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Period: Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century American Bronze Figurine of a Jewish Businessmen
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figurine of a self-satisfied, disapproving Jewish businessman with the caption: Now! Vot about it? (an imitation of the Jewish accent), heavy, cast bronze figurine...
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American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

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 Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Chinese Shanghai Deco Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeating every part of life in the bustling, vibrant city. This blue glass perfume bottle...
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Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Two Sided Cotton Beacon Blanket, circa 1920
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Two sided cotton beacon blanket with geometric designs. Good condition, slight fade one corner not distracting. Period: circa 1920 Origin: Beacon Size:...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

46-Star American Flag, Antique Printed on Silk, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original 46-star American parade flag, printed on silk. Each star represents a state in the Union at the time. The official flag design would update every July 4th, to inc...
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American Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Black Americana Boy with Straw Hat Tobacco Leaf Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black Americana boy with straw hat tobacco leaf plaque, realistically cast with the boy in the straw hat breaking through a tobacco leaf.
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High Victorian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Israeli Iron and Enamel Street Sign
Located in New York, NY
Three languages iron and enamel street sign, circa 1920. The sign was made to Honor Bezalel who was the chief artisan of the Tabernacle and was in charge of building the Ark of the Covenant...
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Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Early 20th Century Israeli Iron and Enamel Street Sign
Located in New York, NY
Three languages iron and enamel street sign, circa 1920. The sign was made for 58 street in the city of Haifa. The three languages indicate the sig...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Antique German Military Cut Crystal & Continental Silver Presentation Claret Jug
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique German cut crystal and .800 silver lidded pitcher was made by a Julius Merz in circa 1900 in the period Edwardian style. The collar and...
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German Edwardian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal, Silver

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.
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American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Original "1902-1907 Officers of the Staff Corps" by C. Ogden, 1908
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
1908 "1902-1907 Officers of the Staff Corps & Departments, General Staff and Chaplain in Full Dress" Chromolithograph by C. Ogden This colorful lithograph by H. A. Ogden was publish...
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American Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Set of Gilt Metal Ethopian Insignia
Located in London, GB
Set of gilt metal Ethopian insignia Ethiopian, early 20th century Measures: Sash badge: Height 10cm, width 4.5cm, depth 1.5cm Breast star: Height 7.5cm,...
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Ethiopian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Leather Fireman's Parade Belt
Located in York County, PA
Leather fireman's parade belt with the word "LIBERTY in white on a red ground, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, circa 1900 This fireman's parade belt is of the type produced during the latter part of the 19th century, between roughly 1870 and 1900. Made of leather, the body of the belt is black. In the center is a recessed window, with a fancifully scalloped edge, behind which a red leather panel, upon which the word "Liberty" appears in raised, white letters. There is a white binding, it's edge trimmed with pinking shears to create a decorative border. The metal buckle fits into an opposing leather strap, small in scale and riveted beneath the outer one. The words that appear on fireman's parade belts were customized, sometimes displaying the title of the wearer (i.e., "chief" or "clerk"), sometimes the name of the city or town, and sometimes the name of the station, as-is the case in this instance. Attributed to Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania (Columbia County), I acquired it about 25 miles southwest, in adjacent Union County. Bloomsburg's first fire house, Friendship Fire Company, was established in 1868, shortly following the Civil War. Like most volunteer departments of that time, it was staffed by returning Union soldiers who volunteered, enjoying the comradery. Three more would follow, including Rescue Hose & Ladder (1870), Winona (1881), and Liberty Fire Company (1900). In the early 1990's the process was begun to modernize and consolidate all four stations into one. Liberty's fire house still stands on the 100 block of Leonard Street. Probably made in the year the Liberty Fire Company was established, for related parades and festivities, the great thing about this belt is the combination of the wonderful, early, painted surface and the terrific verbiage. While words such as "Clerk," "Bloomsburg," or "Rescue" would have limited appeal, the word "Liberty" opens the playing field to a nation-wide audience. Fire memorabilia...
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American Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Antique Trade Sign Gavel or Presentation Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gavel is in great condition and was a presentation piece. Copper plate on gavel reads as follows / Dated 1941 Presented By The Corona 20...
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American Country Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Walter Johnson, Washington Senators Hall of Fame Pitcher, Signed Letter, 1925
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a collage featuring a typed letter signed by baseball’s Walter Johnson, a reproduction scorecard from the 1924 World Series, and a photo of Johnson in his uniform. All elements are framed and matted together in a custom-built frame. The letter is dated November 7, 1925 and addressed to a Mr. Leo Bicher. In his letter, he explains how he missed the letter at first and will send a signed baseball to Bicher if there is another exposition in the future. At the bottom, Johnson signed his name in dark ink. The score card celebrates the Washington Base Ball Club as the 1924 World Series pennant winners. The Washington Senators...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

