Offered is this wonderful, early 1940s, LITTLE BLACK SAMBO Book with beautiful illustrations by Phyllis Robinson, a M.A. Donohue Company, Chicago, book publication. Hardcover, 18 unnumbered pages. Curiously, the M.A. Donohue Company, did not always date their publications as is the case here. They, additionally, were not prolific publishers of the Little Black Sambo story book, and this edition was used over a period of ten years, with changes made only to the cover...

Measuring 14 inches in height, this vintage 1920's, 100 year old, Mammy Bottle Doll is in well-loved condition, with completely hand-stitched and highly detailed clothing that has been recently laundered and carefully pressed.

Mammy bottle dolls were constructed to be quite functional; they were used as doorstops back in the day...

This belt buckle is silver over pewter. It has a nice turquoise and coral design with a colorful inlay, featuring the square and compass symbol(s). It measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4". The back is marked S.S.I. with the copyright symbol. It is in excellent condition. It weighs 5 ounces.

Nice little homemade piece, has marked on the back, "To Boggs 86" Two black heads and hands peering over a watermelon Measures circa 11" Long

Really nice and in perfect Condition. Typewriter Ribbon Tin (Grey Version) - Rochester N.Y

For those who have everything in the genre, here is a really rare and very large U.S Five Gallons Tin. Black Mammy with great graphics and made by the Miller Paint Manufacturing Company.

Offered is this early 1930's, LITTLE BLACK SAMBO Book with beautiful illustrations by Phyllis Robinson, a M.A. Donohue Company, Chicago, book publication. Hardcover, 18 unnumbered pages. Curiously, the M.A. Donohue Company, did not always date their publications as is the case here. They, additionally, were not prolific publishers of the Little Black Sambo story book...

A simply fabulous and extremely rare, circa 1870-1880's, solid brass, Black Americana SLAVE FACE BOWL!! A striking image!!

Prominent facial features- eyes and brows, nose, cheekbones, lips and teeth -and tight curly hair rise from the surface of the bowl. The bowl is rather heavy for its diminutive size and has no markings. Measures 4 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches high...

really nice and scarce dexterity game, great colors. made of Tin and plastic cover measures - 2" in Diameter

Near Mint Condition Original Shop Display from around 1910 for Euthymol Toothpaste which is still around today. A rare find in this conditions. Has all its original stamps also, made by Beritex in England who also made a number of shoe polish advertising figures Made from a type of Vulcanized rubber. Shipping is included with this items

Offered is an authentic signed baseball from former Negro League player CLIFFORD LAYTON. The ball was signed for me at an autograph show and is dated 4-15-05.

Mr. Layton was a skilled pitcher with a strong bat who had a four-year career in the Negro Leagues, playing for the Indianapolis Clowns, the New York Black Yankees and the Raleigh Tigers...

This vintage 1920's Austrian, cast iron figural group is an authentic piece that was carefully hand-painted some 100 years ago! Austrian pieces of this era were known for their fine craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The darling boy and girl seated on a tree stump measures 2 3/8 inches high. With the exception of the girl's missing right leg, this seldom-found piece is in overall fine condition with age-related paint scrapes here and there...

This is a lovely scarce First Edition, children's little story book. Great illustrations. Printed in 1953

Tin has some wear to it but really nice Green Version that is pretty rare for this tin that originated from Australia Measures approx 6.5" Wide and 5.5" High

This is a rare Spanish Oil Tin for Grasa Iberia S.A Graphics are still very good but one side of the tin is dented and no lid top, certainly been used but a great survivor!!! Measures 8.5" Long, 7" High and 5.5" wide

Measuring 6 inches high, this darling, mint condition, Black Memorabilia, pudgy and naked, Girl Child Nodder was made in 1950’s Japan by the Ardalt China Company. She modestly attempts to conceal herself by holding a pair of pink and red polka dotted panties in front of her! Such a sweet piece!

The child’s head nods up and down in a "yes" motion by pivoting on a tiny metal bar inserted through her neck (see photos)...

Original ball point pen signature of the famous heavyweight boxing champion and cultural icon of the 1920's, JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). This signature is on the back of an envelope, which has been clipped, then inserted into a small frame, superimposed on reproduced imagery of the champ in his boxing days. Dempsey was world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. After a long career in the ring, he became a celebrity restaurateur and philanthropist in his later life...

