The Halstead House

Collector Items


The following items consists of Bea and Bill's lifetime collection of personal trash and treasure: Jewelry, antique silverware, hand painted china, crystal, silk scarves, etc.

Most of the silver, china and crystal were handed down from Bea's parents and grandparents. Among Bea's personal treasures is a collection of vintage costume jewelry, an assortment of silk scarves, beaded gloves, hand painted wooden candy boxes, decorated handbags, etc.

Eventually there will be sets of silver coins, one and two dollar silver certificates, commissary notes from the nineteenth century, and several albums of old postage stamps. The US currency and postage stamps are being sorted by date and type to make listing easier to manage. These will be added to the site after they have been categorized for insertion.

Many of the Prices listed for the following pieces of jewelry-including Ruser jewelry-can be checked on the Internet.


William Ruser tiny perfume container
 

William Ruser tiny perfume container

$2700.00

This tiny perfume container was designed by William Ruser. [RUSER.(1947-1969) American jeweler best known for 1950's and 60's figural jewelry featuring freshwater pearls. In 1947, William Ruser and his wife opened a boutique on Rodeo drive].

This small bottle, pressed into a 14ct. gold casing, has attached 14ct. Gold cherub. Overall height is 2 inches. Width ½ in. Overall weight is undetermined, but possibly more than one ounce. Price: $2,700.00. plus s&h

 

 

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Gold tone perfume bottle
 

Gold tone perfume bottle

$125.00

This gold tone perfume bottle, stamped with an image of a woman and the word “Lanvin”, is 2 ½ inches high and ½ inch in width. The bottle is glass, encased in a cast gold tone casing. I have not found any information on this bottle but I am still researching it. Since it was stored with Bea Halstead’s other vintage jewelry, I’m assuming it was created in the nineteen-forties or fifties. Until I find additional information on this piece, the price will be $125.00. plus s&h

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Pearl and Rhinestone gold tone perfume bottle
 

Pearl and Rhinestone gold tone perfume bottle

$425.00

This beautiful gold tone perfume bottle is adorned with three clusters of tiny pearls that resemble tiny roses, and two tiny rhinestones. Pearls and rhinestones are all attached to a cluster of gold tone stems with tiny blue leaves. The bottle stands 2 ½ inches tall and is ¾ inch wide. The only marking on the bottle is a number #4 stamped on its bottom. This bottle was stored with Bea Halstead’s other vintage jewelry. Therefore, I’m assuming it was created in the nineteen-forties or fifties. Some of the gold plating has flaked off the bottle cap. Until I find additional information on this piece, the price will be $425.00. plus s&h

This price is subject to change if any details for this piece is discovered before it is sold.

 

 

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Pearl and Rhinestone gold tone perfume bottle #2
 

Pearl and Rhinestone gold tone perfume bottle #2

$425.00

Almost identical to its mate. This beautiful gold tone perfume bottle is adorned with a cluster of tiny rhinestones and pearls that resemble a rose. The rose is attached to a gold tone stem with pale blue leaves. The bottle stands 2 ½ inches tall and is ¾ inch wide. The only marking on the bottle is a number #5 stamped on its bottom. This bottle was stored with Bea Halstead’s other vintage jewelry. Therefore, I’m assuming it was created in the nineteen-forties or fifties. Some of the gold plating has flaked off the bottle cap. Until I find additional information on this piece, the price will be $425.00. plus s&h

This price is subject to change if any details for this piece is discovered before it is sold.

 

 

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 Gold tone, crushed emerald, on mother of pearl cigarette case
 

Gold tone, crushed emerald, on mother of pearl cigarette case

$395.00

This gold tone, crushed emerald on mother of pearl, cigarette case is in excellent condition. It measures 4 inches from top to bottom. 3- inches in width and is almost ½ inch deep. This is a beautiful piece of art work. Even though smoking is no longer considered cool and classy by some folks, this case can be used as a precious adornment for a special dressing table, coffee table or a ‘what-not’ cabinet. Or it could be used as a paperweight, that also holds notes, for a special corner desk or writing table. Price: $395.00 plus s&h

 

 

 

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Wooden Coaster Set
 

Wooden Coaster Set

$15.00

Wooden coaster set. Six coasters with cork inlays inside case. Topped with old wooden automobile. Well used. Still in good condition. Needs new coat of stain and varnish. 5in wide. 4in deep. 4 ½ in high. $15.00 plus S & H.  SOLD

 

 

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Small Bud Vase
 

Small Bud Vase

$10.00

Small bud vase? Lovely peach and white Vase. 5 ¼ high. 3 in. wide at top. $10.00 Plus S & H

 

 

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Coppertone Cigarette Case
 

Coppertone Cigarette Case

$35.00

Old Coppertone cigarette case. No available history on this case. $35.00 Plus s&h

 

 

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Silver Sequin coin purse
 

Silver Sequin coin purse

$75.00

This small coin purse is made of tiny silver sequins with a silver snap closure and is lined with satin. It is in great condition and a lovely thing to behold. Price $75.00 plus S & H

 

 

 

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Powder and Lipstick Holders
 

Powder and Lipstick Holders

$95.00

This antique goldtone compact is covered with embroidered tiny flowers on satin. Lipstick holder has never held lipstick. Powder holder has never been used. Lipstick holder could be used as pillbox. Price $95.00 plus S & H

 

 

 

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Handpainted matchbook holder
 

