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1930s Amusement / Carnival Motorcycle Ride, Carousal, Merry-go-round
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Antique midway amusement park wooden motorcycle ride is one of the earliest produced for carousels and merry-go-rounds. Wonderful aged patina, ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Carved Wood Salmon, Fish Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Salmon Trophy Fish Model A nice carved wooden half block salmon carved with teeth, dorsal fin, adipose fin, pectoral fin, pelvic fin, anal fin and tail fin, the eye also carved out i...
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1880s Scottish Sporting Art Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Lladró Great Dragon Sculpture by Francisco Polope. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition dragon sculpture in matte porcelain with gold lustre. A symbol of power and prosperity in Eastern culture, this magical creature, the bearer of good luck, is the protagonist in this spectacular High Porcelain limited edition. The hundreds of scales covering its skin are individually hand painted with gold lustre, an extremely laborious technique requiring the expertise of the finest artists. The luminosity distinguishing its spectacular embellishment is attained by combining gloss and satin finishes, united by an iridescent metallic hue on the chest and a vivid turquoise hue on the crest. The complexity of the dragon´s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Antique Pennsylvania Railroad Stock Car Model
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique handmade railroad stock car model. As a model of the railroad cars designed to haul livestock like cattle, this exquisite replica delivers some remarkable details including ...
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Tin

1940s Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Salesman sample from the 1940s most likely. Looks like it was made yesterday. Exquisitely detailed, child-sized Chippendale chair with removable seat. It was made to be carried do...
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1940s American Chippendale Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Rag & bone Professional Dress Forms
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Rag & bone Professional Dress Forms Sewing mannequin - couture Measures : 40cmx50cm H:200cm Wear consistent with age and use : Please see photos
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Iron

Arts & Crafts Period Model House in Painted Metal and Wood
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful model of an Arts & Crafts period house, hand painted and constructed out of metal and wood, with front porch, glass windows, and front dormer and chimney, with great surf...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Dutch Silver Miniature Kettle - Antique 1706
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century Dutch silver miniature tea kettle has a circular baluster shaped form. The body of this silver kettle is plain and unembellished, with an applied border to the upper rim. This antique silver kettle is fitted with a push fit domed cover surmounted with a cast silver baluster shaped finial. The kettle is fitted with a fine and impressive hinged cast scrolling handle. This exceptional miniature silver tea kettle features a plain cast silver swan-necked spout. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this Dutch silver kettle include: National mark: Crowned shield with three Andrew crosses (Amsterdam, minimum of .875 standard) Date letter: T (1706) Maker's mark: Untraced Such period miniature examples of this substantial gauge of silver and quality are rare to the market. Maker: Unknown Condition This 18th century kettle...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures

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Silver

19th Century Three-Masted Sailboat Model
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite, meticulously crafted wooden ship model is a stunning representation of a three-masted sailing vessel. The hull is painted a deep crimson with accents of natural wood,...
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19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

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Fruitwood

Graves Lighthouse Diorama
Located in Norwell, MA
Remarkable diorama showing graves light in Boston Harbor. This is expertly crafted with proper scale. The granite stone tower is expertly crafted with a tu...
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Stone

GUFRAMINI Pratone by Ceretti, Derossi & Rosso
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The mini Pratone® plays with the juxtaposition of a "large-small" proportion by reducing to 7/8 the giant Pratone that was designed in 1972 by Ceretti, Derossi, and Rosso, and exhibited that year at the MoMA as part of the Italy: The New Domestic Landscape exhibition. Just like the original version, the base of the "mini" sculpture shows the writing ‘Pratone’ on one of the sides, and 42 soft stems stretching in different directions complete the radical look of this little icon. As if in a fairy tale, the Gufram icons have become smaller and have now turned into Guframini®! The most radical Italian design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Foam

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

DOLL & CO. 1900 German Antique Steam Twin Cylinders Piston Engine Machine
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Doll & Co. This is a model of a mill engine created in Nuremberg Germany by the Doll & Co. in the beginning of the 20th century. This is a horizontal twin engine machine, painted, nickel plated guard rail, belt operated ball governor, on custom shaped wooden base. This antique model is a miniature of the real one, manufactured to be installed in farms and factories and was masterfully crafted with beautiful details and great materials, such; bronze, iron and steel. The model is mount in a wood base for display. This so-called adult’s toys are highly collectable and display very well, a great conversation pieces. Recently cleaned and oiled for sharp function. Doll & Co. Doll & Co. was founded in 1898 in Nuremburg, Germany by tinsmith Peter Doll & John Sondheim with Max Bein (Sondheim’s nephew) joining as a third partner just before WWI. Doll & Co. specialized in steam toys and steam engines. The company made and sold model steam engines...
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Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze, Steel, Iron

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Located in Huntington, NY
This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed. With new poly foam bed covered in black & white ticking.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Porsche 911, Racing Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Porsche 911 - most likely a "G Model" from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details, to...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Crystal

