You likely have a stash of old store trinkets, ads, or costume jewelry that feels like attic clutter — but some of those items quietly fetch serious interest and value. Discover which familiar department store brands and souvenirs collectors are hunting now, and why those everyday pieces can suddenly matter to your wallet or your wall.
As you move through the article, expect quick looks at vintage ads, signed costume pieces, airline and holiday memorabilia, and catalog-era treasures from names you grew up with. Each section will show what makes these items desirable and how ordinary finds can become sought-after collectibles.
Macy’s vintage ads and memorabilia
You’ll find vintage Macy’s ads, catalogs, and parade items that collectors prize for nostalgia and design details.
Original catalogs and advertising prints from different eras show changing fashion and retail marketing.
Search marketplaces and auction listings for authentic pieces like 1898 ads or 1970s promotional prints.
Check Macy’s own brand history page for context before buying to confirm dates and provenance: Macy’s brand heritage (https://www.macys.com/s/brand-heritage/history/).
Trifari costume jewelry
You’ll spot Trifari pieces by their quality and classic silhouettes, especially from mid‑20th century runs.
Designs by Alfred Philippe and others gave Trifari a Cartier‑influenced polish that collectors prize.
Look for crisp metalwork, well‑set stones, and identifiable marks on the back of pieces.
A quick read about Trifari history and value can help you date and price items you find at thrift shops or estate sales (see a Trifari guide).
Eisenberg jewelry pieces
You’ll spot Eisenberg by its bold rhinestones and big, glamorous shapes that still catch eyes today.
Collectors prize original mid-century pieces for their heavy sparkle and precise settings, not for real gems.
Look for the Eisenberg Ice and Eisenberg Original marks to confirm authenticity.
Quality can vary in later revivals, so condition and stamping matter when you buy or sell.
Miriam Haskell signed jewelry
You’ll spot Miriam Haskell pieces by their detailed, handcrafted look and often a signature mark or tag. Collectors prize vintage Haskell necklaces and brooches for layered beads and floral motifs made from glass and faux pearls.
Check markings carefully; later mass-market lines differ in quality and value. Learn more about her history and identification tips at Miriam Haskell on Wikipedia.
TWA-themed collectibles from department stores
You’ll find TWA-branded items once sold in department stores—luggage tags, china, and stewardess pins—that now attract collectors.
Look for pieces with clear TWA logos and good condition; small flaws cut value more than you might expect.
Department-store TWA goods turn up on auction sites and specialty shops, so scan listings often.
Browse curated shops like The TWA Shop for officially produced retro apparel and novelty items (https://shop.twahotel.com/collections/twa-collectibles).
Vintage holiday display souvenirs from Gimbels
You’ll find Gimbels holiday souvenirs that range from advertising signs to boxed ornaments and Santa figures.
These pieces often came from store window displays or seasonal promotions and show real mid-century styling.
Collectors look for condition and original packaging; boxed items usually fetch higher prices.
Search listings like vintage department store lots and individual Gimbels ornaments on sites such as eBay’s Gimbels Christmas listings.
Sears Roebuck catalog items
You’ll find everything from early appliances to toys and tools inside old Sears catalogs.
Those catalogs shaped American shopping and make specific items—like vintage appliances and branded housewares—appealing to collectors.
Flip through images and you can spot collectible gems in fashion, hardware, and farm supplies.
Browse a digital collection of Sears catalogs to check dates, descriptions, and original prices for items you’re considering.
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