ANTIQUE SILVER IVORY CHILD BABY RATTLE BELLS Silver rattle with a silver figure of a boy in historical costume holding a bell with original ivory handle. European. 19th century. <P><P>
Total length is approx 7 inches. <P><P>
A young boy with shoulder-length hair stands on a stylised hill with chased repoussed foliage. He wears oriental clothing - wide sleeves, floral repousse

bolero and flower-form skirt bottom of the tunic. Wide, flowing trousers and pointy shoes. In one hand he holds a bell that swings and rings. Suspended from

the base are another 6 jingle bells. <P>
A conical extention under the domed base connects to a shaped ivory handle. A loop on one side was possibly connected to a chain. There is a hole on one side

of the ivory, where the chain could have been joined to on the other side.
Very fine and beautiful detail. Possibly worn hallmarks on funnel on underside are not legible. Otherwise, very good condition.  

AMERICAN RIFLE SOLDIER ST SILVER BADGES V OLD Here is a small bag with a number of badges and a silver chain. They were in the drawer of an antique table that I bought about 10 years ago. The contents are as follows:
1. a silver cross badge marked 16B STERLING. It has a square center from which 4 arms with rounded sides protrude. Measures 3/4inch accross.
2.A sterling silver large Rifle badge. It has a Maltese cross with a bullseye target in the center, and around this is a wreath with a bow beneath it. From the sides of the bow hang a rectangle that has raised letters RIFLE on it. The back of this badge has raised letters: STERLING KREW G-1 and another mark with an A in a logo and STERLING and G-1 again.
3. A small plastic American flag.
4. a silver chain.
The pieces all come in an official looking black silk pouch.
Good condition (see 'photos).  

3 VINTAGE MINI NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN DOLLS 3 miniature Native American dolls, believed to date to the 1950's.Man, woman and child doll.
The little man, the longest of the 3, measures just under 2 inches. THe 2 larger dolls have loops for hanging them from. Good condition with the beads clear and unbroken and tightly arranged.  

2 EARLY MR. PEANUT PLANTERS PEANUT MEN CHARMS 2 early plastic Mr. Peanut, PLanter's Peanut charms.
Measure approx 2 inches in length.
Stand on little rectangular bases. Good condition - no damage/discoloration of any sort.  

MAGNIFICENT HP LEAD PARADE TOY SOLDIER MUSICI Set of 10 magnificent handpainted lead soldiers in Parade Dress. Part of the estate of a vintage lead soldier collection.
The tallest figure, holds the banner at 3 3/4inches. Height to the top of most dress helmets is 3inches.
Each figure stands/walks on a green, angled base. Smart white tight trousers with a stripe along the side and a sword on the left. Royal blue jackets with gold buttons and epaulettes, red cuffs and collars. Some figures play musical instruments and others carry flags (Prussian/Russian?) and standards. They are handpainted in rich enamel. The detail is outstanding - from the expression in the eyes to the rosy cheeks and moustaches.
All in wonderful condition.  

ALL COMPOSITION CHRISTENING DOLL RELIABLE A 13inch all-composition baby doll almost certainly made by the Reliable company, Toronto Canada, early 20th century. Christening costume.
The entire body and head are made of painted composition, which is in remarkably good condition, considering the age and delicate nature of the material. Moulded, painted hair, red painted mouth, brown glass eyes that close when she lies down and bristle eyelashes. Neck swivels as do arms and legs.
The clothes are old style, but not original.
There are no marks to be found on the doll, but she is very similar to the 17inch doll from the same collection, which is marked Reliable.
Both dolls are in remarkable condition for their age - as close to mint as any composition doll. The only fault I could find on this doll is the left eye, which is milky.  

ALL COMPOSITION DOLL RELIABLE TORONTO CANADA A 17inch all-composition baby doll made by the Reliable company, Toronto Canada, early 20th century.
The entire body and head are made of painted composition, which is in remarkably good condition, considering the age and delicate nature of the material. Moulded, painted hair, red painted mouth, blue painted eyes that close when she lies down and bristle eyelashes. Neck swivels as do arms and legs.
The clothes are old style, but not original.
The doll has embossed mark on the back of her neck: RELIABLE Made in CANADA.
Both dolls are in remarkable condition for their age - as close to mint as any composition doll.  

STEIFF TOY BLACK BIRD CROW OR DUCK EARLY 20C Steiff toy black bird / crow or duck, made Germany, early 20th century. 4 1/4inches high. Black bird stands on sturdy red, wire feet. Red and black glass eyes and red beak. Felt wings and tail feathers. A few long white tufts above his eyes. Original Steiff button under one wing. Good condition.  

STEIFF GERMANY OWL EARLY 20TH CENTURY Steiff toy owl. Germany, early 20th century. 5 1/4niches high. Lime green and black eyes. Hard (leather?) beak and fluffy tufts over eyes. Spotted wings and green tinge around ankles. Very good condition, but unfortunately, button lost.  

STEIFF GERMANY TOY MONKEY EARLY 20TH CENTURY Steiff toy Monkey, made Germany, early 20th century. 4inches high. Green and black glass eyes, red leather collar, grey paws and beigh furry body with orange bottom. Original button in ear. Good condition.  

1940'S COMPOSITION DOLL GREAT ITALIAN COSTUME Rare vintage Italian doll in fantastic costume - exact replica of peasant clothing of the area. About 50 years old. Measures 17inches tall. She is held up by her own stand. Handwritten note indicates that this costume is a replica of the peasants from the town of Pondelandelfo. Blue underwear and petticoats, a purple warm cloth dress with red embroidered apron. Very old lace blouse(probably older than the doll herself) with a hand-crocheted shawl held together by a genuine micro-mosaic heart-shaped floral pin. Curly black hair under large gold hoop earrings, eyes close and bow-shaped pink mouth. Her shoes are made of genuine animal fur tied with string. Excellent condition.