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Old Vintage Badges

Chi Phi Badge, 14k Gold Turquoise Brown University Secret Order Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fraternity Founded in 1824 (Princeton). The Secret Order sect was founded in 1860 (Hobart - Merged with Northern Order 1867) The Kappa Chapter was founded in 1872 at Brown University...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA NO Oil Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
have a badge of NO OIL on them. This high-end rare Filigree High Rise band is adorned with diamonds and
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1930s Art Deco Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine old highly polished Meteorite ship's lantern with brass "Anchor" badge. Vented top
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20th Century Old Vintage Badges

Vintage Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
Anchor Lantern by Meteorite
H 20 in W 10 in D 10 in
Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and George Jessel
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
old West sheriff star badges. Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of comedians
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1950s Contemporary Old Vintage Badges

Materials

Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Goyard Trunk, 1940s France
By Goyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white paint give this trunk amazing charachter. Timeless simplicity in design and iconic badging have
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Badges

Materials

Brass

Vintage Goyard Trunk, 1940s France
Goyard Trunk, 1940s France
H 19 in W 32 in D 9 in
Teulada Alicante spanish landscape oil on canvas painting
By Jose Cozar
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oil measures 60x73 cm. Frameless. Cleaning and removing old varnish is recommended. A painter
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1980s Post-Impressionist Old Vintage Badges

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Oil, Canvas

Country houses Valencia spanish landscape oil on canvas painting
By Jose Cozar
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oil measures 50x61 cm. Frameless. Cleaning and removing old varnish is recommended. A painter
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1970s Post-Impressionist Old Vintage Badges

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Johnnie Walker Memorabilia Set, circa 1950
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
bistros and advertised the legendary drink. The set consists of 4 figures and a small pin / badge that
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Mid-20th Century British Old Vintage Badges

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Johnnie Walker Memorabilia Set, circa 1950
Johnnie Walker Memorabilia Set, circa 1950
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
important room. The unmistakable look of old money. Excellent Restored Condition. The chests have been
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Walnut

Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
over the production of ceramic winter welfare organization badges, the so-called WHW badges. Before
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Old Vintage Badges

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Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
Ceramic Red and Black, Style, Art Deco
H 20.87 in W 15.75 in D 8.27 in

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Old Vintage Badges

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Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Aquamarine, Platinum

Edwardian GIA 3.54 Carat Old European Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
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Early 1900s Edwardian Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yacht Wayward, Early Silver Gelatin Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Yacht Wayward, early silver gelatin photographic print by Beken of Cowes.
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Early 1900s English Old Vintage Badges

Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent tiara fit for a queen, impressively crafted with over 40 carats of high quality brilliant-cut round diamonds mounted in platinum.
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1950s American Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, Platinum

6.18 Carat AGL/AGTA Certified Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Platinum and 18K yellow gold ring showcasing a 6.18 carat natural Columbian emerald-cut emerald accented by trillion-cut diamonds and natural fancy yellow diamonds. The emerald is a...
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Early 2000s American Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Gold

Paraiba Tourmaline Ring 14 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cushion
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and exclusive 14 carat Paraiba Tourmaline sugarloaf cabochon, decorated with E-F/VS diamonds totaling 1.60 carats, and mounted in a timeless, hand crafted, platinum ring. Paraib...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Old Vintage Badges

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Paraiba, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 18kt. gold Banded agate masonic ring, depicting a Square and Compass
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 18kt. yellow gold Banded agate masonic signet ring, depicting a Square and Compass. Made in England, Circa 1870's X - Ray tested positive for 18kt. gold. While the...
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1870s British Old Vintage Badges

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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1970s Italian Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 4.03 carats Colombian Emerald Ring Minor Oil Type AGL Certificate
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 4,03 ct Colombia Minor Oil Emerald, settled in a platinum and diamonds art deco ring. The color of this Emerald is top scale. Certificate AGL Stating the 4,03cts emerald to...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Old Vintage Badges

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 34" 18k Gold 9.5 mm Certified $126,000 M126000 Estate Mikimoto 87 Pearls LARGE 9.5 mm 34 Inches 18 KT Yellow Gold Clasp TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 20...
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1990s Japanese Old Vintage Badges

