All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1930 item #1452512
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 : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1930 item #1468164
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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 : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1930 item #1478731 (stock #BA807)
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 : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1930 item #560341 (stock #BA612)
This vintage 1920's cast iron figure is an authentic piece that was carefully hand-painted long ago. The interesting little hooded drummer measures just 1.5 inches high and is in fine condition with paint scrapes here and there (see all photos). Great facial detail! An interesting figure that displays exceedingly well! Please see the other African-American cast iron figures available for purchase!
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 This item includes shipping cost
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Tobacco : Pre 1930 item #982197 (stock #gam-145)
Hold a secret in this handsome cigarette case made in Germany, circa 1925 comprising a tortoise shell finish with a black jewel-like clasp. Inside having a gold tone finish and two decorative bars, marked under clasp D.R. Germany. Measurements: 3 1/4" x 2 1/4". Good condition with several hard to see dimples and minor paint loss.
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Terrific vintage Christmas ornament fashioned from a papier-mache bell turned into a house. A cotton batting Santa Claus with a composition face is attached to the side. Unmarked, but most likely Japanese. Circa 1930. Very good condition, a little of the paint missing from the hanger and some wear to the "feather" trees. 3-1/2" high.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Writing Instruments : Desk Articles : Pre 1930 item #629010 (stock #21507-03)
This handsome Art Nouveau cast metal inkwell would be the perfect finishing touch for a gentleman’s desk; richly cast in petal form with hinged dome lid and pen rest, on raised feet; it has a nice weighty feel; with a beautiful green enameled metal well insert; condition: excellent; very, very slight wear at high points; measurement : 5 inches diam. 2 _ inches high.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1930 item #1431174
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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
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Fashion : Accessories : Pre 1920 item #513926 (stock #1105-4)
Lovely vintage early 20th century figural pettipoint/tapestry evening purse with link chain, comprised of a detailed coloration of the three graces in a pastural setting bordered with gold and black acanthus leaves on each side, small etched gold frame, coral and turquoise pointed snap closure, original watermark pink silk lining and small pocket pouch, "Made In Austria" label; Condition-Excellent; Measurement- 5 1/3 in L x 3 3/4 in W.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Royal : Pre 1920 item #969115
A rare Imperial Russian cross for the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd Class. As the war progressed, there was a shortage of precious metal, so military decorations were often worked in bronze, in this case gilt white bronze. The cross's four arms are decorated in deep red translucent enamel over an engraved background, while the central enameled reserve bears the letters "SS" for St. Stanislaus...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1920 item #981809 (stock #gam-144)
A great old black leather envelope-shape Fly Wallet made by COMMON SENSE, full of 17 period wet flies on casts, circa 1913. The front of the wallet having double snap enclosure and embossed with a fish, marked COMMON SENSE FLY BOOK. Inside comprising 6 canvas envelopes, each marked COMMON SENSE FLY BOOK, makers mark K & L Co. within a shield, patent date Oct. 28, 1913, flies inside the envelopes. It measures 8" x 3 1/2". EXCELLENT condition. No markings on wallet...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1920 item #1482446 (stock #B315)
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...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1920 item #1346915
A delightful German Christmas candy container in the shape of a peach. The container is made from composition then painted and finished with a coat of wax to add a realistic soft sheen. The interior of the pull-out base is marked "Germany." Origin: Germany, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 2.25" x 2.25" x 2.25.".
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1920 item #1431102
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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
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1920 item #1431103
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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.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Memorabilia : Black Americana : Pre 1920 item #1369815 (stock #BA932)
Measuring 5.50" in long x 8" wide, this delightful, C1910 cardboard box once held typewriter ribbons produced by the A.P...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Decorations : Holiday : Pre 1920 item #1346908
A delightful German Christmas candy container in the shape of a lemon. The container is made from composition then painted and finished with a coat of wax to add a realistic soft sheen. The interior of the pull-out base is marked "Germany."

Origin: Germany, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 3.25" x 2.25" x 2.25.".