Measuring 26.5" long x 13.75" wide, this fabulous, one-of-a-kind segregation sign is felt to be circa 1930s.
The sign with its flat black background, features a decorative free-hand, skill-fully executed, corner-looped edge design in old white paint advertising: SLEEPING ROOM FOR RENT.
Beneath the words 'FOR RENT', the words "WHITE ONLY" have been covered over with a layer of similar-colored background paint...
Presented as a historical and cultural artifact, this seldom-found, vintage, 1942, Ten Little Colored Boys book illustrated by Emery I. Gondor and published by Howell, Soskin Publishers, New York, is in very good condition.
Measuring 10.75 inches wide x 8.25 inches long, the book has seen extremely gentle use as evidenced by the minimal wear of the little boys' heads which, while providing visual interest, are primarily present to allow easy turning of each page...
A beautiful silver compact with the exterior sides inlaid with natural organic material. Opening this gem reveals a mirror and a heavily filigreed lid to the interior compartment which contains powder and a puff. Superbly crafted and with no damage or restoration, the compact measures 3 1/4" by 2 7/8", and is 1/2" thick.
Antique late 18th-early 19th-century American gilt bronze and blackened desk letter wax seals handle in typical American federal style manner. The handle is composed of solid blackened bronze orb adorned with two American Bald eagles with large spread wings, clutching a bundle of arrows in its left talon, and an olive branch in its right talon, together symbolizing that the United States has "a strong desire for peace, but will always be ready for war...
A large cast bronze Department 56 recumbent pig used in a store or window display to feature their Jam Bon Farmhouse china collection (See last photo of same pig as a Dept. 56 Jam Bon butter dish). A truly unique piece with very nice detailing and a Department 56 label on the bottom. The label also says, "Made in India", but it looks Chinese to me and I haven't been able to find any Indian pigs that vaguely resembles this one. I'll let you decide...
A vintage lobby card for the film "Julia Misbehaves", 1948, starring Greer Carson, Walter Pidgeon, Peter Lawford, a young Elizabeth Taylor, and Cesar Romero. The print measures 11" by 14" in its present black metal frame. It shows its age with small holes in upper margin from old nails, small margin tear, and some paper loss in center showing as white areas in photo. Mat this and put in a proper frame for optimal display...
An original 1941 move poster in the "insert" size, 37 1/2" by 15 1/2" as framed, the movie being "Trail of the Silver Spur", presented by Monogram Pictures Corp., produced by George W. Weeks, Directed by Roy Luby. Actors portrayed are Ray "Crash" Corrigan, John "Dusty" King, and Max "Alibi" Terhune. This is NOT a modern reproduction...
Antique circa 1900 A.D...
This is an Italian work by Pierino Pisapia , an Italian Artist who worked in the ancient art of high relief Porcelain Sculpture. This work is 17.5 inches in diameter and about 3 inches high
A pair of antique northern German, 1st half of the 17th century Thirty Years' War period military armored stirrups for heavy cavalry (Cuirassiers). Each formed from a hand-forged blackened iron plate, reinforced at the front and the sides and the bottom of the wooden step plates with iron straps mounted in a heavy iron band with a suspension -loop, the interior is fitted with leather lining...
Antique Art Deco solid bronze relief portrait plaque of the Polish Marshal Jozef Pilsudski “attributed to” J. AUMILLER, cast in high relief, with stunning finely hand-chiseled details...
This package is the ultimate Graflex Speed Graphic bundle - there is almost too much here to list...
Pair Chinese Hardwood Display Stand, small Scroll shape, 2" wide, 1 1/4" deep, 1/2" high, with bold beautiful natural grains, in good condition.
Pair Chinese Hardwood Scroll shape small Display Stand, 2" wide, 1 3/8" deep, 1/2" high, with beautiful natural wood grains, in good condition.
Chinese Rosewood Scroll shape small highly polished Display Stand, 2" wide, 1 1/8" deep, 5/8" high, in good condition.
Everyday baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier).90 x 36 cms
Dong, Guizhou, Qing dynasty
This quality of baby carrier (mawei beider = horse tail carrier) was reserved for festivals, weddings, burials and for special market days.
