Old Lundby dollhouses and accessories are extremely collectible. In good condition every little piece can be of value. As a Swede, you can always tell if they are original Lundby or unbranded by how much people are bidding, because even worn pieces can go pretty high.. That catalog would also definitely have some value to collectors. That house is a classic one that frequently shows up but still has value even in pretty worn condition, at least here in Sweden! :)
Just wanted to say, if someone can be even HALF as excited by my treasures after I'm gone as Alex is about the things he finds, I will be a Happy Camper. I Love seeing the joy you get from your finds. 😊
Great finds! You never know what people you will run into when traveling & it makes it even better when they have a vintage collection they want to sell!
my mom used to be a dollhouse fanatic, tried for years to have her own shop, but in her location in Michigan, it was never gonna take off, caused a lot of issues with the family. She used to build them as well, back in the mid 70's she built one for the 'rich folk' in town, got paid $1000 for it, which was damn cheap considering, it was an exact duplicate in scale of their house. Electrified, furniture, everything. What she couldn't find, she made. Took her the better part of a year to get that house done. The book you were flipping thru, I recognize some of that furniture from her shop lol. When she passed away, she had all her stuff in what was the old office in the house she had, (had room for 3 desks and all the rest of the office stuff involved) and it filled that place floor to ceiling with nothing but a pathway to the back window. That was in 95. She tried the shop from about 78 thru mid 80's before the family funds dried up and the bank was screaming. The value of that stuff today would of been something, most of it got dumped in dumpsters by my siblings. Memories, not always the best ones, but always memories none the less.
Been watching your videos since the canoe lighting project and haven't missed a video since. I don't commit very often but wanted to let you know I enjoy them very much. Thank you for sharing
Thousands, maybe millions, of the older Ball canning jars were originally manufactured in that shade of blue also known as "Ball blue". Others were clear glass to start with. Some of those, if the right chemicals were included in the glass mixture, would turn color (usually yellowish or lavender) if exposed to sunlight. Today you can also find them in a dark greenish-tinted amber or deep purple. I believe these darker colored jars received long term exposure to ultra-violet lamps (super-sunlight), but maybe they just contain more of the chemicals that cause the color change. Supposedly the original Ball Bros. jar was a light amber color. The Co. made a replica of it, offered for sale to nuts like me, to commemorate their 100th anniversary. Over the years they also made jars in apple green, olive green, pale Ball blue, amber-brown, and clear that stays clear. The past few years they have made new colored jars that are for sale by the carton at Walmart, Target, and similar outlets. They change the color offered every year or two.
You get offered the neatest stuff sometimes. You're somehow able to find unique, high quality stuff that I just never see except in overpriced antique stores. In the summer, you get to take the wife along. That's cool, and nice that she's okay with it. Spend all the time together that you can, now. I regret the time spent away from my first wife more than anything but a guy has to work and make a living. When she passed on, that was my biggest regret, all the time we didn't have together.
Hello Alex and Melissa. It’s so fun seeing what you find. It nice to have husband and wife time. Wow they have some cool things. I love that bartender. Love the farrah doll too. Too many great things.
This video was great. So glad you met them in Colorado, as well as your Sister and her family. Still blows me away how that came about. I bet you too. Lol. I can't wait to see following videos of this one. Good to see you both. 🌷
WOW! What a great contact you made in Colorado! That garage was loaded with very cool stuff! Can't wait to see the doll house! Another fun video, Alex & Melissa! 👏👏👏🏡☺
Ed Ames played Mingo on Daniel Boone. The son of Jewish immigrants. He is still around. He also had a fantastic singing career. He has a beautiful baritone voice. Find his recording of My Cup Runneth Over for a real treat.
They seemed like the kind of people who would rather see the stuff go to someone who cares about it rather than make a buck. I get the feeling you got a pretty good deal. They were nice people. Dad was being a salesman there. But I bet he enjoyed showing the stuff off to someone.
That was a great tip on posters. I never collected paper (mostly glass and fat lava ceramics) But I have picked up a few here and there. As I unload, um find new homes for these items I came across a few posters in a tube. Guess I'll go see what age they are. By the way I still think your family and you have a marvellous time. You know, lots of fun followed by lots of work? Thanks for the tip.
