Offered is a series of 18, circa 1920s, colorfully lithographed trade cards published by the Liebig Extract of Meat Company of London. Each "picture card" as they were called then, features very colorful and highly detailed images on the front side with extensive educational information on the back side, written in French, on the various African tribes living in the Belgian Congo during this time period...

This Meissen blue onion bread and butter plate is 6 3/16" in diameter. It has the word Germany in an oval and a star on the back.

There are no nicks, no cracks, no hairlines and no repairs to this item. This item is in excellent condition

A Royal Doulton Don Quixote The Blanket Tossing D2692R scarce 10-1/4" Royal Doulton seriesware plate in the Don Quixote series, produced from 1906-28. This example features hand painting over transfer with the full colour floral and fruit border (there is also a blue and white version), and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs...

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 1920-30's Johnny Griffin inkwell is constructed in solid brass and has a hole for both placement of pen and glass insert for ink...

This delightful, 1920's, hand-painted, Folk Art-inspired, English pull toy features a darling horse and jockey!

When pulled by its string, the toy rolls along on its metal and rubber wheels, causing the jockey to raise and lower himself off of the horse as the horse makes a coordinated "jumping" motion as his front legs raise up slightly.

The toy is labeled "Loros Bros Ltd London England" within a small triangle that is painted on one side of the metal supporting rim (see photos)...

A delightful composition Easter rabbit figurine from the 1920s. The dapper figure is shown in a walking pose while wearing yellow shoes, a bright red jacket and a white waistcoat. He carries a spun cotton carrot over his shoulder...

Offered is a rarely found, Ca 1920s, celluloid mourning pin back brooch featuring a young African American man.

Constructed of celluloid with a metal back and pin to allow attachment to one's clothing, this diminutive mourning pin measures just 7/8th inch in diameter.

The image remains quite crisp with surface crackling of the celluloid that does not effect the integrity of the overall structure of the pin...

Old poster of a man offering a bouquet of flowers to two girls. Size: 75.3cm X 52.6cm. Condition: Very good. Some minor tears at the bottom edges.

A rare old cigarette poster advertising cigarettes showing pretty girls. These posters were used in the 1920s and 30s. Very difficult to find original posters today. Size: H:71cm W:52cm. Condition: Some repairs. See photos

Offered is this extremely RARE 1920's, cardboard, D.L. Clark Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 120 count, BLACK JACK Caramel "PENNY CANDY" BOX which features a singing Black Dandy strumming a banjo.

Cardboard candy boxes with African-American themes remain EXTREMELY RARE finds in today's market due to their inherent fragile nature!!!

This wonderful piece is in very good condition with the expected aging, and edge and corner wear given its 100+ years of age...

A sterling silver cigarette or cheroot holder with case circa 1910. The 1-3/4" holder has an amber or celluloid mouthpiece and fine hand engraving; the hand-engraved 2" fob style case features a loop for hanging from a watch or neck chain and it is stamped STERLING SILVER. This item is in very good original condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a small loss to the holder's silver, some darkening of the amber from use, and a dent on the case...

A rare old original cigarette poster advertising White Horse cigarettes showing pretty girls. These posters were used in the 1920s and 30s. Very difficult to find original posters today. Size: H:75cm W:53cm. Condition: See photos. Some minor old repairs.

This wonderfully rare, 1920s piece of Black Memorabilia ephemera is in utterly fabulous condition!

Measuring 7.50 inches long x 3.25 inches wide, this Belgian cigarette or cigar, heavy paper/cardboard box features a fabulous litho of a very dapper Black Gentleman smoking one of the "JOHN" cigarettes. Its small size offers many options for display including framing for shelf or wall enjoyment.

A truly scarce find in phenomenal condition!

This Matchless star Christmas light has clear glass prisms and a red glass gem. The base is bakelite and the bulb is C-6. These star lights were manufactured by the Matchless Electic Co. of Chicago, circa 1930. This light is 2 inches in diameter and in working condition. Condition: excellent.

