Measuring just under 6.5 inches in width, this VERY RARE, 19th century, hand-forged iron, slave collar with unusual incised detailing was recently uncovered in Texas...
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
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
This whimsical brass corkscrew in the form of Toby Belch is an irresitible 3fer...1 for the Toby collector, 2 for the corkscrew collector and 3 for those merely wanting a whimsy to open a wine bottle. circa 1900.
Condition: excellent Height: 4.5 inches
This is one of the 4 Huntley & Palmers "stack of books" biscuit tins. This tin is an appealing red and getting harder and harder to find in good condition. This one is beautiful.
Condition: excellent
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)...
A antique 19th century English Royal Navy Blunderbuss gun percussion cap c. 1860 all original in good antique condition.
Measuring 10.25 inches high from hat to base bottom, this colorful, 1910 patent date, tin lithographed, wind-up toy featuring a dapper Black Gent dancing a jig is quite visually appealing!!
In very nice condition with minor scratches to paint here and there as seen in photos, this wind-up toy works, but can be a little fussy. Given its 100+ years of age, a bit of fussiness in the mechanism is not atypical or unexpected...
Measuring a diminutive 4.50 inches wide x 2.25 inches long x 1.5 inches high, this very early, metal, circa 1900, Diamond Match Co. box is very rarely found on today's market.
The box is in very good condition for its 100+ years of age with teeny tiny chips to the surface as noted in photos.
The box features an incredibly detailed graphic on its cover depicting an African-American family gathering around the patriarch as he readies to strike a match for the very first time...
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...
Made of cast iron and with original paint, this ash receiver takes the form of a Negro boy with his mouth wide open sitting on a chamber pot. The pot is removable for emptying. Height 6 inches (15 cm); unsigned
Presented as an historical and cultural artifact, this extraordinarily RARE, very scarcely found, cloth book entitled Ten Little Niggers with Music was published in London, circa 1904, by Dean's Rag Book Co. Ltd. This registered issue is the very early No. 82 and was patented in Great Britain, Germany and the United States...
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...
WE HAVE MORE PICTURES OF THIS ITEM AVAILABLE - PLEASE EMAIL US AND WE'LL SEND THEM TO YOU. Here's a rare chance to own a superb example of late Victorian technology. This is a stunning c1900 mahogany and brass 1/2 and 1/4 glass plate camera which includes the original tripod, extra plates, plate holders, photographer's guide and other items...
In the mid-1800's, an unknown artist painted the face of a young Black boy in warm, soft colors, and unbeknown to the artist, forever immortalized the young boy's image! Since that time a variety of items were been produced in the image of the "Young Black boy with the Torn Hat" or "Johnny Griffin".
This circa 1910-30's Johnny Griffin item is exceedingly rare, being the only example of this form ever seen by this seller either in print, on the internet or “in person”...
Offered is an extremely RARE 1847 Slavery Manumission document from Knox County, Tennessee, executed for Richard Dunn and referencing his slave, Eliza, and her three children, William, Nancy, and Mary Elizabeth. Archived 1842 Tennessee Early Tax List records indicate that Richard Dunn owned 302 acres of land, was employed in agriculture and owned one slave valued at $400 in that year; perhaps this slave was Eliza (pre-children)...
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...
Once part of the Middle Passage Museum benefactor's inventory, these authentic and extraordinarily RARE, Slave Ship shackles have been de-accessioned from the personal collection of the museum's anonymous Georgia benefactor who is cited below.
These iron, hand-forged, 19th century slave ship shackles were purchased back in the early 1960’s out of a family estate in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose 18th and 19th century ancestors were involved in the slave trade...
This very rarely found, 19th century, iron, hand-forged, Child SLAVE Rattle Shackle measures a diminutive 2 3/4" high x 2 1/2" wide. The interior diameter is only a tiny 2 inches wide, and thus able only to fit the wrist of a very young or tiny-framed child. This came from the collection of a Charleston, South Carolina, collector who purchased the artifact years ago out of a Charleston area estate that was once a thriving rice plantation in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The sides of the ratt...
