Today I’m blogging the local ReStore and the Replogle Globe.
Replogle Globe
The first item I want to talk about is a Replogle 16-inch diameter globe from the World Classic Series. The globe is on a marble base.
Replogle Globes are known for their quality globes. Some of their globes are quite expensive at over $1,000.
Brief History of Replogle Globes
The Replogle Globes’ history starts with Luther I. Replogle, a school supply salesman. He thought people would buy world globes. So, he started his company in his Chicago apartment with his wife back in the 1930’s.
Replogle got his first big break in 1933 making small souvenir globes for the Chicago Center of Progress World’s Fair.
I’m not sure if this is the original stand for this Replogle globe. Most of the ones I’ve seen online have been made of metal or wood, but they are, also, known to make custom globes.
Usually these globes have a gold colored meridian and riser, a steel ring encircling the globe.
During WWII the sales of world globes shot up with President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s radio broadcasts. On Roosevelt’s fireside chats, listeners would get out a map or globe to follow the news and battles.
Replogle eventually sold his globe business. It had since then gone through several owners. Then a group of employees bought the company back in 2014. They continue to make decorative and stylish world globes.
ReStore and the Replogle Globe Blog Research Site
The information on Replogle Globes was found in the blog Made in Chicago Museum.
Normal Rockwell Collectibles
The below photograph shows a collection of Norman Rockwell bells and a few small prints.
I believe these bells are from the Danbury Mint Norman Rockwell Bell Limited edition collection. If these are from the Danbury Mint collection, then they were made in West Germany. However, there are so many similar bells on the internet it is a little confusing.
The bells in the ReStore shop are white porcelain with gold trim. They measure about 7 1/2 inches tall and 2 1/2 across the base.
I’ve seen a wide range of prices for these bells anywhere from about $10 to $100 per bell and they date probably back to the 1970’s. It all depends on how much you want to spend on your bell collection.
Holiday Cake Stand in ReStore
I always enjoy looking at cake stands but have so many at home, I really don’t have room for another one.
I love this Joy of Christmas cake stand by Jamestown China, made in Japan for Action Industries. My research online indicates it was made during the 1980’s.
This cake stand has a fun drawing of winter time activities with holiday trees, snowmen and homes. The top is slightly curved to prevent items from slipping off. It measures approximately 10 1/4-inches long by 4 1/4 inches tall. Online this cake stand was for sale at $40. The ReStore price was only $5, so it was a great deal!
This holiday cake stand could serve a holiday cake, cookies, candy or other holiday goodies.
California Originals Cookie Jar
The cute brown cookie jar caught my eye, so I went online to find more information about it. The cookie jar has a brown ceramic dog sitting on a log or sump holding an orange ball. It is approximately 15 inches high and 9 1/2 inches in diameter. I believe the dog is a cocker spaniel.
My research on liveaboutdotcom by Barbara Crews indicates that the cookie jar is by California Originals. Their cookie jars generally have a number on the bottom of the piece followed by U.S.
California Originals made a variety of cookie jars but the distinctive brown color is a tip off to the manufacturer. This cookie jar was produced with a dog, rabbit, squirrel and a bear sitting on a tree stump.
The prices for a California Original piece are anywhere from about $25 and up. However, the Snow White cookie jar is at the top end with a $330 price tag.
Brief History of California Originals
California Originals started in 1945 out of Torrance, CA. Initially, the name of the company was Heirlooms of Tomorrow.
In 1982, the company went out of business but their cookie jars are still popular with collectors.
ReStore Inspiration Board
Although the next item is not for sale, but I love the idea of having an inspiration board with projects for the do-it-your-self shopper.
The furniture items at the ReStore shops can be used as is, or the piece can be changed for a totally new look.
The photograph near the top of the board, shows how a secondhand bed headboard becomes a useful wooden bench.
If you stop in the ReStore shop, be sure to check out their inspiration board for great ideas.
Ending Comments for ReStore and the Replogle Globe
All the items in this blog are for sale this week at the ReStore in the Reston/Herndon area. ReStore and the Replogle Globe will most likely sell quickly so check it out while you can.
The only item not for sale is the inspiration board.
I want to thank Paul at the ReStore shop for allowing me to take photographs and blog about their store. Don’t forget to check out the ReStore and the Replogle Globe!
For Your Information:
From our previous blog – The vintage 1950’s Vita Master Machine is still for sale and has been marked down.
If you need a fun pop of color for your gym, bathroom or home, now’s the time to pick up this cool vintage machine.
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Thank you for your comment on using black/white headphones as a fashion statement for young people. I’ll have to check with my technical director to see if that is a good look. Very interesting question to mix fashion with use. Have a great day.
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