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K kctiki Member Kansas City Joined: Apr 22, 2003 Posts: 439	K kctiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 24, 2003 7:42 AM I spent last Saturday scouring flea markets and antique malls in the Lake of the Ozarks region. Thought I might have some luck since so many geezers in Missouri retire "down to the lake". All I found was a 60's "mosaic-by-number" still-life with pineapple, still in the box. I did an internet search and, lo and behold, vintage paint-by-number art is a new hot ticket.
J johntiki Member MD Joined: Mar 31, 2002 Posts: 1528	J johntiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 24, 2003 7:59 AM Kctiki - you're probably the person to ask about aquiring a Mainlander mug - have you seen any or have any extra - would be willing to trade for one!
K kctiki Member Kansas City Joined: Apr 22, 2003 Posts: 439	K kctiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 24, 2003 8:36 AM On 2003-06-24 07:59, johntiki wrote: Kctiki - you're probably the person to ask about aquiring a Mainlander mug - have you seen any or have any extra - would be willing to trade for one! Could you point me to a picture of one (or describe it) so I know what to look for? If I ever find one and it is rare, I would just as soon put it in the hands of someone outside of tornado country. I'm sure it would be an uphill battle to convince an insurance company of a rare tiki mug's worth.
J johntiki Member MD Joined: Mar 31, 2002 Posts: 1528	J johntiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 24, 2003 5:09 PM Kctiki - this is the illusive mug... JohnTiki Aloha from the enchanted Pi Yi Grotto in exotic Bel Air MD! [ Edited by: johntiki on 2003-06-24 17:10 ]
K kctiki Member Kansas City Joined: Apr 22, 2003 Posts: 439	K kctiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 24, 2003 9:11 PM I'll keep a look out for that Mainlander mug.
J JTD Member J'ville Joined: Apr 07, 2003 Posts: 408	J JTD Posted posted on Sat, Jul 5, 2003 10:21 AM Yee-haw! I finally found a great tiki mug here in Jacksonville. Got a Mark Thomas' Outrigger mug at the San Marco antique mall for 10 bucks. I know that's no epic bargain, but sure beats eBay + S&H. Plus I really like it. As our dog chewed up the digital camera, no photo, but it's got green and black (possibly dark navy blue) glazing unlike most of the ones I've seen with just green glazing. OMC sticker intact but it does look like someone once put a thunbnail under it. -JTD
TR Tiki Royale Member The Aloha Room in Beautiful Belmont, CA! Joined: Dec 06, 2002 Posts: 891	TR Tiki Royale Posted posted on Mon, Jul 7, 2003 4:42 PM Yahoo! I just hit the local Goodwill at lunch and found a vintage carved wood perfume bottle. It's a groovy seahorse shape and the glass bottle is still intact with the "John A. Oya" label. There is even a little bit of the ginger perfume left. At 4.99 it's a definate "Thrift Score" in my book. Aloha, :tiki:
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Thu, Jul 10, 2003 12:56 AM This week's flea market finds: Orchids Bamboo mug, Westwood handle mug, tagged Japan Tiki Salt and Peppers, OMC Moai Salt and Peppers, Frankoma skull whiskey topper, Harveys's Lake Tahoe mug, Orchids R-74, a neat repro Trobriand (?) New Guinea clan spirit weapon, and the coolest 50's tiki print known to man.. a good week so far.
K kctiki Member Kansas City Joined: Apr 22, 2003 Posts: 439	K kctiki Posted posted on Thu, Jul 10, 2003 7:33 AM Basement, do you have more info on that print, such as origin, history, etc? Are there more out there do you think? Are you selling it?
