The date on this nicely designed Dennison invitation is interesting. This item first appeared in a Dennison 1928 Price List pamphlet. This rather battered survivor has an inked date of 1938 which means that either Dennison sold these for ~10 seasons or (more likely) that the original party giver was a pack rat who held on to the pack of invitations until another party opportunity arose. I give more credence to the latter possibility because this design is seen seldom enough that it warrants an RSIN of 2.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hello Faithful Readers!
At this time of the year not much is listed that I find worthwhile to comment upon, so I typically take a blogging break for most of December. If I find something to write about I'll create a post, but don't be alarmed if the site is relatively dormant until the first week of January.
I am actively planning for my annual May auction - an event that is only open to those who have bought a copy of my third edition of Vintage Halloween Collectibles. If you are one of those fine folk, please drop me an email conveying your email address and phone number - especially if either or both have changed. Many buyers forget to include one or both. I want to ensure that every buyer can be notified when the auction is about to get underway.
Thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
MBL
Vintage Early 1900s Blindfolded Girl Stand-Up Table Top Halloween Decoration
Whitney made a wide variety of these well-designed place cards during the 1920s. Many have mechanical features. Often there are mice shown running around the circular base, although this example has only a short printed sentiment. This seller had a number of these place cards up for auction that I had never seen before. All had damage so I passed on bidding, but was delighted to add to the database of now-known designs. (To see more, look on page 276.)
Antique Halloween Jack O Lantern 1 1/4" Cup or Sugar Bowl Germany Porcelain
This listing illustrates the folly of selling Halloween in December. (December is a wonderful time to buy vintage Halloween, but a lousy time to sell.) This small porcelain German teacup, made between 1908 and 1932, typically fetches $95-100.
Vintage Beistle Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Man--Honeycomb Arms & Legs! Excellent!
This rare Beistle dancer was made between 1925 and 1931. The seller sold this at the wrong time of the year. Sold during the prime selling season of May through September, this would almost surely have realized between $350-450.
