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Models and Miniatures For Sale
English Brass & Wood Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Brass & Wood Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon England, circa 1950s An English brass & wood desk top model of a signal cannon, a mid 20th century example. This delightful...
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Brass

American Country Wooden Train Coach Model
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (20th Cent) painted wood model of DeWitt Clinton train coach with doll figures (see #037074-companion piece, Stephenson's R...
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20th Century American Country Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Embraer 190 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 190 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 190 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Bronze Waterline Model of the Submarine HMS Finwhale
Located in London, GB
A bronze waterline model of the Royal Navy porpoise-class submarine HMS Finwhale (SO5). HMS Finwhale (S05) was the fifth Porpoise-class submarine of the Royal Navy. She was launched on 21 July 1959 and first commissioned on 19 August 1960. During her first commission she went further under the ice than any other submarine at the time. She was recommissioned on 27 January 1964. In March 1965 on her second Arctic patrol she further eclipsed her first ice patrol, penetrating 95 miles into the ice. The Porpoise class was an eight-boat class of diesel-electric submarines operated by the Royal Navy. This class was originally designated patrol submarines, then attack. They were the first conventional British submarines to be built after the end of World War II. Their design was, in many ways, influenced by the German World War...
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Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Gufram GUFRAMINI Bocca, 1:8 Scale by Studio 65
Located in Toronto, ON
Step into the enchanting world of GUFRAMINI, an awe-inspiring collection that distills the magic and timeless appeal of Gufram's most celebrated works into intricate miniature forms....
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Models and Miniatures

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Foam

Engineer's Scale Model of Extending Fire Escape Ladder
Located in London, GB
A detailed engineer's model of a lattice-girder extending fire escape ladder. The ladder can be extended by the powered mechanism, or by a winder...
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Mid-20th Century North American Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

American Clipper Ship Model in Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship model of the "White Cloud" of Boston. Scribed deck with hatches, cabins, pump, capstan, etc. with glass case 25"H x 12"W x 30"D 27 lbs.
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Early 2000s Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Dutch Silver Miniature Sweeper and Dustpan by Anne Venema, Sneek
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch silver miniature sweeper and dustpan by Anne Venema, Sneek A Dutch silver miniature sweeper and dustpan, both engraved. The dust pan has an eyelet. Marked with the Dutch silver Hallmark "Sord" (before 1906) and silver smith hallmark AV...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Ship Model of a Cement Carrier
Located in Norwell, MA
The cement carrier " Gloria Elena" is a Cement carrier built in 1981 by SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY. Currently sailing under the flag of Mexico, this 450' commercial vesse...
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1980s European Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Grand Tour Bronze Sarcophagus Form Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual 19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze box in the form of a sarcophagus, circa 1880. Nice form, handsome desk-top accessory, great addition to any box collection. 5.5 inches...
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Miniature Antique Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers from France, circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique miniature French table top commode dates to the early 1900s. It is in the Louis XV style with splayed feet, shaped (or "bombe") sides, and bronze hardware throughout. Th...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Models and Miniatures

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Vintage Hand Polished Brass Flamingo Figure
Located in Cordova, SC
Beautiful brass flamingo polished to a mirror finish. This piece is in exceptional condition.
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1970s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Novelty "World's Largest" Chippendale Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
High quality carved solid mahogany giant Chippendale style armchair with upholstered seat. Very sturdy. Great for an event prop, advertising or promotional display. Measures: Seat h...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Lladró Canvas Vase Flowers Tapestry Vase by Bodo Sperlein
Located in New York City, NY
White glossy porcelain vase with accumulation of one by one handmade flowers for home decoration. Contemporary but Classic this sculptural vase is an impressive design statement comb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Hand Forged Iron Decorative Sailing Ships, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of decorative hand forged iron ships. Good condition. Vintage items form the 1960s. Measures 12"W x 3.5"D x 12"H.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Antique Hand Sewn Large Scale Leather Pig Piggy Hog
Located in New York, NY
This little piggy pig is at market! Early 20th Century antique hand sewn leather. This baby hog has sparkling black glass eyes. This can be seen at o...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Leather

