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Period: Early 20th Century
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 Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
KPM Porcelain Painting of Franz Josef of Austria in Ornate Giltwood Frame
Located in Savannah, GA
This detailed KPM porcelain plaque features a painting of Franz Joseph and is beautifully accentuated by a wide ornate antique giltwood frame. The porcelain circle measures seven and...
Category
German Baroque Revival Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
One Bronze Medallion circa 1916 - The Heroes of Verdun Signed and Bronze Plaque
Located in San Francisco, CA
One Bronze Medallion circa 1916 - The Heroes of Verdun Signed by sculptor Charles Pillet
2.75" x 2.75 x .63
2nd piece,
Bronze Plaque 1912
"Die Kunst O Mensh"
Commemorating inaugu...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Carnival de Nice France Historical Journal French Memorabilia
Located in Miami, FL
A historical piece of nostalgic journal art dated 1912, Carnival or Carnaval de Nice, France from Le Petit Journal. Two years prior to the First World...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Fred Lundy CA Great Depression Cartoon Illustration, circa 1938
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare original cartoon illustration by listed American cartoonist Fred Lundy.
Fred Ralph Lundy (1902-1989) studied art at the University of Oregon before moving to California in 1924. Following further study at the CCAC, he was an artist with the Oakland Tribune from 1935-1935 and an editorial cartoonist for the San Francisco Examiner from 1935 until retirement in 1976. His cartoons appeared in Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, Esquire, New Yorker, and other national magazines. He died in Daly City...
Category
American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
RARE Newspapers July 1918 San Francisco Examiner WW. I, Women's Suffrage, B.Ruth
Located in Incline Village, NV
Wonderful entertaining rare item consisting of the actual newspapers from the San Francisco Examiner dated July of 1918---all issues; complete.
Condition:
They are bound in a hardc...
Category
American Other Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Rainbow Striped Pheasant Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Rainbow Striped Pheasant Blown-Glass Ornament
Holder on back for wire ornament hook.
Category
German Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mercury Glass
Swan German Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Swan German Blown-Glass Ornament
Holder on back of neck for ornament hook
Category
German Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mercury Glass
Carved Dolphyn Marine Barometer by Salom of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional nautical library clock and barometer. This item has an awesome carved dolphyns in sea grass supporting the clock and barometer. A trident spear rises from the top. Plynth...
Category
European Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
License Plate, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
License plate is an original decorative object realized in the early 20th century.
Made in Italy.
The license plate is realized in silverplate and ...
Category
Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
"Shall We Be More Tender with Our Dollar" Vintage WWI 2nd Liberty Loan Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This original WWI poster was issued as part of the Second Liberty Loan run and dates to 1917. The poster depicts a young soldier holding an American flag in one hand and his uniformed hat in the other. Next to him, a sailor holds a leaflet outstretched toward the viewer. The leaflet is printed with an emblem of the Statue of Liberty and says “We Depend On You.” At the top of the poster is a quote by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, “Shall we be more tender with our dollars than we are with the lives of our sons?” The quote is printed in white block letters on a red field. Below, the poster encourages viewers to “Buy A United States Government Bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917” in white block letters on a blue field. The poster was printed for the U.S. Treasury by Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co. in Chicago.
The poster encourages Americans to help with the war effort by purchasing bonds to finance the war. Each of the four Liberty Loan campaigns (two in 1917, two in 1918) and the Victory Loan campaign of early 1919 aimed for rapid subscription in the loan and bond programs, to generate quick funding of the war effort. Subscribing to the bonds became a symbol of patriotic duty in the United States and introduced the idea of financial securities to many citizens for the first time.
Working Americans could buy bonds...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Souvenir of the War 1914-15-16-17-18 Banner
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a stunning textile banner from the first World War, dating to 1918. The square tan cotton cloth is embroidered with two crossed flags, the ...
Category
Australian Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Horse German Blown-Glass Ornament
By Bimini Glass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Horse German Blown-Glass Ornament
Holder on back for ornament hook.
Category
German Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mercury Glass
Blue Swan German Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Blue Swan German Blown-Glass Ornament
Holder on back of neck for ornament hook.
Made in Germany sticker on bottom.
Category
German Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mercury Glass
Eight Various 19th-20th Century Awards
Located in San Francisco, CA
Eight various 19th-20th century awards
Nice Collection - Various Sizes - See Images
Good antique / vintage condition.
Category
American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Crane German Blown-Glass Ornament
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Crane German Blown-Glass Ornament
Holder on back on neck for ornament hook.
Category
German Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mercury Glass
Antique Brass Gauge on Iron Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered water pressure gauge by General Fire Extinguisher Company, Providence Plant. Mounted to an iron stand. Circa 1920. 10" H x 7" W x 7" D. 5 lbs.
Category
North American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
By Lajos Kozma
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...
Category
European Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
A History of the American People, Signed by Woodrow Wilson, Alumni Edition #29 o
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Woodrow Wilson. A History of the American People. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1902. Alumni Edition #29 of 350 copies. Volume I signed by Woodrow Wilson...
