Unknown Ephemera

A spectacular place for your baubles and bangles! This ornate C.1960 cut velvet jewelry box is trimmed and backed in black leather with gold tooling and accented with gilded brass c...

This bathing beauty is making a splash! C.1930 cardboard cut-out with art deco lithographed image of a flapper style woman in a bathing cap. The cut-out has a built in easel and woul...

French bronze art deco avant-garde bird stone base desk collectible c 1940s The stylized bronze bird is mounted on a murky green stone base The bird is adorned with a pair of small...

Beautiful and unique Fan with Musical Instruments, Bone, Paper, and Beads, Late 19th Century - Spain Type: Fan Materials: Bone sticks, paper, and beads Period: Late 19th Century ...

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...

Oh lovely laundress! 1920's Don Shasteen Studios hand painted hanging laundry bag featuring an art deco lady. Don Shasteen Studios was an American company specializing in artisticall...

A magnificent antique Art Deco ostrich feather folding fan, meticulously crafted circa the 1920s and acquired in Germany. This exquisite piece features lush, voluminous cream-white ...

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....

Czech Victorian Revival Pendant from the 1920's. Antique bronze finish with foliage applique design with amythest glass cabochons. Heavy quality construction. Clasp. 24" with pendant...

OutStunning French binoculars ,early 20th century. The metal parts lend a touch of understated elegance to the piece, creating a sophisticated contrast with the warmth of the leather...

Elegant Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Gilt Carnation Lorgnette from the turn of the 20th Century. High relief art nouveau design of flowering carnations and blooms. Button unlocks glas...

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....

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...

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...

An exquisite example of antique optical design, likely dating from the late Victorian to Edwardian period, this rare set of antique spectacles embodies the refined elegance and under...

Italian gilt metal brown leather small circular equine emblem trinket box c 1970s The elegant diminutive round trinket box is covered with brown leather on the hinged lid cover that...

Middle Eastern, Palestinian, Egyptian Bedouin women face veil, from the Bedouin tribes of the Sinai Desert. Vintage or semi antique collector ethnic f...

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...

ALEXANDER ZOUAR LOT OF 2I pink crystal black striped marble acrylic headband Reference: ANWU/A00211 Brand: Alexandre Zouari Designer: Alexandre Zouari Material: Acrylic Color: Multic...

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...

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...

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...

This wonderful impressive large gilded gold hardware brroch is accented with a large center stone. The brooch measures 1 5/8" in length, 1 6/8" in height and 6/8" in depth.

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....

Discover the pinnacle of Victorian and Edwardian refinement with this remarkably compact antique lorgnette. Sourced from London, this exquisite piece is defined by its ultra-compact,...

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 ...

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...

Charming Young Girls Floral Ensemble from the 1939 Worlds Fair comprising cotton floral dress and matching sun parasol. Dress is trimmed with ruffles a...

Art Deco Textile from The New Yorker Hotel which was probably a souvenir in the period. Great graphics suitable for framing now. 1930's USA. 16" x 15" on cotton bark cloth.

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...

ALEXANDER ZOUARI LOT OF 2 crystal white star acrylic wide plain black headband Reference: ANWU/A00212 Brand: Alexandre Zouari Designer: Alexandre Zouari Material: Acrylic Color: Whi...

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. ...

Circa 1860 United States Spectacular American hexagon patchwork circa 1860. Entirely hand-sewn from printed cotton and Indian hexagons, all dated between 1810 and 1850. Design with l...

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 stitch...

An elegant vintage gilt ceramic perfume bottle featuring a sculptural fluted silhouette with a matching fitted stopper. Finished in a rich matte gold gilt finish, its ribbed organic ...

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,...

Condition:Slight signs of wear, clean inside and out. Accessories: Shoulder strap,key,dust bag size: Width:22cm,height:12.5cm Designer:Louis Vuitton Model: Valisette Tresor Mono...

Circa 1780. France Precious and rare quilted Indian woodblock quilt dating from the Louis XVI period. Manufacture unidentified but possibly from the Indian basin Alsace, Germany, Swi...

Pair of French Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1900, Verdi et Paris. Length 4 1/8 in. Condition Report Good Condition.

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...

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...

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...

Amazing Crystal and Gilt Bronze Inkwell, Louis XVI/Directorate, Early 19th Century - France Material: Crystal and gilt bronze (ormolu) Style: Louis XVI/Directorate Period: Early 19t...

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...

Vintage Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry...

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...

This gorgeous hand painted floral arrangement in a stone planter features pink and blue flowers and shades of green foliage. A yellow butterfly floats above the flowers along with t...

Oversized Art Deco Lacquered Buttons with mother of pearl and black lacquer. Made of wood with laquered finishes great for costuming. Donut shape ba...

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.

CHIC & MODE Alexandre Zouari color block shiny surface logo acrylic clips X3 Reference: ANWU/A00321 Brand: Alexandre Zouari Designer: Alexandre Zouari Collection: Chic & Mode Materia...

Brand New amazingly soft Chinchilla fur blanket with cashmere Loro Piana lining Size: Queen 90"x100" Made in Canada with the best quality Eu...

Mawi Ltd Edition Skate Board & Matching Helmets Only 2 boards and 2 Helmets were ever made. Designed and hand finished by Mawi. For decorative purposes ( however skate board can be used ) In collaboration with Selfridges’ BOARD GAMES campaign 2014, The Skateboard with signature MAWI brutalist hardware...

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...

Huge glass fragrance factice display bottle The large scale dummy fragrance bottle is filled with colored water Displayed at department fragrance counters Makes a very unique decorative collectible placed on vanity or dressing table Measures 13" inches in height from the top of the cobalt blue glass stopper...

This exceptional 4-piece desk set, dating to the 1920s–1930s, is a quintessential relic of French intellectual luxury. Hand-carved from rare, natural blond horn, each piece exhibits ...

An exceptional vintage Thai ceremonial Chada headdress, handcrafted in the mid-20th century and richly decorated with gilt surfaces, mirrored glass inlay, and intricate ornamental de...

Amazing Carved Bakelite Art Deco Elephant Dress Suite from the 1930's. Huge pair of hand carved elephant heads set with jet eyes form a buckle with a set...

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...

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...

This exquisite Antique Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box from the circa 1940s exemplifies intricate craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The box features a stunni...