Meissen Porcelain Equestrian Piqueur
Located in Astoria, NY
Meissen Porcelain Equestrian Piqueur, 1902, modeled by Erich Hosel, with three removable hunting dogs, gilt accents, and painted crest to the base, signed "Kramer / Munchen / 1902" t...
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Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Kupjack Studios Miniature Sterling Silver Collectibles - For the Coffee Drinker
Located in Chicago, IL
For the Coffe Drinker Sterling Silver Coffee Service on Fancy Tray set includes: tray, coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl, spoon, plexi-display case with display block For the first time in over 30 years, we are thrilled to present three curated sets of sterling silver, rhodium-plated miniatures. Within the three sets, you will find something for the writer, the coffee drinker, and any special celebration. Using Eugene Kupjack’s original patterns from the Miniature Reproductions of Antique Silver set...
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2010s American Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

Lash's Orangeade Store Dispenser c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Lash's Orangeade Cooler & Dispenser. Drum shaped tin body designed to house both orangeade and a surrounding ring of ice, allowing for cold and fresh service. The interior com...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Bronze, Tin

European Miniature Jewelry Multi-Drawer Cabinet Chest of Drawer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A European late 19th Century 11-drawer chest or cabinet with a series of small drawers inside. Original antique bronze handles. This piece would be perfect as a jewelry case. This m...
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1880s European Baroque Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Vintage Handmade Bronze Viking Ship by Edward Aagaard for Copenhagen Iron Art
By Edward Aagaard
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Beautifully craftmanship. Detailed model of Viking Ship in patinated bronze by Edward Aagaard for Copenhagen Iron Art. Intact and complete condition and with a small wooden stand for...
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1970s Danish Primitive Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Bronze, Copper

Italian Wooden Gliedermann / Artist Mannequin
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Gliedermann drawing mannequin in cherry wood. Italy c. 1950. A Gliedermann is a wooden jointed mannequin, useful tool for learning to draw the...
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20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures

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Cherry

Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large elegant wooden pond yacht ship model in maple and mahogany. High quality, hand-built. Deck fitted with small screws. Denmark 1920-1930....
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Early 20th Century Danish Other Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature or model chest of drawers dates back to the Biedermeier period and was made with walnut veneer on a softwood body. The chest of drawers is in very good restored conditi...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Models and Miniatures

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Walnut, Softwood

Italian Mid Century View of Veduta Degli Ufiz Lacquer/Vellum Table Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid century view of Veduta Degli Ufiz Lacquer/Vellum table screen Italy, Circa 1960s A stunning diminutive work, in four parts beautifully lacque...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Early 20th Century John Broadwood & Sons Upright Piano Salesmans Sample
By John Broadwood & Sons
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 1900s; John Broadwood & Sons - North Yorkshire, England This piano salesman sample comes from one of the oldest continuous piano manufacturers in the world. Originally establi...
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Miniature Model of Sicilian Fishing Boat, Handmade, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Miniature model of a Sicilian fishing boat, called a "lance". Made by a craftsman who builds fishing boats and in his free time creates them in miniature, with the same technique as ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Beech

In Stock in Los Angeles, Grey Kong Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a Stand hugging the mobile phone and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

Set of 8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses, , Christmas Decorations
By Leo Putz
Located in Buffalo, NY
8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses Here we have from the local estate of the original owner a VERY Rare group of 8 Large Putz Houses in their original b...
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Paper

Miniature Antique Miniature Marquetry Desk
Located in New York, NY
Miniature antique miniature marquetry desk. Measure: 8.75" H.
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wood

19th Century Miniature Childs Porcelain Tea Service
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Miniature Childs Porcelain tea service 9 pieces Miniature Porcelain, not marked Tea pot, a lidded sugar bowl, a milk jar, 6 cups and ...
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19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Carved wood racing Yawl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully carved early 20th-century English model of a racing yawl, featuring an elongated hull in richly varnished wood with graceful overhangs and a classic lead keel. Twin mas...
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20th Century European Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Antique Leather Wardrobe Travel Trunk Salesman Sample
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare antique leather and wood ribbed wardrobe travel trunk salesman sample with beautifully fitted interior. The trunk with brass capped rounded corners, leather side handles, latc...
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Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Vintage Handmade Miniature Metal Chair with Stick Figure Person Motif
Located in Amityville, NY
Unique handmade vintage miniature chair made from metals with mixed finishes. Geometric in form with a round, concave seat atop an angular, square frame, likely intended to hold an i...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Diminutive 19th C Globe on Stand by Rand McNally
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique globe on stand, by Rand McNally. The 6” diameter globe is supported by the half circle brass meridian, which is mounted t...
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19th Century American Campaign Antique Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine, scale model of the schooner yacht “America”, the first winner of the America’s Cup. Copper sheathed below the waterline. Mahogany deck, linen sails....
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Early 20th Century Handheld Tally Number Counter with Addictive Clicking Button
Located in Red Lion, PA
Early 20th Century Nickel-Plated Brass Handheld Tally Counter, Machine Age Streamline Design This early 20th century handheld tally number counter combines Machine Age style with sa...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

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Brass, Nickel

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to deve...
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Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...

