Etsy Shop for NickelCityGirls

Antique Architectural Elements....Milkdoor Chalkboard

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:39:15 -0500

$35.00
In a simpler time...before the Walmarts and the Wegmans...the milkman used to go from house to house delivering the fresh milk for the neighborhood families.
Remember the good old days?

Neither do we...
BUT we do appreciate the architectural elements from Buffalo's boom years,
and when our neighbor updated...we struck gold!

Milkdoor, cleaned and sanded, sealed...
turned into a chalkboard for all your 'things to do'
with 3 vintage hooks for keys and leashes and coats (oh, my)

Embellished with skeleton key.

measures:
14 inches tall
12 inches wide

2 hangers on back to secure to wall

Antique Chair Then....End Table and Stool Now

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:19:19 -0500

$25.00
Once upon a time....
This stool was a chair...but now this chair is a table.

Wait...what??

This was an antique chair that needed some love.
So we altered it a bit and painted it a bit and now?

Star Stool (or table)!
Interesting kidney shape, painted with black primitive stars and sealed for protection.

measures:
17 inches tall
20 inches wide

Vintage Colonial Style Chairs...1 of 3

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:07:23 -0500

$22.00
Black distressed colonial style chairs...
Part of our de-stash project.
We acquired these in 2001 at an estate sale, and haven't put them to good use....yet.

Get them while you can!

listed as 1, but there are 3 available.
If sold as a set, we will reduce the price to 50.00 for all.

These chairs ship Greyhound.

measure:
34 inches tall
16 inches wide

Mixed Media Collage....Bound

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:39:28 -0500

$50.00
"Bound"
Paper, Acrylic, Copper, Steel on Oak
June 2009

Original
Signed by Artist

measures:
7.5 inches long
5 inches wide
2 inches thick

Raw records Vinyl LP Record Bowl

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:05:12 -0500

$5.00
This listing is for a RAW Record bowl in the standard shape. Vinyl LP.

By Raw, we mean not sealed, therefore NOT suitable for foodstuffs.

What is it suitable for?
With a bag of cookies in it, a music teacher gift.
Toiletries in the guest room.
Nail polish, bracelets and what-have-you in a teenage girls room.
Keys, leashes, mail, by the front door.
With a suitable liner, a plant.

And the list goes on.

Due to the nature of this listing, and our inventory, We cannot guarantee any particular artist, label or label color.
(But if you drop us a convo, we can try for a color you request)

*If you want to order a sealed record bowl, convo us and we will work out the details*

Antique Roofing Tile...Turned Chalkboard

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:21:51 -0500

$15.00
Rescued slate tile from an old roof has gained a new purpose!
Chalkboard great in a kitchen for memos, or on a porch for quick notes.

Hand painted and embellished, topped with a polyacrylic sealer over the artwork.

Has 2 holes (originally to attach to the roof) so you can string a wire or ribbon thru...or even just screw directly to the wall.

measures:
14 inches high
7 inches wide

Imagine. Your own piece of Buffalo Architecture...

Antique Roofing Tile...Turned Chalkboard ...Flames

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:17:08 -0500

Antique Roofing Tile...Turned Chalkboard ...Palace of Fine Arts

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:12:31 -0500

$20.00
Rescued slate tile from an old roof has gained a new purpose!
Chalkboard great in a kitchen for memos, or on a porch for quick notes.

Decoupaged, painted and embellished, topped with a polyacrylic sealer over the artwork.

Has 2 holes (originally to attach to the roof) so you can string a wire or ribbon thru...or even just screw directly to the wall.

measures:
18 inches high
9 inches wide

*The back is felted to protect your decor*

Imagine. Your own piece of Buffalo Architecture...

Antique Roofing Tile...Turned Chalkboard ...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:04:44 -0500

$20.00
Rescued slate tile from an old roof has gained a new purpose!
Chalkboard great in a kitchen for memos, or on a porch for quick notes.

