1950s vase

May I present to you this 1950s AL-KA Kunst Kronach Bavaria porcelain vase! I had problems recognizing the hallmark but with some internet help I now know who made this vase.

Have a seat!

 

 

Some people prefer to have different chairs in their living room than a set of them. In this case I think it's wise to buy second hand, vintage or antique chairs on the internet or at a flea market. You may find a set of the same antique chairs quite expensive but single chairs are a different story. You can purchase a chair at a cheaper price than in many chain stores. There's a huge variety of chairs to choose from and they are usually made of high quality material. Besides, I believe that  if  furniture has already lasted 100 years I'm sure it will go on for another hundred.

sewing machine

Sewing machines are quite desirable for many collectors. They can still be used to sew but many people prefer to use them as desks or tables. This sewing machine has two little drawers once used to hide away needle and thread. Nowadays, one might decide to put their pens and pencils away.

 

 

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beautiful floral patterns painted on the sewing machine


 

Proof that some people still use their sewing machines:

 

 

 

A couple of pictures found in an old diary.

These are some pictures that were found in an old diary in a basement. All of the pictures are dated from the 1940s.

 



A lady with a guitar

Red roses




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arts and Crafts

This little box could have once been a snuff-box. It's silver and marked with the number 800 on the bottom. There are also two, small, red coral stones. The artist put a lot of work in to it and it's easy to notice how much detail has gone in to this dainty little object. I think it's a stunning work of art!

candlestick

I bought this beautiful, brass candlestick a few years ago at a market in Poland. The hallmark says tamar. 

Vintage ballerina brooch

This is a vintage ballerina brooch which is similar to the boucher ballerina brooches. The delicate brooch has green and white crystals on the dress.