I had a Lundby doll house JUST like that when I was a kid in the 1970s. (I'm Swedish) Unfortunately, in the mid 80s, I tired of it, and I gave it to a cousin. As an adult, I've regretted it so many times!! You get old enough, you wanna play with stuff again :-D
I had one just like that as well in the '70's! I remember finding paint in our house and I painted all the rooms in the doll house with it. I've thought about it through the years and wish I still had it, unpainted of course!
Some Lundby items can go for quite some money (at least in Sweden.) People also collect the catalogues. If one of the Lundby dollhouse is the Lundby Manor, it's rare and very sought after in sweden. Also be on the look out for any Lido shelfs among the furniture. Google Lundby Lido and they should turn up. They are also very sought after. :)
I enjoyed this trip with you Alex, and your dear wife Malissa. Hope you'll follow up on trailing the progress of the doll house; purchase, display, enquiries, and ultimate dispensation complete, including profit. I think many would like something like that. Cheers 😊
So fun! I love watching the adventures, and you know so much, I learn stuff too! You guys are awesome, kind hearted, most real people I have ever seen-LOVE IT! Bless you and your family. Take care!
I have 2 Coleman lamps, each different from the other, but the one is exactly like this one. The other is in it's original. Box. I wonder what they're worth. Great to see you two get some "alone" time too. Jayman...
You two are the cutest couple! Can't wait to see the dollhouse video. Thanks for taking us on another adventure. Looking forward to see where you stash it all in the shop. :)
Alex you look like you have gotten some much needed rest. I'm glad to see you back doing what you love. It's always great to be able to close the deal on stuff you want to buy. So many people will not part with things for a reasonable price. You have to be able to buy it and still be able to make some money. Do you have the shop listed for sale? If so would you be able to buy the new store if someone bought the store you are now in? You would have to move fast to juggle the move for sure.
Lundby was popular in the 1970's in the states. My friend had one and so did her sister. My dollhouse was made by my father. It is wonderful, but Lundby was IT!!
Alex and Melissa, so nice to see you both on this fun little trip looking for treasures!!!!! Thank you so much for taking us along. Take care & God Bless.
That looked interesting, as always! I wonder how old and of what quality the violin is? You can never tell from how it looks in a state of disrepair. My great grandfather was a cabinet maker, who as an apprentice (so circa 1860s) wanted to learn to play, and given that an apprentice's wages wereen't very high, bought a violin with a broken neck in a junk shop for, according to him, tuppence, and using his own skills, repaired it. It was passed on to my mother (my grandfather having no interest in it) when she started becoming a decent violinist (she actually went on to tour aboad as an orchestral player) before eventually passing to me. Professional violinists and lutiers have admired it's tone, and it does seem to be rather a good instrument, although any history rior to it's purchase by my great-grandfather is lost. When I first started to use it, my mother had it restored by one of the best in the business, and when I took it in for the work (and valuation) the assistant took one look and called the boss, who handled it with great reverence - even asking my permission before touching it. He pronounced my great-grandfather's repair "excellent", to my relief. Certainly it is craftsman produced, not one of the many poor replicas, and seems to be either school of Fendt or possibly even an original (which would account for it's appearance in England, prior to 1850 at the latest), as it was already described as "old" when my great-grandfather bought it). Though I tried, I never really did justice to the quality of that violin, although I still have it. It could do with another restoration as some joints are starting to fail around the button in the tail, but it just goes to show that you never can tell from the initial appearance. If you can, find out it's history, as bad instruments usually get thrown out rather than kept, if or when they fall out of use or repair. Have it looked at by a professional to establish it's value. The variation in value can be massive - from tens of dollars to tens of thousands. I got lucky, so might you.
I am a doll collector and actually own the Brooke Shields and Farrah Fawcett dolls. I have been watching and waiting for you to get some dolls, knowing that they're not your thing. I'm glad you finally showed some, and I'm a little surprised that your wife or daughter don't collect them. I hope they have fun with the doll house!
Fun stuff I enjoy you and your family and videos so much. Melissa I can’t wait to see the dollhouse set up. Have a wonderful week much love from New Jersey!
