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Period: 20th Century
Hand-Made Miniature Model Cavalier Coat of Arms, Hinged Medieval Knight's Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand-Made Miniature Model "Cavalier" Coat of Arms. Hinged Medieval Knight's Armor on Plinth. 37" High including plinth. 15" Wide 11 1/2" Deep at plinth (Knight is 8" Deep)
Category

English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Colonial Elegance and Exotic Charm: A Visual & Poetic Journey through 1910 Burma
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Pictures from Lotus Land Authors: Photographs by Mrs. Ernest Muriel (Frances Matilda Muriel); Verses described by R.C.J. Swinhoe (Rodway Charles John Swinhoe) Publisher: Row...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Marx Fire Chief Friction Action Toy Sedan American, Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This original vintage friction activated toy sedan" Fire Chief" Car by The Marx Toy Company, circa 1930, is a difficult toy to find, especially in this variation, which I have not se...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin, Steel

Snuff Garrett's "Charlie Russell Rider" Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
A pair of buckaroo chinks by "Grizzly Saddlery / Great Falls, Mont." with fringe and personalized "Garrett" on the belt. The chaps have overlaid "CRR" on the legs. Includes a tooled ...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Baby L" Speedboat by Lindstrom Toy Co., American Circa 1933
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage toy speed boat manufactured by the Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport Connecticut, circa 1933 or earlier; the Lindstrom company having been founded in 1913, made quality tin...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Thierry Despont, Houses (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Privately published in 1990 by the office of Thierry Despont to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Thierry W Despont Ltd, . One of a limited edition o...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard, felting and Papermache was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas ...
Category

German Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Industrial Era Enterprise Mfg. Co. (Philadelphia) Iron Grinder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Grinder from Philadelphia dating to the late 19th/ Early 20th Century. By Enterprise Mfg. Co., Phil, U.S.A. With a hand crank and footed base. Dimensions: H. 20", ...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Plaster Religious Baby Jesus Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a baby Jesus. Embodied within this exquisite plaster figure, portraying the beloved infant Jesus, is a sacred aura of tradition. Crafted in ...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Antique Group of 6 Skookum Dolls, 1913s
Located in Norton, MA
A Skookum doll was a Native American-themed doll, sold as a souvenir item in the early 20th century. They are all in different sizes. The last photo shows the dimensions (inch) of ea...
Category

German Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Antique Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Train Hand Car by Disney & Lionel Circa 1934
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage Mickey/ Minnie Mouse Toy Wind-Up pre-war handcar (train car) circa 1934; by The Lionel Train Company in collaboration with Walt Disney Enterprises. The wind-up toy car featur...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

John Stobart (English, B. 1929) Portsmouth Merchants Row NH Signed Print
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"John Stobart (British b. 1929) paintings and limited edition prints are collected around the world and seen by visitors of the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts and the Portland Museu...
Category

American Classical 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in the pocket or bag. Dating to c.1910, Edwardian in era, the magnifier works well and ...
Category

British Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Stylish Buccellati Modern Sterling Silver Figural Apple Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Italian 800 silver lighter. Large apple with naturalistic irregular form and striated skin. Long stem with leaf. Underside has inset lighter. Italian maker’s mark (1944-68) a...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Russian Holy Trinity Icon with Hallmarks C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Russian Holy Trinity Icon with Hallmarks C1920 Measures - 14"H x 12.25"W x 1"D
Category

Russian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Iron Shell 1900s-1940s / Flower Vase Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old iron cylinder. Presumed to be a shell dropped on Japan during the war. The period is believed to be from the 1900s to the 1940s. Some time after it was dropped, this cylind...
Category

Unknown Showa 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1927 The Sun Also Rises
Located in Bath, GB
A smart early edition of one of Ernest Hemingway's best known novels, a brilliant leather bound example of the great American novel. An early printing, published the year following ...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Nikon Camera Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Nikon camera. Tons of detailing to metal camera. Made in Japan. Excellent condition. Comes with original box. Good working condition. Gre...
Category

Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

John Stobart (English, B. 1929), Independence, Ltd. Ed. Signed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"John Stobart (British b. 1929) paintings and limited edition prints are collected around the world and seen by visitors of the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts and the Portland Museum in Maine. He is well known maritime artist known for images of ports and vessels as they were in the great era of sail and stream". INDEPENDENCE, Wayne City Landing, Start of the Santa Fe Trail...
Category

American Classical 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900....
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a pocket watch. The dial is lucky enough to have an Englis...
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British Edwardian Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1976 Watership Down
By Richard Adams (Author)
Located in Bath, GB
A signed presentation copy of the beautifully produced first illustrated edition of Richard Adams's novel. The first illustrated edition of this work, in the publisher's original qu...
Category

British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax, Germany c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A German wax dissected model of the head, circa 1910, showing nerves, arteries, veins and muscles of the head with paper numbered labels. The case has the original marker’s la...
Category

Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Glass

The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998.What was it like to watch the Wright Brothers soar into the sky? To hear the first crackling voice aired o...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

RARE , LARGE Complete set of 8 Christmas Putz Houses, loofah trees, balconies
By Leo Putz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare , large, complete set of 8 Christmas PUTZ Houses,, Loofah Trees, balconies, etc.. In original box.Amazing original condition. Stamped on bottom MADE IN JAPAN, EACH ONE NUMBERED...
Category

Japanese Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Laminate, Paper

Authentic Art Deco Black Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Sterling Accent
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Black Bakelite bangle bracelet with sterling silver band adornment. Measures: 2 3/8" inside circumference.   
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Intaglio Cut 14k Cufflinks
Located in Toledo, OH
This pair of 14k intaglio cufflinks features a portrait of a Roman warrior. These cufflinks are 16mm x 12mm and are 10.7 grams.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Set of 8 Udall & Ballou Enamel Matchbox Holders with Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 American Modern sterling silver matchbox holders, ca 1920. Retailed by Udall & Ballou in New York. Rectangular with open ends; sides have cutout tubes. On each is applied en...
Category

American Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Bose 901 Series Speakers On Eero Saarinen Tulip Bases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of newly finished and upholstered, mid-century modern, Bose 901 series speakers on tulip base stands designed by the Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen, circa...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Bisque Porcelain Holy Water Font with Angels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare antique large bisque porcelain holy water font with angels. A beautiful quality large antique holy water font for the wall, made of bisque porcelain. Depiction of three angels ...
Category

Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s
Located in Manzano, IT
Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s Traditional antique shoe shine box, handcrafted from natural wood and brass with special attention and care to detail. Similarly with handmade de...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Thousand Islands of the Adriatic Hardcover Book 1965 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Thousand Islands of the Adriatic Hardcover Book 1965. Text by Antun Soljan Published by Yugoslavija 1st edition 1965.  
Category

European Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Krampus Devil Kewpie Celluloid Christmas Ornament Vintage, Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament from Germany or Austria. It is made of Celluloid and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. It is in nice conditi...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Icon / Portrait Czar Nicholas II, Inscribed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Objet'd'Art, a Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Travel Icon, is a poignant tribute to the reign of Czar Nicholas II. Made in 1913 to commemorate the Great Pilgrimage ...
Category

Russian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

XL Red Wooden Dump Truck Toy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
XL red wooden dump truck toy. A large toy truck made of red and blue hand-painted wood.
Category

European Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

De Coene Furniture Music Box and Speakers, Blue Tooth
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful collectors De Coene 50s sideboard with renewed built-in stereo Bluetooth installation and original 50s Philips speakers in perfect working condition, it fills your interior...
Category

Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual English compass which folds into it's own brass case. Marked "England" and dating to c.1900. 2" x 1 3/4" x 1/2". Excellent condition. Item: 44415 FREE Worldwide Regist...
Category

British Edwardian Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

GOSSE, Phillip. The History Of Piracy. FIRST EDITION - 1932 - IN A FINE BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GOSSE, Phillip. TITLE: The History Of Piracy. PUBLISHER: London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1932. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8-5/8" x 5-7/8", illustrated, bound in ...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Folding Pera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form LA Migninne, Paris marked 4.25 x 5 x 2.75
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

