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Lush Heavy Gray Wool Hunting Houndstooth Fabric

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:54:53 -0500

$45.00
I’ve hoarded this wonderful heavy gray 100% wool herringbone for years - it’s been stored in a moth-proof box and is in perfect condition. Purchased from an exclusive fabric store on West 57th Street in New York City that is now, sadly, long gone! This piece would make a gorgeous bag, skirt, vest or hat and would be so cozy to wear on cold days.

Two tones of gray in a dignified houndstooth pattern that would work with many other wools and leather for a coat or bag made of more than one fabric. Great with reds and blacks as well as other grays. If I felt like sewing these days I would hold on to it, but I’m just not into it anymore and hope to pass it on to someone who will get good use out of this beautiful, beautiful, rich fabric.

62 inches wide by 70 inches long, or a hair under two yards/1.57 metres wide by 1.78 metres long; enough to make an impact with the right project. It might also make a lovely lap or car blanket.

This will be folded and sent in a box. I don't usually ship anything this heavy, so I am estimating the weight, but can be more specific about the expense when I know where you are located. I have not included insurance in the estimate, but I encourage the purchasing of it.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

Curly Long Unusual Earwires

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:16:00 -0500

$8.00
Bright shiny curly unusual gold-plated earwires that I thought I’d use but won’t are for sale. They are perfect for hanging a pretty drop from for a simple pair of earrings, where the wire is as much a focal as the bead you’ll use.

Size: 35 X 5 mm. Lightweight and flexible. Not sure if the metal is base or brass, bust I suspect base metal.

There are 11 pair in this lot and I’m selling the whole thing.

Overseas customers, I'm happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only.

Signed Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings Blue Rhinestone Green Enamel

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:20:29 -0500

$22.00
What an intense hit of blue and green these earrings are! These are fabulous matte enamel over metal hoops in a kelly green, set with royal blue rhinestones. They’re in good condition, with one tiny chip in the green enamel – otherwise, they’re perfect.

I've had these for 20 years but can't date them exactly.

Gold plated clips keep them on your earlobes. They measure around 1.25 inches wide.

OvertheTop jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

1952 Robin Hood Vintage Story Book Record Reader

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:12:33 -0500

$23.00
Collectible Capitol Record Walt Disney Version of Robin Hood legend, complete with lush illustrations and 2 45 RPM records, adapted from the Walt Disney Animated Motion Picture.

There is some text alongside the illustrations. I don’t have a record player that will play these records, so I haven’t listened to them, but they do have some scratch marks. The book cover shows some wear but the inside is in good condition.

The cover is in glorious retro orange and green, and the back is plain cardboard, no images.

20 pages. 7.5 X 8.5 inches

Kids, it’s Bozo the Clown-approved, so rest easy.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions, and please convo me for precise shipping to your exact location. All shipping overages over $1.00 will be refunded.

Lavender Czech Glass Iridescent Leaf Beads

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:18:20 -0500

$3.75
These pretty Czech glass leaf beads are iridescent – I’ve photographed them from different angles to capture all of the colors as best I can, but they seem to want to photograph a bit darker than they really are. They’re a frosty pale lavender with an AB coating; the touches of yellow and blue are perfect for spring, but also great for winter's ice. So fresh and sparkly either way.

There are 30 beads in the lot that I am offering - far less than what are pictured. They measure 12 X 8 mm, or ½”” X ¼”. The hole is drilled across the top of the bead.

They'll be shipped wrapped in bubble wrap inside a ziploc in a bubble mailer.

Customers outside the US, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

Little Brass Bears Charms Lot of 6

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:24:11 -0500

$3.00
These golden brass bear charms are fantastic and so tiny. They look like black bears, so they’re not cuddly teddies, no sir. They're quite solid for such small charms.

Size: 10 X 14 mm, or slightly over a half an inch in length. Perfect for a charm bracelet or earrings for a bear-lover, for altered art or scrap booking.

I'm offering a lot of 6 in this listing.

Overseas customers, I'm happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only.

20 Smoked Topaz Fire Polished Faceted 6 mm Beads

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:35:33 -0500

$3.00
Sparkly iridescent aurora borealis smoked topaz faceted Swarovski crystal beads for jewelry making. 6mm of rich brown warm goodness!

I have way too many of these fabulous 6 mm smoked topaz AB (aurora borealis) Swarovski crystal beads, so I'm offering some as destash. I'll choose 20 sparklers for you from my stash. If you’d like more, let me know.

They're brilliantly glittery, and the color is divine. The aurora flash adds even more glitz!

Overseas customers, I'm happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only.

Brass Fruit Basket Stamping for Jewelry Scrapbooking Altered Art

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:55:01 -0500

$4.00
This fantastically large fruit basket stamping could be used to decorate a cookbook, for jewelry or an altered art piece. It's big and oxidized for a wonderful vintage look. I adore the rich warm color, but you could polish them with fine steel wool or a polishing cloth, verdigris it or paint it further.

I have a few more available for purchase if you want more than one. The price is for one stamping. You will receive one from this lot - they're all so beautiful in their individual ways.

Size: 2 inches by 1.5 inches.

Overseas customers, I'm happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only.

