If you find yourself on social media this weekend, you will be seeing lots of beads and sequins and glitter. This week’s fresh to market vintage has a perfect beaded treasure, full of sparkle and movement, for the glamour lover in your life. Although it’s not orange and turquoise, this little 100-year-old reticule bag is something any showgirl would love.

The amazing thing is you can own this piece of flapper history for less than the cost of a quick trip through the grocery store. Think about that. Admittedly, you can’t serve a reticule bag for dinner, but if you can, it’s so worth it to find room in your life for something fabulous with a history.

If you’re not in showgirl mode, don’t worry, we have other things you may find interesting…

Red & Black Beaded Flapper Bag

It was the 1920s and the world was changing rapidly. Women were becoming bolder and fashions had changed dramatically. The Flapper Era called for fabulously beaded slim dresses and tiny beaded reticule bags to go along with them. The combination of red and black was also popular. This tiny handbag is a great example of that time. Made of strands of tiny glass seed beads faceted and with a bit of iridescence it is just large enough for the essentials. Hung on the wrist or tied up at the waist, it adds a bit of sparkle to an outfit for a night on the town.

Red and Black Beaded Drawstring Bag, $65.95

Pam, Vintage Renude

Antique Green Glazed Stoneware Pitcher

I am pretty sure I was a ceramist in a previous life, as I am drawn to early handmade pieces of pottery, particularly pitchers. This is a utilitarian yellow ware pitcher that was dressed up with a random embossed circular design before the green glaze was applied. The maker is unknown, but the interesting shape and deep green glaze make it a nice piece of early Americana.

Early Hand-thrown Yellow Ware Pitcher, $ 110

Linda, Selective Salvage

Melted Plastic Popcorn Witch-o-lantern

Raise your hand if you had one of these growing up. Back in the 1960s, melted plastic popcorn decorations were available for every holiday. If you’re a vintage lover, this witch-o-lantern is just what you need for the upcoming holiday.

1960s Melted Plastic Popcorn Jack-O-Lantern, $30.

Laurie, NextStage Vintage

Royal China “Express Train” Creamer

I became fascinated with trains as a little girl. We lived in Chicago, and were one block from the train tracks. My brothers and I would go down to the tracks and watch the trains go by. Did you know if you yelled “chalk” to the railroad man in the caboose, he would throw a big slab of chalk out? As an adult, I live in Roseville, California, a true railroad town with a bustling Union Pacific train yard.

I’m highlighting a vintage Royal China Currier & Ives blue and white creamer featuring the “Express Train” pattern. Both sides of the creamer showcase a detailed depiction of a steam locomotive and train cars. The scenes were inspired by Currier & Ives prints, and were produced by the Royal China Company, Sebring, Ohio. The Royal China Co operated from 1934 to 1996. This Currier & Ives-inspired pattern was produced from the 1950s to the 1980s and can be found on various pieces, including creamers and coffee mugs.

In the 1950s, these dishes were giveaways at A&P and Winn-Dixie stores. A homemaker was able to get a whole set of dishes while picking up her groceries.

Vintage Creamer, Royal China Express Train Pattern, Currier and Ives, $18.

Anita, Rolling Hills Vintage

Thanks to Anita from Rolling Hills Vintage for being our fresh vintage pick guest this week. We love vintage supermarket china, so she really hit a sweet spot for us, a fabulous product and lots of fabulous history to go with it.

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