As usual I've had my eye on lots of goodies lately, sometimes I'm looking to buy, sometimes I'm looking to see what things are worth and sometimes I look at a piece over and over again just because it's so beautiful.
I keep lots of pictures for reference, here are some of my favourites from the last few months.
1920s wool swimsuit with all original bakelite buttons
Bakelite bangle which contains a compact - see below
Most of these items were out of my price range on any level, but isn't it nice to sometimes window-shop just for the sake of learning and inspiration?
I'm determined to get one of these big 50s American lamps one day!
Taxidermy purse with the body of a frog...let's all say it together now, EWWW!
Blue monkey fur coat, apparently very rare.
Such gorgeous colours, I know not all my readers like or approve of fur but I love it and wear it as much as I can.
Spectacular lucite box purse with inset flowers to the domed lid.
Huge collection of midcentury Arabia finel enamelware.
Tiger print fur bag with lucite handles and frame, an excellent-ly fun piece.
Yet another lamp, it doesn't look too flash like this but look below, when it's lit up.
How cool is that!
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My favourite items have to be the Art Deco lamp base and the Art Deco mirror with shelf.
I like the look of the fur on that coat but I would much prefer to see it on a monkey instead!
The Taxidermy purse is so bizarre! Just look at the poor dead sleeping frog head :( It still looks wet!
it's art. all art to me. love it! that purse is so odd, i can almost see a child with easter flowers and an easter bonnet clutching it!
That bakelite bangle is the most gorgeous thing ever, I absolutely love it. I'm also lusting after the Deco shelf and that colourful enamelware.
The frog is mad and I loved the monkey jacket until I realised it was real (I was mugged by a monkey in Bali, it was a vicious creature but I still wouldn't want to nick it's coat). xxx
I'm not sure what I love more - the 1920's bathing suit, the Art Deco lamp, OR that outstanding bangle!
OMG that 50's American lamp i love it how stylish is that? ;-) Thats what i love about your blog you show things i know that i will never ever see and i love it. That bag with the flower on the lid is so very beautiful and so is that bangle. dee x
That red bakelite bracelet is to die for, and comes with compact.my dream come true.
also love the bakelite flower purse how very rare.love it all.
O,shit,what a group of treasures!!! I think the bakelite bangle and the 20's swimsuit are my faves,but I love the taxidermied frog purse too!hahaha! It doesn't bother me too much,I have a friend who is a taxidermist.She has a handbag made out of a cat!
XXX
Holy crap Aladdin, you've been rifling through Ali Babar's cave haven't you? I think we need to buy the compact bracelet between us and share it for six months each per year. I lurve the lamps, esp. the Triffid-like 50s one! The purse looks like a cane toad!! Cant you imagine swimming in the wool suit? !!! Thanks so much for sharing these gorgeous treasures - now I need to plan a trip to your shop! xoxo
The fifties lamp, the last lamp and the lucite box purse! Wow! xx
Love the lamp! Who would have thought to look at a frog and say they want to put their coins in it!! haha
Oh I just love your arabia finel collection!!
That lucite bag is incredible! They called it the 'coffin purse'. I actually have the matching shoes. Clear lucite wedges with the same flowers encased in the wedge. Awesome!
Love the Arabia Finel collection. I picked up a yellow coffee pot in MM condition from the local Vinnies (before they corprotised) for $3
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