Collectibles and Curiosities

CHART DIVIDER-REPLICATE OF ONE RECOVERED FROM WRECK OF HMS ASSOCIATION, 1697-1707. Very good condition, comes complete in wooden box

A group of teak hand rails on teak backplates with brass hardware. As of this writing there are at least 6 pieces in this 4 1/2' length. There is also one that is 6.6" long and a c...

A very nice Polaroid SX - 70 camera, developed by Edwin Land and Richard Wareham, designed by Henry Dreyfuss Associates. This was state of the art and re...

1991 vintage BK Hawaii big wave surfboard made by Barry Kanaiaupuni. Features pintail shape with striking magenta color tint and neon yellow fin. A superb example of a vintage big wa...

A fine puzzle set published by Danese Milano By Enzo Mari. Entitled '16 Animali' (16 Animals). Model no. 3015 D. Consisting of 16 form-cut stylized anim...

A wood carved holy water font. Attributed to an Italian or german wood carver. Made probably in the 1970s - 1980s. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. A nice addition to y...

A rare vintage Robert Mapplethorpe coffee table book, Parco Vision Contemporary, softcover, 1987. Featuring text in Japanese and English and both color and black and white plates, in...

1995 Vintage Diffenderfer Strong Current longboard shaped by the late Mike Diffenderfer (1937-2002). Features beautiful floral work of art. Hand signed on redwood stringer by the sur...

Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...

Privately published in 1990 by the office of Thierry Despont to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Thierry W Despont Ltd, . One of a limited edition o...

1970s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti Chess board - Game set Box for Dal Negro in walnut wood , the set is in excellent condition and includes chess game, checkers game, card game and dice...

AUTHOR: BROOMHEAD, Frank. TITLE: The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). PUBLISHER: Ravelston: Private Libraries Association / Zaehnsdorf Limited, 1986 DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 1...

Large collection of 27 beautiful handpainted porcelain Herend Hungary figurines Dimensions of smallest figurine: 2.5"H x 1"D Dimensions of largest figurine: 6"H x 4.5"D.

Aya Azrielant, is a prominent name in the jewelry industry renowned for designer fine jewelry. Her initial 18k gold collection, notably the starfish pin ...

20th Century solid silver mounted on mahogany auctioneers gavel and stand, comes in the original retail case. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1989 (P), Maker P...

M.I. Hummel: The Golden Anniversary Album Hardcover – January 1, 1984. by Eric W. Ehrmann (Author), Robert L. Miller (Author), M.I. Hummel (Illustrator) 1st edition, 1st printing. T...

The enchanted hill: The story of Hearst Castle at San Simeon Hardcover Book published in January 1, 1980 by Carleton M Winslow. Title: The Enchanted Hill. The Story of Hearst. Publis...

This vintage brooch or pendant was made by the well known Jack Vandell studio of the United States and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Modern style. The piece is composed o...

1970s Elegant white and brown chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these colo...

“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...

CARTIER 1900 - 1939 Paris, London, New York. This special hard-cover book was published in honor of the exhibition, 'Cartier 1900 - 1939', held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from April 2, 1997, through August 3, 1997, and the British Museum, London, from October 3, 1997, through February 1, 1998. This exhibition was organized jointly by the two museums. Foreword by: Dr. Robert G. W. Anderson, Director, British Museum "The firm of Cartier is widely recognized as one the world's greatest designers and manufacturers of jewellery and objects d'art. This exhibition is timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the founding of the company in Paris in 1847." Preface: Judy Rudoe, Department of Medieval and Later Antiquities, British Museum "Previous exhibitions devoted to Cartier have encompassed the entire period of the firm's history, from 1847 to the present. The aim of this exhibition is to take a fresh look at a more closely defined period, from around 1900, when the firm's distinctive style becomes identifiable, to the end of the 1930s, which saw a dramatic change of style that led to a quite different aesthetic." A gorgeous exhibition book highlighting the first four decades of the 20th century, when the renowned Paris-based firm known as Cartier expanded to London and New York. Specially taken photographs present a breathtaking array of necklaces, bracelets, brooches, rings, as well as cigarette cases, clocks, and objects d'art. 450+ illustrations, 350 in full color. A great piece to start a collection, add to one, display on a coffee table, library shelf, etc. Author: Judy Rudoe Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York, NY, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Published: 1997 Language: English Printed and bound: Italy Binding: Hard Cover with cloth binding in red burgundy with silver embossing Dust-Jacket: High-gloss, four-color process. Designed by: Harry Green...

Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating. Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back t...

Artist Ernest "Tino" Trova (1927-2009), Art Jewelry Falling Man in circle enamel and gold plate pendant, necklace or brooch. Walking figure in gold tone, with red ball on chest, back...

Beautiful vintage 1970's Olivetti Lettera 35 typewriter, made in Italy. This typewriter comes with a very cool vintage Olivetti shoulder bag. This typewriter is in very good cosmeti...

Rare Itera plastic bike, 1981. The Itera bike was in production from 1982 -1985. Manufactured by Volvo, Sweden. 30.000 examples were made. 100 pieces were imported to the Netherlands...

1970s Elegant white and green chess set in Volterra alabaster handmade. Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. This chess set is gorgeous. So rare to find in these colo...

Rare Itera plastic bike, 1981. The Itera bike was in production from 1982 -1985. Manufactured by Volvo, Sweden. 30.000 examples were made. 100 pieces were imported to the Netherlands...

Rare Vintage Fendi Zucca Monogram Garment Travel Carrier. Classic Zucca FF monogram pattern on brown and Tan Canvas with leather trim. Perfect for that world traveler fashionista. ...

The Vintage Japanese Giant Swank holds a unique charm, epitomizing the intricate craftsmanship and cultural richness of Japan. Its ornate design and meticulous detailing reflect cent...

Vintage Brass Club Fender. A wonderful club fender with an open front, brass uprights and a shaped brass base. The upholstered seat is 20 cm wide with the measurements inside the sea...

Nautical signal flag representing the "First Substitute".The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a white rope and wood toggle. The linen field is panels of blue and ye...

The Prints of Reginald Marsh by Norman Sasowsky. Clarkson N. Potter, Inc. / Publisher / Distributed by Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, 1976. First Edition hardcover with dust jacke...

This bracelet is part of the space silver series by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia. This design was called the "Man from Mercury". This Scandinavian modern cuff bracelet is marked 925 ...

Nautical signal flag representing "third substitute". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a manila hemp rope and wood toggle. The linen field is white with a black...

Nautical signal flag representing "third substitute". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a manila hemp rope and wood toggle. The linen field is white with a black...

Six Large Roe Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany Late 20. Century A set of six large Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on wooden plaques. The trophie...

First American edition monograph on jewelry designed by a who's who of Postmodern architects from the collection of design impresario Cleto Munari, who commissioned the pieces featured in the book. Includes work by Mario Bellini, Michele De Lucchi, Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Hans Hollein, Arata Isozaki, Richard Meier, Allesandro Mendini...

A huge 7ft 8” steel crucifix. Created in the modernist style circa 1970’s. This enormous steel cross was an unfinished project rescued from a now defunc...

Offered here is the paper bound program for the August 1st, 1971 iconic charity concert, put on by famous Beatle band member, George Harrison,and produced by world renowned music producer, Phil Spector; to raise money for the impoverished people of Bangladesh impacted by flood devastation created by a typhoon at the time. It was the first fund raising concert of its kind, to be followed in later years by Willie Nelson and Neil Young's Farm Aid concerts. George Harrison was joined by other famous rock n' roll celebrities such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell...

Vintage new old stock limited edition and collectable POP Swatch watch from the 1992 Fall Winter Collection "Special Dots" model PWK166, Designed by Vasarel...

