Measuring 5 1/2 x 7 1/2, this framed piece of early Black Memorabilia features the hardboard cover only (not the complete book) of "The DARKIES' Painting Book"! Cover depicts 2 jauntily stepping Black children. Color is quite vivid in this very visually-striking piece! Protected in a gold-tone, decorative frame. (Please disregard unavoidable reflections in the glass)

Delightful item!

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...

A rare and lovely blue & white miniature shape of Meiping bottle vase, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue. Vietnam 15th century, Ly-Tran period in perfect condition. High: 6.8 cm.

Outstanding sterling and chrysoprase bracelet c. 1950-60 by Danish designer N.E. From. The stones are a vivid emerald green, mush brighter than the photos were able to capture and the clasp is wonderful looking. It measures 8" end to end and 7/8" wide. The weight is 46 grams and it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great design.

This is an elegant set of 12 antique Victorian porcelain plates, ca. 1880, handpainted in an intricate scrolling foliate pattern in rich gold gilt; all plates have an underglaze mark of an eagle over a crown in red; also marked "handpainted" and "Austria." One plate has the mark of Thomas-Sevres-Bavaria, a well-known 19th Century producer of blanks for handpainting; this mark is overpainted on all other plates...

Circa 1920’s, this all original piece of Black Memorabilia advertising, Carter’s INKY RACER, comes complete with its very colorful and “graphically appealing” cardboard box along with the two original, rubber-stoppered, glass, ink-removing-solution bottles, and amazingly, the extremely rare, directions-for-use paper pamphlet!

Both the exterior and interior of the cardboard box features the well-known “running black boy logo” making this item an eye-appealing display piece!

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Sold. C 1900 Chatelaine Repousse look highly ornate 2 piece Pencil on long & short fancy paper clip chain stamped W the Brooklyn New York silversmiths' Webster & Son mark used between 1886-1928. 3 1/8" Pencil is stamped, 24" + 4 (below y) chain is not stamped but tests sterling. Sold, no price, no info

Measuring 15 ¾ x 19 ½ inches, this extraordinarily RARE, circa 1920’s (or earlier!), heavy painted cardboard, BIMBO RINGO Ring Toss game board is all original and complete. Included are 6 rubber toss rings that have the appearance of mason jar washers and which may or may not be original to this game board. At any rate, the previous owner had these rings displayed with the game board at the time of acquisition, and they will be passed along to the next owner...

A fine "wucai" jar, decorated in green, red and yellow enamel of flower scroll around the body. Early Ching Kangxi period. Condition is perfect, missing cover. High: 10.5 cm.

Measuring 4 ¼ inches high with a 3 /14 inch diameter, this UNUSED, 1 pound can of circa EARLY 1930’s, Old BLACK JOE Axle Grease is in very fine condition! There is some wear to the paint along the edge of the lid cover and at the top and bottom side surfaces, but virtually no rusting! The only noted rusting was to the base of the can and this is very superficial and can be buffed away...

Protected in a 12 ¾ x 22 ½ inch, gold and green painted wood frame, this authentic GOLD DUST Trolley Sign was manufactured by the N.K...

Blue & White bowl, with rounded sides and decorated outside in underglaze cobalt blue of Eight Buddhist Emblems. These are, the Wheel, Conch Shell, Parasol, Canopy, Fish, Flower, Jar and Endless knot. Lotus panels surrounded on the foot and wave pattern around the mouth rim. Inside decoration at the center with Conch Shell and lotus with water weed rising to the cavetto. Ming dynasty, Chenghua private kiln ware...

A stunning obsidian and sterling bracelet by Felipe Martinez who opened his workshop "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950. The surface of the S shaped stones is smooth and highly polished and impeccably fused into the silver. The design beautifully combines movement, line and color. This bracelet,c.1955, is featured in the Morrill book MEXICAN SILVER on page 189 with a green variegated stone rather than obsidian...

Measuring 9.5 x 11.5 inches framed, this lovely, circa 1950’s, multi-colored, cross stitch sampler is entitled, “Enough Is As Good As A Feast”. In excellent condition and appearing to have been recently re-framed, this lovely piece features a Mammy and child carrying meal-filled dishes, presumably, to the dinner table...

