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Léon Saussine Antique Atlas Puzzle, Colorful World Map, ca. 1900
Léon Saussine Antique Atlas Puzzle, Colorful World Map, ca. 1900

Léon Saussine Antique Atlas Puzzle, Colorful World Map, ca. 1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Complete examples are increasingly difficult to find, making this set particularly desirable for collectors of antique puzzles, educational games, cartography, geographic ephemera, F...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Advertising Poster - Early 20th Century Medicine Sign
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Advertising Poster - Early 20th Century Medicine Sign

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Advertising Poster - Early 20th Century Medicine Sign

Located in Seattle, WA

The back shows old stains, rust marks, and evidence of previous repairs, but the graphics on the front remain largely intact and highly legible.This is a rare surviving example of e...

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Emile Deyrolle 'Taureaux Teaching Chart'

Emile Deyrolle 'Taureaux Teaching Chart'

By Emile Deyrolle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A wonderful example of early French agricultural education, this poster combines scientific teaching with attractive livestock artwork, making it appealing to collectors of education...

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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Ephemera

Materials

Offset

DEUTSCHEN DAMPFSCHIF Rare Original Vintage Antique Ocean Liner Travel Poster
DEUTSCHEN DAMPFSCHIF Rare Original Vintage Antique Ocean Liner Travel Poster

DEUTSCHEN DAMPFSCHIF Rare Original Vintage Antique Ocean Liner Travel Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

A rare and evocative piece of late Victorian shipping ephemera. The German Hamburg steamship company's monthly postal service to the Dutch East Indies, via Amsterdam, Southampton, an...

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1890s Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

The Seine and Barges near Paris, 1926, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography
The Seine and Barges near Paris, 1926, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography

The Seine and Barges near Paris, 1926, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography

By Press Photo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A compelling piece for collectors of vintage photography, Parisian history, and river‑transport ephemera, this print offers a serene yet vivid window into the Seine's working landsca...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Ephemera

Materials

Silver Gelatin

1925 Vermouth Perucchi Original Spanish Art Deco Advertising Poster
1925 Vermouth Perucchi Original Spanish Art Deco Advertising Poster

1925 Vermouth Perucchi Original Spanish Art Deco Advertising Poster

Located in PARIS, FR

Today, original beverage advertising posters from the 1920s are highly sought after by collectors of Art Deco design, European advertising art, and hospitality-related ephemera. This...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk
Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk

Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Created as a chest to store precious belongings, books, ephemera and textiles, this is an exquisite piece of art and craft, while equally functional.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Ephemera

Materials

Iron

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Honorary Membership Certificate, 1882
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Honorary Membership Certificate, 1882

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Honorary Membership Certificate, 1882

Located in Langweer, NL

The document combines several collecting categories, including American art history, Philadelphia history, architectural prints, nineteenth-century calligraphy, and institutional eph...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Lucas Ltd No. 38 Motor Oiler
Lucas Ltd No. 38 Motor Oiler

Lucas Ltd No. 38 Motor Oiler

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A fantastic piece of vintage motoring ephemera, the perfect gift for the motoring enthusiast.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Ephemera

Materials

Brass

Original 1920's Jazz Age C.A. Seydel Söhne The Cornet Band Harmonica Tin
Original 1920's Jazz Age C.A. Seydel Söhne The Cornet Band Harmonica Tin

Original 1920's Jazz Age C.A. Seydel Söhne The Cornet Band Harmonica Tin

Located in Red Lion, PA

This specific "Cornet Band" model is a notable rarity in the field of musical ephemera. While German harmonica tins were produced in volume, few examples of this specific graphic des...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Ephemera

Materials

Tin

Framed 18th-Century Painting with 1794 Note, Germany, Antique
Framed 18th-Century Painting with 1794 Note, Germany, Antique

Framed 18th-Century Painting with 1794 Note, Germany, Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A delightful and unusual collector’s item for those interested in 18th-century art, ephemera, and objects with a human story. Date: 1794 Origin: Germany Provenance: Estate sale, Nur...

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Ephemera

Materials

Wood

CORDIAL CAMPARI Milano Original Vintage Antique Art Nouveau Poster
CORDIAL CAMPARI Milano Original Vintage Antique Art Nouveau Poster

CORDIAL CAMPARI Milano Original Vintage Antique Art Nouveau Poster

By Adolfo Hohenstein

Located in Chicago, IL

This gorgeous poster is one for serious collectors of Italian art nouveau and early advertising ephemera.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

L'Oeuvre - Lithograph by Hermann Paul - 1890s
L'Oeuvre - Lithograph by Hermann Paul - 1890s

L'Oeuvre - Lithograph by Hermann Paul - 1890s

By Hermann Paul

Located in Roma, IT

The sheet retains its original printed editorial text and typography, creating a compelling intersection between artwork and historical press ephemera—a desirable quality for collect...

