Collectibles

Royal Doulton 36 Piece Reynard The Fox Demitasse Coffee Service For 16 Equestrian

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IRoyalf you love to decorate and entertain with classic Equestrian themed accessories, do consider this gorgeous retired set from Royal Doulton. Fox hunting pattern at it’s best!

  • Fantastic set of hard to find “Reynard The Fox” Royal Doulton discontinued porcelain dessert demitasse porcelain. Complete service includes 16 cups and saucers (3 different fox poses on the cups as shown in photos), 1 coffee server with 1 lid, 1 creamer pitcher and 1 open sugar bowl.
  • Sizes: Cups 2-1/2″ T, Saucers 4-5/8″ Across, Coffee Server 8″ Tall.
  • Condition is excellent with very minimal wear
  • A delightful set; please check photos to see details of this discontinued pattern, 1953-1979.

Please note this set has the more elaborate gold band around the design, beautifully made.  This and other Royal Doulton Items are available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Star Wars SPHERO BB-8 NRFB App Enabled Droid Disney

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sw2THEY SEE ME ROLLIN’; THEY BB-8IN’

We’re going to bet you said the exact same thing as we did when you first saw BB-8™ in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens previews. 1) How the heck are they doing that? 2) Where can I get me one of those? Turns out, the answer to number two was always right here. Awww.

This is the Droid™ you’re looking for. This 4.5″ tall Droid is your app-enabled companion to the world of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. You can use your phone to guide BB-8 using your Bluetooth®-enabled device, make it respond to your voice commands, have it send virtual holographic videos, or let it run on its own. Better yet, BB-8 has an adaptive personality, which means it learns as you interact with it. What more could you want from a Droid?sw3

Authentic movement: Guide your BB-8 with a smartphone or tablet
Listens & responds: BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice.
Holographic communication: Record, send, and view virtual holographic videos with BB-8.
Autonomous behavior: BB-8 has a mind of its own – explore the Star Wars™ galaxy together.
Adaptive personality: Your BB-8’s unique attitude and actions evolve as you interact.

Product Specifications 

BB-8™ App-Enabled Droid™
Officially-licensed Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise
Guide your BB-8 with a smartphone or tablet
BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice & has an adaptive personality
Made for 
Android devices with Bluetooth 4.0 running Android 4.4.2+ (KitKat update Nov. 2013)
iPhone 4S+, iPad 3rd gen+, iPad mini, and iPod 5th gen+
Connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth®
Wireless Range: 100 ft.
Materials: High-grade polycarbonate body
Battery: 1 hour of drive time after a 3 hour charge (via included micro-USB cable)
Dimensions: 2.9″ diameter x 4.5″ tall + 4.25″ diameter x 1.25″ tall charging base 
Weight: 7 oz. (BB-8 unit)
Includes BB-8 app-enabled Droid (in two pieces), inductive charging base, and micro-USB charging cable
Ages 8+  This and other Star Wars items available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

 

Marx G-Man Pursuit Car 1935 Pressed Steel Toy Vintage 14″ Lithograph Wind Up

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G-Man2From the 1930’s a Louis Marx & Company Pressed Steel G-Man Pursuit Car. I have no key and have not tested its operation. Has not been cleaned, it is as found condition. Some rust and paint chips, but still displays beautifully. It is missing the rear bumper.

Please examine the super-sized photographs closely for exact condition. There are scratches to the paint and some rust and dents, but all-in-all a great looking piece of toy history.  Don’t miss this chance to add this Marx toy to your collection.  Please see the Marx G-Man Pursuit Car and many other model cars in our eBay Store Connectibles.

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Ezan France Antique Opalescent Art Deco 1930s Fleur 7-3/4″ Glass Bowl Signed Rare

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Glass BowlWe’re delighted to be offering one of the prettiest opalescent glass antique patterns I’ve ever seen.

  • Signed Ezan, France circa 1920’s to 1930’s Art Deco period, with glorious rich coloring.
  • Bowl measures 7-3/4″ x 2-7/8″
  • Pristine condition, has been carefully stored for nearly 90 years!
  • Shown under regular lighting on a black velvet background; positively gleams.
  • No chips, cracks, repairs, flea bites – just ready for you to admire. Glass Bowl 2

From the internet research: “It cannot be ruled out that Ezan glass was produced at Choisy-le-Roi, where the finest quality of French opalescent glass of its era was produced. It only takes one look at the opalescent glass by Ezan, to know that it is a glass of undeniable quality and is `up there’ with the likes of Etling, Verlys, and even Lalique.”
Ezan was best known for their production of Art Deco opal table lamps, sconces and chandeliers, but offered very few bowl patterns. Our “Fleur” bowl pattern is one of the harder to find designs, making it even more collectible.  Ezan France Antique Opalescent Art Deco.  This and other collectibles Opalescent Glass can be found in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Franklin Mint 1885 Daimler Replica Model Single Track B11UK64 Wooden Metal Motor Bike Display Case

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1885 DaimlerFranklin Mint 1885 Daimler Replica Model. Car or Motorcycle – you decide, has four wheels, but uses the inline wheels to run and provide power. Beautiful craftsmanship has produced this combination Wood and Metal Replica in minute details at a Scale of 1:8. Comes with a nice wooden display case with a plastic cover.1885 Daimler 2

Gears turn so that you can see how it operated and turned the wheel. Display case measures 11″ x 7″ x 5″. The Motorcycle / Car is about 8 1/2″ in length.  This and many other collectibles are available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Your Guide to Buying Vintage Womens Hats

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What Makes a Hat Vintage?

