Just as the Teddy Bear was named for President Theodore Roosevelt. Billy Possum was Named after President William Taft. No one is quite sure why Taft became associated with a Possum but it is assumed

 

A very attractive sterling silver needle case with the R. Blackington hall mark impressed. The case is 2 3/4" long. The condition is excellent - no chips, cracks or repairs. I guarantee everything wri

 

This unusual bit of tobacciana & sewing collectible is celluloid on the front and back with a black felt center that holds straight pins. It's 1 3/4' and has a dent on the front and scratching on

 

I am happy to combine shipping if you request it before you pay AND purchased within the same week. Paid items get shipped within 24 hrs (unless it is a weekend or holiday). A lovely sparkling group o

 

 Large Stamped Brass Victorian Cameo Picture Button "GOLD LEAFED"~1 3/4" INCH Button Brass Button Shank On Back For Your Craft Needs Such A beautiful Brass Button!!! Stampings Date Back From The Earl

 

This group of 24 mostly victorian black glass consists of a variety of relief images ...all have the round brass shanks They measure from 1/2 inch to 1 inch

 

Let me Fill a void in your collection…today!PLEASE CAREFULLY EXAMINE PHOTOS AS THEY ARE PART OF THE OVERALL DESCRIPTION I am trying a 10 day auction and we'll see how well it goes until the holidays

 

Wilcox and Gibbs Sewing Machine Serial Number A252116. I believe this makes it post 1865. Everything moves the way it's supposed to but I have not run needle and thread through it so assume it's going

 

ANTIQUE HALF DOLLThis lovely half doll is in the art-deco style. She has a beautiful face with great expression. She originally may have had a pincushion bottom and is the rare style half doll with ha

 

It's hard to believe that this exquisitely designed little box was built to hold sewing machine accessories. We've found documentation that it once was filled with Singer parts. The workmanship is bea