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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Antique Silver and Rock Crystal Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique silver and rock crystal walking stick Continental, c. 1900 Height 90.5cm, width 7.5cm, depth 4.5cm This early 20th century walking stick showcases an extraordinary knigh...
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Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver

Art Nouveau Silver and Glass Mounted Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver and glass mounted walking stick French, c. 1900 Height 91cm, diameter 2.5cm Dating back to late 19th century France, this exceptional walking stick reflects the ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle French, 20th Century Fish (eg.): 3cm x 10cm wide x 2.5cm depth. This charming set consists of twelve Art...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. See S16 Home San Francisco. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manuf...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Ford Trimotor Desk Airplane Wooden Model, ca. 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Ford Tri-motor desk airplane wooden model - ca. 1925. Fantastic desk / counter airplane, made of polished wood and polished aluminium. Fully Restored and ready to display. Some History: The Ford Trimotor...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Giant Art Deco Brass Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil Display Models
By Wahl Eversharp Co
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Oversized retail advertising presentation brass fountain pen and mechanical pencil display signs from the early 1920s when they would have been featured within a wood and glass display cabinet at the pen counter of a stationary store. Originally the fountain pen would have been marked on its side "Wahl Pen...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Deep Water Diorama of the Galapagos Expedition
Located in Norwell, MA
Fabulous maritime diorama with engraved nameplate "Galapagos Expedition H.M.S. Beagle and Charles Darwin At Islands c. 1831. 3/32 Scale, A. Clark". This project was built by William Hitchcock...
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1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Whaleship Lagoda by William Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of the American Whaleship Lagoda built by prominent model maker William Hitchcock. Plank on frame with exposed ribs below the waterline. Details include planed d...
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1990s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

A Cast Iron Cobbler's Shoe Anvil, Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Cast Iron Cobbler's Shoe Anvil, Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century The cast iron foot mould mounted atop a rectangular timber base. Dimension: Height: 26cm Width: 40cm Depth...
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Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Collectible Coca-Cola Special Edition Asian Chinese Bottles, a Set of 5
Located in Plainview, NY
A custom made special edition Coca-Cola set of 5 miniature glass bottles. Each bottle is handprinted to portray traditional Chinese emblems such...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1990
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have re...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

A painted model of a famous English medieval house built from matchsticks C1910
Located in Central England, GB
This superb highly detailed English folk art model dates to the early 20th century and depicts a complicated half timbered and thatched famous Hereford property entitled “The Old Hou...
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

Set of 64 models from Scuderia Ferrari Historical Archive collection, 1980s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Set of 64 Collectible Models depicting the Scuderia Ferrari Historical Archive. Made entirely in 1/43 scale by Brumm in Italy in the 1980s... and in fact it is those models from the ...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum, Copper, Zinc

Planked Model of the 1920s Boston Yacht Islander
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat model of the "Islander" of Boston. Plank on frame yacht model of a very high caliber, rich varnish finish. Painted canvas deck. Details include railings, canopy roof, cabin, whe...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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 ra...
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Porcelain

French Onyx and Enamel Miniature Table Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This elegant dressing table cabinet uses precious materials on a delicate scale, resulting in a piece that is both practical and luxurious. ...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Lacquered Edwardian Style Novelty Faux Book Spine Waste Paper Basket
Located in London, GB
A lacquered Edwardian style novelty faux book spine waste paper basket English, 20th century Height 22cm, diameter 23cm This quirky and curious piece is a English, early 20th ce...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Resin, Wood, Lacquer

A Fine Model of a 19th C. British 24-Pounder Muzzle-Loading Smoothbore Cannon
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely cast model of an early 19th century British 24-pounder smoothbore muzzle-loading artillery cannon, together with its garrison style carriage. Both cast in heavy gauge 'bell...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Carpenter's Staircase Model
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage carpenter's staircase model from Belgium. Carpenter's created these models to show their craftsmanship.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

A Brendel botanic model: Taxus-Yew, Germany 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Brendel botanical model of Taxus N.40 (Coniferae), Yew. The round base in ebonized wood holds two models: an example of a male Sporofil...
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Early 20th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

1980, Sculpture Prototype Solar Car
Located in Perpignan, FR
Prototype solar acr maded by Design departement of the Delft university - Holland Measures: 260 x 100 x 110 cm Fiberglass & gelcoat Very good conditions Perfrect for wall install...
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1980s European Space Age Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Resin, Epoxy Resin, Plastic, Fiberglass

