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Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage and antique ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the larger Santa Claus in red Coat seen in the first pic...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Mercury Glass

Exceptional Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare large feather tree glass Christmas tree topper. It is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or ...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Glass

Lot of Three Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of three feather tree glass Christmas tree topper from Germany. Each is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Glass

Ulm Minster Church Souvenir Building Vintage, Germany, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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...
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1930s German Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1990s French Rustic Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Rare Set of Two Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of two. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item i...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot Fur Hat, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot fur hat, Model Sissy, The Netherlands, 1950s. This is a rare beret style hat in ocelot fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very high-end...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Fur

large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Original Coronation Souvenir Book of King George VI – London 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original edition of the Coronation Souvenir Book of King Gorge VI 1937 by Gordon Beckles, Published by Daily Express Publication, London, 1937 This edition was published to mark ...
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1930s English Georgian Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1930s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Antique Eumig, Electric R, 8mm Video Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Eumig, Electric R, 8mm video camera. With a leather case, robust and compact design, this 8mm camera stands out for its textured metal body in a greenish beige tone and its three rot...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Antique Vintage Spun Cotton Stork Bird Christmas Ornament Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament. It was made from wire and cotton, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. You can also use it just to display it in a de...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Set Of Three Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon – Circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon – Circa 1970 Discover the charm of vintage craftsmanship with this traditional Catalan soda syphon, crafted in the 1970s. Manufactured by an unknown make...
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1970s Spanish Rustic Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Glass

Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Five Rare Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1910s to 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of 5 Christmas ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Included is a nice Reflector ornament from the 1930s, 2 small walnut feather tree ornaments from the 1910s and two flower bunch ornaments with glass balls and Dresden Sebnitz Christmas paper...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were made from ultra-...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Mercury Glass

Godey’s Lady’s Book, Leather Bound, Volume LXXX – 1870 Edition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 1870 leather bound, hard cover edition of Godey’s Lady’s Book, Volume LXXX published by Louis Antoine Godey. Godey’s Lady’s Book was a 19th-century American magazine known for i...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Leather, Paper

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #1714. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolat...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Walter, Berlin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #4572. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolat...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle on Donkey Mule Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Antique Kent's Knife Cleaning, Polishing & Sharpening Wheel with Original Labels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Victorian knife cleaning and sharpening machine was made by Kent's of London England in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The machine is composed of two sharpening stones...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Stone, Metal

Set of Two Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1990s Spanish Rustic Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Antique Federal Eagle American 50 Star Flag with Brass Eagle Pole, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Monumental 50 star American Flag with antique Federal Eagle brass and wood pole. A patriotic piece suitable for any home. This set includes both ...
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19th Century American Federal Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Brass, Bronze

Glass Parrot Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique clip-on bird ornament, it's a beautiful parrot. This ornament, is made from ultra-thin hand blown glass, hand painted with a kind of cold paint, would be a great antiq...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Mercury Glass

Rare Set of Five Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, these would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for ...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Vintage Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization New York 1864
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Vintage Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization New York, 1864. Measures: 15.75 x 11 Total 8 sheets. Preowned vintage unrestored antique condi...
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1860s American Victorian Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Rare Set of Twelve Mushroom Clip-On Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of twelve mushrooms. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass. This would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Found at an Es...
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1940s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Rare Set of Four Mercury Glass & Plastic Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
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1970s French Rustic Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Glass, Plastic

Rare Krampus Devil Kewpie Celluloid Christmas Ornament Vintage, Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament from Germany or Austria. It is made of Celluloid and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. It is in nice conditi...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Monument à Victor-Emmanuel Souvenir Building Vintage, Rome Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...
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1960s Italian Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle with Lantern Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Clown Head is approx. 3 1/4" high and 1 3/4" at the widest point, think it is approx. 1940s or older. Lantern is approx. 2 5/8" high (1910s) and the little Santa...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Rare Mercury Glass Holiday Christmas Ornament Antique German Money Bag, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this antique German glass ornament. The unique design features a money bag, perf...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

USSR Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ("Big Eye"). 1950's.
Located in Canterbury, England
ussian Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ref PNB-2 (nHe-2) These so called "big eye" Binoculars were primarily used by Russian patrol, and border guards as well a...
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1950s Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Aluminum

Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Lot three Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments Sea Shell , Vintage German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique ornament set of three. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand b...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Mercury Glass

Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Rare Set of Six Mercury Glass & Cotton Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, one of pressed cotton, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Lot of three Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique ornament set of three. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand b...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Mercury Glass

Box with Historical Photos of JFK Kennedy, Roosevelt, Adenauer German Press
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a collection of historical press photographs in an original box. They show several American presidents. Many are by John F kennedy, one by Roosevelt, one with Grover Clevelan...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Antique Fujica ST605N Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Fujica ST605N camera. A classic 35mm SLR model produced by Fuji in the late 1970s. With a robust metal body and textured black details, this camera reflects the functional and durabl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Collection of Six Santa Claus Christmas Bottles, vintage German 1930s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful collection of six Santa Claus Belsnickle and Gnome Art Deco decanter bottles. Some have original cork stoppers. In very good condition with no chips, with signs of...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Art Glass

Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

St. Peter Cathedral Church Souvenir Building Vintage, Italy, Rome, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Rare Set of Twelve Toadstool Mushroom Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of twelve mushrooms. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass. This would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Found at an Es...
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1940s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Set of Five Bell & a Pinecone Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set off five bell and one Pinecone glass ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or f...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Set of Five Embossed Candleholders Clips Santa Belsnickel Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas candleholder clip set off five. Each is made from thin cheet metal, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. These are out of the ...
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire, Sheet Metal

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds Elusive and historical pair of bookends, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze, Aluminum

House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration, Hardcover Book, 1953
Located in Philadelphia, PA
House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration – Hardcover Book, 1953 Edition. First published in New York in 1947 by Simon and Schuster, this is the updated 1953 Edition,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Rare Set of Four House, Teddy Bear and Fish Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of four. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alwa...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Antique Meikai Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Meikai camera. Equipped with a New Meikai f-50mm lens. This simple lens, with optical glass and built-in UV filter, suggests a piece of equipment aimed at amateurs or casual photogr...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Gorgeous Munich Child Souvenir Pewter Catchall Bowl Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Historical Souvenir plate plaque from Munich, Germany. Made of Pewter showing the well known Munich Child. Everyone knows this historical Figure from ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Pewter

Lot of 7 Tinsel Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of 7 feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting o...
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Early 20th Century German Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Wire

Unknown historical memorabilia for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown historical memorabilia are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown historical memorabilia, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original historical memorabilia by Unknown were created in the folk art style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown historical memorabilia can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $65 and can go as high as $8,333, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $466.
Questions About Unknown Historical Memorabilia
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