Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

Early 20th century glass marble set from Lauscha in their original hand crafted genuine leather pouch. A true German classic, exported worldwide, also to the US. The invention of the...

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...

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-America...

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...

A very engaging and quite scarce first edition softcover book with dust jacket by famed Japanese photographer and contemporary artist Nobuyoshi Araki. The book titled New York, cons...

For your consideration, a vintage old Japanese Yagen iron mortar grinder crushing tool. Tool used to grind medicine. Dimensions: 7" H x 5.5" W x 21.75" D Delivery within 200 miles ...

Japanese Geisha Princess Doll in Original Glass & Wood Case : This exquisite antique Japanese Geisha doll is a beautifully preserved example of traditional craftsmanship, elegantly presented in its original glass display case. The doll is depicted in a graceful reclining pose on a woven tatami mat, dressed in an opulent ivory kimono...

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...

A rare opportunity to acquire one of Kawai’s finest late-1980s Japanese-market professional uprights. Built in Hamamatsu, Japan during Kawai’s celebrated golden manufacturing era, th...

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 ...

A serene vintage Japanese cast bronze Buddha depicted in the traditional meditation pose with hands arranged in the Dhyana Mudra, symbolizing inner peace and contemplation. The figur...

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...

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 ...

Naturalistically crafted objects in the form of mushrooms and fruits, mostly signed. Executed in ivory using the Shibayama-zaiku technique, incorporating coral, mother-of-pearl, gems...

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,...

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...

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...

An exceptionally rare and visually striking “Calypso De Luxe” stereo system by Browni, produced in Italy during the 1970s. Exemplifying the futuristic aesthetic of the space-age era...

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...

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...

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...

For your consideration, a vintage Nishiki road bike. Custom Sport The frame is white with "NISHIKI" written on the downtube. It has drop handlebars and a brown leather-style saddle....

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...

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...

A fantastic and rare early Japanese Kendo (The Samurai Way/Path of the Sword) fencing martial arts protective armor/armour Men (mask). The piece is made of a steel-grid face guard, t...

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...

8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses Here we have from the local estate of the original owner a VERY Rare group of 8 Large Putz Houses in their original b...

This rare reproduction of the original 1926 Ronson Banjo features a gold-plated finish was produced by Ronson Japan in 1990. The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use. Stamped on the lighter: Ronson Lighter US PATENT Dec,31,1918 RONSON WORLD'S FIRST AUTOMATIC...

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion by Julia Meech Harry N. Abrams, 2001 - Architecture - 304 pages. Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright was an ...

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...

Rare 1930s Japanese Art Deco Bakelite Cigarette Case with Geometric Design This rare and striking 1930s Art Deco Bakelite cigarette case features a beautifully painted geometric des...

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...

A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th century, Japan. The elegant smoking box of black lacquer decorated with a wonderful gold lacquer takamaki-e design of a gnarled and elegantly twisted plum tree with branches in full bloom. A border of golden cranes in flight to the top. The smoking box, called a tabako bon, is comprised of an open section at the top with inset with two cylindrical metal canisters...

For your consideration, a Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi doll designed by the artist Shozan Shido.  It is a handmade wooden figurine featuring a dark, pointed top reminiscent of a tradit...

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...

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 224mm x 156 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photo...

Catalog accompanying an exhibition of works by acclaimed Italian modernist designer and architect Angelo Mangiarotti, held at Tokyo’s Gallery Ma from September 10-November 13, 2004. ...

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...

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...

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...

Fun set of three mid century vintage wood monkey made in Japan as part of the ZooLand series, circa 1950/60's. In addition to the three monkeys, th...

For the mechanical bank and toy enthusiast, listed is a tin, lithographed and painted, all original 1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side panel). The company was founded in 1950 and is typical of the post war companies who produced outstanding children's toys. The action is unique, clever, and encourages saving money. With the bank wound (attached key wind on the underneath (see image); place a penny on the spot provided on top of the bank. The mouse dashes out of the grey shoe...

Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely Original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight-body instrument with 15mm x...

Blast off with this Nasa Space Shuttle lighter. Made in Japan, circa 1980s for Comoy's of London. Modeled after the Columbia shuttle. Great detail with badging throughout. Working li...

Antique Japanese Map of Europe, Russo-Japanese War, Meiji 1904 This striking and historically charged Japanese map of Europe was issued in 1904 (Meiji 37) at the outbreak of the Rus...

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...

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...

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...

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...