1953 Madame Alexander Glamour Girl Maggie 18″ Walker Doll ALL ORIG Beauty

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We are delighted to be offering a very hard to find 1953 Madame Alexander Maggie face Glamour Girl 18″ walker doll, # 2010C. She is a true beauty, with only issue being the areas of her body that have been exposed (arms, neck, chest) have faded from original color as shown in photos, so her coloring is uneven. Taffeta skirt has a few small spots, otherwise dress is excellent..

  • Hair is nearly factory-new, walker mechanism is excellent, tiny red speck on chin that I did not try to remove.
  • Flowers on hat and waist are excellent, not flattened. Just beautiful. 
  • Outfit includes: Tagged pink tafetta gown with black velvet bodice, net hat with silk flowers,hoop petticoat with attached bloomers, nylons and shoes – all original.

Hoop itself is somewhat out of round but I did not try to straighten. Black veil was found with her; I do not know if it original but will be included. No hat box.

Please look at all of our M.A. Dolls in our connectibles ebay store.

Lord of the Rings The Magic Duel Gandalf Dragon Pewter Sculpture Casey LOTR

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Pictured here is a beautiful Limited Edition Pewter Sculpture of Gandalf fighting a Dragon (Smaug).  Of course this never happened in the book or movie, but fun to think about.  The sculpture stands about 13″ in height and is a major work of Pewter by artist James Lane Casey.  This one is 141 / 2500 and is called the Magic Duel and was made in 1989.  The Pewter is mounted on a oval piece of finished wood.

This would make a great addition to any LOTR collection.  You can find it in our ebay store connectibles.

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Strat O Matic 1968 Baseball Card Game Complete Set 20 Teams 20 Cards per Team

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Strat O Matic

Pictured here is a complete 1968 Strat-O-matic set of Baseball Cards. The set is complete with all 20 Teams and 20 Cards per Team for a total of 400 cards. The cards are in very good condition.   These cards are plain on the back, with no printing.

These are very rare and are the original Fantasy Baseball game.  This set, as well as similar sets from 1969 and 1970 are currently being offered in our ebay store connectibles. 

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Compact RARE 1937 Envelope Souvenir de L’Exposition Internationale Paris Deco

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compactWe’re selling a wonderful group of vintage compacts, fresh from local collector.  This listing features one of the more rare compacts in the shape of a mailed envelope.  Only similar one I could find sold at Christies in 2011 for over $2700. We are opening ours at a fraction of that price.You can find the similar one sold by Christies by searching for “POUDRIER SOUVENIR DE L’EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE PARIS 1937.” compact2

“Madame, Un Souvenir de l’Exposition Internationale, Paris 1937” is written in French on the front, along with what appears to be an original 1937 authentic postmarked stamp that has been sealed in upper right hand corner. Back has a facsimile of a wax seal on an envelope with the number 1937 embossed.

  • Closes all the way, but will not stay closed and clasped.  Cream color enamel has some marks and irregularities around the borders but nothing that seriously detracts. Mild wear to the lettering.
  • Stamped “M.I. Austria” on the inside
  • Powder residue remains, and original screen is very good condition. Mirror has some mild mottling but is intact and original to 1937.
  • Measures 3″ x 2-1/2″
  • VERY interesting addition to a serious compact collection.

Please look at all of our vintage compacts in our ebay store connectibles.

 

Scottie Scottish Terrier Dog Carved Wood Cigarette Desktop Set Glass Eye Puppy

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scottieWe’re delighted to be offering a large collection of vintage Scottish Terrier collectibles, fresh from a local collector.   If you love Scotties you will be sure to find the perfect addition to your own display.

Pictured here is one of the more amazing pieces from this group.  Impressive desktop set includes 2 Scotty dogs with fantastic glass eyes.

  • Carved and hand painted wood measures a substantial 12″ x 7″
  • Painted Elk and stencil design on the covered box portion for cigarettes
  • Removable original brass ashtray
  • Match holder and striker
  • 2 dogs stand guard!
  • Is dusty from storage and has age marks to finish as shown in photos, but shows SO much character and is wonderful on display. Tips of ears have small chips.

Please look at all our Scottie item in our ebay store connectibles.

Chilmark Mosbys April Fool Sculpture FJ Barnum Artist Signed LE Civil War Video

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We’re selling an interesting group of Chilmark fine pewter Civil War 3 Dimensional Pewter Sculptures.  Each sculpture is designed AND signed in gold ink by artist Francis J. Barnum. 2005 limited edition of 500, ours is numbered 76 / 500 on the base. Sculptures are approximately 5″ tall, and mounted on a 8 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ wooden display base. Great to have the artist signature as a bonus!

This listing features Mosby’s April Fool commemorating Confederate Colonel John S Mosby and sixty nine of his Partisan Rangers defeating a superior Union force at Miskel’s Farm in Northeast Virginia on April Fools Day in 1863.

When Union Captain Henry C. Flint and 150 troopers from the 1st Vermont Cavalry attacked with sabers and bayonets, Mosby’s Rangers aggressively counterattacked on horseback employing Colt 44 caliber revolvers with deadly effect. The added firepower of the revolvers and the ferocity of the Confederate attack resulted in Union Casualties of 8 killed, 22 seriously wounded and 83 prisoners captured. As Mosby rode past, one Union trooper called out to him… “You have played a nice April Fool!”.

See the rest of the collection in our ebay store connectibles.

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1950’s Twixie the Twisting Pixie Dollikin Fashion Doll Belle 20″ + Satin Dress

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Pictured here is a hard-to-find “Twixie, the Twisting Pixie“ doll by Belle. 1950’s 20″ fashion doll, almost certainly patterned after Uneeda’s Dollikin but highly collectible in her own right. Hard plastic torso and legs, soft vinyl head and arms. Jointed at neck, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips, knees and ankles.

twixieOurs is a beauty, excellent condition with very minor imperfections including a hairline split above her right knee joint and some minor marks. Otherwise she’s clean and poses beautifully.

  • She’s wearing a gorgeous vintage red satin cocktail length dress and pink high heel sandals. Cream satin bloomers complete the ensemble. This dress looks great on display and the red really POPS!
  • Dress in very good overall condition. One edge on the back opening of the skirt section is unfinished and needs to be pressed down and possibly stitched.

Please take a look at the many fashion dolls we currently have listed in our ebay store connectibles.

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.