American Curiosities

David Webb for Revlon costume frog wax perfume in the original presentation box c 1970 David Webb collaborated with Revlon & created a collection of endearing costume gilt metal animal creatures promoting Revlon's wax perfume fragrances from the 1970s The charming gilt metal costume frog has textured detail to emulate the skin Accented with green enamel eyes. The compact size interior chamber contains wax perfume from a promotion for Revlon's Moon Drops...

David Webb for Revlon costume frog wax perfume container in the original presentation box c 1970s David Webb collaborated with Revlon & created a series of costume animal wax fragrance creatures The endearing gilt metal costume frog has textured detail to emulate the skin. Accented with green enamel eyes. The compact size interior chamber has wax perfume from a promotion for Revlon's Moon Drops...

These fantasy watercolors were part of a larger group offered for sale at Stubbs Books & NYC in 1992. They depict women's shoes made from bananas, a pineapple and water lilies. They are beautifully executed and each one is signed, titled and dated across the bottom margin. One is dated 1991 and the other three are dated 1992. The original price at the exhibition was between $850.00 and $950.00 each. Stewart, Tabori and Chang published a book titled The Botanical Footwear of Dennis Kyte...

Rare Original by Robert' Vanity compact chair collectible c 1960 The glass beaded vanity compact rests upon a charming diminutive gilded brass metal ch...

This stunning period art deco card case was once a cigarette case from the era. it is black enamel and gold metal with a diamond center form. It should be kept in a jewelers bag in o...

Warm Springs Georgia first became a tourist destination in the 19th century best known for its therapeutic mineral springs and later became a vacation hom...

The iconic American cosmetics company, Revlon, has been a leader in the beauty industry since the 1930's with everything from nail enamel to lipsticks. This 1940's set includes four metal bullet shaped lipsticks with a a gold carrying case embellished with a ruby red faceted stone. Revlon was known for its advertising campaigns which often centered around famous models and unique branding titles to the products such as the shades of these four lipsticks ... Pink Lightning, Bachelor's Carnation, Sweet Talk and Snow Rose. CONDITION Each of the four lipstick tubes...

How cute is this! A miniature rattan and barkcloth set replicates Paul Frankl’s 1940’s design with an air of World War II era tropical style. The salesman sample consists of a three ...

This vintage mid century modern sold brass 1950's long shoe horn with hand back scratcher is whimsical and useful. It serves 2 wonderful dual purposes.....

If you have ever dreamed of owning a Wooton desk but just did not have the space ... here's your answer! Hand made by miniature craftsman Jim Gans in 1981,...

This piece is three Halston drawings of costumes for Dances of The Golden Hall by Martha Graham. They are illustrations for outfits worn by the princip...

The set comprises of a powder compact, lipstick holder with its own mirror and a comb. They all have a butter yellow base color with a delicate flower pattern. There is some wear on ...