Historical Memorabilia

Rare and massive lot of composition gold leaf, approx. 8000 sheets. Includes: 11 intact packets (Hastings & Co, Made in Germany and Italy, 500 Sheets), 5 Open packets (equivale...

Antique French Napoleon III Stereo Graphoscope, made in Paris. This exquisite Napoleon III period graphoscope is a beautifully crafted magnifying device from the mid-to-late 19th ...

Antique leaf foil and powder lot. Includes: 6 Cans Leo. Uhlfelder Co Brilliant Gloria Pale Gold Bronze Powder (four full, two mostly full) 11 paper packets golden powder, 3 Boxes ...

Antique pair of chinese Tiger Claw or Hawk Combat Gloves. Features a metal articulated frame with spiked wrist plates. Figers connected via chain. Dimensions: 9" x 5" x 2.5" (Widt...

Singer 15-91 sewing machine, American version, 1950s Straight-stitch machine with a "potted" motor (connected directly to the gears, without an external belt). Good cosmetic conditio...

Rare Original 1960s Fallout Shelter Sign: Type FS-1 Aluminum Cold War Era, DOD OCD Issue A stark and unforgettable artifact of the atomic age, this original Type FS-1 Fallout Shelt...

Luxurious Centerpiece Large Royal Sheffield Collection Blue Service Jar 1950's Vintage. Exterior structure in very good conservative condition, obviously there are several signs of ...

Monumental Double-Sided Coca-Cola “Drugs & Soda” Trade Sign, c. 1960s, West Palm Beach Provenance A rare and evocative survivor of mid-century American roadside culture, this monume...

This WWII Japanese Anti-Aircraft Calculator is not only a rare collector's piece, it is an incredible object in itself with visual interest and a sense of great intrigue. It Is housed in a military green case, with writing to the top, and locks to the side, that can be opened or closed to display the calculator inside. Housed in a dense and heavy metal briefcase, the Japanese Anti-Aircraft calculator is fitted with distance and angle discs and several scales, as well as table of complex calculations. Together these were used to determine where an aircraft would be to establish a lead-point for aim. The metal case bears several markings in different locations, including a serial number 290. With one distance disc and one angle disc and several scales under the lid. This metal cased calculator would be an incredible piece to have displayed on a mid-century open shelving unit, or atop a dark wood...

Lovely traditional German military drum, the so called ''Landsknechte'' drum (land's servants drum/minstrel drum). These larger drums are a typical oldern days music parade drums, an...

This is an original 1911 edition of the Illustrated London News Coronation Record celebrating the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. This Royal Memorabilia magazine publica...

This is an antique schoolmaster's hand bell. An English, bronze and ebonised lignum vitae dinner chime, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A tactile and substantial example,...

18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown adorned with rutile quartz crystals and baroque pearls. It is mounted on a coordinating gilded fragment with a metal crown base that...

For Sale: Vintage "Wizard Husky" Oscillating Fan – Industrial Charm with a Rusty Edge! Looking for a statement piece that exudes vintage industrial style? This cool, rusty "Wizard H...

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

This is an antique dog kennel club medal. A German, cast metal Dachshund breed award in carry case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Th...

Late Victorian Horse-Drawn Brougham Carriage – Fully Restored Item Code: 69 A superb late Victorian Brougham carriage, beautifully restored and presented in good condition. This eleg...

Bang & Olufsen 90's BeoCom 1401 green telephone with gray base and black cord. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use....

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with mold number and manufacturer sign. Made by Lauroesch, in the City of Schwäbisch Gmünd Germany. Beautiful and ready to use or dis...

Vintage shoehorn by Gucci with silver metal and resin horse head, made in the 1980s Ø cm 11 h cm 45 The Gucci shoehorn is a luxury accessory that combines functionality and eleganc...

19th century wooden riding boot trees, molds or forms. Great decorative and conversational piece, ideal for decorative purpose.

This authentic circular advance warning sign is a premier example of mid-century American railroad safety history. Standardized in the early 20th century to alert motorists of upcomi...

An exceptional Objet'd'Art, a Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Travel Icon, is a poignant tribute to the reign of Czar Nicholas II. Made in 1913 to commemorate the Great Pilgrimage of Emperor...

A 1930s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or jus...

This classic Victrola wind up phonograph was made by Victor Talking Machine in 1923-1925. It is in a low boy style cabinet raised on four ball and claw cabriole legs with two side co...

Triumph typewriter, Germany, 1930 Found in a notary's office, signs of aging.

A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, the 4 mushrooms with wire are made of plastic and are younger age, this would be a great a...

