Estate Sale Pickings

I had minimal time for estate sales this week, but still found a few interesting items.

These items came from a local Palos Verdes estate.  The husband was a veterinarian, the wife was a crafter and collector.  Interesting house!

Madame Alexander 21" Bridesmaid doll, late 1940s.  Very lovely condition.

Vintage NASA charm bracelet, ca. 1970s.

Vintage NASA charm bracelet, ca. 1970s.

Vintage NASA charm bracelet, ca. 1970s.

English pewter and enamel sewing accessories, some by A.E. Williams.

Small jointed bisque baby doll, similar to Nancy Ann Storybook but unmarked.

One lady owned a doll shop in Lomita, California for many years.  Since closing the shop, she has been storing the inventory in her garage.  Her husband wants to recover all flat surfaces, especially his pool table, and turn in the garage into a man cave.  The lady graciously parted with her treasures to help him achieve his dream.  Here are some of those treasures, including a pretty Furga doll from the 1960s or 1970s.  She retains her hang tag and is about 16" tall:

This one is a limited edition doll by Corolle of France (Mattel Timeless Creations).  The doll is from 1989 and from a limited edition of 2,000.  She is signed on the tummy by artist Catherine Refabert.  The Corolle dolls from that era are really special.