U.S. Navy League, "War Clouds Gather!" by Hazel Roberts, Vintage Poster, 1916
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This propaganda poster was designed by Hazel Roberts (1883-1966) to encourage onlookers to join the U.S. Navy League. The poster was issued in 1916 and features a depiction of a Navy soldier facing the horizon and playing a bugle. The text at bottom reads "War Clouds Gather! Manhood willing but unarmed. Help the Navy-Join the Navy League/ Local Headquarters." The artist's signature from the lithograph...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Northern Pacific Railroad Poster, "Yellowstone Park" after Thomas Moran, 1924
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a Northern Pacific Railroad poster, advertising their Yellowstone Park Line. The central scene is a colorful reproduction print ...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

U.S. Army General George Patton Autographed Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a collage celebrating General George S. Patton Jr. This collage features Patton's signature on an envelope postmarked January 20, 1919. Patton has signed the paper “Col. G...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

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

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 Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

English 'Country House' Private Post Box, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A fantastic painted wooden English 'country house' private red post box likely to have been made for the lobby of a hotel, business, club or a country house. It would have been empti...
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

History of Muhlenberg County Kentucky by O.A. Rothert 1913
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare first edition and signed hardback copy of the History of Muhlenberg County by Otto A. Rothert from 1913. This rare book is in super condition for its ...
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American Country Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1912 Arizona and New Mexico Statehood Flag
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
25th Design Patriotic American silk flag with 48 stars. Arizona Statehood Feb 14, 1912; New Mexico Statehood Jan 6, 1912 Period: 1912 Origin: United States Size: 12" x 17". Family ...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Chief White Feather "Dr. Teyet Ramar" Sioux Beaded Vest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Chief white feather "Ramar" Dr. Teyet Ramar , better known as Chief White Feather Sitting Bull (1908-1957) Born of Sioux father and Chippewa mother, he was a direct descendant of an even more famous chief, Sitting Bull. Teyet Ramar graduated from Shelton College, New York City, and before his conversion was a feature organist in Broadway theaters...
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American Native American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Beads

Antique Bronze Train Sign - 923, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very heavy and patinated bronze sign with raised numerals 923. The sign is handmade in 1-2 cm thick stock and weighs in around 8 kg. It comes from a P 923 train that was built by B...
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Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing and movable type fed the technological push toward expanding the written word's range of influence throughout the world. This printing push...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Iron Industrial Drill
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare collector's item! A working Industrial drill in iron including its tips. This piece of furniture is perfect for a historical museum.    
Category

Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

European Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique South African Railway Cast Iron Locomotive Plaques or Badges
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial pair of cast and cold-painted locomotive identification plaques show no foundry marks, but are presumed to have been cast in South Africa in circa 1910. Th...
Category

South African Edwardian Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

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 Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Pewter

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

Walton Family Genealogy "Ancestors of Adelaide Bereman Walton", Los Angeles 1908
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walton Family Genealogy antique handmade book Walton Family Genealogy "Ancestors of Adelaide Bereman Walton", Los Angeles circa 1908 This is really a fascinating book. A labor ...
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American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Antique Arts & Crafts Shovel with Potentiometer Diagram, circa 1900
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and rare Arts & Crafts hand shovel of flat wide shape with a shaped oak handle, the main body in brass and attached with copper rivets. The body of the shovel has a di...
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Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique 1923 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...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

U.S. Navy WWI Poster "We Clear the Way for Your Fighting Dollars, " 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This WWI poster features a US sailor after disembarking from a ship and ready for battle. In the background are powerful warships setting the scene. Below th...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Suffragette Plate, "Deeds Not Words" & "Votes for Women", The Only Known Example
Located in York County, PA
ENGLISH PORCELAIN SUFFRAGETTE PLATE WITH "DEEDS, NOT WORDS" AND "VOTES FOR WOMEN" SLOGANS, ONE-OF-A-KIND AMONG KNOWN EXAMPLES, CA 1905-1918 English porcelain plate, made for the Wo...
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English Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

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 Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