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Gray Blue Spinel Ring 4.15 Carat Round
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra exclusive 4.15 carat, "loupe clean", round, Grey-Blue "Ceylon" (Sri Lanka) Spinel platinum ring, decorated with a pair of 0.81 carats, D/VS2, pear shaped diamonds, and a total ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Certified Kashmir Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry New York, a trusted and respected dealer located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue. Main stone: just under 5 carat center Kashmir Sapphire. Certified by Gueblin a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Old Vintage Badges

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Sapphire

GIA Certified 9 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Rome, IT
An exquisite 9 carat Emerald cut diamond with ideal ratio H color VS clarity GIA certificate
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1980s American Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Copper and Glass Ship's Lantern by Meteorite
Located in Norwood, NJ
Massive late 19th century copper and brass ship's lantern by the English firm Meteorite. With copper maker's badge, fresnel glass lens and brass bail handle. Massive copper ship’s ma...
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Late 19th Century English Old Vintage Badges

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Brass, Copper

Tiffany & Co. 3.60 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Original early 1900s Tiffany & Co Emerald and diamond Art Deco cocktail ring. Approx. 1910. Platinum setting with a high dome sugar loaf cabochon cut GIA certified natural Colombian ...
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Early 20th Century Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

J Class Yacht Sahmrock, Silver Gelatin Photographic Print by Beken of Cowes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
J class Yacht Sahmrock, silver gelatin photographic print by Beken of Cowes.
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1970s English Old Vintage Badges

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Phenomenal Custom-Made Gold Deputy U.S. Outlaw Badge Enamel Money Clip
Located in Palm Beach, FL
like the old west sheriff badges. With the deep and ornate hand engraving.along with the same enamel
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1970s Old Vintage Badges

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14k Gold

Printers Tray with Fishing Display
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Shooting and fishing display. An interesting display of fishing and shooting ephemera in an old
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Mid-20th Century English Old Vintage Badges

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Wood

Vintage Printers Tray with Fishing Display
Printers Tray with Fishing Display
H 14.57 in W 32.68 in D 1.78 in
Yacht Bell From X L Cor , Excelsior
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished boat bell mounted to a mahogany badge with raised brass letters XL-C-OR, abbreviated for
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1930s American Old Vintage Badges

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Brass

Pair of Copper Ships Lanterns from England
Located in Norwell, MA
including lens bezels, handles, port and starboard badges, brackets, hinges, door latch, etc.. Clear Fresnel
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1950s European Old Vintage Badges

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Brass, Copper

Kurt Østervig Teak and Beech Side Table for Jason Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
close to the feet and a beautifully detailed surface featuring wonderful old growth teak. This table
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Beech, Teak

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. End Tables, a Pair
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Garnerville, NY
and John Stuart retail badges. Finished backs. Structurally sound and sturdy design. Good overall
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Old Vintage Badges

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Brass

Original Movie Poster with Actor Wayne Morris in Rustic Frame with Horse Shoes
Located in Round Top, TX
production of "Two Guns and a Badge." The poster is in good condition with no visible tears or stains, but
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Mid-20th Century American Old Vintage Badges

"Thirst Extinguisher" Cocktail Set by George Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
old Fashioneds and a cocktail pitcher. All decorated in 22-karat gold with black and red enamel. Each
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Badges

Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Chair for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
lounging. This chair was offered in two heights, this is the lower version. Artifort makers badge to the
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Steel

Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Chair for Artifort
Pierre Paulin Orange Slice Chair for Artifort
H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
1950s FD532 Solid Teak Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
, but fitted with the short lived early France & Son Gold metal badge. In terrific overall condition
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Ole Wanscher Model 119 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
teak with brand new old stock sprung cushions in a very attractive teal. These cushions are original
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Teak

Antique Imperial Russian Diamond Skull Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, 1913 ("all black with a silver Adam's head") as the badge of the Alexandrian hussars. The emblem was
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20th Century Russian Edwardian Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond

Goyard Trunk, 1940s France
By Goyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design and iconic badging have made this brand a staple of elegance since 1853. Initially started as a
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Brass

Goyard Trunk, 1940s France
Goyard Trunk, 1940s France
H 19 in W 27.75 in D 9 in
New Vintage Rare Ray Ban " GOLD " Full Set 62Mm Lenses B&L Sunglasses Germany
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
" logo, b&l etched on both lenses, " gold " acetate badge, certificate with the number 0137 coinciding
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1980s American Old Vintage Badges

0.36Ct Diamond, Yellow Gold Royal Artillery Sweetheart Brooch - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the collar or lapel badge of the Royal Artillery: a flaming grenade (fusil) with seven flames*. The
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1940s Unknown Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Emerson 167 Art Deco Restored Tube Radio Bluetooth
By Emerson Radio Corporation
Located in Oakland, CA
original to the set and a new dial cover and Emersonlogo badge complete the restoration. Additionally
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1930s American Art Deco Old Vintage Badges

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Wood

1960s Set of 8 Niels Moller Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in San Diego, CA
in the classic Møller design. The teak frames have a stunning old-growth teak and a beautiful depth
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Rope, Teak

Vintage Diamond and Enamel White Gold 'RAF' Regimental Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
modelled in the form of the Royal Air Force cap badge; the central platinum 'RAF' emblem mounted to a green
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1930s Unknown Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Enamel White Gold 'RAF' Regimental Brooch
Vintage Diamond and Enamel White Gold 'RAF' Regimental Brooch
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H 0.18 in W 0.67 in L 1.85 in
Set of Very Rare 1982 Apple Computers Glasses Celebrating 1 Billion Dollar Sales
By Rastal, Apple Computer, Inc.
Located in GB
included in this auction, they include a Canadian staff badge, an original stained glass logo with stand
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1980s German Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Glass

Original Vintage Austin J40 "Joy IV" Roadster Blue Over White Pedal Car #17337
Located in Chicago, IL
would have to offer them their old job back on returning to civilian life. Both Rod and Jim had no
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1960s British Old Vintage Badges

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Steel

Samuel Pepys 1666 Oak Library Bookcases Pair High Provenance Carved by Forsyth
Located in GB
1989. Showing a remarkable artistic talent from an early age, Bob was only 11-years old a pen and
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20th Century English Charles II Old Vintage Badges

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Oak

48 Star Vintage Flag w/ WWII, Wake Island, U.S. Marine Corps Overprint, 1941
Located in York County, PA
badges of military veterans' units and fraternal chapters. In the late 1880s, when flag ethics began to
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1940s American Old Vintage Badges

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Cotton

Diamond, Enamel, Platinum and Gold, British Royal Fusiliers Badge, Circa 1935
Located in London, GB
A British Royal Fusiliers badge, with a rose-cut diamond set flame, on platinum, over an enamelled
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20th Century British Art Deco Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold, Platinum

Original Historical Cloth Clan Map of Medieval Scotland of Old
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The Scotland of Old Clans Map is a unique pictorial map showing the ancient territories of the
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Old Vintage Badges

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Linen, Paper

Antique Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold and Platinum Sweetheart Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
modelled in the form of the cap badge of The Royal Artillery; The Royal Regiment of Artillery (RA) is the
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1930s British Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Original Vintage Soviet Poster Glorified Athletes Running Sport Training USSR
Located in London, GB
athletes! Great design depicting two athletes running on a track with the older running holding a flame and
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1970s Russian Old Vintage Badges

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Knowledge Of Labour Veterans USSR
Located in London, GB
veterans to the younger generation! - featuring an illustration of an older gentleman wearing a medal on
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1970s Russian Old Vintage Badges

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Paper

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Writing Table or Desk by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in London, GB
ever come across and Art Deco design by them. This has an early McIntosh badge inside the drawers
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Old Vintage Badges

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Walnut

Super Rare Tiffany & Co. T-Clip Pen Awarded to Staff of Apple Mac Computers Ipod
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in GB
include a Canadian staff badge, a original stained glass logo with stand, swiss army tool, and lastly a
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20th Century American Contemporary Old Vintage Badges

