Princess House Nouveau Cookware

We ran across some unique pieces in our travels.

Not knowing exactly what they were, we decided to purchase them anyway.

Come to find out, they are vintage pieces of Princess House cookware that were made back in the 1980's.

The Princess House Nouveau cookware is based on the traditional corning ware ceramic pieces that we are all familiar with.

They can be used on the stovetop, microwave, oven, freezer, and are dishwasher safe.

Their unique difference from the corning is the handy removable handle.

It is great when taking it from the microwave - just snap it on and no burnt fingers.

I was tempted to keep the set - they are just like new - and oh so versatile.

But since we are downsizing, I'll just stick to what I have been using for the last 30 years.

We are running each piece on Ebay over the next couple of weeks.

Be sure to check them out - they are unique and you don't see them around to often!

JFK Sterling Silver Art Round

We have been listing a few collectible sterling silver coins these last couple of weeks.

They are from the John F Kennedy Commemorative Medal Series that was minted back in the early 1970's

The one we listed last night was titled: Addressing the United Nations.

Each coin is solid sterling silver and weighs an ounce.

You can check it out here.

We also have a couple others on from this collection and we do combine shipping!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sterling Silver Medals with Gold

 

We have been adding more of the Mayors Medals by the Franklin Mint to our Ebay auctions.

They are one ounce of solid sterling silver with a coating of 24K gold.

They are beautifully designed with the largest cities in the US according to the 1970's records.

We do combine shipping for these coins.

The melt price of silver is a bit over $35 an ounce as of this post.

These medals are a great investment at this time - silver was almost $50 an ounce just a few months ago.

It is expected to go back up - so grab the deals now!

Sterling Silver Mayors Medals

We have started listing a new collection of sterling silver on ebay.

This set was minted by the Franklin Mint in 1971 and it titled:

Official Mayors Medals of the United States Conference of Mayors.

There are 50 medals in this set that are made of solid sterling silver and electroplated with 24K gold.

Each one of these medals represents a city in the US that was one of the largest according to the 1970 census.

They are a rare set, and we are offering them one at a time.

Keep your eyes open for your favorite city - it just may have made the top 50 for this collection!

Calendar Medals Listed

We have listed the two sets of calendar medals that I talked about in my last post.

They are listed on ebay for seven days and each has a very reasonable reserve.

You can find the listing for the silver set here.

The listing for the bronze set is here.

Both of these sets are very rare, and to have two complete ones is even more rare.

Please email me with any questions, and good luck bidders!.

Calendar Zodiac Silver Medal

 

We have a most unique piece going up for auction next week.

It is a solid sterling silver round that is made by the Whittnauer Mint.

This large medal features the year 1973 in calendar form - six months on one side and the other six on the other side.

It also has each Zodiac sign for each month.

It is part of a set that includes 6 smaller sterling silver medals with "Winter" being the theme for them.

And as if this set wasn't special enough, we also have an identical one in bronze.

Two very rare sets that would make a great gift for an astrology collector as well as those who collect silver.

Lang and Wise Collectible

 

This is a Lang and Wise collectible made from the artwork of John Sloane.

It is number 13 from the Town Hall Series.

It is titled: Two Porches.

It is copyright dated 1998 and is signed on the bottom by the artist.

This piece is new in the box and you can find the listing for it here.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy!

 

Franklin Mint Medals of the American Revolution

We just listed a beautiful set of Franklin Mint medals on Ebay this evening.

This set was minted in 1976 and there are 50 rounds that depict scenes from the American Revolution.

The title of the set is: The Medallic History of the American Revolution.

Each round is 32 mm and is made of solid Sterling Silver.

There are over 21 ounces of silver in this set.

Housed in a wood display case, this limited edition set is very rare - I haven't been able to locate another one like it.

The auction listing is here, and it will run for seven days.

There is a low reserve - pretty much at melt value as of this post.

Don't miss it - they are hard to come by and silver is a great investment!

Sterling Silver Indians

We are listing several more of the sterling silver American Indians this weekend.

They are beautiful collectibles that have been selling quite well these past couple of weeks.

Next week we will adding the really famous ones such as Sitting Bull and Pontiac.

Geronimo is my husband's favorite.

He was one tough man that went through much in his life.

I may save that one as a gift for him, I haven't decided yet.

Don't miss what we have online - this rare collection is almost gone.

Good luck!

More Indians Next Week

Next weekend is a holiday in the US.

Labor day marks the end of the summer for us and the beginning of the school year for the kids.

Many families are making the most of this last long weekend of summer and are enjoying get-aways and visitors.

