Hello Readers,
I discovered this morning that the Contact page wasn’t working, in that if you sent me an email through the site I wasn’t receiving it. I don’t know how long that was the case, but I’m guessing several weeks. I worked with my site’s host’s customer support unit this morning and the issue was solved. So, if you sent a message and were left wondering why I hadn’t responded, that was the reason. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Mark B. Ledenbach's vintage Halloween collectibles blog.
BEISTLE HONEYCOMB CAT FACE CONTINENTAL HAT WITH PLUME RARE 1925-31 WITH STRAP
This desirable Beistle continental hat was produced from 1925-1931. Although these surface from time to time, seldom do they do so in such awesome condition. The companion hat to it is shown on page 238. Although the seller may have started it too high, you will rarely have an opportunity to do business with such a seller: knowledgeable and eminently trustworthy.
Vintage Gibson Halloween Black Cat Tally Cards
The buyer of this lot of two Gibson tallies got a bargain. Both are visually appealing, colorful and large. The full-bodied cat looking back is the better of the two. It is rarely seen, especially in collectible condition. That tally alone should have brought $60. This is another example of the perils of using the Buy-It-Now feature when not specializing in what is being sold.
Vintage "Halloween Parade" E. Rosen Rosbro Plastic Cat Pushing Pumpkin on Wheels
The seller has posted this for $899.99. Good luck!
RARE! Skeleton Halloween Lantern Trick or Treat Basket Original Paper Insert
I used to see more of these than I have recently. These were reproduced in the later 1990s and after, but these reproductions are easy to identify. The truly vintage slot and tab skull lanterns will always have this tan toning to the surface whereas the new ones are very white. Please keep this in mind if you see this lantern design for sale online or in shops.
Large HALLOWEEN FLYING WITCH W BIRD STARS Germany Embossed Paper Diecut H10
Even given the fair amount of surface paper missing this German windowpane diecut brought less than I would have expected. This design is one of four comprising a full set, all being roughly the same size. (Some of the cottage industries producing these windowpanes trimmed the borders some. As long as the trimming doesn’t touch the central image, there is generally no diminution of value.)
