All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1930 item #555068 (stock #0720)
An Art Deco enamelled brass bookmark from the 1920s. This 4-1/4 x 1" bookmark features an angular Deco design and a flower basket motif. This unsigned bookmark is in very good original condition with no major scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor enamel losses and rubbing to the original lacquered finish...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Souvenirs : Pre 1900 item #478140 (stock #11059-hl)
This is a very collectible American coin silver souvenir spoon comprised of a flared handle, the top having a detailed bust of Christopher Columbus, the rim framed by the words 1492 Columbus 1892 and WORLDS FAIR written down the shaft of the handle, circa 1892, maker's mark on the back of the spoon A1 Coin Silver Co.; Measurements- 4 5/8 inches long; Condition-Excellent
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1960 item #429165 (stock #050050)
Circa 1950's. In very good condition. It measures 5 7/8 inches wide.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 2000 item #410428 (stock #Mil01)
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$87.00
U.S.N. BU. SHIPS CANTEEN NAVY COMBAT MILITARY WRISTWATCH. Model WR 16155. 36mm in diameter without the crown; 45mm with the crown. 46mm in length, and 13mm thick. Stainless Steel Case. Hardened Acrylic Crystal and Luminous Blued hands. This watch features the traditional "Canteen" screw down water resistant crown. Current military issue new in the box. Hack feature also allows the wearer to synchronize all the watches in a squad to exactly the same time for high-risk combat missions...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : New item #405808 (stock #Mil04)
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$119.00
NATO. Delivered with an additional NATIO Military Khaki strap. NEW GERMAN AIR FORCE LUFTWAFFE COMBAT PILOT CHRONOGRAPH - 24 HOUR REGISTER. 41mm diameter and 48mm in length, and 13mm thick. This watch was introduced or created to celebrate the rebirth of the German Luftwaffe in 1958 as a new member of NATO. At that time, the American Jet Fighter F/A-18 was provided by Americans to the German Air Force. The "Cold War" in Europe was at its height in 1958...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : New item #405800 (stock #Mil02)
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EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL WRISTWATCH- BRITISH MILITARY- 101 ROYAL ENGINEER REGIMENT DATE/SOLID STATE QUARTZ. EOD- EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL. 40mm. DATE. Includes an additional NATO KAKI NYLON BAND. This watch was produced especially for the British Royal Engineer Regiment EOD. This watch is a current issue for the British Royal Engineer Regiment. This watch features a special safety quality that allows close proximity to a bomb and/or bombing devise...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Kitchenware : Glass : Pre 1940 item #402555 (stock #050025)
Circa 1940's. Made by McKee glass. It does have roughness on the cone. The rest of the reamer is in good condition.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Kitchenware : Glass : Pre 1970 item #402553 (stock #050024)
Circa 1960's. In very good condition.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1970 item #402519 (stock #050006)
Circa 1960's. 8 1/2 inch round bowl in very good condition. 2 available.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Bottles : Perfume : Pre 1920 item #354309 (stock #d02-11)
An antique sterling silver top vanity bottle from the early 20th century. The lead crystal body is rectangular shaped with ribbing having a sterling collar and a screw on silver cap, circa 1900. Size: 3 1/4" h x 1 1/4 " w. Very good condition with a small side chip.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Bottles : Perfume : Pre 1920 item #354302 (stock #d02-11)
A Victorian crystal toilet jar having a faceted glass base and a silver mushroom style screw on lid with cork lining, unmarked, measures 4 in x 1 5/8 in x 1 in. Very good condition with slight dimple in lid.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Kitchenware : Glass : Pre 1960 item #329006 (stock #040172)
Circa 1950's. In excellent condition. I have 8 available.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Bottles : Perfume : Pre 1950 item #301752
