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Thank you, this has sold!
This vintage book titled "Complete French Course" caught my eye. With a copyright date of 1898 I thought it was perfect to list in the antique book category, here.
Thank you, these two have sold!
Ahhhhh...a lovely view of the Eiffel Tower. Did you know the tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. Seven hundred proposals were submitted in a design competition and a man named Gustave Eiffel had a design that was unanimously chosen. Of course, it is beautiful! Surprisingly, many protested it's construction. But it was made...and it took 300 steel workers in two years to build. It was the world's tallest building until 1930. It was almost torn down in 1909 but was saved due to it's antenna needed for telegraphing messages. There are 1652 steps to the top. I have actually been there (but not to the top) and it is magnificent! Ooh la la! Now onto more vintage finds...
And now switching gears, another item which I do not believe is vintage, was too perfect to pass up. Perfect because it is the neatest looking storage / trinket box in a petite little size. It looks like a vintage oriental trunk. Sits so nicely on a stack of books for a nice display or vignette. Or simply stash jewelry in it! This will be listed in the Home Decor category, here.
And as always, you may find new items in the "Just Listed" category by clicking here.
The Windsor Blue Juice Pitcher above was acquired after many years of collecting. This one was admittedly, an ebay purchase. They are hard to find! In the background you will see a few of the Persian Cream pieces. One is a small juice tumbler. I have four of these and they are very very rare and hard to find. I bought all four at one of my visits in the mid-nineties to Atlantique City. Yes, I will search high and low for my beloved dinnerware. Half of the fun is the search.
Here are two of my grill (or compartment) plates. I have four of these as well in each of the main pastel colors. With them in the picture are two of the 36's bowls. I have four of each of these as well. My very first piece of LuRay EVER was a surf green 36's bowl. It was sitting in a dusty back room of an antique shop at the beach. I think I paid 6.00 for it back in 1992. I absolutely LOVE the 36's bowls. They are perfect for mixing sauces, a little bit of ice cream, oatmeal, you name it. I hardly use them now because of the height of the shelf they are on. This may be a good thing so I don't break them! The everyday pieces I actually use...like berry bowls and bread and luncheon plates. And for birthdays the cake plates are a must. So fun!
Now here is a cutesy way of displaying the teacups. I do not use these, mainly because I don't drink tea! But, I couldn't resist the display stand.
And what LuRay collection wouldn't be complete without a store sign? This is a commemorative piece and not actual vintage memorabilia. I wish it were. Maybe one day I will come across one. But for now, this is a great addition to my collection.
This week, I've just recently acquired some pieces to sell in the Bella Rosa store. Click here to see what I've added!
Please feel free to email me or leave a comment about your LuRay collection, or if you have any questions. I always love to hear from fellow collectors.
Have a very Bella day!
Photo courtesy of the Burano Lace website:
http://lace.lacefairy.com/International/Burano.html
I think I was impressed because this is not your ordinary crocheting or knitting. These women were MAKING LACE. I suppose I always thought it was done on a machine. But not here. All done by hand. I have a few pieces of this lace I brought back with me from my trip... available here in our website, Bella Rosa Antiques.