Burnett, Frances Hodgson "A Little Princess" 1905

Archives: Collectibles: Ephemera Pre 1910: item #615697

Original Edition of "A Little Princess: Being the Whole Story of Sara Crewe Now Told for the First Time", by acclaimed author, Frances Hodgson Burnett written in 1905. Published by Frederick Warne and Co., Bedford Street, Strand.

Good hardback in blue cloth with gilt & pictorial onlay. Illustrated by Harold Piffard 1st UK ed. First edition, first issue with 8 color plates by Piffard as required. Slight wear and soi... Click for details

Edwardian Linen Duster Jacket

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1920: item #615677
VS302

Wonderful linen jacket from the WW1 Era. It has a lot of seams that are bound for finishing on the inside, and beautiful, very thick natural mother-of-pearl buttons. The belt button is of a different design, possibly replaced. About a size 6-8, with small shoulders, it measures approx. 14" across the shoulders, up to 39" bust, 36" waist (unbelted), full hips, 23 1/2" outside sleeve length, and 26" overall length. There is a small 1/8" hole on the back right collar, but otherwise, the jacket is i... Click for details

Early Albumen Photograph of a Swiss Glacier, 19th C.

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1900: item #615422
SK21

View of four mountaineers in the seracs (columns of ice) on the Morteratsch glacier, located in the Swiss alps. The photographer F. Charnaux was a pioneer in Swiss landscape photography. Albumen print mounted on cardboard referred to as "Suisse et Savoie, F. Charnaux a Geneve, No. 527 Seracs au Glacier de Morteratsch". Condition: good. Dimension: 18,4 cm x 25,5 cm.

1950's Japan Lefton China Black Chef Spoon Rest

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1960: item #613156
BA647

Measuring 5 inches long x 4 inches high, this wonderful 1950's Lefton China BLACK CHEF Spoon Rest remains in fabulous vintage condition retaining a large portion of its original red paper "Lefton" sticker that reads "Lefton Exclusive Japan" as well as the green ink manufacturing marks that read as follows: "C"- in a circle (for copyright) "Geo. S. Lefton" "90413" and "JO" in an oval.

This great piece has no cracks, chi... Click for details

Black Alligator Kelly Bag Purse Saks 5th Avenue France

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1980: item #612337

Large and Exceptional condition with healthy black glossy skins, this well made handbag from Saks Fifth Avenue all handmade in France. The hardware is gold electroplated, Ball Feet keep bottom clean. No mars. Gussets (side panels) are supple Alligator. Calf interior nicely appointed. 11 3/4" wide, 8" height, 3 1/4" wide at base, handle drop is 6". Handle is heavy gauge and rigid style, not strappy. 1980s Absolutely no lifting, cracking or wear to this pampered handbag.

Large Albumen Photograph of the Akropolis, pre 1874

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1900: item #609855
SK17

A large and early albumen print mounted on cardboard. View of the Akropolis and the Olympieion, photographed from south-east, still showing the tower of the Propylaea erected on the south wing by the French or Ottoman. It was pulled down in 1874. Condition: Good, normal deterioration. Dimension: 25,5 cm x 33,4 cm.

Art Deco Guilloche Enamel Compact w 5 Sections LAMODE

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1940: item #608378

Here is a fabulous compact just out of a Boston Estate. Measuring 2 1/2" W x 2" H x 3/8" D, and just loaded with compartments. First the enamel which is done in 3 sections... A gorgeous creamy white guilloche enamel is the base for the 3 sections with a soft yellow square in the center section. The design underneath looks like woven silk and there is even a floral design in a square which empahasizes the compact's center. Applied over this are hand painted roses and decorative leaves. These 3 se... Click for details

1930's Rayon Crochet Knit Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1940: item #607109
VD208

Beautiful 30's knit dress in rayon, with a gorgeous ruffled draped neckline in a wonderful shade of coral with maroon accents, it has its matching belt and original brass buckle. There is a small label inside that says "Made Under Knitted Outerwear Code Authority 1935". These rayon boucle outfits are one of my favorite things to collect, and I was sorely tempted to keep this one, especially since they are so hard to find. Luckily for my customers, this one is for sale, and would fit a size 4-8, ... Click for details

Edwardian Beadwork Dress Trim / Vest

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1920: item #606765
VS296

Beautiful embroidery and beadwork trim piece from an Edwardian gown. On black cotton net, the chain and satin stitch embroidery is in a soft, slightly mauve, gray floss with metallic gray embroidery accents, and beadwork in irridescent dark gunmetal gray beads. My form is a size 6, so that should give an idea of the size of the trim. Unfortunately, there are several holes in the netting which show up on my light dress form, but they would be nearly invisible on a darker ground. The net is not ro... Click for details

Rare Unger Brothers Nouveau Spoon Cupid Sunbeams 1904

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1910: item #606186

I saw this spoon and thought- how wonderful! Here is a spectacular example of Art Nouveau Silver at it's finest. Unger Brother's at the Turn of the last century created some remarkable flatware, hollow ware and jewelry! The pattern name is Cupid Sunbeams and it was discontinued in 1904. This spoon is 6" L with a 1 1/4" W bowl at it's widest. Those of you out there is silver land will know exactly what kind of spoon this is. It looks to me like a teaspoon. But now the best part is the fabulous No... Click for details