This is One of Twenty from a Collection of PERFUME BOTTLES acquired from a VIRGINIA, U.S.A Estate. This BOTTLE measures 2 3/8" x 4 3/4" INCLuding the Silver Plate Top. Designed with Bands of BLACK, WHITE, and GOLDSTONE ART GLASS. Date this One ca. second 1/4 of the 20th Century and in Excellent Condition
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1980 item #273800 (stock #040109)
Circa 1970's. Early American Prescut Candlestick in excellent condition. 5 1/2" tall x 7" long x 4" wide.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1940 item #38929 (stock #obj430L68)
In perfect shape, this old timer has been well cared for. Simulated pearls, beads and fussy gold tone frame combine to make a delicate and charming evening purse.The reverse side and bottom are studded as well.7" wide and 4 1/2" high, 8" chain.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Tobacco : Pre 1960 item #38898
This is a STERLING MATCH BOOK CASE made and stamped by NAPIER. Circa 1945 to 1965 this CASE Measures 1 5/8" X 2 1/4" Closed; extends Open to 3 3/4". Marked on the interior bottom: NAPIER STERLING. No Mono though there is a Box on the Front should the next Owner want this One ENGRAVED. Condition is VERY GOOD+ to EXCELLENT as there are some front Scratch marks; these are NOT OFFENSIVE and are of the Normal Use Variety. Has been Professionally Buffed and is READY TO GO...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Classic Autos : Pre 1930 item #1489112
Very rare and highly desirable figural hood ornament/radiatior cap for Willy's Knight Automobile, this form the largest and most elaborate of all ornaments for the Willy's Knight Automobile (1914-1933), this one from 1928, designed for the 66A Variety model auto. Considered one of the 10 best auto ornaments, along with the classic Rolls Royce, Duesenberg, Bugatti, Pontiac, etc models. Measures roughly 5 1/4" high, 5 1/4" deep including lance, 3" wide, and the base is 2 1/4" diameter. The figu...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Buttons : Pre 1900 item #1473752 (stock #zu206)
A beautifully worked c1890 Japanese repousse tri-color silver button showing an ornate lotus blossom and foliage. Japanese hallmark on the reverse.  1 1/4" diameter and in excellent condition.   
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Pre 1900 item #1418932 (stock #BNJLadyCetui)
Beautiful antique English sewing etui containing antique sewing paraphernalia and a perfume bottle. In the shape of a small book titled "Lady's Companion", the box is brown leather with gold gilt embossing and is lined with red velvet and paper. There is a small lift-out compartment that once held thread, small bobbins. etc. A cardboard with notes has written in graphite the date "December 26, 1852"...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Buttons : Pre 1800 item #1384502 (stock #zu208)
An important French button of very large size at 1 1/2"...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Buttons : Pre 1900 item #1384286 (stock #zu156)
A very interesting and charming 1" enameled button showing a young woman with a basket of flowers looking at a butterfly that is about to alight on her hand. The scene is surrounded by an inner brass border. Between that border and the outer one are enameled sections with flowers. The condition is excellent with no problems.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Buttons : Pre 1837 VR item #1383652 (stock #zu200)
An extremely fine hallmarked 18K gold button featuring a watercolor painting on natural wafer, under glass. Black enamel surrounds the vignette. The scene is very charming, depicting two figures dressed in 18th c attire, appearing to be a man and woman. However, upon closer examination, one notices that the faces and body form are those of children. It seems that the artist was attempting to capture the first blush of young courtship, hence the shy downcast look of the maiden. A wonderful piece....
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Buttons : Pre 1900 item #1382926 (stock #zu114)
A fine example of a plique-a-jour button, all of which are uncommon (see Note 1, below), featuring translucent greenish-blue enamel in a gold metal surround and cells. Excellent condition with no issues. The color of the enamel is actually deeper than shown in the main photo. The diameter is 13/16".

