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Antique Gilded Brisé Pierced Celluloid Hand Fan with Gold Painted Figures
Located in London, GB
Antique Gilded Brisé Fan Pierced Celluloid Hand Fan with Gold Painted Figures Late 19th / Early 20th Century
An exquisite antique brisé-style fan featuring pierced celluloid ribs d...
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Early 19th Century Italian Unknown Ephemera
1920s Italian Art Deco Feather Fan with Faux Tortoiseshell Staves
Located in London, GB
black ostrich feather fan from the early 20th century, with rich plumes and faux tortoiseshell cellulose staves. Elegant and theatrical, it evokes the glamour of Edwardian ballrooms ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Unknown Ephemera
Vintage 1960's mother of pearl hair combs 1960s vintage bird hair slides
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful pair of 1960's hair combs, decorated with curved and carved mother of pearl shells, are the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Each hair comb boasts a different de...
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1960s Unknown Ephemera
Vintage French bone dice game box
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Bone dice box, vintage - France
Amazing box made of faceted bone in squares, with a vintage design and of French origin. It stands out for its white color and, due to its square st...
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1990s French Unknown Ephemera
Sterling Strawberry Pillbox
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Sterling Strawberry Pillbox from the 1950's, Mexico. Hand raised and beautifully crafted. Twist to open and close. 2" long x 1.25" wide x 1.25" high.
Category
1950s American Unknown Ephemera
Salvador Bachiller Camel briefcase, jewelry box leather gold-plated brass
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful jewelry box in extraordinary camel-colored leather, from the prestigious Spanish company Salvador Bachiller.
In the form of a small briefcase with interior compartments for...
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1990s Spanish Unknown Ephemera
$397 Sale Price
49% Off
19th Century Ribbed Silver Pill Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 19th Century Ribbed Silver Pill Box handmade of coin silver. Simple reeded silver is used for simple oval handmade box.
1.25" x .75" x 1" high.
Category
1850s American Unknown Ephemera
1940s Face Veil Nikab Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Framed Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional antique circa 1940s Collectible women face veil from the Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab framed in a lucite box.
Dimensions: Height: 25 in Width: 15.25 in Depth: 3.75 in.
Museum quality well preserved Middle Eastern Bedouin Egyptian or Palestinian women face veil, from the Bedouin tribes of the Sinai Desert .
Face veil for a Bedouin Women, North Sinai Egypt or Palestine Mid 20th C.
An amazing Niqab, Negev Bedouin veil from Palestine or Egypt.
Worked on a base of thin red silk and cotton embroidery with antique Ottoman nickel silver coins, glass beads, wool, embroidered, stones, carnelians, glass, and amber.
Mid 20th century, circa 1940-50s typical Middle Eastern traditional Arabian Bedouin, Egyptian, Palestinian face mask, garment, head dress, tribal jewelry, bridal veil.
Showing heavily decorated in the bottom with silver nickel hands amulets for the Evil Eye protection and early textiles (wool and silk) and tassels hanging down.
Face coverings were worn for centuries by the women of various nomadic tribal groups of North Africa and the Middle East.
In the western desert of Egypt, Berber women living in Bedouin societies sometimes wear masks or veils called niqab. The veils serve multiple functions, including protecting the women’s face from sun damage, filtering dust from the air, displaying adornment, and demonstrating wealth or status.
The niqab worn by Bedouin women on special occasions are sometimes elaborately decorated with coins and beads, like this one.
Such masks are not for everyday use; they would be too hot and heavy. They are worn during special events, such as weddings and feasts.
Face veil: 12" W x 19" L,
circa 1915-1930.
Last pictures are references from the book:
"Traditional Palestinian Embroidery...
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Mid-20th Century Palestinian Unknown Ephemera
Vintage Retro Cigarette Holder- Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Retro Cigarette Holder Set of 3 typically features a set of three holders, each designed to hold a cigarette in a stylish manner, k...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Ephemera
Porcelain Pate D Iris Medecine Box
Located in Paris, FR
Porcelain Pâte d' Iris (soft extract) polychrome pill box featuring a metal frame, a flower claps, leaves painted inside and a polychrome floral decor and text.
Hand Painted
In good...
Category
1960s French Unknown Ephemera
Palestinian Women Face Veil Bedouin, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern, Palestinian, Egyptian Bedouin women face veil, from the Bedouin tribes of the Sinai Desert.
Vintage or semi antique collector ethnic f...
Category
1910s Palestinian Unknown Ephemera
Victorian Porcelain Baby Head Jar or Humidor, Germany
Located in New York, NY
Victorian porcelain baby's head dresser jar or humidor likely made by Heubach, Germany circa 1880 to 1900. The antique porcelain dresser jar is in the s...
