Japanese Cloisonne
Great Gift Ideas for Retro Friends
Everyone knows a friend that is awkward to purchase for. Here are several ideas.
Gift tips for the musically inclined are additionally good suggestions for gifts for that hard to please friend. A moment ago, I saw a cool gift suggestion talked about as This Western Auto vintage Truetone Rock Star guitar that was just remarkable. It has a classic 1960s Jaguar - inspired body with a cherry & black sunburst finish and swank natural wood grain finish neck. The headstock has an odd, but killer-looking shape, an elaborately cut pick guard and what might be the world's coolest pickup; a chrome-cased body with a shimmery red marblized pickup cover. The guitar is 100% original with no replacement parts. It was rescued a while back and has been meticulously detailed and cleaned. There is some pitting in the chrome surface of the bridge pieces and a couple of spots of rust, but mechanics work smoothly. The headstock emblem has a few small scratches in the surface. Finally, the original tuning peg set was pretty crummy to begin with, but the chrome on the back is flaking away in spots and the tuning pegs take some time to get the correct tuning. They do work with a little practice, but I would probably replace them if this guitar will be played on a regular basis. As far as playability goes, what do you expect from a 1960s Japanese guitar? The action is kind of high, the neck is nice and thick and it has a nice, raunchy sound. The steel reinforced neck looks very straight and it is adjustable. Overall, it would look absolutely amazing just hanging on the wall as a piece of art, or would make the perfect retro guitar for garage punks, surf rockers, psych heads, indie freaks and anyone who wants to be a real Rock Star.
Old retro toys are also perfect gifts. Saw a cool one, a 1962 vintage Barbie vinyl doll case has amazing retro graphics and a shiny black vinyl shell. It has a very useful and practical travel/vanity carry-on luggage shape and style that allows the case to be used for more than your vintage Barbie doll accessories. The Ponytail brand case makes a super-fun handbag / purse or overnight bag and has a convenient vanity mirror inside the lid. The case is used, but still in very good condition, especially for its age. There are only a few tiny specks of rust on the handle hardware, the zipper is strong, there are no rips, holes or splits in the black shell or the innner vinyl lining, and the graphics are crisp and bright. There are a few scuffs here and there, but no serious damage. The case stored Barbie clothes for many decades and still smells a bit musty inside. Isn't that cool?
Retro pieces of clothing are cool finds as well. Saw one talked about as an amazing cloisonne Unicorn belt buckle that is intricately detailed and crafted with neat shimmery textured colors. It includes a stretchy web belt with removable custom clasps that fit the buckle's strange closure. The decorative buckle measures 2 1/8 inches x 1 1/2 inches. The belt is reversible black / black with light gray stripe and measures 1 inch x 36 inches. The belt was used and the buckle does have a few scuffs and scratches, but nothing that really detracts from the appearance. Pretty bizare stuff is for sale out there.
An added out of the ordinary gift idea is a fine vintage cat pendant necklace has, at first look, a fun, old school and strange 1960's style. When you first look at it, it is uniquely detailed with an complicated filigree pattern and has a three-piece design, allowing the cat's cranium, body and legs to rock gently back and forth with movement. This type of purchase will sure to satisfyAny more worthy of note gift idea is a good vintage cat pendant necklace has, at first glance, a fun, fab and strange 1960's style. When you first look at it, it is uniquely detailed with an complex filigree pattern and has a three-piece design, allowing the cat's head, body and legs to rock gently back and forth with movement. This type of purchase will sure to make somebody's dayAny more attention-grabbing gift suggestion is a fine vintage cat pendant necklace has, at first look, a fun, retro and weird 1960's style. When you take a gook look at it, it is strangely detailed with an difficult filigree pattern and has a three-piece design, allowing the cat's cranium, body and legs to rock gently back and forth with movement. This type of purchase is sure to thrill.
