Silk Ceramics

Large toy tow truck made in red lacquered metal with nice details and opening compartments. France, circa 1930.

For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s-1940s Art Deco black suede bakelite grab bag. Labelled 'Made in France' to the inside. This bag feels lovely to use with its soft body and light weight. Beautiful shape and size, a genuine Art Deco 1940s vintage black suede with stunning bakelite clasp and decorative accent. A French made bag that comes to you in excellent vintage condition with no major issues inside and out. It is fully lined in black rayon that is great condition, this one is a stunner. The interior is very generous in size and perfect for modern day use. Plenty of room here for everything, the bag measures a healthy 12" (30 cm) wide and 9" (22.5 cm) high with the large cherry bakelite...

By J. Chein, circa 1930, this tin lithographed and hand painted American tin wind-up toy is all original and in working order. There are a few scratches here and there (from normal play and use); but for a nearly 100 year old toy, it is in very good and all original paint with no touch up or restoration. The turtle is painted in colors of yellow (predominantly) with a turquoise border and red dots, and an orange neck; while the boy is dressed in yellow. The action of the toy portrays a boy riding a turtle; and upon winding up the attached clockwork key and releasing on the floor, the turtle with boy rider, ride away! The turtle moves his head up and down while the boy rocks up and down, as the turtle moves across the floor (see attached 12 second video of operation). Works well (unique for this toy) but occasionally "sticks". Of American manufacturer (marked on the left of center of the shell of the turtle), the J. Chein Company was in Harrison, New Jersey, and one of the premier toy makers of the 1930's. Dimensions: 8" long x 4 1/2" wide x 4" high Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys...

This antique ceramic water filter, complete with pewter spout and lid, was created in Provence, France, circa 1870. In the old days, it was used as a promotional display in a Pharmac...

Vintage telephone is an original design object realized in the 1930s/40s. A brass and wood vintage telephone. Fair conditions due to the time. ...

A decorative strapped ball in patinated tanned leather. These were originally used as a sling, a medical or a boxing ball. This example was handmade in France circa 1930-40 and its i...

French Art Deco bronze crucifix by Charles SOUDANT, France, 1930s. Very beautiful stylized Christ surrounded by a halo. At his side, Mary and Mary Magdalene. In bas-relief, the archa...

Authentic Danish Police Club used in service during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Its made from a thick rubber-like material, has cork stoppers that allow to adjust the clubs weight with s...

This is an authentic Excelda portable gramophone, the portable phonograph of the 1930's that resembled the pocket cameras of that time (usually ref...

Beautiful 1930s Austrian horse toy. Wonderful patina.

Chinoiserie decorated circular barometer, circa 1930s. Black background with gold decoration,  Depicting, houses, temple, figures, trees & foliage, Brass face, Badge on back, re...

Excellent vintage condition with great rich color. Measures: 3 1/2" outside diameter 2 1/2" inside diameter.