Offered are an extraordinary and most rarely-found pair of early 19th century, child/young adolescent - size, Slave Rattle Shackles with one measuring approximately 4.75 inches tall by 7 3/8 inches wide and the other measuring 5.25 inches tall by 7.5 inches wide.
The oddly-shaped, hand-wrought shackles each have two lateral "pockets" that contain pieces of metal or balls that “rattle” as the wearer moves about, thus indicating the wearer's location. This type of shackle is noted in histor...
Halloween costume consisting of a papermache painted head of the Disney character Goofy, with a pair of adult size (38 X 30) overalls (Dickies brand). Maker is unknown but is very well executed and appears to be from a professional costume shop. Does need some minor stitching to the hat. Great costume just in time for Halloween!
An unusual silver plated cigar table lighter circa 1880. This truly futuristic looking Victorian globular 3-1/2" tall smoking accessory stands on ball feet and it has two wick clamps for lighting the cigars. It worked like this: the central wick continually burned whilst the smoker would pull out one clamp which had a fluid-soaked small length of wick clamped in the tweezer. This was lit in the flame, carried to the cigar, and then extinguished and reinserted in its well to soak it for the n...
Offered is an incredibly RARE, undoubtedly one-of-a-kind, authentic, 19th century, slavery artifact!
This incredible slave collar speaks for itself, opening yet another small window into the history of African-American slavery. The collar is labeled with the enterprise's business name, Ross and Drum, out of Florence, South Carolina (SC), and is dated 1846. This enterprise was likely involved in the trading and auctioning of African-American slaves given its pronouncement of the phrasing "Negro...
Offered is a rarely found, circa 1921, Parker Brothers dexterity game entitled "The Game of Sambo".
The game features a brightly colored lithograph target depicting "Sambo, a Good Old Southern Darkey".
This brightly lithographed game retains 2 of its original 4 cardboard throwing rings, Sambo's wooden pipe upon which the circular rings are meant to land, and two original, wooden stands designed to keep the Sambo target upright as well as the original cardboard cover upon which, on the rever...
Identical to Milton Bradley's "Jolly Darkie Target Game" manufactured circa 1910, this visually striking dexterity game is very curiously unmarked---quite likely a very rare error in manufacture.
This fabulous game features a brightly colored lithograph target depicting the dapper, banjo-playing, "Jolly Darkie" with a gigantic mouth.
The target box remains in very fine condition, appearing to have seen little, if any, use. It has four openings through which one was to toss the four wooden ba...
If found in mint condition, this incredibly rare game, THE PICCANINNY BOWLING GAME, copyright 1928 and designed by the Spear's Game Company, Germany, retails at $525!
This particular specimen, unfortunately, was not stored with care, and it suffered exposure to dampness at some time during its 85 years. It is, thus, being offered at significant discount.
Measuring 10 3/4 inches tall x 7 1/4 inches wide, the game retains its cover with three of four sides present, the directions card, ALL FI...
This fabulous 1930's American Beach cast iron sign reading "AMERICAN BEACH FLA Negro Ocean Playground" is in very fine condition with remnants of original paint and vintage patina. This is NOT a reproduction! This sign was originally sold to be used as a license plate topper by African American folks frequenting this beach. It measures 11 inches in length x 4.50 inches high at its tallest point.
American Beach was established in 1935 on Florida's east coast under the leadership of Abraham L...
Offered is a rarely found, copyright 1910, Milton Bradley Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, dexterity game entitled "Ring A Pin".
The game features a wooden target with a brightly colored, paper lithograph depicting nine different male faces, including that of an African-American with exaggerated facial features. The target is in very good condition with some minimal surface soiling and paper loss. It retains its original, orange wooden stands.
Each gentleman sports a metal hook from hi...
Offered is an incredibly RARE game, circa 1900-1920s, Spear Works, Germany, dexterity game very obtusely entitled "THE WHITE EYED COON".
The game features a VERY brightly colored lithograph target in near mint, virtually unused condition, depicting "THE WHITE EYED COON" dressed as a clown with a nose mimicking that of a RHINOCEROS HORN! The rhinoceros horn nose serves as one of the game hooks.
The target is affixed to the box base interior and additionally retains its two original metal...
