1920's Japanese Hapi Coat / Robe

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1940: item #644348
VS321

Worn as robes, these 20's Hapi Coats were often seen in the movies of the 20's and 30's. They were made for export to westerners, and they can be Japanese and Chinese. This one is of a rayon acetate jacquard with a beautiful flower print of cream, gold, green, teal and shades of coral on black. A size small to medium, it measures about 48" around at the widest part, and 39" in length. There is a 1/4" hole on one of the flowers on the right front border print, and a small hole on the back right s... Click for details

Coca Cola advertising pencil case is fully outfitted.

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1950: item #644332
LFTR269

Showing very little wear, this Coca-Cola pencil case is a great ca. 1940's advertising piece. All its contents are present in unused condition. The case is 8 1/2" long and 2 3/8" wide when closed. Totally opened it is 7" wide.Although it is not shown in Enlargement 2 - the pen point is in the case.

Large Christmas candy container looks like a pinecone.

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1940: item #643910
LFTR 262

This 11 1/2" long candy container is a heavily embossed pine cone (with a hanger for tree use) from Germany. The detailing is very good. The lid has a very realistic frosted pine branch attached to it.Inside I found the rest of the "pine branch" with a real little pine cone attached to it. It is about 3 1/2" at the deepest point.In very good condition.

Leekya Deyusee pearl shell Zuni bird fetish n

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1960: item #638672

This one also came either from 6directions and was purchased from Robert Wallace, C. G. Wallaces brother, and a well known trader in his own right. Made for stringing, this little guy would make a great pendant. About 1 1/4" long, a very reasonable price for a Leeky Deyusee fetish.

Leo Poblano turquoise Zuni rabbit fetish RARE

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1960: item #638671

A delightful little rabbit made from a nice turquoise stone by Leo Poblano. Mr. Poblano was a renown Zuni jewler and fetish carver, he and Teddy Weahkee were also known for paintings sculpture and other art forms. His jewlery and fetishes were reprezented in the C. G. Wallace collection and his work can be seen in the 1975 sale catalogue. about 3/4" long, this item came from Rudy ( Newyork_horseman on eBay ) and he bought it from Kent Mcmannis. I have a copy of the receipt (see images below )... Click for details

Staley Natewa Serpentine Zuni frog fetish large signed

Archives: Collectibles Pre 2000: item #638667

This is a great piece signed '97 S. Natewa Zuni, about 2 5/8" long. Made of serpentine with turquoise eyes. Very reminicent of Neil Natewa's work. I got this from Arch Theissen Sunshine Studios ( I recommend you check out his web site if you have an interest in Zuni or Navajo fetishes -- he has hundreds, is very nice, honest and his prices are very reasonable, and no I do not get a comission HA HA, he is just a great guy. ) Arch, says this one has a break on one of the front legs, but it i... Click for details

Terrence Martza Zuni fetish rain dancer figure

Archives: Collectibles Contemporary: item #638666

This is a beautiful large ( 3" tall ) fetish of a rain dancer by well known carver Terrence Martza. Carved in jet, it is inlaid with turquoise and coral and hold an agate rattle in one hand and a yarn juniper branch in the other. Note the miniature silver jewlery on each wrist. Missing a feather or two, these can be replaced.

Charlie McCarthy Benzine Buggy tin wind-up toy by Marx

Archives: Collectibles Pre 1940: item #636993
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Charlie McCarthy - Benzine Buggy by Marx. Tin wind-up toy car. Original working condition. Circa 1930s. Size: 7 inches long x 3 inches deep x 6 inches high.

HMS Royal Sovereign by Alan D'Estrehan Collector Plate

Archives: Collectibles: Decorations Pre 1990: item #636717

Gorgeous collector plate by artist, Alan D'Estrehan, a limited edition commissioned by Royal Cornwall Ltd. in 1982. This is the "HMS Royal Sovereign" from the series entitled "Two Thousand Years of Sailing Ships" in 1982. 9.25" (23.5 cm). Plate is in excellent condition (like new), no box, no certificate. Was displayed within a frame. Great Plate!

Santa Maria by Alan D'Estrehan Collector Plate

Archives: Collectibles: Decorations Pre 1990: item #636716

Gorgeous collector plate by artist, Alan D'Estrehan, a limited edition commissioned by Royal Cornwall Ltd. in 1982. This is the "Santa Maria" from the series entitled "Two Thousand Years of Sailing Ships" in 1982. 9.25" (23.5 cm). Plate is in excellent condition (like new), no box, no certificate. Was displayed within a frame. Great Plate!