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$36 USDBisque Santa figure 3"
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas
Hand-painted, old fashioned Santa with long coat. Impressed Japan on back, dates to 1920s or 30s. Nice addition to a putz or snow village. Very little loss of paint on suit.
$36 USDBisque Santa Claus figure 4"
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas
Cheerful Santa figural with lime green sack and hand-painted. Christmas ornament impressed Japan under sack. Nice addition to a putz or snow village. A little loss of paint on suit.
$24 USDWooden folk art toy duck
Collectibles:Toys:Vintage
One-of-a-kind whimsical duck ready to spread a few smiles. He's been in my collection for 20 years, but needs a new home. He was handcrafted, circa 1930s or 40s. Once was a push-toy, wood dowel attached to his back and he was pushed forward. Wheel and rubber feet turn and flap. Could be restored to that use with a drill and new dowel. But makes fun and whimsical shelf decoration for toy, Easter or holiday collector or for a child's room. His bottom lip has a very small corner chip. What a cutie!
$20 USDSensual Asian Woman Inlaid Plaque
Collectibles:Oriental
Unusual oval decorative art plaque of solid mahogany. Features sensual woman (or goddess) in the garden. The image created by a variety of inlaid materials including other woods with bone used for skin. Approximately 12 x 9 inches, drilled hole for hanging. Believe this was made in India or Indo-china. Dates to early 20th century or about 1910-20s. Inlays in excellent shape, mahogany has tight split at bottom. This is hardly noticeable from the front, but it more prominent on the reverse (see ...
$20 USDBlack glass hatpin
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Hatpins
9 in. long black glass hatpin in teardrop shape, faceted edges. Very good condition. A few tiny flea bites and one mfg. flaw. Displays well and striking contrast to silver and other colors.
$20 USDCelluloid Ivory what-not box
Collectibles:Art Deco:Decorative Arts
Versatile art deco box is the perfect size for storing so many things. Could be used for sewing items, perhaps a pin box, jewelry, accessories or what ever you like. This 1930s items impressed on bottom Tuskeloid. Has the feel and look of real ivory, including the grain. Leaf and black border with gold banding make this a unique and classy find. Very good shape, no damage to box. A little loss of black enamel on trim.
$24 USDPatriotic Wall Hangings
Collectibles:Metalware
Stirring group of patriotic emblems to hang on a wall. Includes Eagle with arrows and shield (8x6 in.); a trumpet (9 in. long); powder horn (9 in. long); and a drum flanked with swords (9 x 8 in. tall). Each item has a hanger on the reverse. Eagle stamped Sexton USA. These appear to be a cast alloy, colonial paint tone and hues. A little paint loss, gives an aged patina. This set would look nice in an office, den, family or recreation room. Believe this set made in late 1950s or early 60s.
$40 USD ReducedREDUCED Imperial Nippon Hatpin Holder
Collectibles:Vanity Items
Lovely scenic hatpin holder depicting a cottage near a pond where swan is swimming, and cherry tree blooms. This poreclain vanity item stands 5.5 in. tall, 10 small and one lg opening for hat pins. Imperial Nippon mark as shown in Van Patten's guide as Mark 38. Reads: Imperial Nippon Handpainted. Authentic period item made between 1880s and 1918. Excellent condition, no nicks or hairlines. Light wear to gilding.
$14 USDNapkin set with cross-stitch rose
Collectibles:Textiles:Linens
Sweet set of eight napkins with cross stitch rose on one corner. The cloth appear to be a cotton and linen blend, Excellent condition, no tears or stains. Measures 15.5 x 15 inches.
$25 USD ReducedREDUCED Sterling Silver Love Knot Victorian Hatpin
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Hatpins
Silver love knot hatpin measures 7 1/4 in. overall, bauble 5/8 in. wide. I'm calling this pin sterling even though it is unmarked, as it has the fineness of sterling with no evidence of plating. Believe even the shank is sterling silver. Excellent condition, shank is a bit crooked.
