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Vietnam War Naval Air Medal / POW Hero
Vietnam War Naval Air Medal / POW Hero

Vietnam War Naval Air Medal / POW Hero

Located in San Diego, CA

A Vietnam war naval "Air Medal" and issued to lieutenant commander Dennis Moore of the U.S.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Original Vintage Poster In Coke We Trust Lothar Gunther Buchheim Warrior Sailing
Original Vintage Poster In Coke We Trust Lothar Gunther Buchheim Warrior Sailing

Original Vintage Poster In Coke We Trust Lothar Gunther Buchheim Warrior Sailing

Located in London, GB

Original vintage poster - In Coke We Trust - by the German author and painter Lothar Gunther Buchheim (1918-2007) featuring illustrations with captions, the central one showing a lad...

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Vintage 1960s German Posters

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Vases
Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Vases

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Vases

$2,433Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Vases

Located in London, GB

Marden.), erased and renamed; British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1919 (2. Lieut. J.

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Vintage 1940s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Leather

Dawn of Aviation “Navigation Aerienne” Commemorative Medal, by A. Morlon
Dawn of Aviation “Navigation Aerienne” Commemorative Medal, by A. Morlon

Dawn of Aviation “Navigation Aerienne” Commemorative Medal, by A. Morlon

Located in San Francisco, CA

Renowned in numismatic history, Morlon designed France's official World War I Victory Medal, as well as the iconic "Morlon Type" French currency (the Republic/Marianne profile coins)...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Aviation Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Official Reproduction Poster Imperial War Museum London Transport Liddle
Vintage Official Reproduction Poster Imperial War Museum London Transport Liddle

Vintage Official Reproduction Poster Imperial War Museum London Transport Liddle

Located in London, GB

Vintage official reproduction poster issued for London Underground featuring colourful World War One artwork depicting the Battle of Ypres with images of an RAF Royal Air Force plane...

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Vintage 1970s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, Two-Volume Set with Signed Note
Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, Two-Volume Set with Signed Note

Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, Two-Volume Set with Signed Note

Located in Dekalb, IL

Howard (1830-1909) was a Union general during the Civil War, recipient of the Medal of Honor, and later the Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau and founder of Howard University.

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Antique Early 1900s Books

Materials

Paper

E. Popineau signed, large, original French Art Deco bronze female cymbal dancer
E. Popineau signed, large, original French Art Deco bronze female cymbal dancer

E. Popineau signed, large, original French Art Deco bronze female cymbal dancer

By Francois Emile Popineau

Located in New York City, NY

He received important recognition between the wars: he won medals for sculpture and metalwork at the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Brass, Bronze

Stellar Bronze Bank Advertisement Of A Silver Dollar By A. de Francisci C.1900
Stellar Bronze Bank Advertisement Of A Silver Dollar By A. de Francisci C.1900

Stellar Bronze Bank Advertisement Of A Silver Dollar By A. de Francisci C.1900

By Anthony de Francisci

Located in Bernville, PA

Designed U.S. Silver Dollar. World War II discharge insigne. Congressional Medal of Honor to General J.J.

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Antique Early 1900s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

West Point Military Academy Trompe L’oeil Watercolor Graduating Class 1855
West Point Military Academy Trompe L’oeil Watercolor Graduating Class 1855

West Point Military Academy Trompe L’oeil Watercolor Graduating Class 1855

Located in Milford, NH

He served as a Union general during the Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1891 for gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Antique 1850s American Paintings

Materials

Paper

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

He joined the 60th King's Royal Rifles; served in the Zulu War, 1879 (Medal with clasp); in the Boer War, 1881, with Mounted Infantry; in the Egyptian Campaign of 1882, in which he w...

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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First World War Medals, France and Belgium in a Display Box, Set of Nine
First World War Medals, France and Belgium in a Display Box, Set of Nine

First World War Medals, France and Belgium in a Display Box, Set of Nine

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is a unique set of first world war medals from both France and Belgium. The set of nine medals are in a display box with an orange background interior, black box exterior with g...

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Vintage 1910s French Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

German Silver Footed Beaker Cup Napoleonic War Prussian Veteran W/ Medal Insets
German Silver Footed Beaker Cup Napoleonic War Prussian Veteran W/ Medal Insets

German Silver Footed Beaker Cup Napoleonic War Prussian Veteran W/ Medal Insets

Located in Portland, OR

On the back of the cup is mounted a Napoleonic war service medal (double sided, dated 1813/1814).

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Antique Early 19th Century German Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Original Carved White Venus Marble Statue by French Artist Marius Sain
Original Carved White Venus Marble Statue by French Artist Marius Sain

Original Carved White Venus Marble Statue by French Artist Marius Sain

By Marius Sain

Located in Oakland, CA

He received the "Second Class Medal" at the Salon des French Artists and after World War I he worked on many monuments to the war.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Abalone or Oyster Shell Catchall in Pearlescent Purple and Pink
Large Abalone or Oyster Shell Catchall in Pearlescent Purple and Pink

Large Abalone or Oyster Shell Catchall in Pearlescent Purple and Pink

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

(See our last photo for how we've styled it with our antique war medal collection)  Dimensions: 7.25" wide 4.5" deep 1.5" tall.   

