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Vintage Engine Model for Instructional Purpose
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage wooden instructional single cylinder engine model. A wonderful four stroke single cylinder
Category

Vintage 1950s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Engine Model for Instructional Purpose
Vintage Engine Model for Instructional Purpose
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in
Tekno No.488 Twin Engine Hospital Plane Model
Located in Vienna, AT
Tekno Air ambulance no. 488. Aircraft with two propellers and wheels. Traces kept in age-related condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century Watkins and Hill Model Beam Engine
By Watkins & Hill
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare early 19th century demonstration model of a steam driven beam engine made by Watkins and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Large Live Steam Traction Engine
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in brown livery and brass coat of
Category

Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Large Live Steam Traction Engine
Large Live Steam Traction Engine
H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 22.45 in
Red Metal Body Track Rail Race Car, Circa 1952
Located in London, GB
all metal design. The engine is a FROG 150, 1.48 cc British made compression ignition model engine
Category

Vintage 1950s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

0-4-0 Industrial Tank Live Steam Railroad Engine
By M. Hale
Located in Peekskill, NY
This a good sized (7.5" Gauge) railroad engine. The scale is large and powerful enough to pull an
Category

20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Large 2" Live Steam Traction Engine by Dawkins West Wickham
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in red livery and brass coat of
Category

Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

American Country Wooden Train Coach Model
Located in New York, NY
American Country style (20th Cent) painted wood model of DeWitt Clinton train coach with doll
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20th Century American Country Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Builder's Model of a Competition Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional architects model of racing speedboat. Varnished hull with gold cove stripe. Painted
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Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Caravelle Late 1950s Finnair Airplane Model
By Schaarschmidt
Located in Weesp, NL
Big metal mid century modern Caravelle Finnair airplane model produced in Berlin by Schaarschmidt
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Caravelle Late 1950s Finnair Airplane Model
Caravelle Late 1950s Finnair Airplane Model
H 12.6 in W 27.17 in D 25.6 in
Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship
Located in Woodbury, CT
Model of an Imperial Russian harbor patrol ship, Commander Bering (1905) modeled by G. Cheikhet
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A cased ship’s boardroom model of three sister ships, recorded on the label as ‘TSS Dublin
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Wooden Cutaway Teaching Model of Jet Plane
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm guessing that this Buck Rogers style model dates to the late 1930s. The scale is bigger than it
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Early 20th Century American Space Age Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane 1954 50cm
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane 1954. Its cars are adored on all corners of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

Teledyne Ryan Firebee II Drone Contractor's Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and extremely rare Teledyne Ryan Firebee II contractor's desk model, circa 1970s. The
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Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stainless Steel

American Airlines Boeing 747 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool American Airlines Boeing 747 jetliner / airplane desk model by Aero Mini of Japan
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Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

1930s Racing Car Stainless Steel Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Big Size
Located in Milano, IT
, inline engine, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed. The seat
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2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Cincinnati, OH
1932 rear engined teardrop car called the Arrow Plane for customer Lyman Voelpel a wealthy Chicagoan
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster

Lamborghini Countach model car in clear crystal, decorative piece, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
model, called the Countach, received an extensive body treatment that turned the original, slim LP-400
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal

Vintage model of a Riva Aquarama Speedboat 3ft with Cream Interior 20th C
Located in London, GB
185 hp to 400 hp per engine, delivered by Riva 'tuned' Cadillac and Chrysler models, among others. On
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Vintage 1980s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

Shipyard Built Model of a Steam Launch, by Robertson & Sons of Argyll
Located in London, GB
A very fine working model of a steam launch built by Robertson & Sons shipyard. Sandbank, Argyll
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Early 20th Century Scottish Models and Miniatures

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK
Located in Hampshire, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:24
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Vintage 1910s British Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...

Jaguar XK 120 model car in clear crystal, decorative object, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
slightly different iterations, with open or covered wheels, coupé or roadster, the model has reached the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Porsche 928 Solid Silver Model Of A Car, L Donati, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning 20th Century solid silver model of a Porsche 928 sports car. This timeless model has
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20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Model of Tim Birkin's 1929 'Blower' Bentley, 1 of 2 made.
By Anthony Holt
Located in London, GB
An extraordinarily detailed and immaculately recreated Sterling silver 1:12 scale model of
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2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Brass Model GNR Atlantic 3 1/2 Inch Gauge Steam Locomotive c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
chassis, complements the engine beautifully. Meticulously handcrafted, this model stands as an exceptional
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Vintage 1930s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

U.S. Air Force YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter "ATF" Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool U.S. Air Force YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) contractor desk model, circa late
Category

20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

A half hull model of Egyptian Coast Guard Cutter Ab-Bass by G.L.Watson, 1891
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This fine shipyard half-hull model has a painted pink hull with a pale green waterline and white
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

1950s 'Maserati' Tether Car
Located in London, GB
engine and ‘Maserati style' bodywork and radiator grill. This particular model is in excellent condition
Category

