Rare Box of Underwood's Chocolates, Dayton Ohio.
Box has one split on box lid.
Measures Approx - 10.5" x 7.5" x 3.5"
A Pair of Posters for the 1960 Hyde Park, New York presentation of Gore Vidal's new play, On the March to the Sea. Measure about 15" by 23" and 15" by 20" overall. Show some wear and dirt. Rare memorabilia.
Rare Brandley Smith & Co, Philadelphia, PA Anise Babies Candy Box.
Great Graphics
Box Measures approx - 7.5" x 10.5" x 3.5"
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!
Offered for your consideration is an appealing, circa late 1900s, deep aqua blue painted wood jewelers sign. The sign was acquired from a Columbia, South Carolina estate and measures approximately 63" long x 7" wide. It is in very nice overall condition except for areas of paint loss, some crackling and general wear of a vintage sign. An unobtrusive 4 inch split is noted near the left edge and some scattered paint flecks add to a wonderful patina...
Very nice and untouched original Jolly Ni**er Bank.
Perfect working order and heavy.
ORIGINAL DRAWING in pencil and white gouache, featuring golf superstar and legend, the late, great ARNOLD PALMER (1929-2016). The interlinked/overlapping images are on a single sheet of cream paper measuring 14" by 11 1/2" (25" by 21" attractively framed in wood with inner linen liner and dark green mat)...
For the political memorabilia collector here is a wonderfully drawn original satirical work showing former president Jimmy Carter in his 1970's prime, holding a basketball and dressed as a player. It appears to likely reference his having been a basketball player at Plains, Georgia High School in the early 1940's; photos of him with the team can be found on the net by googling "jimmy carter basketball". The drawing is in soft brown color pencil with slight olive green highlights...
Presented as a historical and cultural artifact, this seldom-found, vintage, 1942, Ten Little Colored Boys book illustrated by Emery I. Gondor and published by Howell, Soskin Publishers, New York, is in very good condition.
Measuring 10.75 inches wide x 8.25 inches long, the book has seen extremely gentle use as evidenced by the minimal wear of the little boys' heads which, while providing visual interest, are primarily present to allow easy turning of each page...
Measuring 7.5 inches long x 10 inches high, this rarely-found, circa 1930's, wooden pull toy depicting a Smiling Black Boy is fully functional! He was manufactured by Wood Commodities Corporation, New York, and was called, not the typical Sambo as one might expect, but "Little Jasper"!
Little Jasper was created by George Pal, a cartoonist who worked for Paramount Studios and who created the Puppetoons, a popular cartoon series played in movie theaters of the era prior to the screening of the ...
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...
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...
The size of Framed : 28" Wide x 21 1/4" High x 1 1/8" Thick
Work of rectanguler: 11" W x 14 1/4" High,
Maverick Logo size: 8 1/4" Dia
The condition of Frame and works: Excellent.
This is rare work of framed "2002 Dallas Mavrick Allstars, Dirk Nowitzki, Dan Nelson, Steve Nash". Framed work photo print was
done by Dallas Morning News. It has these three guy’s hand written signature
(not offset signatures). There is Maverick logo done in carved design on right side area...
This extremely rare cross stitch sampler of a young black boy with hands placed on his hips is dated to at least circa 1890, although it is quite likely an earlier example of 19th century needlework making it highly scarce and sought after.
Completed in silk thread on early, thick, pressed paper canvas, the diminutive, 1 5/8 x 2 3/4 inch piece of needlework remains stitched onto the original, 1 ¾ x 8 inch long, deep red satin banding...
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 very scarce piece is very much reminiscent of Johnny Griffin items with the exception of the intact, broad-rimmed hat on this piece versus the torn rim typically seen on all "named" Johnny...
Offered is a lovely and serene oil painting of an older black gentleman fishing by the riverside. The painting is done in a flowing, Impressionist style, with a masterful use of quick, loose brushstrokes and much natural light, which contributes to this peaceful scene. The artist then focuses on careful attention to detail in her execution of the lone fisherman.
The primary colors utilized are a tonal range of yellows, blues and greens suggesting a spring or early summer day...
A wonderful and quite rare piece of 1950's Black Memorabilia!!
This unique, Japanese made, 6" tall Black Sailor or Pirate ceramic nodder by UCAGCO is in mint condition--no cracks, chips, paint wear or repaint!!! Any white spots, etc in photos are purely the function of poor photography!
This interesting fellow wears blue and white striped pants, yellow and green shirt, and yellow jacket. His head nods "yes" and his flowered-painted fan can be made to wave in any direction...
