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Period: 20th Century
Life Cast Bronze Model/Sculpture of a Human Skull
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Life Cast Bronze Model/Sculpture of a Human Skull Signed and copyrighted Indistinctly, possibly by Maxilla and Mandible Ltd. New York Realistically cast and modled, in two parts with upper and lower jaws. This skull vanity (or vanitas) is a representative scientific model or a 'memento mori' , which was informed popular thinking during the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance about human mortality. This sculpture/ model was made from a real human skull...
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Large Mid-Century French Georgio Armani Faux Tortoise Shell Glass Case Factice
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This very large mid-twentieth century French faux tortoise shell glass case factice features a pair of large wire rim glasses. Both the case and glasses are marked Georgio Armani. Th...
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French 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wire

Italian Silver Miniature Printing Press by Menegatti Brothers
Located in Delft, NL
An Italian silver miniature printing press by Menegatti Brothers. A silver miniature printing press on a marble base, after an example of a printing ...
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Italian 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Marble, Silver

Miniature Queen Anne Armed Portrait Chair for Doll, Small Child or Puppy
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Miniature burgundy velvet and wood armed Queen Anne portrait chair perfect for a large doll, small dog, or baby (6 month to small toddler).
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Queen Anne 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Velvet

Set of 40 Leather Bound Mini Books of William Shakespeare's Plays with Bookcase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of forty leather bound William Shakespeare plays were presumably done in England in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. Each miniature book from this set measures approximately one and a half inches in height, and vary in thickness depending on the play, but are bound in black leather. The books come with a miniature wooden library styled bookcase...
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English Art Deco 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Leather, Paper

Pair of Mid-Century Folk Art Leather and Paper Mache Big Cat Figures
Located in Charleston, SC
For your consideration we have 2 mid-20th century era “big cat” leather wrapped animals. One being a panther who seems to be slowly approaching ...
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Unknown Folk Art 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Leather, Paint, Parchment Paper

20th Century English Gaff Rigged Racing Wood Pond Yacht, circa 1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A massive antique gaff rigged cutter pond yacht, lovely mahogany plank on frame hull dating to the first half of the 20th century. The yacht is an example...
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British 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Fabric, Beech

French Louis Philippe Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style miniature commode, or sample chest made of beautiful book matched veneer of walnut. Four dovetailed drawers with blue velvet lined interior. Original br...
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French Louis Philippe 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Walnut

Vintage Hermes Factice Equipage, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and collectable fact from the noble brand Hermes Paris with original sticker. Is perfect for interior decoration.
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Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

ZIL Semi-Trailer Truck Toy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Zil semi-trailer truck toy. A large vintage metal truck toy with a red cabin and a bright green trailer. The color and painting is still original....
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Russian Industrial 20th Century 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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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Kids Mechanical Pedal Car, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition No damages Fully functional For kids.
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Group of Fourteen Indian Painted Terracotta & Cotton Dressed Figures
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A group of fourteen Indian painted terracotta and cotton dressed figures Krishnanagar, West Bengal, 20th century Mounted on square bases, depicting mainly processional figur...
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Indian Tribal 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Terracotta

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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British 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Three-Dimensional Anatomical Midcentury Wall Plaster Sculpture, Germany, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury three-dimensional anatomical plaster painting representing human respiratory system, provenance Hygiene Museum Dresden with museum sticker ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Plaster, Wood

1:1 Vintage Pottery Foot Vase or Planter, 1970
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusually well-executed 1:1 model of a right foot (male). Can be used as a vase or planter. Unknown Danish ceramist circa 1970-1975. Measurements: L: 29 cm, W: 9 cm, H: 10 cm.
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Danish Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Pottery

Metal Eiffel Tower Decoration, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of brass decorations in the shape of the Eiffel tower conjures the romance of a voyage to Paris. Made in France in the 20th Century, the intricate lattice-work is rendered ...
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French French Provincial 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Scale Model of the Clipper Ship Flying Cloud
Located in Norwell, MA
1930’s Era ship model of the Boston built American clipper ship “Flying Cloud”. This is a well-executed model from the 1930s. the carved wood hull has a scri...
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North American Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gilt-Metal and Enamel 'Fleurs Des Siècles' Flower Baskets by Gorham
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt-metal and enamel 'Fleurs des Siècles' flower baskets by Gorham American, circa 1975 Measures: height 15cm, width 17cm, depth 13cm D...
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American Modern Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Large Live Steam Traction Engine
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A large live steam 2” scale model traction engine steam tractor in brown livery and brass coat of arms. The tractor exudes real craftsmanship and i...
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British 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of William's carvers. The carved totem pole features and eagle, frog, and an orca. Signed on back. Also marked "hand carved Indian made from the Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Seattle, WA 1899." 19"H x 5" Raymond Williams was the son of Sam Williams...
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Canadian Native American Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Cedar

Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique sculptured wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria, from around the 1920 ties, extremely fine sculptured piece of Artisanal work, looks like a real skull...
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Austrian Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Fruitwood

Small Solid Marble Mid-Century Ball Desk Curio
Located in London, GB
A small solid marble ball. Italy, c1970s. Ideal desk or shelf geometric curio. Tactile objet. Vintage condition, occasional scuff commensurate with age. Location: Belg...
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Italian 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Marble

Vintage Eiffel Tower Miniature
Located in High Point, NC
This brass decoration, in the shape of the Eiffel tower, conjures the romance of a voyage to Paris. Made in France in the 20th Century, the intricate lattice-work is rendered in perf...
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French French Provincial 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Nymph Résine Cast Néo Classic Marbre, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful and delicate tall neoclassic style resin cast nymph. The marble pedestal not included in the price. Origin: Unknown, probably from France or Belgium. Family Heritage. Per...
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European 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Resin

English Shipwright's or Carpenter's Sash Fillister Plane by Atkin and Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English shipwright's or carpenter's sash fillister or plough plane, c.1900, of finely patinated beech wood and brass by Atkin and Sons, Sheffield Works, Birmingham Marked A &...
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English Antique 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Brass

French Large Model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick Sailboat in Varnished Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
Very large model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick sailboat in varnished wood and textile in very good condition. Lovely piece which could be a great accent in any kind of interior. Franc...
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French 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Textile, Wood

Detailed Owner’s Model or Shipyard Model of a Double Ended Harbour Launch
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A detailed owner’s model or shipyard model of a double ended harbour launch, painted pale blue, the coach house with eight portholes, fitted with port and starboard lights...
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English Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Framed Omani Sterling Silver and Silver Filigree Presentation Set
Located in London, GB
A framed Omani sterling silver and silver filigree presentation set Oman, early 20th Century Measures: Height 39.5cm, width 46cm, depth 5cm Consisting of a dagger, a pair of ear...
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Omani Islamic 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Hermes Factice Caleche, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Hermes Factice Caleche, Paris. Very rare and collectable fact from the noble brand Hermes Paris with original sticker. Is perfect for interi...
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Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Vintage Plaster Anatomical Skull Model
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting vintage plaster anatomical skull model. This great plaster skull bust model is in very good condition and dates to the 1940s. A real conver...
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Other Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Plaster

Ceramic Peacock Bird Sculpture with Flowers in Blue, Yellow and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty brightly painted ceramic sculpture of a peacock. This piece depicts a bird with bright blue yellow and green features, perched upon a tree stump ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase G
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase G by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 1...
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European Modern 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Big Size French Georgio Armani Glasses Tortoise Shell Case
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this very large mid-twentieth century French faux tortoise shell glass case factice features a pair of large wire rim glasses. Both the case and glasses are marked Georgio Armani...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Antique Wooden Shoe Forms with Handles, c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe forms. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture c.1920 Materials and techniques maple or beech. Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions H 4 in. W 11.75 in. D 4 in. History This pair was salvaged from a cobbler's shop in the Mission District...
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Industrial 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Beech, Maple

Limited Edition Vase O by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase O by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 1...
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European Modern 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Pair of Large Curios Bronze Phallic Door Pulls Handles
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of extremely well cast bronze penis door handles, pulls. Would work well on a large double door or either side of a standard door. Late 20...
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European 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Hardstone, Quartz, Amethyst, Nephrite and Silver-Gilt Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Hardstone, quartz, amethyst, nephrite and silver-gilt flower model Continental, 20th century Measures : Height 25cm, width 21cm, depth 12cm. This exc...
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European Modern 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Amethyst, Quartz, Silver

