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Place of Origin: North American
1960s Model Pat Curren ‘Elephant Gun’ Big Wave Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1960s Model Pat Curren big wave ‘Elephant Gun’ surfboard. Features an iconic late 1960s big wave design made for riding giants. Pintail shape with custom foam blank with old growth redwood single fin, redwood stringer, and extra strength Volan fiberglassing. Hand made by the late Pat Curren (1932-2023) in 2009. In the 1950s-60s, Curren was known as a pioneer of riding the biggest waves known to exist and was the most revered big wave surfboard maker in the world. He was also father to three-time World Champion of Surfing, Tom Curren. A recent auction result for a hand made Pat Curren surfboard includes a 1994 balsa surfboard...
Category
Early 2000s North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
1 Volume. Edward Fitzgerald, Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Edward Fitzgerald, Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. Bound by Whitman Bennet Binderies in 3/4 purple morocco and decorative boards, bordered...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Period Style by Mary Gilliatt Elizabeth Wilhide Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Period Style by Mary Gilliatt Elizabeth Wilhide Hardcover Book.Demonstrates how to restore or redecorate a home to particular period specifications, including advice on how to recrea...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson Mint Green COBRA Vintage Rotary Dial Phone 1950s
By L.M. Ericsson
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson "COBRA" mint green vintage rotary phone 1950s. This phone was made in Ohio and is in very good condition with no issues. It does dial out but does not ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
New American Cottage Innovations in Small-Scale Residential Architecture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The new American cottage: Innovations in small-scale Residential Architecture (New American Architecture)
Synopsis:
Small-scale architectural masterpieces are showcased in this beaut...
Category
20th Century American Craftsman North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ed Ruscha Make New History 2009
By Ed Ruscha
Located in CA, CA
Ed Ruscha multiple published on the occasion of the Gala of the 30th Anniversary of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Printed in an edition of approximately 1000 copies ...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Treasury of American Wines Hardcover 1973
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Treasury of American Wines Hardcover 1973 by Nathan Chroman.
Here is the much-needed, definitive guide for the consumer of American wines, an intensive and remarkably informative...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique early twentieth century model of the American clipper ship Flying Cloud by Thomas Rosenquist of Far Rockaway, New York. He has works in many museums. Famous builder from the past. With carved...
Category
1920s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Immense three-hundred-pound ships binnacle compass with highly polished and lacquered finish. With maker’s plate from Lionel Corp. With the rarely fou...
Category
1940s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mediterranean Design Book by Mary Whitesides 1st Edition, 2006
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mediterranean Design hardcover – August 17, 2006.
by Mary Whitesides (Author).
Title: Mediterranean Design
Publisher: brand: Gibbs Smith
Publication date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Great hardcover coffee table book.
Mediterranean Design reveals the vibrant color, outdoor-living emphasis, and diverse cultural influences that have created this unique style. Defined by an eclectic mix of natural elements: sunlight bouncing across textured walls, rooms arranged around porch-lined courtyards, terra-cotta tile roofs covering wood-beam ceilings, arched passages and porticos, vibrantly colored interiors, and courtyards and fountains that take advantage of the temperate climate. Mediterranean Design brings home the romantic and worldly appeal of a style that finds its heritage in the diverse lands of Morocco, Spain, Greece, Turkey, France, and Croatia.
Mediterranean Design highlights the unique aspects of the style, such as spatial orientation of the rooms is defining and private vestibules and porches rather than hallways connecting functional spaces, bedrooms as suites rather than lonely rooms, bathrooms as spas rather than generic or merely functional rooms.
Details such as arches, pillars, high ceilings, fountains, gardens, pergolas, lime-washed walls, stone façades...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moorish North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The J.C. Leyendecker Collection Hardcover by Frederic B. Steine Signed, Numbered
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The J.C. Leyendecker Collection: American Illustrators Poster BookHardcover Book by Frederic B. Taraba, J. C. Leyendecker, and Kent Steine.The J.C. Leyendecker Collection Hardcover –...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1911, The Lady Claire Dress Form, Very Rare
Located in Peekskill, NY
I've had an example of this dress form in my personal collection. It's an amazing piece of engineering and one of my favorite items... something I decided to never sell it. The Lady Claire...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Look At The Birdie, Signed by Kurt Vonnegut, Easton Press Limited Edition, 2009
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Vonnegut, Kurt. Look at the Birdie. Norwalk: The Easton Press, 2009. Limited Edition, of 1000 copies. Signed by Vonnegut. 8vo. Original pictorial blue leather stamped in black and gi...
