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Cini Boeri Model 'Maquette of "Casa Alla Maddalena" Sassari, Italy, 1966/67
Located in Sacile, PN
Model of Cini Boeri, Casa alla Maddalena, Punta Cannone, La Maddalena, Sassari, 1966-1967
This house is perfectly adapted to the steep slope of the lan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cork, Paper
French Line Vautrin Bronze Poem Box with Sonnet by Felix Arvers
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful jewelry box in gilt cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series, the designer created circa 1945-55. on which some French poems were cast in relief on the cover. This box features a well-known love poem "Sonnet" by Félix Arvers (1806 – 1850), widely considered as one of the most romantic French poems written about unrequited love and longing. Three out of four passages are shown on the lid except the third one. The box is lined with cork. There is a line on the back from casting, commonly seen in the boxes of the series.
Mon âme a son secret, ma vie a son mystère,
Un amour éternel en un moment conçu
Le mal est sans espoir, aussi j'ai dû le taire,
Et celle qui l'a fait n'en a jamais rien su.
Hélas ! j'aurai passé près d'elle inaperçu,
Toujours à ses côtés, et pourtant solitaire.
Et j'aurai jusqu'au bout fait mon temps sur la terre,
N'osant rien demander et n'ayant rien reçu.
Pour elle, quoique Dieu l'ait faite douce et tendre,
Elle suit son chemin, distraite et sans entendre
Ce murmure d'amour élevé sur ses pas.
À l'austère devoir, pieusement fidèle,
Elle dira, lisant ces vers tout remplis d'elle
" Quelle est donc cette femme ? " et ne comprendra pas.
A secret fills my soul, and a mystery fills my life,
An eternal love conceived in an instant.
As the scourge was hopeless, it remained wordless,
And the one responsible was unaware of it.
Alas! I lived close to her but without notice,
Always by her side yet so lonely.
And I shall have lived my days on this Earth,
Not daring to ask for anything, obtaining nothing.
Even though God made her gentle and tender,
She goes her way, careless and oblivious
To the sough of love rising...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Paul Evans Patchwork Copper Large and Small Humidors w Cigar Ashtray, c 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic set of Paul Evans 'Patchwork Copper' smoking accessories, manufactured by C.C. Design Inc and retailed by Directional in the 1970s, with beautiful light patina and age, p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Polo Or Pith Helmet By Gieves Of London
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Gieves Royal Navy Officer's Tropical Helmet, Pith Helmet, Solar Topee.
A good Gieves Ltd. 'Wolseley pattern' solar topee (also known as a pith helmet, safari helmet, sun helmet or so...
Category
Early 20th Century British Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas, Cork
1930s Vintage Hollow Wood “Kookbox” Early Surfboard
By Tom Blake
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-late 1930s “Kookbox” hollow wood surfboard. Features wood panels joined by metal fasteners and cork water-plug. Patented interior ‘Skin and Frame’ construction method, inspired by the design of airplane wings. This breakthrough surfboard building method was invented in the early 1930s by the legendary Tom Blake...
Category
1930s American Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Victorian HOME SERVICE HELMET of the WELSH REGIMENT
Located in TEYJAT, FR
VICTORIAN HOME SERVICE HELMET OF THE WELSH REGIMENT - retailed by T McBride & Sons, 17 Charles Street, London, SW of dark blue felt over cork body, with large fire gilded plate with...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt, Cork
Old Danish Police Club, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Authentic Danish Police Club used in service during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Its made from a thick rubber-like material, has cork stoppers that allow to adj...
Category
1930s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Cork
Architectural Cork Model of an English Church by Cornelius Daniel Ward
Located in Benington, Herts
A Spectacular Masterpiece of Cork Modelling-a Scale Architectural Model of an English Church by Cornelius Daniel Ward of Norwich.
English Circa 1900-1930
Provenance
Made by Corneli...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cork
Black + White Porous Ceramic Chess + Checkers Board, Wooden Pieces, Walnut Edge
Located in London, GB
Porous ceramic chess and checkers set with pieces. This simple game would make a lovely, light-hearted yet sophisticated gift.
Ceramic is very delica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Cork
Chess Set from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modernist chess set in chrome-plated brass with a vintage cork board. The pieces are differentiated by having either a smooth polished finish or ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rare French Small Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small gilt bronze pill box by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940-50s. The rather rare round box features a relief-cast spider on the lid. The interior ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Powder keg. Engraved horn, rope, cork. Spain, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Powder keg. Engraved horn, rope, cork. Spain, 19th century.
