Brinca Dada EMERSON Dollhouse with Furniture

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We are beyond excited to introduce the most exciting item we saw at the New York Gift Show this year. Just showed up —it’s the most amazing dollhouse and furniture set we’ve ever come across for those who appreciate Mid-Century Modern decor! Featured in December “REAL SIMPLE” magazine as hot gift for the holiday, Elle Magazine and many more. $550 on most sites.

Brinca Dada EMERSON House is the perfect home for the modern family. 3/4″ scale, designed by Tim Boyle. 30″ x 21″ x 18″, recommended for age 3+. This collectible set could easily take center stage in an adult setting and make you wish you could shrink to fit!

Six rooms including LR, Kitchen, Library/office, Master BR, Bathroom, Child’s bedroom. Open contemporary floor plan, floor to ceiling windows, lights powered by SOLAR PANELS! (When have you EVER seen this in a dollhouse?)

Mitered glass corners, two fireplaces, sliding glass doors, solar panels, and recessed LED lights. ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly with non-toxic and lead-free wood stains and paints.

CLASSIC Contemporary furniture line is the perfect complement to the Emerson house. 32 pieces, 3/4″ scale, 7 rooms including Living, dining, kitchen, office, bath, master bedroom, and children’s rooms. DETAILS and design are incredible, with American black walnut as a standard thread and color as an accent.

You are purchasing BOTH the dollhouse AND the 32 pieces of furniture, shipped in two separate boxes. Assembly required for the dollhouse. FREE local pickup. A holiday gift that will be TREASURED – even more remarkable in person! See more details at connectibles.

Franklin Mint Bronze Flight of Remembrance Planes – Phantom Jets

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Featured here is a beautiful Franklin Mint Limited Edition (678/9500) Bronze Sculpture “Flight of Remembrance” by the award-winning military and aviation artist James Dietz. The sculpture depicts four Phantom Jets flying in the “Missing Man Formation” in remembrance of a fallen hero. NEW condition in original packing box; no COA.

Details are:

  • The oval black marble base measures 8.5″ X 4.5″ and has a brass plaque on the bottom marked “Flight of Remembrance” by Jim Dietz, Vietnam Memorial Fund logo, Limited Edition Bronze, The Franklin Mint.
  • Measures 13″ X 17″ X 4.5″ and weighs about 5 pounds.

Check out the great details below. Or more pictures, please go to connectibles.


 

Singer FEATHERWEIGHT 221 Sewing Machine 1947

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We’re always excited when we find a Singer FEATHERWEIGHT Sewing Machine, as we know how much they are loved! These are very popular with quilters; they are pretty light to carry and a great machine to take “on location”. Pictured to the left is a classic 221 in a VERY nice case, which is more compact and easier to carry than others. Plate number AH 345118, with production date of Oct 28, 1947.

Starts easily and appears to run smoothly, but all I did was turn it on, as I am not a quilter or seamstress. The condition outside is overall EXCELLENT, with some light marks or scratches to the glossy finish. Medallion gold is sharp & crisp.

ORIGINAL Striated plate is excellent. The original pedal is in excellent condition as well. The carrying case is in excellent condition as well, with no oil odor at all —cleaner than most you find. More compact than many others, measures 13″ x 8″ x 12″.

LOTS of accessories, including an instruction booklet (dated 1955), an attachments box, and motor lubricant, all in excellent condition in their own boxes.  Available at connectibles.

How to Care for and Store Antique Glass Christmas Ornaments

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For many collectors, hanging antique molded and free-blown glass ornaments has come to represent the ultimate way to decorate your Christmas Tree, adding sparkle AND nostalgia from the past to your modern holiday. Hand-decorated, fragile, thin-walled ornaments with silvering, fancy designs, and mica glitter add an elegance that is not possible with modern, more cheaply made styles. Obviously, once you have found your special treasures, you want to take special care in handling and storing them. Some tips:

When hanging on your tree, place it higher up to avoid accidental “bumps” (and to help you see them better)!

If dusty, use a makeup brush to gently remove dust & light dirt. If still dirty and does not have any spun glass extra details that could be damaged, some recommend submerging carefully in warm, soapy water, using only your hand to wash. Allow to air dry.

Store in a place where the temperature does not fluctuate too much. Damp, cold basements or heated attics can damage the silvering and cause the hand-painted designs to flake. Look for a safer storage location with a consistent temperature range and minimum moisture.

Do NOT store wrapped in newspaper, as the ink can rub off onto the glass. Acid-free paper is best.

Either remove the hooks or store them so the hooks do not touch the glass to avoid scratches.

Divided boxes can either be built OR purchased.

Carefully store, and now start looking forward to finding NEW examples to add to your collection for NEXT year’s joyous holiday. Check out our extensive collection of ornaments at our connectibles store.

LBG Locomotive Engine 2010 & 2080D G Scale

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Your Treasure Hunters were on the prowl in Massachusetts this past weekend, where we found some great new items. Pictured here are two LGB G Scale Locomotive Engines, the model 2010 and the model 2080D. These large-scale trains are made in Germany, are in excellent condition, and come with their original boxes. We also picked up eight train cars to go with the engines. I love it, when long time collectors decide to liquidate some of their inventory.

