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Period: 20th Century
1960s Santa Boots Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand Rare
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very rare item. Vintage cast iron Christmas tree stand shaped like Santa Boots. The internal diameter of the hole holding the tree stump is ...
Category
American Rustic 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
West Germany Blown Glass Brown Dog Christmas Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What an adorable reddish brown shiny dog ornament. He is standing on his hind legs and is so cute, I just want to scratch his belly. There is white overpaint on his droopy ears, nos...
Category
German Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass
Pharmaceutical Presentation Gavel Dated 1941 1942
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual ceremonial / presentation gavel presented to Angelo Carlo Bosso, president of the California Pharmaceutical Association 1941-1942. Turned wood in the form of medicine bottles...
Category
American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Blown Glass Angel Caroler Gold Robe West Germany Christmas Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What an incredibly cute angel caroler Christmas ornament made from blown glass with textured yellow pieces glued to the head for hair and gold textured pieces glued down the front an...
Category
German Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
Original 1960s Hand Painted Hippie Hardhat Bay Area Artifact
Located in Oakland, CA
Original 1960s hand painted Hippie hardhat, embellished with Peace Signs, Flowers and the words Peace, Love and Hi. Painted with green, silver, white and pale blue. The brim has cont...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Fireman Officers Kepi Hat
Located in Sheridan, CO
This is a vintage French Kepi/Hat was acquired on a buying trip to France in 2019. In black felt with black plastic peak, gold braid. Made by Balsan Paris,...
Category
French Charles X Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Wool, Felt, Plastic
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
Vintage French Military Academy Officers Kepi Hat
Located in Sheridan, CO
This rare Vintage French Military Academy Officers hat was acquired on a buying trip to France in 2019.
The French Army Saint Cyr Officer Kepi is an...
Category
French Charles X Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Wool, Felt, Polyester
Quality antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique WW1 trench art brass empty shell case having a quality WW1 trench art empty shell case with beautiful decoration with leaves and a crest wi...
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Vintage English 1960s Pedigree Stroller
Located in Premariacco, IT
Collectible 1960s stroller branded Pedigree, English manufacture as they also report under the brand name.
It has a brake to lock the rear wheels and a folding awning.
It shows sig...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron, Steel
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 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 ar...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 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 ar...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 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 ar...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
12 Adam D. Tihany for Le Cirque N.Y. Villeroy & Boch Oval Plates w/ Big Top
By Adam Tihany
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, Black Rock Galleries is pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant.
Set of 12 oval porcelain plates designed by Adam D. Tihany for Le Cirque and made by Villeroy & Boch. The plates with yellow circus big top...
Category
Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
Delco R-1150 Art Deco 1939 Tube Radio With Swirled Catalin Blue Colors
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Catatin tube radio designed by Delco.
Very cool custom art deco Delco midget bakelite tube radio model R-1150 created in 1939. This is a 5 tube one band am set with all n...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bakelite
Wood and Bronze Hilted Dagger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wood and bronze hilted dagger with watered-steel blade, probably middle eastern, 20th century, the wood and bronze pistol-grip hilt with a bronze eagle h...
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
BRITISH CAMPAIGN & GALLANTRY MEDALS DiSPLAY PICTURE VERY DECORATIVE EXAMPLE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very decorative display case housing multiple medals for Britich Campaign & Gallantry
Please note the...
Category
English Campaign 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 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 ar...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Passeggino vintage anni '60 PEG
Located in Premariacco, IT
Passeggino da collezione anni '60 marchiato PEG, produzione italiana come riportano anche sulla piccola visiera in plastica 'Made in Italy'.
Dispone di freno per bloccare le ruote p...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel, Iron
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 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 ar...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Vintage Centennial Medallion, American, Bronze, J Walter Thompson, Anniversary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centennial company medallion. An American, bronze corporate anniversary keepsake for the J Walter Thompson advertising agency, dated 1964.
Founded in New York City in 1864, the James Walter Thompson advertising agency was one of the first to open in the United States under the name Carlton & Smith. Incorporated as J. Walter Thompson in 1896, by 1899 the firm had opened a London branch before expanding to Africa and Asia. Long-standing clients include Unilver, Ford and Rolex watches.
Fascinating centenary medal, with fine detail and good weight
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
Quality bronze presents deep golden hues and minimal tarnishing
Face features a representation of the global regions the company operated in
Reverse features a reproduction of the mural featured at the company headquarters
Maker's mark to edge for Medallic Art Co...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Tin Charity Container by Alfred Zaltsman, Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
The front of the box is inscribed with Hebrew and German: "Rabbi Meir Baal Ha' Ness charity collecting funds for Shomrei Ha' Chomot Kolel" and decorated with two images; Hatam Sofer ...
Category
Israeli 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
A History of the American People, Signed by Woodrow Wilson, Alumni Edition #29 o
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Woodrow Wilson. A History of the American People. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1902. Alumni Edition #29 of 350 copies. Volume I signed by Woodrow Wilson...
