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Rare 1970s Gold Plated Universal Geneve watch with Chinese Characters 'KANJI"
Rare 1970s Gold Plated Universal Geneve watch with Chinese Characters 'KANJI"

Rare 1970s Gold Plated Universal Geneve watch with Chinese Characters 'KANJI"

By Universal Genève

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare 1970s Gold Plated Universal Geneve watch with Chinese Characters 'KANJI".. Stunning,, Amazing original condition,, serviced / working perfectly..31mm..

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Pair of Coat Hooks Representative Characters from Comedia Del Arte
Pair of Coat Hooks Representative Characters from Comedia Del Arte

Pair of Coat Hooks Representative Characters from Comedia Del Arte

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This pair of hooks representing characters from Comedia Del Arte is made of plastic and brass.

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Brass

Caricature Drawing Representing Characters in a carriage France 20th Century
Caricature Drawing Representing Characters in a carriage France 20th Century

Caricature Drawing Representing Characters in a carriage France 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Caricature Drawing Representing Characters in a carriage France 20th Century. Some fading in the paper, see Detailed Pictures.

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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Characters

Materials

Wood, Paper

Character-Rich Vintage Persian Karaja Runner, c. 1930-40's
Character-Rich Vintage Persian Karaja Runner, c. 1930-40's

Character-Rich Vintage Persian Karaja Runner, c. 1930-40's

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Wonderful Character-Rich Vintage Persian Karaja Runner Earthy Rust & Unique Camel Border About: I will write this soon, but if you love worn jeans, exposed brick, natural knots in...

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20th Century Vintage Characters

Materials

Wool

Bird on Perch Cartoon Character 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Bird on Perch Cartoon Character 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Bird on Perch Cartoon Character 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a cartoon character bird on a perch with blue paste eyes. Stamped 750 to the pendant bail for 18 karat gold.

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1950s Italian Vintage Characters

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage DKNY Gold Charm Bracelet with Dangling Characters, Circa 1980s
Vintage DKNY Gold Charm Bracelet with Dangling Characters, Circa 1980s

Vintage DKNY Gold Charm Bracelet with Dangling Characters, Circa 1980s

Located in New York, NY

These features include dangling Mayan characters, prehistoric figures, or even female characters.

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Mixed Metal

Heavy Mystical Characters Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany
Heavy Mystical Characters Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany

Heavy Mystical Characters Flush Mount by Peill and Putzler, 1970s, Germany

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Peill & Putzler mystical Characters Textured amber Glass Flush Mount or Wall Lamp, Germany, 1970s A stunning Peill & Putzler flush mount or wall lamp, crafted in Germany in ...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Metal

Live Edge Redwood America  Coffee Table with Rustic Character, Vintage
Live Edge Redwood America  Coffee Table with Rustic Character, Vintage

Live Edge Redwood America Coffee Table with Rustic Character, Vintage

Located in Atlanta, GA

Its blend of rugged character and timeless design makes it ideal for enhancing both traditional and contemporary interiors.

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Characters

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Stool, Circa 1940 – Authentic with Beautiful Patina and Character
Rustic French Stool, Circa 1940 – Authentic with Beautiful Patina and Character

Rustic French Stool, Circa 1940 – Authentic with Beautiful Patina and Character

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant Rustic French Stool, Circa 1940 – Authentic with Beautiful Patina and Character. Discover the timeless elegance of this rustic French stool, crafted around 1940 by an unknow...

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1940s French Rustic Vintage Characters

Materials

Wood

Chinese Burgundy Lacquered Tray with Character Engravings, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Burgundy Lacquered Tray with Character Engravings, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Burgundy Lacquered Tray with Character Engravings, Mid-20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Chinese tray dating to the mid-20th century features a burgundy lacquer finish as well as engraved Chinese characters on its front and sides.        

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Vintage Characters

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Gnome Head Lidded Glass Character Beer Stein Germany, 1970s
Vintage Gnome Head Lidded Glass Character Beer Stein Germany, 1970s

Vintage Gnome Head Lidded Glass Character Beer Stein Germany, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous glass beer stein with a gnome head and pictures of gnomes on the stein. This beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1970s or older, marked Germany. It is a 0.5 Liter st...

