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$25 USD SaleSALE Porcelain Shaving Mug with Hand Painted Forget-Me-Nots, 1876
Collectibles:Vanity Items
The gently flared sides defines this piece as a shaving mug and we wonder about (and admire) Victorian gentlemen for their apparent lack of machismo as this and many such pieces from the era are decidedly feminine. Measuring 3 1/2" tall and the same in diameter, it is ringed in pink and hand painted with delicate blue forget-me-nots. These have survived intact but the gold embellishments and sentiment have faded over the years. This is marked '76 on the bottom and we may assume that this dates ...
$60 USD7 Piece Fitted Travel Vanity Kit from the 1930's. Art Deco Celluloid
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Traveling:Necessaire
This nice soft-sided vanity kit measures 10 1/2" by 6" by 2" thick and contains 7 grooming pieces; comb, brush, mirror, shoe horn, nail file, toothbrush case and small glass bottle. The design is decidedly Art Deco, with black and silver graphics on the cream colored plastic. The lining of the case is beige taffeta moire, the exterior is a heavier black moire. All implements are in perfect condition and appear to be unused. No missing teeth or bent bristles on the comb and brush and no damage or ...
$65 USD SaleSALE Handsome Leather Covered Manicure Box with Faux Tortoise Shell Implements
Collectibles:Vanity Items
This nice manicure set dates to the 20's or 30's and comes from Germany. The thick cardboard box is covered with brown leather which has been dyed to resemble the tortoise shell plastic on the implements which it holds. Silver colored metal button-slide clasp and black fabric covered bottom piece. Measures 9 1/2" by 7 3/4" by 2". The interior lid is upholstered in ivory silk and the implement shelf is covered in ivory jeweler's cloth with leather loops for containing the implements. There are 10 ...
$25 USD SaleSALE Leather and Reptile Skin Purse by David Mehler for Dame
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Purse:Handbag:Pocketbook:Vanity
Reptile skin purses are the rage now and this one is nice. Strips of real snakeskin alternate with reptile-patterned embossed leather in shades ranging from taupe to dark brown. The strips are about 3/4" wide and are sewn together with a zig zag stitch. The back is dark brown and embossed with a pebble pattern made to look like a reptile skin. This measures 10" by 6 1/2" and is a narrow envelope style with no gusset. Closes with a nylon zipper with a gold tone dangle. The interior is lined with ...
$30 USDSmall Paper-Covered Dresser Box in "Shabby Chic" Condition
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Celluloid:Hankerchief:Box
These boxes were in vogue around the turn of the century and were made to contain personal items such as hankies, gloves or jewelry. Some came fitted with manicure sets and shaving implements. Often they were covered with a layer of celluloid to protect the fragile boxes and paper covering. The unusual appeal of this example made us relax our usual condition standards. It is a charming small size for one thing, measuring about 5 1/4" square by 2 1/2" tall. The lovely Victorian print features a ...
$125 USDSmall Celluloid Box with Charming Floral Print in Excellent Condition
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Dresser:Vanity:Decorative Box:Victoriana
Wild roses and Forget-me-nots grace the lid of this charming, turn of the century vanity box. It is small, measuring 5" by 4" by 2 1/4" tall and is shown in the last picture with similar boxes of more commonly found sizes. These were made to hold hankies, gloves, collars or various vanity items and some were fitted and contained manicure tools or hair dressing items. They are now commonly referred to as 'celluloid' boxes although the base material is usually light wood or cardboard. This was ...
$100 USD SaleSALE Price Reduced and Free Shipping! Beautiful Whiting Davis Mesh Purse Art Deco Era
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Bag:Purse:Pocketbook
The Whiting Davis Company starting making quality mesh bags in 1892. The geometric design on this nice example dates it closer to the Deco Era but prior to 1925, when the dangling tags were no longer used. This measures 4 1/4" wide by 7" long, 12" total including the chain. The brass 'fish scales' are enameled with a geometric design in 2 shades of yellow and orange. The beautiful silver plated frame is embossed with a floral and leaf design. This is in very nice condition with all mesh attached ...
$105 USDLarge Victorian Celluloid Box in Remarkable Condition. Free US Shipping!
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Dresser Box
While commonly referred to as 'celluloid', these old dresser boxes were actually made of light wood or thick cardboard and covered with patterned paper. A layer of clear, and often embossed, celluloid was then applied over the paper. We have had many of these and none have been marked with a manufacturer although several have had hand written inscriptions and dates on the bottom. Most were dated to the very early years of the 20th Century, c.1900-1910 These were intended for use as dresser or ...
$40 USDAdorable Vintage Purse, Subdued Psychedelic Pattern, Great Condition
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Pocketbook:Handbag
This purse is so colorful. I have shown a close up of the material rather than try to list all the colors. Alone, some of them might be considered slightly gaudy (hot pink, chartreuse) but woven in this nice striped pattern along with darker colors, they present a more subdued look, although decidedly 60's. This is a padded, hard sided purse measuring 8" wide, 6" tall and 3" thick at the bottom, tapering to 2" at the top. Envelope design. Strap drop is 6". The outer material is somewhat of a ...
