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Period: 20th Century
Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families of VA and KY by BF Van Meter 1901
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare first edition hardback copy of Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families Who have taken Prominent Part in the Development o...
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American American Colonial 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Mercury Glass Nutcracker Toy Soldier Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is the cutest Nutcracker Soldier Christmas Tree ornament made of blown molded glass. He has a finish that resembles fur around the bottom of his coat, on his beard and on his ea...
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Unknown Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

MAGNA VENDER 1930 Art-Deco 1 Cent Counter Vendor Machine For Peanuts & Candy
Located in Miami, FL
A counter display vendor machine for candy by Magna. This is an antique Magna Vendor peanut machine. The vending machine was crafted in Iowa United States by the National Manufactur...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Steel, Iron

Art Deco Photographs from The Strand Theatre in Times Square, Broadway, New York
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Five original photographs from live Broadway performances at the historic Strand Theater. The Strand Theatre was originally an early movie palace locate...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Pair of Brass Trinket Dishes with Silver Greek Coins by Illias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of vintage brass and sterling silver trinket dishes by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. A sterling silver Greek coin (replica) is set in the middle of each...
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Greek Greek Revival Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Silver, Brass

American Tramp Art Hermitage Boxes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Four pivoting elongated rectangular boxes by the Hermitage artists from upstate New York. Bottom stamped. Fantastic display of American Tramp Art. Per...
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American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Pair of Framed Rolling Stones US Tour Posters
Located in Dekalb, IL
Two vintage original The Rolling Stones tour date posters. These pieces come from two very different times; for both the Rolling Stones and the country. On the left is a 1964 tour p...
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American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Army Air Service "Over There!" WW I Recruitment Poster by Louis Fancher, 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a 1918 WWI recruitment poster by Louis Fancher. This U.S. Army Signal Corps Recruitment Poster features an army serviceman raising one hand and...
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American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century English Pewter Travel Slab Flasks Prohibition Gustavian Style
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of Five Included. Wonderful forms, decor conversation pieces. Two double chambers, and three single chamber flasks, no punctures. Bent, dented and scratched from normal uses. ...
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English Late Victorian Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Pewter

'Alien' Original Vintage Film Poster by Zdenek Ziegler, Czech, 1982
Located in Devon, GB
Although Western films were shown during the Soviet era in the Communist Bloc, American publicity materials were banned, allowing the state-commissioned artists to operate with total...
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Czech Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Lot of Three Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of three feather tree glass Christmas tree topper from Germany. Each is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
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German Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Coronation of King George vi and Queen Elizabeth Glass Tankard
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...
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English 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

1930s Ozark Swirl Pottery Early Touring Souvenir Cactus Bowl Dish Roadside Gift
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful pattern, one of the best I have seen. Rare in Small size. No drain hole. Sold as a shelf prop, would not use, does not ring true, has cracks.
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American American Craftsman Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Concrete

'Ulysses' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Wiktor Gorka, Polish, 1957
Located in Devon, GB
A simplified adaptation of Homer's 'Odyssey,' the 1954 Italian fantasy-adventure film 'Ulysses' follows the warrior king on his wandering ten year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, where his loyal queen and son pray for his safe return. Kirk Douglas starred as the titular Greek hero, alongside producer Dino De Laurentiis' wife Silvana Mangano in a double role as both the faithful wife Penelope and mysterious sorceress Circe. Shot over seven months on a budget of $3 million, with almost a year in post-production, 'Ulysses' earned $124 million at the US box office alone and provided a template for Italian productions to come, igniting the sword-and-sandal craze for lavish Greco-Roman historical...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Antique Cast Bronze Newspaper Office Want Ad Accounts Cashier Flange Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and heavy office sign is made of solid cast bronze and shows no foundry or maker's mark, but is presumed to have been made in the 1920s in the Art Deco style somewhere in ...
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Unknown Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

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

Original Drawing by Leonce Pelletier Dated 1932
Located in Miami, FL
Very well drawn piece of art signed Leonce Pelletier, dated 1932. This subtle work depicts the very well known fish market in Nice, France most likel...
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French 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

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...
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hardcover Book: a Treasury of Gilbert & Sullivan 1941
Located in San Diego, CA
Title: A Treasury of Gilbert and Sullivan The words and music of one hundred and two songs from eleven operettas Edited: Deems Taylor Publisher...
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American Expressionist Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Military Academy Officers Hat, Mid Century
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare French Military Academy Officer's hat or cap from the 1970s. These special and unique hats are part of the uniform of students studying to become officers in the French Milita...
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French Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Felt

