Mission Thrift Store Cranbrook

This is an antique pewter measuring cup from the Netherlands. The handle has the words “Ned Maatje” and “1 Deciliter”, Maatje is an old volumetric measurement that was used in the Netherlands between 1817 and 1869, one deciliter is equivalent to one maajte. Additionally alphabetical numbers are stamped on the side of the cup however, we are unable to determine their purpose or meaning.

Size: 5cm x 5cm x 9.5cm

Circa 1817-1869

Condition: Sold as is

This is a stunning 24 piece tea set made by PT Tirschenreuth Bavaria. Each piece features the artwork of French artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard(1732-1806). Based on the backstamp this set was likely made in the 1960’s. Additionally this backstamp appears to be rare as typically the PT stamp doesn’t include the added gold stamps.

This set includes:

1 teapot

1 sugar bowl

1 creamer

5 tea cups

5 tea cup saucers

7 plates

4 mini cups

Condition: Used – Sold as is, the plates have some wear to the brown paint. The creamer, one tea cup have chips. Light crazing in the teapot and creamer.

Small brass mug made by Oneida Silversmiths. Oneida Silversmiths was a subsidiary of Oneida LTD, the exact age of this mug is unknown.

Size: 6.3cm x 6.3cm x 6cm

Material: S.P Brass

Condition: Sold as is – the mug is quite tarnished but otherwise in excellent condition.

Large format camera lens made by Carl Zeiss Jena. This is a vintage Apo-Tessar 1:9 90cm lens, made in Germany likely in the late 1930’s. It’s said that only 300 90cm Apo-Tessar’s were made. It comes in it’s original wood box with four waterhouse stops and a lens cover. Please note this is not a standard lens, it is a large lens that weighs 3.55kg.

Size: 14.3cm x 14.3cm x 11.2cm

F stops: f9 to f90

Serial number: 214961

Manufactured: Late 1930’s

Condition: Sold as is – Overall it appears to be in really good condition for its age. The aperture opens and shuts smoothly, the lens does need to be cleaned as there is dust and possibly some lens fungus. Light scratching and ware to the black paint.

Vintage / Antique tureen by Ford and Sons LTD. This Tureen is in the pattern Victoria, the mark indicates that it was made sometime between 1908 – 1930.

Size: 30.7cm x 20.5cm x 15cm

Manufactured: 1908 – 1930

Condition: Sold as is, this piece has crazing and the lid handle appears to have been repaired (see third photo). There is wear to the paint, particularly on the handles.

Vintage 1950’s manual hair clippers by Burman.

Size: 16.5cm in length

Materials: Steel

Condition: Sold as is, rusting but still functions, part of the top clippers are broken off.