Vintage BUCHEIMER LEATHER SAFETY WALLET

It's always nice to see items we've sold being used and loved, especially nice when they appear in respected magazines like LIGHTNING. This vintage 1940's BUCHEIMER Leather Safety Wallet was sold via The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. at The Rose Bowl Flea Market to respected local denim & canvas artisan and fellow vintage aficionado Michael Hodis of RISING SUN & CO. The wallet was recently spotted in Lightning Magazine #3 Vol.227 as part of a piece titled "Please show me your item", related to this years BREAD & BUTTER trade show in Berlin.  Usually referred to as Biker or Trucker wallets, this particular version with its BUCHEIMER MADE SINCE 1884 engraved style snaps was a tough piece to let go (like so many items we sell), luckily another similar wallet was found to replace it.

Small gauge brass or gold gilt plated chain secured to wallet with s type hook

Engraved or filled letter type nickle plated snap

NYNCO heavy duty brass zipper

Photos from Lightning Magazine 2013 #3 Vol. 227 courtesy of Lightning Magazine

This near mint BUCHEIMER wallet shares the same design, snaps and heavy duty NYNCO zipper as the wallet sold to Michael. Heavier gauge nickle plated chain that is secured to wallet with o-ring looks to be the only difference.

The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. Newspaper Boy Canvas Bag Deluxe Edition in Vintage Wash

• Inspired by vintage mid-century American newspaper delivery bags
• Natural Duck Canvas
• 3” wide padded shoulder strap with rivet reinforcement
• Messenger bag style top flap with selvedge edge to conceal and protect contents
• 2 interior pockets with selvedge edge for holding phone, wallet, glasses, keys etc.
• The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. edition
• Vintage “dirty” wash
• Measures 19" wide, 10" long x 12" high
• Made in USA

• $55 available now via The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. Store

ROSE BOWL FLEA Sunday October 9 2011

Visitors

Archie, Rose Bowl Sunday AM

Hidenori, Rose Bowl Sunday AM

CAT'S PAW Rubber Heels & Soles ANTIQUE SHOE SERVICE SIGN

Recently found this antique CAT'S PAW SHOE SERVICE sign perched atop the entrance to our local Shoe Repair Shop, located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, walking distance from our home.

The Original Cat's Paw Keychain. Limited edition, constructed using deadstock Cat's Paw Heel and stainless steel ballchain sourced from manufactured who has been in business since 1938. All components Made in the USA. 

Conceived and constructed in The San Fernando Valley, Southern California. 

Available via The San Fernando Valley Mercantile Co. Store