Quirky set of Tibetan tools/utensils in copper and shagreen sheath. The blades and other bits are good quality steel with good bone handles. Possibly a surgeons or dentists set, I honestly don’t know- there are no chopsticks or forks, as is typical, so I don’t think these were used for eating. The knife has a good edge, this will clean up with a bit of baking powder and effort. All pieces in good condition and functional. Old circa 19th CE. See scale in last enlargement.

French Antique, hard to find, set of flatware made in the 1890's in France by A. Sauzedde. Makers mark shown on each item in blue celluloid . Nice lunch forks and knives some have cracks in handles.

Rare collection (5 pieces) of pottery tobacco pipes used by the Rau/Brau people. These were acquired in Laos quite a few years. Most likely fired at the Yixing Kilns, in Jiangsu Province- the same place that made opium pipe bowls. These would date from late 19th century to first half 20th century- the ones with reddish clay being the oldest. They have some small chips consistent with old tribal pieces...

Antique India Brass Mughal Hookah base or Vase. 19th - 20th c well made and quite heavy with extensive hand tooling. A great piece for all your smoking needs or a beautiful vase. The local head shop can sell you the parts to use as a hookah or water pipe. h 8.25" base 4" diameter. Has old price tag of 1500.00

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 1920-30's Johnny Griffin tie rack is constructed in solid brass. It remains functional for such use today; however, only two of the five original tie hooks remain...

This Matchless star Christmas light has amber glass prisms and a cobalt blue glass gem. This is one of the less common color combinations. The base is bakelite and the bulb is C-6. These star lights were manufactured by the Matchless Electic Co. of Chicago, circa 1930. This light is 2 inches in diameter and in working condition. Condition: excellent.

An EYMC sterling silver music award fob 1927 with a ribbon pin brooch. This vintage 1927 sterling silver award watch fob pendant is on the original red, white and blue silk ribbon pin. This 1-3/8" x 1-1/8" singing music award has high relief music symbols on the front and the engraved dedication on the back; it says E.Y.M.C. 1927 SOPRANO SOLO 1ST PRIZE WON BY PAULINE NICHOLLS. E.Y.M.C...

Measuring 5 inches wide x 4.5 inches long, this 1920's, brass ashtray represents a very seldom-found offering of vintage Black Americana!

This piece was actually created to serve as an ashtray! It depicts a delightful image of a young black boy in a wide-brimmed straw hat!

In wonderful condition, this piece is stamped "LL" on back.

An uncommon piece of Black Americana that should not be overlooked!

DESCRIPTION: Fine Acoma Pueblo terra cotta olla, circa 1920, with intricate black on white geometric designs with blossom, eye and cross themes; unsigned, good condition, no chips or repairs. DIMENSIONS: 8 3/4" high x 9 1/8" diameter.

ABOUT ACOMA POTTERY: Thin, hand fired walls (a common and sought after characteristic of Acoma pottery), light weight, and geometric designs characterize Acoma pottery...

A very attractive German made 9 x 5-3/4" gold plated brass mounted glass bead floral purse c1920. This purse has deep purple, black, blue, turquoise, green, light green, pink, lilac, red, amber and yellow beads with beaded fringe along the bottom. It has a brass chain and clasp and a yellow cloth interior. It is stamped GERMANY on the clasp and it is darker than our pictures and the beads include deep purple as well as black...

Wonderful vintage children's Christmas storybook, "Jolly Santa Claus". The cover is printed in full color with a depiction of Santa arriving wiht a decorated tree and a load of toys...

Halloween post card featuring a comic couple. The card advises the lady to make sure to prearrange having her boyfriend stand behind her as she looks in the mirror so that the trick works properly Notice the witch watching them from behind!. Marked on reverse "H/Series #1". Unused.