Early 20th Century, Open Turned Wooden Sphere Canton Ball
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A beautifully turned maplewood sphere containg a second star shaped sphere. Objects like these find their origins in the 16th century when the interest in science, mathematics and ar...
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Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Maple

Sofa set for dolls, functionalism, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original found condition sofa dimensions: 25x12x12 cm armchair dimensions: 12x10x9 cm
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Models and Miniatures

Materials

Chrome

Period Builders Model of the Private Yacht "Caritas"
Located in Norwell, MA
Builders model of a Lawley built private yacht named "Caritas". She was built in 1922 for sugar magnate J. Percy Bartram. Designed by Cox and Stevens of...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Giorgio Armani Eyeglass Display Collectors Items
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Collectors items vintage Giorgio Armani advertising / Eyeglass Display. Oversized large eyeglasses and case. The tortoise pairs lenses have slots to d...
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1990s International Style Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Miniature Wooden Rack, 4 Hunting Rifles in Sterling Silver
Located in VALENZA, IT
Miniature wooden rack with 4 hunting rifles in 925 sterling silver. The rifles for hunting, in four different models, are in solid sterling silver casting ...
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1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

MediumVintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces have...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Commesso di Fiori Fiorentino con Cornice Argentata Ovale Montelatici 1920
By Giovani Montelatici
Located in Milano, MI
Cornice da Tavolo argentata con Commesso di Fiori inizi 1900 di forma ovale con un profilo perlinato ed incernierato nella parte destra in modo tale da poter aprire la cornice che presenta due piedi ed una cimasa riccamente decorati da volute finemente incise nei bordi. La cornice di questa placca ovale è realizzata in lamina di ottone di buon spessore ed argentata con una marchio sul retro con le iniziali  MV in campo ovale con figura di un martello al centro. Il commesso è realizzato su lastra di ardesia o lavagna con l’intarsio di una rosa al centro e dei fiorellini di campo. Degne di nota le foglie verdi per le quali sono state scelte pietre dure con sfumature chiaroscurali naturali che danno una bella profondità alla composizione floreale. All’interno dell’antina ovale troviamo una fodera verde stampata in oro con la dicitura G. Montelatici 7 Lung’Arno Corsini Firenze con giglio fiorentino al centro.  Giovanni Montelatici...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

Jamaican 20th Century Miniature Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Wonderful George III Style mahogany hand dovetail two part sampler chest on chest made in Jamaica. This Chippendale style chest on chest...
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Early 20th Century Jamaican Chippendale Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large Baxter" with the exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-2005. Thes...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter Model by Renown Italian Model Maker Giovanni Sacchi
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful Leonardo da Vinci helicopter model made by Italy's renown model maker Giovanni Sacchi. This particular model was a gift to Paolo Viti during...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rope, Olive, Paper

Antique Mens English Leather Riding Boots With Chestnut Wood Inserts
Located in Pasadena, CA
Step into history with these Antique Men's English Leather Riding Boots, a stunning relic of classic equestrian craftsmanship. Made from premium aged leather, these boots showcase th...
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Early 20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather

Group of small wooden geometric models with chromatic faces, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Group of 16 little solid wooden geometrical models for teaching class. One face of each is colored following the chromatic scale of colors. Paravia, Italy beginning XX century.
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Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Model of the German Yacht Meteor
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine early twentieth century model of the German yacht Meteor. The scribed deck carries lifeboats on davits, skylights, hatch, wheel on stand, winch, etc. The model is mounted to a m...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Wooden polygon architectural model early 20th century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine example of a so called Polydre or Polygon. These multifaceted forms go back are to basic forms which form our world. They have been described by mathematicians, scolars and ar...
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Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Miniatures of the "Swan" chair and Circular table designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Miniatures of the "Swan" chair in turquoise fabric along with a Circular table. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, In good condition with natural signs of use and dirt. Approximately from ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric

Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, Approximately from the 1970s. In good condition with natural signs of use and dirt. Could benefit from cleaning...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fabric

