All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1326690 (stock #405)

Rare to find antique all wooden poupee body 15,5" ( 40 cm ) included original pale bisque shoulder plate, original leather and body finish . Has shapely torso and well working dowel - jointing at shoulders and elbows . Fine detailed fingers and dowel jointing at hips and knees at her pretty long legs.

A perfect and rare to find body to complete with on beautiful French fashion head ........

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1274866 (stock #137)
A very beautiful 27" ( 69 cm ) French bisque doll by SFBJ , with so pretty and childlike expression .

She is a very pretty girl that will steal your heard ...........

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468339 (stock #1181)

Lovely large paper mache egg presentation from a old collection in France , was made special for the French market at 19th. century and filled with very cute S&H 949 bisque girl and her trousseau.

It was a special easter gift for a young Lady and would preserved many years from her familie before this rare piece comes in the collection of a doll collector who keep it more as 40 years ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1286900 (stock #188)
Very beautiful one of a kind most hand sewn French Bebe dress with matching bonnet .... fit perfect for French or German doll about circa 23" ( 57-59 cm ) for Jumeau - Steiner - Bru - Gaultier - Eden Bebe or other pretty doll.

A most hand sewn antique silk outfit with special and typical French details. Front part ruffled of cream and night blue silk and lace ornate edged.

Nice bow decorate left side and the long sleeves has a pretty large cream silk puff at shoulders...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1451567 (stock #1009)

A most beautiful 1900 century antique white Muslin cotton dress with matching bonnet of lovely broderie Anglaise with fitting underdress !!

To this most beautiful three piece outfit belongs a dress and underdress and a matching high brim bonnet which would fit well for one of your favorite French or German doll about around 17" / 19" ( 44 - 46 cm ) and you will never find such the same outfit again.

A fine sewn Muslin outfit ornate with pale pink with silk ribbons , fully or...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1296848 (stock #236)
Most beautiful silk costume with matching high brim wire bonnet , all complete fully of elegant details and fit well for your French or German doll about around 22" .........
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre AD 1000 item #619944 (stock #TIGT-001)
A large ancient tiger's tooth that has almost turned into stone. Found in Southeast Asia. Teeth like these were used as pendants by ancient people in Asia. This one is about 2000 years old and is in fine condition with a lot of the enamel still remaining. Can be worn as a pendant.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1930 item #1370149 (stock #G639)
Offered is a scarce, Western Union display box from the 1920's era used hold a variety of telegram forms as well as written guidelines and charts needed to accurately and precisely perform this valuable and popular communicative service.

This advertising gem was once used at the Island Pharmacy, City Island, New York, and was acquired directly from the family...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1418711 (stock #704)

Gorgeous early second period portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau with stunning face , has splendid blue spiral eyes and light-colored pale pressed bisque from lovely quality !! She has her original mohair wig and 8 ball lose body , wearing pretty silk clothing in beautiful color matching to her eyes and has Jumeau mark shoes ! Rare 18 " ( 46 cm ) Bebe by Emile Jumeau .....

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1437163 (stock #882)

Lovely expression 14" ( 36 cm ) French Poupee from around 1870/75 with rare and unusual all wooden body and wonderful antique costume .

She has pale bisque rounded swivel head with original bisque shoulder plate , pretty facial expression with blue glass enamel almond shaped eyes with outer rim , dark painted eyeliner and fine long painted lashes. Feathered brows and pierced flat ears . Closed mouth with hint of smile at her fine accented lips...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464859 (stock #1137)

22" ( 56 cm ) lovely Jumeau mark bisque girl with original Jumeau factory dress , has good quality of bisque socket head has beautiful well working blue glass sleep eyes with dark eyeliner and bottom painted and mohair lashes.

Modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows. Open mouth with outlined lips and has row of porcelain teeth , pierced ears and pretty original brunette human hair wig.

Head mark at back with ; DEP 10 and red Tete Jumeau stamp.