An early 20th century reproduction print of famed Belle Epoque actress SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923), **HAND SIGNED/INSCRIBED** by her. The signature is in ink at lower right (guaranteed her original ink signature and not printed). The print is after the 1879 etching by artist Jules Bastien-Lepage. This print under magnification has the dot matrix confirming it is a reproduction and not an original etching. The value is in the autograph and inscription. Bernhardt of course was one of the most...

Measuring 4 inches high with a 3.75 inch base diameter, this authentic looking 1919 Patent model bank of the historic Philadelphia Liberty Bell, is in wonderful all-original condition!

Given away as a premium for opening a bank account, this still bank advertises the Mechanics Savings Bank of Hartford, Connecticut.

The bank is complete with the famous Liberty Bell crack down its front as well as this slogan etched around its top, "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All The Inhab...

Terrific embossed Halloween post card with an unusual comic scene. Front marked "Copyright 1909 by Julius Bien & Co., N.Y.". Series 980. Postmarked 1909. Terrific color and good condition except for tiny bends at three corners. Unused.

This is an assortment of bone china dinnerware pieces in the 2237 pattern, in the Versailles shape, issued by Rosenthal Bavaria. All items are currently in stock unless marked SOLD. These items are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repairs unless noted. 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. Multiples of some pieces may be ...

Having conceived of the revolutionary idea of a lithographed, molded-mask doll face in 1901, New Yorker, Albert Bruckner applied for and was awarded the patent for his idea that same year. All Bruckner dolls were then stamped, "PAT'D JULY 8th 1901" on the lower right neck edge.

From 1901-1924, Bruckner produced this original, 12" Topsy Turvy doll for Horsman's Babyland Rag Doll line that features Caucasian, "Betty", on one end and African American, "Topsy", on the other. The inspiration for t...

Excellent early embossed Halloween post card featuring a unusual comic scene of a man being frightened by a jack o'lantern snake. Marked "Copyright 109 by Julius Bien & Co, NY". Series 980. Very nice condition with just the slightest of rounding at corners. Unused.

Excellent vintage celluloid Christmas light in the form of Santa Claus carrying a pack of toys. Celluloid lights are very difficult to find because they were so brittle and flamable. They were made ca. 1915-25.

This one is in remarkable condition, in virtually mint condition. There are no splits, dents, burns or melts! The 3.5 volt bulb tests as non-working with a continuity tester (celluloid lights should never be tested with a 9-v battery). 3-3/4" tall.

This is as nice an example as y...

A sterling silver 5-1/8" (tip of handle to edge of bowl) gilt bowl cream ladle in the Oxford pattern, introduced by Gorham in 1895. This ladle weighs 16.9 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, 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 antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots ma...

This is a really nice 1916 Weihnachten 8 inch Christmas Plate. This vintage plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. It is signed on the back: WEIHNACHTSTELLER 1916 - Jul. V. Gul_brand - ROSENTHAL GERMANY Handgemalt. Be sure to search our other Rosenthal Christmas plates available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

A fish setting for six in the silverplated Penbury pattern, issued by Mappin & Webb from 1918-19. This set consists of six each of the 8-5/8" fish knives and the 7-1/2" fish forks. This set is in excellent original 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 secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $12 (o...

This Hubley cast iron bank of an Indian with tomahawk was made between 1915-1919 ( Moore #228). It is 6" tall. This bank was advertised as "Indian Echo Caves". This is as near mint as I have ever owned.

These is some paint loss in the bonnet colored feathers and a few nicks here and there.

This bank sold in April of this year on eBay for $850.00 plus a 17% buyer premium for a total of $995.00. At another auction sale in March of this year is closed at $952.00.

Antique WWI Imperial German – Prussian artillery sword – saber M.1848 - M.1873- M1896 (Preußen Garde-Artillerie-Säbel für Mannschaften) so-called "Blüchersäbel." This name refers to the legendary saber of the Prussian cavalry M.1811 and received the unofficial name "Bluchersabel" from the famous Prussian marshal Blucher. He earned his greatest recognition after leading his army against Napoleon I at the Battle of the Nations at Leipzig in 1813 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

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This book is temporarily out of stock. HAMPDEN WATCH Co. Identification Guide and serial number charts; over 97 Pgs. 1st Edition by Roy Ehrhardt. 8 by 10 inch soft bound with a gloss finished color front and back. This is the Premier source for Hampden Pocket Watches produced in America. The information provided is a must have for the Hampden Watch Collector! THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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Early circa 1915 painting of a race car and be-goggled driver, painted on paper or thin canvas, subsequently laid on board. An old framer's blue label suggests that the artwork spent some time in Rugby, England, but, the painting is laid on a modern day board, much newer than that outer backing would suggest. Taking into account some general wear in the field at right center, and a heavy old cigarette smoke odor close up, I do believe the painting is vintage and of the period depicted, and th...

Offered are three different 78 RPM records featuring JIM CROW era, minstrel music of the 1900-1920's. All three records come with their original paper jackets. They are priced at $30 each.

The records are in used condition with minor scuffing and/or scratching typical of used records of 80+ years of age. These records have not been recently played and are presented as historical artifacts, and as such, they are offered for sale without guarantee of "playing quality".

Offered are:

1) 1912 "...

Published, designed and printed by Juvenile Productions, LTD, London, England, #1711, circa 1920s, this SELDOM FOUND, soft cover children's book presents a very different, very unique tale inspired by the traditional Little Black Sambo story written by Englishwoman, Helen Bannerman in the early 1900s.

This version, is indeed more aligned with the style of the 19th century stories written by the famous Brothers Grimm of Germany, featuring fairies, a Fairy Queen and tiny elves!

It also, quite...

Antique circa 1900 A.D. Islamic dagger of the lords of the desert, known as Tuareg, Telek or Gozma.

Details: a leather-wrapped hilt in a distinctive form, comprising a slim grip with engraved flat brass pommel adorned with silver plaque. Straight, double-edged tapering hand steel blade with ricasso encased in engraved brass collar.

Complete with its tooled leather scabbard with brass mountings.

CONDITION: Excellent example for the period in fine preservation with fine patina.

A nice a scarce early, circa 1910 Chocolate Pastilles Tin. Tin Measures circa 4" in Diameter

A pierced bowl 8-3/8" pea server in the silverplated Webster flatware pattern, introduced by Rogers Heirloom Oneida in 1915. This serving piece is in very good condition with no monograms, 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 antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots may vary). Items paid with...

Measuring 13 inches long, this very RARE, Ca 1910, Black, Composition Shoulder Head Doll is in wonderful condition!

She has a muslin, machine-stitched body which is stuffed with sawdust. Her feet are black cotton. Upper arms are also stuffed muslin with composition forearms.

Her curly-haired head is molded composition; eyes, nostrils, and lips are handpainted-- note the BLUE EYES!!

She wears a muslin slip under a Victorian styled, machine-stitched, tiered ruffled dress. Her clothing ha...

An SSMC Saart Rosebud pattern sterling silver sauce or cream ladle. Introduced in 1903 by the Sterling Silver Manufacturing Company (SSMC) of Providence, Rhode Island (1909-32), it was later taken over by Saart. It weighs 14.0 grams, it is 5-1/4" long and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, pattern ware, losses, damage or repairs however it has a gothic M monogram on the underside of the handle. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition iss...

A fine, high quality pair of vintage Iroquois child's beaded moccasins c1900-20. Measuring 4-1/2" x 2-3/4" across the deerskin soles, they are constructed with deerhide, velour and cotton; the beading is metallic clear, turquoise, red, white and deep blue. This pair is in excellent original condition with no rips, tears, major fading, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor fraying to the lace ends, some minor creasing/crushing easily remedied and some minor fading and edge fraying to...