Provence: The Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Provence Hardcover – September 24, 1993. by Richard Olney (Author), Michael Freeman (Author), Peter Johnson (P...

Cross with Beautiful Aging and Petina to the Paint and Wood. Floral and Angel Motifs. Pink and Green Toned Color,with Gold Tones at the Tip of the Cross. Possibly of Mexican Origin. ...

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...

A very beautiful hard-cover Cartier High Jewelry coffee table book by Hans Nadelhoffer, 1984. Book showcases royal and high jewelry, timepieces, a...

Chagall; (Twentieth-century masters) Hardcover – January 1, 1971 by Marc Bucci, Mario; Chagall (Author). Text: English, Italian (translation). 94 pages, Hardcover. First published Ja...

Sotheby's: Important Chinese Ceramics from the J. M. Hu Family Collection, June 4, 1985. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Important and catalog feat...

Vintage Octaine Fitness Lateral Elliptical LX8000. Setting a new standard for innovation, Octane’s award-winning Lateral X keeps getting better. Now with a streamlined design, contemporary colors and a quieter stride adjustment motor, this cross trainer offers adjustable movement that transitions from a vertical, stepping motion to a lateral motion for greater challenge and results. Studies show that Lateral X users burn up to 27% more calories and use up to 30% more of the inner and outer thighs when going from the lowest to greatest lateral width setting. Complementing workouts is a choice of a smart or standard console, or a personal viewing screen, which include options such as an Internet browser, streaming videos, mobile device charging, TV, movies and more. Firmware updates and asset management enhance the performance of the LateralX, and the smart console also adds interactive video coaching for CROSS Circuit, along with Workout Booster videos. 10″ glass capacitive touch screen Workout Boosters and CROSS Circuit video coaching Simultaneously displays essential workout data Wi-Fi enabled Web browsing, video streaming Web applications USB port (charging capabilities) 15 workout programs and 30 resistance levels Wireless heart rate compatibility – ANT+ and Polar Digital contact heart rate sensors 3 speed console fan Add on options: Personal viewing screen and wireless 900Mhz Max user weight: 400 lbs. Dimensions W x L (foot print): 42"" x 63"" Machine Weight: 388 lbs. (176 kgs.) Lateral Motion Reinventing cross training, the innovative Lateral X utilizes varying planes of motion, including a stepping movement and adjustable, side-to-side motion, for functional exercise that builds stamina, muscular endurance and core stability. Research shows a 27% increase in caloric expenditure going from lateral width 1 to lateral width 10, and a 30% increase in outer and inner thigh work over traditional ellipticals. The variety within the movements keeps exercisers motivated and enjoying workouts!* *Study conducted by Minnesota State University Mankato going from lateral width 1 to lateral width 10. Stepping Motion For additional variety, the stepping motion can be used to alternate with lateral movements, for recovery or to incorporate beneficial cross training and target different muscle groups. Exercisers are free to customize their motion at any time throughout workouts. Upper-Body Ergonomics The upper body gets totally involved using the patented, breakthrough Multi-Grip and Converging Path handlebars, which fits exercisers comfortably. It’s easy to target different arm, chest and back muscles by changing the hand position on the Multi-Grip handlebars, which include fingertip controls for stride width and resistance. And the Converging Path handlebars follow the natural path of the arms when walking, running or moving side to side. Space-Efficient Design Designed with a compact footprint and self-powered operation, the Lateral X fits anywhere in a fitness facility, which makes it easy to floor several units to meet demand and accommodate many exercisers. It’s simple to get on and off the machine safely with its low step-up height and rear access. Workout Boosters Adding interval training to Lateral X routines is as easy as pushing a button to take on Octane’s trademark Workout Boosters, like X-Mode, QuadPower and Thigh Toner, which deliver greater challenges using quick bursts of cross training movements that target the entire body. Personal Entertainment The Lateral X boasts supreme entertainment with a choice of a smart or standard console, which add various options, including an Internet browser, ANT+ compatibility and mobile device charging. Both also can be equipped with a personal viewing screen (PVS) or 9000Mhz wireless receiver for premium customization. The PVS adds a multitude of TV and movie selections with integrated keypad controls, and the receiver is compatible with Cardio Theater, Broadcast Vision, MYE Entertainment and more. Smart console technology Fuel exercisers with the best entertainment experience by upgrading to the smart console that equips users to multitask. Users benefit from a great workout while staying up-to-date on all the latest information on the Internet. With the smart consoles, individuals can browse the web, quickly access applications, stream video and take advantage of video coaching for select programs. Solo Routine Octane’s trademark CROSS Circuit that combines cardio intervals with strength training now comes alive with videos that show proper execution of hundreds of strength training exercises. Plus, users can easily add effective interval training to workouts with any Workout Booster, which now are illustrated via video demos that keep exercisers engaged and using correct form. Asset management Provided by Eco Fit Networks, Octane’s asset management measures and shares valuable data from cardiovascular equipment that club owners can analyze to ensure proper equipment placement, equal usage, timely preventive maintenance and minimal downtime with service needs. Entertainment Today’s exercisers want to stay entertained and motivated throughout workouts, which can boost adherence and results. The smart console fully equips them to select from several popular options, including Internet surfing, web video streaming and web applications. With these interactive choices, boredom is banished and exercisers can extend workouts. Faster Results CROSS Circuit helps you get fitter faster by combining cardio intervals on the elliptical with strength-training exercises on the floor next to the machine. Individuals use the PowerBlock adjustable dumbbells stored conveniently at the back of the elliptical for virtually unlimited exercise variety. With cardio and strength in a rigorous interval routine, exercisers can burn calories, build muscle and boost metabolism. Time efficient and motivational, this powerful program can be performed by individual exercisers, in personal training one-on-one sessions and in small group training. CROSS Circuit Pro The hottest trend in health clubs...