All hand made, very good condition. Huangping style, Miao, Guizhou, Qing dynasty
Antique Han Children Protective Headdress worn during festivals representing dragoon and tiger. Diam:16 cms. Qing dynasty.
A rare and complete ensemble of antique, late 16th- early 17th Century, European, most likely German, wrought iron horse curb bit with a leather harness.
DETAILS: superbly hand-forged, made of iron curb bit mouthpiece bar with articulated, u-shaped port, three rings on one side, and one ring on the other side.
Elaborated side cheek-pieces of excellent and precise wrought ironwork in characteristic form, shaped in the middle of the shanks with stylized lion's heads and affixed with two slobbe...
Antique, medieval from the 13th-15th Century A.D., a German knight's, hand-forged horse bit, made of iron.
MEASUREMENTS:
Over-length: 23 cm (9.06 inches)
Weights: 130 grams.
CONDITION: In very good excavated condition.
Antique German medieval knight 15th-16th century hand-forged iron horseshoe.
MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 13.2 cm (5.2 inches)
Wide: 11.4 cm (4.49 inches)
Weights: 428 grams
CONDITION: In very good excavated condition.
Pre Columbian style Tiahuanaco Bolivian or Peruvian Terracotta face pot with incised geometric decorated hat-spout. The piece came from LA auction possibly from Tiahuanaco. No damage size H 4.25" W 2.75" The clay has gold like flecks throughout the entire surface bus would not photograph. Period and age is unknown priced accordingly .
Japanese Flag Fan, Paper and Bamboo, 11 1/2" long, in good condition.
Japanese Red lacquer finish Album with Black paper folder inside, 8 3/4" x 6 1/4" wide, 1 1/4" deep, 1970's vintage old album.
Japanese Lacquer container with removable lid, 24” high, 18” width
Antique 19th century beautifully executed with superb fine hand-chiseled details, bronze sculpture busts of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, mounted on column base, depicting the Emperor, wearing his favorite uniform of Colonel of Chasseurs Cheval de la Garde Imperial wearing the Order of the Legion of Honour, Iron Crown and the Order of the Legion of Honour Grand Cross Breast Star
CONDITION: in very good condition with nice patina, and good signs of age and usage
MEASUREMENTS: Height: ...
Antique late 19th -early 20th century Masonic gilt copper Royal Arch Masonic Medal Companion breast jewel, worn by the Royal Arch's companions, a degree of Freemasonry.
Complete with white ribbon, button flanked by two bars, and stick pin at the back for wearing with its fine original leather case wallet fitted with velvet liner.
Entirely handmade, finely cut, pierced and engraved gilt metal, medal in the form of the Seal of Solomon, being a six-pointed double triangle star, within a ring ...
Massive Capodimonte porcelain Ship centerpiece Italian 18” x 15” and 10” width. Has a few cracks and some repairs. Very beautiful and rare.
A trio of English porcelain cake stands with painted landscape scenes of Europe, Victorian 8.5”
A pair of European probably Spanish, candlesticks in silver circa 1870s
The size of Dish 4" Dia x 7/8" High. This is Pretty Wedgewood Bone China Dish Wild Strawberry design w/Original Box, It never been used. We had this plate in Original Box from wedgewood last forty years plus. It came with History of Wedgewood. The condition of dish excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline. There is marking on the back of dish with Wedgewood Logo.The price incuding US domestic priority mail insured.
Offered is a vintage orange-colored knit tunic such as would be worn by Star Trek series star William Shatner, along with a hand signed photo of him. Acquired in New England, I had investigated the possibility of this being a show-worn artifact, which would have been worth perhaps $10,000 in the open market for entertainment memorabilia...
A beautiful 19th century framed embroidery depicting a religious phrase, which reads "I will give thee a Crown of Life" with a beautiful centralized crown motif and surrounded by stitched scrolling garlands, and featuring lovely hues of gold and crimson. Behind glass within a wooden frame. Overall in good condition with expected signs of use given its age. The frame shows some chips and minor wear, as indicated in photography. Measures in frame 25.75" wide x 11" High...
