Martha's Attic

I found this at a recent Estate Sale.  I had no idea what it was, I just thought the color and embroidery were beautiful. It turns out this could be a Chinese Rank Badge, or something associated with them.  Most of the Rank Badges have some type of animal, crane, dragon, etc.  I believe that is a bat in the top middle, but it is not listed as one of the rank animals.  Badges were also used for certain ceremonies and celebrations.  I am still researching, might have to purchase a book on these beautiful items.  I did find out the red circle being in the right corner means this would be worn by the wife, if it was in the left corner, it was worn on the males robes. I have found out this is a Chinese Birthday Badge.  This badge would be worn on official birthdays, it is from the late Qing dynasty, 1890-1910. If you are interested it is available here .

I love this old doll carriage.  I found this recently at a local estate sale.  I am so glad I bought it.  I have been looking online for some time and have not seen another like it.  What I think is unusual is the oil cloth lining, and that it has a quilted look with the red tacks.  This carriage is available here .  All offers will be considered. 

I found a nice collection of Block Optic, green depression glass this weekend.  This is a very popular pattern, and these pieces are in very good condition.  I hope to get them listed in my shop after Christmas. I love this decanter, it has its original stopper.  All of my Depression Glass can be found here .

Love this idea for a childs room, lots of great instant color. Love this idea, a wonderful way to display your undergarment collection. Love the color, and the pillows. 

I absolutely love these.  Even if you don't eat boiled eggs, they would look wonderful sitting on a shelf or windowsill in the kitchen, or dining area.  They were made by Carlton Ware, England, this company is no longer in business so these are no longer being made. 

I love this shade of green.  I have a large metal storage tin this color, love it! I'm normally not a pink person, I do love this. Love the bright colors, and the tablecloth! Love red, great sign!

I just love these jars, not sure if they are perfume or not. They are a very light pink color, with sweet little white Cherubs on the front.  These perfume or vanity jars are available here . If I wasn't in the business of selling............ I love these, they would look so nice in my kitchen.  Metal kitchen canisters with wonderful potted geraniums, available here .  These would be great for your Christmas parties!  A set of Libbey tea glasses, frosted with gold leaves, includes the great carrier, available here . Or these, for that special get together, or a great gift.  A Murano cordial or decanter with five glasses.  A beautiful emerald green with gold detail.  This set is available here .

Love all the white, with the added color of the bottles. I am always picking up old books, I love the way these look, and add color! Love the clean look.  

I recently found this beautiful planter at a sale.  The owner was sure it was an American Potter, but he couldn't remember who.  I am trying to find out, but no luck so far.  It is a large piece eleven inches tall, seven and a half wide, and five deep.  It is available here .

Sometime ago, I was experimenting with dolls, I think this was one of the earliest I made.  I enjoyed designing the clothes, and coming up with her friend.  I don't have her anymore, I believe I sold her on ebay.  Later I made a couple of witches, I'll post them later this month.  I thought she would be appropriate for the season....