show and tell focusing mostly on finds at my local swap shop ($=free) and/or thrift stores, garage/tag/estate sales, side of road, etc.(from free to ~ $10) my collecting preferences are eclectic, and include: books, board games, toys, objets d'art, music, danish modern design, mid-century modern design, industrial design... comments are welcome and appreciated. click pictures for full zoom.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Melodica keyboards
Two Melodica, piano 27, by Hohner. Blow into the mouthpiece, while pressing keys to play. The keys are differently sized on each piano. Both include the original carrying case. I made a modification to the mouthpiece on one of the pianos by attaching surgical tubing in order to blow into the instrument while its on my lap or on a table, for easier playing. (background from swapshop; foreground from thrift shop, $15)
Vintage Chessmen by Peter Ganine
A set of 'Classic' chessmen designed by sculptor Peter Ganine, 1961. With the box, even. Apparently this set is valued most for the reason that it appeared in some early Star Trek episodes as a prop for a type of space chess. I like it for its modern look and vintage nature. (swapshop)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Assorted vintage kitchenware
Assorted vintage melamine kitchenware, including Dansk and Rosti. The yellow mixing bowl (pictured back left in overview picture) is designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk. The Rosti pitcher (pictured back right) and utensils are designed by Erik Lehmann. (swapshop)
Dalmation portrait
Dalmatian portrait done in what looks like pencil. Signed 'Samuels 1963'. (swapshop)
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Sunday, October 09, 2011
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