Vintage Photograph Early 20th Century Woman on Porch Steps

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:34:46 -0500

$5.00
This turn of the century miss in her black straw boater, lacy high collar blouse and fern, plain lightweight skirt, cardigan and lace-up boots date from within the first 15 years of the 20th century.

Trim and athletic, she is the picture of serenity in this photo, sitting in the bright sunlight on the steps of a house that has a lovely rail with beautifully turned spindles. I think it's a house in a city because of the iron bars covering the lower windows just next to her. There seems to be a reflection of trees and sky in the windows behind her.

The photo seems to have been trimmed down as there is a border on two sides only. This piece measures 3.5 X 2.15 inches. It has faded to a lovely sepia color, but is quite sharp and the detail is excellent. It's taped to a piece of foam core, which was how I bought it.

The watermark will not appear on the photographs – it’s only on the scan. This image is perfect for scanning for reproduction for scrap booking, framing, altered art and costume history, or for making special cards and ACEOS.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

1920s Flapper Vintage Black Silk Charmeuse Lingerie Evening Jacket

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:51:28 -0500

$175.00
Black silk charmeuse jacket with red silk bias border, red chain and vermicelli stitching and felt appliqué.

Purchased in the early eighties at Anichini, an upscale vintage clothing and linens store that was open in new York City at the time. It is too small for me so I’ve never worn it, but the previous owner must have, as there was some work done to the collar on the right side, some kind of alteration that necessitated the cutting of the red binding at the neck. If you’re handy with a needle and it bothers you, you might add a vintage bead appliqué to cover it, or wear a fun large neck accessory. The red silk bias banding along the neckline shows signs of age and there is a tiny hole at the center of the right breast.

It’s a gentle kimono-style jacket, unlined, that works well over a dress or pants. The embroidery is in 100% excellent condition, with Asian-style motifs. There are French seams on the inside, so no selvage is exposed, the mark of a high-quality garment.

This coat has no label, and while the design mimics the 1920s, it may be later, from 1930s, so it's at least 60 years old and in remarkable condition, and still wearable. The silk has a transparent quality visible in the photos. I believe that it was a sexy dressing gown, as there are belt loops but no belt anymore. A new one could easily be fashioned, but it looks great as is.

As much as I love this robe, it has been hidden away, kept safe for too long and it’s time for it to be worn and admired.

The 1965 mannequin modeling this jacket has measurements of 35-27-35.

CB neck to sleeve: 29 inches
Length: 31 inches
Width across bust: 38 inches

This garment will be mailed via Priority Mail with delivery conformation and tracking within the U.S. I recommend Global Priority Service for sales outside the U.S. as this is a one of a kind and beautiful item.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only.

4 Copper Plated Brass Flower Basket Charms

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:45:10 -0500

$4.00
Sweet, incredible detailed flower basket charms are perfect for jewelry or scrap booking for a gardener or florist. There are 4 in this lot; 2 are very shiny, and 2 are matte and aged in texture. The backs are plain. They are brass but have been plated with copper.

Size: 24 X 32 mm

Overseas customers, I'm happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only.

Vintage Nautical Rayon Shirt Gantner of California Size M

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:16:12 -0500

$62.00
Truly wonderful vintage nautical themed vacation and resort-worthy man's shirt in red, cream and navy blue rayon by Gantner of California. How amazing would this look on a handsome gent on a night out at the beach with some crisp cotton or linen trou? For the guy who loves vintage, this shirt is perfect for your summer wardrobe!

Navy blue base with circles filled with symbols of sea-faring life - anchor, knot, flock of birds, boats, coil of rope, and contrast polka dot collar, front placket and sleeve trim. Practical double flap pockets, yoked back.

Gantner-Mattern was one of the great swim and sportswear labels to come out of California. The company was founded in 1876 in San Francisco. In the 1930s, they were the first company to make men's topless swim suits, called the Wikie. In 1954, John Gantner, the president of the company, sold the business to shirtmaker C F Hathaway. They in turn liquidated the company in 1958, due to a lack of profits. In the 1980s the Gantner label was revived.

To my eye this shirt looks as if it's from the 1960s. There is a hole below the right front pocket (see 3rd picture and look for the orange arrow) that could be mended by sewing a small patch behind it. Other than that flaw, it's in perfect condition, kept in a box and garment bag away from dust in a pet and smoke-free home.

Shirt is size Medium, but keep in mind that Medium today vs. then is quite different. Please measure your recipient/yourself carefully before purchasing.

Chest: measures 21 inches but to fit comfortably I would say a size 40 chest is the safest bet.
Across shoulders back: 18 inches from side seam to side seam.
Length from shoulder to hem: 25 inches
Would you like more measurements? Just ask!

Dry cleaning suggested. This piece will be sent via Priority Mail and insured within the US. I recommend the purchase of insurance or sending this item via registered or Priority/Express Mail outside the US.

4 Brown Bulldog Pug Vintage Glass Cabochons

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:26:29 -0500

$4.00
There are 4 sweet brown painted glass bulldog cabochons in this lot that are panting and drooling, waiting to be used in jewelry, altered art or scrapbooking. Tiny jewels could be glued into their eyes, should you be so inspired.

I also have them in black:
http://www.etsy.co/view_listing.php?listing_id=28868019

Size: 16 mm

Overseas customers, I'm happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only.

