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Collectibles and Curiosities For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 1940s
Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division. They're still in their origin...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plywood

WWII Kriegsmarine Binoculars 1940 -1945
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Fully polished German Kriegsmarine binoculars that were used on German warships during the Second World War for anti-aircraft guns and as observation binoculars. The lenses are coate...
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1940s German Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

1947 Hand Painted Premier British Royal Airforce Drum with Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Morristown, NJ
1947 England, a hand painted Premier Percussion British Royal Air Force drum. The drum has been painted with a black main body, a richly colored royal coat of arms and the motto of t...
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1940s English Campaign Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin, Paint, Rope, Leather

Rare Vintage Military Tank SilverLighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The table lighter's design captivates with an elongated tank shape reminiscent of vintage artillery shells. The textured silver surface display...
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1940s Mexican Machine Age Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Gardening Russian Guide: Building on Your Homestead - A Treasure, 1J130
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a journey of gardening wisdom with this vintage book, a cherished guide titled "Постройки на приусадебном участке" (Structures on the Homestead), originating from Russia and dating back to 1992. In this thin yet informative volume, author Г.П. Рудаков imparts valuable insights into the art of building on your homestead. While time has passed since its publication, this softcover book remains in good condition, a testament to its enduring relevance and the care with which it has been preserved. Across 62 pages, readers are invited to explore the world of construction on their own property, gaining practical knowledge and inspiration. Though slender in size, this book carries a wealth of tips, ideas, and guidance for creating structures that enhance and complement your homestead. From sheds and shelters to garden structures, the pages within offer a glimpse into the art of practical construction. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts, DIY aficionados, or anyone seeking to elevate their homestead with functional and aesthetically pleasing structures, this book presents a unique opportunity to learn from the past. Embrace the teachings of author Г.П. Рудаков as you explore the nuances of building on your own property. Add this vintage gardening...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1912 Three Pence Coins Silver Bracelet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Silver coin bracelet featuring 15 threepence coins and a few Canadian 10-cent coins from the years 1912-1942. From Australia and England. The list of dates of the 15 coins are below...
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1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage 1998 Philip Treacy Bespoke Unused Pheasant Feather Fascinator Hat
Located in London, GB
A stunning bespoke and never worn Philip Treacy fascinator in its original blue box. Original receipt available. The hat is secured onto the head via two metal clips and an elastic...
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1990s British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Electro-Voice V-3 Velocity Ribbon Microphone in Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare in original box gorgeous vintage 1940 ELECTRO VOICE V3 STUDIO RIBBON MICROPHONE (low impedance/bi-directional) with XLR connecting cable and desk stand. This third-generation V3...
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1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1948 the Haunting of Toby Jugg Early Sci Fi Horror Book
Located in Seguin, TX
The Haunting of Toby Jugg by Dennis Wheatley. Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., London., 1948. Black cloth hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, edge wear, tea...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia, in a lifelike organic modern...
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1990s Italian Organic Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Original poster Loterie Nationale 9E Tranche 1940 by Artist Derouet Lesacq
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940, France - framed - original, no reprint - Artist:Derouet Lesacq - Lithograph printed in colour jr
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Glass

Alfred Stieglitz's Camera Notes Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Alfred Stieglitz's Camera Notes by Christian A. Peterson. Published by Minneapolis Institiute of Arts with W.W. Norton, Minneaplolis, New York, 1996. Illustrated softcover binding,...
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1990s American Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

BIG Original Charlie chaplin poster by Claudio Oliveira - Baťa , 1992
Located in Praha, CZ
- artist: Claudio Oliveira - newly framed, limited edition - (silk-)screen printing, serigraphy jr
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1990s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Paper

1991 the Doors the Complete Illustrated Lyrics Book
Located in Seguin, TX
The Doors: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics by Danny Sugerman. Published by Hyperion, New York, 1991. Hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, good condition.
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1990s American Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1997 Biographies of Western Photographers 1840-1900 Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Biographies of Western Photographers 1840-1900 by Carl Mautz. Published by Carl Mautz Nevada City California, 1997. Red cloth hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, edge wear ...
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1990s American Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

BIG Original poster by Tomas Salamon - Playbo's world / Baťa , 1992
Located in Praha, CZ
- artist: Tomas Salamon - newly framed, limited edition - (silk-)screen printing, serigraphy jr
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1990s Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Paper

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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1940s European Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1995 American Liberty Eagle 1/4 oz 22K Fine $10 Gold Coin US Currency 8.5g
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1995 United States of America $10 coin made of 1/4 oz fine gold. Obverse: Lady Liberty walks toward the viewer with a torch and olive branch in her hands, across a landscape ...
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1990s American Classical Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

