Measuring a diminutive 10 inches wide x 7 inches high, this RARE, Circa 1880's, tin, drug store advertisement is sure to generate conversation at your next cocktail party!

The sign states:

"Scott's Santal-Pepsin Capsules A Positive CURE for Kidney and Bladder Diseases.

Cures Quickly And Permanently The Most Obstinate Case of Gonorrhea and Gleet No Matter of How Long Standing.

Absolutely Harmless.

Sold by Druggists Price $1.00...

This bracelet has everything! Baroque pearls, seed pearls, mirrorbacks,and gilt bows and flowers. It is hinged and fabric lined.It has the Haskell look but it is unsigned. As can be seen in the pictures, there is some corrosion frequently found in older pieces. It is priced accordingly. In my judgement it is highly collectible and wearable, and it is so spectacular that we have broken our rule to offer only pieces that are in perfect condition. Its flaws can be overlooked...

Porcelain decorated with three floral spray on the flattened rim and a floral spray on the center, glazed base with mark. PERIOD : Qianlong (1735-1795) MEASUREMENTS: 19 cm wide. CONDITION: two hairlines and free from restorations. Good sound when tapping with finger tips.

Written by the author of "The Story of Little Black Sambo", Englishwoman, Helen Bannerman's publication of "The Story of Little Black Mingo" followed shortly thereafter, this time, featuring a brave and ingenuous female heroine...

Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White Porcelain Dish - Hoi An Hoard (with book)

This attractive and sizeable dish was made during the mid 15th century, probably around the 1430's - 1440's. It is quite "heavily-potted" and has been decorated in underglaze blue in a variety of floral and lotus leaf patterns with a crackled glaze...

The backside decorated with a stupa. H. 10,5 cm. excl. stand. This piece was placed in the foundation of a newly built stupa.

A well crafted Montagnard hardwood crossbow with subtle attention to detailing and with oxbone release mechanism...

A really great long, striking and unusual pair of sterling earrings by Mexican silversmith Sigi Pineda. These are screw back earrings but could easily be converted to posts for pierced ears. They hang 3 1/8" long and look smashing on. The center design pops sitting in a background of oxidation. They weigh 18 grams total and are in fine original condition. A terrific dramatic look.

One of the demanding techniques the Los Castillo workshop is credited with, onix negro (black onyx) was introduced by them in the world of Taxco silver-smithing in the early 1950s and it has resulted in some amazing pieces of jewelry. Set within a carefully carved piece of flat-cut black onyx, the silver elements of a design are then ground down to match the stone surface in a seamless, perfect plane...

Measuring 5 inches long x 4 inches high, this wonderful 1950's George Lefton China BLACK CHEF Nodder Spoon Rest remains in fine vintage condition retaining its green ink manufacturing mark that reads as follows: "C"- in a circle (for copyright) "Geo. S. Lefton" "...13".

This great piece is in very nice condition with the exception of a light spider hairline to the GLAZE ONLY of the top of the chef hat. The spider does not penetrate to the ceramic...

A Navajo sterling silver ring with a blue opal circa 1960s 1970s. This vintage size 6 ring features a large solitaire opal with blue and green colours; it measures 1" x 7/8" across the stone. It is unsigned which is not uncommon and it weighs 7.9 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some natural striations in the stone and some minor surface wear. All condition issues are noted...

Modernist in design this handwrought copper and brass ashtray signed Hector Aguilar measures 5 inches across and 1 1/4 inch high. This ash tray is in excellent condition with beautiful original patina. Signed HA TAXCO MEXICO TALLER BORDA.

Used by the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, New York, - the A & P grocery store chain - for advertising purposes, this rarely-found and sizable die cut has been protected in a 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 inch, gold-toned frame.

Vividly colored, this Black Memorabilia themed piece features a smiling black girl seated on a large straw basket while holding 2, smaller-sized, flower-filled straw baskets in each arm...

This sterling silver and enamel bangle bracelet has a bold Nordic design that enhances its narrow, delicate shape. It bears the mark of Aksel Holmsen, an N in a square, which stands for the workshop’s ‘Norse’ line. The enamel is entirely intact, and is applied within bands of silver in the style of stained glass or cloisonne. The bracelet dates c. 1970, and measures 3/16 inch wide, with a diameter of 2 ½ inches and an internal circumference of about 7 ¾ inches. Weight: 20.8 grams

A fine large Qianlong celadon porcelain plate marked. It was decorated with a rebus of fortune, five bats, a rebus of happiness surrounding a central longevity character medallion in cobalt blue on a lustrous celadon glaze. The bottom was marked with the six character Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue AND gilt. It has an attractive barbed shape. Condition : very good condition, only with a very faint 4 cm hairline and a small frit on the rim...

An Art Deco 14k 18k diamonds engagement ring from the 1920s. This size 8 ring has nice Art Deco style and it features a central 3 point diamond flanked by two shoulder single point diamonds on an 18k white gold setting. The setting measures 3/4 x 3/16" across (from raised shoulder to raised shoulder) and this ring weighs 1.2 grams. It is stamped 14K 18K BRIDAL WREATH and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Offered for sale are 3 different 1930’s Belgian Metal Polish tins featuring a wonderful Smiling Black Man Logo! All are priced separately---the large at $175.00, and the two small tins at $145.00 each.

All three tins are in very fine condition with some very small spots of superficial rust and teeny superficial surface scratches here and there as would be expected of any item 70+ years of age...

A Song Dynasty celadon jarlet with dragon and cloud motifs. High resolution images on request.