Wonderful vintage 1940s hand-made sewing needle case of a little black girl with yellow bows in her braided hair and a pumpkin colored dress. Front of dress lifts up and there are two flaps for storing sewing needles. Very nicely made with fine detailing to face and hair construction--her little curls are tiny French knots. Excellent condition. Measures 6" long by 3" at the widest.

Measuring only 2.75 inches high, this darling 1920's Black Memorabilia souvenir piece is in amazing condition considering its delicate, sea shell construction.

A tiny bisque black boy holding a watermelon slice is seated on a throne of sea shells. The name of the location that this sea shell souvenir was meant to commemorate is worn and is no longer readable.

Two very minor chips are present as shown in photos which do not detract from the beauty of this piece!

Offered is a truly one-of-a-kind piece of Black Memorabilia!

This 1920-30s, hinged, wooden game piece box features an original, hand-executed, ink-on-paper drawing of a black figure in a tuxedo that has been pasted to the box cover. The drawing has been preserved with a shellac covering.

The box contains fifty, sequentially numbered 1-50, wooden game pieces painted red and white. The game pieces are in mint condition and appear to have only been lightly used...

An unusual accessory for your cow horn living room suite - this is a late 19th century 8-1/4" pipe or cigar rest and ashtray made of genuine cowhorn. This item features a cowhorn base held with a nut and bolt, and a brass rest for a pipe or cigar...

This colorful vintage ceramic cocker spaniel will keep the libations flowing as a dog head-form cover of a combination bottle pourer and stopper. The head is hand painted sienna brown outlined with black markings, porcelain pourer, cork is near perfect, circa 1940. Measurements- 4 1/8" high. Very good condition with minor flaking on one ear.

An attractive Victorian 12-3/4" long painted silk and bone fan with flowers. This unsigned fan is attractively painted on one side with pink flowers and leaves, and the bone supports are unadorned. This item is in very good original condition with no chips, cracks, major tears or stains, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor fraying to the silk at the ends...

An ornate, large 19th century carved bone fan, with fine lace-trimmed silk and metal sequins. This 14" fan extends to 27" across; it features finely carved decorative bone end panels, complex and well-executed silk lace on the upper edge, and sewn gold-coloured spangles or sequins in three different shapes. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

This vintage, sterling silver, Armed Forces Navy cap bracelet charm displays the honorable anchor insignia. The cap is 3 dimensional and measures 3/4" x 1" x 3/8" high. It has a good heft. It is circa 1950's. FREE US STANDARD S/H

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...

One of a kind gypsy outfit with a long, colorful chiffon skirt, matching taffeta slip and a small bustier encrusted with sequins and stones.Made in the early '80's by a New York seamstress who designed for Las Vegas showgirls.The waistbands on both the slip and skirt need to be replaced since they have stretched.

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...

White silk overalls with jacket. Jacket (back) shoulder to shoulder seam is 14"; length of back (collar to hem) is 26-3/4"; shoulder seam to wrist/sleeve 22". Overalls:shoulder to hem- 53"; thigh width (widest area/ middle of thigh) 10"

Measuring 15.75 inches long by 4 inches in height, this metal, circa 1930s, brown and yellow, French advertising sign reads:

"Defense de Fumer..sans Microphosphate Schloesing."

Translated to English, it literally means "No Smoking without Schloesing Microphosphate", clearly an advertisement for a chemical product made by the Schloesing Company.

Certainly a conversation piece in very good condition with the expected mild and non-substantial wear with minor rust here and there to the pain...

A group of three 6-3/8" tall etched wine goblets in the Queen's Lace pattern by Bohemia. These glasses are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S...

A boxed cut crystal master salts & silverplated spoons circa 1920s-30s. This English made silk and plush lined presentation box contains two 2-3/4" cut crystal open master salt dishes and two 2-3/4" silver plated master salt spoons. This set has a black paper-wrapped fitted 6-3/8" X 3-7/8" box with brass fittings (marked BRITISH MADE)...

A wonderful and extremely rare enameled glass beaker bearing the portrait of Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna on the occasion of her visit to Paris in 1896. Alexandra accompanied her husband, Czar Nicholas II to dedicate the Pont Alexandre III across the Seine. Alexandra is wearing the traditional kokoshnik, a veil, long strands of pearls and a white gown. The portrait is surrounded by gilt lettering, "Souvenir Octobre 1896/Impératrice Alexandra Féodorovna"...

