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 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 antique 1939 Major League Baseball World Series team roster felt pennant commemorating the MLB championship matchup between the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds. It lis...

This is an antique wallpaper printing block. An English, carved brass on hardwood printer's stamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderfully rare and unusual, wit...

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...

A sculptural Scandinavian gavel crafted from solid teak by an unidentified Swedish craftsman in the 1960s. The design is both sturdy and slender, highlighting the warm tone and natur...

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...

Antique Trade Sign Shipwrights Arms English Pub

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 colorful lithograph by H. A. Ogden was published in 1908 by Brigadier General J. B. Allshire. Originally published as a comprehensive series of U. S. military uniforms, this pri...

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...

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 ...

This vintage appliance is a cook stove manufactured by the Alcazar Range & Heater Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the 1920s to early 1930s. Structurally, the unit features a ...

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...

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 ...

This is an antique fabric printing block. An English, carved brass on hardwood wallpaper printer's stamp, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Pleasingly rare and unusua...

Large Early Alabama State Flag with Red St. Andrew’s Cross, Cotton Bunting, c. 1895–1918 (Spanish–American War Era) A striking and historically resonant example of the Alabama State...

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,...

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....

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...

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

Chandelier for the private dining room in Otto Wagners famous "Erste Villa Wagner," Hüttelbergstrasse, Vienna similar to the crown-rim of the Romanic and Gothic period (see also Jarm...

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...

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...

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 ...

This is a superb antique book press. An English, cast iron industrial binder or flower press dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Delightfully robust and tactile, this piece de...

A vintage pair of Mod Go-Go boots. circa. 1960's. White base color with red and blue rectangles. Notice fade (discoloration) to white portion of shoes at lower portion. Label with si...

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...

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...

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...

The 'Paris Berlin 1900-1933 ' is a soft-cover book covering an exhibition from July 12-November 6, 1978, at The Centre Pompidou, Paris, France. Book cover...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

A copy of the crazy and iconic 1978 National Lampoon's Animal House movie soundtrack LP signed in black marker by its main star John Belushi to the front cover. Depicting the stars a...

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,...

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

Double sided scree with hinges and edges in polished stainless stees with brass finish. A striking double-sided folding screen designed by Christian Lacroix for Roche Bobois, combin...

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...

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...

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...

REX SUPERBA magazine single issue dedicated to REX complete with 23 pages with photos and text. Published in July A IX E.F., ninth year of the fascist era corresponding to 1931. Bon ...

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...

Adler Contessa portable typewriter, 1970 Retro design object known for its bold, bright orange color. Complete and in good condition. 32 cm x 32 cm x 13 cm H

Antique French Black Marble Cassoulets Gilt Decor Pedestals Neoclassical Pair , 1900s

We are pleased to offer a charming early 20th-century souvenir pocket knife produced as an Souvenir of Nuremberg, Germany.. This vintage pocket knife features a relief of the famous ...

A rare set of stamps celebrating Princess Diana 1961 - 1997 Issued by Royal Mail 1998 The unusual thing about this set is that they haven't been " stamped " Unused. near mint con...

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...

A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl. Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason & Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works. The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth. Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect & esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson & Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.” These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...

Medieval floor tile from the Gravensteen Castle – Ghent, 14th–15th century Rare red earthenware floor tile decorated with a heraldic lion, incised and inlaid with yellow slip under ...

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 rare and charming pre-electric Christmas lighting ornament, beautifully crafted from mouth-blown glass. This delicate piece reflects the artistry and care of early holiday decorations, created before the advent of electric tree lights. Its elegant form and subtle variations in the glass highlight its handmade nature, making it a wonderful addition to a traditional Christmas display or an antique feather...

19th Century copy of 18th century portrait of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, (born 1661, London, died 1724, London). He was a British statesman who headed the Tory ministry from ...

For your consideration, a vintage Estwing E30 Rock Pick Hammer, also commonly referred to by geologists as a geologist's pick or rock hammer. One-Piece Forged Steel. The head and th...

17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown with polished agate coral and baroque pearls. It is mounted on a coordinating gilded fragment and free-forming agate coral base. Thi...