DECO DISPENSER
THINGIE
A puzzling item. I have no idea what it is. I've done much googling and ebaying
and I can't find another one like it. Is it is a dispenser for some kind of
liquid, perhaps maple syrup? It has a very art deco design. I would probably
put it in the catergory of Depression glass. Red plastic top with pressed glass
bottom. Bottom globe has a seam. Spout reminds me of a bird. Is it meant to
cheer up a breakfast nook or perhaps it is some form of barware? Would it work
with liquid soap? Experiment in your vintage kitchen and get back to me.
CONDITION: Slight wear along plastic seams and edges. $25
BIZARRE
SCARF FOR PERFUME PROMOTION
11 " by 16". Another item that I am stumped about. This elfin lady
napkin (or is it a placemat?) seems to be a promotional item for a French perfume
store. Lower right corner reads "Parfumerie Puttner". The cloth feels
similar to a linen napkin. The artwork is rather quirky and sly. Would look
great framed. Even if no one buys this, I just wanted to share her with you.
CONDITION: A bit faded, but this may be the quality of the
fabric, rather than the result of washing, etc. I'm just not sure. $20
ROSENTHAL
KEWPIE CUP
Playful and clumsy little Kewpies decorate this adorable teacup. They seem to
lose their grip on the floor--whoops! This is a piece of Royal Rudolstadt porcelain
from Prussia. Kewpies were created by poet/artist Rose Cecil O'Neill, who made
$1.5 million from the dolls and other merchandise. The Kewpie concept began
with a bisque statuette of a puppy, called "Kewpie Doodle Dog." O'Neill
began using the Kewpie concept in her stories and drawings for The Ladies' Home
Journal. They became sentimental favorites of the magazine's readership. From
1912 to 1914, the Kewpie doll was an absolute craze. No wonder--who can resist
a chubby naked cherub with a topknot?
CONDITION: No chips or cracks. Gold is partly worn off along
the top edge. $25 SOLD!
STARBURST
ATOMIC SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS
Franciscan Starburst Pattern. Quintessential Fifties casual dinnerware. Decal
designed by Mary Brown. Starburst was manufactured from 1954-1957 by Gladding,
McBean & Company. Starburst was one variation of the Eclipse "American
Modern" line. Starburst would prove a radical departure from prior tradition,
with its irregular shapes and radiant stars resulting in a very modern and funky
look. There were fifty different pieces available. These are the small salt
and pepper shakers--there's another version of S+P shakers that are taller and
less egg-like. A great gift for that special retro person in your life, or,
if you go for atomic style spice shaking, why not treat yourself?
CONDITION: No chips or cracks. Missing the plastic stoppers
for holes in the base. Pepper has a couple of tiny blueish spots that appear
to be in the glaze. $25 SOLD!
NEW!
NASAL DOUCHE IN BOX
This is a very lovely illustrated box containing a very intimidating item. It
is quite popular among yogis and other health-conscious individuals these days
to indulge in nasal douching. You basically run warm water in and out of your
nostrils. But who knew that such a beautiful art nouveau style box could make
this intrusive act seem downright classy? The box is 7 1/2 by 16 inches. It
contains the whole set-up: long red hot water bottle for the soothing liquid
elixir, two hoses, a metal clip, and a plastic clip. It also has the instruction
booklet, which includes a great illustration of a cute girl sticking a hose
up her nose. NOTE: It is NOT usable as the plastic hose is brittle and broke
off in one place. But it does make a fetching display item!
CONDITION: There is taping to two of the corners. Some minor
wear, a couple of creases, a few smudges. $25