A delightful 19th century children's game based on Daniel Defoe's classic book Robinson Crusoe. This game entitled "Robinson Crusoe and His Man Friday" has 28 of the original 30 cards (cards are 2.25x3.25 inches) each with etched, hand-colored images of Robinson Crusoe, his man Friday and a host of plant life, animals and objects that might be found on Crusoe's island. The cards are in fine condition, showing just a hint of age.

Research dates this game to 1845...

Beautiful flower with petals and leaves made of faux tortoise (celluloid?) or nut casing. The flower is suspended on a spring on the end of the hairpin so that it trembles. The flower is about 2 inches by 2 3/4 inches and 3/4 inch deep – very 3-dimensional. The spring attaches to a 3 3/8 inch long two-prong hairpin. Condition is excellent for such an old, delicate piece. One petal has a spot of surface damage and one leaf is partially loose...

Excellent 19th century Victorian antique humidor with zinc interior, including the humidifier and key. Nice metal plaque on the top. All solid mahogany. Made by C. N. Swift, New York. Measures about 10 x 7 inches and 4 1/4 inches deep...

This is a superb Victorian mahogany sewing box from the late-1800s. It features a rotating pincushion, eight thread spool holders and escutcheons to pull thread, a drawer, a pull out mirror and bone finials. Nicely made with light inlaid wood and bone (ivory?) finials and escutcheons. Sits on four ball feet. Measures about 7 inches wide, 5-1/4 inches deep and 7 inches tall to the top of the pincushion...

Carved wooden statue of an angel in robes holding a lid-form object. Condition: one broken arm, missing wings, losses to most of the paint and some insect damage at the base. Height: approx. 13 inches...

Carved wooden statue with gesso, polychrome paint and partial gilt. He is a priest or friar dressed in flowing robes with glass eyes. Condition is very good, with some paint chips, minor cracks and possibly missing his halo. Height: approx. 12 5/8 inches...

Fantastic coin silver repousse box used for slaked lime. The box is heavily decorated on top with flowers, tendrils and vines. The body has nice molding. The piece contains no marks or inscription.

The box is in the shape of an elongated oval (elliptical). It measures about 2.75 x 1.75 inches and 2 inches tall. Excellent condition. There is a small accumulation of slaked lime residue inside the box...

Fantastic coin silver repousse box used for slaked lime. The box is heavily decorated with dragons. The top has a marvelous large dragon, while the sides have eight panels with different dragons in each. There is even a chiseled dragon on the bottom. The piece contains no marks or inscription.

The box is in the shape of an elongated oval (elliptical). It measures about 2.5 x 1.5 inches and 2.4 inches tall. Excellent condition. There is a small accumulation of slaked lime inside the box.

This is a beautiful lidded tobacco or betel nut box made of bronze (or silver) that is decorated with repousse work and chiseled designs. The sides and lid have been covered with gold leaf and copper overlay. The very top decoration is an attached floral decoration that is at least 14k gold and held in place by wires under the lid. Inside, the box has evidence of having a divider (missing) separating the box into two compartments. The piece contains no marks or inscription.

There is a labe...

This is a beautiful lidded and divided tobacco or betel nut box made of bronze (or silver) that is decorated with repousse work and chiseled designs. The sides and lid have been covered with gold leaf and copper overlay. The very top decoration is an attached floral decoration that is at least 14k gold and held in place by a wire under the lid. Inside, the box is separated into two compartments by a divider. The piece contains no marks or inscription.

There is a label inside that states th...

Fine antique lap desk with sewing items, in coromandel wood veneer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, abalone and brass. Hinged top and fold out lower section with a fitted interior of ebonized wood with the original tooled velvet writing slope, compartments for pens, inkwells with silver lids, sewing implements and thimbles (not included), thread/twine holders of mother-of-pearl and bone, a sleeve in the lid to store stationery and two additional divided compartments. Circa 1860.

Measures abo...

This is a wonderful little Victorian antique sewing item. It is from the late 19th Century (1850-1890). The Pincushion is turned, hand carved and pierced. The cobalt blue velvet pincushion is hand sewn onto the vegetable ivory base. The base, which is pierced all over, has a removable cap on the bottom, and is filled with what I assume to be oiled wool to keep the needles sharp.

Vegetable ivory is actually the coquille nut or tagua nut, which dries hard and gains a wonderful patina with ...

Fantastic enameled brass place card holders with images of Victorian ladies and gentlemen - 3 of each. These are delicate and quite rare. Probably Austrian, but could be Czech. The images are hand painted over a transferware outline.

Each measures about 1.5 inches tall. The enamel colors are bright and intact. The metal is plated brass (either silver or nickle plated) and much of the plating has worn off. Excellent condition.

We are also offering in a separate listing, individual place c...

Fantastic enameled brass place card holders with images of Victorian. These are delicate and quite rare. Probably Austrian, but could be Czech. The images are hand painted over a transferware outline.

Each measures about 1.5 inches tall. The enamel colors are bright and intact. The metal is plated brass (either silver or nickle plated) and much of the plating has worn off. Excellent condition.

These are being sold individually (please indicate which you wish to purchase in your inquiry)...

Superb little rectangular brass frame with applied roses on all four sides. Great Arts & Crafts design. The frame measures about 4 inches tall x 2 5/8 inches wide with a 1/4 inch border. The opening is about 3 1/2 inches tall x 2 3/16 inches wide. The metal back slides open and has an A-frame easel that can be changed to be either vertical or horizontal by removing a pin. There is also a ring for hanging. Glass included. Excellent condition....