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Attractive Toucan Vintage Cross Stitch
$45
This handsome, framed, colourful, vintage work of art, featuring two toucans too, measures 18 x 11 inches. -
Toucan Teapot
$50
This is an ultra cool collectible Toucan Teapot. The tail is the handle and the beak is the spout. There's a small hole in the bottom of the tail that functions as a steam vent which, when in use, could have an amusing affect.
The bottom reads:
bergschund
Seatle copyright 1990
It was manufactured by Bershund for the Seattle Trade Fair in 1990. It's valued, on a British site, at up to £74 ($155 USD).
Vintage set of mahogany wrapped frosted glasses.
Several eBay listings have cited these unmarked glasses as having been made by
Libbey but I'm more inclined to believe another site which states that they were
made by Fiesta.
You'll rarely find this mid-century vintage set with the original mahogany trim
in such good condition. (Hand wash only.) I don't think that they've ever been
used. The original stickers are still on the bottom.
By happy accident we discovered that they go well with tulips. (No doubt with
two lips too.)
While not Tiki in the strictest sense the nautical theme (incl. anchor and
treasure chest) would match island tikis beautifully.
Hotdog Condiment Dispenser
and Hamburger Napkin Rings
$20
Perfect for Bar-b-cue season the Hot Dog Condiment Dispenser is Brand NEW and never used. It’s a figural representation of a pile of hot dogs and measures 7 inches tall. Whether for ketchup or mustard you’ll relish it. For an absurd touch of elegance that's both fancy and schmancy deploy the four hamburger-shaped napkin rings. All of these items are made of china. ~ Bon Appetit! ~
$200
Perfect for your Tiki or Patio decor this was originally intended as a
planter but would work equally well with a large bowl containing snacks, tiki
mugs, a large tiki idol, and so on.
This large, elaborate, and elegant sea shell hanger was brought to Vancouver by
a member of the Philippine Consul in 1963. It was therefore likely made in the
50's or earlier. It measures 46 inches in height and 11 inches across at
its widest point - at the Cowrie shells. The 8 large Cowrie shells,
prized by collectors, measure 3 inches in length and 1.75 inches in width. The
hanger is very heavy weighing 5.2 Kg.
There are literally thousands of shells here each one of them meticulously
drilled, and beautifully strung into this attractive form. How many hundreds of
hours did it take to craft this? This wasn't made for a common Philippine
household, but rather, for a wealthy aristocratic home. It's from the estate of
a member of the Philippine embassy. Many of these shells can
no longer be legally harvested so there won't be any more like this made
in the future. Other shell hangers found on the Internet are all much smaller
and, frankly, much crappier. This one is stunning in comparison.
Moreover it was just recently painstakingly cleaned, removing up to 70 years of
film from each and every shell, in a tub of soapy water, with a toothbrush, to
make them shine like new.
This is likely your only chance to ever buy a handsome quality vintage hanger
like this one.
Tiki Lamp
$50
This lamp would look great in your tiki-themed recroom, bar, or on your deck. It
measures 30 inches tall to the top of the shade. The figure is a seated
drummer wearing a fez. The black semi gloss finish is reminiscent of the old
Coco Joe’s lavaware.
2 Strands of Flamingo Lights
$20
Each of these 2 strands of Flamingo Lights measures about 290 cms (114 inches or 9.5 ft). That's about 19 ft total. The attractive kitschy plastic flamingos fit over easy-to-replace standard miniature white Christmas tree lights.
Cool Flamingo Keychain Holder
$10
This handsome bird will not only grace your wall with its glorious countenance but will also hold all of your responsibilities for you. This key holder holds up to a maximum weight of 1.2 KG. It's constructed of heavy duty plastic and supported by three one-inch diameter suction cups (two on top, one on bottom) on the back. It's new and is still within its (Mint on Card) factory sealed packaging. Its Condition is Impeccable (unable to be eaten by a chicken). Let's see... what would be a good name... Frankie, Francine, Florence...?
Monkeypod Pineapple Shaped Fruit Bowl
$20
Made in Honolulu Hawaii this genuine vintage monkeypod pineapple bowl measures 12 3/4 inches by 7 3/4 inches. Don't eat the fruit - real fruit isn't quite this crunchy.
Hand Carved
This three tiered monkey pod server measures 27 inches tall and the
elaborately hand carved ornamentation features mostly straw huts and tropical
trees. The bottom tier measures 15 inches in diameter. There are 4 wooden
removable bowls on each of the first two tiers.
It rotates on all three levels. The little holes in the pineapple, at the top,
are for toothpicks bearing cheese or other delicacies suitable for dipping.
The pineapple fronds are actually spoonlike utensils for applying spreads. The
pineapple is also removable so you can sit a bowl, dish, ornament, or anything
else on top.
All sections are detachable for easy cleaning and storage.
It’s in great condition except for some unseen damage, as pictured, to the
bottom center of the bottom tier. It’s invisible to guests when in use, is
perfectly level, and spins easily. In short, despite the (unseen) appearance,
there's no apparent problem. Otherwise it’s in Excellent Condition.
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Location: North Burnaby
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