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Empire Portrait Painting of Julie and Desiree Clary by Robert Lefevre
By Robert Jacques LeFevre
Located in Essex, MA
Period First Empire portrait of the Sisters Julie and Desiree Clary, Future Queens of Spain and Sweden by Robert Jacques Francois Lefevre (1755...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas

Red & Silver Mercury Blown Glass Church Christmas Tree Ornaments Lot of 3
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a cute lot of three traditional style church shaped hand blown Christmas tree ornaments that would make a fabulous addition to any seasonal decor. The churches are silver mercur...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Blown Glass

Star Wars 'The Empire Strikes Back' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Polish, 1983
Located in Devon, GB
Although Western films were shown during the Soviet era in the Communist Bloc, American publicity materials were banned, allowing the state-commissioned artists to operate with total...
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1980s Polish Post-Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

RARE Newspapers July 1918 San Francisco Examiner WW. I, Women's Suffrage, B.Ruth
Located in Incline Village, NV
Wonderful entertaining rare item consisting of the actual newspapers from the San Francisco Examiner dated July of 1918---all issues; complete. Condition: They are bound in a hardc...
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1910s American Other Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

One Bronze Medallion circa 1916 - The Heroes of Verdun Signed and Bronze Plaque
Located in San Francisco, CA
One Bronze Medallion circa 1916 - The Heroes of Verdun Signed by sculptor Charles Pillet 2.75" x 2.75 x .63 2nd piece, Bronze Plaque 1912 "Die Kunst O Mensh" Commemorating inaugu...
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1910s Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

A Polish Metal Printing Block for a Printing Press
Located in New York, NY
This is an antique Polish metal printer's block, used for printing Hebrew text or religious documents. Printer's blocks like this were essential tools in the printing process, partic...
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19th Century Polish Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Metal, Lead

Carnival de Nice France Historical Journal French Memorabilia
Located in Miami, FL
A historical piece of nostalgic journal art dated 1912, Carnival or Carnaval de Nice, France from Le Petit Journal. Two years prior to the First World...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Cat German Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Cat German Blown-Glass Ornament Holder on back of head for ornament hook
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Early 19th Century German Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Mercury Glass

West Germany Mercury Glass Santa Head Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here he is The Man himself, Santa!! I have four of these cute Santa heads available and I have listed them individually. He has bright blue eyes, adorable pudgy cheeks, red lips on his silver face which is surrounded by a snowy white beard and hat band and topped with a shiny red hat. All of these ornaments are in good condition but have some imperfections that were in the making and are age related. The plastic cap is signed West Germany, Ges Gesch...
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

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Mercury Glass

Art Deco Bronze Stallion Crest Silent Butler Crumb Pan by Silver Crest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Bronze Equestrian Stallion Creest Silent Butler Crumb Pan by Silver Crest is a beautifully crafted, functional, and decorative item. There is a highly polished silver-tone s...
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1930s American Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Brass, Bronze

17th Century Italian Gravure, Theatrum Statuum Sabaudiae, circa 1682
Located in Miami, FL
17th century Italian Gravure/Cartography Le Theatrum statuum Regiae Celsitudinis Sabaudiæ Ducis or at Theatrum Statum Sabaudiæ, is a representative and iconographic representation f...
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17th Century Italian Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interested continental pewter and lead glass tanker, dated 1817 with the initials "I B" incised in the lid. The tanker is heavily Sgraffitoed with a Latin Verso, cartouches and...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Pewter

Rare early 1980s Iggy Pop Announcement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Iggy Pop Invites You To Join Him for a Private New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Hard Rock Cafe.” Extremely rare vintage announcement card; New York City c.1981. 4x6 inches. Good overall vintage condition. Unsigned. Iggy Pop is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and occasional actor, who is often referred to as the godfather of punk. His role as the outrageous and unpredictable frontman of protopunk band The Stooges...
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1980s Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Mid-Century Embossed Dekalb Hybrid Corn Advertising Farm or Mercantile Sign
By St. Thomas Metal Signs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage sign was made by the St. Thomas Metal Sign Company of St. Thomas Ontario Canada and dates to approximately 1958 and done in the period Mid=Century Modern style. The sign...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a pair of wide cylindrical white porcelain apothecary lidded jars. They are hand painted and decorated with some laurel’s branches in the front. The lids are shaped as doctoral ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Historical Memorabilia

