Albums  *  Records  *  Collectibles  *  Decorative Boxes  *  Surprises

This section will feature one-of-a-kind collectibles, unique boxes and anything that will stir the imagination of my clients. In addition, any item that will help make their life a little easier or more fun will also be included. “Surprises” will be added on a regular basis to help stir the imagination and the senses.

Decorative Angel/Cherub Pillow

For the lover of Angels, this is a very beautiful and rare, over-sized, decorative pillow designed with a repetitive pattern of angels/cherubs that seem to be floating on clouds on the front of the pillow. The color of the pillow is a sand beige and greyish combination to create depth……..and the fabric has a texture so the angels/cherubs are slightly raised to the touch. The back of the pillow is in a beautiful textured greyish color. The extra-large pillow measures 27 x 27 inches square and around 6 – 8 full and is trimmed with a festive fringe and weights a little over 3 pounds.  $75.00 reduced to $50.00




Rochard Limoges Heart Box

Rochard has been connected with exquisite hand painted porcelain Limoges boxes from Limoges, France since 1973. This Vintage Rochard Limoges Heart Box was received as a gift over 35 years ago. It was created in a delicate floral design, highlighted with gold screening and double flower metal clasp. Inside of the box is painted the following: “Hand Painted Rochard Limoges France”. Size: 2”L x 1 1/8”H x 1 ¾”W and presented in a burgundy felt bag. Perfect for the collector of porcelain pieces. (1 available) Priced reduced from $179.50 to $139.50 due to tight clasp.

Lalique Fish Sculpture in Opalescent #13

 
If you are a lover of crystal and collectibles, the Lalique Fish #13 in Opalescent, is the perfect fish to start your collection. The Fish Collection was designed by Rene Lalique in 1913, over 100 years ago. He was a French glass designer known for his creations bottles, vases, jewelry, chandeliers, clocks and automobile hood ornaments. This particular Fish is over 35 years old and has the original #30013 sticker on the bottom of the crystal. Packaged in the original Lalique Paris suede pouch, the size is 1.77” H. The Lalique box is also the original and is closeable but the outside met with discoloration due to age and the elements. (1 available) $125.00 reduced to $100.00

Judy Collins “True Stories and Other Dreams” Album

The “True Stories and Other Dreams” vinyl album is the ninth album by American singer and songwriter Judy Collins.  It was produced by Mark Abramson and Judy Collins and released by Elektra Records in 1973.  According to the charts, it peaked at No. 27 on The Billboard Pop Albums charts.  The album included Valerie Carter’s “Cook with Honey”, which returned Collins to the U.S. pop singles top-forty, as well as Tom Paxton’s song “The Hostage” about the 1971 Attica Prison riots. It also included a number of Collins’ own compositions, including “The Fisherman Song”, which she would later perform on Sesame Street.  The album cover is a little worn but I am not sure if the album was every played – came from my neighbor’s estate.   $25.00

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Bob Newhart “The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back! Album

“The Button-Down Mind of Strikes Back” is a 1960 stand-up comedy album by comedian Bob Newhart.  It was released soon after Newhart’s top-selling debut album “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart”, this sequel album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Monophonic Action Albums chart on January 9, 1961.  The two albums occupied the two top positions on the chart for almost 30 weeks.  The album’s track were recorded at the hungry i, in San Francisco and at Freddie’s Club in Minneapolis and the style is a 1960’s, monolog, stand-up/sketch, storytelling.  The cover is in good condition, and I do not know if the album was ever played, it came from my neighbor’s estate.  $15.00

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The Complete Ballet – Prokofiev Romeo and Julie – Andrew Previn – London Symphony Orchestra 

Sergei Prokofiev:  Romeo and Juliet (The Complete Ballet, Op. 64) with Andre Previn conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.  It is a 3x LP Vinyl, Remastered, Gatefold Pack that has a wonderful booklet included of the entire ballet.  The genre is classical and the original release was in 1973 in Europe.  It was manufactured by Warner Music Cat #:  9029561860.  The album box is a little dented because it was in storage at my neighbor’s estate, and I don’t know if any of the three albums were every played. $55.00

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Rigoletto 3xLP Box Set 

This rare and complete box set contains 3 vinyls of Rigoletto, with incredible performances by Cornell MacNeil, Joan Suterland, Renato Cioni, Cesare Siepi, Fernando Cornea and Enzo Malagu with Nino Sanzogno conducting the Chorus and Orchestra of L’Accademia Di Santa Cecilia, Rome.  Issued by London Records in stereo (OSA 1332/a4360).  And, the box also contains the original printed sleeves as well as a full libretto of the words, lyrics and spoken dialogue in both Italian and English of the opera.  It is the perfect addition for the fans of classic recordings.  The box cover is a little worn because of being in storage, however, it looks like the albums have never been played…..came from my neighbor’s estate.  $45.00