$70 USDClassically Styled Albert Nipon Purse with 2 Straps and Storage Bag, Like New!
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Pocketbook:Handbag
I bought this lovely purse from a woman whose husband purchased it for her in the 60's. She told me that she found it to be too small and had never carried it. The excellent condition attests to this as there are no signs of usage or wear of any kind. There are some vague marks on the front surface which probably occurred in storage. These are quite unobtrusive and may be buffed or polished out, I did not try. This is a small bag measuring 8 1/2" wide by 5 1/2" high. The 4 1/2" width at the ...
$45 USDHand Painted with Violets, A Porcelain Hair Receiver made by Jean Pouyat, Limoges
Collectibles:Vanity Items:France:French:China
This small round hair receiver, or "tidy" was made in the Limoges region of France in 1905 by Jean Pouyat, a company renown for their quality porcelain and wonderful hand painted florals. Their goods were also imported to the United States as blank pieces which were then decorated by hobbyists. This is nicely painted with lovely violets in shades of purple and lavender, sage green foliage and Roman gold embellishments on a lovely field of washed pastels colors; yellow, blue and green. The green ...
$175 USDImpressive Cast Iron and Gilded Dresser Mirror with Acanthus Leaf Design
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Decorative Arts:Desk Accessories
Here's an Impressive Victorian Art Nouveau gilded metal frame with the original beveled mirror. Scrolled acanthus leaves in beautiful detail make up the 11" by 16" frame which is supported by a pivoting leg on the back. The mirror measures 7" by 9" and is contained by a solid frame. Note the small rhinestones in each corner. It sits at about 20 degrees and the total side width is about 6". The only marking is a molded-in "1-90" on the top back. It is most certainly American and the materials and ...
$75 USDLovely Victorian Glove Box, Celluloid over Pansy Covered Paper
Collectibles:Vanity Items
These old dresser boxes from the turn of the century are so romantic and evocative. One can't help but wonder about the women (and men!) who owned them and the treasures they may have once held. This lovely example was made to hold gloves. The light wooden box was first covered with paper then a thin layer of celluloid. The paper is decorated with lovely pansies in shades of yellow, blue and mauve, intermingled with small multi-colored posies and green foliage. The background is brownish-gold or ...
$45 USDLovely Celluloid Glove Box with Intriguing Lithograph of Children
Collectibles:Vanity Items
We love finding these romantic old dresser boxes from the turn of the century, especially when they are in an acceptable condition. They were inexpensively made of fragile materials and many have not fared well. This nice example was intended to hold gloves and is made of light wood with a cardboard bottom. It is covered with paper in a charming pink, white and green floral pattern. The background is gold. A strip of clear celluloid covers the interesting photographic print of two children ...
$25 USD SaleSALE Hand Painted Porcelain Hair Receiver, Roses with Gold, Made in Japan
Collectibles:Vanity Items
This large sized hair receiver or 'tidy' is beautifully hand decorated with maroon and pink roses and lots of gold trim on a background of baby blue and ivory and glazed with a satin finish. This is heavy blue-tinged Japanese porcelain from an era prior to the obligatory 'country of origin' marks, c.1890. The mark is an orange blob of paint with gold symbols. In very nice condition with some wear to the gold florals and even wear to the gold beading around the hole. There are several old flakes ...
$65 USDCelluloid Glove Box with Winter Scene. 3 Pairs of Kid Gloves Included.
Collectibles:Vanity Items
This nice old glove box measures 13" long, 4" wide and 3" high. The body is covered with dark leaf-patterned paper in shades of brown, green and gold; the lid with a charming winter scene, a diagonal band and inscribed "Gloves". Covered with clear celluloid with a nice embossment around the bottom edge and lined with beautiful teal blue pleated silk. These so-called 'celluloid' boxes were popular around the turn of the 20th Century and were used to hold vanity and dressing items; gloves, ...
$60 USDSmall Celluloid Dresser Box, Pink with Wild Roses and in Marvelous Condition!
Collectibles:Vanity Items
These old boxes were popular at the turn of the century and some came fitted with toilet or dressing items. Constructed of light wood or thick cardboard, covered with paper (usually floral) then sheathed in a layer of clear and sometimes embossed celluloid. This example is smaller than many measuring 8 1/2" long by 3 3/4" wide by 2 1/2" tall, and originally held a mirror, brush and comb. It is completely covered with celluloid which has preserved the color and beautiful floral design of the ...
$35 USD SaleSALE Porcelain Hair Receiver Decorated with Floral Transfer Design by Royal Rudolstadt Prussia
Collectibles:Vanity Items
This lovely old hair receiver or 'tidy' is decorated with a random transfer pattern of multi-colored Dresden-type florals and trimmed in shiny gold. The pure white hard paste has a glossy finish with an unglazed foot and interior rim. Measures 4 1/4" in diameter by 2 1/4" tall and in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or crazing and no wear to the transfer. This has several marks on the bottom; an embossed 'B' in a shield and a blue underglaze mark reading, 'Prussia, Royal Rudolstadt' ...
