The owl is probably the rarest of Pairpoints blown out or puffy lamp shades. The matching figural owl metal base is also one of the rarest Pairpoint bases. A new version of the shade and base is being made in India and has been in the market since late 2000.

These cast iron bookends weigh a hefty five pounds each. But don't be fooled; they're new.

Stoneware and pottery premiums of the Sleepy Eye Millling Company, which feature the Indian chief Old Sleepy Eye, are much sought after. Among the most difficult original items to find is a 7 stein.

Two of the earliest and most highly sought after Fisher-Price wooden pull toys are being reproduced. They are the #795 Mickey Mouse Drummer originally issued in 1937 and the #185 Donald Duck Xylophone originally issued in 1938. Both original toys in good condition sell for $400-$600; in excellent and better conditions, prices go higher. The reproductions retail for $50-$55 each.

This new marble game looks like its straight from a baby boomers toy box. Look closely and youll see that the featured attractions are space toys actually sold in the 1950s-60s.

There are several new bell toys that resemble vintage litho paper over wood originals from the late 1920s-1950s era. The new pieces have painted wood wheels, wooden bodies covered by paper and bells that ring when the toys are pulled.

When scrimshaw is mentioned, almost all non-scrimshaw collectors and dealers think of carving on sperm whale teeth only. But scrimshaw also includes engravings on skeletal whale bonesuch as the jaw bone, called panboneand ivory from other marine mammals such as walrus. Although scrimshaw is widely associated with nautical themes and designs of the 19th century whaling industry, vintage scrimshaw was also produced as tribal art in many cultures. Today, scrimshaw is recognized as a unique medium in which present-day artists have developed their own modern themes.

Copies of 1950s classic metal lunch box are being reproduced. The new boxes are copies of some of the most desirable and expensive originals. The three boxes shown here, though, don't seem to pose a serious problem.

The lanterns show here are made of brightly colored cardboard. Eyes, mouths and other details are die-cut with tissue paper backing. A battery powered light shines through the die-cuts.

Store displays, salesman samples and folk art are among the favorite names under which these new boats were being sold. The new pieces shown here have sold for only $12.50 wholesale but are showing up at outdoor markets, antique malls and shows with $100 price tags. Just look at this hand work, is the usual opening sales pitch.