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Full sheet of unusually large vintage German diecut Santas carrying toys. Two of the Santas wear the harder to find blue robe. The colors are gorgeous and this sheet would look terrific framed. Each Santa Claus measures 9-1/4" tall--an unusually large size.
The assortment of toys is wonderful--nutcrackers, racecars, dice, dolls, airplanes, books and toy horses.
The tabs are marked "Printed In Germany", "PBZ" and "1211". The printer was the Paul B...
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These hard to find vintage Clemco Christmas lights are in their original illustrated box and are marked Clemco. Working condition. The box does not open with a top flap like most light boxes, there is actually a top box and a bottom box.
The bottom box has some tears but the top with its wonderful illustration is in excellent condition. The earliest Clemco parallel sets date to 1935.
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Vintage composition Easter chick candy container. The pull out bottom is marked "Made US Zone Germany." Terrific color and overall condition (there's a 1/2" paint flake on the top of the head.) 3-7/8" tall. This will be a nice addition to that special Easter basket. Circa 1948
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This terrific boxed set of 10 hard plastic Christmas decorations is in perfect never used condition. The box describes them as an: "Unbreakable Plastic Christmas Tree Decoration Assortment." The box is marked "Trade Mark, Bradford, Pat. Applied For."
This set includes 5 clip on a branch or clip on a light cord candles,( possibly Christmas light covers), 3 singing carolers, and 2 praying angels. These hard plastic Christmas ornaments have become difficult to find.
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This vintage zepplin C-6 Christmas light is in working condition, flying the US flag. This is a must have light for that patriotic red, white, and blue Christmas collection! The paint is in equal condition on both sides. The light is 2 1/2 inches long. Circa 1930's.
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Great bird in cage christmas light of the C-6 variety. This light is in excellent condition with only minor paint rubs. The colors on this one are terrific! This bulb is 2 1/2 inches long and lights. circa 1920's, 30's.
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This terrific little German composition candy container, circa 1920's, was made for Abraham Lincoln's birthday--representing the famous frontier log cabin in which he was born. I've never seen this container before and it's in terrific condition. The bottom is marked "Germany." 2-1/8 long; 1-1/2" deep; 1-9/16" tall. Excellent condition.
With its Lincoln's Birthday theme, this would be a terrific addition to your patriotic holiday collection!
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Fabulous papier-mache Easter candy container in the form of a duck. This fellow has real feathers on his wings, one of which opens on a spring hinge to get at the candy. The bill is wooden and the eyes are glass. It's got everything but the quack! Unmarked, but undoubtedly German. There is a slight amount of the damage to the webbing on the feet and the feathers are a bit ruffled, but otherwise he's in very nice condition. 8.25" tall; 7.5" beak to tail. Circa 1930's
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Old Little Red Riding Hood candy container. The pressed paper front shows Red Riding Hood walking with a seemingly docile wolf on her way to Grandmother's house. The candy box affixed to the back has a slide opening much like a match box. the back is marked "Made In Germany." 3" x 1" x3-1/4" tall. Circa 1930s.
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Outstanding life-colored German Dresden candy container in the form of a football. This is a terrifically detailed piece with the texture of pigskin, laces, seams, etc. Some of the raised seams have some losses, but otherwise, this piece is in nice condition. One side also has initials painted on it--probably those of the lucky child who first found this hanging on the Christmas tree. Approximately 3" long. Circa 1930s.
Kensington House Antiques
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A simply wonderful piece of English royalty memorabilia. A sterling silver replica of the English throne and the anointing spoon rest atop a replica of the velvet pillow upon which the crown is carried in procession at the coronation of English monarchs at Westminster Abbey. Both the throne and anointing spoon bear full hallmarks for the coronation year 1910 in the City of Birmingham. The maker's mark is "L&S." Both sterling pieces also bear a registry number. 2" tall; 2.5" square.
Kensington House Antiques
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Lithographed tin Halloween tambourine featuring a leering Devil head surrounded with little dancing devils. The devil is red against a bright yellow background. The sides and cymals are orange with black trim. Marked along top edge "Kirchhof 'Life of the Party' Products/Kirchhof, Newark, N.J., Made in USA" Origin: America, ca. 1940s. Size: 6.5" diameter. Condition: very good, particularly the bright coloring; some scratches near the devil's eyes.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1930
item #1491260
(stock #0755)
Very Rare Boxed Puzzle with funny caricatures. made in England and titled The Ni**er Boys.
