Wonderful RARE 1930s English "Black Pete" Toffee Tin

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1940: item #559972
BA602

An utterly fabulous, all-original, 1930s, "pure licorice", English Toffee tin with a phenomenal caricature of a black man eating a large piece of yummy toffee! This piece is enhanced with a striking visual graphic making this the centerpiece of one's Black Memorabilia collection!!

Measures 9.75 inches high x 6.25 inches wide x 4.25 inches deep. Condition is quite fine with superficial scratches and minor surface rust n... Click for details

1940's Lilli Ann Black and White Jacket

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1950: item #559430
VS268

Wonderful vintage late 40's jacket by Lilli Ann of San Francisco in the "New Look" silhouette, of black wool with white contrasting stitching. Beautifully made and lined with black rayon crepe, the jacket has 4 matching small covered buttons, and one big black glass button at the top. It's about a size 8, and measures approx. 16" across the shoulders, 39" bust, 28" waist, 24" outside sleeve length, and 40" hips. It's in excellent condition.

Columbian Exposition Masonic Temple,Chicago spoon

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1930: item #557258

The Masonic Temple was located at State and Randolph Streets in Chicago, Illinois. It stood 321 feet tall with 21 floors. The Masonic Temple was the tallest office building of its time, but was torn down in 1939.

Daniel Burnham was the architect of our first sky scrapper.

Beside the Masonic Temple in the bowl, there is a profile view of C... Click for details

Hermes Kelly Bag - Fabulous!

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1980: item #554789
20050050

Hermes Kelly Bag, 35 Cm, Black Box Calf Leather. Lock, 2 keys and sleeper bag. This handbag is in EXCELLENT used condition. Unsure of vintage, possibly 1970's - 80's, has an N date code on the strap. Marked HERMES/PARIS on fittings and stamped on the leather in gold letters.

Contemporary Gold Thangka: 108 Buddhas

Archives: Collectibles Contemporary: item #551664
20537g

107 small identical Buddha images surround central image of Buddha Shakyamuni seated on a lotus throne with his right hand in the earth-touching mudra holding an alms bowl with his left. He is backed by a flowering tree.

This thangka is unmounted and suitable for framing. Including the border it measures 18" by 25". It could be paired with the thangka of 108 Buddhas (20537e) or with Myriad Manjushrees (20537c). The ... Click for details

Contemporary Gold Thangka: White Tara

Archives: Collectibles Contemporary: item #551611
20537i

White Tara is easily distinguished by her seven eyes. In addition to the usual two, she has one in the middle of her forehead and eyes on the palms of both hands and soles of both feet. She is associated with compassion, long life, healing and serenity.

This thangka is unmounted and suitable for framing. Including the border it measures 18.5" by 24". It is part of a series of meticulously rendered than... Click for details

Vintage 1920's Blue Velvet Cape

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1930: item #551269
VS263

Gorgeous 20's silk velvet evening cape with an Art Deco silk jacquard lining in a warm gold color. The cape is shaped to fit over the shoulders and stay in place. It's a medium size, approx. 44" around the hip band, and 47" long at the longest point in the back. The outer velvet shell is a deep peacock blue and has a puffed, ruched collar and ruching at the shoulders and hip band. The bias-cut bottom is slightly longer at the back for some added drama. The lining also has ruching at the shoulder... Click for details

Jeremy Etem, Sue Playful Memories 1982

Archives: Collectibles: Decorations Pre 1990: item #546239

Playful Memories "Jeremy" from the original painting by artist Sue Etem. Made by the Hackett Association. This is the second of a bi-annual series in Spring 1982.

Measurements: 8.25 inches

Condition: Excellent (never displayed)

Included is the original box; howe... Click for details

Vintage 1920's Cut Velvet Print Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1930: item #545336
VD169

Adorable little flapper dress from the mid 20's Deco Era, when hemlines were high. The fabric is just amazing, in a silk print of browns, orange and black, with the velvet cut in the similar shapes. There is a lot of detail in the intricate seaming that gets a little lost, and there are four sets of three amber glass buttons that are shown in a close-up. It's about a size 2, and measures approx. 13" across the shoulders, 34" bust, 31" waist, 35" hips, 23" outside sleeve length, and 42" overall l... Click for details

Brown brass bakelite tailored hinged bracelet

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1940: item #544431

An unusual hinged bracelet in brown bakelite, with smooth sleek surfaces and curled hand applied brass detailing. All guaranteed original 1930's American bakelite . No repros here. Side hinged and in excellent condition.