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$75 USDBook "BeechenBrook" - A Rhyme of the War - Confederate Women
Books:Military:Confederate Poetry
This is a wonderful depiction of rhyme entitled "Beechenbrook" A Rhyme of the War by Margaret J. Preston. Copyright 1866 - Kelly & Piet. Dedication. To Every Southern Woman, who has been Widowed by the War, I dedicate this rhyme, etc. Dark Green Hardcover, with gold lettering and picture; binding is tight - 106 pages 5" x 7-1/2" Very good condition.
$30 USDBook - "Wells of BACA" - 1854 - Solaces of the Christian Mourner
Books:Religion, Spirituality
This little book entitled "Wells of Baca; or Solaces of the Christian Mourner, and other thoughts of Bereavement" From a London Edition. Boston: T. R. Marvin and S.K.Whipple & Co. New York; Newman and Ivison - 1854. 64 pages - 4" x 6" - Binding is loose; very old newspaper showing through that was used in the original binding. Dark brown hard cover with gold lettering on front. Belonged to the "Maderia" family of Philadelphia and Chambersburg, PA. (Franklin County)
$150 USDBook - "Prayer" - Leather w/Gold Embossing - 1854 - Great Condition
Books:Antique:Religious Prayer Book
This beautiful Black Embossed w/Gold Leather book is entitled "Prayer" and in nearly mint to excellent condition. The one thing is the metal closure tab is missing, otherwise the gold edges and the inside is wonderful. The "Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the Sacraments; and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America; together with The Psalter, or Psalms of David" Philadelphia; Lippincott, Grambo ...
$75 USDGray Mohair Walking Elephant - Sweet Toy
Vintage Collectibles:Toys:Animals Elephant
This little gray mohair elephant is a wind-up walking toy made by "Gee" Pat. July 13-1915. His key is there and his legs move. Some of the mohair is sparse, but he has his original brown glass eyes and is in nice condition. 9-1/4" x 6-1/2" x 4". A sweet little "Republican" collectible...
$350 USDEarly Noah's Ark - Great Original Condition - People & Animals
Antiques:Primitives:Noah's Ark Child's Toys
Noah's Ark in great original condition with Mr. and Mrs. Noah and 18 animals. Original paint & tape on roof that opens to store contents. 7-1/4" x 3-3/4" x 2-1/4". Made in Germany - Erzgebirge.
$295 USDBook - "Hanes y BYD" - 1718 - Gaelic (?) or Welsh (?)
Books:Antique
A VERY old interesting book entitled "Hanes y BYD" dated 1718. The book originally belonged to a gentleman, William Williams, (signed in front) and was given to his daughter, Jane Williams. Some of her writings are scattered on the fly leaf pages of this book. Jane Williams was the wife of Col. Benjamin Chambers, founder of Chambersburg, Pa., Franklin Co. Jane and her father were from Chambers Valley, Va. in the early 1700's. Historians have put Col. Benjamin Chambers and a young George ...
$195 USDBook - "Life and Times of Col. Israel Ludlow" - Founder, Cincinnati, Ohio
Books:Antique:Biography Geography
This is a wonderful early depiction of the "Life and Times of Col. Israel Ludlow" by H. B. Teetor. Col. Ludlow was one of the original founders of Fort Washington (Cincinnati, Ohio). Copyright by Henry Benton Teetor, 1885. Some early engravings of Cincinnati, Ohio inside. The inside pages are a bit loose, but the outer cover is hardback and in very good condition; red with gold lettering and black embossed trim. The edges are a bit crimped from storage. 52 pages - 8-3/8" x 5-3/4" A great early ...
$35 USDErzgebirge Man w/Milk Wagon & Horses - German
Vintage Collectibles:Folk Art:German Erzgebirge
This little team of horses with man & milk wagon is in excellent condition. 3-1/2" L - 1-1/2" H - 1" W. Made in Germany - Erzgebirge folk art. A great little collectible.
$125 USDBook - "History of America" - by Wm. Robertson, D.D. - 1796
Books:Antique:History
An early book "The History of America" by William Robertson, D. D." in Three Volumes. Vol. III The Seventh Edition - London, 1796. VERY good condition with marbled hard cover and leather spline and corners. Some wear on corners and edges. 422 pages, + 17 pages of Index in back. 8-1/4" x 5-1/2" x 1-1/4". Great addition to a vintage book collectors' shelf.
