Historical Memorabilia

Introduced in the early 1950s by the legendary engineering firm Siemens & Halske, the Trommelwähler (literally translating to "drum dialer" or "barrel dialer") is one of the most mec...

Singer 15-91 sewing machine, American version, 1950s Straight-stitch machine with a "potted" motor (connected directly to the gears, without an external belt). Good cosmetic conditio...

Antique pair of chinese Tiger Claw or Hawk Combat Gloves. Features a metal articulated frame with spiked wrist plates. Figers connected via chain. Dimensions: 9" x 5" x 2.5" (Widt...

This authentic circular advance warning sign is a premier example of mid-century American railroad safety history. Standardized in the early 20th century to alert motorists of upcomi...

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope, made in Paris. This exquisite Napoleon III period graphoscope is a beautifully crafted magnifying device from the mid-to-late 19th ...

Rare antique 1939 Major League Baseball World Series team roster felt pennant commemorating the MLB championship matchup between the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds. It lis...

This is an antique wallpaper printing block. An English, carved brass on hardwood printer's stamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderfully rare and unusual, wit...

Rare and massive lot of composition gold leaf, approx. 8000 sheets. Includes: 11 intact packets (Hastings & Co, Made in Germany and Italy, 500 Sheets), 5 Open packets (equivale...

Rare Original 1960s Fallout Shelter Sign: Type FS-1 Aluminum Cold War Era, DOD OCD Issue A stark and unforgettable artifact of the atomic age, this original Type FS-1 Fallout Shelt...

A sculptural Scandinavian gavel crafted from solid teak by an unidentified Swedish craftsman in the 1960s. The design is both sturdy and slender, highlighting the warm tone and natur...

Luxurious Centerpiece Large Royal Sheffield Collection Blue Service Jar 1950's Vintage. Exterior structure in very good conservative condition, obviously there are several signs of ...

Walking stick: silver "milord"-shaped handle, depicting six soldiers representing six European states involved and victorious in the First World War. The upper part faithfully reproduces the official heraldry of the United States coat of arms (the bald eagle), a common choice for patriotic, military, or diplomatic objects from the 19th to the dawn of the 20th century. As the pommel is turned, the letters inscribed along the upper border combine to form a famous maxim: L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity is Strength) and LIBERTÉ (Freedom). Beneath the arches supported by columns and palm fronds (symbols of victory and martyrdom), the Allied soldiers are rendered in high relief: Italian, Belgian, Serbian or Russian, French, British, and American. The shaft is made of Ceylon ebony...

This WWII Japanese Anti-Aircraft Calculator is not only a rare collector's piece, it is an incredible object in itself with visual interest and a sense of great intrigue. It Is housed in a military green case, with writing to the top, and locks to the side, that can be opened or closed to display the calculator inside. Housed in a dense and heavy metal briefcase, the Japanese Anti-Aircraft calculator is fitted with distance and angle discs and several scales, as well as table of complex calculations. Together these were used to determine where an aircraft would be to establish a lead-point for aim. The metal case bears several markings in different locations, including a serial number 290. With one distance disc and one angle disc and several scales under the lid. This metal cased calculator would be an incredible piece to have displayed on a mid-century open shelving unit, or atop a dark wood...

Monumental Double-Sided Coca-Cola “Drugs & Soda” Trade Sign, c. 1960s, West Palm Beach Provenance A rare and evocative survivor of mid-century American roadside culture, this monume...

Lovely traditional German military drum, the so called ''Landsknechte'' drum (land's servants drum/minstrel drum). These larger drums are a typical oldern days music parade drums, an...

This is a superb antique book press. An English, cast iron industrial binder or flower press dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Delightfully robust and tactile, this piece de...

‘this one-of-a-kind collection tells the story of a captain and his boat on the most important day of the 20th century. Alongside the original shrapnel-scarred flag, the archive cont...

An iconic JVC “Videosphere” portable television, one of the most recognizable examples of Space Age industrial design from the late 1960s and 1970s. Designed with a futuristic spheri...

Large Early Alabama State Flag with Red St. Andrew’s Cross, Cotton Bunting, c. 1895–1918 (Spanish–American War Era) A striking and historically resonant example of the Alabama State...

This colorful lithograph by H. A. Ogden was published in 1908 by Brigadier General J. B. Allshire. Originally published as a comprehensive series of U. S. military uniforms, this pri...

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

Vintage shoehorn by Gucci with silver metal and resin horse head, made in the 1980s Ø cm 11 h cm 45 The Gucci shoehorn is a luxury accessory that combines functionality and eleganc...

For Sale: Vintage "Wizard Husky" Oscillating Fan – Industrial Charm with a Rusty Edge! Looking for a statement piece that exudes vintage industrial style? This cool, rusty "Wizard H...

Naval commemorativ flag, crafted Silk Embroidered with the picture of SMS Franz Ferdinand featuring colored embroidery and fabric appliqués by Igaz István a Hungarian officer in the...

