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 No fifties kitchen or collection is complete without this sassy lady napkin holder. Standing 11" tall, she is made of wood with 12 grooves (each 6 3/4" long) to hold folded paper napkins. She is mounted (wooden dowel glued) on a natural stone base that is 3" in diameter and 5/8" thick. It appears to be alabaster or marble but I'm not sure. Her dress and hat are painted green, with hand painted details such as lapels, buttons, facial features and hair. The flesh sections of her head, neck and forearms are the unpainted, natural tone of the wood and her wooden dowel arms are attached to the body with wires. She is marked with US Patent No. D159,005. This was issued in 1950 (applied for in 1949) to R.I. Sanger, NYC, NY. If you have a moment, look her up on the US patent and trademark website, it's worth it to see the original sketches and how she would have been packaged. Overall she is in very good vintage condition with some paint loss here and there and some small gouges to the wood. Her stone base is has two large chips, but she can still stand and is perfectly stable. The chips are fortunately in the back, though there is a crack visible in the front. I would not recommend her as a napkin holder for daily use, as it is fairly tedious to insert the napkins into the grooves. For display purposes however, she looks fabulous in her napkin dress (see photo below). I also quite like her as a bangle holder but I'm sure there are plenty of other creative uses for her as well. She's pretty great all on her own too! A classic piece of kitsch and yours for $48.00 Item#AA 0809-100 Close-up of the base, close-up of the base #2, close-up of the base #3, view when used holding napkins and when holding bangles |
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Like her sister above, this 50s napkin holder is made of wood with a natural stone base and painted gray dress. She has the same measurements as the holder above with a darker tone to the wood. Her facial features are painted differently and more difficult to make out. She is in very good vintage condition paint loss and small gouges to the wood. I have included a picture of her with napkins, though as I mentioned in the description above, inserting them is a tedious process. She would definitely work better as a napkin display, rather than a practical dispenser. I find her wonderful as a bangle holder (see above napkin holder for photo). A great gal! $44.00 Item#AA 0809-101 Close-up of the dress, top view with wear to the hat, view when used as a napkin display, close-up of the base, close-up of the patent number |
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This fantastic perfume bottle not makes a lovely display, but it can also be worn as a pin. It is made of Sterling with natural stone cabochons (amethyst and I believe carnelian) and has a nicely detailed design and heavy weight. It measures 2" long (bottle section only 1 1/8" long) by 1 3/8" wide by 1/2" deep and is in very good vintage condition. Please note that the inner (rubber?) seal is deteriorating. When it came to me it had been polished at some point and I will leave any further polishing to the new owner. $135.00 Item#AA 0809-102 View from top when open, side view, bottom view |
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These Damascene cufflinks are all about the details. They measure just shy of 5/8" square and are made of gold tone metal with prong settings. Excellent vintage condition. $24.00 Item#AA 0809-103 |
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From the 1940s-50s, these great hair sticks will add a fun vintage twist to any 'do'. Each consists of a silver tone metal rod with swirled plastic ends in brown cylinders and green ovals respectively. The brown measures 4" long with each cylinder measuring just shy of 1" long, while the green measures 3 1/2" long with each oval 1" long. The brown is in excellent vintage condition with a small mark at the top of each cylinder (from the manufacture) and slight wear to the silver tone finish. The green is in very good vintage condition with wear to the silver tone rod. $15.00 each Item#AA 115-61 (Green) and Item#AA 115-62 (Brown) View with tops removed |
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This lovely Egyptian revival belt consists of circles of stamped silver tone metal with a floral and Egyptian mask motif. The center circles measure 1 3/4" in diameter and the smaller throughout the rest of the belt measure 1 1/8" in diameter. The overall length is 33 1/2" and it is in very good vintage condition. Some tarnish is present throughout. $72.00 Item#AA 0809-104 Side views, view the back when worn |
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A great piece of nostalgia, this vintage phone dialer features a swirled blue art glass handle with silver tone finished tip. It measures 2 1/2" long by 3/8" wide and the tip is 5/8" in diameter. Very good vintage condition with wear to the silver tone finish with the base metal (looks to be brass) showing through. $22.00 Item#AA 0504-047 Bottom view, all sides in one photo |
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Here's a lovely vanity set that consists of a cylindrical case and comb. They are made of tortoise plastic and decorated with etched bees of gold tone paint, clear rhinestones and simulated pearls. The comb measures 4" wide by 1 5/8" long and is marked "Bonwit Teller" and "Made in France". The case is 3" tall and 1 1/2" in diameter and is not marked. Both are in very good vintage condition with scuffing to the plastic. A fab set and yours for $85.00 Item#AA 119-56 Comb only, close-up of comb, case only, top and bottom view of case, case when open |
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Add a touch of retro charm to your accessories with these great Bakelite key chains. Each has two silver tone metal rings and they measure 3" long by 3/8" wide. Available in translucent orange and opaque yellow. Very good vintage condition with minor rubbing wear at the tips and around the rings. $16.00 each
Item#AA 0298-007 (Yellow) and Item#AA 0298-008 (Orange) SOLD Close-up, close-up #2 |
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Here's a terrific pair of vintage shoe clips made of yellow and cream Bakelite with a back-carved cross hatch pattern. They measure 2 1/8" wide by 3/4" long and have silver tone metal backs that are fastened to each section with screws. Simply fabulous and in very good vintage condition. $85.00 Item#AA 0702-074 Bottom view |