$75 USDAssorted Pieces of Correspondence - The Larkin Soap Mfg. Co. Buffalo, NY
Vintage Collectibles:Advertising:Ephemera Larkin Soap Co
30+ pieces of stationery, envelopes, post cards, letterhead from the Larkin Soap Manufacturing Company, Buffalo, NY, from 1901, 1902, etc. These letterheads and logos were sent to a representative in Franklin Co., Pa. (E. E. Foust) who was responsible for tracking and collecting funds due Larkin. This was the beginning of "buying on time" in the commercial realm. The letterhead states "John D. Larkin, Pres. & Treas., D. D. Martin, Secretary. This same D. D. Martin had a glorious home called the ...
$45 USDEmbossed Leather Book "Drifted Snow Flakes" - VG Cond. 1867
Books:Poetry
This vintage book is beautifully embossed with dark brown leather cover in very good condition. The edges are gold gild. A few minor scuffs on edge and corners. 7" x 4-3/4" - 208 pages. Black inside leafs. "Drifted Snow-Flakes: or, Poetical Gatherings from Many Authors". Second Series. J. Hamilton, Phila. 1867 A great addition to an antique bookshelf display. It is a showpiece.
$5 USDBisque Lady - Bell
Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Figurine Bell
This little lady becomes a bell. She is made of bisque porcelain and is in excellent condition. Nicely painted in shades of orange. 3-1/4" x 1-3/4" x 1-1/2". She is not marked, but I think she's made in Germany.
$350 USDEarly Book - "Rotation of Crops" - 1796 - VG Condition
Books:Antique:Agriculture
Book - "Sketches on Rotations of Crops" and other Rural Matters. to which are annexed, Intimations. Etc. Philadelphia, 1796. WOW - Great condition. Tight binding and pages. The red title at the spline is slightly gone, but the overall condition of the leather, marbled flyleafs, and inside pages are very good to excellent. There is a bit of pencil drawings on the inside flyleafs which could be easily erased, but it gives the book lots of character. The edges are slightly rubbed. Gold embossed ...
$150 USDHorn Whetstone Holder with Iron Hanger, Dated 1811
Antiques:Folk Art:Kitchenware Horn
This is a great whetstone holder made from a horn and a blacksmith made iron hanger. It has a carved date of "1811" and the initials "F T" within 2 hearts. The top edge is cut into a sawtooth design. An awesome piece of folk art and utilitarian item. Wonderful condition. 7-3/4" L x 2-3/4" top dia.
$45 USDBlack Ostrich Muff - Nice w/Cape
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Ostrich Muff
This black ostrich muff would be a great addition to the black cape I also have in my shop. It is 15" L. - 11" W. The inside pocket area is black satin and edges trimmed with a decorative satin binding. There is a slight loss of the feathers at the opening area, but not major. Still appears very full.
$250 USDHorse Pull Toy - Germany on Wheeled Platform - Great Original Condition
Vintage Collectibles:Toys:German Pull Toy Horse
Spotted paint German Horse Pull Toy on Wheeled Platform. 10-3/4" L - 10-1/2" H - 4" W. Wonderful original condition. His leather collar and crupper strap of his harness is there and most of his bridle (missing the reins). Amber glass eyes. Hair or hide covering over wooden form. The platform is in very good shape and has some of the original label on the bottom, as well as "Germany" and original pencil written price of $3.00....... A great early pull toy for under a Christmas feather tree!
$50 USD2 Pcs. - Doll High Chair & Rocker - VG Condition
Dolls:Doll Furniture
Two pieces - Doll High Chair and Doll Rocking Chair. Painted white, with gold finials on the backs. These are in very good to excellent condition and ready for a doll or teddy. High Chair - 15 x 5-1/2 x 6" - Rocker - 15" x 11 x 6-1/2".
$40 USDBisque/Parian Doll with Original Clothes - 6-1/2"
Dolls:By Material:Bisque Cloth Body
Sweet little girl doll with a darling little yellow home made dress and slip. Her body is batted linen cloth with china hands, feet, and a Parian/Bisque head. Her clothes are original. 6-1/2" H - Patent No. 30441 is on the back of her shoulder/head plate. Her head is painted with golden hair and blue hair ribbons, and her feet have painted shoes.
$225 USDLarge Rooster in Coop - Squeak Toy - Works
Vintage Collectibles:Toys:Germany Rooster Squeak Toy
This is a large version of a "rooster in the coop" squeak toy. The wooden cage is made for the door to be closed, and when opened, the rooster jumps forward and releases a "squeak" noise from the bellows mounted in the back of the cage. Made in Germany. Works very well, with careful management. He is delicate. 9-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 6-1/2"
$50 USDChina Head Doll with Great Blue Dress - 10"
Dolls:By Material:China Head Germany
German China Head Doll - 10" . This little girl has a few issues, but has a great little hand made blue & white dress and nice old undies. Her leg has a "bandage" and her left hand is gone, but otherwise her head and shoulders are perfect. Her features are nicely painted, and her body is stuffed within a linen cloth material.