5 Black Bulldog Pug Vintage German Glass Cabochons

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:38:46 -0500

$4.25
There are 5 sweet black glass bulldog cabochons in this lot that are panting and drooling, waiting to be used in jewelry, altered art or scrapbooking. They have a dash of white painted on their foreheads and chins, and tiny jewels could be glued into their eyes, should you be so inspired.

I also have them in brown in my shop:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28868452

Size: 16 mm

Overseas customers, I'm happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only.

1950s Glamour Vintage Pink and Red Fashion De Pinna Hat

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:29:21 -0500

$42.00
This vintage hat is a pink confection trimmed with red velvet bows. Imagine it sitting on the back of the head as a flirty and feminine teaser, sure to bewitch!

Fabric: dusty hot pink shiny woven fabric – it’s heavy, but I’m not sure if it’s silk or a rayon, or a blend of both. The lining is a red bengaline, and the bows are a rich red velvet, and are sewn over a strong, unbendable iron frame.

The inside feels like a lightweight buckram. There are tacking stitches along the front edge that I have not removed – they are sewn through the inner facing and don’t appear on the face side. Doubtless it once held a veil or other embellishment.

Dimensions: 10 inches across the front by 7.5 inches on each side. The velvet bows measure roughly 2 by 4 inches – theyre handmade, so all three are slightly different. The great news is that this hat will fit all head sizes.

Overall the hat is in very good condition – no dents or tears, but there are some dark marks on the edges of the bow and on the inner hat edges, and some small fraying of threads that could be clipped with a fine scissor. This hat has been worn, but it’s still bright and has held its shape well.

About the label: according to the Vintage Fashion Guild, De Pinna, founded in 1885, was primarily a menswear shop located on New York City's Fifth Avenue. They also sold menswear-inspired clothing for women that was finely tailored. In the early 1950s, De Pinna was bought by the Washington, DC store, Julius Garfinckle & Co. At that time, Garfinckle's expanded their ladies' wear offerings.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

Johnny Rockets Diner Los Angeles California 1980s T Shirt Size 44 46 XL

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:29:21 -0500

$12.00
I did a show in Los Angeles in the 1980s and we stopped for lunch at Johnny Rockets restaurant. I loved the bright and cheery logo of this T-shirt and couldn't resist buying one for my collection. It's been living folded in my collectible T-shirt airtight box since then, over 20 years ago! Where did the time go? It's been worn, but it’s freshly laundered and only slightly wrinkled - I didn't press it before putting it on the form for the picture. No spots or holes – it’s in good shape for its age.

It's nice and large - a Hanes Beefy T, size 44-46, so it will fit your man or be a comfy lounging shirt for you.

This will ship in an envelope inside a wardrobe ziploc bag.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only.

Bead and Button Magazine Back Issue 31 June 1999

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:18:43 -0500

$5.00
Great crafting magazine for bead and jewelry projects just in time for the holidays!

This issue dates from June 1999, Issue 31.

Make Beads and Buttons With Flower Petals
Sculpt a Fish With Seed Beads
Add Color and Texture to Polymer Clay

Dan Adams, Glass Beadmaker
Ring Bearer's Pillow
Triangle-Weave Pouch
Mother of Pearl Earrings
Daisy Chains and Peyote Stitches Intertwine
Pebble Lariat

HANDCRAFT Illustrated Magazine Back Issue Winter 1997

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:42:47 -0500

$4.50
Great crafting magazine for fun home projects just in time for the holidays!

This issue dates from Winter 1997 and features 30 projects for Winter Weekends that you can make at home. Here are just some of the projects:

Heirloom Beaded Lampshade
Arts & Crafts-Style Tile Table
Embossed Velvet Pillow
Bathroom Shag Rug
Alice-in-Wonderland Cookies
Fast Sweater Pillow
Faux Marquetry Frame
Quick-Sew Buffet Tray
Faux Suede and and Crocodile Backpacks

and more!

As you can see, I wrote my name on the front of the magazine and took a little off the price for that. :)

HANDCRAFT Illustrated Magazine Back Issue Fall 1999

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:34:45 -0500

$5.00
Great crafting magazine for fun home projects just in time for the holidays!

This issue dates from Fall 1999 and features 30 gifts that you can make at home, and here are just some of the projects:

Extraordinary Gift Wrap
Bronze Gargoyle Soaps
Etched Silk Scarves
Clay and Crystal Pendants
Scrumptious Baked Apples
Leafprint Clay Vase
Carved Clove Pomanders
Antiqued Cherry Frame
Wooden Block Puzzles

and more!

HANDCRAFT Illustrated Magazine Back Issue Spring 1997

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:26:29 -0500

$5.00
Great crafting magazine for fun home projects just in time for the holidays!

This issue dates from Spring 1997 and here are just some of the projects:

Fast and Easy Frosted Glassware
Re-Create a Vintage Tablecloth
Hand-Paint Parrot Tulips(paint silk flowers with watercolors)
Rose Petal Jelly
Parisian Fireplace Screen
1930s Farmhouse Table
Quick-Sew Velvet Peaches
Quick Collage Cards
Chicken Wire Candle Cage
Cut & Punch Garden Lights
Broken China Stepping Stones
Tufted Napkin Quilt

and more!

