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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Mid-20th Century
Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1990 (FREE SHIPPING)
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...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Easter Egg from Atelier Madoura 'circa 1960s'
Located in London, GB
Vintage ceramic egg figure from Atelier Madoura, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). This egg-sized ceramic figure is painted with a stylized suited man w...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

Miniature Antique Comb Back Windsor Armchair Based on the 18th Century Design
Located in GB
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

Murano Glass Dolphin Attributed to Barbini
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass dolphin attributed to Barbini. This beautiful colorful dolphin figure or sculpture is hand blown with gold inclusions. Stunning!
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Early 20th Century French Antique Machines Collage Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century French antique collage composition. Images of different machine's models. By unknown artist. In original condition, with minor w...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Hollywood Regency Polychrome Elephant Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large Hollywood Regency polychrome elephant sculpture. Large Hollywood Regency polychrome elephant sculpture or statue. Great whimsical decorative...
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Composition

Twenty Models by Master Modeler Erik Ronnberg, Sr
Located in Norwell, MA
Three display cases of twenty 1/8 scale ancient naval models. Represents ships from the Evolution of Ancient Naval Architecture 750 BC - 1700 AD collection, 1/8th scale, E.A.R. Ronnberg, Sr. With gallery tag from the American Marine Model Gallery, Salem, Mass. Includes boats made between 7500 BC - 1500 BC. Twenty examples of Navel boats and ships through history including dugout canoe...
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1980s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Sterling Silver Harp Model or Trophy - Barnards London 1970
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1970 by Barnards, this charming, Sterling Silver Model of a Harp, is well modelled, and presented on a green marble base with a silver plaque for engraving. T...
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1970s English Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Miniature Louis XVI Style Fauteuil
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century antique reproduction miniature fauteuil made in the French Louis XVI style. The armchair has an oval back carved with ribbon detail and a bowknot at the crest. The arms ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Models and Miniatures

Materials

Satin, Wood

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

Miniature Mid-Century Era Wooden Queen Anne Styled Vanity Cabinet or Cuphoard
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed miniature wooden cabinet it unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1940 and done in a Queen Anne style. The cupboard...
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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Models and Miniatures

Materials

Walnut

Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Colorful Alaskan three figure winged totem. Carved and painted by Marlin Alphonse. Noted on back "purchased by Brad and Hazel Ritter on board Royal Princes, Sitka, Alaska 1986. His name heavily carved on back. PERIOD: 1986 ORIGIN: Alaska SIZE: 13"H x 12"W x 3 1/2"D Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American carvings & totems native American Indian native American totem poles n.
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1980s American Native American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cedar

Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and finely decorated carved and lacquered boxwood netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho (probably Shunsho XI, Masaoki), Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. This delightful and colorful netsuke features the beloved figure Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. The god of fortune and happiness is seated upon his treasure bag, and being dragged by a smiling child. Carved from boxwood and decorated in bright lacquers of gold, silver, red, black and green. Hotei's chest and ample stomach mostly exposed, his skin covered in gold lacquer. Large elephantine ears frame his bearded face. His red-lipped mouth open in an uproarious laugh. Hotei's treasure bag formed as a patchwork of various brocades in gold, red, and black lacquer. The black lacquer further decorated in the lac burgaute...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Boxwood, Lacquer

Bronze Alloy Staff Finial with Janiform Heads, Tiv People, Nigeria, Kunstkammer
Located in Leuven , BE
Top of a scepter sculptured in bronze alloy finial with two identical faces on both sides. Nice natural use patina. Base included in the price.
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

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 J.R Bauman Model 1957 Size 14 Cage Dress Form Mannequin
By J.R. Bauman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique J.R Bauman Model 1957 Size 14 Cage Dress Form Mannequin. Item features adjustable height, cage base and rolling casters. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 63" H x 16" W x...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Edwardian Pine Five-Oar Rowing Skiff
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Edwardian pine five-oar rowing skiff, retaining just four oars, but with the original mast and boat hook, a paper pennant on the back rest showing three heraldic lions, with a bur...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Giuseppe Armani Lady Porcelain Figurine
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful and elegant porcelain figurine named " Florence " signed and stamped by the maker Giuseppe Armani. This beautiful is one of the rare authen...
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1980s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Salterini Iron Peacock Salesman Sample Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Phenomenal pair of miniature wrought iron peacock chairs designed by John Salterini. This diminutive set of doll size chairs were made as sa...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Large Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds, four large, and eight medium molds available. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Vintage Deyrolle Paris Anatomical Model of Human Lungs in Display Case
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage French anatomical medical teaching aid of a lung with a plaque reading Anatomie Humaine, Poumons & Coeur made by Deyrolle Paris. A very good looking and well made piece, hand made in France, there are two descriptive plaques, they read as below, this piece was made by Deyrolle Paris, they are a taxidermy store that has been in the same location since 1831, the brass mount is signed Deyrolle Paris Plaque 1 ANATOMIE HUMAINE POUMONS & COEUR Les Fils D’Emile Deyrolle 46 Rue Du Bac Paris Plaque 2...
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20th Century French Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted ...
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20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver

Italian 1950s Wicker Half Bust Mannequin
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s wicker half bust mannequin.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wicker

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

Materials

Wood

Henry Huddleston Rogers Collection Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Highest quality model that was once a possession of famed collector Henry Huddleston Rogers.
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1950s North American Vintage 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

Vintage Design Patent Mack Trucks Bull Dog Figurine, Statue, Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design Patent Mack trucks bull dog figurine, statue, animal sculpture. Silvered Bronze Bull Dog mounted on a wooden Base. Marked Mack, 87931, Desi...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Folk Art American Stage Coach
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century folk art model of an American stage coach, with red balustrading and door frame and panels, the body painted in green. With teth...
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Wood

Embraer 170 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 170 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 170 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Continental Rosewood Miniature Chest Jewelry Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Diminutive rosewood chest of drawers with dark silver mounts. The miniature chest with drawer front with two lower working drawers. The top section lifts to reveal storage. Perfect t...
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Early 1900s European Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Staffordshire Cottage Money Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is an unusual antique Staffordshire cottage money box in the form of the old curiosity shop. In perfect condition.
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Early 1900s English Other Antique Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1987 (FREE SHIPPING)
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Anatomical Model of Cow, Germany
By Hauptner
Located in Peekskill, NY
This rare German papier mâché teaching model measures over 36 inches long and 21.5 inches tall. The base is wood and splits in two along with the cow. One side shows a beautiful real...
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20th Century German Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gesso

20th Century Miniature in Sterling Silver of Camera
Located in VALENZA, IT
Camera miniature in sterling silver. Completely handmade and "bellows lens" in black enamelled silver.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Metal

Karl Nissan Sculpture, circa 1986
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculpture by the artist Karl Nissan, circa 1986. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992 (FREE SHIPPING)
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1992 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds available, 9 small molds and 3 large available. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the si...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991 (FREE SHIPPING)
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1991 (FREE SHIPPING)
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or men’s room. Some scratches and a nice ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

20th Century Silver Plated Statue of a Retriever Dog, C.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning early-20th century large silver plated statue, beautifully and realistically modelled as a retriever, with a hinged head and set with gla...
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20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver Plate

West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds c.1987 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds, four large, and eight medium molds available. See S16 Home San Francisco. Original West German glazed porcelain factory rubber...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Rubber Glove Mold C.1985 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds available, 9 small molds and 3 large available. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the si...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Wood

Ettore Sottsass Flower Vase C for Twenty-Seven Woods for an Artificial Flower
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
C vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbere...
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1990s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming, unusual Antique Chinese Carved Jade Cabbage is part of a pair and sold individually. Jade is a symbol of serenity and purity, signifying wi...
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Early 20th Century Asian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Jade, Brass

Colorful Set of Wooden Toy Cubes
By ZABO
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This colorful set of wooden toy cubes is marked ZABO. They can be dated in the 1970s, they were used in a nursery school. These cubes are very decorati...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Venetian Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ballet Slipper Shoe
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian / Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass ballet slipper. The delicate shoe has a soft quilted surface, with white rim and flower d...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Superb Speedboat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek and beautiful varnished architect's half model of a double ended speedboat. This model is a piece of art. The vessel displays exceptional design. Hul...
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1930s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Italian Silver Crab-Form Boxes by Buccellati
Located in London, GB
These charming silver boxes, which could have been made as salt and pepper or pill pots, are each crafted to resemble a small crab. Crafted with great precision and superbly realisti...
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20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bronze Vienes Miniature enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze Vienes miniature living room set Miniature with enamel Origin France Circa 1930 Materials Bronze and enamel in perfect condition Rococo style 7 pi...
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1930s Austrian Rococo Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Copper, Chrome, Brass and Wooden Sailing Boat Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco chrome, brass, copper, and wooden sailboat sculpture for your mantle or tabletop. It is clearly handcrafted but also finished with great de...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Boots Lasts
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this pair of antique boots lasts.
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1960s Mexican Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Anatomical Model: the Skeletal Part of a Foot, Germany, 1970’s
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model depicting the skeletal part of a foot, made by Somso, Sonenberg. Germany, circa 1970.
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1970s German Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Embraer 190 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 190 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 190 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Cased Model of a Chris Craft Cobra Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Charles S. Fox model of a 1955 Chris Craft Cobra. This is a superb little model makers by one of the late twentieth century. Famous for his work on coast...
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1980s American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique and Vintage Models and Miniatures

There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.

Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.

Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.

Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.

Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.

Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.

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