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Porcelain

'Raiders of the Lost Ark' Original Vintage Japanese Uncut Movie Poster, 1981
Located in Devon, GB
A rare two-sided uncut printer's proof for the Japanese release of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' When cut, this sheet would have provided eight Japanese B5 or 'Chirashi' mini posters for use as flyers in cinema lobbies to promote current and future releases. Popular with Japanese collectors, Chirashi often take the form of a miniature replica of the movie's poster, with information printed on the reverse. Conceived by producer George Lucas and directed by Steven Spielberg in their first collaboration, the spectacular 1981 action-adventure blockbuster 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' starred Harrison Ford as globe-trotting action-hero archeologist Indiana Jones in a quest for the biblical Ark of the Covenant. Created by Lucas as a tribute to the cliff-hanger western and adventure serials of the 30s and 40s, Raiders was a massive box office success, becoming the highest grossing film of 1981 and remaining one of the highest grossing films or all time when adjusted for inflation. Almost universally acclaimed by critics, with The New York Times calling it one of the most deliriously funny, ingenious and stylish American adventure...
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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Adventures in Travel, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Adventures in travel is an original movie in 8 mm/16 mm realized in 1960s.  Castle films, for all home movie projectors. Good conditions!
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1960s European Vintage Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

Rainbow Striped Pheasant Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Rainbow Striped Pheasant Blown-Glass Ornament Holder on back for wire ornament hook.
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Early 20th Century German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Shock Therapy McIntosh Polysine Generator Quck Medical Device
Located in Norwalk, CT
A very interesting piece having to do with the treatment of mental health in america. this machine dates to the 1940s or earlier, its missing and of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Vintage Skiing Boots by Botas, Czechoslovakia, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Well-preserved skiing boots by Botas, size EU43/US9, made in Czechoslovakia, in the 1980's. Made of leather, plastic and metal. Revived, cleaned, shows signs of wear and age. Fully f...
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Leather, Plastic, Polyester

1864 Map of North America, Antique Hand-Colored Map, by Adolphe Hippolyte Dufour
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a map of North America entitled Amerique du Nord from 1864. This rare, separately published wall map was produced by Adolphe Hippolyte Dufour. This map includes vibrant an...
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1860s French Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Horse German Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Horse German Blown-Glass Ornament Holder on back for ornament hook.
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Early 20th Century German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Blue Swan German Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Blue Swan German Blown-Glass Ornament Holder on back of neck for ornament hook. Made in Germany sticker on bottom.
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Early 20th Century German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Fred Lundy CA Great Depression Cartoon Illustration, circa 1938
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare original cartoon illustration by listed American cartoonist Fred Lundy. Fred Ralph Lundy (1902-1989) studied art at the University of Oregon before moving to California in 1924. Following further study at the CCAC, he was an artist with the Oakland Tribune from 1935-1935 and an editorial cartoonist for the San Francisco Examiner from 1935 until retirement in 1976. His cartoons appeared in Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, Esquire, New Yorker, and other national magazines. He died in Daly City...
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Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Crane German Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Crane German Blown-Glass Ornament Holder on back on neck for ornament hook.
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Early 20th Century German Historical Memorabilia

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Mercury Glass

Two Gimbels Mint Sheet Albums/Binder of Stamps Collection
Located in Guaynabo, PR
These are two Gimbels mint sheet album/binder of Stamps Collection. One album has nine brown folders/cover stocks and the other one has seven. Each folder contains between 17 to 20 m...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Collection of Late 18th Century English Wax & Plaster Abbey & College Seals
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of four late 18th century replica wax seals, encased in plaster and housed in softwood boxes. They also retain their original pointed oval and circular hand written labe...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Plaster, Boxwood

Antique Ladies Parasol Frame, Gold Handle, Band, Bone Handle and Tips
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Ladies Parasol Frame, Gold Handle, Band, Bone Handle and Tips Offered for sale is a 19th-century ladies' parasol frame with a bone and gold ...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Metal, Gold

"Dr. John Bodkin Adams "Blanket, the U.K.'s Notorious Serial Killer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Blanket Owned by the U.K.'s Notorious "Dr. John Bodkin Adams." Free shipping within the United States and Canada. Look him up under "creep factor def con four” certainly not in the spirit of good taste but more in the spirit of a commitment to bring to the table the unique by definition items that for whatever reason ignite the senses, we present to you. A blanket that once called the seat of Dr. John Bodkin Adams’s Rolls Royce home. Who is Dr. John? None other than Britain’s second most notorious serial killer...
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Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

1900s Belgian Wooden Horse on Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden horse, made in Belgium, circa 1900. The horse is positioned in a dynamic pose, front legs raised in a canter. A flowing mane, decorative saddle and tack, carved with fine detail. A cheery white...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Vintage Ashtray US Oberammergau US Army School
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.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Ceramic

Vintage Detmer Woolens Advertising Store Display or Salesman's Sample Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This promotional advertising store display box was made for the Detmer Woolens Company of the United States in circa 1945. This box was either sent to various clothing retailers or t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

