1920 Blackamoor Black Memorabilia Dexterity Puzzle Game

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1930: item #335787
BA378

Measuring 1 3/4 inches in diameter x ¼ inch high, this circa 1920’s, dexterity game depicting a smiling Blackamoor is quite colorful and is very visually appealing! The puzzle contains the tiniest of 5 white balls that, with the proper manual dexterity, are to be placed in the Blackamoor’s upturned mouth to serve as his teeth!

Constructed of tin with a glass cover and a cardboard backing, the puzzle is in all original... Click for details

1930's Black Memorabilia LaDainty Skin Bleaching Tin

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1940: item #334050
BA256

Measuring approximately 1 3/4 inches in diameter x ½ inch in height, this little LaDainty skin bleaching tin manufactured by Tyson and Company Perfumers of Chicago, Illinois, features the elegant profile of a woman with upswept hair.

Although presently empty, the tin at one time held 1/3 ounce of the magical cream, with primary ingredients listed as Ammoniated Mercury (!) and Zinc Oxide. The bleaching cream sold for 10... Click for details

1920s Sample Size LUZIANNE Coffee Tin Black Memorabilia

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1930: item #326807
BA427

Measuring just 3 inches high, this very, very seldom found, VINTAGE SAMPLE SIZE, LUZIANNE COFFEE TIN is in near mint condition with just a few very tiny rubs and scratches to the tin as seen in photos. This piece was obviously safely tucked away over the past 80 years! Sample tins such as this were given away to customers to help promote a product.

Processed and packaged by the William B. Reilly Company of New Orleans, ... Click for details

1920s Iron Johnny Griffin Black Memorabilia Matchholder

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1930: item #326389
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 suc... Click for details

RARE Native American Black Memorabilia SLAVE Brass Bowl

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1900: item #326327
BA208

Measuring 4 1/4 inches in diameter x 1 1/8 inches high x 6 inches long, this fabulous, circa late 19th Century, solid brass Native American and African American SLAVE FACE Bowl is an extraordinarily RARE find! The craftsmanship and detailing of the bowl is superb!

It is quite the extraordinary find to discover any Black Memorabilia item reflecting the common but not widely acknowledged practice of interracial marriage ... Click for details

RARE 19thC Black Memorabilia Brass SLAVE FACE Bowl

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1900: item #326319
233(BA)

Measuring 4 inches in diameter x 1 3/8 inches high, this fabulous, circa late 19th Century, solid brass SLAVE FACE Bowl is an extremely RARE find! Given its age, it is in utterly pristine condition with no fault other than an approximately 1 inch long, minor misshaping/scuffing to the underside of the upper left rim edge.

There are no markings on this piece which appears to be hand forged given the subtle asymmetry o... Click for details

1950 Glass Chocolate Candy DisplayJar Twin Black Babies

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1960: item #290774
BA417

An absolutely RARE piece that crosses over many areas of collecting- Black Americana, Ye Old Country Shoppe, or Chocolate!!

"Twin Babies - The Best Choice Providing Quality Chocolate Since 1908!"

Measuring 7 inches in diameter x 7 inches high, this round, 2-piece-mold, clear glass, candy jar has a flattened base to allow the jar to sit on a s... Click for details

1940s Japan Oil Vinegar Set Black Mammy and Uncle Mose

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1950: item #290705
BA415

A delightful and visually appealing Black Memorabilia kitchen item!

This circa 1940's Mammy and Uncle Mose ceramic Vinegar and Oil Set is marked "JAPAN" on each figure's base.

The pair measures approximately 5.25 inches tall and is in wonderful, all original condition! No chips, cracks or repairs. Mild surface crazing present as is appropriat... Click for details

RARE1940s Black Americana Mammy Grocery Board Knife Box

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1950: item #290578
BA419

An extraordinarily RARE version of the commonly found wooden Mammy Grocery List Board!!! In addition to the grocery reminder list, this piece also incorporates a 5 slot knife/spoon box and a cutting board!!!

I have never seen this piece before, nor have I seen it pictured in any Black Memorabilia Reference books!

Circa 1940's, this hefty and ... Click for details

Tiny 1930 Glass German Perfume Bottle Black Americana

Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia Pre 1940: item #290331
BA412

Circa 1930's, this extraordinarily tiny and delicate glass Black Boy perfume bottle measures just 2 inches high!

In excellent condition, this little piece of vintage Black Memorabilia, features hand-painted legs, hands, and a very sweet and whimsical face!

This piece is diagonally incised "Germany" across the back of the bottle and dates to ... Click for details