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Vintage Valentine Postcard - Purple Pansy

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:30:24 -0500

$3.00
This is a really nice Valentine's Day postcard. It doesn't show up very well in the photograph but is says "To My Valentine" in the upper right corner.

This card is unpostmarked but I believe it to be from around 1910. I found it at an estate sale and all the other postcards were from that time period.

This card has some pencil writing on the back that could easily be removed if you wanted to mail the card.

It is a great card for the collector, for collage, for scrapbooking and many other art forms that call for vintage paper ephemera or graphics.

Vintage St. Patrick's Day Postcard - 1924 Featuring Sweet Children

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:25:02 -0500

$3.25
This is a sweet little St. Patrick's Day card. Cute little boy is presenting is little Irish lass with a bouquet of shamrocks.

This card is dated 1924. It is artist signed E. Weaver.

This is a great card for the collector, for collage, for scrapbooking and many other art forms that call for original vinate paper ephemer and graphic.

This care is used and has writing and post markings on the back.

Vintage St. Patrick's Day Postcard - 1909 with Beautiful Girl and Map of Ireland

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:19:25 -0500

$3.50
This is another great St. Patrick's Day postcard that is dated 1909. It features a beautiful girl in the center of a map of Ireland - The Land of the Shamrock Green.

This is a wonderful card for the collector, for collage, for scrapbooking, and for all kinds of art forms that need quality vintage paper ephemera and graphics.

This card is used and has writing and post markings on the back.

Vintage St. Patrick's Day Postcard - 1911 with Beautiful Girl

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:14:05 -0500

$3.50
Super nice St. Patrick's Day postcard dated 1011. It features and beautiful Irish lass surrounded by shamrock and lilies.

This is a great card for the collector, for collage, for scrapbooking, and for all kinds of art forms that call for quality vintage paper ephemera or graphics.

This card is used and has writing a post markings on the back.

Vintage St. Patrick's Day Postcard - 1910 with Beautiful Girl

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:08:44 -0500

$3.50
Super nice St. Patrick's Day postcaqrd dated 1910. Featuring a very lovely young girl wearing a shamrock wreath around her head.

This is a great card for the collector as well as for collage, scrapbooking, to repurpose, to recycle and for many art forms that use vintage paper and graphics.

This card is used and has writing and post markings on the back.

Vintage St. Patrick's Day Postcard - 1911 Erin go Bragh

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:03:40 -0500

$3.00
Super nice vintage St. Patrick's Day postcard dated 1911.

This is a great card for the collector as well as for the person wanting vintage paper ephemera for collage, scrabooking, to repurpose, to recycle and many art forms that need vintage original graphics.

This card is used and has writing and post markings on the back.

Four Vintage Belt Buckles

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:02:59 -0500

$4.50
This is a nice grouping of vintage belt buckles ready to use for sewing and crafting.

They are all plastic. I do not think any of them are bakelite as they flunked the smell test.

The round brown and cream buckle measures 2 3/4 inches across and will accommodate a buckle up to 1 inch.

The cream rectangular buckle with silve diamond is 1 part of a 2-part buckle. It measures 1 by 1 1/2 and will accommodate a buckle up to 1 inch.

The brown clover shaped buckle is 1 part of a 2 part buckle. It measures 1 3/4 inches and will accommodate a buckle up to 3/4 of an inch.

The large brown circles buckle is complete. It measures 3 3/4 inches across when closed.

Three Wrist Watch Bands with Crystals

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:52:41 -0500

$4.00
Three really nice wrist watch bands that include the crystals.

#1 is a mans watch (I think). It measures 8 inches long. The crystal is about 1 inch. This one includes the crystal and the back.

#2 is a woman's watch. It measures just under 7 inches long. The crystal measures about 3/4 inches across. The crystal is surrounded with rhinestone. Note that 1 rhinestone is missing.

#3 is a woman's watch. It measures about 6 1/2 inches long.

Vintage Sheet Music - 1959 The Five Pennis Louis Armstrong and Danny Kaye Cover

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:17:18 -0500

$3.00
Great picture on this 1959 sheet music from the movie by the same name. Louis Armstrong and Danny Kaye on the cover.

This is good for the collector, movie buff, pianist or the uses paper ephemera for their art or craft work.

It is in very good condtion with a paper address label in the upper left corner that I believe can be carefully removed with a damp cloth.

Vintage Sheet Music - 1961 What Kind of Fool Am I

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:11:38 -0500

$3.00
Very nice piece of sheet music from "Stop the World-I Want to Get Off"

This is great for the collector, pianist, or person who u ses paper ephemera in their art or craft work.

It is in very good condition. It has a paper address label in the upper left corner.

Vintage Sheet Music - Four Pieces of Early Sheet Music for Piano

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:18:45 -0500

$6.50
This is a great lot of sheet music for the collector, the pianist or for persons needing paper ephemera for art or craft.

God Bless America by Irving Berlin, ca 1939. Very good condition with an address sticker label in lower left corner.

