Is it too early to be Christmas shopping? This is a trick question, because for the vintage lovers on your Christmas list there is no such thing as too early to shop. You have to pounce when you see it because it may never cross your path again. We’ve already started receiving Christmas orders, including requests for gift wrapping. Who knows, maybe one of this week’s fresh to market vintage picks is destined to find itself under someone’s tree.
W. Goebel Black and Red Rooster
I so love this smaller scale crowing rooster for its modern styling meets folk art design. Curious is the fact he is missing a small black letter opener or knife that would be stored in a slot near the tail feathers. It might be food-oriented rather than office. The closest I have come to solving the mystery is finding a W. Goebel Chick or Hen Egg Cup, also with a slot to hold a spoon to eat the egg with, provided by the company. I would love to see more of this serving ceramics from the company, but may I say that they are as scarce as hen’s teeth.
Goebel Rooster, $49.99
-Mary Ellen, AuntHattiesAttic
New York City Charm Bracelet
New York City has been drawing folks from around the world for ages. It’s a city like no other. So you know a place like this will bring loads of tourists, and tourists buy souvenirs. This bracelet was one of those souvenirs from days gone by. Filled with charms depicting New York City landmarks and set on a faux pearl bracelet. The heart is just waiting to be engraved with I ❤️ NY.
NYC Landmark Charm Bracelet, $22.95
-Pam, Vintage Renude
Antique Mrs. Potts Sad Iron
I’m one of those people who happen to like ironing but I can guarantee you I wouldn’t have felt that way in the days before electricity! This relic of those days was a breakthrough, believe it or not. Known as a “sad” iron, meaning solid, this model was invented in 1870 by 19-year-old Mary Florence Potts. Her idea of a removable wooden handle instead of a metal one, allowing the cold metal base could be swapped for a hot one, was revolutionary; as was the idea that it was pointed on both ends so the user could iron in either direction. The self-titled “inventress” eventually franchised her iron to a production company that allowed her kit of a handle and three bases to be sold through the Montgomery Wards and Sears catalog at the turn of the 20th century. There’s no record of Mrs. Potts becoming wealthy as a result of her invention but I’m sure she was a hero to everyone who ironed during her lifetime.
Antique Wooden and Metal Mrs. Potts Sad Iron, $25
-Linda, Selective Salvage
Four Seasons Chalkware Plaques
The four seasons are always a popular motif for wall decor, but it was used extensively in the 1960s. You’ll find sets in resin from companies like Syroco, framed accent art pieces, carved wood sets and metal set in wooden frames like the ones my mom bought that I use in my mid century washroom. So often on their way from a home to the second hand markets, the sets get split apart. You’ll find one or two seasons, but not all four together.
The pieces of this little chalkware set are smaller than most of the others, which makes them handy for spaces next to doors or in hallways. They came straight off the wall at an estate sale, so they have far fewer chips than if they had been rattled about at a thrift. (Although chips in chalkware are one of the many things Sharpie pens can fix but duct tape can’t.)
Four Seasons Chalkware Accent Art Plaques, $45.
–Laurie, NextStage Vintage
That’s this week’s fresh to market vintage. We didn’t mean to scare you with the Christmas shopping reference, but someone has to tell you Christmas is less than 100 days away, and those vintage treasures for those special people are not going to find themselves. Let the hunt begin!
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If the sad iron reminds you of laundry and the thought of laundry makes you think of buckets of vintage soaking in your tub, you might like our post on collecting, using and caring for vintage Christmas linens.
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That rooster!!