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Historical Memorabilia For Sale
19th Century Victorian Knife Sharpener, George Kent, London, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian knife sharpening and cleaning machine, manufactured by Kent's of London England. The machine consists of two whetstones in a solid oak casing with a he...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Clown Head is approx. 3 1/4" high and 1 3/4" at the widest point, think it is approx. 1940s or older. Lantern is approx. 2 5/8" high (1910s) and the little Santa...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

20th Century German Field Binoculars, circa 1940
By Emil Busch
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exceptional 20th century German polished steel observation binoculars on a later telescopic stand by D.F. This model was originally designed by Emil Busch and it has been adopted by the military in 1936. The model is suitable for both day and night time observation and the direction line of fire from artillery. Various adjustable dials in working conditions. The side is stamped D.F. 10 x 80, dkl. The piece has been professionally polished and mounted on a stunning old telescopic wooden tripod stand...
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20th Century German Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Antique WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet Scabbard Hooked Quillon
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique World War II era Imperial Japanese Type 30 bayonet with hooked quillon, wood grip, and metal scabbard. This early model was made between ...
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1940s Industrial Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Princess Mary Box, WWI Era, Christmas, 1914
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic WWI-era Princess Mary box of brass. A stamped brass box, circa 1914, given as a thank you gift to all commissioned British troops at ...
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1910s English Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Metal, Brass

7 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs Belgium
Located in Brønshøj, DK
7 Antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Belgium. 1. Brussels, panorama 2. Bussels, Grand Palace, portraying people on the central square 3. B...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Historical Memorabilia

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Glass

John F. Kennedy Typed Presidential Campaign Letter, October, 1960
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a typed letter from John F. Kennedy on official stationary from his presidential campaign. The letter is addressed to Mrs. Pearl Zel...
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1960s American Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

19th Century French Solid Silver & Enamel Icon of St Mary, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century French silver & enamel religious Icon depicting St Mary (Mary, mother of Jesus). CONDITION In Great Condition - No Damage. B...
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19th Century French Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Marksman Shooting Target Plaque with Soldiers
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Marksman Shooting Target Plaque with Soldiers An antique wooden shooting target plaque with a handpainted illustration of two soldiers of the Victorian age, a Prussian and a...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

19th Century Wood Boots Trees Molds or Forms
Located in Carimate, Como
19th century wooden riding boot trees, molds or forms. Great decorative and conversational piece, ideal for decorative purpose.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Antique Ladies Parasol Frame, Gold Handle, Band, Bone Handle and Tips
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Ladies Parasol Frame, Gold Handle, Band, Bone Handle and Tips Offered for sale is a 19th-century ladies' parasol frame with a bone and gold handle and bone tipped frame. ...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Metal, Gold

Early Century Hollywood Mansion Home Movie Screen Director Cinema Prop Curiosity
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very large roll-up movie screen in a box. Overall W 75 x D 12.5 x H 57.5 in. Screen W 68 x H 53 in.
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Antique Vintage Kodak Wooden Trimming Board by Eastman
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique vintage kodak wooden trimming board by Eastman. The wooden cutting surface measures 6 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 3/4 inches tall. Some of the original writing can be seen on the surface of the board and the ruler on the top is visible. This board was used for trimming photographs. Beautiful and interesting piece for your use or library decor...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

13 Magic Lantern Slides - Motifs Usa and Canada
Located in Brønshøj, DK
13 antique glass lantern slides with motifs of USA and Canada. 1. New York, Statue of Liberty 2. New York 3. San Francisco, Town Hall "the new hall...
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Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

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Glass

Le Poulain Original Decorative Motorcycle
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Decorative motorbike of the 50's - 60's, it does run but needs a bit of tender loving care, a truly fun item.
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Mid-20th Century French Other Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot Fur Hat, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot fur hat, Model Sissy, The Netherlands, 1950s. This is a rare beret style hat in ocelot fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very high-end...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Fur