Dats of Wine and Roses by Johnny Merce & Henry Mancina, ca 1962. Very good condition with an address sticker label in lower left corner.

Someone to Watch Over Me by Ira & George Gershwin, ca 1950. From the Musical Comedy "Oh, Kay". Lyric are in English and French. Very good contion.

Tammy by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans, ca 1957. Very good condtion with an address sticker label in lower left corner.

I believe that the address labels could be carefully removed with a damp cloth.

Vintage Red and White Cotton Acrylic Scarf

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:47:29 -0500

$3.00
Very dramatic acrylic scarf that works as either a neck scarf for a woman or as a suit pocket handkerchief for a man.

It is in great condition with no stains, spots or tears. It measures 16 inches square.

Vintage Photographs - 5 Snapshots of Couples from the Past

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:53:11 -0500

$3.00
This is a nice, interesting grouping of five early photographs of couples from long ago.

Photo #1 measures 2 1/2 by 4 1/2. Written on the back "Taken at Fathers orchard last summer. 1923"

Photo #2 measures 3 by 4 1/2. There is some pencil writing on the back but doesn't make much sense to me "#2875, 3-miniature cr, man alone, bust" I sure can't decipher what that is suppose to mean!

Photo #3 measures 3 1/2 by 5 1/2. This actually is a photo postcard. Written on the back "Mr. Joe Land and Mother"

Photo #4 measures 5 by 4. This photo is mounted on heavy cabinet card type cardboard. Written on the back "Lake City, Iowa"

Photo #5 measures 6 1/2 by 5 1/2. This photo is mounted on heave cabinet card type cardboard. There is some writing on the back but it is too faint for me to read.

This is a great group of family snapshots for the collector, collage, scrapbooking and many other art froms that use original paper ephemera.

Vintage Necktie - All Silk Tie by Structure - The Collection

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:50:14 -0500

$3.00
Great 100% silk tie by Structure - The Collection.

This is a wide or fat tie that measures 60 1/2 inches long and 4 inches wide at the widest part.

It is in excellent condition and great for crafts or ready to wear.

Vintage Necktie - All Silk Tie by Pierre Balmain

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:46:33 -0500

$4.00
Beautiful 100% silk tie by Pierre Balmain.

This tie that measures 52 1/2 inches long and 3 inches wide at the widest part.

It appears to be unused and still has its' $25.00 price tag.

It is in excellent condition and great for crafts or ready to wear.

Vintage 100 percent Silk Necktie by Pavone

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:42:12 -0500

$3.75
Wonderful vintage men's 100% silk necktie by Pavone. Made in Italy.

This is a wide or fat tie that measures 65 inches long and 4 inches wide at the widest part.

It is in excellent condition and great for crafts or ready to wear.

Vintage Cuff Links and Tie Bar in Original Box

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:32:44 -0500

$10.00
Very nice unused vintage men's cuff links and tie bar boxed set. Imported black stones. I do not know what kind of stones they are.

This set is from the 1950's or 60's according to the original owner.

They are by Allan

Vintage Earrings - Baby Blue and White Glass Beaded Clip On Style

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:21:04 -0500

$4.50
These are quite nice. The are from the 1950's a feature baby blue and white glass beads.

They measure 1 inch across.

They are marked Japan.

Vintage Earrings - Silver Tone Clip On Style

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:16:35 -0500

$4.00
Nice, stylish set of clip on earrings from the 1960's.

These earrings measure 1 inch long.

They are silver. The picture makes them look tarnished but they are not. They are a nice bright silver.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Necklace - Faux Pearls and Black Beads Rope Style Choker

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:09:46 -0500

$4.00
Very nice rope style choker from the 1980's that features faux pearls and black glass beads.

This choker measures 14 inches with a 3 inch tail.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Necklace - Fun and Funky Plastic Beads

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:05:34 -0500

$3.00
Just a fun one from the 1980's.

This plastic beaded necklace measures 45 inches.

It can be worn long, doubled (as shown in the picture) or with a knot at the end. The knot at the end thing was very stylish in the 1970's and 80's.

Vintage Brooch or Pin - Sunburst Moonstone Cabochon and Rhinestones

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:53:00 -0500

$12.00
This is one of the nicest pins I have come across in a long time. It is so brilliant and beautifully designed.

Features a white moonstone cabochon center with rays of Dentelle cut rhinestones in 2 sizes making a total of 16 brilliant, clear and bright rhinestones.

I am dating this pin to be from the 1950's based on the information given to me by the original owner.

It measures 2 inches across.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Bracelet - The Two Headed Snake

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:51:01 -0500

$10.00
Loving this one. This is a great hinged two headed snake that feature Blue glass eyes, Red glass tongue and an Amber glass stone on the top of the head.

The hinge is in good working order.

Exactly how the bracelet will look on your arm depend on your wrist size. The hinged closure makes it work for most wrist sizes.

