Shop Update: Marcasite and Whimsy

I recently acquired two very different lots of jewelry:

one full of marcasite and the other full of whimsy!

Classy VS Cute

  

 These marcasite pieces are stunning, circa 1920s - 1930s. 

Onxy Ring

Ruby Ring

Marcasite Necklace

These whimsical pieces are adorable! Circa 1940s - 1970s.

Watch Ring

Whistle Bracelet

Pocketwatch Necklace

All are listed in the shop. Hope you enjoy!

Polka Dotted Kicks

You know when you're so excited about finds that you get to look over condition? Yeah, that happened to me yesterday at an estate sale. I saw polka dots and I purchased them. No looking them over, no examining the sole: primary colors + white swiss dots = add to cart immediately.

So, who wears a 6.5 - 7 and likes ridiculously cute shoes? I'm giving away the green polka dotted pair & the yellow polka dotted pair. Their problem is the edges of the soles are pulling away from the canvas. There are also some discolorations along the sides. I'd recommend reinforcing them with a little glue for now, wearing them a season, and then deciding if they are worth resoling ($15-$25 depending on your cobbler). Either way, they have a season of wear left in them -- and they are really freaking cute!

OR

Insole: 9.5 inches

US Size: 6.5 - 7

Euro Size: 37 - 37.5

Width: Narrow - Average

Cost: Shipping only ($4.90 US / $7 elsewhere)

Brand: Daniel Green

Circa: early 1980s

First two comments to claim them, gets them. I'll have you paypal me the shipping and email me your street address. Please only claim one pair. Specify if you want the green or yellow. The others will be listed in my vintage shop, since they're in great condition! Here's a sneak peek (with Jakey refusing to move):

xo, jess

Enviable Collections: Mobiles

So, I don't collect that many things. I collect bobby pins and barrettes pre-1960s, vintage Coach bags pre-1990s, and hanging mobiles. There are definitely other collections emerging . . . like 1950s dachshund accessories (scarves, brooches, handkerchiefs), but not in a quantity that I consider them collections (yet).

Today I'm sharing my mobile collection! If you saw the Etsy feature on my home, then you've already been introduced to my seagull mobile and perhaps the bottom 6" of James's handmade mobile, but here are the others:

Bi-Planes, purchased from TheOrangeCollective on Etsy

Whale Mobile, purchased from Projecteur on Etsy

 

Scandinavian Seal and Southwestern Mobile,

both purchased from OldVintageGoodies on Etsy

Fish Mobile, purchased from alittlemodern on Etsy

Sailboat Mobile, purchased from TheCottageCheese

Geometric Mobile (vintage-inspired), handmade by James (hubs)

 Seagull Mobile (my first mobile ever)

purchased at a local estate sale

Lucky for you, I found 2 duplicates (sailboat and seagull) and have no need for the same mobile, twice! So, I'm listing them in the shop today. They are both stunning, and I'm only parting with them because I already own them.

The Aristocrat of Knitted Wear

I found this amazing late 30s - 40s sweater dress and was charmed by

its tag: Marinette . . .  The Aristocrat of Knitted Wear:

It's stunning! Perfectly muted taupe, with intricate stitching and

a matching skinny belt.

When I looked up the maker, I found two newspapers  

featuring ads from Marinette: one from 1936 (above) 

and another from 1935 (below).

Not surprisingly, all their fashions (blouses, dresses, and skirts) 

are hand-knit. They also specialize in larger sizes. 

The first ad states Sizes: 14 to 20; and 

the following year's ad says Sizes 12 to 44.

This beauty is best suited for a modern day Medium - Large,

and the material has plenty of give to cling to your curves.

Lady Mary Slip Dress

This dress wanted her own blog post. I think Lady Mary should wear it! 

Early 1900s under dress with white lace, cotton construction, snap and button back, and eyelet florals. It's pretty perfect.

I found it in Cambridge, NY at an estate sale hosted by a 80-something year old woman. She was very sweet, and happily parting with much of her mother's estate, as well as downsizing her own belongings. She said this had belonged to her grandmother and was passed down to her mom, and eventually to her. She had never worn it, but kept it pristine all these years. She told me it was from 1910-1919.

I remember walking in her house and she was playing the Mountain Goats, which was kind of amazing. Turns out, she listens to 91.5 WRPI.