The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Motorcycles by Tod Rafferty. This lavishly illustrated history winds its way through the 20th century by exploring such popular Amer...

Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris by Sigrid Barten. (The Fouquet 1860-1960: jewelry artists in Paris." Published by Benteli, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. ...

Record player that can be closed into a cube and opened by moving the baffles apart. Vinyl and cassette playback possible. It is also possible to connect the telephone via Bluethoot....

Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author. Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, NY, 1986. 2nd Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Traces the history of the Delawa...

Unique vintage table lighter in the shape of a grenade. Made in Japan with "Comoy's of London" tag on the felted base. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter....

How to Detect Damaged, Altered and Repaired Stamps by Paul W. Schmid. Published by Palm Press Huntington, NY, 1979. Avoid costly mistakes. Paul Schmid explains how to detect alterati...

Two Private Presses The Four Wind Press and the Stone House Press on Long Island by Joan Digby, Limited 1st Ed 1/200. Published by The Four Winds Press, New York, 1988. The story of ...

Hubert de Givenchy established the House of Givenchy in 1952 in Paris. The young designer quickly gained attention for his elegant and sophisticated designs, characterized by a blend...

Introduction to United States Revenue Stamps by Richard Friedberg and Classic U.S. Imperforate Stamps by Jon Rose. Published by Linn's Stamp News, 1994/1990. 1st Ed softcover.s Reven...

Fundamentals of Philately by L.N. Williams. Published by American Philatelic Society, 1990. 1st Ed hardcover. The book includes 2 chapters on general collecting and the remaining 13 ...

A beautifully produced book, in a presentation box. Being one of a limited edition of only 5000 that were printed by Franco Maria Ricci, 148 pages with text in French and 43 tipped in color illustrations, four of which are double page and 39 single pages. Fabled houses such as Le Chateau de Groussay and Hotel Lambert...