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We have a beautifully styled large glass compote or bowl that was made in France as per the sticker marking on the bowl itself. This compote measures 7 1/2" in diameter at the mouth of the bowl and about 5" tall. It is a very heavy piece and gorgeously etched with a fruit and leaves motif. The design is very detailed both around the compote itself and on the base. Please view the photos for more details. Note that the lighting in the photos is due to glare from my window. It is free of any chips or cracks and in excellent condition. It was kept along with other glass pieces in my Mom's glass curio cabinet for years. This would make a beautiful addition to any home decor and the perfect compote for fruit. It is a simply lovely piece. For more detailed information visit the complete listing at Jo's Collectibles Mercantile .

Back in the 80's the San Francisco 49ers were at the top of their game. I still remember so vividly the parties in the streets after those super bowl wins. That was a special time in San Francisco history and I don't know that we will ever see that again with the Niners. I bought this book when it was released and read it a couple of times. It serves as history and shares inside stories into the Niners rise to the top with their super bowl victories. The book is in great shape with only some minor wear on the dust jacket. It was kept in a closed book shelf for years. This is a wonderful addition for any collector who loves sports. For more details and ordering instructions visit the listing at Jo's Collectibles Mercantile .

Photo taken at The DeYoung Museum Click Photo To Enlarge When I saw this piece at the DeYoung Museum I fell in love. It is just so unique and creative that I had to snap a photo. In person, this is a very large teapot so I urge you to click the photo for a larger rendition. I don't know anything about the teapot so you can Click Here to learn more about the artists and their craft. Enjoy! Be sure to visit my store at Jo's Collectibles Mercantile .

We have a bright, bold and cheery 7" by 6" by 1" tall round candy dish or bowl that is made of heavy ceramic and looks to be hand painted though I cannot testify to that fact. It sports a red and yellow coloring with a brightly styled rooster and a yellow sunflower. This is really a cute little bowl with a country motif and can be used as a candy dish or just decoration. The back of the plate simply reads Roosters Made in China with a sticker that reads QC F-26. It is overall in good condition with very minor scuff wear on the bottom of the bowl. It is free of chips and cracks. The lighting you see on the plate is due to glare from the window. For more information and ordering instructions, visit our listing at Jo's Collectibles Mercantile .

Understated elegance is the only way I can describe these floral bread/dessert plates Made In Japan by Meito China Ivory China which is what it reads on the back stamp of the plates. These are richly colored and designed with a floral rose motif and a beautiful gold colored rim. These plates measure approximately 6 1/4" in diameter and the entire set of 4 plates are in good condition with only very minor scuff wear on the bottoms. Please view the photos for more in depth details. The fine details in the roses are just amazing. These are truly gorgeous plates and would make an excellent set of plates for any special occasion or just an impromptu luncheon with friends. For ordering instructions please visit the listing at Jo's Collectibles Mercantile . Thank you

I am so excited to bring you this stunning real goose egg music box by Egg Fantasy. It stands 6" tall and is in excellent condition. It plays "Lara's Theme" of which you can hear by viewing my short video clip. It plays perfectly. The piece is in excellent condition and has no flaws that I can see. This beautiful piece has gold colored accents both on the legs, windup mechanism on the bottom, around the cameo and atop the egg with blue faux gemstones. It is adorned with a gorgeous blue cameo and accented with faux pearls and clear stones. The interior which can be used as a small trinket or jewel box is lined with white satin and blue fabric scrolling around the rim of the egg. These elegant accents are intricately woven around the egg with a smooth style and grace. This egg is just truly exquisite. Please view the photos for the stunning details. When I worked in a music box shop in Ghirardelli Square, we sold the entire line of Egg Fantasy music boxes....

This beautiful hand painted porcelain plate measures 8 1/2" in diameter with a scalloped gold color border design with pastel colored apples on a vine with green leaves. The plate has a subtle pastel greenish hue and is just gorgeous. The back of the plate reads New Palissy T&V Limoges France. It also has a patent number which I cannot read. It has a sticker which reads Hand Painted Pickard China. The plate itself is in good condition with minor scuff wear on the back of the plate. There are no chips or cracks. Please view the photos for more details. It also looks as if there is a signature on the front of the plate but I cannot be sure. It could be a part of the design but I have taken a macro of that particular area so you can see if for yourself. This is a stunning plate and would be an exquisite accent to any home decor. This item has been sold. Visit Jo's Collectibles Mercantile for more treasures.

