All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Nostalgia : Pre 1930 item #185252 (stock #R010)
I found this delightful tin box at an antique show in Reims, in the Champagne region of France. Circa 1920's, children used a box like this one to take their "gouter" or snack, to school. On the top there is an adorable image of a cat & a child running from a mischievous dog, and a small mouse appears on the side. Other than minor paint touch-ups to the child's leg (see photos) this box is in good shape. It measures approx 7" long x 3-1/2" wide x 2-3/4" high (5-1/2" to top of handle).
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1334574 (stock #512)
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We are happy to have a special friend for one of your favorite French or German doll´s ...... on all original perfect condition firm structured paper mache Lamb which has a wonderful cream colored curly mohair fur, look´s very clean and pretty.

It has on well modeled shaved muzzle , glass eyes and leather ears , upturned tail , covered legs with black hooves...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1300156 (stock #284)
Most beautiful antique French muslin and silk costume with matching bonnet... fit well for Jumeau , Bru , Steiner , FG , or other pretty French or German doll´s about around 24" ( 60 cm )

It is most hand sewn of wonderful all complete hand embroidery cream muslin ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #678694 (stock #BA410)
In wonderful condition, this hard-bound, 2nd printing of Elvira Garner's "EZEKIAL" retains its original dust jacket.

Printed in 1937, this delightful story of little Ezekial and his Florida family was both written and illustrated by Ms. Garner.

The book is tightly bound with some foxing at the front and back cover interior seams. The colors are much brighter and more vivid than they appear in my photos. No rips, tears, or repairs...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1292043 (stock #210)
Wonderful most hand sewn French Poupee ball gown like Marie Antoinette style , fit wonderful for on French Poupee around 13" / 14" ( 34 - 36 cm )

One of a kind dress of French light blue and cream silk sateen , French trim and pretty lace decoration.

The dress has long sleeves with lace ruffles wrist and wonderful small cream silk front part with box pleated at skirt part.

This evening dress has on square neckline , small waistline and wide hip pleated at both sides like ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Nostalgia : Pre 1920 item #1181109 (stock #SR2400)

Have you ever seen this tin before? I hadn't. It's one of the rare tins. The top has been replaced. An excellent restoration. Otherwise, the condition is great. It dates to circa 1915.

Condition: good
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Nostalgia : Pre 1900 item #1181103 (stock #SR19)

Queen Victoria had a strong love for Scotland and popularized all things Scottish. She spent much time in her castle at Balmoral. This is a Scottish Tartan decorated box, "McLean" clan, c1870. Condition: good

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1940 item #272100 (stock #R024)
This delightful set of puzzle blocks, circa 1920-30's, has all of its original paper pictures. Purchased in France, the box measures 11-1/4" x 8-1/4". Normal wear from age & use, the strongman picture is torn in the bottom corner & has been taped back together, overall in wonderful condition. The blocks measure approx 1-3/4" square...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1282873 (stock #171)
Very nice Bebe which has fine creamy bisque , choice painting , original body and body finish...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1940 item #188262 (stock #R013)
This adorable wooden pull-toy circa 1930's features two painted wood elephants playing ball over a fence. Their trucks lift up & down when a lever underneath moves - unfortunately just pulling the toy does not make them move anymore. Normal wear from age & use, the striped celluloid ball between them is cracked has a hole on one side. Still quite a charmer! Measures approx. 15" long x 5" wide x 8" tall.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1347552 (stock #727)
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Very beautiful and rare to find early all original pull toy sheep from Germany at 19th. century , a very great piece for your doll decoration..... sure your lovely doll would like this little Lamb !!!

Of hand pressed card board covered with original lamb fur , has fine modeled face expression with inset light green glass eyes and well modeled snout , has little ears and typical lamb tail ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1920 item #162895 (stock #BA722)
This VERY RARE, delightful, circa 1915, doll or toy-sized Advertising Display Trunk is a creative sales mechanism for New York-based, RESTORFF & BETTMANN- Manufacturer's of GLYCEROLE SHOE OIL!

This fabulous metal trunk display features the likeness of 4 Black Gentleman within its copper-toned, product advertisement appearing on the interior of the trunk lid! Product testimonials are written in English, French, German,& Spanish!

Measuring 13 inches long x 8 3/4 inches wide x 7 1/2 inches hig...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1342815 (stock #607)
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Especially beautiful and cute all original rare Bebe with dramatic eyes and painting , finest quality of creamy bisque, original wig and body !!

Wonderful 17,5" ( 45 cm ) Schmitt et Fils girl with pale bisque socket head with plump cheeks and very childlike expression and deep modeling !