This rarely found, copyright 1921, target, dexterity, game entitled "SAMBO FIVE PINS", was manufactured by Parker Brothers out of Salem, Massachusetts. This game appears to have seen little, or more likely, NO use whatsoever, as the two, original, wooden bowling balls remain sealed in their original packaging.
The game is complete and features five, brightly colored, lithographed-cardboard, standing "Sambo" targets or "pins". The "Sambo pins" are in fine condition with minimal wear to edges ...
Offered is an incredibly RARE, COMPLETE, "dexterity" game entitled, "TIP THE BELL BOY, copyright 1929 and 1930, manufactured by All-Fair Toys and Games of Churchville, New York.
This unusual and cleverly conceived game features a VERY brightly colored lithograph target in very fine, virtually unused condition, depicting "a RITZ HOTEL Bell Boy" hanging from a metal stand while balancing 3, all-original, tins cups- two on his arms and one between his feet. The metal stand, from which the bel...
Measuring 5 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide, this delightful and quite colorful mechanical bank was manufactured by the Chad Valley Company, England, circa late 1940's.
The Chad Valley Company was the most well-known manufacturer of toys in the United Kingdom during the 20th century, beginning in the 1920s. Metal toys were first produced at their factory in 1945 at the end of World War II, which is likely the time frame for production of this bank.
The bank features a well-dressed, smiling bl...
A Guinness bar standup hanging advertising sign. This vintage 1960s standup or wall hanging measures 11 x 5" and it is in black, red, mustard and white,featuring the slogan:
GUINNESS MORE THAN GOODNESS and a picture of a glass of Guinness bearing the famous harp logo. It has a plastic coating over metal sheet and card background, it has the original string for hanging, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a scrape/loss to the u...
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 are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vin...
Original Charles Dickens autograph, hand-penned by the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era to Charles Augustus Cole, and dated Monday, 12th November 1860, written on stationery of "Office of All the Year Round, A Weekly Journal Conducted by Charles Dickens." Size: approx. 6 inches x 4.75 inches (sight). Offered framed together with an engraved portrait of Charles Dickens. The note reads: "My Dear Cole, I regret to be obliged to reply that I cannot possibly do it. I am much too ...
Offered is an extremely RARE 1861 Slavery Manumission document from Norfolk, Virginia, executed for A. A. (Alexander Augustus) Cowdery and referencing his slave, George Danley.
Measuring approximately 10 inches long x 8 inches wide, this extraordinary and historical document is handwritten and was executed on April 29, 1861, just 12 days after Virginia chose to secede from the Union on April 17, 1861.
The document is in excellent condition save the fold marks; this document clearly has ...
Before Rolling Stone turned into an irrelevant pile of commercial crap over 40 years ago, it was at the vanguard of the "Underground Press" - a crude newspaper devoted to the counterculture, drugs, music, uncensored political and sexual expression and all things Hippie. Fortunately, being Canadian, the Georgia Straight of Vancouver carried on the anarchistic torch for a few years after RS gave it up, giving us a ribald and unfettered underground newspaper sold in the British Columbia area. Fro...
Mala Prayer beads from Lhasa with silver counters. I am not sure what the beads are made from but they are from Lhasa Tibet purchased over 15 years ago.
Size: 44cm X 2.
Mala wood Prayer beads from Lhasa with silver counter. They are from Lhasa Tibet purchased over 15 years ago.
Size: 42cm X 2.
A Paladin Have Gun Will Travel gun belt with 2 guns. A must for the true television cowboy fan! This is a scarce 30" black leather gun belt with two holsters from the television series Have Gun Will Travel (from the late 1950s-early 1960s). It has the Paladin Knight chessman logo, applied plastic bullet holders with 4 out the six original red bullets, and the original silverplated buckle. Also included are the two original decorated metal cap guns with embossed plastic black handles with fli...
Measuring 3 /12 inches high x 5 ¼ inches wide x 3 inches deep, this early 1950’s, USA-made, plastic, RED Aunt Jemima Recipe Box has seen some use but remains quite visually striking and in very good condition!
Manufactured by FOSTA Products, this highly sought after piece of Black Memorabilia is in lovely, all-original condition with very light, superficial surface wear as seen in photos; this wear is reflective of less-than-typical use. A bonus--the original recipe cards remain inside! ...
