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11/23/2020

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10/20/2020

Get fired up with this novelty flintlock pistol lighter

Smoking used to be glamorous and fun, especially when you could add to the pleasure of smoking with a novelty lighter for your ci******es. This particular lighter is in the shape of a flintlock pistol, or dueling pistol. Just pull the trigger, let the strike pull back, and the flame sparks up from

10/16/2020

09/03/2020

I just finished researching a Last Supper plate that I listed on my Vintage Vice Virtue Etsy store. While there was nothing overly remarkable about the plate, I did come across a touching story of another person who came across a similar plate. The story reminded me of why I enjoy vintage and antique items: their connection to the past.

In the middle of a stack of decorative commemorative plates at the thrift store was a plate of The Last Supper. I put the plate on top of the stack and took a p

08/30/2020

Not recommended for use during the Harlem Shake

Dutch Harlem trivet by Royal Doulton. Dutch Harlem was in production from 1904 to 1943. The stamp on the back of the trivet indicates that this piece was made in 1916. The trivet is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. There are a few imperfections under the glazing which have been there

06/30/2020

"The important thing is the rhythm. Always have rhythm in your shaking. Now a Manhattan you shake to fox-trot time, a Bronx to two-step time, a dry martini you always shake to waltz time."
- Nick Charles, The Thin Man

The important thing is the rhythm. Always have rhythm in your shaking. Now a Manhattan you shake to fox-trot time, a Bronx to two-step time, a dry martini you always shake to waltz time. - Nick Charles, The Thin Man This aluminum shaker is about 7 inches high with the lid on (5 1/4 inches without)

06/11/2020

Sometimes you just need a good dose of Art Deco...

This is a great little art deco smoking set. It consists of a cigarette box and four individual ashtrays. Perfect for bridge parties, cocktail hour, or even just a housewarming gift for the deco lover in your life. The cigarette box lid is adorned with a leaping gazelle (or reindeer) with deco

06/11/2020

I've come across plenty of ashtrays in my time, but this one is truly one of my favorites.

This large and awesome ashtray is an advertising piece from Texas Instruments for their Paveway Laser Guided Bombs and is co-branded with the US Air Force. The center print has the Texas Instruments and USAF logos along with representations of four of the laser-guided bombs; The KMU 342, KMU 351,

10/05/2019

Winter is Coming...

Winter is coming. You need a warm coat. Seriously, listen to your mother and wear a coat. Now annoy your mother by wearing this vintage puffy jacket for Natural Light Beer... This vintage Natural Light is in excellent condition and ready to keep you warm whether youre on the ski slopes, putting

09/15/2019

Don't leave your wine and liquor open where the angels could take their share. Help prevent angel's share losses with this sterling silver topped glass bottle stopper.

The problem with a good bottle of wine or other spirit is that sometimes you cant finish it but you cant get the cork back in. Thats where this sterling silver topped glass stopper comes into play. The bottom is etched and will give a decent seal, although it will not be airtight (pharmacist seals

08/21/2019

Sage advice if you ask me.

Keep on Truckin: Its a classic phrase. Its about as American as apple pie when you get down to it. Combine it with another American product, Pennsylvania coal, and you get this awesome carved figurine. The trucker stands about 8 1/2 inches high and the base is 3 inches long at its longest point.