Nice French piece of Advertising with Black Native about to be eaten by the Lion...
A small (5 3/4" by 4 3/4" framed) printed poem titled "Mother Dear", with a sentimental message of the period, circa early 1930's. The gold paint and faint color at bottom appear to be hand-applied. On reverse is written in pencil "Billy/May 13 1934", and an old period framer's label from downtown Los Angeles adds further charm. A sweet item.
ONE OF TWO BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER, OF THIS SUBJECT, IN MY SHOP: A vintage, circa early 1930's original photograph of early screen actress and Hollywood socialite Marion Davies (1897-1961), bearing the stamp with the artist's name on reverse. The piece measures 13" by 10", and 18 1/2" by 14 1/2" in modern black wood framing (which exhibits two scraped areas as illustrated). Bull was a prominent portrait and still photographer with the Hollywood studios, head of MGM's stills department for 40 years...
Vintage lithographed tin Halloween rattle noisemaker decorated with eight jack o'lanterns, each having a different face. Marked "T. Cohn Inc. Made In U.S.A." Circa 1930s. Nice condition, a few surface scratches and a bit of rust on the back side. 4-1/2" long.
Handpainted garden ornament in the form of Popeye. Painted on three-ply wood with an iron stake, he's ready to stand at attention in your spinach patch!
Origin: American, circa 1930's. Excellent condition; all original paint; a little flaking at the edge of his pipe. 23" tall.
Lovely 1930's Black Americana Golly Tin Pull Alon Cart Tray.
Measures Approx 11" x 7"
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"
A vintage, circa early 1930's original photograph of early screen actress and Hollywood socialite Marion Davies (1897-1961), bearing the embossed stamp of the photographer at right lower corner, and a stamp from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on reverse. The piece measures 12 1/2" by 9 1/2" inside the red mat and 21" by 17" framed. Bull was a prominent portrait and still photographer with the Hollywood studios, head of MGM's stills department for 40 years...
Group Antique Magic Lantern Glass advertising theater sildes a great your ad goes here slide of Hawaii with girls on a beach, one IS your refrigerator ailing? You cant beat them work clothes , (cracked) More happy Livestock , and a really cool one Hes still looking for it missing his head. Assorted liquor labels and 2 early French photo postcards circa 1890s
A vintage c1920s Buchanan & Lyall Just Suits Cut Plug tobacco tin. This 7-1/2 x 5 4-1/2" tin has orange/red graphics with gold, it has a carrying handle and a side locking tab, and the lid opens up. This item is in very good condition with no bends losses, damage or repairs other than a dent on one spine, some minor spotting to the graphics, some minor rusting to the interior, and some dulling and residues on the lid...
Super rare book that comes in a box with 4 puzzles, unfortunately the Box is lid is no longer there but everything else present and pretty good condition
Vintage bisque Halloween black cat candy container. The bottom is marked "Made In Japan." Circa 1930. Condition: excellent.
ORIGINAL 1930's French LE SAVON DIRTOFFFRENCH ADVERTISING POSTER circa 27 3/4 x 39” see photos for Condition sold as is "Used".
Top left translates as "Dirtoff Soap whitens me"
Top right translates as "We sell everywhere"
Graphics and colours are superb and would have been for soap aimed at mechanics and the like to get the oil and grease off.
Any questions please ask
Utensil to cut or scrape the inside of the bowl. Bone handle. L : 13c
Lionel #57 orange "Broadway & Main" electrical lamp post. Stamped on the bottom "Lionel #57". Very nice condition.
Metal double lamp post with "Main St." sign. Probably Lionel or Marx, but not marked. Includes a track clip. One bulb is burned out, otherwise excellent condition. 7-3/4" tall.
Cast iron telephone pole for use with a train set. The bottom is impressed "HA". Circa 1920's. All pieces have paint flakes appropriate to age. 8-3/4" tall.
A super nice vintage shooter marble with white base and aventurine and oxblood patches. No defects.
Dimension: 7/8"