Handpainted matchbook holder

$45.00

Hand painted safety matchbook holder. Inside of case Is showing some wear. A great collector item that can Actually be used to protect matchbooks. Price $45.00 plus S & H

 

 

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Porcelain Glass Slipper
 

Porcelain Glass Slipper

$45.00

Lovely, hand painted porcelain Glass slipper. Measures 6 inches from heel to toe and stands by 4 1/2 inches high. Price $45.00 plus S & H

 

 

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Hand Painted Tiny Teacup
 

Hand Painted Tiny Teacup

$45.00

Tiny hand painted teacup is 2 inches high and 1 3/4 inches across top and bottom. A great addition to any fine collection. Price $45.00 plus S & H

 

 

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Glass Swan Compote
 

Glass Swan Compote

$75.00

This great looking carnival glass compote with lovely swan cover lid is 4 ½ inches across top of compote and stands 4 ½ inches high. A great addition to any fine collection. Price $75.00 plus s&h

 

 

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Beethoven at the piano
 

Beethoven at the piano

$125.00

An inspirational gift for a music lover or a piano student. Beethoven at the piano. Ceramic porcelain;. Two pieces . Overall Size, approx. 7'' X 10''. $125.00 plus s&h SOLD

 

 

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Ivory Oriental Wizard
 

Ivory Oriental Wizard

Gorgeous, Ivory Oriental wizard, seated on Jade seashell. Detail of little wizard is remarkable. Size: 7 ½ in widest part of base. 6 ¼ in high.

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Antique, Wooden Jewelry Box
 

Antique, Wooden Jewelry Box

$225.00

Antique, wooden jewelry box. original paint finish. This jewelry box was given to Bea Halstead's Mother when she was a young girl. She was born in eighteen seventy six. The box was passed along to Bea when her mother passed away in nineteen forty seven. 10'' wide 6 ½ high. Needs some repair.

 

 

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Captain's Wine Decanter
 

Captain's Wine Decanter

$125.00

Crystal look, Captain's wine decanter 11in tall. 10in base. $25,00 plus s&h

 

 

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Wine Bottle
 

Wine Bottle

$35.00

Wine bottle? This beauty is 7 ½ in. high. 4 ½ in. widest part $35.00 plus s&h

 

 

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Covered Dish
 

Covered Dish

$25.00

A Very old covered dish. I have no idea what this dish was used for, but it must have served some very key purpose because it is a well used piece of heavily sculptured baked clay. This piece is graced with a busy, Oriental-look, design. As can be seen, it has several small chips around the lip of the base part of the dish. Size5 ½ w. 3 ½ high. 25.00 s&h

 

 

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Covered Dish with US Seal
 

Covered Dish with US Seal

$45.00

Beautiful Pearl look covered dish with brilliant United States seal on cover lid. size about 4'' diam. 3'' tall $45.00 plus s&h

 

 

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Porcelain China Tea Cup
 

Porcelain China Tea Cup

$35.00

Porcelain china tea cup. Has Chinese writing on side as shown in photo. 3 ½ in. High. 2 ¼ wide. $35.00 plus s&h

 

 

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Chinese Dish
 

Chinese Dish

$15.00

Black outside, white inside Chinese dish. 4½ wide. 2¼ high. $15.00 plus s&h

 

 

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Black & White Chinese Dish
 

Black & White Chinese Dish

$25.00

Black and white Chinese dish. 4 ½ in. wide. 1 ½ high. $25.00 plus s&h

 

 

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Green & White Relish Dish
 

Green & White Relish Dish

$15.00

Green and white relish dish is 6 in wide. 1 ½ high. bottom This dish is in good condition. There are no identifying marking on this dish except for the beautiful, intricate design on the bottom. $15.00 plus s&h

 

 

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Hand Panted Plate
 

Hand Panted Plate

$125.00

Beautiful hand painted plate. This piece was a part of Bea's mother's collection of fine china. The collection was divided between three children when the mother passed away. It was later passed to Grandchildren. But many of the pieces and a large amount of Sterling silver was passed to Bea. Dating these pieces is very difficult because some are not signed and have no visible markings. The style and patterns are the best indicators of a particular period. $125.00 plus s&h

 

 

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Pied Piper Plate
 

Pied Piper Plate

$45.00

Great looking, hand painted, Pied Piper plate. -R- insignia and logo stamped on bottom of plate. 7 ½ in wide. 1 ½ in deep. $45.00 plus s&h

 

 

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Crystal Cigarette Lighter
 

Crystal Cigarette Lighter

$125.00

A Vintage crystal and metal cigarette lighter. The lighter is mounted on a Marble base and was designed especially for coffee tables. Overall height is 7 ½ in. with 4 in. base. Cigarette lighter Does not work, but could possibly be repaired. $125.00 (as is) plus s&h

 

 

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Milk Glass Jars
 

Milk Glass Jars

$50.00

These beautiful old milk glass jars are a mystery. Although, they most likely tell Their own story if I could read German, or Dutch, or whatever language is written On each jar. The lids are tightly sealed with a press-on motion and the jars have Thick walls. Each jar is about six inches high and four inches wide. Any information about these jars will would be highly appreciated. $50.00 Plus s&h

 

 

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Bronze Unicorn and Pegasus
 

Bronze Unicorn and Pegasus

$25.00

Bronze Unicorn and Pegasus pair mounted on 2 ½ inch marble bases. Overall height 4 inches. I have no idea what these exquisite little pieces were created for, but were likely intended to represent some mythical theme from a past era. $25.00 Plus s&h

 

 

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