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1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Characters

Materials

Pewter

Roger Desserprit '1923-1985' Characters, 1962 Bas-Relief in Cement
Roger Desserprit '1923-1985' Characters, 1962 Bas-Relief in Cement

Roger Desserprit '1923-1985' Characters, 1962 Bas-Relief in Cement

By Roger Desserprit

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Roger Desserprit (1923-1985) Characters, 1964 Bas-relief in cement. Monogrammed and dated lower right.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Cement

Roger Desserprit '1923-1985' Characters, 1964 Bas-Relief in Cement
Roger Desserprit '1923-1985' Characters, 1964 Bas-Relief in Cement

Roger Desserprit '1923-1985' Characters, 1964 Bas-Relief in Cement

By Roger Desserprit

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Roger Desserprit (1923-1985) Characters, 1964 Bas-relief in cement. Monogrammed and dated lower right.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Cement

Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Design Porcelain Urn
Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Design Porcelain Urn

Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Design Porcelain Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) porcelain urn decorated with a blue geometric floral pattern surrounding a centered emblem with dark blue characters, a Greek key band around the...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Characters

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Ginger Jar Vases
Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Ginger Jar Vases

Chinese White and Blue Floral and Character Ginger Jar Vases

Located in Queens, NY

5 Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) similar porcelain ginger jars with blue floral designs around bold, centered characters and geometric bands leading to unglazed rims (jars vary...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Characters

Materials

Porcelain

Three Characters [Study for “See No Evil, Speak No Evil”]

Three Characters [Study for “See No Evil, Speak No Evil”]

By Paul Cadmus

Located in New York, NY

Three Characters [Study for “See No Evil, Speak No Evil”] c. 1985 Graphite on Vellum 19 x 24 inches (48.3 x 61 cm) Contact gallery for price.

Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Characters

Materials

Vellum, Graphite

Chinese White and Blue Character and Floral Ginger Jar Vases
Chinese White and Blue Character and Floral Ginger Jar Vases

Chinese White and Blue Character and Floral Ginger Jar Vases

Located in Queens, NY

3 Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) similar porcelain ginger jars with blue floral designs around bold, centered characters and geometric bands leading to unglazed rims (jars vary...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Characters

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Off-White and Blue Vine Character Porcelain Urn Vases
Chinese Off-White and Blue Vine Character Porcelain Urn Vases

Chinese Off-White and Blue Vine Character Porcelain Urn Vases

Located in Queens, NY

"4 Similar antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) off-white ceramic vases with urn forms decorated in light blue, delicate vine and floral motifs and bold characters on 4 sides (jars v...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Characters

Materials

Porcelain

Gorgeous Character-Rich Muted Antique Kermanshah Rug, circa 1900's
Gorgeous Character-Rich Muted Antique Kermanshah Rug, circa 1900's

Gorgeous Character-Rich Muted Antique Kermanshah Rug, circa 1900's

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Gorgeous Muted Character-Rich Antique Kermanshah rug Oversized Moss, Sage, Olive & Earthy Greens Size: 11 x 13 Age: Antique C. 1900's Pile: Low with Antique Patina; this piece ...

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20th Century Vintage Characters

Abstract Clown Character Playing The Tzouras Post Impressionist Signed Oil
Abstract Clown Character Playing The Tzouras Post Impressionist Signed Oil

Abstract Clown Character Playing The Tzouras Post Impressionist Signed Oil

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Clown Character by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed on front and back oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 13 inches Colors: Dark blue colors, yellow, red, green an...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage Characters

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Mid Century Character Portrait Gouache Expressive Male Figure Study
French Mid Century Character Portrait Gouache Expressive Male Figure Study

French Mid Century Character Portrait Gouache Expressive Male Figure Study

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title French Mid Century Character Portrait Gouache Expressive Male Figure Study Key Details Artist: French School, mid 20th century Medium: Gouache on paper Size (image): 11.75 x 9...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Characters

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

1940s Vintage American Art Moderne Wool Rug with Disney Characters
1940s Vintage American Art Moderne Wool Rug with Disney Characters

1940s Vintage American Art Moderne Wool Rug with Disney Characters

Located in Queens, NY

American Art Moderne Walt Disney wool rug with cartoon characters and blue background (7.5 x 4.5")

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Wool

Chinese Character Motif Purple Jadeite and Sterling Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Chinese Character Motif Purple Jadeite and Sterling Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Chinese Character Motif Purple Jadeite and Sterling Yellow Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Milford, DE

Each earring is topped with a square gold stud depicting a Chinese character—commonly associated with blessings or good fortune—rendered in an openwork design.