And the computer is the last thing on their minds for the most part.

Over the years I have found that online sales are really slow during these holiday weekends.

So we will not be posting any more of the sterling silver American Indian coins until next week so they end after the holiday.

We have a little over half of the set left.

Stay tuned!

American Indian Leaders Medallions

 

We have begun to list on Ebay a most interesting, quite rare collection of silver rounds.

The collection is called: American Indian Leaders Medallions.

It was minted by the Osborne Mint in 1979-1980.

There are 48 rounds that are made of Sterling Silver.

They are one ounce each.

They feature many of the famous Indian leaders from tribes across the US.

Only 5000 of these sets were produced.

We are listing them separately over the next few days, so if anyone is interested in the whole lot, they need to let me know so I can end the listings already on Ebay.

I would rather have kept them all together, but sadly they are valued more separately.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask - just leave a comment or go through the contact us link on the store website.

Rare Mrs Albee Award Glasses

 

We ran across this set of 12 stemware a while ago, and I have searched the internet and have not been able to find anything like them, anywhere.

They are an Avon award given to their members who had outstanding sales in the early 1970's.

From what I can gather, there were only six sets given out for the different regions across the country.

They feature Mrs Albee, the first Avon lady, dressed in all her finery of the late 1800's.

She is etched into the glass - the same design is on both the small and large glasses.

They are still in the original box that they arrived in back in the 1970's.

We have them listed on Ebay, and you can find the listing here.

They are a fine set of collectibles, and if you know anything about them, I would love to hear from you!

Only a Caretaker

Collectibles - we do not own them.

We may think we do, but true antiques and collectibles have been in many other's possession many times before.

And the reason you are holding them today is the same reason you have them.

You love them and take good care of them.

So they can be passed to the next person who will do the same.

We are only caretakers, as the previous ones who came before us and the ones who will come after us are also.

I sometimes wonder if they could talk, I bet the stories we would hear would be something.

Enjoy them while they are with you, and pass them on knowing that you have done your best with them.

Old Sheet Music

 

We have several paper collectibles of vintage sheet music in our inventory.

They date back to the early 1900's.

They are in various states of condition, but considering their age, and the fact that they are paper, they are holding up well.

We have others that we haven't listed yet, so if you have any questions or interest, please let me know.

Father's Day Figurine

 

 This piece is titled: In Daddy's Footsteps.

It is made by the Figurine Factory and is a limited edition.

Number 99 of 3000 pieces made.

The father and son are in matching clothes and Dad is teaching his son how to walk.

A precious moment that captures the joy of the moment for each of them.

This piece stands about 9 1/2 inches tall.

We only have this last one available for a special dad on his special day!

Pretty Kitty Plate

 

This pretty little calico cat sits with her tail curled around her on a fluffy pillow.

This plate is titled: Mouse Cat.

It is part of the Cats Collection of the Formalities line made by Baum Brothers.

It measures eight inches across.

Vivid colors and beautifully designed, it would make a great gift for anyone who loves cats.

Clicking on the photo will take you to the listing.

Thanks for stopping by!

Jim Daly Cards and Envelopes

 

We listed a pretty set of cards and envelopes in the store today.

It is boxed set of 12 cards by Pine Ridge Art.

They feature the artwork of Jim Daly, and his painting titled: The Conversation.

They are elegantly designed and the cards have a short bio of the artist on the back.

They make a great gift and are one of kind.

You can find the listing for them here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Towle Crystal Bottle Stoppers

 

For those who like Elephants - we have the perfect gift.

We just added these pretty full lead crystal bottle stoppers to the store.

They are made by Towle, and are made in Austria.

This set of two features a solid crystal elephant and snail.

They are a beautiful, unique set - and we only have this one set available.

All the details can be found here.

Have a good weekend!

Fossil Die-Cast Car Clock

 

A cute little collectible made by Fossil - a die-cast car with a clock under the hood.

It is a limited edition timepiece that is one of 35,000 pieces.

The car is a vintage American Classic and is made of metal.

This link contains all the info on this item.

Too cute and it makes a great gift!

Silver Medals

 

The spot price for gold and silver has risen sharply over the last few months.

Last year at this time, the spot price for silver was $18 per ounce, two years ago it was $12.

As of Friday's close, the spot price for silver was $43 an ounce.

We acquired a partial set of the Masterpieces of Raphael that was minted by the Franklin Mint back in the late 1970's and early 1980's.

We only have two of these gold plated over silver metals left from this collection.

You can find them listed here.

By clicking on their photos in the store, you can find all the details for each one.