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Black Americana at its finest! From vintage records to folk art, German porcelain, wood carvings, advertising, F&F Kitchen collectibles, toys, art work, hundreds of items collected and preserved packed away for years. NOTE: We have made "Black American Rag Dolls" their own category as the "family" has grown considerably. We also had to start a section just for salt & pepper shakers. We don't sell any thing derogatory. All in very good to excellent condition.

Black Americana

Item #	Description	Price
Click for more detail... 360	Black Americana Porcelain Cigarette Holder Black American Cigarette, Matches and Ashes holder. Stamped in blue Made in Japan on the bottom and Japan etched into the porcelain in the back. Figure of a black American child hanging from the clothesline. The three items of clothing have an opening in the top, the appropriate size to hold the contents as stated on the front of the clothing "ashes" Cigarettes" matches", although I think it would take a steady hand to actually use the ashes container. In very good shape no dings, no cracks. I don;t see any paint loss and the colors are bright. .Guaranteed not a reproduction. Overall approximately 3 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 " wide. (Black Memorabilia porcelain Black Americana	Your Price: $58.00
Click for more detail... 359	Black American Figurine Japan Black American boy is shown peering into the outhouse where another child is already "doing his business." Approximately 3/4" tall appears to be bisque, has some paint loss on the boy inside. On the front is etched "Next" and the back is etched "Japan." (T359-E347) Black Americana	Your Price: $28.00

