Month: June 2025

Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935

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Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935
Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935

Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935
Jointed wooden Lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the “Humpty Dumpty Circus” collection. Made from carved wood with original hand painted finish, articulated joints and head. The lion is 6″ tall and 7 ½” wide. The lion is in good condition with normal wear consistent with age and use, but it is missing its tail.
Antique Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection Lion Toy c. 1903-1935

Rare 1870s CDV Photo Sideshow Circus Disabled FOOT WRITER Like Ann E. Leak

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Rare 1870s CDV Photo Sideshow Circus Disabled FOOT WRITER Like Ann E. Leak
Rare 1870s CDV Photo Sideshow Circus Disabled FOOT WRITER Like Ann E. Leak
Rare 1870s CDV Photo Sideshow Circus Disabled FOOT WRITER Like Ann E. Leak
Rare 1870s CDV Photo Sideshow Circus Disabled FOOT WRITER Like Ann E. Leak

Rare 1870s CDV Photo Sideshow Circus Disabled FOOT WRITER Like Ann E. Leak
CDV of a young woman with several objects at her feet, including a ball of yarn, and a sign that reads, “Nothing Without Labor”. She is holding a pencil or pen between her toes! Written on the back is, “Compliments of your old Harrisburg friend, Lizzie”. I believe her name was Lizzie L. Sturgeon, she had limited to no use of her arms, but was able to write, knit, and create objects with her feet, like Ann E. Leak, although I believe images of Lizzie are even harder to find. She definitely appeared in sideshows/circuses in the 1890s, not sure if she was doing so yet at the time this photo was taken c. CDV is overall in VG antique condition with the bottom of the mount being slightly trimmed. About 4″ x 2.5″.
Rare 1870s CDV Photo Sideshow Circus Disabled FOOT WRITER Like Ann E. Leak

Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe

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Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe
Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe
Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe
Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe
Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe
Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe
Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe
Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe

Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe
RARE – FRAMED CIRCUS PRINT “GENERAL TOM THUMB” TAKEN FROM DAGUERREOTYPE BY JOHN PLUMBE – You are considering a wonderful framed limited edition print from the mid-1800’s by Currier and entered into Congress in 1849. The central image of General Tom Thumb as a child standing on an ornate chair was taken from a daguerreotype by the legendary John Plumbe. You can view this information in my detailed listing photos. What makes this print exceptional in my opinion is the color additions to the print and the surrounding images of Tom Thumb dressed in various costumes of the characters he portrayed in his performances. On a historical note… General Tom Thumb was one of the most successful circus performers during the 19th Century around the world. The General was actually the cousin of P. Good luck to all my fellow early American circus collectors landing this rarely offered image. CONDITION: Please view my detailed scan for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. Bo th the original print and frame are in excellent antique condition. The actual print and coloration remains boldly printed. The print has some minor wear and with a bit of staining seen near the bottom portion of the print. The frame has minor wear, was re-backed many years ago and has newer hardware to hang the image. I have included the last two listing photos to show the dimensions of the framed artwork. Overall, you are considering a rare 19th Century circus print containing Barnum’s largest grossing attraction during his lifetime, Mr. Charles Stratton aka Tom Thumb.
Barnum Framed Circus Print Tom Thumb Taken From Daguerreotype By John Plumbe

Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D’Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand

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Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand
Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand
Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand
Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand
Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand
Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand
Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand
Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand
Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand

Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand
Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D’Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand. Made by Muriel and Gilles Roche of Coffre D’Emilie from France… This is a delightful Well-loved Antique Toys Market Stand Diorama. The wooden base of the stand is covered in patterned paper, gold edging, gold gilt and a framed picture of Victorian children. The top of the stand has been dressed from end to end with all kinds of tiny childhood antique-style toys and childhood delights, each made by hand. Toys include a circus clown ball game, old teddy bears, books, blocks, and more. 1:12 scale, 5″ tall x 5″ long x 2 1/4 deep. The Williams Collection, NYC. This fabulous miniature comes from The Williams collection of New York City. Williams collection is representative of her passionate love affair with miniatures, especially miniature dollhouse dolls. I have had the good fortune of not only having her as a client for many years but also a friend. It is an honor to be able to share this very special and fabulous collection with all of you, enjoy. Do you have a miniature collection that you’d like to sell? Please contact me for further information. I sell Vintage and Antique items, typically they come with dust, scratches, bumps, bruises and the like (aka, they are not perfect but always still fabulous). If I have missed something important or have made an error in a listing, please contact me as the more information the better. I do my best to pack everything as if it were my own, but if during the postal ride it is broken or it is not as described, please contact me so we can figure out what to do to make us’both’ happy. I treat customers the way I would like to be treated, please to the same in return.
Victorian Artisan Miniature Dollhouse Coffre D'Emilie Antique Toys Market Stand

CDV Photo Unknown Sideshow Freak Skeleton Man &/or Medical Curiosity RARE

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CDV Photo Unknown Sideshow Freak Skeleton Man &/or Medical Curiosity RARE

CDV Photo Unknown Sideshow Freak Skeleton Man &/or Medical Curiosity RARE
Original circa 1870 carte de visite of an unknown thin man / “living skeleton” medical curiosity. I have never seen this particular image before and do not recognize the man. A rare image and possibly one of a kind. 4″ x 2.5″ with blank back. Very good+ antique condition. Boxed Priority also available.
CDV Photo Unknown Sideshow Freak Skeleton Man &/or Medical Curiosity RARE