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Creator: Unknown
Bronze and Bamboo Handle Flower Pot Cactus Gardening Tool Set, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful tool set from the 1950s. This unique object, is made of bronze with bamboo, was traditionally a cactus gardening tool set. A nice original ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Monumental and Unusual Folk Art Stage Coach Figure and Horses, 1927
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental and unusual Folk Art stage coach figure and horses, 1927. All hand executed, amazing detail, working lamps, velvet interior on coach.
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Plaster
Viennese enamel miniature screen, c. 1900.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Viennese enamel miniature screen, Austria, c. 1900. Hand painted with panels after Francois Boucher, of courting couples wearing 18th Century costume, and sat in idyllic rural settin...
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Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Enamel
Large Art Deco Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Modena, Italy.
Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scrat...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Very Rare English Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Pepper Pot - London 1881
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1881, this charming and very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pot, is modelled as a Monkey.
The pepper pot measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 1.25"...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1920s. Nice decorati...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Large & Incredibly Detailed Midcentury Hand Carved Teak Elephant Sculpture Pair
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and top quality carved wildlife sculptures.
On the internet and in certain countries in the world you can find many hand carved wooden elephants, but they are mostly of poor to very poor quality when it comes to the actual details. These two impressive bull elephants on the other hand come with tremendous physical details and whomever hand carved this pair must have studied these majestic creatures for a long time. Besides that, he or she must have been a seasoned sculptor/wood-carver, because it takes a special kind of talent to reach this level of craftsmanship. We have searched the worldwide web and there is not a single wooden elephant sculpture out there that even comes close to having the same quality details and/or such perfect anotomy. It does not take a biologist to see that the artist has perfectly captured the soul of these ancient herbivors and therefor too they have great aesthetic and decorative value. Some of the amazing details of these sizable tuskers are their dried-leather-like skins. You just don't find carved elephants like that, because besides being extremely time consuming, it also takes great skill. Other great features/details are the loose skin around the hips and around the 'armpits', the trunks and mouths, the amazing body postures and ofcourse the stunning ears. They too are unlike anything we ever saw in an elephant sculpture. That too is why it did not take 30 seconds for us to know we had to have these in our gallery on 1stdibs (now also home to the most beautiful elephants on earth). Besides being more realistic than any wooden elephant we have seen or sold before, this pair also is fairly large in size. And with them being carved out of solid teakwood they have quite a bit of weight to them as well. Previous owners have clearly taken very, very good care of these midcentury carved elephants which is why they could not be in better condition either. We hope that by giving praise to the beauty of elephants in particular and acknowledging the importance of wildlife on our planet in general, that these stunning sculptures will help raise awareness so that mother nature will not one day be...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Felt, Wood
Vintage Wooden and Felt Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden and felt hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1930s. Nice...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1920s. Nice decorati...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Collection of 9 Folky English Victorian Brass Shoe and Boot Mantel Ornaments
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of 9 brass shoe mantel ornaments.
Each in the form of a lady's boot or shoe.
Some with applied buttons and etched decorations.
Most ...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! So...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy.
Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy.
Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Statue of Liberty Souvenir Building Grand Tour Metal Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue of Liberty souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in size, measurin...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Madonna of Montserrat, Our Lady of Montserrat Statue Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue Madonna of Montserrat souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in siz...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Spanish Metal Shoe Trees - Circa 1960 - AMD Patented
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unearth a piece of shoemaking history with this pair of vintage metal shoe trees, meticulously crafted in Spain circa 1960 and sealed with AMD's pat...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Late 19th Century Austrian Jewelers Anvil, 1890s, Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice early 20th century Austrian jewelers metal anvil.
Perfect as a paper weight, gift for a jewelry collector or of course, as a tool. Nice older addition to any collection....
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1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of Two Metal TV Television Tower Scale Design Models, Vienna Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled models of two television tower from Vienna Austria. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living room or desktop. The smaller one measures approximate 7...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Set of 40 Leather Bound Mini Books of William Shakespeare's Plays with Bookcase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of forty leather bound William Shakespeare plays were presumably done in England in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. Each miniature book from this set measures approximately one and a half inches in height, and vary in thickness depending on the play, but are bound in black leather. The books come with a miniature wooden library styled bookcase...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Paper
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza, or ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Black Colored Metal TV Television Tower of Nuremberg Scale Design Model, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower also called Nuremberg Egg (because of the Design). A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room. Diameter given in dim...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Jet Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza or d...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Empire State Building Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. Made of copper metal, this collectible bank, in the shape of New York’s Empire State Building, stands 7 5/8” tall. Nice addition to any collection,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
US Air Force Aluminum Airplane Model Wooden Base, 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the a US Air Force airplane. made of aluminum with a wooden base. A nice sculpture for every living room or desktop. Use it at as a Pictur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Metal Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza or d...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Berlin Radio Tower Brass on Wooden Base Scale Design Model, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Berlin Radio tower. Rare collectible in metal on a wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or desktop. Made in the 1930s this item will be a ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Rare Set of 3 Midcentury Handmade Leather on Hand Carved Wood Dressage Horses
Located in Lisse, NL
Good Size, finer quality and highly decorative set of horse sculptures, in superb condition !
