Arthur's Circus

lamb planter - $45.00

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:40:56 -0500

very cute vintage ceramic lamb planter.

chef S& P - $40.00

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:38:18 -0500

A sweet pair of chef Salt and Pepper shakers. Perfect for adding to a collection.

retro bowls - $40.00

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:45:48 -0500

a sweet set of four retro bowls / rammekins. Lovely colours.

Jr Rangers prints - $35.00

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:07:39 -0400

a super cute set of Jr Ranger letterpress prints from Yeehaw Industries. Each print is matted inside a kraft letterpress mat. Image area is 4.25"x6"and the full matted print is ready to go into an 8"x10" frame. Take your pick from the drop down menu.

animal lotto - $25.00

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:29:18 -0500

Artwork created from old animal lotto cards. Three types available, please look at the photos and choose from the side menu. They are mounted and wrapped in cello, ready to frame. Size is approx 32x34cm.

salty tears and co - $35.00

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:19:34 -0400

a super cute set of fun fair inspired letterpress prints from Yeehaw Industries. Each print is matted inside a kraft letterpress mat. Image area is 4.25"x6"and the full matted print is ready to go into an 8"x10" frame. Take your pick from the drop down menu and peek at the pictures.

no smoking - $35.00

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:59:50 -0500

A sweet no smoking sign. size is approx 27x11cm.

l'insectoline - $110.00

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:59:09 -0500

Delightful original sign to advertise ddt. for the infallible and rapid destruction of them pesky cockroaches....(never mind the health of yourself or others.) This was originally made in Brussells. The size is approx 30cm x 40cm. And is in very good vintage condition with minor damage to the corners.

sound horn now - $50.00

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:57:40 -0500

an great graphic old tin sign - "sound horn now" in good condition. Size is approx 25x40cm.

frankie books - $30.00

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:41:30 -0500

The fabulous Frankie magazine has 2 books : the photo album and the afternoon tea cook book. Choose from the side menu.

rebound books - $30.00

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:07:06 -0400

new uses for old unloved books. Rebound books raid op-shops and find old books and give them new life by creating them into notebooks. Made from 100% tree-free paper made from recycled denim.

dairy queen party - $15.00

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:46:48 -0500

This comic style party book is vintage from Dairy Queen, with hours of party fun for young and old. In very good condition.

bug catcher - $25.00

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:57:02 -0400

A super circa 1970's bug catcher. Complete with fake leaf and bugs to bamboozle and lure the real thing. This are mint and never been used.

steady eddie - $40.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:04:29 -0400

A very ace old game called steady eddy. The aim is to place pick-up sticks (included) through the balancing ball without knocking them out. Box is a little worn but still displays well and very playable.

matchbox shoe house - $50.00

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:11:12 -0400

This ole boot has seen better days, but still is in good playing condition. It's missing the outside decals and most of it's other accessories, but given the tantrum Arthur pulled when I said it was going to shop - it's still alot of fun to play with...and hard to find.

toy cars 1 - print - $75.00

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:08:02 -0500

A new edition to Arthur's Circus, (made by us) utilising our personal collection of vintage toy cars, we have created archival quality photographic prints, perfect for children's (and adults) rooms. Printed on 8x 10" and archivally mounted on 30 x 40cm board and wrapped in cello. They are sized to fit straight into an Ikea ribba frame.

toy cars 2 - print - $75.00

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:22:56 -0500

toy cars 3 - print - $75.00

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:16:29 -0500

industrial file - $55.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:52:12 -0400

A lovely industrial style office file / address book. Size is approx 15cm x 10 cm x 10 cm.

assorted tins - $55.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:47:37 -0400

A wee collection of 4 old tins. 2 cellotape, 1 cigar and 1 detonator box

episcop - $65.00

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:11:05 -0400

a fabulous vintage item that still works. The dux episcop works a little like an overhead projector. You place it over an image - like a book or photo and then it is projected onto the wall. Comes with the original box.

queen flour cushion - $85.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:56:43 -0400

Another flour sack to the shop. Backed in denim and measures approx 50 x 50 cm. Insert not included.

navy cushion large - $85.00

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:50 -0400

A larger cushion made from a vintage US navy blanket. Backed in denim fabric. Hand-wash only. Size is approx 50 x 50cm. Does not include insert.

