1920s Whiting Sculptoscope Coin Op Stereo Card Viewer

This rare pre- WW II German made tin toy is seldom seen. Lloyd, Harold (Clayton) (1893–1971), U.S. movie comedian. Performing his own hair-raising stunts, ...

Its very difficult to find these early and simple bolt down stools. 100 years ago these were commonly found in the very first wooden dinners or in rail...

This is a beautiful collection of Gothic amber hammered glass sconces. The glass has a brass stained glass style frame with the original patina. ...

This is a rare Lapeer make up mirror lamp. They sometimes call this a cloud lamp. The round articulated mirror sits against a milk glass lamp reflector. It gives off a perfect shadow...

This is one of the largest and rarest of the Dr. Auzoux papier mâché anatomical models. It’s also one of our most ambitious offerings. This prized 1846 first generation handmade model dates to the mid-1800s. I am told that there are almost 200 separate removable parts. It was recently found tucked away in a barn for over 20 years and is fresh to the market. A handful of Auzoux full size horse...

What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essentially of a model eyeball to which are attached strings and pulleys to duplicate the line force of the muscles. We think this example is most likely French from the early 20th century. The base is marble with paw feet. It’s also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes additional parts to set the mechanics up in a different way. In the pictures above the strings are attached to a keyboard. The alternative replaces the keyboard with string guide with a dozen hanging tubular weights. This is one of the largest and most decorative examples we have seen. I have only seen pictures of ophthalmotropes and never one this fine and complete. It’s as rare and impressive show piece. This item was also used in the movie Knives Out,

Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions: 6x4x0.5 cm

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions:2x1,5x0.5 cm

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions:2,5x2x0.5 cm

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions: 4.5x4x0.5 cm

1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions: 6x4x0.5 cm