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Now here's something you don't see every day! This 1950s "Parakeet Leash" features a stamped gold tone metal bird pin (blue and red paint) with 48" of chain and a clamp to attach to a bird's foot. It is in very good vintage condition and on it's original card (good condition with soiling and bends). I think this was one of those ideas that was better in theory than in practice…for both parties. Recommended as an entertaining collectible and not for use. $26.00 Item#AA 1102-106 |
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This fab pair of buttons would be great on a sweater or to trim accessories such as a purse, hat or gloves. They are made of silver tone metal with raised loops, French prong set turquoise colored rhinestones and small prong set aqua rhinestones. They measure 3/4" by 3/4" and are in excellent vintage condition. Pick up the pair for $18.00 Item#AA 0805-029 |
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The perfect gift for the equine enthusiast, these vintage cufflinks are made of gold tone metal with Mother-of-Pearl horseshoes and measure 5/8" by 5/8". They are in very good vintage condition with minor wear from gentle use. Item#AA 0702-082 Side view |
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Take your shoes from plain to just plain dazzling when you wear these flashy shoe clips. Made of japanned metal with high voltage clear rhinestones (the center oval is prong set), they measure 2 1/4" wide by 1/2" long and are in very good vintage condition. A tasteful touch of glitz! Item#AA 3-26P |
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This handy portable ashtray is small enough to carry in a purse or pocket but large enough to be useful. It is made of gold tone metal and measures 1 3/4" in diameter by 3/8" deep and has a 1 3/8" long handle. Very good vintage condition with some surface scuffs and scratches noted. $18.00 Item#AA 1108-101 View when open |
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By Swank, these gold filled cuff links (1/20 12K) have a classy lined pattern and blank square for a monogram or initial. Measuring just shy of 5/8" wide by 3/8" long, they are in very good vintage condition with minor scuffs noted. $30.00 Item#AA 0702-085 Side view |
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This fantastic contemporary (post 80s) snake belt has look, attitude and then some. The snake head with hook measures 2 1/4" wide by 2" long and is made of stamped gold tone metal with a blue enamel marquise shape and prong set, green rhinestone eyes. It can be clasped to any of four coiled snaked loops (also of stamped gold tone metal) and the belt is finished off with a stamped gold tone metal tail. The belt itself measures 3/8" wide and is 38" long from tip of snout (where the hook is set) to tip of tail. The wearable lengths are 35", 32 1/2'", 30 1/2" and 28", and it has a fair bit of weight. In excellent condition. Make your statement! Item#AA 0505-007 Close-up of the head, snake loops, view as worn |
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Need just a little bit of pizzazz to complete the look? This pair of 60s buttons could fit the bill nicely. Made of silver tone metal and measuring 3/4" in diameter, they feature a center clear rivoli stone with channel set clear rhinestone surround. Very good vintage condition, finish wear on the back. Item#AA 0805-028 |
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Here's a 1930s perfume bottle that's simply lovely. Although not marked, it appears to be Sterling and measures 1 3/4" long by 1 1/8" wide by 3/8" deep. It has a green glass, cone shaped top that screws on and is in very good vintage condition. A wonderful addition (or way to start) your perfume bottle collection. $89.00 Item#AA 5-17 Side view, top and dabber, profile view, bottom of the bottle |
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This terrific 1930s Art Deco belt buckle is made of celluloid in swirled butterscotch and dark moss green. It measures 2 3/8" wide by 1 3/4" long and each opening measures 1 1/4" long and just shy of 3/8" wide. Excellent vintage condition, love that deco look! Item#AA 0799-026L |
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From the 1964-65 World's Fair in New York City, this lighter depicts attractions from the fair and is marked © 1961 NYWF Japan. It comes with its original box and measures 1 3/8" by 1 3/8". It is in good vintage condition with wear to the finish on each edge (see photos below) and it no longer lights (I have not tested it when filled with fluid). A great addition to your World's Fair memorabilia. Item#AA 0206-006 side views, top and bottom views, original box |
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Here are two wonderful vintage pocket knives in interesting shapes and each has a space for a monogram or name. The top knife is made of gold tone metal with a pattern of lines and measures 2 1/2" long by 1/4" wide. It has a toothpick/file and a single blade. It is in good to very good vintage condition with tarnish and wear to both the blade and the pick. The bottom knife is also made of gold tone metal with a diamond pattern on the face. Like the knife above, it also has a toothpick/file and single blade, and it measures 2 1/4" long by 1/4" wide. The blade and pick show quite a bit of wear, while the front and back of the case also has rubbing wear to the patterns/finish. Overall condition on both is good. If you are interested in more than one, please inquire by e-mail for discount pricing. Item#AA 0808-107 (lines) SOLD and Item#AA 123-3 (diamond) SOLD Lines pattern when open, diamond pattern when open |
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Two more great vintage pocket knives and as above, each has a space for a monogram or name. The top knife was made by Hayward in silver tone metal with a terrific Art Deco pattern. It has two blades and measures 2 1/2" long by 1/2" wide. It is in very good vintage condition though please note that there is wear to both blades and they are difficult to open. The bottom knife looks to be somewhat newer and is made of gold tone metal with a lined pattern and two blades marked "Imperial Stainless U.S.A." It measures 2 3/4" long by 1/2" wide and is in very good vintage condition. If you are interested in more than one, please inquire by e-mail for discount pricing. Item#AA 7-9 (Hayward) SOLD and Item#AA 0808-108 (gold tone) SOLD Hayward when open, gold tone when open |
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