Taunton's THREADS Magazine Number 69 March 1997 Back Issue

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:12:16 -0500

$4.50
Back Issue Threads Magazine for sale - great sewing, quilting and textile reference guides for dressmakers, sewers, craft folk and fabric artists.

This issue dates from March 1997, Number 69. Originally sold for $6.00, in excellent shape, but I wrote my name on the front in the upper right hand corner (blurred in the photo), so I am taking a little off the usual price. :)

Main Article Features:

Trim With Trapunto
Faster, Simpler Bindings
The Serger Stitch, Right and Wrong
Make A Slim Skirt REALLY Fit
Adventures With Ultrasuede
The Cloth With No Wrong Side
A New Hemline for an Old Jacket
Dyeing With a Pleater
Discovered Buttons
Quilted Landscapes from Straight Stitches

It will be sent via Media Mail in a manila envelope within the US.

Taunton's THREADS Magazine Number 88 May 2000 Back Issue

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:04:51 -0500

$5.00
Back Issue Threads Magazine for sale - great sewing, quilting and textile reference guides for dressmakers, sewers, craft folk and fabric artists.

This issue dates from May 2000, Number 88. Originally sold for $6.00, in excellent shape.

Main Article Features:

Digitize Your Own Designs for Machine Embroidery
Guide to Sewing With Lace
Copy Your Favorite Pants
Convertible Garments for Travel
Oops! Not Enough Fabric?
Embellish with Inset Fabric
Make Sense of Your Serger's Differential Feed
Bag Your Jacket Lining

It will be sent via Media Mail in a manila envelope within the US.

Taunton's THREADS Magazine Number 79 November 1998 Back Issue

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:58:38 -0500

$5.00
Back Issue Threads Magazine for sale - great sewing, quilting and textile reference guides for dressmakers, sewers, craft folk and fabric artists.

This issue dates from November 1998, Number 79. Originally sold for $6.00, in excellent shape.

Main Article Features:

Rediscover Cartridge Pleating
Perfect Your Topstitching
The Foolproof Lapped Zipper
20 Ways to Improve Your Sewing
The Perfect Contour Belt
Your Sloper As A Fitting Tool
Mastering Microfibers
Pocket Stays for Pleated Pants
Prints Meet Hand-Dyed Fabrics - and Fall in Love

It will be sent via Media Mail in a manila envelope within the US.

Taunton's THREADS Magazine Number 68 January 1997 Back Issue

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:51:22 -0500

$5.00
Back Issue Threads Magazine for sale - great sewing, quilting and textile reference guides for dressmakers, sewers, craft folk and fabric artists.

This issue dates from January 1997, Number 68. Originally sold for $6.00, in excellent shape.

Main Article Features:

Silk Ribbon Embroidery by Machine
Foolproof Notched Collar
Underlining Basics
Success With Small-Scale Embellishment
Perfecting the Parka
Faux Fur Insets
Pieced-Silk Pins
Fabulous Fabric by Mail
"Novelty Quilting"

It will be sent via Media Mail in a manila envelope within the US.

Taunton's THREADS Magazine Number 70 May 1997 Back Issue

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:42:58 -0500

Taunton's THREADS Magazine Number 81 March 1999 Back Issue

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:24:27 -0500

$5.00
Back Issue Threads Magazine for sale - great sewing, quilting and textile reference guides for dressmakers, sewers, craft folk and fabric artists.

This issue dates from March 1999, Number 81. Originally sold for $6.00, in excellent shape.

Main Article Features:

A Sewer's Guide to Outerwear Fabrics, by Rochelle Harper
Sleeve Caps for Hard-to-ease Fabrics, by Jeffrey Mayer and Todd Conover
Custom Pleats for Every Body, by Gale Grigg Hazen
Wool Gauze: Featherweight and Fabulous, by Sarah Veblen
Silk Ribbon Bobbin Work, by Laura Jennings
A Design Workshop for Free-Motion Embroidery, by Gabriella Verstraeten
Shattered Quilts, by Ellen Adams
Fabric in Bloom, by Celeste Sheets (making fabric scrap flowers)

It will be sent via Media Mail in a manila envelope within the US.

Vintage Cherries Necklace

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:38:30 -0500

$46.00
Vintage plastic dark red cherries and sweet green glass leaves bobble on naturally darkened vintage cable chain. Get your fruit on all year long while you wear this fun and colorful conversation piece of a necklace. Perfect for the holidays with its red and green theme. I’m especially fond of the green leaves, which are dimensional and beautiful on their own.

Length: 25 inches, and closes with a spring clasp.

OvertheTop jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer and wrapped prettily, perfect for giving.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

Periwinkle Blue and White and Pale Rose Vintage 1950s Necklace

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:19:37 -0500

$15.00
Sweet mid-century 13mm X 18mm periwinkle blue and white diamond-shaped molded glass beads alternate with 6mm pale pink round faceted glass beads. They are strung on mono filament wire and tiny gold spacer beads add muted metallic light. The closure is original to the necklace – a screw-back, quiet little solution.

The necklace is 1950s-1960s and the beads show a few scratches here and there.

Length: just under 17 inches.

