20th Century Historical Memorabilia

This truly magnificent old 20th century full size carved wooden carousel horse is carved in the style of Denzil. This beautiful animal has been in a private...

A rare set of 5 Christmas ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Included is a nice Reflector ornament from the 1930s, 2 small walnut feather tree ornaments from the 1910s and two flower bunch ornaments with glass balls and Dresden Sebnitz Christmas paper...

PRESENTING A FABULOUS Original hand-written Letter from Theodore Dreiser dated 19 Dec 1916 to Eliza Calvert Hall. The letter is entirely hand written with pen and signed by the re...

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...

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...

PRESENTING A HUGELY IMPORTANT, EXCEPTIONALLY RARE and FULLY AUTHENTIC COLLECTION of 6 Items pertaining to President Theodore Roosevelt, that have never been outside family ownership, namely: (1) Original Theodore Roosevelt Letter 14th August 1918 to Eliza Calvert Hall, (2) Original Envelope – Aug 1918, with postage stamps, marks, etc. (3) Original Theodore Roosevelt Letter 8th November 1918 to Mrs Obenchain (4) Original Envelope – Nov 1918, with postage stamps, marks, etc. (5) HUGELY IMPORTANT handwritten ‘Poem’ on an Index Card by Eliza Calvert Hall which was sent by her to Theodore, after the death of Quentin in July 1918 and is referenced to by him, in the letter of August 1918, and (6) Original letter dated 12 September 2018 to Maj LC Obenchain, which completes provenance/background. (1) & (2) – PRESENTING AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE and FULLY AUTHENTIC Theodore Roosevelt Letter from August 1918 with original envelope. On ‘Sagamore Hill’ letterhead. Fully handwritten and personally signed by President...

This is a rare Singer Model 24 chain stitch small sewing machine. Its background is painted black and adorned with red and white foliages decal. A gold color ...

This is a vintage decorative halved ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to Cretaceous period millions of years ago, polished and presented circa 1970. Delightful example with a dual view of the fascinating fossil data Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Lightly polished shell...

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 b...

British Royal Family A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH Queen Elizabeth 2nd, June 2nd 1953. Due To The Size T...

'Maison Kuiper' Ocelot Fur Hat, The Netherlands, 1950s. This is a rare beret style hat in fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very high-end boutique in Zeis...

Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass. On the brass it reads: AER But the some letters are h...

Art Deco red enameled metal floor penny scale by Watling Chicago Co., mirror to front, Measures: 48.25" H x 17" W x 25" D. In good condition. Wear consis...

This is a vintage decorative ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to millions of years ago, polished and presented, circa 1970. ...

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...

This program was autographed by Lauren Bacall (1924-2014) in Australia in 1986 when she played the part of The Princess Kosmonopolis in Tennessee Williams' play "Sweet Bird of Youth...

This impressive engraved goblet was created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne of England and coronation. Crafted by Thomas Goode & Co. around the coronation on June 2nd 1953, this vessel would have been a treasured souvenir of the joyous occasions. The historic events are marked by an engraving around the rim of the glass, which reads: "The Coronation of Queen...

A metal decoration from 20th century Czechia. A cast base, along with metal tubes, bands, and adjustable bolts creates the image of a scientific object, whose purpose remains opaque....

This program was signed by Ray Milland (1907-86) during the time he was appearing with an Australian cast in the play "Hostile Witness", at The Princess Theatre in Melbourne, Austral...

British Royal Family A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH King George VI in 1937. Flag shows King George VI alongside Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952. He was also the last Emperor...

'Maison Kuiper' pair of 2 fur beret style hats, The Netherlands, 1950s. This is a rare pair of beret style hats in fur made by 'Maison Kuiper' a very ...

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 background, with gold gilt letter...

Le Cirque and Circo branded frosted glass ice bucket branded on both sides. Made in Italy. A private size Ice Bucket with, “Le Cirque” in script on one side and the Manufacturer, “Circo” on the other. Once part of the Bar Service at New York’s famed Restaurant, Le Cirque. Measures 7 1/8" W x 5 1/2" D x 6 1/2" H Condition: Unused stock from Le Cirque Restaurant...

Vintage 1940s glass Kodak developer beaker. This amazing piece is minimal and cool, and features a large 32 ounce capacity for holding and measuring liquids. Used primarily in dark rooms for photo developer solution, this beaker would be a great gift for that avid photographer, or use as a very unique flower vase...

This is a collection of historical press photographs in an original box. They show several American presidents. Many are by John F kennedy, one by Roosevelt, one with Grover Clevelan...

British Royal Family A rare and Historical Royal Coronation flag from The Coronation Of HRH King Edward VII, this flag was produced to commemorate t...

Presented is a much sought-after, limited edition lithograph entitled Moonwalkers by Ron Lewis. This piece of space history contains the original signatures of eleven of the twelve American astronauts who stepped onto the Moon's surface. Signed in felt tip blue ink by their portraits are the original autographs of Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean...