Georgian Oak Childs Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive George III period oak childs chest having well Figured and crossbanded top above two short and three long Drawers flanked by curved corners raised on replaced bracket Feet (This charming little childs chest is the perfect size to use as a coffee table, or to Stand a lamp on and has a large amount of character and  charm. It is a good weight which highlights the solid construction from high grade oak and is certainly robust. It has various minor old marks, scuffs and scratches but these all add to the character of the piece.  Children’s furniture...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Oak

Rare & Intricate Prisoner-of-war Carved Bone Gaming Set, circa late 18 century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This is a fine example of a French prisoner-of-war bone gaming piece, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. These intricate objects were crafted by French prisoners during...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bone

Antique Cornish Pixie Gong, English, Brass, Oak, Dinner Chime, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Cornish Pixie gong. An English, brass and oak dinner chime, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charming gong raised b...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Brass

2 Iron-Red and Gilt Chinese Miniature Porcelain Vases, Kangxi
Located in Delft, NL
2 iron-red and gilt Chinese miniature porcelain Vases, Kangxi Kangxi (1662-1722) The bottles has minuscule chips The measurements are 4 cm high and 2.7 cm diagonal The weight i...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Antique Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Set of Ten 19th Century English Victorian Brass Chimney Good Luck Shoes or Boots
Located in Haarlem, NL
Four sets and two single pieces of English Victorian brass chimney ornaments or "good luck" shoes. What a lovely collection of shiny shoes don't you think? Let me tell you a little bit about them, during the Victorian period in England, it was fashionable to have a pair of "good luck" brass shoes on your mantel (fireplace), they would been given to you as a wedding gift. Two sets were definitely match stick holders...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Brass

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...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Italian Miniature Model Sculpture Box Piano Silver Green Malachite Vermeil
Located in London, GB
Italian Miniature Model Sculpture Box Piano Silver Green Malachite Vermeil Italian, 20th Century Height 6cm, width 9cm, depth 11cm A charming and finely executed Italian miniature...
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20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

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Malachite, Vermeil, Silver

Collection Seven Italian Modern Miniature Musical Instruments Silver Malachite
Located in London, GB
Collection Seven Italian Modern Miniature Musical Instruments Silver Malachite Italian, 20th Century Largest (cello): Height 6cm, width 3.3cm An exceptional example of Italian craf...
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20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

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Malachite, Vermeil, Silver

American Country Iron Miniature Bicycle Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style rustic iron miniature tricycle sculpture with pine wood seat and rotating wheels and pedals.        
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20th Century American Country Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Iron

Pair of Trumpet-Shaped Miniature Brass Candlesticks from, 1830s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of cute trumpet-shaped miniature brass candlesticks in Karl Johan, during the 1830s. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1830s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Pair of English Vintage Wood and Leather Handmade Cobbler's Shoe Lasts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of English wood and leather cobbler's shoe lasts from the 20th century, numbered on the side. Handmade out of wood and used to create shoes for certain clients, this pair of shoe lasts is numbered on the side. Presenting a nicely weathered appearance revealing its age and use, this pair of vintage shoe lasts...
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20th Century English Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Leather, Wood

Elegant Half Model of the Steam Yacht Corsair
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale half model of JP Morgan's private steam yacht "Corsair II", flagship of the New York Yacht Club. The quality is evident. Planked mahogany deck, incredible built up mahogany cabins with raised panels. Countless Skylights with mahogany frames and brass bars. Other details include steam funnel, stubbed masts, wheel, binnacle, signal cannon, winch, deck plates, bitts, telegraph, steam whistle...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Italian Antique Botanical Model Early 1900s Plaster on Wooden Base
Located in Milan, IT
Botanical model made of painted plaster and mounted on black painted wooden boards of an orthotropic ovule made by prof. T. Ferraris for Vallardi publisher Milan Scientific material, complete with plate with the legend of the names of the various parts of the mushroom, early 1900s. Good condition. Measures: 20.5 x 15.7 cm, height 25.5 cm. The origins of the publisher Vallardi date back to 1750 when founder Francesco Cesare (1736-1799) acquired a small craft in the heart of old Milan. In the early nineteenth century, the publishing house was noted for the production of works of art, geography and science, including a "Tour of Italy" which took twenty-two printings between 1819 and 1835. The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables and fares for transportation of the time, can be considered the first modern tourist guide. The firm "Vallardi" was born in 1843 and the company became industrial, with the opening of branches on national scale...
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Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

