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Rural Mountain Landscape Oil Painting of the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of the English Countryside by Dennis Harper, ( b. 1940) British Artist known for his
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Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Horses feeding in a Field in the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Painting of Horses feeding in the English Countryside by Dennis Harper, ( b. 1940) British Artist
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Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Regent's Park Barrage Balloons 1940 oil painting by Lord Paul Ayshford Methuen
By Lord Paul Ayshford Methuen
Located in London, GB
opportunity to capture this scene. When Methuen painted the scene in 1940, Britain was still in the stage of
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1940s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique Vintage Industrial British Railway Station Enamel Advertising Sign
By British Railways
Located in Sale, GB
- An original British Rail sign, circa 1940. - This Midlands Region sign has the inscription
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Mid-20th Century British Signs

Materials

Enamel

The Writer's Retreat, 20th Century British School Pen and Ink
By Modern British
Located in London, GB
British School 1940's The Writer's Retreat Pen & ink Image size: 10 1/2 x 9 inches Hand made frame
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20th Century Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Paper

1970's English Post Impressionist impasto oil painting BEACH SCENE ESSEX signed
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Ian Hay (1940-) British TITLE: "Groynes Dovercourt Beach Essex" SIGNED: lower left MEDIUM
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Circa 1940 Original anti-British Nazi propaganda poster Churchill WWII
Located in PARIS, FR
Vichy regime, following France's defeat by Germany in 1940. Produced as a tool to foster anti-British
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1940s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Paper, Linen

Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940
By Walter Gropius
Located in Brussels, BE
Original British folded desk : Modern from 1930s-1940s. The body and the feet are in cream painted
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Vintage 1930s English Bauhaus Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940
Cabinet-Table-Desk British Modern, 1930-1940
H 45.28 in W 47.64 in D 10.24 in
Woman sitting: Hilary Hennes Miller c.1940 English Modern British Art
By Hilary Hennes
Located in London, GB
artist you want. Hilary Hennes (née Hilary Miller) (1919-1993) British Woman Sitting c. 1940 56x38cm
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1940s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Gouache

Hilary Hennes 'Christmas' (c.1940), Linocut Hilary Miller Modern British Art
By Hilary Hennes
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, including others by Hennes, scroll down to "More from this
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Linocut, Watercolor

Portrait of a Lady Arranging Flowers - British 1940's art oil painting
By Sir Gerald Festus Kelly
Located in London, GB
This superb British portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Festus Kelly. Painted circa
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1940s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Hilary Hennes, Cat Sleeping (c.1940), painting Modern British Art Hilary Miller
By Hilary Hennes
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, including others by Hennes, scroll down to "More from this
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1940s Modern Animal Paintings

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Gouache, Ink

Sketch of a Woman: Hilary Hennes Miller c.1940 English Modern British Art
By Hilary Hennes
Located in London, GB
artist you want. Hilary Hennes (née Hilary Miller) (1919-1993) British Sketch of a Woman c. 1940 48x32cm
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1940s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Charcoal

Sketches of a figure: Hilary Hennes Miller c.1940 English Modern British Art
By Hilary Hennes
Located in London, GB
artist you want. Hilary Hennes (née Hilary Miller) (1919-1993) British Sketches of Figures c. 1940
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1940s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Carbon Pencil

'Instruction' 1940
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
THOMAS HART BENTON (American, 1889-1975) "Instruction", 1940 Lithograph on paper 10-1/4 x 12-1/4
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1940s Post-War Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

'Instruction' 1940
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H 10 in W 12 in D 1 in
Portrait of Woman in Red Shawl - Nudes verso - British 1940's art oil painting
By Lionel Ellis
Located in London, GB
This lovely British portrait oil painting is by noted artist Lionel Ellis. Painted circa 1940, the
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1940s Realist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Couple in a Snowy Mountainous Landscape - British 1940's art skiing oil painting
Located in London, GB
This dramatic snowy mountainous landscape oil painting is by British artist Francis Wynne Thomas
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1940s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

