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Period: Early 20th Century
Model #309-1 Vintage Scale and Weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg.
Located in San Diego, CA
Model #309-1 vintage small scale and grain weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg. of Providence, Rhode Island, circa, early 20th century. The piece is in good working condition and measures ...
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Philippine Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

20th Century Wooden Hand Painted Caravel Ship Model with Leather Sails
Located in Sofia, BG
Large hand carved and hand painted caravel ship model standing on a base with three leather sails in fair condition. There are some missing pieces but the overall impression is quite...
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French Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather, Wood

Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship
Located in Woodbury, CT
Model of an Imperial Russian harbor patrol ship, Commander Bering (1905) modeled by G. Cheikhet. Carved and painted hull with brass strap-work, planked decks outfitted with detailed ...
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English Edwardian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

1930s Cast Iron Checkered Potted Geranium Floral Bouquet Painted Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage cast iron doorstop showing a geranium plant set inside a woven checkered flower pot on an iron plinth. Retaining the original painted finish. Beautiful patina. Circa 1930 ...
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American American Classical Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Anatomical Plaque by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand painted, plaster, anatomical plate by New York Scientific Supply Co. depicting the musculature and circulatory systems of the face and head on a wood plaque.
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large elegant wooden pond yacht ship model in maple and mahogany. High quality, hand-built. Deck fitted with small screws. Denmark 1920-1930....
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Danish Other Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s
Located in Opole, PL
Detailed Model of Dutch Sailing Ship From the 1930s-1940s A faithfully reproduced model of a vessel dating back to the Interwar Period of the 20th ...
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Dutch Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Jewelry Box Apprentice Chest Brass Engraved Thistle Miniature
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Chest of Drawers Jewelry Box Apprentice Chest Brass Engraved Solid brass apprentice chest of drawers, chest with 5 working drawers all with stylized...
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British Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle French, 20th Century Fish (eg.): 3cm x 10cm wide x 2.5cm depth. This charming set consists of twelve Art...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Austrian Cast & Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats. These highly detailed sculptures date from approximately 1900-1920. Approximate dimensions of figurines: (L/W/H) Cat 'Paper Boy...
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Austrian Edwardian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Sterling Silver and Paste Set Model of a Gentleman
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London, 1902 by Edwin Thompson Bryant, this handsome, antique silver model of a Gentleman, is wonderfully made with red and blue set paste to the Stand and ...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Narcissa Ward Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama c.1933-1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene during Christmas morning. Almost every piece of molding, furniture, rugs, and accessory items that are contained in the room is designed and created by hand. Original signed tag on the back. Comes with two booklets by Mrs. James Ward Thorne (Narcissa Ward), an original photograph signed by the artist and newspaper clippings. CREATOR Narcissa Ward aka Mrs. James Ward Thorne. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1933-1942. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Glass, Fabric, Metal, Paper. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 11.25 in. W 13.75 in. D 7.75 in. HISTORY Mrs. James Ward Thorne of Chicago loved dollhouses and miniatures as a child. After traveling in Europe where she collected miniature furniture and accessories, Mrs. Thorne commissioned over two dozen miniature rooms created by cabinetmakers from her own drawings. The scale is: one inch to one foot. The rooms were exhibited in the 1933-1934 Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition, the 1939 San Francisco's Golden Gate International Exposition, and in the 1940 New York World's Fair. Later, Mrs. Thorne had 29 more rooms created, copying Europe's castles, museums and historic homes. She commissioned architects to create historically accurate settings and had the textiles and carpets made by the Needlework Guild of Chicago. The rooms showing the French and English architectural and decorating styles from the 1500's to the 1920's, were exhibited in 1937 at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1942 Mrs. Thorne gave 37 more Miniature Rooms to the Art Institute of Chicago. Those rooms offered views of American history between 1875 and 1940. The Art Institute of Chicago's Thorne Miniature...
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American Classical Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Glass

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 Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Rose Quartz, Gold, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau rose quartz, gold, ruby, emerald and diamond walking stick Russian, c. 1900 Height 91cm, width 7cm, depth 1.5cm This superb walking stick, crafted around 1900, embodi...
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Russian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Gold

Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats. These highly detailed sculptures date from circa 1900-1920. Approximate dimensions of figurines: (L/W/H) Cat Porter/Bell Hop...
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Austrian Edwardian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats; two sculptures depicting dancing and the other portrays a mother with her kittens sh...
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Austrian Edwardian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Austrian Cast and Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats. These highly detailed sculptures date from circa 1900-1920. Approximate dimension...
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Austrian Edwardian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Small Early 20th Century Iron Cannon Desk Accessory with Eagle-Head Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Miniature American Civil Style Iron Cannon on wheels with Eagle-head decoration.
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American American Colonial Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Italian Antique Botanical Model Early 1900s Plaster on Wooden Base
Located in Milan, IT
Botanical model made of painted plaster and mounted on black painted wooden boards of an orthotropic ovule made by prof. T. Ferraris for Vallardi publisher Milan Scientific material, complete with plate with the legend of the names of the various parts of the mushroom, early 1900s. Good condition. Measures: 20.5 x 15.7 cm, height 25.5 cm. The origins of the publisher Vallardi date back to 1750 when founder Francesco Cesare (1736-1799) acquired a small craft in the heart of old Milan. In the early nineteenth century, the publishing house was noted for the production of works of art, geography and science, including a "Tour of Italy" which took twenty-two printings between 1819 and 1835. The complete works of various maps and directions for travel, including timetables and fares for transportation of the time, can be considered the first modern tourist guide. The firm "Vallardi" was born in 1843 and the company became industrial, with the opening of branches on national scale...
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Italian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Early 20th Century Nephrite, Diamond and Enamel Frog-Shaped Cane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century nephrite, diamond and enamel frog-shaped cane Continental, c. 1900 Height 81cm, width 7cm, depth 2.5cm Crafted around 1900, this delicate walking stick is filled ...
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European Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Dutch Silver Doll House Miniature Cross-Leg Cabinet, Herbert Hooijkaas, 1901
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver Doll House Miniature Cross-Leg Cabinet, Herbert Hooijkaas, 1901 A Dutch silver Doll House 20 cm high miniature cross-leg cabinet on bottl...
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Dutch Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Antique Wooden Shoe Last C.1920-4 Pairs Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per pair. Decorative only. Sizes unknown. Please specify which pair you would like. Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe lasts. Refinished and shellacked. ...
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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique early twentieth century model of the American clipper ship Flying Cloud by Thomas Rosenquist of Far Rockaway, New York. He has works in many museums. Famous builder from the past. With carved...
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North American Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Copper Kitchen Decoration Antiqur Coffee Pots Smalls For Rustic Lot of four
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Lot of 4 antique copper coffee pots for rustic kitchen decoration , Smalls vintage rustic style copper kitchen decoration They are very decor...
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Italian Rustic Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Copper, Brass

Model gypsies caravan, handmade and painted, folk art, English circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This superb and ultra rare early folk art scale model of a gypsy or traveller’s caravan is over one hundred years old. It has been beautifully hand made and finely painted. It has gl...
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English Folk Art Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood. Charming us with its exquisite craftsmanship, this antique handmade boat model from...
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Indonesian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Bone

Early 20th century English papier Mache butchers shop display pig figures
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English papier Mache butchers shop display pig figures A pair of quirky and authentic early 20th century English papier Mache butchers shop display pig figures. O...
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British Late Victorian Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paper

Vintage Carpenter's Staircase Model
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage carpenter's staircase model from Belgium. Carpenter's created these models to show their craftsmanship.
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Belgian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Amazing English Architects Model, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Architects Model circa 1920 We are proud to offer a unique circa 1920s architects model of a timber-clad colonial style house in original paint. An a...
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British Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Orientalist Pair of Polychromed Plaster Arabesque Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Orientalist pair of polychromed plaster arabesque figures. Finely detailed pair of Orientalist polychromed plaster Arabesque or Moorish figures. Thi...
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Moorish Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster

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 wisdom and tranquility. Jade c...
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Asian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Jade, Brass

Miniature French Faux Bamboo Washstand with Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French miniature faux bamboo marble top doll furniture wash stand with pivoting vanity mirror. Made of pitch pine and cherry wood with a small drawer, towel bars ...
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French French Provincial Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop This half block miniature boat model is dedicated to Joe and has quiet the provenanc...
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American Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Antique Model of Windjammer Louise
Located in Norwell, MA
Charming antique ship model of the Windjammer Louise sailing through clay waves under full sail. Great antique boat model.
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique German Chocolate Mold with Bunnies and Chickens
Located in Redding, CT
Large Antique German Chocolate Mold with Bunnies and Chickens. Nice hinged double door German chocolate mold. The molds themselves have ...
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German Folk Art Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Tin

Large Handcarved Nautical Diorama from the Romanoff Caviar Co.
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An exceptional early 20th century handcarved nautical diorama framed with glass above an associated 19th century mahogany console table with Carrara marble top. Ex. property of a Br...
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German Edwardian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Carrara Marble

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 wisdom and tranquility. Jade c...
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Asian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Jade, Brass

Vintage Bavarian Wood Carving of the Infant Bacchus
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bavarian wood carving of the infant bacchus Oberammergau is a world-famous wood carver town in Bavaria, Germany. Nikolaus Lang, a known art...
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German Renaissance Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Silver and Rock Crystal Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique silver and rock crystal walking stick Continental, c. 1900 Height 90.5cm, width 7.5cm, depth 4.5cm This early 20th century walking stick showcases an extraordinary knigh...
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European Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver

Antique American Ship Model, circa 1910
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model of an American warship. Scribed deck, cabins, hatches, companion way, etc. The model is rigged with full standing and running ri...
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North American Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

A Fine Model of a 19th C. British 24-Pounder Muzzle-Loading Smoothbore Cannon
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely cast model of an early 19th century British 24-pounder smoothbore muzzle-loading artillery cannon, together with its garrison style carriage. Both cast in heavy gauge 'bell...
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British Victorian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...

Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A cased ship’s boardroom model of three sister ships, recorded on the label as ‘TSS Dublin’, ‘Edimburgo’ and ‘Mexico’ built and engined by the Caledon ...
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Scottish Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Architectural Cork Model of an English Church by Cornelius Daniel Ward
Located in Benington, Herts
A Spectacular Masterpiece of Cork Modelling-a Scale Architectural Model of an English Church by Cornelius Daniel Ward of Norwich. English Circa 1900-1930 Provenance Made by Corneli...
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English Antique Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cork

Miniature Antique Comb Back Windsor Armchair Based on the 18th Century Design
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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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English Georgian Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

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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North American Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Miniature Majolica-Glazed Porcelain Teapot Fish in Waves, English, circa 1920
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Miniature Majolica-glazed teapot, on a porcelain body, English, fish in waves pattern after shorter and sons, English, circa 1920. Mounted with a tiny...
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English Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century French Vintage Dark Red Wooden Truck Model, Table Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark red model truck of an antique French lorry with opening doors and removable back part, in good condition. Hand crafted in wood and hand painted. Min...
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French Art Deco Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, Import Marked London 1927
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1927 by Israel Segalov, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, are handsomely modelled. Each measures roughly 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 96 troy ounces. The design for the Knights is taken from a relief which can be found at the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I in the 'Hofkirche' of Innsbruck in Germany. The relief shows Emperor Maximilian I at the Battle of the Spurs (also known as the (second) Battle of the Guinegate), and was created by Albrecht Durer. The knights are believed to depict Emperor Maximilian I & King Ferdinand I.
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930's Marx Marcrest Pressed Steel Pure Milk Dairy Toy Truck
Located in Van Nuys, CA
We have A white Marx Marcrest Pure Milk Dairy Truck modeled truck produced by Marx Toys, a prominent American toy company known for manufacturing a wide ra...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Large 1930s Ford Tin Goose Tri-Motor Airplane Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a large delicate tin model made around the same time the real Tin Goose was flying. The wingspan is an impressive 40 inches. The wheels are rubber and the 4 part windshield is glass. I'm surprised the model survived in such nice and complete condition for about 90 years. We had a custom display stand made for it that brings it to another level. Between 1926 and 1933 some 200 Trimotors were built in Ford's own factory. Corrugated metal on great thick monoplane wings was a German development, used in Junker JU-52 planes that were flying the Berlin-Rome-London route. Trimotors were flown by airlines, oil companies and wealthy individuals. The Ford Trimotor...
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Streamlined Moderne Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Tin

A Cast Iron Cobbler's Shoe Anvil, Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Cast Iron Cobbler's Shoe Anvil, Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century The cast iron foot mould mounted atop a rectangular timber base. Dimension: Height: 26cm Width: 40cm Depth...
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British Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

French Onyx and Enamel Miniature Table Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This elegant dressing table cabinet uses precious materials on a delicate scale, resulting in a piece that is both practical and luxurious. ...
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French Belle Époque Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

A Brendel botanic model: Taxus-Yew, Germany 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Brendel botanical model of Taxus N.40 (Coniferae), Yew. The round base in ebonized wood holds two models: an example of a male Sporofil...
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German Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cast Aluminum Stylized Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This airplane model or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dating to approximately 1945 and done in the period streamlined Mid-Century M...
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American Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Miniature Ship Model of the Sailing Ketch Irene
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine model of the one hundred foot Ketch Irene of Bridgewater 1907. This vessel is still afloat. The model shows great detail from bow to stern. Rigged with a full suit of sails. Set...
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North American Antique Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Period Builders Model of the Private Yacht "Caritas"
Located in Norwell, MA
Builders model of a Lawley built private yacht named "Caritas". She was built in 1922 for sugar magnate J. Percy Bartram. Designed by Cox and Stevens of...
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North American Vintage Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Sofa set for dolls, functionalism, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original found condition sofa dimensions: 25x12x12 cm armchair dimensions: 12x10x9 cm
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Czech Bauhaus Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Chrome

Wooden polygon architectural model early 20th century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine example of a so called Polydre or Polygon. These multifaceted forms go back are to basic forms which form our world. They have been described by mathematicians, scolars and ar...
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French Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Victorian Sterling Silver Wager Cup / Marriage Cup Chester 1900 Berthold Muller
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1900 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Victorian,antique sterling silver wager cup, is modelled as a lady in costume, a...
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English Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver

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