In keeping with a Halloween theme, I'll highlight a few listings that are either a little creepy or witchy or might make a great Halloween costume.
This one-of-a-kind mask (OOAK) mask by ER Blakeslee, Jr. is signed and dated (1942) by the artist. I suspect he made it while in college. It is a fine example of a paper mache' mask and is beautifully painted from its pale bald head to scruffy 5 o'clock shadow and nasty looking warts. It has two real snaggle teeth to complete the package. It is listed on etsy.com.
I picked up this not quite complete children's Japanese Lusterware tea set at a local thrift store a few months ago. I clearly didn't look at it closely when I bought it and didn't notice the Halloween decoration until I pulled it out to take pictures recently for listing it. It is missing a few pieces, most noticably the lids to the sugar bowl and tea pot but is still a cute Halloween decoration.
Saturday's estate sales produced a Japanese kimono set complete with Kimono, Obi sash, Tabi socks, Zori sandals, fan, and even the customs documents dated 1957. What a fun costume idea. It does not appear to have ever been worn and the kimono is still crisp and the Zori sandal bottoms are clean. Watch for a listing of this set on Etsy.com very soon.
