Category Archives: Advertising & Iconic Pieces

Double-Sided Mill Pond Antiques Sign – Reduced to $45.00

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

  Double-Side “Mill Pond Antiques Sign” … it’s very heavy!   (More pictures below.) Condition:   Good for a weathered old sign Dimensions:  29″H x 28″ W x 1.5″D Price:  $45.00 (was originally $85.00).  (Plus the usual 5.5% Maine State Sales … Continue reading →

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Vintage Key to the City Washington DC Souvenir Thermometer

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

  Vintage Key to the City Washington DC Souvenir Thermometer Condition:   Excellent. Size:  About 8 1/2″ H. Price:  $12.00.  (Plus the usual 5.5% Maine State Sales tax, of course.) Please note: The shop will be closed for about a month … Continue reading →

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5 Vintage Mickey Mouse and Looney Tunes Place Mats!

Posted on July 16, 2017 by

These plastic (or other material?) place mats are among the most fun and exciting finds we’ve had yet!  They’re in really good shape, and according to our subscription service, some have sold for a lot more than we’re asking!  Take … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Vintage Wall Plaque from The Silent Woman, Waterville ME

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

  Once upon a time, there was a well-known restaurant in Waterville (ME) called The Silent Woman… possibly everyone in the entire state had eaten there at some point! The restaurant is no more but we do have one of … Continue reading →

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SOLD!  Camel Cigarettes Neon Sign – Very Cool!

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

We picked up this neon Camel cigarettes sign in perfect condition at a recent auction.  It reminds me of my grandfather, who smoked Camel non-filters for decades, staining his fingers orange from the nicotine.  (Yet he lived well into his … Continue reading →

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“Mutual Moments” – 19 Newsletters Dated 1947-1957 from What is Now Known as Mutual of Omaha

Posted on February 7, 2017 by

Dating back to 1947, these 19 separate newsletters from the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association of Omaha, Nebraska are a fun mix of data, jokes, letters to the company, data and other facts & figures! The newsletters apparently were … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Welch’s Grape Jelly Glass Featuring the Archies

Posted on June 3, 2016 by

  Vintage 1971 Archie’s “Having a Jam Session” Welch’s Grape Jelly Jar Glass featuring Archie, Veronica, Betty, Jughead, and Reggie jamming out with Hot Dog holding his ears. The graphics are in good shape, and there’s even a picture of Veronica on … Continue reading →

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