Black Americana Related Artifacts & Collectibles

ARTIFACT: This uniquely shaped full Sheriff badge of Vance County, North Carolina, may well be the first badge worn by a Sheriff of that county. The badge’s heavy bi-metal construction, and tube type C catch, looks to probably be the work of the S. A...

ARTIFACT: This is a Rare Circa 1885 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J.E. Stevens: Uncle Tom's Cabin. Weight 1 pound, 6 ounces. VINTAGE: Circa 1885. SIZE: Approximately 3-1/2" in front height 2-3/4" in back height / 2-7/8" in width x 4-3/16" in length...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa 1920s or 1930s racist memorabilia "white" alligator letter opener with a "black" man note pencil. The note pencil sits inside the letter opener to make it appear that the alligator has eaten all but the head of the man. It...

ARTIFACT: This is a vintage late 1940s black Americana pin tray by Plasto Manufacturing Company. It is in painted chalkware and shows a seated boy eating a watermelon. VINTAGE: Circa late 1940s. SIZE: Approximately 3-9/16" in height, 3-3/8" in depth...

ARTIFACT: This is a celluloid advertising pin for Aunt Jemima’s pancake flour mix. The pin shows Aunt Jemima herself proudly proclaiming, “I’SE IN TOWN HONEY!” VINTAGE: Circa 1900. SIZE: 7/8” diameter...