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Pair of Articulated Toys / Rabbit & Bear in Pale Oak by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of articulated toys; both a rabbit and a bear by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #2036
Kay Bojesen's toys are world-famous Classic for childre...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Oak
The Figure Game "The Original Game of Chess" Set in Bronze by Gary Sahl Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
One of a kind! The Figure Game (Siang Ki in Chinese), "The Original Game of Chess as Played in Antiquity" set in bronze by Gary Sahl for the Riggs Gall...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Bronze
Judge's Walnut Gavel / Mallet with Brass Appreciation Plate from Newt Gingrich
Located in San Diego, CA
Judge's walnut gavel / mallet with brass appreciation plate signed by Newt Gingrich. The gavel is 10.25"W x 3"D x 1.75"H and appears to be a gift from Gingrich to a supporter. Qualit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Solid Teak Carved Lion Toy / Lint Brush, Bojesen Era
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern solid teak carved lion toy / lint brush by Laurids Lonborg, circa 1950s. This incredibly fun lion lint brush was originally designed by Lonborg ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Teak
Danish Modernist Silver Plate Ashtray or Incense Burner by Carl Cohr, 1950s
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in San Diego, CA
Egg-shaped silver plated brass ashtray or incense burner. Titled The Smile, it was designed and manufactured by Carl Cohr in Fredericia Denmark. Stamped Cohr, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage Hand-Painted Brain Model by Denoyer Geppert
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage hand painted brain model on stand by Denoyer-Geppert, circa 1990s. The model consists of eight pieces of molded, nonbreakable, vinyl that are conne...
Category
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Articulated toy elephant by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #1469
Kay Bojesen's elephant, born in 1953, is a world-famous Classic for children and adults...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Oak
Set of Three Midcentury Danish Vikings Figures by Jacob Jensen
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three midcentury Danish Viking figures made of mixed woods by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figures are in good vintage condition and measure: 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood, Teak, Walnut
Vintage Italian Ceramic Figure Man with Musical Box and Monkey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully rendered ceramic figure of man with musical grinding box and monkey. The detail and execution of this ceramic piece, made by hand is outstanding. The figure renders detai...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Grillo Folding Turquoise Phone Italy Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper
By Richard Sapper, Marco Zanuso
Located in San Diego, CA
MoMA Modern Italian original Grillo folding telephone launched in 1966 by Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper. The telephone was manufactured in Italy by Siemens. Vintage push buttons Phon...
Category
20th Century Italian Space Age Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Finn Juhl Model 192 Set of Midcentury Teak Chairs '1960s'
By John Stuart, Finn Juhl
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son and imported by John Stuart, this handsome set of chairs features generous and comfortable seats that float within teak frames. They are uphols...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Ashtray US Oberammergau US Army School
By Lladro
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramic ashtray with Imagery of the US Oberammergau US Army School established in Germany in the 1960s. Ashtray is in good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Midcentury Shortwave Radio by Phillips
By Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
This cool vintage original radio shortwave by Phillips, circa 1950s with bakelite knobs in cream color case, the radio works but it takes a while to war...
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bakelite
1950s Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Double Pipe Rest Holder with Leather Back
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Italian hand painted double pipe holder, circa 1950s with leather backing stamped on the bottom made in Italy, please note the leather on the back has come off and its miss...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Ceramic, Leather
Set of Three Vintage Doll Head / Face Molds Steampunk
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of three vintage metal doll head / face molds, circa 1930s. The Industrial looking pieces are quite unique and make a great "Steampunk" decor item. Wonderful natural patina ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Steampunk Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Rummy Grapefruit Soda Advertising Tin Thermometer Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Rummy Grapefruit Soda" advertising sign / thermometer, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good working condition with great color and graphics. A rare piece of soda memorabil...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Stocks and Bonds Board Game by 3M
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury stocks and Bonds board game by 3M, circa 1964. This set is in excellent condition and appears to have never been played. Stocks & Bonds is a "stock market game for investors and speculators of all ages and incomes" according to the box. This game is complete and consists of a stock board, chalk, eraser, dice, calculator, securities review cards, record sheets, situation cards, stock certificates...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Kaliedoscope
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique midcentury kaliedoscope made of walnut wood, a brass ring and glass ball. The piece is very high quality and presents some amazing images when held up to the l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
Victorian Lightening Rod
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Victorian lightning rod made of a wrought iron tripod base and a slender copper rod pole with original glass ball, circa 1920s. The piece is in good vintage condition wit...