OvertheTop jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer and wrapped prettily, perfect for giving.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

Vintage Jeweled Brass Rhinestone Buckles

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:55:06 -0500

$2.00
Sensational vintage brass rectangle buttons with clear rhinestone corners are wonderful embellishments for many uses. So sparkly! What a lovely accents for a belt, jewelry, hat, and wonderful for adding accents to vintage clothing that needs a lift!

There 8 available, and the price is for one buckle. Let me know how many you’d like before paying, if you want more than one, and I will send you a revised Paypal invoice.

Size: 14mm X 23mm. The buckles will take a ribbon or belt slightly under 5/8 of an inch on the longer side.

Overseas customers, I'm happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only.

Unusual Hairstyle Coiffure Victorian Lady Portrait Vintage Photograph

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:41:26 -0500

$6.00
Emily P. Clask, you look mahvelous. You dressed up beautifully to have your picture taken in Springfield, Mass two centuries ago, and you still look great.

This mature lady may be in mourning, as she is wearing what is probably a black silk dress and a jet or mourning brooch over a crisp white collar, black band and fichu. Her black earrings are as ornate as her costume. I'm captivated by the thick, luxurious braid atop her otherwise thinning gray hair. Her pale eyes are quite arresting and there's a great deal of sadness and wistfulness in her expression.

This wonderful photo was taken by the Moore Brothers opposite court Square in Springfield. The image is a raised oval within a flat rectangle edged in gold, perfect for framing. There's one corner that has a bend mark, and the two blips in the colored background are part of the photograph, not surface damage.

The watermark will not appear on the photograph – it’s only on the scan. This image is perfect for scanning for reproduction for scrap booking, framing, altered art and costume history, or for making special cards.

The photo measures 2.5 inches by 4 1/8 inches.I've scanned the back, which is as decorative as the front.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

Vintage White Cotton Embroidered Day Gloves

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:12:42 -0500

$9.00
A pair of mid-century vintage white gloves from my collection are for sale as they’re imperfect because of some staining, but otherwise they’re in great shape. While taking pictures I noticed that the hem on one needs mending, which I have already done.

I washed these gloves twice and treated the stains but this was the best that I could do without putting too much stress on the fabric, using a soft toothbrush. They’re clean, but these are old stains and they may not come out with further treatment.

I think they will make a fine pair of gloves to go with a vintage costume or outfit. They have lovely roses and detail and are so very ladylike. You could wear them to a party and not worry about getting something on them because they won’t be your best gloves.

They fit my size 8 modern hands, so here at last are some vintage gloves that aren’t too tiny. Made of stretchy cotton with embroidered flowers.

They will be sent wrapped in tissue paper in a bubble mailer.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

Vintage Original Photographs Antique Cars American Ephemera

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:40:39 -0500

$15.00
Wonderful real vintage photos of people in their cars would be a great gift for the antique auto fan. Use them to make notecards, scrapbooks, frame them, scan them for your collection – many possibilities. These are authentic photos, not scans.

There are four photos in this lot, and here are their measurements:

The square photo of the woman in the cool convertible is 4 inches square.

Man posing proudly with his car: 4.5 X 2.75 inches.

Children in car: 4.25 X 3 1/8 inches – deckle edge - I think they're sitting in a Pierce-Arrow, which is a beautiful car!

Boy? in car in front of brick house on dirt road: 4.5 X 3.25 inches

The watermark will not appear on the photographs – it’s only on the scans, which are at a low resolution .

The photos are sold as a set. They look fantastic together and would look amazing framed!

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

Dragonfly Lampwork Colorful Glass Beads

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:43:48 -0500

$3.50
These lampwork dragonfly beads measure 1.5 inches long and slightly over 1.5 inches wide. They are rich in color and in perfect condition, purchased at a bead store in NYC. They have dimensional eyes, indentations on their wings and faint striped across the body. The black ones can moonlight as bats if required – wonderful as a spooky bat pendant for Halloween, for all bat-worshippers out there.

The colors are labeled clearly and I have included some back views. As well as some interesting color combinations, which I hope will inspire jewelry-makers out there to buy and create something wonderful with them. I think they would make a wonderful mobile or add some whimsy to a suncatcher!

The price is for each bead.

The colors available and quantities are:

black - 2
red - 3
white - 1
plum - 1
lavender - 1
wine - 1

All OvertheTop fragile glass jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

Costume Through The Ages by James Laver History of Fashion

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:43:04 -0500

$18.00
Costume Through The Ages, by James Laver, published in 1961 by Simon & Schuster. A must-have reference book for costume and fashion historians.

This classic book is a staple of many costume and fashion designers' libraries. James Laver, the noted costume historian, has assembled a continuous visual history of costume in the form of drawings from paintings, illuminated manuscripts, engravings, caricatures, lithographs, fashion plates, tombstones, effigies, photographs and magazines, from the first century A.D. to 1930.

From the back cover notes, "All the drawings are based on original documents contemporary with the styles they depict, redrawn, with a minimum of personal expression".

This unique book offers fashion history accessibly to anyone - you don't have to officially be a costume historian to enjoy it and see how apparel evolves from decade to decade, century by century.

1000 illustrations, 130 pages, not including source note pages.

I bought this book when I was in design school many moons ago at a college bookstore, and it has a little corner bumping and shelf wear, but the pages inside are clean; I rarely used this book and the condition bears this out. It has lived on a shelf and in a box in a smoke and pet-free studio for 20 years.

