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$139 USD SaleSALE OLD Ceramic Negro Mammy String Holder Black Americana
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
Circa 1930. 6&1/2 inches tall, hand painted dress, under the glaze, and cold painted face, hands and head scarf. Very good condition with minor loss of the cold paint, crazing under the glaze, and a 1/2 inch tight hairline crack on her left shoulder. Her ethnic look, and condition make her a wonderful addition to any advanced collection of vintage string holders, or Black Americana. I currently have several pieces of Black Americana in my shop, many on sale, and am happy to combine shipping when ...
$26 USDVintage Souvenir Black Mammy Bell Doll
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
So cute! Colorful vintage fabric dress under a crisp muslin apron that has, "Natchez" printed on it. Her upper half is made of yarn, with glued on eyes and mouth. The bottom, under the dress, is a bright, shiny, silver bell. 7 inches tall, to the top of her bow. A nice addition to your collection of vintage Black Americana, or souvenir bells. Non U.S. buyers must pay through Pay Pal. I currently have several vintage Black Americana items in my shop, and am happy to combine shipping, or negotiate ...
$24 USDVintage Black Americana Porcelain Figurine Shell Art
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
Circa 1930's, Black figures with toilets were popular. I guess White folks didn't use them back then! This is such a figurine of a Black boy sitting on the toilet with the caption, "You-R-Next". The figure has been mounted on a plaster of Paris base with embedded sea shells. The largest shell is such that it can be used as a pin, or ring dish. A popular form of folk art during the 1930's. Overall height is 3&3/4 inches. Diameter of the base is 4 inches. I have several pieces of vintage Black ...
$55 USDVintage Black Americana Mammy Toothbrush Holder
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
Delightful, vintage pottery toothbrush holder. She is 5 inches tall. There is common crazing under the glaze, but otherwise, excellent condition with no chips, cracks, paint loss or repairs. Circa 1940's-50's. I have several pieces of vintage Black Americana in my shop, and am happy to combine shipping and insurance on multiple purchases. To see them all, type "Black Americana" in the search box on the top of this page
$34 USDBlack Americana Ceramic Mammy Head Creamer
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine:Kitchen:Kitchenware
Small size, cream pitcher with loads of personality. It measures 2&3/4 inches tall.an has no chips, cracks or repairs. The original, foil sticker is on the bottom..."PICO, hand painted, Made in Japan". To me, the "hand painting" looks a bit sloppy, but it's all original, with no touch ups. No chips, cracks or crazing. I have several pieces of vintage Black Americana in my shop, and am happy to combine shipping and insurance on multiple purchases. To see them all, type "Black Americana" in the ...
$36 USDBlack Americana Souvenir "Pick~A~Ninny In The Cotton"
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
Just precious, vintage 1930's-40's souvenir from the Deep South. it featured a Black child that is made from chenille pipe cleaners and spun cotton. She is in a basket of raw cotton. Wrapped in the original cellophane, it is in MINT condition. The basket is 3 inches wide, and 1&3/4 tall. I have several pieces of vintage Black Americana in my shop, and am happy to combine shipping and insurance on multiple purchases. To see them all, type "Black Americana" in the search box on the top of this ...
$39 USDBlack Americana Mammy Planter Signed Brayton Laguna
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
Such a pretty piece, and large, too. Sadly, it has some damage....There is a small chip on the bottom of her skirt. Her head has been broken, and glued. It's a decent repair, and not easy to see from any distance. The worst damage is that one of the sides on the bow on her bandanna is missing. There is all over crazing, common in pottery pieces from the 40s and 50s. Looks better than it sounds, and I've included several photos. It's a larger piece, measuring about 9 inches tall, and 5&1/2 wide ...
$115 USDLARGE Vintage Black Americana Tablecloth
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
Beautiful, vintage Black Americana tablecloth. It features scenes of wonderful interactions between adults and children. It's large....measuring a generous 66 by 50 inches . It has been laundered in the past, but not often, as it retains vivid, colorful graphics. There are a few , small, organic yellow stains that may or may not soak out with the proper treatment. They are very light, and only seen on close inspection. A wonderful addition to any collection of vintage linens, or Black Americana. ...
$48 USD1939 Black Americana Southern Dixie Cookbook Wood Covers
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
"The Southern Cookbook of Fine Old Recipes" was copyrighted in 1939 by Culinary Arts Press, Reading, PA. It contains 322 mouthwatering recipes on 48 pages., and measures 6 by 9 inches. Accompanying these wonderful old recipes are graphics and slogans that would be considered racist and offensive today, but were the accepted norm in the 1930s. This book is priced low, because it's not perfect. The wooden front and back covers show wear, as you can see in the photos. The soft bound cookbook inside ...
$89 USDAwesome Vintage Pair Black Americana Ceramic Planters
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
Every now and then, you'll see one of these ceramic planters that have survived the years. To find the pair is almost impossible. They are just adorable. I've seen them called, "condiment servers", and these may have been used for that because there are no signs of dirt, or crazing from moisture inside to indicate that they were used as planters. The girl has a couple of shallow dings, or glaze skips, on the hem of her dress. The boy's planter has a tight, old hairline crack that you can see in ...
