Black Bakelite

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:46:30 -0400

$28.00
I have suddenly developed a passion for vintage clocks, and my house is looking like a clock store....I regretfully will be offering up some that I have duplicates of or no room to display...

This cool art deco style electric clock is a Hammond Junior, and has such a neat shape. The casing is black bakelite. It has a cream-colored face, black numbers and hands, and a red second hand. .

The clock is 4.5" tall, 3.5" wide, and 2" deep. It has a little metal bar that runs through the back that holds all the workings in place. The fabric-wrapped electrical cord is frayed, so I did not attempt to plug it in. If you wish to use the clock for anything other than display it will need a new electrical cord. The casing does have a crack in the plastic on the top rear left corner - it is not noticeable looking at the front of the clock.

I will be listing several vintage clocks over the next few days, and will offer a 10% discount and combined shipping to anyone wishing to purchase more than one clock.

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you have any questions at all. International buyers are welcome - please convo for a shipping quote to your country. As always, thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Vintage Orange and Metallic Gold Sparkly Pant Suit Perfect for Halloween Size 14 16

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:22:14 -0400

$45.00
Woweee, check out this fab, retro glittery orange pant suit...wouldn't it be perfect to wear to a Halloween party, or just a marvelous addition to your vintage fall wardrobe?

The pictures really don't do this suit justice - it looks more glittery in person. The material is a true pumpkin orange stretch polyester, with a metallic gold thread woven throughout. The draping on the top is so chic - and the back zipper ensures a great fit. The pants have wide flared legs and an elastic waist.

Measurements (taken with garments lying flat): Bust - 20" (across the front from the bottom of one armhole to the other); sleeves - 22" (taken from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve); length - 25" (taken from the top of the zipper to the bottom of the shirt); pant waist - 14" (unstretched), 20" (stretched); inseam - 26". If more measurements are needed, feel free to convo. There is a size tag inside the pants that says Size 16, but it looks a little small for a true 16 to me, so please go by the measurements.

International customer? Interested in multiple items? Please convo me for a shipping quote - I would love to talk with you. Thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Vintage Disney Dumbo the Flying Elephant Rubber Squeeze Toy Collectible

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:06:29 -0400

$18.00
Looky Looky! I just love this vintage Dumbo the Flying Elephant! He is a vintage rubber squeeze toy, and is about 10.5" long, 8.5" wide, and 6" tall. He is a soft blue color, with a orange-yellow hat and white toes. The molded ribbon around his neck is green, white and red. The words "Walt Disney Productions, Made in Japan" are embossed on his tummy.

This sweet vintage toy is from the 1960's. He is in excellent condition, only in need of a good bath. The squeeze sound mechanism works great.

Note: This item is being sold as a collectible for display only, and is not intended as a toy for children.

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you have any questions at all. As always, thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Vintage Doll Pearls and Lace and Thong Panties

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:38:54 -0400

$24.00
oooo la la.....this vintage sexy doll is one of my most favorite finds from my estate sale adventures. She's a classic beauty with her pearls and lace, but just take a peek underneath her dress - her thong panties reveal the other side of her personality!

The doll is pretty small - about 9" tall, and comes with the doll stand. Her drop-dead gorgeous dress is still amazing - cream with lace trim. She has on a hat, panties, petticoats, painted on shoes, and a pearl necklace, bracelet, and earrings. The back of the hat has a small yellow age spot.

There are no markings on the doll, and I don't know the age - I'm guessing the 1950's. She has a hard plastic face, plastic body, and sleep eyes.

Please see my profile page for purchasing and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you need any additional information. International buyers are welcome - please convo for a shipping quote to your country. Thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Vintage Grass Green Suede Shoes Pumps Heels Size 6 for Christmas

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:59:17 -0400

$28.00
ooooh la la! Check out these jazzy little bright green vintage shoes - they are just so fab! LOVE the sassy little tassles on the toes, and the color is perfect for your the upcoming holiday season. I estimate these shoes to be from the 1970's.

They are in excellent condition, appearing to have never been worn outside - only the tiniest bit (almost unnoticeable) of wear on the bottom. One shoe reads "Jaffee's Minneapolis" inside, and the other reads "Jack Rogers". On the bottom they say "Made in the USA". They are a size 6, and measure approx 9.75" long and 2.75" across at the ball of the foot. They are suede, with what looks to be leather soles. There is a thin gold band between the heel and the sole. The only thing to mention as a "flaw" is that someone marked XXXX on the bottom of one of the shoes with a black marker.

Please see my profile page for payment and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you have any questions at all. International buyers are welcome - please convo for a shipping quote to your country. As always, thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

RESERVED FOR JITSU Vintage Doll with Creepy Green Hair

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:46:05 -0400

$14.00
THIS ITEM IS RESERVED FOR JITSU...PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU ARE NOT HERE! THANK YOU!!

oooo la la.....this verrry vintage doll is one of my most favorite finds from my estate sale adventures. She's a beauty even though she's in need of a little TLC. But she's also got a little edge to her with that strange slightly green tint to her hair. It's not green-green, it's mostly blonde, but most of the other bidders at the estate auction passed her over because of the green hair LOL. I kinda like it.

The doll is pretty big - about 24" tall. Her drop-dead gorgeous dress is still amazing - yellow embroidered with metallic gold thread, with a sheer bodice and sleeves, and a tulle layer underneath. She has on panties, shoes, and a pearl necklace.

There are no markings on the doll, and I don't know the age - I'm guessing the 1950's - I think she is one of those supermarket giveaway dolls from the 50's, but not sure. She is made of hard plastic. She has just the faintest musty odor from being in storage - not really even noticeable.

Please see my profile page for purchasing and shipping policies, and be sure to convo me if you need any additional information. International buyers are welcome - please convo for a shipping quote to your country. Thanks for visiting the Junkyard!

Vintage Lilac Dress and Scarf

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:57:19 -0400

$18.00
Here you go, straight from the 1970s, how about this fab double-knit polyester dress with a matching scarf? It's a gorgeous shade of lilac, and appears to be handmade. The fabric has a raised pattern, giving it lots of texture. It has short sleeves, cool retro seaming in the front, and a metal zipper in the back. The coordinating sheer scarf is white with a floral design in lilac, peach, and green, and has a label that says 100% nylon, Made in Japan. The scarf just brings it all together, a fab outfit for summer!

Measurements: Overall length - 39"; Bust - 21" (measured from the bottom of one armhole to the other); Sleeve - 9.5" (from the top shoulder seam to the end of sleeve).

There are no tags indicating size - I would guess it to be a 10?? Please refer to measurements above. I have cleaned the dress and see no spots, stains, tears, etc. Looks to be in great shape!

I have four of these mod little dresses that are all of similar style and appear to have been made by the same pattern - I will be listing the other 3 over the next day or two. If anyone is interested in all four, please convo me for a discount on purchase and shipping.

Please see my profile page for purchasing and shipping policies. International Orders? Please convo me. I am happy to discuss the options. Thanks for visiting the Junkyard!