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Art Nouveau Pewter and Velvet Snail-Shaped Pincushion, Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Art Nouveau Pewter and Velvet Snail-Shaped Pincushion, Early 1900s A charming and decorative snail-shaped pincushion in polished pewter with a green velvet cushion. The detailed cr...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

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Pewter

1970s Astonishing MayFlower Model Ship. Handmade. Made in England
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing MayFlower model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of history. Dimensio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

1970s Astonishing Swift 1778 Model Ship. Handmade. Made in England
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing Ponant model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of history. Dimension: ...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

1970s Astonishing Fragata Siglo XVIII Model Ship. Handmade. Made in England
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing Fragata Siglo XVIII Model Ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of history...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Handmade Miniature of Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chair, Japan
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade Miniature of Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chair Handcrafted by Norimitsu Takahashi Nori Art Handicrafts Workshop, Japan, 2000s A meticulous mini...
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Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Leather, Wood

Vintage 1912 Titanic Model Ship In Glass Shadow Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 1912 Titanic model ship memorabilia. Presented in a wooden and glass shadow box. Materials: wood, metal, paper, glass, plastic. The background ...
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20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Vintage Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Large Shop Counter Display 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A large 72cm high Victorinox Swiss army knife, shop counter display, Mid 20th century in date. The knife with opening and retracting blades, over a tapered square base with inscript...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Miniature bow back Windsor armchair by the Riverbend Chair Co.
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Hand made, miniature wood Windsor bow back arm chair painted in dark forest green. Reproduction of a salesman's sample. Stamped on the underside: Riverbend Chair Co, West Chester, O...
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20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Small Cast Iron Sewing Machine 1890 Junker & Ruh Art Nouveau Germany
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Cast Iron Sewing Machine 1890 Junker & Ruh Art Nouveau
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Polychromed carvings representing soldiers of the recent history, Spain, 1940s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Polychromed wood carvings representing Spanish and French soldiers throughout recent history, Spain, 1940s. Set of 4 polychromed wooden figures representing different types of Spanis...
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1940s Spanish Arts and Crafts Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plaster, Wood, Paint

Sailing Ship Model of "HMS Victory, 1805"
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A Magnificent Carved Wooden Ship Model of HMS Victory, 1805 This exquisite 20th-century wooden ship model is a stunning replica of the iconic HMS Victory, the flagship of Lord Nelso...
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20th Century British Models and Miniatures

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Walnut

Mid-Century Miniature School Desks in Red and Black Painted Metal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable vintage mini school desks in red and green wire and painted metal. In original condition with visible wear including loss of paint. A little matching lounge chair set is als...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Barometer Weather Station Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Barometer weather station Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Original condition it is working.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Gianni Versace Pure Parfum Miniature 7.5 ml, Rare 1981 with Original Box
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Original vintage perfume from the 1980s: the very first women’s fragrance launched by the Italian fashion house Gianni Versace Parfum (Extrait), in its rare 7.5 ml / 1/4 fl oz splash...
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1980s Italian Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Glass

Antique J.R Bauman Model 1957 Size 14 Cage Dress Form Vintage Mannequin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique J.R Bauman Model 1957 Size 14 Cage Dress Form Vintage Mannequin. Item features an adjustable height, cage base and rolling casters. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 63" ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model
Located in San Mateo, CA
This desk top signal cannon has a bronze barrel and iron carriage. This model will actually fire. The barrel has a nice patina. The base has been repaint...
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Bronze, Iron

Decorative Pond Boat Model of Sailboat Sloop
Located in New York, NY
Decorative pond boat, sailboat, sloop model, on original stand. This example is a 20th century ( 1980's ) copy of the 19th century ( 1895 ) original, made in the 1980's The boat ...
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Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

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Fabric, Wood

Spanish Baroque Carved Mini Sized Sunburst Mirror, Gold Leaf, Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Spanish Baroque carved giltwood sunburst miniature mirror with crest. Spain, 19th century- Early 20th century. This lovely collection mirror has a carved frame covered with g...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Models and Miniatures

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Gold Leaf

Victorian Taxidermy Toy Horse, Late 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Victorian taxidermy toy horse, late 19th century. Unusual and rare, a bit bizarre, this model of a horse with glass eyes, is made of a stuff...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Animal Skin

