Baccarat & Bronze in The Grotto Bar
This place in Encino was ridonculous. Crammed with ornate antiques. This one room pulled out all the stops with a handpainted bar, tapestry panels, you… Read More »Baccarat & Bronze in The Grotto Bar
What would you keep in it?
It’s like half a dodecahedron made of glass with a cushion inside. Is it for jewelry, or a holy relic? Me, I’d probably put all… Read More »What would you keep in it?
KGB Chicken
No, this is not a Russian agent. Before the San Diego Chicken was the San Diego Chicken, he was the KGB Chicken for the San… Read More »KGB Chicken
Sanette Waxed Bags
Even though this is not treasure, and is almost literally trash, I enjoy these glimpses into the everyday life of yesteryear. Sanette has vanished leaving… Read More »Sanette Waxed Bags
Mermaid & Merman
From the estate sale of an artist, possibly her work. Always tough to get the halves to match up appropriately. Photo by Laguna Beach Estate… Read More »Mermaid & Merman
Cow Brand Beauty Soap
In the US, you probably wouldn’t choose a cow as the emblem of your beauty soap. But in Japan, you can be very successful. Indeed,… Read More »Cow Brand Beauty Soap
You pays your money and you takes your choice
A Q&D method for dealing with a hoarder situation. I promise the estate seller was not being lazy, but I’ll withhold crediting the photo.
Firefighter collection
Some people clearly turn their occupations into collections. I suppose it’s possible this person wasn’t a firefighter, but I doubt it. Photos by Grasons of… Read More »Firefighter collection
Barbie is not made of money
But her tiny bikini top is. Comes with matching capri pants and cape. I don’t know what I’m talking about and neither do you. Photo… Read More »Barbie is not made of money
Excelsior 52
This French radio is pretty spectacular. The look. The complex dial. The entry from the radio museum suggests it can pick up several long and… Read More »Excelsior 52