A container for storing gunpowder made from a cow's horn and decorated on the outside with a series of figurative, geomet...
Category
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Other
Dunhill Black Leather & Cork Humidor
Located in New York, NY
A black leather and cork cigar humidor by Dunhill of England. Signed. Portugal, circa 1950.
Made of cork with black leather banding and removable cover. Underside of cover incl...
Category
1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cork, Glass, Leather
Early 19th Century English Model of a House with Cork and Shell
Located in London, GB
A most unusual model of a Detached House
The façade constructed of wine corks, with a grotto shell front garden.
circa 1830.
Category
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell, Cork
Eleven Antique French Pairs of Orthopedic Wooden Shoe Lasts
Located in Haarlem, NL
A little strange but very decorative set of 11 pairs of shoe lasts or wooden shoe moulds.
All pairs are orthopedic remodeled to fit various abnormalities on...
Category
Early 20th Century French Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Mysterious Falcon Brass and Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of rare, collectible brass, wood and cork maybe pool table accessories in the shape of falcon talons.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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Finding Home The Houses of Pursley Dixon
Located in New York, NY
Author Ken Pursley and Jacqueline Terrebonne, Foreword by Suzanne Kasler
In their first book, acclaimed architects Ken Pursley and Craig Dixon explore how to create gracious homes with welcoming entryways, soulful interiors, inviting porches, and ebullient gardens.
Founded on the simple principle “Build beautiful things,” the architectural team of Pursley Dixon, like populist architects Bobby McAlpine and Jeff Dungan, is known for blending elements of tradition with a modern lifestyle. In Finding Home, they share 15 stunning houses in three distinct styles: rustic mountain escapes, dreamy retreats by the water, and elegant houses in town. Each house has its own thoughtful visual narrative, but all are connected on an innate and authentic level by their sense of proportion, attention to detail, and a marvelous affinity with nature, displayed in their soothing neutral palettes, oversize windows that bring the outdoors in, and natural materials such as rough-hewn stone and unfinished wood. Little touches of humanity await discovery, such as a sleeping nook perched right out into the highest branches of a tree. These eccentricities and secrets add to the distinctly Southern sense of warmth and refuge these homes provide, homes whose open interiors and majestic porches easily accommodate family and gatherings.
Featuring their own interior design work as well as that of acclaimed decorators such as Suzanne Kasler, Phoebe Howard, and Circa Interiors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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Vintage Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1973
A vintage Black Forest wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque. The tusks are mou...
Category
Late 20th Century German Rustic Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Cromwell Motorcycle Helmet, ACU Approved Pudding Basin Racing Helmet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A.C.U approved Cromwell racing motorcycle crash helmet.
A silver painted motorcycle, pudding basin shape helmet made in England by Cromwell. This helmet has a cork interior, fitted with a fabric headband and straps keeping a space between the head and outer case of the helmet. Strong leather neck and ear flaps are also fitted as is a chin strap and goggle strap to the rear. Inside the helmet is a cloth Cromwell trade label stating it conforms to A.C.U requirements, it has the British kite mark and is sized 7. This is an ACU (Auto-Cycle Union) approved racing helmet...
Category
1960s English Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Gothic Revival Religious Ecclesiastical Bronze Chest Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Gothic revival religious ecclesiastical bronze chest casket / jewelry box circa 1910
A finely cast solid bronze rectangular casket features stylized decorative gothic archway panel ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 3.55 in W 25.2 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Brass Field Binoculars by W. Watson &. Sons of London
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully aged brass field binoculars with moveable brass eye shields, which help to give clearer views without additional light coming through the sides. This pair of bin...
Category
1910s English Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Everoak Motorcycle Helmet, Acu Approved Pudding Basin Helmet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage A.C.U. motorcycle racing crash helmet, Everoak.
A fine silver painted motorcycle helmet made in England by Everoak. This helmet has a cork i...
Category
1950s British Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Fontana Arte 1950s Modernist Glass Pen Holder or Stand and Ashtray Desk Set
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern desk set featuring an adjustable pen holder or stand with a tray and an ashtray attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Made in Italy, circa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
H 0.79 in W 9.53 in D 6.62 in
Vintage Speed Limit 20 Large Steel Traffic Sign
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun Speed Limit 20 vintage steel traffic sign. It is large and in awesome vintage condition with just the right amount of age and use patina. Please see ph...
Category
20th Century North American Industrial Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques, Germany ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Six Antique Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques Germany ca. 1930s.
