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Period: Mid-20th Century
Dressmaker's Dummy
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Dressmaker's dummy signed Cavanaugh New York and dated 1951.
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American Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Antique Sign "Appia" Model for Società Adriatica di Navigazione, Venice, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
splendid and very rare LUMINOSA sign from the 1960s of the Adriatic shipping company of Venice, which belonged to a travel agency, with, inside, a real scale model AND IN METAL, of the appia ferry, used for the Bari-Durres-Bari line the sign lights up both in the lower part, in correspondence with the writings, and behind and around the model of the ship, with a vintage electrical system still miraculously functioning, as can be seen from the attached photos plastic vintage car models...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Plastic, Wood

Vintage Gentleman's Walking Stick, English, Bentwood, Brass, Cane, Country House
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gentleman's walking stick. An English, bentwood hazel and brass cane, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Superb craftsmanship with a tactile and visual appeal Displays a desirable aged patina and pleasingly weathered Striking brass wolf...
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British Rustic Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Italian 1950s Wicker Half Bust Mannequin
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s wicker half bust mannequin.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wicker

Hand Carved Pair of 1950s Papua New Guinea Male and Female Wooden Sculptures
By Jef Deconinck
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition pair of busts. Anyone who knows a little bit about indigenous art immediately can tell that these sculptures were not carved by a local artist. These ...
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Belgian Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Toy Car Citroen Traction 15/6, Circa 1960 France
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
This wooden car is a decorative representation of a Citroen Traction 15/6, capturing the elegance of an old-fashioned toy. Labels in front and at the back are licence plates, registered in Massachusetts " 293 MA 9". Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts, this antique toy car...
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French Streamlined Moderne Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Birch, Fruitwood

Midcentury Painted Ventriloquist Dummy, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original ventriloquist dummy. Painted composite head with movable mouth. Hole in the back for your hand to manipulate the mouth and rotate the head. Fabric clothes, woode...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Composition

Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional half model of an American sailing yacht. Beautifully carved hull with a rich dark patina. Large scale, quite beamy but still sleek. Mounted to an original backboard. This...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Liberty of London Small Brown Leather Hippopotamus Decorative Model
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1920's Liberty of London Small Hand-Crafted Brown Leather Hippopotamus with Glass Eyes Decorative Model.
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British Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather, Glass

Waterline model of a Japanese Oil and Ore Carrier
Located in Norwell, MA
This waterline model of a Japanese ore/oil carrier is attributed to the builder, K. Akao from Osaka, Japan. Presented on a wood and plate glass base, the model comes with a wood box ...
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Asian Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

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

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Plaster, Wood

Heart Anatomical Model Life Size
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, Germany. We offer this Heart Anatomical Model Life Size. Made in rubber and handmade painted.
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German Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rubber

White Rustic Glazed Bandini Art Deco Fauns circa 1938 for Zaccagnini
By Urbano Zaccagnini, Mario Bandini
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of cherubic fauns, playing music. One sports a cupid's bow in one hand and blows a conch Horn. A quiver of cupid's arrows lies at his feet. The second faun accompanies on a ba...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Terracotta

Basset Lowke Ship Model of Corhaven
Located in Norwell, MA
Corhaven was built by the Blyth Dry Docks & Shipbuilding Company Ltd. for Cory Tankers Ltd. based in Bermuda. Launched in 1958, she served under numerous names until decommissioned i...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes A rare and delightful pair of leather early 20th Century hand crafted apprentice shoes. One of the smallest examples we have seen to date. ...
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British Victorian Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather

Builders Half Model of a Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht designer's scale model of a double ended speedboat. Superbly shaped and crafted. Varnish finish. Mounted to a painted backboard small and delicate. Circa 1930.
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1940s Retail Counter Top Female Mannequin Doll Store Display Black Paint
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1940s department store retail counter top female mannequin or doll store clothing display on round wood base. Original black paint shows age, ar...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Composition

Original Travel Caddie in Bright Yellow Fiberglass / Black Interior, circa 1960
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Fiberglass

