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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1960s
20th Century Brass Model GNR Atlantic 3 1/2 Inch Gauge Steam Locomotive c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Early 20th Century brass model, showcasing the GNR Atlantic locomotive 251 and its three-axle tender. Crafted to a 3 1/2 inch gauge, the model gleams with polished brass, copper, and...
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1930s British Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Large Gilt Wood Florentine Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, Italy 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Florentine Jewelry Box or Miniature Chest of Drawers This 1950's vintage gilt wood piece, lined in velvet with seven drawers has lots o...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Giltwood, Gesso, Wood

Plastic School Model Of Diamant, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and unique vintage science model of diamant. This is a school model originating in Czechoslovakia. Produced and used until now since 1960s. The model stands on a plastic bo...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic

1930s Elastolin Farm / Yard. 65 pc. O&M Hausser.. Antique toy, made in Germany
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1930s Elastolin Farm / Yard. over 65 pc. O&M Hausser.. Antique toys, made in Germany,,Over 50 year collection. Amazing Early Elastolin Farm comprising of two houses,, several a...
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1930s German Country Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Composition

Plastic School Model Of Ethylen, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Original and unique home assessory, this is a school chemist model of ethylene. Produced and used in Czechoslovakia since 1960s, this model is made of plastic, with a plastic base. I...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic

English Model of the HMS Victory Hull
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality Georgian style scale model of the hull of the HMS Victory, one of Britain’s most famous 18th century Royal Navy ships. Made from stoneware with a bronzed finish, this ...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stoneware

Large Art Deco Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model, Italy 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on a Estate sale in Modena, Italy. Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! Some scrat...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Lovely Set of 6 Scandinavian Wooden Danish Vikings, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fantastic collection of 6 different Scandinavian Vikings. Measures: The largest is 33.5 cm high. The others are 22 cm, 18 cm, 13.5 cm and 9 cm high.
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Half Model of a Catboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved half model of a catboat sloop. Hull is painted white and is mounted to a painted backboard. The name "Cook" is printed on backboard. Weight: 4 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 6"H x ...
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1950s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Set of 7 Scandinavian Wooden Woodpecker Corkscrews + 2 WIne Corks, 1960s
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

20th century French Jean Patou Factice Bottle Perfume
By Jean Patou
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large bottle of perfume "L'instant de Guerlain" dating from 2003. Fake liquid. Ideal for decoration in a bathroom. Stamp "Made in France" at the back. ​
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1960s French Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight
Located in London, GB
3 ½ inch gauge model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight. Circa 1955. Mounted on a display track. Length of Locomotive: 31 inches - 79 cm. Length of Tender: 19 inches -...
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Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Owl Money Bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Money Bank of an Owl in Italian Silver Plate. This charming money bank comes in two parts that is easily opened. This bank is very functiona...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver Plate

Globe, globe SVH, scale 1 to 38500000
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
This beautiful globe has some minor damage at the height of the Galapagos Islands. Height: 50 cm. Width: 35 cm. Depth (= Ø sphere): 33 cm. Origin: The Netherlands, 1960s. Material: ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Model Tug Boat "Camecock" - London, 1940's
Located in Brussels , BE
Miniature of a tug boat from the 1940's London. It is a rather large miniature of 150cm wide, and includes many small details such as the propeller, the buoys, the ropes and the pull...
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1940s Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Large Folk Art Wooden Merry-Go-Round Model
Located in Antwerp, BE
Awesome large Folk Art wooden merry-go-round model. This large scale model of a Carousel or Roundabout has been handmade. Great example of Carnival Art - Folk Art with miniature handmade wooden sculptures of horses, jeep cars and sleigh. All very detailed. The roof of the entertainment ride is made of patent leather and the bottom roof in draped fabric. This antique toy - Antique fun fair scale model has a handle to turn the carousel around. At this point the handle is stuck due age. As we don't want to damage the aged patina, we didn't make it loose. The new owner can decide if he wants to undo it by removing the old rust in between. If we would do that in front, there is no way back. The carousel can be turned around by hand without using the handle. This Table Model of a Carousel is a Collectable Object - Collectable Antique Toy...
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Mid-20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Made, Cast Aluminum Batmobile Classic Car Deskpiece Mercedes SSK
Located in Lisse, NL
Great for a mancave and very cool on a desk also. This mid-century eye catcher is incredibly cool and tactile. It is the only one of it's kind we can find and it is in excellent condition. The real car that comes closes (in our view) to this aluminum model is the 1930s Mercedes Benz SSK (see image nr. 10). It may have been made as a luxurious ashtray, but with a shape and a look like this, it does not need to be functional. This is a work of art and can certainly be displayed as such. This one-piece, cast aluminum car...
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Mid-20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