Simon and Halb...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1428530 (stock #781)

Special rare to find all original antique small size " Sac du Voyage " travel bag for early French Poupee like Huret , Rohmer , Barrois or other early doll!

Made in France around 1870 , has generally excellent condition to ageand is a very rare found in this rare small size as fashion doll accessory about only 4" ( 10 cm )total high with handle ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1426942 (stock #768)

For your around 19" /20" ( 49 - 51 cm ) doll a elegand silk and velvet dress with matching bonnet which has the perfect look for your antique doll , it is most hand sewn in wonderful color combination of burgundy red and ecru with burgundy pattern of tiny flowers .

It is one of a kind and so never to find such the same outfit again..... burgundy silk and velvet front like a pretty vest and both side like the back part and skirt of ecru silk with pattern ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1417338 (stock #698)

Very nice rare factory original French character face paper mache Clown about 24 " ( 62 cm ) with bonnet , wonderfully characterized modeling and painting , original body and wonderful silk costume !! This type of character Clown was very popularity in France until after the end of 19th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1382481 (stock #331)

An very beautiful elegant style bronze miniature boudoir table for your fashion doll or small Bebe display from France circa 1880 . Has four cabriole shaped legs and exquisitely flowered ornate first console with glass lid ..... inside fine covered with silk , has four middle legs with flowers tendrils and another console framed with delicate ornaments and silk velvet covered lid in bronze frame as well...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1469231 (stock #1196)

Beautiful rare to find all original early French kneeling wooden prayer chair from Huret era about aroound 1865 / 70 th. suitably sized for display with poupee or smaller Bebe about around 14" to 17" .

A called " Prie - Dieu " prayer chair with original black finish and hand crafted wooden cross inside the back...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1910 item #1331927 (stock #488)

Most beautiful and all perfect German bisque doll by Kammer and Reinhardt circa 1910 .

Called " Mein neuer Liebling " with best quality of German bisque and painting , sweet expression and flirty - eyes , original body and wig.

18" ( 46 cm ) bisque socket head dolly has pretty brown glass sleep and flirty eyes with dark eyeliner in circled s the eye cuts . Fine painted lashes and incised eyeliner , brush-stroked and multi feathered brows ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Pre 1990 item #554799 (stock #20050051)
This all leather handbag with it's hidden Jewel box is in like new condition. The Jewel box release is at the bottom interior of the bag. When released the two compartment jewel box with pillows slides out easily for access, the box snaps back into place and out of sight when you're done. Bag measures approximately 29 CM. Since 1898, Lederer of Paris has been making distinctive handbags catering to the rich and famous.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1425202 (stock #744)

Simple stunning one of a kind French Bebe dress and bonnet would fit perfect for around 22"/23" ( 56-58 cm ) French or German doll , you will never find such the same dress again !

Of beautiful Jumeau red color all hand embroidered cotton and fine Frenh lace trim , has typical French elegant style of an couture costume for a special doll in your collection and would special beautiful for your Bru Bebe because of the narrow silhouette !!

Most hand sewn with pretty small pl...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1337772 (stock #565)
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Very beautiful romantic look Bebe silk costume with hand embroidery lace bonnet , one of a kind which would fit perfect for your French or German doll about around 22" / 23" ( 56 - 58 cm )

Most hand sewn one of a kind silk dress of pretty pale pink silk and lace strips with lace ruffled collar at upper part of front and back ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1441067 (stock #910)

A fancy style silk costume with elaborate construction , matching antique straw bonnet for one of your special doll´s in your collection !!Fit special nice for your Jumeau Bebe .....

One of a kind dress so that you will never find such the same outfit again and has generally excellent silk fabric condition from around 1880 th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1800 item #1459199 (stock #1079)

Rare to find in such wonderful condition early all wooden doll in generally excellent condition to age... from around 1790 / 1800th.

Rare early all wooden doll in Queen Anne style has loveable face expression on carved wooden head and torso with bosom and waist. She has inset black enamel eyes with modeled eye lids and single brows. Elegant pointy nose and closed mouth with painted lips and nice blushed cheeks !