K KuKuAhu Member Kahiki, Ohio Joined: Dec 23, 2002 Posts: 567	K KuKuAhu Posted posted on Thu, Jul 10, 2003 4:52 PM On 2003-07-10 00:56, Basement Kahuna wrote: This week's flea market finds: Orchids Bamboo mug, Westwood handle mug, tagged Japan Tiki Salt and Peppers, OMC Moai Salt and Peppers, Frankoma skull whiskey topper, Harveys's Lake Tahoe mug, Orchids R-74, a neat repro Trobriand (?) New Guinea clan spirit weapon, and the coolest 50's tiki print known to man.. a good week so far. Good greif! WTF?!?!? Georgia?!?!? That's it, I'm packing up and heading south. Keeeripes. pele (must attend more flea markets...or something)
E emspace Member Vancouver Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 879	E emspace Posted posted on Thu, Jul 10, 2003 10:32 PM Pele, BK is the man for finding stuff. He has X-ray eyes, can see through walls and stuff. Nobody, ever, anywhere, not in SoCal or even eBay, will ever find as much stuff, or as cheaply, as BK. He is also immensely talented to boot. It's a hard fact we must all learn to deal with if we are not to become completely depressed. :), emspace.
B bongofury Grand Member (6 years) Ventura County Joined: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 1565	B bongofury Posted posted on Fri, Jul 11, 2003 12:16 AM I believe that is the late artist August Holland's "Pearl Of Wisdom" print. See this site: http://www.augustholland.com/bio.htm
W woofmutt Member Seattilite Telstar Joined: Mar 26, 2002 Posts: 2639	W woofmutt Posted posted on Fri, Jul 11, 2003 1:13 AM Today...An odd OMC "exotic face" mug from the Tonga Room (marked on bottom). $2.50. Coffee bean shaped eyes, large hoop earings (white paint fully intact). She/he/it looks like it might have had a lid originally (though no lip on the rim). If it sounds familiar and you know I'd like to hear. Speaking of lids, in the same shop I found a Kon-Tiki relish/condiment container (as see on the tables in the upper left hand photo on page 102 of The Book). With the lid. $1.50.
DZ Doctor Z Tiki Socialite Jasper's Reef, Torrance, CA Joined: Aug 01, 2002 Posts: 1620	DZ Doctor Z Posted posted on Fri, Jul 11, 2003 2:05 AM I think the August Holland print might be relatively common among TC'ers: I have one, Alnshely have one, Tikifille has one, I think Sabu has one... It is definitely an awesome addition to any bar, and the one BK found appears to be in great shape! Another fine score!
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Fri, Jul 11, 2003 3:00 AM K.C.- They're right...it is an August Holland print. I'm thinking about using the maori in the print to carve a larger tiki. And Emspace, I am actually from another world where gravity is 60 times more powerful... [ Edited by: Basement Kahuna on 2003-07-11 03:03 ]
P PolynesianPop Tiki Socialite Corona, Ca Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2371	P PolynesianPop Posted posted on Fri, Jul 11, 2003 8:02 AM Believe it or not, that August Holland painting was once available at Sears in the 60's. If I'm correct there's another one that he painted that's similar to that one.
K kctiki Member Kansas City Joined: Apr 22, 2003 Posts: 439	K kctiki Posted posted on Fri, Jul 11, 2003 8:25 AM Thanks everybody for the info on the Pearl of Wisdom print. According to the August Holland website it was also available in the S&H Green Stamp catalog. Classic! I'm primed for an August Holland tiki hunt.
E emspace Member Vancouver Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 879	E emspace Posted posted on Fri, Jul 11, 2003 9:45 AM On 2003-07-11 03:00, Basement Kahuna wrote: And Emspace, I am actually from another world where gravity is 60 times more powerful... [ Edited by: Basement Kahuna on 2003-07-11 03:03 ] Yep, I suspected as much. So that "Clark" name and nerdy persona were just a cover...you're really a much more interesting guy than that! :), em
K KuKuAhu Member Kahiki, Ohio Joined: Dec 23, 2002 Posts: 567	K KuKuAhu Posted posted on Fri, Jul 11, 2003 7:24 PM On 2003-07-10 22:32, emspace wrote: Nobody, ever, anywhere, not in SoCal or even eBay, will ever find as much stuff, or as cheaply, as BK. He is also immensely talented to boot. It's a hard fact we must all learn to deal with if we are not to become completely depressed. Man, you aren't kidding. It's gonna take me years to even try to acheive his level of carving skill and then I still have to make all the stuff for my bar. Green...sooooo green with envy. pele
F Formikahini Tiki Socialite Houston, Texotica Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 1514	F Formikahini Posted posted on Sat, Jul 12, 2003 5:27 PM Yeah, well BK may be very talented and the best tiki-hunter in the Dirty South, but we can at least gloat in the fact that he's really nice, a great host, and has a sweet, beautiful wife...wait -- never mind...sh*t ok, now I'm depressed...Guess I'll just have to go to California to blow it out!! Yee haw, here I come!!
