SOLD- earlyish 20th century industrial shop lights-$100 for pair

these industrial, metal, cone shaped light fixtures were pulled from the shop belonging to a gearhead out in rural Renton. this guy was the real deal- he had vintage auto and motorcycle parts stacked in piles and stored in every drawer and shelf. motor oil covered everything that wasn't already covered in a different type of oil, so it's a good thing these were safely suspended on a wire about 7 feet up in the air. now they're ready to be put to good use in your shop, kitchen, bathroom, bar or restaurant. the reflector's cone shape gives off a nice, wide spectrum of light, and the green paint gives a nod to its authentic vintage, industrial past. currently they are on a pull chain, but could easily be converted to hardwire.

SOLD- 1950's cowboy/western glass ceiling fixture lens- $29

from the days of hopalong, the lone ranger, and the marlboro man, comes this amazing piece of vintage american cowboy decor. it's a hand-painted glass light shade depicting 2 favorite cowboy pastimes- singin' by the campfire and ridin' horses. the shade will fit most every ceiling mounted light fixture that's made to have a lens screw onto the end. if you've got a bunkhouse or bedroom that needs a little love, do yourself a favor and buy this thing today. it could be the start of something special.

SOLD Kaj Franck for Arabia ceramic cow pitcher - $32

a june trip to elgin, illinois was required to procure this mid-century classic item, designed by the Finish marvel, Kaj Franck. this Finish industrial designer headed up the Arabia company for many years, and his ethos was pretty straightforward- to be designated good and beautiful, an object had to be durable, robust, easy to clean, functional, do justice to the materials used for it, and indispensable. All superfluous decoration was eschewed.

this gorgeous porcelain glazed jug is about 6" tall and 8" wide, and in impeccable vintage condition. the darling stylized green and black cows stare right at you, but not in a creepy way, imploring you to fill up the jug with your favorite ice-cold beverage. the maker's mark (KL-2) is clearly stamped on the base, making it worthy of your mid-century collection. give it a home and it will reward you with years upon years of dedicated service.

SOLD- antique silver & glass table lamps - $40

so, i found myself driving around Marysville this past weekend with larisa- ok, it was planned, but i like to think it was simply by chance that we ended up there- and bumped into these lamps for sale. they had belonged to a woman who spent her life in north dakota married to a man who loved horses. (sorta like me, but totally different) anyway, i picked them up because i loved the silvery art deco style and the crystal clear glass balls. i'm also a fan of the swithes- black is off, red is on. a quirky detail not often seen. get yourself a couple of edison bulbs, plug these darlings in, and you'll have something really sweet going on.

SOLD- owl salt & pepper shakers - $14

sooner or later, you're going to need some salt and pepper, and if you've got these on hand you'll be ready to go. they are in perfect condition and ready to be at your service. and here's some information about owls that i found rather interesting.(courtesy of macrameowl.com)

Unlike most birds, owls are nocturnal with a large head and forward facing large eyes. Their eyes are fixed in their sockets, and some are able to rotate their head up to 270 degrees. With exceptional vision, acute hearing, and the ability to fly silently, they are a stealthy and effective hunter.

Native Americans attributed owls with wisdom and sacred knowledge. The shaman would call upon Owl medicine for insight into the truth of ill-intent. Plains Indians wore owl feathers to protect against evil spirits.

If you are drawn to owls or owl symbolism, you may have this same ability to uncover secrets. People may feel uneasy around you, as if you are able to see through pretence. The owl also teaches us to acknowledge the dark side of our personality, and in that darkness we may find food for growth.

SOLD- 1920's pencil sharpener - $26

in pristine vintage condition! this awesome nickel plated steel pencil sharpener needs a home that still uses wooden pencils. it's a work of genius from the 1920's, and is equiped with a pair of steel milling cutters, a celluloid shaving receptacle, and a smart wooden crank. easily mounts on any flat surface for fool-proof pencil sharpening. even a child can put a fine point on the dullest pencil in seconds!

SOLD- great old RC Cola metal thermometer/sign - $46

royal crown cola was invented in 1934 and immediately became a favorite beverage across the USA. this vintage metal sign and working thermometer will surely be your favorite, too. it's a well-worn, well-loved, and well-traveled piece of americana- i found this in rural ohio and brought it back to seattle via american airlines. the mercury works without fail, and at the moment it's telling me it's a blazing 82 degrees in the shade. don't let the burnish on this one fool you- it's a keeper.