Below you will find a wide assortment of fabulous metal and glass found objects for your mixed media art projects. Quantities are always limited and oftentimes go fast so check back often.
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NEW Vintage Brass and Porcelain Knobs $2.25/ea.
These are some of the coolest vintage knobs/drawer pulls I've ever found. I love them!! Not only are they perfect for on a door to a vintage inspired shrine, they are so perfect for feet to a shadow box or assemblage (I've used them as feet on three things so far and they are SO lovely!). I was told they were from the 40s when I purchased them, but I've been told a lot of things in my day -- meaning I can't back that with fact. They look it though! (Only ten!)
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NEW Vintage Radio Variable Capacitors, Type A $8.95 each
This isn't really a "type a" capacitor, if even such a thing exists. I just came upon lots of these in several styles so that is for my reference. Okay, so these things are soooo cool!! They measure about 4.75" tall (maybe a tad more) and 3.5" wide. The depth depends upon if they are "open" or not. If you aren't familiar with variable capacitors, you can twist the top part so the back is no longer flat but convex -- like in the photo. How amazing these would look in a big ol' assemblage!!
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NEW Vintage Radio Variable Capacitors, Type B $9.95 each
I love the red stripes on these!! I got three and am keeping one for myself. These ones are a bit smaller, measuring 4" by 3.25". I want to hook a motor up to one of these to make it spin on it's own... or, um, ask my husband to do it 'cause he's a genius like that. Even static though, these things would look so hot on a big cool assemblage! (These twist "open" like the ones above do.)
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NEW Vintage Radio Dial $24.95
Is this even a radio dial? I honestly have no idea, but that's what I'm guessing. I was giddy with bliss when I found not one but TWO of these! Yeps, I'm keepin' one for myself! These things are fairly large -- 5" x 3" by almost 5" deep. To get a proper perspective, see side view here
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NEW Metal Vintage/Antique Buttons $3.75/ea.
What shadowy photos I take! These metal buttons date from the 1890s to the 1930s and are so lovely! I was lucky enough to get quite a few so have put together several bundles. All have the same amount and style of buttons, but the level of wear or paint chippage will vary slightly from bundle to bundle.
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3D Metal Crown Embellishments $3.00/ea.
I just adore these crowns. They are 3D, but flat on the back. There is a little ring atop them so you can use them on jewelry, or you can very easily snip it off with tin snips or whatever handy sharp cutting tool you have at your disposal. Chose between silver or golden... or get some of each.
See the colors better, and the backs, here
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Vintage Open Pocket Watch Cases $8.95 large SOLD $6.95 small SOLD
These are fantastic vintage pocket watch cases. They don't have the glass fronts, just the case and tops with winders. The backs are smooth silver subtlety and wonderfully aged. The large pocket watch case measures about 2.25" wide and the small measures 1.75" wide. These would make fabulous jewelry or a great addition to any altered art project.
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Small Metal Wing Charms $3.75/pair
Measuring approximately 1.25", these dainty metal bird or angel wing charms are perfect for spicing up any altered art or mixed media project. use them in altered books, assemblages or jewelry. They also rust up pretty decently too, if you're into that. Small wing charms come packed in a wee baggy with a reusable cloud tag (cause I'm kind of obsessive over packing this week).
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Large Metal Wing Charms $4.95/pair
"Large" is probably an overstatement. I should say "Larger Than Small". These charming bird or angel wings measure just over 1.5" from wing-tip to connector hole. They are gorgeous for jewelry, assemblage, altered books, etc. They also rust up pretty decently too, if you're into that. Wing charms come packed in a wee baggy with a wing and cloud tag.
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Ornate Pocket Watch Case with Lid $14.95
This is such a fantastic find! This super ornate mini pocket watch case measures just over 1.5" in diameter and has its hinged cover and glass inside perfectly intact. This would make the most amazing pocket watch case locket necklace for someone special, holding a photo and treasures or perhaps a miniature Frozen Charlotte. See it open here >>
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NEW Handmade Ethiopian Brass Beads 2 for $1.00
These came directly from Ethiopia. They are so incredibly gorgeous -- they are made of brass, I believe, and each bead is one of a kind.
I have great plans for my share of these beads and will post some soon, but here is a hint: one is a necklace and the other is a shrine.
50% of each sale of these fantastic beads goes to Ethiopia Reads, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting children with books.
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NEW Giddy Up!! (aged silver horse embellishment) $2.50/ea.
I know lots of gals who do create wonderful cowgirl art pieces so when I happened upon a bag of these aged silver horses I had to snatch them up, just in case. I'm not sure what the back hook apparatus thingies are called so you can see a photo here. Sew or glue them onto your project -- I betcha you could pull those backs off too if it would be more convenient for your project. Oh, and they measure about 2.25" x 1.25ish. (Only eight!)
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NEW Asian Brass Bells $2.00/ea.
These pretty brass bells are about 1.75" tall, 1.25" wide and have the most magnificent toned sound when you ring them. I hung one from a pretty bead and fiber hanger and put it on my door. I love the sound they make... plus they are quite pretty! I have another one set aside that I will be hanging from a large Asian inspired assemblage that is manifesting itself in my mind as I type.
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Small Bird Charm $3.25
I seriously don't know what's up with me lately but I have an obsession with making little cards and tags to accompany the new batch of goodies I'm adding to the site. The mere act of shoving it into a baggy just isn't enough. These wee bird charms measure about an inch from beak to tail (and vice versa). They would be a great addition to any project.
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Large Bird Charm $7.95
Sewn sweetly, though rather randomly to one of the new Altered Bits ATC backgrounds (coming soon to collage sheets), this hefty bird flies. S/he measures not quite 2" from tail-tip to beak, and has a wing-span of precisely a little more than 1.25". I'm making a necklace from the one I'm keeping. Ohhh, so envious all will be!!