Antique, 18th century, Mughal Indo Persian - Sind Matchlock gun Jezail. Details; damascus steel barrel showing strongly banded pattern, muzzle fixed to mounting bayonet, curved wood full stock with simple iron plates on each side.
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 141cm (55 ½ inches).
REFERENCES: “Firearms Of The Islamic World in the Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait” by Robert Elgood...

Katazome (stencil-dyed) Maekake (apron), Shop Apron for Konnyaku Store. Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop apron. Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address: “Yamachuu,” Nihonmatsu City (Fukushima Prefecture;) braided cotton waist tie...

Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop Apron, for a Sake purveyor, central logo reads “Cha” (Tea, the common name of drinking establishments in old Japan was “Cha-ya,” or “Tea House.” Stencil-dyed on both sides with shop name and address, braided cotton waist tie. All lines read right to left, and top to bottom, in the old pre-WWII style. Unsure on actual readings, but meanings are clear...

Indigo-dyed heavy cotton shop Apron...

These DESERT ROSE 8 oz glassware wine (ENGLAND BACK STAMP) by FRANCISCAN CHINA are in excellent condition. These were made circa 1985. They are 6 1/8" tall.

An Edwardian gold filled wrist purse on a chain c1910-20. This 2-1/2 x 1-7/8" purse is undecorated, it has a snap-catch and a 7-1/2" link chain; it has a WH & Co. in a heart maker's mark and it is in excellent original condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than two shallow dents on one side and the later insertion of some purple velvet on the inside. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and...

This is an assortment of pieces in the Ludovic pattern, by Charles Ahrenfeldt, Limoges, France (discontinued in 1956). All items are currently in stock unless marked SOLD. These items are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the gold grim on some of the pieces (slight). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of g...

12 International Doris sterling demitasse spoons. This set of twelve 4-1/4" long sterling silver demitasse spoons is in the Doris pattern, introduced by International in 1907. These spoons have a Y monogram, they weigh 132 grams in total, and they are in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some black tarnish spots on four spoons (not pitting, can be polished out). The price is for all 12 spoons. All items are thoroughly and conserv...

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. This item is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some faint tarnish spots which can be easily polishe...

This is an assortment of pieces in the cut crystal Innisfail pattern, produced by Waterford of Ireland. All items are currently in stock unless marked SOLD. These items are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs unless noted. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Multiples of some pieces may be available - please ask for available quant...

This is an assortment of pieces in the English bone china Downing S-665 pattern, produced by Minton from 1955-1975. All items are currently in stock unless marked SOLD. These items are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs unless noted. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Multiples of some pieces may be available - please a...

Description: In casual mood, a natural rock was tastefully selected and set into a custom-made wood stand. From the traditional connoisseurship, scholar rocks have long been highly appraised and treasured by the literati. They would enjoy viewing the wonderful artistry done by the Mother Nature. For this piece, it was simple, plain in outlook, yet was full of Zen spirits. In casual mood, the scholar rock can be put on your desk ideally as a display item by its adequate size. Date: Modern. Dimens...

This is an assortment of serving pieces in the silverplated Adam pattern, introduced by Oneida Community in 1917. All items are currently in stock unless marked SOLD. These items are in excellent original condition with no bends, dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs unless noted. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Multiples of some pieces may be available - please ask...

Measuring approximately 11 inches tall, this wonderful, vintage 1940s, Black Americana Chef cookie jar, remains in all original condition-- no repairs or repaint-- and it is NOT a reproduction!

This wonderful piece is unmarked but is documented in numerous guides as the Black Chef cookie jar made in the 1940's by the National Silver Company. It likely once had a "NASCO" foil label on its base which dried up and fell off over the course of the jar's lifetime.

Fabulous cobalt blue accenting m...

Measuring 6.25 inches long x 5 inches wide, this rarely found and well detailed, circa 1910, brass ashtray depicts a smiling black male native reclining on a stylized seashell.

In fabulous condition with 100+ years of all original surface patina, this phenomenal piece is very highly detailed and displays wonderfully! It authentically depicts the highly fashionable Art Nouveau styling which was so wildly popular at the turn of the 20th century. This brass ashtray promotes the English settleme...

Offered are two utterly fabulous, one-of-a-kind, DOUBLE-SIDED, hand-painted signs that hung at Joe's "Colored Only" fish shack near Albany, Georgia, on the Flint River during the years that segregation was still enforced in the South. These signs were created by the black folks who owned the fish shack which closed in the early 1960s. Visitors had an area to eat in and were served pig ears and fish-- and the shack owners also caught, cleaned and sold fish.

The signs were purchased directly fr...