James Bond 'Moonraker' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1979
Located in Devon, GB
Capitalising on the sci-fi space craze in the wake of 'Star Wars,' EON Productions opted to postpone filming 'For Your Eyes Only' in favour of loosely adapting Ian Fleming's 'Moonraker' as the eleventh instalment in the James Bond series. And so Roger Moore's fourth outing as agent 007 saw him head into outer space to prevent a plot to wipe out the world population and recreate humanity with a master race. Despite production costs more than double those of 'The Spy Who Loved Me' (1977), the space-age lark became the highest grossing 007 movie to date, until usurped by 'Goldeneye' in 1995. The Australian Daybill poster featured the same spectacular silvery artwork by American artist Daniel Goozee as the British and US poster campaigns, which pictured Bond in a spacesuit rather than his typical tux. Although a similar format, Australian day bills are significantly rarer than US insert posters.
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1970s Australian Space Age Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Washing Machine, Metal, Etc. Skrat, Model P-7, Leonard Ryznar, circa 1945
Located in Madrid, ES
Washing machine in metal with electric motor which would drive a circular container (which moves the clothes, a "drum"), with a water intake in the lower part to the right and with s...
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20th Century European Other Historical Memorabilia

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Other

Large Historical Brighton Beach New York Railroad Bridge Photo
By Acme Photo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large original vintage historical builders photo of the Brighton Beach railroad bridge at Neptune Ave. Hand lettering on the mat are the names of the ...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Large Metal Gulf Gas Station Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic gas station memorabilia.    
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

The Life of a Forgotten Magicians
Located in London, GB
The Life of a Forgotten Magicians We are proud to offer a unique collection of one of London’s most unquestionably entertaining magicians known as Bernard and Ms Radar. A fascinating collection of 1940s-1960s items relating to the telepathic magic act 'Bernard and Miss Radar', a mind reading husband and wife duo, who extensively toured British theatres performing their telepathy based act and who were apparently the recipients of the 'World Convention of Magicians Award', which they received at the Magic Circle Convention in London in 1955. The collection comprises the basis for their act; 2 large handmade jigsaw puzzles, a “Radar” hat, top hat and other associated items with which they performed. There is also a large quantity (over 1000) of publicity photographs, theatre contracts, Magic Circle programmes, scrapbooks and other ephemera relating to their career, plus approximately fifteen original 1940s and 1950s theatre and other posters and several hand bills and flyers, all including Bernard and Miss Radar on the billing, along with other variety acts of the period. Some of the theatre posters included are; The Hippodrome, Eastbourne, Arcadia Theatre, Skegness, Commodore, Ryde, The Knightstone, Weston-Super-Mare and The Palace Theatre, Reading, which now all been framed to preserve them for display. Dimensions in inches: (Poster sizes) H 32” x W 22” x D 2” Origin: England Condition: Aged through wear and tear is present across all the item, some fading across the posters however they are not torn or damp. Some of the hand painted items also show aged wear and light discolouration. Please take note that these items are over 70 years old and would have been used as part of this magician’s act, therefore its safe to say these items all show age, however, are very well preserved. Please review all the photos and propose questions were unsure of the condition to avoid any disappointment. Over 1000 artifacts - most not pictured due to volume of items. Postage cost is high due to the weight (30kg) and volume of items in this lot, 10 posts mounted, 1 full box of archived material, top hat box...
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1940s British Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Helen Keller's Personal Braille Edition of "New Outlook for the Blind" 1960
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is Helen Keller’s personal reading copy of The New Outlook for the Blind, December 1960, Volume 54, Number 10. The periodical is inscribed in the upp...
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1960s American Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

License Plate, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
License plate is an original decorative object realized in the early 20th century. Made in Italy. The license plate is realized in silverplate and ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Silver

Ceramic Pot, by Scheurich, West Germany, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage ceramic pot, by Scheurich, in West Germany, in the 1930's. Made of ceramic. Repolished, cleaned, with near to no signs of use. In original condition.
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1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Ceramic

1970s Pair of Canada Sneakers Never Used
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this unique pair of never used Canada sneakers with original box, circa 1970. About Canada: Canada was a very successful Mexican shoes and sneakers brand, during the 1970s and 1980s. In the book Shoe Dog...
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1970s Mexican Other Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Textile

"Once Upon a Time in America" Original Vintage Movie Poster, Hungarian, 1988
Located in Devon, GB
Artist Ferenc Molnár confronts us with a gun-toting gangster in triplicate on his splattered monochrome poster for the first Hungarian release of the sprawling 1984 crime epic 'Once ...
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1980s Hungarian Post-Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Antique Brass Gauge on Iron Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered water pressure gauge by General Fire Extinguisher Company, Providence Plant. Mounted to an iron stand. Circa 1920. 10" H x 7" W x 7" D. 5 lbs.
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1920s North American Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