**The original price is stamped on the inside of the front cover...it is a price reflecting its purchase 20 + years ago, but if this book will be a gift, you should know this before purchasing**

It will be sent via Media Mail within the US.

Overseas customers, I am happy to ship to you and accept Paypal only.

Sheer Georgette Blue and Yellow Star Fabric

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:16:11 -0500

$9.00
This sheer rayon georgette panel fabric is left over from a show I did many years ago, for a witch costume, and it’s a wonderfully bright, sharp graphic design. Crisp golden yellow stars dot a cobalt blue background; the stars are surrounded by tiny white dots.

The stars measure 2 inches from point to point (across).

As it is a panel, there is a white line in the middle; it appears one yard across.

Please note a flaw in the fabric near the white line. (red square appears around it). It’s so close to the line that I’m sure that you’d cut around it anyway.

Width: 49 inches
Length: 71 inches, just under 2 yards

This would work well for a child’s witch, superheroine or fantasy costume – a sleeve drape, medieval hat trail, skirt gore, etc.

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Grand Piano Brass Stampings Lot of 4

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:15:48 -0500

$3.25
These heavy little brass stampings can be used for gift package embellishments, scrap booking, jewelry and altered art. They’re brass and have been given a patina of oxidization (not by me) but can be polished with very fine steel wool and further painted if you so desire. The color is an old gold brass tone with very little red in it.

Size: 19 by 16 mm.

This offering is for 4 pianos but I have some more if you need more.

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Rhinestone Frog Pin

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:45:17 -0500

$15.00
A sweet little sparkly silver tone frog with a body of four faceted glass stones is charming, adorable, cute – you get the picture. I love how its little legs are akimbo. The body is also studded with teeny tiny rhinestones, some of which have fallen out over the years, but they’re so small that I don’t think that anyone will notice.

The pin is unsigned, but it’s a beauty that will make you smile every time you look at it in your jewelry box or wear it.

Measurements: An inch and a half by almost an inch wide.

OvertheTop jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer.

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Creative Dressing Book of Designer Looks 1980s Fashion

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:47:10 -0500

$35.00
Creative Dressing – The Unique Collection of Top Designer Looks That You Can Make Yourself – by Kaori O’Connor
Pub 1980, 1981 by Routledge & Kegan Paul. 192 pages. Color photos, cutting and knitting paterns.

Collectible 1980s “passport to the inner circle of fashion”, reads the inside dust cover.

What are designer fabrics, and how can you make them work for you? Why is color a designer’s best friend? What is the fascinating history of Fair Isle knitting? Why do designers copy the exotic clothes of other cultures? Do your moods determine the clothes you look best in?

Headings include:

Transcultural Clothes, Fabric and Surface Design, Design ands Designers, Machine Knitting, Handknitting and Technological Chic, The Wedding Dress, and profiles of designers Kaffe Fassett, Bruce Oldfield, Heinz Edgar Kiewe, Sara Fermi, Antony Kwock and others. There is a strong emphasis on knitting techniques, so knitters will find this book especially useful, but it’s a great book for students of fashion and textiles and exotic dressing.

There is some wear to the surface of the dust cover and a tear on lower corner on back, but the hardcover and inside are clean with no marks.

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Orange Faux Coral Plastic Beads 18mm Lot of 24

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:06:41 -0500

$7.00
I have a huge bag of these beads left over from a commissioned stage project and hope that they’ll find a good home. I needed some lightweight beads to simulate orange coral, and these had a great color and mottling that broke up the flat field of color. They’re molded and reflect the light beautifully. They’re large at 18mm, but so lightweight. Chunky necklaces are in season now, and summer is ahead, so if you love orange, these would make a great hot summer necklace.

I’m selling them as a lot of 24.

Purchased in NYC’s Garment and Fashion District.

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Collectible Vintage 1937 White Home Sewing Course Book Guide

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:35:05 -0500

$70.00
A Sewing Guide for the ages - this vintage 1937 how to sew book is full of detailed advice and wonderful illustrations. Patternmaking, stitching, color theory, and advice for making clothing for all figure types are only a few of the subjects covered in this wonderful encyclopedia of dressmaking. It’s a classic that belongs in the library of a serious dressmaker.

Book measures about 8.25 x 11 inches. There is wear and damage to the cover – the plastic is peeling from the front cover page, but inside the pages are clean and unmarked, with only some yellowing around the edges. Spiral binding is in excellent shape. 144 pages.

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Abalone and Lucite Ashtray Retro Kitsch

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:19:10 -0500

$26.00
I love this fantastic 1980s ashtray in a paramecium shape. There are huge and glittery abalone slabs embedded in Lucite on a black layer, and the removable black glass ash tray cup is the epitome of cool. You could use it for candy, nuts, or any small stash, if you’re not a smoker or just on display. It would also be a great gift for a guy or gal who’s into retro collectibles. I can see it on a home bar top or coffee table in a retro-themed den.

Wear and tear: scratches on the surface of the clear lucite, a ding in the glass ashtray (pictured) and some small chips on the underside edges. Other than that, the piece is in good condition. It was made by Design Gifts International, Inc. in the USA, dated 1984.

