Machupicchu Color Postcard Temple & Solar Observatory Julio Corbacho, of Cuzco, Peru, is named as the photographer of this sixties Machupicchu picture. The 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch postcard shows the principle temple and solar observatory there.

Not postally used, the postcard is in fine condition with some age related browning/yellowing on the blank side. There are remnants of tape at each corner where the postcard may have been attached to an album display.

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Victoria & Albert Museum Color Child's Coat Postcard Sewn during the first half of the 17th century in N. India (Mughal). The 4 1/4 x 6 inch postcard is postally unused and in very fine vintage condition with slight age related browning of the blank message side.

Crown copyright, Printed in England, A B & S. The card is also marked, I.S. 42 at the bottom left hand corner.

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Victoria & Albert Museum Color Turkey Postcard Done in tempera color and gold on paper, this painting by Mansur was created for the Emperor Jahangir in Mughal, Northern India.

The 4 1/4 x 6 inch unused postcard is in very fine condition with slight yellowing/browning of the blank backside. Crown copyright, printed in England and has the initials, S.P.

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Angkor Wat/Wath Black & White Photograph/Postcard This is a postally unused black and white photograph of the God-Kings at Angkor-Wath in Thailand (formerly known as Siam). Agfa film mark on the backside of this 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch card.

We are unsure whether this was intended to be a postcard because the backside has the title of the photograph but no stamp block or any other additional message information. There is a small number 2 written in what would normally be the stamp area. Found in a large box of postcards that were purchased as a lot at an estate sale from a Florida professor who traveled extensively throughout the Orient during the sixties time frame. This card is in fine vintage condition with only some age related browning.

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Ocean Queen Coffee Tin With Quartz Clock This makes a terrific display piece with the all- over surface decoration, ocean liner pictures and inset clock face with quartz movement. The clock keeps accurate time, has a second hand, and is rimmed in gold tone metal. Above the clock is printed in white lettering, Ocean Queen.

The tin stands 4 1/2 inches tall and is done in attractive blue, gold, white and black coloring. There are no dents or areas of rust on this advertising coffee tin, and the clock will remind you when it’s time to renew that java brew.
 

University of North Carolina Vtg Ceramic/Wood Look Mug A terrific oldie, but goodie probably from the 1950’s or earlier is this commemorative UNC mug/stein that stands 5 1/4 inches tall, measures 3 inches across the top, and has a 4 inch wide base. Ceramic with a wood look appearance, it was constructed so that the thick roping is inset into the mug, not just resting on the top surface. The sturdy rope handle has three copper bands in place.

The gold university crest/shield on the front of the mug has UNC Lux and Libertas printed on the design. There are two blue colored stains on the interior bottom under the glaze, occurring during manufacture and a small brown streak which probably happened over time from crazing. Very faint impression under the base appears to read, Made in USA but no manufacturer name.
 

Framed Thomas Kincaid 1st Issue Light of Peace Plate Created in 1997, and now retired, is this marvelous Thomas Kincaid plate which depicts a lighthouse and cottages on a seaside cliff or bluff. The inscription on the plate reads:
A sheltered harbor from the storm... a sunlight path both safe and warm....
No matter where you choose to roam, the Light of Peace will lead you home.

The oval 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch fine condition plate has been set into a quality Van Hygan & Smythe wooden frame. We do note that the frame has some light scuff marks, not captured by our pictures. The Bradford Exchange number and information are printed on the backside and with its hanger in place, this collectible Thomas Kincaid plate is ready for your home display.
 

Framed Thomas Kincaid 1st Issue Hope’s Cottage Plate The first issue in Thomas Kincaid’s, Scenes of Serenity Series, is this lovely 1995 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch oval porcelain plate with both the decorative border and plate title enhanced in 22k gold. Hope’s Cottage features a romantic seaside cottage and lighthouse scene.

Bradford Exchange numbered and set into a Van Hygan & Smythe quality wood frame. We do note that there is a light ding in the wood and minor scuffing. This now retired Thomas Kincaid plate is in fine condition and has a hanger on the backside, making it ready for display.
 

4 Pink China Dinner Plates Raised Floral Sculpture Lovely china plates measure 8 3/4 inches in diameter, have a scalloped edging and a wonderful raised floral pattern over their surface. If you have been searching for a quality crafted pink plate, this grouping of four may just work for you.

Whether they are used as traditional dinner plates or a fine decorative piece for serving cakes, cookies, or for that tropical décor themed get-together, the plates will be sure to please. We do note that, under the base, there are some areas of uneven coloring, lighter in tone, which occurred during the manufacturing process Quality crafted, they most likely had a label in place at one time, but there are no markings or stamp to identify the manufacturer.
 

Vintage Curly Koa Wood Bowls Kanes of Hawaii Because Koa wood is indigenous only to the Hawaiian Islands, there is not an abundance of items constructed with Koa. The wood graining, curliness of the wood, with its multi-tones and durability, has long been favored by Hawaiian artisans for decorative and utilitarian items like bowls.

These three vintage bowls measure 7 inches across the top and stand 2 inches tall. We do make note of some areas of discoloring to the bowls. We are not sure if this is from the Koa wood, or possibly from use with acidic type food. One of them has a tight hairline crack which does not show in our pictures, and does not detract from its appearance or usage. Each bowl has incised under the base, Kane’s of Hawaii, Koa Wood.
 

VTG Teak Wood 4 Piece Salad Bowl Set Made in Thailand Wonderful color tones and wood graining on this vintage four piece salad bowl set made in Thailand, most likely during the 60’s/70’s time frame.

The large server bowl measures 8 1/2 inches across the top and stands 5 inches tall. Three individual bowls are 5 3/4 inches across the top and are 2 1/4 inches high. Partial silver foil labels on two of the bowls, with one that is still readable. Genuine Teak Wood, Made in Thailand is printed on the label, and this small bowl has a very tight hairline going down from the rim.

One of the small bowls has what appears to be some knife marks on the bottom near the side wall. Over-all, quality craftsmanship, coloring and grain of wood combine for a marvelous teak salad bowl set.
 

1995 Brown Bag Cookie Stamp 1995 – Contented Cat #9 Standing 5 1/4 inches tall with a 3 1/2 inch base diameter, this Brown Bag art stamp was used only for display by its previous owner. This charming stamp depicts a grayish black and white cat wrapped around the handle of the stamp, playing with a ball of yarn while a mouse watches from the top of the handle.

There are no damage issues on this 1995 stamp which has a raised gold medallion with the Brown Bag art stamp name and title, Contented Cat, #9.
 

Richardson Rome Vintage Framed Evening Ducks Etching With his quality artwork on display at both the Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, Richardson Rome opened his own studio during the early 1930’s in Estes Park Colorado. He spent many years creating landscape scenes of the Rocky Mountains, and etchings of natural wildlife.

This original early etching, titled, Evening depicts two mallard ducks returning to their marsh sanctuary. The entire framed size is 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches with the etching measuring 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches. The pencil signature of the artist can be found on the right hand side, under the etching. There is slight age fading on the mat area, and some staining to the paper on the backside.

There is biographical information about the artist on the backside of the etching along with a leather looped hanger. This is a marvelous vintage print by an acclaimed national artist.
 

Richardson Rome Vintage Framed Morning Ducks Etching Known for his Rocky Mountain landscapes, and his natural wildlife etchings, Richardson Rome’s work can be found hanging in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Brooklyn Museum as well as in art galleries across the U.S.A.

Born in Minnesota in 1902, the artist followed varied career paths before opening his own studio in Estes Park, Colorado in the early thirties. Time spent as a wrangler in his early years inspired much of his art work, making him a keen observer of nature and landscapes.

This thirties/forties etching measures 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches in total framed size, with the matted etching being 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches. Simply titled, Morning, it depicts several mallard ducks taking flight from their marsh sanctuary to search for the day’s food. Richardson Rome’s pencil signature is on the bottom right hand side of the etching. We do note slight age fading or burn to the surrounding mat area, and this can be seen in our pictures.

About the artist information can be found on the backside, along with a leather loop hanger, making this nature enthusiast’s etching ready for display.
 

4 VTG Japan Aizu LacquerWare Bowls Deep Red and Makie This four piece set of beautiful fifties/sixties Japanese lacquerware was created by several artisans, all skilled in a particular aspect of design. The Aizu manufactory has long been recognized as one of the highest quality makers of lacquerware.

The large server bowl measures 10 1/2 inches in diameter and stands 4 1/4 inches tall. The three smaller sized bowls are 5 1/4 inches in diameter and are 1 3/4 inches high. Carved from natural wood, perhaps jujube, all of the pieces were lacquered in a 3-step process. A marvelous scene of pagoda, trees and birds, along with a stone treatment with tiny pieces of mother-of-pearl and mica were added to the design. A gold dusting process called makie is used by an artist specially trained in that technique.

The colors on this set are visually stunning as well. A deep burgundy red, combined with the gold dust treatment are used for the scenes which encircle the outside of the large server bowl, and are on the interior bottom of the 3 small bowls.

We do note that the bowls were used as a functioning set on special occasions by its one previous owner, and have light utensil marks on the interior bottom of the bowls. One of the small bowls has a tiny chip in the lacquerware finish. This does show in our pictures. The larger bowl has a few flakes of missing lacquer on the top rim, but this does not detract from the set’s over-all fine vintage condition.