Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Vintage (circa 1968-1970) Yashica Mat-124 medium format twin lens reflex (TLR) film camera. Serial Number 8101490. Copal-SV shutter. Yashinon 1:5,3 f=80mm 836409 and Yashinon 1:2.8 f...

PRELUDE - Vintage travel size folding binoculars for bird watching or the opera - 3 x 25 m/m magnification - adjustable focus - Japan - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition...

A very rare colorful piece of a 1990's redemption styled arcade game called the Cosmo Gang where shooters tried to destroy the aliens. The spaceship with the alien driver was mounted...

Put your hands where I can see them! This novelty table lighter is cast in the form of a Luger-style pistol, with a checkered grip panel and articulated trigger guard. The flip-top l...

Great sculptural table lighter cast in the form of a swept-wing jet fighter. The fuselage tapers to a needle nose and bubble cockpit canopy, while a friction-wheel lighter mechanism ...

Awesome novelty lighter cast in the shape of the iconic Luger P-08 pistol, finished in a bright chrome/silver tone with realistic detailing throughout — textured grip panels, a funct...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Japanese silver and enamel cigarette case is decorated with floral enamel work on a hammered ground and dates to th...

Original Japanese film poster for the 1997 Animation Pâfekuto Burû / Perfect Blue. The artwork on this poster is the same as that used on the smaller Japanese poster. However, it is...

Fantastic metal table lighter shaped like a helicopter (styled after a Hughes/MD 500-type light chopper) Silver-tone metal body with a brushed pewter/chrome finish and natural age pa...

Showa-Period Japanese Samurai Armor with Paulownia Crest, Post-WWII Diplomatic Gift A complete suit of Japanese samurai armor (yoroi), crafted in the Showa period (post-World War II...

Armor Samuraï Kikuchi, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal de...

1960s Chesterfield Cigarette Advertising Lighter in Original Box with Paperwork — Continental Merchandise Co. This rare 1960s Chesterfield advertising lighter was produced by the Co...

Unique vintage casino-themed tabletop lighter featuring a miniature craps table design with red dice and an integrated ashtray. Made in Japan, and sold out of Comoy's of London. Craf...

An iconic piece of Japanese military-grade optics, this pair of Nikon 20×120 binocular telescopes represents one of the most highly regarded large-format observation instruments of t...

Naval Binoculars by Tokyo Optical Company with 20 x 120 magnification which were an official issue for the Japan Defence Agency, manufactured in October 1984, supplied via Yonei Shot...

1950s "Neptune" Tugboat, a Classic Mid-century Japanese Postwar Toy from Masudaya Toy Company (export name Modern Toys). This item measures approximately 15 x 5.25 x 6.5 inches inclu...

Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...

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...

Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...

Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese naval observation binoculars mounted on an a...

Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...

Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua marine green finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ...

First edition, first printing—one of 1,000 copies—of Antonin and Noemi Raymond’s exposition of cross-cultural architectural modernism. Antonin Raymond (1888-1976) was a Czech-American architect and designer who worked on Cass Gilbert’s Woolworth Building in New York and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial...

This a handcrafted traditional Temari Dance doll from 1990s. The doll represents a performer of the traditional Temari (handball) dance. She is dressed in an ivory brocade kimono ...

Adorable Chubby Sankyo lullaby duckling in molded yellow plastic. Featuring mechanical music activated by a pull string. Eye and wing movement when playing. Dated 1974, Sankyo Japan....

Bang Bang! This is a unique vintage figural lighter modeled after a Walther P38 pistol featuring an unusual sculptural hand-form grip. This eye-catching piece combines military-inspi...

Vintage Toot-a-Loop radio (model nr: Panasonic R-72): an emblematic radio, designed and fabricated by Panasonic Japan in the early 1970s. The radio was designed to be wrapped and car...

A Japanese doll with a powdered face and silk clothing and tall headdress from the early 1900s, during the Taisho period. Introducing a Japanese treasure from the early 20th century,...

"Mr Fox The Magician" Blowing Magical Bubbles Collectible Tin Toy Brightly coloured 1960's tin toy from Japan, made by the manufacturer Yonezawa Sold without box. Takes D batteries to operate. These will not be sent with item due to postal restrictions. Yonezawa Toys...

A fine and impressive Japanese Buddhist bronze temple bell dating to the early–mid 19th century, notable for its substantial scale, well-preserved decorative elements, and beautifull...

For your consideration, a 16x pocket magnifying loupe, likely a vintage or standard numismatic tool. These folding magnifiers are traditionally used by coin and stamp collectors for ...

Treasury of American Design - Two Volume Set by Clarence P. Hornung. Hardcover books, published in 1972 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. Printed and bound in Japan. Illustrated,...

The elegant Takamine G Series EG523SCB electro-acoustic guitar is renowned for its excellent build quality and sonic versatility. It features a cutaway body for easy access to the up...

