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PGA Golf Tournament Autographed Lithograph, Certified Sports Memorabilia
Located in Miami, FL
Autographed PGA Golf Tournament 1991 - Crooked Stick Golf Course that was held in Carmel, Indiana. Titled "The Cinderella Story". This lithograph is autographed by both the Legenda...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

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Wood, Paper

1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
class—a notable accomplishment in a grueling test of endurance. Perfect for a collector of sports
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Metal

Retro 1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet
1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet
H 9 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
1960s Belgian Metal Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
, continues to shine as a symbol of a triumphant moment in Belgian sports history, making it an exceptional
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Retro 1960s Belgian Metal Goblet
1960s Belgian Metal Goblet
H 12.1 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in
1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Trophy
Located in High Point, NC
aficionados of motorsport history or collectors of unique Belgian memorabilia, it promises to be a standout
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Sports Memorabilia

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Marble, Metal

Vintage Gymnastic Pommel Horse in Leather
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage leather gymnastics horse was manufactured in Poland by a sports equipment factory in
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Retro Gymnastic Pommel Horse in Leather
Vintage Gymnastic Pommel Horse in Leather
H 39.38 in W 61.03 in D 13 in
Michigan State Spartans Football 1952 Calendar
Located in Garnerville, NY
rabid sports fan. This calendar was procured from his study. Green graphics on heavier poster board
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1950s American Sporting Art Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Hermes Riding Crop
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and patina. Great tabletop object and piece of collectible equestrian memorabilia.
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1960s English Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Retro Hermes Riding Crop
Hermes Riding Crop
H 0.75 in W 19 in D 5 in
Vintage Fishing Stained Glass Window 1993 from the Mansfield Bar
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
, Roxburghshire and welcomed sports fans on their way to Hawick Rugby Club's nearby Mansfield Park.   
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1990s British Sporting Art Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Large Gymnastics Leather Bench Table 1930s, Exclusive
Located in Wien, AT
This old tournament table from a Czech school sports hall was cut to a height of 58cm. The leather
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific Wave Mural Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific (Op) wave mural surfboard. Features stunning airbrushed work of art depicting a nocturnal wave mural. Rounded pintail shape design. A beautiful example of...
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1970s American Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt Surfboard shaped by Rory Russell
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Rory Russel. Features sleek black tint with white lightning bolt and complimentary rail bolts. Winged pintail shape design. Signed on...
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1970s American Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Vintage Natural Leather Punching Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage punching bag with handsome, worn genuine leather. A stylish addition to a home gym, this hanging punching bag is approximately 30lbs and is in original condition with some vi...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Vintage Davis Tennis Racket with Press, USA 1970s
Located in South Salem, NY
This vintage Davis tennis racket boasts a timeless allure with its leather-bound handle, well preserved to showcase its original charm. The handle remains strong, offering a comforta...
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1970s American Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Gerry Lopez
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Gerry Lopez. Features gorgeous red tint and complimentary yellow tint lightning bolts with black outline. Diamond tail shape design w...
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1970s American Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Vintage Wooden 13 Row Abacus.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Abacus has Black painted wood framing. The beads have been left unpainted, showcasing beautiful wood grain. The middle dividing wood piece is accented with white lining. Vintag...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden 13 Row Abacus.
Vintage Wooden 13 Row Abacus.
H 1 in W 12 in D 5 in
1960s Vintage Hansen classic longboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1960s Hansen classic longboard made in the early 1960s. Features beautiful aqua blue and red color scheme with matching pinstripes. Incredible 21 piece redwood/balsawood with...
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1960s American Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Hardwood, Softwood