Antique 2.52 Carat Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold and Palladium Sweetheart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in the form of the cap badge of The King's Royal Rifle Corps. The brooch is ornamented with a green
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1930s English Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, Palladium, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Vintage Soviet Poster Glorified Athletes Running Sport Training USSR
Located in London, GB
athletes! Great design depicting two athletes running on a track with the older running holding a flame and
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1970s Old Vintage Badges

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Knowledge Of Labour Veterans USSR
Located in London, GB
veterans To the younger generation! - featuring an illustration of an older gentleman wearing a medal on
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1970s Old Vintage Badges

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Paper

Antique Indigo Blooming Jungle Heriz Rug , circa 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
like to call them - more like a badge of honor as someone saw this rug and HAD to reweave it because it
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20th Century Old Vintage Badges

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Wool

Rare Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem Knight Grand Cross Badge
Located in Gallatin, TN
Very Rare Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem Knight Grand Cross Badge The Knight Grand Cross
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20th Century Old Vintage Badges

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Silver

Prince of Wales Antique Diamond Pin
Located in San Francisco, CA
badge of feathers is masterfully rendered in platinum over 18K gold and twinkles with 5.00 carats of
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20th Century Edwardian Old Vintage Badges

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

UFA Movie Studio Spotlight / Floodlight / Arclamp, K. Weinert, Berlin, 1930s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
metal housing. Front badge of the manufacturer K. Weinert. Since 1889 the company K. Weinert was
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1930s German Art Deco Old Vintage Badges

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Teak Side or Coffee Table by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
& sons, Denmark. Model FD 510. The badge to the underside dates the table to circa 1957 when the company
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Teak

Large Vintage Hermes Green Gold Musical Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow
By Hermès
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
of old fashioned drums, accompanying drum sticks and matching decorative adornments, flyaway ropes
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20th Century French American Empire Old Vintage Badges

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Linen, Silk

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
By Fornasetti
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
An original and old Piero Fornasetti painted in red decorated with war badges and circled in brass.
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1960s Italian Neoclassical Old Vintage Badges

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Brass, Metal

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in
E Gomme 'G-Plan' Teak Sideboard with Fornasetti Decoupage, 1958
By Ebenezer Gomme
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
scene is brought to life through radiant Metallic highlights and bold line work. The retailers badge
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Badges

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Brass

Large Vintage Hermes Musical Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
By Hermès
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
of old fashioned drums, accompanying drum sticks and matching decorative adornments, flyaway ropes
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20th Century French Archaistic Old Vintage Badges

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Linen, Silk

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Old Vintage Badges For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of old vintage badges available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and platinum. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of old vintage badges includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Goyard, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb Furniture Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of old mine cut and rose cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of old vintage badges, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Old Vintage Badges?

On average, old vintage badges at 1stDibs sell for $1,434, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $49,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Old Vintage Badges
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture must be at least 20 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Vintage clothes are usually 20 years old or older. Unlike jewelry, clothing is usually not referred to as antique. As a result, people usually use the term vintage to describe all garments produced at least two decades ago. In some cases, you may see clothing that is 100 years old or more referred to as historical or period clothes. Find a wide range of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    How old something needs to be in order to be considered vintage is at least 20 years. For jewelry, furniture and decorative objects, vintage items are less than 100 years old; those produced more than a century ago are antique. Typically, clothing and accessories made two decades ago or more are classified as vintage, as antique is rarely applied to fashion. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of vintage apparel, jewelry, furniture and other items.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a camera has to be to be considered vintage vary. However, the general consensus is that cameras manufactured more than 50 years ago qualify for the label. You can find a range of vintage cameras on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, a 20-year-old Rolex would be considered vintage by most people. Generally, timepieces that are at least 20 years old are thought of as vintage. And as collecting vintage watches gains steam as a hobby, other venerable brands including Patek Philippe, Breitling and Omega have been mining their archives of late, reissuing mid-century models and resurrecting design elements with retro appeal. Find a variety of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.