Large Hardstone, Quartz, Gold, and Lapis Lazuli Model of an Alpine Flower Bed
Located in London, GB
Large hardstone, quartz, gold, nephrite and lapis lazuli model of an alpine flower bed Continental, 20th Century Measures: Height 7cm, width 37cm, depth 27cm A beautiful objet d'art, this exceptionally fine flower bed model is a 20th century continental precious stone and metal model, made from a host of precious materials and assembled with great poise, skill, and artistry. The quartz base underpinning the miniature garden...
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European Modern 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold

Mid-Century Modern 1950s Dutch Wooden Scientific Molecule Atomic Sculpture Model
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative large vintage 1950s lacquered wooden scale model of a molecule with atoms, probably once used in science class. This large molecular model consists of 32 atoms (woode...
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European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Pine

Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality model of the Boston built clipper ship “Great Republic” by Thomas Rosenquist of Far Rockaway, New Jersey. Highly detailed with scribed deck, cabins, skylight, lifeboats, anchors, carved...
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North American Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Builder’s Half Model of the Schooner Yacht Migrant
Located in Norwell, MA
Exquisite builder’s half model of the lawley built three masted Schooner migrant. Designed by Henry Gielow migrant was the largest yacht in the world at the time and was built at a c...
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North American Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wood

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages set...
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English Folk Art 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Glass

Two Painted Cast Iron Antique Car Door Stops or Book Ends
By Sexton
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This fabulous pair of painted cast iron antique cars can be used as door stops, book ends, or shelf décor. One is a red, early Model T Ford with gold and ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Metal, Iron

Metal Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in metal. A nice architectural sculpture for every living or mans room.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Fine Cased Ship Model Baltimore Clipper, 1812
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Scale 1/8”=1’. A very well crafted and detailed model of the 1812 Schooner with Cannons, Hatches, Rigging and Life Boat. Fine Museum quality with descriptive engraved plaque. Please ...
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American Classical 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Collection of 40 Pre WW1 Lead Soldiers, Scots Guards and English Regiments
Located in Port Chester, NY
This collection contains Scots Guards and other English regiments. The soldiers have various poses, these include running attack, laying prone with weapons, standing to attention and...
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English 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Lead

Aluminum Mannequin Torso Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made out of a material far more interesting than your standard dress form, this oddly unique, mannequin torso is both playful and sleek. A true stateme...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Aluminum

FTR Copper Rotary Dial Table / Desk Telephone
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a FTR table rotary dial telephone. It’s case is made of copper and the handset is made of Bakelite. The rotary dial and handle are made of brass. T...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Brass, Copper

Master Built Cased Cutty Sark Scale Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
The clipper ship Cutty Sark was an icon of design in 1869 and still remains a model builders favorite. I remember as a child my father building the same shi...
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American Industrial 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Birds a Collection of 25 Bird Figures and Music Boxes
Located in New York, NY
A lifetime collection of birds. A set of 25 some made of porcelain some carved from wood or resin. Of the 25 of them 5 are music boxes. I actually think it's quite charming. Siz...
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20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain, Resin, Wood

Antique Miniature Folk Art Yellow Painted Dresser Chest of Drawers 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique miniature chest of four drawers, painted in yellow with brown details and red and orange folk art style flowers.
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Folk Art 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Hardwood, Paint

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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Italian Grand Tour Vintage 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Carrara Marble

Crown Staffordshire Large Porcelain Tudor House Pastille Burner c.1906
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and rare antique porcelain pastille burner modelled as a Tudor House set within a walled garden by Crown Staffordshire and dating from around 1...
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English Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain

Curious Wriggling Fish Made of Mother-of-pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Curious wriggling fish made of mother-of-pearl Fish made of mother of pearl veneer. Very fine and quality work. Fish assembled with moving elements.
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Unknown 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

3 Masted Sailing Ship in a Bottle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
3 masted sailing ship in a bottle Detailed model ship diorama within a spirit bottle dates to circa 1920. It portrays a three masted fully r...
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Folk Art 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Art Glass

Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase A
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase A by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 8 / 12. This piece has also been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 12 units. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. In 2005, two years before Sottsass’ death, a gold prototype was made and was an award for an international competition for students of design. This is the very same one that Sottsass holds in his portrait. Ettore Sottsass (14 September 1917-31 December 2007) was an Italian architect and designer of the late 20th century. His body of designs included furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting and office machine design. Sottsass was born on 14 September 1917 in Innsbruck, Austria, and grew up in Milan, where his father was an architect. In 1956, Ettore Sottsass began working as a design consultant for Olivetti, designing office equipment...
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European Modern 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

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