Angel trumpeter - original hand painted recovery weapon England early 20th Century Original antique English weather vane in hand painted iron depictin...

House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration – Hardcover Book, 1953 Edition. First published in New York in 1947 by Simon and Schuster, this is the updated 1953 Edition,...

This is a set of vintage rare earth metals. A Continental, bismuth, pyrite and galena decorative display on oak plinth, dating to the late 20th century, and...

Presented is an original autographed poster from a 1973 issue of National Geographic magazine, celebrating the historic Apollo missions from the fir...

A carved and shaped teak seat back from the launch of minesweeper H M S Bluebell, of shaped rectangular form with a central panel with 3in brass lettering HMS Bluebell, with braced b...

New Parade Castle Film News of 1943. 18 mm complete edition. Original slipcase. Good conditions.

Steel stamp coinage Joan Mirò for Arphila 75 commemorative stamp. Ref. Yvert et Tellier FR 1395; Stanley Gibbons FR 2034; Unificato FR 1811 Original minting by the artist with ...

Three-sheet, narrow, vertical broadside, made to advertise Hunt Brothers Circus and Wild West Show ca 1900-1910. With the bold headlines “Buffalo Ranch”...

British Royal Family A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH King George VI in 1937. George VI (Albert Frederick Arth...

This large advertising panel for Codorniu cava was designed during the 1930s and it clearly symbolises Art Nouveau design. It consists of 20cm by 20c...

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...

A rare collection of four feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sittin...

Collection of Three Vintage Tractor wrenches United States Early 20th century Cast steel 7, 8.5, and 12 in. / 18, 22, 31 cm Custom display measu...

This is a vintage carved decorative ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to Cretaceous period millions of years ago, polished an...

A great design piece to round out your space. Vintage, unique and a rare find. Make it yours today!  

This antique wooden carriage was produced in 1900 in Belgium. A large carriage painted in black, displaying the inscription “Peintures Constant Smal” in dark red lettering. Standing firm on sturdy wheels, the wooden cart conjures the daily routine of labor, the carrying of paint cans to their destination for Constant Smal’s small company. The slightly cracked finish and distressed patina lend a picturesque touch to this gem of rustic engineering. In an ideal state for its age, this ode to craftsmanship adapts as an exceptional decoration or an audacious repurposed furniture...

Vintage Antique Lion´s Club International Plaque / Sign with mostly original hand paint. It has some age wear, but overall very good conditions. Vintage Lions Club International metal plaque...

Rare c 1930 steel Denoyer Geppert military chalk globe. Globe alone measures 22" in diameter, Retains original patina. Age appropriate wear. Minor dents.(see photo). Original patina ...

Christmas ornaments designed by Georg Jensen for the Collectibles series. Both ornaments are in brass gilded with 24-carat gold. Measures: 7" High x 6" Wide and approximately 1.19 ...

Unusual set of butcher accessories. A solid brass measuring tape dispenser for measuring the chest/feed level (text in Danish) of livestock both pigs and cows and a 1930s pork meat display stick-in sign in zink or pewter. Measurements: dispenser: 5 x 2.5 cm, pork sign...

Sailor with glasses - original hand painted recovery vanity - england early 20th century. Original antique English weather vane in hand painted iron depicting a sailor looking t...

This pair of brass decorations in the shape of the Eiffel tower conjures the romance of a voyage to Paris. Made in France in the 20th Century, the intricate lattice-work is rendered ...

Over two foot wide 'Tin Tacker' Sign. A brightly colored embossed metal "Call For Philip Morris" cigarette advertising sign with a great graphics of a period bell hop...

Delightful painting 'Oil on board' - children on the rocky beach at Gareloch, Scotland with a sailing ship in the near distance. Signed JM Gibson.      

Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consist...

This brass decoration, in the shape of the Eiffel tower, conjures the romance of a voyage to Paris. Made in France in the 20th Century, the intricate lattice-work is rendered in perf...

Chinese innovations in ink, block printing, and movable type fueled global advancements in printing technology, expanding the range of influence of the written word. These printing i...

The maker of this lecturn is unknown, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1965. The podium is composed of pine boards and playwood with h...