A very fine design of 100% handwoven IKAT SILK from Thailand. 2-ply, size: length 2 yards x width 39"
OMEGA Caliber 1451 Original Link. 114 ST 1451 Factory packaged unused. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE LINK. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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Antique, late 18th century, Austrian silver mounted hunting sword with a straight broad tapering blade, double-edged towards the tip, cut on each side with a shallow fuller and a slender fuller, along the back-edge, engraved and gilded with foliage, trophies, and a stag on a blued panel (worn) at the forte. The silver hilt comprises a crossguard made of solid silver with a pair of straight faceted quillons and an oval silver collar...
A fun set of vintage Christmas ornaments depicting circus characters--a ringmaster, a strong man, a clown, an animal trainer, and a pair of flying acrobats. The ornaments are made from canvas and wood enhanced with painted details and fabric clothing.
- Circa 1990
- Condition: very good, the strongman had a place in the upraised fist that originally held a wooden dumbbell and the clown is missing one wooden hand.
- Dimensions: ringmaster, 7-1/2" tall; strong man, 8" tall; clown,...
DUNHILL Men's Rectangular Polished Stainless Steel 28mm in width and 39mm in length. ETA 2660 Mechanical winding 17j movement. No box. Genuine, authentic. New, unused and never worn. The 18mm strap is generic Swiss Leather. Water resistant to 30 mm. Mechanical hand winding Swiss movement. The unique serial No. associated with each watch will be provided before shipping. Warranted for one year from date of purchase. We can switch to a nice black color leather strap, if required. THIS IS A...
Hand made Wood Roller Ball pen with chrome and gold accents. Maker unknown. Old retail tag said $225.00 this was from new old stock .
Ancient Greek Style Geometric Bronze Horse figure, great little horse figure . H 4.25" 4.5" length.
This is a bracelet made with the olive seed carving of laughing Buddha , String together with some jade beads and agarwood beads, the Agarwood Beads is smelling very sweet and mellow
Beautiful 17" inch high Lladro statue with gres finish of a kneeling Thai dancer in traditional garb. Designed by Vincente Martine, this figurine was released in 1977 and retired in 1999. Lladro ‘s Spanish name for this Thai dancer is “Thailandesa Arrodillada”. In excellent condition, she measures 9 inches wide × 7ʺ deep × 17ʺ high.
Travel alarm clock by Le Coultre of Switzerland, in chrome or nickle and brass with square dial.
First designed in the 1930's, this folding clock is an iconic design by this important clock maker.
Measures 3 1/4" x 2 3/8" x 7/8", 5 1/2" when flat.
Case is brass and chrome or nickle, face is white with gold numbers and marks, silver circle in middle of face. Signed 8 Days and Swiss on face.
Back is signed with LeCoultre name and Swiss, along with number 46/1 and notations around winding and ...
Pyrex one cup measure. Circa 1930's. In good condition. Has roughness on the rim and one flea bite. There are mold marks in the glass.
Mayfair Open Rose Pink 3 inch footed sherbet. In excellent condition. Made by Hocking Glass. Circa mid 1930's.
Offered is a wonderful, C1950s, Art Deco-styled, advertising store sign from a Grand Rapids, Michigan, establishment that features, in bold capital letters, the word, "LIQUOR".
The black-painted, metal frame houses a plastic, cream-colored insert that features an embossed lettering and design technique that advertises the name of the product for sale. The background of this insert sports a streamlined, horizontal, raised "striping" reminiscent of the Art Deco era. When light is allowed to pas...
Offered is a wonderful, C1950s, Art Deco-styled, advertising store sign that features in bold capital letters the word, "COSMETICS". This sign, which originally hung in a Grand Rapids, Michigan, establishment, might well have been displayed in either a drug store or a beauty salon which sold various lines of ladies' cosmetics.
The black-painted, metal frame houses a plastic, cream-colored insert that features an embossed lettering and design technique that advertises the name of the product f...
Just in time for Christmas. This mint condition Santa Claus is made of felt with fur beard and trim. This is a 1953 replica and includes the Stieff tag. The molded face shows a happy, jolly Santa. He measures 12 inches high.
