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Italian Mid-Century Floor Electric White Metal and Plastic Popcorn Machine, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century floor electric white metal and plastic popcorn machine, 1960s
Floor standing electric popcorn machine with square base in cream wh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Chief White Feather "Dr. Teyet Ramar" Sioux Beaded Vest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Chief white feather "Ramar" Dr. Teyet Ramar , better known as Chief White Feather Sitting Bull (1908-1957) Born of Sioux father and Chippewa mother, he was a direct descendant of an even more famous chief, Sitting Bull. Teyet Ramar graduated from Shelton College, New York City, and before his conversion was a feature organist in Broadway theaters...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Historical Memorabilia
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Beads
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
Gio Ponti, Una Collezione Sotheby's Sale Catalogue, 2005, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Gio Ponti, Una Collezione Sotheby's Sale Catalogue, 2005 in Milano. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. Sotheby's auction catalogue of a sale of works by the influential and one of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
Elizabeth Taylor 1970s Handwritten Love Letter to Richard Burton
Located in Jersey, GB
The unique Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton love letter:
A love letter written, in pencil, by Elizabeth Taylor to her husband Richard Burton on their ten year wedding anniversary, March 15th 1974, just days before their breakup.
Taylor and Burton were renting a house in Oroville, California while Burton was filming his latest movie "The Klansman". Their lease on the home began on February 15th 1974.
The letter reads in full:
"My darling (my still) my husband. I wish I could tell you of my love for you, of my fear, my delight, my pure animal pleasure of you - (with you) - my jealousy, my pride, my anger at you, at times.
Most of all my love for you, and whatever loves you can dole out to me - I wish I could write about it but I can't. I can only "boil and bubble" inside and hope you understand how I really feel.
Anyway I lust thee, your (still) wife. P.S. O'Love, let us never take each other for granted again! P.P.S. How about that- ten years!!"
Taylor had warned Burton from the start of their marriage in 1964 that she had zero tolerance for infidelity. However during the filming of When Eagles Dare, Burton resumed an affair with co-star Mary Ure. After that, Taylor made sure she was on set with Burton every day in 1969 for the shooting of Anne of the thousand days.
A further affair with co-star Genevieve Bujold lasted many years. An affair with Nathalie Delon followed in 1972, along with rumors of an affair with Raquel Welch.
Taylor finally lost patience during the filming of The Klansman when Burton commenced an affair with "a teenager, a hotel waitress and a string of other women."
The love letter is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Toni Hennings, the woman who rented the Oroville house to them:
"This letter written by Elizabeth Taylor while renting my home from Feb 15th till April 18th 1974. It was left behind - inside a book in a drawer under the master bedroom bed...
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1970s Vintage Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1920s Original Handwritten List on Envelope
Located in Jersey, GB
Most famous for his 'Sherlock Holmes' detective stories, Scottish-born Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was an innovator of the crime fiction genre. H...
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Late 19th Century Antique Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
Paris Berlin 1900-1933 Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
The 'Paris Berlin 1900-1933 ' is a soft-cover book covering an exhibition from July 12-November 6, 1978, at The Centre Pompidou, Paris, France. Book cover...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
Prince Leopold Authentic Strand of Hair Victorian
Located in Jersey, GB
Prince Leopold was the eighth and last child of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. He inherited the gene for haemophilia on his mother’s side, which caused his early death following a fall at age 30.
This authentic half inch strand of Prince Leopold’s hair is an intriguing piece of royal memorabilia...
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19th Century Antique Historical Memorabilia
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Other
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter from White House June 1907
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting A Very Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter from White House June 1907.
On ‘The White House’ letterhead. Typed and personally signed and amended by President Theodore Roosevelt.
With it’s original White House envelope, stamp and postage marks.
Dated June 14th 1907.
What makes this letter so important is the author, the office and the content.
It refers to the beliefs and opinions of the then President and First Lady (Edith) towards the women’s sufferage and empowerment movement that was the ‘hot topic’ of the time.
It is addressed to Eliza Calvert Obenchain who was a well known author at the end of the 19th Century and Early 20th Century. In 1905, Teddy referred to her book “Aunt Jane of Kentucky’ in a speech and recommended that every man in America should read it to understand ‘the plight of their womenfolk’. He regularly corresponded with her and we have a number of those letters in our collection. It appears that both he and Edith became big fans of Mrs Obenchain who was also heavily involved in the Suffragist movement.
