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!
My favourite items have to be the Art Deco lamp base and the Art Deco mirror with shelf.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteThat bakelite bangle is the most gorgeous thing ever, I absolutely love it. I'm also lusting after the Deco shelf and that colourful enamelware.
ReplyDeleteThe 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!
ReplyDeleteOMG 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
ReplyDeleteThat red bakelite bracelet is to die for, and comes with compact.my dream come true.
ReplyDeletealso 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!
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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
ReplyDeleteThe fifties lamp, the last lamp and the lucite box purse! Wow! xx
ReplyDeleteLove the lamp! Who would have thought to look at a frog and say they want to put their coins in it!! haha
ReplyDeleteOh I just love your arabia finel collection!!
ReplyDeleteThat 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!
ReplyDeleteLove 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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