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A rare and exceptional find for textile collectors, dollmakers, and antique craft enthusiasts! Made in Germany, this authentic vintage Lahnband ribbon is woven with real metal rather than modern synthetic materials. It possesses a distinct weight, natural shimmer, and crisp shapeability that only genuine metal ribbon can provide. Wound on its original maroon flat bobbin, this elegant trim features a classic bright solid silver metallic weave. Item Details & Specifications. Type: Authentic Real Metal Lahnband Ribbon / Metallic Trim. Origin: Made in Germany. 5 Yards per bobbin (per original vintage box marking). Era: Early-to-Mid 20th Century. Condition: Excellent vintage stock on original maroon card/bobbin. Ideal Uses & Applications. Millinery & Costuming: Vintage hat accents, theatrical costumes, and historical garment restoration. Holiday & Ornament Crafts: Classic silver trim for Victorian Christmas ornaments, tinsel garlands, and holiday projects. Doll Dressing: Premium antique doll clothing embellishments, tiaras, and trimming. Religious Art & Vestments: Traditional church embroidery, icon framing, and vestment restoration. Crafting & Mixed Media: Junk journaling, bookbinding, and specialty card making. Condition: Excellent vintage new-old-stock (NOS) condition with brilliant luster intact. Authenticity Note: As a real metal ribbon, it holds its shape naturally when bent or styled. Please Note: This poster will arrive rolled up. Please view all photos carefully and ask any questions before purchasing. (ONLY WHEN THIS APPLIES TO POSTERS OR PENNANTS BEING MAILED). Important Information for Your Order. We specialize in vintage memorabilia, antiques, and new old stock, occasionally offering reproductions (clearly identified). We always do our best to provide accurate item history and details. Packing & Cleaning: All items are packed carefully to preserve their condition. We do not clean collectibles or antiques ; you’ll receive the item exactly as pictured. For Adult Collectors: Our items are intended for adult display and collections only. They are not meant for consumption or usage, and children should not handle them. Replacements: Only available for new old stock items. Unique items cannot be replaced. We’re here to help and want to ensure you’re happy!

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A rare and exceptional find for textile collectors, dollmakers, and antique craft enthusiasts! Unlike modern metallic trims that use synthetic coatings to mimic shine, this authentic vintage/antique Lahnband ribbon is woven with real metal. It possesses a distinct weight, natural luster, and tarnish capability that only genuine metal ribbon can produce. Wound on its original maroon flat bobbin, this ribbon features a striking bright gold metallic outer border with a vibrant woven metallic red center strip. Item Details & Specifications. Type: Authentic Real Metal Lahnband Ribbon / Metallic Trim. 5 Yards per bobbin (per original vintage box marking). Colors: Gold with a Vibrant Red Metallic Center. Era: Early-to-Mid 20th Century. Condition: Excellent vintage stock on original maroon card/bobbin. Ideal Uses & Applications. Millinery & Costuming: Vintage hat trimming, theatrical costumes, and historical garment restoration. Doll Dressing: High-end antique doll clothing accents, crowns, and embellishments. Religious Art & Vestments: Traditional church embroidery, icon framing, and vestment restoration. Crafting & Mixed Media: Junk journaling, bookbinding, ornament trim, and specialty jewelry making. Condition: Excellent vintage new-old-stock (NOS) condition with incredible shine intact. Authenticity Note: As a real metal ribbon, handle with care when shaping; it holds its form naturally when bent. Please Note: This poster will arrive rolled up. Please view all photos carefully and ask any questions before purchasing. (ONLY WHEN THIS APPLIES TO POSTERS OR PENNANTS BEING MAILED). Important Information for Your Order. We specialize in vintage memorabilia, antiques, and new old stock, occasionally offering reproductions (clearly identified). We always do our best to provide accurate item history and details. Packing & Cleaning: All items are packed carefully to preserve their condition. We do not clean collectibles or antiques ; you’ll receive the item exactly as pictured. For Adult Collectors: Our items are intended for adult display and collections only. They are not meant for consumption or usage, and children should not handle them. Replacements: Only available for new old stock items. Unique items cannot be replaced. We’re here to help and want to ensure you’re happy!

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This marble was cherry picked amongst tens of thousands of antique handmade German swirl marbles from the 1880’s due to the rarity of the color variant, complexity of the design, bubbly green-blue glass, large size, and beautiful craftsmanship. The product is a rare German swirl handmade antique banded ribbon core marble from the 1880s. This vintage marble features a unique swirl style and was crafted in Germany, showcasing quality and craftsmanship. Perfect for collectors of antique marbles, this piece represents a bygone era of handmade toys and artisanal objects.