Has pretty carved hairstyle of single waves with ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Contemporary item #428355 (stock #BA293)
This signed, original artwork rendered in 2003 by the emerging, self-taught, New Orleans, Louisiana Folk Artist, L. Sister Raya, measures 11 X 14 inches.

The work is entitled, "Coffee With the Spirit World" and is done in acrylics on watercolor paper. It comes mounted on acid-free foam core which can continue to be used when the piece is framed.

Of this piece of artwork, Sister Raya says, “When peoples get up in the morning they slog on coffee and stumble round full of stress and worry...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1456991 (stock #1054)

Rare to find German bisque child by Simon and Halbig about circa 1900 with superb modeling of distinctive features enhanced by impressed sweet dimples in chin , bottom lips and lip corners and having original body and possible clothing !!

A very cute girl from a private France familie and now to offer to find a good new home for her :))

19" ( 48 cm ) doll with fine bisque socket head with blue glass sleep eyes with beautiful long painted lashes and feathered brows with slight...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #1472552 (stock #BA979)
Measuring approximately 7 inches high, this wonderful Black Americana Vargas wax figure is mounted on its original wooden platform and is one of a series of fascinating "street character wax dolls" conceived of and crafted by Mrs. Concepcion Vargas Alfonso, daughter of the world-renowned, turn-of-the-20th century, New Orleans, Spanish sculptor, Francisco Vargas.

From approximately 1910 through the 1930's, Mrs. Concepcion Vargas-Alphonso, influenced by the great artistry of her famous fathe...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1485014 (stock #1350)

Very beautiful French bisque Bebe by Maison Jumeau with rare brown complexion , has lovely deeply-modeled features , lovely bisque and painting , original body and wearing beautiful silk costume with Jumeau shoes !!

She is a real cabinet size beauty about 18" ( 46 cm ) ....has best quality of brown complexion bisque socket head with superbly brown glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and brows.

Has slightly open mouth with shaded and ac...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1411379 (stock #671)
Rre to find early Jules Steiner " Figure B " bisque Bebe about 16 "( 41 cm ) with rare rounded and plump facial modeling of best pale pressed bisque quality and excellent painting . Very cute smiling expression at her open mouth with two row of porcelain teeth , original Steiner body with short plump fingers and wearing original antique lovely costume with bonnet !! She is one of the most beautiful and childlike rounded face Bebe by Steiner , look´s very cute and has pale pressed bisque...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1398606 (stock #616)
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A special beautiful and rare all original factory condition French Poupee in glass - lid box presentation , has like mint condition and wearing all original never removed from her body !

The rarity factors of this fine and mint condition circa 11, 5 " ( 30 cm ) doll included her small size and exquisite gentle beauty . In addition she owns a superb all original silk costume and under wearing with stocking and silk shoes which was never removed from her body . All preserved ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1363685 (stock #209)

This very cute and rare too find little bisque Bebe by Steiner is another treasure for your cabinet in your doll room !! Her little blonde sister you can find in another offer in my shop .... please have also a look at it as well !!

The little 10" ( 25 cm ) brown girl is also in all perfect condition with her factory original costume , wig and body .

Has beautiful chocolate brown bisque socket head of best quality and painting !! Has pretty amber brown inset enamel ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1435026 (stock #862)

Pretty hand sewn two piece fashion doll silk costume with large bustle skirt for your French poupee around 13"/ 14" ( 34 - 36 cm ) , from later 19th. century a nice all hand sewn outfit for your fashion doll !

Included an nice light gray V-shaped jacket with long sleeves and a pretty skirt of matching silk with soutach trim decoration . The pretty matching bustle skirt has beautiful longer train in back !Jacket front closure with hooks and eyes

A very nice two piece gow...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1357956 (stock #790)

Outstanding 5, 5" ( 15 cm ) all original all bisque Mignonette by Kestner with extremly rare jointed limb body with bare feet , contained in her original presentation box with two lovely extra costumes ...... all together factory original by Kestner , German around 19th. century !!

