Off Her Rocker Appraisal and Estate Liquidation Services

Off Her Rocker Appraisal and Estate Liquidation Services With 28 years of experience operating Off Her Rocker Mercantile in Nederland, CO., I now sell online

07/14/2026

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07/14/2026

Three stall garage full of antiques. This is just a sampling. I am working toward opening a showroom in my garage, sort of a mini Off Her Rocker Two. But to finish the drywall, I need to liquidate more items. Thus, welcome to my virtual antique sale. Ask if you see something you like. I’ll provide price and any historical significance. I’m happy to ship to lower 48 states. ( I’ve been shipping antiques for over 35 years. Always arrived good as new) with your help, I can open my new shop by end of year. For every $100 you spend, you get a $20 voucher to buy merchandise in the new shop. There I will be selling Native American and Estate Jewelry, art nouveau, art Deco and MCM furniture and furnishings and great art if those periods. Also western specific antiques too!! Contact me through FB Messenger if you want more info on anything you see here. I also have a FB page w 130 listings, Teresa Crush-Warren and/ or Off Her Rocker Appraisals and Estate liquidations. Have a great summer everyone. Thanks for looking. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, let me know what it is. That garage has plenty more treasures in it!!

07/14/2026

This calendar was produced and photographed by James Milmoe, a world renowned photographer who made his home in Colorado for 70 years. He also founded the Colorado Photography Center located in Denver. He took the photos for this project in 1962 and prepared them for a 1964 calendar. I acquired 5 of these at his estate sale. Each were in the original box they were sold in 54 years ago. They are in perfect condition having been preserved in the boxes custom made for them. I have four (4) available.

07/14/2026

I am asking for help in identifying this rug. So many conflicting opinions. It’s in great shape except for one tiny pinhole size hole. I know Native American rugs do not have tassels but someone thinks it is a Germantown rugs. I bought it from a woman who was 60-70 and she told me it was her grandmother’s bought at an Indian market set up near a Bell Trading Post. I appreciate any info you can provide me. I don’t want to misrepresent anything.

07/14/2026

This is a masterfully made storyteller bracelet with lively, playful images that seem to jump off the cuff. Handcrafted by Hopi artist Elaine Becenti. She specializes in storyteller cuff bracelets and “ spinner rings.”This unique bracelet features ancient Native storytelling scenes based Size: 5 3/4" (will fit up to a 6 3/4" wrist)Gap: 1"Width: 1”)

The storyteller bracelets are made with a technique called overlay. It is a jewelry construction technique developed in the late1930’s by he Hopis. A design is traced on a sheet of sterling silver (or sometimes gold) and then carefully cut out with a jeweler’s saw by hand, creating a top design layer that is then soldered to another sheet of silver, called the bottom layer. Usually the overlay piece is slightly thicker than the bottom piece. The negative areas of the design are textured, using a hammer and a small punch., and then oxidized to blacken those area for contrast; the positive areas are polished to either a shiny or matte finish. In addition to skillfully cutting out the design, this intricate technique involves filing, appliqué and stamping.

Now famous for this type of jewelry, the Hopis formerly made silver jewelry in the manner of the Navajo silversmiths. The unique overlay style emerged in the late 1930’s, during a research project sponsored by Dr. Harold and Mary Russell Colton, co-founders of the Muesum of. Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, when old Hopi design elements, mainly from pottery, were rediscovered. At the same time, the Colton’s’ encouraged Hopi silversmiths to develop their own style of overlay jewelry. Hopi Artist, Fred Kabottie was among the early “smiths” that used the overlay techique. This new style of simple and bold jewelry, bracelets, concha’s, pins, rings, earrings, belt buckles and other forms-has flourished ever since. Most of the designs are drawn from, and symbolize, centuries old Hopi cultural and ceremonial traditions.: bear-paw, badger-paw and parrot designs for Hopi clans: kiva steps and katsina figures related to ceremonial life and cornstalks and rain clouds ( as symbols of growth and fertility. Other things that appear, especially on older pieces, are abstract renderings of lightning, corn, rain lizards and birds(The Hopi sun) and language

By the 1970’s the Hopi jewelers started using turquoise and coral .

I’ve used the word” bracelet” in this description, but it is actually a cuff. That means the two ends that wrap around the wrist do not meet. This allows you to adjust the bracelet. However, it has to be done slowly over time. You can make it fit any wrist. FYI, I was looking on a Native American jewelry site today and found this same bracelet for $600. I have it priced at wholesale!!