A set of six antique Black Forest deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies on turned wooden...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Vintage Human Body Educational Model / Anatomical Model, circa 1940s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Fantastic looking vintage anatomical model of a full human body on a black granite base. The height of the model with base (4 cm) is 82 cm.
Unfortunately, removable parts are missing.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Granite
SeaGull Seaplane Lighter, 1970s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a SOC-3A Seagull Plane. This two-place scout observation plane of the U.S. Navy was used for both land and sea landings, as well as used fo...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Classic Burl Walnut with Inlaid Brass Swiss Music Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This beautiful burl walnut music box with elegant brass inlaid top plays four different tunes. The rich sound resonated richly and has the workings made in Switzerland. The on and of...
Category
20th Century Swiss Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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Joe Camel Dartboard Cabinet With Score Panels 1992, Unused
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Joe Camel Dartboard Cabinet with Score Panels 1992, Unused, USA, Copyright 1992
This rare, vintage Joe Camel Dartboard Cabinet from 1992 is a quinte...
Category
Late 20th Century American Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Bacardi Wood and Iron Rum Barrel, Bat Logo Bar Accent
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Bacardi Wood and Iron Rum Barrel, Bat Logo Bar Accent
Offered for sale is a decorative antique wood and iron Bacardi Rum barrel. The barrel is marked in several places and r...
Category
Early 20th Century Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
A vintage lifebuoy from a French ship, early 20th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A vintage lifebuoy from a French ship, dating back to the early 20th century. It features a cork core covered with white and red fabric and equipped with a lifeline. It has a brass r...
Category
Early 20th Century French Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Red & White Cork & Bakelite Folding Backgammon Game Set in a Wood Case
Located in Pasadena, CA
Art Deco cork and bakelite backgammon set, circa 1940s. The set is complete with a foldable case/board with cork inset, 30 bakelite checkers, d...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Cork, Bakelite
H 2.25 in W 20.5 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Art Deco Cork & Bakelite Backgammon Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Art Deco cork and bakelite backgammon set, circa 1940s. Set is complete with a foldable case / board with cork inset, 30 bakelite check...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Cork, Bakelite
Vintage Art Deco Cork & Bakelite Backgammon Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Art Deco cork and bakelite backgammon set, circa 1940s. Set is complete with a foldable wood board with cork inset, 30 bakelite checker...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite, Wood, Cork
Civil War Painted Tin Canteen
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Civil War-era tin canteen. A classic example of the 1858 model “smoothside” canteen, this example retains its original pull ring, cork stopper, and linked chain stopper attachment. The body of one side of the tin canteen was later painted a light blue, with a patriotic US shield at the center. The shield is composed of the blue chief with white stars and thirteen alternating red and white pales. A red painted inscription reads “Co. F 13th Regt. Vt. Vol's.” Many Civil War canteens were kept by Union soldiers after the war and later decorated with their regiment and company numbers for GAR events or company reunions.
The 13th Vermont Regiment was a nine months infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was raised as a result of President Lincoln's call on August 4, 1862, for additional troops after the disastrous results of the early Peninsula Campaign. The regiment was composed of over 900 volunteers from several counties in Vermont, with those in Company F from the town of Richmond. The 13 Vermont Regiment served in the eastern theater, predominantly in the defense of Washington, from October 1862 to August 1863. In June of 1863, the regiment formed the rear guard of the Army of the Potomac...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Antique Religious Catholic Eucharist Last Rites Shadow Box
Located in Forney, TX
An antique, circa 1910, Catholic Eucharist (also called Holy Communion) sick call wooden shadow box, used to give a person who is dying last rites in the Catholic religion.
This early 20th century icon for Catholic homes features a solid oak framed shadow box wall niche, affixed with brass figural angel...
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Early 20th Century Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
British Royal navy Cordite Charge Carrier rare 3 Cannister
Located in Surrey, BC
This is a rare example of the type of container that was used on Royal Navy ships to carry cordite charges.
These were constructed of cork covered in canvas or leather. This one h...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Cork
Pair of Decorative Cork Dices Manufacture De Cogolin, France, 1950's
By Cogolin
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cork dices made by the French Riviera Manufacture de Cogolin
In good vintage condition
These dices will ship from Paris and can be returned to either France or to a NY USA ...
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1950s French Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cork
Bronze Box with Poem by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful jewelry box in gilt cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series the designer created circa 1945-55. on which poems were cast...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Tavern Dart Board
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century tavern dart board
We are proud to offer a highly decorative early 20th century handcrafted tavern dart board. Made from section wooden p...
Category
1920s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Cork Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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