$48 USDPorcelain doll pin cushion
Collectibles:Sewing
Lovely blue and white half-doll and pincushion stands 5 in. tall. Nicely detailed with stylish hat and bobbed hairstyle. She's holding a flower with hand at chest. Skirt material appears original a textured taffeta in royal blue. Very good condition, no damage, skirt a little soiled, but can be removed over her head for washing.
$58 USDVintage Santa figure 1920s-30s
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas
Nice details on early celluloid Santa Claus figural from his dome hat and painted face to a basket of fruit, and sack with a doll. Christmas ornament stands 5 inches tall. A little loss of paint on one boot. Marked with a crescent and star, Made in Japan.
$18 USD ReducedREDUCED Paper Mache Easter Bunny
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Easter
Fun papier mache Easter rabbit with a pack on his back, which is a candy container. This guy has richly detailed molding. Not marked, but believe he is German. 8.5 inches tall. Powder blue back and ears, pink eyes, Light yellow on feet and part of basket. This detail suggests 1920s or early 30s vintage. He'd look cute on a buffet or table! Very good condition, 1/2 in. tight fissure on pack, light paint loss. Will ship carefully.
$30 USD ReducedREDUCED Chenille floral rug
Collectibles:Textiles:Rugs
Fun and soft chenille rug with a bright floral decoration. Measures 36 x 24 in. Likely dates to the 1940s. Nice examples like this are hard to find. Lightly used, very good condition. No stains.
$28 USD ReducedREDUCED Chinese carved laughing figure
Collectibles:Oriental
Nice figure hand carved from single piece of boxwood or juniper giving it a rich chestnut tone and buttery soft texture. Stands 6.75 in. tall, marked China on base in yellow enamel. Intricate details are from flowing robes, to tasseled prayer beads and loving, laughing countenance and interesting Buddha like hat. Believe this dates to turn of century, or early 20th century based on quality of carving and patina. Very good condition, no damage. His raised hand once held something suspended from a ...
$30 USDShirley Temple large photograph
Collectibles:Memorabilia:Movies
Sweet and beloved movie star Shirley Temple was a bright-eyed child with a winning smile. Here she is dressed for bed, holding mother goose, port hole window in background. Promotional photo from Ship Ahoy or Good Ship Lollipop. Vintage studio photograph in sepia tones measures 11 x 14 inches. Very good condition. Corner bumps on top, wrinkle by elbow. Nice addition to a vintage movie, Hollywood or Shirley Temple collection.
$18 USDRound Lacquer box - Chinese
Collectibles:Oriental
Distinctive lacquer box with handpainted tree of life motif. Believe this is Chinese, but it is not marked. Beautiful ox red color with amber undertones. 4.5 in. across, 3 in. tall, black interior and bottom. Believe this dates to 1920s or 30s. Very good condition. Black enamel on bottom has bubbled, most noticeable on interior. A few tiny nicks to finish on exterior. Nice piece for bedroom, office or living room.
$36 USD ReducedREDUCED Faceted Amethyst Crystal Hatpin
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Hatpins
Pretty Victorian faceted amethyst crystal hatpin with ovoid shape. 9 in. long overall, bauble 3/4 in. long. Steel shank. Excellent condition, tiny nick on top of bauble.
$38 USDChatillons 50 lb. balance scale
Collectibles:Instruments
Brass scale marked on face: Chatillons Improved Spring Balance, New York. Weights displayed in 8 pound intervals: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 and 50. Spring encased in steel riveted cover. Sturdy, attractive piece works well. Nice addition to a country kitchen, rustic den, office or barn.
$75 USDOriental bookends - tree of life
Collectibles:Oriental
Beautiful set of book ends depicting a tree of life bearing fruits in various types of jade. These are real jade fruits. Believe this set dates to 1910-1920s. Upright portion measures 4.5 x 6 in. tall. Believe this metal is pewter. Tree is bas relief, a mouse or rat is trying to eat the fruit. (right lower corner). Very good condition. One bunch of grapes has a break in the main stem. Tree trunk a little loose. Both could be repair with a little solder. A most auspicious addition to a collection ...