$29 USD3 Die Cast Metal Black Figures Woman, Man And Watermelon
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
Realistic, very detailed hand painted figures of a Negro woman, man eating watermelon, and fence section. The people are 2.25 inches tall. Nicely done, but I don't think they are very old. Probably late 1980's. They display well, and would compliment and collection of vintage die cast metal toys, or Black Americana
$159 USDVintage Black Americana Mammy Cookie Jar Signed NASCO
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine:Kitchen:Kitchenware
signed, "N.S. Co." for the National Silver Company of New York, also known as Nasco. Although they did not actually make pottery, they contracted with other companies, like Metlox, and distributed under their name. This lovely mammy cookie jar is 9&1/2 inches tall. She has some paint loos on her face, and especially to her blue bonnet ribbon and bow, Common, as cold paint was used. Amazingly, she only has a tiny ding on her foot. There are no other chips, or cracks. I have several pieces of ...
$39 USD SaleSALE Vintage Chef Heads Black Americana Salt & Pepper Shakers
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine:Kitchen:Kitchenware
Nice, old pair of salt and pepper shakers that are in the shape of chef heads. One Black chef (pepper), and one White chef (salt). Both are missing their original corks, and have the expected crazing under the glaze, but otherwise in excellent condition. They are hard to find still together as an original pair, and they display very well. I have several pieces of vintage Black Americana in my shop, and am happy to combine shipping and insurance on multiple purchases. To see them all, type "Black ...
$65 USDVintage Black Americana Pottery Vase
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
Just look at that face! Made of heavy pottery, this piece is 6 inches tall. and in near mint condition. Hand painted under the glaze, so no missing paint. There are no marks, but the fact that the bottom is also glazed, and the light, all over crazing, implies that this is California pottery from the 1940's through early 50's. I have several pieces of vintage Black Americana in my shop, and am happy to combine shipping and insurance on multiple purchases. To see them all, type "Black Americana" ...
$78 USDCeramic Black Americana Negro Fisherman Figurine Match Holder
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
Excellent detail and expression on the face of this man. I wonder what he's thinking? He's holding his smoking pipe in one hand, and the very hard to find, original, wood fishing rod in the other. Dangling from the end of the rod is the original, bisque fish that came with this piece. The "rocks" he's sitting on form a matches holder, or small planter. All over excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing. Marked on the bottom, "Ucagco China, Hand Painted, Japan". It's 6 inches tall, ...
$39 USDBlack Americana Ceramic Teapot Made in Japan
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine:Kitchen:Kitchenware
Usually, Black Americana teapots were fashioned after women, but this one is a gentleman. Unfortunately, he has lost his lid. Otherwise, very good condition with a couple of small chips on the spout. The original foil sticker is on the bottom, that states that this piece was "Hand Painted, Made in Japan", and "Pico" was the manufacturer. It appears that sloppy "hand painting" is common with this company. Still, a great display piece, and not one commonly found, in any condition. I have several ...
$49 USDLovely Black Americana Ceramic Mammy Bell/Figurine
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
Such a pretty piece! I'm calling her a "bell/ figurine" because originally she was a bell, but the ringer is no longer there. She's not large...3&1/4 inches tall. She has nice, hand painted detail, and is in overall very good condition. I've included a close up photo of the back of her bandanna, where there was a paint chip that someone colored in. That's the only flaw, besides the missing ringer, that I see. Stamped, in red ink, on the inside, "Japan". There is also what appears to be an ...
$95 USDOld Black Americana Butler Figural Ashtray *NICE*
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
This is an unusual piece that features a Black man, dressed as a butler holding a whisk broom. He's carved and hand painted. I'm not sure of the material. It feels like a cross between clay and wood, so is probably some sort of composition. Syroco? He's affixed to a base that holds a small, vaseline glass ashtray. The ashtray, or pin dish, appears to be original to the piece, but I can't be certain as I have never seen another piece like this. Everything is in excellent condition, with no chips, ...
$52 USDPair Hand Made Black Dolls Souvenirs Of New Orleans
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
This is a wonderfully detailed pair of hand made, folk art, clothes pin dolls that were souvenirs of New Orleans. The gray haired gentleman is wearing fabric clothes, and strumming a paper banjo. "New Orleans, LA" is stamped on his pant leg. The mammy ample figure comes from cotton batting under her fabric dress. On her apron is, "New Orleans, LA.". They are 4&1/2 inches tall, and look as though they have been properly stored since they were new. Circa 1940's. I currently have several pieces of ...
$155 USDRARE Vintage Black Americana Tobacco Jar Negro Man
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
This old, bisque tobacco jar is made in the image of a well dressed Black man, wearing a bow tie, and straw hat. The hat is the lid. As you can see in the photos, it's not perfect, but there are no repairs and no paint touch ups. Other than the obvious paint loss, the only damage is a slight "v" chip on the back rim of his head, and the damage to the rim of his hat. I've included a lot of photos that show every detail! This piece is about 7 inches tall, with the hat/lid on, and displays very ...
