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Waterline model of a Japanese Oil and Ore Carrier
Located in Norwell, MA
This waterline model of a Japanese ore/oil carrier is attributed to the builder, K. Akao from Osaka, Japan. Presented on a wood and plate glass base, the model comes with a wood box ...
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1960s Asian Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architects builders half model of a racing shell. Very nice form. Quite a sleek design. Laminated and varnished hull. Hull is fastened to the backboard with four brass screws. ...
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1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

#31/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #31/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

Early 20th Century JW Wilson Salesman Sample Buggy Seat
Located in Dekalb, IL
1890s-1910s; J. W. Wilson's Swing Seat, Manchester, NH. In the late 1800s, drivers of wagons and heavy carriages known as "drays" had a problem, and this wooden salesman sample seat...
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Steel

Hand-Carved Miniature Temple Model, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted miniature Buddhist temple in wood, polychromed in gold and red, with finely carved details. Burma (Myanmar), early 20th Century. The model consists of six detachable...
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1920s Burmese Ming Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Model Yacht "Endeavour" by William Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine model of the 1934 J class yacht Endeavour by noted model maker William Hitchcock. With planked deck, brass skylights, winches, wheels, etc. Rigg...
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1990s Models and Miniatures

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Wood

French Oak Cask on Stand for a. Giurlani + Bros.
Located in Norwell, MA
French oak cask on stand for A. Giurlani + Bros Importers, San Francisco. Carefully crafted and stropped barrel with brass bands. Wood cradle. Charming pie...
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1940s French Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Speedboat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architect's builder half model of a double ended launch or speedboat. Built of several laminated lifts. Mounted to a painted backboard. Weight: 0.6 lbs. Overall Dimensions:...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Gray Marine Builder's Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Finely crafted builder's model of a Gray Marine yacht, built in Maine in the 1920s. From a family descendant. Dimensions: 19" L x 9" W x 12.5" H (case).
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

White Carrara marble nativity scene - made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Christmas decorations, Nativity, nativity scene, Christmas nativity scene, Italian marble nativity scene, marble nativity scene, white carrara marble, carved nativity scene, Italian ...
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Early 2000s Italian Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Carrara Marble

Antique Wooden Shoe Forms with Handles c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe forms. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear. Creator Unknown. Date of manufacture c.1920 Materials and techniques maple or beech. Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions H 4 in. W 11.75 in. D 4 in. History This pair was salvaged from a cobbler's shop in the Mission District...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Beech, Maple

Hand Carved Wood Lighter in the Shape of an Umbrella ‘Actual Size’
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual early 20th century hand carved wooden lighter in the shape of an umbrella with removable handle (actual umbrella size). Carved textured fabric and ruffles. Lighter mecha...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Franciszek Zubrzycki Ship
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present a Franciszek Zubrzycki ship, manual work, accuracy up to 95% from the original.   Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of the rooms in not only Classi...
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2010s Polish Models and Miniatures

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Other

Half Model of the Fishing Schooner Bluenose
Located in Norwell, MA
Large half model of the famous Canadian fishing Schooner “Bluenose” scale model with planked deck, trunk cabin, hatches, companionway, wheel cabin, stubbed masts with pin rails, winc...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Art Deco Revival White Full Body Vintage Plastic Mannequin, 1980s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Revival white full body vintage plastic mannequin, which was designed and manufactured, 1980s, France. The mannequin shows geometric and cubism inspired features. The body w...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

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 ...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

#47/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #47/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

1940s Plaster Anatomical Heart Model on Wood Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Instructional, anatomical, plaster, heart model on 7" diameter wood base, circa 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Plaster, Wood

Charles Hollis Jones Miniature O Line Rocking Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful miniature chair/rocker from his o line series, this piece by Charles Hollis Jones is as one of his first ventures into sculpture. The piece is diminutive in scale when co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Models and Miniatures

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Metal

20th Century Polished Metal Passenger Plane, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite 20th Century model of a small passenger plane, expertly crafted from aluminium and presented on a matching aluminium base. This remarkable piece serves as a captivating ...
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

Antique Model of an Eastport Pinky Fishing Schooner
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality model of a double-ended "Eastport Pinky" fishing schooner. This model is a former museum piece. Mustard painted deck with hatches, winch, line tubs, anchors, etc. Great model...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Novelty Edwardian 'Trojan Horse' sterling silver pepper pot made in 1903
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1903 by Saunders & Shepherd, this charming, Edwardian, Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pot, is modelled to resemble the Trojan Horse of Greek mythology. The ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