Box has wear to it, one side of the box lid has split corners and a split on the rim on one side.
Puzzle is complete
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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1930
item #1491259
(stock #0754)
Very nice game here, this is the large boxed version, missing one of the original balls but great piece and colors. The box lid has three splits on it and I have not tried to fix up but it all holds nicely.
1928 Game
Box measures approx 15" Long and 10.5" Wide
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This is a really nice vintage, 13 Piece Little Hostess Childs Floral decoration with Copper Trim China Toy Tea Set, Made In Japan, in the original box. This set consists of four Cups, four 3 inch Saucers, Teapot with Lid, Creamer and Sugar with Lid. All 13 pieces are in very good condition with no chips or damage that I see. On the box is: No. 600/282 MADE IN JAPAN. The box measures 9 1/2 X 7 1/4 X 2 inches and is in 'As Is' condition...
E & M Perez
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Very rare and highly desirable figural hood ornament/radiatior cap for Willy's Knight Automobile, this form the largest and most elaborate of all ornaments for the Willy's Knight Automobile (1914-1933), this one from 1928, designed for the 66A Variety model auto.
Considered one of the 10 best auto ornaments, along with the classic Rolls Royce, Duesenberg, Bugatti, Pontiac, etc models.
Measures roughly 5 1/4" high, 5 1/4" deep including lance, 3" wide, and the base is 2 1/4" diameter.
The figu...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940
item #1486036
(stock #BA1008)
Stonegate Antiques
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Offered are a grouping of 11, circa 1920-30s, colorfully chromolithographed trade cards published by the Liebig Extract of Meat Company of London as well as a smattering of other French and Belgian producers of sweets and clothing for men and women.
"Picture cards" as they were called then, feature very colorful and highly detailed images on the front side with product advertising generally on the back side...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1900
item #1485321
(stock #BA1006)
Stonegate Antiques
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Offered is a fabulous grouping of 10, VERY RARELY FOUND, 1880's, Black Americana die cuts printed in Germany and sold by the Bim Brothers, London.
The die cuts are a representation of every day European black folk of the 1880s- from a mother holding her infant to an officer in the army, these ten charming die cuts make for a thought-provoking display! Interestingly, yes, these die cuts do indeed have a bluish tinge to their skin color- an occurrence for which no explanation can be offered...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1900
item #1485320
(stock #BA1005)
Stonegate Antiques
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Offered is a fabulous grouping of 6, VERY RARELY FOUND, 1880's, Black Americana Musician die cuts printed in Germany and sold by the Bim Brothers, London.
The products for which these die cuts were meant to endorse is unknown. The die cuts feature an embossed, glossy finish which compliments the beautiful detailing and intense coloring of each piece...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940
item #1482512
(stock #BA995)
Stonegate Antiques
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Measuring just 2.5" tall and wide, this diminutive, metal, Black Face, Googly Eye toy or game is all original and completely functional despite its near 100 years of age!
Pull the original string attached at the base, and Mr. Googly's eyes move into all sorts of silly positions! Three photos are included to demonstrate the variety of eye positions possible...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1940
item #1482502
(stock #BA994)
Stonegate Antiques
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Offered is the extremely rare, circa 1930s, children's toy sand pail, marked "HappyNak Seaside Pail No4, Made in England" along the folded tin seam of the pail...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1920
item #1482446
(stock #B315)
Stonegate Antiques
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Offered is this exceedingly rare and unusual, circa 1910, Dallas, Texas, 10 page, all-paper (including front and back covers), advertising "Give-Away" pamphlet which tells the complete story of LITTLE BLACK SAMBO, featuring both black line and color illustrations...
E & M Perez
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Absolutely charming and well carved and painted wood plaque, signed on the back with artist name Henry Staley, dated '32, the entire little scene painted in soft colors, the frame shows the wood color, as does the boat area...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1970
item #1480260
(stock #2023-1121)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Japanese bronze of a mouse holding a hazelnut between its paws, wax cast in Takaoka.
The mouse or the rat are both referred indistinctly by the term nezumi in Japanese. It is a zodiac sign and a symbol of wealth.
On its right side, seal “Taka” (孝).
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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1930
item #1478731
(stock #BA807)
Stonegate Antiques
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Measuring just 2.25 inches in height (minus the hair!!), this extremely RARE, clear glass Golliwogg Perfume Bottle was sold by VIGNY Perfumeries of Paris, France in the 1920’s.
The clear glass perfume was the second version of the Vigny “Le Golliwogg” perfume produced from the 1920’s into the 1930’s. The bottle design and name are based on a character created by Englishwoman, Florence K. Upton, around the turn of the 20th century...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Buttons : Pre 1900
item #1473752
(stock #zu206)
Leslie Antiques Ltd.
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A beautifully worked c1890 Japanese repousse tri-color silver button showing an ornate lotus blossom and foliage. Japanese hallmark on the reverse. 1 1/4" diameter and in excellent condition.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1970
item #1471802
(stock #0215)
Nice large kitchen Golden Shred thermometer. Condition is good with minimal wear, Made from plastic.
Just over 18" Long and 4" Wide (nice size).
A nice vintage pulp jack o'lantern with the original paper insert. The paint is bright.
- Origin: America, ca 1940
- Condition: very good, a dented area over one eye, a crack at the back that appears to be stable, no burn marks
- Dimensions: 4-1/2" tall excluding wire handle
A vintage bisque Halloween witch. Despite the flying cape, pointy hat and broom, she has a rather sweet face.
- Origin: Germany, ca. 1930
- Condition: excellent, about 5% paint loss
- Dimensions: 3-1/8" tall
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Antique German Halloween composition Veggie Man head from a candy container. He has a lot of personality with big teeth, spectacles, and a jaunty hat.
- Origin: Germany, ca. 1920
- Condition: excellent, about 1% paint loss
- Dimensions: 2-1/8" tall; 1-3/8" wide
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Japanese : Netsuke : Pre 1990
item #1464300
(stock #346)
This is an excellent and intricately carved very charming small netsuke, made by our own Pennsylvania native, David Carlin. He describes it as a "Small, finely detailed representation of the bottom half of a man seeming to be passing through a tombstone with "RIP" etched on it. Daisies are carved on the other side of the tombstone instead of the man's head, giving new meaning to the phrase.” . Netsuke is heavily polished...
Twelve pairs of Japanese-made roller caps for Japanese Hanging scrolls, 8.5 Bu (8.5 分about 2.61 mm) in diameter. Japanese scroll roller ends follow the old measuring system- shakkanhō (尺貫法). These fit 8.5 Bu size- please measure diameter of the roller bar with calipers...
This is a 1981 color poster advertising the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.) Ralph Lauren-sponsored performance "An American Western Celebration", ballpoint pen-signed at center left by the famous Native American contemporary artist FRITZ SCHOLDER (1937-2005)...
Takao Takei was very prolific artist, best known for illustrating children’s books. He created numerous artworks, mostly woodblock prints, and his famous limited edition series of printed books titled “Kanpon” pushed the limits of printing. These volumes were regularly printed as updates in the Kanpon series, with articles by Takao and other scholars.
Fourteen volumes included are 32-34, 37, 40, 41, 43-48, 52 and 53. Published between 1973 and 1983. Last two volumes were posthumously pub...
An exhibition catalog entitled “Japan and the Art of War, 1863-1945: Japanese Military Art and Artifacts from the Mitchell Wolfon, Jr. Study Centre” that accompanied “Japan and the Art of War, 1863-1945” that took place at Bienes Museum of the Modern Book, from November 9, 2009-March 15, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The catalog was published in 500 copies.
Authors: Lea Nickless, Philip Gebauer and James A. Findlay.
Publisher: Bienes Museum of the Modern Book and Mitchell Wolfson, ...
A delightful vintage snowman feather tree topper made of spun cotton batting. He wears a black paper hat and carries and wood walking stick in one hand. Tough made for a feather tree, the size would be appropriate for a small live tree or he could be hung from a thread as an ornament.
- Origin: probably German, ca 1925
- Condition: excellent, all original
- Height: 5-1/8"
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1990
item #1455602
(stock #04284)
The size of Wooden Box : 7" Long x 5" Wide x 1 3/4" High. The size of indentation area size is 3 1/2" x 4" x 1/16" depth. This is custom made box for the exhibition of Shinya Okamoto on his one man show. It is made in 1989. The top of box has indentation area for Shippo work. It came with original carton. You can use for your own creative purpose or just use as Jewel box. The material of wood is Cedar with brown tone finish with clear lacquer. It has metal hinges. The condition of box is excelle...
