Cupid Asleep- 1897
Cupid Asleep- 1897 |
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This romantic photo features a young child who is portarying cupid. The framed oval measures 3 inches by 3 and 1/2 inches. The copyrigth date of 1879 also appears on the back. The artist is M.B. Parkinson. It is entitled No. 2085 Cupid Asleep. It was published by taber Prang Art. Co. of Springfield Mass. A quick look at the photo will show the buyer how this late 19th century antique photo will quickly become the center of attention in any room. This picture is in perfect condition but the glass oval is broken at the bottom and the metal frames show the scratches of being in use for over 100 years. This young child, posed as cupid with her bow and arrows, features hand tinted blond curls and hand tinted pink cheeks. This cherub embodies the classic world of the 19th century. |
| Price $115.00 | Order It Now |
Set of Baby Name Booklets- 1950's |
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Step back into time and see the child rearing tips and popular baby names of the 1950's. This grouping of booklets and pamplets are enclosed in an old brown envelop with the hand written caption "Save for Darlene to read after she's married." This interesting vintage lot contains 6 booklets: (1) Metro Life Insurance Co "The Baby", (2) baby name Bok- W. T. Grant Co. (3) Infant Care- From Your Congressman James C. Auchincloss Third District, New Jersey, (4) Mennen baby oil- 2000 Baby Name (5) BeGood to Your Baby- The National Foundation of the Mrch of Dimes and (6) Instructions for Expecting Mothers. This would make a unique and affordable gift for the antique lover or partner to be. |
| Price $28.00 | Order It Now |
Hand Painted Decanter |
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Lovely decanter hand painted with whole and sliced oranges and beautiful orange blossoms. This decanter will add a vintage look to any breakfast table. This is the way fresh squeezed orange juice was served before the advent of plastic pitchers. |
| Price $15.00 | Order It Now |
Hand Painted Peach Globe |
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This one of a kind handpainted glass vase is 6 inches tall. It is circa 1920's and features a peach globe with handpainted white flower and gold rings. This vase is in perfect condition. It must have been prized by its owner to remain unmarred for so many years. |
| Price $30.00 | Order It Now |
Tin Cups |
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One old - one new. These tin cups are just like thosed used by cowboys on the range. They both measure 3 and 1/2 inches in diameter but they are not identical. The older cup shows its age and has a curved handle while the newer one has a rectangular handle. Both these cups would make a wonderful addition to a vintage kitchen display. |
| Price $24.00 | Order It Now |
Depression Sherbert Glass |
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This vintage depression sherbert glass is in perfect condition. It measures 3 and 1/2 inches in diameter and is 3 inches tall. It is decorated with panels and sits on a flouted base. This lovely piece of depression pink would make a great Mother's day gift for the Mom with a depression glass collection |
| Price $18.00 | Order It Now |
Wokring Zenith Bakelite Radio |
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This large Zenith early Bakelite radio is in perfect working condition. Just turn it on, wait for the tubes to "heat up", and enjoy the sound. It features a carrying handle and is in great condition with the exception of a missing outside knob as seen in the photo. The missing knob does not interfer with the tuning or volume mechanicisms as the dial behind the knob actually does the tuning. This great old radio will give an instant vintage look to any room you place it in. |
| Price $135.00 | Order It Now |
Wooden Chest |
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This small dark wooden chest on legs appears to be a chest for holding shoe shine equipment.When cleaning it out, I found that the inside had a stain of shoe polish which came off with a damp cloth. This unusual vintage wooden chest sits 17 inches high and is one foot in depth. It has a small round wooden knob on the front and the chest has a hinged door. The finish is a dark stain and there are some chips in the wood as seen in the photo. |
| Price $95.00 | Order It Now |
Milk Glass Compote |
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If you want to get an idea of how this beautiful teardrop milk glass compote can appoint a table take a look at this month's Martha Stewart magazine. This perfect compote measures 7 and 3/4 inches tall and the diameter of the bowl measure 7 and 1/2 inches. It has a tear drop design and a scalloped edge. It makes a lovely centerpiece with any table setting. This piece is in mint condition with no chips or cracks. |
| Price $40.00 | Order It Now |
Dan Patch |
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This special vintage photomakes decorating a room fun and affordable. This fine old photo is stamped Photo H 4888. Dan Patch. It has an embossed white mat and is under glass, however it has no frame and its edges are layed with green tape. The photo features a horse and a man in a hat with suspeners. The beg question became, is Dan Patch the name of the man or the horse? |
| Price $30.00 | Order It Now |