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Antique dolls, jewelry and other oddities
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For unique and economical gifts that hold value, antique and vintage collectibles are the way to go. New listings weekly.
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$68 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Old German Miniature Toy Cutie Harmonica by Fr. Hotz w/Box
Collectibles:Toys
This is a miniature working Cutie harmonica made in Germany by Fr. Hotz. It has 4 notes and works very well. Surprisingly loud for such a tiny harmonica. The metal is marked Cutie on one side, and Fr. Hotz Made in Germany on the other side. It has a ring attached to one end so it can be hung from a key chain or watch fob. It comes with its original red box. The harmonica measures 1.375" long by .5" across by .375" thick. Condition is good. The box has wear and is missing one end. This would make ...
$68 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Pair of Vintage Pewter Norwegian Drinking Horns
Collectibles:Metalware
This is a great old pair of vintage Norwegian pewter drinking horns. They are both marked NORGE and HANDSTROPT TPB TINN. These are miniatures of the large drinking horns, meant to hold about as much liquor as a shot glass. They have a nice curved horn shape and rest on a pair of little legs. A geometric pattern circles the rim and again near the base. They are fairly heavy and very sturdy. The horns each measure 2.25" tall, 3" long, and 1.25" in diameter at the top. Condition is good. Skal! A ...
$27 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Vintage Miniature Toy 6 Pack of Coca Cola Bottles
Collectibles:Toys
This is a cute little set of miniature toy Coca Cola bottles held in what remains of their original 6 pack carrier. There are 6 Coca Cola bottles, 5 with original caps in place and one without a cap. Contents have dried up. The bottles each measure 2.5" tall. Condition: The original carrier is in poor condition. The glass bottles are in good condition. One is missing its metal cap. The other caps have some wear. These would make great props with vintage dolls.
$32 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Vintage Nephrite Jade Bamboo Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This is a nice vintage brooch in the form of a double stalk of bamboo and a pair of leaf fronds fashioned from carved nephrite jade pieces attached to a gold plated base. The jade is an attractive earthy olive green color. The brooch measures 1.625" tall by 1.75" across. Condition is good. Safety clasp works well. No chips to the jade.
$32 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Pendant w/Turquoise Chips
Jewelry:Vintage:Ethnic, Tribal:Mexican
This is a large eagle 1 mark 925 sterling silver Mexican pendant featuring ethnic South American Indian designs on each side, set in a field of turquoise chips suspended in resin. The mark indicates it was made in Mexico City, and the makers initials are AVM. One side of the pendant features what appears to be a fierce fanged face wearing a headdress. The other side has an unknown ethnic Indian symbol. The pendant weighs a hefty 36.2 gr. Without the bail it measures 2.375" in diameter. The bail ...
$158 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Victorian Wool Paisley & Black Long Shawl Scarf or Table Runner
Antiques:Textiles, Linens
This is a beautiful Victorian period long wool paisley and black shawl or scarf that I have found makes a perfect table runner. It measures 92" long by 12.25" wide. The center panel is plain light weight black wool and is about 9" wide. This is framed by paisley borders each about 1.5" wide. The ends have wide 12" deep paisley borders plus a 1.5" long fringe not counted in the 92" length. The woven paisley pattern has rich colors, predominantly red, but with gold, green, teal, pink, cream, and ...
$68 USD Offers ConsideredSALE 1956 Patent Vintage Scarab Pendant Necklace and Earring Set
Jewelry:Vintage:Sets
This is a stylish pendant necklace and matching earring set featuring porcelain glass scarabs set in silver tone metal settings. The clip back earrings bear a patent number that was granted in 1956 to Anthony R. Soccoccio for Aro-Sac Inc. of Cranston, Rhode Island. These scarab cabochons have a dark green mid section, cream colored body dusted with blue, and defined lines in dark brown. The pendant hangs on a fluid snake chain. The set weighs a total of 56 gr. The necklace chain measures 20" in ...