If you are anything like me, you don't like having to pay for advertising especially if you want to just advertise your blog or website.  I was doing a Google search the other day for free advertising for my eBay store, Collectibles Mercantile .  There were many free sites out there but this particular one caught my eye for many reasons. It is called AuctionBump.com of which you can visit by clicking the above animated widget.  I liked it because it is run by an eBay store seller who like me wanted to be able to advertise for free.  The website was created for people to list their auctions and stores in addition to their blogs, websites, myspace pages, eHow pages etc...  all for free.  I like the look and style because you are able to upload a 125 x 125 ad and link it to your site, blog or store. I am always thrilled to find a new venue for free advertising. My two questions this week are: 1.  Do you advertise your blogs, websites and stores on a regul...

We have a lovely 9" by 9" square serving plate that is made of heavy ceramic and looks to be hand painted though I cannot testify to that fact. It has beautiful coloring with a Bordeaux wine bottle amidst grapes and cheese on the face of the plate with a nicely sketched village background. Just looking at this scene has me longing to take a trip to France or Italy. I really just adore this plate and it would make a stunning gift for any wine lover out there or as a decorative piece in your home. The back of the plate simply reads Wine Grape Village Made in China with a sticker that reads QC F-13. The front of the plate has sort of a scalloped raised square design. It is overall in good condition with very minor signs of discoloration on the back of the plate. It is free of chips and cracks. The lighting you see on the plate is due to glare from the window. This is the type of plate which can be used as decoration or even as a serving plate for cook...

Under the hallmark of W.S. George Fine China this limited edition collector's plate - Cherished Moment by artist Brenda Burke was issued in 1990. This particular plate was the second issue in the Bonds of Love Mother's Day collection. It is numbered 9248 A with a BRADEX #84-G20-20.1 This plate was produced early in 1990 and ended production on May 12th 1990 (Mother's Day) that year. This is a highly collectible plate. Brenda Burke is an artist that celebrates the bond between a Mother and child with a focus on Victorian styles adorned with beautiful flowers and lace. Her artwork is instantly recognizable for these features. This particular plate displays those features in highly detailed and colorful hues. I urge you to view the photos and pay close attention to the details in the lace. They are gorgeous. The plate measures 8 1/2" in diameter and is free of any cracks, chips or marks. It is in good condition and comes with the COA and some i...

Those of you that know me, know my passion for poetry and art. Those two passions combined with my love of Native American artwork is combined to produce this beautifully crafted decoupage wall plaque which depicts an Indian couple resting on a rock amidst trees and a pond. This plaque is made of wood and was bought in Reno, Nevada decades ago. It measures 11" long and 6 1/2" wide. There is a backstamp though it is difficult to read but I urge you to view the photos on our listing at the link provided below. You will notice a white color on the right hand side behind the male which is a glare from the window. The plaque itself is in perfect condition. The scene is beautifully tranquil and refreshing. There is a poem/quote on the front which reads: Loving Spirits Our spirits mingle in love like the clear and swirling waters of the mountain Red Bear This plaque would be beautiful as is but adding the poem gives it poetic meaning. For more information and orderi...

We have a finely detailed designed robin figurine which is made of some type of resin ceramic. This figurine is highly detailed and finely crafted. It stands approximately 7 1/2" tall about 8" wide at it's widest point and about 6" deep. It also has a wooden base which is marked "bureau" which I believe is a Japanese maker but I do not know for sure. The base measures 6 1/2" in diameter. The figurine itself is in excellent condition and has no cracks, chips or marks that we can see. The wooden base is lightly scuffed on the top due to the figurine displayed on the surface. The robin is perched upon an apple tree branch and displays an apple and leaves in rich natural colors. The robin's coloring is perfectly vivid with fantastic details on the feathers. I urge you to view the photos for more fine details. What I really like most about this piece is that it looks real. If it were sitting in a garden setting without the wo...

