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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Foal Baby Horse Reclining Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully handmade estate porcelain Herend "Foal" or baby horse figurine has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special black fish sca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Hand-PaintedAstucco Arch Scale Model with Photo and Velvet Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-PaintedAstucco Arch Scale Model with Photo and Velvet Frame
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19th Century Spanish Antique Models and Miniatures

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Stucco

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 sa...
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

King Edward V111 Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a royal commemorative earthenware (pottery) beaker celebrating the planned coronation of King Edward V111th on May 12th 1937. The tapering beaker or cup would have been made...
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Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Earthenware

Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings. Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Leather, Wood

Large-Scale Hand-Crafted World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Magnificent large-scale airplane model from the World War I era, complete with a functioning engine. Capture the essence of aviation history and craftsmans...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Elegant English miniature chest of drawers in walnut burl from Mid-19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant English miniature chest of drawers in walnut burl from Mid-19th Century. Perfect as a jewelry or collector’s box. Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures

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Walnut

Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Multicolor Porcelain Fishes on Coral Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful handmade estate porcelain Herend "Fishes on Coral" has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special multicolor fish scale design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Early 20th c. Folk Art Log Cabin Model c.1900-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original handmade folk art log cabin model with a chimney, one door and seven windows. Three windows have glass panes. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900-...
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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Glass

Viennese enamel miniature screen, c. 1900.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Viennese enamel miniature screen, Austria, c. 1900. Hand painted with panels after Francois Boucher, of courting couples wearing 18th Century costume, and sat in idyllic rural settin...
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Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Enamel

ANCIENT FORM OF FRENCH HATS early 20th Century Maillard Allie
Located in Madrid, ES
ANCIENT FORM OF FRENCH HATS early 20th Century from the Maillard Allie brand in wood and metal. Small defects, not tested. Dim.: 19 x 29 cm
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20th Century French Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Carp Fish on a Wave Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful and collectible handmade estate porcelain Herend "Carp Fish on a Wave" figurine has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Made, Cast Aluminum Batmobile Classic Car Deskpiece Mercedes SSK
Located in Lisse, NL
Great for a mancave and very cool on a desk also. This mid-century eye catcher is incredibly cool and tactile. It is the only one of it's kind we can find and it is in excellent condition. The real car that comes closes (in our view) to this aluminum model is the 1930s Mercedes Benz SSK (see image nr. 10). It may have been made as a luxurious ashtray, but with a shape and a look like this, it does not need to be functional. This is a work of art and can certainly be displayed as such. This one-piece, cast aluminum car...
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Mid-20th Century European Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

A Scottish builder’s cased half hull model of a herring drifter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Scottish builder’s cased half hull model of a herring drifter, the carved yellow pine hull with ebonized box sides and stringing and gilt propeller, plain decks with wooden fitting...
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20th Century Scottish Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ebony, Pine

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

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Wood

French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Century French Louis Philippe style miniature armoire or sample cabinet, hand-crafted of solid walnut with a mirrored door and dovetailed drawer. Interior has one adjustable shelf (replaced). Working lock and key. Chestnut as a secondary wood. Mirrored door with drawer below. All original and well constructed. May be used as a kitchen wall cabinet...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

1930's Marx Marcrest Pressed Steel Pure Milk Dairy Toy Truck
Located in Van Nuys, CA
We have A white Marx Marcrest Pure Milk Dairy Truck modeled truck produced by Marx Toys, a prominent American toy company known for manufacturing a wide range of toys in the 1920s. T...
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century French Metal Wrench On Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Unearth the robust spirit of industrial ingenuity with this Early 20th Century French Metal Wrench, mounted on a stand as a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of a bygone era. T...
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Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Metal

English Model of the HMS Victory Hull
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality Georgian style scale model of the hull of the HMS Victory, one of Britain’s most famous 18th century Royal Navy ships. Made from stoneware with a bronzed finish, this ...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stoneware

