SOLD 1950's Smith-Corona Silent-Super typewriter- $80

In 1950, Smith-Corona unleashed the Silent-Super portable typewriter on the American public, and it rapidly became one of the most popular typing machines of the era. And, quite frankly, things haven't been the same since. i know, i know, you're thinking today's technology buries relics such as the Silent-Super, and i hear you. but, i'm so tired of hearing "apple does this, microsoft doesn't do that, wireless is neat, the internets is awesome, droid rules" etc that i ask you this: does your i-Whatever have lovely, sleek hard resin keys? a gorgeous blue-green metal case WITH racing stripes? or, a set of famously patented "rabbit ear" paper supports? do you even know what paper is anymore??? for gosh sakes, get back to the basics and type your way to vintage happiness. the click-click-clack sound of the Silent-Super makes just enough noise not to be truly silent, yet isn't so noisy that it drives you to drink. however, you just might want to sip a classic 1950's manhattan while typing your sure-to-be-best-selling novel. (gorgeous tan colored, hard-sided typewriter case included. ribbon and all keys are in good working order. this is a keeper. a real beaut.)

antique wagon wheels- set of 3- $225

i know it just snowed last night and the last thing you're probably thinking about right now is beautifying your yard/garden. (or maybe it's all you think about, night and day) but, i'm here to remind you that it's never too early to get prepared- as soon as the sun shines, you'll be all set to dig in and accessorize. and what better accessory to start with than wagon wheels??! a wagon wheel is only as Hee-Haw as you allow it to be, and can instead be the sturdy, good looking centerpiece to your rustic, sweet, urban oasis. these three old, wooden-spoked and iron-rimmed wheels are beastly heavy, yet gracefully show off their years of history. i'm not sure if they came from a wagon, buggy, or motorized vehicle, but they're clearly ready to live out their golden years in your garden, gazing at all the beauty you create. have a heart- adopt all 3 (or 1 or 2) today. set of 3 is $225, or $85/each.

SOLD industrial age Gacor Handilamp Jr- $67

a true relic of our country's industrial past, this original Gacor Handilamp Jr. comes to you from east of the mountains. the genius of this painted copper and steel vintage industrial lamp is that it's made to fold up neatly to tuck into a mechanic's tool box at the end of the day. Gacor manufactured these jr work lamps in the 20's and on into the 40's (the 1922 patent is stamped on the bottom), and by the looks of this one, it's seen its share of long days on the job site. however, it still works like a charm- the stem collapses up and down at two points, and the base has a small clamp on it, enabling it to cling to a workbench, the engine block of an old truck, or whatever else was being worked on that day. use it as a desk lamp, mount it to the wall and turn it into a cool sconce, or set it on the countertop and light up your favorite corner of your kitchen. if you end up purchasing this gem, know you'll be the only one on your block with one like it. i'm having a hard time parting with it....

SOLD-old glass owl candy dish- $19

candy. owls. 'nuff said. (well, other than the important details. darling vintage amber glass candy dish with removable owl-head lid. it sits atop a sweet glass basket, ready for you to fill with candy. and only candy. no nuts, no olives, no coins, no paperclips, no stamps. only candy. in perfect condition. another import from from dallas, texas.)

SOLD white industrial aluminum stool & primitive wooden step stool- $51/$21

STOOL SOLD- i dug up this random pair of vintage stools from the basement of a rambler on the northern edge of seattle. the home belonged to a gentleman whose family owned a 3rd generation apothecary/pharmacy here in town, and was filled with all manner of incredible finds. the tall aluminum stool is painted white, yet you can see an occasional glimpse of the shiny aluminum frame beneath. it's literally the lightest stool i've ever seen- i bet it weighs less than 2 pounds- so it's effortlessly simple to move about. the wooden step stool is clearly a handmade, woodshop project from back in the day. its simplicity is its charm, and will fit in well with whatever style you've got going on in your home. both stools are hearty, and ready to go.

SOLD vintage 2qt bean pot with handle & lid - $22

rustic, classic, simple, useful, and handsome. what could be better? use this dutiful pottery bean pot for storing change, your moonshine, or your counter-top compost. it sports a lovely, shiny glaze and is stamped on the side with a blue crown emblem. as a bonus, the pot has the original lid, and crafty handle to complete the package. get it today.

SOLD- rustic, vintage cast-iron owl lantern- $75

this classic early 20th century cast iron owl lantern comes to you from an estate in dallas, texas, and the neighborhood of deep ellum. and if you know anything about deep ellum, then you know this owl has seen some pretty cool sh*t in his day. deep ellum became a hub of industry in 1884 with the construction of a number of mills and factories, and later famously spawned dallas' early jazz, blues, punk rock, and arts scene- a pretty cool place for our owl-friend to have lived his life. he stands about 11 perfectly rustic inches tall, and has an attached ring for easy hanging. place a candle beneath him, and he'll beautifully radiate like only an owl can. almost too good looking to be trapped indoors, and perhaps too pretty to sit outside in the rain. so, it's a good thing he's cast iron- you can do just about whatever you want with him and he'll endure.