Category
American Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
G.S. Garcia Bit, circa 1900
By G.S. Garcia
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Silver overlaid bit with pair of two eagles and 3" concho, marked. By G.S. Garcia. 5 1/4 x 9L"
Period: circa 1900
Origin: United States.
Family Owned & Operated
Cisco’s Gallery dea...
Category
American Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
'For Heaven's Sake' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Eric Rohman, Swedish, 1926
By Eric Rohman
Located in Devon, GB
Printed in stunning stone lithography, this extremely rare poster was designed by prolific poster artist Eric Rohman for the original Swedish release of the action-packed 1926 American silent comedy 'For Heaven's Sake,' starring Harold Lloyd - one of the biggest stars of the silent era. After several years at Pathé, Lloyd made his debut at Paramount with this delightful slapstick classic, in which his trademark go-getting 'glasses' character appears as Uptown Boy J. Harold Manners, a millionaire playboy who falls for a Downtown Girl. With a dazzling finale featuring a double-decker bus careering through the city streets, the comedy of thrills was one of Lloyd's most successful films and the 12th highest grossing film of the silent era.
Rohman's whimsical lunar poster design was inspired by a charming scene in which Harold woos his Downtown Girl (Jobyna Ralston) by the romantic light of a crescent moon - which is then revealed to be part of a neon sign for Crescent Laundry! Lushly printed in lapis blue, black and a contrasting orange, the enchanting Art Deco style artwork pictures the loved up...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Paper
French Commercial Coffee Bean Dispenser (4 available- Sold EACH)
Located in Dallas, TX
Commercial Coffee Bean Dispenser (4 available- Sold EACH), is a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors, with an interesting dispenser with integral funnel that allows one to dis...
Category
French Industrial Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Tin
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 ...
Category
British Victorian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel
20th Century Automathic Piano-Pianola from France
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Luché "ELCE" mechanical piano, France.
Roller and crank in perfect working condition.
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
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 Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Original Typewritten Document Signed by F.D. Roosevelt, 1920
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Document by Roosevelt is a precious T.D.S. (Typewritten Document Signed) by the President of the United States of America Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) to Charle...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Framed Cyprus Tourist Poster by Baynard Press of England
By Baynard Press, London
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This poster was made by the Baynard Press of London, England in approximately 1920 and issued by the Government of Cyprus to promote travel to Cyprus in the period Art Deco style. Th...
Category
English Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Pair of WW One French "Argonne" Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this pair of antique trench art shell casings. Created in France, and dated 1916, each artillery shell is made of brass, and fea...
Category
French Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Colonial Silver Engraved Presentation Padlock 1912
Located in London, GB
Antique Early 20th Century engraved Indian colonial unmarked silver and steel presentation padlock 1912.
Engraved “Kasiram . Das, Institution Katwa 1912 FCR” the reverse “A. N. Mober...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Set of Beautiful Litographic Postcards from North Africa by Lehnert & Landrock
Located in Mexico, DF
A beautiful Set of 20 Postcards with original photos of Arab cultures of North Africa created and commercialized by Lehnert & Landrock and signed "Editeurs L&L". This was a photographic studio run by Rudolf Franz Lehnert (Germany 1878-1948) and Ernst Heinrich Landrock (Bohemia 1878-1966) active in Tunisia and Egypt in the early 20th century, noted for producing Orientalist images of North African people...
Category
Tunisian Moorish Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hans Jensen Danish Silver Plated Brush Set
By Hans Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Hans Jensen Danish silver plated brush set - one hair brush and one clothes brush.
No monogram. Marking: S & F 297 DENMARK.
Measures: Hai...
Category
Danish Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Naval Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Italian Naval jacket. Fabulous summer at home dinner jacket. Vintage white cotton button front jacket with multiple stitched darts, brass star detailing at collar, and removable cott...
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the four treasures found in a scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the ...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Era "Exhibit's Contact" Military Aircraft Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Exhibits of the United States and titled "Contacts" in 1939 in the period Art Deco style. This back glass depicts bi-planes flying around an aircr...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Antique Brass and Tassel Military Shoulder Scales with 78th Field Artillery Pins
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique brass and tassel military shoulder scales with 78th Field Artillery enamel pins
Interesting military items
Mounted dimensions: 13" wide x 17" high
Good antique condi...
Category
American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Vtg Blown Glass Painted Peter Rabbit Easter Bunny Christmas Ornament Tree Topper
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Such vintage sweetness!! I don't know if this is an early Peter Rabbit or Easter Bunny or just a Christmas ornament in the shape of a bunny but it is adorable!1 The ornament has been from clear glass into the bunny shape and is overpainted with the white & light brown fur, fun pink vest...
Category
Unknown Folk Art Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Gilt Medallion
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver gilt medallion; an addition to our ornamental presentation collection.