This beautiful mahogany wood, glass encased pharmacy beam balance scale dates to the 1900-1920s era. It is in very nice condition with the wood case exhibiting a warm colored original patina. The brass scale weighing mechanism is in working order and the sliding front glass panel lifts smoothly. Marked “Made in Germany – Schaar”.

The case measures 16"H x 16"W x8”D. Displays wonderfully!

Description: A gilt-bronze Buddha figure was casted in 10th-12th century at northern China. Small but delicately carved with good quality bronze , this item has dark shining patina which yields the enduring age. The typical facial expression of Liao Dynasty further makes us to believe the date is for sure. The last picture shown is a grand piece from Shang-hai Museum of China. Condition: Between the robe's pleats, traces of gilt gold is still revealing. Height: 8cm

14K gold and early 20th Century Vintage Antique 10 & 12 mm faceted cherry red beads that passed the friction electrostatic acetone amber test, were used to create this drop pair of earrings. In a USA studio the Precious Metal ear hooks were hand shaped, then stamped 14K. Same precious metal fluted 3 mm beads were added. Custom order your own similar work by visiting www.mimideeartwear.com and then visit the links under: Gallery of Originals by Mimi Dee. All work guaranteed.

Handsome sterling belt buckle by Hector Aguilar. This piece is featured on page 101 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1945. Suitable for a man or woman, it measures 2" by 1 1/4" and weighs 34 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great for todays fashion.

This vintage enamelware cream pail, or "laitiere" adds a touch of France to any kitchen. A wonderful Provencal blue color with white checks in the Lustacru pattern. Some dings from age & use, please see photos, overall in wonderful shape for its age. Measures approx 10" high.

SOLD. New 18K Gold earhooks and Antique Vintage Early 20th Century Brilliant Red Shiny 18 mm Faceted Cherry Red Beads that passed the friction electrostatic and acetone amber test were used to assemble this pair. They suspend 1 7/8" and are light as a feather as they should be. SOLD. For similar work please visit www.mimideeartwear.com

A beautifully written tea room scroll by 19th century calligraphist and seer/soothsayer Yokoyama Marumitsu (1780-1854) bordered in pale green brocade and featuring bone rollers. The calligraphy is very expressive, dark lines varying dramatically in width as they curl down the wide sheet. The signature line reads A 72 year old man Kiosanjin Marumitsu making the scroll date to 1851 by Japanese age count(Kiosanjin was one of his many literary names)...

Blue & White dish, decorated with Aster design. Early Ching Kangxi period. Diameter: 27.8 cm

Description: A fantastic boxwood carving of a court lady was carved by famous contemporary artist Won Du-Fun in 1990s. As a registered national honoured artist, Won made numerous works of art which had been collected by the national galleries and museums. A certificate is accompanied with the fine piece. A custom-made silk box is included. Condition: The stem of the flower was once broken and had been re-stuck back. Height: 32cm. .

Sold. Well made Signed CLARENCE LONG Size 9 3/4 Sterling Silver Ring W applied Chased leaves, flowers, spirals and granulation. Measures 1 3/4 north to south and just under 3/4" wide. Very nice! Sold, no price no info available

Description: An adorned wood female lion was carved in Ming dynasty. Stepping on a cup who lies upward, this lion grinned fiercely. She should had been paired with a male lion who stepping on a scroll ball and all were placed before a shrine as guarding beasts. It is an exact example of Ming lion and of an 400 years old wood piece for dating. Material: Camphor Wood. Date: Ming Dynasty (15th Century) Condition: Good with left paint and obvious crackles due to age. Height: 13cm

The Bussoz Finale foosball or babyfoot is considered one of the most stylish designs created; with its aluminum corner ashtrays stamped "Bussoz, 75 Rue de Clignacourt, Paris, 18." All original with chromed wire goals, hand-painted aluminum players, hardwood construction including hardwood ball return ramps. Excellent overall condition. Circa late 1950's / early 1960's.

