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Period: 20th Century
Heavy Duty Industrial Trimming Crates
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 20th C Industrial trimming crates, wonderful patina and very useful. 1920
Category
English 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Italian Flat Ball Hand Painted Village Blown Red Glass Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a fantastic large shiny red mercury glass flattened ball Christmas tree ornament with a sweet snow covered village, including a bridge, hand painted on the front and swirls of g...
Category
Italian Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass
'Hold Your Man' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Eric Rohman, Swedish, 1933
By Eric Rohman
Located in Devon, GB
A splendid stone lithograph poster with bold Art Deco artwork by noted Swedish designer Eric Rohman for the Swedish release of MGM's 1933 pre-Code rom...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
James Bond 'You Only Live Twice' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Australian, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
The fifth film in EON Productions' James Bond series and the last of Sean Connery's first stint starring as the suave secret agent, it was announced during filming of 'You Only Live ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
Public Enemy Original Vintage Concert Poster, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, 1988
Located in Devon, GB
A rare boxing-style screenprint concert poster for a performance by Public Enemy with Fishbone, Living Colour and Stetsasonic at the Santa Monica Civic Au...
Category
American Post-Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Blown Glass Snowman w/ Top Hat Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is just the cutest little guy made of blown glass covered in a sugary snow like finish and wearing a plastic top hat with a star on top. He has rhinestones glued to his face for...
Category
Unknown Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Czechoslovakia Blown Glass Glittery White Church Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a quaint traditional style church made of glass blown into a mold and covered in shiny, aurora borealis glitter. It would make a fun, glittery white addition to your seasonal...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass
Vtg David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage David White Instrument Co surveying equipment plane utility level in oak case. Has not been tested. Item features a
plane utility level, original oak case. Circa early to m...
Category
Industrial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Snow Cover Cottage/House Blown Glass Christmas Tree Ornament Decoration Lot of 3
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an adorable set of three blown glass cottage or house Christmas tree ornaments with fun snow made of shiny glitter on the rooftops and ground and a decorated tree in front of...
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian mid-century modern Sunglasses in green glass and metal, mid 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Sunglasses in green glass and metal, mid 1900s
Vintage and fantastic sunglasses with green colored glass lenses and metal profile. The thin metal rods have...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wizard Husky Industrial Oscillating Fan
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage "Wizard Husky" Oscillating Fan – Industrial Charm with a Rusty Edge!
Looking for a statement piece that exudes vintage industrial style? This cool, rusty "Wizard H...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
'Alien' Original Vintage Film Poster by Zdenek Ziegler, Czech, 1982
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...
Category
Czech Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Red Mercury Glass Flattened Ball Hand Painted Christmas Tree Ornament Lot of 4
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is an impressive lot of four red mercury glass flattened ball Christmas tree ornaments, one of which is painted with gold paint and applied gold glitter. These would brighten up...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass, Mercury Glass, Paint
James Dean 'Rebel Without a Cause' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1956
Located in Devon, GB
A rare poster for the first Finnish release of the Classic 1955 teenage drama "Rebel Without A Cause," with artwork by Engel. Starring James Dean in his most celebrated role as a tro...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
'Please, Not Now!' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1963
Located in Devon, GB
A sultry Brigitte Bardot sizzles on this striking stone lithography poster for the French screwball rom-com 'La Bride sur le cou,' released in Australia and the UK as 'Please, Not Now!' and in the US as 'Only For Love'. Bardot starred as the saucy young model who enlists a handsome doctor in a zany plan to make her boyfriend jealous when he goes off with an American heiress. Directed by Bardot''s former husband Roger Vadim...
Category
Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
'An American in Paris' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1951
Located in Devon, GB
Printed in stunning stone lithography, this scarce Australian Daybill poster joyfully declared the original Australian release of MGM's 'An American in Paris' as "the gayest, the most gorgeous, the greatest musical ever." Inspired by a 1928 orchestral composition by George Gershwin, the classic 1951 musical starred Gene Kelly as an American ex-GI who remains in Paris after the war to become an artist and falls for a gamine Parisienne played by a nineteen year old Leslie Caron, who Kelly had spotted performing with the Ballets des Champs-Élysées two years previously. Following the devastation and trauma of the Second World War, producer Arthur Freed...