Black Memorabilia

Item #	Description	Price
Click for more detail... 681	Black Americana Fine Porcelain Tray 3 Musicians MIJ Black Americana fine porcelain tray in the shape of a seashell with 3 black musicians sitting on the rim. Stamped Made In Japan, also embossed Japan & has a logo that appears as 3 mountain peaks. In very good condition. Doesn't have a "slot" for a cigareette. I used it as a dresser tray. Excellent condition, no paint loss, no chips. porcelain Black Americana Black memorabilia	Your Price: $74.99
Click for more detail... 682	Black Americana Figural Porcelain Bottle Black Americana porcelain liquor bottle in the figure of a foregn, perhaps a Jamaican drummer, the product was made in Italy. 4 1/2" tall, no paint loss, bright vivid colors. Paper label on top of hat is a gold seal with black print, almost looks like a utility pole, with FD below, more fancy scroll work. The paper label (sort of metallic looking) marked Cherry Drioli Prepared and Bottled by DRIOLI Product of Italy. Stamped on the base in red script. Exclusive Made In Italy. Excellent condition.	Your Price: $74.99
Click for more detail... 690	Black American Bisque Boy & Girl Sitters Black American Bisque Boy & Girl Shelf Sitters. Appears to be bisque or fine porcelain. This boy and girl sitters will sit on a shelf, or a small bench purchased from a craft store. He may have once had a small pole in his hand. The colors are wonderful. Made in Japan stamped on the base, and embossed across their "seats". From their seats to their caps they are almost 4" tall, their legs about 2". There are some paint flaws, a few black marks on her pants, and a rusty color on her shirt, much the color of his shorts and her veil. These may have occured when made. She has on a green necklace & bracelet, that seems unusual to me! She even has a green bracelet on the arm that is behind the boys back! Quality detail. Black Americana Black Memorabilia	Your Price: $84.99
Click for more detail... 275	Black Americana Chalk Wall Plaque Baby Face Black American chalk wall plaque, lightweight. Today, many regard it as a form of folk art. Approximately 6 x 5 ". Two areas of paint loss on the left side of babys face. Otherwise paint is in very good condition, great details, even has "dimples. Probably 40's or 50's. Too detailed to have been a carnival piece.	Your Price: $74.98
Click for more detail... 348	Black Child Riding on Elephant Figure Black Americana figurine of a small black child riding atop an elephant. Composition feels like china, no county of origin listed. Approximately 6 1/4" tall to top of child's head, approximately 7 1/2" long from tip of his trunk to tail. Minor crazing on under belly, the turban appears to have been cold painted, minor loss of paint on his turban. Colors bright grey, pink, brown. Excellent condition no chips dings or cracks.(T348-e324)Black Americana memorabilia porcelain	Your Price: $99.98
Click for more detail... 512	Black Americana Mose1950? Iron Bank Bank of Black American Male depicting Uncle Mose. He is dressed in his finery a red top coat, yellow pants, and holding his tophat. He is about 8 1/4" tall. weighing 2 lb. 8 oz. or so. The rust is rust more brown than orange. Features very detailed, there are lines drawn thro his eyebrows, separating his fingers & detailed collar and tie It doesn't appear to be repainted in anyway. There appears to be just one layer of paint, loss may be about 15% or less. very good condition. The paint loss is not extreme, the look is very authentic. A magnet sticks to the metal. Uncle Mose" is etched in his coattails. There is one screw at the back in the buttock area. I think made about 1950-1959, I am not positive. It has the characteristics such as smoothness of the paint referenced in an article recently as one way to determine age. (E266) Black Americana Black Memorabiia	Your Price: $99.00
Click for more detail... 580	Black American Boy & Girl Dolls Black Americana folk art, homemade Black American boy and girl dolls. They have cousins #429. Dated 1935-1945 as seen in PJ Gibbs 1993 book "Black Collectibles Sold In America" These doll patterns were sold to American mothers, These four Black American dolls seem to be of the same pattern, each with their own creator's charm. This pair of dolls are 16-17"s tall. Adorable hand embroidered faces, even little seems on the sides give them "chubby cheek" looks. Sought after features by collectors of Black American dolls: embroidered features, details like cheeks, thumbs, even embroidered toes, hair sewn very well, even 1 pigtail on the Black American girl doll. Attire attributes: embroidered dress design, trim, apron. Black American dolls great condition, their only flaw are slightly limp necks, that occurred when the dolls were carried over a child's arm, and the head if not stuffed enough began to tilt over. Black American doll dolls ragdolls Black Americana Black memorabilia	Your Price: $225.00
Click for more detail... 212	Black American Porter & Case Porcelain High Quality Black American Porter with a large suitcase that has the top open, Not sure why the top is open maybe to hold "calling cards."One of my favorite pieces this one's hard to part with..but our collection is now over 600 pieces so we must move along. You will be glad your purchased him, the paint is wonderful a very soft almost sage green, a shine, but soft, not harsh, His top hat is also sage green with some white and a "dapper" rust colored decoration on his hat, collar, pocket & cuffs. Gold trim on the openings of the case. White eyes Country of origin not indicated therefore likely a pre war piece. My guess would be German or Austrian. Black American	Your Price: $199.99
Click for more detail... 209	Supreme Shrine Ornament / Chair Bisque Doll Black Americana example of the sacrifce many Black Americans endured. made of bisque the Black American child is adorable, 1 1/2" long, seated position arms raised holding a slice of watermelon. Very detailed. Painted outfit & features. Near Mint condition, the glue spot remains on his bottom where he was "permanently "seated on his wooden chair. The chair is marked SUPREME SHRINE May 6-9-1940 Grand Rapids, Mich. Probably made as a memento of a specific event. There is a small hole deliberately drilled near the top of the chair presumably to use as a tree ornament or actually secure to the wall. Black Americana Black memorabilia	Your Price: $150.00
Click for more detail... 392	Black Americana Clothes Brush Black Americana Wooden Clothes Brush depicting a Black American figure. This one is in very good condition. The paint is also in good condition, there is one spot on the right side that shows a paint flaw, paint is intact, just an extra amount of paint on that spot. Bright red hat and torso with white painted eyes, nose, buttons and red painted lips. Yellow grosgrain ribbon around the neck. The brush is in good condition with 4 areas of "red bristles" as was the way they were usually made. One side of the brush is slightly flattened, I assume where the brush laid when stored. Almost 7" in height.	Your Price: $90.00
Click for more detail... 352	Black Americana Porcelain Japan Figure Black Americana Porcelain figure. Black American child alongside cart pulled by a dog. Size proportions grossly exaggerated the dog is much larger than child. Colors are vivid, cart lusterware; glaze. Very minor paint loss on dog's backfoot. Approximately 4 1/4" long, 2 1/4" tall. Japan on base. Cart is an ashtray. (See over 100 items of Black Americana including over 45 handmade rag dolls on our TIAS shop. ) Black Americana porcelain Black memorabilia Black Americana	Your Price: $55.00