There is no maker's mark on this bracelet

Vintage Brooch or Lapel Pin - Gold Tone Stylized Rope with Tassels

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:28:07 -0500

$3.25
This is a very unusual large brooch or lapel pin. It features gold tone knotted roping with two movable end tassels.

I believe this pin to be from the late 1970's or early 1980's. There is no maker's mark on this piece.

It measures 3 inches long.

Vintage Brooch or Lapel Pin - Gold Tone Stylized Rose

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:28:07 -0500

$5.00
I really like this one. I think it is perfect as a lapel pin on a jacket. It would also look great on a bukly sweater.

The original owner tells me that she purchased this pin in the mid-1960's. I cannot veryify that but it does look like that vintage style to me.

It measures 3 3/4 inches long.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Brooch or Lapel Pin - Gold Tone Stylized Leaves by Mamselle

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:28:07 -0500

$7.00
This is very nicely done brooch or lapel pin. It would work great on a jacket or bulky sweater.

This pin is marked Mamselle. This mark was used between 1962 and 1987. I believe that this particular pin is one of their earlier pieces from the 1960 era.

It measures 2 3/4 inches long.

Vintage Screw Back Earrings - 1940's Green and Clear Rhinestones

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:07:52 -0500

$6.50
Very nice pair of early screw back earrings that feature green glass and clear cut rhinestones.

The rhinestones are all tightly set and none are missing.

These are small earrings measuring 1/2 inch long.

There is no maker's mark on these early earrings.

Vintage Pre-1920 Photograph Postcards - Young Boys

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:39:34 -0500

$2.50
Two nice vintage photo postcards of young boys of the pre-1920 era.

These are great pieces of ephemera for the collector, scrapbooking, collage, card making and other art forms that use great vintage paper ephemera.

The postcards are both standard size postcards measuring 3 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches.

Vintage Pre-1920 Photographs - Little Boys

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:39:34 -0500

$4.00
Four very neat family snapshots of little boys from the pre-1920's era.

These are really fun photos for many different forms of art that call for original vintage photos. Great for scrapbooking, collage, card making, etc.

Photo #1 is a young boy in a great double breasted coat. It is a small picture measuring 1 3/4 by 2 3/4

Photo #2 is another young boy in his coat and hat standing in front of his house. This one measures 2 1/2 by 3 1/2

Photo #3 is 2 young boys with their mother sitting on the steps. It measures 2 1/2 by 3 1/2

Photo #4 looks like grampa sitting in a chair holding his young grandson and the other, bigger grandson standing lext to him. It measures 2 1/2 by 3 1/2

Signed VanDell Gold Filled Circle Pin with Rhinestones

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:39:34 -0500

$8.00
VanDell was one of the premier designers of quality costume jewelry in the 1940's.

This 12k gold filled brooch was designed as a Mother's Pin with the 4 colored rhinestone to represent the birthstones of her children.

But even if the birthstones do not match up, this is a wonderful pin that is of very high quality.

All the rhinestones are bright, clear and prong set.

Vintage Cuff Links - Black Hills Gold Pieces

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:57:19 -0500

$2.50
This is a neat pair of men's cuff links that feature chips of what I believe to be Black Hills Gold pieces.

They are in very good condition. The original owner states that they were purchased in the late 1970's.

Vintage Necklace - 3 Strand Bone Beads Necklace

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:57:19 -0500

$4.50
Wow! This is stunning! Three strands of animal bone beading. I do not know what kind of bones these are.

Please note that one of the two large beads has come unglued and will need to be repaired.

This is a great piece to either wear now or to take apart and use these wonderful bone beads to repurpose into something else. It measures 22 inches long.

Bead colors range of a light tan to a very dark brown.

Vintage Crown Silverplate Co. Salt Shovel in Florence Pattern - 1900

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:53:13 -0500

$10.00
This is a beautiful and unusual piece of silverplate. Salt Shovels are very hard to find, especially in this condition.

This shovel was made by the Crown Silverplate Co., is is circa 1900. It is in the Florence pattern.

I never clean silver or silverplate prior to listing for sale. Many buyers prefer that the aged patina of these old pieces be preserved. It looks to me like the plating is very good and would clean up beautifully if you like.

The Salt Shovel measures 5 3/4 inches long.

Vintage Tiger's Eye Clip on Earrings - Made in West Germany

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:32:44 -0500

$6.00
A very, very nice pair of Tiger's Eye Clip on earrings with two side pearls and a rhinestone on each. The beautifully cut tiger's eye stone is prong set. Nothing is loose or missing.

These earrings measure 1 by 3/4 inches. They are marked W.Germany on the back which dates them to the 1940's.

These are much more beatiful that the picture is able to capture.

Vintage Brooch or Pin - Beautiful Wrapped Wire Leaves

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:20:38 -0500

$8.00
This is really a gorgeous piece! Wonderful stylized wrapped wire leaves on a stem that is also fully wrapped.

Brooch measures just over 2 inches long.