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

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

Large & Incredibly Detailed Midcentury Hand Carved Teak Elephant Sculpture Pair
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and top quality carved wildlife sculptures. On the internet and in certain countries in the world you can find many hand carved wooden elephants, but they are mostly of poor to very poor quality when it comes to the actual details. These two impressive bull elephants on the other hand come with tremendous physical details and whomever hand carved this pair must have studied these majestic creatures for a long time. Besides that, he or she must have been a seasoned sculptor/wood-carver, because it takes a special kind of talent to reach this level of craftsmanship. We have searched the worldwide web and there is not a single wooden elephant sculpture out there that even comes close to having the same quality details and/or such perfect anotomy. It does not take a biologist to see that the artist has perfectly captured the soul of these ancient herbivors and therefor too they have great aesthetic and decorative value. Some of the amazing details of these sizable tuskers are their dried-leather-like skins. You just don't find carved elephants like that, because besides being extremely time consuming, it also takes great skill. Other great features/details are the loose skin around the hips and around the 'armpits', the trunks and mouths, the amazing body postures and ofcourse the stunning ears. They too are unlike anything we ever saw in an elephant sculpture. That too is why it did not take 30 seconds for us to know we had to have these in our gallery on 1stdibs (now also home to the most beautiful elephants on earth). Besides being more realistic than any wooden elephant we have seen or sold before, this pair also is fairly large in size. And with them being carved out of solid teakwood they have quite a bit of weight to them as well. Previous owners have clearly taken very, very good care of these midcentury carved elephants which is why they could not be in better condition either. We hope that by giving praise to the beauty of elephants in particular and acknowledging the importance of wildlife on our planet in general, that these stunning sculptures will help raise awareness so that mother nature will not one day be...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Felt, Wood

Anatomical Model, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Vintage anatomical model made in the 1940s/50s. It is made of plaster and steel wire. Hand-painted and very detailed. The organs are removable. The mo...
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1950s German Industrial Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Pine

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

Vintage Wooden and Felt Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden and felt hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1930s. Nice...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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 Wooden Hat Form Mold, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning beautiful wooden hat form mold, found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Has the form of the typical Art Deco style. So we believe it was made in the 1920s. Nice decorati...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Collection of Ten Miniature Hat Boxes and Hats
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

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

Italian mid-century modern Crodo advertising sculpture with glass bottle, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Crodo advertising sculpture with glass bottle, 1960s Advertising sculpture in glazed ceramic. The character is the brand's mascot, it has a mandarin for a ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

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

Silver Statue of a Knight on Horseback, 800 Silver, Italy
Located in Chorzów, PL
This figure from Italy from the second half of the 20th century and shows a knight on horseback Silver test: 800 Weight: 1939.40 g Designation: LAVORATO A MANO...
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1950s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

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

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

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

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

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

Mid Century Industrial Cast Aluminium Set of Left Size 9 Men Rubber Boot Moulds
Located in Haarlem, NL
Nice decorative 1950s industrial cast aluminium industrial set of two left rubber boot moulds in size 9 men. They are not solid all the way but still very thick and heavy. Both stam...
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Mid-20th Century European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Mysterious Falcon Brass and Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
A set of rare, collectible brass, wood and cork maybe pool table accessories in the shape of falcon talons.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Travertine Animals; Elephant, Anteater, Hippo, & Rhino, Flli Mannelli for Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury collection of animals rendered in carved travertine designed by Flli Mannelli for Raymor, Italy, 1960s,
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Travertine

Original Brendel Botanic Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover Botany's Finest: Original Brendel Botanic Models from the 1950s Unveil the beauty of botany with our exquisite collection of original Brendel botanic models: Spike, Raceme,...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Fornasetti Fermalibri 1950 Metal, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti Fermalibri 1950 metal, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane 1954 50cm
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane 1954. Its cars are adored on all corners of the globe and are seen as the ultimate status symbo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Other

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

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

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

"Penthouse, " Perfume Group by Lelong in Art Deco Box, Unusually Fine Condition
By Lucien Lelong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although the perfume industry in France and America embraced the new streamlined and geometric styles of the 1920s and 30s -- which we would call Art Deco tod...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Large 2" Live Steam Traction Engine by Dawkins West Wickham
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in red livery and brass coat of arms. Produced by Dawkins West Wickham. The tract...
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Mid-20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Set Of 3 Miniature Amber And Silver Harley Davidson Style Motor Bikes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 3 Miniature Amber and Silver Harley Davidson Style Motor Bikes 925 stamped silver.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

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

Artificial Smoked Parma Ham 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

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Old railway wheel model on tracks 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Old railway wheel model on tracks. Old school model from the 1930s, complete and in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cast Stone, Aluminum

Vintage Spanish Metal Shoe Trees - Circa 1960 - AMD Patented
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unearth a piece of shoemaking history with this pair of vintage metal shoe trees, meticulously crafted in Spain circa 1960 and sealed with AMD's pat...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Old spoked wheel model of a railway on tracks 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Old spoked wheel model of a railway on tracks. Old school model from the 1930s, complete and in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cast Stone, Aluminum

Display Champagne Bottle
By G.H. MUMM 1
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large French vintage fiber glass display model of a G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge champagne bottle for promoting the brand in a wine shop. Super decorative item for the bar or wine cellar.
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1950s French Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fiberglass

Miniature Maison Jansen Style Italian Brass Swan Rack
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Brass Italian miniature Maison Jansen style swann rack. Good for napkins, papers, mail, etc.
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1960s Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Metal

Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel with a central round body set upon two smaller cylindrical feet. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great contrast with the base polished steel. Extremely well made and solid construction with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition. Weight: 104.9 Grams, (67.24 Dwt). Measurements: 66 mm by 21 mm by 82 mm (2.59 x 0.83 x 3.23 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON US PAT.RE.NO.19023 RONSON RONDETTE ART METAL WKS INC NEWARK NJ US PAT.RE.NO.19023". The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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

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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