$25 USD ReducedREDUCED Faceted Crystal Teardrop Hatpin
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Hatpins
Victorian crystal teardrop hatpin with steel shank. 8 1/2 in. long overall, bauble 3/4 in. Very good condition, light crazing or crackling of crystal, not sure if original to manufacturing or has developed with age, does not detract from simple beauty of piece.
$10 USD"Sew Time" dish towel
Collectibles:Textiles:Kitchen
Fun dish or tea towel shows embroidered young lady, busy with her sewing, and supervised by a bluebird. Believe this dates to 1930s, contrasting fabric dates to about this time. Measures 42 x 14 inches. Very good condition, has seen little use. About six inches of hem need to be redone.
$22 USDFestive orange-green plaid tablecloth
Collectibles:Textiles:Linens
Fun tablecloth for autumn, or an orange decorating scheme. 100 percent cotton, with basket weave texture. Rectangle measures 77 x 49 inches. Very good condition, no stains, a half-inch tear near side hem.
$38 USDCarved silhouette of young lady
Collectibles:Decorative Arts
Unusual carved silhouette on a textured wood board of a graceful and pretty young lady. Made circa 1910-1920s. Measures 7.5 x 11.5 in. Carver created a framed edge or border, raised surface painted black. Very good condition, a little paint loss on edges and corners. Could be touched up to look pristine.
$40 USDPainted steel Indian Drum 1950s
Collectibles:Toys:Western
Take a walk down memory lane playing cowboys and Indians. This steel toy drum features colorful chromolith bark pattern and vignettes on Native American life. 6 in. tall, 5 in. across top. Excellent restored condition. Replaced both rubber drum surfaces with new industrial grade rubber sheeting. A few light scratches on steel drum. Item includes leather-wrapped tom-tom.
$16 USDGerman Bisque Christmas Child
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas
Early bisque snow figure. Notice the fine molding of features, hair and hands and refined handpainting in matte paint applied after firing. She, possibly he, seems to be heralding the arrival of the Yuletide Season and is poised to blow a horn. The back side is impressed 9458 as German and Austrian ceramics were before the turn of the century. Figure dates to about 1890 or 1900. This figure would fit in nicely with a putz or Christmas village or snow babies. Excellent condition, trumpet or horn ...
$28 USDVintage 1950s Santa doll figure
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas
Fun, figural Santa stands 12.5 in. tall, cotton suit, rubber face, and cotton beard. Believe this dates to 1950s or 60s. White plastic boots marked on edge, made in Hong Kong. Body is hard plastic. Stands and displays well. Very good condition, minor soil on santa's back. Cute Christmas decoration!
$42 USD Offers ConsideredChinese Cream & Sugar Set
Collectibles:Oriental
Lovely Chinese hammered brass cream and sugar set. Dates to c.1870 or 1880 as it is not marked. Exterior has an earthy cocoa brown matte enamel, while the interior is a polished brass. Tray is 7.5x5 in. wide. Came from estate of advanced collector of Chinese art and household objects. EXC: the enamel finish shows minor signs of wear.
$45 USD Offers ConsideredCzech Art Deco Vanity Tray
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Accessories
Lovely Art Deco vanity tray with handpainted decorations, rich gold trim and handles. The ground appears to be ivory with the slight hint of green or melon. Charming tray for perfumes, brush and comb set or other vanity items. 19.5 in. long, 6 in. wide. Marks on reverse: Made in Czechoslovakia, artist signed Ruth Harlan CYO '26. Decorated in 1926. EXC: no flaws, one pinhead size dark fleck in porcelain.
$35 USD ReducedREDUCED Byers' Drummer & Caroler
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Christmas
Charming Christmas caroler by Byers' Choice Ltd. from 1987. Remarkable details in this doll from hair to facial paint, clothing and drum. Nice addition to a collection.
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