I've moved!

I have been doing this blog now for several years, and I have learned a ton along the way.  I have now come to the conclusion that I needed a change.

With great excitement, I would love to say that I have moved!  I have a new website called wisdomlaneantiques.com, which can be seen here.

I will be leaving this blog active so that all of the wonderful posts that I have done can still be enjoyed.  I hope that I will see you at the new website!

Why, it’s a vintage 1949 Hull LILLY jardinière or vase!

That’s what it is!  It’s a vintage Hull LILLY jardinière or vase!  This great find was made in 1949, which can be determined by the mark on the bottom.

Hull is a very collectible pottery maker.  They made countless pieces and tons of pattern like LILLY.  Hull pottery began producing items in 1905 in Crooksville, Ohio. The company's early lines consisted of common utilitarian pieces, semi-porcelain dinnerware and decorative tile. They quickly established an excellent reputation for producing quality items.

If you think about it, you could use something like this to decorate in just about any room.  The kitchen or a side table in the front room is a small sampling of where you could find this piece.  You could evn look for a piece that goes with the common color that’s in a particular room.

You can find this terrific piece of Hull in my Etsy store here.

Do you know what that is? It’s. . .

Why, I know what that is!  I got it!  It’s a wallet.  No?  How about a Stanley woodworking plane.  No, that’s not it, either.

Maybe you can figure this one out.  I know it’s made of pottery, and it could be a pot.  Maybe I could figure it out with this:

Can you tell what it is?  Stay tuned to see if you’re right!

Why, it’s a small Keen Kutter wood plane!

Keen Kutter was a trade name that was used by Simmons Hardware starting in 1866, and made plenty of different items.  The product line included things like scissors, knives, hammers, and even this plane.

 

Like many makers marks, you can use the Keen Kutter symbol on the blade of the plane to get a good time frame when the plane was made.  In this case, the symbol represents a saw tooth going through a piece of wood (which dates the plane to the early 1900’s).

On something like a tool, they are sometimes bought to be used (especially if they are not that valuable as a collectible).  On an item like this plane--there is some value in it as a collectible, but the tool also holds value to a person that does woodworking.  It is always best to ask yourself what is best—use an item like this or have it in your collection.  Either way the item is well enjoyed.

You can see this fantastic Keen Kutter plane in my Etsy store here.

What in the world is that? A part of a train?

Man, this looks like something you would find on a train.  Could it possibly be a knob that adjust something like steam pressure?  Oh wait…I know!  It’s a door knob!  No?  Then what is it?

Maybe you know what it is.  It’s certainly a knob.  But of what, exactly?  Could it be from a tool?  Or possibly even from a car, like an old turn signal?

Any guess is greatly appreciated on what this could be, and the item will be revealed next week!

Why, it’s an amethyst Dugan Glass carnival tumbler!

The great item that was featured last week is an amethyst tumbler featuring the Peacock At The Fountain, and it was made by the Dugan Glass Company.

This wonderful item was made in the 1910’s, and would look great anywhere.  The great thing about something like this is that it is a great cross-collectible.  Peacock lovers, carnival or Dugan Glass Company collectors, or even people who love this color would love to have an item like this.

The tumbler can be seen in my shop on Etsy here.

Ok, I got this one. It’s a…

We all know that this is a fantastic piece of glassware that was made in the 1910’s by a famous glass company.  But did you know that it’s a… it’s a… what is it again?

Well, I can tell you it’s a really cool piece of glass that can still be used today is any retro kitchen.  Not only that, it can also be used on a vintage desk holding either office supplies or even pens and pencils.

 
So what is this thing exactly?  Do you have any guess on what this terrific item could be?

Signage is hot!

The summer may be cooling off, but sign collecting is heating up.

This 14 ½ inch by 17 ½ inch double sided enamel sign which reads “Fasten Your Seat Belts” and touts

Dependable Champion Spark Plugs is a great example of 1968 advertising.

Collectors will overlook dings and bumps (considering them rusty gold) to grab onto a great slogan and hard-to-find product.  Color that pops is an added bonus.  If you have an empty wall or space in your garage, or need a one-of-a-kind headboard, this area of collecting might just be for you.

You can find this particular sign is already for sale on Etsy right now with a price at $300.  This month’s 25% off sale means that you get $75 off.

You can click here for the listing.  You can use coupon code SUMMER25 to get 25% off when you check out.

Why, it's an advertising sign!

Last week there was a sneak peek to something that is in my Etsy shop.  The photo shows the back of a great handmade tin sign advertising the Dreamy Creamy Donut Shop.

The sign was made in the 1940's and would add a great vintage flair to any room of the house.  The great thing about this sign is that it is not that big--just 15 inches wide--and would not take up that much room on the wall.

