Oodles Of Poodle Collectibles

Gallery of Poodle Collectibles

Retro Poodles To Love


One of my absolute favorite books is an older title called "Flea Market Fidos" by Barri Leiner and Marie Moss. If you love dog collectibles, you will adore this special full color book which shows collections of dog collectibles in adorable vignettes and settings. 

Flea Market Fido 

I like to browse through  "Flea Market Fido"  and marvel at seeing so many dog related prints, figurines, kitchenwares, towels, playing cards, textiles, plush toys, books, jewelry, nursery decor and more. 

Venture Moms

On the author's website VentureMom.com Leiner and Moss tell the story of how they pitched their book idea to prospective publishers by preparing a  proposal in a vintage craft box tied with bakery string. Inside the box was vintage photos which illustrated the themes of the book. They were taken on by a  division of Harry N. Abrams.    

  

Retro Poodle


One breed which always has a big fan club is the poodle. Retro collectors go ga ga over kitchen and home collectibles with poodle designs.  In "Flea market Fido" you of course find a poodle section with a beautiful collection of poodle plush toys from the 1950s.  Inspired by this delightful showcase of charming pups I have added two doggy boards to my Pinterest page: "Retro Poodle"  and "Retro Dog".   
Oodles of Retro Poodles

I can keenly remember that my mom had matching plastic quilted toaster and mixing machine covers with poodles in our kitchen. Our bathroom was decorated with  pink poodle wallpaper, poodle accessories and shower curtain. And of course my favorite plush toys was a poodle that stood almost as tall as our pet poodle Ko-Ko. I invite my readers to come  visit all my Pinterest boards.  Do you remember you own poodle childhood? Tell us about your retro poodle years.

Toaster cover image courtesy of http://www.etsy.com/listing/77272581/vintage-1950s-pink-poodle-toaster

Figurine  and print image is from http://pinterest.com/leonardod/


C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n StuffEmail me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website,CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists


 

 

Charming Retro Dog Collectibles

Retro Doggies

I love finding vintage images, figurines, tins. jewelry etc. with doggy themes. I thought you might like to see  some charming images I have posted on my Pinterest Board.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Collecting Vintage Dog And Cat Collectibles For Your Kitschy Kitchen

Collecting Sweet Pampered Pets in Your Vintage Style Kitchen

Who Could resist these adorable kitty cats and pooches? If you are setting up an antiques and collectibles shop always keep a healthy inventory of vintage pooches and kitties on hand. These fellas are great sellers. In fact these cuties priced right will fly out the door.

Dimestore Pooches And Kitties

Once Dimestore knick knacks, often imported, these ceramic or plastic pooches and felines were popular companions during the colorful eras of the 30s, 40s,m 50s and 60s. Today, collector's hunt for vintage dogs and cats that remind them of their pampered pets. (I'm always looking for Shelties if you come across any).

Tips About Buying Kitchenwares

When buying these collectibles, look at the bottom of the items to see if they are marked. Older ceramics tend to be heavier than newly made knick knacks. Look for cracks, chips,
missing pieces etc. Is the paint faded? If you are buying salt and pepper shakers, are they from the same set or a mismatch? Don't worry about missing the cork, corks can easily be replaced.
Because these collectibles are so adorable, may people will gladly buy an orphaned creamer without the sugar or part of a canister set. etc. You can also go on-line to Etsy or eBay or other sites to look for missing mates. To meet and exchange interests with other collectors be sure to also check out the wonderful collector groups at http://iantiqueonline.ning.com/

What You Can Collect In Vintage Dog And Cat Collectibles

If you are beginning a collection of vintage dog and or cat themed collectibles you will find, salt and pepper shakers, cookie jars, creamers, towels, textiles, figurines, glassware, coasters, pot holders, calendars, decorative plates, and more.

Poodles and Scotties fetch (no pun intended) a little bit more money. And so do famous dogs.

Read More About It:

http://cdiannezweig.blogspot.com/search/label/%22dog%20collectibles%22

http://cdiannezweig.blogspot.com/2009/04/dog-collectibles-are-kitschy-companions.html

Photos Courtesy of:
http://www.jazzejunque.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CinderellaCellar

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of Iantiqueonline.com an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.comVisit my website, CDianneZweig.comDianne is a member of:The American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe Authors Guild, Inc.

Dog Collectibles are Kitschy Companions

Dogs collectibles are one the most popular "kitshy companions" collected. It seems that there a different kinds of dog collectors. Some people simply want to find collectibles that remind them of their current dog. Other collectors like pop culture icons and go after the "famous dogs" who have been associated with celebrities, movies, products, presidents etc. Still other folks enjoy looking for reminders of their childhood pooch. Whatever the inspiration is for collecting canine pals ... dog collectibles make kitschy companions.
Top Dog

Over the years, I have tired to figure out which "Kitschy Companions" are of interest to buyers and have discovered that while there may be rooster lovers and pig enthusiasts, dogs collectibles have one of the biggest fan clubs of all the animal pals. Sure there are pelican and giraffe collectors and a serious group of cat lovers, but canines have always been "the top dog" among pet and animal related collectibles.
Popular Dog Collectibles
Dog lovers are loyal to their furry companions and serious buyers of pooch related collectibles. Of all the breeds collected, 1950s poodles and Colorful Era Scotties are perhaps the most collectible and sell for a bit more than similar items. Famous dogs are also important to collectors such as the beloved basset hound icon which represented Hush Puppies shoes or Nipper, RCA's noted terrier. Fala, FDR's black Scotty inspired oodles of kitchen-wares and keepsakes in the 1940s. The Black and White Scotch logo as well as numerous movie stars who favored Scotties made this dog a favorite. And lots not forget Lassie who is still the best known Collie.
Sentimental Dogs
Many dog and cat collectors however are not after the famous characters but really just want to find figurines; planters, keepsakes, and textiles etc. which remind them of a dear pet or are simply one more addition to their precious collections.
So where can you find dog collectibles? Small miniature keepsakes are fairly easy to find and priced very fairly. Since many people build collections of small figurines ,often you will find dealers who may acquire an entire collection or are fond of these collectibles themselves and tend to stock these novelty items. Ceramic figurines are generally inexpensive imports or marked bone china and will go for a little bit more, but still quite affordable. Photo Courtesy of Dawn Forbes.
Doggy Features
Usually if a piece has finer detail , such as beautifully decorated face features which are clear and well done, you have a clue that the piece is bone china, perhaps Made in England or Made in Germany. This is not to say that you need to pass up imports from China or Japan, but this is important to note as you would expect to see a difference in price reflecting these markings. Many times, I will find figurines with no markings at all and I have to size up the piece by handling it, evaluating the price and deciding how badly I want it and what I will pay.
Variety of Dog Collectibles
Besides ceramic "doggies", there are many other dog themed collectibles to consider. Kitchenwares, textiles, old magazines, books,calendars, postcards, vintage prints, toys etc. are all available with dog motifs. Many of the home magazines form the 1940s and 1950s featured pets on the cover. Kitchen glassware, towels, aprons and appliance covers often featured poodles, Scotties and other dogs. Whimsical dog planters common in the 1950s and 1960s were often used as nursery decor. You can find dog collectibles almost everywhere so happy hunting. Photo courtesy of Memory Too Antiques, Coventry, CT.

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of Iantiqueonline.com an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café.

To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link:
C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff

Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com

Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com


Dianne is a member of:
The American Society of Journalists and Authors
The Authors Guild, Inc.