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The Birds of Your Garden collector plates were the first series to be sponsored by Encyclopedia Britannica. The series was comprised of 10 different plates painted by the artist Kevin Daniel. They were produced in limited edition by the Edward M. Knowles China Company.
The first plate is marked 1984 while the 2nd two are dated 1985.
The above 3 plates are dated 1986.
The Hummingbird plate was issued in 1986 and the last 3 plates of the series was issued in 1987. With the exception of the Cardianal and the Hummingbird plate, these can all be found on my website for sale.
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I really believe you can not have too many vintage teacups and saucers. I have scores of them tucked away that I can just not bear to part with. Some of them are just so stunning beautiful and others can be quite unique, from the design to the shape. But what to do with them? The ones I have displayed are in a simple teacup shelf. Yet, I think about making a lovely display with some of them. Especially, when I'm browsing Pinterest, like these below!!
These displays can be the same or very similar pattern or the can be mismatched.
Whatever your tastes or desires for vintage teacups, check out my assortment of cups! You are sure to find a couple which will fit your wants!
One can never have too many vintage porcelain creamers. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. In addition, some have floral designs, or animals, or architecture on them. While creamers are intended to be used for cream at tea time, or milk with your coffee, they don't have to be used at all. They do make a pretty display. You could also add a couple of flowers to make them really pop!
Check out more fun vintage creamers!! Feel free to share pictures of your creamer collection or your prized creamer!!
For the 1st time ever, I am offering free shipping for US orders over $35. Use coupon code USFREESHIP You can buy just one item: The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser by RV Pierce 1876
$125.00
Antique Medical Adviser Book. This antique hardcover book is a copy of The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser, in plain English, or Medicine Simplified. The book is by R.V. Pierce, M.D. It is the third edition, revised. The book was published in 1876 at the World's Dispensary Printing Office and Bindery. There are 912 pages in the book. It is in good condition especially for its age. There is wear, aging, staining, yellowing of the pages. The spine is loose and cracked. There is writing in the book. There is damage to the cover and spine. The edges/corners are bumped/scuffed. The pages are creased.
RW Germany Creamer Sugar Autumn Flower Rudolstadt Hand Painted
$48.00
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RW Germany Rudolstadt Creamer and Sugar. This beautiful creamer and sugar set is from RW Germany Rudolstadt Works. This set dates to between 1904 and 1924. It is hand painted with Autumn Flowers in yellows and mauves. The handles are very ornate and heavily gilted. The background of the cream and sugar are a creamy white. The covered sugar is approx. 5 1/2" from handle to handle and approx. 5" to top of the lid. The creamer is approx. 5 1/2" from spout to handle and stands approx. 3 1/2" tall. There are no chips or cracks on this set. The gold and the design are worn and show signs of age. There are also a couple spots of discolorations on the set.
Aurora Borealis AB Crystal Watermelon Dangle Brooch Vintage Pink Green Dangle Pin
$42.00
Here is a vibrant pink and green dangle brooch. It has Aurora Borealis crystals in watermelon colors. They dangle from a gold tone setting. The brooch is approx. 2 3/4" long x 1 1/2" across. It is in excellent condition. Cranberry Glass Tumbler Thumbprint Polka Dot EAPG
$48.00
Antique EAPG Glass Tumbler. This antique cranberry glass tumbler is Early American Pattern Glass. It features a thumbprint or polka dot pattern, with the dots being felt on the inside of the glass. There are 5 rows of 9 dots, counting the partial row on the bottom. The glass is approx. 3 3/4" tall x 3" across the top. There is wear and aging and some slight scratching.
You can purchase multiple items from the ON SALE section!! Vintage Turquoise & Blue Enamel Daisy Clip On Earrings
$15.00
Vintage Turquoise Flower Earrings. These enamel daisy earrings are in a turquoise and medium blue color. They are clip ons. The earrings are unsigned. They are approx. 1 1/2" across. The daisies are in good condition with little wear and aging.
Light Blue Silk Flower Ladies Pillbox Hat Union Made Baby Blue and White
$25.00
$15.00
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Vintage Light Blue Silk Flower Pillbox Hat. This gorgeous hat has large white flowers with baby blue under petals accented with bluish green leaves. The hat does have an union made label. The base of the hat is mesh with larger holes. The hat is approx. 3" tall and is approx. 21 1/2" inside diameter. There is some discolorations to the flowers along with some to the mesh. The flowers could be fluffed up. Overall condition is pretty good.
Fostoria Jamestown Blue Sherbets Set of 2 Heavy Blue Glass Desserts Champagnes Tall Sherbets
$12.00
$8.00
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Fostoria Jamestown Blue Sherbets. This set of 2 heavy pressed glass dessert bowls were made by Fostoria between the 1960's and the early 1980's. The sherbets are approx. 4 1/8" tall x 4" across. They are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
Vintage Heavy Linen Hemp Tea Towel Sunbonnet Sue Tea Towel Purple Flowers Girl Appliqued Red and Blue Striped Towel
$20.00
$10.00
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Vintage Heavy Linen or Hemp Tea Towel . This tea towel features an applique of Sunbonnet Sue. She has a purple floral dress and is smelling embroidered purple flowers. The tea towel is hand made. The bottom/top edges have been hemmed. 32" x 16". It is in good condition but does have a dark stripe running down the folds of the towel.
