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Models and Miniatures For Sale
From Queen Charlotte, A Rare Miniature Gold Mounted George III Almanac, 1817
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A present from Queen Charlotte given to Ann Dundas, Viscountess Melville, The Viscountess was Queen Charlotte’s Lady of the Bedchamber from 1813 until the Queen’s death in 1818. Lond...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures

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Gold

Artificial Smoked Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage Belgium 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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1950s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Artificial Pepperoni Sausage Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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1950s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plastic, Rubber

Artificial Smoked Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage Belgium 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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1950s Belgian Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

American Late Federal Walnut Table Form Centerpiece
Located in Essex, MA
A nice table with oval top with compass inlay. Raised on turned legs.
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1830s American Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Maple, Walnut

1930s Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning contemporary reproduction of a vintage racing car from the 1930s. The streamlined body, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed...
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2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Christofle Pierced Silver Plated "Lumiere D'Argent" Bear Figurine
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lumiere D'Argent Collection by Christofle France. Featuring an adorable little bear cub with a pierced silverplate body and eyes cut from onyx. Fully hallmarked to underside.
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20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver Plate

Scale Model Building
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique French hand built metal on wood scale model of a buildings inner construction with many details. The scale model is made of riveted metal and has great patina.
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Early 1900s French Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

20th Century Solid Silver Jaguar E-Type Model Of A Car, L Donati, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid-20th Century Italian made "Jaguar E-Type", also known as XK-E, solid silver model car. This beautiful model has a hinged rear trunk allowing the...
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20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

From Queen Charlotte, A Rare Miniature Gold Mounted George III Almanac
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A presents from Queen Charlotte given to Ann Dundas, Viscountess Melville, The Viscountess was Queen Charlotte’s Lady of the Bedchamber from 1813 until the Queen’s death in 1818. Lon...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold

English Brass & Wood Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Brass & Wood Desk Top Model of a Signal Cannon England, circa 1950s An English brass & wood desk top model of a signal cannon, a mid 20th century example. This delightful...
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20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

20th Century Porsche 911 Convertible Silver Model Of A Car, L Donati, c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid 20th Century solid silver model of a Porsche 911 convertible sports car. This timeless model has wheels fitted with Bridgestone rubber tyres. The exterior is polished to a high...
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20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Paris Eiffel Tower in the style of Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
An Op-Art resin/acrylic Paris Eiffel Tower decorative object in the style of Brazilian Artist, Abraham Palatnik. A great desk accessory or gift. Dimensions: 1.38" Depth x 1.5" Width x 3.94" Height. Small French porcelain...
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Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Labradorite and Silver Bird Model
Located in London, GB
Labradorite and silver bird model Continental, 20th Century Height 10cm, width 11cm, depth 12cm Crafted in the 20th century the stone model depicts a hu...
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20th Century European Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone, Silver, Other

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

Materials

Stone

Black Colored Metal TV Television Tower of Nuremberg Scale Design Model, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower also called Nuremberg Egg (because of the Design). A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room. Diameter given in dim...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Zebra Stone and Silver Bird Model
Located in London, GB
Zebra stone and silver bird model Height 8cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm Continental, 20th Century Expertly carved from zebra stone, the bird, most likely a wren, is sitting atop a fossi...
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20th Century European Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone, Silver, Other

Model of Malcolm Forbes Yacht "The Highlander"
Located in Norwell, MA
Builders style scale model of publisher Malcom Forbes' custom yacht "The Highlander". Highlander was designed by Jon Bannenberg and built by De Vries Sh...
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1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Handmade Folklore Vest with Unique Details, Greece, 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Greece, 19th Century A greek folklore vest. H 70 x W 110 cm (when folded out)
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19th Century Greek Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wool