MONTHERLANT, Henry de.. La Reine Morte. 1944 - BOUND BY JACQUES BLANCHET
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MONTHERLANT, Henry de. TITLE: La Reine Morte. PUBLISHER: Paris: Aux depens d'un groupe de bibliophiles, 1944. DESCRIPTION: BOUND BY JACQUES BLANCHET. 1 vol., 12-3/4" x 9-...
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1940s French Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Band ring in yellow gold with brilliant-cut diamond
Located in Münster, DE
Band ring in 750/- yellow gold, set in the shank in white gold, 1 brilliant-cut diamond, W / SI, approx. 0.4 ct, ring size 60 A simple and timeless goldsmith's work that is s...
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1990s German Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Marcel Duchamp Mental Chess Board, 1991, Limited Edition 167/850
Located in New York, NY
A rare and vintage Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) Chessboard art set made in 1991 composed of a wood box reproducing the artist’s Mental Chess Board from 1937 and containing an exhibitio...
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1990s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Petite Red Stone Decorated Silvering, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative and special vintage silvering with 12 red/orange stones on a decorated silver base. From circa 1940s. Silverstamped: 925. Measures: Inner diameter is 16 mm. Size of stone front...
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1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Silver

Vintage Pair Decorative 6ft Bronze Artillery Cannons 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an interesting vintage pair of French bronze cannons dating from the late 20th century. The cannons have highly decorative barrels and splendid openwork carriages. They a...
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1990s French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Chanel Brooch, 1994 Spring, Robert Goossens & Maison Gripoix, Lagerfeld
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A beautiful early signed and dated Chanel brooch from the 1990s made by Robert Goossens Paris. The beautiful green and red glass stones from the House of Gripoix, centered around on...
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1990s French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997 The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Off White Ceramic Sauceboat, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic Sauceboat, Circa 1940. by IT manufacturer, Spain. Stamped to the underside In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

20° Century Italian Sterling Silver Liturgical Chalice
Located in VALENZA, IT
Liturgical chalice made of sterling silver. The body was made using the casting technique while the chalice cup was made from a lathe-turned silver sheet and then plated with 24kt g...
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1990s Italian Other Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp. Ideal for Cafe decoration
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp. Ideal for decoration in a restaurant or cafe on a Railway or industrial theme The lamp has a single bulls eye window, no burner, it o...
Category

1940s Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant "Queen Anne" table lighter from Ronson in silver metal from the mid-20th century. This lighter works on gas. This pretty lighter has an elongated, oval shape decorated w...
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1940s English Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

The Secret History by Donna Tartt First Edition, Signed
Located in Southbury, CT
Among the most iconic and best-selling novels of the 1990s, American author, Diana Tartt's first novel is set at an elite liberal arts college in Vermont (Think: Bennington) and esta...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Craftsmanship: Set of Four Solid Wood Shoe Lasts, c. 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Era: circa 1940 Material: Solid Wood Original Condition Vintage Charm Timeless Craftsmanship Discover the allure of authentic craftsmanship with this set of four solid wo...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Pair of brass artillery shell casings
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of antique brass artillery shell casings from World War II. Made out of brass, these impressive heavy pieces of artillery are round in shape and dated on the bottom (1944). Thes...
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1940s Central American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997 The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Christie's Monaco Succession de M. Henri Samuel December 15, 1996
By M. Henri Samuel
Located in Spencertown, NY
This rare and sought-after Christies' auction catalogue features 201 pages and 350 lots, highlighting the superb Paris apartment of legendary designer Henri Samuel which was sold in ...
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1990s French Other Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Style Chrome and Brass Menorah Candleholder, Signed
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage Chanukah Menorah in chromed steel and brass with a geometric form that evokes Brutalist, Postmodern, and even Art Deco skyscraper styles. Angu...
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1990s American Brutalist Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Albert Engstrom Leather & Gilt Swedish Book Set, C. 1945
Located in Ross, CA
Set of 6, leather bound book set written by Albert Engstrom (1869-1940), published by Bonnier's in Stockholm in 1945. The Swedish language books are books are filled with the author...
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1940s Swedish British Colonial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Medieval Knight Helmet Chrome Eletric Lighter by Omsco
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Vintage Knight Chrome Electric Lighter by Osco is a classic and elegant piece of smoking paraphernalia crafted with precision and attention to detail, this lighter is a testament...
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1940s American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand pol...
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1940s Japanese Other Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Objects of Myth and Mystery by Corson Hirschfeld Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Objects of Myth and Mystery by Corson Hirschfeld. Self published, 1995. Softcover portfolio of photographs. Includes the dark green die-cut sleeve, bro...
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1990s American Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1997-98 The Complete Works of George Orwell
Located in Bath, GB
A striking complete set of the works of George Orwell, a sought after collection of both his fiction and non-fiction. Complete in twenty volumes. The complete works of George Orwel...
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1990s European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Bronze À La Gloire des Phoques Brooch Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1946 named "À La Gloire des Phoques" (The glory of the seals). This bronze brooch features a se...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940. Called "chatelaine", this bronze brooch features articulated chain links with hangi...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Kitchen Antiques 1790-1940 by Kathryn McNerney
Located in Bradenton, FL
Kitchen Antiques 1790-1940 by Kathryn McNerney. Softcover book, published in 1991. Illustrated, 222 pages.
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1990s Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1940's Billings & Spencer Adjustable Bicycle Spanner Wrench
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Billings & Spencer Adjustable Bicycle Spanner Wrench, patented in 1879, was a versatile tool designed for maintaining bicycles. Its adjustable jaw mechanism allowed it to fit var...
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1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1991 Vintage BK Hawaii Big Wave Surfboard by Barry Kanaiaupuni
Located in Haleiwa, HI
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...
Category