A 6-3/8" sterling silver pierced bonbon server in the La Viola flatware pattern by Wallace, discontinued in 1912. This Art Nouveau server has a Gothic B or R monogram, and it weighs 30.5 grams; it is in excellent original 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 secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at...

Measuring 11 inches tall, this wonderfully detailed, circa 1930's, gentleman, African-American doll is phenomenally well detailed!

ENTIRELY hand-stitched, this gent is dressed in fancy striped pants, straw shoes and hat, green belt, and in a navy blue and white polka dot shirt with a tiny breast pocket that holds a teeny pack of CAMEL cigarettes, labeled with a "C"! His outfit is topped off with a red tie that is held in place by a bean tie tack!

His face is hand-stitched with careful atten...

This delightful grouping of 3 black Aunt Jemima composition dolls from the 1930s enjoyed an interesting, more recent life as advertising display pieces in an old Vermont Country store!

The 3 dolls were grouped together in a creative display that supported the sale of Aunt Jemima Pancake products! Their costumes are all identical and were hand-stitched and made especially for the planned Aunt Jemima display.

Each of the dolls remain intact inside an encasement of glue and paper wrapping and ...

This delightful Black Mammy Rag Doll has a face with a story to tell! What an expression!

Measuring 18 inches tall, Mammy is constructed of black, machine-stitched, vintage 1930-1940's, polished cotton which has been stuffed with cotton batting. Facial features have been hand-embroidered, are quite expressive, and are exceedingly well done. Her hair has been styled in six pigtails adorned with bows.

Mammy's red, machine-stitched dress is also vintage 1930-40's fabric and features the class...

Measuring 13 inches in height, this vintage 1930's, Mammy Bottle Doll is in lovely condition, with nicely detailed clothing and a very darling face! Mammy bottle dolls were constructed to be quite functional; they were used as doorstops back in the day. Their sand-filled bottles added enough weight to readily keep that door in place.

This mammy's cute face is completely hand-stitched and is accented by original celluloid hoop earrings. She wears a flowered bandanna, a cream colored flowered sh...

Measuring a total length of 26 inches including strings, this fabulous, late 1940's, black character marionette is in wonderful, never-played-with condition!

The puppet, itself, is 14 inches tall and is colorfully dressed in blue and white checked pants, red shoes, orange and whit polka dot shirt, straw hat and red patterned neck scarf.

The puppet's face is composition and bears evidence of some age-related crackling as noted in photos. He has a tiny piece if composition missing on the le...

These wonderful circa 1940-50's BRI-TONE Number 8, school or art crayons manufactured by the Imperial Crayon Company of Brooklyn, New York, are in near mint condition! The crayons are unused and are all original! The box features a fabulous graphic of a young boy and girl busily coloring using their Bri-Tone crayons! The box measures 4 inches tall x 2.75 inches wide x 1/4 inch deep.

An absolutely wonderful addition to one's School or Artist Memorabilia collection!

This wonderful, circa 1940-50's, box of Imperial school or art chalk manufactured by the Imperial Crayon Company of Brooklyn, New York, is in near mint condition! The chalk is unused and is all-original! The box features a fabulous graphic of a smiling clown busily writing using Imperial Chalk! The box measures 3.50 inches tall x 2.50 inches wide x 1 inch deep.

An absolutely wonderful addition to one's School or Artist Memorabilia collection!

Measuring 11.75 inches high x 8 inches wide, this striking 1950's, ceramic, Black African in a Sea Shell, hanging wall planter is marked on back "House of Venice California".

In lovely condition with age crackling to the backside of the seashell, this stunning piece appears to have never been used for its original purpose as a hanging wall planter. The black paint is in impeccable condition and any white dots that appear in photos are the result of light reflection off of teeny glaze imperfect...

The bag shows some wear...There is a slight crease/ bulge on the bottom near one foot, wear on the handle and faint white spotting on the bottom that runs up a quarter of the way.. Sold as is. 8" x 11-1/2"

Plane, 747 Jumbo Jet Charm - Sterling Silver is 1 1/16th" long without ring. It is hallmarked "ster".

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...

Measuring a diminutive 4.50 inches long x 2.50 inches high, this very unusual tin and pot metal piece features a small black shoe shine boy with shoe polishing brush in hand, about to polish a giant ladies lace-up shoe!!

The piece has two tiny holes in its bowl suggesting that this was once screwed or fastened into another piece. Logic suggests that perhaps this may have been an advertising display item of some sort.

Remnants of red paint are easily visible on the back of the black boy's h...

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. Their sand-filled bottles added enough weight to readily keep that door in place.

Her interesting and expressive face is also completely hand-stitched and bears a...