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Plaster, Wood

Gufram GUFRAMINI Another Green Cactus, 1:8 scale by Drocco / Mello
Located in Toronto, ON
Step into the enchanting world of GUFRAMINI, an awe-inspiring collection that distills the magic and timeless appeal of Gufram's most celebrated works into intricate miniature forms....
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Models and Miniatures

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Foam

Martin Airlines Holland MD-11Jumbo Jetliner Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Martin Airlines Holland MD-11 jumbo jetliner airplane contractor desk model, circa 1980s. The model measures 10.5" wingspan x 12.5"D x 5.5"H and sits on a nice marked st...
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Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes A rare and delightful pair of leather early 20th Century hand crafted apprentice shoes. One of the smallest examples we have seen to date. ...
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1930s British Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Leather

Italian 20th Century Solid Silver rare Bison Sculpture on Marble Removable Base
By L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Bison in solid silver made in Arezzo, Italy in the 1950s of the last century by L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello. The sculpture was made in "fusion" and a chisel finish. The burnishi...
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1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Large Row Boat or Dinghy Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage row boat model hand crafted in mahogany with ambitious accuracy. Painted white with green trim and presented in a custom handcrafted stand.
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20th Century American Adirondack Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Miniature Gilt Wood Mirror and Console Set
Located in Delft, NL
Miniature gilt wood mirror and console set Miniature mirrors with consoles in carved gilt wood with rocaille scrolls and is very lovely for a...
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Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Set of 2 Sicilian Paladin Heads with marble base, 1940s, height 90 cm
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Sicilian Paladin heads with marble base, 1940s, height 90 cm. The heads rest on brass and copper parts of equestrian parade harnesses of the time. Special furnishing objects...
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1940s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Marble, Brass

Heart Anatomical Model Life Size
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, Germany. We offer this Heart Anatomical Model Life Size. Made in rubber and handmade painted.
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1940s German Other Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Rubber

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 bea...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic

Lladró The Guest by Ricardo Cavolo Figurine. Small Model. Numbered Edition
By Lladro, Ricardo Cavolo
Located in New York City, NY
This piece is the contribution by the prestigious designer Ricardo Cavolo to The Guest, the creative project inviting cutting-edge artists from around the world to customize this fas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Bridge on the River Kwai Wooden and Iron Model, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Model of the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai, a wooden representation with iron railings that evokes the monumental original structure built during World War II. The meticulous des...
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1950s Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Iron

1990s Marta Marzotto Miniature Green Murano Glass Cactus Plants by Formia
Located in New York, NY
Italian minimalist collectible miniature plants of limited edition, Modern Design by Marta Marzotto, realized by Formia, 3 different lifelike or...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Antique Anatomical Model of the Human Ear Painted Plaster by Somso 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic model of the human ear, painted plaster, made in 1950s by Somso, a German company active since the second half of the nineteenth century, known as an excellence in the devel...
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1950s German Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plaster

Original Brendel Botanic Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover Botany's Finest: Original Brendel Botanic Models from the 1950s Unveil the beauty of botany with our exquisite collection of original Brendel botanic models: Spike, Raceme,...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Vintage Stainless Steel Salesman Sample Kettle
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage jacketed kettle salesman sample. Being under 10 inches tall makes this stainless steel salesman sample much easier to carry around than the 50 or 100-gallon tank it represen...
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Stainless Steel