The letters also provide a fascinating and historic record of Roosevelt’s personal beliefs and feelings on female empowerment.
The Letter Reads:
The White House
Washington
Oyster Bay, N.Y.,
June 14, 1907
Personal
“Dear Mrs. Obenchain:
I gladly accept the autographed copy of “Aunt Jane” which you have been so kind to send me. But Aunt Jane is so good and so wise that she must not (amount “race (illegible)) fall into the terrible mistake of the self-indulgent, selfish, shortsighted women, cold in heart and in temper, who shirk the duties of mother-hood and then try to cover up to themselves and to others their cowardice or self-indulgence by making believe they are actuated by wise or lofty motives. *
With great regard, believe me,
Sincerely yours,
Theodore Roosevelt
*And she must not give aid and comfort to unsexed or sexless creatures by a jest which they may take for earnest !
Mrs. Eliza Calvert Obenchain,
Bowling Green, Kentucky.“
The envelope is From: The White House.
Addressed to: Mrs. Eliza Calvert Obenchain, Bowling Green, Kentucky and marked ‘Personal’.
It is stamped on the front as posted from Oyster Bay, New York Post Office on June 16 1907.
It has a red 2 Cent...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
Antique Exploration Map of Australia from Sharks Bay to Alice Springs, 1876
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die neuesten Entdeckungsreisen Innern von Australien von Warburton, Giles, Forrest (..)'. Old map of Australia from Sharks Bay to 90 Mile Beach over to Alice Springs...
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19th Century Antique Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Northern Plains Breastplate
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern Plains bone tube breastplate with brass beads, Russian blues and shell conch having one blue padre bead and two brass beads.
Period: Early 20...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bone
Michael X Vintage Autograph on Paper, 1960s-1970s
Located in Jersey, GB
Michael X (1933-1975) born Michael de Freitas, was also known under the Alias Michael Abdul Malik. A Black Power leader in 1960s Britain, de Freitas made his living from the numerous...
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
Hyman G. Rickover Signed Letter to Robert L. Michaels, Exceptional Content, 1972
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original typed and signed letter from Vice Admiral Rickover to Robert L. Michaels, dated January 31, 1972, regarding the capabilities of U.S. nuclear-powered submarin...
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1970s American Vintage Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
1940s Isamu Noguchi Black+White Train Clock Modernist Japanese Industrial Design
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Sale includes both, and both clocks are untested, thus graded DISTRESSED, despite being cosmetically good.
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Historical Memorabilia
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Bakelite
Paul Signac Original Vintage Pencil Sketches on Paper
By Paul Signac
Located in Jersey, GB
A fascinating four page manuscript of sketches by one of the most significant French artists of the 20th century, Paul Signac.
This four page manuscript features a series of penci...
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20th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
In the Night Garden Drawing Signed by Derek Jacobi, 21st Century
Located in Jersey, GB
In the Night Garden is a BBC children’s show that is shown in 35 countries around the world and has a string of merchandise attached. The show has been described as the BBC's "bigges...
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Early 2000s Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
Martin Luther King Signed Programme
Located in Jersey, GB
A rare and historic programme signed by the Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Georgia-born preacher Martin Luther King Jr (1929 - 1968) was the de facto leader of the Ameri...
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1950s Vintage Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
Teddy Roosevelt and His Great White Fleet American Flag, ca 1907-1909
Located in York County, PA
Rare & Beautiful American Parade Flag With Images Of Teddy Roosevelt And His Great White Fleet, 1907-1909, Ex-richard Pierce Collection:
46 star parade ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Historical Memorabilia
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Silk
U.S War Department Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars
Located in York County, PA
EXTREMELY RARE U.S. WAR DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 13 STARS, A REVERSAL OF THE U.S. NAVY COLOR SCHEME, TWENTY-FOUR FEET ON THE FLY, SP...
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20th Century American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Yousuf Karsh Autograph on a Copy of the Book 'Karsh a Fifty-Year Retrospective'
Located in Jersey, GB
Yousuf Karsh was a Canadian photographer of Armenian heritage.
He is recognised as the one of the greatest portrait photographers of all time.
Karsh a Fifty-Year Retrospective ...
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia
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Paper
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Located in St Annes, Lancashire
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Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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Located in Wien, AT
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Bristol, GB
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Located in Denton, TX
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Sotheby's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Fireman's Life Net, the Atlas Life Saving Machine, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Jersey, GB
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Located in Jersey, GB
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Located in Jersey, GB
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Located in Jersey, GB
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