Measuring 9 inches long x 7 wide x 1.25 deep, this circa 1920's, children's architectural, wooden block set, likely made in Germany, is in near perfect condition!
The set appears to have been lightly used, if at all! Nearly all blocks are present, and all of these are in wonderful condition! It appears that one red triangular block is missing along with the four rectangular pieces needed to complete the second window frame (the second paper window insert remains)...
Fire King Salt and Pepper shakers with Grease jar. In excellent condition. The tops are in very good condition.
Fire King Jadeite 9 inch Swirl mixing bowl. In good to very good condition. It does show some ware. 2 available.
Fire King Jadeite 7 inch swirl mixing bowl. In fair to good condition. It does show ware.
Fire King 6 inch Jadeite swirl mixing bowl. In very good condition.
Fenton Jade " Big Cookies" basket. In very good to excellent condition. Sorry there is no handle.
In good condition is this Owens - Illinois 40 once green canister. The glass is cloudy from use.
In excellent condition a Corning ware 10 cup electric coffee pot with cord and trivet. Model # P-80EP.
Measuring 26.5" long x 13.75" wide, this fabulous, one-of-a-kind segregation sign is felt to be circa 1930s.
The sign with its flat black background, features a decorative free-hand, skill-fully executed, corner-looped edge design in old white paint advertising: SLEEPING ROOM FOR RENT.
Beneath the words 'FOR RENT', the words "WHITE ONLY" have been covered over with a layer of similar-colored background paint...
Ladies Bucherer Belle Epoque manual watch in solid 18k yellow gold with Lizard leather band.
Face of this made in Switzerland watch measures 25mm x 15mm, made in France leather band is 7.75" long. Watch is in excellent pre-owned condition. Weight is 14.6 grams. Back of the watch is marked 18k 504.
Measuring 9 inches high, these delightful examples of Folk Art styling, are two of a series of Black cloth character dolls made in Alabama in the 1930’s by unknown craftsmen/women.
It has been noted that their creation was encouraged through President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Depression era program, the Work Projects Administration (WPA), in existence from 1935-1943. The WPA was designed to provide jobs across the country during the Great Depression...
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 near excellent condition.
Measuring 10.75 inches wide x 8.25 inches long, the book has seen extremely gentle use as evidenced by the perfect condition of the little boys' heads which, while providing visual interest, are primarily present to allow easy turning of each page...
Men's Piaget Polo quartz watch in 18k yellow gold with original box.
Bracelet is 7.5" long, watch case measures 34mm in diameter. Watch is in very good pre-owned condition. Weight is substantial 136 grams of solid 18k gold. Retail was $23,500.00
Antique 19th century, Civil War period, American N.C.O. or Sergeant's militia infantry officer's sword & scabbard. They were carried by sergeants who led in battle. At the onset of the Civil War, the U.S. standing Army comprised 16,000 men only. A defense force of 75,000 was created by calling up the militias. It was the militias that formed the Northern defense and response to the Southern attack. This sword dates among the earliest of these and surely saw service in the Civil War...
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Such a lovely amateur wood carving noh mask of probably middle-aged or old woman, as uniquely quite unlike any kind of 'Onna-men' (Female mask) though. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. No ear-holes (not finished yet?). Some expected stanis due to aging as is as seen. approx...
A beautiful silver compact with the exterior sides inlaid with natural organic material. Opening this gem reveals a mirror and a heavily filigreed lid to the interior compartment which contains powder and a puff. Superbly crafted and with no damage or restoration, the compact measures 3 1/4" by 2 7/8", and is 1/2" thick.
Antique late 18th-early 19th-century American gilt bronze and blackened desk letter wax seals handle in typical American federal style manner. The handle is composed of solid blackened bronze orb adorned with two American Bald eagles with large spread wings, clutching a bundle of arrows in its left talon, and an olive branch in its right talon, together symbolizing that the United States has "a strong desire for peace, but will always be ready for war...
A large cast bronze Department 56 recumbent pig used in a store or window display to feature their Jam Bon Farmhouse china collection (See last photo of same pig as a Dept. 56 Jam Bon butter dish). A truly unique piece with very nice detailing and a Department 56 label on the bottom. The label also says, "Made in India", but it looks Chinese to me and I haven't been able to find any Indian pigs that vaguely resembles this one. I'll let you decide...