Measuring 9 1/2 inches wide x 13 inches long, this brightly colored, copyright 1931, Little Black Sambo, large softcover book illustrated by acclaimed American children's illustrator, Fern Bisel Peat, is very rarely found!
(Also currently available is Fern Bisel Peat's companion Little Black Sambo Puzzle!)
Published by The Harter Publishing Company, Educational Publishers, Cleveland Ohio, this book along with a companion puzzle which features one of the illustrations from this book, we...
Really nice and scarce Molongo Coffee Tin, Graphics are on both sides of the tin.
Tin Measures approx 3.5" in diameter and 5.5" Long
Just the Box here, and Also the original directions of use and Miner's products list and prices, no tube anymore.
Rarer one then the Stein's
Please see photos.
This unique rollerball pen features Rhodium and 22k gold plated findings. The base of the pen barrel is carbon fiber to create a rich texture and elegant background in a red crackle cactus color pattern.
Measuring 1 7/8 inches in diameter x 1/4 of an inch high, this seldom-found, circa 1920’s, dexterity game depicts a surprised or startled African baby. Likely German-made, the puzzle has no markings. It contains the 3 tiny metal balls, that with the proper manual dexterity, are to be placed in the baby’s mouth and two eyes. Two of the balls are currently fixed in place, likely due to the metal backing being very subtly pushed in...
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.
A delightful bisque figure of a skiing Santa Claus carrying a cloth sack on his back. The paperboard skis are enhanced with glittery mica snow. The bottom is stamped "Made in Japan."
- Origin: Japan, ca 1925
- Condition: all excellent, except one ski has an old break that was reglued
- Height: 2-3/4"
Cast Iron wall hang bottle opener with four eyes.
Vintage celluloid windup carousel toy featuring chicks that bob up and down from windows, a bit chick that spins around amid twirling bells and celluloid flowers, all under a pink celluloid canopy. Marked "Japan". Circa 1950. Excellent condition; the canopy droops just a bit, probably from being in a box for too long; windup mechanism works. 7-1/4" tall.
Simple dexterity game that you have to place the ball bearings onto the holes..
Game measures approx 2.8" in Diameter
Fair bit of wear/rust to the metal tin itself
Vintage Chinese Rosewood Animal shaped lidded box, nice carving circa 1980s the tail seems to have been reattached possibly when made since its well done. Cute piece beautiful wood grain, size 4.5"l by 3.5" high
In 1986, Fenton issued this Teal and Milk Overlay top hat basket. As part of the limited issue Connoisseur Collection, it is number 222 of 1500 made. Stands about 7" tall and does have some wear concerning the gold leaves, otherwise in excellent condition. Handpainted by Linda Everson.
Offered is this very rarely found, 1938, LITTLE BLACK SAMBO book with beautiful, full color illustrations by Hidegard Lupprian, a McLoughlin Brothers Inc, Springfield, Massachusetts, book publication. Hardcover, 53 unnumbered pages.
This story is a much-beloved children's classic written in the early 1900's by Englishwoman, Helen Bannerman, for her two daughters while they lived in India. Sambo, in the original Bannerman tale, was an Indian boy and not an African-American child...
Offered is a wonderful 1934 edition of Topsy Turvy and the Tin Clown by Bernice G. Anderson and illustrated by Esther Friend.
This seldom found copy was originally published in 1932 by Rand McNally & Company of New York.
This copy has superficial scratches to the front and back covers, as well as surface soiling, and wear on book cover edges.(see photos). The front cover has a slight tear at the crease that does not effect strength or integrity of the cover board...
Offered is this early 1930's, LITTLE BLACK SAMBO Book with beautiful illustrations by Phyllis Robinson, a M.A. Donohue Company, Chicago, book publication. Hardcover, 18 unnumbered pages. Curiously, the M.A. Donohue Company, did not always date their publications as is the case here. They, additionally, were not prolific publishers of the Little Black Sambo story book...
The Game of Snap, published by Parker Brothers
Complete with Instructions
Box has a fair bit of wear, please see photos
Box measures approx - 5.5" x 4"
Here is another Florentine purse that measures 8-3/4" (l) x 7" (w) closed. The purse is embossed on both sides. The leather handles show modest wear.
Fenton 3-Paneled Feathered Vase, 9.5" tall. This vase is cased blue, in mint condition.