$35 USDLion Nodder - Early Flocked over Composition -
Vintage Collectibles:Nodder Animals Lion
This is a great lion nodder. He's in very good condition and loves to just recline on a shelf. He is made of composition with a flocked fur covering and his mane is rabbit fur. Glass eyes and a metal hook with a lead weight to go inside his body. 11" L - 5" H - 5" W.
$65 USDBlack Velvet Edwardian Hat with Ostrich Trim - Lovely
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Hat
This Black Velvet Edwardian Hat with Ostrich Trim would complete the outfit with the other ostrich items I have in my shop. It is 12" dia. 5" H. There are a few "rubs" on the velvet at the top area of the hat, but otherwise in great condition. The velvet is over a wire form that can be adjusted to suit your style. The inside is hand-stitched, and the ostrich is in good condition.
$20 USDLinen Runner - Fleur de Lis Openwork at Ends - Lovely
Vintage Collectibles:Textiles:Linen Damask Runner
Beautiful openwork of a fleur de lis adorns each end of this linen damask runner. 42" x 22". Nice clean condition with lovely designs.
$50 USDBlack Wool Cape with Ostrich Trim - Very nice Accent Piece
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Womens:Victorian Cape
Black wool cape with ostrich trim around neck and down the front, and at sleeves. The sleeves are open on the inside for arms to slip through (ties present). A black grosgrain ribbon bow adorns the back. There are a few minor moth holes in the back (tried to show in photo). 16" across the shoulders - 24" long at front.
$18 USDLinen Damask Towel with Alternate Sheen Stripes - Beautiful
Vintage Collectibles:Textiles:Damask Linen Towel
This towel is nearly mint. It is linen damask with alternating stripes of matte and sheen and a lovely wreath border at the ends with openwork edges. 33-1/2" x 18".
$245 USDMcGinty's Watch - Pop Up Toy from Germany - Early 1900's
Vintage Collectibles:Clocks, Timepieces:Toy German
A rare little gem. Brass case with glass bezel watch with hinge and stem. When stem is pushed a catch is released and the case pops open to reveal a painted face on the end of a fabric covered coil spring. Works great. There are a few condition issues; i.e., the burlap material on the inside is very thin and broken in some places, and the outside has a few "crimps" on the brass edge, but this is a rare collectible. Made in Germany. 1-1/2" Dia.
$25 USDChild's Book "A Apple Pie" Wolfe, Fiske & Co. Boston - Nursery Rhymes
Books:Children's:Vintage Alphabet-nursery Rhyme
This great little alphabet book is in nearly mint condition. There is a crease on the lower corner of the front cover, but otherwise nearly unused. Book is "A Apple Pie" by Wolfe, Fiske & Co., Boston - Nursery Rhymes and ABC Series. Early 1900's. 4 inside pages. Great color illustrations. Printed on inside of front and back covers. 5-1/2" x 6".
$135 USDMary Frances Sewing Book - Doll Patterns - lst Printing 1913
Books:Children's:Doll Clothes Patterns
Mary Frances Sewing Book - Adventures Among the Thimble People, by Jane Eayre Fryer. Illustrated by Jane Allen Boyer. Copyright 1913. 1st Printing. Hard Cover, near mint condition. 4 Brilliant Color Plates two color black/orange drawings and decorations on every page of text. Darling story. Complete with all 10 fold-out doll clothes patterns printed on tissue including kimono, pinafore, morning dress, leggings, fur-lined cape, wedding dress. All pattern inserts present (2 are cut, but present). ...
$5 USDAd for "The Carrom Company, Ludington, Mich." Folding Table & Instructions for Ten Pins Game
Vintage Collectibles:Games:Advertising Folding Tables For Games
Cardboard Advertising Booklet for the Carrom Company (Folding Tables) of Ludington, Michigan. The outside pictures different models of tables, and the inside contains a printed "Rules for Ten Pins" as played on the crown and archarena combination game boards. Very nice condition. 7" x 4-1/2"
$20 USDChild's Book - "Our Lord's Miracles" - Father Tuck's New Testament Series
Books:Children's:Religious Tuck
Our Lord's Miracles No. 3679 of Father Tuck's New Testament Series. Wonderful Child's book from the early 1900's. Very good condition. 6 pages. Great color illustrations and text on inside covers. 11" x 8-5/8".
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