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Robert Goulet Sincerely Yours Album

A vintage copy of Robert Goulet’s 1962 album called “Sincerely Yours” was arranged and conducted by Sid Ramin.  In this album, his newest collection of romantic ballads, your hear the deep, warm, exciting voice of a dynamic singing personality.  He rocketed to fame in Lerner and Loewe’s smash musical, “Camelot.”  The album cover is a little worn due to being in storage for many years.  It does not look like the album has ever played…….came from my neighbor’s estate.  $15.00

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Van Cliburn:  Tchaikovsky Concerto No.1 Album

This album features Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op 23 played by the incredible Van Cliburn with Kirl Kondrashin, Conductor with the Symphony Orchestra.  It was released by RCA Victor in 1958 as part of their Red Seal.  The album cover does show some wear because it was in storage for many, many years, and was owned by my neighbor, and was obtained from his estate when he moved.  $24.00

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The Limeliters Tonight:  In Person Album

You might find this vintage folk music album bring back wonderful memories of their favorite tracks, where some people think it is a classic.  It was Recorded Here and Now by RCA Victor Records – a “New Orthophonic” High Fidelty Recording, and at a live performance at ASH GROVE, Hollywood, California on July 29, 1960. The cover is worn from being in storage for many, many years…..it was from my neighbor’s estate when he moved, not sure if it was played. $15.00 

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Johann Sebastian Bach Die Kunst der Fuge Album

The two albums feature the works of Johann Sebastian Back who is one of the most renowned composers of all time.  “Die Kunst der Fuge” (The Art of Fuge) BWV 1080 is conducted by Karl Ristenpart, Chamber Orchestra of The Saar.  The album is perfect for the person who loves and appreciates classical music and is a fan of Bach and his works.  It is a product of the Elektra Corporation – Nonesuch Records – 1855 Broadway – New York City.  The outside cover has seen better days since it was in storage for many years, and I obtained it from my neighbor’s estate when he moved out of his home.   $15.00

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Mahler . Symphonie Nr. 9 – Carlo Maria Giulini with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Album

Conductor Carlo Maria Giulini had a very distinguished career as the head of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and his work on Mahler is suited to his spiritual grand plan.  This two album set indicates the “p” 1977 Polydor International GmbH’ print on the box set which confirms that this is a first-generation pressing.  Polydor International was the parent manufacturing company for the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon (DG) classical label at that time.  This specific 2-LP box set carries the historical catalog number 2707 097 for the outer master box set.  The actual sides:  Record 1 (sides 1 & 2) is numbered 2530 813 and Record 2 (sides 3 & 4) is numbered 2530 814.  The cover is in good condition, and I am not sure if the records have ever been played, I obtained them from my neighbor’s estate when he moved.  The box includes a wonderful booklet of the entire symphony for your pleasure.  $45.00

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Handel Julius Caesar 3x Vinyl, LP, Stereo Album

According to Harold C. Schonberg, N.Y. Times, “What a stunning creative production” you will experience.  Treigle . Sills . Forrester . Wolfe . Malas . Cossa . Devlin . Beck and the New York City Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Julius Rudel, Conductor, sung in Italian.  The three album box set cover looks a little worn since it was in storage for years, but I don’t think the albums have ever been played.  The set came from my neighbor’s estate after he moved.   As a bonus, a 28 page Libretto is included in both English and Italian with the forward in English.   Released in 1967, RCA Victor Red Seal – LSC-6182, RCA Victor Red Seal – LSC 6182, Opera, Baroque.  $45.00

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Vintage SmartClips


This is perfect for your Vintage Cell Phone………….my friend had a patent pending mobile phone accessory for the iPhone 5, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. The idea came to him one day as he was driving realizing that he could design a product that would allow someone to clip their iPhone to the visor of their car. In addition, the SmartClip can clip, stand or recline your device in multiple ways and has multiple uses at work, home and play. Wire management neatly stores headphones. The SmartClip is produced with recyclable materials, and designed and manufactured in the USA. Made of high quality durable ABS plastic with horizontal and vertical orientation.   The SmartClips are usually priced at $18.95 for one. Special introductory price for my Who Makes Sense? clients: $19.50 for three (3) or $9.50 for one.
                                                                                                                        
 
 
 
 

The handy SmartClips are available in six fabulous colors:  Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Seafoam Green, Golden Orange, Silver Grey and Sunset Red.