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NEW Tarnished Metal Embellishments $1.50/ea.
These are as fun as can be! They are almost two inches wide and just over an inch tall. Sew them onto your fabric collages, add them to altered books, use in jewelry or just do as I do and stash 'em in a box for future use. I only have 12 up for sale so snatch 'em up fast!
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Numbered Pocket Watch/Watchmaker Vials
I can't get enough of these numbered pocket watch/watch maker vials! I just love them! These are vintage, though nowhere near as old as the previous lot I posted from the 1800s. If you'd like a specific number, let me know and I'll see if I have it for you, or you can let me chose.
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Blue Glass: Vintage Poison Bottle $5.95
Blue glass bottles just have to be one of the coolest things in the world. This little beauty has no cap (I'll toss in a free cork for you if you'd like) and reads 1912 on the bottom. I'm not sure if that is a date or item/product number. This would look gorgeous in an assemblage or just sitting on a shelf by a window.
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Two Praying Man Milagros $4.95 Free Shipping
Here are two praying man milagros. I believe one is brass and one is copper. They face each other... and came with some limbs and body parts which is pretty much the only reason I have them, no offense.
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Silver Optical/Optometrist Lens $6.95/ea. $4.95/ea.
These optical lenses are totally clear, and vary in glass thickness and numbered "stem". They are perfect for steampunk, altered art or any mixed media project you can dream up. The glass lenses measure just shy of 1.5 inches. These are authentic found objects and not reproductions.
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Brass Optical/Optometrist Lens $6.95/ea. $4.95/ea.
With frosted edges, these optical lenses vary in thickness and numbered heart-shaped "stem". They are perfect for steampunk, altered art or any mixed media project you can envisage. The glass lenses measure just shy of 1.5 inches. These are authentic found objects and not reproductions.
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Vintage Pocket Watch/Watchmaker Vials with Staffs, Jewels and Other Parts $7.50/ea
Dating back at least to the early 1900s, these vintage watchmaker vials and their contents are fabulous! Use the vials for pendants or in assemblages and use the old staffs, jewels and other bits alone or with the vial. These are genuinely old vials, not modern reproductions intended to appear old.
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Railroad Date Nails $2.95/ea.
These are nice quality date nails from the 40s, purported to be from the Santa Fe Railroad. I have acquired these from a museum exhibit, and possess numbers 40-49. Contact me for a specific number or let me pick one (or more) for you. These are wonderful for any sort of assemblage and measure just over 2.5" in length.
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Miniature Corked Glass Bottles Small: $1.00 Medium: $1.50 Tall: $2.00
Oh how I love these bottles! I use them most often as miniature apothecary bottles, putting such things in them as bugs or faux spooky things. Or when I'm feeling more tame, I shove in some watchmaker parts and gears, and other bits. Top with wax for a fun effect. Great for jewelry, creepy little assemblages and holding itty-bitty things.
They're sized as follows:
Small 1.25" tall, Medium 1.5" tall, Tall
2.75" tall, sans corks.
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Set of Six Vintage Clock Gears $7.95
Measuring .5" for the smallest to almost 1.5" for the largest, these vintage clock gears are the perfect addition to your steampunk or altered art project. As shown, this lot includes four brass and two silver-hued gears.
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Miniature Birdcage Pendant $8.95
These tiny birdcages make perfect pendants on necklaces or wonderfully whimsical additions to your assemblages or other mixed media or altered art projects. The rusty metal birdcage measures 1.5" tall and has an opening door and movable perch.
I have more of these back in stock now, but have to add a purchase button. Please email me if interested. I have 12 at the time of this note.
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Antique Glass Rings $4.75/ea.
To be perfectly honest, I have absolutely no idea what these wonderful glass rings were originally used for but I couldn't resist them as their uses are endless (I used my first for a necklace for my mum). All vary slightly and measure right around 2" in diameter. You can't see them well in the photo, but each ring has hundreds of wonderful little bubbles inside it. We actually have tons of these so hopefully they'll be in stock for awhile.
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Pocket Watch Movements $8.25/ea.
These pocket watch movements are all silver toned with hints of gold and brassiness to some of the components, and measure approximately 1 6/8" in diameter. These are perfect for Steampunk jewelry, assemblages or mixed media art projects or on the cover of an altered book or art journal. Use whole or take apart -- dozens of small pieces comprise each movement. Leave it to fate which one(s) you get!
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Rusty Olde Double-Headed Nails $2.50 for a bundle of 5
Measuring 3 to 3.5" in length, these wonderful rusty double headed nails would make a perfect addition to any mixed media art project or assemblage. Although I cannot provide a date, I know that these are quite old and came from a very dusty antique jar in a wonderful old man's garage (who, by the way, thought I was insane to consider rusty nails as "art").
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Wire Easel Display $5.00 ea.
These adorable little easel-shaped wire art displays measure four inches tall and are hand made in Mexico. They hold anything as small as your favorite ATC to a small canvas or anything else you'd like to display on a shelf or table.
View it in use here >>
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Antique Brass Picture Rail Hooks $3.50 per set of two
Picture rail hooks are fabulous little pieces of hardware and these antique brass ones are gorgeous! They are standard sized (about two inches) and vary slightly in color from one to another. |
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Rusty Old Railroad Spikes $3.50/ea.
Can you tell I have a thing for rusty nails and the like? Well I have a thing for railroad spikes too! My son and I are currently making him a mixed media robot and I will have you know that these are perfect arms, he says. :) They measure
3.5" in length and are rusty and worn in the most lovely of ways. (only 12)
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Old Spigot Turns $3.75/ea.
These are just like any ol' standard sized spigot turn but they are older and cooler. Promise.
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