$203 USD Offers ConsideredSALE c.1900 Masonic Egyptian 10K & 9K Pendant Charm w/ Diamonds
Jewelry:Antique:Fine
This is an old 10K Masonic Pendant charm with Egyptian iconography and 9K Italian good luck charm on the bottom. There are no gold markings but the top 2 segments test as 10K gold. The bottom charm is 9K gold, and was probably added later. The top section features an Egyptian head with a crown of 5 small diamonds (tested). Diamond weight and quality were not judged, but the stones graduate from 1.5mm to 2mm diameter in the center stone. The reverse side of this section has a pyramid and the name ...
$158 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Victorian Tortoise Shell Brooch w/ 3 Drops
Jewelry:Antique:Victorian
This is a beautiful warmly glowing brown real tortoise shell brooch dating from the 1800s. 5 domed rounds surround and larger center circle forming a half of a flower form. From this 3 tear drop dangles are suspended. The back has its original C clasp and T hinged pin back. The brooch with dangles measures 1.5" tall by 1.25" across. Condition is good. This example of antique tortoise shell jewelry has exceptionally fine color and lustrously smooth surface.
$158 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Antique GF Memorial Locket Pendant w/ Turquoise Glass Cabochons
Jewelry:Antique:Victorian
This is an antique late Victorian period memorial locket with a gold filled case, and with turquoise glass cabochons set in a center field of sterling silver on one side, and a glass covered compartment on the other side. The gold filled case is covered with a decorative floral and foliage pattern. The inner rim of the glass covered compartment has a textural chain pattern. The compartment is empty except for the silk backing. The top bail mimics the style of packet watches. The pendant measures ...
$113 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Large Victorian Light Weight Wool Paisley Shawl or Table Cloth
Antiques:Textiles, Linens
This is a lovely large old Victorian period light weight wool challis shawl that I have found makes a perfect table cover as well. It is almost square, measuring approximately 64" x 62" plus a 4" long fringe on 2 sides. The back ground color is a warm ocher brown covered with an all over pattern of stylized paisleys in red, pink, gold, green, cream and mauve. The individual paisleys each measure about 1" long. Condition: The fabric is very light weight wool. There are several thin areas and ...
$23 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Mod Vintage Italian Faux Tortoise Clip Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Early Plastics
This is a wonderful old 1960s vintage pair of marked Made in Italy clip back earrings in a faux tortoise shell plastic material. The button shaped tops hold a rectangular tortoise colored drop suspended from a silver tone ring. The drop can be removed to wear with or without the drop. The metal fittings are silver tone base metal. The earring tops measure .625" in diameter. The rectangular drops alone measure .5" x 1". The total combined length of the earrings is 2". Condition is good. Clips ...
$950 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Folk Art 19th c. Carved Wooden Seated Man Doll
Dolls:Antique:Wood
This is a fascinating one of a kind antique carved wooden folk art figure of a seated man. In his permanently seated position he is 13" tall, without the hat. His head, torso, hands and legs are all carved wood. His upper arms are wired and wrapped in cotton. He is snappily dressed in a black velvet coat with a double row of silver metal buttons over a red silk waistcoat. He has leather breeches with red silk ribbons tied above his painted black boots. A once white cravat finishes of his ...
$125 USD Offers ConsideredPair of Vintage 10" Chinese Cloth Dolls
Dolls:By Material:Cloth
This is a beautifully made matched boy girl pair of 10" tall Chinese cloth dolls. They both have firmly stuffed cotton bodies and cheerfully smiling embroidered faces. They have matching silk tunics and pants. The girl has a delicate silk jacket on top that is unfortunately tattered. She also has a gold braid and wreath for flowers around her hair. Her little black shoes are trimmed with beading. Her hair is black cloth stitched on and a long silk braid with an elaborate decoration at the nape ...
$125 USD Offers Considered12" Averill Madame Hendren 1916-1924 Composition Indian Doll
Dolls:By Material:Composition
This sweet little 12" tall composition head Indian doll was made by Averill Manufacturing Company under the trade name of Madame Hendren Dolls circa 1916 - 1924. Similar dolls are pictured in Ursula Mertz first book "Composition Dolls" on pages 97 & 98. This little girl has a composition head with flange neck that can turn. Her lower arms are also composition. Her body is cloth stuffed with straw. Darker cloth on the feet indicate footwear. Simple hinges allow arms and legs to move. She has her ...