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1890s Modern Antique Ephemera

Materials

Lithograph

19th-C. Scottish Victorian Style Tartan Ware Red Plaid Trunk Or Coffee Table
19th-C. Scottish Victorian Style Tartan Ware Red Plaid Trunk Or Coffee Table

19th-C. Scottish Victorian Style Tartan Ware Red Plaid Trunk Or Coffee Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

The furniture items are far less common than the smaller boxes, books and other ephemera. These highly sought after items depict the various clans and their plaids along with the Sco...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Ephemera

Materials

Brass

Art Deco “La Vache Qui Rit” Advertising Sculpture by Novita, France 1920s
Art Deco “La Vache Qui Rit” Advertising Sculpture by Novita, France 1920s

Art Deco “La Vache Qui Rit” Advertising Sculpture by Novita, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The sculpture sits on its original base, bearing the brand’s name and early typography, an important detail for collectors of French ephemera and Art Deco commercial design. Made of ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ephemera

Materials

Plaster

L'Oeuvre - Avant La Lettre - Lithograph by Hermann Paul - 1890s
L'Oeuvre - Avant La Lettre - Lithograph by Hermann Paul - 1890s

L'Oeuvre - Avant La Lettre - Lithograph by Hermann Paul - 1890s

By Hermann Paul

Located in Roma, IT

The sheet retains its original printed editorial text and typography, creating a compelling intersection between artwork and historical press ephemera—a desirable quality for collect...

Category

1890s Modern Antique Ephemera

Materials

Lithograph

1926 Play Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards Nymph Silhouette Sunset - No Royals
1926 Play Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards Nymph Silhouette Sunset - No Royals

1926 Play Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards Nymph Silhouette Sunset - No Royals

Located in Red Lion, PA

A rare and atmospheric 1920s Art Deco bridge card deck, ideal for collectors of vintage playing cards, Art Deco ephemera, Jazz Age graphics, or decorative paper goods, and equally at...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

ALFRED DUNHILL 1928 Art-Deco Unique Single Arm Tall Club Lighter In Gilt
ALFRED DUNHILL 1928 Art-Deco Unique Single Arm Tall Club Lighter In Gilt

ALFRED DUNHILL 1928 Art-Deco Unique Single Arm Tall Club Lighter In Gilt

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Miami, FL

This marked both the end of the ‘Motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street.

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Ephemera

Materials

Silver, Steel

Silver Banjo Motor Oiler, Thumb Squirt.
Silver Banjo Motor Oiler, Thumb Squirt.

Silver Banjo Motor Oiler, Thumb Squirt.

By Jenner and Knewstub

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A fantastic piece of vintage motoring ephemera, the perfect gift for the car enthusiast who thinks he has everything!

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Ephemera

Materials

Silver

Antique Lazell, Dalley & Co. "Heliotrope" Perfume Bottle
Antique Lazell, Dalley & Co. "Heliotrope" Perfume Bottle

Antique Lazell, Dalley & Co. "Heliotrope" Perfume Bottle

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

Perfect for collectors of antique perfume bottles, advertising ephemera, or 19th century American glass.

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1880s American Antique Ephemera

Materials

Glass

The Swan Triptych and Flamingos Chromolithographs, Victorian, Black Frame
The Swan Triptych and Flamingos Chromolithographs, Victorian, Black Frame

The Swan Triptych and Flamingos Chromolithographs, Victorian, Black Frame

Located in Lincoln, GB

Victorian Mechanical Chromolithographs: The Avian Collection By Emrik & Binger (London & Holland) This pair of exquisite folding cards represents the pinnacle of Victorian "M...

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19th Century Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Small Antique Specimen Case, English, Oak, Collector’s Cabinet, Victorian, 1880
Small Antique Specimen Case, English, Oak, Collector’s Cabinet, Victorian, 1880

Small Antique Specimen Case, English, Oak, Collector’s Cabinet, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Attractive Victorian collector’s cabinet with fine colour and grain figuring Displays a desirable aged patina, in good order throughout Select oak stocks present fine grain interest ...

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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Ephemera

Materials

Brass

Collection of Shaving Razors Brushes and Clothing Brush
Collection of Shaving Razors Brushes and Clothing Brush

Collection of Shaving Razors Brushes and Clothing Brush

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The pieces are a complement to any Early 20th Century Collection - We are not experts in shaving ephemera, however the razors, while sharp, may not be practically used?

