1940’s- 50’s Snow White Carnival Chalkware Figure
Year: 1940’s, 1950’s
Manufacturer: Unknown
Condition: Very good condition figure
1st edition vintage collectable
To be honest I’d never heard of carnival chalkware until I saw this item at an estate sale. The date is unknown, but most carnival chalkware was made in the 1940’s or early 50’s. The statue has a primitive painted look on purpose, and is decorated with glitter, making it a unique variation.
Snow White is unmarked, so she’s probably not a licensed product based on the Walt Disney animated film, but instead a statue made for giving away as prizes. It’s a big 15″ tall by 5 1/2″ wide. Snow White has lost just a little of her glitter, (haven’t we all), but overall is in very good shape for it’s age, with no cracks or chips and the semi-glossy paint job is still bright and nicely done for a collectable originally given away at a carnival.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1975 Oriental Standing Monks Statues
Year: 1975
Manufacturer: Austin Productions Hand carved
Condition: Very good condition
First Edition Vintage collectable
Austin Productions started in the 1950’s in Brooklyn, NY specializing in museum reproductions. They went on to create a wide variety of original sculptures, many of which are becoming very collectable. These vintage Oriental Standing Monks Statues are designed to go together as a set, and the taller monk appears to be reading over the shoulder of the other monk (or perhaps he’s asleep?) The statues are 7 1/4” and 9” tall and dated 1975. They have a slightly stained patina, which is natural and part of the Durastone finish.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one set available.
1983 Empress of China Porcelain Painting with Frame
Year: 1984
Manufacturer: Franklin Porcelain
Condition: Near mint condition
First edition vintage collectable
The Empress of China is a Thomas Wesley Freeman porcelain painting depicting the historic 1784 voyage of the first American ship to sail from the newly independent United States to China and transporting the first official representative of the American government to Canton, opening the door to trade in the Far East. President Washington bought a set of Chinese porcelain tableware from the ship.
The porcelain is in excellent condition with no chips or scratches and has glass over the top to protect it. The burlwood frame is also in great shape and with brass trim inlay measures 10 1/4″ x 18 1/4″ x 7/8″. Has a certificate of authenticity on the back. This porcelain is in excellent condition and perfect for a backdrop display in your Zoom meetings!
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1999 Coca Cola Bottle Cap 11″ Tin Wall Sign
Year: 1999
Manufacturer: Unknown
Condition: Excellent condition
First edition vintage collectable
This is an 11″ di. stamped tin sign in the shape of a classic Coca-Cola bottle cap. Unlike a flat sign, the crimped tin sign is appx. 1 1/2″ deep and looks just like an oversized bottlecap. It’s big and fun, and would look great displayed on a wall. The artwork features the Coca-Cola logo and is in excellent condition with a couple very minor scratches by the copyright. This Coca-Cola item is already over a generation old, and bound to become more collectable as time goes on.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
2004 Arnold Schwarzenegger Montage Limited Edition Framed Signed Print by Nick Shotwell
Year: 2004
Artist: Nick Shotwell
Condition: Near mint condition print
First edition vintage collectable
This limited edition signed print of Arnold Schwarzenegger is drawn by illustrator Nick Shotwell. The story reads like a fairytale, but it’s true, and it goes like this. Schwarzenegger was at a prominent bodybuilding and sports event in Columbus, Ohio. Artist Nick Shotwell attended the event and brought along a montage of portraits he had drawn of his idol, hoping Schwarzenegger would autograph it. Somehow, he managed to get backstage, and he stationed himself beside Schwarzenegger’s waiting limousine.
Not only did he get an autograph, but he got a call from Schwarzenegger’s secretary a week later asking if he could create some more artwork for him. “It was amazing,” recalls Shotwell. “He was my number-one idol and it meant a lot to me that he thought I was a talented artist. Had I not met him, I don’t know if I would have had the confidence to believe I could do art for a living and become a medical animator.”
The print measures 18 1/4″ x 24 1/4″ and is in near mint condition. It comes in a basic black metal frame with plexiglas that has some signs of age, including a few dings and scratches. Would look best re-framed but the current one has helped protect the artwork.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
2005 Rocky Original Montage Limited Edition Framed Print by Nick Shotwell
Year: 2005
Artist: Nick Shotwell
Condition: Very good condition print
First edition vintage collectable
This is a limited edition print drawn by illustrator Nick Shotwell and features a montage of Sylvester Stallone as his iconic Rocky character.
The print measures 16 1/4″ x 20 1/4″ and is in near mint condition. It comes in a basic black metal frame with plexiglas that has some signs of age, including a few dings and scratches. Would look best re-framed but the current one has helped protect the artwork.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
2017 Rosewood Puzzle Box hand made in India
2017 Rosewood Puzzle Box hand made in India
Year: 2017
Manufacturer: Unknown
Condition: Good condition
First Edition Vintage collectable
This unique puzzle box is hand-carved in the shape of a cross and must be removed and assembled in the correct order. The reward is a hidden compartment for storing jewelry or other bobby dazzlers. Artisans use hand tools to skillfully carve blocks of sustainable Indian Rosewood into fine treasures. This art form requires mastery to create the intricate carving and inlay work. The box is 5.75″ x 5.5″ x 1.5″.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
Danbury Mint Diamonisse Silver Plated Ring and Necklace 4 Piece Set
Year: 2020
Manufacturer: Danbury Mint
Condition: Mint condition
First edition vintage collectable
Inspired by the timeless elegance of estate jewelry,The Estate Collection features a matching silver-plated ring, pennant, and pierced earring set. Each piece showcases a radiant Diamonisse center stone sparkling within a glamerous halo setting. As the perfect finishing touch a multitude of shimmering pave accents for a total of over 4 carats of radiant diamonisse. A perfect medley of sophistication and sparkle. Makes a wonderful gift!
The outer gift box measures 4 1/4” x 3 3/4” x 1 1/2”.