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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Fine Model of the Schooner Yacht America
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek ship model of the famous Schooner Yacht "America", original winner of the America's Cup in 1851. Planked mahogany deck, stitched linen sails, raked masts, full rigging. Hull is...
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
By Wahl Eversharp Co
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Oversized retail advertising presentation brass fountain pen and mechanical pencil display signs from the early 1920s when they would have been featured within a wood and glass display cabinet at the pen counter of a stationary store. Originally the fountain pen would have been marked on its side "Wahl Pen...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Brass

GUFRAMINI Miniature Cactus by Drocco & Mello
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The miniature Cactus, one of the radical design symbols par excellence. Gufram offers its fans a version identical to the original designed by Drocco and Mello in 1972. The mini mold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Foam

Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
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Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Porcelain Portrait, 19th Century Gilded Bronze Frame Signed A.Giroux
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of porcelain and enamelled portraits featuring a man and a woman of the 17th century. It is most likely a portrait of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Austria. The two porcelain m...
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992
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

Chinese Rose Quartz, Agate, and Nephrite Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese rose quartz, agate, and nephrite flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 43cm, width 74cm, depth 27cm This stunning flower model showcases the s...
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Agate, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Enamel

West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds c.1987
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original West German glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds with textured fingers. Each is stamped with the size and dates of manufacture. These pie...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Large Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large Baxter" with the exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-2005. Thes...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Wooden polygon architectural model early 20th century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine example of a so called Polydre or Polygon. These multifaceted forms go back are to basic forms which form our world. They have been described by mathematicians, scolars and ar...
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Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Wood

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

Modern Italian Green White Gold Orange Murano Glass Cactus Plant & Red Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by For...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures

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Gold

2000s Italian Moss Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a lifelike org...
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Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Models and Miniatures

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Gold

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

Lobster Boat Diorama Titled "Hauling the Catch"
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime Diorama showing a "Downeast" lobster boat from Maine plying her trade near a bell buoy marker. Hull is of solid wood with a built up coach house and cabin, mounted into a gl...
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Leopard Figurine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unleash a bold burst of personality into your décor with this Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Leopard. Crafted with striking hand-painted detail, this fierce feline features a vivid, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic

Vintage Miniature display cabinet to stand
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Miniature display cabinet to stand Miniature - Decoration - curiosity object Measures : 27,5x14cm H:48,5cm Materials : Wood - Glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Wood

Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom Beautiful cast Iron of late 19th century Early 20th C. black cat of hand painted door stop decorative gif...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Iron

Antique Shadowbox Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique clipper ship model in a shadow box frame. The vessel carries a suit of seventeen, carved wood sails with varnish. Charming hull form. Detailed ...
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1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size cabinet with this level of workmanship would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture, at only nine inches tall, is perfectly constructed down to the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Hardwood

Marcel Duchamp Boîte-en-Valise Facsimile Edition Mathieu Mercier 2015
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An exceptional facsimile of Marcel Duchamp’s Boîte-en-Valise, meticulously edited by Mathieu Mercier and published by Wather König in 2015. This first edition is a complete reproduct...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Paper

Antique Austrian Cast & 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 approximately 1900-1920. Approximate dimensions of figurines: (L/W/H) Cat 'Paper Boy...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

A Polychrome Ship Model of the Paddle Steam Mount Washington, by Fred Nagel 1988
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A POLYCHROME SHIP MODEL OF THE PADDLE STEAM MOUNT WASHINGTON Model by F. Nagel, 1988 In a stained wood and glass case with plaque inscribed Mount Washington / Alton Bay Paddle Steame...
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Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Hardwood

Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A Most Interesting Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama within Bottle. This very well modelled and highly detailed model ship diorama within an early spirit bottle dates to circa...
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Glass

A Brendel botanic model: Taxus-Yew, Germany 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Brendel botanical model of Taxus N.40 (Coniferae), Yew. The round base in ebonized wood holds two models: an example of a male Sporofil...
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Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Miniature Doll-Size French Provincial Stained Fruitwood Antique Armoire Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MINIATURE DOLL-SIZE STAINED FRUITWOOD ARMOIRE Probably French, circa 1880-1910 Item # 403FPM02P A very well-made doll-size miniature armoire from the turn of the century, the armoir...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures

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Steel

Erich Schmidt-Kestner (German, 1877-1941) gilt bronze and carved Marble
By Erich Schmidt-Kestner 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erich Schmidt-Kestner (German, 1877-1941) gilt bronze and carved marble
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20th Century German Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

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 dimensions of figurines: (L/W/H) Cat Porter/Bell Hop...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Set of 9 Christmas Ornaments Vintage Irish Linen English Biscuits Jammie Heart
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 9 limited edition Artisan Irish Linen Jammie Biscuit Ornaments by Katie Larmour. This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading. These novelty ornaments are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself. They are particularly suitable for the holiday season and the ultimate Christmas tree decoration. They are also very sweet for Valentine’s Day and telling someone you love them. Inspired by the much loved British biscuit. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms. Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond. The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Linen

Royal Doulton Porcelain Figure of Saint George
Located in Astoria, NY
Royal Doulton Porcelain Figure of Saint George, 2001, designed by Alan Maslankowski, the figure mounted on his steed, pattern number HN4371, marked and numbered edition 7 of 50 to un...
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Early 2000s British Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain, Paint

Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A pair of late 19th century Grand Tour Obelisks. The mouldings in Carara, the plint in Sienna, the plaque in Lapis Lazuli and the obelisks themselves in onyx.
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Onyx, Marble

Gold and Agate Snuff Box Belonging to Anne, First Duchess of Buccleuch
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This oval gold snuff box is inscribed with a crest of ‘a stag trippant’ within mantling of upright ostrich plumes tied with a bow, all below a ducal coronet and above a cypher of the entwined initials ‘B.A.B.’ for Anne of Buccleuch. English, circa 1670. Provenance: Anne, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch (1651-1732) was a wealthy Scottish peeress. After her father died when she was a few months old, and her sisters by the time she was 10, she inherited the family’s titles. She was married, at 12 years old, to James, 1st Duke of Monmouth, the eldest illegitimate son of Charles II, then 14. Following the king’s death in February 1685, James spearheaded an anti-Catholic revolt to depose the new king, James II, and claim the throne from his uncle. The brief Monmouth Rebellion ended in defeat and James, by then Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch, was executed for treason. The Duchess had six children by Monmouth, and a further three by her second husband, Charles, 3rd Baron Cornwallis, whom she married in 1688. She died in 1732 and was succeeded by her grandson, Francis, Earl of Dalkeith. The style of chasing used on this box is very reminiscent of a signed piece in the Gilbert...
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1670s English Antique Models and Miniatures

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Agate, Gold

Vintage Boho Glazed Cermic Horse Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This glazed ceramic horse channels the regal spirit of ancient Tang dynasty artistry with a strikingly rich palette of amber, jade, and cream. Its flowing saddle and ornate tack appe...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic, Paint

Anatomical Cut of Human Skull Papier-maché, Didactical Collectables, Dr.Auzoux
Located in Leuven , BE
Anatomical cut of a human skull composed in natural painted papier-maché, with numbered labels on the different elements
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19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

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Paper, Plaster

Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the late 17th century and done in the Federalist style, this finely detailed and well executed hand painted miniature portrait on bone of a period nobleman can be worn as...
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Late 17th Century American Federal Antique Models and Miniatures

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Gold

A Fine Model of a 19th C. British 24-Pounder Muzzle-Loading Smoothbore Cannon
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely cast model of an early 19th century British 24-pounder smoothbore muzzle-loading artillery cannon, together with its garrison style carriage. Both cast in heavy gauge 'bell...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

French Large Model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick Sailboat in Varnished Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
Very large model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick sailboat in varnished wood and textile in very good condition. Lovely piece which could be a great accent in any kind of interior. Franc...
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Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Textile, Wood

Louis XIII Walnut Miniature Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With fine needlepoint upholstery and a nicely carved frame.
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Models and Miniatures

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Walnut

Plastic School Model Of Diamant, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and unique vintage science model of diamant. This is a school model originating in Czechoslovakia. Produced and used until now since 1960s. The...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

French Mid-Century Mirrored Miniature Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) pink mirrored rectangular miniature cabinet with 2 doors and bevelled trim on lacquered base with mahogany interior
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Lacquer, Mahogany

2000s Italian Teal Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Orange Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, with a lifelike organic modernist shape in crystal overlaid teal green textured Murano glass highlighted with branches and 3 orange bloom flowers, planted in a lime green Murano glass pot worked with pure gold, adding a pearl...
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures

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Gold

Miniature Prototype "Sole" Table & Chairs Set by Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Rare and spectacular set of Miniature Prototype Table and Chairs by Piero Fornasetti, Italy circa 1970's. The chairs are stamped 'Fornasetti Milano' ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Antique Model of the German Yacht Meteor
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine early twentieth century model of the German yacht Meteor. The scribed deck carries lifeboats on davits, skylights, hatch, wheel on stand, winch, etc. The model is mounted to a m...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, Import Marked London 1927
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1927 by Israel Segalov, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, are handsomely modelled. Each measures roughly 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 96 troy ounces. The design for the Knights is taken from a relief which can be found at the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I in the 'Hofkirche' of Innsbruck in Germany. The relief shows Emperor Maximilian I at the Battle of the Spurs (also known as the (second) Battle of the Guinegate), and was created by Albrecht Durer. The knights are believed to depict Emperor Maximilian I & King Ferdinand I.
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1920s English Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

Silver-Gilt, Enamel, Diamond and Semi-Precious Stone Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, enamel, diamond and semi-precious stone flower model Continental, 20th Century Height 14cm, width 6.5cm, depth 4.5cm This 20th centu...
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20th Century European Models and Miniatures

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Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Enamel

Rare and Collectable Droopy Scooty by Demons & Merveilles Figurine Statue
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statue of Droopy riding blue Vespa Scooter by Demons & Merveilles. Made in 2001 in its original box in perfect condition. Limited edition 2792/...
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Early 2000s American Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

Antique Chinese Table Top Cabinet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A small antique Chinese cabinet with hand carved and painted decoration. The top with 2 small shelves with two hand painted doors and drawe...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Hardwood

Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique early twentieth century model of the American clipper ship Flying Cloud by Thomas Rosenquist of Far Rockaway, New York. He has works in many museums. Famous builder from the past. With carved...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Plastic School Model Of Ethylen, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Original and unique home assessory, this is a school chemist model of ethylene. Produced and used in Czechoslovakia since 1960s, this model is made of plastic, with a plastic base. I...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

Diorama Showing Ten Gun Royal Navy Vessel "Entreprenante"
Located in Norwell, MA
Clear water diorama showing the Ten Gun Royal Navy Cutter, Entreprenante Circa 1790. The model is built to a scale of one sixteenth inch equals one foot. The vessel appears to be sai...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Rare 18th century Micromosaic Plate
Located in Paris, FR
Rare micromosaic plaque depicting an idyllic Roman landscape. The main subject of this micromosaic is the representation of buildings surrounded by cypresses and trees. Two figures i...
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Late 18th Century French Greco Roman Antique Models and Miniatures

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Cut Glass

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Cockatoo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the charm of this Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Cockatoo, a captivating piece that exudes elegance and historical allure for collectors and interior enthusiasts alike. Craf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic

Christian Dior Pink Red Large Acrylic Vintage Logo Advertising Sign
Located in Vienna, AT
Christian Dior pink red large vintage logo advertising sign, which shows the Dior logo in large bold red pink red acrylic letters. The letters are fixed on a Lucite base. Very good ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Models and Miniatures

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Lucite

Rococo South German Miniature Marquetry and Parquetry Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The three drawers lined with jacquard silk pattern.
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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Victorian Sterling Silver Wager Cup / Marriage Cup Chester 1900 Berthold Muller
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1900 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Victorian,antique sterling silver wager cup, is modelled as a lady in costume, a...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

Large Chinese Hardstone Flower Tree Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone flower tree model in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 44cm, width 35cm, depth 21cm This impressive flower tree model, crafted from an ass...
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Stone, Agate, Quartz, Metal, Enamel

Set of 4 Mushroom Models
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Set of 4 Mushroom models, mounted on a wooden base and placed in a glass original box, from the East-European Slovakia used as display in schools,different colors good an original p...
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1970s Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Softwood

Continental Rosewood Miniature Chest Jewelry Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Diminutive rosewood chest of drawers with dark silver mounts. The miniature chest with drawer front with two lower working drawers. The top section lifts to reveal storage. Perfect t...
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Early 1900s European Antique Models and Miniatures

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Rosewood

Large Mid-Century French Georgio Armani Faux Tortoise Shell Glass Case Factice
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This very large mid-twentieth century French faux tortoise shell glass case factice features a pair of large wire rim glasses. Both the case and glasses are marked Georgio Armani. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Wire

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
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19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures

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Silver

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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