The sign can be seen in my Etsy shop here.

This is one of those collectibles that not only fits into several collecting areas, it makes you hungry!

Hey! Give me a hunk of that...

This week's sneak peek features something that's great to look at.  It's a...wait a minute,  what the heck is it?

Is it a tire?  No, I don't think that's it.  Is it a Depression glass plate?  Something tells me that isn't right either.

All that I know for sure is that it is for something that is a gooey treat.  Do you have a guess in what it could be?  Next week I'll have the answer to this puzzling item.

What is it? It’s a Malt Nutrine Tray made by Anheuser Bush!

It all makes sense now!  The picture that was shown with last week’s post was for a Malt Nutrine tray made by the Anheuser Bush company in 1905.

Anheuser Bush created Malt Nutrine in 1905, and was marketed to help with an assortment of health issues.  It was marketed to help with insomnia, was given to new mothers, and was a nerve-quieting tonic.

This tray could have been used in a bar, or even at a soda fountain to deliver the drinks that someone had ordered.  The thing to remember about something like this is that since it was in a place like a bar, it would get a lot of wear to both the top and bottom.  When a tray gets a ton of wear, the paint starts to flake away to the point where there is nothing left but the metal tray.

So if you happen to find a tray with a ton of the paint left (and not a lot of damage either), it helps retain the value of the piece.

The Malt Nutrine tray can be seen in my Etsy store here.

Utilitarian pieces like this tray often do become advertising pieces.  What kinds of utilitarian pieces like this do you have in your collection?

Why that’s a… what is that exactly?

Why, that’s a simple guess!  Oh wait; it’s not a Stanley plane?  What is it, then?

Well, its round, that’s for sure.  It’s also a cross-collectible.  Anyone who’s into barware, portraits, anything metal or advertising would love this item.

Do you have any guesses on what this could be?

Wow, This Really Keeps Food Warm?

Over time, there have been plenty of items that have fallen out of favor for one reason or another.

Take this child’s bowl that has been designed with a built in container to hold hot water to keep the food stored in it warm.

 

It’s still very functional, but with the advancements of electricity and the invention of hot plates or warmers (or even microwave ovens, for that matter) it has become easier to keep your kids food warm.

It has a built in spout with a removable lid so that you can get the water in and out with no problem.

All you have to do is pour some warm water in the spout, seal it up, and you’re good to go.  It’s kind of like the modern travel mugs that we have today.

You can see the child’s bowl with a matching mug that I mentioned here in my TIAS shop here.

Woah! That's Cool!

Curious to see what's behind the curtain?  Why, it's a Haynes Ware Creamer!

 

These suckers are really cool.  They can add a splash of color to just about anything that you use it for.  It's the perfect size to be a pencil or pen holder, or you could use it for a small vase to put in the center of your table, or the corner or your desk.

This is one of those pieces that you could use a million different ways, and it would look cool doing whatever it is.

You can still buy this piece in my Etsy shop.  Just use this link here to check it out!

What's Behind Curtain Number One?

I absolutely love these things.  I just can’t get enough of them.  But it begs one question:  What is it?

Let me give you a hint.  This item you can use to help with holding an additive for coffee (hint, hint, nudge, nudge), as a small vase, or even with holding pencils.

No, it’s not a hat!

But what is it exactly?  Stay tuned to see what the great item is!

And The Answer Is…

Did you figure out what the lid belongs to?

I bet you’re dying to find out…

It’s a vintage Mt. Washington mustard Jar!  With the advent of refrigeration, and plastic that is cheap enough to mass-produce a bottle that can be used long enough to hold the mustard, the days where we need a glass jar like the one pictured has come and gone.

It has opened up a collectible field that can be very diverse.  The containers could be made out of pottery, glass, or even metal.  The shape is also as diverse as the material that the jar is made out of.  It could be round, square (or a combination of both), squat, bulbous, or just about anything.

The mustard jar is for sale in my Etsy store, you can go there here.  Just be sure to use coupon code STORESALE20 when you checkout.  You can even use that coupon code on anything in my Esty store from now until July 22^nd.

What’s That?

Over time, there are items that people will just stop using.  It could be for a number of reasons, like a design that might have come along that is better.   It could even be an item that helps you offer a service that we don’t even see much of anymore, like a shoe repair company.

Can you tell what the lid is to in the picture?

Stay tuned to see what the answer is, it just might surprise you.

Sneak Peek

Here’s just a taste of what’s going live on Etsy tomorrow.

It is a terrific 1918 World War I yearbook for the Drury University in Springfield, Missouri.

So be sure to check it out!