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Pine Barrens Speculation, Edward Telfair Georgia Land Grant, 1792
Located in Savannah, GA
Washington County, Georgia land deed with survey warrant and beeswax state seal granted by Governer Edward Telfair to Col. Robert Middleton.
This la...
Category
Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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...
Category
1860s American Victorian Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Canadian General Store R.B. Hay Hoe & Co. Tea Advertising Display Tin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique general store advertising store display tin for the R.B. Hay Hoe & Co. tea is presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately ...
Category
Late 19th Century Canadian Victorian Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1950s Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
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. ...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
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. ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Antique Jos. Lucas King of the Road Model 634 Brass Automobile Kerosene Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brass automobile lantern was made by the Jos. Lucas Company of Birmingham England in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style. This ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Antique Saint Nicholas Belsnickle Santa Christmas Chocolate Mold, France 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with name and mold number. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocola...
Category
Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Life Magazine President Johnson, December 1964
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage LIFE Magazine from December 1963. This piece is in a wonderful vintage condition consistent with age and use. We think this would be a great gift for the political junkie per...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Detmer Woolens Advertising Store Display or Salesman's Sample Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This promotional advertising store display box was made for the Detmer Woolens Company of the United States in circa 1945. This box was either sent to various clothing retailers or t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Lafontaine theatre binoculars in mother-of-pearl. They are small, light and designed to provide an enlarged view at events such as operas, theatres and concerts. The frame is made of...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Van Melles Large Toffee Store Display Advertising Tin with Arabic Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Van Melles store display tin was made in Amsterdam in approximately 1925 in the period Art Deco style. The tin is half moon shaped with a hing...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Tin
Set of Five Embossed Candleholders Clips Angels Antique German Christmas 1890
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas candleholder clip set off five. Each is made from thin sheet metal, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. These are out of the p...
Category
1890s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sheet Metal, Wire
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...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze, Aluminum
$1,038 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Casin FM-135 Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Casin FM-135 Camera. labeled as "Fashion Camera", it is a 35 mm camera, produced in the 1980s/1990s, in an attempt to combine simplicity, modern design and accessibility. Made of bla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic
P.W. Baston Supp-Hose Woman's Stockings Advertising Pen Holder Desk Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This advertising pend holder was produced by P.W. Baston, also known as Sebastian Miniatures, of the United States in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The figurine is composed of a glazed ceramic with a brass and plastic pen holder. The figurine depicts of business woman...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic
Portuguese Antique Manual Olive Oil Dispenser
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Manual olive oil dispenser. This is an old piece of equipment, made mainly of metal, with a sturdy structure and signs of wear and tear over time. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage WW2 Era Genco "Four Aces" Military Pilot Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Genco of the United States for their 'Four Aces" military inspired pinball arcade game. The back glass is presumably silk screened in multiple col...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Vintage Old Estwing 12 Oz. Steel Head Curved Claw Hammer Leather Handle Usa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage old ESTWING steel head curved claw hammer with leather handle. Made in the USA.
Dimensions: 20 H x 6 W x 3 D
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Category
1960s American American Classical Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Lady Liberty Souvenir Building Vintage, USA, 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 jus...
Category
1960s American Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Two Lobster Plates in Clear Glass, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two beautiful Lobster plates made of Glass. A nice addition to your Table. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Tinsel Tree Topper and Ornaments Feather Tree German Vintage Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of eight feather tree tinsel ornaments. A beautiful large tinsel star tree topper (approx. 9 1/4" in diameter)
and two tinsel garlands (...
Category
Early 20th Century German Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
Rudi Gernreich Girls Knit Monokini Bandeau Top Bathing Suit, circa 1964
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original girls sized 6X monokini with a bandeau top bathing suit designed by Rudi Gernreich, circa 1964.
Rudi Gernreich was an American Designer born in Austria, Vienna in 1922 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
Lot of Four Tinsel Christmas Ornaments Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of four feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sittin...
Category
Early 20th Century German Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
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...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Groton Inn Crest Restaurantware Plate – Early 20th Century Hotelware
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rare antique porcelain plate bearing the crest of the historic Groton Inn, one of America’s oldest inns, dating back to the 17th century. A fine example of early 20th-century hotelware, this piece showcases the durable yet elegant craftsmanship typical of institutional porcelain used in prestigious establishments.
Design Features:
• Crested Emblem: The plate prominently features the Groton Inn’s crest, with intricate detailing and subtle accents in red and gold, reflecting the inn’s storied history.
• Classic Style: Simple green and gold border lines encircle the rim, adding understated elegance.
• Material: High-quality glazed porcelain with a sturdy, utilitarian design typical of early hospitality tableware. It is very sturdy and feels almost like ironstone.
• The bottom is marked with the maker in green and reads, "Mitchell Woodbury Co., Mayer China, Boston".
Historical Significance:
The Groton Inn, originally established in 1678 in Groton, Massachusetts, was a landmark of American history and culture...
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paint
Set of Three Vintage Halloween Squeaker Toy Noise Maker - Fun & Colorful Devil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The colorful orange face on this old Halloween noise makers are obvious devils. Each has sinister eyes and a smile that shouldn’t be trusted. There is a s...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large Portrait Photo of Luitpold Prince Regent of Bavaria 1886 Wood carved Frame
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extraordinary Original Photograph of Luitpold Karl Joseph Wilhelm Ludwig, Prince Regent of Bavaria (12 March 1821 – 12 December 1912).
