by Cabinet of Curiosities | Nov 15, 2012 | Archive
Although this style of decorative porcelain started to lose popularity with the public around 1910, today it is the most highly sought after and collectible style of RS Prussia porcelain. This lovely hand painted bowl (maiden with flower) measures 10 3/8” and is in...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Nov 13, 2012 | Archive
As a gambler, a womanizer, a starfighter pilot and a big time smoker of “fumerello” cigars how can you not have an action figure made in the likeness of Lt. Starbuck? Despite years of warring and crashing his Viper time and time again our charming hero has survived...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Nov 12, 2012 | Archive
“See pictures come to life” with the amazing VIEW-MASTER When it comes to old toys and games every once in a while you stumble across a beauty of a find that makes you say “ Oh man! I remember the days when every one and his brother had one of these” – were you...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Nov 12, 2012 | Archive
(Buffalo Bob): “Say kids, what time is it”? (Kids): “It’s Howdy Doody Time”! “It’s Howdy Doody Time…
It’s Howdy Doody Time.” And so the song goes… or so at least I think. For those young folks out there (who like me, never actually caught an...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Nov 9, 2012 | Archive
Behind the glass front panel, a colorful metal kicker and catcher, clad in vintage 1930s football attire are just waiting for the penny to drop. A penny releases three metal balls to the kicker, who then punts them one by one in the direction of the catcher. Before...