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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Vintage Collection of Eight Miniature Hat Boxes with Hats, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual collection of vintage miniature hat boxes with hats representing America's iconic hat companies of the time. Customers would buy them to give as gifts, then the reci...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Felt

Pair of Chinese Pagoda Towers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of four tiered pagoda towers crafted in composition with a black lacquer finish decorated with gold painted floral designs, brass balconies, and bells.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Models and Miniatures

Materials

Composition

JVC Pyramid TV Television Video Capsule
By JVC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Video Capsule JVC analog television pyramid shape. Practically for decoration, we believe that it does not work, the cable is burst, a little discolored by time, there were two, the...
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1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Victorian Wax Flower Still Life Basket Under Round Glass Dome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Wax Flower Still Life Basket Under Round Glass Dome USA, Circa 1880 A glimpse of the opulent world of the 19th century with this captivating...
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Collection of 9 Folky English Victorian Brass Shoe and Boot Mantel Ornaments
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of 9 brass shoe mantel ornaments. Each in the form of a lady's boot or shoe. Some with applied buttons and etched decorations. Most ...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

American Airlines Boeing 747 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool American Airlines Boeing 747 jetliner / airplane desk model by Aero Mini of Japan, circa 1970s. The model measures 8" in wingspan x 9.5"D x 6"H and sits on a high qualit...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Old Phywe Germany alligator brain anatomical model, plaster 1950's
Located in Hoogeveen, NL
Rare old anatomical plaster model of the alligator brain. Beautiful details on a bakelite base. Worn but still in beautiful condition and as shown in t...
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1950s German Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bakelite, Plaster

Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy. Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Collection of Treen Kitchenalia, Butter Marker This is a great little Collectio
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Collection of Treen Kitchenalia, Butter Marker This is a great little Collection of Treen Kitchenalia, a Butter Marker, this has a naive cow carving, a lemon squeezer and a turned sycamore egg cup A good set for the collector, a bit of historical wood worm on the butter Stamp...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sycamore

Set of 12 Christmas Tree Ornaments Vintage Irish Linen Quilted Handbag Handmade
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 12 limited edition artisan Irish linen vintage quilted handbag Ornaments by Katie Larmour This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading. These novelty miniatures are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself, particularly suitable for the holiday season, all year round occasions, celebrations and home decor. They are inspired by vintage quilted handbags or purses for example Chanel and Lanvin in my own wardrobe, and in palette of pastel pinks and soft leather shades. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms. Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond. The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen

20th Century Quantas Empire Airways Super Constellation Model Plane, c.1950s
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite 20th Century model of a Qantas Empire Airways Super Constellation, expertly crafted from aluminium and presented on a matching aluminium base. This remarkable piece serv...
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20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wood model of antique fishing boat ship with sails made in Argentina By: unknown Material: wood, thread, fabric Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnis...
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Thread, Fabric

Early Life Sized Anatomical Display, Jean Antoine Houdon
Located in Peekskill, NY
This striking plaster anatomical models is a half and half in the style of Jean Antoine Houdon. It shows the skeleton on one side and muscular layer on the other. The bust is full si...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster

Miniature Wooden Cabinet from Nineteenth-Century France
Located in High Point, NC
This highly eclectic piece takes influences from baroque to gothic to empire styles, sporting oriental reminiscences. This small cabinet is a product of a time when Europe started to...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pepsi Logoed Concorde Jetliner Desk Model on Lucite Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Pepsi logoed Concorde jetliner desk model on lucite base, circa late 1990s. The model measures 5.5" in wingspan x 12"D x 2.75"H and sits on a high quality chrome stand. ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

GUFRAMINI Miniature Sunrise Paul Smith Cactus by Drocco & Mello
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The new Guframini SUNRISE CACTUS® are the miniaturised version of the Gufram x Paul Smith SUNRISE CACTUS®: a limited edition of 600 Guframini that preserves the energetic and optimis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Foam

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

Materials

Aluminum

Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike by Fonlupt, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Carousel Motorcycle - Motorbike - Motor Bike by Fonlupt France. A French vintage child's motorbike used on the roundabout - merry-go-round - fairground - funfair. A 1950s metal r...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1976 J.R. Bauman Women’s Dress Form Adjustable Mannequin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage original J.R.Bauman 1976 dress form mannequin, New York. Size 16.5 with signs of age appropriate wear on a cast iron base with casters. The form is wrapped in linen and layer...
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1970s American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Large and Heavy Mid-Century Modern Tv-Tower Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large and Heavy Mid-Century Modern Tv-Tower Sculpture, 1970s
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

19th Century Mahogany Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little mahogany miniature chest of drawers from the 19th century from England chest of drawers with a double drawer in the top and the bottom drawer with the plinth integrated...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Commesso di Fiori Fiorentino con Cornice Argentata Ovale Montelatici 1920
By Giovani Montelatici
Located in Milan, IT
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 pr...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

