Lot # 123 - ​Vintage Silhouette Art, Books, Decorative Tins, and Collectibles Lot

Opening Bid : $ 10.00
Start Date/Time: 18-Aug-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 25-Aug-2026 9:02:00 PM
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Description :

Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Victorian-style silhouettes with this diverse and eclectic vintage lot! Perfect for collectors, interior stylists, or crafters, this collection spans books, art, and decorative home accessories featuring classic black profile silhouettes.

​Lot Includes:

Reference Books: Three silhouette-themed books including Vintage Silhouettes on Glass & Reverse Paintings by Shirley Mace, Encyclopedia of Silhouette Collectibles on Glass by Shirley Mace, and Silhouettes: A Pictorial Archive of Varied Illustrations edited by Carol Belanger Grafton.

​Framed Art & Decor: A framed Victorian courting couple silhouette scene with dual wooden handles, plus a reverse-painted glass thermometer featuring pastoral landscapes and advertising for Newman Furniture Co. (Goshen, Ind.).

Vintage Tins & Compacts: A lovely blue-and-white embossed Victorian courting scene tin, a round orange "Carter's Dragon" tin, and a gold-tone compact featuring a silhouette portrait.

​Unique Accessories: A yellow-and-black sewing/knitting canister featuring a silhouette rocking chair scene, a striped silhouette powder compact, and a pair of coral-pink shoe trees embellished with silhouette umbrella motifs.

​An incredible instant collection for fans of silhouette ephemera and mid-century vanity items!


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