Vintage Arts & Crafts Large 48" Fishing Shrimp Boat Ship Model A - Rab NJ 8592
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Arts & Crafts Large 48" Fishing Shrimp Boat Ship Model A - Rab NJ 8592. Item ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Models and Miniatures

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Wood

1980s Postmodern Lego Telephone by Tyco
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Lego telephone by Tycho. Original piece from the 1980s with striking yet endearing presence. The nostalgic elements come thru in this piece catapulting it to a s...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

Two 1980s Modern Brass and Enamel Small Scent Bottles By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1980s Gucci Modern Brass and Enamel Scent Bottles (Set of 2) A rare and elegant set of two vintage perfume bottles from the iconic luxury brand, Gucci. Dating from the 1980s,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Brass, Enamel

MODEL SHIP, “Fragata Siglo XVIII” Large Handmade Antique English Decorative Ship
Located in Wembley, GB
1900s Astonishing large “Fragata Siglo XVIII”model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of ...
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1890s British Art Deco Antique Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Adrian Conceptual Artwork on a Glass Bottle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Conceptual Artwork on a Glass Bottle by Adrian. A black photogram, carried on the pocket of the artist for more than 10 years. Made in Germany, 2010. Comes with a Certificate Of A...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Cork

Life Size Mannequin Boy with Blue Eyes, circa 1980
Located in Barntrup, DE
Life-size mannequin boy with blue eyes, circa the early 1980s, England, by Adel Rootstein. An expressive life-size boy mannequin with beautifully hand-pa...
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1980s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Vintage Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture of David
By Michelangelo
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning vintage Italian carved carrara marble sculpture or statue of David. Offered is a good sized well executed marble figure of David as a youth, copied from the original by Mic...
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1940s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Carrara Marble

Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hand Crafted Decorative Model of a Sailing Ship, similar to the USS constitution, however not labeled as such. The wooden body is painted and the fabric on the fully crooked sails...
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Vintage Wooden German Music Box - Travel Trunk - Strauss: 'Les Roses Du Sud'
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1960s German Novelty piece in the shape of this handsome travel trunk music box. It is executed in light toned wood - probably pine and comes with paper labels from diffrent German...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Pine

Industrial Turners Cube Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice scaled model of a turner cube made in the 1970s. This unique object, termed a Turner’s Cube, was traditionally an exercise given to a novice machinist to test their knowledge ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Brass Frankfurt / Main TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1980s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Frankfurt Main television tower, it is named also "Europe Tower". Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room. Found at an E...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Midcentury French Anatomical Medical Teaching Display, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A midcentury French anatomical medical teaching device of the human body. The organs and muscles are numbered and the skull has Roman numerals. One glass eye. The piece has re...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Plastic, Wood

National Sewing Machine Co. B. Eldredge Sewing Machine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a National Sewing Machine Co. B. Eldredge Sewing Machine. It depicts two arcs shaped sewing machine painted black. It is adorned at its round base with a gold oval plaque tha...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Model of a Royal Carriage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Model of a Royal Carriage, realistically detailed with a carved wood and gilt decorated coach with one working door. Resting on a metal suspension under...
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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Model of a Royal Carriage
Model of a Royal Carriage
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Vintage 90cm model of a Riva Aquarama Limited Edition, Speedboat 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional hand-built model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yactbuilder Riva and  late 20th Century in date. In production from 1962 ...
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Late 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Chrome

a pair of xl wooden wings ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a unique find, these extra large wooden wings ... sublime patina, quirky, poetic, strong, highly decorative object ...
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Mid-20th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Wood

1970s Astonishing Belem Model Ship. Handmade. Made in England
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing Belem model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of history. Dimension: ...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Carl Auböck Model #5663 'Shell' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #5663 'Shell' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per item...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Brass

19th Century Clemens Muller Sewing Machine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th Century Clemens Muller Sewing Machine. It is made of cast iron painted black and adorned with bouquets of flowers decals and mothe...
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Late 19th Century German Machine Age Antique Models and Miniatures

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Iron

Gothic Revival Religious Ecclesiastical Bronze Chest Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Gothic revival religious ecclesiastical bronze chest casket / jewelry box circa 1910 A finely cast solid bronze rectangular casket features stylized decorative gothic archway panel ...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Models and Miniatures