ESPRIT: The Making of an Image book by Helie Robertson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1985 book of photographs that is best described as Esprit's first family photo album. The 1980s fashion powerhouse's early story is told through extensive photographs from advertis...
Category

Post-Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Modern Design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1890-1990 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Modern Design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1890-1990 Hardcover Book.January 1, 1990 by R. Craig Miller (Author).The exceptional and wide-ranging modern design collections of Th...
Category

American Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of Three Vintage Leather Medicine Balls, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of three vintage leather medicine balls, circa 1940 Great collection of old school medicine balls. Hippocrates is said to have stuffed animal skins for patients to toss for...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

French Art Deco Michel Dufet ashtray
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original French Art Deco ashtray circa 1930 by Michel Dufet in bi-color wood.
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian folk ...
Category

German Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

Set of 2 Ashtrays And Table Lighter Vintage Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Ashtrays and table lighter Vintage, Italian design, 1970s. The ashtray is made of brass and decorated wood. It measures 20 cm x 20 cm x 3 cm high. The lighter measures 7.5 ...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-20th Century English Camelot/King Arthur Chess Set in Hand-Painted Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century english Camelot/King Arthur chess set made in hand-painted ceramic By: unknown Material: ceramic, enamel, paint, felt Technique: molded, pressed, painted, hand-pain...
Category

English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant "Queen Anne" table lighter from Ronson in silver metal from the mid-20th century. This lighter works on gas. This pretty lighter has an elongated, oval shape decorated w...
Category

English Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Italian Space Age Floor Standing Ashtray - Orange Retro Chic Home Decor, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step back in time to the swinging sixties with this iconic Italian vintage 1960s ashtray, a stylish and functional piece that embodies the retro charm of the era. Crafted with a slee...
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Italian Space Age Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames 7 high relief cameos carved from Bull mouth Shell Box Clasp 7.5"L x 1.125"W x .197"D Marked 95
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register, Model 442, Early 1900s on Plinth
Located in Southampton, NY
National Cash Register Co. Brass Cash Register, Model 442-E-L, Early 1900s, on wooden plinth. American. Brass. In 1908, National introduced a new numbering system that grouped their ...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Hand Painted Church Glass Window Bible Reading Mary, Fire & Angels
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique work of religous art, former church or cloister window. This 'fire-painted' or stained glass church window possibly depicts a biblical scene or maybe 'just' the image of the ...
Category

Dutch Arts and Crafts 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron, Lead, Metal

Picasso Ceramic Plate Portfolio Book
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and special portfolio of Picasso Ceramics published by Albert Skira, Inc., 1955. Foreword by Suzanne and George Ramié. This incredible portfolio contains 18 colorplates of Pic...
Category

Swiss Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century Italian High Quality Mahogany Roulette Wheel by Dal Negro
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present you a high quality roulette wheel for the home and clubs and events. It is made from solid Sapelli Mahogany - a gorgeous piece of work Wheel is mounted on 2 rings of ball bearings for perfectly smooth running Round sided roulette wheel with a single zero - two roulette balls are included. The piece is made by the world-leading quality gaming equipment...
Category

Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Nantucket Opera House Menu, circa 1960s to 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Vintage Menu from the Opera House Restaurant on Nantucket, circa 1960s. The beloved and fondly missed Opera House was the iconic restaurant owned and operated by Gwen Gaillard o...
Category

American Other Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Midcentury Italian Pleated Leather Magazine Rack by Nova Tecno, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning magazine rack completely made of thick Italian leather. This charming magazine rack was made by Nova Tecno in Italy in the 1970s and is signed on the bottom. This elegant m...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams Signed 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams signed 1st edition. 1981, SIGNED by Ansel Adams on a special book plate in the middle of the first (blank) page titled: The Photography As...
Category

American Expressionist 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s A vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on wooden plaque. The teeth are decorated with two metal mounting...
Category

German Black Forest 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp. Ideal for Cafe decoration
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp. Ideal for decoration in a restaurant or cafe on a Railway or industrial theme The lamp has a single bulls eye window, no burner, it o...
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Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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