Italian Antique Grand Tour Bronze Riding Boot Match Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A quality antique Italian Grand Tour bronze boot shaped vesta or match holder dating from 1900. Modeled as a riding boot with a spur strapped to the boot with the body of the boot ac...
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Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A plaster design study attributed to an artist designer at the Hill Auto Body Metal company based in Cincinnati Ohio . The company specialized in streamline equipment for airplanes and would periodically go into the automotive field with race cars and streamline bodies . This study may be based on the 1932 rear engined teardrop car called the Arrow Plane for customer Lyman Voelpel a wealthy Chicagoan and may have served as inspiration for six McQuay-Norris Cars built during that period and into 1934. The bodies were aluminum over a steel and wooden frame work and has Ford under pinning's including suspension , brakes and V8 engines...
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Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures

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Plaster

Guido Cacciapuoti Bronze Horses Couples 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Guido Cacciapuoti bronze horses couples 1940 Italy.
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1940s Italian High Victorian Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Art Deco Glass Opalescent Fish by Sabino
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco fish opaline glass figure miniature with mouth up by Marius Ernest Sabino. Circa 1933 “Sabino” signed. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

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Glass

Model of Danish Corner Chair in the Manner of Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Apprentice cabinet makers would make models of furniture as a part of their training. A lovely addition for a collector of miniature chairs and a generally appealing decorative acces...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Botanical Model in Enlarged Section of a Moraceae Syconium, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Model in enlarged section of a Moraceae syconium (fig for example is a syconium). The model is made of painted plaster and almost certainly made by Paravia in the 1930s. Measures cm ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plaster

19th Century Silver Loderein Box in the Shape of a Book
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century silver loderein box in the shape of a book A silver loderein box in the shape of a book with engraving. 19th century. Under the box ha...
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19th Century Antique Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Siegel Paris, Small Mannequin in Composite Material on Metal Base, 1950-1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Siegel Paris, small mannequin in composite material on its metal base, original wig, circa 1950-1960.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

Maharam Bear by Pin-Up
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Bear by Pin-up 003 Harbor Initially created for Pin–up’s Fall/Winter 2016/2017 issue, the Bear is handmade by a small-scale Canadian producer fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Leather

Vintage, Good Size & Stunning Hand-Carved Bali, Indonesia Wedding Couple Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Artistically carved sculpture of newly weds from 1940-1950. This beautifully executed and romantic sculpture is of a madly in love Balinese male and female. This all-handcarved out of a dense hardwood work of art has the most beautiful and warm patina. This rare & unusually intimate sculpture is in excellent condition and it must has taken a skilled craftsman an enormous amount of time, focus and dedication to create. The 'Loro Blonyo...
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Mid-20th Century Balinese Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Birds - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Hollywood Regency–style ceramic birds, hand‑glazed in luminous shades of yellow, green, and rose with elegant feather detailing and sculptural bases. These cockato...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic

Vintage 20th Century English Articulated Wooden Horse c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century articulated wooden horse on a brass stand with a wooden base, featuring movement in all four legs, head, and neck. Its timeless design makes it a perfect addition to b...
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20th Century British Other Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Birds - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsical elegance to your space with this striking set of two vintage Regency hand-painted ceramic birds. Bursting with vibrant hues of yellow, pink, teal, and cobalt...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic

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...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic

Unique Bronze Design of the Ball Fountain from Nuremberg by Günther Rossow
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Bronze design of the famous ball fountain from Nuremberg by sculptor Günther Rossow. Günter Rossow (*1913 Deutsch Krone / West Pomerania †1992 Marktre...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Toy Car Citroen Traction 15/6, Circa 1960 France
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
This wooden car is a decorative representation of a Citroen Traction 15/6, capturing the elegance of an old-fashioned toy. Labels in front and at the back are licence plates, registered in Massachusetts " 293 MA 9". Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts, this antique toy car...
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Mid-20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Birch, Fruitwood

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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