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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Vintage 20th Century Italian Multi Layer Wooden Horse Sculpture c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century Italian pine horse sculpture, created using the layered wood technique, where individual pieces are stacked to form the curves of the horse’s body. This piece or...
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20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures

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Pine

Ship Model of the Bark W.S. Cook
Located in Norwell, MA
Rigged model of the American sailing bark W.S. Cook. Early twentieth century model with built up cabins, winch, capstan, stove pipe, etc. Three masts with standing and running cords....
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Sedan Chair Miniature Table Top Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century sedan chair miniature table top display cabinet Charming custom made and hand painted miniature table top ...
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Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Ship Model "Sovereign of the Seas" English Navy Warship in a Glass Case & Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
The Sovereign of the Seas, an early British "First-Rate Ship of the Line" was launched in 1637 and was the most magnificent ship of her era. She was ordered as a 90 gun but at launch was armed with 102 bronze guns at the insistence of the king. She was later renamed Sovereign, and then Royal Sovereign...
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20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Silver-Gilt, Rock Crystal and Glass Bluet Flower Model in the Style of Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, rock crystal and glass bluet flower model in the style of Fabergé Continental, 20th Century Height 18cm, diameter 6cm Inspired by the artistry of Fabergé, this exquisi...
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20th Century European Models and Miniatures

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Stone, Rock Crystal, Vermeil

Rare English Queen Anne Antique Miniature Salesman Sample Tilt-Top Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE QUEEN ANNE MAHOGANY MINIATURE SALESMAN'S SAMPLE TILT-TOP CANDLESTAND England, circa last quarter of the 18th century Item # 403RPJ02P An exceedingly fine and rare salesman's sample of a perfectly scaled-down tilting top candlestand, it is crafted from dense mahogany and retains a rather early finish. The surface glows brilliantly under the old oxidized shellac, this turning nearly black in some areas with rich ruby hues coming through as rubbing and handling have worn it. The table is an exact replica of what a client would expect to receive in full size, a piece that would likely have been created for salesmen to take to prospective buyers to showcase what their shops could achieve in wood. The table retains its original battens on the underside, these flanking the original latch and catch that allow the top to easily rotate for storage. It is raised on a turned column with a swollen vasiform baluster over the curvy cabriole legs. Measurements: 12 1/2" H x 11 7/8" diameter Condition Report: Old finish with exceedingly fine silky surface patina throughout, old scuffs and abrasions that have oxidized, minor scars, a large stain (likely ink) to the top; old repaired break to one ankle; one screw missing from catch on underside of table; original hardware, original butterfly iron...
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

MediumVintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces have...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Miniature French Directoire Style Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Directoire style miniature chest of drawers.
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20th Century Directoire Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Metal Red Blue Yellow Green White Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern color sculpture In good original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a really beautiful patina. Measurements: 39 cm H x 12 cm W x 12...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
Located in Norwell, MA
Three display cases of twenty 1/8 scale ancient naval models. Represents ships from the Evolution of Ancient Naval Architecture 750 BC - 1700 AD collection, 1/8th scale, E.A.R. Ronnberg, Sr. With gallery tag from the American Marine Model Gallery, Salem, Mass. Includes boats made between 7500 BC - 1500 BC. Twenty examples of Navel boats and ships through history including dugout canoe...
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1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual size, made of carved Beech with articulated joints and old patinated surface. These were designed to illustrate the human body's joints function. Made in Provence circa 1890....
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures

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Beech

Large Chinese Hardstone Model of a Flower Tree in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone model of a flower tree in a cloisonné enamel planter Chinese, 20th Century Height 48cm, width 39cm, depth 23cm Craf...
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school in the former Czechoslovakia. Very decorative and in good condition with signs of we...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Acrylic, Plywood

Medium Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Rare Antique Ebony And Specimen Wood Ceylonese Miniature Octagonal Table
Located in Norwich, GB
A rare antique ebony and specimen wood miniature octagonal table. Ceylonese/Indian. Circa 19th century. Free UK delivery via a selected parcel company. ...
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19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Ebony, Palmwood

Model of a Sharpshooter Style Fishing Schooner
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased boat model of an American fishing schooner. The clipper bow gives it the "Sharp Shooter" style, a very sleek design. Scribed deck with hatches, companionway, two dory stacks, w...
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1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

19th Century French Marquetry Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French marquetry commode de maitrise, or miniature sample commode. Made veneer of mahogany with pine and beech as a secondary w...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Models and Miniatures