The collectibles world in general is an ever changing venue for buying, selling and collecting. There was a time when limited edition collectibles were at a peak and trading for 100% and more above their original price point. Today, however, many do not hold that price any longer for various reasons. Many artists now sign with several different producers and allow their work to be strewn among many different genres. A good example is Thomas Kinkade. Where once his plates were highly collectible and produced by one manufacturer, now his works can be seen everywhere and on everything from books to calendars to note cards and more. Once that happens, the work depreciates. Limited editions are about supply and demand. When the supply is higher than the demand, the items no longer hold a high value. Limited editions are based on either the amount of days in which an item was produced or a specific number of pieces. There are many items described as collectibles which are not limit...

As a child I never really liked dolls or collected anything.  I enjoyed craft projects and at an early age would build TV sets, stages, and altars out of cardboard and construction paper and paint them and adorn them with flowers, bows and anything I could find which would be fitting for their purpose.  I also made puppets and loved to draw and color.  I was actually pretty talented in these areas until I grew into my teenage years.  Then I became more interested in boys, music and junk food :D. As I got older, my creative talents as a youngster diminished and I began collecting plates, music boxes and dolls.  It was my way of buying art that I could appreciate and afford.  The doll shown above is "Little Dove" which was created by artist Gregory Perillo .  I fell in love with her the first time I saw her with her little papoose on her back.  She is just adorable. Now, I have grown to a point in my life where less is more and I am shedding my mate...

  Plate World Magazine was the #1 collectible venue for limited edition collector's plates.  It hosted plates by the most prolific and popular artists of our time and featured artists in each issue.  The issues spoke about the art of collecting plates, a behind the scenes look at producing plates, artist profiles, beautiful illustrations, a BRADEX market for plates and so much more.  I was a subscriber for a couple of years.  The issues I have are from 1990 to 1992 - 18 issues in all.  Though I have read and studied each issue, the magazines are in good condition and show normal wear specifically on the front cover corners etc...  This lot is being sold "As Is."   Please view the photos for more details.  There are no rips or tears on the pages that I have found.  When you view the photos please be aware that the photos show glare from a window on the right hand side.  Below is a listing of each issue and it's features. January-Fe...

This elegantly designed fan collectors plate depicts intricately styled flowers in stunning detail and color.  They are gold with hints of red and white alongside beautiful gold butterflies.  The plate itself is a green color with gold borders.  Please view the photos.  Also I wanted to mention that the handle on the fan is a gold color despite the photo which displays it as looking red which is the color I was wearing and reflected in the light.  At it's widest point, the plate measures 9 1/2" by approximately 6 1/2".   It is a simple yet beautifully styled piece and is in good condition.  It shows minor scuff wear on the bottom of the plate.  I urge you to view the photos. The bottom of the plate reads TOYO Jade Kiku Japan and has Asian writing. For more details and ordering instructions, visit our listing at Collectibles Mercantile .

Issued in 1989 under the hallmark of Knowles China, The Jaguar is the first issue in the Great Cats of the Americas series by wildlife artist extraordinaire Lee Cable. This plate is strictly limited to 150 firing days which makes it highly collectible and is numbered 12944 D with a BRADEX #84-K41-67.1. and measures 8 1/2" in diameter. The plate comes with COA and all pertinent information. On the back of the plate, Lee Cable writes: Revered for it's power and prowess, the jaguar is a living reminder of the untamed beauty of the Americas. Lee Cable For more info and ordering instructions visit the Collectibles Mercantile listing .

Issued in 1989 by Artaffects - Made in the USA, the Protector Of The Plains by artist Gregory Perillo was strictly limited to 14 firing days which makes this plate highly collectible. It measures 8 1/2 inches in diameter and is one of eight plates from the Proud Young Spirits series by Artaffects. Each plate in this series depicts a proud North American Indian Child and a bird of prey. The border is trimmed in gold and the details in the feathers both on the headdress and bird are amazing. Very vivid colors and expressions both on the child and bird's face. The COA is located directly on the back of the plate. The plate is numbered 0886 D and is signed by both the artist Gregory Perillo and the president of Artaffects, Richard Habeeb. This plate is one of Perillo's premier works and a true collectible. For more information and ordering instructions visit the Jo's Collectibles Mercantile listing.

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