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$22 USDCabinet Card Twins - Hudson's Bay Parlors Winnipeg Canada
Collectibles:Photographic:Cabinet Cards:Children
To view MORE IMAGES I HAVE LISTED please type PHOTOGRAPHIC into the SEARCH at the upper left. Standard Cabinet Card Size of 6.5" x 4.25" I'm sure these young girls are twins, not identical but twins. They look somewhat intimidated by the opulence of the Photo Parlor of Canada's Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), the oldest commercial corporation in North America and is one of the oldest in the world. Its initials have often been satirically interpreted as "Here Before Christ". It was founded in 1670. ...
$28 USDVictorian Cabinet Card of a Very Fashionable Young Beauty
Collectibles:Photographic:Cabinet Cards
To view MORE IMAGES I HAVE LISTED please type PHOTOGRAPHIC into the SEARCH at the upper left. Standard Cabinet Card Size of 6.5" x 4.25" Nicer than my scans! This image of a young melancholy lady was taken by a very accomplished photographer in Picton, Ontario, Canada. Her velvet winter coat with fox cuffs, collar & pompoms is stunning and shows off her perfect figure. The hat is very stylish as well. She obviously lived in one of Picton's fine old mansions fronting Lake Ontario. The card is in ...
$285 USDDaguerreotype Handsome Man - Very sophisticated - Quarter Plate
Collectibles:Photographic:Daguerreotypes:Dags
To view MORE PHOTOGRAPHS I have listed, please type PHOTOGRAPHIC into the SEARCH at upper left A 1/4 plate measures 4.25" x 3.25" without the case. Killer Good Looks!! Tough to offer this heart throb for sale! Obviously a young man of means & sterling background. A stunning image, jumps off the plate. Must be seen. My scans don't do it justice. Purchased in New England. The 1st photo was scanned at a very high resolution, it shows tiny spider moulds. Most of the other specks & minor blemishes ...
$135 USDRuby Ambrotype Handsome Young Man Well Dressed - Full Case
Collectibles:Photographic:Ambrotypes:Ruby
To view MORE IMAGES I HAVE LISTED please type PHOTOGRAPHIC into the SEARCH at the upper left. Standard Sixth Plate Size of 3.25" x 3.75" Relaxed & confident. A sophisticated young man. Slightly tinted cheeks & lips. The image is well focused & lit displaying excellent contrast. There are some mat marks indicating that it had been apart at one time. Possibly to tone down a blemish to the right of the gent. This is how it came to me. Housed in a lovely case with a well done repaired hinge. Cut ...
$95 USDAntique Sterling Horse Pin - Horse Shoe with Horse Head - Equestrian Brooch c1900
Collectibles:Sports:Sterling:Equestrian
To view other Sporting Pins or Equestrian Items I have listed... please type SPORTS in the SEARCH at upper left. TINY and PERFECT!!! 1 3/8" wide x 1 1/2" high I'm happy to offer this striking 3 dimensional "Horse in Horseshoe" pin. Not marked but tested Sterling. Most likely English. Please click "Larger Views" for closer inspection. Canadians will pay applicable taxes. Shipping to addresses in North America is $8. More if Insurance is desired.
$225 USDFigural Golf Box by Jennings Brothers Mfg. Co.(JB) Art Nouveau c1920
Collectibles:Sports:Golf:Boxes
To view other Golf Items I have listed... please type SPORTS in the SEARCH at upper left. 6.75" wide x 4" high to top of ball x 3.75" deep This well designed Art Nouveau Golf Box is topped off with a square dimpled golf ball. The crossed clubs appear to be from the early 1920s. The metal is the soft "white metal" which is subject to damage if not handled with care. In this case there was a crack near the base of the golf ball at the back which my silversmith fixed & strengthened. It is now solid ...
$145 USDOld Equestrian Bookends - Horse, Saddle, Riding Crop & Cap Motif
Collectibles:Sports:Equestrian
To view other Sporting or Equestrian Items I have listed... please type SPORTS in the SEARCH at upper left. 6" wide x 6" high x 3.5" deep Dating from c1930 - 1940 these large & heavy Equestrian themed bookends are gorgeous in design & detail. Very crisply molded "white metal" which was then black lacquered or patinated. Some of this finish has worn off on some of the raised areas, just enough to tell future admirers that this is an OLD pair. I have replaced the old fabric remnants with thick ...
$155 USDOld Iroquois Beaded Pin Cushion dated 1928 - TORONTO Spelling Error! MINT Condition
Collectibles:Native Americana:Beadwork:Iroquois:Pin Cushions
To view more of my Native Beaded, Iroquois Whimsies listed, please use the SEARCH at upper left or click on "All Shop's Items". 10.5" x 10.5" high without tassels when measured diagonally Wrapped in tissue all these years! No fading, no missing beads, no flaws of any kind. We can't call the "typo" a flaw, can we? As can be seen TORONTO is spelled TOROATO. I wonder if the buyer at the "1928 Toronto National Exhibition" got a deal or had to pay a premium because of this. We know what happens to ...