The previous owner was not exactly sure of the purchase date, but believes that it was in the mid 1960's.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Ceil Chapman Pinwheel Faux Pearl and Rhinestones Brooch or Pin

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:48:40 -0500

$12.00
Ceil Chapman is a very well known designer from the 1940's - 1950's. She worked with many Hollywood stars including Marilyn Monroe.

This is a stunning designer signed pin that features a prong set faux pearl surrounded by beautiful clear rhinestones. There are additional rhinestones on the fronds that extend out from the center.

This is truly a wonderful vintage piece that will be a wonderful addition to any collection.

It measures 2 inches across.

Vintage 1920's Photograph of a Family Group

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:23:23 -0500

$2.00
Nice! The whole family lined up and looking fine! Early 1920's photograph that is in very good condition.

This photograph measures 4 1/4 by 2 1/2. It was cut from an old family album so there is black photo album paper on the back.

This is a great piece of original ephemera that would is great for the collector, scrapbooking, journal or greeting card making and so many other art forms that use authentic, early ephemera.

Vintage 1920's Photograph of a Group of Women

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:22:22 -0500

$2.00
Nice family grouping of the women of the family. I am thinking Gramdman, Mom and Daughters?

This is a great 1920's photograph that measures 4 1/4 by 2 1/2. It must have been cut out of an old family album as there is old black photo album paper on the back.

This is a great piece of authentic ephemera that is great for the collector, scrapbooking, collage and many other forms of art that requires original, early ephemers.

Vintage 1920's Photograph of a Family Group

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:12:27 -0500

$2.00
Super neat group photograph of the entire family from the 1920's. Doesn't it make you wonder what the special event was that brought them all together?

This photograph measures 4 1/4 by 2 1/2 and is in very good condition. Apparently it was cut out of an old family photo album because there is that old black photo album paper on the back.

This a great piece of paper emphemera for the collector, scrapbooking, collage, journal or greeting card making and many other art forms that use authentic, original photographs.

Vintage Necktie - All Silk Tie by Claiborne

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:48:10 -0500

$4.00
Beautiful men's 100% silk tie by Claiborne.

This is a wide or fat tie that measures 57 1/2 inches long and 4 inches wide at the widest part.

It is in excellent condition and great for crafts or ready to wear.

Vintage Lisner Clip On Earrings - Stylized Silver Tone Orbs with Braided Center

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:57:43 -0500

$6.00
Very nicely stylized silver tone round earrings by Lisner. These earrings measure just under 1 inch across. They are in very, very good condition.

They date from the 1950/60 era.

They are marked Lisner.

Vintage Table Runner or Dresser Scarf Hand Embroidered Southeren Belle in Flower Heart

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:52:37 -0500

$6.50
This is just a beautiful hand embroidered table runner. It features a southern belle type lady holding a pot of flowering hearts. She is enclosed is a gorgeous flowered heart.

This embroidered lady is at both ends of the runner.

The runner measures 12 1/4 by 32 1/2 inches.

With all the hearts in this wonderful dresser scarf, it kind of makes me think Valentine's Day!

It is a soft cream color.

Vintage Table Runner or Dresser Scarf Hand Embroidered Butterflies

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:44:22 -0500

$4.00
Very nice hand embroidered Table Runner or Dresser Scarf that dates from the 1940 (per the original owner)

It measures 7 1/2 by 21 3/4 inches.

This dresser scarf has no rips or tears. There are 3-4 teeny tiny spots that I had to look very closely for even to find. Thery are bearly noticable and may even wash out - I did nt lauder this runner.

All three butterflies are different in both color and style.

Vintage Doily, Table Runner or Dresser Scarf in Cream

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:36:48 -0500

$3.50
Very sweet vintage doily from the 1940's. This is the type of runner or dresser scarf that was so very necessary in the 1940's home decor.

This doily measures 10 1/2 by 18.

It is in fine condition with no rips, tears or stains.

Very lovely cream or off-white color.

Red Lucite and Gold Tone Bracelet

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:24:51 -0500

$6.00
This is a very nice bracelet dating from the mid-1980's.

The tear drop shaped lucite stone are all tightly placed and none are missing.

It measures 7 inches.

There is no maker's mark on this piece.

Vintage Nickle Silver CANADA Souvenir Salt Spoon

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:37:15 -0500

$5.00
This is a wonderful Souvenir Spoon of Canada. It features a great Maple Leaf at the top of the back with Canada written across it.

The spoon if very bright and clean - must nicer than the picture indicates. Too much reflection, I guess when I was trying to take a good photo.

The spoon measures 4 inches long.

On the back is says " Nickle Silver BH CO. Made in Canada" It also has the name "Karen" engraved on the back of the handle.

This is super sweet for the collector. But, it also would work great to repurpose with some other art from such as scrapbooking, altered art, mixed media, jewelry making and so much more.

Vintage Brooch or Pin - Gold Wreath of Leaves CORO with Hang Tag

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:28:36 -0500

$12.00
This is a real beauty. Early CORO signed gold tone pin that has the hang tag.

