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Title: Miniature White Vases, Japan
Post by: Mjaderuval on August 14, 2014, 05:57:11 PM

I bought these at an estate sale and don't know anything about them. They look like tiny vases but don't really know what they are or are used for. I'm not even sure if they are antique but the woman I bought them assured me that they were. They are all about 2 1/2 inches tall. Anything will help. Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Miniature White Vases, Japan
Post by: cogar on August 15, 2014, 03:30:16 AM

The "Japan" sticker on bottom indicates they are new items.

To be called an "antique" ..... it should be at least 100 years old.

Title: Re: Miniature White Vases, Japan
Post by: sugarcube5419 on August 15, 2014, 07:09:16 AM

I am curious too-what would be the use for them?  just decorative?

Title: Re: Miniature White Vases, Japan
Post by: KC on August 15, 2014, 10:02:02 AM

I do know that having a knick-knack shelf full of items like this was extremely popular during war time up until the late 50's.  Giving small items as gifts during a hard pressed economy was a big deal and these items were proudly displayed. 

Okay this is funny...searched history of knickknack shelf and this came up...anyone remember this?  My hubs and I started singing this and now it is stuck in my head!  LOL

This old man, he played one,
He played knick-knack on my thumb;
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give the dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played two,
He played knick-knack on my shoe;
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give the dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

This old man, he played three,
He played knick-knack on my knee;
With a knick-knack paddywhack,
Give the dog a bone,
This old man came rolling home.

Title: Re: Miniature White Vases, Japan
Post by: mart on August 15, 2014, 11:37:23 AM

Oh yes KC !!  I remember it well !! But haven`t thought about it in years !!  Wonder where that little song came from ??

Title: Re: Miniature White Vases, Japan
Post by: Rauville on August 15, 2014, 07:48:54 PM

Quote from: mart on August 15, 2014, 11:37:23 AM

Oh yes KC !!  I remember it well !! But haven`t thought about it in years !!  Wonder where that little song came from ??

Do you remember Columbo whistling it while he was busy detecting? ;)

Title: Re: Miniature White Vases, Japan
Post by: KC on August 15, 2014, 10:26:53 PM

Wow Rauville, I guess I didn't realize that.  Now I will have to go see a couple of reruns and listen for it!  I always liked that show.  I can always picture him in my mind's eye pondering in his Columbo way.

Title: Re: Miniature White Vases, Japan
Post by: mart on August 16, 2014, 04:25:03 AM

Guess I didn`t pay attention to that Rauville !!