Category
American Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Blown Glass Blue Baby Shoe/Boot Christmas Ornament w/ White Glitter Paint
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This little blown glass Christmas ornament baby boot is as sweet as can be! It is in good condition and would make a fabulous gift for a baby's f...
Category
Unknown Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
20th Century British Made Crocodile Travel Overnight Vanity Case, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century British made crocodile overnight travel vanity case, with original cotton lining and small document holder on the inside. This tan crocodile vanity case...
Category
British 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Photographie Originale de John Glenn Mercury 7 tampon de la Nasa, 1962
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Exceptionnelle photo de John Glenn, premier homme à être allé dans l'espace.
Instant immortalisé le 13/02/1962 soit 7 jours avant qu'il effectue la première mission habitée dans l'es...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
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
Triumph Typewriter, Germany, 1930
Located in Palermo, IT
Triumph typewriter, Germany, 1930
Found in a notary's office, signs of aging.
Category
German Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
20th Century English Carved Wood & Painted Armorial Coat Of Arms, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century large and impressive English Armorial Coat of Arms beautifully carved in two pieces. This crest has been gently restor...
Category
British 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pine, Paint
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...
Category
American Other Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Faceted Carnelian and Silver Banded Walking Stick Cane
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Faceted Carnelian and Silver Banded Walking Stick
Offered for sale is an antique wooden walking stick with a carved and faceted carnelian to...
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Carnelian, Silver
Dawes Black Horse Brewery Large Cast Advertising Horse Sculptural Lamp Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large horse sculpture was done by Ross Butler to advertise and prooste Black Horse brand beer for Dawes Brewery of Montreal Canada. The det...
Category
Canadian Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster
Little Bighorn Survivors Photograph by Bill Groethe American Indians
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gelatin silver photograph of “The Battle of the Little Bighorn Survivors”, by Bill Groethe, American, circa 1948. Recently professionally framed in a vintage clean lined Mission oak ...
Category
American Native American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak, Paper
"Three Chiefs, Blackfoot, Montana" by Edward S. Curtis, Platinum Print, 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a rare, platinum Master Exhibition Print of Edward Curtis’ The Three Chiefs. Typical of Curtis’ Master Exhibition Prints, this platinum print is double-mounted, signed, with an embossed copyright credit and date stamp. His numeric notation “52-00” is in the photographic negative.
Curtis photographed The Three Chiefs during his two weeks on a Blackfoot reservation in the summer of 1900. The photograph depicts three Piegan men in traditional dress on horseback, situated next to a small stream with an expansive cloud-filled sky behind them. The Piegans were the largest group in the Blackfoot Confederacy and still retained a majority of their original culture when Curtis visited the tribe. It reportedly took Curtis several days to find the perfect prairie backdrop and riders for this photo, yet his patience paid off. The image was pivotal in enabling Curtis to form his vision for his next project - his ambitious 20 volumes “North American Indian”publication.
This print is believed to be one of only three oversized, platinum Master Exhibition Prints of this image in existence. It was printed by Curtis specifically for his East Coast exhibition tour of 1905-1906. Curtis chose only a small number of what he believed to be his finest negatives to produce prints for the show. He never again mounted an exhibition of his work, nor produced such distinctive, large-format platinum prints.
“The extraordinary rarity of The Three Chiefs becomes clearer when viewed in the context of other Master Exhibition Prints, principally the 108 in the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, the largest collection in existence. The Museum, however, is missing a number of early, iconic images, including The Three Chiefs. It has long been assumed that these missing prints were held elsewhere, possibly in the collection of The New York Public Library. This theory has been substantiated by the Curtis scholar, Bruce Kapson, who unearthed a cache of letters from Curtis to J.P. Morgan and to Morgan's librarian, Ms. Bella da Costa Greene in the Pierpont Morgan Library archives in 2007. The correspondence establishes that 58 of the 100 prints in The New York Public Library's collection are actually Master Exhibition Prints, specifically selected by Curtis for J.P. Morgan as the best examples of his work. A typed letter, dated March 1907, from Ms. Greene to Curtis states: 'I enclose herewith a list of Indian photographs which you sent to Mr. J.P. Morgan'. The letter is accompanied by a handwritten list of 58 photographs, including The Three Chiefs (print number 52.) Morgan donated this group of prints to The New York Public Library in 1912.” (Christie’s Live Auction 1893 Catalog, 2007).
Curtis’ platinum prints make up less than 1/2 of 1% of all of the work he created. Curtis’ platinum prints were created only for exhibition or direct sales to patrons and they were always made by Curtis himself. One significant dealer in Curtis prints...
Category
American Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Striking Art Deco Rhulmann Style Aluminum Inlaid Macassar Ebony Faux Bois Brush
By Rhulmann
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Art Deco aluminum inlaid Macassar Ebony faux bois natural boar's hair bristle grooming brush in the manner of Emile-Jacques Rhulmann.
1920s
This stylish accessory would have been used by a gentleman in the early 20th Century. Diamond shaped aluminum inlaid center accented by geometric designs and an attractive wide border. Natural boar's hair bristles in exceptionally fine condition. Nice age appropriate patina with some surface waviness seen at a certain angle. Beautiful table top object...