suretest cushion - $85.00

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:02:12 -0400

A great cushion created from a vintage flour sack. Backed in denim and sent without an insert. Size is approx 50 x 50cm. Hand-wash only. Available with a denim or red denim back.

mickey mouse blocks - $45.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:11:36 -0400

A complete set of disney scramble face blocks. With Mickey, Donald, Pluto and Goofy.

yellow bus - $40.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:41:10 -0400

One of my favourite fisher price toys is the yellow school bus. This has been well loved and has a small crack on the bonnet, but still plays and displays well.

table croquet - $55.00

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:35:24 -0400

A fabulous vintage game from the 1920's/30's (we think) of table croquet. Set and box are in good condition and fun to play. With four mallots and matching balls.

geometric cushion - $55.00

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:10:36 -0400

Great cushion created from vintage geometric fabric. Backed in denim. Size approx 30 x 30 cm. Hand wash only. sent without the insert.

navy cushion small - $65.00

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:03:16 -0400

A smaller cushion made from a vintage US Navy blanket. Backed in denim. Size is approx 30 x 30cm. Hand-wash only.

vintage farm cushion - $55.00

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:12:36 -0400

cute cushion created from vintage farm scene fabric. Backed in denim. size is approx 30 x 30 cm. Hand wash only. Is sent without the insert.

vulcan sewing machine - $70.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:21:56 -0400

This wee child's sewing machine is super cute and runs on torch batteries - so says the box. I haven't tried it out...the box is in a little worse for wear but still has some great graphics which would look great framed and displayed together.

kodak display - $60.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:01:50 -0400

A choice of 2 vintage Kodak film shop display signs. Please look at the photos as they are in vintage and slightly weathered condition but would look great framed.. choose from the drop down menu. Size is approx 35cm x 46cm.

junior bowls - $45.00

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:15:16 -0400

My sister and I had loads of fun playing carpet bowls when we were little. more likely trying to hurl them really fast along the carpet to each other as opposed to properly. But... this set is complete and sweet, though the box has seen better days. Oh and a word of warning perhaps don't play with a 3 year old, unless you want a fat lip. Yes I did...

pocket toy 1 - print - $75.00

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:38:29 -0500

A new edition to Arthur's Circus, (made by us) utilising our personal collection of vintage toys we have created archival quality photographic prints, perfect for children's (and adults) rooms. Printed on 8x 10" and archivally mounted on 30 x 40cm board and wrapped in cello. They are sized to fit straight into an Ikea ribba frame.

pocket toy 2 - print - $75.00

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:50:10 -0500

pocket toy 3 - print - $75.00

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:52:56 -0500

tin globe - $85.00

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:55:20 -0400

A lovely, vintage tin globe. height is approx 25cm.

kit cat clocks - $90.00

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:40:39 -0400

these super ace kit cat clocks come in the 75th anniversary edition. In either red or black. Tick tock the eyes move and tail wags. Batteries not included.

lamp - 1950's - $85.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:05:25 -0400

A fabulous vintage circa 19'50's lamp in excellent working condition. Height is approx 30cm. Includes shade and base.

night light dog - $85.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:18:08 -0400

Great children's night light, re-wired and ready to use within Australia or use an adapter overseas.

tin guitar - $35.00

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:13:25 -0400

not quite in the condition to play with. Vintage tin guitar is missing string / wire and is a little rusty but has very cute graphics.

honey bear - $25.00

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:11:03 -0400

a very sweet (so sweet I am very close to keeping myself) vintage honey bear container. Perfect for display.

if you cant stand the heat - print - $50.00

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:51:48 -0400

A great screen print from the keep calm folks out of the UK. Size is approx 60 x 42 cm or 23.4 by 16.5 inches.

tea revives you print - $50.00

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:55:37 -0400

A great screen print from the keep calm folks out of the UK. Tea revives you. Size is approx 46 x 35 cm or 18 by 14 inches.

loose lips print - $50.00

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:57:14 -0400

A great screen print from the keep calm folks out of the UK. Loose lips might sink ships. Size is approx 60 x 42 cm or 23.4 by 16.5 inches.

x-27 explorer - $40.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:36:29 -0400

A new reproduction tin toy robot. Approx 20cm tall. Great retro style graphics on the box.

