Wonderful 1930's Alligator Purse

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1940: item #273029
9489

This is a perfectly wonderful little bag of alligator, with the paws and claws decorating the front. The top of the purse is a caramel color and cafe au lait swirl in some type of early plastic that is not bakelite. The interior of the purse is dark brown kid leather, the strap is leather. The condition is excellent inside and out. The bag is approximately 7" across and 6" or so from the clasp to the bottom.

Vintage French Buttons Original Cards w/Fable Animals

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1950: item #272096
R023

Vintage buttons from France on original cards. Adorable images of animals from different fables. Buttons vary in size & color. Cards measure 3-1/4" by 1-3/4". Marked Iminacre & original price of 1 F.

Huge Plaza Hotel Punch Bowl, c1940

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1950: item #196063
9268

This is a fabulous party piece from NYC. Silver soldered, by International Silver, it holds 5 gallons. The bottom is stamped THE PLAZA. The hotel monogram is on the front and shown in the 2nd picture. The condition is good though the inside is worn. It looks great filled with ice and canned or bottled drinks or as a container for a fabulous flower arrangement. I wouldn't use it to serve punch without a liner. The punch bowl is 17" in diameter and stands 11" high.

Josephine Baker Bakerfix Glass Jar

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1930: item #180694
R001

Rare Josephine Baker Hair Product! This is an extremely rare glass jar that used to contain a product called Bakerfix. This hair pomade was marketed by Josephine Baker in the early 1920’s so that women could copy her famous style. This ribbed-glass jar measures approximately 5-3/4 inches high & is 3-3/4 in diameter. Both the top lid & the bottom are embossed “Bakerfix” & “Paris” with a small star on the lid. The front label has a picture of Josephine Baker & says “Bakerfix, Brillantine”. T... Click for details

C1950 RARE Buster Brown Shoes Store Display

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1960: item #140910
G410

Measuring approximately 11” wide x 22” high, this genuine, circa 1950’s, Christmastime Buster Brown Lighted electrical Advertising Store Display is an unusual find! Constructed of plastic with a cardboard display stand at rear, the piece depicts a fatherly gentleman holding a sign advertising BUSTER BROWN and his dog, TAG, and of course, “Healthy Buster Brown Shoes”!!!

Condition is quite fine. A minor split to pla... Click for details

RARE C1900 Advertising Covered Wagon Display

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1910: item #140905
G394

Measuring approximately 13” long x 6” wide x 11” High, this extraordinarily RARE circa 1900 (Possibly 19th Century!!) country store advertising display piece for PIONEER BELTS & SUSPENDERS is constructed of Plaster of Paris!!

The wagon cover and base are hinged together at the rear of the wagon by metal hinge and pin allowing the wagon cover to lift open. Pioneer brand suspenders and/or belts would then be placed in... Click for details

Doll Rocker and Bench with Cats

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1930: item #136104
8756

This is an adorable small set of furniture of simple construction incorporating cut out sillouettes of cats. The faces of the cats are and painted in black with a great deal of naive charm. The little chair rocks, the bench is stationary. The paint is sky blue and is chippy in places where little hands and little doll's heads have been. There is a little flake where a nail's direction was misjudged a little, and a portion of the nail is exposed there. The bench is 7" across and 6" high to t... Click for details

Dog Head Walking Stick

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1940: item #135481
8753

This is a beautiful dog's head atop this walking stick, cast in brass or bronze. The dog appears to be a retriever, with the handsome squarish jaw and a nice coat. The stick is a hardwood branch with the knots knocked off, and it's smooth to the touch. There is a brass tip on the cane covered in black rubber. Etched into the back of the cane top, "Walk Softly". The length of the stick is about 36-37". It is in excellent condition and dates to 1920-1940.

French Bulldog salt & pepper shakers

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1960: item #132012

Very cute! French Bulldog salt & pepper shakers. Size 2''tall and 1 1/4'' wide and marked Japan. Have cork bottoms c.1950's or so. I have a pair myself and just love them.

Small Metal Sculpture of Two Tussling Dogs

Archives: Collectibles: Specialty Pre 1920: item #124839
8631

This is an interesting little piece that I was tickled to find, being interested in all dog antiques. It depicts two dogs in a tussle, one dog having hold of the other's ear, the other, no doubt, yelping in loud protest. It is made out of spelter, or some similar metal, with a gold finish, now mostly worn off. The size is approximately 4" by 2.5". I don't really know the age, although I will guess that it dates somewhere between 1900 and about 1920.