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Interesting and Fun Small Items

Sterling Engraved Lighter

Circa 1920's

Classy little sterling silver lighter with what looks like initials on one side. Makers mark on the bottom stamped "Elisorn Auto-Tank Foreign Make" Registered No. 573337. 1 1/2" x 1 1/4".

Price: $115.00

Bear Napkin Clips

Circa 1930

Silver plated nickel napkin clip circa 1930, in the shape of a strolling bear. Details are engraved on the surface of the bear. A neat little piece. 1 3/4 x 2 3/8.

Price: $225.00 each

Steer's Leg Pocket Knife

Circa 1865

This very cool leg knife was manufactured by Peters Bros. Celebrated Cutlery, circa 1865. It's possible this knife came from Solingen, Germany. The Peters Bros. made cutlery under their name between 1876-1886. Made from horn, it sports a corkscrew and large knife blade. Horn is carved like the leg of a steer. A terrific collector's item.

Price: $1,020.00

Chicago Stockyard Tally Book

Circa 1930


Tally Books were used by people who were either selling or buying cattle. They used these handy books to help them record information about cattle they were buying, looking at or what other stock was going for. There were always plenty of cometing stockyard lots. Many would print these books up and use them as promotional items for their company. Tally books are quite collectible, since they often hold notes which reflect a stockman's thoughts from a bygone era. This one is in relatively good condition, with a few pages torn towards the back.

 

Price: $250.00

Frog Snuff Box

Circa 1890


Wonderful old snuff box, of Northwest Coast origin. Carved in the shape of a frog, with an ingenious little lid that lifts, opening the back of the frog to reveal a compartment for snuff. Made of horn - possibly mountain goat.

 

Price: $375.00

Horn Powder Measure

Circa 1850

The tip of a longhorn steer's horn was hollowed out to form a type of scoop for measuring gun powder or perhaps some other item. Old leather thong is attached.

 

Price: $375.00

Souvenir Mug

Circa 1900-1910

Early souvenir mug with a Native American image on the front, possibly a souvenir from the Black Hills area, circa 1900-1910. Use this piece for keeping small office items such as paper clips, or perhaps a delicate arrangement of flowers.

Price: $115.00

Antler Corkscrew

Circa 1890
Very old fashioned, with the antler tip carved into an Eagle's head and beak and hand-twisted screw. Circa 1890. 5.5" x 4.5".

 

Price: $225.00

Bullet Watch Fob

Circa 1900

Watch fob in the form of a bullet, with brass shell and nickel head. It pulls apart to reveal tiny blue glass dice. A great piece, on an old strap with a brass buckle.

 

Price: $250.00

Gun Watch Fob

Circa 1930

Watch fob of leather holster, with removable lead or pot metal gun. Circa 1930. Strap is broken at the fold, but is original. 5.25" long.

 

Price: $225.00

Bear Matchsafe

Circa 1890

Clever table top match safe of a bear hugging a tree trunk, made from metal, probably spelter or such. His head opens to reveal the matches stored in his body. The tree trunk has a hole at the top where the user inserts the lit match, and all can light their cigars or cigarettes from the little torch. With glass eyes, this piece is probably European-made. 3" high (not including match!) 2 1/4" wide, 1 1/2" deep.

Price: $720.00

 

Pheasant Matchsafe

Circa 1890

This match safe features pheasants on one side and two bird dogs with a hunter on the other. Nice detailed work on both sides.

 

Price: $275.00

 

 

Bull Matchsafe

Circa 1900

Brass bull match safe probably European. Very nicely detailed piece. The head pulls down to reveal an opening in his body for the matches. In excellent condition, with only a small crack in the back where the seam is. Head operates a little rough. Size: 2 3/4" wide, 1 3/4" tall.

 

Price: $1,125.00

Moose Matchsafe
Circa 1920

Nickel match safe with a big bull moose walking through the woods on one side; a hunter with his dog have an animal (Possum?) treed on the other side. Some copper showing through the nickel from use, but in very nice shape. Moose themes are hard to find.

Price: $350.00

 

Elk Matchsafe
Circa 1904

Great older match safe with a 6-point elk on one side. There is also a cigar cutter on the bottom of case which makes it highly collectible.

 

Price: $600.00

Fish Matchsafe
Circa 1904

Silver-plated nickel match safe in great condition, with a little loss of exterior metal from rubbing on the lower corners. This safe has an unusual raised image of fishermen in a canoe, with a large fish hooked. On the reverse, there is a clear celluloid cover over the advertisement from the Gilman Bar, Portland, Ore. 2 2/3" high and 1.5" wide.

 

Price: $650.00

 

 

 

Cowboy Match Safe
Circa 1900-1910

This matchsafe was undoubtedly appreciated since it is well used. However, it still retains it's nickel plating and has wonderful image definition of a cowboy working with bison on one side and nice overlaid scrolling on the reverse side. H: 2 3/4"; W: 1 1/2"

 

 

Price: $295.00

 

Blue Spittoon Flask
Circa 1880-90

Eye-catching pocket spittoon from Germany, made from cobalt blue glass, with a nickel pop-open lid, and nickel drain cap. These are very rare and collectible saloon items. 4.25" long, 2" wide, and 1 1/2" deep.

Price: $475.00

 

Larger Spittoon Flask
Circa 1890

Another, larger pocket spittoon, also quite rare. Blue glass, with zinc screw on top and drain. This one is 4.25" high, 2.75" wide, and 1.75" deep. Un-marked.

Price: $425.00

Flask Matchsafe
Circa 1900

Charming safe with leather around the top and a brass bottom. The bottom holds a match scratch. The top part hinges back to hold the matches. Height: 2 1/4".

Price: $275.00

 

Cow Hoof Matchsafe
Circa 1900

Ingenious bottom portion of a cow's leg, covered in real hair, with a nickel top and bottom. The bottom half is shaped like a hoof and is the striker. Flip top opens with a spring latch. A great conversation piece or an excellent piece for the match safe afficionado.

 

Price: $315.00

Ceramic Horsehead Shot Pourer
Circa 1900

This shot pourer added a little more class to a typical bar-room bottle of whiskey. The liquid flows from the horse's mouth. White ceramic head, cork middle and ceramic tip. Painted black eyes. Circa 1900.

 

Price: $150.00

Copper Letter Opener

Circa 1920's

Open mail with this unique piece. Depicts a cowboy atop his rearing horse. 8 1/4" long.

 

Price: $280.00

Gal-Leg Knife
Circa 1920-30

A green marbled finish adorns this cute little gal leg pocket knife. The knife is 4 3/4" with the blade closed.

Price: $340.00

Engraved Lipstick Case
Circa 1950

Sterling silver engraved vintage lipstick case. The entire case is made of solid sterling and pulls apart to hold one lipstick tube. One side of the case pulls up to reveal a tiny mirror to aid in applying the lipstick. Entire case is adorned with floral engraving and a small round red glass which hold the case together. Case measures 2 1/4" long.

Price: $125.00

Indian Tray
Circa 1900-1910

This fabulous Indian tray is made of iron, with applied green and gold paint (original) to simulate verdigris patina on brass. This piece could have been fashioned for either pens, jewelry, or something else. It is 11" x 2.5" in size, and heavy. The art-deco detailing on this piece is nicely rendered.

Price: $315.00

Silver Spoons
Circa 1930


Delightful set of 3 tea sized spoons showing wonderful engraving, possibly Mexican. Hand-beaten silver, probably coin silver (the purest type).

 

Price: $320.00

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