V vegastikidude Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Jul 07, 2003 Posts: 105	V vegastikidude Posted posted on Sun, Jul 13, 2003 4:01 PM I had another fun (but hot) weekend of swap meet/garage sales here in Las Vegas. Not too much but I'm always thankful to find anything. A small Hip Tiki Figure for $1.00, an unopened can of Coconut Snow from the 60's (?) $1.00, Tiki Spa Brochure $.50, Coco Joe's Ashtray $3.00, Castaways Unused Matchbook $.50 and a Patrician (Pasadena) Ceramic Big Eye "Chop Chop!" Mug. It's not really Tiki but WAY COOL. [ Edited by: vegastikidude on 2003-07-13 16:13 ] [ Edited by: vegastikidude on 2003-07-15 13:23 ] [ Edited by: vegastikidude on 2003-07-15 13:25 ]
T tikitony Tiki Socialite Ventura, CA Joined: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 861	T tikitony Posted posted on Fri, Jul 18, 2003 1:19 AM found these 3 shirts at balboa beach outlet in camarillo for $9. ea. I was so excited I almost bought the whole rack . . . which i might do tommorow.. i edited to mention they're shag ok! [ Edited by: tikitony on 2003-07-18 01:20 ]
T Turbogod Member Joined: Jun 14, 2002 Posts: 1219	T Turbogod Posted posted on Fri, Jul 18, 2003 5:29 AM On 2003-07-18 01:19, tikitony wrote: found these 3 shirts at balboa beach outlet in camarillo for $9. ea. Well that sure beats my 2 for $15 each. Nice score TT.
SH Suburban Hipster Member Rockville, Maryland Joined: Aug 12, 2002 Posts: 272	SH Suburban Hipster Posted posted on Fri, Jul 18, 2003 6:55 AM And it beats my $60 each. So how much longer until the serigraphs are $9 each?
STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Tiki Socialite Carson, California Joined: Aug 20, 2002 Posts: 2807	STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Posted posted on Fri, Jul 18, 2003 12:23 PM Vegastikidude! I NEED one of those Patrician "Chop-Chop" mugs. That's gorgeous! I'm going to hunt one down. Also, are there any pictures, (photos or drawings), of tikis in that Tiki Spa brochure? If so, can you post a pic or two (tiki paper is my life). Sabu
V vegastikidude Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Jul 07, 2003 Posts: 105	V vegastikidude Posted posted on Fri, Jul 18, 2003 11:22 PM Hey Sabu!!! Do you know anything about these "Patrician" Mugs? Like I said, it's not really Tiki, but extremely cool. I would guess these were made in the 60's and the ceramic is very thin, especially for a mug. She is in great condition and the back of the mug says, "Chop! Chop!" I'm not sure if I'm gonna give her up just yet but I'll let you know if I decide to. Also, I'll get some more pics of the Tiki Spa Brochure posted. I found some more goodies today, I'll post the pics later. Thanks for the inquiry and Happy Hunting! (Here's the Tiki Spa Pics!!!) [ Edited by: vegastikidude on 2003-07-19 17:19 ] [ Edited by: vegastikidude on 2003-07-19 17:22 ]
V vegastikidude Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Jul 07, 2003 Posts: 105	V vegastikidude Posted posted on Sat, Jul 19, 2003 5:28 PM Here's the latest Garage Sale Scores here in blistering Las Vegas, NV. I got four Vintage Menus from the 50's/60's -- The Bali Hai in Portland, Two Menus from The Polynesian in Torrance, CA and one from The Luau Room at the Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, CA. I also got a set of Paul Marshall S&P Shakers all for $15.00. I guess the Tiki Gods were smiling on me this day. Has anyone seen any of these menus before?