Beautiful hand crafted Black Forest style fr...
Category
1880s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood
48 Star Oil Cloth Flag on Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
48 star flag is made from a vintage oil cloth sewn on vintage linen. The frame is a custom made frame on each. Each Measures 14 x 17.5.
If anyone would li...
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Trade Sign Gavel or Presentation Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gavel is in great condition and was a presentation piece.
Copper plate on gavel reads as follows / Dated 1941
Presented By
The Corona 20...
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Framed Photograph of Pancho Villa – Mexican Revolution - Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This antique framed photograph features an iconic image of Pancho Villa, one of the most renowned leaders of the Mexican Revolution. The sepia-toned vintage print is printed on canva...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
Rare Chenille Cotton Basket Christmas Ornament Antique, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament. It was made from Chenille, wire and cotton, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree.
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
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 ...
Category
1890s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire, Sheet Metal
Lot Three Large Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German 1920s
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. ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Lot of Four Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of four 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. S...
Category
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head 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...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
1979, Old Danish Train Bronze Sign
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very heavy and patinated bronze sign with raised numerals of the year 1979. The sign is handmade in thick stock and weighs in around 8 kg. The provenance...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
$535 Sale Price
25% Off
Lot 6 Vintage Ape Monkey Bojesen Style Paper Cardboard Hanging Mobile Ornaments
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of 6 monkey. Each is made from cardboard and paper, this would be a great addition for your room to build your own hanging mobile. Total high of each one is given in dimen...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Brooke Cadwallader Carnival Mid-Century Era Silk Scarf, 1947-1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooke Cadwallader Silk Scarf, The Carnival Print – 1947-1950
Brooke Cadwallader was a well-known printed textile designer of the mid-20th century...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Pair Cherub Decorative Bronze Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think its gilded bronze. Very decorative and nice to display...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Metal Post Office Box Covers with Lock
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Gorgeous Art Deco style metal post office box covers. There are three available. The edges have a Greek key motif around the edges. A lock at the top i...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
$280 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Round Commemorative Plate of President Nixon 37th President
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A circular cream round commemorative plate of President Nixon. Reads Richard M. Nixon 37th President. Gold detail around the edges, with the image of P...
Category
20th Century North American American Classical Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Noble Man Decorative Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's brass, socket nickel plated. Very decorative and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Hamburg City Hall Souvenir Building Vintage, Germany, 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 jus...
Category
1960s German Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1920s Antique Guatemalan Cowboy Belt Buckle Iron Bird Fancy Peacock Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1920s Antique Guatemalan cowboy bird belt buckle in iron. Belt buckle. Hand hammered.
Dimensions: 5 wide x 4 tall x .13
See images provided.
Please vi...
Category
1920s Guatemalan Rustic Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Metal Roe Deer Wall Decoration Plate Vintage, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful wall decoration item from Germany. Made of metal showing some roe deer’s in a landscape. This is a nice addition to every room.
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
'Maison Kuiper' Pair of Fur Hats, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
'Maison Kuiper' pair of 2 fur beret style hats, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This is a rare pair of beret style hats in fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fur
$1,290 / set
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pewter
Lot of Three Tinsel Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of three feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitti...
Category
Early 20th Century German Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
Pair of Pfeiffer's Beer Advertising Wall Hangings with a Horse Racing Theme
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of wall hangings were manufactured by the Pfeiffer Brewery of the United States in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Roy Rogers Cowboy Boots
Located in Darnestown, MD
On offer are two pairs of cowboy boots that belonged to Roy Rogers, "King of the Cowboys". They were sold by Christies at their 2010 sale of Roy and Dale's belongings. Authentication...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Country Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
$1,600 / set
'Maison Kuiper' Fur Hat, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot Fur Hat, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This is a rare beret style hat in fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very high-end boutique in Zeis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fur
Antique Piccolette Camera with Leather Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Piccolette camera, with leather case. Vintage copy produced by Contessa-Nettel, a German company that would later merge with Zeiss Ikon. This small "pocket" camera was designed at th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Folk Art Carved Wooden Sculpture of the 'Old Grand Dad' Whiskey Logo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Folk Art carved wooden sculpture is initialed on the base, but the artist is unknown. It is presumed this carving was done in the United States in 1945 in a Folk Art sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Large Framed Masonic or Oddfellows Decorative Lodge Print
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique print in its original frame was copyrighted by George Henry Patnoe & Henry Brown of Canada in 1909 in a Victorian style. The print depicts the symbolism of the Lodge and...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Late Victorian Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gesso, Paper
Rare early 1980s Iggy Pop Announcement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Iggy Pop Invites You To Join Him for a Private New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Hard Rock Cafe.”
Extremely rare vintage announcement card; New York City c.1981.
4x6 inches.
Good overall vintage condition.
Unsigned.
Iggy Pop is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and occasional actor, who is often referred to as the godfather of punk. His role as the outrageous and unpredictable frontman of protopunk band The Stooges...
Category
1980s Vintage Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Elegant Large Rosewood Chest and Mother of Pearl End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant large rosewood chest and mother of pearl end 19th century.
Spectacular and elegant large box of French origin from the end of the 19th century
made of solid noble wood...
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Rosewood
Antique German Military Cut Crystal & Continental Silver Presentation Claret Jug
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique German cut crystal and .800 silver lidded pitcher was made by a Julius Merz in circa 1900 in the period Edwardian style. The collar and...
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Unknown Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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.
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