Vintage 1950s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

1950s 'Maserati' Tether Car
1950s 'Maserati' Tether Car
H 6.75 in W 19 in D 8 in
Toy Hot Rod Roadster Tether Car
By All American Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Based on a 1930 Model A. Mfr by the all American company. This Hot Rod was made in the 1950s as
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Toy Hot Rod Roadster Tether Car
Toy Hot Rod Roadster Tether Car
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 9 in
Ferrari Freccia Rossa Speed Motorboat
Located in Roma, IT
mahogany wood, metal and leather finishes. Scale model of the exclusive Ferrari F430-Engined speedboat
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Ferrari Freccia Rossa Speed Motorboat
Ferrari Freccia Rossa Speed Motorboat
H 7.09 in W 36.62 in D 10.63 in
Superb Model Steam Engine
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a mid 19th century model steam engine with boiler and a circular saw.
Category

Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Schaeffer & Budenberg Stationary Steam Engine Model w Copper Boiler
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Schaeffer & Budenberg stationary steam engine model. Made of cast iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Copper

Brass Model Steam Roller Engine 'Old Smoky' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely Vintage Brass Steam Engine Model. The piece has good scale and in very good condition, a
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Vintage 1970s German Victorian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Steam Engine Model 'Mamod Steam Wagon' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old British Made Vintage Steam Engine Model. The piece has good scale and a beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s Victorian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Dunhill of London Engine Turned "Square Boy" Model Petrol Lighter 1937
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Dunhill of London Diamond Engine Turned "Square boy" Model Petrol Lighter 1937 Silver
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Ernst Plank Steam Engine
Located in Madrid, ES
The Ernst Plank steam engine is a fascinating and remarkable piece, especially the Union model with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Ernst Plank Steam Engine
Ernst Plank Steam Engine
H 16.93 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Old Smokey Steam Engine Train by Wilesco
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Old Smokey steam engine model with a water cart from Wilesco, circ 1960s. 25 1/4 by 12
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20th Century German Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Old Smokey Steam Engine Train by Wilesco
Old Smokey Steam Engine Train by Wilesco
H 12 in W 25.25 in D 4.5 in
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A novelty mantel clock in the form of an industrial beam engine by Andre Romain Guilmet, dating
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Antique 1870s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Restored Fire Engine Seat circa 1920's
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a restored antique fire engine seat, similar to the Ahrens Fox models in the
Category

Early 20th Century American Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

1940s Tether Car Powered by Original Super Cyclone Engine
By Rexner
Located in Hampstead, QC
took small gas-powered engines from their model airplanes and mounted them on a board with four wheels
Category

Early 20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Toys

Materials

Aluminum

Cartier Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Desk Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Dial
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
Breguet Engine Turning and is Gilded as well. It is as beautiful from the back as it is from the front. We
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Vintage 1:36 6' British Airways Concorde Aeroplane Model A very fine and rare vintage
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1990s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
H 37.8 in W 66.93 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Remote Control Model Airplane
Located in New York, NY
American (1950s) hand made model airplane with working engine and remote control.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Paper

Yacht Model Built Plank on Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame yacht model with long cabin. Built to a Basset Lowke plan. Removeable cabin. No
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Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Yacht Model Built Plank on Frame
Yacht Model Built Plank on Frame
H 12 in W 50 in D 11 in
Keith Murray for Wedgewood, Model 3820
Located in London, GB
Keith Murray Moonstone Glaze Vase for Wedgwood, Model Number 3805 Earthenware "moonstone" glaze
Category

Vintage 1940s Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Amazing Scratch Built Locomotive English Folkart Model
Located in London, GB
created as a model and does not move, the inside of the engine room is quite amazing with a coal hatch
Category

Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Polished Aluminium Lockheed Constellation Model, circa 1945
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cast aluminium model of a Lockheed Constellation; circa 1945. The world's first
Category

Vintage 1940s American Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Shipbuilders Half Block Model of the Steamship Dunbrody
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Finely detailed shipbuilder's half block model of the steamship Dunbrody, built and engined by The
Category

Antique 1890s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Desk Model Airplane, USA, 1940's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid-century desk model airplane - USA 1940´s Single engine fighter. Cast aluminium perior
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Shipbuilders Half Block Model of the Steamship Dunbrody
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Finely detailed shipbuilder's half block model of the steamship Dunbrody, built and engined by The
Category

Antique 1890s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Clear Crystal Mg Roadster Decorative Model Car / Paperweight
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic MG Roadster from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Clear Crystal Mg Roadster Decorative Model Car / Paperweight
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic MG Roadster from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Crystal

Midcentury MiG-17 High Subsonic Fighter Airplane Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare midcentury chrome-plated brass MiG-17 fighter jet airplane model. The MiG-17 was first build
Category

Vintage 1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Royal Air Force Hastings Model Airplane, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A splendid enamel painted cast aluminum model of a Handley Page Hastings on newly made polished
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Vintage 1940s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Pan American - Grace Airways Airplane Model Advertising Paperweight. c1930´s
By Pan American Airways
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pan American - Grace Airways Airplane Model Advertising Paperweight. circa 1930´s. Pan American
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Supermarine Spitfire Airplane Model, Desk Sculpture, U.K. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Supermarine Spitfire Airplane Model, desk / counters / sculpture. Made in United Kindom 1930´s
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French. The Dewoitine was a Art Deco
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Aviation Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Aviation Lockheed Super Constellation Vintage Desk Airplane Model, circa 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Lockheed Constellation vintage aluminium desk top display airplane model. The model has
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

French Art Deco Macassar Wood Model of an Aircraft Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A unusual French Art Deco model of an aircraft, circa 1940. The body, engine casing & propellers
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mounted Objects

Materials

Granite, Chrome

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