I love miniature things and tiny things and all those quirky smalls. So I thought I'd show off some of the little cuties I have in my shop right now, just because they are so fun!
Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
Friday, February 7, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Childhood Playthings
Recently I was able to peruse a copy of the newest Theriault's Doll Catalog. Theriault's ("The Dollmasters) specializes in the appraisal and auction of antique dolls and "childhood playthings." They have live auctions throughout the U.S. and it is a major deal for collectors. Let me be clear that when I write deal, I mean 'thing,' not bargain. Not by any means.
Take a look at this page from their online auction site:
Look at the last doll on the first page, namely this beauty
Theriault's
French Bisque Bebe, Series G, by Jules Steiner in Original Marquis Costume
The opening bid is $35,000!
Personally I have a weakness for this sort of piece.
Personally I have a weakness for this sort of piece.
Theriault's
French Originally-Furnished "Five O'Clock" Tea Room for the English Market
How fun would this have been to play with?
Theriault's
All-Original Rare German Bisque Art-Character Doll Set by Kestner
All-Original Rare German Bisque Art-Character Doll Set by Kestner
If you love antique toys, dolls, or, yes, childhood playthings,
check out their auctions here:
It really is fun to read about these delightful things, even if you don't have the toy weakness, and you can even watch the live auction in progress.
Here is their website link:
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Christmas in July Sale
There's a Christmas in July Sale going on in my Etsy shop!
10% off everything that is $10.00 and over!
Just put in the coupon code CIJULY at checkout.
You can find books...
things for the home...
toys..
If you don't find anything in my shop, just put CIJ in the Etsy search box and find loads of sales in other shops.
You can also head over to The Vintage Village to find even more sales!
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Old Toys and Dolls Are the Best
I had lunch a few days ago at the Taft Museum in Cincinnati, a beautiful art museum with a rich, interesting history. The food, I must say, was so-so, but afterwards we went upstairs to see the Antique Christmas exhibit, which includes antique ornaments. toys, and cards.
As a lover of old dolls, toys, and miniatures, I was in my element
browsing throughout the richly decorated rooms to see the
various displays.
I found a lovely blog, written by a man who donated many toys to be displayed.
It is called A Home for Dolly and it shows other photos of what was there.
What a sweetheart!
This gives you an idea of how richly decorated the rooms are at the museum.
A tree decorated with paper fruit!
These dolls had the most wonderful, lifelike expressions on their faces.
A patriotic Christmas.
Another cutie...
A huge thank you to FOX19.com for posting these photos on their website.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Rain Day Cheer
It is a rainy thundery day, dreary yet cozy. I'm finding some unexpected vintage rainy-day items over on Etsy.
Like these adorable rain bonnet(s) in plastic carry case, from a cheerychicken...
this Rain Gutter Guard, from handitdown...
these Rain Boots, from OleaVintage...
a Soviet fairy tale illustration, from missquitecontrary...
Oh my goodness, even though it is gloomy outside, it is definitely sunny here!
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