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Gilded Pill Keep with Victorian Lady and Original Box

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:58:09 -0500

$4.00
This pretty little pill box measures 1 1/4" x 1 3/4", has a beautiful photo of a Victorian lady in a turquoise feathered hat and a fur collar. The base is a shiny gold metal with a spring-hinged top. Note in the photo that I am holding the top open as it will spring back to close. It comes in its original box with the words Pill Box on the plastic lid. A sponge holds the pill box securely in place.

Small Toby Mug Pirate or Patriot Creamer Pitcher FREE SHIPPING

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:57:19 -0400

$6.50
This little glazed ceramic "Toby" mug/pitcher looks like a man's face with a Paul Revere style pointed hat that makes a spout. There are no chips, scratches or crazing and it is made in Japan (printed on the bottom in black ink). It measures about 4 1/2" from nose to end of handle, about 3" from end of edges of hair in front and about 3" high.

Vintage Plastic Needle Threader with Original Box and Instructions

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:06:03 -0400

$3.00
The box is in pretty good shape with only a couple small rips at the opening with no other marks. The facing side says: "Witch Needle Threader," the back side says: "Made in Western Germany German and Foreign Patents," The top end says: "Witch, The Automatic Needle Threader," and the bottom end says: "Ully, Trade Mark." Instruction sheet is complete with no rips or marks and the threader is complete with no damage.

Small Vintage Box of Victor Pins

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:55:37 -0400

$3.00
This little box measures about 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" and is full of these large straight pins. These are bigger than sewing pins. The top of the box says: "nickel-plated special temper steel, Victor Pins, for stationery use, bank pins, needle points, Dorset-Rex,Inc., Thomaston, Conn., U.S.A." Two sides say, "Handi Pak," and two sides say: Victor, nickel-plated steel pins. 1/2 lbs., Bank Pins, Made in U.S.A., No. 17." The box contains many pin holes and some tape marks. Boxes such as these have been used in mixed-media art (See Jul/Aug/Sep 2009--Somerset Life magazine, Rebecca Sower art, page 81.)

Small Box of Straight Pins May Use As Art

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:39:08 -0400

$3.00
This little box, measuring about 2 1/4" x 3 3/4", contains straight pins was distributed by Montgomery Ward. The top says: Prym's finest quality Brass Pins, 1/4 pound, rust proof, needle points, finest plating, Dayville, P. O. Killingly, Conn., Manufactured and Guaranteed by William Prym, Inc." The ends say: Montgomery Ward, Item No. 16-6504, Made in U.S.A." There are some water spots on top and tape marks on each side. I've seen boxes like this and others used in mixed media art (an example created by Rebecca Sower is in the Somerset Life magazine Jul/Aug/Sep 2009 issue, page 81.)

Vintage White Embroidered Short Collar With Looped Fringe

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:35:44 -0400

$3.00
This little collar measures about 3" wide and is made in the "boy's collar" style. It looks and feels like an embroidered nylon top but the under side is cotton, fully lined with a smaller collar support underneath with a snap closure. The fringe is looped twisted thread--appearing to be the same as the embroidery thread on the collar. The embroidery is a small flower with leaves. Though it has been used, it is stain- and damage-free.

Vintage Round White Heavy Patterned Cotton Collar with Lace Edging

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:25:29 -0400

$3.00
This collar measures 7" wide all around with two snaps that fasten it in the back. It is lined with plain white cotton. Though used, it is stain- and damage-free. This would be perfect for your Pilgrim outfit---or not.

Three Plastic Oil Company Logos Texaco Northrup Shell FREE SHIPPING IN USA

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:39:37 -0400

$4.50
These little advetising logos were probably parts of pin sets. Two have little knobs on the back and one is flat. The dime is there to show the comparison size and will not be included. Northrup Oil Co. has raised lettering on the back that says: "The Action-Line U.S.A.".

Four Plastic Rulers for Quilting, Sewing, Knitting, Fashion Designing, Cross Stitch FREE SHIPPING IN USA

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:46:29 -0400

$10.00
Ruler #1 (pic 1, left side): "Fashion Ruler" 1970 by Fashionetics, Inc.--Clear plastic with red markings. Approximately 20" long with curved top in inch measurements. Straight side measures 16"--one side with inch markings and one with grid markings.

Ruler #2: Boye--Clear plastic and measures 8" in 1/4" markings. Back has metal ledged strip--for knitting and crocheting.

Ruler #3: 8 1/2" long aged, yellowed yet translucent plastic with "Post" and "7884-15" markings--for quilting patterns.

Ruler #4: Flexible white opague with black inch markings from E.Z. Mfg. Co., 1982. 14 and 11 marks per inch on one side and 22 and 18 marks per inch on the other--for counted cross stitch.