This ashtray will be wrapped carefully to avoid breakage and sent in a small Priority Mail box.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions. This item is heavy at 13 ounces, so the shipping may be more than you ‘d like. If you’re interested in this piece, convo me and I will look up the charge to your country and present the choices to you.

Vintage Crown Staffordshire Bone China Brooch

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:22:41 -0500

$23.00
Lovely flowers in bone china surrounded by green leaves - this is a beautiful vintage pin by Crown Staffordshire, made in England. It measures 1.75 inches wide and would look so pretty with a suit or pinned to a shawl.

There are tiny chips on one of the yellow petals and the part of a violet petal, but thy are very tiny indeed and don't detract from the look or charm of this pin.

OvertheTop jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer.

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Vintage Enameled Red Rose and Pearl Pin

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:58:28 -0500

$17.00
This is a sweetly romantic pin featuring a richly enameled red rose and what looks to me like a freshwater pearl. The gold-tone is in excellent shape, but the red enamel shows some small chips on the underside and edges of the flower. The green leaf has been enameled in two greens – it looks as if the darker green was added later. I think it gives this dainty brooch character, and it would be a lovely gift for a woman who appreciates vintage jewelry. It’s romantic and delicate and would look wonderful on a collar or lapel.

Measurements: 2 inches long by one inch wide.

OvertheTop jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer.

Overseas customers, I am happy to sell to you and accept Paypal only for these transactions.

Sterling Silver 1960s Set Brooch Pin Earrings Demi Parure

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:07:34 -0500

$43.00
Unsigned but gorgeous sterling silver pin and earring set just gleams – maybe it’s the rhinestones along the edges that help?

This pretty 1960s set still has plenty of shine to it, though it could use a more thorough polish. The large round brooch resembles a Christmas wreath, and its matching earrings are identical. Many of the rhinestones have fallen off over the years – but this is still a lovely set that twinkles and hopes for a new owner.

Unsigned, but all three pieces are marked as sterling.

OvertheTop jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer. Insurance is included in the mailing price.

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African Sand Cast Powder Glass Trade Beads Peach Teal

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:20:22 -0400

$4.99
I haven’t seen a color combination this pretty in these sand cast beads before – peach, teal, cream, burgundy, yellow, blue.

Check out the wavy stripes and rough texture of the beads, which are perfect for a tribal or ethnic project. You will receive all of the beads pictured. There are 66 beads in this lot and the sizes range from 8 to 15 mm long by 8 mm wide. Great for unisex jewelry too – manly enough for the guys!

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Czech Glass Pink Chandelier Drops

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:56:29 -0400

$5.00
Beautiful pink, amethyst and clear Czech glass chandelier drops would make lovely jewelry, especially earrings. They’re made in Czechoslovakia (see tag attached) and feature lovely details in the silver findings, which work prettily with the pink hues. I don't think that they're vintage.

The price is for one drop piece.

Measurements: 2.5 inches long, and a little over an inch wide.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16381747

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Aqua Teal Turquoise Green Faceted Iridescent Plastic Round Briolette Beads

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:21:22 -0400

$4.00
Hot aqua green plastic faceted drop briolettes are so gorgeous. I’d sew them to a headband for a perfect summer hair accessory, but they could also easily be part of your next jewelry creation.

47 beads in this lot. 4 mm thick X 8 mm wide. Lots of color here between the green – blue and the iridescent coating – you get flashes of pink, yellow and lavender as well.

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Iridescent Peach Salmon Coral Plastic Round Beads 8mm

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:14:04 -0400

$3.00
25 pretty plastic pearlized peach beads in this lot. Perfect for a sweet project for a girl and a good size – 8mm. They’re a rich color and the iridescent shine really makes them pop!

The color of the beads is slightly less orange and more peach than the photos indicate. For some reason, my camera feels the need to make peach more orange and try as I might, I cannot tweak the results to reproduce the correct color. It IS peach in real life!

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6 Vintage Nautical Red White Blue Rimmed Cotton Fabric Covered Buttons 3/4 Inch

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:13:28 -0400

$4.00
These six rimmed buttons measure 3/4" wide and are covered with sturdy white vintage cotton sateen with a geometric print in red white and blue. Five are red and white and the sixth is navy and white. The backs are silver with a cloth center section for sewing on to fabric. They would make a charming embellishment for jewelry, a hat, bag, or blouse with a nautical theme.

Buttons are shipped via USPS in a ziploc, inside a bubble mailer.

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Watery Aqua and Green Czech Glass 8 mm Beads 25 count

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:35:37 -0400

$3.75
I love these pale aqua and green faceted 8 mm beads - they look like little bits of water and sunlight that you can hold in your hand. I'm offering 25 beads in this lot, but if you need more, let me know.

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Czech Glass Topaz and Teal 6mm Beads 20 count

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:56:49 -0400

$3.75
Golden topaz faceted beads with a teal blue core – these unusual sparkly beauties will add two colors for the price of one.

I’ll choose 20 for you – if you want more, let me know before paying.

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12 Rose Pink Swarovski Crystal Beads Faceted 10mm

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:59:40 -0400

$7.00
I have too many of these fabulous 10 mm rose pink Swarovski crystal beads, so I'm selling some from my stash. I'll choose 12 sparklers for you from my stash.

If you'd like more, just ask and I'll see how many I can spare.

