Steve Maxwells

On my recent east coast trip I heard about this store in New York called Steve Maxwells Drum Shop. Its located in the heart of time square. When I got there I was blown away. They had the sweetest collection of vintage drums. They have real stage kits like in the picture above. The great thing about the place is they let you play all the kits! If your ever in NY stop in. 

Slide Show

Check this Opta-Vue picture tv made in Philadelphia during the late 50s. You put your negative in behind the screen and turn the light on. And wa-la your on tv.

Do Work

Men, I know you got alot of tools and toolboxes to go with them. But what about the other lines of work you do. A business man needing a file box, a fisher and his tackle box, or just a good ol' worker bee and his trusted lunch box. Now think do you need one?

The Scoop

Check out the packaging  done on this 50s toy. The simple but bold design is hip. All done by hand and eye.

Quality

Goods of the past just feel & look different.

Superman hangs up his cape

Recently Shaquille O'Neil retired from the NBA after 19 years. I myself am a fan and have had this poster since I was a kid. Im going to miss those backboard breaking dunks.

Keys open doors

So why not make your keys unique.

Playful

50s Water toys.

Dolls of Our World made by Common Wealth Products in N.Y.

In colorful native costumes.

Vintage Lawn Dart Set.

Banned by the Safety Commission in 1988 this was a game for grown folks.

Sold but not forgotten

Special edition mgm "wizard of oz" book.

This picture makes the book.



Super 8

This is a Bentley Super 8 camera produced during the 1980s. That doesnt seem old, but in 30 years things change. It uses 8mm film and runs on batteries. It doesnt record sound but is a charm to shoot!

Diamond Steel

This is what I consider a Mantique. A diamond steel straight razor made in germany for the international cutlery co. in N.Y. The weight and balance of this razor makes it a quality tool. But kind of dangerous so I suggest you just display it.

Printed in the U.S.A.

Often overlooked in the antique world are magazines. These out of print issues are visually refreshing. No photoshop used in these paper goods. The articles are full of insight that America has moved on from...sadly. The humor is still relevant due to the quality of work. So instead of going to the bookstore to be unimpressed by the norm, check our collection and be inspired.

  Hot Rod Magazine Jan. 1952

Mad Magazine No.49, Sept.1989

Life Magazine, Jan. 1967



Beloved American

Will Rogers was a Cherokee Indian born in Oklahoma on Nov 4, 1879. He was a progresive man of his era. Traveling the world many times and reporting his accounts thru movies, radio & his nationally syndicated news paper column he was adored by the American people. Rogers died on Aug 15, 1935 in a plane crash with his friend Willy Post on a trip to Alaska. This is the front page of the Detroit Times 3 days after his death. Nicely Framed, perserving his legacy.

True love

This is Oogie and Bella, the other members of our team. They handle customer service!

watcha know about THIS?!

This is a 1960's Sonola electric organ. Made in Italy, the craftmenship on this piece is awsome. The sound and feel of this piano is unlike any modern instrument today. Great for a jam sesh!

From left to right: 1940's vaporizer, 1960's Kodak Brownie camera, 1940's Whitely Grip-O-Steel. All three items are made in the U.S. (primarily in NY), have original boxes, and instructions, or mauals. These little guys are a treaure!! They are Americana cloth dolls dated back to around the 1930's/1940's Almost impossible to find, these dolls reflect American history and how far we have come culturally.

Came up on some amazing suitcases this weekend. All in impecable condition. SUPER STOKED on these for sure! The larger blue and grey suitcases on the far left and right are both lined with silk. Both have zippered pockets on the left-hand side of the interior. The metal work on all these pieces is amazing, the clasps are all in working condition and handles are in tact. Definitely a dope find :}

Sold but not forgotten

This is an early 19th century luggage chest, that you can now visit at 5 and a Dime in downtown SD. While your in there ask Jay about the antique sale.

http://www.5andadime.com/

This Old Heart

Thank you for checking out This Old Heart. My name is Zach and I'm a hunter and lover of vintage and antiques. I've been working on this business for some time now, And have aquired some choice pieces. You can check out this blog to see the collection and buy. Feel free to contact This Old Heart for specific items wanted.