Antique forty six star large wool American flag by Horstmann Company, circa 1908-1912. Horstmann firm was founded by William H. Horstmann (1785-1850), who had immigrated to Philadelphia from Germany. Horstmann bought out a local swordmaker in 1828 and thereafter entered the military goods field. The firm benefitted from the Civil War, becoming the largest military goods supplier in the nation by 1864. WILLIAM H. HORSTMANN & SONS, Manufacturers of Dress Trimmings and Military Goods. 5th & Cherry Streets, Philadelphia, PA. This house was founded, in 1815, by William H. Horstmann, a native of Cassel, in Germany. He had learned the trade of silk-weaving in France, and, emigrating to the United States in the above-mentioned year, established himself in Philadelphia as a manufacturer of fringe, laces and trimmings of various kinds. He married the daughter of Frederick Hoeckly, a German settler in Philadelphia, and also a manufacturer of fringe, coach-lace and tassels. He devised several improvements in this trade, especially by introducing varieties in the styles and patterns of this class of goods, there being at that time only two patterns used in the trade, which were known as the Jefferson pattern and the Monroe pattern. In 1824, he introduced into this country from Germany the use of plaiting or braiding machines, and about the same time he was the first to introduce into this country the use of the Jacquard loom, for weaving patterns in textile fabrics. His location was in the first instance at No. 50 North Third street, but within a short time he removed to a store next to the Harp and Crown tavern, afterwards known as the City hotel, and continued his business within a short distance of this point for many years. In 1828, he commenced the manufacture of military trimmings as a special department, and this branch has grown to most important proportions, Horstmann's military goods being in demand throughout time country. The firm have also executed large Government contracts in this line for the War and Navy Departments. In 1831, he established a branch house in New York city, and about the same time erected a factory at the corner of Germantown road and Columbia avenue. The factory was continued here until time erection of the extensive building at Fifth and Cherry streets, where the works, salesrooms and offices of time firm now are. This massive structure is six stories high, and extends 140 feet on Fifth street and 200 on Cherry street, and reaches back to Race street. The separate departments into which the business is divided are thirty in number. More than 1000 distinct looms and machines are in use in the building, many of them very costly and some invented and used exclusively by this firm, the motive power being supplied by a steam engine of fifty horse power. The area covered by the works is about 11,000 square feet. Time number of hands employed is very large, about 500. When the erection of a vast factory at this point was first proposed, a strong opposition was made by time holders of the neighboring property. The ancient German Lutheran Church and burying ground, since removed, stood opposite the site, and a bill was introduced into the Legislature to forbid the use of a steam engine within 100 yards of any place of worship. The interests which such a bill would have affected injuriously, especially those of several newspapers, roused a strong opposition to it, and it failed to become a law. In 1845, William H. Horstmann, the founder of the house, retired from the business, and his two sons, William and Sigmund, assumed the management and it was under their direction that the new building, above described, was erected. The goods produced by this house are of almost endless extent and variety. They include goods woven from all the various textile fibres—cotton, wool, silk, etc.—in every style, color and pattern, and are used for an infinite number of purposes. Narrow woven goods are time staple production, made up into material for dresses for both sexes, for use in daily life, and for regalia for ""societies;"" for the costumes of the stage, the upholstering of houses and of carriages, the uniforms of soldiers, together with equipments for the same, and for funeral purposes. The raw material used in the manufacture is to a great extent very costly, and their store rooms often hold as much as $200,000 worth of goods in an unworked state. There are two rooms devoted to power looms in the factory, one for coach lace and one for other styles of weaving, in which about 250 of these machines are constantly running. The braiding machines in the coach lace room are very noteworthy. The cord to be covered with braid is drawn through an opening in time middle of a flat, circular, metallic plate, about 15 inches across. Up to a point on this cord, about a foot above the plate, the threads of the braiding material converge, like the ribs of a tent-roof, and there weave in and out and out and in, as the coating of braid grows, and time covered cord rises and is wound away above. The weaving is accomplished by the motion of the spools below that carry the different threads of the braid. These spools stand in uprights, which are carried round and amongst each other in curved slots in the above-mentioned broad metallic plate. All but two of these spools run in and out among each other, with a swift, easy and intricate motion, mind so rapid that time eye can hardly follow it, while one or two special spools run steadily round and round among time twisting spools with the most extreme swiftness. Many other machines, displaying equally ingenious mechanism, are used in the factory. The various details of equipment manufactured and supplied by this house are also important, both for their number and the superior quality of the manufacture. The one article of swords may be taken as an instance. This trade grew naturally and immediately out of the established army and navy goods department of the works, it being necessary that the sword itself should be furnished together with the sword-belt and other trappings all complete. Every part of the sword and trappings, with the exception of the blade, is made on the premises. The blades are almost all imported from the ancient German sword-blade emporium of Solingen, where, it is said, swords have been made ever since the year 1147, when Count Adolphus of Berg brought home from the East and established there the business of forging Damascus blades. There is in this department a stock of some thousands of blades, of many different patterns and sizes, ready to be set and finished. Any style or sword can be had from this warehouse, from the plainest kind up to a presentation sword...

American Folk Art trade sign with hand-carved "Showroom" letters and an arrow. The letters and backboard are in original paint, egg-white and petroleum green. The sign has recently b...

Italian vintage red and white road cones, 1960s. Traffic signals or cones with conical rubber structure and square support and with a hole in the upper...