For your 1980s collection of anything really
It would be tempting to house one’s collection of the original V miniseries collectibles and memorabilia in this thing. Photo by Grasons.
Slick Instrument Panel
From the estate of a real car buff. The car, of course, is magnificent, but I was really taken by the instrument panel. It’s like… Read More »Slick Instrument Panel
Danskjävlar!
It’s going to take longer to explain my title than to enjoy the dingus. Well, you’re stuck with it. Here we have the cleverly named… Read More »Danskjävlar!
Before the selfie stick. Before the selfie.
There was the photo booth. Photo booth photo by Alexander.
Before DVDs there was… Laserdisc
At first I thought these were soundtrack LPs, but then I thought there couldn’t possibly be a soundtrack for Baffled! with Leonard Nimoy. Then it… Read More »Before DVDs there was… Laserdisc
I <3 this kitty
He’s got some verve, some esprit. And saucy mustache-whiskers. Photo from Grasons
Get it? It’s a hand book.
A curious old sign. Looks old. Must be valuable. Rawson’s handbook dates from the 1880s! Alas, it’s a modern reproduction. Sad trombone. Decorative value only.… Read More »Get it? It’s a hand book.
The sheik’s bookplate
Valentino was one of the first big matinee idols of the Silent Era. His death in 1926 cemented his image. He might be dead, but… Read More »The sheik’s bookplate
Gay Bob & lots of other dolls
Okay, for once I will bring you a doll that is not haunted. Instead, it is a little light in the loafers. Gay Bob made… Read More »Gay Bob & lots of other dolls
Swinging Sixties Stereo Coffee Table
A perfectly ordinary hexagonal coffee table. And then… voila! The turntable and controls for your stereo and player for your long playing records. A remarkable… Read More »Swinging Sixties Stereo Coffee Table