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Vintage 1930s Hair Slide Crescent Moon Rhinestone Hair Clip Barrette Art Deco
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magical 1930's hair clip of a silver metal moon, embellished with set in rhinestones, in shades of orange, yellow, pink, red, blue and green, is the perfect piece to embel...
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1930s Unknown Ephemera
Vintage Floral Pearl & Crystal Hair Comb 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Pearl Crystal Hair Comb. The comb is designed with scrolling floral motifs set with luminous pearls and clear crystals, mounted on a metal comb with prongs for secure place...
Category
1990s Unknown Ephemera
Art deco parasol, fabric with mauve and brown floral print and wood
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful French Art Deco children's parasol, with a lovely floral print of large daisies in mauve and brown. The handle is made of polychrome wood with a light beige and mauve tone....
Category
1930s French Unknown Ephemera
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...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Unknown Ephemera
Antique Lace and Silk Beige Parasol Umbrella Bamboo pole
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Outstandind and very refined antique lace and silk parasol with a bamboo pole. This French parasol dates from the late 19th/early 20th century. It is crafted from exquisite French la...
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1890s French 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
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...
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1930s French 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...
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1920s French Unknown Ephemera
Bamboo Handled Sterling Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Bamboo Handled Sterling Letter Opener from the 1940's. Made in Mexico with appropriate hallmarks. Fully etched bamboo motif on both sides of handle. 8.75" x .5".
Category
1940s 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...
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1920s French Unknown Ephemera
Islamic Women Face Veil Bedouin, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment
Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Egyptian 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...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Unknown Ephemera
Antique Gilded Brisé Hand Fan Circa 1890s-1910s Pierced Wooden Ribs
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 wooden ribs deli...
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Early 19th Century Italian Unknown Ephemera
Morphew Abode Late 19Th Century Edwardian Metal & Seashell Perfume Dispenser
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Abode Late 19Th Century Edwardian Metal & Seashell Perfume Dispenser
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Ephemera
Vintage rock crystal and metal table lighter Mid-Century Italy
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Rock crystal and metal table lighter, Mid-Century, 1960s - France
Material: Rock crystal and metal
Period: 1960s
Country of origin: France
Good condition commensurate with age an...
Category
1970s Italian Unknown Ephemera
Art Deco Bakelite Laminated Cigarette Holder with Case
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite Laminated Cigarette Holder with Case. Cream and Black bakelite laminated in graphic stripes in its own black silk faille case lined in ivory silk. Sterling silver t...
Category
1930s German Unknown Ephemera
ALEXANDRE DE PARIS Alexander Zouari LOT OF 4 crystal bow hair tie purple blue
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE DE PARIS Alexander Zouari LOT OF 4 crystal bow hair tie purple blue
Reference: ANWU/A00193
Brand: Alexandre de Paris
Designer: Alexandre Zouari
Material: Velvet, Leather
Co...
Category
2010s French Unknown Ephemera
$105 Sale Price
65% Off
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...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Unknown Ephemera
Antique Art Deco Crystal Hair Comb 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Antique Art Deco Crystal Hair Comb. The comb is formed in a geometric arched design, set with graduated clear crystals and finished with a structured metal mount typical of the Ar...
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1920s Unknown Ephemera
Victorian Perfume Chatelaine in the Japanesque Taste
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Perfume Chatelaine in the Japanesque taste, popular in the late 19th Century. Silver plated with partial gilding as highlighting for the A...
Category
Late 19th Century American Unknown Ephemera
Vintage Signed Vicenza Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This modern and fabulous signed Vicenza sterling silver belt buckle is Italian and from the 80's. It was never ever used or worn. You will need to furnish your very own belt strap or...
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1980s Italian Unknown Ephemera
Flamenco Pierced Celluloid Tortoiseshell Pieneta Hair Comb, Spain - 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
Just one of the treasures brought back from a mother-daughter world tour, this comb was purchased in Spain in 1924. Its impressive width and high profile are perfectly suited for wearing with a traditional mantilla draped over the head (and we happen to be selling a spectacular haute couture embroidered one under separate listing!).
Celluloid hair comb...
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1920s Spanish Unknown Ephemera
Astrakhan Mink Ambassador Cossack Hat 1960´s
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
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...
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1960s Romanian 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 ...
Category
Early 1900s French Unknown Ephemera
$225 Sale Price
79% 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
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
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
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...
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1920s British Unknown Ephemera
Maruman Red Lacquer Cylinder Lighter circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Maruman Red Lacquer Cylinder Lighter from the 1970s is a striking example of vintage luxury and craftsmanship. Its vibrant red lacquer finish, complemented by elegant gold-tone d...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese 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...
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1940s British 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
Vintage Floral Crystal Hair Comb 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Floral Hair Comb. This hair comb features crystal-set floral elements arranged symmetrically across a silver-tone mount, with prongs designed to sit neatly within the hair....
Category
1990s Unknown Ephemera
Vintage Amber Celluloid and Rhinestone Thin Bangle Bracelets Set of 3
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage set of 3 amber colored celluloid bangle bracelets have different colored rhinestones. They are each razor thin and will only fit a size 6 or max 6.5 wrist. From the 40's...
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1940s American Unknown Ephemera
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
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
Golden metal heart ex voto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
THEATER - (Made in France) Chiseled golden metal ex voto representing a heart topped with a flame. You can open it to hide your secrets.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Unknown Ephemera
Sapphire & Ruby Bavna Pierced Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Sapphire, ruby, and pave diamond pierced dangly earrings by Bavna. 1" width, 2.5" length.