The size of Camera: 6" Long x 3" W x 11/4" Thick. This is AGFA Bilinar Billy-Clack No.74. It is Manufacutred by AFGA in Germany, 1930-1940. Body type: Folding Strut. Metal constructed body in Art Deco. Film type used by 120. Image size: 2 1/4x 3 1/4 inches. No of images:8. Lens type Bilinar achromat. Focus type: fixed. Focal length: 95 mm. Focal Range: 7 ft-inf. Aperture type: Multihole. Apertures: f/11, f/16, f/22. Shutter Type: Rotary. Shutter Speeds: B, 1(1/30 sec). Weight: 510 g. Condition o...
An outstanding vintage hard plastic Halloween candy container in the form of a jack o'lantern scarecrow on wheels by Rosbro. This particular item is almost always found with the little top piece broken off. The colors are all very bright.
- Origin: America, ca. 1955
- Dimensions: 5-3/4" tall
- Conditions: excellent, completely intact, no cracks
A rare composition Halloween candy container in the form of a three-dimensional owl, complete with glass eyes. The container is large enough to hold quite a generous amount of candy!
- Origin: probably Germany, ca. 1920
- Dimension: 4-1/4" tall
- Condition: very good, but some cracking along side seams and a flake at the back edge of the container opening
A rare vintage pressed paper Halloween noisemaker in the form of a carrot. The colors are bright and the mouthpiece retains the reed, so it makes a nice squawky sound. The side has a handwritten price of 10 cents and is faintly marked "Germany."
- Origin: Germany, ca. 1920
- Dimensions: 8" tall
- Condition: excellent, bright color, working
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1930
item #1450996
(stock #B304)
Stonegate Antiques
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Published in 1926 by the Whitman Publishing Company of Racine, Wisconsin, this very seldom-found, miniature-size, softcover book measuring just 4x5 inches, offers a very unique continuation of the original Little Black Sambo story! It is thought that this mini size Sambo book was manufactured as a salesman's sample edition, meant to be strictly used as a marketing prop to sell orders for the full-size edition of the same book.
Entitled A New Story of Little Black Sambo, this tale picks up the...
"Hong Kong" Labeled Hardwood Heavy Urn Cover, or Jar Top, 5 1/2" diameter-outside maximum measurement, 4" high include top knob, (2" diameter-inside rim measurement, 2 7/8" inside outer area measurement), small chip broken off about 3/4" x 1/4" wide area of the inner part of Rim. Please inquire for the measurement.
Early German Halloween candy container featuring a composition black cat perched atop a red paperboard container. The bottom once had a stick-on label of some sort that scuffed up the paper, so there is no longer a “Made in Germany” mark, but this is clearly a German piece. The cat has tons of personality, from crossed eyes to a bright red mouth oddly shaped like human lips. MEEOW!
- Origin: Germany, ca. 1920
- Condition: very good, light paint flaking at the back and tip of one e...
L'Enfant Gallery
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A beautiful pair of English white marble candlesticks measuring 24” each in height.
The size of Turtle Figurine: 3 1/2" High x 2 1/2" W x 2 1/2" Deep. This is famous Mr. Alderman Ptolemy from Beatrix Potter made in England. It has marking on the bottom, Beatrix Potter’s, "Mr. Alderman Ptolemy" F. Warne & Co. Ltd @ Copyright 1973 Beswick, Made in England. I had this figurine over 35 years in the box. It never been displayed. The condition of Turtle mint condition., no chip, no crack and no hairline. It came with original box by Beatrix, The price including US Priority mail ins...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1920
item #1435457
(stock #BA950)
Stonegate Antiques
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Measuring 2 2/8 inches in diameter x 5/16 of an inch high, this rarely-found, circa 1910’s, dexterity game depicts a wide-eyed, black man wearing a hat, a wide white collar and a big red bow! The puzzle is quite colorful and is very visually appealing! The puzzle contains 5 tiny white balls of unknown material, that, with the proper manual dexterity, are to be placed two in the gent's eyes and the remaining three between the lips as teeth!
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This is an original WWII US ARMY AIR CORP A-2 FLIGHT JACKET, size 38, worn by a service man with the name of Duke (this name is stenciled in the place where a name tag would be, on the left side of the jacket. The jacket does not have any patches that would tell us the unit from the Army Air Corp that ‘Duke’ was assigned to during the war. The inside of the jacket has the original manufacturer label that specifies A.C. Contract Order No. W33-038 AC-1755 (11631), that according to US Ar...
