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Period: 20th Century
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 ...
Category
English Late Victorian Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Marksman Shooting Target Plaque with Soldiers
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Marksman Shooting Target Plaque with Soldiers
An antique wooden shooting target plaque with a handpainted illustration of two soldiers of the Victorian age, a Prussian and a...
Category
German Black Forest 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot Fur Hat, 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot fur hat, Model Sissy, The Netherlands, 1950s.
This is a rare beret style hat in ocelot fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very high-end...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fur
Hand Colored Photograph of Nantucket Street Scene by Marshall Gardiner, Ca 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Hand Colored Photograph of Nantucket Street Scene by Marshall Gardiner (1884-1942), circa 1910, a period hand tinted photograph entitled "Nantucket Shearing Cart and Quakers" showing classic grey shingled houses on a cobblestone paved street, with a couple in horse drawn cart riding away from the viewer, and four women on doorstep and sidewalk, all dressed in period Quaker attire. It is interesting to note that the couple in cart are seated on antique Nantucket Bow Back Windsor chairs. The photograph was titled and hand signed in pencil across the bottom of the old acid foxed mat; the photograph is now mounted in new archival acid free matting, and a photocopy of the original pencil inscription has been preserved on the reverse. The photograph itself remains in excellent condition.
H. Marshall Gardiner (1884-1942) was born on September 18, 1884 in Windsor, Ontario, and immigrated to the United States circa 1890, where his father W.H. Gardiner opened two photographic studios, one in Detroit during the winter months and a second at Mackinac Island during the more tourist-oriented summer months. Recognizing the potential of Florida's rapidly growing tourist trade, around 1894-95 he moved with his family from Detroit to Daytona, Florida which proved much more accommodating to the family's photographic business during the colder winter months.
Marshall learned many of his photographic techniques from his father prior to going out on his own at a relatively early age. Whereas his father generally used wet collodian negatives, technology had advanced to where he was able to use gelatin dry plates in his earlier years, and later the less expensive and much more convenient roll film. Another very important lesson learned from his father was strategy of setting up shop in a tourist resort. Early in his career he traveled to Bermuda where he shot a series of beautiful Bermuda scenes that he hand-colored and successfully sold over a number of years to the local tourist trade.
Around 1910, at the age of around 24, he first traveled to the island of Nantucket. The year-round population of Nantucket was then just over 2500, not nearly enough to sustain a photographic business for the entire year, so he opened a joint Photography and Art Supplies Store. Working as Nantucket's exclusive agent for Eastman Kodak, his business expanded to include the island's only photo-finishing service. However, with such a small year-round population, even the addition of a Gift Shop to compliment the hand-painted photographs, general portrait...
Category
American Other 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
13 Magic Lantern Slides - Motifs Usa and Canada
Located in Brønshøj, DK
13 antique glass lantern slides with motifs of USA and Canada.
1. New York, Statue of Liberty
2. New York
3. San Francisco, Town Hall "the new hall...
Category
American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Le Poulain Original Decorative Motorcycle
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Decorative motorbike of the 50's - 60's, it does run but needs a bit of tender loving care, a truly fun item.
Category
French Other 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Leather Clown Shoes Popeio Carnival Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of leather clown shoes of unusual proportions, early 20th century in age.
By repute from the clown known as Popeio, who worked with the R...
Category
Belgian Edwardian 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Bronze Jewelry Box Ancient Sarcophagus Reliefs Greek Roman Caesar Gladiator
By Line Vautrin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful heavy cast bronze, hinged/lidded box, lightly polished, and glowing. Depicting ancient relief scenes / characters of Ancient Roman or Greek...
Category
Italian Greek Revival Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
This engraved glass was crafted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Sixteen years following the coronation of her father, King George VI, the official coronation of Queen Elizabeth II represented a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Held at Westminster Abbey, it was the first official celebration of its kind ever to be televised — approximately 27 million people in the United Kingdom alone tuned in to watch their new Queen don her crown for the first time. Considering the widespread popularity of the event, commemorative objects such as this became highly desirable, as people around the world sought remembrances of the joyous occasion.
This glass is an exceptional example of its type that remains in excellent condition. One side reads "The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 1953," while the other displays the initials "ER II...