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Early 20th Century Antique Ephemera

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau postcard, created around 1900 by Alphonse Mucha - January
Art Nouveau postcard, created around 1900 by Alphonse Mucha - January

Art Nouveau postcard, created around 1900 by Alphonse Mucha - January

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in PARIS, FR

On the reverse, the card retains its classic French “Carte Postale” format with space for address only—typical of early 20th-century postcard design—emphasizing its original use as b...

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Early 20th Century Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Original 1850 Webb & Millington Wood Engraging – ‘The Panorama of Horses’
Original 1850 Webb & Millington Wood Engraging – ‘The Panorama of Horses’

Original 1850 Webb & Millington Wood Engraging – ‘The Panorama of Horses’

Located in Lincoln, GB

Comparable examples of this specific Webb & Millington panorama series are held in prestigious international collections, including: The Bodleian Library, Oxford (John Johnson Colle...

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19th Century British Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Circa 1920 original poster for Chambéry Dolin
Circa 1920 original poster for Chambéry Dolin

Circa 1920 original poster for Chambéry Dolin

Located in PARIS, FR

Perfect for collectors of French ephemera, vintage typography, or beverage history, this poster is a rare surviving witness to a golden era of bold graphic communication.

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1920s Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

The Caddie - March & Two Step By Fred T. Ashton
The Caddie - March & Two Step By Fred T. Ashton

The Caddie - March & Two Step By Fred T. Ashton

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The Caddie - March & Two Step Sheet Music Booklet. A scarce golfing ephemera booklet, sheet music, by Fred T. Ashton entitled 'The Caddie - March & Two Step'.

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Early 20th Century American Sporting Art Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Circa 1900 French circus poster promoting the Tumilet - The Human Spinning Top
Circa 1900 French circus poster promoting the Tumilet - The Human Spinning Top

Circa 1900 French circus poster promoting the Tumilet - The Human Spinning Top

Located in PARIS, FR

This is a rare and dramatic piece of circus and fairground history, perfect for collectors of early entertainment ephemera or lovers of the bizarre and brilliant world of Belle Époqu...

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Early 20th Century Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Vintage WESCO Oil Can
Vintage WESCO Oil Can

Vintage WESCO Oil Can

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

A fantastic piece of vintage motoring ephemera, the perfect gift for the motoring enthusiast.

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Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Ephemera

Materials

Metal

Rare 1920's Art Deco Print of African American Jazz Age Club by Everett Walsh
Rare 1920's Art Deco Print of African American Jazz Age Club by Everett Walsh

Rare 1920's Art Deco Print of African American Jazz Age Club by Everett Walsh

Located in Red Lion, PA

Its scarcity, combined with its strong Art Deco aesthetic and culturally significant subject matter, makes it a compelling choice for collectors of Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance er...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Ephemera

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Rare Antique French Magazine, L'Illustration No. 3736, October 1914, WWI - 2Y608
Rare Antique French Magazine, L'Illustration No. 3736, October 1914, WWI - 2Y608

Rare Antique French Magazine, L'Illustration No. 3736, October 1914, WWI - 2Y608

Located in Bordeaux, FR

.): 150 gr (0.33 lbs) This authentic antique magazine is an excellent acquisition for collectors of historical ephemera, World War I artifacts, or rare illustrated French publications.

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1910s French Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, December 19, 1914 - 2Y604
Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, December 19, 1914 - 2Y604

Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, December 19, 1914 - 2Y604

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This is a perfect piece for collectors of historical ephemera, World War I enthusiasts, or as a decorative item for a library or a study.

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1910s French Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, November 14, 1914 - 2Y602
Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, November 14, 1914 - 2Y602

Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, November 14, 1914 - 2Y602

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This is a perfect piece for collectors of historical ephemera, World War I enthusiasts, or as a decorative item for a library or a study.

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1910s French Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, December 12, 1914 - 2Y605
Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, December 12, 1914 - 2Y605

Vintage French Magazine L'Illustration, December 12, 1914 - 2Y605

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This is a perfect piece for collectors of historical ephemera, World War I enthusiasts, or as a decorative item for a library or a study.

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1910s French Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Magazine "L'Illustration" N°3744, December 5, 1914 - 2Y599
Vintage French Magazine "L'Illustration" N°3744, December 5, 1914 - 2Y599

Vintage French Magazine "L'Illustration" N°3744, December 5, 1914 - 2Y599

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This issue offers a unique historical snapshot from the early days of World War I, making it a fascinating piece for collectors of historical documents, military history, and vintage...

