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Period: Mid-20th Century
Antique Keystone Model K-160 Antique Projection Machine
By Keystone Camera Company
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique Keystone projection machine. Model K-160. Manufactured by Keystone, MFG, Boston Mass, USA. The structure has a compact shape and includes a handle at the top for transport. It has several visible mechanical parts, such as pulleys, rollers, gears and adjustment knobs. At the front is the lens, through which the film was projected. The base houses the control panel with switches and a rotary knob. At the back, there is a cooling fan...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1969 Woodstock Memories Original Tickets & The Experience Mini-LP Record
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An outstanding collection of music memorabilia featuring an original Woodstock three-day ticket (August 15-17, 1969) as well as single-day tickets and a gold Woodstock 1969 mini-LP r...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Pablo Picasso -bull, Ceramic Bowl
Located in Bilzen, BE
A ceramic bowl covered with leather on the outside.
The bowl is handpainted with a decoration of a bull and Picasso's letters, in impeccable condition without restorations or other d...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Polaroid Camera, Alpha SE, SX 70.
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Polaroid camera, Alpha SE, SX 70. Produced by Polaroid from the 1970s onwards. This model stands out for its folding leather and metal body, presented here in an...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Alexander Girard for Herman Miller Neck Ties. NOS. Silk. Vintage 1960s, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Super rare neckties designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, 1960s. We don't think these were ever in mass production. All th...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Rudi Gernreich Girls Knit Monokini Bandeau Top Bathing Suit, circa 1964
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original girls sized 6X monokini with a bandeau top bathing suit designed by Rudi Gernreich, circa 1964.
Rudi Gernreich was an American Designer born in Austria, Vienna in 1922 ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
Decorative Vintage Ceremonial Wool Coat with Gold Braid Trim, 20th Century
Located in Worcester, GB
Decorative Vintage Ceremonial Wool Coat with Gold Braid Trim, 20th Century
A striking and well-made vintage ceremonial coat, inspired by 18th-century European military and regimenta...
Category
European Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Vintage Art Deco Vanity Set, circa 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming set of brushes and jars was once used by a well-to-do lady to store her cosmetics and maintain an elegant updo hairstyle. Also known as a toilet service...
Category
American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver, Enamel
1950s Reach Stroehmann Sunbeam Bread Store Display Sign Rare Vintage Advertising
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare advertising campaign tin tacker sign. 'Reach for Stroehmann's Sunbeam Bread.' A single sided tin (SST) embossed sign. Marked Q.B.A. Coop I...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Vintage Halloween Squeaker Toy Noise Maker - Fun & Colorful Devil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The colorful orange face on this old Halloween noise makers are obvious devils. Each has sinister eyes and a smile that shouldn’t be trusted. There is a s...
Category
German Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
Set of 4 Custom Enamelled Metal Studs Fiat 1100, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 4 Custom enamelled metal studs Fiat 1100 1950s
Belonged to my great-grandfather's Fiat 1100.
Good condition, signs of aging.
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
World War Two Trench Art, Brass Shell Case Table Lamp, USA, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brass table lamp made of a naval artillery shell dated production year 1943. The shell is meticulously incised with lines to create a brick pattern. Marked at the bottom 3" MK7 MOD 1...
Category
American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Ulm Minster Church Grand Tour Souvenir Building Vintage, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...
Category
German Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Viking Soldier Decorative Bronze Statue Sculpture, Vienna Austria 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous classic decorative Statue or Miniature Sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's bronze or brass. Very decorativ...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Antique Polaroid Colorpack 100 Camera
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Polaroid Colorpack 100 camera. Launched in the 1960s as part of the Land Camera line, this model stands out for its ability to produce instant color photographs using 100 series peel...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Yellow Submarine
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for The Beatles 1968 music animation.
The art work on this Japanese poster is unique to the films release in Japan.
The poster is unfolded and conservat...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Lady Liberty Souvenir Building Vintage, USA, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or jus...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Hamburg City Hall Souvenir Building Vintage, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1960s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or jus...
Category
German Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black Leather "Logo" Wallet / Checkbook Cover by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage black leather "Logo" wallet / checkbook cover by Cartier circa 1970s. The wallet features dual Cartier "C" logos embossed on the front and two brass corner guards...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Eight Antique Blacksmith's Hammers Made in Italy, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Eight antique blacksmith's hammers, Italy, 1930
Found in a bed base factory that belonged to my great-grandfather. The wooden handles need to be added.
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
West Germany Mercury Glass Large 4.5" Santa Head Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
What a great large mercury glass Santa head Christmas tree ornament. The beard, mustache, hat band and pompom are all covered with a sugary snow looking finish but the back, face and...