The lovely pale all bisque doll has best quality swivel head on kid-lined bisque torso , has sweet round facial modeling with short throt , round blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fines...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1486609 (stock #1364)

So nice 16" ( 41 cm ) early French bisque enfantine Poupee with expressive features , choice pressed pale bisque and painting , original body and wearing exquisite antique costume .

All around an marvelous French Poupee in generally perfect condition with special body style with pretty bisque arms and hands .

From a dolls boutique in Paris about 1860th. century

The early Mademoiselle has best quality of bisque and painting with pressed swivel head on rare flat neck sty...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1444068 (stock #940)

She is so pretty....oh so pretty ...... a lovely 18,5 " ( 47 cm) French Bebe´s by Gaultier with close mouth , looks so cute and childlike , has good quality of bisque and painting and gorgeous blue eyes.

Bisque socket head girl with blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine painted lashes and brows. She has a close mouth with full outlined lips, sweet accented dimple chin and pierced ears with nice flower earrings . Original superb full curled blonde mohair wig over replaced ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1323889 (stock #402)

Most hand sewn three piece tiny French Bebe outfit which would fit very well for French or German small Bebe about around 10" / 11" ( 26 - 28 cm ) .... perfect for tiny Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG , Eden Bebe or other pretty little darling !!!

Rare to find small Bebe costume of three piece.... on beautiful light green silk sateen dress with tiny pleats at upper front and small lace ruffles and ornaments decoration. It is without sleeves and has beautiful hand embroidery lace co...

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. While the illustrator in unnamed in the book's credits, all illustrations are executed by the same hand and are either initialed MEP" or signed "Margaret Evans Price".

A much-beloved children's classic written in the early...

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 : Memorabilia : Pre 1900 item #837206 (stock #BA729)
Offered is a wonderful 19th century, antique, papier mache and wooden black mammy doll manufactured during the late 1800s. The doll has no markings to indicate the manufacturer, but it features a papier mache head with a wooden torso, arms, and legs. The face is hand-painted with wonderful detail, and it includes all of its original clothing which consists of a dress, apron, and kerchief. Overall the doll stands a diminutive 5 1/2" tall.

The overall condition of the doll is quite good. It...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1445775 (stock #956)

If you like French bisque fashion dolls you will special enjoy this dreamy Portrait doll by Maison Emile Jumeau .... from France circa 1870 .

Wonderful poupee with very gentle face expression of best quality of pale pressed bisque and painting swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate , beautiful large light gray blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker outer rims , thick black eyeliner and fine long painted lashes.

Feathered brows and pierced ears , closed mouth wit...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1370310 (stock #254)

Especially beautiful 26" ( 66 cm ) French Bebe by Etienne Denamur from first period ....... has pale and fine creamy bisque socket head , full cheeks and lovely quality of bisque and painting included stunning large blue glass enamel inset eyes . She has rose blushed eye shadow and fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows.

Closed mouth with beautifully fine shaded and outlined full lips with defined space . Pierced ears with factory orig...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1379491 (stock #315)

A rare found all original French small bisque Bebe size 1 with original Trousseau with is original preserved in rare Etrennes box .... mark at France 1895 .

A very beautiful doll ensemble which was shown in different Etrennes catalog of Paris Department stores ...... like Au Bon Marche , Samaritaine , Printemps or other of the luxury stores ..........

Has all complete original and generally excellent condition , rare card board box with decorative paper covering in gol...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1310523 (stock #329)

Stunning French antique pale pink silk costume with matching bonnet , fully of beautiful details and in generally excellent fabric condition at the 19th. century !!!

Never to find such the same again and fit perfect for French or German doll about around 21" ( 54 cm )

Most hand sewn one of a kind costume with front of pale pink silk sateen and light pink embroidery silk, hand made pleated and lace ornate .