Early 1900s Salesman Sample Miniature Vanity
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Some history on salesman samples- An aggressive form of direct marketing by companies pushing their specific products, these miniature goods, known as salesman samples, were easily ...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Life-Size Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th Century
Located in Peekskill, NY
There hasn't been much information regarding this particular type of lay figure, indeed these are exceptionally rare, until fairly recently since the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge ...
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Early 19th Century French Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Vintage 20th Century Large English Sloop Pond Yacht c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fantastic vintage 20th Century sloop pond yacht, featuring original canvas sails. The yacht is an example of British pond racing yacht and would have raced against similar yachts i...
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20th Century British Other Models and Miniatures

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Fabric, Wood

Model of the British Royal Navy Frigate HMS Victory
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of the famous English warship HMS Victory. This model is planked in varnished walnut above the waterline and copper sheathed below. Fu...
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1990s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Antique Ship Model of American Bark
Located in Norwell, MA
This antique rigged model has standing and running cords, cabins, hatches, etc., colorful paint job. Great old mustard paint. Set onto a simple cradle. Ide...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Large Mid-Century Modern Tv-Tower Collection of 8 pcs., 1970s / 1980s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Wonderful TV towers from the 1960s-1970s. Some made of steel, metal, aluminum, bronze. The little one golden ist made in plastic. Various heights from 22cm to 47cm! Have the normal...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Wood and Bronze Cannon Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well made vintage wood and bronze cannon model, circa 1970s. The piece is in good condition with nice detailing and measures 4.5"W x 8.5"D x 3.5"H. #3810
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Mid-20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Museum Quality Model of American Steam Yacht Harvard
Located in Norwell, MA
Expertly crafted model of George Baker's private steam yacht "Harvard". Baker helped found the Harvard business school in Cambridge and the Baker Library...
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1990s American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

A 20th Century Architectural Wooden Model of a Renaissance Baptistry / Church
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely rendered octagonal sided wooden model of a Renaissance Baptistry or Church of very good proportions & scale, showing distinctive Islamic influences as observed in the eight ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Models and Miniatures

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Walnut, Plywood

Garment Form by Wolf Form Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Each form is individually molded by hand to specific dimensions and contours, every seam is symmetrically proportioned, every form is the closest replica to the human shape" - Wolf Form Co This example is model 1982 and perfect for your home or clothing store display...
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Garment Form by Wolf Form Co
Garment Form by Wolf Form Co
$480 Sale Price
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Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! So...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Steel Lidded Sarcophagus Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare 19th century Italian Grand Tour steel sarcophagus form box, circa 1880. Nice form, handsome desk-top accessory, great addition to any box collection. It is unusual to find this ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures

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Steel

18th Century Model Of A Field Cannon
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century model of a field cannon, the carraige with brass details and tools to the sides, the barrel cast in bronze. Circa 1770 Barrel length 26cm
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18th Century Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Kong Mini Portable Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a stand hugging the mobile phone and an external battery for fast charging mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

DC-3 Dakota Aircraft Reduced Model Scale, Model 1936
Located in Paris, FR
DC-3, Dakota aircraft reduced model scale model. Handcrafted in aluminium foil, with engraved metal rivets, 1936. .
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21st Century and Contemporary British Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Mexico Skull Mini Portable Bank Charger
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mexico skull mini power bank battery charger In stock in Los Angeles Job says he was inspired by a legendary figure who lived wrapped in mystery: 'the singer without a name'. "No one had ever seen her come out of her house, where heavy velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

Art Nouveau Silver, Mother of Pearl and Glass Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, mother of pearl and glass walking stick French, c. 1900 Height 87.5cm, diameter 3cm This walking stick was crafted at the ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Vintage Madonna of Montserrat, Our Lady of Montserrat Statue Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue Madonna of Montserrat souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as shown. It is impressive in siz...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Venetian Pewter Jolly Roger Pirate Model Ship Mounted on Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian Jolly Roger pirate model ship from the 20th century made from pewter alloy and mounted on a wooden base. This captivating Venetian Jolly Roger pirate model ship from the 2...
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20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

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Pewter

Lladró Spanish Pure Breed Horse Sculpture by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of a Spanish horse trotting in position in matte porcelain, embellished with blue and gold lustre on the head, chest, saddle a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

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

New Bedford Whale Ship Model Of "Cortez"
Located in Norwell, MA
New Bedford whale ship model "Cortez". Full wood model, fully rigged. Made by Captain Hall. Provenance: Original owner purchased ship model from the New Yor...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza, or ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

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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