Mixing it up. . .

 . . . is exactly what you will want to do with this wonderful whimsical vintage set of nesting mixing bowls from Pyrex.

Called "Cinderella," these nested mixing bowls with a handle or spout on each side were designed by John Philip Johnson and introduced in 1958. The nostalgic pattern featuring farm scenes is named "Butterprint" and was one of the first patterns printed on the Cinderella sets. It is also known among collectors as "Amish," "Farmer and Wife," "Buttercup," and "Rooster and Corn." In 1963, Pyrex added this turquoise color to its product line. Butterprint was discontinued in 1968.

Underneath the bowls carry the Pyrex trademark. Pyrex was established by Corning Inc. in 1915. Originally, Pyrex manufactured clear laboratory and kitchen glassware, but in the late 1930s and 1940s, introduced new product lines offering kitchenware, such as bowls and baking dishes, in opaque colored glass.

All posted items are for sale at Next-to-New, but things can sell quickly!

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Old Rugged Cross

You never know what unusual treasures you will find in our trove! This unique lectern is handcrafted of handsome hewn mesquite wood in the shape of a rugged cross.

This one of a kind podium includes an adjustable slanted book stand or reading desk

Hollows in the wood have been inlaid with tiny chips of sky-blue turquoise.

 All posted items are for sale at Next-to-New but things can sell quickly!

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Captivating Conchos

This beautiful belt is stamped from sterling silver, studded with sky-blue turquoise stones.  It is by renown Navajo silversmith Marcella James.

The oval pieces are referred to as conchos.  The word derives from the Spanish "concha," which refers to a conch or seashell.  Conchos were used by the Spanish to adorn saddles and bridles, as well on clothing and as jewelry.   Concho belts have become a tradition among the Navajo Indians, who began making conchos around the 1860s, at first hammering them out of silver coins.  Originally, the conchos were strung on leather woven through center slots in each piece, but later Navajo silversmiths began to solder loops on the back for a belt to slide through, allowing the center of the concho to decorated.  There are two basic types of concho belts, with either the conchos strung on leather or connected by links.  A link concho belt can be fastened with a hook almost anywhere on the belt, so that it can be adjusted to fit many waist sizes.  This breathtaking belt could accessorize any outfit, from casual denim to elegant evening wear.

Often the conchos alternate with decorative spacers.  The most traditional form is called a butterfly, and looking at the spacers on this belt, it is easy to see why.

The belt is signed by Marcella James and is marked "Sterling."