Has pretty silk trim and lace ruffles over the shoulders and...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1837 VR item #1453112 (stock #1022)

Most beautiful rare all original 6 " ( 16 cm ) all wooden Grodnertal Doll in wonderful original condition and clothing.Preserved in a wooden box .... circa 1830 / 35

Superb all wood doll Gentleman with round shaped head , having one piece head and torso with original lovely painting of facial features with beautifully blushed details included a small beard . Has black hair with brown coloring at her forehead and lovely side painting .

Has nice red cheeks and long neck , f...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1452601 (stock #1019)

Very cute tiny Darling Bebe about 8"( 21 cm ) in generally all perfect original condition , has very gentle features with lovely painting and sculpting , lovely bisque . All original tiny body and lovely antique clothing for the French market at 19th. century !!

Tiny cute expression bisque socket head with rounded face and beautiful blue glass sleep eyes , thick dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes and mohair upper lashes . Brush stroked and feathered brows , modeled open mouth w...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1446762 (stock #971)

Extremly rare little bisque Googly clown Mignonette with special facial funny expression of tiny hand painting butterfly decoration on her white bisque !

The tiny 5" ( 13 cm ) clown girl has white bisque socket head with very plump round facial shape , blue glass side - glancing googly inset eyes , painted short curly lashes . Single stroke brows and funny button nose , closed mouth with tiny center accent line . Lovely orange mohair wig and rare facial butterfly painting on her chee...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1910 item #105395 (stock #z132)
This is a finely carved ivory horse head, one side having three heads with glass eyes, mane and teeth, the other side, a single horse head on a wood base, excellent condition with age appropriate wear, some surface cracks. Ivory measurements 4 1/2 in. L x 1 3/4 in H x 1 3/8 in W. Including base 5 1/4 in L x 2 3/4 in H x 2 in W approximately.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1425548 (stock #747)

One of the gorgeous French Bebe´s by Gaultier which I could offer at the last years and I think you can see on my pictures what I mean...... it`s hard to find the right words to describe how beautiful she is !!!!

All perfect doll by Gaultier ... France circa 1885 .... in larger size about 28" ( 72 cm ) with fine delicate quality of bisque and softly blushed complexion, gorgeous blue eyes and original body .

The beautiful large girl has fine pressed bisque socket head with w...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1464001 (stock #1123)

Very cute cabinet size bisque Bebe by Steiner Figure A in her most beautiful original outfit and generally excellent and original condition !!

A sweet little girl which will catch your heart with here hint of smile and lovely expression about 14"( 35 cm ) has best quality of pale pressed bisque and painted socket head .

She has lovely pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes and feathered brows with delicate shading . Accented nostrils and eye...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #1113163 (stock #BA805)
Measuring just 2.25 inches in height (minus the hair!!), this extremely RARE, clear glass Golliwogg Perfume Bottle was sold by VIGNY Perfumeries of Paris, France in the 1920’s. The clear glass perfume was the second version of the Vigny “Le Golliwogg” perfume produced from the 1920’s into the 1930’s. The bottle design and name are based on a character created by Englishwoman, Florence K. Upton around the turn of the century. The bottle, itself, was made by Verreries Brosse.

This dar...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #1195081 (stock #B124)
Originally published in 1914 by Rand McNally & Company, this edition of this very delightful little story book was published in 1937 and features the tale of Watermelon Pete and his adventures along with five other little stories. The five stories that follow Watermelon Pete do not feature Pete and instead represent a diverse collection of nursery-like tales for young folk.

The stories were written by Elizabeth Gordon and are whimsically illustrated in color by Clara Powers Wilson.

In fine ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1468254 (stock #1180)

Lovely find of early French doll Day-Bed of maple woode with beautiful original fittings of fine cotton curtains with silk fringes in rich decoration and matching silk bolster pillows and mattress which are so nice ornate with hand painted romantic ornaments.

From France around 1880 a richly grained wooden luxury day bed for your early small Poupee or little Bebe in your collection , very nice for your French or German doll !

The bed features superb details of craftsmanship...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1277310 (stock #151)
Very pretty French All bisque Mignonette in Presentation Box with Trousseau and fine accessory !!

