Art

Popeye 1937 Whitman Party Game Shrink wrapped Plus Original Box “Where’s Me Pipe?” Set Popeye the Sailor Man

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blog popeyeWe’re very excited to be offering a very special group of  POPEYE vintage toys, fresh to market after being in storage for decades at the collector’s home. 

Pictured here is a 1937 Whitman Popeye Party Game, which includes the poster, the “pin-the-pipe” pieces, the original box. Popeye is blindfolded and asks “Where’s my Pipe?” 

Details:

  • Poster is shrink-wrapped with all the pipe piece cutouts also wrapped inside. Measures 16″ x  26″, excellent condition.  Check photos for details.
  • Original box has pieces of foam board inside, presumably for storing the paper pipes.

Take a look at our other Popeye collectibles in our ebay store connectibles.

1966 Portfolio Photo NYC Proposed Twin Tower World Trade Center Balthazar Korab

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wtcWe are delighted to be offering a group of striking & dramatic images from an architectural photography portfolio we just obtained.  Offered in 1966 by Irving Trust Company when they moved to their headquarters at One Wall Street, Manhattan.  They collected a fantastic group of professional art photographs depicting New York City architectural landmarks, and put them together in a limited edition portfolio commemorating the changes that occurred in Manhattan in the 1950’s & 1960’s. These are the ORIGINAL 1966 prints; not modern reproductions.

Each print is matted and ready to frame; excellent NEW condition. Each mat measures 12″ x 15″, image size is 9-1/2″ x 7-1/2″. 

Pictured here is one of the most important of the portfolio, a Balthazar Korab black and white image of “The 110-Story Pinnacles of the proposed World Trade Center“.  Twin Towers opened in 1973; this print was made in 1966.

  • Korab was an architect and photographer whose photographs have been exhibited in prominent museums, including The Museum of Modern Art. He worked with notable architects including Le Corbusier, Eero Saarinen, and Frank Lloyd Wright.
  • Important image based both on the subject matter AND on the noted artist.

We are selling them individually, and believe that purchasing several and framing them for hanging would be the most dramatic statement! Each also comes with a copy of the mission statement issued by Irving Trust.  Please visit our ebay store connectibles.

Antique framed 1896 Quilt McKinley Hobart Presidential Election Americana

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quiltPictured here is an antique 1896 quilt section, hand-sewn and now professionally framed under glass. Center image depicts the 1896 slogan “Protection, Prosperity, Sound Money” for the United States Presidential election, with portraits of winning Republican William McKinley and Garrett Hobart depicted.  quilt 2Unusual and one-of-a-kind historical piece.

Was somewhat difficult to photograph under glass; white areas on sides are camera reflections and NOT indicative of any discoloration or fading; condition is excellent.

  • Measures 22″ x 22″
  • Cross stitch sewn assorted cloth pieces surround the center portraits
  • Wonderful piece of Americana history, interesting design.
  • Excellent overall condition with a few pieces showing some spots but wonderful on display.
  • Wooden bamboo motif professional frame, ready to hang.

This lovely and impressive piece is available in our ebay store connectibles.

 

Ghostown Custom Buck 110 X Knife 25th Anniversary Lion Head Turquoise 079-90

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001Pictured here is a Ghostown Custom Buck 110 X Knife 25th Anniversary Edition.  Buck’s Famous Folding Hunter: 1963 – 1988.  This knife is not new, but as can be seen from the photographs it is in very good condition.  The figure on the sides of the knife looks like a lion – a perfect gift for a “Leo” knife collector.

From information I could find online, the custom designer – “Ghostown” lives in Arizona and makes custom handles for Buck Knifes.  I cannot attest to the materials used in the handle (other than the Turquoise) all the material I read indicated that precious metals are used in the customization.

The top of the handle has “Ghostown” inscribed as well as a code number that I believe is a date “079-90”.  The “X” after the 110 on the blade indicates the Buck Knife was made in 1990.  Please look at our ebay store connectibles for this and other knifes.009

 

Ladies & Gentlemen,Rolling Stones 1974 Movie orig POSTER Ziegfeld NYC Framed

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2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones and they are currently on their reunion tour!  Never a better time to add to your collection.

Pictured here is an original poster from the 1974 release of the concert film “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones” in New York City. Circus-style drawings for the “Stones World Famous Traveling Movie!” If you check on the internet, one sold for $368 in 2011 at auction, and they are getting harder to find.

The tour began at the Ziegfeld Theatre on April 15, 1974. Lots of info on Wikipedia about the very limited road show engagements. Has been stored away for decades in a simple metal, plastic & cardboard frame ready to hang. I believe it is mounted but may just be resting on the cardboard.

