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Beautiful Collection of Victorian Scrap Butterflies

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera: Paper: Pre 1910   item# 625656 (stock# b/at)

Beautiful Collection of Victorian Scrap Butterflies
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Blackbird Antiques
413-528-8278


$35.00 lot 

Measurement: The largest butterfly/moth is 3" x 1 1/2"

This is a vintage collection; not reproduction. From the early 1900's. Probably English. Very, very detailed with vivid, unfaded color.

Note a tiny bit of damage to the antennae of two butterflies.


c. 1930's Black Enamel Dance Purse/Compact

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Pre 1940   item# 508184 (stock# 116-23)

c. 1930's Black Enamel Dance Purse/Compact
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Blackbird Antiques
413-528-8278


SOLD Thank you 

Measurements: This is an oval shaped compact measuring 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" by 3 3/4" wide

In very fine condition with only the slightest surface scratches (almost invisible!), the bag appears to have not been used. The only age related damage is to the two bevelled mirrors with their small dark spots. The rhinestones are bright and very sparkly. ...click for details


MAIDSTONE BANK 1 POUND NOTE 1825/Paper 50 Cents

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Scripophily: Pre 1837 VR   item# 454377 (stock# 147 - 87)

MAIDSTONE BANK 1 POUND NOTE 1825/Paper 50 Cents
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Blackbird Antiques
413-528-8278


Sold 

Measurements: 8"x 4 1/2" pound note: 3 1/2"x2 1/2" 50 cent paper note

This pair of paper money has been framed under glass with a metal rim. I have no idea when the framing was done, but the glass and metal are undamaged except for scratches to the red paint on the metal. Please examine the pictures carefully for details.


STERLING AND ENAMEL BOX/COMPACT c.1915

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Pre 1910   item# 454369 (stock# 756.29)

STERLING AND ENAMEL BOX/COMPACT c.1915
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Blackbird Antiques
413-528-8278


$165.00 

Measurements: 2 1/2" diameter x 1/4" highest point

This finely detailed box and/or compact, is deeply engraved with the design details picked out by black and cobalt blue enamel. The sterling body is undamaged, with a very tight closure. The enamel is also undamaged except for slight wear abrasion consistent with the age of the piece. ...click for details


1 1/2" DIAMETER FLORAL ENAMEL AND SILVER DANCE COMPACT

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Pre 1920   item# 437657 (stock# 96/4hgat)

1 1/2" DIAMETER FLORAL ENAMEL AND SILVER DANCE COMPACT
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Blackbird Antiques
413-528-8278


$245.00 

Measurement: 1 1/2"diameter x 5/8" deep (with slighly domed top)

This tiny jewel of a compact is in excellent condition except for the aging of the interior mirror. It contains a puff with ivory ring and cap - made of feathers and silk! The puff is consistent with the 1915 age of the piece, but I do not know if it is original. I purchased the compact with the puff. The guilloche enamel is perfect. The ...click for details


ENAMEL AND STERLING DOUBLE COMPACT as is

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Pre 1920   item# 437654 (stock# 866SS)

ENAMEL AND STERLING DOUBLE COMPACT as is
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Blackbird Antiques
413-528-8278


$150.00 

Measurements: approx. 2"x2"x5/8"deep

This a gorgeous "dance" compact (note the ring soldered above the hinge which would have held the finger ring attachment). It has two separate compartments. The round compartment on the top under the white enamel disc (decorated with gold bows) is for rouge and contains what I believe to be the original puff with ivory ring and cap. Opening the compact, ...click for details


1 1/2" Sterling and Enamel Figural Bottle

Catalogue: Traditional Collectibles: Pre 1940   item# 417472 (stock# 100-1)

1 1/2" Sterling and Enamel Figural Bottle
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Blackbird Antiques
413-528-8278


$195.00 

Measurements: 1 1/2" tall x 3/8" base diameter This is a finely detailed figural bottle in the form of a champagne bottle with a "gilt foil" cover on the "stopper." The bottle unscrews to hold ??????. The seal is tight when the top is closed so this may have been used as a very small perfume vial. The base is clearly marked "sterling." No damages or repairs. Note: True color is a soft, dusty rose

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