North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Scale half model of JP Morgan's private steam yacht "Corsair II", flagship of the New York Yacht Club. The quality is evident. Planked mahogany deck, incredible built up mahogany cabins with raised panels. Countless Skylights with mahogany frames and brass bars. Other details include steam funnel, stubbed masts, wheel, binnacle, signal cannon, winch, deck plates, bitts, telegraph, steam whistle...

1 Volume. Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged. 1st Edition. Bound in full light green morocco with the covers and raised band spine displaying gilt-tooled detailing. All of the edges are gilt w...

To the One I Love the Best 1955 by Ludwig Bemelmans. 255 pages, Hardcover. First edition Viking Press. January 1, 1955. Clear Mylar jacket has been added to protect the original book...

A solid 18-karat gold case with geometric Art Deco lines, this cigarette case has lines textured along the exterior and is completed with a complex grid pattern in the center. It has...

12 Volumes. William M. Sloane. Life of Napoleon. Unique, extra-illustrated presentation set with approximately 250 original letters and documents, including 11 autographs of Emperor ...

New York The Century Co. 1896. An oversized set in dark brown leather with four spine bands and gilt lettering. Blue gray marbleized papers. 12 1/2" H x 8 7/8" W x 2 1/8" D Conditi...

1970 South West Navajo silversmith cuff bracelet, a classic combination of heavy silver and American turquoise and coral stone by jeweler Kathleen Yazzie. The cuff is filled with a m...

11X World Champion Kelly Slater personal surfboard used on the world tour of surfing. Shaped in 2005 by the renowned Al Merrick. This surfboard represents a significant piece of worl...

A very nice mid-century U.S. Air Force sterling silver pilot air wings shirt pin, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 3"W x .75"D...

A 1/10 Filled 12K Gold filled Lorgnette is tied to a velvet string, no glass wear included. Very intricate and detailed Handles. The Victorian lorgnette...

This is a vintage brooch pin crafted from 925 sterling silver, depicting a lady wearing a hat. The brooch also features the letter "V" initial. It measures 1.75 inches in size and or...

Nautical signal flag representing letter "G", "Golf". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a manila hemp rope and wood toggle. Fitted to a custom shadowbox frame wi...

Black Bakelite bangle bracelet with sterling silver band adornment. Measures: 2 3/8" inside circumference.   