The Pegasus hang tag was used by CORO beginning after WWII. I believe this brooch to be early 1950's.

It is in perfect condition.

It measures 2 inches across.

Vintage Necklace - 1960's Wire Choker

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:11:35 -0500

$4.00
Beautiful wire style choker from the 1960's.

Wire is covered with black seed beads intersperced is larger gold ones. The centerpiece has rhinestone decoration and hangling bangles of black seed beads and small foux pearls.

Overall a very unique item that is great for either dress or casual.

Vintage Bracelet - 1960's Sarah Coventry Silver and Gold

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:48:19 -0500

$5.00
This is a very nice 1960's Sarah Coventry bracelet. It sort of looks like inter locking Fleur de lis. Very nice combination of silver and gold gives it a very classy, rich look.

Measures 7 1/4 inches long by 1 inch wide.

Marked Sarah Cov. on clasp and on first fleur de lis.

Vintage Bracelet - 1980's Red Glass and Silver Tone Hearts Stretch Style

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:41:34 -0500

$3.75
Very cool 1980's stretch style bracelet that features red glass beads intersperced with silver tone hearts.

This bracelet is great for anytime of the year but it sorts of puts me in a Valentine Day frame of mind. You?

It measures 6 inches around unstretched.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Brooch or Pin - Christmas Angel Holding a Star

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:15:38 -0500

$4.00
Very cute and understated Christmas Holiday pin.

Features a Gold Tone Angel with a Rhinestone head holding a star.

She measures 2 inches long.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Map - National Geographic 1947 Map of South Central United States

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:54:46 -0500

$8.00
Super neat and clean map of South Centra USA from 1947.

The map in is very, very good condition. It measureas 29 1/2 by 23 3/4.

This is a great item for the collector, scrapbooking, collage, assemblage and many other art forms that use vintage paper ephemera.

Vintage Map - National Geographic 1948 Map of North Central United States

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:50:24 -0500

$8.00
Super great vintage map of North Central United States. This map is in really good, clean condition.

It measures 29 by 26 1/2.

This a great piece of history for the collector, scrapbooking, collage, assemblage and many other art forms that uses paper ephemera.

Vintage Map - National Geographic 1944 Map of Japan and Adjacent Regions

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:46:18 -0500

$8.00
Super neat and clean map of Japan from 1944. This map also includes adjacent regions of Asian and the Pacific Ocean.

The map in is very, very good condition. It measureas 39 1/2 by 26 1/2.

This is a great item for the collector, scrapbooking, collage, assemblage and many other art forms that use vintage paper ephemera.

Vintage Crystal and Rhinestone Dangle Clip on Earrings

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:24:32 -0500

$6.00
The prisms in these great Crystal Drop earrings is great. Can't be captured (at least by me!) in a photograph.

When worn, they extend about 2 inches.

Rhinestone is prong set. It could use a gentle cleaning but appears to be bright and beautiful. It is tightly set.

Unmarked and age unknown.

Vintage Lisner Earrings - Gold Tone Clip On

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:44:34 -0500

$7.00
Very nice and simple pair of signed Lisner clip on earrings. I believe these to date from either the 1960's or 1970's.

They measure 1 1/4 inches long.

Vintage Botticelli Earrings - Silver Tone Leaves and Flower Clip On

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:40:51 -0500

$9.00
These super nice Botticellie earrings date from the early 1960's through the early 1970's.

They measure 1 1/4 inches long.

They are very light weight metal.

Vintage Earrings - Brushed Silver Tone Clip On

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:32:52 -0500

$4.00
Elegant in their simplicity, these adorable clip on style earrings date from the early 1970's.

They measure 1 inch long.

There are no maker's mark.

Vintage Clip On Earrings - Summer Orange Hoops

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:35:43 -0500

$4.00
Nice color on these vintage summer orange hoop clip ons.

They are in very good condition and are made from hard plastic. They measure 3/4 inches acros.

There is no maker's mark on these earrings.

Vintage Clip On Earrings - Orange and White Button Earrings made in West Germany

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:35:42 -0500

$6.00
Super neat orange and white button earrings that were made in West Germany. This helps to date them to the 1940's.

They measure just a hair under 1 inch across.

Other than being marked W. Germany, there are no maker's mark on these earrings.

Vintage Photographs - 3 Pre-1930 Photographs of Women

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:53:09 -0500

$3.25
Three very nice vintage photographs of women dressed in fashions of the times.

These are great photographs for the collecotor, scrapbooking, collage, assemblage and many other art forms that use vintage paper ephemera.

Photo #1 measures 3 by 4. It is family snapshot. On the back written in penciel is "5-22-32, Central Park"

Photo #2 measures 2 3/4 by 4 1/2. It is family snapshot.

Photo #3 measures 4 by 3 1/2. This one is actually a postcard that has been cut down.

Vintage Photographs - 3 Pre-1920 Photographs of Lovely Women - One is a Nurse

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:24:20 -0500

$4.00
Very, very nice collection of pre-1920 photographs of beautiful women.

