For current estimates of some of our featured stuff, scroll on down.
Have patience with us as this page continues to grow with items featured in our booth and their estimated worth. And, for clarification purposes, while some of our items are over a century old which qualifies them as antiques, most of our items are vintage. That is, they predate 2000.
We use apps like Curio and recent sales on popular platforms like Ebay and Poshmark to help us price our things below their estimated value. Our primary goal is to make each item affordable as it begins its next chapter with a new and appreciative owner after we —well, you know.
Pipka St. Nicholas Figurine
Pipka Ulvildan is an American artist from Sister Bay, Wisconsin, influenced by the folk art she brought with her family when they immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia shortly after WW2. Since her work was first introduced to the public in the mid-1990s, she’s gained a reputation for her attention to the history and cultural tradition of the many hand-painted holiday figurines she creates. With Prism Inc. as her manufacturing partner, all of Pipka’s pieces are hand-painted and limited editions. Currently for sale in DiAnnetiques is a Pipka St. Nicholas figurine for $12 although Curio estimates the same piece to be in the $40 to $60 range.
Arthur Court Western Series Platter
Arthur Court Designs is synonymous with fine craftsmanship and the platter currently featured in DiAnnetiques’ curio is no exception. This large platter measures a full foot across and is made of high-quality food-safe aluminum which never tarnishes. This piece dates to the early 1990s and features a detailed relief of a rustic mountain scene down to its intricate elk-figure handles. Browse the Arthur Court catalogue or visit the displays in any high-end department store and you will find the majority pieces command a price of several hundred dollars. The value of this particular platter is estimated at between $150 to $250, but currently selling in our booth for a mere $75.
Hand-painted Polish Pottery Christmas Luminarz
Since its revival on the American market in the early 1990s, vintage Polish pottery has become a highly regarded heirloom collectible. Handmade in Bolesławiec, Poland, each luminarz like the Christmas tree currently for sale in DiAnnetiques is a testament to centuries-old ceramic traditions, blending functionality with festive charm. Collectors prize these pieces not only for their intricate hand-painted patterns and signature UNIKAT designs, but also for their authenticity, often accompanied by certificates of origin. The luminarz serves as both a decorative holiday centerpiece and a warm, glowing accent when lit with a tealight, making it a versatile treasure. Its value lies in the combination of authentic craftsmanship, seasonal beauty, and lasting collectibility, ensuring it remains a cherished item in both personal collections and holiday décor. Although these Luminerz pieces typically sell for $75 to $150 and more, this Christmas Tree is available at $50, just in time to light up a corner of your home for the upcoming holidays.
Vintage Hobnail Candy Dish
A vintage hobnail candy dish with lid is a charming example of mid‑century glassware, prized for its textured design and timeless appeal. The dish features the signature hobnail pattern—raised, rounded bumps that catch the light beautifully—giving it both tactile interest and sparkling elegance. Its lidded top not only preserves sweets or small treasures but also adds a graceful silhouette, often crowned with a knob or finial for easy handling. Typically crafted in milk glass or colored pressed glass, these pieces embody nostalgic craftsmanship, making them a delightful accent for collectors and a functional yet decorative addition to any table. Although we can’t be sure, we believe the candy dish in our curio actually dates to the late 19th century when our great grandparents were forging their way west to stake a homestead claim on the American prairie. But–because there are no discernible marks to help us make that call, its for sale for a mere $20.
Soft Expressions Porcelain Doll
Perched on the top shelf of our booth is this lovely and oversized porcelain Soft Expressions doll. She stands approximately 30 inches tall and has lived in her box since the end of the last century. Although she’s not an antique per se, the Soft Expressions craftsmanship and similar companies who produce bisque porcelain dolls make them highly sought after collectibles by anyone who is a little girl at heart. Rather than flooding the doll market mass production, the Expressions company is committed to making “a small number of very good quality dolls” since the company opened its doors in 1991.
Curio estimates this doll to be worth between $50 and $150. Currently she is for sale at $40, just waiting for the right person to take her home.
Robinson Ransbottom Sun, Moon, and Star Planter
Like Roseville, Hull, Rookwood, McCoy and other Ohio art pottery companies that rose to prominence in the early to mid-twentieth century, Robinson Ransbottom produced a large number of decorative and functional stoneware pieces ranging from serving pieces on the dinner table to the beautiful planters on the front porch. In fact, by 1916, Robinson Ransbottom was the number one producer of stoneware jars in America. Peek in the corner cabinet at Diantiques and you will find a 7-inch pot produced by this company about 1940 just as America was entering WWII. The two-toned pot in earthy colors of brown and green features the Sun, Moon, and Stars pattern in a drip glaze majolica style. Curio estimates the pot at $50 to $100, but this beautiful pot is yours for $25. Its miniature pinecone contents are an added bonus.
Indiana Glass Company’s Lombardi Pattern Footed Bowl
One of the more prominent decorative glass companies in America, the Indiana Glass Company was renowned for its pressed and blown glass and its embossed floral designs. This beautiful footed, green-tipped bowl is nearly a foot in length and was likely produced when Dwight and Mamie were in the oval office–maybe even Harry and Bess. It features the Lombardi pattern and although Curio estimates its value today at $25 to $50, it can be yours for $20. It’s the perfect bowl for Grandma’s lime and cottage cheese jello salad you always intended to make or maybe just a simple bowl of lemons.
Imperial Japan-Era Wooden Vase in the Maki-e Tradition
In the corner cabinet at DiAnnetiques is a curious piece, a wooden vase acquired from a San Francisco collector who in turn, acquired it from an elderly gentleman of Japanese descent who was downsizing. But although the vase is comprised primarily of wood, it features a unique leaf motif of an inlaid gold and amber material in the Maki-e tradition. The marking on the bottom is Imperial Japan which places its creation no later than 1947. If it were truly from the Taisho period (1912 – 1926) its estimated value would be $250 – $400, but it was likely crafted one to two decades later and is currently selling in our booth for $17.50 –a lovely vase for cherry blossoms or lovely by itself.
Coach’s Willis Bag in British Tan, Circa 1995
Noted for the supple leather of many of its bags, the Coach company has been in the business of purse-making since 1941 when its first handbag was produced in the family-run workshop in New York City. In its 85-year-old history, the Coach company has become synonymous with quality and American tradition. One of Coach’s most iconic models produced in the mid-1990s is available in DiAnnetiques and in excellent condition. Diane’s Willis bag is a medium-sized crossbody with a turnlock closure and made of a soft glove-tanned leather. Although several bags of these same bags have sold in the last few weeks on Ebay for significantly more, this particular purse has a pricetag of $135.