Unusual Boxed Xylophone kids toy with funny graphics on the Box Bix has wear, please see pictures Box measures approx 13.5" x 5 " x 2"

Nice Old puzzle with Golly Box measures approx 12" x 9"

Candy tin from the R H Hardesty Company - Richmond, Virginia. Measures 6" in diameter and 3" tall

Great colours on this paper labelled tin, for Smoking Sambo, some wear and some rusting to the tin, please see photos. Tin Measures approx: 4.2" in Diameter and 5" Tall

Glass from Burnt Corkers Trade Show 1946 - Lancaster, Ohio Measure approx: 2.5" in Diameter and 5" Tall

Measuring 3 inches high, this delightfully sweet, circa 1940’s, black bisque baby boy is in mint condition! Excellent paint, with not a chip or flake to be found! Dressed in painted blue shorts and white shirt, this little darling even retains his three, original yarn pigtails! Incised on back: JAPAN. A very, very charming piece of vintage Black Memorabilia!

Nice Sambo here, still has it's two pages at the back with all the cut-outs present

Nice unique item in good condition, Black waiter with his head up.. you would put a small candle in the mouth and use the arms to carry.

Small Black Americana Candy Box, "Cake Walk" by John H Dockman & Son. Inc Box is all complete with no splits but as you will see from the photo, there is staining and wear to it. Box Measures approx - 4" Long and 2" wide and 1" in depth

Salvaged from a battered and heavily damaged 1907 story book, this delightful, hand-colored lithograph drawn by L. Hobbins is entitled, "Teaching Hannah Mariah To Skate".

Measuring 9 by 11 inches framed, this litho retains its vibrant colors! A delightful piece which features the accompanying poem on the reverse side...

Nice hard back book with great front and back graphics and fantastic illustrations inside with story.

This fantastic New York souvenir, keepsake box measures 3" x 2" x just over 1 1/8" deep, when the lid is closed. Made of copper and Brass, it displays 7 landmarks from the early 1900's through mid-century. All landmarks have great detail. The top / lid displays THE MUNICIPAL BLDG., STATUE OF LIBERTY and WOOLWORTH BLDG. The front displays BROOKLYN BRIDGE, N.Y. SKYLINE...

Black Americana tin toy, still works, spin it from the handle and it makes a noise.

Large old Boyer's metal Polish Litho Tin Can with Black Americana Graphics on the back It has a dent on the Front left side. Measures Approx - 10" Tall, 7.5" Wide and 3" Deep

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...

Great colours and caricature (double sided) on this large French Coffee Tin that would have been on the shop counter. Has a dent at the bottom of one side and some wear but great tin. I put a mug next to one of the pictures to give an idea of size. Tin Measures approx - 8" in Diameter and 12" Tall

Great survivor here, Box and Party dress up wig. Box has Minstrel and Topsy Characters on it. Box Measures approx - 8.5" x 10.5" x 1.2"

An impressive PAIR of original vintage 1968 LARGE FORMAT campaign posters for that year's presidential race, the posters featuring iconic images of Robert F. Kennedy, who of course sadly was assassinated in Los Angeles in June of that year. For sheer visual appeal and Mid Century impact, these almost approach Pop Art posters of the era, due to their large size, the imagery/sixties colors, and bold text. Measurements 37 1/2" by 23 3/4" inside the mats (silky material) and 48" by 35 1/4" in clea...

Black Boy Shoe Shine Graphics for this Banner Brand Glass and tin lid polish pot. Banner Color Dyes Corp - New York

Absolutely amazing graphics on this box and everything is in perfect condition. I don't believe this to have any great age, probably from the 90's at the latest but nether the less a great piece for display and as a future collectable, and there seems to be a market for these.. Box measures, 4.5" Long, 3" Wide and 2" Deep

J. Chein Company – Circa 1935, This is pretty scarce and colorful bank. Measures 3" Tall, Condition Good, has no key.

Condition is not brilliant, missing its handle also, but this is an early embossed Children's Toy Pail depicting black Children with various scenes at the seaside Measures approx 3.5" in Diameter and 3.5" tall

Measuring a diminutive 2.5 inches tall, this darling pair of Black Memorabilia, ceramic, boy and girl dolls remain in perfect, all-original condition. They remain housed in their original box complete with cardboard divider, and still retain the tiny ribbon bows tied on each of their six pigtails. Both the dolls and their box appear to have been safely tucked away unused and untouched in a drawer all of these years, the condition is that wonderful! The boy is incised "JAPAN" on the back of his w...

This is a real favorite of mine. A signed photograph of Rhode Island Reds Hockey team general manager, Lou Pieri(1897-1967). The inscription in ball point pen is a bit indistinct but reads " The Best RI Reds Team Ever Lou Pieri". I'm assuming these are the wives of the players. Pieri was an American basketball and ice hockey executive and coach( see Wikipedia for further information). The 8X10 B&W photo has some creasing and minor wear at the bottom and top edge; the frame shows some wear.

Children's Toy drum with various scenes including Black boy beating a drum. Condition not great per photos Measures approx - 7" in diameter and 3" in Hight

Measuring 4 inches long, this circa 1920s, miniature, Black Mammy doll is unique in construction- its head and body have been fashioned from an old rubber baby nursing nipple!

Mammy’s sweet little face has been carefully hand-painted, and she has been nicely dressed in a red dress featuring flowers and watering cans, a linen apron, a linen under-slip(not usually found on nipple dolls) and a red head scarf. Her apron is entirely hand-sewn as is the hem of her dress which is also atypical....

really nice candy tin with great colours and fantastic graphics. Measures approx - 3" in Diameter and 1" Deep

Offered are two, VERY RARELY FOUND, 1880's, Black Americana die cuts printed in Germany and sold by the Bim Brothers, London.

This offering features two lovely die cuts- one, a well-to-do Victorian era husband and wife out for a stroll, and the second, a colorfully dressed musical trio playing banjo, concertina (small accordion) and tambourine. The musical trio remains connected- adding to its value- and uncut, number 7568.

The products for which these die cuts were meant to endorse ...

Really Nice, card on wood noise maker with great graphics

This extremely colorful, lighthearted, and energetic, signed, fine quality, Limited Edition, giclee print depicts a lively outdoor dining scene full of gaiety and camaraderie.

The image, itself, measures 32" long x 24" wide, while the framed artwork in total measures 41" long x 32.5" wide. The giclee print was framed using museum-quality, acid-free double-mat board and backing materials, within a fine quality solid wood frame and topped with non-glare glass. This artwork was purchased d...

This is a superb very hard to find Candy Box by American Candy Co. Milwaukee. It Measures approx 13 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 3"

Funny Graphics on this small wooden boxed puzzle. There is wear on some splits to the box corners Box Measures approx - 7" x 5"

Really very nice Cigar Box. It is Heavy also. wonderful Black Americana Caricature painted on it with a Black Man Wearing a Top Hat and smoking a cigar. There is no key for the box and one the glass pains in the box (backside) is split in two. I have not seen this box before, really great item. Measures approx 11.5" Long, 8" Wide and and almost 7" High

Really nice early Black Americana Egg cup, marked Foreign on the base.

Produced as a souvenir piece for the 1884 New Orleans Exposition, this diminutive, antique, metal match holder measures just 2.5 inches high!

Marked "Pat Applied For" on its base, this darling match holder features two small black boys playing around a rather large cotton bale (the bale is labeled "COTTON").

Well-executed detail! A lovely piece seldom found in today's collectible market!

Offered are two, VERY RARE, 1880's, romantically-themed advertisements printed in Germany and sold by the Bim Brothers, London. The two advertisements both feature well-dressed African American gentlemen attempting to woo and capture the exclusive attentions of pretty young African-American ladies, one via a banjo serenade and the other via an offer of lovely flowers.

The products which these advertisements were meant to endorse is unknown. The advertisements feature a high-shine, glossy f...

Sixth European Cardiology Congress commemorative bronze medal. The medal features Miguel Servet and the map of Spain with Madrid written inside, all encased in a heart. The event took place in Madrid in 1972. 3.4cm ~ 18.1gr. Light wear.

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. Both words are still visible beneath this layer of paint with the word "WHITE" b...

Fantastic Noise maker, great caricature and colours.

Offered is this extremely RARE 1920's, cardboard, D.L. Clark Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 120 count, BLACK JACK Caramel "PENNY CANDY" BOX which features a singing Black Dandy strumming a banjo.

Cardboard candy boxes with African-American themes remain EXTREMELY RARE finds in today's market due to their inherent fragile nature!!!

This wonderful piece is in very good condition with the expected aging, and edge and corner wear given its 100+ years of age.

The top left seam of the cov...

A hard to find Aynsley 2-1/8" high cup and matching 5-5/8" saucer commemorating Princess Margaret's 1958 visit to Canada. This cup featuree gold decoration with fleur-de-lis flowers and a portrait in the center of the cup, all on a light green ground. It has the Aynsley mark with the legend TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF H.R.H. PRINCESS MARGARET TO CANADA 1958 D1180/2. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and con...

Very nice and scarce chocolate candy box that is also a game for children. Bo measures approx - 10" x 8"

Amusing item, that would have been used for someone to leave a note, all you do is pot the note in the slot and to retrieve you can pull it out or just slide the door out