Category
Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
The Stone Roses Original Vintage Concert Poster, Blackpool, 1989
Located in Devon, GB
A large and striking silkscreen concert poster for The Stone Roses' seminal gig at the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool, England, on Saturday 12th August 1989. Following the release of their eponymous debut album in May 1989, Manchester musicians Ian Brown...
Category
British Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
20th Century Automathic Piano-Pianola from France
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Luché "ELCE" mechanical piano, France.
Roller and crank in perfect working condition.
Category
French Art Nouveau 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Black Grosgrain Handbag
Located in Devon, England
This wonderful vintage handbag was made in the 1930s-1940s for Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. The body of the bag is constructed from black grosgrain, ...
Category
Central American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Carved Dolphyn Marine Barometer by Salom of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional nautical library clock and barometer. This item has an awesome carved dolphyns in sea grass supporting the clock and barometer. A trident spear rises from the top. Plynth...
Category
European Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hardcover Book: a Treasury of Gilbert & Sullivan 1941
Located in San Diego, CA
Title: A Treasury of Gilbert and Sullivan
The words and music of one hundred and two songs from eleven operettas
Edited: Deems Taylor
Publisher...
Category
American Expressionist Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to beco...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Felt
Vintage Industrial Double Coffee Mill, Copenhagen Denmark circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Double coffee mill with motor, two funnels, mill wheel made of iron.
Plaque reads: Frigangs-Kaffemolle; A.Jørgensens & Co. (of Copenhagen, Denmark).
Lower part of red painted wood ...
Category
Danish 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Iron
Green Metal Bins
Located in London, England
Two industrial stationary bins with aged paint. Circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowden for Prince Charles 1969
By Remploy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This chair was designed by Lord Snowden in 1969 and produced by Remploy for the Investiture ceremony of Prince Charles, and done in the period Mid-Cetury Modern style. The chair is made of ash with a bentwood back and painted in a bright red with Prince of Wales styled feathers on the back in gilt. These chairs are known as 'investiture chairs...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Bentwood
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...
Category
German Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mercury Glass
American Federal Style Flag with Brass Pole and Stand
Located in Queens, NY
"American Federal-style (19/20th Century) bronze eagle base flag pole with eagle finial and flag.
The fringed army flag has been replaced with a sta...
Category
American Federal 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
James Dean 'East of Eden' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Romanian, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
A dark and moody photomontage teases the love triangle at the centre of the drama on this rare poster for the first Romanian release of Elia Kazan's 1955 adaptation of John Steinbeck...
Category
Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
Chinese Lotus Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a d...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Swan German Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Swan German Blown-Glass Ornament
Holder on back of neck for ornament hook
Category
German 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mercury Glass
Antique Jos. Lucas King of the Road Model 634 Brass Automobile Kerosene Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brass automobile lantern was made by the Jos. Lucas Company of Birmingham England in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style. This ...
Category
English Edwardian 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
WWI and WWII Air Force Captains, Original Signatures
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a unique collage featuring signatures from some of the greatest captains in history: Claire Chennault, Henry “Hap” Arnold, Hoyt Vandenberg, Carl “Tooey” Spaatz, William “Billy” Mitchell and Edward “Eddie” Rickenbacker. These men are some of the most influential figures in U.S. Air Force history. Each captain was involved in WWI and/or WWII, some were aces who proved the usability and effectiveness of airpower, and others were brilliant leaders who paved the way for U.S. victories and the development of the U.S. Air Force.
This framed collage includes original signatures on cards, a letter, and a photo. A photo of a biplane is featured at bottom and includes signatures from Claire Chennault, Hap Arnold, and Hoyt Vandenberg. There is also a letter, dated 1942 and featured prominently in the center of the collage, that is written to Elwood Maurer and signed by Carl Spaatz. Two cards appear on either side of the letter, with signatures from Eddie Rickenbacker and William Mitchell. Complimentary black and white photographs accompany the signatures elements as well as a decorative pair of WWI pilot wings...