Category
English 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Antique Art Deco Mayoral "Key to City" Atlantic City, NJ, Anthony Ruffu Jr
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and rare antique Art Deco mayoral "key to city" for Atlantic City, NJ by mayor Anthony Ruffu Jr, circa late 1920s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and comes i...
Category
North American Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass is a marvelous recreation of a period artifact. Hand-crafted by an obviously skilled artisan who clear...
Category
French Medieval 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1960s Robert Berks Sculpture Bust John F Kennedy JFK Miami Beach Mid-Century Art
By Robert Berks
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is a rare 1965 presentation award bust of JFK. A wonderful piece of mid-century historical decor from an important American sculptor, Robert Berks. Hi...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Resin, Wood
Swiss Nema Cipher Machine
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Swiss-engineered cipher machine is a fascinating piece of 20th-century military and engineering history, and this particular example is one of the ...
Category
Swiss Other 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick
Offered for sale is an early 20th-century rattan or bamboo walking stick with gold-plated accent trim ...
Category
20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold Plate
Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon.
By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990.
In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
Category
French Rustic 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Two Lobster Plates in Clear Glass, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two beautiful Lobster plates made of Glass. A nice addition to your Table. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Push Button Genie Telephone in Peach
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very sleek & cool styling in this Genie telephone. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear retains the great color of it's early days. Not tested.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Measures: L 32.5 x W 8 x Thk 6 in.
Category
American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1960s Remington Rifle Life Size Advertising Dummy Board Seated Bond/ Mod Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and possibly one-of-a-kind advertising piece from the 1960s, the Remington Rifle Life Size Advertising Dummy Board. This custom store advert...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
1970s Pair of Canada Sneakers Never Used
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this unique pair of never used CANADA sneakers with original box.
About CANADA:
CANADA was a very successful Mexican shoes and sneakers brand, during the 70s and 80s.
In the book Shoe Dog...
Category
Mexican Other Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Textile
Albert Einstein Typed Letter, 1951, Signed
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This is a typed letter from Albert Einstein to Mrs. Clotilde Orszag of New York
hand signed by the noted physicist.
The letter, written in German, is d...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Photography Panoramic 1922 Black and White Pennsylvania Fireman DuBois Hose Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
Large black and white panorama photograph featuring forty-six members of the J.E. DuBois Hose Company pictured with their Bureau of Fire, DuBois, P...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Atlantic City Souvenir Penny Game from Boardwalk Empire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...
Category
American Industrial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1950s Belgian Transportation Sign
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage Belgian wooden sign made circa 1950. This retired transportation sign used to hang over a Brussels tram stop, printed neatly in French an...
Category
Belgian Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Central European Wooden Element
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden decoration created in 20th century central Europe. Crafted in an inherently minimal design, this unique element doesn’t fail to please the eye all the way around its structu...
Category
European Industrial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon.
By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
Category
French Rustic 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Plastic
1970s Las Vegas Lucite & Pennies Souvenir Keychain
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and unique Las Vegas keychain souvenir in lucite with pennies from 1974, excellent condition unique gift.
Category
American Space Age 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Copper
Antique Western French Bulldog Club Best in Show Madam X Plaque & Artist Drawing
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This grouping dates to approximately 1910 and is composed of an award plaque presented to "Madam X" by the Western French Bulldog Club for a Specialty Show and a pen and ink drawing ...
Category
Unknown Edwardian 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
12 Le Cirque N.Y. Oval 12" Plates Designed By Adam D. Tihany For Villeroy & Boch
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...
Category
Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Two Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, circa 1990 ¿Precio?
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon.
By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
Category
French Rustic 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Johnson Fare Box from Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
Located in Chicago, IL
Johnson fare box from the CTA - Chicago Transit Authority. With motor.
Category
North American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Glazed Sullivanesque Terra Cotta Facade Ornament
Located in Chicago, IL
Glazed terra cotta Sullivanesque facade ornament. Great design. Most likely by the midland terra cotta company, Chicago.
Category
American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Terracotta
Franklin Mint - The Royal Geographical Society, Tripod World Globe Circa 1993
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare standing globe manufactured by the Franklin Mint, to a designed as was issued by the Royal Geographic Society. The globe is mounted on a tripod mahogany base accented by gi...