Submitted for your consideration is this 1897 designed & patented, Circa 1910 built, Edison Projecting Kinetoscope. This circa 1910 Improved Exhibition Model 35mm projection machine represents one of the most classic yet refined (improved) 35mm hand crank cinema projectors and was invented by Thomas Alva Edison and William Dickenson in Orange New Jersey by The Edison Mfg. Company. The projection mechanism is operating and cranks film. It has a square Powers metal feed film magazine attached correctly on top but does not have a lamp house or a lower take up arm or reel. This is the perfect display size configuration for tabletop, bookshelf or pedestal exhibition. The projector body comes in a numbered wood case, most likely red oak, and has a 'tribute' Bausch & Lomb Cinephor projecting lens mounted for display only. This example is in excellent condition with original mechanism parts and what appears to be an original hand crank. The wood is in excellent condition and shows no rot or damage. All ORIGINAL Edison metal ID face plates are in place. This is one of the iconic artifacts of the early cinema industry and makes for a gorgeous display piece for home, office , museum or studio. Some of these are in permanent museum collections around the world. This artifact has recently arrived and while only briefly wiped down with our proprietary wood elixer, is undergoing a cleaning / conservation treatment in our workshop. But, we will NOT restore it, as a way of preserving this wonderful and original antique with all its working patina. The photos speak for themselves as to the impressive historical and display presence of this very rare artifact. As with all of our pieces, a signed and sealed “Certificate of Authenticity” is included with your purchase. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization – these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related production equipment technology – have a secure and appreciating place in history.~ About CinemaAntiques: CinemaAntiques has dedicated workshops, warehouses and galleries in Dallas Texas USA where we prepare, display and sell our rare Motion Picture equipment antiques. Our Cinema Antiques are perfect for display in residential, industrial and museum settings. Collectors and museums worldwide are some of our clients. Our antiques also offer a unique sculpture look that is one of a kind and awe inspiring. We can gladly arrange gallery visits by appointment. We offer one of the most complete and accurately curated selections of authentic Cinema Antiques, for sale, in the world. Many of our items were used in actual Hollywood Feature Motion Pictures, and we can only imagine the Movie Stars and entertainment Giants that paraded in front of these lights and cameras. As decorative “sculpture” or authentic Hollywood Cinema and Entertainment Memorabilia, our Cinema Antiques offer both a collectible and historical piece of the Hollywood Movie Industry, while at the same time presenting as an artistic and industrial piece of sculpture for your home, business or collection. Our design staff believes that a well-curated room with unique artifact antique decor, can really add drama and creativity to a space. Exceptional décor will reflect the unique personality of both you and your room and also be that special focus and conversation starter your guests and clients will love. All items sold and offered are presented as fairly and honestly as possible and we invite buyers to visit our Gallery prior to a purchase, to view any antiques of interest. We have been active collectors and curators of vintage Motion Picture Equipment for over 50 years. During this time we have amassed a superb and rare ongoing collection of antique: movie cameras, Hollywood studio lights, film studio audio / microphones and other highly collectible artifacts of the Hollywood Film Production Industry. We have been selling collectible Cinema Antiques since 1969 and are experts in the field. We have done certified cinema movie equipment appraisals for Banks, have served as Expert Witnesses in the legal system and have given our expert guidance to various museums. We specialize in CERTIFIED Cinema Antiques and Artifacts Circa 1895 to 1969 and beyond, representing the Art Nouveau, Machine Age, Art Deco, Industrial Age and Mid Century Periods. We offer partial or full refurbishment and various levels of restoration services at our Dallas Workshop. All antique items sold are carefully preserved, cleaned and gently prepared at no extra charge according to the wishes of our buyers. We prefer to offer original ‘preserved’ Cinema Antiques showing original patina and use from years of cinema production work. We are quite pleased to offer additional photographs of any of our Cinema Antiques. Our inventory is regularly changing so please inquire after any special antiques you may be searching for. Our President and Curator, Bill Reiter...

2 Volumes. Edmondo de Amicis, Constantinople. Bound in 3/4 brown calf and marbled boards. The covers and raised band spines display gilt-tooled detailing with green and black morocco...

4 Volumes. Albert J. Beveridge, Abraham Lincoln. Manuscript Edition. Bound by The Riverside Press in 3/4 wine morocco and linen boards with the covers and raised band spines gilt-too...

Very rare set of 1970's Monumental Crayola Crayons by Think Big. Set of 6. Heavy plastic frame with thick paper label. Comes with original tags and paperwork. Excellent vintage condi...

2 Volume. John F. Schroeder, Life and Times of Washington. Bound in 3/4 green morocco and linen boards. Covers and raised band spine gilt-tooled. All edges are gilt. Illustrated with...

2 Volumes. J.F. Schroeder, The Life and Times of Washington. Bound in full brown morocco with the covers and raised band spines displaying ornate open and gilt-tooled detailing. All ...

American vintage, antique child's pedal tricycle metal toy car in great working condition.

22 Volumes. Nathaniel Hawthorne, Complete Writings. Large Paper Edition. Bound in 3/4 brown morocco and silk boards with the raised band spines gilt-tooled with inlaid flowers. The t...

Autographs for Freedom edited by Griffiths, Julia. Published by Alden, Beardsley & Co; Wanzer, Beardsley & Co, Auburn 1854. A collection of Anti-Slavery Testimonies from the Roch...

A life size functional model of the human brain was produced by the Canadian company Gvssco in the 1980s. The colored model is made of plastic for educational purposes and is suitabl...