This hard-to-find vintage medical cabinet would make a wonderful display case for your treasures. French, circa 1920's, it has a metal frame with glass walls, four adjustable glass shelves, a lock & key. Marked "Appareils Medico-Chirurgicaux, LOREAU, 3 bis rue Abel Paris XII", the cabinet stands 27-1/2" tall (29" to top of knob), 15-3/4" wide & 10" deep. The four glass shelves are adjustable to any height & are held in place with metal rods. The shelves are 8-1/2" deep & 14-1/2" long...

Description: An unique tea caddy like this piece was made with an extraordinary wood trunk which is in a scholar rock's shape and was framed with pewter. It is a display piece as well as a tea holder. Date: Qing Dynasty (19th Century) Height: 14cm Condition: good with original lid when some glue work had been done to the pewter cap for restoration.

This SOLD. Only One! Not your ordinary strand. 4 ounces 111 Grams 330 Carats (16 mm faceted) Rich Plum Purple Amethyst Gem 50" Long Necklace by and stamped MIMI DEE STERLING which was assembled and created in in a USA studio. Twelve 16mm faceted rich plum purple (symbol of power & high rank) Amethyst Gems were threaded with silver, alternating with 1/4" wide sterling chain (made in USA) segments to create this 50 inch long necklace which can be doubled...

This fourth edition, miniature, hard cover book , "The Story of Little Black Sambo and the Twins" was written and illustrated by Helen Bannerman, an Englishwoman living in India at the turn of the 20th century who wrote this and a series of six other SAMBO stories to amuse her two little daughters. These subsequent stories are much more rarely found as fewer were published, because at that time, none ever reached the popularity of the original “Little Black Sambo”...

Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with four Phoenix on flight and flower scroll inside the center, mark on base. Early Ching Kangxi Period (1622-1722). Condition is good except one very fine hairline visible on the last enlargement, no chips, no other crack found and free from restoration as well. Diameter: 16.6 cm and High: 8.6 cm.

1. Blue & White cup, decorated with diaper pattern around the body and appears with very good cobalt blue. Late Ming dynasty. Condition: flake chip to outside rim, no crack and no other chips. Diameter: 5 cm and High: 4 cm. 2. Blue & White small cup, decorated outside with Floral scroll. Late Ming dynasty. Condition is very good except tiny fritting on mouth rim and one firing imperfection near bottom, otherwise is perfect. Diameter: 4.7 cm and High: 3.3 cm.

A very rare celadon flattened jar has a large wide mouth and handles resting on animal claws attached in two places in the shoulder. The white inlay around the mouth is in Classic scroll design and the body is decorated with Camellia sprays. Covered overall with green glazed to all over the body, unfortunately the half one side firing imperfection turn to slightly yellowish, three spurs mark on the base...

Description: A beautiful scene describes a pair of fowls playing in a garden amid flowers and weeds. With flouring brush strokes, this blue and white porcelain plate reveals the true spirits of traditional Chinese paintings. Date: Early Qing Dynasty (18th Century) Material: Porcelain Width: 10.4cm Condition: perfect except one minute chip on the rim.

Beautiful sterling and garnet cuff links by New York studio artist Sam Kramer (1913-1964), who is considered the most significant postwar American Modernist jeweler. Suitable for a man or woman, these cuff links measure 1" by 1/2" and are in fine original condition. They weigh 26 grams total and are signed with the mushroom in a circle with rabbit ears, which is Kramer's hallmark, and sterling. Great looking cuff links from the father if Modernism.

Beautiful sterling and coral bracelet by Georg Jensen Denmark. The five large rectangular segments each have a center oval bezel set cabachon coral. This bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1/2" wide. It is in fine original condition, weighs 48 grams and is signed with the GJ mark dating 1933-44 as shown. A rare and highly desirable Jensen piece.

A Country Primitive Tin 12-Candle Wax Mold; Rows of Four Candles X Three Candles. Dimensions; 10.25" high x 5.25" wide x 4" deep. Condition appropriate to age and use. Mid/late 19th century.