$165 USDSigned Vintage Black Mammy Pottery Cookie Jar
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Kitchen:Kitchenware
The bottom of this hard to find old cookie jar is signed, "N.S. Co." for the National Silver Company of New York, also known as Nasco. Although they did not actually make pottery, they contracted with other companies, like Metlox, and distributed under their name. This lovely mammy cookie jar is 9&1/4 inches tall. She has some issues, and I've included a lot of photos to best describe the condition. The bottom is pretty good. The only flaw that shows is 2 little dings on the tip of her left foot ...
$27 USDSmall Black Mammy Doll Souvenir Of New Orleans
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
Sweet, hand made doll that stands just a little over 3 inches tall. On the front of her stiff, organdy apron is, "Souvenir of New Orleans". Her head and shoulders are made of wood. She stands up because her red and white checked cloth dress is starched. Mint condition....Bright and clean. It doesn't look as though she has ever been displayed. Circa 1930's-40's. I currently have several pieces of vintage Black Americana in my shop, and am happy to combine shipping. To see them all, type "Black ...
$17 USDUnusual Black Americana Chalk Cup
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Figurine
Having never seen anything remotely like this, I don't know if it was a part of a set. It's not ceramic, but rather it's made of chalk. It's small, measuring 1&3/4 inches tall, and 2 inches wide NOT including the handle. Because it's so small, I can't imagine it was actually intended as a cup, unless for a child, or part of a child's tea set. The face is what makes it! No chips or cracks, but there are touch-ups to the paint on the face and red hat. Being a long time collector, and admirer of ...
$345 USDEarly 1900s German Bisque Figure Cigar Holder Black Americana
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Tobacciana
Wonderful expression and detail on this antique figurine of a well dressed Black man smoking a pipe and playing a squeeze box accordion. The base serves as a cigar and matches holder. It's good size, measuring 7&1/2 inches tall, and 5&1/2 inches wide. There are a couple of small scuffs on the bisque finish, and a drop of house paint on the top of the accordion, but amazingly, no chips, cracks or repairs. Note the small factory flaw on the rim of his straw hat, in the front. This piece is painted ...
$22 USDUnique Vintage Black Americana Souvenir From The South
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
Circa 1940s. Black Americana "Souvenir of the South". Still-wrapped in the original, old cellophane, it's a cotton ball plant bud fashioned into a figure with a handpainted face. The package sticker reads: "Southern Souvenir from the best crops in the South". This is a small little figure, about 2" x 2". A very unique addition to your collection of vintage Black Americana. I have several pieces of vintage Black Americana in my shop, and am happy to combine shipping and insurance on multiple ...
$39 USDVintage Black Americana Cloth BOY Doll
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Doll
Circa 1930's, this is a souvenir doll from New Orleans. Most often, the dolls were girls, or a maid, or a mammy. This adorable cloth doll measures 9 inches tall, and is all original. He's wearing a red polka dot shirt, red overalls, and a matching red hat. His eyes and mouth are made of felt. He's in overall very good condition, clean and odor free. There is a tiny white spot, between his eyes, where a hole in the black cloth is showing the white stuffing underneath. An easy fix with a black, ...
$22 USD SaleSALE Vintage Black Mammy Souvenir Doll and Bell
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
This is the less common, larger size version of the vintage, 1940's yarn doll that is also a bell. Underneath her red and white polka dot dress is a silver metal bell. As you can see in the photos, she is in excellent condition. She must have been stored properly for many years because she is clean and odor free, and her white apron has not yellowed at all. She measures 8 inches tall, to the top of her red bandanna. Stamped on her apron is, "Souvenir, Alabama". I currently have several pieces of ...
$29 USDVintage Butler's Brush Black Americana Mammy
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
This is an unusual butler's brush in that it has red bristles, instead of the traditional, natural color. My guess is that this one is a bit newer....1950's-60's. She's tall, 7 inches, and as you can see in the photos she is in excellent condition. There is minor surface wear that you can see when you hold it into the light, but her painted dress, and facial features are near perfect. The brush bristles are clean, and not shedding. I have several pieces of vintage Black Americana in my shop, and ...
$39 USDVintage Black Americana Figural Butler's Brush
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana
These old butlers' brushes came in 3 sizes. This is the large size, 7 inches tall. She's in excellent condition, from her bright yellow paint, to her thick, clean natural bristles. Her head, and body, are made of wood. I have several pieces of vintage Black Americana in my shop, and am happy to combine shipping and insurance on multiple purchases. To see them all, type "Black Americana" in the search box on the top of this page
$24 USDVintage Black Americana Dish Towel Mammy & Pie
Vintage Collectibles:Black Americana:Linens:Textiles
1940's-50's, muslin dish towel that measures 17 by 25 inches. It's hand made and there is a hem on all four sides. The delightful image is of a freshly baked pie in the window to cool, while Mammy catches a little girl trying to steal it. It has been laundered, and is faded, there is a small, dark lin on one of the fold lines. but otherwise clean, and in excellent condition with NO holes, stains, or yellow spots. A great collector, or decorator piece, as it is. Some people choose to cut these, ...
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