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Volume 32 No. 7 MARCH 2019 www.antiqueshoppefl.com TAKE ONE
LEFTON LEPRECHAUN FIGURINES

Provide Collectors with Pot O’ Gold

By Larry LeMasters
LeMasters’ Antique News Service
Hungarian sportswear designer Following World War II, Lefton figurines were sold in over 10,000
George Zoltan Lefton founded became one of the first American shops in the United States. Today, it
Lefton China in Chicago in 1941. importers to trade with Occupied is virtually impossible to walk into
Lefton China quickly became famous Japan. The first pieces of porcelain any antique mall and not find Lefton
for importing, mostly from Japan, that Lefton imported were stamped figurines offered in its showcases.
porcelain decorative objects such “Made in Occupied Japan,” which Lefton China products remain
as cookie jars, kitchenware, and are among some of Lefton’s most highly collectible, especially its
figurines. sought after pieces today. And by holiday figurines. Some of the
1946, Lefton China was quickly figurines that collectors eagerly search
← “Pot O’ Gold” Leprechaun planter released headed toward its Golden Years. for include Lefton’s St. Patrick’s
by Lefton in 1960s and “Made in Japan.” It is At one time, Lefton China Day line of Irish leprechauns.
valued at $50.
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Boulevard Shoppe Features Amazing Linens

Boulevard Shoppe located in beautiful Gulfport, has a huge assortment of vintage linens,
unlike any other. Featuring table cloths, napkins, and tea table toppers, the Boulevard Shoppe
owner and linen collector Drue Raylean takes pride in caring for the quality and delicate nature
of all of the linens found in her shop. The shop also carries hand, guest, and kitchen towels,
along with beautiful items for the bedroom like vintage pillow cases, quilts, and Afghans. Mike
Hogan, manager of the Boulevard Shoppe said, “No one else around here offers an assortment
like this.”
Boulevard Shoppe is a multi-dealer shop, which also has a kitchen area with Franciscan
desert rose china, vintage kitchen items and a large selection of tea cups and tea pots. “We
Oviedo Antique Mall Spring Extravaganza March 1st - 4th have antique dolls, children’s dresses, and antique children’s chairs.”
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During the 4 day extravaganza, all 110 dealer booths will be offering fabulous sale pricing On March 23 , the Boulevard Shoppe is participating in a “Mad Hatters’ Shop Hop” along
- up to 50% off storewide. Deep discounts offered on huge new selections of Lladro, Lalique, with 4 shops next door. Participating shops include Thai Orchid and Leis, The Nest, Sweet-
Baccarat, Fenton and fine china. There will also be a complimentary hot & cold buffet available Tea Celebrations, and Fabric Smart. Wear
all 4 days. During the Friday thru Monday sale each customer purchasing $30 or more receives a hat and receive 10% off your purchase
in all participating shops. If you visit all
a free gift.
The 12,500 square foot mall is loaded with an ever-changing array of all your favorite 5 businesses, you can enter to win a
antiques and collectibles. Offered are coins & paper money, gold, silver & costume jewelry, great prize basket with items from all the
furniture, primitives, linens, Lladro, Baccarat, China businesses. See any one of them for details.
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onsite antique and modern camera repair service. www.Theboulevardshoppe.com

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