Bang & Olufsen 90's BeoCom 1401 green telephone with gray base and black cord. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use....

Triumph typewriter, Germany, 1930 Found in a notary's office, signs of aging.

A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, the 4 mushrooms with wire are made of plastic and are younger age, this would be a great a...

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 of Emperor...

For your consideration, a vintage Estwing E30 Rock Pick Hammer, also commonly referred to by geologists as a geologist's pick or rock hammer. One-Piece Forged Steel. The head and th...

Antique Trade Sign Shipwrights Arms English Pub

This classic Victrola wind up phonograph was made by Victor Talking Machine in 1923-1925. It is in a low boy style cabinet raised on four ball and claw cabriole legs with two side co...

Vintage metal and glass traditional French soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...

19th century wooden riding boot trees, molds or forms. Great decorative and conversational piece, ideal for decorative purpose.

Antique National Cash Register (NCR) Model #349 drug / candy store / pharmacy total adder machine. Serial number 635844, circa 1908. A classic early 20th-century mechanical cash re...

From the famous Bemelman's Bar at the NYC Carlyle Hotel, unused from old stock. A mural on the walls of the Carlyle Hotel's Bemelmans Bar in New York City, Central Park, is Bemelmans...

This vintage appliance is a cook stove manufactured by the Alcazar Range & Heater Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the 1920s to early 1930s. Structurally, the unit features a ...

conical television produced by CGE (Compagnia Generale di Elettricità) in the 1970s, an extraordinary example of Space Age aesthetics and Italian modernism. Il corpo in plastica av...

A rare and historically significant ensemble of two framed 19th-century ecclesiastical documents, directly linked to the pontificate of Pope Pius IX and to Abbé H. Vernhet, a documen...

Attention Gold collectors, brokers, pawn shops, gold dealers, miners and enthusiast. I have a 24k gold plated replica of a famous 10lbs / 15 oz Gold Nugget from in 1895, at the Crawf...

A stunning set of opera or theatre glasses in original leather case. By Colmont FT Paris France, Circa 1890s Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl and abalone inset on brass cylindrical body w...

German WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars: These Emil Busch Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting and identifyi...

A Fine German Bronze Historicism Charger Depicting Entry Of Henry IV Into Paris March 22, 1594 Second half 19 century. A finely cast "Historicism" charger commemorating "The Entry Of Henry IV Into Paris, 22 March in 1594. The image is loosely based on a painting by Francois Gerard...

The upper right-hand corner of your laptop or the opening screen on your ever-present phone tracks your every fleeting moment. But there was an era, approximately a century ago, when...

Issued for the first Japanese release of the film in 1969, this fantastically bizarre Japanese B2 poster offers some of the best artwork created to promote the Beatles' 1968 hit psyc...

Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition made in Germany during World War 2. These were designed to be used in conjunction wi...

Presented is a signed and inscribed head and shoulders portrait of General James Doolittle. General Doolittle is photographed in his three-star uniform. The photograph is signed and ...

Late 19th-early 20th century carousel horse on custom stand, American. A fine & fun example. Restored prior to the current owner's acquisition of it, it likely had handles to mount &...

Monumental 50 star American Flag with antique Federal Eagle brass and wood pole. A patriotic piece suitable for any home. This set includes both ...

This is an antique bootmaker’s display. An English, leather over ash riding boot and stretcher set, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A delightful piece of traditional shop...

19th century Grand Tour Painting on Porcelain View of Vatican/St. Peter's Basilica Italy, circa 1880s Standing in rectangular gilt bronze engraved frame with applied stylized flo...

A carved standing figure of King Tutankamun wearing the royal headdress topped by the double uraeus. This compelling carving depicts the slender boy king standing with arms crossed h...

Antique walking stick with an L-shape, featuring a hardwood shaft and a decorative metal cap hallmarked sterling at the end of the handle reminiscent of Victorian-era designs. The s...

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Attributed to Anton Reiche, Dresden Germany. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were th...

Antique leaf foil and powder lot. Includes: 6 Cans Leo. Uhlfelder Co Brilliant Gloria Pale Gold Bronze Powder (four full, two mostly full) 11 paper packets golden powder, 3 Boxes ...

We are pleased to offer a charming early 20th-century souvenir pocket knife produced as an Souvenir of Nuremberg, Germany.. This vintage pocket knife features a relief of the famous ...

Antique industrial block and tackle pulley / hook by Madesco Products, circa 1930s. The two piece system is in good vintage condition and the larger piece measures 5"W x 4.5"D x 15"H...

A highly collectible original pressing of Wish You Were Here, the ninth studio album by Pink Floyd, released in 1975 on Columbia Records (PC 33453). This landmark concept album, them...

Bakelite Pocket Emptier realized by ABL in Belgium in the early 20th Century. Good condition.

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with mold number. Attributed to Anton Reiche, Dresden Germany. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to ...

A vintage pair of Mod Go-Go boots. circa. 1960's. White base color with red and blue rectangles. Notice fade (discoloration) to white portion of shoes at lower portion. Label with si...