Category
Early 2000s North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Silk, Paper
Hand-Crafted Cowhide Checkers Set and Board
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand-crafted cowhide checkers set and board, circa 1990s. The set is in very good vintage condition and the board measures 19.75" x 19.75"; the individual squares ar 2" square. The set comes with wood...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model of an American warship. Scribed deck, cabins, hatches, companion way, etc. The model is rigged with full standing and running ri...
Category
1910s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
19th Century 3 Antique Victorian Gold Topped Canes or Parasol Handles
Located in Brea, CA
19th century 3 antique Victorian gold topped canes or parasol handles, some monogrammed, one with mother of pearl, see more pictures.
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
MCM Petite Red Enamel and Brass Crucifix / Cross on Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM petite red enamel and brass crucifix / cross on base, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #2475
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Ship Model of the Whaleship Wanderer
Located in Norwell, MA
Primitive model of the American whaleship Wanderer of New Bedford. Details include a winch, whaleboats, hatches, companionways, barrels, tryworks, etc. Six whaleboats hang from davit...
Category
1920s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Willa Cather, Death Comes for the Archbishop, Signed by Cather!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Cather, Willa
Title: Death Comes For The Archbishop.
Publisher: NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1932.
Description: Signed 29th printing. 1 vol., signed by Cather on the title-p...
Category
1930s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Coastal Hand Carved Wood Shell
Located in west palm beach, FL
Celebrate the charm of coastal artistry with this vintage hand-carved wooden shell sculpture—a unique decorative accent that brings the warmth of organic materials and oceanic inspir...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Decorative Vintage Coin Saver Mid century Modern Umbrella Bank Original Box
By Banthrico Inc.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique conversation piece, never used the umbrella bank's original box and key to open it, the chrome on the top is worn due to age but this item was never used, has ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1960s Geometric Jewelry Trinket Geometric Box Mexican Craft Eclectic Woodworker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage hinged lidded hexagonal box by Don Shoemaker, Senal.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cocobolo
19th Century Micmac Spiked War Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
MicMac spiked club. Chip carved handle with face on head having forged file spike at top with embedded and poured lead. Brass tacks and band of red painted hide...
Category
Mid-19th Century Native American Antique North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Tin Litho Mechanical Clockwork Windup Toy Skier Girl by Chein C1945
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous working tin Litho toy skier by the Chein toy co. C1945. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
1940s Industrial Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Riley & McCormick Gold Wooly Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Riley & McCormick gold wooly chaps, Alberta, Canada. Exceptional condition. 37"L waist 42". Maker marked.
Founded in 1901, Riley & McCormick was providin...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur, Leather
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.5"W x 4....
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Curtis Jere Brass Wire "Schooner" Table Top Sculpture with Base, 1976
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Signed early version C. Jere 1976 Brass Wire Yacht Sculpture, Brass Sailboat Sculpture by Artisan House. Featuring a one piece three dimensional Sloop ...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1910s Sterling Silver Blankinton Match Safe • Automobile Chauffeur Driver
By Blankinton & Co.
Located in Lancaster, PA
A striking and highly detailed sterling silver match safe, this c. 1910s example attributed to Blackinton features a bold raised depiction of a whimsical chauffeur gripping a steerin...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Emmanuelle
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the X rated film Emmanuelle 1974.
This film starred Sylvia Kristel, Marika Green, Daniel Sarky and Alain Cuny, and was directed by Just Jaeckin.
The art w...