P puamana Member Seattle, WA Joined: Aug 02, 2002 Posts: 290	P puamana Posted posted on Sun, Jul 20, 2003 9:24 AM vegastikidude, Amazing score on those menus ! I've never seen that Bali Hai menu or the Luau Room menu before, and didn't know there was a Bali Hai in Portland. I'm curious as to where in Portland it was located... is there any address listed on the menu ? Congratulations ! [ Edited by: puamana on 2003-07-20 09:51 ]
V vegastikidude Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Jul 07, 2003 Posts: 105	V vegastikidude Posted posted on Sun, Jul 20, 2003 11:15 AM Hey Puamana! The address that's on the front of the Bali Hai Menu is: 10th and S.W. Stark, Portland, Oregon. If you make it over to this address any time soon, let us know what's there (now). Thanks for the feedback and Happy Hunting!
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Sun, Jul 20, 2003 1:42 PM Now that was a super nice haul, Vegas! I had my finds cued up for the week but had suprise guests...
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Sun, Jul 20, 2003 2:29 PM Guys, as someone who has actually gone through an antique mall with Basement Kahuna, I gotta tell you I have never seen anything like it. I am a 20 year veteran of thrift stores and I can just about run through one and especially in the clothes. But I have seen nothing like BK! Where Kiliki and I were working along, peeking under shelves and taking a glance at everything, BK was walking straight down the isle and spotting stuff as he walked. Where it would have taken us old tiki hounds about 45-60 minutes to scour this place quickly, I bet he could have done it in 10, or less! An amazing eagle eye. Luckily, he is also generous and doesn't just hoard it all up for himself. But I would not go looking and have some awesome piece be in the 3rd row over and expect to see it first. It's ain't gonna happen!
V vegastikidude Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Jul 07, 2003 Posts: 105	V vegastikidude Posted posted on Mon, Jul 21, 2003 9:45 AM Thanks, BK!!! I (along with all the other TC's) can't wait to see what your latest finds are. Happy Hunting!
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Mon, Jul 21, 2003 10:37 AM It was a light week for me...one cool amber ship's lamp just like the ones in the Molokai Bar, an original "Ticklish Affair" lobby card (the one with Shirley Jones and Red Buttons enjoying a Scorpion), a Harvey's Mai Tai mug, and 2 Daga surfers. I also found a WW2 Jap battleflag and 2 Bob Crane autographs! The ship's lamp is now part of the growing cluttered flotsam that is the ceiling of the Fabulous Kon Tiki Paradise Room.. [ Edited by: Basement Kahuna on 2003-07-21 10:40 ]
STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Tiki Socialite Carson, California Joined: Aug 20, 2002 Posts: 2807	STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Posted posted on Mon, Jul 21, 2003 5:33 PM I'm sorry I was busy during the weekend and have just gotten back to checking the posts now. Vegastikidude - those menus are awesome! I didn't know that there used to be a Luau room at the old Hotel Del Coronado. Doctor Z and I collect items from the Polynesian (which later became the Latitude 20) in Torrance. I've got the Polynesian drink menu you have, but lost out on an auction for the dinner menu. Let me know if you want to trade it for a mug or another menu. But best of all is that brochure to the Tiki Spa - Thanks for posting those photos. One of the nicest pieces of tiki paper I've seen in a while. Great score! Like you, I've never seen one of those Chop-Chop mugs before, but it's very appealing. Since it's not a true tiki item, I bet I can pick one up reasonably on e-bay if I keep my eyes open. Base - Nice hunting as usual. Game recognizes game. Doctor Z and I held our own garage-sale this weekend, so we didn't get to hunt for tiki in other folks' yards. (sigh). The only hunting I did was on e-bay, where I found a hidden Trader Vic's African-head mug for less than ten bucks. Sabu.
T Traderpup Tiki Socialite Long Beach, CA Joined: Mar 26, 2002 Posts: 1055	T Traderpup Posted posted on Mon, Jul 21, 2003 7:50 PM Here's my big find last weekend, at the monthly Long Beach Antique market: two vintage palm wood Tikis! About 4' tall, They were $50 each.