Babe Ruth Vintage Baseball Slugger "The Bambino" Sculpture, Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Babe Ruth "The Bambino" Slugger New York Yankees "Pin Stripes" sculpture in original cream, black, green, and red hand painted colors. Babe Ruth was called "Bambino" as a nickname, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage Golf Print, Come to Britain for Golf by Roland Hilder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage golfing travel poster, 'Come to Britain for Golf' by Roland Hilder. A striking golfing poster by Rowland Hilder entitled 'Come to Britain for Golf' relined on linen. The Tra...
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1950s British Sporting Art Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Vintage 13 Row Wooden Abacus With Silver Toned Hardware.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Abacus has black painted wood framing and beads. The rods have been left unpainted, showcasing beautiful wood grain. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensio...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Collection of Vintage Bocci and Croquet Balls c.1970-(FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A collection of ten vintage bocci and croquet balls: two large vintage bocci balls with original label, four croquet balls and four small ceramic bocci balls. CREATOR Boc...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

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Wood, Ceramic

1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
This 1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet from the CSAP LG Tout-Terrain 1998 is an impressive accolade, representing the vigor and determination of off-road racing. The trophy’s desig...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Metal

1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet
1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet
H 11.7 in W 2.7 in D 2.7 in
1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Trophy
Located in High Point, NC
This 1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Trophy from the "Tout Terrain Vieux Waleffe 98 1er Classe D" event is an intriguing and artistic testament to competitive spirit and achievement. It...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Metal

1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
This 1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet is an emblematic tribute to the triumphs of off-road racing, marking a victorious moment in the 1998 Tout-Terrain championship. The goblet it...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Metal

1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet
1990s Belgian Metal & Marble Goblet
H 12.1 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in
1950s Belgian Metal Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
This 1950s Belgian Metal Goblet stands as a cherished relic from a bygone era, a token of recognition and achievement. Crafted from metal, it features a classic goblet design with a ...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1950s Belgian Metal Goblet
1950s Belgian Metal Goblet
H 13.7 in W 5.1 in D 5.1 in
Vintage 20th Century Pair Of Silver Plated Tennis Trophies c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century pair of English silver plated tennis trophies. Designed as a racquet and ball on top of an ebonised wooden stand, this pair of trophies would be a great winning ...
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1970s British Other Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage 20th Century Pair Of Silver Plated Tennis Trophies c.1970
Vintage 20th Century Pair Of Silver Plated Tennis Trophies c.1970
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H 10.24 in W 18.51 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Wooden Javelins from Karhu, 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
rope. The company Karhu has a rich history in track and field sports. Originally the running shoes
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Hunting, Shooting Cartridge Bag.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather Cartridge Bag. A good quality leather cartridge bag. The bag is in good usable condition with five small divided compartments for cartridges, one extra full length co...
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1991 Vintage BK Hawaii Big Wave Surfboard by Barry Kanaiaupuni
By Barry Kanaiaupuni
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1991 vintage BK Hawaii big wave surfboard made by Barry Kanaiaupuni. Features pintail shape with striking magenta color tint and neon yellow fin. A superb example of a vintage big wa...
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1990s American Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Vintage 1995 Mike Diffenderfer Strong Current floral longboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1995 Vintage Diffenderfer Strong Current longboard shaped by the late Mike Diffenderfer (1937-2002). Features beautiful floral work of art. Hand signed on redwood stringer by the sur...
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1990s American Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage reddish brown leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair and an extra padding strip on the palms. The leather is very soft and in good condition. CREATOR Unknow...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Sports Memorabilia

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Leather, Natural Fiber

Vintage blue plastic bike Itera from Volvo Sweden, 1980s
Located in WEERT, NL
Rare Itera plastic bike, 1981. The Itera bike was in production from 1982 -1985. Manufactured by Volvo, Sweden. 30.000 examples were made. 100 pieces were imported to the Netherlands...
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1980s Swedish Other Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

Vintage plastic bike Itera from Volvo Sweden, 1980s
Located in WEERT, NL
Rare Itera plastic bike, 1981. The Itera bike was in production from 1982 -1985. Manufactured by Volvo, Sweden. 30.000 examples were made. 100 pieces were imported to the Netherlands...
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1980s Swedish Other Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Mother of Pearl Traveling Walking Swagger Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very unusual and stylish heavy gauge Mother of Pearl Lady’s or Gentleman’s Travelling two-piece Walking Stick with lavish allover inlay of multi colour Mother of Pearl. Mid Century p...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