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Pt. 1 Meiji Period(1868-1912)-Japanese Metalworks and Pottery
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 Rare Japanese Cloisonne goldstone Dragon Vase Interesting wiring $225.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 30m |
 Vintage Japanese Cloisonne 12 Vase $45.00 Time Remaining: 23d 19h 10m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 Buy It Now |
 Signed HAYASHI KODENJI Incredible Japanese Cloisonne Vase BIRD Dark Blue Meiji $560.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 18h 39m |
 Japanese Meiji Akasuke Cloisonne Pigeon Blood Enameled Silver Rim Vase $26.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 4m |
 VINTAGE JAPANESE CLOISONNE AKASUKE SILVER FOIL GREEN FLOWERS ANDO VASE $9.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 10h 28m |
 Small Antique Japanese Akasuke Cloisonne Pigeon Blood Miniature Vase $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 58m |
 ANTIQUE LARGE UNIQUE JAPANESE CLOISONNE FLORAL VARIATION COLORS BRASS ENAMEL $275.00 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 7m Buy It Now for only: $275.00 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE GORGEOUS BLOOD RED JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE W ROSES $34.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 21m |
 VINTAGE GORGEOUS NEON GREEN JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL AESTHETIC BAMBOO VASE $100.99 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 31m |
 Vintage 3 3 4 Japanese Pigeon Blood Cloisonne Flower Vase with Roses $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 44m |
 ANTIQUE JAPANESE POLYCHROME CLOISONNE VASE WONDERFUL DESIGN $17.99 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 10m |
 Japanese Cloisonne Salt Pepper Set $14.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 3m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 Buy It Now |
 Large Japanese 20th C Ginbari Akasuke Cloisonne Pigeon Blood Silver Rim Vase $36.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 53m |
 Early 20th C Ginbari Japanese Akasuke Cloisonne Pigeon Blood Silver Rim Vase $11.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 1m |
 JAPANESE ANTIQUE OR VINTAGE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE VASE NO RESERVE $29.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 41m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 Buy It Now |
 ANTIQUE JAPANESE POLYCHROME CLOISONNE VASE WONDERFUL DESIGN $27.77 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 13m |
 Vintage Japanese Cloisonne 10 Vase $29.99 Time Remaining: 23d 19h 20m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 Buy It Now |
 beautiful Meiji vase Japanese stately antique cloisonne BIG masterful artwork $39.00 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 41m |
 Fine Antique Japanese cloisonne vase classic beauty excellent condition $17.50 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 33m |
 Artistic Antique Japanese cloisonne vase unique colors design VERY NICE $16.49 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 35m |
 atique 19th c century japanese cloisonne meiji period vase dragon phoenix decor $39.00 Time Remaining: 10h 36m |
 Japanese Foil Ginbari Cloisonne Wired Floral Vase Meiji Period 1868 1912 $79.00 Time Remaining: 28d 19h 42m Buy It Now for only: $79.00 Buy It Now |
 Beautiful green foil Japanese cloisonne vase excellent quality design very nice $33.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 16h 21m |
 Japanese Cloisonne 7 inch Pigeon Blood Vase with Silver Rim on top and Bottom $58.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 4m |
 BIG antique Japanese cloisonne unusual EGYPTIAN style VASE stunning $26.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 47m |
 JAPANESE CLOISONNE PIGEON BLOOD ANASUKE VASE SILVER RIMS EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION $31.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 20h 39m |
 Japanese Cloisonne Bassetaille Ginbari Blue Vase silver wire $325.00 Time Remaining: 7d 1h 10m Buy It Now for only: $325.00 Buy It Now |
 VINTAGE PAIR OF JAPANESE CLOISONNE PIGEON BLOOD MANTLE VASES NO RESERVE $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 39m |
 RARE LARGE ANTIQUE 37cm CHINESE JAPANESE GOLDSTONE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE ANDO $105.91 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 6h 16m |
 6 Wireless Japanese Cloisonne Vase by Sato $95.00 Time Remaining: 4d 12h 17m |
 SUPERB LARGE ANTIQUE JAPANESE LACQUERED BRONZE CLOISONNE STYLE VASE $4.27 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 11h 49m |
 Vintage Pair Japanese Silver Cloisonne Vases Original Wooden Box Iris Daisy $450.00 Time Remaining: 16d 9h 8m Buy It Now for only: $450.00 Buy It Now |