L Luckydesigns Tiki Socialite Costa Mesa Joined: Sep 15, 2002 Posts: 2374	L Luckydesigns Posted posted on Mon, Jul 21, 2003 8:07 PM My God! Fifty bucks?! Nice score Pup! Any info on where they came from?
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Mon, Jul 21, 2003 8:54 PM I have three Latitude 20 mugs, Sabu...PM me and we'll do a swap for one if you want or need.
V vegastikidude Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Jul 07, 2003 Posts: 105	V vegastikidude Posted posted on Fri, Jul 25, 2003 7:24 PM Hey Sabu, Do you have an extra Mr. Smiley Mug from either Kelbo's in L.A. or The Islander in Stockton you would part with?
DZ Doctor Z Tiki Socialite Jasper's Reef, Torrance, CA Joined: Aug 01, 2002 Posts: 1620	DZ Doctor Z Posted posted on Fri, Jul 25, 2003 8:15 PM What does this "Mr. Smiley"-style mug look like? Perhaps I know it by a different name...
V vegastikidude Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Jul 07, 2003 Posts: 105	V vegastikidude Posted posted on Sat, Jul 26, 2003 12:50 PM Here's the illusive Mug.
DZ Doctor Z Tiki Socialite Jasper's Reef, Torrance, CA Joined: Aug 01, 2002 Posts: 1620	DZ Doctor Z Posted posted on Sat, Jul 26, 2003 4:43 PM Oh, THAT mug! I know it well. Not well enough to actually OWN one... Ran into the nefarious "kohalacharms" at a swap meet months ago - he'd just picked up TWO of them (large and small) in pristine condition, with lids, for about $30 total. Damn! I tell ya, that guy beats me out on EVERYTHING!
T tiki_kiliki Member Birmingham, AL Joined: Apr 01, 2002 Posts: 1046	T tiki_kiliki Posted posted on Sun, Jul 27, 2003 6:22 PM Trader Pup, Those are wonderful. Great find! What a bargain, as I'm sure you know, at $50. Cheers!
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Mon, Jul 28, 2003 10:13 AM Okay, this isn't a garage sale or even antiques item, but I have to share more. I am just so psyched about these new items from Papua New Guinea: I have to thank BK for getting me on the trail of these. I owe him a few driks in its shadow. The Swank Pad Broadcast - If it's Swank... [ Edited by: swanky on 2003-07-28 10:53 ]
SH Suburban Hipster Member Rockville, Maryland Joined: Aug 12, 2002 Posts: 272	SH Suburban Hipster Posted posted on Mon, Jul 28, 2003 10:21 AM Damn! Those are sweet! That first guy is a little scary looking. Cool. That last Tiki is huge. I'm very envious of your score. [ Edited by: Suburban Hipster on 2003-07-28 10:22 ]
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Mon, Jul 28, 2003 10:26 AM He is bigger than me. He could kick anybody's if he stood up. We would be shoulder to shoulder, but his shoulders are way wider than mine, and well, the arms on him!
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Mon, Jul 28, 2003 10:55 AM I'd think you're safe to say "check mate", Swanky.
WT waikiki tiki Tiki Socialite Atlanta, GA Joined: Jan 06, 2003 Posts: 144	WT waikiki tiki Posted posted on Mon, Jul 28, 2003 1:49 PM Swanky, that last guy is great! Love him!! waikiki
WT waikiki tiki Tiki Socialite Atlanta, GA Joined: Jan 06, 2003 Posts: 144	WT waikiki tiki Posted posted on Thu, Jul 31, 2003 11:38 AM Here are some of our tiki finds from this weekend. We found all this stuff in No. Georgia while visiting my future in-laws. From top: Mai Kai Rum Barrel, Coco Joe's hapawood lighter with plaque on back (reads "Friendship Mission, 1973, Hawaii-Taiwan"), Behihana mug (not tiki, but I collect these guys), mask from Hawaii, Treasure Craft fish dish, Hula Formal sheet music, Trader Vic's coconut, Molakai mule from Sheraton, swizzle from the Kona Kai and unmarked coconut....plus several records...shown are a few of the better ones. [ Edited by: waikiki tiki on 2003-07-31 11:39 ]