The yellow transfer print state charms from Germany made in the 60’s are great, but to see amazing quality go to the rarely found hand painted ones – usually marked Germany or West Germany from the 30’s and 40’s. One seller has a treasure trove of these right now, so go look at the other […]
There are vintage state charms and then there are VINTAGE state charms
March 16, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Rare mechanical sink charm in 14K
March 3, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Laurie asked for ‘foodie’ and this certainly applys! I haven’t seen an unbroken one of these in over a year, although for 185.00 you can find a BIN that needs alot of love in one of the eBay stores. I have this charm and love it – definately in my top 5 favorites. check out […]
Moderne – the sleek style of late Art Deco
February 28, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Laurie’s word is ‘moderne’ a decorative style which had it’s heyday around 1938 at the end of the Art Deco movement. Its sleek lines are rounder – like the glamorous steamships which are it’s crown jewels. In modern jewelry you can see a resurgence in the ‘Streamerica’ line at Tiffany and Co. or click here […]
Octuplets – Laurie trys to stump the grump
February 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The word today is ‘octuplets’ and it’s just too easy to do eight head and eight sets of baby shoes, binky charms or babies – I think this one is a much better choice. click here for my suggestion on octuplet charms
Quilt – not vintage but cute
February 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Today’s word is ‘quilt’ and I could do a million scissors, Victorian needle cases, or spools of thread from Beau; but this – while not vintage – is spot on. click here for a sterling charm for quilters