I had the Farrah doll! Geez, we played with toys back then we didn't collect them. lol. I still have most of our comic books from when I was a young kid in the early 70's though. Always enjoy your videos! Thank you!
great vlog , more interesting finds , Jay Silverheels was tonto he was a real native from six nations reserve , i live by six nations in cayuga ontario , his family ties into are German side of family tree , he was probably one of the only actors who did a fare bit in Hollywood as a real native
Suggestion: figure out away to mount your camera onto your upper chest ( like go pro uses the chesty) so you can use both of your hands to go though things. And if you use a wide angle sense attachment, you can capture more of the rooms in the vids!
Loved the things you found on this adventure. The dollhouse was my favorite. Even as an old lady I would love to have one. Can’t wait to see Abigail and Melissa put this together!
Hi again from DENVER/DTC😊 hey Colorado!!!! Glad to see you're representing both places😊 I bet you're having a great day....great picks Alex and Melissa
Amazing and wonderful you met that couple in Colorado.What a lot of great stuff that guy had in his garage! Abigail will be in the height of her glory setting up that doll house. Anxious to see it assembled.
Quick tip,if the compressed air canister has been left in the BB pistol then it rots the seal making it unusable and you'll have to buy a new one Alex. Happy Father's Day also. (15/06/2019) Probably different in Canada. 😊
The longer bayonet is a German WWI "Butcher Blade" bayonet which went on the Mauser. The shorter one is also German from WWII, a German K98 Bayonet with Bakelite handles. The earlier K98s had wooden handles. Neat!
Saskatoon: I remember as a 13 year old in New Zealand when I first heard the song 'Running Back to Saskatoon' by the Guess Who! Fell in love with the album 'Guess Who Live at the Paramount' and it is still a favourite of mine :)
I had one of those lundby dollhouses when I was a kid. The old ones' still pretty desirable here, go for 50-250 cad (converted). The prize vary alot after size, furniture, condition and if the lights work.
Old Lundby dollhouses and accessories are extremely collectible. In good condition every little piece can be of value. As a Swede, you can always tell if they are original Lundby or unbranded by how much people are bidding, because even worn pieces can go pretty high.. That catalog would also definitely have some value to collectors. That house is a classic one that frequently shows up but still has value even in pretty worn condition, at least here in Sweden! :)
I really like it when you two are together!
Me too!
“Bonus Wife Time”. The love you have for each other really transmits! I really enjoy the respect you have for each other.
Happy father's day Alex!
Thanks Amanda :)
I love the way Melissa looks at you, she beams when she does, you are both very fortunate!
Roger Holloway I see that on every live stream. That’s what you get when you hook up with a Brandon Frasier lookalike :)
Thanks you guys 👍
Just wanted to say, if someone can be even HALF as excited by my treasures after I'm gone as Alex is about the things he finds, I will be a Happy Camper. I Love seeing the joy you get from your finds. 😊
Great finds! You never know what people you will run into when traveling & it makes it even better when they have a vintage collection they want to sell!
That was a nice adventure...Neat Stuff...I loved the doll stuff. Wish I had save my doll stuff I got when I was a kid in the 1950's. Thanks so much!
my mom used to be a dollhouse fanatic, tried for years to have her own shop, but in her location in Michigan, it was never gonna take off, caused a lot of issues with the family. She used to build them as well, back in the mid 70's she built one for the 'rich folk' in town, got paid $1000 for it, which was damn cheap considering, it was an exact duplicate in scale of their house. Electrified, furniture, everything. What she couldn't find, she made. Took her the better part of a year to get that house done. The book you were flipping thru, I recognize some of that furniture from her shop lol. When she passed away, she had all her stuff in what was the old office in the house she had, (had room for 3 desks and all the rest of the office stuff involved) and it filled that place floor to ceiling with nothing but a pathway to the back window. That was in 95. She tried the shop from about 78 thru mid 80's before the family funds dried up and the bank was screaming. The value of that stuff today would of been something, most of it got dumped in dumpsters by my siblings. Memories, not always the best ones, but always memories none the less.
Been watching your videos since the canoe lighting project and haven't missed a video since. I don't commit very often but wanted to let you know I enjoy them very much. Thank you for sharing
I appreciate you sticking with us!
Happy Father's Day Alex!