A fine tripod censer, dressed in a dark brown glaze, decorated with scaterred "Paper Resist" three florets revealing the body beneath. This kind of decoration with reserved blossoms on the black glaze is well known from the Jizhou kiln in Jiangxi province, Southern Song dynasty. Condition is perfect. Diameter: 12.5 cm and High: 9.2 cm.

SOLD. Quintessential Art Nouveau! Art Nouveau anything is difficult to find, let alone a Gold Gilt on Brass Enamel Pin Brooch w a "C" catch and in such fine condition! Note the graceful flow of the Green Leaves, white blossom and yellow buds against a white background. 2 1/2" X 3/4". Sold, no price, no info please.

A Cizhou incised pillow, carved through the white slip with a Deer, Rock and Grass. The side carved with a band of feathery foliate scroll all under a clear glaze, unglazed base with grey clay. Northern Song dynasty Early - Middle 11th century. Condition: hairline in the center, no chips and other cracks found, glaze is wonderful and smooth. Long 23.5 cm x high 6.2 cm.

A white glazed ewer, with slightly lobed body and foliated rim, covered overall with milk white glaze to whole body except unglazed foot rim. Song dynasty 11th-12th century, possibly Jindezhen ware. Condition is perfect except tiny chip on tip of the spout, no cracks. Crackled glaze to all over the body. High: 20 cm

Offered for sale is a wonderful early 20th century, apothecary pharmacy bottle from Eli Lilly & Co. labeled “CHLORODYNE”. The back side sports 2 labels, one of which mentions the 1906 Food & Drug Act, and the other indicates the pharmacy “L.J. Madsen & ? – Hartford, Conn.

This 2.75 inch high amber corked bottle is in very nice condition. The cork is actually pushed inside the bottle.

The labels have darkened with age but remain quite clear and easily readable.

The bottle once co...

A charming agate geode and sterling pendant and matching earrings by Scottsdale, Arizona Modernist artist Ray Graves(b.1921).He opened his shop "Gra-Wun" in 1959 and closed it in 2001. "Gra-Wun" is also the mark on his jewelry. The geode slices are vibrant colors of blue and green.The settings holding the geodes are all one piece and beautifully form the prongs. These clip back earrings measure 1" diameter and the pendant is a tad smaller at 7/8". All pieces are in fine original condition and si...

Description: A traditional Chinese religious sculpture was in a image of Louhan and was preserved with original paints and gold leaf. Date: 14th-15th Century. Material: Wood. Height: 44cm Width: 26cm Depth: 19cm Condition: Overall in good condition except some wear at the lower part of the torso. Stand, part of left palm and religious weapon holding in the right hand were lost .

A male peacock struts proudly before a gorgeous plume of color on this mid 20th century hand painted screen signed and stamped Yushin. The colors are slightly muted, in a typical Japanese way, the background awash in mottled silver-gray, presenting the brilliant greens and blues of the birds fabulous attraction. It is bordered in a wooden frame covered in Negoro lacquer, unusual green over red, matching the painting perfectly. Each panel measures 32 inches by five feet (82 x 152.5 cm) and is ...

Blue & White compartment dish, composed of nine individual dishes of pentagonal and one octagonal shape in the center to form a single sweetmeat dish, each dish decorated with a landscape of mountains, rivers, boats and figures, the underside of each with bamboo sprays all in underglazed blue. Ching dynasty 18th century. Condition is perfect with no any chips and no crack found. Only three pentagonal dishes appears on deeper cobalt blue color. Diameter: 42 cm.

This sweet little saltbox is in terrific shape. No chips, cracks or dings, it is ready to use in your vintage-style kitchen. It has a wooden top & measures approximately 5-1/2 inches across, 3-1/2 inches deep & 5-3/4 inches high (at the highest part in the back.) Purchased in the Champagne region of France.

This adorable set of puzzle blocks, circa 1930-40's, has all of its original paper pictures. Purchased in France, the paper box measures 9-3/4" x 6". The blocks measure a little more than 1-3/4" square. Six scenes in all (the cover of the cardboard box counts as one) the colors are vibrant & the images represent children playing during different seasons - children at the beach, picking apples, playing music outdoors, running track & field, having a picnic & skiing - such a charming set. The pap...