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Beech, Mahogany, Pine

Half Model of the J Class Yacht Endeavor - Gold
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of the America’s cup Yacht Endeavor. This is a 3-foot hull mounted to a blackboard. The hull is painted blue over silver. The planked deck has skylights, Companion Way, Sp...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

20th Century Triner Postal Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Triner Postal Scale Model AA-4. It was made by Triner Scale and Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois in 1972. It was designed for postal offices to be used for lette...
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20th Century American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have ret...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Large Collection of 26 Handpainted Porcelain Herend Hungary Figurines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large collection of 27 beautiful handpainted porcelain Herend Hungary figurines Dimensions of smallest figurine: 2.5"H x 1"D Dimensions of largest figurine: 6"H x 4.5"D.
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Pair of 20th Century Carved Wood Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 20th Century Carved Wood Obelisks. Handsome pair of 20th century Neoclassical style black and brown carved wood obelisks. This listing is for a pair.
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1960s Unknown Classical Greek Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Small 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Small Late 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Minaiture Chest Of Three Long Drawers, With Boxwood Strung Decoration, Brass Handles And Elegant Original Splayed Brac...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet exhibits the same high level of craftsmanship found in larger such cabinets made in the Qing dynasty with exquisitely painted floral decorations and handcrafted hardware. The cabinet opens to a single shelf, making it just the place to stow jewelry...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Art Deco Stylized Cat Door Stop in the Style of Walter Von Neesen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous screeching black cat door stop in iron & steel. Stylized in the manner of Walter Von Neesen for Chase. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Steel, Iron

Sofa set for dolls, functionalism, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original found condition sofa dimensions: 25x12x12 cm armchair dimensions: 12x10x9 cm
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Models and Miniatures

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Chrome

Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower tree models Chinese, 20th Century Height 24cm, width 18cm, depth 10cm This pair of charming Chinese models depicts flower trees and is crafted from a large array of high quality materials. The flower trees are crafted from jade as well as other hardstones. The leaves are rendered from deep green jade, making the multi-coloured flowers beautifully stand out. The stigma on each flower is represented by several round beads. Some flowers also include additional twisted metal spring detailing. From the metal tree trunk extends a number of wire branches covered in thread. The execution of the models is outstanding as it creates a trompe l ‘oil effect tricking the observer into believing the model is real. Both models are displayed in vivid cloisonné enamel planters...
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Lladró Owl Mask in Black and Gold by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain piece inspired by traditional African masks with a bold, contemporary and modern design of great decorative power. A collection that brings together three different animals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Hardstone and Jade Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese hardstone and jade flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 33cm, width 25cm, depth 17cm This superb pair of hardstone flower models are almost identical in design, comprising hardstone trees set within rectangular jade planters...
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Jade, Metal

1985 Think Big!, Huge Safety Pin
Located in Weesp, NL
Huge safety pin 1985 Think Big! This rare Pop Art piece is in great condition. No cracks or damage. Think Big! was a retail store originally established in New York City in 1979. It...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Stainless Steel

Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Crystal Model Car, same as the Ralph Lauren Collection
Located in Milano, IT
The Bugatti 57SC is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful expressions of automotive design ever. Penned by Ettore Bugatti's son Jean and pro...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Crystal

Monumental Giallo Siena marble model of the Temple of Vespasian
Located in London, GB
Massive Siena yellow marble model of the Temple of Vespasian 64-79 AD Giant grand tour souvenir. Rome early-to-mid-19th Century. Dimensions: H: 37.4''/95 cm, W: 20.1''/51 cm, D:...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Models and Miniatures

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Siena Marble

20th Century Miniature in Sterling Silver of Camera
Located in VALENZA, IT
Camera miniature in sterling silver. Completely handmade and "bellows lens" in black enamelled silver.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Franklin Mint 1974 Pewter People of Colonial America Full Figurine Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Franklin Mint 1974 Pewter "People of Colonial America" Full Figurine Set (13 Figurines) with Paperwork and Individual Cases. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Wooden Cas...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Models and Miniatures

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Pewter

Lladró at the Derby Horses Sculpture by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain sculpture racing in the racetrack limited series represented by three horses with jockey of intense red and blue colors, combination of different glazes. Base includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Royal Dutch Navy Grumman Avanger TBM3 1960 Airplane Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Big and beautiful 1960 Grumman Avenger TBM3 Royal Dutch Navy airplane model. This beautiful replica once flew with remote control and it comes without remot...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plastic, Wood