Category
American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
George H. W. Bush Signed and Inscribed 1989 Inaugural Photograph
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a wonderful inscribed color photo of the inauguration of George H.W. Bush as the 41st President of the United States held on January 20, 1989. The inauguration marked the commencement of the four-year term of George H. W. Bush as President and Dan Quayle as Vice President. The photograph is signed and inscribed to Ron Wade, who once served as a White House page for President Nixon. Inscription reads, "To Ron Wade/ Sincerely /George Bush" Mr. Wade then scripted a note on the verso of the photo, stating "Signed as President, week of 6-1/-89".
The inauguration of George H. W. Bush as the 41st president of the United States was held at the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the 51st inauguration. Chief Justice William Rehnquist administered the presidential oath of office to Bush and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor administered the vice presidential oath of office to Quayle. Bush was the first sitting vice president to be inaugurated as president (not due to his predecessor's death or resignation) since Martin Van Buren...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Barbie Pink Bell System type 500 Rotary Desk Telephone Western Electric 1981
Located in Miami, FL
Western Electric had been producing telephones for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (ATT) and the Bell System since 1927.
During the 50's, new line of type 500 sets were int...
Category
American Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Rare Bronze Portrait Plaque for The US Copper Cent by Victor Brenner, Dated 1907
By Victor David Brenner
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare copper-patinated bronze bas-relief portrait plaque of Abraham Lincoln by Lithuanian / American sculptor Victor David Brenner. ...
Category
American Other 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage brass 5 draw extendable hand telescope. Comes with original cap to cover glass end and brass eyepiece cover that slides in and out of place. Unusually long telescope at just ...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
'I Married A Monster From Outer Space' Original US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1958
Located in Devon, GB
With a kitschy schlock-horror title and eye-catchingly vibrant artwork featuring a young bride dramatically recoiling in horror at the alien shadow lurking behind her, B movie sci-fi doesn't get much better than this! Released in black and white by Paramount as a double feature with 'The Blob,' 'I Married A...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
'The Jungle Book' Original Vintage British Double Crown Movie Poster, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
An incredibly rare and charming British Double Crown poster for the 1967 Walt Disney animated classic 'The Jungle Book,' based on Rudyard Kipling's 1894 book of the same name, and th...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, England
A very rare and well preserved World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 brass artillery director theodolite gun sight, (reference no.5 mk1) complete with wooden transit case. ...
Category
Other Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Cruise Liner Dining Chimes from Cunard RMS Aquitania
Located in Miami, FL
Very interesting lot. From the Aquitania cruise liner. In very good original condition. Aquitania was the third in Cunard Line's grand trio of express liners, preceded by RMS...
Category
English Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
English Sterling Silver Presentation Twin Handled Cup, 1924
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall reeded handles and tall stem on a raised foot. Hallmarks on one side with an extensive presentation inscription (see photo) for a cruise on the other side.
11.73 Troy ozs.
Mea...
Category
Hollywood Regency 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pulley for MD&S Co
By MD&S Co
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Industrial Cast Iron Pulleya An Industrial cast iron pulley with latch marked 'MD & S CO' 'PHILA. PA. U.S.A.'.
Manufactured by MD&S Co, USA, 1900s.
Category
American Industrial Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Alone, Signed by Richard E. Byrd, First Edition, Second Impression, 1938
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Byrd, Richard E, Alone. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1938. First edition, stated second impression. Signed by Byrd on free end paper. Octavo. Presented in quarter blue Moroccan leather and cloth binding, with gilt titles and stamps to the spine, and a new archival slipcase.
Presented is the first edition, stated second impression of Richard E. Byrd's book Alone. It was published in New York by G. P. Putnam’s Sons in 1938. The book is signed by the author on the first free endpage in black ink.