Entitled "SLUGGER CHAMPIONS", this circa 1945-1949, tin windup BOXING Toy features the unusual pairing of Black and White boxers!
Made in post World War II, US Zone Germany, this tin toy measures 3.5" square, with the boxing figures measuring 2.25" tall. The toy retains its original box which measures 4" square, and features a start/stop lever on one side with the (original) key windup on another...
MARKED J.E STEVENS 1887 PAT593 ON THE BASE, NOT SURE OF THE TRUE AGE, WELL MADE AND WELL PAINTED THOUH, CAST IRON BLACK AMERICANA MECHANICAL GAMBLING GAME
PUT A BALL BEARING IN ITS HAND, HIT THE LEVER AND BET WEHER THE BALL LANDS. 5, 7 OR 9!!
19th century Eastern European Jewish miniature silver gilt filigree Besamim spice box shaped like a cooking stove with a removable lid cauldron and fan.
Unmarked like most of the miniature filigree objects...
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 item is constructed in solid brass and is known as a document clip used to hold together important papers...
Very nice piece from German D.R.P and D.R.M Made with U.S Patent Applied for...
Complete with wind up key and great Graphics, including to Black Minstrels
Mesures Approx 5.5" x 5.5" x 3.2"
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 letter opener is constructed in solid brass. It remains functional for such use today or may be simply used as an attractive desk paperweight!
It is in all ...
Super rare box, I have not seen another of these. I have left the protective plastic over it and box looks to be 100% intact.
5lb Candy Box, Manufactures by Howard B Stark Co - Pewaukee - WIS
Box measures approx - 8.8" long and 7.5" Wide and 3.5" Deep
Rare Sambo Axle Grease Tin Can, still full with its contents.
Graphics on both sides of the tin
Can measures approx - 3.5" in diameter and 4.5" Long
A fantastic Old target game with great caricatures.
Original Gun which fires a cork in perfect working order.
The only issue is where the target stand has been put into the slots so many times, the corners are starting to fray a bit and make it difficult to slot the targets in the holes (This game I suspect will be more as display then playing) but the slots could be widened a bit if requited.
Great hard to find game.
This is a super rare small paint tin from Denmark..
"Nigger Boy"
Very few items from this part of the world were produced and to have it in English and with a caricature on this tin is superb.
Tin measures approx - 1.225" in Diameter and 2" Deep
Genuine Antique here, Wonderful pair of Milk Glass "Negro Head" Toothpick Holders.. they can also be used for larger Candlesticks..
Perfect Condition and from around the 1880's
Measuring 12 inches in length, this circa 1930’s, Topsy Turvy Doll is in superb condition and is unusually and wonderfully appointed with great attention to detail! Both black and white sides of the doll have been very finely dressed with rose blossoms on their bandannas as well as at their waists- very, very rare for the “Black Topsy” to be so well attired!
”Black Topsy” is dressed in a striking pink, green, orange, and black cotton, geometric-patterned dress- very Art Deco! Her mo...
We have a really rare Trixy Molasses paper label can here.
You will see from the photo's that the can is rusted and the paper label on one side is very warn and on the other, displays this very striking advertising, very well.
The can measures approx - 3.5" in Diameter and 4" tall
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...
This is a rare paper label oval Peanut tin.
Made by Illinois Nut Products Co - Chicago
One Pound Tin
Measures circa 6"x 5" x 4"
A very RARE and highly appealing Black Memorabilia Advertising Die cut!
Marked "Copyright 1924", in the lower left hand corner, this extremely hard-to-find advertising piece measures 10.5 inches wide x 13.5 inches high. Colorful and visually interesting, the heavy cardboard die cut depicts an engaging Uncle Wabash serenely strumming his banjo on his front porch! Guess the message to the consumer was, "Eat one of Uncle Wabash's cupcakes to experience your own little slice of heaven and serenit...
Rare Early Card game from 1890 of "The New Game of Snip Snap Snorum"
Complete with Instructions, Box lid is missing top side flap but otherwise in very good condition for the age.
Great colours on this paper labelled tin, for Smoking Sambo, some wear and some rusting to the tin, please see photos.
Tin Measures approx: 4.2" in Diameter and 5" Tall
This is a pair of plates from an edition limited to 3000 examples, diameter 9 1/2", blue on cream, issued in the year 1939, "Commemorating the first visit of British reigning sovereigns to these United States", made by Wedgwood Etruria, "exclusively for W.H. Plummer & Co., New York". One example is hand numbered 261, the other hand numbered 507. That was the year of the New York World's Fair, so I believe it likely there was some relationship to them being in New York that year, as war clouds ...