Hand painted and embellished, topped with a polyacrylic sealer over the artwork.

Has 2 holes (originally to attach to the roof) so you can string a wire or ribbon thru...or even just screw directly to the wall.

measures:
18 inches high
9 inches wide

Imagine. Your own piece of Buffalo Architecture...

Antique Roofing Tile...Turned Chalkboard

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:27:31 -0500

Antique Roofing Tile...Turned Chalkboard

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:25:11 -0500

Antique Roofing Tile...Turned Chalkboard

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:23:07 -0500

Vintage Serving Tray...Impressionable

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:21:14 -0500

$22.00
We have several of these trays...but no 2 are alike!

Originally from the late 60's or early 70's, these had an Italian flair, but now??

Hand painted and decoupaged with Impressionistic art...
This serving tray in certainly a conversation piece!

Several layers of non-toxic topcoat, and it is protected from spills!

Wipe with damp cloth, do not submerge and soak, please!!

measures:
12 inches from handle to handle
7.5 inches from top to bottom

Vintage Serving Tray....Going, Going, Gone

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:54:38 -0500

$22.00
We have several of these trays...but no 2 are alike!

Originally from the late 60's or early 70's, these had an Italian flair, but now??

Hand painted and decoupaged with vintage advertising...
This serving tray in certainly a conversation piece!

Several layers of non-toxic topcoat, and it is protected from spills!

Wipe with damp cloth, do not submerge and soak, please!!

measures:
12 inches from handle to handle
7.5 inches from top to bottom

Poker Inspired Serving Tray...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:36:31 -0500

$22.00
Try keeping a poker face with this one!!

Metal serving tray embellished with playing cards and suit-able things!
Vintage mid-century cabinet pulls have a 'handle' on things....
Several layers of non-toxic topcoat?...you bet!

What are you giving to your Queen of Hearts this holiday??

Wipe clean with a damp cloth, please do not submerge and soak!

measures:
12 inches from handle to handle

Antique Rose Chair....Floral Inspiration

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:16:14 -0500

$20.00
Antique Hardwood Chair with a beautiful carved rose.

This chair is sold AS-IS...

A little glue, some fresh fabric and this could be a lovely addition to your music room? Bedroom?
You choose.

But Hurry!!

As we catch up our projects, we'll take this on ourselves...
And as it gets spiffier, the price gets higher!!

measures:
33 inches tall
18 inches wide

This item ships Greyhound.

Only $10.00 delivery in the greater Buffalo Area!!

Dios de la Muertos Serving Tray

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:44:35 -0500

$35.00
Neon brights give this vintage serving tray new life!

"Larga Vida a los Muertos"
Long Live The Dead!
Take that as you will....

Visions of sugar skulls can dance in your head...
What else would you serve hot cocoa on??

Hand painted and sealed for protection.

**Please CONVO us for accurate international shipping rates**

Measures:
14 inches from handle to handle

Raw Records Bottlecap Vinyl LP record bowl

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:08:09 -0500

$5.00
This listing is for a RAW Record bowl in the bottlecap shape. Vinyl LP.

By Raw, we mean not sealed, therefore not suitable for foodstuffs.

What is it suitable for?
With a bag of cookies in it, a music teacher gift.
Toiletries in the guest room.
Nail polish, bracelets and what-have-you in a teenage girls room.
Keys, leashes, mail, by the front door.
With a suitable liner, a plant.

And the list goes on.

Due to the nature of this listing, and our inventory, We cannot guarantee any particular artist, label or label color.
(But if you drop us a convo, we can try for a color you request)

*If you want to order a sealed record bowl, convo us and we will work out the details*

Vintage wooden plate with enamel floral stand

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:55:42 -0500

$15.00
Straight from Grandma's kitchen...

Small, colorful wooden plate that we paired with an equally colorful floral wall hanger/ stand.