She has gorgeous almond - shaped deep blue glass enamel inset paperweight eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1318117 (stock #359)

Very beautiful two piece early period fashion silk gown of two piece , one very pretty afternoon skirt with blouse ..... all complete hand sewn and in generally excellent condition .

On very beautiful outfit for on poupee like Huret , Rohmer or similar early fashion doll , of splendid silk taffeta in light brown color with tiny interwoven checkered pattern of pale purple ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1940 item #269151 (stock #ADD01)
Super charming tabletop croquet game from France circa 1920's-30's with wonderful patina on the wooden mallets, balls & stake. Set includes the stake, six balls, six mallets & eight hoops. Balls measure approximately 1-1/2" in diameter, mallets are 12" long & hoops are 2-1/2" high by 4" at widest.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1940 item #187157 (stock #R012)
This delightful wooden box contains 24 six-sided alphabet cubes with letters, numbers & adorable pictures with French vocabulary words. Circa 1920's-30's, there is an artist's mark on the cover: J Roux. This set is in good to fair condition - the wooden box has seen better days, the clasp is missing & the decoration has worn off some of the blocks but nothing to detract from the charm of this educational toy. Box measures 11" x 7-3/4"x 2". Cubes measure 1-1/2".
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1960 item #272101 (stock #ADD02)
Adorable tin litho toy cup from France, circa 1950's. Colorful graphics of a boy waterskiing & another boy in a boat. Minor scratches, light wear from age & use, but nothing to detract from the charm of this vintage toy. Measures 2-1/4" diameter, 2-1/2" high.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1950 item #351659 (stock #R035)
This adorable stuffed donkey has the softest mohair fur & a very goofy face. With articulating arms & legs, vinyl pads on the bottoms of his feet & a red vinyl mouth, he is quite an original. There are a few small areas where fur has been loved off along the seams and one ear is loose, but he is very clean & in overall good shape. I think he may have had another stripe of red yarn along his head, but he is still a cutie...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #431789 (stock #BA538)
Measuring approximately 5 inches high, this very RARE, Japan-made, circa 1930’s pair of Black Butler and Mammy Salt and Peppers are in unused, mint condition, with just the lightest of glaze crazing visible. This highly appealing pair is considered rare as the Butler wears a green jacket versus the very common black jacket. Each is marked “Japan” on the base. A very wonderful addition to the special Black Memorabilia collection!
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1308157 (stock #320)

This is one of my favorite Bebe´s .....

one very early and large doll by Rabery and Delphieu from France circa 1880 with gorgeous large eyes and beautiful painted features and in wonderful and rare large size of 29" ( 74 cm )

Very stunning doll with bisque socket head of first period with beautiful large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes which are dark eyeliner encircles the eye-cut .

Fine painted lashes and pretty rose blushed eye-shadow , incised eyeliner ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1274698 (stock #135)
Wonderful first series portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau with very delicately painted features and best quality of pale bisque.

Original wig and body and gorgeous antique clothing. 14" ( 36 cm ) all perfect beauty by Emile Jumeau .... circa 1879/80.

Has fine pale bisque quality of pressed socket head with full cheeks.

Pretty almond shaped brown enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and brows...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #487115 (stock #BA566)
A very difficult to find Tin, Black Man dancing toy!

In very fine condition, with faint, superficial scratches expected of a 70+ year old metal toy, this wonderful Tuxedoed Dancing Black Man is in working condition! He is stamped "Made in USA" on his back and was made by Buffalo Toy Works...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1355749 (stock #768)

Very cute face expression 24 " ( 61 cm ) French Bebe with pale bisque and good painting ...... has delicate complexion and rare shy smiling mouth , original body and pretty cream and aqua blue clothing !

Lovely French bisque Bebe with gentle face expression of pale bisque socket head with full cheeks and beautiful blue glass paperweight inset eyes ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1930 item #185166 (stock #R009)
This adorable set of puzzle blocks, circa 1910-20's, has all of its original paper pictures as well as a postcard wishing the first owner a happy birthday. Purchased in France, the box measures 6-1/2" x 8-1/4" and although split along the front, it is still intact...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1900 item #428395 (stock #BA517)
Measuring 25.5 inches wide x 22 inches high in its original oak frame (the artwork itself measures 19.5 inches x 16.5 inches), this extremely rare, museum-quality example of American Folk Art with Deep South Black Americana theme, features the unusual combination of stenciled (?) cotton, crewel stitch-work, and oil and watercolor painting to achieve its phenomenal look!

Cheerily entitled, “Down Where The Cotton Blossoms Grow”, the scene encapsulates a moment in time in the life of poor, s...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1950 item #560833 (stock #BA601)
Measuring approximately 6.25 inches high and 7 inches wide, this extraordinarily rare, 1930-40's Japan, Black Butler Cracker Jar is complete with original bamboo and wicker bail handle!