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1910s French Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Vintage Boho Framed 1938 Old Maid Playing Card
Vintage Boho Framed 1938 Old Maid Playing Card

Vintage Boho Framed 1938 Old Maid Playing Card

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ideal for collectors, game lovers, or anyone who appreciates vintage ephemera with artistic flair, this one-of-a-kind piece brings both conversation and charm.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Ephemera

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Holy Mary in Prayer – Antique German Marian Chromolithograph, 1904
Holy Mary in Prayer – Antique German Marian Chromolithograph, 1904

Holy Mary in Prayer – Antique German Marian Chromolithograph, 1904

Located in Langweer, NL

TECHNIQUE Chromolithography MAKER German devotional publisher, Germany, circa 1895 KEYWORD BLOCK Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, resurrection scene, antique catholic pri...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Antique Catholic Print of Jesus Blessing Children – Germany, c. 1890
Antique Catholic Print of Jesus Blessing Children – Germany, c. 1890

Antique Catholic Print of Jesus Blessing Children – Germany, c. 1890

Located in Langweer, NL

TECHNIQUE Chromolithography MAKER German devotional publisher, Germany, circa 1890 KEYWORD BLOCK Jesus blessing children, Jesus the Friend of Children, antique catholic print, germ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene – Antique German Chromolithograph, c. 1895
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene – Antique German Chromolithograph, c. 1895

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene – Antique German Chromolithograph, c. 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

TECHNIQUE Chromolithography MAKER German devotional publisher, Germany, circa 1895 KEYWORD BLOCK Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Noli Me Tangere, resurrection scene, antique catholic pri...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion
Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion

Circa 1900 American Ringling Brothers Circus Fairground Cart Panels Tiger & Lion

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The faux wooden cages with hand painted plaster reliefs of a Tiger & Lion very much in the manner of George Stubbs The panels come with provenance, an original cheque of purchase a...

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Early 1900s American Antique Ephemera

Materials

Plaster, Pine

1928 Pair of Election Patriotic Products  Herbert Hoover Alfred Smith Pitchers
1928 Pair of Election Patriotic Products  Herbert Hoover Alfred Smith Pitchers

1928 Pair of Election Patriotic Products Herbert Hoover Alfred Smith Pitchers

Located in Red Lion, PA

Smith, was a culturally significant race (Smith was the first Catholic major-party presidential nominee), and campaign souvenirs from that year (pins, ribbons, ceramics, printed ephe...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Ephemera

Materials

Ceramic

Houghton & Sons Oak Campaign Chest, Major-General Prendergast, 1888
Houghton & Sons Oak Campaign Chest, Major-General Prendergast, 1888

Houghton & Sons Oak Campaign Chest, Major-General Prendergast, 1888

Located in Lincoln, GB

Original key is present and operates the lock perfectly. The paper ephemera shows expected age-toning. The bindings of the books show minor historical wear but remain structurally s...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Ephemera

Materials

Oak

Plaza Santo Domingo Mexico City – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1867
Plaza Santo Domingo Mexico City – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1867

Plaza Santo Domingo Mexico City – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1867

Located in Langweer, NL

This engraving is an excellent piece for collectors of Latin American history, Mexico City ephemera, and 19th-century architectural prints. It reflects both documentary value and art...

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1860s French Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique Bohemian Green Glass Vases Enamel Gilt attr Moser, Strong Museum
Pair of Antique Bohemian Green Glass Vases Enamel Gilt attr Moser, Strong Museum

Pair of Antique Bohemian Green Glass Vases Enamel Gilt attr Moser, Strong Museum

By Moser, Moser Glassworks

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Strong's collections of dolls and toys, American and European decorative arts, prints, paintings, Japanese crafts, and advertising ephemera provided a firm foundation for this mission.

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Late 19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Ephemera

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Holy Family and Three Kings, c.1900 German Religious Chromolithograph
Holy Family and Three Kings, c.1900 German Religious Chromolithograph

Holy Family and Three Kings, c.1900 German Religious Chromolithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German Devotional Press, printed in Germany, c.1900 Keyword Block: adoration of the magi three kings epiphany art christ child holy family mary an...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Chromolithograph with Crown, Skull and Crucifix, 1899
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Chromolithograph with Crown, Skull and Crucifix, 1899

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Chromolithograph with Crown, Skull and Crucifix, 1899

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German Devotional Press, printed in Germany, c.1900 Keyword Block: adoration of the magi three kings epiphany art christ child holy family mary an...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

Christ the Shepherd, Beautiful Catholic Chromolithograph Artwork, ca.1900
Christ the Shepherd, Beautiful Catholic Chromolithograph Artwork, ca.1900

Christ the Shepherd, Beautiful Catholic Chromolithograph Artwork, ca.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German Devotional Press, printed in Germany, c.1900 the good shepherd christ the shepherd jesus with lamb pastoral christ catholic art devotional ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Ephemera

Materials

Paper

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Antique Ephemera For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary antique ephemera you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Gray and more. Finding the perfect antique ephemera may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 18th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Ephemera?

The price for an antique ephemera starts at $75 and tops out at $88,885, and on average, selling for $864.