$95 USDWooden Lawn Bowling Balls with Ivory Inlays- Lignum Vitae c1930 Scotland
Collectibles:Sports:Lawn Bowling
To view other FINE SPORTING ITEMS I have listed... please type SPORTS in the SEARCH at upper left. 5" Diameter This matching pair was made by "Thomas Taylor, Glasgow", and so marked in addition to "Made in Scotland" plus various numbers. They are made from Lignum Vitae, a very hard & dense wood now on the endangered species list. The engraved decals are Ivory and bear the owner's initials J.M. They are in excellent condition. No splits or gaping cracks as so often is the case after many years of ...
$225 USDEpsom Derby Silk Square 1932 Winning Horse & Jockey - Lists all Winners since 1780
Collectibles:Sports:Equestrian:Horse Racing
To view other Sporting or Equestrian Items I have listed... please type SPORTS in the SEARCH at upper left. 36" x 36" (91.5 x 91.5 cm) Perfect Condition! This fine Silk Square not only lists "April the Fifth" ridden by F. Lane but all other DERBY (as this Derby is referred to) winners since it began in 1780 when Diomed was the 1st. The silk is titled at the bottom on the blue margin: "WINNERS of the DERBY from the COMMENCEMENT in 1780". Studying the various decals one comes across many ...
$195 USDAntique Sailors Photo - 1898 Crew of the H.M.S. Crescent - Canadian Battleship / Royal Navy
Collectibles:Photographic:Paper:Albumen:Historical:Navy
To view MORE IMAGES I HAVE LISTED please type PHOTOGRAPHIC into the SEARCH at the upper left. 9.25" x 7.25" not counting the mount A fine early studio shot showing the handsome crew of the "Crescent" which was the Flagship of the NAWI station (North America and West Indies Station (UK Royal Navy). She was build by the Portsmouth Dockyard and launched Oct. 30/1892. Although obsolete by 1914 she saw extensive service in the 1st World War. Sold in 1921. For more text info please click on "Larger ...
$115 USDThoroughbred Horse Figure with Saddle - Weidlich Bros. Bronzed Metal c1920
Collectibles:Sports:Equestrian:Horses
To view MORE Equestrian or Sports items I have listed please use the SEARCH at upper left. 7.75" h x 9" w Marked with the Weidlich Bros. Mfg. Company's mark ( W.B. MFG. CO.), serial number & Copyright USA this exquisitely modeled horse most likely dates from the 1920s. Its finish consists of Bronze patinated metal which is in fabulous condition just having a few tiny, tiny scratches on one flank. A beautiful statuette of a fine thoroughbred! Please click "Larger Views" for closer inspection & ...
$275 USD1928 Horse Trophy Plaque - Large - Coat of Arms & Lion Head
Collectibles:Sports:Equestrian:Horses
To view other Trophies, Sporting or Equestrian Items I have listed... please type SPORTS in the SEARCH at upper left. Plaque measures 19" x 17" the lion's head is 5" x 4" the whole assembly measuring 28" high This highly decorative Trophy Plaque is inscribed on its banner as follows: " Presented by the Canadian Hunter Saddle & Light Horse Improvement Society to 1st Prize Hunter Foundation Mare - Brampton Fall Fair 1928" The imposing shield is the Coat of Arms of Canada. Aside from the elements ...
$295 USDJB Hound Bookends - Dog Bookends - Gilded Metal on Marble - Hunting Hounds - Plotts
Collectibles:Bookends:Dogs:Hounds
To view more Bookends, Equestrian or Sports items I have listed please use the SEARCH at upper left. 4.5"h x 8"w x 3.75"d The Jennings Brothers began their metalwork foundry in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1891 and remained open until the early 1950s. These quality bookends were made after 1915 as the impressed 2889 indicates ( Wiertella p 201). The dogs look like very large ones to me, what breed is it I wonder? Are they Plotts? They are finely modeled as one would expect from JB. I am always ...
$85 USDAntique Native Made Birch Bark Frame with Sweet Grass Trim
Collectibles:Native Americana:Birch Bark:Frames
To view MORE IROQUOIS ITEMS or NATIVE AMERICANA OBJECTS I have listed, please type NATIVE into the SEARCH at upper left. 7" x 9" overall. Oval opening is 5.25" x 3.25" In fine condition, this frame dates from c1880-1900 when "Cabinet Card" sized photos were popular. As all similar frames I have sold over the years, this one too has no easel or hanger. I suppose the tourists who bought these were expected to take care of this to suit their needs. They never had glass either but I'll be happy to ...