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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Characters

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gianni Versace Multi-Color Multi-Characters with Palsey Silk Scarf
Gianni Versace Multi-Color Multi-Characters with Palsey Silk Scarf

Gianni Versace Multi-Color Multi-Characters with Palsey Silk Scarf

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Gianni Versace multi-colors silk scarf is combined with multi-characters entwined with prints of palsey. The silk scarf measures 34' x 35" and finished with hand-rolled edges.

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1980s Italian Vintage Characters

French Pewter Panama Hat Mold a Sculptural Industrial Object with Character
French Pewter Panama Hat Mold a Sculptural Industrial Object with Character

French Pewter Panama Hat Mold a Sculptural Industrial Object with Character

Located in Stockholm, SE

With its chunky shape and unapologetically bold character, this mold has become a wonderfully unexpected decorative object.

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1940s French Industrial Vintage Characters

Materials

Pewter

Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry
Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry

Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A striking Japanese Menburyu mask from the 20th century, masterfully carved to depict Fūryū—a malevolent spirit character from traditional Japanese folklore. Expertly crafted from ca...

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Characters

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry
Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry

Japanese Menburyu Mask: Fūryū Character, Signed by Master Carver Kajiwara Ichiry

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A striking Japanese Menburyu mask from the 20th century, masterfully carved to depict Fūryū—a malevolent spirit character from traditional Japanese folklore. Expertly crafted from ca...

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20th Century Japanese Vintage Characters

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Vase - Six Character Mark - China - 20th Century
Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Vase - Six Character Mark - China - 20th Century

Vintage Famille Rose Porcelain Vase - Six Character Mark - China - 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage Qing Republic period hand painted famille rose and gilt decorated porcelain vase - calligraphy panel to the back side - over-all floral decoration on a gilt ground - yellow a...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Characters

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1959 Royal Doulton Robin Hood D6527 Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug
Vintage 1959 Royal Doulton Robin Hood D6527 Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug

Vintage 1959 Royal Doulton Robin Hood D6527 Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug

By Royal Doulton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 1959 Large Royal Doulton Limited Edition Hand Made "Robin Hood" D6527 Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 7.5" H x 7.5" W x 6" D.

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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Vintage Characters

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1956 Royal Doulton Don Quixote D6455 Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug
Vintage 1956 Royal Doulton Don Quixote D6455 Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug

Vintage 1956 Royal Doulton Don Quixote D6455 Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug

By Royal Doulton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 1956 Royal Doulton Handled Don Quixote D6455 Large Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 7.5" H x 6.5" W x 6" D.

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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Vintage Characters

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

20th Century French Modernist Gouache Painting White Half Visage Character
20th Century French Modernist Gouache Painting White Half Visage Character

20th Century French Modernist Gouache Painting White Half Visage Character

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a few curls and scuffs/ edge tear...

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20th Century Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Gouache

Vintage 1975 Royal Doulton Ann Boleyn D6644 Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug
Vintage 1975 Royal Doulton Ann Boleyn D6644 Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug

Vintage 1975 Royal Doulton Ann Boleyn D6644 Porcelain Toby Character Jug Mug

By Royal Doulton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 1975 Royal Doulton Large "Ann Boleyn" D6644 Porcelain Limited Edition Toby Character Jug Mug with Axe Handle. Circa Mid 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Vintage Characters

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Crystalline Glazed Vase - Four Character Mark - Mid 20th Century
Vintage Asian Crystalline Glazed Vase - Four Character Mark - Mid 20th Century

Vintage Asian Crystalline Glazed Vase - Four Character Mark - Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage Asian porcelain vase with royal blue crystalline glaze - white interior - four character mark on the base - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no dama...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Ceramic

Oil Painting on Canevas, circa 1920-30, Female Character Sewing
Oil Painting on Canevas, circa 1920-30, Female Character Sewing

Oil Painting on Canevas, circa 1920-30, Female Character Sewing

Located in Miami, FL

Intimate and realistic painting in a light atmosphere coming from the garden by the closed window, reflecting the calm atmosphere of the scene. Half part of the figure catching this...