Minot’s Ledge Light Model 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Striking model of Cohasset Minot’s ledge lighthouse. The carved tower has the accurate stone count. The light room is well done with railings and top. Mounted on a piece of ledge. Wo...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Stone

#92/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
LIMITED EDITION #92/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

Builders Model of an Oil Tanker
Located in Norwell, MA
RIP Hudner of Nassau, a dockyard builders model of the ore and oil carrier built by Burmeister and Wain of Copenhagen, 1994. Finely built with all apparatus and deck details shown. S...
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Small Mahogany Mirror with Gilt Wood Rocaille Scroll Wall Brackets
Located in Delft, NL
Small mahogany mirror with gilt wood rocaille scroll wall brackets Small mirror with 2 miniature wall brackets in carved gilt wood with rocail...
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19th Century European Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

English mid-century modern red sailing boat model by Star Yacht Birkenhead 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
English mid-century modern red sailing boat model by Star Yacht Birkenhead 1960s Model of a sailboat on a wooden pedestal. The body of the boat is made of red metal, the two sails ar...
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1960s English Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Framed Omani Sterling Silver and Silver Filigree Presentation Set
Located in London, GB
A framed Omani sterling silver and silver filigree presentation set Oman, early 20th Century Measures: Height 39.5cm, width 46cm, depth 5cm Consisting of a dagger, a pair of ear...
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Early 20th Century Omani Islamic Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

Fine Model of the Fishing Schooner Columbia
Located in Norwell, MA
Working model of the American Fishing Schooner "Columbia". A copper plate attached to the base shows the model was built by Thomas Hornsby of Cheltenham ...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Italian mid-century modern diorama box with religious celebration scene, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern diorama box with religious celebration scene, 1950s Cubic diorama box representing a Christian ceremonial scene. The outside of the box is covered in brown cardboard, the front of the box is made of glass with a golden frame and shows the internal composition, which sees a religious celebration on the left and a work scene on the left, all set in a cave. Present transformer that makes lighting possible. On the top there is a handwritten label that says "Attention! It runs at 125, the transformer is in the Christmas decorations box". Produced in 1950s. Vintage condition, with clear signs of use and aging, stains, discolorations and missing material. Measurements in cm Box 27x20x21.5h Transformer 10x22x12.5h This item is truly amazing and will be perfect for you if you are a collector or lover of vintage curiosities...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Vintage Regency Sitzendorf Porcelain Monkey Playing Trumpet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your decor with the whimsical charm of 18th-century European porcelain with this delightful monkey musician figurine. A classic piece by the renowned German maker Sitzendorf, ...
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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

#53/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #53/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly as the real-size Shroom CACTUS®, the new Guframini piece features multiple hand painted mini mushrooms, growing on its trunk and at its feet challenging reality. The miniature of the new CACTUS® is then finished by hand, becoming a unique piece, an icon of Radical Contemporary Design in 1:8 scale. Guframini Shroom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

#94/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #94/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

Sterling silver model of a fighter jet made in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1990 by Hugh Crawshaw, this Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Model of a Plane, is handsomely made. The model measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) ...
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1990s English Modern Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

1980s French Antique Handmade Miniature Shoe Made of Silk and Fabric
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s French antique handmade miniature shoe made of silk and fabric Atelier Jean Claude.
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1980s French Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Fabric, Silk

#83/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
LIMITED EDITION #83/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

GUFRAMINI Little GOD Miniature by Toiletpaper
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The little GOD, a miniature version of Gufram's most iconic collaborations with TOILETPAPER. GOD derives from the union of the Cactus® - designed by Drocco and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

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

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Iron

Folk Art Paddle Steamer Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Primitive paddle wheel steamboat with painted paddle box covers, twin steam funnels, flag, wheelhouse, etc. 14" H x 37" W x 9" D. 10 lbs.
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Antique Miniature Portrait with an 18-Karat Yellow Gold Frame & Fitted Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed miniature portrait was made in England in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style and comes with its original fitted leather case. The painting is unsigne...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Gold

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...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

"Nemo" Armchair by F. Novembre in Metallic Gold or Silver for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1:8 scale miniature reproduction of the iconic "Nemo" head-armchair, designed by Fabio Novembre and manufactured by Driade. Made in ABS and available in gold or silver metallic colors. DIMENSIONS: D. 3", W. 4.3", H. 6.6" FABIO NOVEMBRE uses furniture design to tell intense and fascinating stories in which the protagonist is often the human figure. This human figure is capable of becoming abstract and universal, able to propose a mythical beauty as occurred in Greek art. So that Nemo, a face with classic features, is hollowed out to create an inhabitable space. The result is a head-armchair to be lived from the inside. Like a mask, it simultaneously conceals and reveals its inhabitant. Fabio Novembre said about Nemo: "In 2010 it happened that the name "Nemo" immediately evoked the famous little fish, protagonist of the movie of the same name, made by Pixar in 2003. If this question had been asked at the end of the nineteenth century, the answer would have probably been Captain Nemo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Acrylic