$95 USDRugby Football Bookends - Vintage Figural White & Brown Alabaster
Collectibles:Sports:Football:Bookends
To view MORE BOOKENDS please type the words into the SEARCH at upper left. 5" high x 3 1/8" wide x 3 1/2" deep "Genuine Alabaster. Handcarved. Exclusive made for Alabasterhaus 5751 Rodenbach Germany" reads the intact label. It was obviously made for export since only English was used. My guess is that these were made in the 1950s. The "Alabasterhaus" must be out of business or changed its name (see below), the only references I could find was a Hotel in Rodenbach by that name but at a different ...
$1,200 USDBirch Bark Canoe Model - made & signed by Edmond Dube - Vintage 53" long
Collectibles:Native Americana:Birch Bark:Canoes
To view MORE IROQUOIS ITEMS or NATIVE AMERICANA OBJECTS I have listed, please type NATIVE into the SEARCH at upper left. Thank you. 53' long made and signed by Edmond Dube, Atikamekw Nation, Manawan, Quebec, Canada. Canoes of this quality & size are now difficult to obtain, particularly those made by Edward Dube due to his advanced age, so I have been informed. The Dube family are part of the Native community Manawan, which is situated 150 miles northeast of Montreal at the end of a long logging ...
$95 USDAmbrotype Stern Gentleman - 6th Plate
Collectibles:Photographic:Ambrotypes
If you like grumpy he's your man. Found in NY State, he's well dressed & groomed and in excellent focus. The tones of his vest, suit and tie are all distinct. The Ambro is presented in the original case which has a re-enforced hinge to prevent it from breaking apart. The brass mat & retainer are as new, bright & shiny. The velvet pad has faded a tiny bit but still has a lot of punch to it. No seals. Please click on "Larger Views" for a better look. To view more of my Images listed, please type ...
$115 USDAmbrotype Young Girls in White Summer Dresses - Blue Background
Collectibles:Photographic:Ambrotypes:Children
To view MORE IMAGES I HAVE LISTED please type PHOTOGRAPHIC into the SEARCH at the upper left. Standard Sixth Plate Size of 3.25" x 3.75" These lovely little girls were photographed in England c1855 - 1860. They are no doubt sisters. They had remained undisturbed all these years in the bottom half of a plain leather case. I removed the retainers and glass in order to scan the image. It was virtually dust free. No matt marks either. The spot seen in the blue tinted background was probably there ...
$145 USDEarly Hunting Photograph (ID-'d) 3 Hounds, 21 Dead White Rabbits c1915
Collectibles:Photographic:Paper:Occupational
To view MORE IMAGES I HAVE LISTED please type PHOTOGRAPHIC into the SEARCH at the upper left. 9.5" x 9" not counting the mount Look at these poor dead bunnies all strung up by these fellows. From left to right they are: Lonnie Winkler, Shoe Store Man Charles Roos, Orphen Latch who was the Grandson of Polly Wilforg (Souda) and Grandfather of Murray Fried. On right is Pat Schantz. I purchased this image in Toronto and assume it was taken in Ontario, Canada. It could also be British because WHITE ...
$95 USDAmbrotype British Lady Well Dressed Wearing Mourning Jewelry - 6th Plate
Collectibles:Photographic:Ambrotypes
To view more of my Images listed, please type PHOTOGRAPHIC into the SEARCH at upper left. This c1855 -1860s Portrait of a Matron of substance is housed in an intact maroon leather case with a rich burgundy velvet pad. Gild embossed lines outline both halves when opened. It was taken by J. Whitlock of Birmingham who's studio was at 110 New Street according to the gilded mark on the reverse of the case. The lady herself is dressed in a fine silk dress. Extra care was taken to style her hair in the ...
$95 USDSterling Snowshoe Pin with Touque - c1884 Antique Silver Sporting Pin
Collectibles:Sports:Sterling:Snowshoeing
To view other Sporting Pins I have listed... please type SPORTS in the SEARCH at upper left. TINY and PERFECT!!! Only 1 3/4" wide The British Date Registration Numbering System began in 1884 with #1. By the end of 1885 the numbers had reached 19756. This brooch or pin has #1881 impressed on the reverse which dates it to 1884 as well as the maker's mark TA & Co. Realistically modeled, finely detailed. The toque is lightly gilded. In perfect working order. A nice example of a Victorian Sporting ...