American Wooden Boat Model, 20th C
Located in New York, NY
American polychromed wooden boat model on stand, with polychrome painted decoration, and linen sails, original condition. Dimensions: 60" H x 36" L x 9.5"...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Lladró Beautiful Catrina Figurine by Raul Rubio. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition Mexican Bella Catrina figurine in black gloss finish porcelain, adorned with three handmade flowers. The people of Mexico have a special relationship with death, to the point that it is part of the culture and daily life of this North American country. The Bella Catrina, conceived in the imagination of the artist Jose Guadalupe Posada...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Scale Model Dropleaf Table Salesman Sample c. 1900
Located in Fraser, MI
Representational scale model drop-leaf table. Plank construction on hinges, turned legs. with plywood crossmembers, in cherrywood finish. One plywood crossmember is missing.
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Early 1900s Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cherry

Antique Wooden Shoe Last C.1920-8 Pairs Available (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per pair. Decorative only. Sizes unknown. Please specify which pair you would like. Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe lasts. Refinished and shellacked. ...
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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Military Porcelain Figure, Set of 16
Located in New York, NY
Large assembled group of (16) sixteen military porcelain figurine depicting various uniforms, with diverse marks to underside. Dimensions: Tallest...
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20th Century Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Private Parts by Giovanni Hard Cover Book Bruno Gmunder
Located in Dayton, OH
"Hard cover art photography / male photography book “Private Parts” by Giovanni – Edited & Design by Claus Kiessling – Cover Design by Dolph Caesar - Published by Bruno Gmunder...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Stone

Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model of an American warship. Scribed deck, cabins, hatches, companion way, etc. The model is rigged with full standing and running ri...
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1910s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Late 19th Century Austrian Jewelers Anvil, 1890s, Vienna
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice early 20th century Austrian jewelers metal anvil. Perfect as a paper weight, gift for a jewelry collector or of course, as a tool. Nice older addition to any collection....
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1890s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Collection of 47 Murano Glass Miniature Animals, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. These 47 miniatures are made in hand-modeled Murano glass. They are all between 1 to 10 centimeters. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Stylized Cat Door Stop in the Style of Walter Von Neesen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous screeching black cat door stop in iron & steel. Stylized in the manner of Walter Von Neesen for Chase. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel, Iron

Treen Apothecary’s Bottle and Spherical Thimble Box in Sycamore Made in the 19
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Treen Apothecary’s Bottle and Spherical Thimble Box in Sycamore Made in the 19th century, skilfully turned from Sycamore, these superb pieces would be used by the pharmacist and th...
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1880s Country Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sycamore

Architectural Cork Model of an English Church by Cornelius Daniel Ward
Located in Benington, Herts
A Spectacular Masterpiece of Cork Modelling-a Scale Architectural Model of an English Church by Cornelius Daniel Ward of Norwich. English Circa 1900-1930 Provenance Made by Corneli...
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Early 1900s English Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cork

a collection of 12 ashwood geometric forms
Located in Brecht, BE
a wonderful collection of 12, 19th century French ashwood geometric forms, all different sizes, from 10 till 30 cm high, lovely patina...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ash

Diminutive 19th Century American Mercantile Trade Store Display Model
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and historic diminutive hand-crafted and painted antique American country display model general store - mining trade mercantile cabinet. Mos...
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Antique Ebony And Specimen Wood Ceylonese Miniature Octagonal Table
Located in Norwich, GB
A rare antique ebony and specimen wood miniature octagonal table. Ceylonese/Indian. Circa 19th century. Free UK delivery via a selected parcel company. ...
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19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ebony, Palmwood

Three-Dimensional Midcentury Italian Wall Plaster Didactic Anatomical, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury three-dimensional didactic anatomical panel in plaster with Antonio Vallardi Milano label, Italy 1950s Please note that the item is original of the period and t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

