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Calling all friends! The quest is complete. Behold, my holy grail item has been acquired after years of searching! A 1960’s atomic terrarium! Found on the marketplace!

🤍 A Few Beautiful Old Things

There is something comforting about the pieces that stay.

The old bowl that has seen countless family meals.
The worn cabinet that still stands strong after all these years.
The faded shutters, the chipped paint, the treasures gathered one by one.

None of them are perfect.

Perhaps that’s what makes them beautiful.

They remind us that a life well lived leaves its mark, and that some of the most cherished things are the ones that have been loved the longest.

These delightful Art Deco porcelain figurines capture the playful glamour, theatrical spirit, and vibrant creativity of the 1920s and 1930s. Each elegantly posed lady is dressed in a whimsical, exaggerated skirt inspired by circus tents, flowers, balloons, or decorative confectionery forms, transforming fashion into sculpture with charm and imagination. Their graceful gestures, bobbed hairstyles, and expressive poses reflect the liberated modern woman of the Jazz Age.

The bold palette of crimson red, sunshine yellow, cobalt blue, ivory, and black creates a lively visual rhythm, while the glossy porcelain surfaces enhance the figures' theatrical appeal. Blending humor with sophistication, these decorative pieces celebrate the Art Deco fascination with performance, entertainment, and modern elegance. Every figure possesses a distinct personality, yet together they form a harmonious ensemble of movement, color, and style.

More than decorative ornaments, these charming creations embody the optimism and exuberance of an era that embraced beauty, innovation, and fantasy. Their timeless appeal continues to delight collectors, offering a joyful glimpse into the playful side of Art Deco design.

Yay, it's Friday, and who couldn't use a whirlwind of daffodils to push them though to the weekend? This cloth, named "Daffodil", by Garden State almost appears as if it will whip itself right off the tabletop!

Also manufactured in purples and lavenders, this bright pink version is my favorite - love the contrast of the fuchsia, pink, and green-y gold!

...and for our last vintage tablecloth energy boost of the day, here's a cloth right out of the swinging 60's by Leacock that has me singing "Hey, there, Georgie girl..."

One of my all time favorite mcm geometrics, I love the mix of orange, white, yellow, red, and pink, and the way the colors in the concentric squares alternate across the cloth!

Enamel Bat Brooch in Original Presentation Box • c. 1900–1915 ✨

With delicately enameled wings, a luminous pearl body, and sparkling diamond accents, this remarkable bat brooch captures the fascination with nature and fantasy that flourished during the Art Nouveau era. Still housed in its original fitted presentation case, it offers a rare glimpse into the elegance of early twentieth-century jewelry.

Era: c. 1900–1915
Materials: Gold, Enamel, Pearl & Diamonds
Style: Art Nouveau Jewelry

A captivating treasure where artistry, symbolism, and craftsmanship take flight. 🦇✨

End of an era, well really just 2 years 😊at Reliques Marketplace, but that journey is over now (the store closed) and that part is sad. Dismantling, packing & moving it is never fun and it’s been hard work. I put free signs for other dealers on all of my bookcases & they were all gone today! Yay! Had one thing left that I could not move alone so a big shoutout to my friend Brooke Osmus for her help! I am so happy that part is finished.
Going to take a break from it for a bit until another space comes along. Meanwhile, school will be over in less than two weeks + it’s my last year and I am retiring! I will have time to both relax and work on more downsizing. It may take forever!😂

I got quite a few things packed up yesterday, but there is more to go. I will hopefully get it all done tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 3rd is the last day the store will be open. I will take a break from antique selling for a while so I can concentrate on retiring from my actual job. But will be back at it, eventually. 😎

Everything is now 50% OFF!