$65 USD Offers ConsideredFamily of 5 Vintage Cloth Middle Eastern Dolls
Dolls:By Material:Cloth
This is an interesting set of 5 vintage Middle Easter cloth dolls, all with embroidered faces and elaborate costumes. There are 2 young ladies, 2 young men, and an older gentleman - perhaps the patriarch of the family. There costumes are all embroidered. The ladies wear jewelry. The men have turbans. They range in size from 9.75" to 10.75" tall. Possibly Turkish and dating from circa 1950s. Condition is generally good. There is a stain on on of the men's shawls. One lady may be missing a black ...
$75 USD Offers ConsideredLarge 1930s-40s Vintage Sterling Silver Leopard Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This is a wonderful detailed unmarked sterling silver (tested) brooch in the form of a stalking leopard. The leopard is on the prowl, creeping forward in a low crouch with ears laid back. The leopards spots are patterned into the body. The brooch has its original pin back with safety catch. This brooch weighs 6.4 gr. It measures 3.5" long x .75" tall. Condition is good. This brooch has such great form I'm surprised it is unmarked. Go on the prowl with this on your lapel and it will surely be ...
$145 USD Offers ConsideredLouis Amberg Composition & Cloth Doll "Spic" of "Spic and Span" c. 1912
Dolls:By Material:Composition
This early 1900s 12 1/4" tall doll with composition head, molded hat and cloth body won a red ribbon at the 1984 UFDC Convention in Peoria. He bears a resemblance to "Spic" of "Spic and Span" from the 1912 Louis Amberg series "The Bright Dutch Kiddies". "Doll manufacturers also used soap company advertising images familiar to women who bought cleaning products. Amberg made this association stronger by renaming its Dutch dolls Spic and Span - the "cherubs of cleanliness". Amberg hoped to benefit ...
$95 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Large Mod Baltic Amber Sterling Silver Ring Size 9 1/4
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Rings
This mod vintage ring has a big dramatic angular piece of Baltic amber set in a marked 925 sterling silver setting, with a ring size of approximately 9 1/4. The amber is a beautiful specimen with golden amber glowing like embers against a dark background. The ring weighs 8.9 gr. The ring face measures 1.25" x .75" and is .25" thick. The ring shank is about 2mm wide. This ring will set you apart. It's a great retro accessory.
$75 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Gold Washed 835 Silver Mask of Agamemnon Pendant Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This is a vintage museum recreation pendant brooch of the famous gold funerary mask of Agamemnon in marked 835 silver with a gold washed finish. The Mask of Agamemnon was discovered at Mycenae in 1876 by Heinrich Schliemann. It was found over the face of a body believed to be the legendary Greek leader Agamemnon. Modern research suggests that the mask is from 1550-1500 B.C.E, which is earlier than the traditional life of Agamemnon, but in spite of this, the name remains. The mask is displayed in ...
$145 USD Offers ConsideredVictorian Garnet Fan Shape 9K Gold Pendant Brooch w/ GF Chain
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Victorian
This is a lovely antique fan shaped pendant brooch set with flat cut garnets in an unmarked (tested) closed back 9K rose gold setting. It has been matched to a 20" old gold filled rope chain of later vintage marked 1/20th 14K GF N/C. The garnets have especially nice bright color, despite being in closed back settings, so perhaps are foil backed. The combined weight of chain and pendant brooch is 3.3 gr. The chain measures 20" total length. The brooch measures 1.125" across x .875" tall - ...
$75 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Luna Moth Butterfly Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Brooch
This is a fine vintage Arts & Crafts marked 925 sterling silver brooch that I believe depicts a slightly stylized brown luna moth rather than a butterfly. The eye like designs on the wings bear a strong resemblance to the moth. It is a good sized brooch, but is hollow so not overly heavy, and it appears to be hand made. The front is decorated in low relief with upper wings defined separately from the lower wings. The eye like decorations are raised above the surface slightly. The surrounding ...
