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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Model of the Paddle Steamer Sirius
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on the frame model of the paddle steamer HMS Sirius. This finely crafted model was built by William Hitchcock. Planked deck, hatches, winch, an...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Miniature Antique Comb Back Windsor Armchair Based on the 18th Century Design
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely miniature antique 18th century style Windsor Comb back armchair
A good looking and decorative piece, most likely a salesman sample ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Pink Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva ceramic flower vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a b...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
A set of four sterling silver crab-form boxes by Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A set of four sterling silver crab-form boxes by Buccellati
Italian, 20th Century
Height 5cm, width 11cm, depth 7cm
Crafted by Mabuti in Milan, Italy, and...
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20th Century Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle
French, 20th Century
Fish (eg.): 3cm x 10cm wide x 2.5cm depth.
This charming set consists of twelve Art...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver Plate
Danish Art Deco World Globe with Compass on a Wooden Base, Heimdal No. 34
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare surviver in shape of this 90 years old Globus. Its made from paper-covered bakelite suspended in a numbered brass frame on an Art Deco/architectural st...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Builders Model of Royal Yacht Squadron Yacht Rys, Ceto
Located in Norwell, MA
Extraordinary original dockyard builders model of the royal yacht squadron vessel RYS CETO, a 130 ton diesel yacht owned by the Earl Fitzwilliam. ...
Category
1930s European Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flowers, Vase F by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
F vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese Artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Racing Yacht Atlantic
Located in Norwell, MA
This s a highly detailed “half model”, not just a “half hull”. The deck detail is extensive with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, row of turned brass portholes, stubbed masts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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/...
Category
Early 2000s American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large delicate tin model made around the same time the real Tin Goose was flying. The wingspan is an impressive 40 inches. The wheels are rubber and the 4 part windshield is glass. I'm surprised the model survived in such nice and complete condition for about 90 years. We had a custom display stand made for it that brings it to another level.
Between 1926 and 1933 some 200 Trimotors were built in Ford's own factory. Corrugated metal on great thick monoplane wings was a German development, used in Junker JU-52 planes that were flying the Berlin-Rome-London route. Trimotors were flown by airlines, oil companies and wealthy individuals. The Ford Trimotor...
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Early 20th Century Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures
Materials
Tin
Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1990 (FREE SHIPPING)
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 re...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Copper, Chrome, Brass and Wooden Sailing Boat Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco chrome, brass, copper, and wooden sailboat sculpture for your mantle or tabletop. It is clearly handcrafted but also finished with great de...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Half Model Rainbow
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine half model of the 1934 America’s Cup Yacht “Rainbow”. This is the here Herreshoff Yacht that won the cup. Hull is painted white over gold. Planked dec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Large English Pond Yacht / Ship Model C 1930
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant wooden pond yacht/ship model in mahogany. Keel in lead.
Ship hull painted green.
High quality, hand-built.
On original mahogany stand.
...
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Lead
Sailor's Valentine with Heart Design, Barbados, West Indies- Large Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
West Indian Sailor's Valentine,
Circa 1880
The large single sailor's valentine is composed from a variety of shells in concentric and geometric patterns, centred with a heart motif, surrounded by three flowers; within an octagonal stained wood frame.
Dimensions: 13.86 inches wide x 13.82 inches (35.2cm wide, 35.1cm high)
THE SAILOR'S VALENTINE
A sailor's valentine is made of one, or, more often, a hinged pair of octagonal wooden display cases lined with fabric. Small shells, seeds, or other materials are glued to the fabric, usually forming a colorful design. The name "sailor's valentine" comes from the fact that there is usually a sentimental phrase, such as "Forget Me Not," "With Love," or other sayings that we use on Valentine's Day. The shape is thought to come from old compass...
