Category Archives: Kitsch & Curiosities

These Are Some Wicked Funky Alligator Napkin Rings!

Posted on February 14, 2021 by lindasnyder

Yesterday I was checking out some upcoming auctions when a photo of these alligator napkin rings caught my eye.  WHOA!  Must have! However, the auction was a two and a half hour drive from my house – meaning 5 hours … Continue reading →

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Mr and Mrs Froggie Welcome

Posted on September 20, 2020 by lindasnyder

We love frogs!  And this silly garden froggie welcome is … well, just plain fun! Soon we plan to have a Lawn & Garden website with fun items such as this, as well as vintage furniture, gazing balls and so … Continue reading →

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SOLD! These Free-Standing Metal Outdoor Flamingos are GREAT!

Posted on July 22, 2019 by lindasnyder

I love love love these flamingos!  They were purchased of course for sale by the business, but it will be hard to part with them! (Which is one reason why marketing the birds has been less focused than it should … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Vintage Ceramic and 1950s Era Plastic/Melamine GES-Line Ashtrays

Posted on July 8, 2017 by lindasnyder

  Here’s an assortment of rather large ceramic ashtrays (5 of them, probably at least 25 years old) and vintage – 1950s era – plastic GES-Line ashtrays (3 yellow and 1 blue; the orange one sold) as well as one … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Vintage Carved Large Conch Shell with Cameo

Posted on September 18, 2016 by lindasnyder

We picked this out of an old woodworking shop – it was a completely unexpected find! The cameo features the detailed carving of a lovely lady with an elegant hair style.  The piece was exquisitely done.  Use it as a paperweight or … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Milk Glass Bar Lamp Globe

Posted on August 16, 2016 by lindasnyder

This vintage milk glass “Bar” lamp globe has sold elsewhere for $30-$40 and more.  Our price is pretty reasonable in comparison! Condition:  This globe is in really nice shape with just a single flaw or nick on the side, as … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Ceramic Gargoyle – Dog with Wings?

Posted on June 22, 2016 by lindasnyder

  Okay, so this is not Cerberus, the Greek mythological dog that guarded the gates of the underworld, because he only has one head.  And maybe he’s not even a winged dog at all… We’re not sure.  But he definitely … Continue reading →

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SOLD! Signed Initiation Paddle (?) from 1955

Posted on April 10, 2016 by lindasnyder

We believe this is an initiation paddle of some sort (hopefully it wasn’t actually used, but was more ceremonial than utilitarian).  The front says “To Bob from Dane” in extravagantly curly-cue lettering.  The back contains more than two dozen signatures, … Continue reading →

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Retro Butterfly Television Tray

Posted on December 28, 2015 by lindasnyder

Check out this retro 1950s television tray with butterflies!  It’s the kind of thing that is appealing in an odd way…the tray is definitely useful but it’s also rather kitsch (i.e. tacky). Frankly, I love it! Condition:  As shown in the … Continue reading →

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Golfer’s Welcome Slate – Vintage Style

Posted on December 3, 2015 by lindasnyder

Dimensions:  Our welcome slate is just about 12″ x 12″ square, and would make a perfect gift for that golfer – whether pro or duffer – in your life.  The figures are reminiscent of old timers in the game. Condition:  It’s … Continue reading →

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