Lehmann Gross Bahn (LGB) is mainly responsible for the popularity of “garden railroad models” in Europe. These trains are so well built that they withstand outside weather. Wikipedia has a great article discussing the history of LGB. A great read if you are interested in G-scale trains. Please check out these great trains at connectibles.

WPA Limited Edition signed Print GYULA ZILZER Milking Goat 1936 NYC

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Pictured here is one of our great WPA prints, which are pretty exceptional. These are guaranteed authentic 1930s works of art, NOT modern reproductions. All are from the New York City Graphic Arts Division and provide a unique opportunity to own both a striking work of art AND an actual piece of United States “history.”

The featured print is a signed ORIGINAL 1936 etching print by artist GY ZILZER (1898-1969) titled “Milking.”  Signed, inscribed, dated 1936, stamped with Federal Art Project NYC WPA stamp on lower center. TERRIFIC lines, crisp image.

Gyula Zilzer, born in Hungary, studied with Hans Hoffman in Paris. After working in the Federal Arts Project in New York City, Zilzer moved to California, where he became an illustrator & eventually contributed to numerous films. His work has been featured in many international art shows & awards. It is included in the collections of the Smithsonian Archives of American Art, the British Museum, and the New York Public Library.

PRINT Details are:

  • Image size approx 9″ x 12″; overall paper size is 16″ x 11″.
  • Signed, dated & inscribed by Ida Abelman, graphite bottom right &  bottom left. Print is #24 in the edition.
  • Image is rich & excellent, and fine impression on cream paper.

These WPA prints were issued in small editions of up to 25; artists in the WPA program were allowed to produce only that number of each print, and many were carelessly destroyed when the program ended as we entered World War II. Due to the minimal number of existing prints, you are unlikely to find this image again easily. A variety of WPA Prints are available at connectibles.

Keith Haring artist VILAC Aqua Blue Child CHAIR

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We love Petitcollin & Vilac dolls & toys designed in France. Here is one of the most fun items they offer! Cheerful chair designed by artist KEITH HARING has just arrived from France, new in original box.

  • Measures 28.3″ x 18.9″ x 9.1″, some assembly required.
  • This is their NEWEST color, a light aqua turquoise blue.
  • Beautifully turned, smoothed, sanded & lacquered wood is the hallmark of all Vilac designs.

Keith Haring (1958-1990) was an artist and social activist who was first recognized for his chalk drawings in NYC subways. He was greatly inspired by graffiti art, as you can clearly see in one of his most famous drawings, “The Radiant Baby”. Vilac has created a variety of products inspired by Keith Haring’s art, and we’re delighted to offer this special item for your child’s nursery, bedroom, or family room!

Vintage Women’s PLATTER HAT Velvet B/W 50’s

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We recently found a wonderful group of vintage men’s and Women’s hats, fresh from a local collector. Perfect for those who LOVE the show “MAD MEN” as much as we do! Don & Betty Draper’s styles, ready for YOU. It can use some airing after being in storage for decades. This hat is my personal favorite from this group! A striking platter hat, black velvet and white soft & fuzzy (beaver felt, angora?) alternating panels. Lack velvet clip, dramatic style!

Companion Dolls – Patti Playpal

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In 1959, a NEW and unique design of doll was offered to lucky girls – “life-size” was the defining new concept for COMPANION dolls. Whether a 23″ baby, a 28″ toddler, or a 35″ doll, the size of a 3-year-old, all are the actual size of their real-life counterparts. Most homes could only fit ONE of these dolls at best, so they were treasured.
The standard was set by Ideal with its PATTI PLAYPAL line, although many other brands, including Betsy McCall, also offer similar products. The fun of owning companion dolls is that they can be redressed in clothing from any children’s store, so you can personalize them with an incredible variety. Patti Playpal wears approximately a size 3T, and many collectors enjoy dressing them for special holidays – picture her standing next to your family Christmas Tree, or in a Halloween costume next to your display!
Starting or adding to a collection is relatively easy —there is a wide variety of hairstyles, some considered rare. Outfits, accessories, and brands offer endless variation. Our 5 granddaughters are fascinated by life-size dolls because they can really be a “sister” or friend in their creative play, leading to wonderfully imaginative stories. Adult collectors are fascinated by the delight of stumbling across a NEW hairstyle or color they’ve discovered. Mostly, they just make us smile with delight!

 

International eBay Sales are Great

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I am constantly amazed at the volume of our international sales. I think there are several reasons for this. The most important thing is the reasonable shipping fees from the USPS for items weighing less than four pounds. This class of service, called First Class Mail International, accounts for most of our international shipments. Another reason is that we use the Pirate Ship mailing service to print our mailing labels, which allows you to buy inexpensive insurance for this class of mail. I think these two business practices give international customers confidence in buying from Connectibles.