From FREDERIC magazine, the best – and most unexpected – decorating pro tips and tricks of the trade in one accessible guide Decorate Like a Decorator highlights the decorating tricks that only experienced designers know how to pull off – until now! Culled from FREDERIC magazine’s educational columns, this book shares with readers more than one hundred decorator pro moves: like how to use...

A celebration of more than 100 major public art commissions throughout the New York transit system Contemporary Art Underground presents more than 100 permanent projects completed b...

Traces the evolution of mid-century houses and demonstrates how they are experienced and lived in today This expanded and updated edition of the 2014 classic focuses on the concentr...

November Twenty Six Nineteen Hundred Sixty Three, poem by Wendell Berry; Ben Shahn illustrator. Published by George Braziller, New York, 1964, stated 1st edition. A poem written in...

A quite scarce and coveted hardcover book in slipcase - "Dali: A Study of His Art-In-Jewels (The Collection of the Owen Cheatham Foundation)". Bound into the book are color photographs of 28 jewels designed by Dali with comments and captions written by the artist himself. The book was published by The New York Graphics Society in 1959 - a quite collectible first edition/first printing (with no other printings noted) of the art book. The book is boldly hand-signed and dated (in the year of publication - 1959) by Dali on the lower corner of the first blank page/ front free endpaper. As such, exceedingly rare (we only know of two other existing copies, and only one was also signed in the year the book was published). A scarce signed edition. Would be a great addition to any collector of Dali's work or those who appreciate his fine art jewelry...

American Folk Art trade sign with hand-carved "Showroom" letters and an arrow. The letters and backboard are in original paint, egg-white and petroleum green. The sign has recently b...

A photographic exploration detailing the poetry and fragility of nature amidst the tragedy of climate change Since 1998, mixed-media artist Diane Tuft has traveled the world recordi...

Rare in original box gorgeous vintage 1940 ELECTRO VOICE V3 STUDIO RIBBON MICROPHONE (low impedance/bi-directional) with XLR connecting cable and desk stand. This third-generation V3...

The astonishing culmination of the artist-author’s decade-plus project to capture beauty, commemorate place, and see the world more fully Every day (every single day) for over a dec...

The first comprehensive monograph on the contemporary figurative painter, published as a companion to the artist’s first solo exhibition in the United States Spinneret draws inspira...

The Photographic History of the Civil War by Francis Trevelyan Miller. Published by The Review of Reviews, 1911, New York. Bright blue cloth binding with blind stamp flags, gilt ti...

A finely bound copy of this lesser known satirical novel by great American author Ernest Hemingway, the second edition. The second edition of this work, which was first published in 1926. Smartly rebound in a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. A lesser known work of Ernest Hemingway, this novella was written as a parody of 'Dark Laughter' by Sherwood Anderson. Hemingway takes a satirical look at pretentious writers in this novel and in its publication. He wrote it in only ten days, and received a mixed reaction when first published, partly as it was published in the same year as 'The Sun Also Rises...

Brian Bijan Attributed Hot Air Balloon Mixed Media Table Sculpture. Featuring a handcrafted, welded mixed metal sculpture in Copper, Iron coated Brass and Basalt, with tethered early...

Richard Wagner: The Man, His Mind and His Music; Ring Resounding; The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary on Wagner's Ring Cycle by Robert W. Gutman; John Culshaw; Bernard Shaw, Publish...

Chunky charm bracelet by Napier - truly a runway showstopper! Asian themed charms...buddhas, lanterns, coins and symbols mixed with multi colored pate de verre drops. SIGNED on clasp...

Presented is an original Civil War-era side drum with a pair of wooden drumsticks. This is a rope tension drum with a wooden body, ropes, and leather tabs. An iron tack pattern surro...

Aubrey Beardsley by Brian Reade. Published by The Viking Press, New York, 1967. An illuminating biography, and an engrossing analysis of Beardsley's aims and achievements as an art...