A Spode teacup, saucer and plate trio in the India Tree pattern by Copeland Spode, England. This three-piece grouping consists of the 2-5/8" tall tea cup, the 5-3/4" saucer and the matching 6-1/2" bread and butter plate. This trio is a vintage issue of the pattern that was produced from 1879-1994 and by the mark it dates to the pre-1920 era. It is in the orange and rust colourway with a scalloped edge, and is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, losses, damage or repai...

Antique Spanish Mauser bayonet Model 1913 "Long" (aka Model 1893/13).

The M1913 bayonet was one of only a few bayonet types to utilize checkered wood grips.

In 1913, the "Machete Bayoneta Modelo 1913" was adopted to replace the knife bayonet identified as M1893. However, when the M1916 short rifle was adopted in 1916, the M1913 bayonet became designated for use with the M1916 short rifle instead.

It was subsequently also designated for use with the M1943 short rifle.

A ricasso m...

Terrific composition head from a hand puppet or marionette. The soldier's head may represent Bismarck.

European, probably German, circa 1900. Condition: excellent. Size: 3-3/8" tall.

A 6-3/8" sterling silver pierced bonbon server in the La Viola flatware pattern by Wallace, discontinued in 1912. This Art Nouveau server has a Gothic B or R monogram, and it weighs 30.5 grams; it is in excellent original 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 secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at...

Offered is an antique, C1910, German-made dexterity puzzle that measures 1 15/16" in diameter and 3/8" thick. This delightful game features a fixed, small mouse trap with two, moving, metal mice. The object of the game is to get the mice into the trap.

Colorful detailing of cats on cardboard covered-bottom is marked "Made in Germany". Tin frame holds game with glass cover on one side and mirror on reverse side.

In excellent condition considering age. Glass cover is free of cracks. Ga...

Fabulous handpainted sheet iron feather tree stand. The Christmas tree stand features three elves contemplating their traditional lucky mushrooms. The elves, one each in blue, red and yellow hooded suits, are seated on little grassy knolls planted with flowers. The painted details are terrific; each elf has completly different facial features than his friends. The center pole is painted green with metallic silver highlights.

Origin: probably Germany, circa 1910. Condition: completely orig...

Near Mint Condition Original Shop Display from around 1910 for Euthymol Toothpaste which is still around today. A rare find in this conditions. Has all its original stamps also, made by Beritex in England who also made a number of shoe polish advertising figures Made from a type of Vulcanized rubber. Shipping is included with this items

1914 set of 12 Children's wooden Puzzle Blocks with various scenes

An International Diana sterling silver sifter spoon or ladle circa 1900. This 5" pierced bowl sugar sifter spoon or ladle is in the sterling silver Diana flatware pattern, introduced by International in 1900. This spoon is in excellent condition with no monograms, 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 antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet sh...

Watch Factories of America Past and Present by Henry G. Abbott Chicago, 1888. 8 by 10 inches. 44 pages, Soft Bound 1886 Reprint. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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Antique Pullman Conductor Hat with badge in front, bright brass buttons on sides, gold braid, black shiny visor, maker's label on interior, leather band inside, fabric and other materials Measure: Size tag no longer in cap, interior circumference roughly 22", top of cap is 8 3/4" front to back The fabric color is a dark brown with greenish tint, but quite muted in color and lighting affects the color, sometimes is more grey, brown, or green. Diamond shaped maker's tag is sewn into top, with ...

Measuring 6.25 inches long x 5 inches wide, this rarely found and well detailed, circa 1910, brass ashtray depicts a smiling black male native reclining on a stylized seashell.

In fabulous condition with 100+ years of all original surface patina, this phenomenal piece is very highly detailed and displays wonderfully! It authentically depicts the highly fashionable Art Nouveau styling which was so wildly popular at the turn of the 20th century. This brass ashtray promotes the English settleme...