Category
1890s German Unknown Ephemera
Vintage Professional Grade Wood Roulette & Poker Card Chip Tray Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Experience the thrill of classic gaming with this Vintage Professional Grade Wood Roulette & Poker Card Chip Tray Set. The centerpiece of the set is a stunning 16" black wood roulett...
Category
20th Century American Unknown Ephemera
Elaborate French Art Deco Paste Comb
Located in New York, NY
Fine French Art Deco Paste Comb made in France in the 1930's. Clear celluloid is overlaid with a vibrant turquoise celluloid which is incised an...
Category
1930s French Unknown Ephemera
Large Obsidian Black Onyx Face Mask with Gold Hardware Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large obsidian black onyx face mask brooch has two tone hardware in gold and copper finishing. Brooch measures 35mm x 34mm. Length measures 3 1/4", widt...
Category
1960s Mexican Unknown Ephemera
Chinese Lapis lazuli blue green jewelry box with cloisonné enamel
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Gorgous cloisonné enamel box, made in the 20th century in China. It has a simple structure, rectangular profile and a slightly domed lid; and is slightly raised from the ground by s...
Category
1920s Chinese Unknown Ephemera
$293 Sale Price
36% Off
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable long handle. A ring at the end of the handle can be used to attach the lorgnette to a chain for easy wear. Perfect for a dapper gent or a lady of leisure. No maker's mark.
CONDITION
Good antique condition with some light scratching to the surface of the tortoise finish. The magnification of the lenses is not that strong so the lorgnette glasses...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Unknown Ephemera
Art Deco Bakelite and Carved Bone Egyptian Revival Cigarette Holder with Case
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite and Carved Bone Cigarette Holder with Case. Bone carved cigarette holder with bakelite station in the Egyptian Revival style in its own b...
Category
1930s German Unknown Ephemera
Victorian Chatelaine Perfume
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Chatelaine Perfume from the 19th Century of gilt and silver gilt metal. Retains original hook to hang from belt as well as matching vial with original cork and glass liner....
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1870s French Unknown Ephemera
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Lemaire Enamel Opera Glasses made in Paris circa 1930's with hand enamel painted 18th Century figures with a cupid on handle. Extremely beautifully painted...
Category
1920s French Unknown Ephemera
Victorian Sterling Beard Comb
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Sterling Beard comb from the late 19th Century. Sterling frame hand etched with an iris and butterfly motif. Comb has a break but there is...
Category
1880s American Unknown Ephemera
ALEXANDER ZOUARI 2X brown natural grey mink fur headband
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER ZOUARI 2X brown natural grey mink fur headband
Reference: ANWU/A00205
Brand: Alexandre Zouari
Designer: Alexandre Zouari
Material: Fur
Color: Brown, Grey
Pattern: Solid
Mad...
Category
2010s French Unknown Ephemera
rare CHIC & MODE Alexandre Zouari 2X black pink crystal lingerie hair clip
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHIC & MODE Alexandre Zouari 2X black pink crystal lingerie hair clip
Reference: ANWU/A00241
Brand: Chic and Mode
Designer: Alexandre Zouari
Material: Plastic, Metal
Color: Blac...
Category
2010s French Unknown Ephemera
$88 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Silver Etched Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Italian Silver Floral Etched Minaudiere from the 1950's. Heavy handmade construction with compartments for lipstick and powder and other items. Unmarked 800 silver. Crack in mirror. ...
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1950s Italian Unknown Ephemera
Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses
Circa 1900, Verdi et Paris. Length 4 1/8 in.
Condition Report
Good Condition.
Category
20th Century Unknown Ephemera
Art Deco French Celluloid Necessaire
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French celluloid necessaire, painted black with a flapper in a Robe de Style gown holding a Poiretesque rose, The interior containing a glass s...
Category
1920s French Unknown Ephemera
Hudson Bay coyote Fur Blanket (huge throw 90"x60")
By Loro Piana
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hudson Bay coyote Fur Blanket (huge throw 90"x60")
Size: Queen 90"x 60"
Made in Canada with the best quality pelts which are fluffy and lightweight, have the highest hair density,...
Category
2010s Canadian Unknown Ephemera
Brand New Chinchilla Fur Blanket (Queen Size 90"x100") Loro Piana cashmere
By Loro Piana
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Brand New amazingly soft Chinchilla fur blanket with cashmere Loro Piana lining
Size: Queen 90"x100"
Made in Canada with the best quality Eu...
