Art

1930s Hollywood Regency Cigarette Mechanical Dispenser Vintage Lotus Vtg Art Deco

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cig1Every once in awhile we see something that is thoroughly entertaining AND highly collectible! This listing features such an item. 1930’s Hollywood Regency Art Deco mechanical cigarette dispenser sits on your cocktail table looking like a lovely two-tone Lotus Flower. When it’s time for your cocktail party, just push down on the top and … voila! The petals slowly open to reveal your cigarettes, each in it’s own little holder.cig2

We are showing it with empty rolling paper and will include them with the dispenser. Looks so fabulous just as it is! 

Approx 9″ x 10″ when opened, brass and white contrasting petals. Substantial weight. 

VERY good overall condition with some scuffs and rubs to the finish; mechanism works wonderfully as you can see below in our video. 

Whether you like Mad Men or Clark Gable and Carole Lombard,  if you’re into vintage and retro style you’ll want to add this to your decor!  Just ask yourself, when are you going to see another one?! Take a look at our video to see it in action.  This and many other collectibles are available in our eBay store Connectibles.

Howard Finster Rare Signed Art of Mickey Mouse In Kid’s World Print Disney REM

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MickeyWe are delighted to be offering a rare signed print by Howard Finster (1916-2001), a popular American outsider artist and Baptist minister.  First known for his collaborative work for the rock band R.E.M, his whimsical designs and his biography are fascinating.

Titled “Howard Finster Puts Mickey Mouse In a Kid’s World“, Finster was one of many contemporary artists who were asked to design a work of art commemorating iconic Mickey Mouse.  The original work of the artists were published in a book “The Art Of Mickey Mouse.” mickey2

This print is one of approx 50 ONLY rare prints that were personally hand signed by the artist on Mickey’s foot while he was at the Walt Disney Art Gallery; not to be confused with the larger run of unsigned prints that are more readily available. 

Highest quality photo-lithograph on heavy paper. 

22″ x 24″ 

Condition is excellent with only a few small areas with very mild creases that were hard to show in photos due to the extremely detailed whimsical design that makes it nearly impossible see any issues. Take a look at the photo of the back to see the areas.

I could find only one other for sale on the internet for $2500, mint. We are offering ours at a fraction of that price. 

Finster’s works is getting more and more recognition since his death in 2001; here’s a charming example of both HIS unique vision and beloved iconic Mickey!  This and many other Disney collectibles are available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Ernst Bohne Antique Gnome Figural Candle Holder Set 2 Candlestick Black Forest

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We are delighted to offer one of the most interesting antique sets of candle holders that we have ever found. 7″ tall each, marked on bases with Ernst Bohne Sogne (sons) blue anchor stamp dating from approx 1856-1900’s Germany.  In addition each has “EBS” stamp and number 312 inside the base.

Fantastically detailed Gnome woodsmen are climbing onto “faux” stag horn trees on the lookout for something wonderful!  The details on the figures are outstanding; so much so that it took several looks to determine these weren’t actually carved wood but fine porcelain. Lots of photos to see details.

  • German black forest type motif, these are “statement” pieces that will be the standout of your display or collection.
  • Condition overall is excellent, only imperfections are on the top candle holder part of the Gnome with the lantern – there is a tiny chip on rim, and the top has been expertly repaired with a few visible cracks. These do not detract from how well these display. 
  • Unique opportunity to add these to your collection; unlikely to surface again.

This and many other unique collectibles can be found in our ebay store connectibles.

Prince Purple Rain Vintage Promo 32 oz Footed Glass Goblet Movie Album Tour Rare

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Purple RainArtist PRINCE “Purple Rain” vintage nearly 7″ tall large footed glass, holds a whopping 4 cups of liquid. 3-1/2″ across, wide-mouth.

Possibly a promotional mug from his 1984 Prince Purple Rain Tour or a promotion for the album or the movie; I could find no others available online.

Glass is clear; I put white paper inside to show off the bright purple graphics. Thick and substantial glass.
New Condition.  Available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

World of James Bond LE 100 Poster Robert McGinnis Germany Roemer Museum 1998

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James BondVery scarce original German poster designed by renowned artist Robert McGinnis. Designed for the 1998 James Bond exhibition at the Roemer und Pelizaeus Museum in Hildsheim Germany for a full visual retrospective on the “Art of James Bond.”  They asked McGinnis to design a simple poster showcasing the first 5 actors who played 007. 