Category
1970s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Classical American House Hardcover Book by Phillip James Dodd 2017
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Classical American House Hardcover by Phillip James Dodd. 2017.Features an insightful introductory essay by Phillip James Dodd, an internationally renowned expert in the fields o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass and Chrome Floral Ashtray
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful and unique vintage Hollywood Regency brass and chrome ashtray featuring floral swags and a gorgeous flower in the center.
USA, Circa 1940s
Measures: 6.5"W x 5.75"D x 5...
Category
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Audrey: a Life in Pictures Hardcover Book by Carol Krenz 1997
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Audrey: A Life in Pictures Carol Krenz Metrobooks, 1997.
Beautiful colored pictures of Audrey that you will love. Wonderful big coffee table book. Remember Audrey in all her favorite pictures and poses.
Virtual personal photo album of a legendary entertainer. Packed with photos that are complemented by informative captions, these stunning books tell the fascinating stories behind the lives and careers of some of the twentieth century's most recognizable personalities.
or all those who love Audrey, here is an entertaining pictorial biography of Audrey Hepburn, whose beauty and poise captivated movie audiences fo more than 4 decades. More than 120 photographs, accompanied by detailed captions, capture the highlights of Audrey's extraordinary life and career - a must-have for all Audrey fans. Fantastic photographs of Audrey...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"20 hrs. 40 mins. Our Flight in the Friendship", Signed by Amelia Earhart, 1928
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Earhart, Amelia. 20 Hrs. 40 Min. Our Flight in the Friendship. New York: G. P. Putnam's and Sons, 1928. First trade edition. Signed on the free endpage. Rebound in maroon ¼ leather a...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
JFK & Jackie Unseen Archives Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
JFK & Jackie. Unseen Archives by Tim Hill.
London: Parragon, Incorporated, 2003. First edition; first printing. Hardcover.
JFK and Jackie: unseen archives c...
Category
Early 2000s American Classical North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage "Lichtenstein 1970 - 1980" Art Book by Jack Cowart St Louis Art Museum
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage "Lichtenstein 1970 - 1980" art book by Jack Cowart (St Louis Art Museum), circa 1980. This hard to find paperback book is in good vintage ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
American Pottery Pig Bank, Circa 1880's
Located in Incline Village, NV
American pottery still bank in the shape of a pig, used for saving coins (usually pennies) to encourage children the importance of thrift. Pottery still banks are somewhat scarce since the typical way to remove coins was to smash the bank open, albeit, with this particular example, perhaps a knife was used for coin removal (note the wear to the coin slot---see images) or perhaps the additional wear is also from many coins having been deposited.
The bank is in good all original condition , from an unknown potter (unmarked) circa 1880's, and probably a variant of #633 "Two Toned Pig" in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" written in 1984 when collecting pottery banks...
Category
1880s Folk Art Antique North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pottery
1930s Amusement / Carnival Motorcycle Ride, Carousal, Merry-go-round
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Antique midway amusement park wooden motorcycle ride is one of the earliest produced for carousels and merry-go-rounds. Wonderful aged patina, ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1852 Geometrical Constructions Chart by C. W. Knudsen
Located in Garnerville, NY
Twenty two (22) meticulously rendered hand written and drawn geometrical constructions by C. W. Knudsen, circa 1952. The piece is inscribed in red lower left, C. W. Knudsen, August 1...
Category
1850s Schoolhouse Antique North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper, Parchment Paper
Williams, Tennessee. Small Craft Warnings, 'First Edition - Signed - 1972'
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: WILLIAMS, Tennessee.
Title: Small Craft Warnings.
Publisher: New York: New Directions, 1972.
Description: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., hardcover, with the DJ, not ...
Category
1970s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Oil on Tin Retablo Our Lady Refugio of Sinners or Madonna and Child
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil on tin retablo nuetra señora del refugio ( Mary Refuge of Sinners ) or madonna and child, She is crowned and is holding baby christ, who is also crowned she is wearing blue and o...
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
SEITZ. Paul Jones, His Exploits In English Seas During 1778-1780. FIRST EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SEITZ, Don C.
TITLE: Paul Jones, His Exploits In English Seas During 1778 - 1780, Contemporary Accounts Collected From English Newspapers With A Complete Bibliography.
PU...