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The listing title represents my best guess at what the marble is or is similar to. Please refer to photos to assess the marble(s) for yourself. I identify marbles as best I can, but I may make mistakes and be wrong. I don’t know the exact names. Character Highlights: refer to photos or ask questions; Clear, transparent, FIZZY base; white solid core with colors of red, blue, green, and 1 ribbon of black (or darker color) spiraling around the white core; a third level of spiraling white threads. Does it fluoresce under black light? YES- glows green under 365nm UV light- refer to photo. Measures about 2.1 inches; weighs about 7.3 ounces. Condition Highlights: refer to photos or ask questions; surface wear; scuffs, scratches; multiple hit marks and bruises; multiple chips; significant chip and flaking bruise at one pole; NO fractures noticed. Used grading guide by marblecollecting. Com; (“Mint” grade is rarely used even if marble appears “mint” in hand).

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RARE Antique Lg GERMAN Wooly Putz Sheep CHRISTMAS Ribbon BELL 5 T Good Shape #1. A very nice Older Antique German Wooly Sheep This is the older type German Putz Sheep and is older than most and in better condition than most. This one has great features and looks very good when displayed. We leave all as found. It measures approx 5″ tall, approx 4.75″ Wide when looked at from snout to tail and approx 1.5 Deep. See description for more details as to condition as that tells the best story as well as the item condition above. We have also listed a few other Putz animals and a few other German Wooly Sheep and will be listing more of those along with a lot of Antique Putz items. Please see all of our auctions as we are listing a lot of Christmas and seasonal items. We are listing a lot of Antique & Vintage Christmas and Antique Putz Items as well as other Vintage Christmas items that we have collected this year. We always save all of our Antique and Vintage Christmas Inventory to list on E-Bay at this time!!!

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Never miss a great deal on a hard to find marble!

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SALES ONLY AT THIS TIME. More Marbles from Estate find listed now, See store, thanks. Not a grading expert but here is my assessment. Appears to be excellent condition, slightly aqua tint to glass. NO fractures or cracks but does have some minor hits and flea bites. Has roll mark from, I guess cooling/twist. Has a untouched surface, scratchy. Would shine of buffed and polished but I love it as is, see photos. Looks way better in hand. I have a ruler by marbles. I have more marbles listed now, see my other auctions. The photos show the ACTUAL item offered and should be used to assess the condition. CONTINENTAL USA SALES ONLY. Condition of item as described in photos. I aim to please. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Marbles”. The seller is “collectfest” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Artist: swirl
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Swirl
• Time Period: Pre-1970
• Type: Handmade
• Year: 1910
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• Brand: german

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800 silver, antique German vintage student ribbon. Anyone who collects Zipfel items surely knows more about them than I do. I thought it was related to a chatelaine but, apparently, that’s not the case. I bought it because I thought it was really interesting. Anyway, the silver parts are marked as. I’m planning to part with almost everything I own and move with just three suitcases. Keep checking back for more over the coming weeks. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Brooches & Pins”. The seller is “ckalus” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Antique
• Metal Purity: 800
• Metal: Silver
• Country of Origin: Germany

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This gorgeous doll is approximately 27 tall. She has a small, molded bow on the top of the head and a ribbon on the back. Her shoulder plate head has no damage. The paint on the face looks fine. Small imperfections can be seen on the pictures. The hair paint is worn. It has paint rubs all over the head. The dress of the doll is not removable unless unstitched, however it is possible to see the shoulder plate, which looks good. Shoulder plate attached to the body not tight enough and a little loose. The body probably original. It has stains and some imperfections but has no damage. The leather arms show signs of wear. The booties are also worn but still is good condition. The doll is wearing pantaloons and petticoat that look antique. They have some wear including holes and stains. The dress is very nice. It is handmade in good condition, but some handmade imperfections and minor wear are possible. Please refer to the pictures for more details. No stand is included. The item “Antique German 27 Dolly Madison China Head Doll Molded Ribbon” is in sale since Monday, February 22, 2021. This item is in the category “Dolls & Bears\Dolls\Antique (Pre-1930)\Porcelain & China”. The seller is “annash77″ and is located in Osseo, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Features: Antique

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This very pretty doll has brown glass sleep eyes with long eyelashes and has a glorious wig. She is wearing an antique dress with a plaid ribbon added and a sprig of antique ribbon work flowers. The doll is in good condition with no cracks or chips. There is a mark on her right cheek. Her body is an older Seeley replacement, and is also in very good condition with perfect stringing. The item “Antique 24Gebruder Kuhnlenz165 Bisque Doll &Drop Waist Dress Ribbon Work Flower” is in sale since Wednesday, January 27, 2021. This item is in the category “Dolls & Bears\Dolls\Antique (Pre-1930)\Bisque\German”. The seller is “yourattictreasures” and is located in Owings Mills, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, China, Sweden, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Ukraine, Croatia, Bermuda, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Iceland, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Skin Color: Fair/Light
• Material: Bisque
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Doll Size: 24 in
• Features: Antique
• Hair Color: Blonde
• Featured Refinements: Antique Bisque Head Doll
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Packaging: Without Packaging
• Brand: Gebruder Kuhnlentz
• Time Period Manufactured: Antique (Pre-1930)
• Brand/Artist: Gebruder Kuhnlentz
• Eye Color: Brown
• Doll Gender: Girl Doll

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