This is an original WWII US ARMY AIR CORP A-2 FLIGHT JACKET, size 38, worn by C. E. STRIKE. Name written on a leather tag right below its Chinese Version of his name, also written on a leather tag. A Theater made 22nd Bomb Squadron, 10th Army Air Force Patch, right below the name tags, is a 4 ½ in diameter cotton patch embroidered on twill. There is a China Blood Chit sewn inside the right front of the jacket creating a large deep pocket, which is very fragile, because of its age. On the opp...
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Vintage Halloween papier-mache Veggie Person or Jack o'Lantern, one side painted with a male face and the other side with a female face. Both sides have protruding red nose. The bottom is stamped "Germany."
- Origin: Germany, ca 1920
- Condition: excellent, all original, bright color
- Dimensions: 3" diameter
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A scary antique composition Devil head from a hand puppet or marionette. His features are dramatically highlighted with colorful paint (all original) to be seen from a distance.
- Origin: probably Germany, ca 1910
- Condition: excellent, all original paint, very small area of flaking at the tip of one horn at the back of one ear
- Dimensions: 3-1/4" tall.
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A colorful antique composition witch's head from hand puppet or marionette. She has a long crooked nose and just two snarling teeth.
- Origin: probably Germany, ca 1910
- Condition: excellent, all original
- Dimenisions: 2-3/4" tall
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A rare bisque Halloween candy container in the form of a Pumpkin Man holding a large pumpkin as a black cat walks by. This would have been filled with small candies and used as a table decoration or party treat.
- Origin: Japan, ca 1930
- Condition: no chips or cracks, about 10-15% paint loss
- Dimensions: 3" tall
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A very nice pulp "choirboy" Halloween jack o'lantern. The paper insert is original. The pulp has very good color and a nice shiny glaze.
- Origin: America, ca 1940
- Condition: excellent, virtually no paint wear
- Dimensions: 7" x 5-1/2" (excluding wire bail)
A very nice vintage pulp Halloween lantern in the shape of a black cat at an orange picket fence. The paper insert is original. The lantern has strong color and a nice shiny glaze on the pulp.
- Origin: America, ca. 1940
- Condition: original paint, a few small touch-ups, a couple of small tears on the back side, the bottom has a hole cut to insert a candle and the top of the head has a small section cut away to keep from burning.
- Dimension: 7-3/4" tall
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Pre 1900
item #1418932
(stock #BNJLadyCetui)
June Hastings
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Beautiful antique English sewing etui containing antique sewing paraphernalia and a perfume bottle. In the shape of a small book titled "Lady's Companion", the box is brown leather with gold gilt embossing and is lined with red velvet and paper. There is a small lift-out compartment that once held thread, small bobbins. etc. A cardboard with notes has written in graphite the date "December 26, 1852". A great addition to any collection of antique sewing tools!
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Chinese carved Hardwood Display Stand, made in "Hong Kong" label, 2 7/8" diameter inside top rim, 1 5/8" high, the condition is good.
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A vintage composition candy container in the rare form of a pink pig. The head is delicately painted to highlight a devilish face with red lips and a broad grin in which he bares his teeth. The painted eyes give him an overall scarey look. The tail is rawhide or leather while the head detaches from the body to reveal the storage compartment -- what an odd place to hide that holiday Christmas candy ! German vintage figural candy containers in the form of uncommon animals are rare.
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Robust and rather practical Haku-ji chawan by veteran Kawai school potter; Mukunoki Eizo. Covered over in a thick coating of Hakuji style glaze the surface has shimmering crystals formed by tin throughout the surface creating a rather pleasant surface. The form is a classic ridged, shinogi style bowl which culminates in the buff stoneware ring of the foot. Mukunoki Eizo was one of Kawai Kanjiro's last students and in his tenure under the master he gained a great insight in to the Kawai school st...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Buttons : Pre 1800
item #1384502
(stock #zu208)
Leslie Antiques Ltd.
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An important French button of very large size at 1 1/2". The scene, which is handpainted on paper and under glass, shows the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. At the top of the scene is a banner saying "le Despotisme abatu" (despotism demolished). In addition to the people attacking in the foreground, there are figures rejoicing on the ramparts. Encased in a copper rim and backing.
The condition is excellent, with no issues. The grayish areas in the sky are clouds or smoke, not toning...