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

Materials

Wood

Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers figurines. It depicts a rectangular wood and glass shadow box displaying ten colorful lead soldiers riding hor...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage US 1994 Rubber Negative Doc Holliday Ceramic Mould Cowboy Rough Cut 1363
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large vintage industrial 1994 cowboy rough cut 1363 rubber negative Doc Holliday mould to make a negative plaster mould with. With the plaster mould you ...
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1990s Central American Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rubber

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have ret...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia, in a lifelike organic modern...
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1990s Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold

Pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, Import Marked London 1927
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1927 by Israel Segalov, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, are handsomely modelled. Each measures roughly 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 96 troy ounces. The design for the Knights is taken from a relief which can be found at the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I in the 'Hofkirche' of Innsbruck in Germany. The relief shows Emperor Maximilian I at the Battle of the Spurs (also known as the (second) Battle of the Guinegate), and was created by Albrecht Durer. The knights are believed to depict Emperor Maximilian I & King Ferdinand I.
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1920s English Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Model #309-1 Vintage Scale and Weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg.
Located in San Diego, CA
Model #309-1 vintage small scale and grain weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg. of Providence, Rhode Island, circa, early 20th century. The piece is in good working condition and measures ...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Large Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large Baxter" with the exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-2005. Thes...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Miniature Antique Comb Back Windsor Armchair Based on the 18th Century Design
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely miniature antique 18th century style Windsor Comb back armchair A good looking and decorative piece, most likely a salesman sample ...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Silver-Gilt and Enamel Austro-Hungarian Horse Drawn Carriage Model
Located in London, GB
A silver-gilt and enamel Austro-Hungarian horse drawn carriage model Austro-Hungarian, Early 20th Century Case: 28cm high x 89cm wide x 44...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

1990s Italian Sky Blue Leaves Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant in Purple Pot
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia Murano, in a lifelike or...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds c.1987
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original West German glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds with textured fingers. Each is stamped with the size and dates of manufacture. These pie...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Scottish Fisheries Sterling Silver Plane Model Fokker F27-200 Hallmarked 1987
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1987 by Thomas Buchanan, this handsome, sterling silver model of a plane, is presented on a wooden stand with a vacant cartouche ideal for engraving a presentation inscription. The model measures: 9.5" (24cm) tall, by 13" (33cm) in length, by 15.75" (40cm) across the wings, and weighs 36.7 troy ounces including the base. The vertical stabiliser and rudder of the plane model are engraved with the crest of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency, part of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the plane itself is a model of a Fokker F27...
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1980s Scottish Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

22 wooden models for teaching, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A group of 22 small geometric solids made of solid wood with white traces for educational use. Some solids are decomposable. Castiglione, Turin, Italy circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Cute Miniature Christmas Tree with Lights in Globe by Bridget Mcguartney
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handcrafted cute miniature Christmas Tree in a glass globe. Decorated with handmade silk roses, gifts, beads, sea shells etc. Probably by Bridget McGuartney
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1970s American Country Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Textile, Glass, Plastic, Wood

20th Century Solid Silver Miniature of Carriage
Located in VALENZA, IT
Silver miniature reproducing a Roman 18th century Italian carriage, part of the "Le carrozze di Fasto" series, a collection of carriages in solid 800 °° / °°° silver, gilted and ...
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1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Pair of Gilt-Metal and Enamel 'Fleurs Des Siècles' Flower Baskets by Gorham
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt-metal and enamel 'Fleurs des Siècles' flower baskets by Gorham American, circa 1975 Measures: height 15cm, width 17cm, depth 13cm D...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Four Foot Cased J Boat America's Cup Yacht "Enterprise"
Located in Norwell, MA
Museum quality model of the 1930 America's Cup yacht "Enterprise." Fitted to a custom made mahogany showcase with table. With planked deck, skylights, binnacle, winches, etc. Over...
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1990s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Ship Model Delphine Paulette
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of the French fishing vessel Delphine Paulette. Hail port is hard to read due to old age splits. The hull is in its old paint. Furled sail. Big boat with a lot of chara...
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Early 1900s European Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Old Vintage School Molecular Model Czech 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
This old atomic model from chemistry class in the 1970s is made of plastic and comes from school in the former Czechoslovakia. Very decorative and in good condition with signs of we...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Acrylic, Plywood

Antique Cast Iron Miniature Cabinet, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This cast iron cabinet has all the little extras that make it fun. The doors on top open to reveal an original shelf. There is a working drawer, and ...
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Early 20th Century American Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

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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