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 Period: circa 1900 Origin: United States. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rar...
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American Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Industrial Cast Iron Pulley
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.
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American Industrial Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

1908 Artillery & Musician Infantry Uniforms by Ogden, Antique Chromolithograph
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This colorful lithograph by H. A. Ogden was published in 1908 by Brigadier General J. B. Allshire. Originally published as a comprehensive series of U. S. military uniforms, this pri...
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American Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1912 "Teddy" Roosevelt and Johnson Campaign Poster
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Original "Teddy" campaign poster. Roosevelt and Johnson the Bull Moose Party, 1912. Period frame. Guilded in bottom right Allied Printing Trade Consol...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

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.
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English Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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 Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Beads

Framed and Signed Photograph of Jerry McCree and Junio
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Signed studio photo with original signature "To Claire - In appreciation of all you have done. Your two friends - Jerry McCree and Junior". Period: First half 20th century Origin: H...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Art Glass

Fire Alarm
Located in Chicago, IL
crack in the top of the glass case.
Category

American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Winston Churchill Vintage 1911 Autographed Paper Document and Press Photos
Located in Jersey, GB
- A document signed by one of the most significant world leaders in 20th century history, Winston Churchill This document relates to the naturalization of a Russian immigrant and ...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Rare & Skillfully Crafted Pair of Patinated Brass, Alchemist Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking early 20th century bookends with maker's mark. Since mediëval times alchemy has been part of virtually all cultures around the globe. The artist who created these stunning ...
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European Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Silver Medal Document of World Exhibition in Milan 1906 in Arts and Crafts Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important, museum worthy document in a custom made Arts and Crafts frame. What we are offering here are actually two unique antiques into one. In the year 1906 the world exhibition...
Category

Italian Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Nutwood, Paper

1907 Map of Colorado, Antique Topographical Map, by Louis Nell
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This highly detailed pocket map is a topographical map of the state of Colorado by Louis Nell from 1907. The map "has been complied from all availabl...
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American Antique Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

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

Pictorial Map of Chicago, circa 1926
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a colorful folding pocket map of the city of Chicago, published by The Clason Map Co., circa 1926. This highly decorative, double sided map features "Pictorial Map of Chicago...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Hand Painted Circus Banner of Armless Wonder
By Snap Wyatt
Located in New York, NY
American painted vertical double circus side show banner of Armless Wonder and Jose de Lyon (signed: SNAP WYATT, Tampa, FL).
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Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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...
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American Native American Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cedar

1924 Propaganda Style Art Deco Drawing Switzerland and French Revolutionary Wars
By J. Nusink
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and original work of art about the history of Switzerland and France. This impressive and powerful work of art is definitely unique and interesting for many reasons. First of all, the style in which this charcoal drawing (with patches of watercolor) was made, is typical of the era and a joy to look at. Secondly, the posters of this era are rare and sought after, so to find an original drawing makes this antique extra desirable. Thirdly, the powerful male and female figure show a kind of determination that is often found in propaganda posters from this era, but the quality of the execution lifts it to another level. Fourthly, if you read about the French revolutionary...
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Dutch Art Deco Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Nutwood, Paper, Glass

Nez Perce Saddle Throw
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Highly decorated Nez Perce saddle throw on brain tanned elk hide. 50” plus 30” fringe, both ends. Heavy bull hide. Similar, but not matching, 12" beaded panels on each side. Second time around. 24" war...
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American Native American Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Beads

Spirit of St Louis Signed Fabric with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
The largest piece of original Spirit of St Louis fabric we have seen Signed by Charles Lindbergh Provenance from the collection of James E. Morrow - a member of the welcoming commi...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas

Antique Handkerchief of Lord Roberts of Kandahar
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Lord Roberts of Kandahar silk handkerchief. This wonderful souvenir handkerchief has been newly framed in a shadow box frame and is mounted onto a linen background. The handkerchief is printed with an image of Lord Roberts of Kandahar in his military regalia with the words 'India 1879-1893, South Africa 1900, Lord Roberts of Kandahar' around the image. Kandahar and skiing are synonymous with each other after Lord Roberts lent his name to the world's very first downhill ski race...
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English Sporting Art Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Bronze Advertising Bank Vaults Sign Circa 1912 Savannah Georgia
Located in Savannah, GA
The Savannah Bank and Trust Company was established here in Savannah, Georgia in 1869 after several banks failed as a result of the Civil War. It first o...
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American Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

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