The cute 4" / 10 cm all bisque Mignonette has swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso.

Tiny blue glass enamel inset eyes with finest painted lashes and feathered brows. Has closed mouth with shaped lips , sweet tiny blonde curled fur wig.

Peg jointed bisque arms and legs with painted black heeled shoes and white stocking with blue rim. Wearing very beautiful with silk costume and ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1940 item #1119536 (stock #BA814)
Measuring 17 inches long x 9.25 inches wide x .75 inches deep, this untouched, all-original, double-sided wooden 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 once hung on the inside of a railroad car, designating the line behind which African Americans must remain-- in the back of the car.

The sign is painted in gold lettering on both sides as ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1930 item #335932 (stock #BA158)
Measuring 5 5/8 inches long x 3/8 inches in diameter, this very RARE, unmarked piece of 1920’s Black Memorabilia Folk Art features an exquisitely carved miniature Blackamoor’s head at its apex!

The very unusual piece is constructed entirely of (unidentified)wood with the tiny Blackamoor’s head separated from the length of the dice pusher by a teeny narrow metal band. It is unknown whether the dice pusher is carved from one single piece of wood or if the dice pusher and head are two dist...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1463577 (stock #1122)

Most beautiful and rare to find 14" ( 36 cm ) French Bebe by Etienne Denamur from early period and called " Le Bambin " ... from France around 1889 preserfed in his original presentation box !

Very nice doll which has fine creamy bisque socket head , full cheeks and lovely quality of painting included stunning blue glass enamel inset eyes . She has rose blushed eye shadow and fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows.

Closed mouth with...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1361837 (stock #194)
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She has a gorgeous face with splendid blue spiral eyes and light-coloured pale pressed bisque from wonderful and best quality !! Original mohair wig and lose ball body , wearing pretty antique clothing in baby pink and cream with Jumeau mark shoes ...... all perfect and in lovely cabinet size !!

Rare 14" ( 36 cm ) Bebe by Emile Jumeau ... circa 1882 without head mark ( artist check mark ) and in all perfect condition !! Bisque head are free of damage , repair , hairline or o...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1396615 (stock #609)

A very nice and rare to find original antique small doll stroller of unusual design supported by two large wheels at the back and one smaller in the front .

Having curved metal handle and wooden hand grip , has original light brown finish ornate with gold paper trim and is fitted lavishly with blue silk and silk velvet tufted upholstery . The pretty upholstery would special ornate with tiny gild metal flowers and silk frings , has finishing touch little matching silk pillow i...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1309761 (stock #327)

Most beautiful French antique silk sateen costume in aqua blue color , most hand sewn and elegant ornate with hand made laces and fine details.

Would fit perfect for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , FG .... or other pretty French or German doll about around 23" / 24" ( 58 - 60 cm )

The dress has hand made ruffled and pleated front part with cream silk ribbon and hand made lace decoration at both sides.

Has small ruffled long sleeves with lace decoration around the wrist and wo...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1277097 (stock #150)
20" / 52 cm ...... Very beautiful earliest period inside " DEPOSE" bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with very delicate complexion with soft details , early original body and nice wearing .

She is one the rare to find inside mark Depose Bebe´s by Jumeau which was produced only a short time by Emile Jumeau ..... circa 1880

Beautiful pressed bisque socket head with blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner , fine painted lashes and mauve-blushed eye shadow.

Fine painted ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1440461 (stock #904)

The candy box was at 19th. century a lovely tradition of most wasteful presentation candies gift in an luxurious manner

New available now a most beautiful candy box dolly in his presentation box about 10" ( 26 cm ) doll with bisque socket head . Has lovely blue inset glass eyes with fine painted lashes and brows , open mouth with tiny row of porcelain teeth . Blonde human hair wig .....

Hollow cardboard cylinder torso which separates to form a candy box with paper mache legs ...

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. It is in very good but visibly used condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some bite marks on...