Category
Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Handled Walking Stick
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Handled Walking Stick
Offered for sale is an Art Deco walking stick with a silver handle that is topped ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
1966 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404, Germany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1966 Mercedes Benz 404 Unimog in custom burnt orange. Original engine has been replaced with turbo diesel. 20 foot scissor lift hidden inside the bench in the truck bed...
Category
German Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Antique German Catholic Journeymen Association Dayton Ohio Embroidered Flag 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique early 20th century German Catholic Flag. Front reads: Katholischer Gesellen Verein (Catholic Journeymen Association) / Gegrundet 1868 (Fou...
Category
Late Victorian 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Circa 1980s, Simulated Tortoiseshell
The faux albino sea turtle shell scrimshaw sculpture is a unique an...
Category
Victorian 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Resin
Antique German Wool Kaiserliche Marine Navy Suit Toddler Child Sailor Uniform
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German 1930s three piece toddler / child / doll sized uniform or sailor suit. Made of navy blue wool featuring a coat, vest and pants with white stripe and gold button accen...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Vintage Adjustable Table Fan Calor, France, 1970's
By Calor
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage adjustable table fan in light blue colour. Good original condition. Fully functional.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1950s Gates Vulco Belts Vintage Painted Tin Sign or Sales Display Ratrod Garage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily Oxidized Painted Metal Sign, Faded Graphics, but a nice even fade. It is very tall for Wall Hanging Display or Leaning against a wall, at 55.75 inches high. Structurally th...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Vintage Belgian Brass Trophy Cup
Located in High Point, NC
A brass trophy cup from Belgium, circa 1938, standing on a polished wooden base. Emblazoned with the name of the contest, “Coupe du SOIR,” gentle weathering gives a sense of nostalgi...
Category
French 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Pedestal or column display stand, wooden, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Pedestal or column display stand made of wood with finish the shaped relief, with repeated pattern, irregular cross-section and not round, although the support base and top are round...
Category
Italian Romantic Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
1900s French Brass Hanging Scale
Located in High Point, NC
A metal scale created in 1900s France. Tidy, industrial, and ornate, this set of scales exudes a sense of articulate composure and homey old-world charm. Two countervailing measuring...
Category
French French Provincial Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Roy Rogers Cowboy Boots
Located in Darnestown, MD
On offer are two pairs of cowboy boots that belonged to Roy Rogers, "King of the Cowboys". They were sold by Christies at their 2010 sale of Roy and Dale's belongings. Authentication...
Category
North American Country 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Original Program for Nantucket Stage Production Dracula, Signed by Edward Gorey
Located in Nantucket, MA
Original program for the Nantucket Stage Company Production of "Dracula", signed by Edward Gorey, 1973. The Nantucket Stage Company (which became the Stra...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head 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 alw...
Category
German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
Pair of Antique Hardwood Juggling Pins
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of antique hardwood juggling pins, circa 1900s. The pair are in good vintage condition and measure 3.5"D x 19"H. They have a grea...
Category
American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hardwood
Hermès Les Clés Vintage Silk Scarf, France
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hermès Silk Scarf, Les Clés designed by Caty Latham, first issued in 1965.
This ‘Keys’ scarf is an early issue with a Jade green border, and showing interlocking gold keys...
Category
French International Style 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
1918 Order Of Polonia Restituta; Commander's Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
1918 Order Of Polonia Restituta; Commander's Cross
1918 Order of Polonia Restituta; Commander's Cross - silver vermeil and enamels, 58x58mm, ornate ring suspension, original short pe...
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Silver Calcutta Races Trophy
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning piece of horseracing history was presented to the winner of the 1933-1934 Calcutta Races on behalf of King George V. The Calcutta Races was the premier horseracing event in Asia of the period, and its prestige is reflected in this trophy, crafted by the silversmithing firm Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company...
Category
English 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
20th Century Walking Stick with Clock Handle and Wood Cane
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Walking Stick with Clock Handle and Wood Cane
Offered for sale is an unusual modern walking stick with a brass clock handle. The cane has a great older look and is ma...
Category
Edwardian 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Original Sovietic War phone 1940s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Original Sovietic War phone 1940s
Category
European Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Rudi Gernreich Girls Knit Monokini Bandeau Top Bathing Suit, circa 1964
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original girls sized 6X monokini with a bandeau top bathing suit designed by Rudi Gernreich, circa 1964.
Rudi Gernreich was an American Designer born in Austria, Vienna in 1922 ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
Industrial Design large Pulley, Cable Pull, 1950s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Old large Pulley Industrial Design - 1950/60s
The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial design is an impressive piece of the past times. It combines the charm and sturdiness of the past industrial era.
This iron pulley...
Category
European Industrial Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Big vintage handmade Czech abacus in amazing colors and great patina
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
A big and eye catching decorative piece for every room, this vintage handmade abacus is beautifully patinated and made in colors that will keep you looking. Easy on the eyes, hard to...
Category
Czech 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Rare Set of Three Grape 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 alw...
Category
German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
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