This amazing jaw-dropping antique "gunship" (the Battleship Columbia) to the right was featured in a past auction at Croton's own Serioustoyz.com---it's an outstanding piece of Americana, circa 1886, made by Reed, 36", lithographed paper on wood; designed to come apart & fit inside the hull for portability; wheels under boat have been replaced by wood blocks, flags replaced & masts were restrung; this is a large, rare, & very early toy--with clean simple lines--perfect for a future putz project--scaled down of course!
A light-up, heavy "rubberized"/plastic Santa & sleigh; the original bulb burned way too hot and had to be replaced. Your editor has since learned that many collectors put these on dimmers.
Next a close-up of Lady J's 2009 sideboard putz village.It's; a mix of old and new pieces. And finally a 1910 ad for Jello--when Jello was new and exciting! Click on the photos and enjoy!
If you love looking at Christmas villages and trains--including old black and white photos--this is the post for you--keep scrolling down the page--lots of inspiration, some fabulous old photos http://bigindoortrains.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=98
BY SPECIAL REQUEST, A PASSEL OF PUTZ PATTERNS! MORE HERE
SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON HERE.
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is that red bottle-brush tree vintage or new? if new, can you still get it.
ReplyDeleteFairly certain it is new but will try and find out.
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