Thousands, maybe millions, of the older Ball canning jars were originally manufactured in that shade of blue also known as "Ball blue". Others were clear glass to start with. Some of those, if the right chemicals were included in the glass mixture, would turn color (usually yellowish or lavender) if exposed to sunlight. Today you can also find them in a dark greenish-tinted amber or deep purple. I believe these darker colored jars received long term exposure to ultra-violet lamps (super-sunlight), but maybe they just contain more of the chemicals that cause the color change.
Supposedly the original Ball Bros. jar was a light amber color. The Co. made a replica of it, offered for sale to nuts like me, to commemorate their 100th anniversary. Over the years they also made jars in apple green, olive green, pale Ball blue, amber-brown, and clear that stays clear. The past few years they have made new colored jars that are for sale by the carton at Walmart, Target, and similar outlets. They change the color offered every year or two.
Thanks for the info! :)
You get offered the neatest stuff sometimes. You're somehow able to find unique, high quality stuff that I just never see except in overpriced antique stores. In the summer, you get to take the wife along. That's cool, and nice that she's okay with it. Spend all the time together that you can, now. I regret the time spent away from my first wife more than anything but a guy has to work and make a living. When she passed on, that was my biggest regret, all the time we didn't have together.
That’s good advice :)
That was fun!!
Great pickin’ !! Fun video
Lucky lucky. I'm 54 and only got my first dolls house last year. Great video as always.
Hello Alex and Melissa. It’s so fun seeing what you find. It nice to have husband and wife time. Wow they have some cool things. I love that bartender. Love the farrah doll too. Too many great things.
You and your family are great people. I hope you have continued success now and into the future. You deserve happiness.
AWESOME FINDS!! What a wonderful family. Blessings to you all.
This video was great. So glad you met them in Colorado, as well as your Sister and her family. Still blows me away how that came about. I bet you too. Lol. I can't wait to see following videos of this one. Good to see you both. 🌷
What a fun little adventure! They had some really great stuff! Can't wait to see the dollhouse all put together ! As always, thanks for sharing.
The Lundby doll house! An absolute classic! Of course I had one too, being Swedish. 😊
WOW! What a great contact you made in Colorado! That garage was loaded with very cool stuff! Can't wait to see the doll house!
Another fun video, Alex & Melissa!
👏👏👏🏡☺
I just love it when you two get to go exploring together. Great haul and you and Abbey have a great time with the house Melissa. Thanks for sharing.
Ed Ames played Mingo on Daniel Boone. The son of Jewish immigrants. He is still around. He also had a fantastic singing career. He has a beautiful baritone voice. Find his recording of My Cup Runneth Over for a real treat.
Lundby is THE doll house reference! Yours, and the catalogue, looked lovely!
I can hear such excitement in your voice! I love that you enjoy your work so much!!
They seemed like the kind of people who would rather see the stuff go to someone who cares about it rather than make a buck. I get the feeling you got a pretty good deal. They were nice people. Dad was being a salesman there. But I bet he enjoyed showing the stuff off to someone.
That was a great tip on posters. I never collected paper (mostly glass and fat lava ceramics) But I have picked up a few here and there. As I unload, um find new homes for these items I came across a few posters in a tube. Guess I'll go see what age they are. By the way I still think your family and you have a marvellous time. You know, lots of fun followed by lots of work? Thanks for the tip.
I can't wait to see the doll house!
Love it .
❤️❤️❤️ I am always late, but I'm having just as much fun as the on time viewers.
Nice to see Melissa picking with you. Great finds ♥️
I had a Lundby doll house JUST like that when I was a kid in the 1970s. (I'm Swedish) Unfortunately, in the mid 80s, I tired of it, and I gave it to a cousin. As an adult, I've regretted it so many times!! You get old enough, you wanna play with stuff again :-D
I had one just like that as well in the '70's! I remember finding paint in our house and I painted all the rooms in the doll house with it. I've thought about it through the years and wish I still had it, unpainted of course!
Let's hope we'll both get lucky and find a doll house each, just like the ones we had when we were kids!
These videos always make me so nostalgic! :-)
I love dollhouses!! Can't wait to see the video of it all set up!
THE LOVE ALEX SHOWS TOWARDS HIS FAMILY IS SO HEART 💕 FELT ~…~… HIS BEAUTIFUL WIFE TOO! What an amazing family!,,,,,,
You and Melissa are such a darling couple. God bless you both.
