Friday, August 17, 2012

Simple Words That Say So Much



This vintage mug from 1985 warmed a Grandmother's heart, maybe even more
than one, so many years have passed. 
 So often just a few words can say so much.


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Thursday, July 26, 2012

Hand Painted Oil Lamp From The Past


Minature Oil Lamp

  • Vintage 1950s, most likely produced in Japan.
  • Hand painted, pumkins and berries, autumn theme.
  • Frosted (part way) chimney to provide a softer light.
  • Approximately 7 1/2 tall.
  • Appears never used, however the wick has been lit.
  • Lamp functions nicely, wick moves up and down.
  • Gold trimmed on the three legs and handle.
  • Included is the vintage dust and dirt.
  • The next owner, I am certain will have better knowledge on how to care and clean this item.
  • After a gentle cleaning I would consider the condition of this item to be vintage excellent.
  • This size oil lamp is sometimes referred to as small or minature.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Georges Briard Designer - Jascha Brojdo Artist (1917-2005) One Man With Many Talents



"Blue Dynasty" designed and signed by Georges Briard (1917-2005)

Named Jascha Brojdo at birth, in his native Ukraine. In the late 1940s he began to use the name Georges Briard as a designer and signed his commerical pieces with this name.


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