As always, I offer a 4- installment plan to purchases


07/14/2026

This is a vintage McCoy Pottery ceramic cookie jar designed as a picnic basket.
* The item features colorful, hand-painted fruit molded onto the lid.
* It typically measures approximately 7.5 to 8.5 inches in length.
* Pieces from this line were commonly produced in the 1940s to 1960s and are marked "USA" on the front, bottom right corner.

The "USA" marking on the front lower right corner confirms this. piece was produced between 1961 and 1963.During this brief production window, McCoy Pottery molded the "USA" mark directly into the front basket-weave pattern rather than stamping the bottom of the jar. Because this design was only manufactured for about two to three years, this cookie jar is a genuine mid-century piece roughly 63 to 65 years old.

The 1961–1963 McCoy Picnic Basket Cookie Jar is highly collectible but widely available enough to keep prices accessible. Its current market value typically spans from $45 to $75, depending heavily on condition.$40 – $50: Jars with minor cosmetic wear, such as tiny chips under the lid rim or heavy crazing.$60 – $75+: Jars in excellent or mint vintage condition with clear molding, bright fruit glaze details on the lid, and no cracks or noticeable chips.

Because McCoy pottery was designed for everyday kitchen use, finding an absolutely flawless piece is rare.

Crazing: Looking closely at the network of fine, spiderweb-like cracks, there is absolutely none.

Flaking and Chips: The most common damage occurs where the ceramic lid meets the base. Running my finger along the inside rim of the lid and the top lip, there are no chips. Where the lid meets the base there are minor wear marks, but that is to be expected.

Glaze Pops & Factory Flaws: McCoy pottery was mass-produced. It is completely normal to find small pinholes in the glaze, uneven glaze drips, or black specks from the firing kiln. Collectors do not count these factory imperfections against the item's condition. There are a couple of small, minor black pops or specks in the glaze but no uneven glaze drips. It is in about as perfect condition as you would expect to find!!

Price is $65. Shipping available.

07/14/2026

This piece is complete as a boiled coffee pot (often referred to as a "cowboy" or camp coffee pot) rather than a traditional percolator.
Here is why it does not require a different lid or insert to be considered complete:

This style of vintage graniteware was designed to make boiled coffee. Coarsely ground coffee was placed directly into the boiling water inside the pot and then strained out when poured, meaning it never came with an internal stem, basket, or glass percolator k**b.

The flat, inset metal lid shown on this pot is correct for this specific manufacturing style. True vintage enamel percolators typically feature a domed lid with a cutout or threaded rim designed to hold a clear glass or resin "perk" k**b so you can see the coffee bubbling.

This piece is a standalone boiling pot, complete with its original matching lid style.

Graniteware (cast iron and mottled gray thin metal) was most commonly produced from the 1870s through the end of World War II.This style of coffee pot was made until after WWI. Gray mottled or "agate" pieces are often identified as originating from the late 1800s to post WWI. Percolating enamelware coffee pots continued to be manufactured until the end of WWII. These percolating coffee pots were never made with the large gray mottled pattern.

Often referred to as "cowboy" or "chuck-wagon" coffee pots, this specific mottled gray pattern was a popular, economical choice for durable kitchenware during that period.

It is technically enamelware—cast iron or steel coated with a speckled or mottled enamel finish to prevent rusting and make it easier to clean.
This model features a lidded top, a side handle, and a large spout typical of farmhouse and campfire coffee boilers.



07/14/2026

This vintage sterling silver charm bracelet is a curated collection of charms of souvenirs from travels. southwestern-styles, animals, ballerinas and more. Most noteworthy, the bracelet was manufactured by Bell Trading Post which was deeply connected with Fred Harvey jewelry and all things southwestern.

The Thunderbird charm with the turquoise eye is a notable piece by J. Ritter Co.. Founded by John and Margaret Ritter in Phoenix, Arizona, the company was active from the 1960s through the early 1980s. They were famous for their desert-themed designs, particularly their "Roadrunner" and "Cactus" motifs.
J. Ritter pieces feature a full "J. Ritter" name and a copyright sign on the back. It is common for these charms to feature faux or genuine turquoise accents.

The Bell Sterling mark refers to the Bell Trading Post, a major manufacturer of souvenir jewelry in the Southwest from the 1930s through the 1970s. Souvenir charms for the Sequoia Natl Park, marked "Sterling," are “vacation”vintage collectibles representing California landmarks like the General Sherman tree. The Hawaii 3-piece charm falls into this category as well. This one can be dated between 1950-1970’s.