Condition: Pre-owned. Very good.
Please note this is a pre-owned item th...
Category
2010s Unknown Ephemera
$372 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Novelty Office Pencil-Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Novelty Pencil designed for office use in the late 19th and early 20th Century. Glass cabochons (4) are each color coded to a different pencil color.
To release, guide the cabochon down track to reveal the color needed. Creative design which made office life easier over a hundred years ago, with the added convenience of hanging off a necklace chain or waist chain...
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1890s American 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...
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1880s American 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....
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Early 1900s Unknown Ephemera
Czech Art Deco Hand Beaded Decorative Pockets
Located in New York, NY
Czech Beaded Decorative Pockets from the Art Deco Period. Hand beaded and made as sew ons for 1930's day dresses. Sold and priced per pair. Old stock. $185...
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1930s Czech Unknown Ephemera
Brand New Natural European Chinchilla Fur and Cashmere Blanket (42"x 28")
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Brand New Natural Chinchilla Fur blanket with a black Kasha satin lining (for lining in cashmere/wool please contact us for custom order blanke...
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2010s Canadian Unknown Ephemera
Islamic Face Veil, Egyptian Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab Framed Collectible
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Museum-Quality Antique Middle Eastern Islamic / Bedouin Niqab Face Veil, Mid-20th Century, with Silver Coins & Amulets
A rare and museum-quality iddle Eastern Islamic / Bedouin woman’s face veil (niqab), Egypt, circa 1920–1940.
Traditionally worn by Bedouin women during weddings and ceremonial occasions, this extraordinary piece represents the finest examples of tribal jewelry, textile art, and Middle Eastern embroidery.
Design & Craftsmanship:
Worked on a base of fine red silk and cotton embroidery, richly adorned with antique Ottoman silver coins.
Heavily decorated lower edge with nickel silver amulets in the form of protective hands, believed to ward off the Evil Eye.
Intricate tassels, chains, add movement and texture.
Preserved in a custom lucite display box for protection and presentation.
Cultural Significance:
These veils were more than garments; they were symbols of wealth, protection, and status within Bedouin communities of Egypt, Palestine, Sinai, and Negev.
Worn only during special events such as weddings and feasts, their ornate decoration distinguished them from the simpler everyday niqab.
Each veil reflects the identity of the tribe, with regional variations in embroidery, color, and adornment.
Provenance & Literature:
Comparable examples are documented in “Traditional Palestinian Embroidery...
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Mid-20th Century Palestinian Unknown Ephemera
ALEXANDER ZOUARI black silver crystal encrusted headband
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER ZOUARI black silver crystal encrusted headband
Reference: ANWU/A00207
Brand: Alexandre Zouari
Designer: Alexandre Zouari
Material: Suede
Color: Black, Silver
Pattern: Solid...
Category
2010s French Unknown Ephemera
$156 Sale Price
60% Off
Oversized Art Deco Lacquered Buttons
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Art Deco Lacquered Buttons with mother of pearl and black lacquer. Made of wood with laquered finishes great for costuming. Donut shape ba...
Category
1930s American Unknown Ephemera
A Chinese / Canton Satin Embroidered Bedspread For Export To Europe Circa 1780
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1780/1810
China for Export in Europe/Portugal
Large bedspread or hanging in cream satin embroidered with polychrome mercerized silk threads. Large orderly and architecturally d...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese 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...
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Early 19th Century French 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...
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1920s Czech Unknown Ephemera
Art Deco Fruit Salad Volupte Compact
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Fruit Salad Volupte Compact from the 1930's. Pastel Trifari glass "fruits" on an enameled metal base, Original fittings unused, however, some ...
Category
1930s American 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
$166 Sale Price
69% Off
Indian Tent Or Long Embroidered Satin Valance in Mughal Style- 19th century
Located in Toulon, FR
19th century
India for the internal market
Amazing pelmet or panel of tent or Indian palace dating from the nineteenth century. Very fine embroidery with polychrome floche silk threa...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Unknown Ephemera
Young Girls Floral Ensemble, 1939 Worlds Fair
Located in New York, NY
Charming Young Girls Floral Ensemble from the 1939 Worlds Fair comprising cotton floral dress and matching sun parasol.
Dress is trimmed with ruffles a...
Category
1930s American Unknown Ephemera
FENDI Mon Tresor Micro Bucket drawstring bright yellow leather bag charm
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI Mon Tresor Micro Bucket drawstring bright yellow leather bag charm
Reference: ANWU/A00137
Brand: Fendi
Collection: Mon Amor
Material: Leather
Color: Ye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Ephemera
$108 Sale Price
55% Off
An Art Nouveau Jacquart weaven length - France Circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1900 France
A length of silk and cotton Jacquard fabric dating from the Art Nouveau period in the early 20th century. Large, orderly pattern with large floral motifs in shades ...
Category
Early 1900s French 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
Liturgical Velvet and Gold Chasuble 19c.
Located in Sharon, CT
A Chasuble in Deep Red and Brown Velvet, with Gold Ribbon. Lined with a deep green. Front measures 36 x 26". back 38 x 26". Shoulder to shoulder 15". Sleeves 11".
Category
19th Century 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
Brand New Black Velvet Chinchilla Fur Pillows (12"x12")
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Brand new exceptionally soft natural Chinchilla Fur pillows.
The color is a rich black velvet shade with a gradient to a clean white band
Size ...
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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
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