1930s Racing Car Black and Red Scale Model, Highly Detailed, Medium Size
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning contemporary reproduction of a vintage racing car from the 1930s. The streamlined body, exhaust pipes, wheels and dashboard are all faithfully reproduced and highly detailed...
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2010s European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Solid Silver Columbine Goblet with a lid
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Dutch Colombine Cop In Solid Silver, Dated by the Hallmark 1902, a cup with lid on a single column with extended foot on 6 outbound bowls, v...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Italian Geese
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 20th Century Italian Geese metal 45cm high x 25cm perfect condition, like new
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20th Century Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Rare pocket watch stand, miniature armchair, antler boar thooth, 1900, Tramp Art
Located in Wien, AT
Very nice and rare example of a pocket watch stand, in form of a miniature armchair, made around 1900-1910 in Austria or South Germany / Black Fores...
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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Antler

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Volkswagen Beetle Typ1 Model Car 1945 C.Ca
Located in VALENZA, IT
20th century Italian sterling silver volkswagen beetle typ1 model car 1945 circa. Volkswagen Beetle model car in sterling silver. The bodywork of the beet...
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1990s Italian Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Metal Handbag
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
This bag is very interesting; I don't remember where I found, but I think during a travel to USA. I'm old now and don't use anymore: to tell the truth, I've never used it, I liked h...
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Late 20th Century American Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Three models of the Nazarene golden towers, France about 1870
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Set of three tower models. Probably from a Nazarene architectural project. Partially golden. France about 1870. 77,5/76/72 cm. HD photos will be available.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Brass Case Antique Shops Model "Mercedita" of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique Shop model of the barkentine "Mercedita" of Boston. Old model in original grey and gold paint. Scribed deck with many cabins and hatches. Other details include anchors, capst...
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1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Alabaster Bookends in Form of Medieval Library Very
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Library, Book, Throne, medieval, revival Alabaster and marble bookends in the shape of monks sitting on a throne reading a book Medieval style figur of a monge carved on the albastr...
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20th Century Italian Medieval Models and Miniatures

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century diorama of the sailing ship ‘Eleanor’ in original glazed case. Painted antique shadowbox diorama of a three-masthead clipper ship alo...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Whaleboat Model by William Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased model of a New Bedford Whaleboat mounted to a section of ships bulwark with davits. The model is outfitted with oars, sweep, mast, sail, lances, harpoons, line tubs, knife, axe...
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2010s North American 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

Vintage Dental Model of Mouth with Braces in Original Box by Columbia Dentoforms
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 1960/70s teaching dental model of a mouth with braces by noted company Columbia Dentoforms. Columbia Dentoforms has been making teaching models ...
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1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Chrome

19th Century French Table Top Sedan Chair Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Sedan Chair Vitrine Cabinet, Antique Upholstered Sedan Chair Vitrine Cabinet, French 19th Century, bombe shaped booth mounted with brocade ...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wool, Silk, Glass, Walnut

Vintage Battleship WWII Bronze Large Model England HMS Nelson 1920
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Battleship Model, HMS Nelson, made of bronze or brass and wood. This is a big model, and believed to be of the HMS Nelson or a Nelson cl...
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20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large 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

Lobster Boat Diorama Titled "Hauling the Catch"
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime Diorama showing a "Downeast" lobster boat from Maine plying her trade near a bell buoy marker. Hull is of solid wood with a built up coach house and cabin, mounted into a gl...
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Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Miniature Bamboo & Pine Wardrobe Armoire Mirror Dollhouse Furniture 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century doll furniture miniature wardrobe featuring a bamboo frame, mirrored door and lower drawer for accessories.
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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror, Pine

Japanese Silver Karabitsu Bonbonniere Box, Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese silver bonbonniere box in the shape of a karabitsu, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The small bonbonniere crafted of silver in the form of a karabitsu, a storage ...
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1920s Japanese Meiji Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Corrado and Remondini Ferrari Racer Metal Pedal Car , Italy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning Large sized Vintage Ferrari Number 9 Pedal Car. This Child's Car Toy is made in Italy by Corrado & Remondini in the 1950s. They called it the Indianapolis by C & R as it wa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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