Due to the rarity of some of these charms, this bracelet is a true “find.” Some charms, like the J. Ritter Thunderbird, specific park souvenirs and vacation destinations are sought after by collectors on their own.

Vintage designer and souvenir bracelets often sell for significantly more—ranging from $90 to over $300 depending on the uniqueness and number of charms. There are 11 charms on this bracelet if you count the Hawaii charm as only one ( it has three dangling pieces.) there are two ballerinas, one in a twirling position, the other in a pirouette. The German Shepherd appeals to lovers of that breed. In addition, there is a flute, a heart, two horses and a deer, all having nice detail. Finally there is the the Libra disc with the scales etched under “Libra.” This attracts astrologers.

What a fun bracelet!! It’s a very nice vintage piece of jewelry, like a Time Machine. The length of the bracelet is slightly over 6” and it weighs 30.8 grams in sterling.

The values of the charms are collectible in themselves. Considering their unique nature and the rarity of some of them, I am selling this bracelet for $150.




07/14/2026

This piece is a Vintage Transor Ware Ceramic Triangular Salt Box / Cellar. It features a distinctive cream-colored 3-D basket-weave texture, a matching removable ceramic lid, and a hand-painted floral cartouche showcasing handpainted red and blue roses.

These items were manufactured in Japan during the 1920-30”s and are highly sought after by collectors of retro kitchenware and farmhouse decor. What pops in my head is it would also make an adorable tea canister.

In the day, you could also buy # a full canister set ( like for flour and sugar, etc.) as well as salt & pepper shakers.

This transit Ware piece has a hand written identification on the bottom, “Made in Japan.” It is considered an underglaze stamp, but you can tell it’s handpainted due to the irregularities in size and flow of the letters. Near the end of its manufacturing days, a foil tag replaced the hand lettering. The bottom is unglazed but the rest of the canister and the lid are glazed. It will typically say "Transor Ware" or "Made in Japan" on the bottom. “Made in Japan” was the original marking.

The value is heavily influenced by the condition of the delicate cold-painted floral panels and whether the inner rim has any chips from the ceramic lid shifting over time. There is one small chip on the ceramic lid. The condition is also affected by age crazing inside the bottom of the salt box. It looks like dirt, but it is not. It is just discolored from age. The outside of the salt box is in great condition. The raised “dots” in the form of triangles are reminiscent of the hobnail glass made by Fenton 20 years later. The floral cartouches featuring mauve and deep blue roses ( the ones on the sides have a third rose in orange) are in excellent condition, no wear signs and no chips. The canister is triangular, which in the day would have to have been very rare.

This piece is referred to as a salt box because it would be used to store salt that was probably used everyday for cooking and baking.

This is a very special piece of kitchenware due to its use and age. The small chip is inside the lid, thus not seen unless the lid is removed, but even then it is small enough and a pale color, it may not be noticed. The discoloration on the inside bottom is an age caused byproduct as well. Since the inside bottom of the salt box is glazed it may not be possible to remove it. But it would be worth doing some research. I took a photo of the bottom to include in the reek because I was trying to show the small ni**le like imperfections created by the manufacturing process. In this day and age of the 21st century, we have come to expect everything to be free of imperfections. Yet who among us is perfect? Do we give more credence to imperfections or rarity? This little salt box is more rare than imperfect.

The ceramic box measures 5” high and 5 1/4” across from the tip of its triangular point to the back. The sides are not straight down. They are rounded which makes it look bigger than it is. It weighs 1 lb. And 10 oz.

Due to the small chip and and the age crazing, this salt box is priced at $35. In perfect condition, it would sell for $75 or more.



06/19/2026

Selling an original, early-edition vintage automotive poster titled "Corvette: The Evolution of the Real McCoy." This classic print was published in the 1970s by Automobile Quarterly and features beautifully detailed vehicle portraits painted by famed artist Ken Rush.This specific early print tracks production statistics from the 1953 C1 introduction up to the 1970–1972 block, concluding with the sleek 1973 model year profile at the bottom.

Pristine, museum-quality perfect condition. Absolutely no fading, water marks, tears, ripples, or pinholes.Frame: Professionally custom-framed directly under glass (no mat board style) with a clean, dark wood frame. Structural backing is solid and ready to hang immediately.Perfect decor piece for a Corvette collector, automotive enthusiast, garage workspace, office or Father’s Day Surprise!!



Dimensions: Approximately 25" x 38" (Standard original size). Selling for $175

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