FEBRUARY 7:

FANTASY COPPERWARE BOWL WITH LEGS: Year of production unknown, acquired prior to 1975, solid copper, hand made, excellent condition with very minor surface handling wear, no dents, two ring handles with lion head holders on either side, both lion heads are loose, three ornate feet are bolted with exceptionally minor manufactured give, size 6 inches tall with a 7 inch diameter at top, weighs 1 pound 5.5 ounces, two decorative lines encircle the upper portion just under the line head holders, polished copper color exterior with flat black color bowl interior, etched hallmark on bottom reads: Fantasy Copperware / Solid Copper / Non-Tarnishable / Made In Canada.  - on the Miscellaneous Collectibles page

GREGORIAN COPPER DECORATIVE WALL PLATE: Year of production unknown, acquired prior to 1975, hand hammered solid copper, excellent condition with very minor handling wear, large 17 3/4 inch diameter plate, weighs roughly 2 pounds 10 ounces, flower design hammered into center, 6 raised lilies, pedals and decorative swirls surround it in the outer ring with decorative elements in between them, original "Gregorian Made in U.S.A." foil label and "Solid Copper" sticker affixed on back, copper hook for wall hanging on back, can also be used as a serving tray. - on the Miscellaneous Collectibles page

 

FEBRUARY 2:

GREGORIAN COPPER REVERSIBLE CANDLE HOLDER: Year of production unknown (probably 1970s), hand hammered solid copper, double handle, two-sided reversible pillar, excellent condition with very minor handling wear, all welds are solid, candle pegs straight, size 3 1/8 inches tall with 4 3/8 inch diameter bowl on one side and 3 1/2 inch diameter on the other, 6 1/4 inches across handles tip to tip, weighs 5.4 ounces, original "Gregorian Made in U.S.A." label and "Solid Copper" sticker affixed inside larger bowl. - on the Miscellaneous Collectibles page

 

JANUARY 23:

ALLIED SIGNAL TUCSON CERAMIC MUG: 1990s, Large 14 ounce coffee mug with 22K Gold trim, Unused, Display Only, Like New with a tiny fine 3/16 inch manufacturers scratch in the background, almost unnoticeable but present enough to mention for those looking with a magnifying glass, 4 1/2 inches tall, 3 1/4 inches in diameter, cobalt blue with a white lined global map, 22K Gold trim bands at the top and bottom with the Allied Signal logo and Tucson added afterward, 22K Gold trim images of a helicopter, the space shuttle, a tank, and two jet fighter planes, sticker on bottom reads: 22K Gold by Kapan-Kent Co. Inc. 800-845-1097 Hand Wash Only. Very sharp, limited release, aerospace collectible that you can display or use. - on the Space and Flight Collectibles page

NUDE WOMAN CERAMIC MUG: Vintage (believed to be 1970s) hand painted and fired ceramic mug with a nude woman as the handle, obtained in Germany, condition is as produced, there are no cracks from mishandling but there are two fine lines visible inside the mug created in the glaze during original firing, roughly 4 3/4 inches tall with a 2 3/4 inch diameter at the mouth that graduates to a slightly larger than 3 inch base, holds 14 ounces, mug has a wooden barrel motif with a glossy cream colored top portion and tan base, the brunette nude woman has pink skin. A kitschy bar piece that was used as decoration and not as a functional mug. - on the Miscellaneous Collectibles page

RUSSIAN NESTING DOLL SET OF 4: Obtained in 1990 in Russia, Like New/As Produced with very minor handcrafted imperfections, most likely created in Semyonov, hand lathed wood, hand painted and glazed, making each doll a unique one-of-a-kind item. Despite their Chinese origins, these nesting dolls have 100% Slavic roots representing the culture and traditions of their makers. Sometimes called Matryoshka or Babushka stacking dolls, the outermost doll is approximately 6.5 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter at the base with various shades of red and multi-colored floral patterns. Each additional doll (roughly 4 3/4, 3 3/8, 2 1/2 inches tall) has its own color variations of red, orange, purple, or gold with unique floral patterns. The round female faces have the traditional large eyes, rosy cheeks and red lips. The base on the largest doll has a partial tag with Cyrillic writing. Perfect examples of folk art that represent family and fertility. - on the Miscellaneous Collectibles page

 

JANUARY 17:

THE AWFUL TRUTH: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (1999): 2-DVD Set, Docurama/New Video Group NVG-9469/70, DVD Release: 2003, ISBN: 0-7670-2927-5/2928-3, Not Rated, Approximately 300 mins. Written, Directed and Hosted by Michael Moore. Video 1.33:1, Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo, Plastic Keep Cases. Bonus Material: Michael Moore biography, "Moore" Awful Truths and Trailers for other movies. The Complete 12 episode first season of Michael Moore's comedy TV series, originally broadcast on UK Channel 4 and Bravo Network, that pokes fun at just about everything. Shot in a humorous investigative reporting style, Moore and company invade political and corporate America with a guerilla style documentary approach to reveal sometimes absurd and sometimes criminal behavior. If you like Michael's movies, then this series is right up your alley with a harder edge than his prior "TV Nation." - on the BD/DVDs and VHS Tapes page

1986 LIBERTY COINS and 1987 CONSTITUTION COINS EMPTY SET HOLDERS: United States Mint, holder condition is as issued, size roughly 5 1/2 x 2 7/8 inches, Total Lot of 6 includes: Pair of 2, 1986 gold $5, silver $1 and silver half dollar proof coin set holders, blue felt lined clam shell holders with "United States Liberty Coins 1886 - 1986" and the Great Seal printed on the inner lid, raised Great Seal eagle on the outer lid, in original blue textured cardboard box with blue outer cardboard slip (slips show some wear), some paperwork included; AND group of 4, 1987 gold $5 and silver $1 proof coin set holders, blue felt lined clam shell holders with "United States Constitution Coins" and the Great Seal printed on the inner lid, raised Great Seal eagle on the outer lid, in original blue textured cardboard box with blue outer cardboard slip (slips show some wear). If you have some loose sets and are in need of original packaging, then this is a perfect match for you. - on the Numismatic Collectibles page

 

JANUARY 8:

AMERICAN TOURISTER BELLBOY LUGGAGE KEY: Vintage (probably 1970s) metal luggage key molded to resemble a bellboy with a face on one side and "AMERICAN TOURISTER" in raised letters on the other side, 1 13/16 inches long, clean, no rust, possibly used but not abused, not really sure how to grade a key, so see the images for condition. Cute addition to any unusual key collection. - on the Miscellaneous Collectibles page

HURRICANE ON THE BAYOU (2006): Blu-ray Disc, Image Entertainment ID5313MVBD, Blu-ray Release: 2009, Region A, UPC: 0-14381-5313-50, Not Rated, 42 mins, 1.78:1 Widescreen (1080P High Def), Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio English/5.1 Dolby Digital French, Special Features: 32 minute "Making of" documentary, MacGillivray Freeman Short Retrospective, Movie Trivia Quiz, Alligator Facts, Trailers, Plastic Keep Case. Directed by Greg MacGillivray. Narrated by Meryl Streep and featuring appearances and music by Allen Toussaint, Tab Benoit, Amanda Shaw, Marva Wright, and Chubby Carrier. Shot for exhibition in IMAX theatres and presented by the Weather Channel, this documentary takes you through the heart of Louisiana before, during and after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The score includes music by the aforementioned musicians plus Dr. John, Fats Domino and Aaron Neville, and acts as an extension of the stories told about New Orleans and the loss of valuable wetlands along the coast. - on the BD/DVDs and VHS Tapes page

 

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