Navy Signal Cannon 18th / 19th Century European Brass Barrel And Wood Carriage
Located in Miami, FL
European signal cannon from the late 18th-19th century. An antique piece made and used in Europe, circa 1800. This kind of small scale toys were made to be used in the navy of some ...
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Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Models and Miniatures

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Brass

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

Materials

Plastic

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

Materials

Plastic

20th Century Brass Model GNR Atlantic 3 1/2 Inch Gauge Steam Locomotive c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Early 20th Century brass model, showcasing the GNR Atlantic locomotive 251 and its three-axle tender. Crafted to a 3 1/2 inch gauge, the model gleams with polished brass, copper, and...
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1930s British Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Large Art Deco Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Modena, Italy. Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scrat...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Antique Miniature Mahogany Bow Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive and elegant mid-19th century mahogany miniature bow fronted chest having well figured top above two short and two long drawers raised on elegant splay feet.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 6 Rare French 19th Century Antique Doll Carriages
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in the south of France this set of antique doll carriages are an enchanting collection with wooden handles, original paint, and working wh...
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19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Museum-Quality, Fully Assembled Replica of H.M.S. Sovereign of the Seas
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This is museum-quality, fully assembled replica of H.M.S. Sovereign of the Seas, a first-rate ship in the British Royal Navy for more than 50 years in the 1600s. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or original plans meticulously handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, and mahogany. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. This magnificent Sovereign of the Seas model...
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2010s Central Asian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

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

Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship
Located in Woodbury, CT
Model of an Imperial Russian harbor patrol ship, Commander Bering (1905) modeled by G. Cheikhet. Carved and painted hull with brass strap-work, planked decks outfitted with detailed ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Miniature Parquery Armoire, Circa 1760
Located in Spencertown, NY
The Louis XV Provincial Walnut Parquetry Miniature Armoire. Opening to reveal a shelves and drawers.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Miniature Ship Model of the Sailing Ketch Irene
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine model of the one hundred foot Ketch Irene of Bridgewater 1907. This vessel is still afloat. The model shows great detail from bow to stern. Rigged with a full suit of sails. Set...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Very Rare English Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Pepper Pot - London 1881
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1881, this charming and very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pot, is modelled as a Monkey. The pepper pot measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 1.25"...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Louis Philippe Style Miniature Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th Century French Louis Philippe style miniature doll armoire. Mahogany veneer with inlay detail and pine as a secondary wood. Mirrored door wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

Large Model Tristar Jetplane With A British Airways "Landor" Livery, England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning vintage fibreglass and plastic composite model of a Concorde in full British Airways livery mounted on a tripod stand by Space Models, circa 1990. This 1:36 scale aircraft...
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20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand made. Hammered copper Amazing. Almost sci-fi. I have never seen anything like this before. Possible ex museum collection. Two plaques on the front and back that would have held...
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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Copper

Antique English Half Hull Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique English half hull model handcrafted in mahogany with the original paint presented on a mahogany plaque.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany, Paint

Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Two early 19th century British wax models of a fetuses with attached placenta. Used as a medical teaching device. Numbered and attached to a velvet background. In a sealed woo...
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Early 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Velvet

Italian Rare Antique Miniature Blanket Chest in Poplar
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare late 17th century Italian rustic miniature blanket chest in solid poplar wood. This miniature blanket chest is ideal for decorating your home and can be used to store your preci...
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Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Models and Miniatures

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Poplar

Maquette/Sculpture of Victor David Brenner's 1933 D Lincoln Penny Front/ Obverse
By Victor David Brenner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maquette or Sculpture of Victor David Brenner's 1933 D Lincoln Penny Front/Obverse Offered for sale is a remarkable maquette or sculpture replicating Vi...
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20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Copper

