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Period: 20th Century
Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of June, 1911
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of June 1911 . On ‘The Outlook’ letterhead. Typed and personally signed and amended by President Theodore Roosevelt. Dated June 20th 1911. 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 Hall/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 Hall/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 Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue New York Office of Theodore Roosevelt June 20th, 1911 “My dear Miss Hall: I am touched by your sending me “To Love and To Cherish”. But then, I am one of those included in the dedication, for I well know and dearly love ” Aunt Jane of Kentucky”. Mrs. Roosevelt and I do not feel that the hero ought to have yielded to his wife’s feelings ! Ultimately it was doing an injustice to her and to his children, as well as to the State. It is a good thing to have a Governor’s wife a woman who can be as gracious a hostess, and of as fine a type, as Dolly Madison...
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American American Classical 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Pair of Vintage Drum Shape Bar Stools SONY Speakers Reversible Seats MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Vintage Drum Shape Bar Stools SONY Speakers Reversible Seats MINT! Very solid built cabinets. Both speakers work as expected.
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Walnut

The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of only a handful ever made, this Double DeLuxe Violano Virtuoso, created by the Mills Novelty Company, is an extremely rare example of American musical automata, featuring not one, but two brilliantly tuned violins. Singled out by the U.S. government in 1909 as one of the eight greatest inventions of the decade when it was introduced at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, the Mills DeLuxe Violano-Virtuoso stands as one of the most important and incredible musical devices ever made. The “Double Mills,” as it was nicknamed, plays classical, operatic and popular music. It can play on a single or up to 15 nickels and has the ability to run for approximately an hour. It produces exceptional sound with a crisp tonal quality and melodious notes. Housed in a beautiful quarter-sawn oak case, each violin produces 64 notes and is accompanied by a 44-note piano. It is truly rare to find a historical musical mechanism so complete, with such remarkable sound quality and in excellent condition. This particular Violano has been updated with a digital player system that allows song selections to be made over a WiFi connection. This gives the user a choice between digital downloads or traditional paper rolls for added convenience. Perfected and patented in 1912 by Henry K. Sandell, the Violano-Virtuoso was produced in limited quantities until 1929 and could be found in the very finest restaurants, hotels and oceanliners. In fact, the Violano-Virtuoso was one of the few American-made mechanical musical devices to be distributed worldwide to the most exclusive international clientele. The below testimonial was sent to the Mills Company by the Governor of Idaho, aptly describing the incredible music produced by the Violano-Virtuoso. Dear Sir, Have just had the pleasure of listening to your wonderful Automatic Violin and Piano on exhibition at the Government Building here. This marvelous instrument certainly far surpasses anything that I have eve heard in automatic music. The tone and expression of the violin and the piano are so perfect and clear that is really hard to believe but that there is the human hand playing..." Indeed, for the price of a nickel, the Mills Violano...
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North American Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Canvas and Leather Postman U.S. Mail Delivery Bag
Located in Brooklyn, NY
U.S. postman, mailman "city collection" mail delivery bag features a well-worn canvas body with leather frame.
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American Industrial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Fire Alarm
Located in Round Top, TX
crack in the top of the glass case.
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American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Regimental Gong, German, Brass Ordnance, Oak, First World War, C.1916
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique regimental gong. A German, brass ordnance shell upon an oak base, dating to the First World War, engraved 1916. Fascinating repurposed ordnance, in the manner of...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage United States Post Office Department Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage metal sign has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dates to approximately 1976 and done in a ...
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American American Colonial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Vintage Emergency Service Porcelain Sign Oval Oil Gas Station Garage Man Cave
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1950s AAA Emergency Service double-sided porcelain garage sign. Distressed condition, meaning some chips from being install back in the day, exposure to t...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2, 12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.
By ZEISS
Located in Canterbury, England
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...
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Other Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1998, Finn Næss-Schmidt
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Every year a well-known Danish artist designs the Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament. In its many incarnations over the years it has become a tradition representative of Danish handcraf...
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Danish 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

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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American American Classical 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

West Germany Blown Glass Flattened Ball White Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great simple hand blown solid white Christmas tree ornament that would make a wonderful palette for an artist or would add a stark, clean, simple addition to a tree or othe...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Leather Heiser Batwing Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage leather Heiser batwing chaps with buck stitched edging and conchos. Nice patina to leather and nice light coloring. In good condition for use or display in a Western or South...
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American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Vintage 1950s Baltimore Sun Taxi Cab Sign Car Topper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Plastic construction. Fairly rare item, Baltimore History.
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American Machine Age Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

