Category Collectibles
Vintage halloween toys
Hello halloween is next month, in the spirit of ghostly witchy toys , booooo! These lovely vintage toys are sure to start of halloween vintage style! The 3 plastic orange witches are candy holders, very collectible! Next up , . tin noise makers one with pumpkins and the other with black cats and owls, the […]
collecting kewpie continues…WHERE HAVE ALL THE KEWPIE COLLECTORS GONE?
porcelain kewpie with heart on front side on tummy, this kewpie is stringed at arms and legs making him poseable 🙂 but i keep him in a comfy box, i don’t want him to break, this one is one of my favorites:) the smaller kewpie with black jacket is celluloid, plastic family…. and very tiny and hollow, very fragile, the clothes and […]
TYKIE TOY- BABY CRIB TOY-made from BAKE-LITE ! 1940’s
hello these antique babytoys were the teethers and noisemakers babies in the 1930 and 1940s were given by their moms! amazingly one of these goes for $95 and To me they have more value because they have been in my family since 1930’s. I’m the proud owner now, and I wanted to share them with everyone…I […]
barbie and skipper finds from thrift stores june and july shopping!
Hawaiian Fun Skipper from 1991 with the large doe eyes that were popular in the late ’80s and early ’90s. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Hello everyone I found boxed barbies and skipper outfits all for an excellent deal at my local thrift store. Skipper is a favorite of many including myself! here are 2 outfits from […]
vintage/ antique words that you should now before going out to treasure hunt!
Hello I wanted to do a quick post to go over the words or lingo that flea markets regulars use!! this can also be used for garage sales, yard sales.. “vintage” Anything Older than you, lol Seriously something 2 yrs ago can be considered vintage!! with that said, vintage doesn’t exactly mean good or expensive, people […]
2nd part of june rosebowl flea market finds…vintage makeup bag, pyrex dishes, caged metal flower frogs, ! more..
blue vintage pyrex fridge dish for $3.00!! Flea market finds; June 2012…..my purchases were overall exciting finds.. caged metal flower frogs! lovely finds, these are versatile, they can be picture holders, name card place holders for dinners, meetings, etc… brush holders, pencil holders, tool holders, so many uses! and have the vintage retro vibe […]
Vintage Lifestyle Returns with Make-up- Max Factor Lipstick, Estee Lauder powder compact, Elizabeth Arden Lipstick container elegant touches a must!
compact – estee lauder powder- small travel or clutch size- adorable! gold toned case- mirror and pocket watch lookpicture below= left to right max factor lipstick, Estee Lauder powder, Elizabeth Arden containerhello Ladies I am back with more tiny treasures and these are sure to catch your attention! imagine a night out on the town with a fancy beaded dress or evening […]
Figurines from Thrift Stores, kewpie, mickey mouse, precious moments, avon, porcelain .50 cents to $5.00
mickey made of porcelain , kewpie below, girl in blue is a avon perfume bottle, precious moments baby with pacifier and big eyes 🙂 so beautiful! she is porcelain stringed and rooted hair. I love little dolls they are mini works of art! kewpie dish..porcelain and numbered..signed by rose o’neil.ginny’s umbrella this is a rare find, i never have […]
Collecting Kewpie -4 kewpies
This sitting Kewpie was a find from PCC in the beginning of year, she is a different type of kewpie we are used to seeing but she still very cute… Dolls from Earlier this year…. 70’S Kewpie figurines they are marked norcrest japan and very sentimental side of kewpie with tears, makes you […]
Vogue Dolls I found at Thrift Store For under $5.00 love thrift stores!!