This is a jade like hardstone carving of the chinese Han Dragon/mysthical beast....it pass the hardnest test, very hard can't be scratch by steel knife point, it is of natural stone....

This is very hard stone of Dark green/black Jade carving of Goddess of Mercy, it is translucent jade and very detail in carving, please enquire

A sterling silver cigarette or cheroot holder with case circa 1910. The 1-3/4" holder has an amber or celluloid mouthpiece and fine hand engraving; the hand-engraved 2" fob style case features a loop for hanging from a watch or neck chain and it is stamped STERLING SILVER. This item is in very good original condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a small loss to the holder's silver, some darkening of the amber from use, and a dent on the case. All item...

This delightful, 1920's, hand-painted, Folk Art-inspired, English pull toy features a darling horse and jockey!

When pulled by its string, the toy rolls along on its metal and rubber wheels, causing the jockey to raise and lower himself off of the horse as the horse makes a coordinated "jumping" motion as his front legs raise up slightly.

The toy is labeled "Loros Bros Ltd London England" within a small triangle that is painted on one side of the metal supporting rim (see photos). The horse...

This is a skillful execution of a chinese brush painting of traditional plum blossom by an anonymous/unknown artist, i can't read the name or seal, sorry, but it is done with skillful stroke and brush movement in spontaneous and spirited manner, it is a decorative piece to me and indeed a good works of art to frame or make into scroll art....please enjoy its' beauty/artistic rendiation instead as for investment of an art piece because of the unknown artist here, it is from China. You can get it ...

A fish setting for six in the silverplated Penbury pattern, issued by Mappin & Webb from 1918-19. This set consists of six each of the 8-5/8" fish knives and the 7-1/2" fish forks. This set is in excellent original 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 secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $12 (o...

Seven Aynsley 7586 burgundy red or maroon red English bone china pattern tea cups and saucers circa 1940s 1950. They are sold individually, as this is a discontinued pattern. an old pattern. Each of the cups and saucers in stock has a deep red band with ornate gold bands and trim. Aynsley made wonderful quality cups, many are collectible. Great bridal shower or engagement gift idea, or start off your own teacup collection. They are in mostly excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, den...

A pair of 8-1/2" sterling silver serving spoons in the Strasbourg pattern, introduced by Gorham in 1897. Each has the PAT. 1897 Gorham sterling lion and anchor mark along with an X in a circle and STERLING and each has a script E monogram. The pair of serving spoons weigh 113 gr. They are in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, pattern wear, breaks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all it...

Offered is a wonderful 1934 edition of Topsy Turvy and the Tin Clown by Bernice G. Anderson and illustrated by Esther Friend.

This seldom found copy was originally published in 1932 by Rand McNally & Company of New York.

This copy has superficial scratches to the front and back covers, as well as surface soiling, and wear on book cover edges.(see photos). The front cover has a slight tear at the crease that does not effect strength or integrity of the cover board. A couple of pages have mino...

This great vintage bridge set is still in its original packaging - never opened - mint in box. The box set measures 10 3/4" x 7 1/2" and reads, "LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE... According to HOYLE." It includes a Bridge Instruction book, 2 decks of cards and a scorepad. The cards are colorful: one deck displays a cute bunny rabbit, the other displays a cute chipmunk. It is especially unique because it comes with the teaching bridge booklet. The set is circa 1950's or 1960's.

A vintage 5-1/8" sterling silver award or commemorative teaspoon with the wreath from the Newfoundland & Labrador Rifle Club. This English sterling spoon is hallmarked for Sheffield 1931, and it has the maker's mark of John Round. It weighs 21.9 grams, and it is in excellent original 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 secondhand and may have slight signs of ...

An 11-1/4" (across the handles) and 5-3/4" tall covered entree dish in the English bone china Gaythorne V1480 pattern, issued by Royal Doulton. This is the tan leaf and brown scroll colourway, and this serving piece is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs (except for one craze line on the bottom at the pattern title (in the glaze only and doesn't go through the bottom). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are n...

In Charles Dicken's classic, David Copperfield, Wilkins Micawber is Copperfield's landlord and friend. A sanguine idler, Micawber unmasks Uriah Heep as a villain and rewarded with passage to Australia, where he settles happily in a prominent neighborhood.

Circa 1948-1960

"Old King Cole was a merry old soul" are the words of the nursery rhyme that inspired the design of this jug. The collar frill was remodelled around 1939 and variation two can be found with both deep and shallow white ruff modellings.

This is variation No. 2 circa 1939-1960 .