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Hardwood

Octane Fitness Lateral Elliptical LX 8000 Crosstrainer Commercial Gym Equipment
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Octaine Fitness Lateral Elliptical LX8000. Setting a new standard for innovation, Octane’s award-winning Lateral X keeps getting better. Now with a streamlined design, conte...
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Late 20th Century Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Marathon Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of authentic vintage boxing gloves with reddish, brown leather. Each glove has gold leather piping. The leather is very soft and is good condition. Stamped "Marathon" o...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Marathon Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of authentic vintage boxing gloves with reddish, brown leather. Each glove has gold leather piping. The leather is very soft and is good condition. Stamped "Marathon" o...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Pair of Decò plaques depicting tennis players, Austria 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of bronze plates, rectangular shape, openwork, depicting two tennis players, a man and a woman, with pine trees and clouds in the background. Austria circa 1930.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Sports Memorabilia

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Bronze

Vintage Hazell Streamline Green Star Tennis Racket
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Hazell Streamline Tennis Racket, Green Star. A good triple branch Green Star Streamline tennis racket made by Hazells' of 111-113 Mare Street, London E 8. The racket is in good condi...
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Ash

Framed Diego Maradona Signed Napoli 89/90 Home Shirt Football Vintage Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Framed Diego Maradona Signed Napoli 89/90 Home Shirt Genuine and authentic signature from Diego Maradona on a real Napoli home shirt from league winning season 89/90 wi...
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1980s Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton, Satinwood

Vintage Engraved Oneida Silver Plate Trophy Plates or Trays - 1979 A Pair
By Oneida
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of small round engraved silver plate trays by Oneida. Each plate is round with a lovely faux ribbon or rope detail around the edge. The center of each piece is engraved with "...
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1970s American American Classical Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Silver Plate

30051intage Motor Racing Texolex Helmet, Malcolm Campbell.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Malcolm Campbell Texolex Motor Racing Helmet. An Original genuine 1960's Malcolm Campbell 'Texolex' helmet. Developed by Sir Malcolm Campbell in the 1960's and used by many different...
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Malcolm Campbell Texolex Safety Helmet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Texolex Safety Helmet. An Original genuine 1960's Malcolm Campbell 'Texolex' safety helmet. Developed by Sir Malcolm Campbell in the 1960's and used by many, racing drivers to miners...
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Resin

Malcolm Campbell Texolex Safety Helmet
Malcolm Campbell Texolex Safety Helmet
H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 11.23 in
Vintage 20th Century Dutch Fixed Gear Bicycle, Amsterdam c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impeccably restored Dutch fixed gear bicycle from 20th-century Amsterdam. Crafted in the 1950s, it boasts polished metal mudguards, a chain guard, and vintage-style handlebars. It...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Sofa Table
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautiful piece of Classic Scandinavian Modern design, fits perfectly in the hand feels good and the function is as good as the form as it always should be.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

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Oak, Teak

Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Sofa Table
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel, Sofa Table
H 33.47 in W 5.52 in D 0.99 in
Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball - 4, 5kg - 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
It can be used as an original interior accessory, small stool or as a stylish training aid. The leather cover is original condition, the ball has never been used!
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1960s Czech Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball - 2, 5kg - 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
It can be used as an original interior accessory, small stool or as a stylish training aid. The leather cover is original condition, the ball has never been used!
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1960s Czech Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1980s Vintage Local Motion Artwork Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1980s Local Motion surfboard. Features neon airbrushed tribal artwork design with glass-on on thruster (tri-fin) setup. A great example of a unique 1980s Local Motion surfboa...
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1980s Australian Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