Stamped "MADE IN JAPAN" on base, this piece is in near perfect condition with no repairs or cracks. Flaws are as follows: there are some very small paint flakes to the jar base primarily on the back of the black coat as seen in photos. The lid has one very faint flake to the upper forehead that is very difficul...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1970 item #373197 (stock #WA030)
Rare & unusual "Monzini" foosball game. Apparently a period copy-cat of the famous "Bonzini", this manufacturer cast their name in the chest of every hand-painted player. Same solid construction as the Bonzini with linoleum playing field and chromed telescoping control rods. Excellent overall condition. Circa late 1960's.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1345543 (stock #713)

Lovely all perfect French bisque doll by Jumeau ... France circa 1890 .... with very sweet childlike expression and nice antique clothing with parasol.

Size 9 / 22" ( 56 cm ) all perfect doll with good quality of bisque and painting of pale bisque socket head with very full cheeks . She has pretty large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with long painted lashes and dark eyeliner. Brush-stroked brows and an open mouth with full modeled lips and a row of porcelain teeth...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1837 VR item #1308567 (stock #322)

If you look for on special and rare doll so I think this could be the right one for you !!

From early 1800s. comes this wonderful and rare Neopolitan character faces child ..... possible little Jesus from on Nativity Scene, with highly expressive features of face and body.

Large modeled baby of 20" ( 51 cm )

Of wooden and earthenware wonderful sculpted socket head with slightly open mouth and small inset blue enamel eyes , well defined features and original ti...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Toys : Pre 1940 item #349779 (stock #R031)
This vintage wooden doll bed comes complete with original mattress & pillows & appears to be homemade. The mattress & bolster pillow are covered in an adorable fabric & stuffed with straw. The two end pillows are a satiny fabric & are stuffed with old down feathers. The bed itself is made of bent wood & has a wonderful patina to the blue & gray paint. There is some staining on all of the fabric & definite wear from age & use on the wood. One of the bottom wooden brace pieces is missing (ple...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1330546 (stock #482)
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On Layaway ..... thank you so much W. !!

Most beautiful all original French Bisque Bebe with fine delicate complexion by Rabery et Delphieu , rare early Bebe with superb quality of pale bisque and painting , stunning original wig , original body and superb costume !!

Best quality pressed pale bisque socket head with deep facial modeling , full lower cheeks and pretty amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes , dark eyeliner and brush-stroked brows. Soft and pale blushed eye shadow .

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1320876 (stock #395)

Outstanding exemplar of on later classic Bebe by Jumeau mark 1907 in all perfect condition with sweet facial expression , original wig and body and wearing in original Jumeau chemise .

Very beautiful Bebe with dramatic large eyes , original wig and body in generally excellent condition.

She has on bisque plump socket head with pale complexion and best quality of creamy bisque and painting. Dramatic large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner , very long ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1332131 (stock #490)
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Rare to find tiny doll by Jules Steiner circa 1889 .... all original condition and in unusual box , has good quality of bisque and painting, original body and costume.

This little darling is only 8" ( 21 cm ) .... has pressed bisque socked head and softly blushed complexion , beautiful deep blue glass enamel inset eyes .

Tiny painted lashes and feathered brows. Tiny open mouth with two porcelain teeth and outlined lips. Deep modeling with dimples around the mouth and chin...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Contemporary item #676637 (stock #BA652)
Painted on a 16 inch x 20 inch artist canvas panel, this highly colorful acrylic painting was executed by Geraldine Smith, a self-taught, African-American, Southern, Folk Artist.

This vibrant work, painted in June 2006, depicts a charming 1930's scene of a Southern cotton farm complete with log cabin, old stone wall, dilapidated truck, two big red barns, and two black women picking cotton in the fields. The leaves have turned the brilliant colors of autumn and some have fallen to the ground. T...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1313659 (stock #346)
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RESERVED....thank you very much !!

Very beautiful and rare example of later period Thuillier Bebe in extreme hard to find tiny size 14" ( 35 cm ) made by " Verdier and Gutmacher " who have taken the Thuillier firm in France at1890 .

Beautiful cabinet size Bebe in all perfect condition , has beautiful quality of bisque and painting like the early Thuillier Bebe´s . France circa 1890 ......

She has on pretty bisque socket head with wonderful large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes which are dark eyelin...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #421506 (stock #BA61)
Measuring 4 3/4 inches high, this pre-World War II, Austrian-made, metal ashtray features a very intriguing, slouching, black nodder figure smoking a cigar!

In wonderful, working condition, the black man's head is attached to his body via the original, flexible, metal rod which allows the head to bob back and forth when jiggled.

Marked on the base of the ashtray "Made in Austria". Paint loss as seen in photos with no repairs or repainting!

An interesting character!