$15 USD SaleSALE A Unique Wall Mounted Valet with Clothes Brush
Collectibles:Vanity Items
I hope an informed shopper will see this and know what/who this mustached and pony-tailed fellow represents. A Greek soldier, perhaps? The figure is made of cloth and has a formed, hard fabric face upon which the features have been painted. The red velvet beret has a small metal crown emblem attached in the front. The 'shirt' is made of a thin blue ribbon-like material, trimmed with braid. The plaque is wood, padded and covered with maroon velvet and trimmed with brown and gold braid with a ...
$45 USDBeautiful Small 3 Drawer Dresser Box or Doll Chest
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Doll Furniture:Dresser Box:Chest
This beautiful little box measures 8" wide, 5" tall and 6" deep and is made of solid wood which we believe to be cherry or a similar fine-grained wood. The hand-rubbed, satiny smooth finish is a joy to the touch. The back panel is beautiful oak. Lapped joints and glued construction. Three working drawers have the original formed tin pulls which we believe were originally brass plated. The sleek lines and rounded corners tell us that this was make in the Art Deco era c. 1930. This probably ...
$85 USDBeautiful Celluloid Vanity Box with Yellow Rose Pattern 1906
Collectibles:Vanity Items
These old celluloid boxes are so romantic. This one is no exception and was possibly a Christmas gift as "December 1906" is handwritten in pencil on the bottom. Some of these were made of layered cardboard or papier mache; this one is 1/4" thick light wood, first covered with enameled paper and then a layer of celluloid. The paper design of creamy yellow roses and green foliage on a dark green background is lovely. The embossed design one the celluloid layer, either side of the lid, has been ...
$65 USD SaleSALE Beautiful Celluloid Dresser Box, Intricately Embossed and Great Condition
Collectibles:Vanity Items
These old dresser boxes were popular around the turn of the century and often came equipped with various toilet articles; shaving mugs and brushes, manicure items, etc. They were made from cardboard or light wood, covered with elaborate floral paper and a layer of protective celluloid. Not as highly decorated as some, the beauty of this wooden example relies on the detailed embossing of the celluloid and its lovely green color, not to mention its very nice condition. Grape vines trail around the ...
$65 USD SaleSALE Excellent Bird's Eye Maple Dresser Box with Brass Fittings
Collectibles:Vanity Items
This beautiful gentleman's dressing box measures 8 1/2" by 6 1/2" by 2 1/2". The four ornate brass feet raise it to a total of 3" tall. It is skillfully assembled from 1/4" thick pieces of gorgeous golden maple. The brass fittings are very nice; hinges are tight and clasp is intact. The large stamped medallion on the lid features a lizard and a butterfly feeding on an exotic fruit tree. The bottom is covered in leathered paper; maroon with a gold web design. The condition of this is outstanding. ...
$35 USDLovely Porcelain Dresser Box Hand Painted with Yellow Roses
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Mij:Vanity:Powder:Trinket
This beautiful porcelain dresser box is such a nice size; the lobed ovoid measures 7" long, 5" wide and 4" to the top of the finial. Compare it to the bill in the last picture. A lovely hand painted yellow rose resides on one side of the lid and the yellow and green foliage spill onto the straight side of the base. All outlined and detailed with gold and set on an unusually colored background of slate blue. This is a high quality piece with nice weight and excellent condition with a touch of ...
$15 USDHand Mirror and Brush with Fall Colored Leaves and Ferns
Collectibles:Vanity Items
This nice vanity set includes a large beveled hand mirror measuring 13 1/4" long by 5 1/4" at the widest part and a handled brush measuring 10 1/4" by 3 1/4". The handles are gold toned metal and the backs are a plastic inset graced by leaves in Fall colors of mauve and rust and green ferns. These are accented with a linear pattern of thread-like stripes of gold which give these pieces an Oriental feeling. These are in very nice condition with minimal wear to the gold finish on the handles. My ...
$45 USD SaleSALE Gorgeous Black and Floral Carpet Bag. Large size, Excellent Condition
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Purse:Handbag:Pocketbook:Vanity
This bag is great! The stylized floral pattern is old fashioned looking but far from "dowdy" as some of the 50's styles tended to be. The material is a cut cotton pile; like corduroy without the ribs. The rich colors of the florals pop against the black background. The hard sides are completely covered with the material on the exterior and the extra wide handle is made from the fabric with no stiffener..it is very comfortable feeling. This is a generous size measuring 12" wide at the bottom, ...
SOLDSOLD Victorian Era Cast Iron Shaving or Dresser Mirror & Stand
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Decorative Arts:Desk Accessories:Art Nouveau
This unusual cast iron piece measures 16" tall with the mirror in the vertical position. Consists of 4 pieces; the mirror and frame, two side uprights and the spanner piece. Assembled with small flower-shaped nuts..one is a replacement and appears to be a small cabinet knob or drawer pull. The assembled base measures 10" wide by 6" deep. Original oval beveled mirror is 7 1/2" by 5 1/2". With the exception of the replacement part and age spotting and cloudiness to the mirror this piece is in nice ...| Items 1 - 27 of 27 | Page 1 of 1 |
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