Half Model of a Catboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved half model of a catboat sloop. Hull is painted white and is mounted to a painted backboard. The name "Cook" is printed on backboard. Weight: 4 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 6"H x ...
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1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Belgian Model Plane
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian Model Plane is a remarkable collectible, capturing the spirit of vintage aviation with its striking blue body and bold red accents. Crafted with meticulous ...
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20th Century Belgian Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Fabergé-Style Gold, Diamond, and Rock Crystal Model of Strawberries
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Fabergé-style gold, diamond, and rock crystal model of strawberries Continental, 20th Century Height 13cm, width 6cm, depth 4cm This exquisite Fabergé-style model depicts a bloomi...
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20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Opal, Gold

Pocket Globe, Nicholas Lane, London, post 1779
By Nicholas Lane
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket Globe Nicholas Lane London, post 1779 The globe is contained in its original case, which is covered in leather. The sphere measures 2.75 in (6.9 cm) whereas the case measure...
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1780s English Other Antique Models and Miniatures

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Leather, Wood, Paper

Portal I made in Terracotta
Located in Kolkata, IN
The portal to unknown realms of the intangible. A gentle reminder of our soul cravings. Portal I is made in terracotta, creating that bond between the earth and the vast universe. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Models and Miniatures

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Terracotta

Art Nouveau French Black , wooden Telephone Bronze
By French Foundry Pierret-Depaix et Cie
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Art Nouveau black and wooden French Telephone, by AOIP. At the end of the 19th century, sixty-four workers from the Paris Chamber of Precisi...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Bronze, Wire

Portal II made in Pure Brass
Located in Kolkata, IN
The portal to unknown realms of the intangible. A gentle reminder of our soul cravings. Portal III is made in natural and pure brass, creating that bond between the earth and the vas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Jim Rose Legacy Collection - Chest of Drawers, Solid Cast Iron Miniature
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite miniature chest of drawers is inspired by Shaker furniture. Made from solid cast iron with a natural rust patina and vintage nail heads for the drawer pulls, The artis...
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

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

Vintage Cast Aluminum Santa or Father Christmas
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage Solid Aluminum Santa or Father Christmas. This cast aluminum St.Nicholas would be a wonderful addition to any Christmas collection.
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

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

20th century French Jean Patou Factice Bottle Perfume
By Jean Patou
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large bottle of perfume "L'instant de Guerlain" dating from 2003. Fake liquid. Ideal for decoration in a bathroom. Stamp "Made in France" at the back. ​
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1960s French Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

1860 Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon, Marble Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...
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1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

20th century ship model
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The "State of Georgia" ship model is a fascinating and detailed representation of a 20th century vessel that captures the essence and elegance of sailing of that era. This meticulous...
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cut Glass, Ash

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood reproduces with perfect proportions in scale a miniature cabinet with three drawers and an upper flap door that opens to reveal a white marble top and an oval mirror inside, nice hand carved band on top with geometrical pattern and molded base. The black lacquered wood creates a wonderful contrast with the beautiful honey-colored wood grain. Despite its convenient size, extremely detailed, this chest of drawers is equipped with a white Carrara marble top and a small mirror that make it even more special and useful. The model of a piece of furniture was originally created by cabinet makers to show their skills to the customer and to present the sample of the furniture which would then have been produced on a larger scale. These commode miniatures, along with other specimens, were displayed in the craftsman's workshop to serve as examples to aid the potential client in making a selection. Some also think that these little chests were used as doll and puppets...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Miniature Iron Maiden of Nuremberg
Located in Hanover, MA
Miniature "Iron Maiden" in blackened cast metal attached to its original round wood base. The front doors are pin-hinged and open to reveal pointed spikes. At base of doors is printe...
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1890s German Gothic Antique Models and Miniatures

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Iron

21th century Large Guerlain Factice Perfume Bottle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large bottle of perfume "L'instant de Guerlain" dating from 2003. Fake liquid. Ideal for decoration in a bathroom.
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Early 2000s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Copper Kitchen Decoration Vintage Coffee Pots For Rustic Lot of Four Diferent
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Lot of four vintage copper coffee pots for rustic kitchen decoration vintage rustic style copper kitchen decoration They are very decorative ...
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20th Century Italian Rustic Models and Miniatures

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Copper

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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