Category
2010s Canadian Unknown Ephemera
Bohemian Czech Art Deco Malachite Glass Scent Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Malachite glass scent bottle by Hoffman/ Schlevogt, evening bag size. Made in the early 1930's with Chinoiserie patterns and a gilt filigree metal s...
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1930s Czech Unknown Ephemera
Antique Silk Lame Silver Ribbon
Located in New York, NY
Old stock of period silk and metallic lame ribbon from France. This type of material is no longer produced and actually has metal content which when creased retains those lines, simi...
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1940s French Unknown Ephemera
Charming Sterling Art Deco Shoe
Located in New York, NY
Charming Sterling Art Deco Shoe from the 1920's. Originally made as a pin cushion for use but now works as a decorative object. Super unusual T strap design of sterling with wood lined bakelite sole. Most sterling pin cushions...
Category
1920s British Unknown Ephemera
Astrakhan Mink Ambassador Cossack Hat 1960´s
Located in Bilbao, ES
Astrakhan Mink Ambassador Cossack Hat 1960´s
100% Real Astrakhan Fur from Karakul Breed of Sheep.
Mink Cossack Style Hat
Real Mink Hair - Ranch Raised, Incredibly Luxurious
Mink hair...
Category
1960s Romanian Unknown Ephemera
Enamel Brass Pillbox with Pastoral Scene
Located in New York, NY
Charming Enamel Brass Pillbox or cigarette case with pastoral scene on hinged cover set within deep blue enamel scrollwork. Best for use as decorative desk piece or can be used in a ...
Category
1950s Italian Unknown Ephemera
French Black Lacquer Travel Photo Frame
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Black Lacquer Travel Photo Frame to keep close ones at hand. Cover slides over on each side to reveal photo which can be propped up o...
Category
1930s French Unknown Ephemera
Victorian Sterling Etched Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Sterling Etched Match safe from the late 1900's UK. Hand etched with ornate scroll patterns with a cartouche which was added for initials....
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Ephemera
1920s Bohemian Sterling Silver and Glass Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Bohemian Sterling Silver and Glass Jewelry Box
Product details:
Black glass box with sterling silver overlay detail
Hunting scene hand done
Category
1920s Unknown Ephemera
Antique 1920-40 Surrealist Sculpture Unique Set Hammered SteelWire Female Torsos
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Surrealist sculpture set of two one-of-a-kind female figurines was handmade in hammered steel wire with patina estimated as early as the 1920s. Each ribald three-dimensional self-standing torso study of a woman features either three spiral springs (suggesting pregnant belly with large breasts...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Unknown Ephemera
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise lorgnette magnifier glasses with a spring loaded mechanism for easy folding and storage. The gold tone metal frames...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Unknown Ephemera
14k Gold lorgnette tortoise handle opera glasses
Located in Wallkill, NY
This gorgeous antique lorgnette is a beautiful example of old-world style and features exceptionally elegant details. As you can see, this lorgnette features "folding" frames that overlap one another. When a tiny lever on the handle is depressed, the lenses snap open into a more recognizable "eyeglasses" shape. the handle is made from genuine tortoise shell...
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1930s Unknown Unknown Ephemera
Vintage Gilded Bronze Rock Crystal Hand Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Decorative 21st century ornate oval hand mirror comprised out of gilded bronze and a rock crystal handle, in the manner of Maison Robert Goossens - made in Paris France.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Unknown Ephemera
Antique Victorian French Hand Painted Porcelain Gilt Bevelled Edge Hand Mirror
Located in London, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian French bevelled edge decorative hand mirror with a gilt finish. Featuring a painted porcelain back with a lady design and a pink and blue edging with raised hand painted gold detail. The mirror is edged with a beaded border, and there is a ring for hanging on the wall. Measuring height 20.5cm / 8 inches by maximum width 7cm / 2.75 inches. The mirror has foxing and some cracks. The frame is in very good condition, with some wear to the gilt finish. The porcelain picture back is in very good condition.
This is a very beautiful heavy antique hand mirror...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Ephemera
French Limoges porcelain Cake plate, mint green and pink handpainted
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Gorgeous Limoges porcelain plate, mint green and pink, early 20 th– France
This romantic Limoges porcelain plate features hand-painted fuchsia and pink roses on a pastel mint green ...
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Early 1900s French Unknown Ephemera
Medicom Shareef 100% & 400% Bearbrick Figure Set Black
Located in Humacao, PR
The Medicom Shareef 100% & 400% Bearbrick Figure in Black showcases a sleek, monochrome design accented by bold yellow Roman numerals printed across the body. The collectible set com...