Small spots of wear give it a truly vintage feel...lived in and comfortable.

measures:
plate- 7 inches across
stand- 7 inches wide, 5 1/2 inches tall

Wondergram....vintage turntable

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:41:26 -0500

$30.00
What is a Wondergram?

Well, We'll tell ya...
It's a vintage turntable circa 1960 that was built to play 33's and 45's.
It's is a very shiney goldtone finish with 3 flip-out legs.

Does it work? Well, we don't know...thus the great price!
There is a melted spot on the side where the batteries once sat. But that doesn't mean that it doesn't work....or can't when given a little tune up.

Even if this just sits on your coffee table...it'll kick your hipster status up a few notches...

Or perhaps, a gift for the vinyl enthusiast?
Hmmmm....

Vintage Radio....Transistor Heart

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:19:49 -0500

$20.00
"Analog used to crackle fine..."

Vintage Emerson 990~ Sportsman Transistor 9
This little beaut is great find for any collector....
does it work? Well, we don't know....
That's why we are selling this AS-IS and for such a great price!!

Nothing a little tune up can't cure, of course!
And if you know what a gem this is...then you probably know how to care for it, huh? (You need each other!!)

Vintage Vessel ...Circa 1973

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:40:41 -0500

$10.00
Interesting pitcher....perhaps a vase?

Vivid yellow interior with simulated wood finish.
Handmade in 1973 by BG (Barry Gibb? Bob Greene? Bill Grossbaum? Who knows?)

What a cool item for a pottery collector!
I bet they don't have one of these...

measures:
12 inches tall
8 inches wide

Three Threads....assorted colors

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:13:31 -0500

$5.00
De-stash!
3 spools of (vintage?) thread....string....floss
Various weights, beautiful colors.

Think of all the projects ahead!

Tallest spool 8 inches

Cones...Crafty Cardboard Cones

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:58:09 -0500

$7.00
Just in time for Holiday crafts!

Christmas trees? Perhaps...
Elf hats? Possibly...

Collection of 10 cardboard and 1 holey plastic cones, scavenged from a collection of vintage thread and just to cool to toss!!

Various sizes from 7 inches tall to 9 inches tall

Vintage maple Table with teal accents

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:40:12 -0400

$100.00
This beautiful table comes to you from Grandma's house...by way of our studio!

Separated from the rest of the set...this individual table is the perfect size for beside your bed, near the front door, or tucked in the corner for a reading lamp to sit.

One drawer to hide secrets or remotes or lipbalm.
Drawer front is decoupaged in a classic design.
Solid Maple. Quality that is hard to find these days...

measures:
26 inches tall
16 inches wide
13 inches deep

Excess shipping costs will be refunded.
Insurance added at buyers expense.
Local delivery for a fee (convo us!)
pick up? FREE!!

Spotted Fever vintage maple bedside table

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:40:12 -0400

$160.00
Seeing spots?
You will be when this table comes to stay!

Straight from Grandma's guest room, to our studio, to you...
Vintage maple bedside table would also be a great addition to a sunporch or reading corner...how about a kids room?

Quality that you will never find in semi-disposable swedish furniture...

Sealed with polyacrylic, decoupaged and painted.
measures:
26 inches tall
14 inches wide
13 inches long

**FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S.****
This item ships Greyhound and will have to be picked up at your local Greyhound Station, unless other arrangements are made.
***Additional insurance can be purchased by the buyer.

Two heads are better Plant stand

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:40:12 -0400

$40.00
Seeing double?
Plant stand~ telephone table catches your attention with a vintage image of a more graceful time...the image is from a 1960's Life Magazine.

measurements 3ft high with a 12" top

**Any excess shipping costs will be refunded.
OR We can deliver in the WNY area for a charge.
OR you can pick up at our studio for FREE!

Earrings as artwork...Mid- Century Frame Jewelery Rack

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:34 -0400

$35.00
Quaint little frame from the 50's...
Once upon a time it held a paint-by-numbers (dogs, if you must know!!)
And then....And Then...
In true fairytale fashion~ Transformed into something new and beautiful!!

