A charming piece of advertising history! This vintage “Premiums Given for Quaker Coupons” booklet features the iconic Quaker figure on the cover and was originally used to showcase items available through Quaker coupon redemption programs.

Includes many images are interesting articles.

The booklet is in vintage condition with expected age-related wear, including light discoloration and minor edge wear. A wonderful collectible for fans of vintage advertising, Quaker memorabilia, ephemera, or early promotional items.

Condition: no chips or cracks, excellent

Measurements: 

• Height: 6.75"

• Length: 4.5"

• Width: 4"

This image shows a sepia-toned cabinet card photograph from the late 19th century, likely featuring a wedding portrait of an unidentified couple. 

This cabinet card uses a format highly popular for studio portraits in the late Victorian era between roughly 1870 and 1900. Based on the studio mark, it was taken by T.S. Hill, a professional photographer active at 25 Queen Street in St. Catharines, Ontario, during the late 1800s. 

• The photo displays a formal studio portrait, a common practice during the Victorian era.

• The woman is dressed in a detailed, long-sleeved gown, and the man is wearing a formal suit while seated in a wicker chair.Condition: good, marks on back, slight dings on outer corners, condition indicative of photos during this period

Size/material :antique cabinet card measures approximately 6” by 8 ⅜” inches and is mounted on thick card stock

Vintage Edwardian Men's Grooming Kit Pouch & Box (c. 1905–1920)

• Historic Canadian Provenance: Features a rare cross-over pairing from Canada's premier luxury heritage retailers—a vintage Birks pocket vanity pouch nested inside its original Ryrie Bros. Limited (Toronto) stamped retail gift box.

• Classic Period Design: A slim, soft-sided gentleman's travel case finished in dark brown plush suede/velvet, accented with striking diagonal red cord piping. Includes a charming, authentic hand-written period Christmas card addressed to "Dad."

• Collector's Note: This sleek heirloom pouch was originally tailored to hold a compact gentleman's travel comb and pocket mirror. An exceptional, well-preserved piece of early 20th-century Toronto retail history. Perfect for antique vanity collectors or holiday display.

Condition: Good

(Ambrotype / Tintype / Early Photograph) – Excellent Condition

An exceptional antique cased photograph featuring a seated husband and wife in period attire, beautifully preserved in its original velvet-lined case with an ornate gilt mat. 

While the exact photographic process has not been professionally verified, it appears to be an ambrotype, ferrotype (tintype), or a related mid-19th-century photographic image, likely dating from the 1850s–1870s.

Features:
• Original hinged case with rich velvet lining
• Intricate gilt mat in excellent condition
• Well-defined portrait of a Victorian-era couple
• Strong image quality with minimal age-related wear
• Estimated date: mid-to-late 19th century
• Excellent overall condition for its age

Early cased photographs of couples are increasingly sought after by collectors, genealogists, decorators, and those interested in Victorian history. This is a particularly attractive example due to its condition and presentation.

Photograph

Condition: The image displays remarkable clarity and contrast, making it a standout example of early photography.

A wonderful collection of four antique recipe and cooking booklets, each offering a glimpse into early 20th-century kitchens, food advertising, and household life. These charming pieces are perfect for collectors, decorators, culinary historians, or anyone who appreciates vintage ephemera.

Included:
• The Russwin Cook Book – Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Co., New Britain, Connecticut
• Culinary Wrinkles – Armour Limited, Toronto
• The Beech-Nut Book of Menus & Recipes by Ida Bailey Allen
• Maclean’s Surprise Recipes compiled by Anne Elizabeth Wilson

Condition:
All four booklets are original vintage pieces and show age-related wear, including cover wear, staining, creases, and small edge losses consistent with their age. Their authentic patina only adds to their character and historical appeal.

Perfect for:
✔ Cookbook collectors
✔ Vintage advertising enthusiasts
✔ Farmhouse or kitchen décor
✔ Historical displays and research

Condition: Russwin cover discolouration, all pages intact, shows normal wear and tear for age.