They're brilliant, round, and the color is divine!

I will of course combine shipping on items from my other shop. Just email me before paying.

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Disco Era Spiky Metal Pin

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:19:49 -0400

$20.00
Sometimes you don’t know whether something is striking or ugly…this, my friends, is one of those times. This pin was my mother’s and while I admire the strength of the design, it’s not my taste…but it might be yours.

It’s unsigned, and to me, screams DISCO!! – either 1970s or 1980s. Pinned to a lapel or hat...you'd be carrying a weapon as well as wearing a piece of...um, jewelry.

The black enameled “buds” peeking out of the “flowers” are enameled metal. There are no scratches, but the bronzy-gold metal does show some wear due to its age. It has all of its rhinestones and certainly gleams and glitters, so I gave it a polish with silver polish, which brightened it considerably, but it still needs some cleaning.

It’s a large pin; the circle measures 1.25 inches across and it’s 3.5 inches long. This pin means business, and I think is an excellent example of aggressive fashion at its best!

OvertheTop jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer.

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Vintage Goldtone and Rhinestone Saxophone Brooch Pin

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:40:33 -0400

$15.00
This is for the sax player in your life who hopefully will appreciate a bright and shiny vintage saxophone pin studded with rhinestones. It’s lightweight, in excellent shape, all rhinestones are intact, and would look great on a lapel, hat or purse.

Dimensions: nearly 2.5 inches long by one inch wide.

OvertheTop jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer.

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1972 Dome Simplified Home Budget Book

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:13:10 -0400

$12.00
Here’s a time capsule for you – a 1972 home budget planner from Dome Publishing in Providence, Rhode Island, written by Nicholas Picchione, CPA. This book has some priceless information about the cost of living in 1972 that will keep you laughing or crying for hours. Money saving suggestions, anecdotes, monthly workbooks pages, tables, instruction about wills, expenses, blank pages for figuring out dividend and interest income – everything you’d need to figure out a household budget. The pages are blank so it’s a nice clean piece of American financial ephemera for a collector.

The cover is teal vinyl and measures 10 inches by 7.5 inches. It even has its silver Good Housekeeping Guarantee sticker. 29 pages. It’s in great shape but there are tiny flaws on the edge of a page here or there. No writing or pencil marks as it was never used.

If you aren't interested in keeping it one piece, it would be great for altered art of scrap booking.

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Vintage Straw Striped Green Clutch Envelope Purse

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:48:36 -0400

$20.00
This stylish vintage natural straw envelope clutch features an elegant green straw stripe. I’ve had this summer purse for so long and have never used it; if you were to open it, you’d feel as well as see that it has probably never been used before me, either. It’s in excellent condition. There’s a coiled decoration in straw on the flap, and under that is a small snap closure.

Inside, look at the wee straw pocket – so cute! On the back of the purse, there is a strap that you can slip your hand through, to hold it securely.

Measurements: 10 inches by 7 inches. I would date this to mid-century or earlier. Perfect when you don’t need to carry much – to a brunch, wedding or garden party.

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Vintage Postwar Colorful Japanese Glass Bead Necklaces

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:06:50 -0400

$15.00
Wonderful vintage Japanese glass bead necklaces with mid century graphic tube beads in bright primary colors with white. The tube bead design reminds me of many esthetics – Wiener Werkstatte, Charles Mackintosh, and Japanese prints. The paper Made in Japan labels have been left on the jewelry.

The metal is gold-plated and looks new, and the necklaces close with a discreet screw-in clasp. Length: a comfortable almost 23 inches long.

The price is for each necklace. One for $15, four for $50 - you save $10 if you buy all four.

Colors available: Red, Blue, and Yellow and Green. I just found another green necklace, but it has one yellow tube bead in the back rather than all green like the one pictured.

Please specify which one you'd like in Message to Seller. If you want all three, buy but don't pay, contact me and I will revise your Paypal invoice.

OvertheTop jewelry is shipped via USPS well-cushioned in a gift box inside a bubble mailer and wrapped prettily, perfect for giving.

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Glittery Vintage Butterfly Earrings

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:35:55 -0400

$12.00
Sweet little mid-century vintage clip earrings are, upon close inspection, butterflies studded with golden glitter. Their bodies are tiny shells, and they still have their wee antennae. I’m not absolutely certain, but I think their wings are also shell bits – they have that iridescent look about them and are quite hard and beautifully layered. The clips are tight and functional – these will not slide off your earlobes.

Size: around an inch of fluttery butterfly loveliness.

I ship my items well-cushioned, usually in gift boxes, prettily packaged and perfect for giving.

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Black Plastic Jet Drop Beads in Two Sizes

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:13:25 -0400

$12.00
Indulge in Victorian crafty madness with all of these drop beads. They’re perfect for making lightweight necklaces and earrings without the weight of glass beads. You can trim clothing, accessories, lampshades, bookmarks, pincushions, masks, hats, purses – the possibilities are endless. They have a “seam” down the sides that you’ll notice close up but from a distance they look like real glass jet beads for your Victorian or dark project.

Two sizes available – 13mm X 6.5 mm (smaller) and 18mm X 9 mm (larger)

Quantities: almost 250 beads in each size, for a total of almost 500 beads! They weigh 9 ounces together, which is why shipping is a bit higher.

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