1950 Uniques Books Stanza Della Segnatura by Raphael Printed by Pope Pius XII
By Vatican Library
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury, unique seven books of the "Stanza della Segnatura" by Raphael, containing thirty-two plates in color and six in monochrome, printed from Pope Pius XII...
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Italian Other 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Vintage Royal Quiet De Luxe Typewriter with case
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an vintage typewriter. It's a Royal De Luxe. All of the keys work. Needs a new ribbon. Comes with carrying/ storage case.
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American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Railway Signal Bell or Quirky Countertop Courtesy Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Railway Signal Bell or Quirky Countertop Courtesy Bell Dating from the late 19th century this is a Railway Brass Signal Bell. This lovely period railway item is well made, and woul...
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Industrial Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

High Styles Twentieth-Century American Design, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
High Styles : Twentieth-Century American Design, Introduction by Lisa Phillips with Essays by David A. Hanks. New York : Whitney Museum Of American Art In Association With Summit Boo...
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American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Joe DiMaggio Silver Presentation Tray by Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Made for one of the most celebrated sports figures of the 20th century, this incredible Cartier presentation tray was gifted to the baseball star Joe DiMaggio...
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French Other 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing on each casing. This pair can also also be used as vases. Good condi...
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French French Provincial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Rare English Silver & Enamel Picture Frame, Allies of 1914
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare English sterling silver photograph frame by the top notch silversmith, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company L...
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European Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

1930s Wood Himachal Pot
Located in Roma, IT
This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty and elegance that can be placed in either an antique or a modern or contemporary setting. They are Indian arte...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

England 1900 Victorian Large Army Officer Travel Chest in Leather and Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A British military officer chest. Exceptional rectangular British military officer's travel trunk chest, superbly rebuilt and refurbished in beautifully patinated antique leather ...
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English Late Victorian Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Navy Five-Star Admirals Signatures, United States World War II
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This amazing piece of U.S. Naval history features signed items from all four World War II Navy Admirals to ever wear the five-star rank. All are cons...
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American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Vintage Art deco Peugeot Freres Coffee Grinder
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Art deco Peugeot Freres Coffee Grinder This Vintage Peugeot Freres Bakelite manual coffee grinder an art deco classic from Peugeot brand. The hand crank mechanism perfect f...
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Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bakelite

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented influence on the European design through his drawings, buildings and furniture. Th...
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European Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Collection Of WWII German Postage Stamps
Located in New York, NY
A collection of World War II German postage stamps. Third Reich era, 1930 to 1940s. Many of the stamps feature portraits of Adolf Hitler. Some in ...
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German 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

An Antique American Hand-Carved Wood and Silver Seal
Located in New York, NY
A rare and beautifully crafted example of early American Judaica, this hand-carved wood and silver seal is notable for its exceptional artistry and symbolic detail. The prominent han...
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American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and rosewood handle. Made in the USA. Size: 9.5 W x 5.63 Tall x .63 Thick Original an...
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American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

1950s Atomic Energy Commission Building Office Logo Wall Plaque AEC Oppenheimer
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The AEC seal is one of those great totems of the atomic age. A largely symmetrical and stylized representation of an atom (the highly toxic beryllium), it is strikingly more straightforward than the seals of its successor organizations. The design and design philosophy is very characteristic of the Mid-Century Era. This large rare plaque was only used in official locations of the Atomic Energy Department. The AEC officially came into existence and took over from the Manhattan Project...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Silver and Wooden Presentation Judge's Gavel, circa 1960s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique sterling silver and wood gavel or auction hammer. The gavel is engraved with Judge's name and is a commemorative hammer or gavel for the years of service of the judge. The ...
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American Victorian 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Original Pottery Sculpture Head Planter, General Charles De Gaulle
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Original Pottery sculpture head planter, general Charles De Gaulle Political Memorabilia. This original, one-of-a-kind pottery sculpture head is a...
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French Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Clay

Antique Wood Sign From Pratt Institute
Located in New York, NY
Great antique sign originally from the world renown design, art school Pratt Institute in NYC. The sign is constructed of solid wood, having a black ba...
Category

American Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint

Paul Rand IBM Packaging Collection
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A collection of packaging from the IBM corporation by iconic graphic artist Paul Rand , colorful and direct containing materials for IBM office machines . The collection includes pap...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1990, Anne Marie Trolle
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Every year a well-known Danish artist designs the Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament. In its many incarnations over the years it has become a tradition representative of Danish handcraf...
Category