Recently I went to local thrift store and found 2 VINTAGE (1970’S) VOGUE DOLLS!! The markings on 1st Doll – Her head is marked “GINNY” & Upper back part of doll is also marked- “VOGUE DOLLS 1972 MADE IN HONG KONG 3″ 2nd Doll I found at same store brings a magic lamp on the middle part of her back, […]
tin dollhouse part 2 …kitchen,bedrooms, upper deck Outdoor patio look how cute!
hello how is everyone’s weekend? found any good and unique vintage items? or antiques??? all you pickers and collectors….what have you found? isnt it exciting? I sure do get a thrill out of finding my one of a kind things… then fixing them or cleaning them, and giving them that second chance to shine:) aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! loooooove […]
Tin Dollhouse and Dollhouse Mini furniture
Hello Dearest vintage readers!! Happy Friday!! Well to get us inspired for this weekends treasure hunt at thrift shops, garage sales or flea markets, wherever it is you choose to go………..this is one of my vintage dollhouses, I love this dollhouse it is my favorite at the moment, I love the bright colors and beautiful retro floors […]
vintage doll house furniture images
Lovely Miniature Doll house Furniture are works of art! Some of the vintage or Antiques I have found are so tiny yet they are perfect, they have every tiny detail!! Victorian Doll houses are one of my favorite items to collect, they are full of detail, unique, Victorian woman were so e Victorian furniture Velvet collection […]
barbie doll tips- continued….markings on barbie are patents date!
Hello Barbie doll fans and collectors 🙂 The markings on Barbie’s butt are from her patent year!! not the year that Barbie was made!! Some Barbies will have 1966 marking on lower area, rear end, but that means her patent was from that date. The proper way of knowing when your barbie was made would be the […]
is there any REAL money in Doll Collecting? Doll Dealing?
If you have love for dolls and truly enjoy learning about dolls then THE TRUE winnings isn’t money .. The WINNINGS are the good times you will have when you play dress up with your child, or when you collect or show off your collection/displays to family friends, even here on blogs, that’s the true collector someone who enjoys […]
Collecting Dolls BARBIE. MADAME ALEXANDER AND GINNY some of the most wanted dolls
Collectible Dolls- BARBIE, MADAME ALEXANDER, GINNY Barbie dolls– A favorite of collectors of all range of ages, from the rookie 5 yr old collectors to the closet collectors (teens) to the stay at home moms that couldnt afford dolls and now as adults find joy in childhood dolls a reality! (me) Barbie dolls are […]
Kewpie Mania continues..from my collection
kewpie mania continues….cant help myself !!♥ these kewpies are available for purchase. I try to offer different items on my ebay page, If you dont see the Kewpies simply email and will post if it’s still available. To the Right Creator Of Kewpies Rose O’Neil A brief History of Kewpie Creator: Rose O’neil publication: Ladies Home Journal […]
Disney vintage toys 1960’s
These toys are from the 1960’s Markings- Hong Kong They have wooden Wheels, Body made of wood as well. They are Lady, Tramp, Goofy, Pluto and Mickey Mouse These will go up on Ebay this week.
Dolls- Antique dolls vs. New Dolls
Antique dolls vs. new dolls: Some antique dolls cost less than or about the same as contemporary dolls, or more popular in-demand collectibles. Go over the hairstyle, stitching, and facial expressions. Some dolls have lovely, carefully painted faces. Damage: Imperfections such as cracks or holes may lower Price. If you […]
Type of Materials used for doll making (1st part)
You will need to know what your doll is made out of, this will give you a better guide to choosing your doll. The type of material you enjoy the most should be considered…and what looks best in your home, is it for display or play or for personal or for a child. […]
Doll Terms you need to learn before yard sales, garage sales, flea markets this weekend!
Doll Terms or Words you need to learn before shopping this weekend!! love dolls??? I DO! Collectible Dolls: Common Terms or YARD SALE LINGO FOR DOLL BUYERS AND COLLECTORS When buying collectible dolls, be sure YOU GOT THESE down!! Antique dolls: Antique dolls were made prior to 1930. Collectible dolls: Any doll that you can collect […]
KEWPIE COLLECTIBLES
kewpie collecting:)♥ here is a kewpie candy container ..isnt he adorable? –this kewpie container was made in 1915 and retailed for 38.00 to 45.00 dollars now it’s worth anywhere from 80 to 120 dollars SO WORTH IT!! ISNT IT? do you like […]
Collecting journal
HALLOWEEN AND THANKSGIVING BLOCKS SUPER CUTE these halloween blocks are so CUTE! If you notice they are double sided, one side says HAPPY HALLOWEEN then HAPPY THANKSGIVING on oppositte side! the pumpkins serve as double happy time! and scarecrow is just adorable! Very Practical and very festive! Kids can play also they will have arranging […]
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