Category Archives: Art – Classic & Vintage

Lithophanes of the Sea – $69.95

These two lovely lithophane boxes appear to be unique, and perhaps hand-made.  We can find nothing like them on the internet despite a diligent search. According to wikipedia, lithophane is “is an etched or molded artwork in thin very translucent porcelain … Continue reading

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SOLD! From the “Running Into Six Figures Series”, by Earl Moran (1893-1984)

One of the most prolific and diverse pin-up artists – as well as one of the most important – Earl Moran worked with a variety of models (including Marilyn Monroe for 4 years, developing a lasting friendship with her in process). … Continue reading

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SOLD! “Fragrance” by Boris Skvirsky – 1887-1941 – $259.95

We recently purchased “Fragrance” at an auction in Ossipee NH, after falling in love with it.  We still aren’t certain we want to sell the piece but we are, after all, in the antiques and collectibles business, and if we … Continue reading

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Auld Lang Syne: Welcoming 2014 with 25 Vintage New Year Photos

This gallery contains 25 photos.

Originally posted on The Year of Halloween:
While many may have taken up a chorus of Auld Lang Syne as the clock struck midnight on the new year, few likely knew the meaning of the words first put to paper…

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A World at War & Women at Work: the Chic Utility of the 1940’s

Originally posted on Hemline Quarterly:
My lovely grandmother Betty (third from the left) & her well-dressed girlfriends in 1946. Greetings, ladies & gentlemen!  I am finally updating!!!  I actually wrote this article awhile ago but have been trying to find…

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