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Vintage Black Chef wood salt and pepper shakers
Kitchen: Salt and Pepper Shakers
Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* & Frivolous Necessities
safn-2510 $25.00 pr
Large old hand painted wood salt and pepper shakers measure almost 5" tall. One says Mammy and the other says Pappy. Paint is chipping in areas as you can see by photo, but this just adds to the character of these vintage pieces. Hats screw off to fill the shakers. Great addition to your Black Americana collection.
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Adventures of African Slaver by Albert & Charles Boni
Books and Publications: Antiques
Moments In Time
Book561 $35.00
This is a very interesting book - a true account of the lift of Captain Theodore Canot, Trader in gold, ivory and slaves on the coast of Guinea. This is his own story as told in the Year 1854 to Brantz Mayer. It has been edited by Malcolm Cowley.
Albert & Charles Boni published the book that has a 1928 copyright. This is a First Edition – August 1928 Third Printing. The nice illustrations and cover design are by M... Click for details
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Orig. Vintage c1940 PICANINNY FREEZE Ice Cream Sign
Advertising
rita brand
RB38 ~ SOLD ~ Thank you.
This original heavy cardboard sign is dated 1922 but we think it was actually made for use circa 1940. Sign is for HENDLERS ICE CREAM...THE VELVET KIND, and shows a 'picaninny'...which is what they called an African-American child back then...eating watermelon (it doesn't get more stereotyped than this). PICANINNY FREEZE must have been one of the flavors and it sold for 5c. Sign measures 14 x 11 and has bright color. Original string at top for hanging. Very minor wear to edges/corners...this is ... Click for details
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3 Old 1940 LUCKY BROWN Negro Hair Product Tins
Advertising
rita brand
RB04 $29.00 ~ Free U.S. Shipping & Insurance
These 3 Black Americana hair product tins are circa 1940...all unused and empty. The small sample tin is for SWEET GEORGIA BROWN HAIR DRESSING POMADE and measures 1 1/8 inches across. Colorful red, yellow and black tins for LUCKY BROWN include Pressing Oil...featuring a smiling black woman with half her hair curly and the other half straight. Measures 2 3/4 inches across top by 1 inch high. The other is Hair Dressing for Men and Women, featuring a black couple with glossy black hair, about to ki... Click for details
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Black baby on toilet, You-R-Next
Ethnic: African American
Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* & Frivolous Necessities
safn-2226 $28.00
Old porcelain figurine of little black baby going potty. He is perched on top of the toilet instead of sitting on it in a regular way. On the front of the toilet it says You-R-Next. Measures 3 1/4" tall. Japan stamp, no damages as far as cracks or chips. Light spot on the tummy and hand where it had been missed when originally painted.
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Vintage African natives, drinking glass
Glassware: Character and Promo
Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* & Frivolous Necessities
safn-1448 $24.00
Vintage clear drinking glass depictiting African or island natives the way they were portrayed in the 50's and earlier. Scene around the entirity of the glass. Coconut trees, a fire burning, A native beats the conga drum,others dance, another tends the big soup pot, and two has a bone through their nose. Little grass huts in the background. Vivid bright crisp coloring. Measures 6" tall. Perfect condition. email for more pics.
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Vintage black americana cotton print tablecloth
Textiles
Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* & Frivolous Necessities
safn-1937 $175.00
This is a great tablecloth which measures 46" square. Made of heavy cotton, and printed with bright reds,greens, yellows and black on a white background. Red center with dots. Border has nice black americana graphics of Mammy serving chicken, Pappy playing the pots and pans,dancing and coffee serving around entire border. A delightful cloth. Perfect condition and colors are crisp and bright.
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Bakelite googley eyed black clown pin
Jewelry: Pins
Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* & Frivolous Necessities
safn-1935 $800.00
Extremely rare bakelite pin is a cross over collectible. It is a clown, but has a black face. Eyes are moveable. Measures 3 1/4" tall. Very nice condition. Gotta love that applesauce coloring. He is truely a find, I have had him for 35 years and had got him at a flea market when my parents vended in San Jose. I have never seen another, nor has anyone else I know. He was old and special then, but not sure exactly of his decade made. Now it is time for someone else to enjoy him. Pin back still wo... Click for details
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Lucky Joe Bank, Joe Lewis figural 1930's
Banks
Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* & Frivolous Necessities
safn-3112 $35.00
Joe Lewis lent his name to all sorts of promotionals. Here is the coin bank distributed by Nash's Mustard. Nash-Underwood Inc. Chicago. The Lucky Joe Bank. Measures 4 1/2" tall. Clear glass with red & white tin screw top lid. The jar is in the shape of Joe's head with facial features. These are from the 30's.They came full of mustard, when emptied, the slot could be punched out and used for a bank. Minimal rust on the lid. Paper still intact under the coin slot in lid. A great collectible for th... Click for details
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When old Bill Baily plays the ukelele, 1915
Music and Musical Instruments: Sheet Music
Sherrys Antiques* Collectibles* & Frivolous Necessities
safn-1668 $22.00
Nice old black americana piece of cover art by De Takacs.Old Bill Baily sits on a log playing his ukele as two women peer from the reeds behind him. Words and music by Chas. McCarron and Nat Vincent. Cover in nice condition. Upper left corner has a tiny piece off(see photo. All pages are seperated. a tiny handwritten signature in the moon area. Nice.
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Handcrafted Wooden Black Mammy and Family
Folk Art
Mama's Collectibles
1819 $15.00 Set of 5
This handcrafted black family is made of wood and handpainted. The clothing is highly detailed with polka dots, plaids and other designs (even a patch painted on one apron pocket and on the knee of the little boy's pants). The tallest piece is 9" high, the baby is 3 1/2".Please send zip with inquiry and I will figure shipping.
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Graphic Novel - Martin Luther King by Ho Che Anderson
Ethnic: African American
Moments In Time
Book522 $10.00
This is a graphic novel titled "King." Graphic Novels are the latest way for publishers to illustrate their books. This is Volume 1 with a 1993 copyright. The book was written and illustrated by Ho Che Anderson.From the back cover: "King is the story of the man who was at the forefront of changing the face of American Society. Ho Che Anderson'... Click for details
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Time Magazine Cover - February 14, 1977 - Alex Haley
Ethnic: African American
Moments In Time
Cover6 $10.00
This is a cover from Time Magazine dated February 14, 1977.
The headline reads "Why ‘Root’ Hit Home." The cover features a picture of writer Alex Haley and characters from the movie.
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