These are great for the collector, scrapbooking, assemblage, collage, and many other art forms that use vintage paper ephemera.

Photo # measures 4 by 6. It is a grasduation picture of a nurse. Note that there it is signed in ink "With Love, Sylvia". There is a slight crease in the upper right corner.

Photo #2 measures 3 1/2 by 5. There is some damage in the lower right side.

Photo #3 measures 3 3/4 by 6. This photo looks like it was taken out of an old album. There is some soiling the may be carefully removed with a slightly damp cloth.

Vintage Photographs - 3 Pre-1920 Photographs of Women

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:06:52 -0500

$4.75
3 super great pre-1920 photographs of elderly women. They remind me of grandma!

These are large size photographs that are all in good condition.

Photo #1 measures 5 by 7. I love the brooch!

Photo #1 measures 5 by 7. In this one, I am really taken by the hat!

Photo #3 measures 4 1/2 by 6 1/4.

These are great snapshots for the collector, scrapbooking, collage, assemblage and many other art forms that use vintage paper ephemera.

Vintage Earrings - Beautiful Silver and Gold Leaves

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:16:21 -0500

$6.00
Wow! This one is a real stunner. I just love the color of the leaves. They almost look like snowflakes!

These clip on earrings measure 1 1/4 inches across.

There are some markings on the back but I cannot read them. I believe it to be a maker's mark.

Vintage Earrings - Gold Tone Screw Back with Open Work

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:06:12 -0500

$3.75
Understated elegance! These are great earrings that work for either dress or casual wear.

Very nice open filigree work that is in very, very good condition.

They measure 1 inch across.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Earrings - Faux Pearls on Gold Tone Clip On

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:21:59 -0500

$3.25
Nice little pair of faux pearl clip on earrings that will go with almost anything!

These earrings measure 5/8 of an inch across.

They are in very good condition.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Earrings - 1950's Rhinestone Screw Back

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:18:38 -0500

$6.00
These are really sweet. Features both Baguette and Chaton cut rhinestones.

All the stones are prong set. They are all tight and none are missing.

These earrings measure 5/8 inches long.

There is no maker's mark. I believe them to be late 1940's or early 1950's era.

Vintage Earrings - 1960's Hot Pink Dangle Clip On

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:12:56 -0500

$5.00
Hot, hot, hot pink! Super neat dangle earrings from the 1960's.

These earrings measure 1 1/2 inches long.

All four of the HOT PINK beads are tight.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Brooch - Pink and White Orchid

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:52:48 -0500

$5.00
This unmarked brooch is a beautiful pink and white orchid outlined in brown. It is really quite nice.

It measures 2 by 1 1/2.

It is a light weight plastic that almost feels like celluloid. It just might be but I do not know for sure.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Photograph - Large Pre 1920 Weddingt Bride and Groom Photograph

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:32:56 -0500

$4.00
This is nice pre-1920 wedding photograph.

It is a large photograph that measures 10 by 13 1/2. The actual photograph measures 7 by 9.

Note that there is some damage to this photograph. There is a torn corner on the lower right side that does not show in my photo (photo larger than scanner bed). There is some water stains out the right edge that does no leak into the actual photograph. There is an ares of water stain on the upper right side of the actual photograph.

This is a age photograph for the collector, collage, scrapbooking, journal making, greeting card making and many more art forms that use vintage photograph and paper ephemera.

Vintage Clip On Earrings - Rhinestones on Brown

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:22:06 -0500

$5.00
Very cute pair of 1970's rhinestone and resin clip style earrings.

These earrings measure 1 inche across.

All the rhinestones are tight and none are missing.

Vintage Clip On Earrings - Button Style Black and Pink Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:22:06 -0500

$6.50
This are just great. They are from the 1940's and feature black glass beads interpersed with pink plastic beads.

They measure 1 1/2 inches across.

They do not have a maker's mark.

Vintage Clip On Earrings - Small Button Style Glass Beaded Earrings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:22:06 -0500

$5.00
Just such a nice pair of glass beaded earring. I love the colors!

These are a little smaller than most of the beaded earrings you see from this era. They measure 3/4 on a inch across.

There is no maker's mark.

My best estimate is that these earrings date from the mid-1970'2 to the early 1980's.

Vintage Sheet Music - 1956 Around the Worlk in 80 Days

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:14:01 -0500

$2.75
Great piece of vintage sheet music from 1950.

Great cover graphic from the movie Around the Worlk in 80 Days.

This piece of sheet music has one minor tear in the upper left corner. There is also a stick on price tag in the lower left corner that I believe can be removed with a damp cloth.

Please note that the sheet music is slightly larger than my scanner but it is a full size piece, measuring 9 by 12.

Perfect for the collector or for anyone who uses paper ephemera in things like scrapbooking, collage, mixed media, altered arts.

Vintage Sheet Music - 1957 Till There Was You from The Music Man

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:09:15 -0500

$2.75
Great piece of vintage sheet music from 1957.