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1880s Bajan Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Shell
2000s Italian Moss Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Orange Flowers
By Fornace Mian
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive and good quality early 19th century Georgian
mahogany miniature chest having well figured top over
two short and three long drawers with later brass
lions mask knobs...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
1989-90’s Clear Crystal Lexus LS 400 Car Paperweight
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a clear crystal Lexus LS 400 car paperweight. Very nicely you can see through the crystal the inside details of the car, like the seats and the b...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Crystal
Half Model of the Yacht Endeavor, Gold
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine half model of the 1934 America’s cup defending Yacht Endeavor. The model has a planked deck with Toe Rails, Hatch, Skylights, Helm, Spinnaker Pole, Hatch, Etc. The Hull is paint...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Period Model of the Packet Anglo Saxon
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model with provenance. This model of the packet ship “Anglo Saxon” was “presented by Charles H Taylor of Boston to the Pelham Country Club as ...
Category
1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Miniature Centre Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptional quality mid-19th century mahogany miniature center table, having superbly figured circular tilting top, over elegant carved central column and triform plateau base, wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Large Signed 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Narcissus after the original found in 1862 at Pompeii. Signed "Bucciano Napoli". When first found in Pompeii it was identified as Na...
Category
19th Century Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Design Patent Mack Trucks Bull Dog Figurine, Statue, Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design Patent Mack trucks bull dog figurine, statue, animal sculpture.
Silvered Bronze Bull Dog mounted on a wooden Base.
Marked Mack, 87931, Desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Miniature Lady Portraits 19th Century French School
Located in Milan, IT
A lovely pair of portrait miniatures of two ladies, by a French skillful artist who painted in fine pointille technique on paper this pair of portraits in the 1870s circa.
Set in tw...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kitchen Scale by Rekord Company, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage kitchen scale with a set of vintage weights. Trully a great vintage piece but still in working condition. Produced in Czechoslo...
Category
1940s Czech Bohemian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Indo-Portuguese Table Cabinet
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Indo-Portuguese table cabinet from the 17 th Century,
the rare Cabinet is in a very good condition, has a hinged front and has 8 drawers, b...
Category
17th Century Indian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Rosewood
Antique J.R Bauman Model 1957 Size 14 Cage Dress Form Mannequin
By J.R. Bauman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique J.R Bauman Model 1957 Size 14 Cage Dress Form Mannequin. Item features adjustable height, cage base and rolling casters. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 63" H x 16" W x...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Machines Collage Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century French antique collage composition.
Images of different machine's models. By unknown artist.
In original condition, with minor w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Italian Parquetry Miniature Bombe' Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Miniature parquetry two drawer bombe chest made in Italy. All sides including back are finished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Carl Auböck Model #5607 'Elephant' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5607 'Elephant' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
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 blackboard. The hull is painted blue over gold. The planked deck has skylights, Companion Way, Spinnaker...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Ettore Sottsass Flower Vase C for Twenty-Seven Woods for an Artificial Flower
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
C vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 numbere...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Antique Schooner Ship Model of Mayflower
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the fishing schooner "Mayflower". Early twentieth century. Hull is painted black over deep red. Rigged with a full suit of sails. On deck details include bell, winch, compan...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
4- Foot Half Model of the J Class Yacht Endeavor, Silver
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of the America’s cup Yacht Endeavor. This is a 4-foot hull mounted to a blackboard. The Hull is painted blue over silver. The planked deck has skylights, Companionway, Spi...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this mutton bone model of a guillotine was created during the Napoleonic wars by a French prisoner of war. Many of the inmates at the prisoner of war camps were skilled artisans long before they were soldiers, and because of the long duration of the conflict and cost of care, their captors encouraged detainees to use their skills to create objects to be sold at civilian open markets. Because of the intricacy of these fascinating objets d'art, very few of these models have survived the test of time. This masterpiece is impeccably detailed with soldiers and cannons lining the platforms. Adding to the rarity of this piece is that it has moving parts, as only a scant few model carvings were ever created with such mechanical accuracy. The soldiers have movable arms, while the guillotine features a movable "blade" for added authenticity.
By many accounts, Napoleonic prisoners of war...
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19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bone
Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Model of Trajan's Column Early 19thc
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Grand Tour patinated bronze model of Trajan's Column, circa 1820 in date.
This splendid bronze with the relief cast stem and panelled plinth above a s...