Measuring 9-7/8 tall x 13-1/2 inches wide, this extraordinarily rare, Jim Crow era, segregation sign advertises a "colored-only" hotel, Coleman's of Ashland, Virginia.
Constructed of cardboard with black printing, this circa 1920-30s sign reads: " Coleman's Hotel Colored. Special Attention to Tourists. Ashland Virginia".
The sign remains in all-original condition inclusive of minor discoloration as noted in photos and small chips to the upper right and lower left corners. Print source is n...
Antique Japanese lacquered leather tobacco pouch (tabako-ire); of semi-circular form of floral design; with jade ojime bead, and antique carved ivory lotus bowl-form netsuke, late 19th Century. Size; Width of this item is 3 1/4 inches (approx.). Condition Report; Fair condition with no imperfections.
Measuring approximately 10 inches long by 2.50 inches high, these untouched, unused, all-original, porcelain-enameled, 1940-50s, metal signs are extraordinarily RARE pieces of Black American history-- artifacts of the "Jim Crow" era when segregation of the African American race was unfortunately, most commonplace.
These signs were found in March of 1971, inside the abandoned and decaying basement of the former Philadelphia Enameling Works factory at the corner of 13th and Vine Streets in P...
A vintage 7-1/2" high x 6-1/2" x 4" rectangular Ocean Blend Indian & Ceylon Tea tin with an unusual deep teal blue background. It has centre graphics of a steamship. This Canadian (Toronto and Peterboro (sic) tin was manufactured by Macdonald Mfg. Co. Limited Toronto; we haven't seen one with the blue colour before. This excellent advertising piece is in very good original condition with the following condition notes: one panel and one side excellent graphics and colour with minor spotting and s...
Princess Diana $20 Liberia 1 oz. pure silver coins 1997. A group of three encapsulated one ounce 99.9% pure silver proof commemorative coins depicting Diana, Princess of Wales. Issued in 1997, each set comes with the original certificate of authenticity, the hinged plush covered fitted case, and the encapsulated finely detailed frosted and mirror silver coin. Each Liberia $20 coin is in MINT as issued condition. Each coin is $30, and they include: Birth of William, Wedding Day and Compassio...
A vintage 1960s Rosko Japan Hy-Que Speak No Evil mechanical steel and plastic battery operated monkey toy. This famous 17" tall toy has brightly lithographed metal parts and soft rubber hands and head with fur. The clothing is intact and in excellent shape as is the metalwork (it rates a visual C9 to us). The mechanism doesn't work, however the face does light up. The battery tray is clean with only minor stains and it is free of corrosion. This toy is being sold in as described condition w...
Very pretty unusual and rare German mystery bisque child for the French market ,has wonderful brown complexion .... like chocolate color and not to deep black .
She is on mystery large girl about 30" ( 76 cm ) with superb and rare modeling , best quality of bisque and painting , original wig and body and fantastic original antique costuming !!
It is a doll special for the French market ..... absolute rare found and in all perfect condition.
She has bisque socket head with chocola...
One of the cutes little bisque girl by Steiner Figure A in most beautiful antique dress and in all perfect condition !!
This little girl will catch your heart with here hint of smile and lovely expression..... 19"( 48 cm ) it is so childlike and with best quality of pale bisque and painted socket head .
Wonderful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with fine long painted lashes and feathered brows with delicate shading . Accented nostrils and eye corners and closed mouth with a hint of smile...
Most beautiful all original antique French Mignonette wooden Theater ...... " Theátre des FOLIES - BERGERE " ......Paris around 1870-80
A very rare to find original antique small Theater of wooden box covered with pretty lithographed paper at front and both sides of the box.
Encloses some different lithographed scenes on cardboard , a nice street scene in Paris , a bed room and other .... please note all on my pictures and let me know if you need more or special pics.
The side wa...
26" ( 66 cm ) Grand size very elegant French bisque lady with fondly face expression and a hint of smile at her mouth.
She is wearing very lovely with her original couture two piece muslin gown , ivory silk bonnet , rich under garment and socks.