A very rare and special design of 100% handwoven 2-ply 100% IKAT SILK from Thailand. 2 identical pieces of 2 yards length available for this design. It is possible to purchase only one length. Price indicated in US$ 195.00 is for 2 yards. Shipping is not included. Payment by PayPal. Other designs available. Please inquire.
A painting on Masonite panel, the surface of the oil or acrylic highly varnished, 29" by 21 1/2" in narrow metal frame, signed at lower right by noted contemporary American artist ROBIN GARY WOOD. The artist evidently completed and signed the work on December 25, 1992 in Taos, New Mexico, where he was working at the time. On the reverse is a poetic statement which reads "This is not the moon, nor is this the spring of other springs, And I alone am still the same." Wood has an easily found web...
OMEGA Ladies CONSTELLATION Yellow Gold Bracelet LINK 114 ST 6561. 8.2MM x 13.5MM x 2.3MM. Original authentic Omega genuine link only. Comes in the original Omega Factory sealed marked package. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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OMEGA CONSTELLATION Two-Tone Bracelet LINK 114 DJ 6562 Original authentic Omega genuine link only. Comes in the original Omega Factory sealed marked package. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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An extremely rare early German wooden double-ratchet noisemaker featuring a composition and wood witch with moveable arms. Ratchets with full-body figures are very uncommon. The witch wears a red crepe paper ruffle and a pinkish paper skirt. The ratchet is stamped "Germany."
- Origin: Germany, ca 1920
- Condition: excellent, all original
- Dimensions: 9-1/2" x 5-1/2"
Very rare early German double-ratchet noisemaker featuring a composition devil head wearing a crepe paper ruffle. The ratchet is stained orange and black and is stamped "Germany."
- Origin: Germany, ca 1920
- Condition:very good, all original, a few nicks to the composition at high points (ear and horn tips, nose, cheeks)
- Dimensions: 7" x 4-1/4"
An outstanding early German wooden double-ratchet noisemaker featuring a composition black cat head wearing a crepe paper ruffle. The clacker blades are stained black. The ratchet is stamped "Germany."
- Origin: Germany, ca 1920
- Condition: excellent, all original, clacker blades appear to have been re-glued to the frame, typical fading to crepe paper
- Dimensions: 8" x 6"
An unusual vintage Halloween wooden ratchet noisemaker decorated with a plastic black cat. This is the only old wooden ratchet we've seen with a plastic decoration. The ratchet is stained orange with a green clacker. The cat is marked "Made In Japan."
- Origin: Japan, early 1950s
- Condition: excellent, all original
- Dimensions: 8" x 5-1/2"
A set of three vintage bisque candy containers in the form of a basket and a black cat with a Halloween orange neck ribbon. These would have been filled with small candies and given as party favors. The bottoms are stamped "Japan."
- Origin: Japan, ca 1935
- Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks, original paint
- Dimensions: 2" x 2-3/4"
New, unused PORSCHE DESIGN ORFINA Military Chronograph CASE BACK 7177 Unused Military Case back only. Case back marked: PORSCHE DESIGN ORFINA MILITARY CHRONOGRAPH 7177 DOD. DEPT. INT. 3870 (Specific No assigned to this individual case). Also marked on the outer rim; WATERRESISTANT TESTED 10 ATM AUTOMATIC SHOCK PROTECTED STAINLESS STEEL SWISS MADE. INSIDE BACK CENTER MARKED: ORFINA WATCH LTD. SWISS. This screw off military case back has never been applied to a watch. Comes with the factory...
From northern Canada's Inuit native people, comes this 4" by 2 1/4" by 1 1/2" light greenish soapstone carving of what appears to be a tuskless walrus, weighing 7 ounces. There is the official original label in black and white on the bottom, with "Canada Eskimo Art" and an image of a stylized igloo. These carvings are often signed in syllabics or in English lettering but I do not see any such signature on this piece. There are no chips, nor cracks. The surface is marvelously smooth to the to...
OMEGA Stainless Steel Bracelet Link Ref. 1162/172 and 1162/173. New, unused link measuring 16mm in width. This link allows additional length to your Omega bracelet. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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