Oh my goodness, I had that yellow and orange floral dollhouse bed in my dollhouse back in '81 I think. My brother built me the house from a kit.
Your videos are so much fun to watch. Loved seeing Melissa in this one as well!
Some Lundby items can go for quite some money (at least in Sweden.) People also collect the catalogues. If one of the Lundby dollhouse is the Lundby Manor, it's rare and very sought after in sweden. Also be on the look out for any Lido shelfs among the furniture. Google Lundby Lido and they should turn up. They are also very sought after. :)
Cool beans!!! I graduated from Daniel Boone High School in Gray, TN.
I enjoyed this trip with you Alex, and your dear wife Malissa. Hope you'll follow up on trailing the progress of the doll house; purchase, display, enquiries, and ultimate dispensation complete, including profit. I think many would like something like that. Cheers 😊
You got a lot of cool things. Abigail is going to love that doll house !!! Hi Melissa
Ummm ... Abigail may love that doll house a little more than you expect....
You are sounding healthier and healthier all the time.... keep on with the self care. Thanks for the upload!
salt and pepper He sacrificed himself in the name of art. :)
I loved the Gerber baby doll!
So fun! I love watching the adventures, and you know so much, I learn stuff too! You guys are awesome, kind hearted, most real people I have ever seen-LOVE IT! Bless you and your family. Take care!
A very cute couple and a fun family. Thanks for sharing.
So excited for Abigail! She may not want to turn loose of that score!
Great video. Perhaps we could see a blog of Melissa and Abigail putting the dolls house together.
I have 2 Coleman lamps, each different from the other, but the one is exactly like this one. The other is in it's original. Box. I wonder what they're worth. Great to see you two get some "alone" time too. Jayman...
You say mElk in stead of mIlk, you sayi it the way we do out here in the Netherlands...Melk!
That was fun looking thou all of that awesome thing's
That was such a fun video! Thanks for taking us along!
You two are the cutest couple! Can't wait to see the dollhouse video. Thanks for taking us on another adventure. Looking forward to see where you stash it all in the shop. :)
Wifey is looking fabulous !
Great find on that dollhouse!! I have a few of my own! 😘
Alex you look like you have gotten some much needed rest. I'm glad to see you back doing what you love. It's always great to be able to close the deal on stuff you want to buy. So many people will not part with things for a reasonable price. You have to be able to buy it and still be able to make some money. Do you have the shop listed for sale? If so would you be able to buy the new store if someone bought the store you are now in? You would have to move fast to juggle the move for sure.
Lundby was popular in the 1970's in the states. My friend had one and so did her sister. My dollhouse was made by my father. It is wonderful, but Lundby was IT!!
one of the pocket knives in the first box is a Boker, a very good brand.
Good eye! Yes it is
I had a lundby dollhouse. It was the one on the catalogue cover and it was awesome. They are still making them too!
That was so much fun! Thanks for taking me along.
Alex and Melissa, so nice to see you both on this fun little trip looking for treasures!!!!! Thank you so much for taking us along. Take care & God Bless.
What a lovely video, and Melissa, you are adorable! So nice to see you in good spirit Alex.
Aww thanks!
Look Ed like a lot of nice treasures, congratulations. Enjoyed watching.
That looked interesting, as always!
I wonder how old and of what quality the violin is?
You can never tell from how it looks in a state of disrepair.
My great grandfather was a cabinet maker, who as an apprentice (so circa 1860s) wanted to learn to play, and given that an apprentice's wages wereen't very high, bought a violin with a broken neck in a junk shop for, according to him, tuppence, and using his own skills, repaired it.
It was passed on to my mother (my grandfather having no interest in it) when she started becoming a decent violinist (she actually went on to tour aboad as an orchestral player) before eventually passing to me.
Professional violinists and lutiers have admired it's tone, and it does seem to be rather a good instrument, although any history rior to it's purchase by my great-grandfather is lost.
When I first started to use it, my mother had it restored by one of the best in the business, and when I took it in for the work (and valuation) the assistant took one look and called the boss, who handled it with great reverence - even asking my permission before touching it. He pronounced my great-grandfather's repair "excellent", to my relief.