Category
American Other 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
King Edward VIII Coronation Flag 1937
Located in Hastings, GB
British Royal Family
A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH King Edward VIII, this flag was produced to commemorate th...
Category
English Empire Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Traditional Vintage Set of Two Souvenirs, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional vintage metal souvenirs.
By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1970.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
Category
Spanish Rustic Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Coronation of King George vi and Queen Elizabeth Glass Tankard
By Thomas Goode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Intricate engravings symbolic of the English monarchy decorate this limited edition glass tankard commemorating the 1937 coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. On one side...
Category
English 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Vintage Texas Cowboy Hand Wrought Cattle Branding Iron
Located in Stamford, CT
Here it is, that unique gift you have been looking for for the cowboy or cowgirl in your life. A genuine vintage Texan wrought iron cattle branding iron. ...
Category
American Primitive 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Canada Sneakers Never Used, 1970s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this unique pair of never used CANADA sneakers with original box.
About CANADA:
CANADA was a very successful Mexican shoes and sneakers brand, during the 70s and 80s.
In the book Shoe Dog...
Category
Mexican Other Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Textile
Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon.
By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990.
In original condition, with minor wear consiste...
Category
French Rustic 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Hammered Copper Plaque with Face of Winston Churchill
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An interesting and very decorative artifact depicting a prominent Historical figure. A profile view of Churchill with a cigar in his mouth as he look...
Category
Hollywood Regency 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Copper
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
Small Le Cirque New York Cafe Filter Porcelain Coffee Pot, Made in Italy
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...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
Large Metal Gulf Gas Station Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic gas station memorabilia.
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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 70s and 80s.
In the book Shoe Dog...
Category
Mexican Other Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Textile
Set of Three Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon.
By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
Category
French Rustic 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon.
By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
Category
French Rustic 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Plastic
1970s Pair of Canada Sneakers Never Used
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this unique pair of never used CANADA sneakers with original box.
About CANADA:
CANADA was a very successful Mexican shoes and sneakers brand, during the 70s and 80s.
In the book Shoe Dog...
Category
Mexican Other Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Textile
Yamaha Casette Deck Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Yamaha
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Yamaha casette deck designed by Mario Bellini in 1974. Working with 100V or DC12V.
Historical audio equipment which is one of MOMA permanent collection.
Inclined body has control panel...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic
Milton Glaser 'Am., 1929 -2020' Sword Swallower, Painting Le Cirque Ny
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, We are pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant.
Sword Swallower - Large Original Mural on...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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
Northern European Midcentury Orange Metal and Brown Tan Suede Gym Horse, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Northern European Mid-Century Modern orange metal and brown tan suede gym horse, 1960s.
Gym horse from northern Europe, with four round section orange metal legs, two of which origi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Duke of Edinburgh’s World tour 1959 on HM Yacht Britannia
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Duke of Edinburgh’s World tour 1959 on HM Yacht Britannia, a fascinating photographic record of the Duke’s visit to numerous destinations between Rango...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Pair of Canada Sneakers Never Used, 1970s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1970. We offer this unique pair of never used CANADA sneakers with original box.
About CANADA:
CANADA was a very successful Mexican shoes and sneakers brand, during the 70s and 80s.
In the book Shoe Dog...
Category
Mexican Other Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Textile
Queen Elizabeth ii Flag Union Jack Order of the Garter Honi Soit Mal Y Pense
Located in Hastings, GB
British Royal Family
A Rare And Historical Queen Elizabeth II Flag Union Jack Order of the Garter HONI SOIT MAL Y PENSE from the 1950's.
The ...
Category
English Empire Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Plastel Medal of Mussolini by Aurelio Mistruzzi, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Plastel medal of Mussolini made by Aurelio Mistruzzi, in the 1930s.
Measures: D 10 cm.
Good conditions.
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster
12 Le Cirque N.Y. Oval 11" Plates Designed By Adam D. Tihany For Villeroy & Boch
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...
Category
Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
Category
British High Victorian Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
British Military Gov Stamped ‘Crown E.R’ 1952 Heavy Duty Log Basket Box
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
This heavy-duty basket with a crown stamp is ideal for storing logs. The rim has a thick, hardened leather border, and two wooden blocks support the b...
Category
British Rustic 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Wicker
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