Here pretty bisque swivel head on kid edged bisque shoulder plate ...... is from best pale quality of bisque and painting with very gentle face expression.
She has wonderful blue glass enamel inset eyes with dark eyeliner and finest painted lash...
Very nice and rare to find all original SFBJ lady doll ... model 238 ...,wearing very pretty with original costume !
It is a great little Lady by SFBJ 19" ( 48 cm ) with French composition and wooden ball jointed Lady body with original body finish , shapely torso and elongated limps.
Here bisque socket head is from very fine bisque quality and painting with charming expression and a little smile on her open mouth.
She has small brown glass inset eyes with fine painted lashes and arched...
Very beautiful factory all original French all bisque Mignonette in generally excellent condition with pretty original costume !
Very beautiful 5" ( 13 cm ) French type all bisque Darling has cute round-faced swivel head with large brown glass enamel inset eyes with fine painted lashes and single stroke brows.
Fine accented nostrils and closed mouth with center accent line. She has a pretty curled blonde mohair wig with red silk ribbon decoration.
With slender bisque torso, kid edged...
A fine mint-in-box condition Canada 1989 so-called Double Dollar Prestige Proof set complete with plastic box, book-style case and certificate of contents. The 6-1/2 x 4-3/4" box is of black plastic, the frosted proof coins are held in a sealed frosted plastic case with clear coin cutouts for viewing (front and back) which is mounted book-style in a black leatherette case with a satin liner which holds the specifications information sheet. The dollar is the Mackenzie River Exploration issue (i...
Very pretty all original German all bisque Mignonette for French market
in original costume and bonnet...... 5,5" ( 14 cm )
round faced little child with plump cheeks , blue glass inset eyes with fine long painted lashes and brush stroked brows .
Accented nostrils and closed mouth with center accent line.
Blonde mohair wig..... On bisque torso with kid-edged neckline , peg jointed bisque arms with modeled bent elbows
and legs with painted white stocking with blue rim and painted h...
Very nice German Pull Toy 8,5" x 10,5" ( 22 x 27 cm ) ...
for the French market circa 1900/ 10
little girl on donkey , so nice and in all perfect condition.
On metal base with four wheels supports a very pretty paper mache donkey with inset glass eyes and legs with modeled hooves.
He has long donkey ears and lovely face expression.
A nice little German bisque head doll seated on his back ...she has a lovely face and good quality of bisque head.
Brown glass eyes with long pain...
Very beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier ,
has lovely delicate bisque with wonderful large eyes , gorgeous original blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure over cork pate ,
sturdy original body and wearing fantastic with her original silk couture costume and " jewel " accessories.
She is 14,5" ( 37 cm ) with pretty and pale bisque quality swivel head on kid-edged shoulder plate .
Superb blue enamel inset eyes with painted lashes and fine feathered brows .
Accented nostri...
Rare 24,5" ( 62 cm ) grand size bisque character doll by Kammer and Reinhardt with superb artisty of modeling and wearing fine three piece suit .
All perfect condition with solid domed bisque socket head , very good quality of bisque and painting , well working brown sleep glass eyes with mohair lashes and painted lower lashes.
Open mouth with row of teeth and funny dimpled chin.
Free of hairline , damage , chip or repair.
Original large composition bent limp baby body with origi...
Rare large size Franz Schmidt & Co character doll ....Germany circa 1910 .... with wonderful childlike face modeling and expression of very good quality of bisque and painting !
Perfect condition ....free of damage , hairline , chip or repair . Only a very small color abrasion on the cheek...very small and not disturbing.
27" ( 69 cm ) pretty doll has pretty bisque socket head with large well working brown glass sleep eyes , painted lahes and rare pierced nostrils. Open mouth with two upp...
Absolute wonderful French BeBe Winter costume presentation in box..... perfect for French or German doll about circa 12" ( 32 cm )
Possible to complete one of your favorite doll´s with a beautiful silk dress with bonnet , a second pretty three dress with jacket and matching bonnet , a pretty Muff and a pair of wonderful Ice Skates.
A nice set of under garments , socks and a lot of lovely accessory.
All complete to find in a marvelous Presentation Box , of fine paper covered card board...
