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Period: 20th Century
Nantucket Steamship Luggage Tag, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Nantucket Steamship Luggage Tag, circa 1920s, heavy stock paper or card in faded red with the printed inscription "NANTUCKET." This is the last of a stash found in an attic on Nantucket. The tag is in excellent condition, with the color delightfully faded to what is popularly known today as "Nantucket Red...
Category

American Industrial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

20th Century Central European Metal Bike
Located in High Point, NC
Discover a slice of history with this 20th Century Central European Metal Bike, a collector's delight that transcends time. Its durable metal construction a...
Category

European 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

One of a kind, Dutch royal carriage, restored and ready to use
Located in Worthing, GB
Introducing the epitome of regal elegance and opulence, behold the majestic royal carriage. This exquisite masterpiece of craftsmanship and design stands as a symbol of prestige and ...
Category

Dutch Baroque 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

1950s Central European Metal & Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the 1950s Central European Metal & Wooden Scooter – a delightful piece of post-war history that captures the essence of childhood fun from a simpler time. This charming s...
Category

European 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

20th Century Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter, a whimsical piece that captures the playful spirit of yesteryears. Its sturdy construction features a combination of robust metal and solid wood, telling the tale of a bygone era where durability met simplicity in design. The scooter boasts original painted wheels with charming patina, and a spring mechanism that speaks to the ingenuity of early 20th-century leisure inventions. Perfect as a unique decorative item in a vintage-themed space or as a conversation piece in an eclectic collection, this scooter is a nostalgic nod to the simple joys of childhood. It stands not just as a relic of the past but as an ode to the timeless appeal of classic toys.
Category

European 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Turn of the Century Cast Iron Cobbler’s Anvil
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron shoe form makes a lively decorative accent or craftsman’s tool. Built in turn of the century France, this attractive piece would have originally been used by cobblers ...
Category

French Industrial Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage Hand Drum Wooden Base
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Rawhide as the Stretched Fabric on Top of Drum. Five Direction Handles. Intricate Knotting at the Bottom to Secure the Top Fabric.Possibly Native American Origin. Vintage Co...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1964 Metal Type I Mechanical Calculator by Curta
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 1964 Vintage Curta Type 1 Mechanical Calculator With serial number 10315, the "Curta", a hand-held mechanical calculator that can calculate basic arithmetic functions, was inven...
Category

Liechtenstein Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Rare Chenille Krampus Christmas Ornament Antique Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this antique Austrian Christmas ornament. The unique design features a Krampus, it is the c...
Category

Austrian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Composition, Wire

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...
Category

Nigerian Rustic Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1950s Czech Leather Mattress
Located in High Point, NC
This unique mattress was handcrafted in the Czech Republic during the 20th century. The bold stitches along its edges infuse it with a distinctive character, while the caramel hue of...
Category

Czech 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Set of 9 Antique Brass Scale Weights in Wood Block Apothecary 1920s
Located in Dayton, OH
1920's brass apothecary scale weight set including nine weights (one 50 gram, three 100 grams, one 200 grams, one 500 grams, one 1 kilo, and one 2 ki...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique 1914 Perfection Nut Cracker Co Counter Mount Nut Cracker Vise 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century counter mounted vise style nut cracker by the Perfection Nut Cracker Company of Waco, Texas. Patented Nov. 17, 1914. Dimensions: 7" x 1.25" x 7" (Width x Depth x...
Category

American Machine Age 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1930's Simplex cinema projector by International Projector Corp of New York
Located in London, GB
A 35 mm Simplex cinema projector by International Projector Corp of New York. Circa 1935. Fitted with a Strong portable reflector arc lamp light box by The Strong Electric Corp of T...
Category

American Industrial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

World War I Military Naval Telescope by T. Cooke & Sons No.1435
Located in Nottingham, GB
World War I Military Naval Telescope by T. Cooke & Sons No.1435 Good condition - please study photos as surface may show wear commensurate with age. Free international shipping
Category

20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

World War I Military Naval Night Telescope by A Ross London
Located in Nottingham, GB
World War I Military Naval Night Telescope by A Ross London Good condition overall - please study photos as surface shows surface wear commensurate with age. Free international ship...
Category

20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Set of Five Bell & a Pinecone Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set off five bell and one Pinecone glass ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or f...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

2.4 Liter Leaf Green Porsche 912 Sunroof Hotrod, 1968
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1968 Porsche 912 Hot Rod in leaf green with sunroof. Classic short wheel based Porsche that is just over 55 years old. 2.4 liter engine from a 1...
Category

German Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force Metal Sign, 1980's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A very rare US Air force base metal sign, with reflective red paint and white reflective lettering to read 'USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force' with dimensions of 114cm by 71.5cm....
Category

Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s The radio is in fully functional. Dimensions: 43 D x 120 W x 111 H It is in good vintage condition, however,...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Teak

American flag in mahogany presentation cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present a traditionally folded American flag in mahogany glazed cabinet. Complete with certificate to say that the flag was flown over th...
Category

American Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mid 20th centry vintage BP energol 2 stroke oil dispenser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large piece of british motoring history circa 1950. Was in everyday use when we purchased.  Rectangular tall container with removable lid and fully functioning perfect pour shut off...
Category

English Industrial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

A Rare ‘Adelie’ Penguin Egg from the Australian 1911-14 Expedition
Located in London, GB
A Rare ‘Adelie’ Penguin Egg from the Australian 1911-14 Expedition Egg, paper, wood Adelie Land, Antarctic Early 20th Century Size: 7cm high, 5.5cm dia. (max) - 2¾ ins high, 2¼ ...
Category

Antarctican 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Eggshell

Set of Five Mercury Glass Ball Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set off five mercury glass ball ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tr...
Category

German Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Pair of Bronze Viking 1 and 2 Mars Landing Commemorative Medallions
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze Viking 1 and 2 Mars landing commemorative medallions, circa 1976. This rare pair was issued by Medallic Art Co. to commemorate the Viking Mission in 1976; each spacec...
Category

Italian 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

"Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson" Signed by Herbert Hoover, Sixth Printing, 1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hoover, Herbert. The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1958. Signed and inscribed by Herbert Hoover. Sixth printing. Original dust jacket...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign. An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made fro...
Category

French Victorian Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Lot of Three Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of three feather tree glass Christmas tree topper from Germany. Each is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
Category

German Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Frost King Early 20th Century Ice Box
Located in Alpha, NJ
This early piece of 20th century Americana is in fair-good condition. This oak Frost King shows wear commensurate to use and age.
Category

20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of Three Vintage Leather Medicine Balls, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of three vintage leather medicine balls, circa 1940 Great collection of old school medicine balls. Hippocrates is said to have stuffed animal skins for patients to toss for...
Category

American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage Framed 48 Star American Flag
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible vintage Monumental American flag. A chic vintage 48 star version in great vintage condition. The 48 star flag was last used in 1959. Professionally mounted and framed. ...
Category

American American Classical 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Plexiglass, Wood

1961 Moto Morini Motom 49cc Wall Hanger
Located in Alpha, NJ
This is a beautifully restored 1961 Moto Morini "wall hanger". This piece is meant to be ornamental or decorative memorabilia but can be brought back to running condition. All fluids...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Yohji Yamamoto Orange Leather Jacket 1991 AW '6・1 THE MEN'
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Vancouver, BC
Leather jacket from Yohji Yamamoto Pour Homme, Autumn/Winter 1991-1992, also known as '6・1 THE MEN'. One of the most iconic pieces of archival menswear. The leather is as soft as...
Category

Japanese Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Cassettiera portacucito, italiana metà secolo, Filofort di Tre Cerchi ISC 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Cassettiera portacucito Filofort con struttura in legno chiaro, con maniglie in tinta noce. Prodotta da Filofort di Tre Cerchi ISC. e cucirini Cartoni Coat nel 1940 ca. Buone condizi...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Texaco Gas Gilbarco gas pump, model 96
Located in Alpha, NJ
This vintage Gilbarco Texico Gas Pump is in very good condition. This pump has been fully restored. Lighting elements are operational, pump elements have been removed.
Category

American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Shell Gas Gilbarco gas pump, model 96
Located in Alpha, NJ
This vintage Gilbarco Shell Gas Pump is in very good condition. This pump has been fully restored. Lighting elements are operational, pump elements have been removed.
Category

American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Pillar candy dispenser, BEAVER, made in Canada 1990s
Located in Manzano, IT
Pillar candy dispenser, BEAVER, made in Canada 1990s Style Postmodern Periodo del design 1990 – 1999 Production Period 1990 – 1999 Year Manufactured 1990 Country of Manufacture Canad...
Category

Canadian 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Rare Mercury Glass Holiday Christmas Ornament Antique German Money Bag, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this antique German glass ornament. The unique design features a money bag, perf...
Category

