September 26th, 2006
Civil War Chess Set
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Commemorate one of America’s most important and challenging periods with this exquisite Civil War chess set. Each full-color chess piece is meticulously hand-painted and finished. Cold-cast resin pieces include Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis as Kings, Gen. Lee and Gen. Grant as Bishops, and eight other Civil War related pieces. This deluxe edition comes with a custom storage case that doubles as a chessboard. Unique Christmas gift for Civil War buff. Click image for more info. |
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September 26th, 2006
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Go back in time to a serene, elegant time with this first-of-a-kind Thomas Kinkade figurine featuring the acclaimed artist’s Garden of Prayer on the flowing skirt of a proper Victorian lady. The collectible porcelain Victorian figurine’s ultra feminine style and grace evoke a serene stroll in the park, along the pond or among the guests at a bow-tie affair. Thomas Kinkade’s first-ever Victorian inspired figurine is a premiere issue in the Garden Gala figurine collection with fashionable beauty and classic style. With handcrafted details, this collectible porcelain Victorian figurine is sculpted of Heirloom Porcelain®, hand painted and lavished with 22k gold on the hat, dress, jewelry and parasol handle. Click image for more info.
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September 25th, 2006
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In the beginning, there was the Ford Model A. Called the “Fordmobile”, this car was the first to hit the Ford production line in 1903. The rest is automotive history. The Ford Model A came as a two-seater runabout and as the four-seater model shown here. Give this fun reproduction as a gift for the vintage auto collector. Click image for more info. |
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September 25th, 2006
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Steam-powered carousels were popular in Europe beginning in the 1860-1870s. New York’s famous Coney Island boasted of a wood-carved carousel in 1876. By the 1900s, elaborate and meticulously wood-carved carousels were all the rage. This Victorian style carousel from Department 56® is so scary it’ll make your head spin! You’ll just love displaying this ghoulishly delightful carousel in the center of your haunted village display. The carousel is complete with hair-raising sound effects, is embellished with all sorts of ghastly gargoyles, bats, and creepy-crawlies. It’s sure to be the macabre centerpiece of your Halloween display! Click image for more info. |
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