This antique cigarette case is unsigned by the maker, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1920 and done in the perio...

This antique Japanese cigarette case is signed by an unknown artist, and dates to approximately 1920 and done in an Anglo-Japanese style. This ...

This is a vintage cased fishing rod set. A Japanese, bamboo rod duo within a pine carry case, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. A charming cased set, offering two full rod...

An unusual Japanese suspended wall weather station - barometer in the shape of an old school pocket watch. Made by Landex Royal Craft in Japan circ...

Sigmund Freud and Art, His Personal Collection of Antiquities, with an introduction by Peter Gay. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1989 by Harry N. Abrams Inc. of New Yor...

A hair Kanzashi stick from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative Kanzashi hair decoration from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1890. This hair double...

This is a vintage 2 fishing rod Case. A Japanese, bamboo rod duo within a pine carry case, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. A delightful vintage set, offering two full ro...

Vintage Postmodern chrome table lighter Kogen Japan Piezo, 1970s Postmodern vintage chrome table lighter. Removable lighter portion is marked Piezo on top and Kogen on bottom Vintage mid century modern 70s table lighter. Does not work. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter...

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a SOC-3A Seagull Plane. This two-place scout observation plane of the U.S. Navy was used for both land and sea landings, as well as used fo...

Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960's, marked at the bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan" designation being noted. The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories. This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images). The action and friction functionality works well (see video). Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window. Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows. Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 4" wide x 3 1/4" high. Priced competitively; note that this toy doesn't become available very often and the few that have turned up in recent years , don't work and are several hundred dollars more than mine. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys; important considering fakes and reproductions in the marketplace it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...

Fabulous and in near mint condition Fiat 600 with a rollback cloth convertible top. From a lot of seventeen that were probably stored from day one, and never played with. Made by Ban...

This is a truly wonderful and rather unique piece. We can't find another quite like it. We were told it is from an Edo period Shinto Shrine dedicated to the deity Inari - a popular deity associated with foxes who were known for protecting the annual rice harvest from threatening vermin. In Japanese mythology, foxes are supposed to breathe out flames which are represented by the flame motif at the top of the drum stand...

Fabulously kitsch and colourful, this rare Japanese B2 poster advertised the first full length feature film of the DC Comics character Batman. Released by 20th century Fox in 1966 as...

Creator: Panasonic Dimensions: Height: 11cm Width: 11cm Depth: 11cm Materials : Plastic Place of Origin: Japan Period: 1970-1979 Discover the nostalgic charm and reliable perform...

First edition monograph published by Matsudo City Cultural Foundation in conjunction with the major 2004–2005 traveling retrospective devoted to Isamu Kenmochi (1912–1971), one of th...

Striking vintage table lighter modeled after the iconic Bell AH-1 Huey Cobra attack helicopter. Made in Japan circa 1970s, this sculptural lighter is finely detailed in chrome-plated...

Japanese statue of Datsue-ba also known as Shozuka no Baba, Kamakura- Muromachi period. Antique Japanese statue of Datsue-ba or Shozuka no B...

This extraordinary vintage giant working table lighter is a monumental piece of mid-century maritime and tobaccoliana history, custom engraved for the legendary Mega Yacht VILEEHI. M...

Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a AMF Harley Davidson motorcycle. In 1969, the AMF corporation (American Machine and Foundry) took over production of Harley-Davidson moto...

Mid-Century Modern transparent art Glass lighter with Chrome hardware from the 1970s, made in Japan. Marked Japan at the Chrome part. A beautiful Desk A...

This is a music box which was made in Japan in 1964s (Showa 39). The music is Für Elise. If you turn the part of water wheel, it will start the music. It is all hand crafted and on t...

This is a later (1950's), albeit often overlooked and important mechanical bank that is quite rare, and highly sought after by collectors. Iconic bank collector F.H. Griffith wrote a...

Very well precision made mid 20th century opera glasses manufactured in Japan (marked); they are still very operable today and working very well. Although categorized as "opera glass...

This excellent example of an original explosion proof lamp was salvaged from an old Japanese ship. Dated c1975, it has the original ceramic and brass E27...

Postmodern chrome table lighter. Excellent vintage condition, works great. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter. Lighter made by Sarome, Asia Japan. Measure: 5.75 in H, 2.5 in D. About Sarome: SAROME Japanese cigarette lighter manufacturer founded in 1940. The brand is named after SAROME, god of flames, object of fascination for humans. SAROME artisans craft delicate, glossy lighters in Tokyo to fascinate and enchant. Though known early on in Europe mainly for our superb crafting of cigarette lighters the luxury brand spread Worldwide. Sarome lighters...

Catalog published in conjunction with a 1978 exhibition held at Tokyo’s Minami Gallery. Square 4to (9.75” x 9.75”), pictorial wrappers, 10 pages on stiff paper, color illustrations t...

Antique Japanese History book Meiji era, circa 1878 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 182 mm x 121 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos.