All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Entertainment : Posters : Pre 1930 item #1415916 (stock #JB0416)
This is a very unique item........NOT a print! It is an original drawing in pastel and gouache on a soft old board, measuring 40" by 30" extreme dimensions. The subject is a lovely young Gloria Swanson in a classic 20's 'do, probably created for some kind of advertising purpose like a lobby card, poster, etc., although I haven't found any printed item corresponding to this particular work (though I haven't looked exhaustively)...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1930 item #1468163
AntiquesDC
$100.00
A rare vintage bisque jack o'lanern placecard holder and candy container. A thin slit just above the eyes holds a placecard. This is the only bisque card holder/candy container we've seen.
  • Origin: Germany, ca. 1929
  • Condition: very good; about 10% paint loss
  • Dimensions: 2" diamter
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Railroad : Pre 1930 item #1419760 (stock #VW1760)
Watch Company
$250.00
VINTAGE DETEX GUARDSMAN STATION CLOCK WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER COVER, STRAP & KEYS Also Recording Station. VINTAGE DETEX GUARDSMAN STATION TRIP CLOCK WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER STRAP AND CASE - I worked at the Southern Pacific Railroad in the 1910 Pacific Electric Building in the 60’s at corner of Main Street & 6th Street. I found the Station Time Clocks in the attack and bought them from Chuck Smith the old watchman of the building, a railroad employee. Comes with the 2 original keys...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Original Posters : Art Deco : Pre 1930 item #1390932 (stock #POST-002)
JJ Oriental
$7,500.00
Rare original Shanghai poster,professionally framed,from the 1930's of Jiang Qing as a young actress. There are many reproductions of this poster, but this is an original that I acquired in China many years ago. Jiang Qing was noted for being Mao Tse Tung's fourth wife and a member of the "Gang of Four." Size: Frame. 85.8 x 69 cm. Poster. 62 x 46 cm. Condition: Normal ageing cracks and some minor repairs.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1930 item #76410
AntiquesDC
$48.00
This Matchless star Christmas light has amber glass prisms and a cobalt blue glass gem. This is one of the less common color combinations. The base is bakelite and the bulb is C-6. These star lights were manufactured by the Matchless Electic Co. of Chicago, circa 1930. This light is 2 inches in diameter and in working condition. Condition: excellent.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Paper : Pre 1920 item #338075
AntiquesDC
$36.00
Pretty vintage Halloween postcard showing a young couple, he dressed as a Pilgrim and she dressed as a Victorian lady, walking along a scary path through the woods. They have just startled a black cat while a pair of witches look on from the background. The card has nice colors. The two lower corners have some creasing, sharp edges. The back is postmarked 1910.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1920 item #32886
AntiquesDC
$22.00
Halloween post card featuring a comic couple. The card advises the lady to make sure to prearrange having her boyfriend stand behind her as she looks in the mirror so that the trick works properly Notice the witch watching them from behind!. Marked on reverse "H/Series #1". Unused.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Transportation : Pre 1920 item #1423498 (stock #JB03785)
Early circa 1915 painting of a race car and be-goggled driver, painted on paper or thin canvas, subsequently laid on board. An old framer's blue label suggests that the artwork spent some time in Rugby, England, but, the painting is laid on a modern day board, much newer than that outer backing would suggest...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Service Matching : Silverware : Pre 1920 item #777824 (stock #5822)
A Whiting Madam Morris sterling gravy ladle circa 1909. This 7-1/8" long sterling silver gravy ladle is in the Madam Morris flatware pattern, introduced by Whiting in 1909. The bowl measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" and it is 3/4" deep. This this serving piece weighs 64 grams (over 2 ounces of silver). It has not ever been monogrammed...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : American Indian : Pre 1920 item #1479102 (stock #T308)
Antique early 20th century authentic Native American Plains Indian handmade, female doll. Constructed of buckskin, beads, and natural human hair. This doll is wearing a hand sewn traditional period dress and moccasins.

She is elaborately dressed in the hand sewn fringed buckskin costume, finely beaded on the front and the back with geometric designs with large finely beaded necklace on her chest. She is wearing Buckskin leggings, and beaded moccasins...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Souvenirs : Pre 1920 item #1346454 (stock #9449)
A Niagara Falls Scottie dog souvenir figurine from the 1910 1920 era. This 5-1/2" long and 3-7/8" tall cast pot metal (probably) figurine has an attached planchet depicting Niagara Falls N.Y. on it's back and the modelling and detail is quite fine. It has been painted gold (possibly not original) and it is unsigned. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of paint wear on the plaque. The figurine is quite heavy and non-magnetic...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Service Matching : Silverware : Pre 1920 item #943000 (stock #01648)
A sterling silver 5-7/8" two-tine butter pick in the Carthage pattern, introduced by Wallace in 1917. This elegant serving piece is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S. starts at $7 (other spots may vary) - insurance is included...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Cultural : American Indian : Pre 1920 item #1479061 (stock #T310)
Antique early 20th century authentic Native American Plains Indian handmade, boy doll. Constructed of buckskin, beads, and natural human hair. This doll is wearing a hand sewn traditional period costume and moccasins.

He is elaborately dressed in the hand sewn traditional beaded and fringed hide garment and beaded moccasins. His head with beaded facial features, and coiffures of braided natural human hair.

HEIGHT: 26.5 cm (10.43 inches)...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Paper : Pre 1920 item #91938
AntiquesDC
$35.00
Very nice embossed vintage Halloween postcard featuring a line of girls dressed as ghosts and carrying smoking jack o'lanterns. The colors are bright and fresh. Postmarked (date illegible).

Origin: America, circa 1915. Condition: excellent, sharp corners, no tears or creases. Size: 5-1/2" x 3-1/2".

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Toys : Games : Pre 1920 item #25500
AntiquesDC
$85.00
Vintage McLoughlin game of "Peter Coddle and His First Trip to New York." Excellent lithographed box cover showing Mr. Coddle as he examines an early bicycle. The box has some scuffs along the edges and the top edge of the lithograph has a tear. 4-1/4"x5-1/2".
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Advertising : Pre 1920 item #488295 (stock #DL676)
Measuring 4 inches high with a 3.75 inch base diameter, this authentic looking 1919 Patent model bank of the historic Philadelphia Liberty Bell, is in wonderful all-original condition!

Given away as a premium for opening a bank account, this still bank advertises the Mechanics Savings Bank of Hartford, Connecticut.

The bank is complete with the famous Liberty Bell crack down its front as well as this slogan etched around its top, "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All The Inhab...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1920 item #728714 (stock #BA680)
Measuring 15 inches long by 13 inches wide, this delightful, unsigned, watercolor features a charming rendition of a young black boy straddling a fence while clutching a plump watermelon!

Remaining in its original frame with original wooden and paper backing, this watercolor retains its framer's identifying sticker which reads, "Staton's Art Shop 5409 Germantown Ave." Perhaps this Germantown address indicates Philadelphia area origin? In the interests of proper conservation, the new owner shou...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1920 item #97333
AntiquesDC
$695.00
Fabulous handpainted sheet iron feather tree stand. The Christmas tree stand features three elves contemplating their traditional lucky mushrooms. The elves, one each in blue, red and yellow hooded suits, are seated on little grassy knolls planted with flowers. The painted details are terrific; each elf has completly different facial features than his friends...