A British Black Satin Burnous/Evening Cape Circa 1920/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920/1940 England Beautiful evening cape or oriental Burnous in Duchesse silk satin black
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1920s English Capes

A British Black Satin Burnous/Evening Cape Circa 1920/1940
A British Black Satin Burnous/Evening Cape Circa 1920/1940
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Size: French equivalent size 38
The Party Frock - British 1940's art female child portrait oil painting exhib RA
By Dod Procter
Located in London, GB
This charming British portrait oil painting is by female artist Dod Procter. It was painted in 1949
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1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Large Hand Painted Industrial British Railway Wall Sign Plaque, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Large vintage hand painted industrial signs used at a depot on the North Yorkshire Railway. c.1940
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Signs

Materials

Aluminum

Timor ATP British Military
Located in London, GB
Watch: Timor ATP British Military Stock Number: CHW5297 Price: £950.00 At the beginning of world
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

ATP British Military unsigned
Located in London, GB
Watch: ATP British Military Unsigned Stock Number: CHW5298 Price: £500.00 At the beginning of
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

British Royal Navy Mast Crown
Located in Norwell, MA
Painted metal mast crown from a British Royal Navy fighting ship. Quite rare to find, especially in
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Vintage 1940s English Antiquities

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Metal

Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War, dated 1942
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Vintage 1940s British Colonial Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Outstanding British Navy Submarine Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
” L x 9” D Made: England Material: Brass and wood Date: 1940.
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Vintage 1940s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Philips 14 Inch Globe, circa 1940
By Philips
Located in London, GB
Ministry stamp on the underside of the base. Circa 1940. The globe is printed in several colours and
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Vintage 1940s British Globes

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Gesso, Wood, Paper

1940's Portrait of Cairn Terrier Dog Oil Painting Fine British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Bob" Portrait of a Cairn Terrier by Frances Mabel Hollams (British 1877-1963) signed & dated 1946
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Mid-20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Henry Gasser Oil Painting, Circa 1940's - “Homeward”
By Henry Martin Gasser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
: “Homeward.” It is Oil on Paner created in the 1940's. Signed “H. Gasser” lower right. It is in excellent
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Vintage 1940s Paintings

Materials

Paint

ATP British Military unsigned Grana Dial
Located in London, GB
and we know its a 15 Jewel K.F.320 movement. ATP style watch made exclusively for the British Military
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Winged Figure - Pencil Drawing by J. Bodley - 1940
By Josselin Bodley
Located in Roma, IT
Winged Figure is a pencil drawing dated in the 1940s, realized by the British artist Josselin
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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
x 13” Diam – WOOD BASE Made: England Material: Brass Date: 1940
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Vintage 1940s European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1940 original political WWII caricatural poster - Winston Churchill - Dakar
Located in PARIS, FR
In the world of political propaganda and caricature, the 1940 original poster bearing the phrase
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1940s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2339
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2339 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Metal

1940s Original British Station Benches, Model 2340
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Station Benches – Model 2340 1940s Original British Station Benches – Model
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Vintage 1940s English Benches

Materials

Metal

Industrial Anglepoise Wall Mounted Cast Iron Sconce, c. 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Industrial Anglepoise wall-mounted cast iron sconce, c. 1940. The Anglepoise lamp is a balanced
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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Iron

British Royal Navy Searchlight and Signal Light
By Francis Searchlights
Located in Norwell, MA
of Defense, British Royal Navy. With shutters for signaling and ability to use as a powerful
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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Large signed brass nautical magnetic compass KELVIN HUGHES DIVISION 1940
Located in Milan, IT
(England) Ltd Manufactured in Great Britain del 1940 circa., montata su tavola di legno e ottone realizzata
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

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Brass

Pair of British Colonial Style Floor Lamps with Zebra Hide
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of British Colonial floor lamps with a Classic tapered form custom crafted in mahogany with
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20th Century American British Colonial Floor Lamps