Features Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and George Lazenby all wearing the classic tuxedo and holding the gun with silencers. 

Text is German language.

Rare as it was issued in a very small edition of only 100 red and 100 yellow, so ours is one of only 100 in yellow.

Condition is overall very good with only issue being it was somewhat creased in center during storage. Not mint because of this, but I show the creases in the photos so you can be aware.   Poster displays beautifully and the small creases do not significantly detract from how impressive and dramatic this poster is.

Measures 23″ x 33″, will be shipped rolled.

This, and other interesting posters can be found in our eBay store Connectibles.

WW II Aircraft Lithographs Lot 4 Ted Grohs Fuller Paint Bombers Series A / B

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LithosWe recently acquired a very nice collection of WWII Bomber and Fighter Plane Lithographs done by Ted Grohs and sponsored by Fuller Paints. He was both an artist and designer of airplanes. I believe these were customer give-a-way items in the local hardware store during and after the war.

Included in this lot of 4 are the following:

– North American B-25 – Army Medium Bomber.lithos2

– Bristol “Beaufort” Medium Bomber.

– American Built Consolidated 32 “Liberator” Heavy Bomber with British Insignia

– Handley-Page “Hampden” Medium Bomber with British Insignia.

These are in very good condition and suitable for framing.  Please visit our eBay Store Connectibles for other great collectibles.

Halloween Trick or Treat Fabric Alexander Henry 2006 Retired NEW Retro Vintage

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halloween2We’ve obtained a bolt of a vintage style Halloween fabric titled “Trick or Treat” by Alexander Henry Fabrics, manufactured in 2006 and now out of print!  New, unused perfect condition.

Cotton craft fabric has delightful retro vintage-style trick or treaters in various costumes, oranges and blacks. Black background, perfect for all your decorating needs including quilting, back drops for a party, kitchen decor, tablecloths, napkins, pillows — you dream it up, this will work!halloween

Very festive, new condition, great retro vibe.

You can purchase by the yard, by 3 yards or by 5 yards, all 44″ across.  See this and other Halloween items in our eBay store connectibles.

Book Ends Vintage Dodge INC Western Americana Steer Bull Cattle Head Art Copper

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BullsBeautiful Vintage Copper Book Ends of Western American –  Bull Heads Behind a Fence Draped with Saddles.

Made by Dodge Inc. with each measuring about 6 1/2″ Tall X 5 1/8″ wide X 4 1/2″ Deep.  

Outstanding quality, beautiful condition with minor wear to the copper surface but nothing that detracts.Bulls2

Elegant on display on your desk or bookshelf.   These and many other collectibles can be found in our eBay store connectibles.

Antique Needle Lace Filet Tablecloth “God Is Love 1904” Peacock Church Dogs 90 inches

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TableclothWe’re selling an exceptional collection of antique lace, found carefully stored away for decades. Identified as “Mama’s lace from the Old Country” on the bins, the pieces are outstanding quality and in excellent condition unless noted.  Victorian era, late 1800’s and early 1900’s with a few pieces having the date hand woven into the pattern.

Quite an opportunity to add to your collection.

This listing features the most exceptional of all of them in my opinion. “God Is Love 1904” tablecloth woven into the extremely intricate design pattern.

90″ x 57″ 

Elaborate design includes Peacock or Pheasant perched on tree branch overlooking a church, floral petals around. The border is fantastic — puppy dogs prancing all around the entire tablecloth. 

Card with it says “Made by Great-Aunt Varsenig Begian, Mama’s Sister-in-Law.” 

Tablecloth 2Condition is excellent; has been carefully stored for generations and generations. A few loose stitches if you look intently at pattern, but I’m not overstating when I say this is as good as one could hope for such a piece. A true OOAK piece. 

Please look at photos carefully to see all the lovely details, including the softly curved corners so that the cloth lays flat on the table. 

See our others in our eBay Store collectibles, if you want to add some of the finest quality pieces to your collection.

Antique Scorpion Hand Carved Wood Cigarette Holder Pipe

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ScorpionAmazing unique piece! Antique carved Scorpion wooden pipe-shaped holder that I believe is a cigarette holder, in original leather storage case.

Hand carved, one of a kind piece, elaborate design. Excellent condition, appears to have had minimum or no use.

3″ top to bottom, 2″ across from bend to tip that holds cigarette.

Statement piece, great addition to your collection.  Some age wear to leather storage case, but overall very good.  Available in our eBay store connectibles.