Aqua and Chocolate Brown,
Silver colored chain, strung 3 across,
hangs by a matching grosgrain ribbon, all tied in a bow.

Opening is about the size of a sheet of paper...8 1/2 x 11

True measurements coming soon...

~*~*FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S.*~*~T

Little Brown Stoneware Jug

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:34 -0400

$30.00
A little piece of Americana....
Pre- Prohibition, dating from the early 1900's.

Vintage 1/2 gallon stoneware jug,
'M. Salzman Co.'
"Purity Above All"

Measures:
9 inches high
5 1/2 inches across base

1 chip on jug handle, otherwise no chips or crazing.
Comes with original cork.

Vintage Meito Lustreware teacups

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:34 -0400

$20.00
So fun, in Orange and Periwinkle Blue...
For tea parties fit for Alice herself!

4 sets of teacup and saucer, with 2 extra saucers...
Vintage (1940's?) Meito China,
made in Japan, handpainted lustreware has an iridescent quality of a dragonfly's wings.

Don't you feel more sophisticated already?

Handpainted Lustreware Sugarbowl

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:34 -0400

$15.00
* This item coordinates with the Meito Teacup listing, but is not the same set.

The perfect sunset, ready to gaze at anytime...
China, handpainted in Japan (1940's?)
has similar orange and blue coloring as the teacups...
but with a tree painted on the side.

Loveliness at it's finest!

Madonna's Box...treasure box

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:33 -0400

$50.00
A place to keep your most valued things...

Decoupaged religious images on a custom distressed finish
The Madonna wears a halo of precious (unfinished) gems, surrounded by cherubs.

Inside is a vintage image on the cover and hidden messages on the textured bottom.
Ribbon handle for carrying...
Bases is felted to protect your fine furnishings

This can be stood on it's side for a personal alter...

Embrace the Female spirit!!

Vintage lamp work beaded multi- strand necklace

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:39:33 -0400

$15.00
Beautiful in aqua and white...
This 4 strand lamp work necklace is a perfect match
to your summer sundresses or your kickin' Converse!

Wear it tiered or with a twist.

Bridesmaid gift or something blue for the Bride herself...
Something old, anyone?

measures:
16 inches with hook clasp

Vintage luggage- Fold and Go

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:16:50 -0400

$20.00
Flew into Miami Beach, BOAC....

BOAC, Alitalia Airlines, Pan Am and many others are woven into this vintage tapestry suitcase!
Used only once, it is in near perfect condition...
And that's not even the best part!!

This nifty little piece folds into and around itself to stash in the tiniest of places!

Circa 1960's?

Measures open:
6 1/4 inches deep
13 inches tall
17 1/2 inches long

Measures folded:
18 inches long
7 inches deep
1 3/4 inches thick

Skelly Oil Captain Midnight Flight Patrol bronze medal

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:57:43 -0400

$15.00
Circa 1940, Vintage collectible coin/ medal
Tarnished bronze finish.
Front says "Captain Midnight Flight Patrol- Remember the Past"
as well as some secret codes, that you can spend hours trying to break.

Perfect for the collector in your life!

Measures 1 1/4 inches across

World Travels...Vintage Hatbox

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:57:43 -0400

$20.00
While the fabric screams 1980's,
the lining states 1960's.
Whatever the era, what a cool way to travel!

Be the talk of the slumber party!!

This 'box' is being sold- AS-IS, until I get a chance to replace the lining...
but here's your chance grab it first!!

Measures:
13 inches across
13 1/2 inches tall

Imperfections:
ripped lining
slight wear on bottom seam

Gone Fishin' primitive wall hanging sign

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:35:14 -0400

$10.00
Hand painted with a favorite saying...
Acrylic paint on scrap wood.
Hung with twine

measures:
10 3/4 inches long
1 1/2 inches tall
3/4 inches thick

Great stocking stuffer for your favorite fisher-person!!