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Collectible Vintage Hand-tooled Leather African Berber Tribal Moroccan Bag 1960
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
vintage ethnic Berber tribal hand tooled and embroidered leather satchel shoulder cross body bag. Handcrafted by the Berber artisans from the Rif Mountains North Morocco Africa. ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Leather

Vintage Black Leather "Logo" Wallet / Checkbook Cover by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage black leather "Logo" wallet / checkbook cover by Cartier circa 1970s. The
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Leather

Vintage 7.5 Foot Black Wood Guess Cultural Advertising Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 7.5 Foot Black Wood Guess Cultural Advertising Sign Vintage 7.5 foot wood black "Guess
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1990s American Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Wood, Paint

Santana Gregg Rolie Autographed Black Magic Woman Lyrics on Paper
Located in Jersey, GB
all time. This printed set of Black Magic Woman lyrics (measures approximately 8½" x 11") has been
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20th Century Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Paper

Sterling on Black Parade Saddle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sterling on black parade saddle. 15” padded seat. Heavily tooled. Over 100 sterling silver conchos
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Leather

Vintage Sterling on Black Parade Saddle
Sterling on Black Parade Saddle
H 30 in W 22 in D 42 in
Vintage Black Leather Medicine Ball, 4kg, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This medicine ball comes from the stock of an old Czech gymnasium. Made in the 1930s. Patina consistent with age and use. Cleaned and treated with a special leather care. Weight: 4kg...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Leather

Vintage Black Leather Medicine Ball, 4kg, 1930s
Vintage Black Leather Medicine Ball, 4kg, 1930s
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Black Leather Medicine Ball, 3kg, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This medicine ball comes from the stock of an old Czech gymnasium. Made in the 1930s. Patina consistent with age and use. Cleaned and treated with a special leather care. Weight: 3kg...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Leather

Vintage Black Leather Medicine Ball, 3kg, 1930s
Vintage Black Leather Medicine Ball, 3kg, 1930s
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Vintage Woven Black Leather and Sterling Riding Crop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage woven black leather and sterling riding crop, with simple sterling top, worn beautifully
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20th Century American Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Sterling Silver

Vintage 1930s Black Leather Medicine Ball from a Gym, Czech Republic, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A decorative handcrafted medicine ball from a Czech gym, dated circa 1930s. Made of thick black
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Leather

John Lennon Hair
Located in Jersey, GB
across the world. As a result, he is by far the most collectable Beatle, with his memorabilia achieving
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1960s Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Other

John Lennon Hair
John Lennon Hair
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
Guhl & Harbeck Style Chain Stitch Hand Crank Sewing Machine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
machine is painted black and its rectangular base with four scrolls and shells feet corner is painted
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20th Century German Machine Age Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Iron

Lifesize Mannequins of Laurel and Hardy
Located in London, GB
Mannequins of The Great Laurel and Hardy "Another Fine shop you've got me into!!" The son of a British showman, Stan Laurel had been raised in British music halls. In 1910 he m...
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Fiberglass, Plaster

Cx-52 Model Swiss Cipher Machine
Located in New Orleans, LA
A triumph of ingenuity and craftsmanship, this Swiss cipher machine is a fabulous example of mechanical precision. Cipher machines are used to encrypt and decode messages and are mos...
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20th Century Swiss Other Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metal

Cx-52 Model Swiss Cipher Machine
Cx-52 Model Swiss Cipher Machine
H 6.25 in W 12 in D 8 in
4 Vintage German Souvenir Hiking Badge Walking Sticks Canes 32" - 37"
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of four vintage German / Austrian folk art traditional hook style walking sticks / canes, embellished with German and other assorted European hiking souvenir badges. 63 total bad...
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metal, Enamel

1966 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404, Germany
By MERCEDES BENZ
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1966 Mercedes Benz 404 Unimog in custom burnt orange. Original engine has been replaced with turbo diesel. 20 foot scissor lift hidden inside the bench in the truck bed. Ful...
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1960s German Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Steel

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 few rare models intended as a ...
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20th Century Swiss Other Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metal

Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
H 5.75 in W 12.75 in D 14.38 in
1940's HMV Illuminated Shop Sign
Located in Alton, GB
Original HMV illuminated mirror sign from 1940s.
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20th Century Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Mirror

1940's HMV Illuminated Shop Sign
1940's HMV Illuminated Shop Sign
H 160 in W 50 in D 40 in
John F. Kennedy Signed Senate Menu Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
soiling to rear cover. Menu dated April 10, 1957. Menu is framed at center with two black and white
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1950s American Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Paper

Pair of Italian Military Epaulettes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Military epaulettes. Handsome pair of black and gold thread stitched functioning
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1930s Italian Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metallic Thread

Pair of Italian Military Epaulettes
Pair of Italian Military Epaulettes
H 0.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
President John F. Kennedy Authentic Vintage Strand of Hair, 20th Century
Located in Jersey, GB
John F Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States of America. The youngest President to be elected to office, Kennedy presided over historic events including the Bay of P...
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20th Century Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Other