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20th Century North American Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Paint

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Battle of Moscow Victory Anniversary
Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Battle of Moscow Victory Anniversary

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Battle of Moscow Victory Anniversary

By Viktor Koretsky

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster for the 25th anniversary of the destruction of Fascist Troops in the battle of Moscow featuring a dynamic image in shades of black and white...

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Vintage 1960s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

Sterling Silver ‘Highlander’ Table Ornament by Elkington & Co. Ltd., Antique
Sterling Silver ‘Highlander’ Table Ornament by Elkington & Co. Ltd., Antique

Sterling Silver ‘Highlander’ Table Ornament by Elkington & Co. Ltd., Antique

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Highlander is habited in a uniform consisting of a service jacket with crossed sash and strap accented with a central emblem and two medals; these medals represent two Boer War m...

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Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Italian Bronzed Sculpture 3/4 Bust Young Soldier, circa 1890
Large Antique Italian Bronzed Sculpture 3/4 Bust Young Soldier, circa 1890

Large Antique Italian Bronzed Sculpture 3/4 Bust Young Soldier, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

During World War I, the medal was awarded to military personnel, units above the level of company, and civilians for exceptional valor in the face of the enemy.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Set of P110 ‘Canada’ Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1965
Set of P110 ‘Canada’ Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1965

Set of P110 ‘Canada’ Lounge Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1965

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Echt, NL

In 1933 he participated in the Fifth Milan Triennale with the project"Casa Minima", which was awarded the silver medal. After the war, after graduating from the Polytechnic, he becam...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

West Point Military Academy Trompe L’oeil Watercolor Graduating Class 1855
West Point Military Academy Trompe L’oeil Watercolor Graduating Class 1855

West Point Military Academy Trompe L’oeil Watercolor Graduating Class 1855

Located in Milford, NH

He served as a Union general during the Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1891 for gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Antique 1850s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

White Star Line SS Adriatic Bravery Certificate and Medals
White Star Line SS Adriatic Bravery Certificate and Medals

White Star Line SS Adriatic Bravery Certificate and Medals

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The collection comes complete with a silver 1914-1918 war medal also presented to James C. Corrigan and inscribed around the edge.

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Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Vietnam War Naval Air Medal and Citation / POW Hero
Vietnam War Naval Air Medal and Citation / POW Hero

Vietnam War Naval Air Medal and Citation / POW Hero

Located in San Diego, CA

A Vietnam war naval "Air Medal" and citation issued to lieutenant commander Dennis Moore of the U.S.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vietnam War Naval Legion of Merit Medal and Citation with Combat "V" / POW Hero
Vietnam War Naval Legion of Merit Medal and Citation with Combat "V" / POW Hero

Vietnam War Naval Legion of Merit Medal and Citation with Combat "V" / POW Hero

Located in San Diego, CA

A Vietnam war naval "Legion of Merit" medal and citation issued to lieutenant commander Dennis Moore of the U.S.

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Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Realistic original bronze sculpture of a nude female signed Brenda Putnam 1928
Realistic original bronze sculpture of a nude female signed Brenda Putnam 1928

Realistic original bronze sculpture of a nude female signed Brenda Putnam 1928

By Brenda Putnam

Located in New York City, NY

In 1946, Congress commissioned Putnam to design a gold medal for World War II chief of naval operations, Admiral Ernest J.

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20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lounge Chair and Pouff "Canada" by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Lounge Chair and Pouff "Canada" by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

Lounge Chair and Pouff "Canada" by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Roma, IT

In 1933 he participated in the Fifth Milan Triennale with the project"Casa Minima", which was awarded the silver medal. After the war, after graduating from the Polytechnic, he becam...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1906 Mills Double Dewey Upright Slot Machine
1906 Mills Double Dewey Upright Slot Machine

1906 Mills Double Dewey Upright Slot Machine

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Aspen, CO

Other honors and recognition Dewey received included the Civil War Medal, the Spanish Campaign Medal, the Philippine Campaign Medal and the Dewey Medal.

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Antique Early 1900s American Games

Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy, ‘The Davenport No.2’ by Leonard Insull
Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy, ‘The Davenport No.2’ by Leonard Insull

Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy, ‘The Davenport No.2’ by Leonard Insull

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The large early 20th century period dummy of high build quality, with seven operating mechanisms in tweed suit with two war medals including the “Defence Medal” with check bow-tie an...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Antique Polish Fallow Trophy with Napoleonic Gorget & Roe Trophy Grouping
Antique Polish Fallow Trophy with Napoleonic Gorget & Roe Trophy Grouping

Antique Polish Fallow Trophy with Napoleonic Gorget & Roe Trophy Grouping

Located in Houston, TX

The fallow trophy os decorated with an original hunt horn medal on the top of the cap and hanging from the plaque is an original Napoleonic military gorget with a World War I era Med...

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Vintage 1910s Polish Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Antler, Wood

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Located in Esbjerg, DK

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