All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1371573 (stock #262)

Very childlike and cute open mouth bisque Bebe by Jumeau , size 12 with sweet face expression , pretty amber brown eyes and long human hair wig , original body and beautiful clothing ........

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1471014 (stock #1214)

Stunning French bisque Emile Jumeau Bebe in lovely size 9 by Maison E.J. Jumeau , Paris around 1880 ......She was a Christmas gift at 19th. century for a private familie in France !

A wonderful early period Bebe with rich eye decoration , fine creamy and pale pressed bisque , original wig and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body , wearing beautiful original silk dress with bonnet and E.J...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1458127 (stock #1066)

Breathtaking larger size enfantine French early bisque Poupee from around 1865/68 .......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #706566 (stock #BA674)
Measuring 8 inches long by 5.5 inches high, this wonderful vintage 1920s, unmarked, cast iron doorstop features 3 charming black boys perched behind a fence eating luscious watermelon slices!

In all original condition with absolutely no repainting, this delightful piece retains its brilliant coloration. The piece has appropriate wear to paint as noted in photographs and also shows superficial rusting here and there, again, as noted in photos...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #1472487 (stock #BA975)
Measuring approximately 7 inches high, this highly sought after Black Americana Vargas wax figure is mounted on its original wooden platform and is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Concepcion Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-20th century, New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.

From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1405176 (stock #644)
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Superb Mademoiselle by Paris Doll Boutique " Francois Simonne " which was one of the luxury doll shop´s at the early 19th...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1288519 (stock #192)
Fantastic light blue and cream silk and velvet costume with matching bonnet fit perfect for French or German Doll about around 22" /23" ( 56 - 58 cm ) ......
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1418230 (stock #702)

Rare all wood body smiling poupee by Maison Bru with beautiful facial expression of the very popular " Empress Eugenie " lady doll from one of the best French doll company at 19th. century !! Beautiful expression model of 17 , 5 " ( 45 cm ) rare smiling poupee with " Mona Lisa " face , has very choice bisque and exquisitely painting , original rare all wood body and wearing marvelous her antique afternoon costume. France by Leon Casimir Bru Paris ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #326389 (stock #BA362)
In the mid-1800's, an unknown artist painted the face of a young Black boy in warm, soft colors, and unbeknown to the artist, forever immortalized the young boy's image! Since that time a variety of items were been produced in the image of the "Young Black boy with the Torn Hat" or "Johnny Griffin".

This circa 1920-30's Johnny Griffin item is constructed of cast iron and is a match holder! It remains functional for such use today or may be simply used as an attractive desk paperweight or perh...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1485178 (stock #1352)

Rare all original bisque fortune-teller poupee attribute by Maison Bru in pristine condition to age around 1880 ... having lovely facial expression , original body and costume , posed on her rare original maple wood pedestal ! Circa 14" ( included her pedestal !

Pale complexioned bisque Bru shoulder head , has dark enamel blue inset eyes with dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes, lightly feathered brows. Closed mouth with finest outlined lips ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1438570 (stock #891)

Rare and most beautiful French bisque Bebe mark " PARIS " by Henri Delcroix .... Montreuil / France circa 1887 in all perfect condition with special rare bisque hands and wearing very nice costume !!

Only few known dolls have been found until today by this special doll manufacture which was located in Montreuil close to Paris at Rue de Vincennes in 19th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #950232 (stock #BA768)
Measuring 10 1/2 inches high x 6 inches in diameter, this very visually appealing, very difficult to find, bright orange, 4 pound size, VINTAGE “MAMMY’S FAVORITE BRAND COFFEE” TIN is in near-excellent condition!

Some superficial scratches and rubs to the lithograph most notably on the back side of the tin above Mammy’s head. Structural integrity of the tin is quite sound with no holes, piercings, breaks, or dents, and only scarce, superficial rusting to base. See photos...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1347181 (stock #725)

Very beautiful and rare to find 5,5" ( 14 cm ) all original French all bisque Mignonette .......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1484571 (stock #1344)

Extremely rare very cute size 0 Bebe by Emile Jumeau .... France circa 1888 in generally excellent condition , has fine quality of modeling with shy expression , excellent pale bisque and painting , original body in petite size and pretty antique clothing !

8" ( 21 cm ) tiny bisque socket head Bebe , has beautiful large brown inset eyes with fine lushly painted lashes , brush stroked and feathered brows and closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1291287 (stock #207)
Very beautiful girl with fine quality of bisque and painting , called " Bebe Louvre" because of on special mark 1 in her back nape.

She has very charming and very childlike face expression with wonderful large eyes.........

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1402710 (stock #628)

This very cute tiny bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner is a very rare to find treasure for your cabinet in your doll room , with only 8 " (20 cm ) is she the smallest Bebe by this company and was produced only with tiny open mouth !!

The little 8" brown girl is in all perfect condition with her factory original costume , wig and body .

The little darling has beautiful chocolate brown bisque socket head of best quality and painting , note tiny point of rub off at her nose t...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Nostalgia : Pre 1910 item #1181127 (stock #BT2200)

This is one of the 4 Huntley & Palmers "stack of books" biscuit tins. This tin is an appealing red and getting harder and harder to find in good condition. This one is beautiful.

Condition: excellent
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1930 item #569293 (stock #20050054)
15 inch tall Patsy, composition shoulder head with molded hair and painted features, composition arms and legs on a cloth body. The doll is in excellent codition with some very minor paint loss and is missing a couple toes on one foot(see photos). the line on her face near her right eye is not a crack but an over-long eyelash! The doll wears her original clothes, socks and shoes. Very sweet! Marked Effanbee, PATSY in an oval on back of neck. Circa 1925-1927...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #950276 (stock #BA770)
Measuring 4 inches tall x 3 inches at its widest point (the head), this cast iron, Circa 1920's, English, still bank is labeled on its back, "The Young Nigg*r Bank".

In wonderful, all-original condition, the bank retains its original screw closure and the majority of its paint, with minor and insignificant paint loss as noted in photos.

A visually-appealing piece, a pleasing caricature! A fine addition to one's Black Memorabilia collection!

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1369929 (stock #250)
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Absolute rare to find mint condition one of the earliest 5 1/2" ( 14 cm ) French luxury Mignonettes by Fernand Sustrac from Paris circa 1875 / 77 in all perfect condition included mint trousseau preserved all original presentation box , untouched all complete condition !!!

A special rare found of untouched condition very beautiful and rare to find slender featured all bisque mignonette which has the rare ball jointed elbows from the Sustrac patents from around 1877 and typic...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1466378 (stock #1157)

Stunning French bisque girl by Steiner 0f premier model " Figure A " in most beautiful clothing and all perfect condition !!

Mademoiselle will catch your heart with here cute expression..... 24 "( 61 cm ) childlike bisque girl and with best quality of pale pressed bisque and excellent painting.

Wonderful large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with little sparkle points , fine long painted lashes and feathered brows with delicate shading . Accented nostrils and eye corner...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1940 item #836019 (stock #38B35 553)
Cast iron standing horse doorstop by Hubley, #345. Circa 1930s. Unmarked. This horse retains almost all of its original dappled grey painted surface. The figure is well modelled with wonderful detailing of the anatomical features. Excellent condition, some minor wear along the top of the neck and on one side of the horse. Size: 12" length x 10.5" height.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1380236 (stock #320)

A very beautiful French Jumeau BeBe called " Bebe Reclame " special offered around 1888 / 90 at one of the Paris Department Stores Samaritaine , Printems , Au Bon Marche and other very popular stores as well !

This specila doll is the pretty standard " Tete" model but with acid-etched mark from the head , she is 15,5 " ( 39 cm ) and has lovely pale bisque socket head of fine and best quality of bisque and painting , with wonderful large amber brown paperweight inset eyes .

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1419073 (stock #708)

This most beautiful wooden salon arm chair in Louis XV stay has graceful cabriole legs and red silk velvet covered seat . Bombe - shaped back frame with back part covered matching of silk velvet pillow . All original upholstery on seat and back ..... The pretty chair has fine elegant carved details and curved arms , all finished by beautiful gold leaf parts . French around 1878 / 80 with generally excellent condition to age. Included an pretty hand embroidered silk blanket with ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1383468 (stock #337)

Very beautiful and childlike 18 " ( 47 cm ) Doll by Denamur with pale creamy bisque socket head , has wonderful large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes . Fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows. Open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her shaded and outlined lips. She has pierced ears with her original earrings and lovely long brunette human hair wig ( missing cork pate) .

Head mark at back : BIS E 7 D Depose

The lo...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1413748 (stock #681)
Very rare found of stunning all original and well working automaton by Leopold Lambert .... France circa 1885/88 , was presented in the firm catalog as " Chinese Verseuse " . The very uniquely modeled head was special created by Emile Jumeau under special commission by Lombert and appears on no other model of automaton as an articulated doll .... so you can find never this wonderful head on another model of doll or automaton !!! Superb well working automaton with posed character faced Ch...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1286113 (stock #185)
Wonderful and rare to find all original antique jewelry set ..... necklace and pair of earrings in wonderful typical blue Jumeau color .