"Shall We Be More Tender with Our Dollar" Vintage WWI 2nd Liberty Loan Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This original WWI poster was issued as part of the Second Liberty Loan run and dates to 1917. The poster depicts a young soldier holding an American flag in one hand and his uniformed hat in the other. Next to him, a sailor holds a leaflet outstretched toward the viewer. The leaflet is printed with an emblem of the Statue of Liberty and says “We Depend On You.” At the top of the poster is a quote by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, “Shall we be more tender with our dollars than we are with the lives of our sons?” The quote is printed in white block letters on a red field. Below, the poster encourages viewers to “Buy A United States Government Bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917” in white block letters on a blue field. The poster was printed for the U.S. Treasury by Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co. in Chicago. The poster encourages Americans to help with the war effort by purchasing bonds to finance the war. Each of the four Liberty Loan campaigns (two in 1917, two in 1918) and the Victory Loan campaign of early 1919 aimed for rapid subscription in the loan and bond programs, to generate quick funding of the war effort. Subscribing to the bonds became a symbol of patriotic duty in the United States and introduced the idea of financial securities to many citizens for the first time. Working Americans could buy bonds...
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1910s American Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

19th Century French First Officer’s Uniform Red Epaulettes
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French First Officer’s Uniform Red Epaulettes Good pair of French Officers Epaulettes made in Red Silk and lined in black velvet, the f...
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Late 19th Century Federal Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Wool

Israeli Enamel on Iron Street Sign: Rehov Ba'al-Nes (1948)
Located in New York, NY
This enamel-on-iron street sign, produced in Israel in 1948, bears the name "Rehov Ba'al-Nes" in Hebrew (רח' מאיר בעל-נס) and transliterated into Latin script as "Rehov Ba'al-Nes." T...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Historical Memorabilia

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Enamel, Iron

Souvenir of the War 1914-15-16-17-18 Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a stunning textile banner from the first World War, dating to 1918. The square tan cotton cloth is embroidered with two crossed flags, the ...
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1910s Australian Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Cotton

Spanish Silver Cob Coin circa 1500s Set in Rope Accented 22 Karat Gold Bezel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish silver cob coin (circa 1500's), 2 Reale, Phillip II, set within a custom rounded 22 karat gold bezel with roped accent and a 22 karat gold bail. Thi...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Gold, Silver

Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Rare early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign A rare example of an early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign. With highly decorative graphics, stating ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Enamel

Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped object is a 19th century Chinese kite reel, cleverly carved to contain small wooden beads that rattle back and forth as the reel is used. A popular past time, kite flying...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Audrey Hepburn, Original Vintage Photograph by Vincent Rossell, Paris, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell Vintage gelatin silver print Photographer's c...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Antique Print of the Triumph of Justice by Elinksterk, c.1828
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Zinnebeeld der Geregtigheid - Symbole de la Justice'. The Triumph of Justice; allegorical scene with Justice standing at centre, blindfolded and holding scales,...
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19th Century Antique Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

1940s Tin Sign Philip Morris Cigarettes Smoking Mid-Century Garage Decor Tobacco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Over two foot wide 'Tin Tacker' Sign. A brightly colored embossed metal "Call For Philip Morris" cigarette advertising sign with a great graphics of a period bell hop...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Tin

Ottoman Bronze Plumb Bob, ca. 1800 – Eretz Israel
Located in New York, NY
This handmade bronze plumb bob dates back to circa 1800 during the Ottoman period in what is now Israel (historically known as Eretz Israel). Crafted with precision, this tool was us...
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Early 19th Century Israeli Antique Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s
Located in Manzano, IT
Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s Traditional antique shoe shine box, handcrafted from natural wood and brass with special attention and care to detail. Similarly with handmade de...
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1970s Vintage Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Waterskis of World Champion Dick Pope Jr.
Located in Dronten, NL
Dick Pope Jr. was a World Champion water skier and an important business leader in Central Florida. Pope was an important innovator in the sport of water skiing, including the devel...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Aluminum

Original Tourism Posters Promoting Mexico 68 Olympic Games Bursting with Colors
Located in Mexico, DF
Striking original large posters printed for promoting tourism to Mexico´s 68 Olympic Games. Each poster is dedicated to a specific Mexican craft or tradition, such as "Fireworks", "Piñatas", "Ceramic doves", Textiles and flowers. The poster illustrations were commissioned to different artists, with very varied styles. The first version printed (before the graphic identity program was completed) had simply the word "MEXICO" with a Roman font, the later version portrays at the top or bottom of each -as a unifying element- the games´ logo that integrated very successfully "Mexico 68...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Antique Map of Friesland at a Time the Franks Left and Saxons Came, 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Friesland titled 'Summaria descriptio Fresiae Universae (..)'. Old map of Friesland, the Netherlands. Depicts the general delineation of Friesland during its widest s...
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18th Century Antique Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

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