Cased Ship Model of the United States Frigate "Essex" 1799
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely made three masted ship model (1/8” inch =1 ‘ Scale) with carved wood details and painted with string details. Includes Masthead Sculpture, two Anchor...
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20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Limoges Enamel Portrait of a Floral Kokoshnik Beauty France, Circa 1900s A exquisite French Limoges enamel portrait, circa the 1900s, capturing a mesmerizing portrait of a...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

Materials

Enamel

20th Century Model Glass Car By Daum, France, c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare model race car designed by Xavier Froissart and realised by Daum, France, circa 1985. A mixture of frosted and polished glass give a wonderful t...
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20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Brass Hourglass Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly patinated brass hourglass holder. Dimensions 1.25" diameter x 3.75" height Condition Good vintage condition; age appropriate patina.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Silverplate Cannon With Wheels
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional objet d'art is modeled after a cannon from the siege of Mafeking, a 217-day conflict in South Africa during the Second Boer War. It is composed of silverplate over c...
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20th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Roman Marble Architectural Decoration - 1st / 2nd century AD
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Roman marble architectural Decoration 1st-2nd century AD 14 x 9,5 x 5 on a modern metal stand Decorated in three sides with vegetal elements, le...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Desk Model of the 'Atomium' Building
Located in London, GB
A small desk top model of the Atomium building in Brussels. Marble base, metal model. Belgium, c1960s. Some small nicks and scuffs, wear commensurate with age. Location: London G...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Metal

A perfect almost unworn pair of period 19th century hand made leather baby shoes
Located in London, GB
A perfect almost unworn pair of period 19th century hand made leather baby shoes.
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1870s English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Architectural Model of an Atlantic City Hotel, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern Architectural Model of an Atlantic City hotel, incredible detail, housed in lucite box, circa 1960.
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1960s American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Lucite

Liberty of London Small Brown Leather Hippopotamus Decorative Model
Located in High Wycombe, GB
1920's Liberty of London Small Hand-Crafted Brown Leather Hippopotamus with Glass Eyes Decorative Model.
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather, Glass

Early 20th Century Bronze and Wood Mounted Cannon Model with Large Wheels
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Bronze and Wood Mounted Cannon Model Offered is an early miniature bronze cannon on a wood carriage with large bronze wheel. This will be displayed nicely on a d...
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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Decorative Desktop Signalling Cannons
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 19th Century decorative desktop cast iron signalling cannons set on carriages with working wheels.
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19th Century English Napoleon III Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wood Miniature Antique Spiral Staircase Architectural Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, antique walnut spiral staircase decor with Classic design with numerous steps and flat baluster supports on a square base, in a herringbone pattern, in good condition. Miniature staircase...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage empire style jewelry or trinkets chest of drawers.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a Vintage empire style jewelry or trinkets chest of drawers. This chest of drawers features its original solid brass hardware. This diminutive chest of drawers is made of dar...
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1950s American Empire Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Desk Model of the 'Atomium' Building
Located in London, GB
A small desk top model of the Atomium building in Brussels. Marble base, metal model. Belgium, c1960s. Some small nicks and scuffs, wear commensurate with age. Embossed 'Brussels...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Metal

GUFRAMINI Broken Mirror Miniature by Snarkitecture - Black
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Miniature in a 1:8 scale made of polyurethane foam. Guframini are made with molds that faithfully reproduce Bocca, Cactus, Pratone and Broken Mirror: each "mini" creation is made of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Foam

GUFRAMINI Broken Mirror Miniature by Snarkitecture - White
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Miniature in a 1:8 scale made of polyurethane foam. Guframini are made with molds that faithfully reproduce Bocca, Cactus, Pratone and Broken Mirror: each "mini" creation is made of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Foam

Museum Collection Luxury Christmas Tree Ornaments Set of 10 Vintage Irish Linen
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Museum Collection Set of 10 Artisan Irish Linen Ornaments by Katie Larmour This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading. These novelty ornaments are a unique and quirky gift, or a treat to oneself. They are particularly suitable for the holiday season and the ultimate Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms. Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond. The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen

An antique bronze scale model of an 18th century cannon on a hardwood base c1920
Located in Central England, GB
This superb finely detailed model of an 18th century cannon is very well engineered. It has large distinctive front spoked wheels with studded tra...
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Early 20th Century British Medieval Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

18th century santos figure/capipote
Located in Brecht, BE
a polychromed wooden santos figure/capipote, carved in Italy in the 18th century, these were catholic procession mannequins
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18th Century Italian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Antique Wooden Shoe Forms c.1920-Multiple Sets Available (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per collection. 6 collections available. Please specify which set to purchase. Decorative only. Original cobbler's wooden shoe forms. Sold in sets of four. They hav...
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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Maple

