Early 20th Century Ephemera

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...

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 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...

1920s Tiffany & Co Silver 925 Hair Brush in good condition, brush is made of real horse hair, comes with certificate of authenticity 24x8.5x4cm

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...

A dramatic and rare Art Deco era (circa 1920s) folding handheld fan, featuring sumptuous black ostrich feather plumes mounted on sleek black celluloid sticks. Measuring an impressiv...

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 ...

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...

This circa 1910 Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk represents the pinnacle of luxury travel during the latter end of the Belle Époque. Complete with its original fitted interior, 15 hanger...

A rare Louis Vuitton vintage pigskin covered bottle box, housing three crystal bottles complete with their original screw on stoppers. Each stopper features silver plated brass mount...

French Jacques Adnet--before he gained fame designing furnishings for Parisian luxury artisan house Hermes--created this Art Deco period bar set with his characteristic combination o...

Charles Frederick Worth, the Father of French Couture, started his business in Paris in 1858. His two sons succeeded him in 1895. This receipt...

Rare Antique Louis Vuitton Leather Suitcase, circa 1920 A beautiful and highly collectible Louis Vuitton leather suitcase dating from circa 1920, featuring a rich brown leather exte...

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...

Charming Victorian Sterling Baby Cradle circa 1900. Wonderfully object detailed in faux wicker pattern with ribbed edges. The perfect baby shower gift. 1880's sterling, Made by Mause...

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. ...

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...

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 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...

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 ...

Large and elegant Whiting Sterling Letter Clip from the 1900's. Scrolled edges with cross hatched area to create texture to clamp the papers inside. Pressure clamp hinged at top edge...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

One of the rarest, a 1910 Louis Vuitton Britannica encyclopaedia trunk, housing a complete set of the 11th edition published by the Cambridge Press. Extract from the book 100 Legendary Trunks , By Louis Vuitton “ What would you take to read on a desert island ?” No one dares to answer “ the Encyclopaedia Britannica.” And yet this staggering survey of knowledge and science, still considered the most complete and best researched in the world, constantly revised and updated, would be useful way to pass the time of the day and improve the mind. And you don’t to rack your brain to figure out a way to take it with you :Louis Vuitton has already taken care of that. He did so in 1910, when the encyclopaedia’s publisher, associated with Cambridge University, placed and order for 1000 trunks. The trunks were ordered an year in advance of the eleventh edition of the Britannica and would be used to deliver the completely revised edition to subscribers. The library trunk...

A 1920s handcrafted Ethnic bracelet by Berber women of Morocco. Women wear this kind of bracelet and silver jewelry for special ceremonies and wedding. Silver, but not of the standa...

Collectible ottoman style Turkish German silver brooch or veil pin. Moorish Filigree Lace Brooch Pin, openwork lace with filigree borders. Middle Eastern Turkish collectible silver jewelry brooch pin in circular form. Stunning vintage 1940s brooch...

Handcrafted in Kashmir by the nomadic Kuchi tribe of Central Asia. The large silver triangular-shaped pendant is a traditional motif in Kashmir. The upper portion has the traditional...

A Moroccan Tribal jewelry vintage a chocker inlaid with colorful glass beads in red and green and dangling coins. Silver, but not of the standard of sterling and richly embellished with applied silver designs and filigree. Chocker size: 10" height x 10" wide including coins. chocker only is 8" x 8". German nickel coin silver. A Moroccan beautiful ethnic metal silvered jewelry choker.It is a traditional piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck handmade by skilled artisans in Morocco and reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Berber region. The choker is crafted using high-quality silver coin metal and adorned with coins and beads glass and ornate with typical designs and patterns and filigree work, and incorporate elements such as engraved motifs, geometric shapes, or symbolic symbols that hold cultural significance in Moroccan tradition carefully crafted to create a visually stunning and unique piece of jewelry. These chokers are commonly worn by women in traditional Moroccan attire during special occasions such as weddings, festivals, or cultural celebrations. However, they have also gained popularity as fashionable accessories that can be worn with contemporary outfits, adding a touch of exotic flair to any ensemble. Overall, a Moroccan ethnic silver...

Vintage 1925 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mirror Compact It is missing the closing clip, selling as is. Length 3.25” Width 2.5” Depth .75” Stamped Tiffany & Co., Sterling, Christ...

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...

During the Art Deco period, this 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...

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...

Karl Palda Art Deco crystal vanity suite, circa 1925. Both decorated with acid etched frosted squares with red and black Modrianesque motifs. Cons...

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...

Unusual compact in ivorene and faux carnelian circa 1930. The center motif is molded in a faux ivory celluloid and is surrounded by pointed faux carnelian stones. The box is set in 8...

Elegant and beautiful table inkwell created by the British firm Charles S. Green & Co. Ltd. in the early 20th century. The piece features a sterling silver structure with a truncat...

The Hermès 50s cigarette box features a decorated a horn of abundance, known as cornucopia. Outer leather black cover shows some signs of wear, removable interior in excellent condit...

Frederick Carder for Steuben Glass Vanity Bottle, Clear Crystal with Black Threading, circa 1920s. An elegant and highly collectible vanity bottle designed by Frederick Carder for St...

A quintessential piece of Art Deco desk stationery sourced from Paris. This sealing stamp features a finely crafted handle made of vintage celluloid, skillfully finished to mimic the...

Malle Louis Vuitton courrier ancienne tout cuir, 82×60×52 cm. Très rare, avec belle patine. Pièce de collection et excellent investissement. Marque : Louis Vuitton Modèle : Malle tr...

Charming Art Deco Celluloid Box from the 1920's with applied "cameo" and hand painted with garlands. Silver painted feet, 1920's USA. 4" x 2.5" x 1.5".

1920s Bohemian Sterling Silver and Glass Jewelry Box Product details: Black glass box with sterling silver overlay detail Hunting scene hand done

Vintage (1920's) Mariano Fortuny 'de Medici' pattern fabric. Two 48"x 88"panels sown together to construct a large draping fabric-88"x96". The early Fortuny Selvedge Signature: Maria...

A perfect mixture of fashion and the decorative arts. An image by Georges Lepape originally for the Gazette du Bon Ton,September 1913 forms this amusing metal mobile in a collaborati...