Steve McQueen 'Bullitt' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
In one of his most famous roles at the pinnacle of his career, Steve McQueen is the essence of cool as tough cop Frank Bullitt in this action-packed 1968 crime thriller, featuring on...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper, Linen

Antique Casin FM-135 Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Casin FM-135 Camera. labeled as "Fashion Camera", it is a 35 mm camera, produced in the 1980s/1990s, in an attempt to combine simplicity, modern design and accessibility. Made of bla...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

Russian Electromechanical Wheel-Based Cipher Machine Fialka M 125
Located in Madrid, ES
M-125 Fialka-electromechanical wheel-based cipher machine USSR rotor-based cipher machine M-125, codename Fialka (Russian: ??????), was an el...
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Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Sophisticated Oak Church Tabernacle Cabinet
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sophisticated, respected and solid Tabernacle remaining from a Church. Completely made in oak, only the door is made of solid steel. A tabernacle is a fixed, locked box or cabinet in...
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German 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

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

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Life Magazine President Johnson, December 1964
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage LIFE Magazine from December 1963. This piece is in a wonderful vintage condition consistent with age and use. We think this would be a great gift for the political junkie per...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Danish Flag Post on Marble Stand with Royal Monogram of King Frederik IX, 1947
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish flag post with Dannebrog on a marble stand with Royal Monogram of King Frederik IX. The flag post is most likely made for the coronation of the Ki...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

'E.T. The Extra Terrestrial' Original Vintage Japanese Movie Poster, 1982
Located in Devon, GB
Steven Spielberg's timeless tear jerking tale of a young boy's friendship with a stranded extraterrestrial was both widely critically acclaimed and enormously commercially successful...
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Japanese Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Nautical water color print 1966 Currier & Ives Panam Airline Menu Cover
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 1966 nautical portrait is of the clipper ship "Sweepstakes". Originally intended as a menu cover for Pan Am Airlines, this piece has never been us...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1971 Folies Bergère Starring Hélène Martini Vintage Cabaret Pamphlet by Erté
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, 1892-1990) created this poster for the latest stage production presented by Helene Martini, the owner of Folies Bergère. This iconic French cab...
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European Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Anglo-Indian Art Deco Silver Presentation Casket
Located in London, GB
This Anglo-Indian silver casket is inscribed on a central panel to the front with the following: 'Presented to / Mr. A. L. Guildford, B.Sc. M.I.E....
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Indian Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Pair of Chinese White Brass Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of white brass chopsticks for moving burning coals in a hibachi or hand-warmer. Such chopsticks were also used to safely touch opium pipe bowls or tools that had been heated b...
Category

Chinese Qing 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Mercury Glass Santa Holding Charlie Brown Tree Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I have two of these sweet Santa holding a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree ornaments available but have priced them separately, they are photographed together in the last picture. Both a...
Category

Unknown Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Chinese Hand Carved Jade Lapis Lazuli Table Screen
Located in Pasadena, CA
This exquisite Chinese table screen is a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship, featuring a hand-carved jade panel adorned with intricate designs and framed in deep, rich l...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

'A Fistful of Dollars' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
Featuring a stylish photomontage with Clint Eastwood’s surly stare front and centre, this scarce B2 poster advertised the first Japanese release of Sergio Leone's 1964 Spaghetti Western ‘A Fistful of Dollars.’ First released in Italy as ‘Per un pugno...
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Japanese Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

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...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Army Air Forces Poster, "See the Job Through" by Baskerville, WWII Poster, 1945
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This 1945 color poster features an American pilot and a ground crew Staff Sergeant shaking hands and the words “Seeing the Job Through! Enlist in the Regular Army Air...
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American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Hand Painted Ceremonial Masonic Plate Signed Moustiers
Located in Miami, FL
Hand painted Masonic ceremonial plate signed Moustiers. In perfect condition, signed Meret a Moustiers. Measurements: 10" Diameter x 1" High  
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French 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Saint Nicholas Belsnickle Santa Christmas Chocolate Mold, France 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with name and mold number. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocola...
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French Folk Art Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

'To Kill a Mockingbird' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Romanian, 1963
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce original poster for the first Romanian release of the 1962 American film adaptation of Harper Lee's 1960 Pulitzer Prize winning novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' which addressed themes of racism and injustice in the Deep South. Gregory Peck won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Alabama lawyer Atticus Finch, while his ten-year-old co-star Mary Badham was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for her role as daughter Scout. Robert Duvall made his big screen debut as the misunderstood recluse Boo Radley...
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Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen, Paper