$115 USDSilver Golf Spoons in Original Box - 1934 Irish Sterling Silver Hallmarked
Collectibles:Sports:Golf:Silver:Spoons
To view more GOLF items I have listed, please type SPORTS into the SEARCH at upper left. The spoons measure 4 3/8" long. The box is 6 1/2" " x 5 3/8" The spoons are in PERFECT condition. They bear the Irish (Dublin) Sterling marks which are a harp & the figure of Hibernia. 5 are marked with an "S" for 1934 and 1 with an "R" for 1933. All are stamped with the maker's mark "TW". Please see the close-up photo. The tops of the handles display the classic crossed clubs with ball motif. The spoons are ...
$225 USDAntique Iroquois Beaded Double Picture Frame Whimsy - Ex. Condition c1880
Collectibles:Native Americana:Beadwork:Iroquois:Frames
To view MORE NATIVE BEADED IROQUOIS WHIMSIES I have listed, please use the SEARCH at upper left or click on "All Shop's Items". 8.25" h x 9" w measured without tassels. c1875-1880. I am pleased to offer another (#3) fine double beaded frame, also in Excellent Condition. Same shape as the other 2 but different ornamentation. This one features a flower basket at the top. Please examine the photos. All original, even the hanger. 4 loops at the bottom center to right were replaced, that's all. The 2 ...
$32 USDTintype Young Man Going Places
Collectibles:Photographic:Tintypes
To view MORE IMAGES I HAVE LISTED please type PHOTOGRAPHIC into the SEARCH at the upper left. Oversized 6th plate measures 4.25" x 2.5" Still in his 20s and 5 promotions already! What do you think? Is this a winner or what? Big pinky ring on one of those nice hands. "Don't mess with me" smile. lightly tinted cheeks. Excellent focus, contrast & details. The line on the right was caused by the album opening. The very shallow vertical bends at the top were caused when someone disrespectful tried to ...
$125 USDSalmon Fishing Bookends - Large Old Figural Fishing Bookends
Collectibles:Outdoors:Bookends:Fishing
To view more bookends I have listed please use the SEARCH at upper left. 7"h x 5.25"w x 3.25"d Glitzy fun pair of c1950 Angling Salmon bookends in excellent condition. They were made in 2 parts with the fish being bolted to the backing. I think they represent salmons swimming upstream ( Salmon Run ) to spawn. A fast moving river edged by pine trees is seen in the background as the fish are making a splash while jumping up. The salmon are very realistically modeled. Their finish is a silvery ...
$155 USDLadies Tennis Trophy - 1937 Kooyong Australia Tournament
Collectibles:Sports:Trophies:Tennis
To view the many OTHER TROPHIES incl. SPORTS TROPHIES I have listed... please type Sports or TROPHY into the SEARCH at upper left. Total 9.5" high x 3.5" Silver Plated. Classic 1930s styling! This cone shaped silver plated trophy was awarded at what is referred to in one entry on google as a "Boutique Tournament". All sorts of other information is available once a search is initiated. The trophy was awarded to "Mrs. Smith". Please see my close-up photo for the full text. The tennis racket & ...
$195 USDLarge Antique Iroquois Beaded Pin Cushion w Bird & Flower c1900
Collectibles:Native Americana:Beadwork:Iroquois:Pin Cushions
To view more of my Native Beaded, Iroquois Whimsies listed, please use the SEARCH at upper left or click on "All Shop's Items". 9" x 7.5" not counting the tassels Over 100 years old and in excellent condition. A very clean large souvenir pin cushion featuring a song bird on a branch against a rust colored velvet background. Faded blue cotton binding edges the piece together with clear beads. 19 of the loops or tassels decorating the corners had to be replaced. All else is original. Nothing ...
$125 USDCDV Photo Album - Empty Civil War Era Antique Photo Album
Collectibles:Photographic:Albums:Civil War Era
Please click on "Larger Views" for a closer look. To view MORE PHOTOGRAPHIC ITEMS incl. PHOTO ALBUMS I have listed, please use the SEARCH at upper left. 7 1/4" x 5 1/8" x 2 1/8" C1860 Civil War era tooled & gilded leather CDV (Carte de Visite) album with 50 pages or 100 capacity. All square openings which pre-date albums with mixed oval & square ones. No maker's name but it has that "Harding" look. Very nice condition. Everything original & present. Pages turn with ease. 3 have minor tears, 1 ...
$150 USDCDV Photo Album - Civil War Era Antique Photo Album
Collectibles:Photographic:Albums:Civil War Era
Please click on "Larger Views" for a closer look. To view MORE PHOTOGRAPHIC ITEMS incl. PHOTO ALBUMS I have listed, please use the SEARCH at upper left. 7 3/8" x 5 1/2" x 2 1/8" 14 CDVs are included, orig. to the album. No soldiers. This c1865 Civil War Era tooled & gilded leather CDV (Carte de Visite) album has 25 pages for a capacity of 50. Mixture of square & oval openings. No maker's name. A large & heavy quality 140 year old album. In generally fine condition. Everything original & present ...
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