The little gold compact, celluloid marriage button, Libbey iced tea glasses and Samsonite suitcase ensemble in this week’s fresh to market vintage do not appear to have anything in common at first glance. But they do. After October 4, when the USPS institutes their approximately 6% holiday shipping surcharge, they will all cost more to ship. This is on top of the transportation and fuel surcharge of 8% added last April 26. Both these bonus charges are supposed to only last until January 17, 2027. (Fingers crossed.)
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And now, the fresh to market vintage for this week, presented in so special order…
Estée Lauder Solid Perfume Compact
The seasons are beginning to change, you may already be thinking about holiday gift shopping. This tiny Estée Lauder solid perfume compact just may be the perfect gift. It’s designed in the shape of a gift wrapped box complete with a tied ribbon on top. The solid perfume it originally contained is long gone, although a whiff of scent still remains. Filled with lip gloss or a solid perfume it would be a great gift. Or use it as a pill box, ring box, or just a fun decor item.
Solid Perfume Gift Box, $34.95
Pam, Vintage Renude
Victorian Celluloid Marriage Button c 1900s
I love Victorian tin photo buttons in general, but the ones made to celebrate marriage hold a special spot in my heart. This particular floral celluloid-over-tin button features a beautiful array of pansies, dogwood & other flowers around the edge, framing photos of the stoic couple.
We purchased it near a small community in South Dakota settled by Russian immigrants in the 1800s. Based on the couple’s clothing, it’s very possible they were members of that community. I think it would be a fun addition to an “instant ancestor” collection.
Who says you can’t choose your family?
Antique Celluloid Button, $125
Linda, Selective Salvage
1990s Libbey Premiere Black Goblets
If you enjoy bringing drama to your dining table, these are the glasses for you. In the late 1990s, Libbey made the Premiere line in eight colors, but none are as most moody and gothic as Premiere black. Classified as iced tea glasses by the maker, we’d use them as water goblets. They’d also be unspeakably delightful for serving Bloody Marys. Technically called black, if you hold them up to the light you can see that they are actually blue black amethyst.
Set of 6 1997-8 Libbey Premiere Black Iced Tea Glasses, $62.
Laurie, NextStage Vintage
1950s Samsonite Luggage Set
When you daydream about traveling back in the 1950s, this is the set of luggage you take with you. This three piece set of vintage Samsonite luggage has everything a girl needs…a train case, a round hat box and a small suitcase. Hard sided with a marbled gray and cream faux leather exterior, it is the essence of 50s travel.
In real life, it would be the perfect stack for storing things, 1000x more attractive than a pile of plastic bins. What could you put in them? Craft supplies and projects, off season clothing, holiday gifts (to keep them from snoopers), the books you keep meaning to read, table linens, hats, nail polish (in the train case) and so much more. Look at whatever is sitting in a pile around you. Chances are good it would be more aesthetically pleasing contained in a stunning set of vintage luggage. For more ideas, check out our post on collecting vintage luggage.
1950s Samsonite Three Piece Luggage Set, $225.
Available from this week’s guest, Green Prairie Vintage
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