Danish 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Miniature Antique English Apprentice Model Salesman Sample Drop-Front Bureau
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and handsome English Arts & Crafts period miniature oak bureau from the early 20th century with nicely aged patina. Exquisitely hand-crafted in England over a century ago, e...
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English Arts and Crafts 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Help!
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for the 1965 musical comedy Help! Starring The Beatles, and directed by Richard Lester. The art work on this Japanese poster is unique to the films rele...
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Japanese Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Netherlands Black and red bakelite speaker by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Netherlands Black and red bakelite speaker by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1930s Round iconic bakelite tabletop audio speaker painted black with red spots. The triangular base of the spe...
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Dutch Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bakelite

Blackfoot Native American Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Blackfoot dress of red Stroud. Estimated 1920s. Beads on panels both sides carried over from 19th century. Period: 1920s Origin: Blackfoot Size: 40" x 40". Family Owned & Operate...
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American Native American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Beads

'Raging Bull' Original Vintage U.S. One Sheet Movie Poster, 1980
By Kunio Hagio
Located in Devon, GB
Adapted from Jake LaMotta's memoir, Martin Scorsese's intense biopic 'Raging Bull' has become a modern Classic, widely regarded as Scorsese's masterpiece and regularly hailed as one ...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

'Batman' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1966
Located in Devon, GB
"For the first time on the motion picture screen in color!" Printed in stunning stone lithography, this fabulously kitsch and colourful Australian Daybill...
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Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper, Linen

"Blow Up" Original Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original film poster for Michelangelo Antonioni's mystery thriller staring Vanessa Redgrave, David Hemmings. This poster was printed to me used at London's ABC Cinema it was also i...
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British Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This wooden Folk Art made propeller clock is presumed to have originated in England and fashioned into a mantel clock in North America in circa 1960. T...
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English Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Large Collection Of WWII German Postage Stamps
Located in New York, NY
A large collection of World War II German postage stamps. Third Reich era, 1930 to 1940s. The lot includes German stamps of different series, dedi...
Category

German 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

George O'Brien's Bohlin Silver Saddle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
George O'Brien's silver Bohlin saddle. Saddle fully restored, complete with bridle, breastplate, tapaderos and stirrups. A signed photo of George O'Brie...
Category

American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4
By L'Ideale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s. The jars were repurposed for storing veget...
Category

French French Provincial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Paper

Cathrineholm Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Lotus Enamel Blue/White Dutch Oven
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An enamelware Lotus pattern Dutch oven manufactured by the Norwegian manufacturer Cathrineholm. Cathrineholm operated from 1907-1970. The popular Lotus line...
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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

West Germany Moon Face Blown Silver Mercury Glass Round Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an intriguing ornament of a silver mercury glass blue eyed, red lippedface surrounded by shiny and white glitter, looking like a moon peering out of a snow filled sky. It wou...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Blown Glass, Mercury Glass

1940s Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent. Art Deco era electric table desk top fan with modern industrial design. Has one ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Batman: The Movie
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for Leslie Martinson's 1966 Batman staring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. This is an original pass sheet poster used in Japan for the films...
Category

Japanese Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

St. Peter Cathedral Church Souvenir Building Vintage, Italy, Rome, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...
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German Mid-Century Modern 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...
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American Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Traditional Vintage Metal Lidded Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal commemorative metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...
Category

Spanish Rustic Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Industrial Hand Truck
Located in Fulton, CA
Industrial workshop hand truck with original red painted oak. Punched into back plate "Boiler Shop". Period pulleys, chain and rope a bonus. Great use as a man cave, vintage auto or ...
Category

American Industrial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

shoot
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for John Wayne's last film The Shootist 1976. The artwork is by the highly acclaimed illustrator Richard Amsel (1947-1985). The fi...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

20th Century American Massive Training Garand M1 Model Rifle, C.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Garand M1 model rifle of enormous proportions, these rifles were made as “training guns“ as demonstrators for troops. Rather than showing individuals how ...
Category

American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Foundry Crucible
Located in High Point, NC
This genuine 20th-century French foundry crucible is an extraordinary find, offering a piece of industrial history for your home or garden. Crafted from robust materials designed to ...
Category

French 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Concrete

'Le Mepris' Original Vintage French Movie Poster by Georges Allard, 1963
Located in Devon, GB
At the height of her fame, Brigitte Bardot is every inch the devastating screen siren on Georges Allard's sumptuous and sought after poster for the country of origin release of Jean-Luc Godard's masterful New Wave drama 'Le Mépris...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

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