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A French turn of the century, tarnished silver metal oil and vinegar set with two cruets. When you take the bottle stoppers off you place them (one on each side) in the rings available on the server, click on the photo to see details. Perfect condition. Less than a foot high. I used mine in the bathroom for shampoo and cream rinse. Crazy but very decorative!
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Nineteen century letters. Certainly you have seen movies where the girl waits despartely for the post to come? And when the butler brings in the long awaited letter she grabs it and races to her room to read it alone....
These are such letters, maybe not love letters, but letters that were hand delivered, folded with the address marked on the paper directly.
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French turn of the century pink pressed glass salt cellar.
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Child size, nineteen century, hand painted French cafe au lait bowl.
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Nineteen century glove clasp, or letter holder, or in this case as I did not have a pair of gloves, I used it to hold a small book about Paris. The clasp use to be sold when you purchased a pair of gloves so you wouldn't loose one or the other.
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French nineteen century santon for the nativity set. Hand painted fired clay made in Provence.
Double sided. Charming patina. Santons are my most favorite thing to collect.
It is hard to find Santons that have a certain worn look about them, as well as a design on their skirt. The back side of her hat is detailed as well.
Several more Santons will be posted today.
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French nineteen century French Riviera souvenir box made out of cherry wood.
Hand painted scene of the sea, and notable lock cover.
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Large, French turn of the century cookie tin with a romantic scene on top. Black and golden details along the side with the markings: Artist F. Boucher Paris, ALSA, Nancy, Le Cage.
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Nineteen century linen/cotton towels with C.L. monogram.
Three dish towels are available.
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Set of three, turn of the century French jewelry making elements in gold metal. Over an inch long.
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Nineteen century small metal urn.
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French nineteen century mother of pearl cuff links.
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French nineteen century bottle stoppers.
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French provençal nineteen century, individual wine pitcher. Terre cuite and hand painted.
The proverb says:
"Water spoils the wine, a woman spoils a man."
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French antique silver metal brooch with an old image inside.
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Silver metal, turn of the century, escargot tongs... I do not know the real name, but this name does the trick. These silver plated pincher (s) hold the escargot shell in place so one can poke out and eat the gooey center.
I beat that makes you want one of these!
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Nineteen century, hard to find, French white ironstone cream cup.
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In France the Scouts are part of the Catholic Church. On their backpacks they carried a French flag with the sacred heart on it. This one is from the 1940s. Worn by many a child.
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French turn of the century crayon box from Paris. No crayons. On the left corner it says: First Prize Paris 1900.
25 euro ($33) includes international postage and tax.
Nineteen century French ironstone, soft cheese molds.
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A pair of nineteen century French flow violet colored espresso cups.
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Turn of the century children's playing cards to learn French letter sounds.
Can be used in scrapbooking, art projects, or to hang words up with curtain clips!
Original box that looks like a book included.
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First communion silver medal on part of a crystal bit of rosary.
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Charming French, turn of the century printed pastel cotton coupons (fabric).
Seven designs equally over a yard square altogether.
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French antique dinnerware knives. The blades are marked PARIS, the detail between the blade and the bone handle are in silver.
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Magnifying glass. Heavy glass dome about two inches in size. Could be turned into a paperweight.
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French nineteen century hand mirror (over ten inches long), with beveled mirror, and decorative metal detailing. Unusual and hard to find charming brocante item. Has a small loop in the back to hang if desired.
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A pair of matching silver plated French napkin rings: Mrs. and Mr., or Madame and Monsieur.
1920s-1930s
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In a small black velvet framed, under a domed glass is a rare piece of 19 the century mix media artwork. This piece has cutouts, scrapped bits of lace and seed beads to create a romantic scene. More enchanting than this photo gives it credit.
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French antique opera glasses.
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Two turn of the century small metal vials. One holds pencil leads, and the other hold pen nibs. Would be charming to add a hook and use them in jewelry making.
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French antique iron wine bottle opener. Hand made with gold tinted hand handle.
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A turn of the century heavy metal decorative element, pansy design wreath (Pansies are the symbol to say think of me.) over ten inches wide.
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A charmer of a calendar! On one side there is the Eiffel tower, on the other side the Arch de Triumph. When you turn in around the date changes.
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One of a kind, though I found two (I'll show the other in a few days from now,) extra long (over two yards altogether), over-sized rosary with large silver metal beads, center piece and cross. The rosary was wrapped around on a belt around the waist. Looks amazing draped on a stack of books.
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Eighteenth century French tapestry. 31 by 26 inches. Not framed but with a canvas back covering. A rare find, happy find, one in a lifetime find! Worn with threads missing, but it doesn't take away from its charm. Wool thread of varying degrees of thickness and color. Golden beads surround the couple with child.
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Nineteen century metal pulley. They make wonderful hooks for hanging chandeliers! A hard to find piece.
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Red seal, label with angels, stopper... nineteen century medicine jar.
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Nineteen Century, hard to find, highly collectible French nutcracker.
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French antique silver chain coin purse. Can be worn on a chain as a piece of jewelry.
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French antique silver baby charm element, for jewelry making or scrapbooking.
Bebe means Baby in English.
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Nineteen century sugar bowl that use to sit on a counter of a lovely intimate bistro somewhere in France. Usually these roll top sugar bowls (forming a bowl when the top is rolled down and under) are larger and very simple in design. This one is tres chic, with its claw feet.
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French antique old silver charm.
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French antique silver plated napkin ring (Monsieur is cut out) for the man in your life.
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French nineteen century silver cross, rosary element with one bead. Note: the royalist symbol on the ends of the cross, as also know as the perfume that Mary inhaled from the Lys to receive the spirit: Fleur des Lys
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Early nineteen century French white ironstone gravy boat.
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Set of six French antique silver plated spoons.
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French art deco desk calendar, I set it to my birthday in case you wanted to know.
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French nineteen century small (8 x 6) faded blue velvet, with pink lined interior, sewing box that locks with a tiny key.
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A long thin vintage plaque with a list of food items. The markers help you remember what to buy at your next shopping day. The "shopping list reminders" often hung inside the armoire pantry.
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