Category
1910s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1930s Art Deco Bakelite + Celluloid Linked Necklace Dark Green Arching Dangles
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA c.1930s. Unknown Maker, possibly Mazor. A light green Celluloid linked chain and (11) dark green Bakelite dangles. They have an organic feeling of arching reeds or arcing grass blades. American Industrial design...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
20th Century American Solid Silver Gimbal Novelty Golf Lighter, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century American very unusual, novelty solid silver gimbal golf themed lighter, of unusual design, the ball gimbol shaped as a golf ball, mounted with a tusk and a...
Category
20th Century North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Platinium Blond Pin-Up Mamie Van Doren
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s US vintage black and white photograph of platinium blond Pin-Up Mamie Van Doren.
Category
1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Aircraft Design Wind Tunnel Scale Model of a Late 1960s GAC-100 Airliner
Located in London, GB
A 1/10 scale wind tunnel model of a GAC-100 Commuter airliner.
Wingspan: 7ft (214 cm)
The model is constructed out of laminated mahogany, and is built to the highest standards,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
The Lenox Book of Home Entertaining & Etiquette Hardcover Elizabeth K. Lawrence
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Lenox Book of Home Entertaining & Etiquette Hardcover – January 13, 1989 by Elizabeth K. Lawrence.
From front dust jacket flap: "Presented in celebration of the centennial of Ame...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and The Ant Men First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs Grosset & Dunlap 1st Edition.
Mixed edition...
Category
Early 20th Century Romantic North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques Book by Paul Atterbury
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques Book by Paul Atterbury.
Featuring more than one thousand color pictures, a comprehensive guide covers six categories of antiques (furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, timepieces, and Oriental wares), tracing their artistic styles and the contributions of individual craftsmen.
Large antiques reference book is jam-packed with descriptions and values of antiques, including pottery and porcelain, glass, silver, furniture, clocks and watches and Oriental wares.
Publisher : Bulfinch
Language : English
Paperback : 332 pages.
The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques is an exhaustive resource for those wishing to understand the distinctions of fine antique furniture and accessories. Laid out in a clear, easy-to-use format with color photographs, the book blends the right amount of history, description and crafting techniques for pottery and porcelain, glass, silver, furniture, clocks, and oriental wares. It also goes into welcome detail of style and manufacturer distinctions, including illustrations of table legs, drawer handles, silverware hallmarks, and porcelain marks. Though the book lacks coverage for lower-end collectibles, it includes a useful glossary and informative timelines for novices. The occasional auction house shopper who needs to be able to determine the difference between a late Georgian side table and a George III satinwood card table...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Model of the German Yacht Meteor
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine early twentieth century model of the German yacht Meteor. The scribed deck carries lifeboats on davits, skylights, hatch, wheel on stand, winch, etc. The model is mounted to a m...
Category
1920s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter from White House June 1907
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting A Very Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter from White House June 1907.
On ‘The White House’ letterhead. Typed and personally signed and amended by President Theodore Roosevelt.
With it’s original White House envelope, stamp and postage marks.
Dated June 14th 1907.
What makes this letter so important is the author, the office and the content.
It refers to the beliefs and opinions of the then President and First Lady (Edith) towards the women’s sufferage and empowerment movement that was the ‘hot topic’ of the time.
It is addressed to Eliza Calvert Obenchain who was a well known author at the end of the 19th Century and Early 20th Century. In 1905, Teddy referred to her book “Aunt Jane of Kentucky’ in a speech and recommended that every man in America should read it to understand ‘the plight of their womenfolk’. He regularly corresponded with her and we have a number of those letters in our collection. It appears that both he and Edith became big fans of Mrs Obenchain who was also heavily involved in the Suffragist movement.
The letters also provide a fascinating and historic record of Roosevelt’s personal beliefs and feelings on female empowerment.