itchi wood blocks - $65.00

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:58:11 -0400

a boxed set of new wooden blocks shaped in 1. Made in Germany.

woodland magnets - $10.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:27:09 -0400

cute set of 4 magnets made by robot candy.

vintage cannister 2 - $35.00

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:42:09 -0500

A vintage cadbury cocoa tin cannister. Measures approx. 14cm in height. This one has a yellow lid.

pop corn box - $15.00

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:17:31 -0400

A super original popcorn box. Old unused stock in mint condition. Approx size when made into a box is: width 14cm height 21cm depth 5cm.

galaxy bottle - $45.00

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:54:53 -0400

Blasted straight in from the 1950's, a galaxy, asteroid-commander bottle. Made from heavy glass, this in an un-used original. Unfortunately the company went bankrupt before the syrup (and product) got distributed. Which is lucky for us. Height is approx 21cm. These were designed to be used as money banks when finished.

squirrel & skunk - $80.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:58:25 -0400

A very cute pair of vintage planters made in Japan.

is it an apple cookie jar - $55.00

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:58:25 -0400

I originally thought this was an apple, but now I'm thinking red pepper / capsicum cookie jar. It has stuck on boogly eyes and is pretty cute. The red is deeper than in the photo, it's in good condition, no cracks or chips, but the paintwork has a fair few scritches and scratches.

bear dish - $35.00

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:43:20 -0500

Lovely vintage bear pulling an upside down fish bowl/dish. It does have one small chip to the bears foot, but is very sweet none the less.

jigsaw - mr do bee - $25.00

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:19:11 -0500

A rather well played with jigsaw of Mr Do bee from Romper Room. Wrapped in cello for protection. Good for framing or for a collector of Romper Room items.

jigsaw - jumbo - $55.00

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:54:25 -0400

Buy this before I change my mind and keep it to frame. A beautiful vintage 50 piece jigsaw, in mint condition with wonderful illustration. Size is approx 27cm x 19cm.

jigsaw - $30.00

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:07:11 -0400

Very cute collection of jigsaws. I'm thinking these used to have fuzz on them, but it's worn off now. Other than it's in very good condition. Great to play with or frame on a wall. Please look at the photos and choose from the drop down menu.

circus giraffe - $110.00

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:08:41 -0400

A vintage Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus punch-out toy, featuring Neckie the giraffe. Framed and ready to hang, measuring approx 27cm x 33cm.

circus strong man - $110.00

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:12:01 -0400

A vintage Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus punch-out toy, featuring Atlas the strong man. Framed and ready to hang, measuring approx 27cm x 33cm.

circus bear - $110.00

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:10:38 -0400

A vintage Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey circus punch-out toy, featuring Queenie the bear. Framed and ready to hang, measuring approx 27cm x 33cm.

thelma's softies - $45.00

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:09:31 -0500

Beautifully hand made and crafted here in Melbourne by Thelma. Four designs available online and more in our North Melbourne shop front.

set of six cards - $30.00

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:02:23 -0500

fresh from the printers and new to the world of Arthur's Circus is this set of six greeting cards, featuring photographs of vintage toys from our personal collection. Each comes with an envelope and packaged in a cello bag. Oh and they're blank on the inside.

train tote bag - $25.00

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:49:59 -0400

A great large sized canvas tote bag from Norway by Darling Clementine. Choose from three designs - screenprinted with either a cute train graphic, wolf or ooh la la. See additional pictures.

paumes books - $40.00

Fri, 29 May 2009 02:36:06 -0400

You may have seen these floating around online. A super sweet series of books from Paumes. Choose your title from the side menu.

zoo book - $10.00

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:56:42 -0400

In good condition with lovely illustrations is the zoo book by Jan Pfloog and golden press. This edition is from 1976.

awesome book - $22.00

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:34:33 -0400

an awesome book is what it is....'an awesome book' for kids (and adults too) by Dallas Clayton. Take a look here: http://www.veryawesomeworld.com now Dallas has set up a kids book foundation. Buy from him or us - we buy more from him and he donates more books...

be proud badges - $28.00

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:58:54 -0500

Super cute merit badges for grown ups. Be proud as you're as sly as a fox, fallen off the wagon, a busy beaver or tying the knot. Made in Canada by Lee Meszaros.