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20th Century English Other Vintage Characters

Materials

Canvas

Seven Faience Portrait Plates Representing Breton Characters Signed HB Quimper
Seven Faience Portrait Plates Representing Breton Characters Signed HB Quimper

Seven Faience Portrait Plates Representing Breton Characters Signed HB Quimper

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Beirut, LB

Quimper pottery is named after the French town where it was originally produced, back in c1690. It is a hand painted tin glazed earthenware pottery. The 2 small ceramic plates is o...

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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Characters

Materials

Faience

Characters from the Sketchbooks (from September Storm plus Self Portrait)
Characters from the Sketchbooks (from September Storm plus Self Portrait)

Characters from the Sketchbooks (from September Storm plus Self Portrait)

By Jackson Lee Nesbitt

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is a page from the artist's sketchbooks. Six pencil drawings show figures that might have been in preparation for future lithographs, Certainly the woman with the umbrella cou...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Graphite

Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 - Oil Painting on Wood with Chinese characters
Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 - Oil Painting on Wood with Chinese characters

Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 - Oil Painting on Wood with Chinese characters

By Martin Bradley

Located in Kingsclere, GB

They married in 1963 and their house in Wellington Square off the King’s Road became an unofficial salon for artists, writers and various talented roguish types." The character at t...

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20th Century Vintage Characters

Materials

Wood, Oil

Circus characters by Gilbert Pauli - Oil on canvas 55x42 cm
Circus characters by Gilbert Pauli - Oil on canvas 55x42 cm

Circus characters by Gilbert Pauli - Oil on canvas 55x42 cm

By Gilbert Pauli

Located in Geneva, CH

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

Category

1980s Art Deco Vintage Characters

Materials

Oil

Country Style Antique Driftwood Made into Full Length Mirror, Rustic Character
Country Style Antique Driftwood Made into Full Length Mirror, Rustic Character

Country Style Antique Driftwood Made into Full Length Mirror, Rustic Character

Located in Yonkers, NY

The wood's dark brown patina adds depth and character, highlighting the organic shapes and rugged beauty of the driftwood.

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Late 20th Century Indonesian Country Vintage Characters

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chinese Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle Finely Hand Painted 2-Character Base Mark
Chinese Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle Finely Hand Painted 2-Character Base Mark

Chinese Yellow Glass Snuff Bottle Finely Hand Painted 2-Character Base Mark

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

There is a hand painted two character mark to the base. The bottle has a mottled stone stopper with a bronze spoon.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Characters

Materials

Glass

Chinese Porcelain Plate City Characters Rising Sun Dao Administration, 1908-1911
Chinese Porcelain Plate City Characters Rising Sun Dao Administration, 1908-1911

Chinese Porcelain Plate City Characters Rising Sun Dao Administration, 1908-1911

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

And the fourth character in the center of the dish is Rao, which stands for the city of Rao-Zhou, governing the world’s capital of porcelain Jin-De-Zhen.

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20th Century Chinese Vintage Characters

Materials

Porcelain

Bjorn Wiinblad Relief White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal With Gilt Characters
Bjorn Wiinblad Relief White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal With Gilt Characters

Bjorn Wiinblad Relief White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal With Gilt Characters

By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand painted in gold leaf is a playful character prancing among the pumpkins; a childlike design typical of Wiinblad's artistry.

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Characters

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Plate City Characters Rising Sun Dao Administration, 1908-1911
Chinese Porcelain Plate City Characters Rising Sun Dao Administration, 1908-1911

Chinese Porcelain Plate City Characters Rising Sun Dao Administration, 1908-1911

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

And the fourth character in the center of the dish is Rao, which stands for the city of Rao-Zhou, governing the world’s capital of porcelain Jin-De-Zhen.

Category

20th Century Chinese Vintage Characters

Materials

Porcelain

Massive Runway Gilt Modernist Character Statement Necklace By Les Bernard, 1980s
Massive Runway Gilt Modernist Character Statement Necklace By Les Bernard, 1980s

Massive Runway Gilt Modernist Character Statement Necklace By Les Bernard, 1980s

By Les Bernard

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Absolutely massive couture statement piece - 17" length two strand twisted chain - 7.75" x 3.75" three abstract...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Characters

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Vintage Characters For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage characters is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage characters — often made from ceramic, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage characters have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage characters to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco vintage characters are of considerable interest. Many vintage characters are appealing in their simplicity, but Royal Doulton, Mastercraft and Roger Capron produced popular vintage characters that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Characters?

Vintage characters can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,533, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $38,829.