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Brass, Bronze

English Pond Yacht Wooden Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large elegant wooden pond yacht model. High quality, hand-built. Hull made in mahogany, deck in maple wood. Very decorative and beautifully exec...
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Early 20th Century English Other Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany, Maple

Lladró Oriental Horse Sculpture by Salvador Furió. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of an oriental battle horse in matte white porcelain with brown, ochre and blue tones. This majestic and elegant animal is inspired by traditional art of the Chinese Tang dynasty. The horse proudly wears its tack, typical of the upper classes, making this High Porcelain limited edition a symbol which conveys the significance this animal represented in Chinese society from ancient times: beauty, power and wealth. In this gloss finish version, the oriental horse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Small 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Small Late 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Minaiture Chest Of Three Long Drawers, With Boxwood Strung Decoration, Brass Handles And Elegant Original Splayed Brac...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Large Scale Hand Crafted Sail Boat Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-569 Hand crafted sail boat model on base.
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1960s Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Canvas, Hardwood

Carl Auböck Model #5617 'Peanut' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5617 'Peanut' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Concorde Supersonic Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Concorde supersonic with light wooden body and all covered with riveted aluminium foil. On polished stainless steel base with item's descri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

Carl Auböck Model #5732 'Hand' Brass Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5732 'Hand' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per item....
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

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Brass

American vintage cash register from NATIONAL, made of metal
Located in Milano, IT
We present a timeless treasure: the antique American cash register from the early 20th century, revisited and enriched with the charm of Italian lire! Enter a world where history an...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Bronze

Martin Airlines Holland Boeing 747Jumbo Jetliner Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Martin Airlines Holland Boeing 747 jumbo jetliner airplane contractor desk model, circa 1980s. The model measures 9.5" wingspan x 11"D x 5"H and sits on a nice marked st...
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Late 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

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Plastic

French 19th Century Marriage Dome on Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century handcrafted bridal, wedding, or marriage dome on stand. The uniquely 19th century (Victorian period) tradition of a “globe de Mariée” involved a glass cloche or d...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Charming Miniature Sink from the Early 20th Century, Johnson Brothers Hanley Ltd
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Miniature Sink from the Early 1900s – Johnson Brothers Hanley Limited, England Rare and charming miniature ceramic sink from Johnson Brothers Hanley Limited, England. An replica of a full-sized traditional sink, featuring beautiful details and solid craftsmanship. This miniature sink was likely a promotional product...
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Early 20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

1970s Astonishing HMS Endeavour Model Ship. Handmade. Made in England
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing HMS Endeavour Model Ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of history. Dime...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Large Vintage Santos Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
A very elegant wooden pond yacht ship model. High quality, hand-built. Hull and mast made in santos mahogany with fine details. Set onto a custom...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Modern Antique Models and Miniatures

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Hardwood

Vintage Boho Glazed Cermic Horse Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This glazed ceramic horse channels the regal spirit of ancient Tang dynasty artistry with a strikingly rich palette of amber, jade, and cream. Its flowing saddle and ornate tack appe...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic, Paint

Antique Wooden Shoe Forms c.1920-Multiple Sets Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per collection. 4 collections available. (1st set, image #1 has sold) Please specify which set to purchase. Decorative only. Original cobbler's wooden shoe forms. S...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Maple

Vintage Brown Leather Horse Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Vintage sculpture representing a horse. In light brown leather with glass eyes. Presumably originating from Italy. Good condition with natural age-related patina.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures

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Leather

Art Deco Flapper Girl Pin Cushion Doll Made by Fasold & Stauch, c1930's
Located in Devon, England
This very charming flapper girl pin cushion doll has a real echo of Betty Boop about her. Lovely detailing, all hand painted and styling with her fur trim coat. The colours are brigh...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Lladró Spanish Pure Breed Horse Sculpture by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of a Spanish horse trotting in position in matte porcelain, embellished with blue and gold lustre on the head, chest, saddle a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Vintage Boeing 727 Chrome Airplane Scale Model In Flight On Stand
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage sleek Boeing 727 airplane model in flight, mounted atop a sturdy base, serves as a stylish desk accessory or paperweight. Its dynamic design captures the essence of aviatio...
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20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Metal

American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
American/English (19/20th Cent) sailing ship with 4 masts and a light house in a bulbous shaped glass bottle on a green wood base.
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Models and Miniatures

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Glass

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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