1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Tiny Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of...
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1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1930s /40s W.D. Hensell & Sons Bocci (Lawn) Balls with original leather bag
By W.D. Wilson
Located in Buffalo, NY
. 1930's ,40's Bocci / Lawn Balls with original leather carrying bag.. Made in Australia by W.D. Hensell & Sons
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1940s Australian Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Prismatic compass by detection signed T.G. Co Ltd London no. B 21681 1940 MK
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic compass by detection signed T.G. Co Ltd London no. B 21681 1940 MK III, in use by British army officers during World War II. This is a small vintage compass typically use...
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1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century French Hermes Solid Silver Gilt Smoker's Requisites c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stylish mid 20th Century French Art Deco Hermes 3 piece vermeil solid silver smoker's requisites, contained in the original Hermes fitted grosgrain case, comprising four cigarette ca...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique WWII Swiss Army 1945 MO-05 Military Bicycle Bike with Leather Frame Pack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique WWII Swiss Army MO-05 Military Bicycle with Leather Frame Pack. Item featuredis being offered as pictured. Bicycle does seem to function nicely and the tires are holding air....
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1940s Arts and Crafts Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1995 Mike Diffenderfer Strong Current floral longboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
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...
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1990s American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Circa 1945 Engine Ordeal Ships Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare World War II engine order telegraph that is brand new old stock circa 1945. We took it of a disintegrating crate. Original paint. The brass caps on either side of the head has s...
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1940s North American Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

14k and Diamond Malachite & Onyx Cigarette Case in the Style of Cartier
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful cigarette case, in the style of Cartier, is made with 24 diamonds, malachite and onyx with inlaid gold. This inside is marked 14k and is inscribed "Margaret Quart." Th...
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1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, Gold, Enamel

1940s Art Deco French Oversized set of two Bakelite Butterscotch Caramel Dice
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of two large and heavy oversized jumbo bakelite dice in luscious dark butterscotch and delicious caramel swirl colour. Art Deco at its best in design and colour, these are must have for a collector and they are not easy to find in this colour. So far they belonged to my own extensive dice collection...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC 12x60 'T' Flak Binoculars
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 'T' binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition made in Germany during World War 2. These were designed to be used in conjunctio...
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1940s German Industrial Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Machine Age Hand Lathed Aluminium And Brass Chess Pieces Set c1940s
Located in Gravesend, GB
Vintage Aluminium and Brass Chess Pieces From around 1940s
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1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Burl Wood Cigarette Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Burl wood cigarette box. Does not hold regular cigarettes. Chip in burl as seen in image 8.
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1940s Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Burl

The Charles London 1947 Pocket Petrol Lighter Guilloche Plated Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
The Charles petrol lighter designed by Meyer Maximilian Levene An exceptional and rare silver-plated 'The Charles' petrol pocket lighter stamped 'The Charles Lighter', made in London England, back in the 1947. It was rafted with slim rectangular form, decorated with engine-turned casing, double entry hinged lids with innovative internal mechanical features, including a revolving flint tube to provide even wear to the flint, and a rear barrel containing spare flint chambers so that semi-automatic loading of the spare flint can be undertaken. The Charles Lighter has an extremely complicated mechanism. The flint rotates while grinded by the friction wheel. Also interesting is the revolving magazine for spare flints. A fine example of complete over-engineering. This was made only for a very short period and was patented by Meyer Maximilian Levene in 1949. Weight: 70.50 Grams, (45.19 Dwt). Measurements: 48 mm by 43 mm by 12 mm (1.89 x 1.69 x 0.77 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed in full, "THE CHARLES LIGHTER MADE IN ENGLAND BRITISH & DOMINION & FOREIGN PAT GRANTED.". Literature: Stuart Schneider and Ira Pilossof, The Handbook of Vintage Cigarette Lighters...
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1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique and Vintage Collectibles and Curiosities for Sale

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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