Antique Industrial Cast Bronze Bolt with Nut from Brooklyn Bridge*
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Industrial 8- Inch Cast Bronze Bolt with Nut from Brooklyn Bridge* USA, Circa 1880-1883 Beautifully made and cast, *the provenance is by repute was a leftover carriage bo...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Antique 1901 Gold Handled Dandy Walking Stick, Monogrammed Date
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 1901 Gold Handled Dandy Walking Stick, Monogrammed Date Offered for sale is an antique "Dandy" walking stick with a gold repousse cap that is engraved with the date of Sep...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Gold

“Spoon” Industrial Design Steel Covered Book, Phaidon Press – 1st Edition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Spoon” Designed by Mark Diaper, Phaidon Press, 1st Edition 2002 This is the out of print polymer coated Steel version with a cover bent like the silhouette of a spoon. An award winning catalogue showcasing 100 contemporary industrial designers nominated by 10 curators. Spoon covers a vast spectrum of styles, media and work, from kitchen utensils, tools and lighting, to furniture, high-tech products and cars. Each designer is featured over two double-page spreads, illustrated with sketches, models and photographs. A short explanatory text by the selecting curator, and biographical information on the designer are provided. Each curator has also chosen a design ‘classic’ that illustrates the concept of ‘good design’. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phaidon Press; 1st Printing Edition – September 20, 2002 Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 444 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0714842516 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 in W x 1 in. H x 12 in. L The expected light wear found in used books.
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Early 2000s American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Antique Brass Fox Head Walking Stick, Glass Eyes, Scarf Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Brass Fox Head Walking Stick, Glass Eyes, Glove Ring Offered for sale is an antique Victorian brass fox-head walking stick with a brass glove ho...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Maw and Sons 19th Century Cast Iron Tincture Press
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Maw and Sons 19th Century Cast Iron Tincture Press This press dates from the 19th Century The Tincture press was used for making extracts of herbs, vegetables or fruit in a ho...
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1880s Industrial Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

George III Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a mahogany frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bracket in the rim, the handle with a brass collar. Engli...
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19th Century English George III Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Mahogany

Industrial Era Post Office Box Tower
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall narrow oak tower fitted with 14 boxes with metal plaques on the doors and monogram US, each with two combination locks for security and glass panels. Open backs for the postal...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

19 Magic Lantern Slides - Motifs Austria
Located in Brønshøj, DK
19 antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Austria. 1. Salzburg, Mirabell Palace 2. Salzburg, Grossglockner 3. Salzburg, electric suction 4. S...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Historical Memorabilia

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Glass

England 1900 Victorian Large Army Officer Travel Chest in Leather and Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A British military officer chest. Exceptional rectangular British military officer's travel trunk chest, superbly rebuilt and refurbished in beautifully patinated antique leather ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Brass, Bronze

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Birmingham 1836, Engraved
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1836 by Edwin Jones, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, features a cast and applied border to the lid, engine turn...
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1830s English William IV Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Mayoral "Key to City" Atlantic City, NJ, Anthony Ruffu Jr
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare antique Art Deco mayoral "key to city" for Atlantic City, NJ by mayor Anthony Ruffu Jr, circa late 1920s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and comes i...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