German Folk Art Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Vintage 7.5 Foot Black Wood Guess Cultural Advertising Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 7.5 Foot Black Wood Guess Cultural Advertising Sign Vintage 7.5 foot wood black "Guess Parfum" signature question mark advertising sign. This sign would be perfect for a fas...
Category

American Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint

World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, GB
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

Limoges Round Cameo Plate Medaillon Framed, 2
Located in New York, NY
Limoges France pair of large round cameo on black ground with neoclassical allegories figures, housed in giltwood medaillon frames with convex glasses with "Sungott Art Studios" labe...
Category

French Neoclassical 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage "Dolly Tub" Rival Side Table - Polished stone top - Circa 1930
Located in Brussels , BE
This item was used as a washing basin. It can now be used as a a side table for inside or outside.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stone, Zinc

Vintage Montauk Sign circa 1950s Perfect for Your Hamptons House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Montauk NY Sign, circa 1950s. They are priced at $950 each. The Montauk Harbor sign has been SOLD. The Montauk Yacht Club sign is available and measures 34"W. Perfect for the Hamptons...
Category

American Rustic Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage US Post Office Mail Carrier Bag, Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
As they say, "if that bag could talk!" Vintage USPO Mail Carrier Bag in tan, distressed leather. Well worn and appreciated, this original satchel has many...
Category

American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

West Germany Clip On Mercury Glass Wire Wrapped Bird on Nest Christmas Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
These are just sooo cute!! The mercury blown glass birds with long bristle tails, are sitting on spun cotton bedding, held into red mercury blown glass "ne...
Category

German Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Notice Board with 37 Collectible Thimbles
Located in Palermo, IT
Notice board with 37 collectible thimbles Purchased during pleasure trips, in many cities and countries, from 1960 to 1990. The notice board measures 41 cm high and 31 cm wide.
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working. Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette) Frankfurter Rundschau Rheinische P...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Tin

Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2, 12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.
By ZEISS
Located in Canterbury, GB
Zeiss German Jumelles WW2 12 x 60 Binoculars . These Zeiss Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting and identifying enemy aircraft and directing the crew served Rangefinders, Searchlights and Flak Cannons of the Anti-Aircraft batteries based around many German and occupied ports, cities and industrial centres. Due to their superb optics they naturally also proved useful on the battlefield for tactical observation and from the outset of 1939 were used in many theatres of war by the German Army. Presented here are a very high quality set of binoculars, manufactured by Zeiss bearing the marker of 'Jumelles 12 x 60' , indicating that they would have been made between 1942 and 1944 in occupied France. This set are unpolished in original dark grey with red stripe and are fitted to a polished cradle. They are fitted with adjustable and variable light shades (marked farbglasser) for use in all daytime and darker light conditions and have the later war style rain shield...
Category

Other Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Multi-Figure Tlingit Totem
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: Northwest - Tlingit, Native American SIZE: 10 1/2"H x 4 1/2" x 2" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-o...
Category

American Native American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cedar

USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A superb set of Russian 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972, manufactured during the Cold War period and originally issued to Soviet forces with outstanding opt...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

USSR Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ("Big Eye"). 1950's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
ussian Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ref PNB-2 (nHe-2) These so called "big eye" Binoculars were primarily used by Russian patrol, and border guards as well a...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century French Hand-Crafted Pine Processional Merit Pole
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century French Hand-Crafted Pine Processional Merit Pole An unusual hand-crafted example of an early 20th century French school processional marching pole. With painted text detail included the date 1924. This item would have been held at the front of a marching brand parade by the top boy or girl of a local school. A nice example that resembles an antique barber’s pole...
Category

French Late Victorian Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Pine

Rare Columbia Film Studios Motion Picture Reel Case with 35mm Movie "Tarzana"
Located in San Diego, CA
An extremely rare Columbia Studios motion picture reel case with three reels of 35mm movie "Tarzana", circa 1969. The case was manufactured by Goldberg Brothers in Denver, CO and mea...
Category

American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Rare Set of Two Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of two. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item i...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Pair of WW One French Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this pair of antique trench art shell casings. Created in France, and dated 1916, each artillery shell is made of brass, and fea...
Category

French 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds Elusive and historical pair of bookends, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

WWI Belgian War King Albert Medal 1914-1918
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition From a private collection Free international shipping WWI Belgian War King Albert Medal 1914-1918
Category

20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

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