All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1960 item #648274 (stock #20060004)
A charming set of Pfaltzgraff Muggsy Mugs, all six of the original characters. These are the early characters with protruding features from the 1940's to early 1950's. Handsome Herman, Flirty Gertie, Cockeyed Charlie, Sleepy Sam, Pickled Pete, Jerry the Jerk; they're all here. Each mug is hand painted, so no two are exactly alike. There are no chips, cracks or repairs on any of these mugs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1960 item #1228014 (stock #6996)
A vintage Double Diamond advertising pitcher or bar premium known as the Running Man by Beswick. It has the black stamped Beswick mark (used from 1936) and it has a pattern number 1517. This 8-1/2" tall barware collectible is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, damage or repairs other than some fine overall crazing and the loss of the original cork-mounted porcelain hat stopper...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1950 item #1107038
Dating from around the 1940's this is a great little Goyard Hat/Linen box! Showing minimal amount of wear for it's age. The case has a lift out tray and the original inner straps. The leather handle may have been replaced, but is in good useable condition. The back trim has two (2) minor areas of loss as shown in the photos. Sorry, there is no key. Dimensions of the case are 19 3/4 (50 cm) Long by 17 1/2 (44 cm) Deep by 14 (35 cm) Tall.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1950 item #272096 (stock #R023)
Vintage buttons from France on original cards. Adorable images of animals from different fables. Buttons vary in size & color. Cards measure 3-1/4" by 1-3/4". Marked Iminacre & original price of 1 F.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1950 item #1212752
Rarely found as a pair, this set of laundry Sprinkler (boy) and Wetter Downer (girl) is in excellent condition as well. There is some crazing but that is to be expected since these held water. The colors on the pair are excellent and have not faded. The girl has a cork in the base, and the boys metal sprinkler top is perfect - no dents or rust. No cracks or chips on either figure. These two were purchased together from the original owner...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1950 item #1370856 (stock #M1273)
Offered is a graphically appealing, 1950s, Kodak Film Advertising Display. This beauty comes in the original box and shows very little wear. There is scant patina from minimal use, minor surface scratches and blemishes, and one bend in the metal as seen in the photo. The display turns easily on its circular base, and the colors are as bright as if it was brand new! Definitely a discerning collector's dream!

Measures 20.75" tall x 7.25" in diameter...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1950 item #643538 (stock #20060001)
This authentic Louis Vuitton trunk, in the classic monogram fabric, is the perfect addition to any Vuitton collection. Not huge and not small the dimensions are: 32 ½ inches (83 cm) Tall, 21 ½ inches (55 cm) Wide and 9 inches (23 cm) Deep. Add a base and have a unique custom coffee table. In excellent condition with the brasses already polished this trunk is ready to go. Originally sold at Saks and Co...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1940 item #947950
Gladding-McBean (Franciscan) wood-handled EL Patio Carafe set with 4 cups. Each cup has a detachable handle of metal and wood. The color is Golden Glow. The carafe stands 7.5 inches (19 cm) Tall and each cup is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) Tall. No chips, cracks or repairs. EL Patio line was created in 1934. The carafe bears the GMcB (1934 to 1938) in an oval backstamp with "made in usa", one cup bears the same GMcB in oval backstamp, another cup has a partial "made in usa" stamp. Circa 1930's
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1940 item #483621 (stock #20050017)
Louis Vuitton suitcase in Monogram canvas. Circa 1930's. Condition is very good, with minor wear, retains it's original tray insert and original handle. No key. There is a single travel sticker on the exterior. Label on interior bears the number 814988, Lock bears the number 104517. Measures 25 1/2 inches by 16 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches (65 cm by 42 cm by 22 cm)
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1930 item #917210
Travel set of two EBONY brushes with natural bristles and one comb in a Crocodile skin covered two piece case. The brushes and comb fit snugly in the case. Crocodile skin is in excellent condition with no dry spots. The brushes are marked FRANCE and EBONY, the comb has no markings. Measures 8 1/2 (22 cm) long, 3 inches (8 cm) wide and 1 3/4 inches (4 cm) deep. Circa 1920
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1930 item #787971
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk in Monogram fabric covering. I am guessing that this dates circa 1920's to 1930's. It is in great vintage condition. As you can see by the photos the trunk contains 6 hangers; all signed Louis Vuitton, one fold-down drawer and four lift-out drawers. The trunk retains it's original handles. Sorry, there is no key. The exterior lock number is 052793, I could not find an interior number...
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...
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 : Specialty : Pre 1930 item #703701 (stock #01128)
An attractive vintage c1920 opalescent glass lamp finial in the plume shape by Aladdin. This 4" x 1-1/4" flame-shaped finial is made of creamy opalescent glass with beautiful orange fire, on a threaded brass base (1/4" thread width). This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1930 item #593502 (stock #200050063)
Think Christmas folks! This would look great sitting near the tree. This is a classic Turn of the 19th Century Louis Vuitton trunk in Wonderful condition. The perfect size for a coffee table, extra storage, or a great display piece. This trunk comes with 1 key (Lock #079603), 6 drawers, 1 clothes press and 2 webbed presses, 6 hangers, and the original handle. Dimensions are 44 (112 cm) Tall x 22(56 cm) Deep x 22(56 cm)Wide.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1920 item #631630 (stock #20050078)
Fabulous Hermes Paperweight in solid sterling silver. Rare Compass form, and it works, too! Made in France, for the House of Hermes by Ravinet D’Enfert. Marked with the makers mark R/Club/D in a Diamond, Minerva mark No. 1 for 950/1000 silver (finer than sterling). Ravinet D’Enfert has been in business since 1891, and is considered one of the top silversmiths in Europe. Compass measures 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter, and weighs approximately 9.11 Troy ounces (283.5 grams). Circa 1920’s ...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1920 item #784373 (stock #POST-001)
This is a very rare Lever Brothers' Chinese framed poster calendar dated 1919. The two women pictured on the calendar are actually men dressed as women as women were not permitted at that time to pose for these posters. Size: Poster. 74 x50.3cm. Frame. 102.5 x 88.2cm. Condition: Very Good.A few small tears that are not noticeable. Poster is professionally framed under glass.
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1920 item #941962 (stock #gaf-119)
Lovely silver enamel cigarette case made by David Andersen, Norway, circa 1925, comprising a rectangular shape, pearl guilloche enamel on both sides, gilt interior hallmarked with Makers mark, 925s and monogrammed Charles Sherman Haight, a highly acclaimed writer for Harper's Magazine at the turn of the 20th century. WT: 4.01 oz. Measures 3 1/4" x 2". Beautifully enameling with minor chip in one corner.