19th C Grand Tour Painting on Porcelain View of Vatican/St. Peter's Basilica
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Grand Tour Painting on Porcelain View of Vatican/St. Peter's Basilica Italy, circa 1880s Standing in rectangular gilt bronze engraved frame with applied stylized flo...
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Late 19th Century Grand Tour Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Hand Colored Photograph of Nantucket Street Scene by Marshall Gardiner, Ca 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Hand Colored Photograph of Nantucket Street Scene by Marshall Gardiner (1884-1942), circa 1910, a period hand tinted photograph entitled "Nantucket Shearing Cart and Quakers" showing classic grey shingled houses on a cobblestone paved street, with a couple in horse drawn cart riding away from the viewer, and four women on doorstep and sidewalk, all dressed in period Quaker attire. It is interesting to note that the couple in cart are seated on antique Nantucket Bow Back Windsor chairs. The photograph was titled and hand signed in pencil across the bottom of the old acid foxed mat; the photograph is now mounted in new archival acid free matting, and a photocopy of the original pencil inscription has been preserved on the reverse. The photograph itself remains in excellent condition. H. Marshall Gardiner (1884-1942) was born on September 18, 1884 in Windsor, Ontario, and immigrated to the United States circa 1890, where his father W.H. Gardiner opened two photographic studios, one in Detroit during the winter months and a second at Mackinac Island during the more tourist-oriented summer months. Recognizing the potential of Florida's rapidly growing tourist trade, around 1894-95 he moved with his family from Detroit to Daytona, Florida which proved much more accommodating to the family's photographic business during the colder winter months. Marshall learned many of his photographic techniques from his father prior to going out on his own at a relatively early age. Whereas his father generally used wet collodian negatives, technology had advanced to where he was able to use gelatin dry plates in his earlier years, and later the less expensive and much more convenient roll film. Another very important lesson learned from his father was strategy of setting up shop in a tourist resort. Early in his career he traveled to Bermuda where he shot a series of beautiful Bermuda scenes that he hand-colored and successfully sold over a number of years to the local tourist trade. Around 1910, at the age of around 24, he first traveled to the island of Nantucket. The year-round population of Nantucket was then just over 2500, not nearly enough to sustain a photographic business for the entire year, so he opened a joint Photography and Art Supplies Store. Working as Nantucket's exclusive agent for Eastman Kodak, his business expanded to include the island's only photo-finishing service. However, with such a small year-round population, even the addition of a Gift Shop to compliment the hand-painted photographs, general portrait...
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Early 20th Century American Other Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

19th C Novelty Regency Black Aristocratic Men Drinking Champagne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th Century German of Regency Black Aristocratic Men Drinking Champagne A rare and unique probably of European or German origin, depicting four black men in tuxedos...
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Late 19th Century German High Victorian Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Porcelain

Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass is a marvelous recreation of a period artifact. Hand-crafted by an obviously skilled artisan who clear...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Historical Memorabilia

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Brass, Nickel

Yamaha Casette Deck Mario Bellini
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Yamaha casette deck designed by Mario Bellini in 1974. Working with 100V or DC12V. Historical audio equipment which is one of MOMA permanent collection. Inclined body has control panel...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Plastic

Two Lobster Plates in Clear Glass, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two beautiful Lobster plates made of Glass. A nice addition to your Table. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Ceramic, Majolica

Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
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1990s French Rustic Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick Offered for sale is an early 20th-century rattan or bamboo walking stick with gold-plated accent trim ...
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Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Gold Plate

Set of Three Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
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1990s French Rustic Historical Memorabilia

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Glass, Plastic

1960s Remington Rifle Life Size Advertising Dummy Board Seated Bond/ Mod Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and possibly one-of-a-kind advertising piece from the 1960s, the Remington Rifle Life Size Advertising Dummy Board. This custom store advert...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Albert Einstein Typed Letter, 1951, Signed
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This is a typed letter from Albert Einstein to Mrs. Clotilde Orszag of New York hand signed by the noted physicist. The letter, written in German, is d...
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1950s Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

1960s Robert Berks Sculpture Bust John F Kennedy JFK Miami Beach Mid-Century Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is a rare 1965 presentation award bust of JFK. A wonderful piece of mid-century historical decor from an important American sculptor, Robert Berks. Hi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Resin, Wood

19th c Giant Wooden Advertising Thermometer NY Life Insurance Co "NYLIC"
Located in Savannah, GA
Giant sized forty seven inches tall wooden thermometer made by the Hoehn Company Thermomter Makers, Chambers Street, NYC. constucted of hard wood with a rounded top and beveled edges, it adverrtises NYLIC-New York Life Insurance Co. wanting Bright Young Men- Permanent Pay. Measuring Blood Heat, Summer Heat,Tempe Rate, Freezing and Zero, the glass thermometer...
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