Category
German Folk Art Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Mercury Glass
James Doolittle Signed Typed Letter and Signed Photograph, 1969
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a typed letter signed by famous pilot General James H. Doolittle. The one page letter, dated July 3, 1969 is addressed to Gary Lorentz and articulates what Doolittle bel...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage Butcher Accessories, Measuring Tape & Pork Display Sign, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
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...
Category
European Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Pewter
20th Century English Leather Cordite Bucket
Located in Carmine, TX
Cordite buckets were used by the British navy to carry cordite, a propellant that was used to replace gunpowder. Because of their purpose, cordite buckets were built using specific m...
Category
English Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
Category
German Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wire
Eastern European binoculars from the Cold War, 1950s
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Eastern European binoculars from the Cold War, 1950s The TZK binoculars were made in Poland, the Czech Republic and Russia.
Optical quality is excellent: perfectly clear presentation...
Category
Polish Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Brooke Cadwallader Carnival Mid-Century Era Silk Scarf, 1947-1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooke Cadwallader Silk Scarf, The Carnival Print – 1947-1950
Brooke Cadwallader was a well-known printed textile designer of the mid-20th century...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
1930s Sweet Orr Pants Shirts & Overalls N.O.S. Porcelain General Store Sign.
Located in Lancaster, PA
A rare original 1930s Sweet-Orr porcelain sign features the iconic three-man tug-of-war graphic, with bold "UNION MADE" text. Designed for general store & mercantile display, this un...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vietnam War Naval Air Medal / POW Hero
Located in San Diego, CA
A Vietnam war naval "Air Medal" and issued to lieutenant commander Dennis Moore of the U.S. Navy for "meritorious achievement in aerial flight. The medal (complete set of medal and ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Enamel
"Roosevelt & Garner" Embroidered Armband Supporting the 1932 Democratic Ticket
Located in York County, PA
"ROOSEVELT & GARNER", AN EMBROIDERED ARMBAND SUPPORTING THE 1932 DEMOCRAT PRESIDENTIAL TICKET AND THE REPEAL OF PROHIBITION
Made for the 1932 Democratic presidential Campaign ticke...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Antique Nikon RF10 Camera
By Nikon
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Nikon RF10 camera. Compact 35mm camera launched in the 1990s, ideal for casual and travel photography. With an ergonomic design in matt black plastic and discreet red details, this p...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic
Hitchcock 'The Birds' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1963
Located in Devon, GB
A stunning stone lithography Australian daybill poster for Alfred Hitchcock's psychological masterpiece 'The Birds,' starring Tippi Hendren in her debut role. Based on Daphne du Maur...
Category
Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
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 ...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Bust of Yachtsman Sir Thomas J Lipton
Located in Norwell, MA
Award trophy of famous yachtsman and tea merchant Sir Thomas J Lipton. Engraved plate reads Sir Thomas J Lipton - Boys and Girls Club Sportsmanship award, Optomist Branch, Michael Mo...
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Resin
Taira Clan Saga
Located in London, GB
This is an incredibly rare original Japanese film poster for Kenji Mizoguchi's
1955 historical drama Taira Clan Saga.
This film starred Narutoshi Hayashi, Raizô Ichikawa and Tatsuya...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Jane Peterson Autograph with Magazine Article
Located in valatie, NY
Jane Peterson Autograph with Magazine Article. July 1943 Americana Illustrated Volume XXXVII, Number 3. This was a publication of "The American Historical Company," New York City. Wi...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Agfa camera, Optima Flash, with Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Agfa camera, Optima Flash, with case. 35mm analogue camera, belonging to the iconic Optima series, renowned for its ease of use and robustness. This model features a compact and func...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic
Qui Etes-Vous, Polly Maggoo?
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for The 1966 French New Wave film
Qui Etes-Vous, Polly Maggoo? This film was directed by William Klein and starred Sami Frey, Grayson Hall and Donyale...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Gulliver's Travels
Located in London, GB
This is a ver rare original Japanese film poster for The 1939 Fantasy Animation Gulliver's Travels. This film was directed by Dave Fleisher.
This poster was created for the films fir...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Enamel Warning Sign in Dutch and Papiamentu / Papiamento Language
Located in Langweer, NL
An orignal enamel sign that was used as a warning for the people on one the ABC Islands.
Papiamentu (or Papiamento) is a mixture of Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, English, French, a...
Category
Netherlands Antilles Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel
Pharmaceutical Presentation Gavel Dated 1941 1942
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual ceremonial / presentation gavel presented to Angelo Carlo Bosso, president of the California Pharmaceutical Association 1941-1942. Turned wood in the form of medicine bottles...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Fahrenheit 451
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for the 1966 French Science fiction film Fahrenheit 451. This film Starred Oskar Werner, Julie Christie and Cyril Cusack and directed by Francois Truffa...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
German Bauhaus Era Porcelain Medical Doctor Sign, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Black concave porcelain sign with white slightly raised letters. It a German sign from the 1930s. It originally hung out side a medical doctors praxis i...