Necklace of pretty glass pearls with original Jumeau clasp ...mark J

Matching pair of earrings with special fine wire.

Would fit perfect for Jumeau doll´s size 8 - 10 , a rare found and in all perfect condition.

France by Emile Jumeau ... circa 1880

Necklace length ..... total 8" ( 20 cm )

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All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1940 item #183922 (stock #06049)
This very pretty vintage set of 8 glass dessert plates was made by Duncan and Miller for The Indiana Glass Company, ca 1940, in the Banana Fruits pattern, of clear and satin crystal glass, the fruit in pastel stains of yellow, pink, blue and green; the underside molded in relief with fruit; mint condition; 7 _" diam.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1452334 (stock #1015)

A very rare and so pretty small miniature paper mache sledge for Mignonette from 19th. century , most beautiful and not only for the Christmas time !!

Has very good condition to age of delicate decoration of paper mache and gilded paper strips. Inside covered with red silk velvet and green frings around the bottom.

Based on two sledge glider which come together above , ornate with small red silk cords .... each with one tiny bell .

A beautiful sledge for your Mignonette de...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1431510 (stock #812)

Very beautiful and near mint un - played condition , rare to find 15" ( 37 cm )Sonneberger bisque Bebe for the French market .... very cute face expression, all original condition included body , wig and wearing gorgeous costume !!

A rare near mint condition doll , has pale bisque socket head with flattened solid dome and very deep plump facial modeling. Lovely light rose cheeks and super fine painting of lashes , feathered and brush-stroked brows.

She has brilliant blue glas...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1433282 (stock #840)

Most beautiful French 25" ( 64 cm ) Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu with superb deep modeling with dimpled chin on excellent quality of pressed bisque and painting , from France circa 1888 .

Beautiful doll with lovely blue inset eyes , fine painted features , original early massive body , original curled wig and wearing very beautiful antique clothing .

She has the special look of complete dreamy expression !!

Pressed bisque socket head of first period with engraved block lett...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1436171 (stock #875)

Sweet Jumeau Bebe with a gorgeous face expression , lovely blue eyes and pale bisque from best quality and excellent painting !!

Here face expression are too cute and childlike , she has her pretty original blonde mohair wig , original body and beautiful clothing ! A treasure of French Jumeau BeBe with the special ...... by doll collectors popular .... expression !!!!!!

Emile Jumeau ... circa 1885/ 88 has red stamp mark at head ; Depose Tete Jumeau SGDG 9

She i...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1383236 (stock #336)
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Especially beautiful and very cute all original rare first period Bebe by Schmitt et Fils has round face with dramatic eyes and painting , finest quality of pale pressed bisque, original wig and body !!

From first period circa 1882 ... wonderful 16 " ( 41 cm ) Schmitt et Fils girl with pale pressed bisque socket head with round face , plump cheeks and very childlike expression of deep modeling !

She has gorgeous almond - shaped light blue glass enamel inset eyes ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1940 item #349779 (stock #R031)
This vintage wooden doll bed comes complete with original mattress & pillows & appears to be homemade. The mattress & bolster pillow are covered in an adorable fabric & stuffed with straw. The two end pillows are a satiny fabric & are stuffed with old down feathers. The bed itself is made of bent wood & has a wonderful patina to the blue & gray paint. There is some staining on all of the fabric & definite wear from age & use on the wood. One of the bottom wooden brace pieces is missing (ple...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1467839 (stock #1175)
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When eyes speak for itself and it is possible to look into a doll´s soul over it .... about this very beautiful French bisque Bebe by Maison Jumeau would this possible !!!

A stunning classic Bebe Jumeau with gorgeous sky blue eyes and deeply-modeled features , wonderful pale bisque and painting , original body and wig , wearing so nice winter outfit which fit perfect to her eye color !!

She is a real beauty about 20" ( 50 cm ) size 9 ....has super quality of pale bisque ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1940 item #983266 (stock #gaf-126)
Lovely Art Deco style 1940's genuine deep green cobra skin handbag featuring gathered front and back supple inlaid skins with decorative gold tone flip top clasp, skin covered rounded frame and inlaid skin handle. Opens wide to reveal a black silk twill lining with two open side pockets. Measurements: 11" w x 5"h. Handle height: 6" h. Mint condition. A fabulous purse of understated elegance, perfect for any occasion!