So it must be shipping to an United States address only and any orders equaling $35 or more. Free Shipping ends on July 17th, 2017! Follow my blog for more sale announcements! Also, I would love it if you left me a review by clicking on the button on the left side of the page!!! Thanks!!!!
What exactly was a condensed milk container? If you have seen one in person, it does look rather confusing. Most found today have an underplate, a container with a hole in the bottom and a lid to go on top.  So how does it work? The honest truth is, the condensed milk container's sole purpose was to hide the can of food. Simple as that. In the Victorian times, it was unacceptable to place food on the table in it's original container. Originally the containers were a matching 5 piece set, including a spoon and liner. The spoon and liner are the 2 pieces which are harder to find.  So the hole in the bottom? To push the can out, so you did not have to tip it upside down and spill out the remaining milk. Most condensed milk container's are porcelain but some can be found in metal.
I've marked down all of my Vintage Valentine's Day cards. These can be used for scrapbooking, decoupage and other decorative crafts. All Vintage Valentine Cards can be found here. Stand Up Valentine's Day Card for a Nice Big Boy Hobo Bear
$10.00
$4.00
Valentine's Day Card for a Boy. This is a large stand up Valentine's Day card. It reads "A Valentine for a Nice Big Boy. The card features a hobo bear with some slightly fuzzy hearts. It was Made in The USA. It is approx. 8 1/2" tall x 7 7/8" across. There is some bumps and dinging to the card. The back has been written on. It also has some slight discolorations.
Vintage Valentine Cards Walt Disney Minnie Mouse Donald Duck Winnie The Pooh Snoopy
$8.00
$4.00
Vintage Walt Disney Valentine Cards. This is a set of 6 vintage Valentine's Day Cards. 5 of them are Walt Disney. There are 3 with Minnie Mouse, 1 for Daisy and Donald Duck and 1 with Winnie The Pooh and Eeyore. The 6th card is Snoopy and Woodstock. This card is dated 1965. The Snoopy card is approx. 4" across x 2 3/4". Pooh is approx. 3 7/8" tall x 3" across. Donald is approx. 4" across x 3 1/4" tall. The 2 smaller Minnie's are approx. 3 1/2" tall x 2" across. The largest Minnie is approx. 5 1/4" tall x 2 3/8" across. All cards have been used. There are folds present along with some discolorations and writing.
Floppy Ear Dog Valentine's Day Card For Dad Vintage Hallmark
$5.00
$2.00
Floppy Ear Dog Valentine's Day Car. This vintage Hallmark card features a floppy ear dog in which you can pull on the tab and raise his ears. The card says For You, Daddy. It has been used. The card is approx. 8 3/4" x 4". There is some wear and discolorations.
You can turn them into a wreath or make a banner or display all on old lattice. These ideas I found on Pinterest and are linked to the pins. Feel free to share what you do with your Vintage Valentine's Cards!
I personally enjoy the charm of a well read book, often wondering what someone was thinking when they wrote in the book or turned a corner down. Every little imperfection has a story of its own. However, some of those imperfections may make the book look dirty and feel filthy. There are a few easy basic ways to clean your old books to enhance the beauty of them.
Make a statement this autumn season with this chunky orange bead necklace. It features an array of oval, circular and diamond shape beads with just enough shine to be classy!  Why is it Marked Occupied Japan?After World War II, Japan needed to rebuild their economy. Part of an agreement to allow exports out of their country, required them to mark 50% of their items with Occupied Japan or Made in Occupied Japan. This was only for the items being exported out of the country, not the ones being sold in Japan. They exported all sorts of items and the markings could be via paper or cloth label, engraved, handwritten or stamped. The time frame for these markings were between 1945 and 1952.
During the Occupied Japan time frame, the items Japan made were considered inferior to other items. However, Japan was a formidable force. There was plentiful quantities, however cheaply made. Japan was also able to mimic top names like Dresden. It may look like Dresden, but once turned over, you saw the Occupied Japan mark. The last 2 years, Japan exported almost 90% porcelain and china kitchenware.
Desirability of items made during this time period really relays on the Occupied Japan mark and the Made in Occupied Japan mark. Some serious collectors say that if it doesn't have the mark it's not Occupied Japan. However, with only 50% of the items required to be marked, there is a high probability of pieces not marked being Occupied Japan.
Check out Occupied Japan items for sale here. Valentine's Day CardsValentine's Day is said to be the second largest holiday for sending cards, falling only behind Christmas. Approx. 150 million Valentine's Cards are sent yearly!!! Valentine greetings can be dated back to the Middle Ages but written ones didn't appear until around 1400. Charles, Duke of Orleans holds the honor for writing the oldest known greeting still in existence today. By the 17th and 18th century it was becoming popular to give a hand written not or token of affection to a loved one. Mother of American ValentineEsther Howland became the first person to sell mass produced Valentine Cards in America. In the 1840's, she was creating beautiful cards with real lace, ribbons and colorful photos.
No one knows for sure today the exact history of Valentine's Day. There are several different stories relating to the history of Saint Valentine. However, today, it is a day to profess your love in a special way. This could be giving a special heart felt card or writing your own. People send tokens of affection, such as chocolates and roses. Even the kids at school send Valentine Cards and those yummy conversation hearts!
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