woody allen brooch - $40.00

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:22:05 -0400

Made in Australia by sniffle company is a wooden brooch of woody allen. Presented on a men's hankie.

puffer brooch - $38.00

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:24:25 -0400

Made in Australia by the sniffle company is a cute wooden puffer / inhaler brooch. Presented on a (new) men's hankie.

blue tea towel - $25.00

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:55:21 -0400

A lovely hand-screen printed in either pink and red or blue and charcoal graphic or "T" in charcoal tea towel on 100% linen. Made by spin spin, here in good ole Melbourne. Choose from the side menu.

keep calm tea towel - $25.00

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:52:50 -0400

keep calm and carry on screenprinted tea towel by Lark.

tea towels - $22.50

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:14:10 -0500

These great screen printed tea towels are form the keep calm folks in the UK and feature great slogans, such as tea revives you, eat your greens, you wash I'll dry, if you can't stand the heat... and 't'. Pick the one you like from the drop down menu and click the arrows to view the different designs.

betty jo brooches - $44.00

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:55:07 -0500

Straight out of lino forest come these delightful brooches. Hand made with love in Melbourne from vintage lino and buttons. Choose from one of four designs.

is it an apple planter - $30.00

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:02:51 -0400

it could be an apple or maybe a tomato, but it is a planter for plants or I have used it on my desk for pencils. It's cute with a wriggly worm. And approx 10cm tall.

swizzle rings - $30.00

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:08:09 -0500

A great ring from Kootoyou, made in Melbourne from vintage swizzle sticks. They are a hard plastic and intended as occasion jewellery and will break if forced.

every cloud print - $50.00

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:49:30 -0400

A great screen print from the keep calm folks out of the UK. Every cloud has a silver lining. Available in either silver or blue. Size is approx 60 x 42 cm or 23.4 by 16.5 inches.

squeakie toy photograph - $75.00

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:39:45 -0500

Limited edition photograph of a vintage cat squeakie toy by Melbourne photographer, Natalie Jeffcott. Pegasus digital and archival print, mounted and framed. Frame size is approx 30cm x 33cm.

keep calm print purple - $50.00

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:34:40 -0500

Keep Calm and Carry On.... you're probably aware of the history so I won't go into details other than that these are screenprinted in the UK and this print is purple (we also have yellow, red and blue) and measures approx 42cm x 60cm. It will be rolled and sent in a protective tube.

I can count to ten - $45.00

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:56:39 -0500

We've added a new line to our online shop. Vintage book pages with archival mount board and wrapped in cello. These are cut to fit an Ikea 30cm x 40cm frame. So universally friendly and a cheaper alternative to our custom framing. Prop not included - but I'm sure you guessed that.

vintage book page 1 - $45.00

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:05:41 -0500

planet of the apes - $30.00

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:54:10 -0400

A super mint and unused, vintage planet of the apes activity book, with stand up figures, mask, dot to dots and colouring in pages.

vintage bobby pins - $15.00

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:43:38 -0400

Super mint, original and old bobby pins. Take a look at the photo, great graphics....and you get 20 pins per packet.

cushion - houses - $45.00

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:06:06 -0400

New to Arthur's Circus is a range of cushions by bonjourmoncoussin. Designed and made in Bordeaux, France. This design is 'Houses' and is 35cm x 35cm. Price is for the cover only.

abacus - $50.00

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:21:56 -0400

A lovely old wooden abacus. Approx 25 x 15 cm.

hub bubs playset 1975 - $80.00

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:54:43 -0500

A hard to find play set from 1975 made by Mattel. This is the hub bubs sleepy hollow set. I don't think it's complete but it's pretty darn close and in very good condition. There is also a car/post van included for the kangaroo which missed out on a photo. I think there were 7 characters originally. One is missing (Mr cat I think), as there's two lady cats and included is an extra building. Please email us if you would like any additional info. Arthur really wants to keep this one.....

red skates - $35.00

Wed, 27 May 2009 23:54:06 -0400

wear them if you dare or want a broken wrist. A vintage pair of Ashby tie on skates, complete with original box in good condition. Not as fancy or as cool as those white boots with the red wheels or speed skates if I recall pleading with my mum. But theses can be adjusted to fit different sizes.

handmade train - $15.00

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:51:33 -0400

A sweet hand-crafted old train engine. Size is approx 12cm in length.