Antique Beaded Evening Bag with Floral Motif, Circa 1920s or Earlier A charming antique beaded bag, dating to the 1920s or earlier, showcasing delicate craftsmanship and timeless el...

German WW2 era 10 x 80 Binoculars: These Emil Busch Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting and identifyi...

The upper right-hand corner of your laptop or the opening screen on your ever-present phone tracks your every fleeting moment. But there was an era, approximately a century ago, when...

Vintage metal and glass traditional French soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...

From the famous Bemelman's Bar at the NYC Carlyle Hotel, unused from old stock. A mural on the walls of the Carlyle Hotel's Bemelmans Bar in New York City, Central Park, is Bemelmans...

This is a large antique dye maker's first stage Mortar & Pestle. An English, heavy cast iron industrial grinding tool, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Fascinating and of...

A stunning set of opera or theatre glasses in original leather case. By Colmont FT Paris France, Circa 1890s Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl and abalone inset on brass cylindrical body w...

Mid century, circa 1967 Canadian Confederation Centennial 7-Coin Proof Set, featuring all circulating denominations from one cent to one dollar, plus a commemorative $20 gold coin. ...

Attention Gold collectors, brokers, pawn shops, gold dealers, miners and enthusiast. I have a 24k gold plated replica of a famous 10lbs / 15 oz Gold Nugget from in 1895, at the Crawf...

This handsome pair of colorful lithographed Civil War prints feature the Battle of Wilson's Creek 1861 and the Fall of Petersburg 1865. The are mark...

Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition made in Germany during World War 2. These were designed to be used in conjunction wi...

We are pleased to offer a charming early 20th-century souvenir pocket knife produced as an advertising piece for the historic Jacob Kann Company of Nuremberg, Germany. Once a well-kn...

A Fine German Bronze Historicism Charger Depicting Entry Of Henry IV Into Paris March 22, 1594 Second half 19 century. A finely cast "Historicism" charger commemorating "The Entry Of Henry IV Into Paris, 22 March in 1594. The image is loosely based on a painting by Francois Gerard...

Vintage and historical leather and painted wood horse collar from Barnum & Bailey Circus. Embossed in leather "Barnum & Bailey" and "King". Assuming the name of the horse was...

A real curiosity from Darulfalah Museum Delhi Indian, a grain of rice with 101 letter upon it. Dated 1928 the piece of rice reads A Happy & Prosperous Life to D.H. Allport Esqr......

A rare and historically significant ensemble of two framed 19th-century ecclesiastical documents, directly linked to the pontificate of Pope Pius IX and to Abbé H. Vernhet, a documen...

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Attributed to Anton Reiche, Dresden Germany. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were th...

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with mold number. Attributed to Anton Reiche, Dresden Germany. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to ...

conical television produced by CGE (Compagnia Generale di Elettricità) in the 1970s, an extraordinary example of Space Age aesthetics and Italian modernism. Il corpo in plastica av...

18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown adorned with natural forming baroque pearls and cross-shaped baroque pearls with smoky quartz points. It is mounted on a coordinatin...

A rare and festive edition of Elvis’ Christmas Album, released by RCA Camden (CAL-2428). This LP features the King of Rock ’n’ Roll performing timeless holiday classics, including “B...

A highly collectible original pressing of Wish You Were Here, the ninth studio album by Pink Floyd, released in 1975 on Columbia Records (PC 33453). This landmark concept album, them...

Antique wooden hat mold, also commonly referred to as a hat block or millinery form. Used by milliners (hat makers), this form was an essential tool for shaping felt or straw into va...

Late 19th-early 20th century carousel horse on custom stand, American. A fine & fun example. Restored prior to the current owner's acquisition of it, it likely had handles to mount &...

Mother of Pearl and Brass French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, France 1920s A stunning set of opera or theatre binoculars in original leather case. Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl inset ...

19th century Grand Tour Painting on Porcelain View of Vatican/St. Peter's Basilica Italy, circa 1880s Standing in rectangular gilt bronze engraved frame with applied stylized flo...

A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson. The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...

A scarce oversized concert poster for a run of four shows by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's at the Los Angeles Sports Arena from 30 October to 3 November 1980 in support o...

18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown adorned with polished agate slices and baroque pearls. It is mounted on a coordinating gilded fragment and free-forming agate coral ...

This walking stick features a horse head handle with intricate engravings that appear to be damascene (gold or silver inlay into steel or a similar silver-plated metalwork. The walki...

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...

Antique industrial block and tackle pulley / hook by Madesco Products, circa 1930s. The two piece system is in good vintage condition and the larger piece measures 5"W x 4.5"D x 15"H...

An authentic WWI-era Princess Mary box of brass. A stamped brass box, circa 1914, given as a thank you gift to all commissioned British troops at ...