Details are:

  •  Measures 12″ x 36″
  • Excellent condition

Definitely interesting and unusual piece of memorabilia for your ROLLING STONES collection. Whimsical and interesting as a work of art as well.   We have other original tickets and Rolling stones memorabilia listed separately; happy to combine shipping for extra savings.  These can be found in our ebay store connectibles.

 

A Poem by Maizy – One of our Wonderful Granddaughters

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“Maizy” My mom’s voice calls in a voice that tells me she is happy.
The sound swirls around the playroom and makes my heart smile.
It bounces up the stairs and soars through the hall and jumps off the top of my bookshelf…searching for me.
It find me on my couch and wraps me in a hug.
It somersaults around the room on top of my bed and around my chair.
I follow it downstairs to my mom’s office.

“Maizeeeeeeeeeeeee!”

When my mom is mad the sound zigzags around the kitchen.

It slaps against the oven door and zooms past my sister.
It breaks through the window and twists and turns around the playground
and reaches me in the garden
it winds around me really tight
until I finally manage to walk inside.

Rosenthal Kunstlertasse Nr 3 Barbara Brenner Designer Cup & Saucer set 1991

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Featured here is a striking and unique cup and saucer set designed by acclaimed artist Barbara Brenner circa 1991.  Produced by Rosenthal as part of their designer kunstlertasse series of limited edition cups and saucers.

Swirling wave of black and white lines encircle the cup, with a bright red circle punctuating the black saucer.

  • More a work of art than a functional everyday coffee cup, elegant and lyrical!
  • When originally produced 20 years ago the introductory price was approx 190 Euros, approx $250 in today’s market.
  • Saucer measures 6″ x 5″, cup sits inside.
  • EXCELLENT overall condition.

This piece is very hard to find!   See this cup and saucer and other collectible pottery in our connectibles eBay store!

Belt Buckle New York Giants Football Super Bowl XXI World Champions 1986 LE Excellent

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We’re selling a terrific collection of vintage BELT BUCKLES, fresh from a large collection. All are in VERY good to Excellent condition. This listing features an original Limited Edition pewter & enamel belt buckle commemorating the New York Giants SUPER BOWL XXI win, 1986 season. Great gift for your Giants fan who is hoping for a repeat win this season! Excellent condition, richly colored enamel.

Very heavy & substantial; 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″; 2″ wide ring for belt.

  • Back reads: “This exclusive limited edition commemorates the World Champion New York Giants football team….dedicated to the players, the Giants organization, and the great New York Giants fans.”
  • Numbered 3529/10,000.
  • Marked Siskiyou Buckle Company

  Please look at our entire belt buckle collection in our eBay store – connectibles.

Turnwald Set 4 Assorted BIRD Silver Napkin Rings

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We are very excited about an elegant line of figural napkin rings that we are carrying by Hans TURNWALD, Paris & Miami. From their SIGNATURE COLLECTION, these are silver-plate or glass rings with the most interesting decorative choices designed & signed by Hans Turnwald, artist.

This listing features one of the most elaborate of all their designs!  Set of four BIRD Napkin rings on silver-plate bases, with enameled pewter and a remarkable number of Austrian Crystal Strass Stones on each piece! Included:

  • Toucan, Woodpecker, Hummingbird OR Roadrunner, and what I believe is a Finch.
  • FABULOUS gift for the bird watcher!
  • These are LARGE and substantial, measuring approx 2″ x 3″.

New, each design comes in sets of four in their own gift box. I personally like to mix and match my table accessories, and these designs give you stylish alternatives, formal or informal.  Please look at our complete line of Turnwald Napkin Rings in our connectibles store.

Bronze 1923 Plaque Bas-Relief Bust 1st 30 Presidents US

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Pictured here is an unusual bronze wall hanging plaque featuring small bas-relief busts of the first 30 Presidents of the United States.  Titled “George Washington and sculptured busts of Succeeding Presidents” on back; partially worn off. Starts with George Washington, ends with Calvin Coolidge. Signed and copyright by A. Eisenberg. Fascinating and memorable piece.

Flap on the reverse side opens to reveal paper biographies pages from a booklet by the Patriotic Art Society of America. 4.5″ x 4″ pages for most of the Presidents. Pages are quite fragile with some stains and tears, but remarkable to find after nearly 90 years!  Measures 6.25″ x 7.75″ with the overall condition being VERY good, with great patina and light wear. This would be a great and UNUSUAL addition to any Presidential historical collection.  Check it out in our connectibles store.