1967 Vintage Hobie Hawaii model Pintail Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1967 Hobie Hawaii model surfboard. Features a pintail shape design with white pigment and bright blue pinstriping. Very low production Hobie Hawaii model logo. As seen in “Th...
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1960s American Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Softwood, Foam, Fiberglass

Silver Golf Tee and Ball Marker
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Silver Golf Ball Marker & Golf Tee Pencil. A wonderful hallmarked sterling silver golf tee and marker set, great for the lover of golf. The two items hallmarked London 1970 with make...
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Late 20th Century British Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Silver Golf Tee Pencil and Ball Marker
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
William Manton Silver Golf Ball Marker & Propelling Golf Tee Pencil. A wonderful hallmarked sterling silver golf tee and marker set, great for the lover of golf. The modern silver ba...
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Late 20th Century British Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Antique, Snooker, Billiard Cue Rack
By Orme & Sons 1
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Orme & Sons Mahogany Cue Stand. A fine quality mahogany billiard / snooker cue rack raised on three bun feet with a central turned pillar. The stand is designed to hold twelve cues, ...
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Mahogany

1990s Vintage Dale Velzy balsawood longboard
By Dale Velzy
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-1990s Velzy balsawood longboard shaped by the late Dale Velzy (1927-2005). Features a 5-stringer design with gorgeous wood fin and tail-block. A superb example of Dale Velzy shap...
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1990s American Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood

Golf Cruet Set of Salt Pepper and Mustard in the Shape of Gutty Golf Balls
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Golf Ball Cruet Set. A scarce novelty gilt gutty golf ball cruet set comprising of a salt and pepper shaker and a mustard pot. The mustard pot with blue glass liner, golf clu...
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Willow Cricket Bat
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Juniors Willow Cricket Bat. A good juniors willow cricket bat. The bat with no decipherable makers name. A nice decorative bat with good patina.
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Willow

Willow Cricket Bat
Willow Cricket Bat
H 31.89 in W 3.94 in D 1.38 in
Robert Simpson Golf Club Bookends.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Robert Simpson Bookends, No. 3 Iron & Wood. A pair of bookends hand crafted from high quality traditional materials with original 1940's club heads. The heads came from the Carnousti...
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

Robert Simpson Golf Club Bookends.
Robert Simpson Golf Club Bookends.
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Leather and Pine gym bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage, 1960s, Mid-Century leather and pine gym bench.The bench is very versatile and can be repurposed for use as side table, ottoman or accent seat. It is in original condition ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Pine

Mid-Century Leather and Pine gym bench
Mid-Century Leather and Pine gym bench
H 15 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique Brass Club Fender
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Brass Club Fender. A wonderful club fender with an open front, brass uprights and a shaped brass base. The upholstered seat is 20 cm wide with the measurements inside the sea...
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Late 20th Century British Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Club Fender
Antique Brass Club Fender
H 22.45 in W 56.7 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Jaques Brass Bound Oxford Croquet Set in Pine Box
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Jaques 'Oxford' Croquet Set. A Jaques garden croquet set in original pine box with four brass bound ash mallets. To complete the set there are four coloured balls in the stan...
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Late 20th Century English Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas & Leather Golf Bag Caddy 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Troy, MI
A vintage Louis Vuitton golf bag circa 1960s - 1970s Beautiful example with nice patina in monogrammed canvas with natural leather trim and shoulder strap Segmented club storage and...
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1970s French Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Red Seal Hockey Balls, Set Of Six.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Chingford Red Seal Hockey Balls. Six Chingford Red Seal hockey balls in excellent condition. The balls were retailed by A. Reader & Co., Teston Kent. According to 'Hockey News' in Ap...
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1960s Retro Sports Memorabilia

Materials

Rubber

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Retro Sports Memorabilia For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of retro sports memorabilia you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, wood and fiberglass. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of retro sports memorabilia — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of retro sports memorabilia is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made object in our assortment of retro sports memorabilia has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Everlast, Hermès and Louis Vuitton are consistently popular.

Finding the Right collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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