Category
German Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
Industrial Design large Pulley, Cable Pull with Hook, 1950s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Old large Pulley with Hook Industrial Design - 1950/60s
The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial design is an impressive piece of the past times. It combines the charm and sturdiness of the past industrial era.
This iron pulley...
Category
European Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1930’s-1950’s Collection of 95 Vintage Movie Star Penny Arcade Trading Cards
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage collection of 95 movie star exhibit cards from penny arcades, movie houses, and fairs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is ...
Category
American Other Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Industrial Design large Pulley, Cable Pull by Lyon Lilienfeld, 1950s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Old large Pulley Industrial Design - 1950/60s
The old pulley (cable pull) in industrial design is an impressive piece of the past times. It combines the charm and sturdiness of the past industrial era.
This iron pulley...
Category
European Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
English Art Deco Royal Commemorative Porcelain Coronation Set
Located in New York, NY
This collection of English commemorative ware consists of a 1937 Edward VIII coronation tea set, two 1837 Edward VIII coronation plates, a 1937 Edward VIII coronation flute, and a 1939 plate commemorating George VI and Queen Elizabeth's trip to the United States and Canada.
The Coronation tea set consists of a teapot, two cups, each with a saucer, a creamer and a coupe-shaped, open sugar bowl. The teapot, cups, creamer, and sugar bowl all feature Edward VIII's coronation portrait on the front and his seal on the back. The teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl are each circumscribed with gold trim and feature a delightful cracklature. Each piece is stamped "Made in England" and the teapot is also stamped "Lancasters LTD".
The two conical-shaped teacups have handles which are decorated with a fine, royal blue line. The rim of each teacup, as well as their saucers, are also adorned with royal blue lines. Each piece is stamped "Made in England".
The scalloped edged Edward VIII coronation plate offers a 24-karat gold trim and features Edward VIII's coronation portrait and seal, the back is stamped "L&Sons LTD". The second coronation plate is square with scalloped corners. In the center of the plate is a grisaille portrait...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold
Antique Piccolette Camera with Leather Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Piccolette camera, with leather case. Vintage copy produced by Contessa-Nettel, a German company that would later merge with Zeiss Ikon. This small "pocket" camera was designed at th...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Original Vintage Movie Poster, French, 1951
Located in Devon, GB
With a retelling of a German fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney introduced a sceptical America to his first full-length cel animated feature film in 1937. Hailed as a landmark work of art, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' was a smash hit, paving the way for further Disney features including 'Pinocchio' (1940), 'Dumbo' (1941) and 'Bambi' (1942), and changing the course of movie history. Disney was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards for a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field. Adjusted for inflation, 'Snow White' remains one of the top ten highest grossing films of all time.
The popularity of the film has led to its being re-released theatrically many times. Following the film's first French release in 1938 it was shown almost continuously until American films were banned during the Nazi occupation in 1942. Post-liberation, 'Blanche Neige et les sept...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Linen
1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working.
Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette)
Frankfurter Rundschau
Rheinische P...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Tin
1950s Aluminum on Wood General Electric Logo, Sign Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s aluminum on wood General Electric logo, sign plaque. Salvaged from General Electric Buffalo NY office, stunning, original plaque, cast aluminum depicting famous G E Logo, mount...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn, Photo by Vincent Rossell, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell
Vintage gelatin silver print
Photographer's credit stamp, Audrey Hepburn collection stamp and numerical notations verso
From the Personal Collection of Audrey Hepburn...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
'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...
Category
Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Trench Art Copper Bullet Paperweight 1944 Australia Sterling Silver Florin
Located in Stamford, CT
World War II trench art paperweight with five copper bullets, one large caliber, four smaller caliber mounted on an Australian Sterling Silver Florin.
Showing the portrait of King George...
Category
Australian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Set of Four Large Vintage Skeleton Keys on a Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four large vintage skeleton keys on a ring, circa 1950s. The set is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 6.75"W x 2"D x .5"H. Note ...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
1940s Rustic Mesquite Wood Vice Jalisco Ranch Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Rustic Carpentry Vice Tool Mesquite Wood Jalisco Ranch
48 tall x 31 w x 8 d inches
In Unrestored Preowned Vintage Condition.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Review images p...
Category
Mexican Rustic Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
1960s Office Plaque Naval Intelligence Processing System Support Activity Nipssa
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and Obscure Naval Department Office Wall Plaque / Sign.
Plaque Only Dia 15 x Thk 5/8 in.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Resin, Walnut
Franco-American Textile with the Image of an Eagle Holding the American and Flag
Located in York County, PA
Franco-American textile with the image of an eagle supporting knotted and draped american and French flags beneath four war planes; embroidered silk floss and metallic bullion thread...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
