All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #1417419 (stock #B288)
Offered is this 1927 copyright, LITTLE BLACK SAMBO published by Rand McNally Company, Chicago. Hardcover, 64 pages.

Little Black Sambo is the featured story in this book with the short stories, "The Gingerbread Man" and Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse", added in as extras...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Nostalgia : Pre 1940 item #1181959 (stock #6855)
A Chisolm Model C1 flip down toaster from the 1930s. This scarce and unusual chrome plated and wood two sided flip down electric toaster is by W.C. Chisholm Mfg. Co. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This toaster has wooden handles and painted wooden sides on the base; it also has heavy springs keeping the doors shut. The heat wire wrapped mica plates are intact as is the cloth-wrapped original cord. It has a detachable top with a wood handle (possibly for keeping toast warm)...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Hobbies : Pre 1920 item #1441064 (stock #G685)
Offered are 3 nice hand forged golf clubs sporting hickory shafts. Included are clubs from Nicolls of Scotland, Hillerick and Bradbys Co. from the USA, and G. Schmidt. All 3 clubs date to the 1920s and are in good condition.

The first club is from George Nicolls and is stamped on back as follows: "HAND FORGED IN SCOTLAND" - '2 IRON' - 'CARRYING POWER 150/70Yds - and in a circular stamp 'NICOLLS INDICATOR'". The stamp of a hand palm also embellishes this nice Scotland created club...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Militaria : Pre 1900 item #1423466 (stock #40J34-136B)
A pre Civil War era U. S. Navy hard rubber molded button, patented 1851, manufactured by Novelty Rubber Co. Goodyear Patent, with three 5-point star and a fouled anchor.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1980 item #1363524 (stock #9614)
A Royal Doulton The Doctor HN2858 figurine. This 7-3/4" high figure was produced from 1979-92 and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $18 (other spots may vary, air is higher)...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1910 item #1350672 (stock #9497)
A Victorian Masonic gold filled rectangular photo locket watch fob from the 1900 era. This fine 1 x 1-1/4" (sans loop) bottom opening locket has a well-done hand engraved Masonic compass on one side and an ornate HEE monogram on the other. It has a photo retaining bezel (marked H&AS) and an instant relative and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1900 item #880230 (stock #6144)
A vintage 19th century turned cow horn dice or gaming cup with lid. This unsigned 2-5/8" high and 2-1/4" diameter cup features simple turning and a snug-fitting slip-on lid (slightly ajar in the picture), and it is in excellent original condition with no cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than two 1/8" rim chips on the lid and an original bend and small opening in the inserted bottom...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1940 item #1332761 (stock #7254)
An Art Deco enamel and black celluloid and sterling silver cigarette holder from the 1930s. This 4-1/8" example has a spring-loaded internal push for ejection of the (unfiltered) cigarette and it has a fine white with pink roses and green leaves enamel with a sterling cap and band. It retains the original paper-wrapped fitted lined hinged case...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1970 item #1199238 (stock #6910)
A Beaches Stakes Pace horse race award silver plated entree dish from the Greenwood (Toronto) Raceway (formerly Woodbine). This heavy and solidly made Legacy silver plate on copper 11 x 8" dish features a removable handle. It has an engraved crest for The Jockey Club as well as the dedication: "BEACHES STAKES PACE DEAN HERBERT OWNER - W.H. HERBERT STABLE LTD. DRIVER - JACK HERBERT ONE MILE - 2:04.1 AUGUST 8, 1964 GREENWOOD RACEWAY...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1900 item #349033 (stock #R029)
This beautiful footed plate or "compotier" has a fantastic art deco pattern in a beautiful violet blue color. There are no chips, but there is crazing & browning throughout. There are two small hairline cracks (see photos), but the piece is solid & definitely usable. Measures approximately 9 inches across & stands 1-1/2 inches high. Marked on the bottom, "Service Tolga, H.B.C.M., France" and the number 2, there is also what looks to be "D2"...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1950 item #596309 (stock #BA641A)
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. Atkinson, who lives in Maryland, remains an active volunteer in...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Decorations : Pre 1970 item #1341869 (stock #7414)
A Renaissance style cast brass jewel chest box casket from the 1960s. This ornate 6-7/8" across casket stands 5-5/8" tall (without the fancy handle) and it is lined with velvet paper and gold edging. It has a working lock (but no key) and it is unsigned. It's very heavy (over 5 lb.) and it is in excellent 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 vintage or antiqu...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1920 item #1350829 (stock #9505)
A superb post-Edwardian sterling silver and enamel sports award fob or pendant dated 1915. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" running or track award features fine cobalt enamel and a central gold washed or gilded medallion depicting a runner. It is dedicated on the back with the legend ST. M.C.I. ANNUAL SPORTS 1915 GIRLS J.C. FIRST and it is stamped STERLING with the Ryrie Bros. manufacture silver mark (later Birks). It is possibly from the St. Marys Collegiate Institute of St. Marys, Ontario and it weighs ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Contemporary item #96766 (stock #uns5265D)
Sassy little pink rhinestone guy with hot pink eye, nose and little round tail. The Austrian crystals are all hand set. The finish is fine silver. Very three dimensional. 1 7/8" ear tip to toe, 1 1/8" ear tip to nose.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1920 item #1302239 (stock #02511)
A Salt City Diamond Syracuse ginger beer bottle. This 7-3/8" bottle is from the Salt City Bottling Co. of Syracuse, New York retains the original lever cage and white Diamond Ginger Beer stopper, which is often missing. This item is in very good original condition with no cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor rusting to the wire cage, a chip to the underside of the stopper at the wire, two old glaze flakes to the shoulder (possibly original) and two chips to the botto...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Nostalgia : Pre 1980 item #1363529 (stock #9619)
A Carling Black Label Beer Light Up Bar Clock Sign 1973. This impressive bar advertising sign is made of brown wood-grain style plastic and it has an electric clock and internal light. The clear plastic front cover has a printed card stock graphic insert and the case has an applied gold plated Carling shield. It has the original on/off pull chain and light ballast plug and it has a sticker on the back with details and a FEB 22 '73 stamped manufacturing date. This American made bar sign is th...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1930 item #1343556 (stock #9433)
A Jules Richard Art Deco powder compact with green rhinestones from the 1920s. This 2 x 1-9/16" personal vanity item has a great Deco design and it has a brushed chrome finish with green rhinestone decoration. It has the original powder puff which is signed JULES RICHARD (a New York designer) and it has a true Industrial Deco look. It has a snap clasp, the original powder screen and puff and it has the original mirror. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, losses,...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1960 item #861198 (stock #BA286)
Offered are a group of ten, Black Memorabilia postcards in wonderful, unused condition of 1930's through 1950's vintage, priced at $60.00 for the group of ten.

While some photos may appear a bit blurry, this is a function of photography and not condition. All postcards are crisp and clear! The two comical cartoon postcards are much more brightly and vividly colored than the photos depict. The eight photo postcards also feature titles describing their subjects.

A delightful grouping that woul...