The Stone Roses Original Vintage Concert Poster, Blackpool, 1989
Located in Devon, GB
A large and striking silkscreen concert poster for The Stone Roses' seminal gig at the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool, England, on Saturday 12th August 1989. Following the release of their eponymous debut album in May 1989, Manchester musicians Ian Brown...
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British Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Antique Oak Wall Phone
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Hand Crank Wood Box Wall Mount Phone Unit Modern Converted Great Wall Hanger, Would Make a Great Addition to Anyone's Collection 19"x12"
Category

Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

The Beatles 'A Hard Day's Night' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1964
Located in Devon, GB
A rare and sought after Japanese B2 poster for The Beatles' first full-length feature film 'A Hard Day's Night,' which followed the fab four over an anarchic 36 hours in London at th...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror
Located in San Mateo, CA
This two sided fun house mirror likely came from a carnival. There are small wheels under the base so it can be moved easily. It also had plywood covers than enclosed the mirrors for...
Category

American 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plywood

Art Deco Brown Genuine Cord Ladies Handbag, 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this super stylish "Arvey" Genuine Corde bag in chocolate brown with original change purse. Three gold tone bars across the front f...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

'Manhattan' Original Vintage Us Lobby Card Movie Poster, 1979
Located in Devon, GB
An international style US lobby card for Woody Allen's 1979 romantic comedy "Manhattan," starring co-writer and director Allen as a twice-divorced middle-aged comedy writer dating a ...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Antique WW1 Era Brass Trench Art Engraved Shell Casing Dinner Bell or Gong
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very unique and interesting engraved shell casing is unsigned with respect to its maker, but presumed to have been made in possibly Kuwait or Turkey in circa 1917 in a Folk Art style. The shell casing is from an enormous solid brass artillery shell that has been cut and fashioned into a well tuned bell or gong. The shell has been engraved with various panels or vignettes such as doves, palm trees, a landscape and a central crest identifying the years it commemorates. The dinner, meeting or prayer bell...
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Kuwaiti Folk Art 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s Art Deco pyramid box bag, a beautiful design. I can't sing the praises of this bag enough, it's an absolute delight. Th...
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English Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Gents's Skyscraper Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Devon, England
A rare find are these totally original enamel gents matching cufflinks dating from the 1930s. Great Art Deco geometric styling and color, can't be confused with any other era can the...
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English Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel

Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Rare early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign A rare example of an early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign. With highly decorative graphics, stating ...
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British Victorian 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these wonderful and original 1930s Art Deco three toned gents cufflinks. Slightly staggered and raised three toned enamel cufflinks on a rolled rose gold b...
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English Art Deco 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel, Gold Plate

Public Enemy Original Vintage Concert Poster, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, 1988
Located in Devon, GB
A rare boxing-style screenprint concert poster for a performance by Public Enemy with Fishbone, Living Colour and Stetsasonic at the Santa Monica Civic Au...
Category

American Post-Modern 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Cabine téléphonique Outelec insonorisé Française métal doré Circa 1970, vintage
By Dypout
Located in London, England
Découvrez cette magnifique cabine téléphonique industrielle de la marque Outelec, un véritable trésor des années 1970. Pour les passionnés de vintage, cette pièce apparaît comme un i...
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French Space Age Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Masonic Ceremonial Hand-Painted Plate Signed Moustiers
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-painted Masonic ceremonial plate signed Bondil a Moustiers. Perfect condition. Measures: 8 1/4" diam. x 1" H
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French 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

Dwight D. Eisenhower Original Photograph and Autographed Letter about Golf, 1966
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a custom signature collage, celebrating Dwight D. Eisenhower. The collage features a one page typed letter from President Eisenhower, dated December 17, 1966, paired with ...
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American Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Cruise Liner Dining Chimes from Cunard RMS Aquitania
Located in Miami, FL
Very interesting lot. From the Aquitania cruise liner. In very good original condition. Aquitania was the third in Cunard Line's grand trio of express liners, preceded by RMS...
Category

English Antique 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Card Suit Batwing Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage batwing chaps with outside pockets, leather conchos and basketweave belt. Leather is a light, beige color with warm, natural brown pockets, dec...
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Miniature Brass Cannon in a Presentation Case
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A miniature brass cannon in a presentation case, the 5-stage cannon and carriage in a rectangular, glazed presentation case, raised upon tiers of reeded, ...
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British Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

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

German Karl Zeiss Periscope Binoculars, 10 x 50, Deep Magnification, Cold War..
Located in Canterbury, England
German cold war era periscope binoculars, 10x 50: These Carl Zeiss binoculars offer a deep magnification of 10x with optics of 50mm, providing detailed observation across a wide angl...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

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