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Creator: Franklin MInt
Franklin Mint Star Trek 25th Anniversary Chess Set
By Franklin MInt
Located in New York, NY
Commemorative Star Trek chess set by Franklin Mint, 25th Anniversary Special Edition, with finely crafted gold and sterling silver plated Klingon and Federation chess pieces raised o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Franklin MInt Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Franklin MInt Miniature Clocks Collection, 1980s
By Franklin MInt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful collection of 12 miniature clocks in Mahogany cabinet, produced by Franklin Mint in 1980.
In very good condition considering its age of 37 years old, some minor traces of ...
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1980s North American Victorian Vintage Franklin MInt Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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Collection of Leather Bound Classic Books, Easton Press & Franklin Library
By Franklin Press, Easton Press
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Revolver Lighter, 1980s Japan
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Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
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FORNASETTI Chess Board Game Set Box
By Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chess board - game set box for Dal Negro by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s. The box is made in walnut wood, and it includes chess game, checkers game, card game...
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Early Jaques Chess Set Circa 1870
Located in Flower Mound, TX
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Chess Game Set - Pietra Dura Marble 19th Century Italy
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Balinese Chess set in casket- box, 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
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Porsche Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1978 Franklin Mint The Great Airplanes Stirling Silver Miniature Collection Set
By Franklin MInt
Located in London, GB
1978 Franklin Mint "The Great Airplanes Sterling Silver Miniature Collection in its original blue presentation case including the information booklet and letter of authenticity. The is fully complete and showcases 50 miniature sterling silver ingots depicting the Wright Brothers first flight through to the Supersonic Concorde.
The booklet traces the astounding progress of flight during that time period of 75 years with different flights and airplanes embossed on each ingot which measure approximately - 16.6mm x 11.13mm x 1.26mm in thickness with the entire set weighing 100 grams of .925 Sterling Silver.
The presentation case interior is plastic covered with a dark blue felt designed for each ingot to sit in its own compartment with an off-white satin in the inside top. The lid and bottom have a chromed metal rim to avoid any wear to the edges of the display case measures: Length: 28cm Width: 12.5cm Depth: 3cm.
The booklet, the inside of the box and silver ingots are in very good condition. The cardboard covering to the box and the outside of the box itself show some signs of wear as does the letter. Please refer to the images.
The planes featured are as follows
Wright Flyer I, Santos-Dumont Demoiselle, Bleriot XI, The Deperdussin Monocoque, Sikorsky Le Grand, 1915 Fokker E-1, Avro 504 J, Sopwith Camel, Junkers J.1, Handley Page 0/400, Fokker DR-1, Fokker D-VII, Vickers Vimy, Navy Curtiss (NC-4), De Havilland Moth, Fokker F-VII, Ryan NYP, Dornier DO-X, Savola-Marchetti S-55, Piper Cub, Lockheed Vega, Gee Bee R-1, Douglas DC-3, Boeing B-17, Messerschmitt BF-109, Junkers JU-87, Short C Class Flying Boat, Spitfire, Mitsubishi Karigane, Ant-25, Heinkel HE-178, Ilyushin II-2 Stormovik, Focke-Wulf 190, Mitsubishi Zero, North American P-51 Mustang, Avro Lancaster, Boeing B-29, Lockheed Constellation, Bell X-1, Mikoyan MIG-15, F-86 Sabre, De Havilland Comet...
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H 1.19 in W 4.93 in D 11.03 in
12 Franklin Mint 1970s Pewter Revolutionary War Soldier Officer Figurines
By Franklin MInt
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of twelve vintage 1970’s pewter American Revolution soldiers produced by The Franklin Mint. Set includes Private - 3rd North Carolina Regiment, Artilleryman - Rhode Island Train of Artillery, Private - Green Mountain Rangers of New Hampshire, Private - 2nd Maryland Regiment, Officer – Baylor’s 3rd Virginia Regiment Continental Dragoons, Private - 2nd South Carolina Regiment, Drummer - 4th Georgia Regiment, Militiaman – Minot’s Alarm Company of Concord Massachusetts...
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The House of Faberge 22-Karat Gold-Plated Imperial Domino Set and Case
By Franklin MInt, Fabergé
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare "House of Faberge" 22-karat gold-plated imperial domino set and case by Franklin Mint, circa 1990s. This set includes a custom wood and glass case...
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1985 Franklin Mint "The Great Crusaders" Chess Set Game with Leather Board
By Franklin MInt
Located in Dallas, TX
This complete set from The Franklin MInt was crafted in 1985. (The Franklin MInt was a private mint founded by Joseph Segel in 1964 in Wawa, Pennsylvania. The brand name is currently owned by Sequential Brands Group headquartered in New York City, New York. The Franklin MInt sells coins, medals, jewelry, die-cast vehicles, dolls, sculpture and other collectibles).
Skillfully handcrafted, the set features thirty two porcelain great crusaders figures standing on a brass plate, all the pieces are set in a walnut carrying case with full profile sheet on each piece. The game is in excellent condition and has the original leather board.
The magnificent chess set epitomizes the struggles for domination between Christians and Muslims, this conflict has continued intermittently for over a thousand years, but it is the period between 1095 and 1292 which has captured our imagination because of the exploits of the Crusader knights. These pieces represent the Christian side led by King Richard I of England, known as Richard the...
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1980s American Vintage Franklin MInt Collectibles and Curiosities
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H 4.25 in W 20 in L 4.25 in
1985 Franklin Mint "The Great Crusaders" Chess Set Game with Leather Board
By Franklin MInt
Located in Dallas, TX
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Skillfully handcrafted, the set features thirty two porcelain great crusaders figures standing on a brass plate; all the pieces are set in a walnut carrying case with full profile sheet on each piece. The game is in excellent condition and has the original leather board.
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H 4.25 in W 20 in D 12.25 in
STUNNING FRANKLIN MINT WYATT EARP .44 REPLiCA REVOLVER USED AT THE O.K CORRAL
By Franklin MInt
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely wall mounted and boxed with all original documentation display only replica of the .44 Revolver ...
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H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Franklin Mint collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Franklin MInt collectibles and curiosities 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 Franklin MInt collectibles and curiosities, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original collectibles and curiosities by Franklin MInt were created in the Victorian style in north america during the 1980s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider collectibles and curiosities by Frank Lloyd Wright, Fontana Arte, and Nicolas Sanson. Prices for Franklin MInt collectibles and curiosities can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,605 and can go as high as $1,605, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,605.
Questions About Franklin MInt Collectibles and Curiosities
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