Late 19th Century Automaton of a Monkey under Glass Dome
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century automaton of a monkey in 18th century style dress. Likely to be French, this piece shows all the hallmarks of J. Phalibois, one of the foremost makers of clockwork toys...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Wood, Silk

19th Century, French Faience Enameled Chinoiserie Table Top Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century, French Faience Enameled Chinoiserie Table Top Cabinet. A very fine french enameled cabinet with chinoiserie decoration to the exterior and a white enamel to interior. G...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. See S16 Home San Francisco. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manuf...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Vintage 1950s Tommy Gun Movie Prop Theatrical Toy Weapon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Measures: L 32.5 x W 8 x Thk 6 in.
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Gothic Revival Architectural Model for a Watchstand , English, circa 1830
Located in Spencertown, NY
The model in various woods and bone inlay and finials. An arched window with painted copper roundel. With hinged rear door access. English
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Mid-19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s
Located in Opole, PL
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s A faithfully reproduced model of a vessel dating back to the Interwar Period of the 20th ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Miniature Antique Empire chest of drawers
Located in Ballard, CA
exquisite exemple of a miniature sample of an empire chest made by a "Compagnon" most likely this was for the mentor to judge the ability of his pupi...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Early 20th Century English Folk-Art Farmer and His Wife Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk-art farmer and his wife model We are proud to offer an unusual hand carved folk-art model of a farmer and his wife sat on a cart pulled by two oxen. This ite...
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1940s European Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Pine

Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel with a central round body set upon two smaller cylindrical feet. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great contrast with the base polished steel. Extremely well made and solid construction with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition. Weight: 104.9 Grams, (67.24 Dwt). Measurements: 66 mm by 21 mm by 82 mm (2.59 x 0.83 x 3.23 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON US PAT.RE.NO.19023 RONSON RONDETTE ART METAL WKS INC NEWARK NJ US PAT.RE.NO.19023". The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Steel, Stainless Steel

An urn-shaped Regency perfumer
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical urn-shaped perfumer from the Regency period (1812-1820). It is beautifully patinated bronze and decorated with floral garlands and a flower finial. England.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

19th Century "Globe De Marié" in Great Condition
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century "Globe de Marié" that was used for a demonstration of an intension to propose marriage to your beloved. The bottom part is made of hand painted wood and the decoration i...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

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Glass

Late 19th Century Model of an Electric Powered Road Vehicle
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century brass model of an electric powered road locomotive. 4 inch rear wheels with gear drive from electric motor, front 4 inch wheels w...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures

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Brass

19th C. French Miniature Buffet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th c. French miniature doll furniture buffet made of walnut with rosewood trim and oak as a secondary wood. Two small dovetailed drawers above cabinet doors opening to an in...
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19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

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Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

French Louis Philippe Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style miniature commode, or sample chest made of beautiful book matched veneer of walnut. Four dovetailed drawers with blue velvet lined interior. Original br...
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures

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Walnut

Ship Model of the Bark Jessie of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the armed brig Jessie of New York. Fitted with eight cannon on deck. Hull is painted green and white. Rigged with full standing and runnng rigging. Mounted to an inlaid crad...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

#52/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
LIMITED EDITION #52/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

Gamages Gaff Rigged Cutter Pond Yacht
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully crafted early 20th-century pond yacht, attributed to the famed London-based retailer Gamage’s. This gaff-rigged cutter model features a finely painted red hull with a b...
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Liberec Town Hall miniatures
Located in Livorno, IT
Faithful replica of the neo-Renaissance Town Hall of Liberec, Czech Republic as a wooden architectural model, which shows up with many details in every single corner.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Renaissance Revival Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Chinese 19 th C Workshop-Scaled model with 17 polychromed figures.World exhibit
Located in Leuven , BE
The Diorama was in a private collection for more than 20 years and is said to have been exposed at the China Exposition 1902 in Copenhagen.This group of Chinese polychromed-decorate...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Models and Miniatures

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Terracotta

Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats. These highly detailed sculptures date from circa 1900-1920. Approximate dimension...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'. The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative. Good original condition...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

19th Century French Louis Philippe Mahogany Vitrine
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style vitrine or miniature buffet, made of solid mahogany with glass cabinet doors and mirror backed tiered shelves. Glass cabinet door opens to ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

20th Century Mahogany & Rosewood Speed Boat Made in the State Prison, c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century working model of the Hacker Twin Cockpit Racing Runabout. Apparently this boat was built by a New York State prisoner in the 1930’s, he reputedly made four...
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20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique and Vintage Models and Miniatures

There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.

Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.

Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.

Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.

Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.

Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.

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