The Letter Reads:
The White House
Washington
Oyster Bay, N.Y.,
June 14, 1907
Personal
“Dear Mrs. Obenchain:
I gladly accept the autographed copy of “Aunt Jane” which you have been so kind to send me. But Aunt Jane is so good and so wise that she must not (amount “race (illegible)) fall into the terrible mistake of the self-indulgent, selfish, shortsighted women, cold in heart and in temper, who shirk the duties of mother-hood and then try to cover up to themselves and to others their cowardice or self-indulgence by making believe they are actuated by wise or lofty motives. *
With great regard, believe me,
Sincerely yours,
Theodore Roosevelt
*And she must not give aid and comfort to unsexed or sexless creatures by a jest which they may take for earnest !
Mrs. Eliza Calvert Obenchain,
Bowling Green, Kentucky.“
The envelope is From: The White House.
Addressed to: Mrs. Eliza Calvert Obenchain, Bowling Green, Kentucky and marked ‘Personal’.
It is stamped on the front as posted from Oyster Bay, New York Post Office on June 16 1907.
It has a red 2 Cent...
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Early 20th Century American Classical North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Costume Jewelry Set by Trifari, circa 1960
By Trifari
Located in Southampton, NY
A stunning vintage set including necklace, brooch and earring set created from gold tone metal and sparkling clear rhinestone navettes.
Marked 'Trifari' with copyright symbol and cro...
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Late 20th Century North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Waverley Novels in 50 Volumes by Sir Walter Scott, Boston, 1857
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Southampton, NY
Excellent and complete set of 50 Volumes of The Waverley Novels by Sir Walter Scott.
Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1857; The Household Edition. Finely bo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
"Joe Penner" Vintage Clockwork Windup Toy by Louis Marx Co American Circa 1930's
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fabulous American vintage all tin wind-up toy with attached key and clockwork mechanism, whereby upon winding it up, the character (Joe Penner) waddles aimlessly across the floor, hat flying in the air with notorious cigar in motion (see attached video with listing). The toy is in wonderful and complete original condition with all original parts and authentic factory paint. It is often found incomplete (cigar or hat missing more often than not); and usually doesn't work properly. My example works great and is in nice bright original paint and lithography, in multiple colors of a black and white checkered suit...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver and Garnet Dome Cuff, United States, 1995
By Audrey Werner
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials, including her signature black iron, to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
2010s North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Writings of Mrs. Humphry Ward - AUTOGRAPH EDITION - 16 Vols. - 1909
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WARD, Mrs. Humphry [Mary Augusta].
TITLE: The Writings of Mrs. Humphry Ward.
PUBLISHER: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1909.
DESCRIPTION: AUTOGRAPH EDITION. 16 vols., ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Mona Lisa’s Mustache by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
1947 First Edition hardcover Mona Lisa’s Mustache by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings.
Hardcover with as found Mylar covering.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Dancing Dog" is a fairly scarce toy to acquire, especially in this excellent condition and working order. Windup toy is lithographed and hand painted in colors of black and greenish grey, and the name "Spot" is printed in bold letters on the red collar. This is American made in the 1920's having been manufactured by the Lindstrom Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut; established in 1913. Markings to each side of the dog reveal its genesis; "The Lindstrom Tool and Toy Co.; Made in U.S.A." "Patent
Applied For"; on the other side is "Dancing Dog".
"Dancing Dog" is in excellent condition and is completely original with no repairs or repaint. It works perfectly and is quite amusing. To operate; wind up the attached key on the side, a couple of times; with front legs in the air, place down by his hind legs on a hard surface and watch "Spot" dance. He carries on for quite some time, dancing around in a circle and then side to side. (see attached video accompanying the listing).
Dimensions: 5 1/4" wide x 4" high x 2 1/4" deep.
Provenance: From a recently acquired discerning West Coast Collection of tin toys.
See my other listings of vintage toys.
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 and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. My toys operate properly and are as stated and accurately described.
it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys...
Category
1920s Folk Art Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
19th Century Gilt Bronze Tabletop Cigar Lighter in the Form of a Beared Man
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very unusual 19th century silvered bronze tobacco cigar table lighter.
The finely cast and chiseled features of a bronze man with a top hat and a large beared. The beared can be us...
Category
Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique North American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.
What Makes a Gem-Encrusted Chess Set Worth $4 Million?
The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.