Rear admiral Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957) was an American naval officer and recipient of the United States Medal of Honor. Byrd was also known as a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Paper
James Bond 'Goldfinger' Original Vintage Film Poster, Swedish, 1967
By Gosta Aberg
Located in Devon, GB
Considered the quintessential and definitive Bond film, the third instalment in EON Productions' James Bond series set the template for many of the subsequent films, with its tongue in cheek humour, extensive use of gadgets and technology and multiple foreign locations. The first Bond blockbuster, 1964s 'Goldfinger' was also the first Bond film to utilise a standalone pre-credits sequence, the first to employ a pop star to sing the theme song and the first to win an Academy Award. The plot saw 007 uncover a plot to contaminate the United States gold reserve at Fort Knox while investigating the smuggling activities of powerful gold magnate Auric Goldfinger. This stunning poster designed by prolific Swedish...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
Eight Various 19th-20th Century Awards
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eight various 19th-20th century awards
Nice Collection - Various Sizes - See Images
Good antique / vintage condition.
Category
American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Large 1930s Steel /Cast Iron Military Chalk World Globe Denoyer Geppert
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare c 1930 steel Denoyer Geppert military chalk globe. Globe alone measures 22" in diameter, Retains original patina. Age appropriate wear. Minor dents.(see photo). Original patina ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel, Iron
Art Deco Modernist Matching pair Of Enamel Gents Cufflinks by Lambournes
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these wonderful and original 1930s Art Deco three toned gents cufflinks. Slightly staggered and raised three toned enamel cufflinks on a rolled rose gold b...
Category
English Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
1970's Sergio Todeschini Bobo Telephone for Telcer, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique model of dial plastic phone by Sergio Todeschini, made in Italy in the 1970's.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic
20th Century Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk In Natural Cow Hide, Paris, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare Louis Vuitton cabin trunk covered in leather. Dating to the early part of the 20th century, covered not in the world famous (but more common) monogram canvas but in a single piece of cow hide. These all-leather trunks were made by special order and Louis Vuitton used...
Category
French 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Inkwell Desk Tidy, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Original 1930s Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Inkwell. Made by Esterook Hazell Pens Ltd and marked London made In England, 'dip well' Fountain well No 4...
Category
English Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Rubber
Army Air Service "Over There!" WW I Recruitment Poster by Louis Fancher, 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a 1918 WWI recruitment poster by Louis Fancher. This U.S. Army Signal Corps Recruitment Poster features an army serviceman raising one hand and...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
WWI German Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casing with Engraved Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this antique trench art shell casing. Created in Germany, and dated 1918, this World War I artillery shell casing...
Category
German 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Vtg Blown Glass Painted Peter Rabbit Easter Bunny Christmas Ornament Tree Topper
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Such vintage sweetness!! I don't know if this is an early Peter Rabbit or Easter Bunny or just a Christmas ornament in the shape of a bunny but it is adorable!1 The ornament has been from clear glass into the bunny shape and is overpainted with the white & light brown fur, fun pink vest...
Category
Unknown Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
A British Scale With Weights, First Half Of The 20Th Century.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage British scale from the first half of the 20th century.
In very good condition ready to use or display. The brass pan has age-related tarnishing as one would expect after such...
Category
British 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Mexican Other Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Textile
'Motorpsycho' Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1965
Located in Devon, GB
"Cyclemaniacs assaulting and killing for thrills! Bike riding hoodlums flat-out on their murder cycles."
A motorcycle blasts through the newspaper headlines on this explosive US O...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
'The Ipcress File' Original Vintage Movie Poster, South African, 1965
Located in Devon, GB
An exceedingly rare poster for the South African release of the 1965 British espionage thriller 'The Ipcress File' starring Michael Caine as agent Harry P...
Category
South African Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
20th Century English Solid Silver "100 Greatest Cars" Cased Ingots & Book
By John Pinches Ltd
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb 20th Century English solid silver ingots of "A Hundred Greatest Cars" collection by John Pinches. This collectable set is perfect for classic car enthusiasts. Each ingot weigh...
Category
British Other 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