Collection Rose Colored Stone Balls, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brazilian collection of 25 in total rose colored stone balls. Three different sizes Measures: Large 2.5" diameter Medium 2" diameter Small 1" diameter Smooth and po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Models and Miniatures

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Stone

Early 20th Century Small Model Train Chassis
Located in New York, NY
A vintage model train base chassis, hand-made in France, early 20th Century, circa 1910-1920. Wrought iron, 100% functional parts. Faithful miniature repr...
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Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Large Mid-Century Modern Didactic Resin Anatomical Model Jaw
Located in Weesp, NL
Big 1960s anatomical jaw teaching model in perfect condition. This beautiful resin jaw can be taken apart as shown in the images. It was made in the 1960s by Rudiger Anatomie in Berl...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Resin

Antique 20th Century English Novelty Cast Iron Tortoise Desk Bell c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English cast iron desk bell crafted in the form of a tortoise. The bell mechanism beneath, once wound up, can be rung by pressing either the head or tail, and it...
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20th Century British Other Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Late Regency Childs Yew and Elm Windsor Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with bow back and pierced baluster splat, turned legs and crinoline stretcher.
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1830s English Regency Antique Models and Miniatures

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Elm, Yew

Galos Design Porcelain of a Couple Driving a Car
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted Galos porcelain depicting a couple who are enjoying driving their sport car without hood. Black, white and silver are the predom...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Architect's Half Model of Wrigley Yacht Wasp
Located in Norwell, MA
Period builders model of the motor yacht "Wasp". Superb example of the model makers art. We present this model of the Wrigley Family Yacht "Wasp". Wasp was a forty size foot motor cruiser built by Great lakes Boat...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

#66/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #66/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly as the real-size Shroom CACTUS®, the new Guframini piece features multiple hand painted mini mushrooms, growing on its trunk and at its feet challenging reality. The miniature of the new CACTUS® is then finished by hand, becoming a unique piece, an icon of Radical Contemporary Design in 1:8 scale. Guframini Shroom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

#71/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #71/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly as the real-size Shroom CACTUS®, the new Guframini piece features multiple hand painted mini mushrooms, growing on its trunk and at its feet challenging reality. The miniature of the new CACTUS® is then finished by hand, becoming a unique piece, an icon of Radical Contemporary Design in 1:8 scale. Guframini Shroom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

Bronze Figure of Game Birds
Located in Brea, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century, the birds on a breakfront base. Measures: 11.25'' H x 8.25'' W x 4.75 D.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

#84/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #84/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

#89/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
LIMITED EDITION #89/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

Early 20th Century Chrome on Brass Car Mascot Entitled "Bagpipes"
Located in London, GB
A striking chrome on brass Car Mascot, in the form of a Scotsman dressed in a kilt playing the bagpipes. Exhibiting a well polished surface and fine hand fin...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Brass, Chrome

Small Solid Marble Mid-Century Ball Desk Curio
Located in London, GB
A small solid marble ball. Italy, c1970s. Ideal desk or shelf geometric curio. Tactile objet. Vintage condition, occasional scuff commensurate with age. Location: Belg...
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Late 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

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Marble

Antique Plank on Frame Launch Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice old antique launch model with planked hull and deck. The hull has a propellor. The heavy brass railing surrounds the stern. Base is newer. L: 36" x 10" W x 12" T
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1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

USS Jenkins Ship Model with Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Large cased model of the four stack destroyer "USS Jenkins", DD-42, 1912. Very large scale detailed model with twin screw, four stacks, lifeboats, two masts, rigging, deck, guns, sea...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

#27/99 Limited Edition by A$AP Rocky GUFRAMINI X HOMMEMADE Shroom Cactus Mini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Limited Edition #27/99 Gufram presents the miniaturised version of the Shroom CACTUS® created in collaboration with A$AP Rocky and the artist’s new design studio HOMMEMADE Exactly a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Other

Model Yacht of 1934 J Class "Rainbow"
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the J class yacht "Rainbow" built by noted model builder William Hitchcock. Finely built model with planked wood deck, skylights, winches, c...
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1970s Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

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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