Where Rabbit, Squirrel, Deer, and Dog meet in Peace

April 14, 2015Juni 28, 2015 ~ MLOVES ~ Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Charming children’s cutlery set with a rabbit on the knife, deer and dog on soup and serving spoons, and a squirrel on the fork. I assume it is stainless steel, at least stainless is imprinted on the knife . Stainless steel in private households was introduced in the 1920s. I guess this was made in the 70s.The animals remind me a bit of disney’s bambi.

Eickhorn Solingen was founded in 1865 by Carl Eickhorn. The company still exists today but looking at their site its main business nowadays I think is outdoor and military knives…unfortunately!

Eickhorn Bestecke für Kinder / Eichhorn Cutlery For Kids

JURA-Chrome-Toaster 1930s – a beautifully designed kitchen necessity

April 14, 2015Juni 28, 2015 ~ MLOVES ~ Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

This beautifully designed toaster was made by a Swiss company named Jura, founded in 1931. The company is still operating in Switzerland, you can even buy a retro version of this classical designed toaster.

This version was manufactured shortly after the company was founded in the 1930s. The chrome plated metal toaster with bakelite handles sits on a solid wooden base. There are two black on/off or „open“ switches (at least I assume this is what they are), I didn’t dare to plug it in and test it.

When doing my research I was amazed about the incredible huge community of people intrigued by vintage toasters.

If you’re interested to find out more about the history of this kitchen necessity you can visit sites on the internet such as the toaster’s collectors or toastercentral.com. There are a view virtual museums like the wonderful online toaster museum or The Toaster Museum Foundation, just to name a view.

I really do like my vintage toaster, it’s just a pleasure to look at. For me it’s a representative of a successful collaboration of product design and technical innovation.

Colored Pencil Set

April 11, 2015Juni 28, 2015 ~ MLOVES ~ Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Beautifully designed cardboard box with 12 colored pencils. Manufactured by an Austrian corporation founded in 1900, first named Mühlendorfer Kreide-, Kalk- und Steinindustrie AG. In 1934 it was renamed into Mühlendorfer Kreide- und Bleistiftfabrik AG. In 1939 the company was restructured into a sole proprietorship with Margit Hoffmann-Ostenhof as the sole proprietor.

Given the history of the company I assume that these pencils were produced between 1934 and 1939. Also the label refers to Mühlendorfer Kreide- und Bleistiftfabrik AG.

Cat & Dog – A Story of Love?

April 7, 2015Juni 28, 2015 ~ MLOVES ~ Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

This is an item I instantly fell in love with when I discovered it. It’s wrought iron and very well worked. To be honest, I don’t really know what it is, I assume it’s some kind of ashtray?? I find it funny that the cat’s arched back and the dog’s obviously rejection shows total antipathy and at the same time they’re both standing on a heart! I find it very cute!