Antique 1868 Railroad Car Heating Apparatus Patent Model
Located in Dekalb, IL
Constructed from wood, aluminum, and additional metal fittings, the model depicts a section of a railway passenger car fitted with the inventors’ compressed-air heating system.
Metal, Aluminum
$4,137Sale Price|20% Off
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:24 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes...
Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...
$2,014Sale Price / set|20% Off
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finish...
Foil, Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Iron, Nick...
$1,415Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Model Car Mercedes Benz 300 S Cabriolet Black Cream Collectible Classic
Located in Wembley, GB
A beautifully detailed vintage Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet model car, finished in an elegant glossy black exterior with a contrasting cream interior. Inspired by one of Mercedes-Be...
Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...
$371Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Model Car Mercedes Benz 300 S Cabriolet Black Cream Collectible Classic
Located in Wembley, GB
A beautifully detailed vintage Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet model car, finished in an elegant glossy black exterior with a contrasting cream interior. Inspired by one of Mercedes-Be...
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
Dooling Brothers DeLuxe Mercury tether car
Located in London, GB
A Dooling Brothers DeLuxe Mercury tether car, Los Angeles, California, circa 1939 – 40. With uprated glow plug engine. Rear wheel drive, known as “Dooling Rear Drive”. Replaced ha...
Aluminum, Brass
Red Metal Body Track Rail Race Car, Circa 1952
Located in London, GB
Fabulous scratch built model race car, circa 1952. A track car, such as this one, raced on the surface of a board track usually consisting of 4-6 lanes.
Aluminum, Brass
Huge Three Car 1933 Light Up Streamline Aluminum Model Train
By General Train Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large-scale train 5 1/2' long was made by General Train Company in 1933 for a short period of time. It has a machined aluminum presentation base and is wired to be displayed lit...
Aluminum
MG Gas Powered Model Car
Located in New York, NY
Exact replica of the real British car. Includes an article in a model car magazine dated 1950. Exceptional details throughout. This model car was built between 1945 & 1949. Made ...
Aluminum
Concept Jet Car Model Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Sculpture of Harley Earl's Concept Show Car Firebird I from 1953 a jet on wheels. Limited edition Signed and No. 7 of 12
Aluminum
1950s F500 Ferrari Model Car
By M.L.B.
Located in London, GB
A terrific 1950s model Ferrari F500 F2: During the 1952 season Alberto Ascari and his Ferrari F500 F2 were in a class of their own; he dominated the world championship, winning each ...
Aluminum
ERA Tether Car Model by M&E, circa 1948
Located in London, GB
This model racing car was made with a steel chassis, wooden bodywork, leather straps to fasten the aluminium bonnet, and was originally powered by a miniature spark ignition petrol e...
Aluminum, Steel
MIDGETEE New Star Gas Model Racing Car All Glo Engine 1950s
By Summit
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Japanese MDGETEE 1950s New Star Fuji Japan. It seems like New Old Stock still In original box and packaging. Comes with with all paper work, original instructions for car as...
Aluminum, Brass
1950s 'Maserati' Tether Car
Located in London, GB
A wonderful tether car model produced by E & M (The Experimental and Model Co.) of Coventry with engine and ‘Maserati style' bodywork and radiator grill. This particular model is in ...
Aluminum
Electra ‘Buck 2A’ Tether Car, circa 1947
Located in London, GB
In 1944 the Drysdale Press publication, ‘Model Race Cars’, had printed details and plans for Gerry Buck's 2A car; The chassis rails were pressed aluminium, tapered in depth and width...
Aluminum
Dooling 'Mercury Front Drive' Rail Track Tether Car, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Tether Cars are model racing cars powered by miniature internal combustion engines.
Aluminum
Rare Mid-Century French Wooden Box Citroen DS Model Car Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare 1960s French Mid-Century decorative lidded box featuring a car. This varnish wood box is a stylized version of the iconic French Citroen DS. Sliding lid covered with dark green ...
Aluminum, Copper
Sold
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Cream Car Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes...
Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...
Large Racing Car Model, Polished Aluminium with Gold Finish
Located in Retie, BE
This large racer is made of polished aluminium with a thin layer of gold finish. The model reminds you of the racer cars circa 1930 - 1940 like Mercedes Benz racer jaren 30, Indy...
Aluminum
Huge 3 Car 1933 Light Up Streamline Aluminum Model Train
By General Train Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large scale train was made by General Train Company in 1933 for a short period of time. It has a machined aluminum presentation base and is wired to be displayed lite up or off....
