Early period art deco metal jewelry clip of black man's face, c.1920's. He is wearing a white painted handkerchief on his head which has the tied ends hanging down next to a brass earring. He shows the attitude of the times with "nappy" hair, large painted whites of the eyes, and a smiling painted red mouth and white teeth. Made of heavy gauge metal. Back is missing one of the two clip prongs - but is works fine...
Beautiful horse head, probably ancient part of a Tharu house (window, roof ?). Nepal . H :28 L:11 l:6 cms
Really nice Australian Piccaninny Floor Polish Tin.
Tin is still full with its contents.
Measures approx - 4" in Diameter and 3" Tall
In the mid-1800's, an unknown artist painted the face of a young Black boy in warm, soft colors, and unbeknown to the artist, forever immortalized the young boy's image! Since that time a variety of items were been produced in the image of the "Young Black boy with the Torn Hat" or "Johnny Griffin".
This circa 1900-1910 Johnny Griffin item is a double image still bank that features 2 images of Johnny's head placed back-to-back. It was manufactured by the A.C...
Scarce Book of The Kentucky Twins with a great story and illustrations
Condition is very Good
Little Tub of Black Minstrel face Make-up.
Made For Hilka Nov - NY, in Germany
Really nice and in perfect Condition.
Typewriter Ribbon Tin (Red Version) - Rochester N.Y
This one also comes with its original trade card with the various grades of ink available.
Measuring 7 1/2 x 9 1/2, this lovely, 1920-30's, English or Continental origin, Black subject die cut features a very pretty, smiling young woman in a straw bonnet with unknown book in hand.
This die cut was manufactured to advertise a specific item, store or location but was never used for that purpose or otherwise personalized...
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...
Antique,18th -19th century, Chinese or Vietnamese, large combat polearm, halberd, trident, spear.
The massive trident is made of hand-forged iron with a visible forged structure of layered lamination...
Bronze cigar lighter, table or saloon item, late 19th century or early 20th century, marked Germany, in form of rooster with elaborate tail feathers, chain holds cap, this elaborate form was popular from mid 19th century to early 20th century. and is increasingly hard to find.
Measures 3 1/2" high, 3" wide, and 1 1/2" deep.
Signed "Germany" on two places, one on body, other on underside of tail...
Measuring 1 7/8 inches in diameter x 1/4 of an inch high, this seldom-found, circa 1920’s, dexterity game depicts a surprised or startled African baby. Likely German-made, the puzzle has no markings. It contains the 3 tiny metal balls, that with the proper manual dexterity, are to be placed in the baby’s mouth and two eyes. Two of the balls are currently fixed in place, likely due to the metal backing being very subtly pushed in...
Offered is an absolutely wonderful, original, 1930s watercolor portrait of a young "Black Shoe Shine Boy", a figure quite reflective of one aspect of African-American cultural history, as the iconic "shoe-shine boy (or man)" was so very frequently seen on city street corners plying a meager living during the first half of the 20th century...
Two(2) Chinese carved Hardwood Display Stands, 7 3/8" diameter-inside, 1 3/4" high, with carved scroll base, in good condition.
This American made beauty was issued by Lionel Trains in 1954 as a replacement for its 394 version of the Rotating Aircraft Beacon. The red paint and black plaque with silver lettering identifies this variation as A which is probably the earliest variant.
Condition is fair with loss of the rotating housing being its chief defect. However, it does have the original lightbulb. Minor paint losses, dust, and dirt have settled on the grand beacon...
Fenton Lite Blue Syrup with drape optic. It is in mint condition. Logo on bottom. It is 5.5" tall and about 4.5" at the widest point.
ROLEX 18k Rose Gold Logo Buckle 19mm Tobacco CROCODILE. This crocodile strap is also available in other colors; black, cognac, and green, in desired. Rare vintage Rolex Logo Buckle. ROLEX 18k Rose Gold 16mm Logo Buckle marked: ROLEXSA 750 SWISS. The strap is a new 19mm Tobacco colored genuine CROCODILE Strap. For Ref. 116231. Strap marked: "HAND Made in ITALY". This strap fits the Rolex Models DATE, AIR KING, OYSTERDATE, DATONA, & COSMOGRAPH. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE...
Large Golly Squeezy Toy, Does not Squeak anymore though.
Measures: 11" Tall