Brass Gator Skull
Still no dolls, so more gators for Friday. Though possibly the boar skull is more interesting.
Engaging Busy Bee Yart
(Yart is yard-art of course.) Most yart is pretty meh, but this cheerful and industrious bee just appeals to me. Photo by Ruby Jane.
New Englander Stereophonic radio console by Guild
You see a lot of the big consoles, but this is the first I’ve seen that looks like a writing desk. A little more data… Read More »New Englander Stereophonic radio console by Guild
Queen on her throne
This home was filled to the gills with English pride and memorabilia of the royals. This bathroom sign added a bit of levity to the… Read More »Queen on her throne
Happy Labor Day – Come Into the Factories
Thanks to the labor unions, Americans (and Canadians, who also get a bonus ‘u’) get a day off. One of the possible early promoters of… Read More »Happy Labor Day – Come Into the Factories
Sombrero Frog
It’s the middle of a 3 day weekend. What do you expect? Fine antiques? Photo by Earlybird.
Clever Octagon Table
If you want eight drawers on eight sides, there’s going to be a bit of a geometric problem. I like this solution. It also has… Read More »Clever Octagon Table
Gator
No frightening dolls this week, so… surprise gator.
Gilette Aristocrat
“For many an Aristocrat is the Holy Grail of Gillette razors next to the Toggle or the Bottom Dial FatBoy.” So says John Hallock, who… Read More »Gilette Aristocrat
Metlox Poppytrail California Contempora – Simply Amazing
This stuff is amazing. Space age, angled and weird. Some details from gr8ampottery: “Metlox Potteries of Manhattan Beach, California produced the glazed earthenware “Contempora”; making… Read More »Metlox Poppytrail California Contempora – Simply Amazing