Features great cover graphic artwork. From the Music Man starring Robert Preston.

This piece of sheet music is in great condition except for a stick on lable in the lower left corner that I believe could be removed with a damp cloth.

Please note that the sheet music is slightly larger than my scanner but it is a full size piece, measuring 9 by 12.

Perfect for the collector or for anyone who uses paper ephemera in things like scrapbooking, collage, mixed media, altered arts.

Vintage Sheet Music - 1945 Some Sunday Morning - Errol Flynn

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:03:41 -0500

$2.75
Great piece of vintage sheet music from 1945.

Features Errol Flynn and Alexis Smith on cover. From the Warner Bros. picture "San Antonio"

This piece of sheet music has two minor right edge tears.

Please note that the sheet music is slightly larger than my scanner but it is a full size piece, measuring 9 by 12.

Perfect for the collector or for anyone who uses paper ephemera in things like scrapbooking, collage, mixed media, altered arts.

Vintage LISNER Black Lucite Stylistic Leaf Clip On Earrings

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:25:36 -0500

$6.00
These are vintage Lisner Black Lucite Earrings from the 1950's.

Features a Black Leaf and Bud in Lucite.

They measure 1 1/8 inch.

Clip-on Style

Vintage Blue Reflector Belt Buckle

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:37:33 -0500

$4.00
I remember when these were very popular in the early 1980's.

A large oval belt buckle that works like a reflector much like you would have on your bike.

Measures 3 1/2 by 2 1/2.

It will hold a belt up to 1 1/2 inches.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage 1984 Paper Doll Style Puzzle Pieces

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:46:03 -0500

$2.00
This is a cute didacta puzzles made in 1984 in West Germany by Ravensburger. The idea is that you can dress this little girl up in all these different outfits, just like paper dolls. One dress and one pair of shoes is unfortunately missing (I hate when that happens!), but this puzzle would also be so great if used for collage, scrapbooks or other mixed media art projects.

At checkout, let me know if you want the "tray" for this puzzle, or just the pieces. If you don't need the tray, I may be able to discount/refund some of the shipping cost.

Toy Shop Vintage 1966 Cardboard Puzzle Pieces

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:40:22 -0500

$2.00
This is a cute set of 6 vintage puzzle pieces. It features a teddy bear, dog, jack-in-the-box, blocks, etc. It's perfect for scrapbooking, collage or mixed media art projects.

When you check out, let me know if you want the "tray" or just the pieces -- it's easier for me to just ship the pieces, if possible -- and I may even be able to refund some of the shipping costs of this item. Thanks!

Big Ole Pile of Puzzle Pieces

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:34:48 -0500

$2.00
I deconstructed a bunch of vintage cardboard puzzles and I'm now selling the pieces for your artwork or collage project! I'm not sure what the puzzles were, but I think I can see a fire truck and kid with a fire helmet, maybe some animals, not sure what else. It will be fun to discover what you can piece together out of this fun lot of vintage images.

Lot of Vintage Wood Puzzle Pieces

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:22:43 -0500

$3.00
This lot is from a few (2?) different puzzles. The pieces are random -- not a complete puzzle. But, there are some cute little images and shapes here that would be great for mixed media or collage, like a Pooh-type bear, a school bus, a dress, some little girl's legs in Mary Jane shoes, etc. Fun!

Vintage Clip On Earrings - Faceted Green Glass Beaded German Earrings

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:03:17 -0500

$7.00
A very nice pair of faceted green glass beads made in Germany.

These earrings are circa late 1920's to 1930's.

All the beads are tight and none are missing.

They measure 1 inch across.

They are marked Germany.

Vintage Clip On Earrings - Golden Drop Earrings with Faux Pearl Center

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:45:34 -0500

$4.00
Very nice pair of gold tone clip-on earrings that feature a dangle flower with a faux pearl center.

These earrings are from the late 1970's or early 1980's according to the original owner.

They are 1 1/2 inches long. There is no maker's mark.

Vintage CORO Glass Beaded Clip on Earrings in Earth Tones

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:45:34 -0500

$6.50
Aren't these pretty! I love the earthy colors of the glass beads in these early clip-on earrings.

The are about 1 inches wide. They are marked Coro

Vintage Flowering Bud Rhinestone Brooch or Pin

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:45:34 -0500

$6.50
Wow! This is a really pretty one! Looks like a flower beginning to open into full bloom. The super bright rhinestones really brings this pin to life.

I have no idea of the age of this pin. It was part of an estate of an elderly woman. The pin is unmarked.

All the rhinestones are tightly set and none are missing.

Vintage Screw Back Earrings - Purple Glass Beads Wrapped in Wire

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:20:27 -0500

$6.50
Very, very nice pair of 1950's purple glass earrings. Nicel wrapped in gold tone wire.

These earrings measure just over 1 inch long.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Clip on Earrings - Earthtones

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:09:29 -0500

$3.25
Very distinctive pair of clip on earrings from the 1960's.

