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Auction 42, Objects Worth the Chill, January 15

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 101

Vintage Black Americana Mammy Wall Hook Plaque – “The Handy Holder” by F&F Mold & Die Works

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

This vintage Black Americana wall hook features a stylized Mammy figure wearing a bright red headscarf and yellow dress, produced by F&F Mold & Die Works, an American plastics manufacturer active mid-20th century. Known for their molded household novelty items, F&F produced a limited range of character-themed kitchen hooks and wall plaques, making originals increasingly collectible today.

This example includes its original molded hook and stamped maker’s mark on the back, reading “F&F Mold & Die Works – Dayton, Ohio – Made in USA.” The piece was originally intended as a kitchen towel or potholder hook. The colors remain vibrant, with the characteristic wide-eyed expression and bold color palette associated with mid-century Black Americana memorabilia.

A desirable display piece for collectors of early plasticware, Americana kitchen décor, or historical Black Americana artifacts.

Dimensions
H:6in L:4in

Black Americana, Mammy wall hook, F&F Mold & Die Works, vintage kitchen hook, plastic wall plaque, collectible Americana décor, mid-century novelty hook, Dayton Ohio F&F, Black Americana collectible, retro kitchenware, vintage home décor, character wall hook, 1940s–1950s plasticware, folk art style plaque, antique household accessory

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