Ralph Ellison Furniture

Straight from the Spartan alumnus and their estate. Graduating in 1952 in Graphic Arts, he was a rabid sports fan. This calendar was procured from his study. Green graphics on heavie...

Climbing Man Wall Decor Chic-meets-industrial in this thought-provoking take on wall décor. The climbing man is a reminder of everyday triumphs and represents the rewards of working...

Aldunil gas lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This is a very rare gas pocket-lighter, created in France for the Alfred Dunhill Company in Paris, back in the 1952. This semi-automatic lighter is the iconic and popular Aldunil model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid .800/.999 sterling silver with 18 karats rose-gold vermeil. All finished with high polish and substantial weight. This very early Aldunil Dunhill lighter is highly collectible and is decorated with diagonal undulates ribbed lines. Model: ALDUNIL. First Produced: Paris, France 1952. Material: 18 karats rose gold. over .800 Sterling silver. Weight: 74.4 Grams, (47.70 Dwt). Measurements: 60 mm by 23 mm by 12 mm (2.36 x 0.91 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks: the jewelry atelier maker's mark, three times with the mark of the Crab for the assay of the .800 silver, the Parisian maker's mark, the reference number, the six-digits serial number and signed in full as follow, "DUNHILL PARIS 64 134482". Alfred Dunhill He inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks). Literature: Blei-Bottoni, The Dunhill Petrol Lighter "A Unique Story", Unique SRL 2004 first edition. Figure-571 Pp-284 for illustrations of this model in silver and gold. Note: This Aldunil pocket lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. This lighter just need a new flint and proper butane gas. Was tested and is in working condition. Condition: The overall condition of this Alfred Dunhill lighter...

White, Elwyn Brooks. Charlotte’s Web. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1952. Illustrated by Garth Williams. First edition, first printing. Octavo. In the publisher's original beige cloth...

Juergen Teller: Donkey Man and Other Stories Photographs by Juergen Teller Annotated in his wry, inimitable voice, Juergen Teller presents over three...

This is a fantastic double-sided anatomy chart with four separate overlays showing the human body in various layers. Titled the Thin Man this piece was p...

Original US Lobby card for The Wrong Man. Alfred Hitchcock's 1957 film. This Hitchcock drama stars Henry Fonda and Vera Miles, and is based on a true story of an innocent man charged...

Fabulous scratch built model race car, circa 1952. A track car, such as this one, raced on the surface of a board track usually consisting of 4-6 lanes...

Omega Triple Date Moonphase Cosmic Vintage Watch 1952 Ref. 2486-1, caliber 381 (Lemania 27DL) Patinated silver dial, alternating applied Arabic numer...

Map of Nantucket by Austin Strong (1881 - 1952), circa 1921, an original print on paper whimsical map of Nantucket Island by Robert Louis Stevenson's step- grandson, noted stage set ...

Accordion brochure for Hansen Lamps listing locations in New York and Dallas. Presents work by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, Stewart Ross James, Jane Kidder, and Clark Voorhees. Published ...

Vintage Modernism Arts & Architecture Magazine September 1952 John Entenza editor and publisher Volume 69 No. 9 9.75 W x 12.75 H Preowned used vintage condition Refer to all images