These large earthtone earrings are shades of brown and green. They are 1 1/2 inches long.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Photograph - 1920's Cute Kids in Front of Old Car

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:00:56 -0500

$3.00
Aren't they cute? Sweet little brother and sister standing in front of the family car.

What a great piece of Americana perfect for the collector, scrapbooking, card making, or any other art from the uses unique paper ephemera.

I love this photo because it is a family snapshot taken with the family camera. A look at life in the 1920's they way it really was.

Vintage Sheet Music - 1982 Friends with Picture of Michael W. Smith on Cover

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:07:25 -0500

$5.00
Super great for the collector, Michael W. Smith fan, or for anyone who used paper ephemera in their art projects.

This piece of sheet music is in very, very good condition with no rips. tears or stains.

Please note that the sheet music is somewhat larger than my scanner bed which makes it look like it is cut off - but it is not.

Vintage Sheet Music - 1965 Lara's Theme from Doctor Zhivago

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:03:01 -0500

$4.00
Super nice sheet music from Doctor Zhivago. This is great for the collector or for the artisan who uses paper ephemera in that art projects.

The graphic on this piece is great and it is nice and bright and clear.

There is no damage to this piece of sheet music - no rips, tears or stains.

Note that the piece is just a little larger than my scanner bed so it looks like it is cut off but it is not.

Vintage Sheet Music - 1961 The Exodus Song

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:53:27 -0500

$3.50
Wow! I love the graphic on thies super nice piece of sheet music. This is a great item for the collector or for the artisan who uses vintage paper ephemera in their work.

This sheet music is in excellent condition. There is a stick on address lable in the upper left corner that I believe can esily be removed with a warm, damp cloth. Thgere are no rips, tears or stains.

3 Vintage Flat Keys

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:33 -0500

$3.50
Great keys for the key collector or for repurposing through steampunk, assemblage, mixed media and other art forms.

The longer keys measures 2 3/4 inches long.

The other two measure 2 inches long.

Vintage Photographs - 2 Pictures of 1929 Bathing Beauties

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:38:02 -0500

$3.00
Two great vintage photograph of lovely group of people enjoying a day at the beach.

On the back of both photograph written in pencil are the words "July 22/1929.

These are great family snapshot and great pieces of Americana. Love the swimsuits!

These photographs are in very good condition and they measure 2 1/2 by 3 1/2.

Three Vintage Antique Flat Keys

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:16:39 -0500

$4.50
This is a very nice lot of three vintage flat style keys.

The key with the round top is marked "G. R. Kinney Co., Inc., Dayton Ohio" It measures 3 inches long.

Both of the other keys are unmarked and measure 3 inches long.

These are great for the collector, assemblage, steampunk and many other art forms that use vintage items.

Antique Vintage Shoe Button Hooks - 2 Hooks

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:02:47 -0500

$4.00
Nice old shoe button hooks that are great for the collector or to repurspose. Perfect for assemblage or steampunk projects.

One of the hooks is in super nice condition (especially if you like that old rusty look).

The other one almost looks like someone might have reshaped the hook end. This is the one that is an advertising piece marked "Father & Son Store, $3.00 & $4.00"

Both hooks have markings on the hook handle that my old eyes simply cannot make out. The top line reads "pat./" but I cannot read the bottom line.

Vintage Christmas Sheet Music - White Christmas

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:12:33 -0500

$3.50
This 1942 Irving Berlin Christmas Sheet Music has such a beautiful cover! It is a great piece for a collector of vintage sheet music, a musician, to use for Christmas decor (would be great framed!) or for anyone looking for neat and unusual paper ephemers to use for their art projects.

The inside is very clean and inclused words and music.

This item is in good but not perfect condition. There is a label in the lower left corner of the previous owner. I believe that this label could be carefully removed using a warm, damp cloth. Ther is a slight crease in the upper right corner.

Vintage Clip On Earrings - Beautiful Pearls and Rhinestones

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:08:35 -0500

$6.50
These are really unique and beautiful! Each earring has a button pearl overlayed with falling gold leaves that are decorated with pearls and rhinestones.

All the rhinestones are prong set and tight. None are missing.

One leaf on each earrings has tiny little pearls around the edge. It is barely noticeable but one leaf is missing several of these tiny little pearls. I didn't even notice this until I held the earring under a magnifying glass - that is how insignifcant it is.

There is no maker's mark.

Vintage Screw Back Earrings - Brass Leaves with Berries

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:31:31 -0500

$8.00
These are really nice. They are from the 1940's era and they feature what looks like a leaves with 2 berries in each.

I have given them the "magnet test" and am pretty sure that they are brass.

They measure 1 inch long.

Thers is no maker's mark.

Vintage Screw Back Earrings - Copper Color

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:27:14 -0500

$7.00
These are very great earrings. Due to the style, I believe them to be mid-1960's. Copper was very popular during that era. I do not believe these to be real copper but they sure have that copper look and feel that everyone's was after.

They measure just under 1 inch across.

There is no maker's mark.