Mint Porcelain

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Did you know that a vintage metal lunch box once sold for $13,225?

If the answer is no then you are probably relatively new to the world of collectible lunch boxes. By the way, the Isolina box in question was sold at auction in 2003 in absolute mint condition. It has to be said that this price - which included the buyer's premium - is very much an exception to the rule as most vintage pieces sell for between $30-$300. However, depending on condition and the exact piece in question prices can far exceed this amount.

Probably the earliest collectible is the Mickey Mouse box from 1935. This was an oval shaped design with a pull out draw and was brought to market long before the mass rise in popularity in metal designs that occurred during the 1950s. This period saw massive success for the largest manufacturers which were American Thermos, Aladdin Industries and Ohio Art. Aladdin was responsible for the Hopalong Cassidy box (a collectors' gem from 1951) and American Thermos followed up on this cowboy theme with a series of Roy Rogers based designs starting in 1953.

In terms of value the 1950s are often the most interesting to collectors. For example, an original and mint condition Superman box from 1954 sold for $5,000 in 2005. However, it is important to note that several versions of the same basic designs were often released. For example, 9 versions of Roy were released in the years leading up to 1957. For this reason it is critical to verify the exact year of manufacture before you buy or sell.

Finally, it is interesting to note that World events have occasionally increased the value of boxes. An example is the 1977 King Kong collectors' item which tripled in value after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Why? Because the design shows King Kong perching not on the Empire State Building but on the World Trade Center.

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Porcelain $6.49 Porcelain

Mint $49.99 Walter Crane Mint - Giclee Print

Mint Condition $114 Mint Condition

Flutter By Mint $10 Flutter By Mint

Mint Cross $10 Mint Cross

White Porcelain Carnation $111 -Porcelain

Perforated Porcelain Vase $131 -Porcelain

Perforated Porcelain Bowl $157 -Porcelain

Mint SUS786 Sushi Time Sushi Plate $44.55 As they say in Japan it is Sushitime somewhere The Mint SushiTime sushiserving plate provides a generous surface for prepared sushi and sashimi which slopes toward the center dipping dimple ensuring that any excess soysauce and wasabi finds its way back home where it belongs. No double dipping now. The round shape of the plate and the twin sets of chopsticks invite you to share your sushi with a friend as well as providing convenient storage of the chopsticks when not in use. At the same time the composition creates a clock metaphor which is enhanced further as the sushi is placed about the plate s diameter. It s always time for sushi with the Mint SushiTime. Diameter: 32 cm 12.5 . Comes with two sets of chopsticks. Material: white porcelain with wooden chopsticks.

White Porcelain Peacock Wall Plaque $140 -Porcelain

White Porcelain Grouse Wall Plaque $140 -Porcelain

Mint Sink $19.99 Mint Sink - Premium Poster

Mint Float $59.99 Mint Float - Wall Decal

Masala Mint $329.99 Masala Mint - Wall Tapestry

Royal Mint $24.99 Royal Mint - Photographic Print

The Mint in 1812 $39.99 The Mint in 1812 - Giclee Print

Mint VIN787 VinEau Carafe and Two Cups $48.6 VinEau Carafe is a 1.5 liter porcelain carafe ideal for serving wine or water. Two bright red porcelain drinking cups store conveniently in the carafe's opening suggesting that the VInEau is not a lonely prodcut but one that is to be shared a very romantic product.

Mint PIG738 Coink Piggy Bank $43.2 The common piggy bank required the user to tediously and laboriously deposit coins one at a time through a thin coin slot. The COINK piggy bank in porcelain allows the user to quickly empty their pockets of change and deposit them in one shot through the COINK s easyfill funnel. When the pig is full just dump out the coins through the same opening. Change is good.

Floral Garden Porcelain 5 x 7 Frame $122 -Porcelain

Mint Ripple $72.99 Ahava Mint Ripple - Art Print

Mint Humbucker - The Mint Label Family Album $7.49 Mint Humbucker - The Mint Label Family Album

Porcelain Opera $9.99 Porcelain Opera