Prince Charles Authentic Strand of Hair, 20th Century
Located in Jersey, GB
Prince Charles is the son of Queen Elizabeth II and next in line to British throne. In 1984 he married Lady Diana Spencer in one of the most watched TV broadcasts of all time. Tragic...
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20th Century Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Other

Prince Charles Authentic Strand of Hair, 20th Century
Prince Charles Authentic Strand of Hair, 20th Century
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
Michael Jackson Authentic Strand of Hair
Located in Jersey, GB
Michael Jackson (1958-2009) is remembered as one of the great performers of all time. He began his musical career in 1964 as member of family band the Jackson 5. He was six years old...
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20th Century Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Other

Michael Jackson Authentic Strand of Hair
Michael Jackson Authentic Strand of Hair
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
Maria Callas Authentic Strand of Hair
Located in Jersey, GB
Maria Callas (1923-1977) was an American-Greek soprano and one of the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century. An extremely versatile singer, her repertoire ranged from cl...
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20th Century Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Other

Maria Callas Authentic Strand of Hair
Maria Callas Authentic Strand of Hair
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
Neil Armstrong Authentic Strand of Hair for Sale
Located in Jersey, GB
In 1969, Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the Moon. He was awarded a Congressional Space Medal of Honor for his efforts and has been deco...
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20th Century Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Other

Neil Armstrong Authentic Strand of Hair for Sale
Neil Armstrong Authentic Strand of Hair for Sale
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
Katharine Hepburn Authentic Strand of Hair
Located in Jersey, GB
Katherine Hepburn's career spanned over 70 years, from Broadway to Hollywood. A key figure in Hollywood's golden era, Hepburn co-starred with many greats including Cary Grant, Hu...
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20th Century Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Other

Katharine Hepburn Authentic Strand of Hair
Katharine Hepburn Authentic Strand of Hair
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
Elizabeth Taylor Authentic Strand of Hair
Located in Jersey, GB
Elizabeth Taylor was one of the great actresses of Hollwood's Golden Age; a former child star she grew to be known for both her acting talent and beauty, and infamously for her seven...
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20th Century Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Other

Elizabeth Taylor Authentic Strand of Hair
Elizabeth Taylor Authentic Strand of Hair
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
German Bauhaus Era Porcelain Medical Doctor Sign, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Black concave porcelain sign with white slightly raised letters. It a German sign from the 1930s
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Steel

Ulm Minster Church Souvenir Building Vintage, Germany, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1930s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...
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1930s German Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metal

1940s Vintage Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent. Art Deco era electric table desk top fan with modern industrial design. Has one speed operation. Measures: 16 tall...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metal

Vintage Simco Black Brown Leather Studded 15.5" Western Horse Show Saddle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Simco Black Brown Leather Studded 15.5" Western Horse Show Saddle. Item features metal
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Late 20th Century Country Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metal

Lady Liberty Souvenir Building Vintage, USA, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...
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1960s American Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metal

Army Air Forces Poster, "See the Job Through" by Baskerville, WWII Poster, 1945
By Charles Baskerville
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
is in very good condition and is archivally framed in a sleek black frame and UV protective glass.
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1940s American Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Paper

BR British Railways Shovel Made by Caldwell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
BR British Railways shovel made by Caldwell BR British Railways shovel made by Caldwell of Stockton Heath in 1960 The shovel has an Ash Handle and iron paddle it is in good us...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Iron

Fathers of the Air Service Authentic Signature Collage, circa 1926-1993
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
photograph is signed and inscribed in black ink. Neither photo is faded, however there is one minor crease
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Paper

Underwood Vintage Manual Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Underwood ” Vintage manual typewriter The Underwood Typewriter Company was a manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New York City. Underwood produced what is considered the f...
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1940s North American Industrial Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Steel

Underwood Vintage Manual Typewriter
Underwood Vintage Manual Typewriter
H 10 in W 16 in D 13.5 in
Garibaldi's Tray, Made in Italy, End of 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Garibaldi's tray is an original decorative metal object realized in Sicily, Italy by Italia manufacture at the end of 19th century This antique patinated metal tray is decorated w...
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass made in Israel, circa 1950. Decorated with Hanukkah song "Maoz Tzur Yeshuati" with gilded cast. Depiction of musical notes with children beside to commemorate the festival...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Brass

Telefono in Ceramica Limoges, Anni 70
Located in Felino, IT
Telefono in ceramica Limonge, funzionante con vecchia presa telefono. in buono stato, ma ci sono 2 parti incollate. una sotto al microfono voce ed una nella cornetta. le parti sono c...
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1970s French Rococo Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Ceramic

Telefono in Ceramica Limoges, Anni 70
Telefono in Ceramica Limoges, Anni 70
H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Brass and Silver Vintage Button Collection in Custom Wood Case
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-642 brass and silver button collection encased in a wood frame set on a green velvet board.
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1950s Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Silver, Brass

WWII General Douglas MacArthur Signature Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This collage features an authentic signature by General Douglas MacArthur paired with a photo of the impactful soldier and a five star general pin. Standing in his characteristic pos...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Paper