Category
Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper
Religious Plaque or Icon of Mary in Brass on Wood
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and simple religious plaque or icon of Mary the mother of Jesus. The piece is bas-relief in brass on a wood plaque, circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Air Force B-2 Bomber Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
Air Force B-2 Bomber desk model, circa 1989. A very cool piece made of high quality plastic measuring 11" wide on a walnut base. The bomber is marked "Northr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Aviation Objects
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
Midcentury Aluminia Thule Tray Vase by Anni Jeppesen for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Anni Jeppesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury vase and tray by Anni Jeppesen for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The set was often called a cigarette holder and ashtray. Each one is signed with her cypher "AJ" mark and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Sea Shell Cuff Bracelet in Goldtone by Dominique Aurientis of Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Dominique Aurientis sea shell cuff bracelet in goldtone. It is marked 'Dominique Aurientis Paris' on a round metal tag on the backside of the piece. It dates from the 1980s a...
Category
Late 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
Located in San Diego, CA
Size 49 wood shoe mold. Showing multiple sculptural images.
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Softbound Program, 1966 Man Ray Los Angeles County Museum of Art Exhibition
By Man Ray
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice softbound program from Man Ray"s 1966 exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Ray was a key figure of Dada and Surrealism, one of the few Americans associated with either movement. Born Emmanuel Radnitzky, the artist adopted his pseudonym in 1909 and—while he also worked across painting, sculpture, video, and printmaking—became renowned for his striking, sensual black-and-white photographs. A number of his portraits—such as Larmes (Tears) (ca. 1932), which features a woman “crying...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
"Surfiings Golden Age 1960 - 1969" Grannis Book Signed by Mike Doyle, Others
By Mike Doyle
Located in San Diego, CA
"Surfiings Golden Age 1960 - 1969" Grannis first edition book by Jeff Girard signed by surf pioneers Mike Doyle, Corky Carroll, Steve Pezman and LeRoy "Gran...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
"Bing Surfboards" Book by Paul Hoimes Signed by Bing Copeland - First Edition
Located in San Diego, CA
First edition "Bing Surfboards - Fifty Years of Craftsmanship & Innovation" book signed by Bing Copeland, circa 2008. The book, written by, Paul Holmes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Edwardian Brass Snuff Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique stylish brass snuff box. This piece is engraved with the following:
Albert Edward Day
10 Portland Street
Worcester
1913
a unique piece that brings elements of the past into now. A stylish piece with heritage that will display incredibly in your decor or a great gift.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist, Scandinavian, Milano...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Vintage U.S. Air Force Sterling Silver Pilot Air Wings Shirt Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century U.S. Air Force sterling silver pilot air wings shirt pin, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 3"W x .75"D...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Herman Miller" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
By Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Herman Miller" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to hav...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Pharmaceutical Brain Model in Lucite Skull
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool contemporary pharmaceutical (Seroquel) brain model in lucite skull, circa 2000s. The model has a lucite skull and face which houses a four pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century modern polished brass menorah, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.75"W x 2"D x 4.75"H. #3788
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ritz Carlton Address / Phone Book with Box
By Ritz Carlton
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Ritz Carlton" address / phone book with box, circa 1990s. The hard cover book is in new condition and has never been written in; it measures 5"W x .75"D x 6.25"H. Super co...
Category
Late 20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
MCM Minimalist Walnut Marriage Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM minimalist walnut marriage cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 12" high x 4" wide and is in very good vintage condition. Great description of what the piece represents on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Walnut
Brutalist Figurative Rabbi Menorah in Bronze by Ruth Bloch / Block
By Ruth Bloch 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous brutalist figurative "rabbi" menorah in bronze with gold overlay finish by Ruth Bloch / Block (i've seen it spelled both ways and the piece is signed the latter), circa 1980...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Modern Bronze Verdigris Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous modern bronze verdigris menorah from Israel, circa 1980s. The menorah measures 8"W x 3"D x 10.5"H and is quite heavy and solid. #3787
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
"Pablo Picasso Retrospective" Paperback Book - Museum of Modern Art, New York
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in San Diego, CA
"Pablo Picasso Retrospective" Paperback Book - Museum of Modern Art, New York, circa 1980s. The book is in good condition with no torn or missing pages and is 464 pages with hundreds...
