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Eva Per\xF3n Bakelite Telephone
It\x92s entirely possible that Evita used a phone exactly like this one to exercise her formidable political powers. Made in Sweden by the L.M. Ericsson Company, this hefty Bakelite phone was popular in Buenos Aires in the 1940s.
Crosley 1950s Pay Phone
Return to the days of 10-cent phone calls. This replica of the phone once ubiquitous across America has a mechanical ring tone recorded from an original pay phone.
Teapot Wall Clock
It\x92s always tea-time. A charming addition to a kitchen or breakfast nook, clock is silver-plated brass with a black Bakelite handle, antiqued brass fittings, and handpainted face.
Lily of the Valley Vase
One of the first perennials to bloom in the spring, its\x92 scent connects you to generations past. This handpainted vase of bonded marble is textured and wrapped with the delicate bell-shaped flowers of the Lily of the Valley.
Tortoise Footstool
This footstool will give your family many years of enjoyment. When you\x92re not resting your feet, the children and grandchildren may commandeer it for make-believe rides.
Cabinet War Room Clock
Ticking away the minutes of WWII, the Map Room Clock in the Cabinet War Rooms at Whitehall, London, was one of the world\x92s most closely-watched timepieces.
Chat Noir Clock
Time to let the cat out or in? Large wall clock features a contented black cat against a whitewashed background. The cat\x92s tail acts as the pendulum, switching back and forth to mark the seconds. MDF with antiqued finish.
Skaters Illuminated Music Box
Retail: $65 (50% off!)
Open the lid and enter a magical world. The tree lights up, and the windows of the house glow softly. The music starts to play\x97a Christmas carol or an old-time melody.
Smithsonian Kissing Ball
Kissing under the mistletoe has been a holiday custom for generations\x97thanks in part to the Druids, who used the plant in their winter solstice ceremonies. A new twist on tradition, our porcelain kissing ball will never wither or fade.
St. Francis, Patron of Nature
Wearing a sweet and loving expression, the saint looks tenderly at a lamb in his arms. St. Francis of Assisi (1181\x961226) was a close friend of animals and lived with them as equals. Stories are told of a pheasant who strolled in and out of Francis\x92s cell.