VINTAGE STEKY RICOH SUB MINIATURE 16 MM SPY CAMERA W/WOOD CASE This is a very collectible Steky model III-B sub miniature 16 mm film spy camera made in Japan by Ricoh. This version was just like the model III-A except that a cold flash shoe was added to the side of the camera. The camera comes with a Riken Stekinar lens, lens cap, yellow lens filter, original leather carry case and wooden box! This 16mm sub miniature spy camera was made in Japan ca 1955. It was a very popular spy and private-eye camera because of it's size and price. The Steky cameras were very good quality and are very popular among collectors who specialize in sub miniatures.
Condition: very good, appears to be in working order, wooden box has closed split in top and bottom

Note: I am neither a camera expert or collector,please ask questions I will do my best to answer them. I will also be glad to send additional close-up images on request.


Circa: ca. 1955
Condition: very good
Size: 2.5 x 1
Country of Origin: JP
Manufacturer: Steky / Ricoh  

Pink Depression Glass Cream Soup Bowl Nice pink Depression Glass two-handle cream soup bowl; pattern not yet identified.
Condition: mint, no cracks, chips or nicks
Size: 6 in diameter x 1 3/4 in high
 

The Wind in the Willows - Grahame Coded hardbound First (World Library binding) Edition of Kenneth Grahame's endearing children's tale, The Wind in the Willows. Illustrations by Tasha Tudor; Cleveland and New York World Publishing Company 1966;printed cloth cover bearing same illustration as the dust jacket; number code on the last page, after the last page of text, and begins with 1.

Condition: Fine; slight crease to Contents pages; very light soiling to back cover of dust jacket; no other defects

This item will ship via Book Rate unless otherwise requested

Note: We are not rare book dealers, please e-mail us if you have any questions regarding the edition/condition of this volumn
Circa: 1966
Condition: Fine - VG
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Cleveland and New York World Publishing  

19th c. ROSEVILLE BLENDED GLAZE CUSPIDOR SPITTOON Early Roseville spittoon or cuspidor with embossed pea pod, flower & bow garland with a ribbed rim; the blended glaze shades from forest green at rim to a purplish-brown. Unmarked and dates from early years of Roseville production, 1898 to early years of 20th c. Would make a great planter for fresh or dried arrangements!

Condition: Excellent; no cracks or chips; some overall glaze crazing under magnification; normal age/use wear to footrim; a few minor factory pin holes in glaze;some irridescence to glaze.
Circa: 1898 - early 1900's
Condition: Excellent - see description
Size: 5 ins high x 7 ins diameter
Manufacturer: Roseville  

RARE SET NUMBER TWO OF FAIRY TALE PRINTS BY TASHA TUDOR- Sleeping Beauty This is an exceptional set of 4 seldom seen prints from watercolors by the beloved children's author & noted watercolorist, Tasha Tudor(1915-2008) which were created for her book of Fairy Tales. This is set #2 and includes: Sleeping Beauty ~ Rumpelstiltskin ~ Valiant Tailor ~ Emperor's New Clothes.

These full color reproductions were published / printed on heavy card stock by Platt & Munk back in the early 60's and are ready for framing. Each print measures 14 x 11 in size and all are in mint condition; Note: Sleeping Beauty has some very minor age yellowing to margins.

This set of prints would make a welcomed addition to your Tasha Tudor collection as well as highly collectible artwork for your child's room!

Circa: 1960's
Condition: mint
Size: 11 x 14
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Platt & Munk / Tasha Tudor  

VINTAGE INLAID PENWORK DECORATIVE WOOD BOX This vintage decorative Mahagony box is decorated with an inlaid Satinwood stylized leaf and bird design; the top with piano hinge and inlaid keyhole surround. These medium sized boxes are great for keeping TV remotes close but out of site! CONDITION: near mint, no key
Circa: 20th c.
Condition: mint
Size: 6.75 ins deep x 9 ins. wide x 2.25 ins. high
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: unmarked  

VINTAGE WOOD BOITE NATURE MAHAGONY CIGAR BOX ca. 1940 This is a fine vintage full BN (Boite Nature)cigar box dating from ca 1942. Made of Mahogany, with lockwork corners and machine stapled type V hardware, it retains its original interior collar. This box features an unusual double Serpentine front with stepped lid, it rests on four rectangular feet. The base bears the printed Tax Class & Caution Notice. CONDITION:unidentified maker; box is in great near mint condition, wood is sound, only very minor age/use bumps & nicks to wood, all hardware is original

NOTE: would make an attractive storage box for TV remote controls, etc.
Circa: 1940-1959
Condition: near mint, see description
Size: 7.75 x 11.5 x 4.5 inches
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: unknown  

DEEP RED RUBY MID-CENTURY ART GLASS BOWL A deep red or ruby Mid-Century Modern decorative glass bowl with multi-colored swirls from base to rim; fluted and crimped rim above tapered ribbed sides. Ground pontil with partial label intact; in mint condition with no chips or cracks.
Circa: Mid 20th c.
Condition: fine / mint
Size: 6 in diameter x 3 in high
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: unknown maker's mark  