Materials

Zebra Hide

1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs, Grey, Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs – Grey – Quantity Available 1940s Original British Stak a
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Vintage 1940s English Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lovely British Georgian Court Style Queen Anne Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
British Georgian court style Queen Anne oval extension table made from walnut with two leaves for
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Vintage 1940s English Queen Anne Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

"Dumbo, " Original British Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for Walt Disney's, 1941 animation film. This poster is from the 1949
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs, Grey, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs – Grey – Set of Four 1940s Original British Stak a Bye
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Vintage 1940s English Chairs

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Stainless Steel

1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs, Grey, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s Original British Stak a Bye Chairs – Grey – Set of Six 1940s Original British Stak a Bye
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Vintage 1940s English Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
“President” Oak Desk on drawer pedestals and brass plinth, copper handles with original British
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage British Queen Anne Style Carved Mahogany Game Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
English burled mahogany game table, a classic piece of 18th-century inspired craftsmanship. The cookie corners and slender shell-topped cabriole legs add a delicate and refined touch...
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Vintage 1940s English Queen Anne Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively-scaled book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. During
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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Bookcases

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Teak

Chrysanthemums in a Green Pot - Modern British Flowers Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful large signed and dated 1940 modern British oil on canvas by Patricia Fell-Clark, the
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1940s Modern Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pair of Antique Museum Dioramas, Circa 1940
Located in Faversham, GB
larger collection. Price is for the pair. British, circa 1940. Additional information: H 41 cm (H
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Plastic, Acrylic, Pine

Pair of Antique Museum Dioramas, Circa 1940
Pair of Antique Museum Dioramas, Circa 1940
H 16.15 in W 16.54 in D 9.45 in
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This clean-lined and substantial book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Bookcases

Materials

Teak

British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
H 85.5 in W 85 in D 18 in
"Whisky Galore!" Original British Movie Poster
By Tom Eckersley 1
Located in London, GB
Original British movie poster for the 1949 Ealing Studios comedy. This size is known as a door
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

Against the Wind, British Film Poster
By Manfred Reiss 1
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for war, drama made by Ealing Studios in 1948. This size is known as
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

Ole Wanscher chair for Fritz Hansen 1940's Mahogany. Decorative and comfortable
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
century British design through the furniture design of Ancient Egypt. One of Wanscher's most famous pieces
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany

Turkish Oushak Rug Carpet, circa 1940 11'4 x 12'11
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Oushak rug carpet, circa 1940 11'4 x 12'11. The soft colors in the field which is filled
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20th Century Oushak Turkish Rugs

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Wool

"I Married a Witch, " British Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British Movie poster. This poster would have been hung in one of the cinemas display
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Vintage 1940s English Posters

Builders YOU Are Hitting Back Original British WW2 Poster Spitfire Motivational
Located in London, GB
. 'Builders - YOU Are Hitting Back' Original WW2 Poster (c.1940) 76 x 50.5 cm Lithograph and letterpress (on
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1940s Modern More Prints

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Lithograph

Original British WWII Poster - Careless Talk May Cost His Life - Royal Air Force
Located in London, GB
Original vintage British World War Two poster - Careless talk may cost his life Don't talk about
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Vintage Burgundy Red Large Scale Allover Pattern Agra Carpet Circa 1940
Located in Milan, IT
decorative carpets. They were commissioned by British nobility during the colonial period to adorn their
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Vintage 1940s Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

"Cage of Gold" Original British Film Poster
By Sidney John Woods
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the 1950 Ealing Studios crime drama starring Jean Simmons, David
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

"Train of Events" Original British Film Poster
By Reginald Mount
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the 1949 Ealing Studios drama starring Valerie Hobson, Jack Warner
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

Hilary Hennes Miller 'The Old Bicycle' Gouache Painting c1940 Modern British Art
By Hilary Hennes
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, including others by Hennes, scroll down to "More from this
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1940s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Gouache

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1940 British For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1940 British for your home. A 1940 British — often made from paper, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940 British — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940 British, those designed in Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940 British over the years, but those crafted by Britains, Ltd., James Boswell and Campbell Stokes are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940 British?

Prices for a 1940 British can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $70,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,535.