Aluminum
Superb American Model Race Car, 1950
Located in New York, NY
A true 12 to 1 scale model of the famous "Offie" midget race car painted in the livery of the Fred Gerhardt Offenhauser, in which Bill Vukovich won the 1950 AAA National Midget Champ...
Aluminum, Steel
Original Aluminum Tethered Racing Car by Mc Coy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic futuristic car was made in the 1930's. It was raced around a track on a tether. These cars were featured at the 1939 World's Fair where they were raced on a track.
Aluminum
4 Car Burlington Zephyr Model Train w/ Custom Streamline Display
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's American Flyer model train is a scale model of the classic Burlington Zephyr, designed by Albert Dean with interiors by Paul Cret and John Harbeson. Pictured on the cover...
Aluminum
AMERICAN SPRINT CAR
Located in New York, NY
A classic, late-1940s gas-powered model race car in polished aluminum with a model airplane engine for power, designed to be connected by a tether wire to a post in the ground and r...
Aluminum
The Fastest Car On Earth 1939-1963
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent, one-of-a-kind model of the streamlined projectile known as the Railton Special, the first ground vehicle to travel over 400 m.p.h., is constructed with hand-formed ...
Aluminum
Huge 4 Car 1935 Light Up Streamline Aluminum Model Train
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large scale model train was made by the General Train Company for a very short period of time in 1935. It has been rewired, has a new transformer and comes with a lot of origina...
Aluminum, Metal
Model British Racing Car
Located in New York, NY
A superbly rendered chrome-plated engineering model of a British racing car with fully working brass steering mechanism, original rubber Dunlop tires, turning brass steering wheel,co...
Aluminum, Copper
GAS POWERED MODEL RACE CARS
Located in New York, NY
These three exceptional late 1940s gas-powered model race cars in polished aluminum, each with a model airplane engine for power, were designed to be connected by a tether wire to a ...
Aluminum, Steel
EXCEPTIONAL MERCEDES W196 R GRAND PRIX RACE CAR MODEL
Located in New York, NY
This is a very well made, one-of-a-kind, hand-painted model of the Mercedes W196 R Streamliner, one of the most famous race cars in Grand Prix history. It has a large petrol engine a...
Aluminum, Steel
4 Car Burlington Zephyr Model Train w/ Custom Streamline Display
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's American Flyer model train is a scale model of the classic Burlington Zephyr, designed by Albert Dean with interiors by Paul Cret and John Harbeson. Pictured on the cover...
Aluminum
4 Car Burlington Zephyr Model Train w/ Custom Streamline Display
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930's American Flyer model train is a scale model of the classic Burlington Zephyr, designed by Albert Dean with interiors by Paul Cret and John Harbeson. Pictured on the cover...
Aluminum
Mercedes Retro Racing Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Mercedes Retro Racing with aluminium structure, with plastic and aluminium details. Model in black paint finish.
Aluminum
Spindizzies Polished Racing Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Spindizzies polished racing with aluminium structure, with plastic and aluminium details. Model in polished aluminium finish.
Aluminum
Antique Scale Steam Engine Showman Traction 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Unique and collectable scale model of an English steam engine presented in a glass case This is an exceptional scale model of a traction engine, finely detailed and beautifully prese...
Oak
$674Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 11.82 in
Early 20th Century Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning contemporary reproduction of a vintage racing car from the 1930s. The streamlined body, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car
By Daum, Xavier Froissart
Located in New York, NY
Daum French Crystal Riviera Coupe Car. Highly detailed large glass depiction of a classic car with frosted tires and engine. Designed by Xavier Froissart. Signed Daum France.
Crystal
$798Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.32 in W 3.61 in D 1.32 in
TRENCH ART 1930 Art-Deco European Train Desk Petrol Lighter In Copper & Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Steam engine train locomotive desk lighter This is a very nice trench art petrol table lighter of a steam engine locomotive created between the WWI and WWII. The elusive locomotive ...
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Tin
$204,725
H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...
Brass
PC011 Authentic Models Bantam Midget Model Car
Located in New York, NY
The Authentic Models Bantam Midget Model Car (PC011) is a faithful reproduction of the iconic Bantam Midget race cars that captivated racing enthusiasts and collectors alike during t...
Metal
Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Examico 4001 car is a wind up mechanical toy car, made between 1950s/60s. Working stick shift and reverse. Vintage toy made in tinplate and plastic. Lighthly scrat...
Metal
Meccano Tinplate Clockwork Racing Car
Located in Mount Horeb, WI
Circa 1930s, the paint on this car is in excellent condition with the original sticker intact. One area of loss to the front light. A fine example of a rare toy. Dimensions: Aprox 12...