Large French Art Deco Three-Masted Barque Ship Model, 1930s
By Anthoine Art Bois
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco three-masted barque ship by Anthoine Art Bois, France, 1930s. Wood and metal. Painted white metal sails, wood hull and painted black base
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

2000 Italian Dark Purple Murano Art Glass Artichoke Flower Plant in Red Pink Pot
Located in New York, NY
Italian highly collectible potted glass decorative Limited Edition Work of Art, a cactus, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a li...
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Models and Miniatures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Teledyne Ryan Firebee II Drone Contractor's Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and extremely rare Teledyne Ryan Firebee II contractor's desk model, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and super high quality. It is made of wood and mount...
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Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Metal

Spanish Baroque Sunburst Mirror Miniature in Gold Leaf Gilded Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Spanish Baroque carved giltwood sunburst mirror with crest. Spain, 19th century. This lovely collection mirror has a carved frame covered with gesso and gold leaf finishing....
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19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mir Space Station USSR CCCP Original Scale Model; Soviet Scene
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting an extraordinary piece of aerospace history - the original Mir prototype scale model from Russia. This remarkable artifact has been in our possession for the past 30 years, cherished as a prized collectible. Acquired from the individual who first imported it from Russia, it stands as a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of space exploration. This scale model is truly one-of-a-kind, bearing witness to the pioneering spirit that led to the construction of the iconic Mir space...
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1980s Russian Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Art Deco Sabino Artistic Glass Opalescent Fish by Marius Ernest Sabino
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco fish opaline glass figure miniature with mouth up by Marius Ernest Sabino. Circa 1933 “Sabino” signed.
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20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Chinese Miniature Porcelain Teapot with Silver Overlay 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinese miniature teapot offers porcelain vessel with hand painted figures, housed in silver overlay having figures, signed as photographed, 20th century Measures- 4.25''H x 5''W ...
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20th Century Asian Models and Miniatures

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Silver

English Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet with Heart Lock Antique Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Hampshire, GB
Open curb link bracelet with heart padlock clasp hung a variety of charms, including, a fire engine, motorcycle, trolley bus, doctor’s bag, dunce hat, barrel organ and an engagement ring with a jewel on top. A Lovely English sterling silver double-link charm bracelet with a safety chain. There are Twenty-Nine charms The bracelet is in excellent condition, with scratching as expected. We have given the bracelet a light clean. 96g total gross weight. Condition Excellent condition. This is a fabulous vintage 1960s silver charm...
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Mid-20th Century English Early Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver

Narcissa Ward Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama c.1933-1942 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene during Christmas morning. Almost every piece of molding, furniture, rugs, and accessory items that are contained in the room is designed and created by hand. Original signed tag on the back. Comes with two booklets by Mrs. James Ward Thorne (Narcissa Ward), an original photograph signed by the artist and newspaper clippings. CREATOR Narcissa Ward aka Mrs. James Ward Thorne. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1933-1942. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Glass, Fabric, Metal, Paper. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 11.25 in. W 13.75 in. D 7.75 in. HISTORY Mrs. James Ward Thorne of Chicago loved dollhouses and miniatures as a child. After traveling in Europe where she collected miniature furniture and accessories, Mrs. Thorne commissioned over two dozen miniature rooms created by cabinetmakers from her own drawings. The scale is: one inch to one foot. The rooms were exhibited in the 1933-1934 Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition, the 1939 San Francisco's Golden Gate International Exposition, and in the 1940 New York World's Fair. Later, Mrs. Thorne had 29 more rooms created, copying Europe's castles, museums and historic homes. She commissioned architects to create historically accurate settings and had the textiles and carpets made by the Needlework Guild of Chicago. The rooms showing the French and English architectural and decorating styles from the 1500's to the 1920's, were exhibited in 1937 at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1942 Mrs. Thorne gave 37 more Miniature Rooms to the Art Institute of Chicago. Those rooms offered views of American history between 1875 and 1940. The Art Institute of Chicago's Thorne Miniature...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Glass

Small Grand Tour Pietra Paesina (Ruin Marble) Bronze Mounted Plaque or Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Grand Tour plaque or curio. With a pietra paesina or ruin / ruiniform marble form plaque mounted in a gilt bronze frame with an integral bail...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Bronze

Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Doll Vintage Italy, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Verona, Italy. Shows some wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scratches a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Podium Puzzle - contemporary design architecture set
Located in LIEU-DIT BARAN, FR
Beautiful architectural sculpture set, made out of bronze, with a black patina and a wax layer finish. The set is composed of four parts, that can be assembled such as a puzzled, as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

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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