This beautiful red transferware serving platter is in wonderful shape. It has nice detail with cherubs, flowers, architecture & a patterned rim. It has no chips or cracks, only a couple of rough spots along the rim & two small dings on the underside rim, as well as a few manufacturing flaws. All in all very usable with nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage serving piece. A nice oval shape with some depth, it measures approximately 14-1/2 inches long, 10-1/4 inches across at wides...

A rare pear shaped bottle vase/Yu Hu Chun, decorated with carved of two Deers, Rock and Fungus, covered overall with sweet white glaze/Tian Pai glaze to all over the body, unglazed base. Yuan to early Ming period. Condition: one hairline to mouth rim and old tiny chips to foot rim, otherwise is perfect. High; 32 cm.

Japanese cute kimekomi ningyo, zuishin imperial guard hina dolls. The dolls are 4 inches in height.

A spectacular early 970 silver and moonstone necklace by Antonio Pineda. I believe this design of alternating silver leafs and moonstone clusters to be quite rare. The moonstones are beautiful, clear and blue and free of any chips or cracks. They are all original and none have been replaced. The necklace measures 15" or so. It is curved to fit the neck so hard to get an exact measurement. It is 3/4" wide and weighs 108 grams. Signed as shown in the photo. Investment, museum quality Antonio Pined...

Sold. Acquired from the same source All Carnelian the Creative Stone for Virgos & Cappys! Earrings: 25 mm discs suspended with & from stamped STERLING metal Screwbacks 1 1/2"; Bangle Bracelet: 2 3/4 inside X 5/8 wide X 3/8" thick; Graduated Knotted Necklace: 22", 12 mm - 20 mm graduate beads, 32 of them of which some have fleabites on ends next to knots (neck only!). Sold - no price - no info available

SOLD. REPLY: Regrets, no international service. If Mama ain't Happy, Nobody's Happy! These already made a collector who visits www.mimideeartwer.com smile! Hidden Clasp. Necklace Art Deco look with Vintage Beautiful Hand Made Lampworked Bright cobalt 'French Blue' Art Glass beads in assorted sizes, metal showing remnants of Rhodium plating and the beads in such fine shape for age! Measures 24 1/4" around with additional 3 3/4" Double Drop. 2nd REPLY: Regrettably, No international service...

Japanese 20th century carved granite stone rabbit garden decoration. The rabbit is nicely carved with nice detail and expression. The rabbit stands 13 1/2" tall, 7" wide and is about 18 1/2" long. Carved from solid granite.

Japanese 20th century carved granite stone rabbit garden decoration. The rabbit is nicely carved with nice detail and expression. The laying rabbit is 9" tall, 14 1/2" wide and is about 18 1/2" long. Carved from solid granite. Please see the standing carved granite rabbit as well, DM-18a.

A small blue & white bowl, decorated outside with nine panels of Aster and inside the center with Aster heads. Ching dynasty Kangxi period (1622-1722). Condition is perfect with no any cracks and no chips, also flawless. Diameter: 10.7 cm and High: 5.6 cm.

Blue & White dish, decorated in the center with a Garden scene, in the cavetto four windows of "Eight Treasure" surrounded by trellis pattern and four flower sprays. Encircled with scroll to the mouth rim, brown glaze finished. Early Ching dynasty Kangxi-Yongzhen period. Condition is perfect, with no chips or cracks, flawless as well. Diameter: 16.7 cm and High: 2.8 cm.

Blue & White small dish, with slightly foliated rim and decorated in the center with Basket of Flower, the cavetto divided into ten panels each with Aster. Base with a single Fungus mark. Ching dynasty Kangxi period (1662-1722). Condition is perfect, with no chips and no cracks. Diameter: 13.3 cm and High: 2.7 cm.

Blue & White bowl, decorated outside with calligraphy of the character "Shou" meaning Long Life/Longevity and inside with single character of "Fu". Base with mark within double circle. Ching dynasty Yongzhen period(1723-1735). Condition: one short firing crack/kiln flaw visible on the enlargement 7, otherwise is excellent with no chips and no cracks anywhere on the body. Diameter: 15 cm and High: 7 cm.