Category
1820s Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Long Frieze in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Long rare Italian frieze in gilded wood, like a stylized flower with leaves. Perfect on wall: if You hang a fabric fan on it, it can also be an a...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fruitwood
Victorian Antique Apprentice Piece Miniature Pitch Pine Cabinet 1880
Located in London, GB
People like to use the term ‘apprentice pieces’ when referring to small pieces of miniature furniture,but more often than not this isn’t the case. But...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Pine
Fine Half Model of the Famous German Schooner Meteor III
Located in Norwell, MA
This model has exceptional deck detail with cabin, Many detailed skylights with brass bars, cabin, with brass porthole, deck fittings, stubbed masts, binnacle, helm, etc. The Hull is...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Alloy Staff Finial with Janiform Heads, Tiv People, Nigeria, Kunstkammer
Located in Leuven , BE
Top of a scepter sculptured in bronze alloy finial with two identical faces on both sides. Nice natural use patina. Base included in the price.
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Rubber Glove Mold C.1985 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per piece. Six extra large molds available, 9 small molds and 3 large available.
Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the si...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1987 (FREE SHIPPING)
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Copper Iron and Wood Kitchen Ornament Hanger Extra Large
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The price is for the lot
It is an Espater de garn, a very original and striking product, nothing common of that size and
It is a set of copper and wrought iron utensils and skimmers ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century Turkish Brass Repousse Valet Shoe Shine Decorative Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
This fabulous estate find is an old Turkish shoe shine kit that came from Istanbul. It is made of sturdy wood and brass with beautiful repousse Iznik in...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Half Model of the Lightship Nantucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Museum quality half model of the Lightship Nantucket. This fine model has a carved hull, countless milled brass fittings, built up cabins, etc. Details inc...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Framed Set of Eleven Micromosaic Plaques of Italian Monuments
Located in London, GB
A framed set of eleven micromosaic plaques of Italian monuments
Italian, 19th century
Measures: Height 22cm, width 21.5cm, depth 2.5cm
Made du...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Giltwood
Peranakan Djati Wood Miniature Bed for an Anak Ambar, a Miscarried Fetus
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Peranakan djati wood miniature bed for an Anak Ambar, a miscarried fetus
Indonesia, Peranakan Chinese, late 19th century
Measures: H. 41 x L...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Silver-Gilt and Enamel Austro-Hungarian Horse Drawn Carriage Model
Located in London, GB
A silver-gilt and enamel Austro-Hungarian horse drawn carriage model
Austro-Hungarian, Early 20th Century
Case: 28cm high x 89cm wide x 44...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold, Silver, Enamel
19th Century Travail De Maîtrise / Master's Work
Located in Brecht, BE
A true collectors item, this travail de maîtrise/master's work, made in France in the 19th century, dated 1879, a wooden three spoke wheel, mounted on a contemporary iron base, a rar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Large Sculpture of Beetle in Flight
Located in Houston, TX
Large sculpture of beetle in flight, this is a large cut-away model (on the original base) of a beetle used for anatomical instruction in a Prague, (circa 1950-1959). Model is hand-crafted from papier-mâché and carved wood. Completely hand-painted and features articulated arms, removable painted cloth...
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1950s Czech Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Rubber, Paper
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...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
French Palissy François Maurice Majolica Lobster Wall Plaque, Circa 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Palissy School of Paris Majolica hanging wall plaque, France, modeled by François Maurice, circa 1870-1875.
Modeled from life, this extremely dimensional and realistic piece is gl...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware
Half Model of the Lightship Nantucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Museum quality half model of the Lightship Nantucket. This fine model has a carved hull, countless milled brass fittings, built up cabins, etc. Details inc...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Venetian Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ballet Slipper Shoe
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian / Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass ballet slipper. The delicate shoe has a soft quilted surface, with white rim and flower d...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bicycle Figurine by Designer Marcel Wanders
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This small bicycle was designed by Marcel Wanders for Randstad Group. Randstad Group is big employment agency. Since 2018 Marcel Wanders designs a bicycl...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wool
Chinoiserie Ceramic Figural Statues in Gold, Turquoise and Red, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mid-century ceramic chinoiserie statues of a man and a woman in traditional attire. Both figures wear wonderful peacock blue-green tops with red b...
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20th Century American Chinoiserie Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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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