This exceptional antique George V cast sterling silver medallion has a circular form.
The anterior surface of this antique silver medallion...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century German Stoneware Beer Stein
Located in New York, NY
Gray glazed stoneware beer stein with a curved ceramic handle with a domed pewter lid with a pewter thumb-lift. Transfer printed in blue is a scene of a soldier, a religious Jew, scales on a table, and a fox. Titled “Trau keinem Fuchs auf gruner Heid, und keinem Jud bei seinem Eid” ("Trust no Fox on his green Meadow and no Jew on his Oath”), Germany, 1920s.
The scene shown is of an argument between a soldier and a Jewish judge. The Jew raised his hand showing the soldier he has to take an oath to tell the truth. The hair of the judge turns up like the horns of Satan. The soldier is accusing a fox of killing his hare, and the fox is shown sneaking away, for he is probably responsible for the death of the hare. The judges table...
Category
German Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Earthenware
Index Card File in Oak
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
rare Index Card File in Oak coming from a factory office in Barcelona with the original tag on the item
Category
Spanish Industrial Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Oak
King Edward VII Coronation, June 1902 Framed Red Flag
Located in Hastings, GB
King Edward VII coronation, June 1902 framed scarf / flag.
This scarf is an original antique piece of British history and patriotic memorabilia.
...
Category
British Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Pulley for MD&S Co
By MD&S Co
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Industrial Cast Iron Pulleya An Industrial cast iron pulley with latch marked 'MD & S CO' 'PHILA. PA. U.S.A.'.
Manufactured by MD&S Co, USA, 1900s.
Category
American Industrial Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Framed Pillsbury's Best Flour Sign
By Pillsbury Company 1
Located in Dekalb, IL
This large sign advertises for Pillsbury's Best Flour. The sign has brilliant red and green color with white lettering. This sign is divided into two sections down the middle and is ...
Category
North American Other Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Tin
Antique Cast Metal Charles Lindbergh "The Aviator" Commemorative Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of cast and patinated bookends are signed by an unknown maker, but presumed to be early examples made by COPR of the United States during the 1920's in the period Art Deco style. The bookends show a relief depicting Charles Lindbergh with an American Eagle on one bottom corner and the Spirit of St. Louis on the adjacent corner. The base has the title "The Aviator...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
German Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Cooper Brothers & Sons Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Commemorative Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver commemorative box; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver commemorative box has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
The subtly domed hinged cover of the box retains the original transfer depicting portraits of King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark in addition to the coat of arms of Leeds.
The cover is further ornamented with the presentation details ‘7th July 1908, Wilfred L Hepton Lord Mayor, Souvenir of the visit to Leeds, of the King and Queen. Presented by the Lord Mayor’.
The underside of the Edwardian box is embellished with the original engraved inscription ‘Rowntree & Co Ltd, Cocoa & Chocolate Makers...
Category
English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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 ...
Category
Unknown Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Seated figure with Thunderbird mask; carved yellow cedar, Thunderbird mask (eagle) depicted as head on a seated human body. Arms are dramatically open and outstretched. Large, richly detailed Thunderbird Mask, permanently attached with oblong eyes painted red, black and white. Edge decorated with dyed (red) spruce root as simulated mask harness over shoulders and across the chest. Dance apron; Seated figure wearing an apron of shredded cedar bark. Held on to figure at the waist with woven cedar string and abalone shell on button at back. Approximately 7" wide/long by 4" high. Bench; carved from cedar. Decorated on the back with bear face, outlined with inlaid red dyed spruce root. Ears, eyebrows and nose of inlaid abalone shell. Eyes of inlaid fossilized ivory...
Category
American Native American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cedar
Arapaho Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Arapaho beaded men’s moccasins of brain tanned deer skin with parfleche soles. Trunk piece, unused condition. Great display piece.
Period: First quarte...
Category
American Native American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hide, Beads
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.
...
Category
English Late Victorian Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pewter
Early Century Hollywood Mansion Home Movie Screen Director Cinema Prop Curiosity
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very large roll-up movie screen in a box.
Overall W 75 x D 12.5 x H 57.5 in.
Screen W 68 x H 53 in.
Category
American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Black Wooly Chaps by Henry L. Kuck
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black wooly chaps by Henry L. Kuck, Th Dalles, Oregon. Stamped on the belt by the cowboy Sam Rudder. Floral tooled belt, inside pockets. Used in the ...
Category
American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hide, Leather
Collection of British Silver, Objects for Necessaire, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Collection of British silver, objects for necessaire, early 1900s.
Stamped.
Measures: 18.5 cm. (longest)
In very good condition, minor wear.
Category
English Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Early 20th Century Police Booking Photographs Portraits Mug Shots Criminals
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of 27 police booking photographs, male and female detainees in typical profile and straight-on poses, some with contemporary manuscript name and dates.
The majority cap...
Category
European Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old.
(Shown at center in group photo)
...
Category
English Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