The designation vintage carries with it much more than simply being old. Vintage certainly conveys a specific era of creation. Yet while some apply the term vintage as simply a reference to the year in which a hat was made, as in a vintage 1955 hat, a hat generally acquires the label of vintage if it is at least 20 years old and is a representative example of the era in which it was made.
Moreover, like antique hats, which are at least 100 years old, vintage hats portray a bit of history. The fabric, decorations, or lack thereof, and the size and shape of the hat are often definitive of a period of time, marking a hat as vintage. So, for example, the pillbox hat of the early 1960s reflects the formal style of that period just as the military influence on women’s hats of the 1940s reflect the events of that era.
The style of a particular designer is another identifying feature that distinguishes a hat as vintage. As each notable designer created hats during a particular time span only, and in a very characteristic manner as well, these hats are indicative of the period, making them vintage.

Why Buy Vintage Women’s Hats

The reasons for buying vintage hats are numerous and based on individual preference. For collectors, the worth of vintage hats may be in their embellishments, which often evoke a unique aspect of the hat’s era. Another highlight for collectors is in the fame of the hat’s designer, with the value of designer hats determined in part by the designer’s renown and in equal measure by the rarity of the hat’s design. The simple desire to add a new element to an existing collection frequently presents an additional reason for collectors to purchase vintage hats.
For those making a fashion purchase for their own use, one consideration is that vintage hats offer craftsmanship in the construction and details of the designs that is difficult to find in contemporary hats. An additional factor for those planning to wear the vintage hat is the ability to purchase a hat that is one of a kind, thereby making a personal fashion statement.
Furthermore, for those interested in environmental factors, the green aspect of purchasing a vintage hat, rather than a new one, is an advantage that represents a form of recycling. This is another reason that both collectors and fashion enthusiasts purchase vintage hats.

These two paragraphs were taken from a more extensive article at “Your Guide to Buying Vintage Womens Hats @ eBay hats.

We have some lovely Vintage Womens Hats in our eBay Store Connectibles.  For example here are a few.

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Antique Ullman Victorian Color Print 1898 Letter To Papa Orig Frame 23×20 Mount

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Ullman 4We’re selling a wonderful local collection of original Ullman Manufacturing Company photo prints, each in their original frame under glass. Known in late 1800’s and early 1900’s, they were the originators of “Photo-color” prints, taking classic works of art and copyrighting and hand coloring their images. We are delighted to have found so many wonderful examples; they look great in groupings and we’re happy to combine shipping for extra savings if size permits.
We also have their original catalogues, so were able to actually reference name and Ullman 3number of each work of art.

Featuring here a striking 1898 print titled “A Letter To Papa”, reference number 535.   Sweet image, Victorian girl is working on a letter to her Papa with her Mama’s guidance.

 

  • Image size 20″ x 16″, framed size substantial 23″ x 20″.
  • This was offered on the green mount as shown.
  • Print is excellent.
  • Original frame was built with multiple layers of molding. Outermost layer has some damage to a few of the scrolls but still works very well on display.

This Photo Print and many other Ullman Victorian Color Prints are available in our eBay Store Connectibles.

 

 

Orlando 6/0 Fishing Reel Ocean City Manufacturing Big Game Rare Excellent

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reel 1WOW – What a Beautiful Vintage Big Game Saltwater Fishing Reel – The Orlando 6/0 Fishing Reel Manufactured by the Ocean City Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Please check the pictures closely for the condition, it is a beauty for its age – Made in the 1930’s and sold with a lifetime warranty.

The advertising for this Reel in the 1930’s stated –  “The Orlando Reel is the finest ever made, is constructed for heavy duty and will last a lifetime. The reel has a heavy Bakelite side plates and the frame and base is made from German Silver and is Heavily Chromium Plated. One of its special features is that all the action is controlled by the Star Drag on the Handle.”

If you have any questions about this special reel, do not hesitate to ask.  You can see this special reel in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Vintage Music Box Lucite Piano Sankyo “I’d Like To Teach World To Sing” Coca Cola Video

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PianoMissing Mad Men now that the show has ended? Relive the dramatic moment when Don Draper supposedly creates this song “I’d like to teach the world to sing” for Coca Cola!

We’re selling an interesting group of vintage wind-up music boxes from an avid local collector; charming pieces, each with a video showing you the mechanical movement and the song & sound.

Featuring here a Lucite Music Box in the shape of a Grand Piano, Sankyo Japan mechanism. Plays “I’d Like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony” when lid is raised.

Classic award winning song written for the 1971 Coca Cola Ad by Macann-Erickson. 

Excellent condition. 

6-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ x 3″ with lid closed.

Take a look at the video below:

Look at this, plus other music boxes in our eBay Store Connectibles.

Tindales Jewelers Lot 6 Sterling Silver Spoons Hand Hammered Australian Flowers Vintage

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SpoonsIn excellent condition, a beautiful set of 6 Sterling Silver Espresso Sized Spoons (4″). The Spoons are Hand Hammered and each has a different Australian Plant designed into the top of the Handle. They have a card included with the set that is from Tindales Jewelers in Perth Australia. The Hallmark is an “H” Anchor Shape “M”. The Flowers and Plants depicted are as follows:

  • Kangaroo Paw
  • Spider Orchid
  • Qualup Bell Plant
  • Boronia Plant
  • Donkey Orchid
  • Sturt’s Desert Pea
  • Weight 58 gramsspoons 2

Please examine pictures closely to appreciate the beautiful design and craftsmanship displayed with this set of spoons.  This beautiful set of Sterling Silver Spoons are available in our eBay Store Connectibles.