 19th CENTURY JAPANESE SIGNED MEIJI PERIOD CLOISSONE ENAMEL VASE $116.97 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 43m |
 Antique Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Vase Meiji Period Damage But Beautiful $15.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 17h 4m |
 ANTIQUE JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CHARGER PLATE Insect on Fruit Cherry Blossoms $56.55 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 25m |
 ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEII SILVER WIRE CLOISONNE VASE $102.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 14h 27m |
 Rare Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari small wine cup or glass Unusual $125.00 Time Remaining: 29d 18h 58m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 Buy It Now |
 Beautiful Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Vase Jar $200.00 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 3m |
 ANTIQUE EARLY MEIJI PERIOD 1870S MINIATURE JAPANESE TEAPOT Tea Pot $40.77 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 51m |
 A FINE JAPANESE CLOISONNE SILVER WIRE VASE GINBARI ENAMEL FOIL $32.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 15h 7m |
 Amazing Color beautiful Japanese cloisonne quality vase unique design VERY nice $23.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 6h 52m |
 Antique Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Six Panel Dragon Phoenix Design Vase $129.95 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 53m Buy It Now for only: $129.95 Buy It Now |
 Attractive Antique Signed Japanese Cloisonne Vase Foil Dragon Circa 1900 $45.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 18h 24m |
 FINEST QUALITY SIGNED JAPANESE JEWELRY CLOISONNE BOX WITH MANDARIN DUCKS JAPAN $0.99 Time Remaining: 5d 8h 55m |
 Japanese Champleve Cloisonne Vase 1920s $162.49 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 55m |
 1925 Japanese Bronze Mother of Pearl Enamel Vases 18cm High TRUE PAIR cloisonne $33.19 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 7h 13m |
 ANTQUE JAPANESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL 6 VASE OTAKICHISABURO AMAZING SILVER WIRE WORK $999.99 Time Remaining: 20d 43m Buy It Now for only: $999.99 Buy It Now |
 Pair Japanese CLOISONNE Vases Mirror Image Flowers $12.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 12m |
 Antique Japanese Cloisonne Meiji Period $10.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 13h 13m |
 Japanese cloisonn enamel baluster vase Meiji Period $179.00 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 4m |
 Quality Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Bronze Censer Exquisite Piece Parts Restoration $16.39 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 9m |
 The Art of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel: History, Techniques and Artists, 1600 to the Present List Price: Sale Price: $79.54 You save: $15.46 (16%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAn art form renowned for its beauty and technical wizardry, Japanese cloisonne enamel is becoming increasingly valued among collectors, artisans, and historians. This book provides a detailed history of Japanese cloisonne enamel and the development of its many technical varieties...  |
 JAPANESE CLOISONNE TRAY 9-1/4" X 2-1/2" LIGHT BLUE AND LIGHT PINK FLORAL DESIGN NEW IN BOX Sale Price: $15.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionJAPANESE CLOISONNE TRAY 9-1/4" X 2-1/2" LIGHT BLUE AND LIFHT PINK FLORAL DESIGN. NEW IN BOX. |
 Chinese cloisonne flower vases - 5"H, set of 2, stands included Sale Price: $90.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product |
 Japanese Cloisonné (V&a Far Eastern) List Price: Sale Price: $40.79 See Reviews For This Product DescriptionBy the late 19th century, cloisonné enamels were among Japan's most successful exports. This visually stunning book, filled with new research and abundantly illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, examines the techniques and social history behind the craft... |
 Asian Furniture & Home Décor - 27" Fine Chinese Cloisonne Oriental Table Lamp w/ Black Shade List Price: Sale Price: $358.00 You save: $237.95 (40%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionFrom our collection of fine quality hand crafted oriental lamps, beautiful Japanese & Chinese style urns, vase,s and spice jars converted into beautiful high end table lamps, wonderful oriental accents for traditional and contemporary home decor... |
 Chinese cloisonne copper body enameled flower vase, base included, 6"H (1) Sale Price: $50.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product |
 Japanese Cloisonne Sale Price: $500.00 See Reviews For This Product |
 Chinese cloisonne trinket box, round - 4"D List Price: Sale Price: $29.99 You save: $8.01 (21%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product |
