This is an authentic signed baseball from former Negro League baseball player Luther "Luke" Atkinson. The ball was signed at an autograph show in March 2006. Luther "Luke" Atkinson was #20, a stand-out performer for the Wilson, North Carolina All Stars, the Carolina Tigers, and the Satchel Paige All-Stars, who played baseball in the Negro Leagues from 1955 to 1960, starting his career right out of high school. As of spring 2018, Mr...

An exquisite pair!!!

These mint condition, 1940s, PEARL CHINA Black Chef and Mammy salt and pepper shakers are simply outstanding!

Measuring a super-size 7.50 inches high, this exceptionally large salt and pepper pair are meant for stove-top and not table-top use, thus their robust dimensions!

The pair are in mint condition and likely were never used...

This is an old pre-1948 repousse necklace with great depth and dimension. The drop makes it's presence known but is still a size that can go to the board room with ease. The drop is 3in. across and 1.5in. tall. It is puffy repousse but still weighs in at a hefty 61 grams. The earrings and links are 1.25 in. long. The bead work is all hand applied which was labor intensive. No dents and no repairs or damage...

A retailer in Cuernavaca, according to Bille Hougart, Doris probably commissioned work from several maestros yet jewelry bearing their signature does not surface very often. But when it does, it is usually spectacular - like the cuff presented here. Co-signed "Corpus Artisans", its repousse is immaculately executed; dramatic, perfectly finished and beautifully oxidized...

Sterling silver bracelet with raised repousse swirls and cascabels designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. Bracelet measures 6 3/4" wearable length and 1 1/4" wide. Harmon designs are rare and considered very collectable as he only designed jewelry for a short time in the early 1940's. Excellent condition with gorgeous patina. No dents or dings. Penny Morrill and Carole Berk's book, MEXICAN SILVER p.139 pictures a pair of Harmon earrings in this design.

Something like this cut work does not come around often. Casa Prieto was known for it's quality. This is thick silver and cut into a gorgeous design of a flower with a cabochon of Mexican turquoise for it's center. Mexican turquoise is mined out and only available from old stock that someone has saved or pulled off other works of art. These stones are a mix of turned green with time to a light blue green. All have rock matrix with lines through out...

Measuring 5.25 inches high x 6.50 inches wide, this near mint, three piece, Black Mammy and Chef Oil and Vinegar Cruet was produced in 1940s Japan.

The bodies are one single piece with one hand each on Mammy and the Chef that serve as stoppers for the two pouring spouts. The piece is marked with a "V" for Vinegar and an "O" for Oil on each arm...

A vintage long and graceful garden bench fashioned with iron supports and white painted wooden slats arranged with a gracefully curved profile. Nice condition. Size: 31 inches ht. x 66 inches length x 24 inches depth.

Measuring 19 inches long by 3.5 inches wide, this untouched, all-original, double-sided, porcelain-enameled, 1930-40s, metal sign is an extraordinarily RARE piece of Black American history-- an artifact of the "Jim Crow" era when segregation of the African American race was unfortunately, most commonplace.

This sign was found in storage inside of an old Austin, Texas, gas station and likely designated the COLORED ONLY entrance to a local public building or room within...

At first glance this appears to simply be a large image of a burning tree, however, look again and find the tree like figure is in the from of two entwined lovers, flames leaping from their impassioned bodies. This was likely made as an exhibition work, as it certainly would be difficult to fit into even a large Japanese home. The piece is signed Yoneda Mio, (Yoneda Mionosuke), and likely dates from the 1930s...

A delightful and visually appealing Black Memorabilia kitchen item!

This circa 1940's Mammy and Uncle Mose ceramic Vinegar and Oil Set is marked "JAPAN" on each figure's base.

The pair measures approximately 5.25 inches tall and is in wonderful, all original condition! No chips, cracks or repairs. Mild surface crazing present as is appropriate to the age. Uncle Mose is missing a portion of his original cork neck stopper - a very minor inconvenience!

A less seldom seen pair!

A peculiar Dhyangro, possibly from a young or a woman shaman H 60 cm , Handle 31cm More information on request

A wonderful and extremely RARE hard cover book with original paper dust cover by Kate Gambold Dyer, copyrighted 1942 by Platt and Munk Publishers and measuring 8 x 9.25 inches.

Fabulous black and red line illustrations as represented by photos adorn this 38 page book! The book features the Christmas-time adventures of eight year old Turquoise "Turky" Trott, one of six of Mammy Trott's children...

Occupation era original Japanese shin hanga woodblock print titled "Kanetsuki Hall Bell Tower, Okayama" by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) dated in the lower left margin Showa 22 (1947). The artist's black ink signature and red seal are at the lower left corner of the image. The 6mm circular seal of the publisher Watanabe (used 1946-1957) is at the lower right corner. Paper size: 15 1/2" x 10 1/4" (image size: 14 1/4" x just over 9 1/2"). Excellent condition. Never framed...

Vintage sterling silver eagle pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Pin measures 2 1/4" long. Spratling often found inspiration for his designs among the Aztec or Mayan figures depicted in the Codex Nuttal, a Mixtec manuscript. The pin is in beautiful, original condition. Pin back & safety lock work perfectly. No dents, dings or repairs. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Spratling designs are the anchor of the Permanent 20T...

A superb sterling bracelet of three dimensional triangle shaped links by Danish designer Hans Hansen. It has an ingenious closure of a screw bolt. Measuring 7 1/2" end to end and 1" wide, it weighs 57 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed and numbered as shown. Spectacular in every way.

A gorgeous, gorgeous, early Mexican silver bracelet with green agates. This is a Los Castillo design but only signed Sterling Mexico. It is very heavy weighing 114 grams and measures 7" long and 2" wide. The design is compelling and the agates are just beautiful. Fine original condition. Don't miss this one!

William Spratling first phase hallmarks as shown are on these magnificent tulip earrings. They are substantial in size at 1.5in. long and .75in. wide at widest point. The weight is 21 grams. They drop beautifully and the screw backs hits in the center of the tulip making it well balanced for a great fit. The swirl curves with the ear for a fabulous presence. No dents or chips. Only striations inside the stones as one would expect to see. Collector quality.