$175 USD Offers Considered10" Chinese Opera Doll w/ Bisque Head Early 1900s
Dolls:Antique:Chinese
This is an unusual early 1900s vintage Chinese opera doll with a bisque head. Typically these dolls have a Chinese variety of composition material used for the heads, but this one is most definitely a bisque head with simple neck flange that goes down into the body. The bisque is unglazed except for a small glazed white fringe of hair on top the head. The torso is wood. The legs are attached by unstuffed cloth. The doll is 10" tall. He is wearing a green satin silk robe with attached blue vest ...
$250 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Georgian 18K Gold Garnet & Paste Flower Brooch
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Georgian:Brooch
This is an antique 18K rose gold (tested) flower brooch with a garnet center stone surrounded by peacock green cabochon paste stones. The brooch is hallmarked on the front of one of the leaves but I haven't been able to identify the mark. The pin stem is exceptionally long. The T hinge of the pin is also very large - both indications of its age. The center garnet appears to be set in a silver setting. The flower is composed of etruscan style wire work. The brooch weighs 4.9 gr. It measures 2.625 ...
$180 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Large Early English Wax over Papier Mache Doll Shoulder Head
Dolls:Antique:Wax
This early antique c. 1840s doll shoulder head is an English wax over paper mache with original human hair in long curled ringlets. Obviously she is missing her eyes, body and clothing - but she still retains her dignity.This is a large sized doll head measuring 6.25" tall by 6" across the shoulders, and 3" deep front to back at the base. Condition: No eyes. No body. No clothes. Hair is a little sparse in places. Typical cracks in wax finish. Some wax must have melted and traveled in the past as ...
$32 USD Offers ConsideredSALE 3 Pairs of Large Vintage Tinted Bisque and China Doll Arms & Legs
Dolls:Doll Parts
This group includes 3 pairs of 1950s-1970s vintage doll arm and leg sets. There are 2 pairs of arms and one pair of legs. The tinted bisque arms and legs are a matched set. The legs are especially nice with black painted & glazed shoes with gold painted lacings. The legs measure 5.25" long and are 5.25" in circumference at the top. The tinted bisque arms are 5" long, not counting the attached cloth upper arm. The white china arms 4.875" long. Condition: The white china arms have one repaired ...
$62 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Antique Miniature Doll Size Deck of Cards in Leather Case
Dolls:Doll Clothing, Accessories
This is a wonderful antique miniature doll sized accessory to add to your antique doll's trunk. It is a complete tiny deck of cards - all 52 cards are present, held within their original fitted leather case. The cards each measure .875" x 1.375". Condition: The cards are in good condition. The leather case is worn and half of the snap closure is torn off and missing. These would be great for creating a vignette of dolls playing cards around a table.
$135 USD Offers ConsideredSALE c.1880s Antique China Shoulder Head Doll w/ Original Body
Dolls:Antique:China
This is a late 19th century china shoulder head doll resembling those made by Hertwig for the distributor Bawo & Dotter, but without their mark, so it may have been made by Hertwig for another distributor or by a company copy catting Hertwig's wares. There is a very faint illegible mark impressed in the center back of the shoulder plate, probably just a size number. The doll stands 11.25" tall. She has her original body and china limbs. The hair style is transitional between flat top to low brow ...
$102 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Early Antique Miniature Doll Size Steel Mesh Purse
Dolls:Doll Clothing, Accessories
This is a rare antique steel mesh doll's purse, containing a small folded handkerchief. It is estimated to date from the mid 1800s at the latest, and quite possibly as early as the Georgian period early 1800s. The body of the purse measures 2.25" x 1.75". The handle is 2" long. The dangles on the bottom add another .5" in length. Condition is good for age and material. The body of the purse is currently slightly skewed but can be tweaked back into a squarer form. The steel mesh handle has minor ...
$68 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Antique Layette Set, Gown, Slip, Diaper, Bib, Hat & Mittens for 8" Doll
Dolls:Doll Clothing, Accessories
This is a darling set of antique doll clothes for an approximately 8" baby doll. This set is estimated to date from circa 1900. It includes a 6.5" long white cotton gown with eyelet bodice and home made rick rack trim around the bottom. Underneath the gown there is a plain white cotton slip, and flannel diaper. Topping the gown is a bib with pink ruffled trim, a soft flannel hat with pink embroidered edge, and tiny knitted pink mittens. Condition: There are a couple of age spots on the outer ...
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