NOTES: 1. Plique-à-jour (French for "letting in daylight") is a vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final pr...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Buttons : Pre 1800 item #1380234 (stock #zu171)
A beautifully limned still life of flowers on a table. Done in oil on copper, with a silvered back. Excellent condition with no issues. Quite large, with a diameter of 1 1/2".

PLEASE NOTE: We collected buttons for many years, but have decided to sell our collection. The buttons shown on our site represent but a small sample on what we have, so please do not hesitate to ask if you are looking for a particular type.

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Buttons : Pre 1900 item #1378019 (stock #zu205)
A large and beautiful gin bari button showing lotus flowers against a purple background, the whole with a silver surround and backing. Uncommon scalloped shape. Excellent condition with no issues, and any apparent imperfections are due to reflections in the photo. The diameter is 1 1/4".

NOTES:
1. Buttons of this type, a pure Japanese creation, were primarily done in the late 19th century, and the subjects display the Japanese elegance and simplicity in depicting nature oriented themes,...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Buttons : Pre 1900 item #1378016 (stock #zu115)
A large gin bari cloisonne button depicting three snowy egrets against a background with shades of green, the whole with a silver surround and backing. When viewed from the side, the button has an intentionally undulating shape, making it highly unusual. The side is hallmarked and there appear to be other markings. Excellent condition with no issues, and any apparent imperfections are due to reflections in the photo. The diameter is 1 3/8".

NOTES:
1. Buttons of this type, a pure Japa...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Bottles : Perfume : Pre 1900 item #1221247 (stock #02363)
A 3-5/8" high 19th century cobalt glazed and hand enamelled porcelain perfume bottle. This unsigned bottle has white enamel flowers with gold highlights and traces of gold branches. The threaded top is silver plated, and this fine vanity accessory is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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 o...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Tobacco : Pre 1960 item #1220851 (stock #gam10138)
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A vintage novelty miniature pistol-form boardroom lighter made in Europe by Corona, circa 1950. Measurements: 2 3/8in wide x 1 3/4in high. Excellent working condition. May need gas.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Kitchenware : Ceramics : Pre 1960 item #1196483
Ceramic Coffee pot, lidded sugar bowl, and creamer from Ernest Sohn Creations of New York. Pattern is called DORIC. White glazed ceramic body with mixed metal handles on coffee pot and sugar lids. Coffee pot stands 10 3/4 inches (27 cm) tall. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1955
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Sewing : Needle Cases : Pre 1940 item #1026251 (stock #gaf-138)
A whimsical swirled enamel sewing kit etui with original blue silk tassel, circa 1930, Made in Germany The brass base etui multicolored in shades of gray, white, blue and red, opens to reveal a tiny sewing kit including thread on a spool with a place for needles under the cap and a brass thimble. Size: 2" long. Overall good condition with the exception of some minor enamel loss.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Tobacco : Pre 1930 item #982197 (stock #gam-145)
Hold a secret in this handsome cigarette case made in Germany, circa 1925 comprising a tortoise shell finish with a black jewel-like clasp. Inside having a gold tone finish and two decorative bars, marked under clasp D.R. Germany. Measurements: 3 1/4" x 2 1/4". Good condition with several hard to see dimples and minor paint loss.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Pre 1920 item #981809 (stock #gam-144)
A great old black leather envelope-shape Fly Wallet made by COMMON SENSE, full of 17 period wet flies on casts, circa 1913. The front of the wallet having double snap enclosure and embossed with a fish, marked COMMON SENSE FLY BOOK. Inside comprising 6 canvas envelopes, each marked COMMON SENSE FLY BOOK, makers mark K & L Co. within a shield, patent date Oct. 28, 1913, flies inside the envelopes. It measures 8" x 3 1/2". EXCELLENT condition. No markings on wallet. A wonderful collectible for any...
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Wristwatches : Pre 1990 item #732104 (stock #0806)
This classic Wittnauer watch has a camel leather band. The back of the band is marked LONGINES WITTNAUER and CAMEL AUSTRIA. The face measures 1 1/4" x 3/4". The face also has the WITTNAUER name with the maker's mark below. It reads QUARTZ too. It is also numbered: EL2413 SWISS 9782. It runs wonderfully and is in excellent condition. I had some difficulty taking good pictures of this fine watch.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Specialty : Brewery : Pre 1960 item #718367 (stock #gam-54)
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This is a whimsical vintage cast man-with-hat form corkscrew with brightly colored blue suit, red tie and black hat and a W. C. Field look, a fun addition to a collection or unique gift. Measures 3 5/8" high. Very good condition.