1970s Las Vegas Lucite & Pennies Souvenir Keychain
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and unique Las Vegas keychain souvenir in lucite with pennies from 1974, excellent condition unique gift.
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20th Century American Space Age Historical Memorabilia

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Copper

Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Swiss-engineered cipher machine is a fascinating piece of 20th-century military and engineering history, and this particular example is one of the ...
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20th Century Swiss Other Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Push Button Genie Telephone in Peach
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very sleek & cool styling in this Genie telephone. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear retains the great color of it's early days. Not tested.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...
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20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Antique Western French Bulldog Club Best in Show Madam X Plaque & Artist Drawing
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This grouping dates to approximately 1910 and is composed of an award plaque presented to "Madam X" by the Western French Bulldog Club for a Specialty Show and a pen and ink drawing ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

1950s Belgian Transportation Sign
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage Belgian wooden sign made circa 1950. This retired transportation sign used to hang over a Brussels tram stop, printed neatly in French an...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Vintage Central European Wooden Element
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden decoration created in 20th century central Europe. Crafted in an inherently minimal design, this unique element doesn’t fail to please the eye all the way around its structu...
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20th Century European Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

1970s Pair of Canada Sneakers Never Used
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this unique pair of never used CANADA sneakers with original box. About CANADA: CANADA was a very successful Mexican shoes and sneakers brand, during the 70s and 80s. In the book Shoe Dog...
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1970s Mexican Other Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Textile

Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Measures: L 32.5 x W 8 x Thk 6 in.
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Copper and Brass Country Grain Separator
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Copper and brass grain separator from Iowa; complete. Seedburo equipment company, Chicago 1912. Period: Last half of the 20th century. Origin: Iowa Size: 33" H x 16" W Family Owned...
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Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

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Brass, Copper

Large Metal Gulf Gas Station Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic gas station memorabilia.    
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

King Edward VIII Coronation Flag 1937
Located in Hastings, GB
British Royal Family A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH King Edward VIII, this flag was produced to commemorate th...
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1930s English Empire Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Cotton

19th Century Italian Voting Box Tuscan Confraternity Carved Barrel Ballot Box
Located in Milan, IT
19th century Italian Confraternity Voting Urn of Tuscan origin realized with turned and carved poplar wood. The barrel-shaped central body, in which hands were inserted to insert the ballot ball into one of the two holes connected to the small drawer below, where on the front we find the inscription YES and NO related to voting, SI and NO, in order to distinguish for and against votes on paper, then collected in two separate small drawers, just below. Standing on four curly feet, it has a beautiful curved handle and carved parts at both ends, highlighted by ebonized details. In a fraternity, this ballot box was used to collegially adjudicate community choices. In good age related condition, with sogns of wear and use. This antique Italian ballot wooden box, carved and painted, coming from Tuscany, in Central Italy. This ballot urn is an excellent example of a 19th century wooden voting box...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Poplar

Johnson Fare Box from Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
Located in Chicago, IL
Johnson fare box from the CTA - Chicago Transit Authority. With motor.
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1910s North American Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

French Oak Spit Rack Holder for Roasting Jacks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Oak Spit Rack Holder for Roasting Jacks This is a chunky country piece, it is made in 2” thick solid Oak and will hold 4 Spits The Rack is in very good condition, it is ...
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19th Century Country Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Oak

General William Tecumseh Sherman Autograph
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A RARE and FULLY AUTHENTIC General William Tecumseh Sherman Autograph. Last page of a hand written letter, circa 1885-1890. P...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Traditional Vintage Set of Two Souvenirs, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional vintage metal souvenirs. By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
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1970s Spanish Rustic Vintage Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, circa 1990 ¿Precio?
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1990s French Rustic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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