Yamaha Casette Deck Mario Bellini
By Yamaha, 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 ...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Plastic

Yamaha Casette Deck Mario Bellini
Yamaha Casette Deck Mario Bellini
H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 12.6 in
Navy Five-Star Admirals Signatures, United States World War II
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This amazing piece of U.S. Naval history features signed items from all four World War II Navy Admirals to ever wear the five-star rank. All are considered some of the finest admiral...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Paper

Margaret Bourke-White Statue of Liberty Inscribed Note and Limited Edition Photo
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
rippling to the photograph but otherwise no notable damage. The black and white photo has a blindstamped
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Paper

Rudi Gernreich Girls Knit Monokini Bandeau Top Bathing Suit, circa 1964
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original girls sized 6X monokini with a bandeau top bathing suit designed by Rudi Gernreich, circa 1964. Rudi Gernreich was an American Designer born in Austria, Vienna in 1922 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Fabric

Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone Military 500cc 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian motorcycle order to made for the Yugoslavian Special Force Tito . Made only 500 pieces. 70 of them was used for the President Tito military police and his personal escort. Mo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metal

Original Program for Nantucket Stage Production Dracula, Signed by Edward Gorey
Located in Nantucket, MA
Original program for the Nantucket Stage Company Production of "Dracula", signed by Edward Gorey, 1973. The Nantucket Stage Company (which became the Straight Wharf Theatre, premiere...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Paper

Rare 1940's /50's New York Times Newspaper Display Cart, News Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1940's /50's New York Times Newspaper display cart, news stand, You would be hard pressed to find another!. Newspaper industrial rolling cart with famed New York Times logo, mos...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Metal, Steel

Two Gimbels Mint Sheet Albums/Binder of Stamps Collection
By Gimbles
Located in Guaynabo, PR
These are two Gimbels mint sheet album/binder of Stamps Collection. One album has nine brown folders/cover stocks and the other one has seven. Each folder contains between 17 to 20 m...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Paper

Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Inkwell Desk Tidy, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Original 1930s Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Inkwell. Made by Esterook Hazell Pens Ltd and marked London made In England, 'dip well' Fountain well No 427. There are two inkwells made ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Glass, Bakelite, Rubber

Antique Silver and Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel, circa 1960s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique sterling silver and wood gavel or auction hammer. The gavel is engraved with Judge's name and is a commemorative hammer or gavel for the years of service of the judge. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Silver

1960s Industrial Nail Pliers Pincers Tool in Steel Iron Rustic Patina
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tool Vintage Tool Nail Pliers Pincers Pullers. Made in the USA. 1960s Signs of vintage age and wear Great design and form. Wonderful advertising carpentry prop. Dimensions: 12.25 H x...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Steel, Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Life Magazine President Johnson, December 1964
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage LIFE Magazine from December 1963. This piece is in a wonderful vintage condition consistent with age and use. We think this would be a great gift for the political junkie per...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Paper

C. 1970 Italian Erotic/Phalic Wood and Black Lacquer Cane with Penis Handle
Located in North Miami, FL
Circa 1970 Post-Modern italian erotic/phalic wood and black lacquer cane with penis handle By
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Enamel

Mid-Century Hand Painted Bull's Head Butcher's Shop Advertising Wall Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 1960s era molded fiberglass and hand painted bull's head is unsigned, but believed to be a generic advertising wall decoration from a butcher shop. This head is hand painted in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Fiberglass

1980 Post Modern Ashtray Illinois Land of President Lincoln Round Ceramic Dish
Located in North Hollywood, CA
collectible Illinois ashtray souvenir with landmark circular ashtray with green, red black design on white
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Ceramic

20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
Located in High Point, NC
display, this press embodies the durability and aesthetic of early industrial artistry. Its deep black
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Iron

20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
20th Century Belgian Cast Iron Press
H 11.3 in W 13.7 in D 12.5 in
Vintage 20th Century "Not In Service" Framed London Red Route Bus Sign c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
buses of London. This piece of history is elegantly framed in black. Whether for enthusiasts or as a
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1960s British Other Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Wood

Winston Churchill Signed Letter to British Publisher Thornton Butterworth, 1937
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, and is signed at the bottom of the letter “Winston S. Churchill” in black ink. The letter is presented
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1930s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Leather, Paper

1900s French Marble Decoration On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
work on fashion and society. Its polished surface, black as a starless night, is accentuated by the
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20th Century French Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Marble, Metal

Limoges Round Cameo Plate Medaillon Framed, 2
Located in New York, NY
Limoges France pair of large round cameo on black ground with neoclassical allegories figures
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles

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Giltwood

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Vintage Black Memorabilia Collectibles For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage black memorabilia collectibles available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, paper and animal skin, all vintage black memorabilia collectibles available were constructed with great care. Vintage black memorabilia collectibles have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage black memorabilia collectibles bearing Mid-Century Modern or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage black memorabilia collectibles over the years, but those made by Everlast, Walt Disney and Harley Davidson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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