Etsy Shop for GraceParadise

Paper Mache Tulip Vessel

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:41:05 -0500

$28.00
This unusual shaped vase was hand made and hand painted by me. The tulip motif is done in soft shades of blue, pink, peach and yellow. Several coats of water based varnish add shine and strength to the vase.

It measures 7 1/2" high at the highest point and 4 1/2" wide. It's signed Grace Paradise and dated 2008 on the bottom.

This item would make a lovely Mother's Day present, but please note that if you want to put fresh flowers in it, you should not pour water directly into the vase. Just fill a jar with water and put that inside the vase.

Art Deco Glass Ash Tray

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:34:17 -0500

$20.00
You'll love this!

The art deco design and clean lines of this ash tray make it a TOTAL must have for the smoking collector!!

it measures 5" long and 4.5" wide. Enough space for 6 cigarettes!!!

Enjoy!

:)

Dutch Farm Scene Salt and Pepper Shakers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:09:10 -0500

$18.00
These cream colored salt and pepper shakers are shaped like teacups. They feature line drawing of a a rural farm scene, done in brown.

There is a woman on the top of one cup and a man on the other. Both are surrounded by a ribbon. On the side of each cup is a landscape. Each shaker depicts a rural farm scene with chickens, farmhouse, fields and fences. You'll see the duties of the household clearly defined, with the man working the fields and the woman feeding the chickens.

Each shaker is stopped with a cork and measures 2.25" wide x 1.5" high. Each handle is .75" long and has a tulip painted on it.

This set is probably European, but I suppose it can also American, depicting a Pennsylvania Dutch scene. From what I can see, the set is unmarked.

Enjoy!

Vintage Chinese Sewing Basket

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:59:56 -0500

$35.00
This unusual rattan wicker basket is encircled with Chinese people in traditional dress. Each unique character is made with various materials: fabric, wood, paper, silk thread. One person's head is missing, but the dress is intact and the shape of it is interesting enough that it's not really noticeable. There is also a loose tack that secures the hinge of the basket, but it does not prevent you from being able to open or close the lid, and can easily be repaired.

The pattern of the weaving is striking and there are no breaks in the wicker whatsoever. The silver closure is engraved with a beautiful lucky dragon. The basket is trimmed with black velvet and lined in a lovely green satin. It has bamboo style handles.

It measures 8" high x 11.5" wide. The basket is marked "Made in British Hong Kong". I think it's from the 1970's.

I hope you'll enjoy the quality and beauty of this item.

Arnel's Pottery Green Vase with Etched Floral Design

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:55:11 -0500

$18.00
I love the hand drawn flowers on this vase!! The apple green color and lovely shape of this vase will make it a wonderful addition to your collection.

The vase measures 7.75" high x 5.25" wide. The mouth is about 2.25" wide. It's marked Arnels on the bottom.

To me, the etched floral design is reminiscent of Picasso's flower drawings.

My guess would be that this vase was made in the '70's.

Enjoy!

Time for Fun Retro Alarm Clock

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:35:23 -0500

$15.00
Perfect for the Nursery, or for anyone who needs a "Time For Fun" reminder!

It measures 5.25" high x 4.75" wide.

This c. 1950's alarm clock keeps time, and ticks nicely, but it's missing the key that allows you to set the time...so you'll either have to use an ultra fine needle nose pliers, find a replacement key, or wait until the time that it's stopped at to wind it up again!

I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out...and that you'll love the retro graphics of this clock.

Besides the missing key, the clock is in excellent condition.

Ceramic Pekingese Dog by Lisa Larsson

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:09:13 -0500

$80.00
This piece is part of Lisa Larson's Kennel Collection, which was produced between 1972 - 1983.

Lisa is a famous ceramist out of Gustavsberg Sweden. She was born in 1931. She has created over 300 different collectable designs, and is represented at the National Museum at Stockholm and many other museums in Europe, Japan and the United States.

Measuring 3.75" long x 2.75" high, the condition is excellent.

It was love at first sight for me because this piece reminds me of my first dog, Lily...I hope you enjoy her as much as I do.

Perfection Oil Heater 1913

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:35:43 -0400

$45.00
This is the shell of the heater only, no mechanism inside!

HOWEVER...I've found it to be the best plant stand by day/candle holder by night EVER!

It's been painted (expertly...but not by me) in a pretty cream color with a sponged green color along the edges and along the details in the grill.

It measures 23.5" high and 10" wide on the top. The leg span at the bottom is 17" wide.

This piece would make a lovely addition to a country home, but until it finds one, it looks nice in my contemporary apartment! hmmm...sounds like a classic. :)

Vintage Lazy Susan with 6 Piece California Pottery Serving Set

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:04 -0400

$60.00
This beautiful 7 piece set includes a 20" wooden lazy susan, a serving bow that measures 8.5" wide x 2" high. There are 5 smaller trays, and yes, one IS missing, but when you space them as shown, the set looks like a flower! SO PRETTY!

The apple green color of the (unmarked) American Pottery is so fresh and trendy right now...and the lazy susan spins perfectly!

There has been some not-so-great repair work done to the bottom of one of the smaller trays, but nothing that shows when the set is on the tray. In fact, I didn't notice the damage until I started photographing the set.

Any hostess with the mostest would love this set for entertaining.

:)

Vintage Enamel Playing Card Case

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:13:08 -0400

$39.00
This elegant little box is marked Japan on the bottom. There's another mark that looks like it may be written in Japanese, but I can't quite make it out because it's prety worn away there.

The box is metal, and it's heavy! It's painted in a pretty apple green enamel. It looks like it's from the twenties. It would also look so nice on someone's desk, holding their business cards. Think about it...you could give the box as a gift and keep the playing cards for yourself! ;)

The box contains two beautiful vintage decks of playing cards. Both are complete. The Ace of Spades in each deck is unique. The black and gold deck is marked Made in
U. S. A. (8612-25A), and the Ace of Spades in the deck with the man carrying the jugs is marked Y2806 (I think the 25 & the 28 represent the years of production).

The box and the cards inside are in great shape, but they do reflect the normal ware that you'd expect from something of this age

Feel free to contact me with any questions :)

Daffodil Vase