EARLY MOMENT SUPREME PATOU FRENCH PERFUME BOTTLE Jean Patou's Moment Supreme perfume bottle; this fragrance was created for Jean Patou by in-house perfume Henri Alméras (1892-1965). This is the early bottle in a style which was used for a number of Patou fragrances of its vintage. Beautifully crafted, it has a arched gilt on white label and original wire around neck. The bottle has a glass stopper with impressed JP logo, base is marked Jean Patou made in France
Circa: 1929-1933
Condition: mint
Size: 3.25 ins high
Country of Origin: FR
Manufacturer: Jean Patou  

ANTIQUE MINTON PORCELAIN COFFEE POT This is an outstanding 18th c. style helmet form Minton porcelain pedestal coffee pot made for the Foster Stevens Co.; the pouring spout and high arch handle having gilded relief molded acanthus leaves; the lid with gilded foliate ring handle and molded acanthus leaf medallion; the top rim with gilt bead bands; the body with handpainted floral and laurel leaf garlands above scattered floral bouquets. The base bears Mintons globe and crown mark and Foster Stevens designation, impressed year and decorators marks on footrim. Condition: no loss to handpainted decoration,very minor rubbing to gilt on base, 2 tight hairlines at rim; no chips; dates to ca 1911.
Circa: ca 1911
Condition: very good, see description
Size: 11 ins high x 5 ins diameter
Manufacturer: Minton  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FOLK ART PAINTED WOOD WORK SEWING BOX This large lovely antique Victorian rectangular work or sewing box is hand decorated in the Folk Art style, the veneered lid having an oval cartouche encircling hand painted flowers on a black ground. The stepped hinged lid is further decorated with gesso (plaster) C-scrolls at each corner enclosing a grain painted ground (painted to simulate burl wood). The sides are also similarily grain painted. The interior is lined in rose pink silk. Dating from the 3rd quarter of the 19th c., this box was not supplied with tools & therefore has no interior fittings {the lose interior fittings shown in image are not original to this box but are a later 20th c. addition}. CONDITION: very good condition, some chipping and age cracks to gesso decoration, a few very minor age cracks to veneered top, hand painted floral decoration in very good condition.

Note: this box is large and heavy
Circa: 19th c.
Condition: very good, see description
Size: 13.75 x 11 x 3
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: unmarked  

VINTAGE SILVERPLATE FOOTED CENTERPIECE BOWL WITH FLOWER FROG This very decorative silverplate centerpiece bowl (possibly by Leonard, but unmarked)is made in the form of a lotus flower supported by three S-scroll legs highlighted by pinecones and ending in flaring candle nozzels. The center of the bowl is fitted with a removeable hanging flower frog. In extemely good condition, with no dents, two small dark spots on outside of bowl; this metal does polish like silverplate.
Circa: 20th c.
Condition: very good
Size: 5 ins high x 7 ins diameter
Manufacturer: unkown  

ART NOUVEAU PRESSED GLASS TABLE LAMP A very nice Art Nouveau clear, pressed glass table lamp with overlapping Acanthus leaf and scroll design on a stepped hexagon base; original Monowatt lamp parts; dates from ca. 1920's; Monowatt was a NY company that manufactured electrical components and Christmas lights during the 1920's. Condition: perfect condition, no chips or cracks, has been rewired (no shade)

Measures 9.75 ins high (to top of socket} base is 5.25 ins at widest point
Circa: ca. 1920s
Condition: perfect condition
Size: 9.75 ins. high; base 5.25 ins diameter at base
Country of Origin: US
 

Signed Miller Slag Glass Library Lamp This is vintage, hard to find smaller sized early electric Slag Glass lamp made by the Edward Miller Co. (begun in 1866). This smaller size of table lamp was advertised by E.Miller Co. in 1920 as a Library Lamp. The metal shade features four curved / bent Carmel / Amber slag glass panels overlaid with a fluted Grecian pedestal and Acanthus leaf filigree design. The metal base repeats the Grecian pedestal & Acanthus leaf motif. Signed on base, Miller.

An great vintage lamp from the early period of Electric lighting!

Please contact us for shipping charges as this item is heavy!

Condition: all original (should be re-wired for saftey); glass in perfect condition; some very minor chipping to painted finish
Circa: from 1920's
Condition: excellant, see above
Size: 16 ins. overall height; 8 in shade diameter
Manufacturer: Miller  

VINTAGE CUT GLASS POWDER JAR OR PUFF BOX This lovely vintage lead crystal cut glass powder jar [or puff box] is of a low squat shape with alternating Pinwheel & Splits pattern; the bright cut engraved gold-colored metal top features a center oval mosaic design; unmarked & estimated to date to ca 1900-40's; Condition: one nick {next to pinwheel design}, 3 chips to rim {under top}, minor age/use scratches


Circa: 1900-1940's
Condition: see description
Size: 3 ins high x 5 ins diameter
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: unmarked