This very rare set of three thoroughbreds has both great aesthetic and decorative val...
Category
20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some minor w...
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1970s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair Ceramic High Heels Shoe Walter Bosse Era, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This offer is for a pair of ceramic high heels, an exceptional piece made in Austria during the Bosse era in the 1960s. They are glazed in typical midcentury colors of yellow and tur...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Nuremberg Tv Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower. Hand-spun in brass with a nice wooden base. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room.
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Stunning Brass Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in Brass with a iron base. It has a beautiful patina, this is old-age. A nice architectural sculpture for every living room or ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ceramic Peacock Bird Sculpture with Flowers in Blue, Yellow and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty brightly painted ceramic sculpture of a peacock. This piece depicts a bird with bright blue yellow and green features, perched upon a tree stump ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Metal Toronto Tower Scale Design Models, Vintage Canada
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Toronto tower. A nice architectural sculpture for every living room or desktop.
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1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Novelty Sterling Silver 'Dog' Pepper Pot, London, 2000
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2000, this charming, sterling silver pepper pot, is fashioned as a dog wearing a hat and collar. The pepper pot mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Metal Red Blue Yellow Green White Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern color sculpture
In good original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a really beautiful patina.
Measurements:
39 cm H x 12 cm W x 12...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Antique Metal Cast for Chocolate Figures, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal cast for chocolate figures, circa 1930.
By unknown manufacturer from Spain.
In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a bea...
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1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Aluminum Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Embraer 170 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 170 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 170 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Machines Collage Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century French antique collage composition.
Images of different machine's models. By unknown artist.
In original condition, with minor w...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Embraer 190 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 190 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 190 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Machines Collage Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century French antique collage composition.
Images of different machine's models. By unknown artist.
In original condition, with minor w...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
French Palissy François Maurice Majolica Lobster Wall Plaque, Circa 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Palissy School of Paris Majolica hanging wall plaque, France, modeled by François Maurice, circa 1870-1875.
Modeled from life, this extremely dimensional and realistic piece is gl...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware
City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Aluminum Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in Aluminum, with brass top. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. It has ...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Brass and Aluminium Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in aluminium and brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some wear - but l...
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1950s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Aluminum Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Chinoiserie Ceramic Figural Statues in Gold, Turquoise and Red, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mid-century ceramic chinoiserie statues of a man and a woman in traditional attire. Both figures wear wonderful peacock blue-green tops with red b...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. Some scratches and a nice ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Stunning Grand Tour, Temple Ruin Design, Hand Carved Nutwood Table Picture Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazingly hand-carved photo or picture frame with a top quality, original drawing of a girl.
If ever there was an antique work of art 'with a soul' then this unique and all origin...
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19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Nutwood, Paper, Velvet, Glass
Karl Nissan Sculpture, circa 1986
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture by the artist Karl Nissan, circa 1986.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Polished Brass Flamingo Figure
Located in Cordova, SC
Beautiful brass flamingo polished to a mirror finish. This piece is in exceptional condition.
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1970s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass & Copper Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Wooden Base, German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of brass, copper, wrought iron and a wooden base. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany...
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1960s German Classical Roman Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Sterling Silver Model of a Royal Scots Dragoon Guard
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1970, this handsome, Sterling Silver Model of a Royal Scots Dragoon Guard (formerly 3rd Carabiniers) is wonderfully modelled and sta...
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1970s English Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aluminum Mannequin Torso Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made out of a material far more interesting than your standard dress form, this oddly unique, mannequin torso is both playful and sleek. A true stateme...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Ten Piece Set of 20th Century Rococo Style Continental 800 Silver Doll Furniture
Located in Middleburg, VA
Ten Piece Set of 20th Century Rococo Style Silver Doll Furniture
Grouping of continental 800 silver doll furniture, each miniature exquisitely rendered ...
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20th Century Unknown Rococo Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some wear - but lo...
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1950s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
19th Century Collection of Primitive Iron Cats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collections of six cast iron cat items from the early 19th century.
Collection of three 19th century cast iron cats trays. These cats look like they were a give away from some iron works company. Perhaps a pot belly stove...
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Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Unknown models and miniatures for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown models and miniatures 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 models and miniatures, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original models and miniatures by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown models and miniatures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $120 and can go as high as $18,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $548.