Catalog: 20th Century: Mid-Century

Nice dark green heavy glazed vase measures just over 9" tall. No marks or stickers but does have three runners on the bottom which leads me to believe its Royal Copley. Deep green glaze with a laurel leaf band around the center of the bulbous part of the vase. No chips or cracks. A tiny glaze skip on the top rim. Lovely vase.

Fifties style stainless salt and pepper shakers measure just over 3" tall. Plastic stoppers. No dings or dents.

These measure 5" tall and are made of wood with aluminum tops that has an "S" for one , and a "p" for the other. Plastic stoppers. Measures 5" tall. No scratches but there is a slight dent in the "S" lid.

Interesting, 50's style angular dish. Dark salmon pink coloring with sponged relief of white and gold. (photo makes pink appear light) On the bottom you can see the bare red clay it was made from. Inscribed into the bottom it says 462 Van Nuys Calif. (C) 1958 U.S.A. Smooth glaze on the inside. Measures approx. 5" x 7 1/4" but is three sided. It is 3" deep. It has three small feet which are a part of the bowl. Perfect condition!

Awesome long planter with gold crackle. It has a vine pattern in relief. Made of ceramic. Black with gold crackle overlay. No makers name that I can see. Measures 3" wide, 11 3/4" long, and is 3 3/4" deep. Perfect condition!

Great tin sand bucket made by Chein. Easter themed. A squirrel with a mouse in a wheelbarrow follows a rabbit with a big carrot, who folllows alittle duck and turtle. Sunshine with a smiling face and flowers. Measures 5 1/4" tall plus the bail. All metal, white inside, with the litho decorations on the outside. No rust, holes, or dents. No scratches. A little paint wear on the rim on the white area edges. A great piece!Need more photos I will be glaad to email them to you.

THis is a really neat candle holder that is coiled in a gentle spiral and holds 122 small taper candles. Marked Dansk designs. This is no longer made. Measures 5 1/4" tall and is either chrome or silver palte. Very heavy and in great condition.

This is a wonderful dessert set consisting of a large pie or cake plate, 6 dessert plates and the pie server. All have various Currier and Ives scenes. Made by Harker Pottery in the USA. These have never been used and still have their original packaging. This set was probably a premium of sorts. The box was shipped from County Fair Frozen Pies in Los Angeles, CA. (the postage was just 52 cents when shipped in 1950) The box is a little rough but has kept the set pristine over the years...

This is a great eames era piece with an interesting mix of matte and glazed drip, in lime and turquoise with a little chartruese. It has a neat windshield type rim and upturned ends. Oval in shape and measures approxamatly 7" x 10 1/2". Inside is glazed white. Perfect condition with no chips or cracks. A very interesting piece. It has a very large odd mark into the pottery that looks like several lettrs incorporated into the mark when it is turned different ways.

Adorable vintage apron with a plantation girl pattern. Embroidery accents. Nice condition, no rips, mends stains or holes. Pretty yellow calico dress and trim.

Vintage wicker woven basket purse handbag, dome shape. The handbag closes with a wood knob & leather clusure. 1950's.Very good condition. Woven handles. Bag measures 9 1/2" long,7" tall, plus the fruit decoration. Very nice condition, with no wicker breaks,soils or damages.

Chic Mardane light mauve/taupe color convertible clutch handbag. Supple leather with gold grosgrain lining. For versatility it was designed with a swivel handle to allow you to carry as a purse or clutch. Goldtone clasp and frame and long shoulder stap chain. Measures a roomy 11" x 6 1/4". Mardane U.S.A. label on interior wall. Excellent condition with only few slight marks on inside lining visible when looked at sideways with light. Wonderful Condition!!

This is a wonderful older gravy boat with attached under plate. Large hand painted relief rose decoration and stem handle. Appears to be quality made and from a popular older dinnerware line. Small chip on the underside of the plate and two teensy nicks on the very bottom. No markings other than the number 962. I have a photo of the chip if you need to see it, just email me.

Estate find that has been packed away since 1959. This set of great terry cloth kitchen towels are in the original box and packaging that they were in the day they were purchased. (Probably for a wedding gift). They were purchased at the Broadway on 8-31-1959. The original tissue paper and foil seal BROADWAY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA still on the tissue. Two towels, one is a colorful rooster and the other co-ordinating towel is pots of ivy and kitchen spoons etc...

Vintage Bosch and Lomb gold wire frame cat eye glasses. bakelite nose rests, and ear piece covers. Fancy wire corner scrolling at point of cat eye detailing. Earpieces reads: B&L 1/10 12K GF 4 1/4 - 5 1/2. I also found a number 46 on the inside of the front frame and the same info as the earpieces have. Excellent condition. No bends or damages.

He Looks like popeye the sailor with the one squinty eye. These nutcracker heads were very popular in the 1950s. You hold a nut in the mouth and twist the notched wooden peg that comes through the bottom until it squeezes the nut so tight that shells crack.He measures 5 1/2" tall and is in excellent condition. All wood with hand painted details...

Poker Art, wood burning, or Flemish Art, Pyrography was a very popular art in it's day. Some still do this art as it is very nice.This particular vintage piece has a nice carved borner with a pretty scene of a river running under a bridge with houses and a mountain view. Measures 9 1/2" wide. Signed Gap in white. It has been varnished and is in very nice condition.

Wonderful vintage 40's bow tie pig bank stands 6" tall and is in wonderful condition with no chips or cracks. Made of heavy glazed porcelain.