Certainly it is craftsman produced, not one of the many poor replicas, and seems to be either school of Fendt or possibly even an original (which would account for it's appearance in England, prior to 1850 at the latest), as it was already described as "old" when my great-grandfather bought it).
Though I tried, I never really did justice to the quality of that violin, although I still have it.
It could do with another restoration as some joints are starting to fail around the button in the tail, but it just goes to show that you never can tell from the initial appearance. If you can, find out it's history, as bad instruments usually get thrown out rather than kept, if or when they fall out of use or repair. Have it looked at by a professional to establish it's value.
The variation in value can be massive - from tens of dollars to tens of thousands. I got lucky, so might you.
I am a doll collector and actually own the Brooke Shields and Farrah Fawcett dolls. I have been watching and waiting for you to get some dolls, knowing that they're not your thing. I'm glad you finally showed some, and I'm a little surprised that your wife or daughter don't collect them. I hope they have fun with the doll house!
Really neat stuff! Alex and Melissa...what an inspiring couple! Great role models for your kids! Warm wishes, guys!
I had that exact dollhouse as a kid in Norway. Not with the lights though, it was too expensive. Lundby is still sold in toy stores in Scandinavia
Lots of cool items! Fun day for u two!💖
Pickle Rick is movin on up!
Glad to see the car back from the ashes. Neat find today.
I get excited when I see some 80s stuff. That MJ doll is cool.
Me too, I'm an 80s girl!
Fun stuff I enjoy you and your family and videos so much. Melissa I can’t wait to see the dollhouse set up. Have a wonderful week much love from New Jersey!
I had the Farrah doll! Geez, we played with toys back then we didn't collect them. lol.
I still have most of our comic books from when I was a young kid in the early 70's though. Always enjoy your videos! Thank you!
Gee! That was fun!
great vlog , more interesting finds , Jay Silverheels was tonto he was a real native from six nations reserve , i live by six nations in cayuga ontario , his family ties into are German side of family tree , he was probably one of the only actors who did a fare bit in Hollywood as a real native
I really enjoy these adventures.
Suggestion: figure out away to mount your camera onto your upper chest ( like go pro uses the chesty) so you can use both of your hands to go though things. And if you use a wide angle sense attachment, you can capture more of the rooms in the vids!
Loved the things you found on this adventure. The dollhouse was my favorite. Even as an old lady I would love to have one. Can’t wait to see Abigail and Melissa put this together!
This is absolutely amazing. So many beautiful items
Really some cool things in that stash!
Hi again from DENVER/DTC😊 hey Colorado!!!! Glad to see you're representing both places😊 I bet you're having a great day....great picks Alex and Melissa
A great meet up with people from the meetup!
What girl wouldn't want that doll house?? So cool!
What a cool collection.
Amazing and wonderful you met that couple in Colorado.What a lot of great stuff that guy had in his garage! Abigail will be in the height of her glory setting up that doll house. Anxious to see it assembled.
That was so fun thanks!
That's a lot of cool stuff! My fave was Melissa's dog tee though, lol! I love t-shirts with dogs on them.
That was a fun pick your daughter is going to love the doll house
16:06 "He (James Dean) was not like Elvis and still walks among us." Love it! LOL
I love the dolls house!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Cool stuff.
Quick tip,if the compressed air canister has been left in the BB pistol then it rots the seal making it unusable and you'll have to buy a new one Alex. Happy Father's Day also. (15/06/2019) Probably different in Canada. 😊
Very nice video! The senior gentleman was a font of knowledge! 😊
The longer bayonet is a German WWI "Butcher Blade" bayonet which went on the Mauser. The shorter one is also German from WWII, a German K98 Bayonet with Bakelite handles. The earlier K98s had wooden handles. Neat!
You got some really cool stuff, love the Doll House. All of it was nice. Great video.
Saskatoon: I remember as a 13 year old in New Zealand when I first heard the song 'Running Back to Saskatoon' by the Guess Who! Fell in love with the album 'Guess Who Live at the Paramount' and it is still a favourite of mine :)
I had one of those lundby dollhouses when I was a kid. The old ones' still pretty desirable here, go for 50-250 cad (converted). The prize vary alot after size, furniture, condition and if the lights work.
Thanks Alex and Melissa for taking us with you on this adventure