A photograph of Charles C. Echlin of Oakland, California in a 1904 autocar type X. The father of Earl Echlin noted auto parts supplier for NAPA. sight: 9 ¼ by 7 ½ inches frame: 1...

1970s era surfboard by Santa Cruz shaper / surfer Joey Thomas, this example has a single foiled wooden fin, swallow tail, beak nose, down rail with a resin pin line along the rails configuration which was a popular shape by the influences from what was happening in Hawaii on the North Shore with shapers such as Dick Brewer and surfer / shaper Jerry Lopez...

Vintage 1979 Ocean Pacific wave mural surfboard with artwork by Bill Stewart. Features amazing wave mural scene depicting barreling wave with Hawaiian hibiscus flowers in foreground,...

Alfred Stieglitz's Camera Notes by Christian A. Peterson. Published by Minneapolis Institiute of Arts with W.W. Norton, Minneaplolis, New York, 1996. Illustrated softcover binding,...

Set of 2 books about outdoor and wilderness survival and skills. Complete Book of Outdoor Lore by Clyde Ormond. Published by Outdoor Life, Harper & Row, New York, 1964. On Your Ow...

The Haunting of Toby Jugg by Dennis Wheatley. Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., London., 1948. Black cloth hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, edge wear, tea...

The Doors: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics by Danny Sugerman. Published by Hyperion, New York, 1991. Hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, good condition.

Amphigorey: Fifteen Books by Edward Gorey Published by Berkley Windhover, New York, 1975. Edward St. John Gorey was an American writer, Tony Award-winning costume designer, and art...

Biographies of Western Photographers 1840-1900 by Carl Mautz. Published by Carl Mautz Nevada City California, 1997. Red cloth hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, edge wear ...

Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific dolphin mural artwork surfboard. Features sleek black tint with breathtaking airbrushed mural depicting dolphins breaching the water. Round pintail shape ...

Hoover, Herbert. The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1958. Signed and inscribed by Herbert Hoover. Sixth printing. Original dust jacket...

Washington County, Georgia land deed with survey warrant and beeswax state seal granted by Governer Edward Telfair to Col. Robert Middleton. This land grant is from the controveral ...

Farber Brothers, Krome Kraft, a guide for collectors. English book, by Julie Sferrazza, 1988. The book contains information on each piece, including the glass manufacturer, color, and additional black-and-white illustrations. It is a must-have for the serious collector. It is an excellent resource for the history of Farberware, Farber Bros N.Y.C., Krome-Kraft, and Cambridge Glass. The quality of the pictures is outstanding, and they are thoughtfully organized. Further, each item pictured provides a cross-reference that directs you to text within the book that fully describes the item, catalog number where available, measurements, original glass color availability, original price, and market value (of the 1988 period). This is a beautiful coffee table art book. Features: Title: Farber Brothers - Krome Kraft - A guide for collectors. Author: Julie Sferrazza. Softcover book. Language: English. 44 full-color and numerous black-and-white illustrations. 183 pages. Dimensions: 6 in x 9 in (15.5 x 23 cm). Publish in 1988 by Antique Publications...

This is a 19th Century Turnbulls Novelty Kitchen Scale. It depicts a gilt cast iron scale with a brass graduated ounces and pounds plate at the right side of the decorated with scrol...

Set of nine hardcover cloth bound ex-libris Vogue magazines from 1968-1970. Dark green cloth binding with gold embossed lettering. Featuring many iconic covers and editorials from D...

Vintage 1970s Dewey Weber wave mural surfboard. Features beautiful airbrushed full length wave mural on the deck with greenish yellow tinted rails/bottom. Swallow tail shape design. ...

An early 20th century aluminum and bronze dental articulator or phantom head, mounted on an iron display stand, circa 1910.

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Now We Are Six. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen Children's Books, 1977. DESCRIPTION: LIMITED SIGNED EDITION. 1 vol., 7-9/16" x 5-3/16", limited to 300 numb...