Category
Late 20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Set of Thirteen Las Vegas $1 Poker Chips
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool vintage set of Las Vegas casino $1 poker chips, circa late 20th century. The chips are 1.5"D and in very good overall condition. The set includes a chip from the follo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
Vintage Set of Fifteen Las Vegas $1 Poker Chips
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool vintage set of Las Vegas casino $1 poker chips, circa late 1900s. The chips are 1.5"D and in very good overall condition. The set includes a chip from the following ca...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Bakelite, Plastic
Vintage MCM Domino Set in Wooden Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM domino set in lidded wooden box, circa 1970's. The set is in very good condition, includes 28 dominoes and measures 8.125"W x 2.75"D x 2.75"H. #3824
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Vintage "Paul Klee" Art Book by Metropolitan Museum of Art
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage "Paul Klee" art book by Metropolitan Museum of Art, circa 1987. This hard to find paperback book is in good vintage condition and measures 9.5"W x 12"H. Beautiful book lar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Pharmaceutical (Paxipam) Phrenology Bust / Head Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool contemporary pharmaceutical (Paxipam) phrenology bust / head paperweight, circa 2000s. The model is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W x2.5"D x 4.5"H.. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wood and Bronze Cannon Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well made vintage wood and bronze cannon model, circa 1970s. The piece is in good condition with nice detailing and measures 4.5"W x 8.5"D x 3.5"H. #3810
Category
Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Large Minimalist Walnut and Brushed Aluminum Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Large minimalist walnut and brushed aluminum cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 15" high x 7.5" wide and is in very good vintage condition. #3849
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3854
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
"Life with Picasso" Book Signed by Francoise Gilot
By Françoise Gilot
Located in San Diego, CA
"Life with Picasso" book signed by Francoise Gilot, circa 1960s. The book is in good condition with no torn or missing pages and no dust jacket. The book was signed during the 1970s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
"Paintings" Book by Francoise Gilot
By Françoise Gilot
Located in San Diego, CA
"Paintings" book by Francoise Gilot, circa 2003. The book is in good condition with no torn or missing pages and the original dust jacket. #3880
Much, but perhaps never enough, has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
"Stone Echoes" A Catalogue Raisonne Book of Francoise Gilot's Original Prints
By Françoise Gilot
Located in San Diego, CA
"Stone Echoes" A catalogue raisonne book of Francoise Gilot's original prints signed by author, Mel Yoakum, circa 1995. The book is in good con...
Category
Late 20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
New / Old Stock Precision Wall Barometer in Brass by The Nature Company
Located in San Diego, CA
New / old stock precision wall barometer in brass by The Nature Company, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent working condition with original box and measures 4.25"D x 1.75"H. #...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Embossed Brass Parchment Scroll Holder with Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century embossed brass parchment scroll holder with stand circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.5"W x 2.75"D x 4"H. The holder is engraved "Mi...
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Martin Airlines Holland Boeing 747Jumbo Jetliner Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Martin Airlines Holland Boeing 747 jumbo jetliner airplane contractor desk model, circa 1980s. The model measures 9.5" wingspan x 11"D x 5"H and sits on a nice marked st...
Category
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
KLM Dutch Airlines Boeing 747-400 Jumbo Jetliner Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool KLM Dutch Airlines Boeing 747-400 jumbo jetliner airplane contractor desk model, circa 1980s. The model measures 10" wingspan x 10.5"D x 5.75"H and sits on a nice marked...
Category
Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Vietnam War Naval Air Medal / POW Hero
Located in San Diego, CA
A Vietnam war naval "Air Medal" and issued to lieutenant commander Dennis Moore of the U.S. Navy for "meritorious achievement in aerial flight. The medal (complete set of medal and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Tibetan Turquoise Prayer Wheel
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage Tibetan turquoise, wood and brass prayer wheel, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 1.75"D x 8"H. #3891
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Gloster Meteor F4 Airplane Model with Postcard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage Gloster Meteor F4 Airplane Model with desk model with black and white postcard, circa 1960s. The model is in very good condition and measures 9.5" wingspan x 8.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Rare Vintage Anne Klein Red Resin and Brass Shapes Statement Necklace
By Christian Dior, Paloma Picasso, A. Klein, Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage necklace by Anne Klein. This is a true burst of color in a rare piece that is sculptural and unique. Created with artistry and detail, resin and brass combine to...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
NASA F-104 Lockheed Starfighter Bomber / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool NASA F-104 Lockheed Starfighter bomber / airplane solid wood contractor desk model by Toys and Models Corporation, circa 1980s. The plane is crafted with superior quality...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
U.S.A.F. North American Cessna T-37 Tweet Airplane / Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool U.S.A.F. North American Aviation Cessna T-37 Tweet airplane solid wood contractor desk model by Toys and Models Corporation, circa 1980s. The plane is in very good condit...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
U.S.A.F. North American F-86 Sabre Bomber / Airplane / Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool U.S.A.F. North American Aviation F-86 sabre bomber / airplane solid wood contractor desk model by Toys and Models Corporation, circa 1980s. The plane is in very good cond...
Category
20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Set of Fourteen Jasperware Cameo Medallions by Wedgwood
By Wedgwood & Co
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool set of fourteen jasperware cameo medallions by Wedgwood, circa 1900s. The set includes:
-Pair of Abraham Lincoln including a rare black background.
-Pair of horse hea...
Category
20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain