Monthly Archives: March 2013

Who is This?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by gmastree

Hint: Ed Sullivan It’s Topo Gigio, the lead character of a children’s puppet show on Italian and Spanish television in the early 1960s. Topo Gigio, a soft foam mouse with dreamy eyes and a childish personality, was very popular in … Continue reading →

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Glitter Lighted Bells

Posted on March 22, 2013 by gmastree

Last week I listed a string of lighted glitter bells.  I looked up the history on these lighted bells and discovered that they were made by G.E.  GE was known as the best novelty light bulb maker so it is … Continue reading →

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Listings 3.17.13

Posted on March 18, 2013 by gmastree

Novelty Light String Today! Buy It Now Link to My eBay Store at auction.

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Gurley and Tavern Candles

Posted on March 15, 2013 by gmastree

Did you know that the same man designed both Tavern candles and Gurley candles? That man was Franklin Gurley. Gurley Novelty started out in Buffalo, New York in the 1939 as part of Franklin Gurley’s W&F Manufacturing Co. Inc. At … Continue reading →

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Listings 3.14.13

Posted on March 14, 2013 by gmastree

Wax Ornament and Homco Figurines Today! Buy It Now Link to My eBay Store at auction.

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Listings 3.10.13

Posted on March 10, 2013 by gmastree

Angel Bells Today! Buy It Now Link to My eBay Store at auction.

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Josef Originals Company History

Posted on March 9, 2013 by gmastree

Some of the cutest ceramic holiday figurines are from Josef Originals. The designing power behind Josef Originals, from all of the cute animals to the charming dolls, was Muriel Joseph George, a resident of Southern California. She was a lucite … Continue reading →

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Listings 3.7.13

Posted on March 8, 2013 by gmastree

Candleholder,Candles and Trinket Box Today! Buy It Now Link to My eBay Store at auction.

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Listings 3.3.13

Posted on March 4, 2013 by gmastree

Faceted Treetopper Today! Buy It Now Link to My eBay Store at auction. Want more vintage Christmas? Check out my website,

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Fontanini Company History

Posted on March 1, 2013 by gmastree

The family patriarch and company founder Emanuele Fontanini, embarked on his career of figurine crafting in 1893 as a talented 13 year-old apprentice to an artist in Bagni di Lucca, an area of Tuscany known for its great arts and … Continue reading →

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