Metal
Giordani pedal car Studebaker model, Made in Italy 1950s
By Giordani
Located in Palermo, IT
Giordani pedal car Studebaker model, Made in Italy 1950s Good condition.
Metal
1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car 1948 Original Italian Hand Built Pedal Car. The most exceptional pedal car dated September 3, 1948 from Mantova. Scratch built by hand it w...
Wood
EARLY 20TH-CENTURY TOY CAR
Located in Firenze, FI
A refined and unique toy car made of wrought iron, with a wooden frame painted in tempera in shades of blue and green. The car is in good condition and fully functional, with four wh...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Toy Car, Schuco Patent 2001625, Made in Germany, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Patent 2001625 car is a vintage toy made in Germany in 1950s. Schuco Patent 2001625 model. The clockwork works, even though it is a bit slow. Original key not incl...
Metal
Rare VW Beetle Pedal Car by Pines
By Pines of America
Located in Highland, IN
Made by Pines of America Inc. of Fort Wayne, Indiana this exceptional vintage VW pedal car comes with its original cardboard box. These plastic pedal cars are very hard to find in an...
Metal
$145 / item
H 4 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Replicas Fords 1908 & 1925 Touring Cars
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Japanese tin toy touring cars from the late 50s. In excellent antique condition, these toys were never played with. Friction cars, Near mint condition. Sat in boxes wrapped properly ...
Metal
$2,850 / set
H 18 in W 7 in D 6 in
Beautiful French Dore Bronze Marble Cherub Ormolu-Mounted Candelabra Lamps, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful pair of French gilt doré bronze and marble cherub ormolu-mounted candelabra / three branch lamps.
Marble, Bronze
Midcentury Classical Wall Art
Located in Asheville, NC
Midcentury, unusual wall art, hand-painted and colored grisaille architectural and classical scenes on the back of glass (églomisé) with black and gold frame and brass hanging rings.
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Beige Bessarabian Tapestry Woven Wool Rug Featuring an Adamesque central medallion set against a warm caramel ground, the composition is elegantly anchored by swa...
Wool
Copper Artwork
Located in Antwerp, BE
Copper wall artwork, 1950s. It could also be from the art nouveau period. Height 75 cm. Width 53 cm.
Copper
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$36,809
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 16.54 in
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forw...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Palisander Sofa Of Scroll Shape
Located in Altrincham, GB
Art Deco Palisander Sofa Of Scroll Shape Form with Leather and Suede Upholstery on Bun Feet - 65"w x 25"d x 28"h (21" to the seat)
Leather, Suede, Palisander
Art Deco Apaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, Au
Art Deco Apaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Only polished
Alpaca, Wood
$6,328 / set
H 53.15 in W 86.62 in D 74.02 in
Spectacular Art Deco Skyscraper Maple Bed with Integral Cabinets
Located in Devon, England
If you're looking for something with the wow factor that's both unique and made to the highest standard, special then this is the piece for you. An outstanding bird's-eye maple blond...
Chrome, Iron
Art Deco Burr Walnut and Satinwood Bed
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco King bed by Harry & Lou Epstein. Burr walnut and satin birch veneered on solid mahogany. Each bedside opens to reveal a satin birch lined interior with two shelves and a ...
Bakelite, Satinwood, Walnut
$14,850Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in L 32 in
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Regency Style Gilt-Bronze Sconces after Feuchèr
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive pair of French 19th-20th century Regence style gilt bronze five-light figural wall lights, each with a ribbon-tied back-plate suspending a plumed helmet and centred by ...
Bronze
Circular Iron Pavilion with Aged Patina
Located in Marbella, ES
A magnificent circular iron pavilion, crafted with an elegant architectural structure and finished with an aged patina that enhances its historical character. Its open design, with g...
Metal
19th Century Antique Bentwood Twin Bed by Kohn, Vienna Secession
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...
Bentwood
$148,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 127 in W 28 in D 26.75 in
A Pair of French 19th Century Life-Size Val d'Osne Cast-Iron Sculpture Torcheres
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality and palatial pair of French 19th century lifesize cast-iron sculptures - torcheres of Native American Indians titled "L’ Indienne" designed by Jules Salmson (French,...
Iron
English 1930s Art Deco Walnut Double Bed
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930s English walnut double bed. The veneers really make this bed outstanding book paged veneers throughout with walnut feather banding to the edges. Standard English doubl...
Iron
$28,950Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.25 in W 76 in D 43 in
Large French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved center hall table with marble top. The rectangular shaped top with rounded ends, fitted with a Brêche Violet...
Marble
There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.
Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.
Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.
Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.
Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.
Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.
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