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2010s Unknown Unknown Ephemera
Art Deco Faux Watch Compact
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Faux Watch Compact from the 1920's. Made to look like a watch in chrome with enamel accents. It opens to reveal both powder and rouge compartments. Marked "Sene", Paris NY. ...
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1920s French Unknown Ephemera
Czech Gilt and Pate de Verre Mini Scent Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Czech mini scent bottle wrapped with gold filigree panels. Each panel has a bezel set faux lapis pate de verre rose with white cold enamel decoration. With gilt filigree and faux l...
Category
1930s Czech Unknown Ephemera
Bohemian Art Deco Perfume Suite by Karl Palda
Located in New York, NY
Karl Palda Art Deco crystal vanity suite, circa 1925. Both decorated with acid etched frosted squares with red and black Modrianesque motifs. Cons...
Category
1920s Czech Unknown Ephemera
Art Deco Enameled Dresser Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Dresser Bottle with enameled fan motifs in purpley blue and orange.
Also decorated in gilt across top, "Mouth Lotion", presumably for a rinse of s...
Category
1920s British Unknown Ephemera
Pair Of Leather Slippers Embroidered With Tulips - France Early 19c
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1790/1820
France
Beautiful collectible pair of Orientalist mules shoes dating from the early nineteenth century. Square-tipped upper in fawn leather embroidered with tulips i...
Category
Early 19th Century French Unknown Ephemera
A Chinese/Canton Satin Embroidered Hanging From Indies Company Circa 1780
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1780/1810
Canton/ China for export to Europe
Large bedspread or hanging in sky-blue chiné satin silk embroidered with polychrome mercerized satin silk thread and couched stitc...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Unknown Ephemera
Portuguese jewelry box in porcelain and gold trim "Margarita"
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Portuguese jewelry box in porcelain and golden edge "Margarita"
Exquisite Portuguese porcelain jewelry box. Oval and with a harmonious profile, the pi...
Category
1930s Portuguese Unknown Ephemera
Art Deco Carnelian Match Holder
Located in New York, NY
Charming hand carved Art Deco Carnelian Match Holder with a terrier climbing up a sphere. A faux ladder is carved into the stone and becomes the "strike" ...
Category
1930s American Unknown Ephemera
19th Century French First Officer’s Uniform Red Epaulettes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century French First Officer’s Uniform Red Epaulettes
Good pair of French Officers Epaulettes made in Red Silk and lined in black velvet, the fix...
Category
Late 19th Century French Unknown Ephemera
American Arts and Crafts Sterling and Opal Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
American Arts and Crafts Sterling and Opal Letter Opener circa 1910. Unknown craftsman with fine jeweler's skills. Hand made with oval bezel set peacock opal
surrounded by hand rai...
Category
1910s American Unknown Ephemera
Art Deco Sterling Daschund Cigarette Cutter
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Sterling Daschund Cigarette/Cigar Cutter. Mechanism is clad in sterling silver with dog motif, with brass bale. Works well as a pendant as well.
1930's USA. Measure...
Category
1930s Unknown Ephemera
Art Deco Travel Hangers, Green leaf & Crosby, UK
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Travel Hangers in blue leather case with 6 collapsible stained wood and metal hangers in the set.
5" x 4.5" case, Hangers me...
Category
1940s British Unknown Ephemera
Rare Complete Chasuble in Chiseled Cut Velvet - Italy Late 16th Century
Located in Toulon, FR
Late 16th - early 17th century
Italy
Rare and precious complete Italian chasuble (back and front) dating from the end of the 16th century. Rich curly and chiseled cut velvet in a sha...
Category
Early 1600s Italian Unknown Ephemera
1920's Gilt Lace and Silk Ribbon Dresser Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1920's French gilt lace decorated dresser or vanity box with lace ruffle border and silk ribbon flower decorations. Base of wood with glass interio...
Category
1920s American Unknown Ephemera
English Vctorian Cameo jewellery box, porcelain and gold trim
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
“Cameo” jewelry box, porcelain and gold trim, 19th century – England
Technical data
Material: Porcelain
Period: 20th century
Country of origin: Engla...
Category
1880s English Unknown Ephemera
Art Nouveau Diamond and Bakelite Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Black bakelite lorgnettes with diamond set Art Nouveau initial decoration. Comes in fitted silk tapestry case. High end custom commission.
5" x 1.5" closed. 1900 USA.
Excellent con...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Unknown Ephemera
Gold and Enamel Deco Compact
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco enamel and 14k gold mini compact. These mirrored dance compacts were often suspended from finger chains. Completely crafted in 14k gold ...
Category
1930s American Unknown Ephemera
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