Builder's Model of a Competition Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional architects model of racing speedboat. Varnished hull with gold cove stripe. Painted cockpit and engine covers. Possibly from the workshop of Charles Moyer. Mounted to a s...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

French Oak Cask on Stand for a. Giurlani + Bros.
Located in Norwell, MA
French oak cask on stand for A. Giurlani + Bros Importers, San Francisco. Carefully crafted and stropped barrel with brass bands. Wood cradle. Charming pie...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Butchery Decoration of a Pottery Ox
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Butchery Decoration of a Pottery Ox A large statue of an ox made of painted pottery. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue was manufactured ...
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German Rustic Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Clay

Superb Speedboat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek and beautiful varnished architect's half model of a double ended speedboat. This model is a piece of art. The vessel displays exceptional design. Hul...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Naval Architect's Half Model of a Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality architect's half model of a double ended competition speedboat. The hull is marked with the lines of the vessel. Possibly a C.W. Mower design. Mounted to a wood backboard. Ci...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Large Roman Neoclassical Plaster Foot of Hercules
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually large and well detailed neoclassical Roman plaster foot sculpture of Hercules. This vintage Italian academic plaster foot sculpture wo...
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Italian Classical Roman Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster

Vintage 15 Car Train Set or Collection
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage 15 Car Train Set or Collection .Great collector gift set of Trains for that Train enthusiast. The set includes two 1950s American Flyer streamline aluminum trains. One engine and one pull car. Some are Lionel Trains...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Tin, Metal, Iron

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

Materials

Walnut

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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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Hand Forged Iron Decorative Sailing Ships, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of decorative hand forged iron ships. Good condition. Vintage items form the 1960s. Measures 12"W x 3.5"D x 12"H.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Ashtray, Brass and Wood, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
An ashtray by Carl Auböck made of brass.
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Austrian Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Abstract Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
A striking metal sculpture of a fish. Iron with gold gilt decoration. Probably Asian.
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Iron

A Vintage Bullet Shaped Architectural Mold
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage aluminum mold, bullet shaped, on a stand.
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Anatomical Eye Model by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Anatomical, composition, organ model of the eye by New York Scientific Co., Inc disassembles into six pieces deconstructing the eye and its nerves. Th...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Composition

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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Belgian Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Plastic, Rubber

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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Belgian Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

1930's Art Deco Streamline Arrow Plane Car Design Study Model
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A plaster design study attributed to an artist designer at the Hill Auto Body Metal company based in Cincinnati Ohio . The company specialized in streamline equipment for airplanes and would periodically go into the automotive field with race cars and streamline bodies . This study may be based on the 1932 rear engined teardrop car called the Arrow Plane for customer Lyman Voelpel a wealthy Chicagoan and may have served as inspiration for six McQuay-Norris Cars built during that period and into 1934. The bodies were aluminum over a steel and wooden frame work and has Ford under pinning's including suspension , brakes and V8 engines...
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American Streamlined Moderne Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

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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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Italian 20th Century Solid Silver rare Bison Sculpture on Marble Removable Base
By L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Bison in solid silver made in Arezzo, Italy in the 1950s of the last century by L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello. The sculpture was made in "fusion" and a chisel finish. The burnishi...
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Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Trade sign for a telephone company depicting a big telephon, USA 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A window trade sign of an american telephone company, depicting a big phone. Carved out of fruit wood, and white enamel painted. United States of America half 20th century.
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American Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Enamel

Large Vintage Cast Metal Decorative or Toy Colonial Canon Model
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large cast metal canon shows no maker's marks, but is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1965 in a Colonial Revival style. This model canon...
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American Colonial Revival Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Rare, Petite Vintage French Zinc Geometric School House Molds
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1930s. Zinc molds from French school house. Set of six molds. These are rare and unusually petite versions of school house shape molds. The rectangular mold featured in this pi...
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French Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Zinc

Early 20th Century English Folk-Art Farmer and His Wife Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century folk-art farmer and his wife model We are proud to offer an unusual hand carved folk-art model of a farmer and his wife sat on a cart pulled by two oxen. This ite...
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European Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pine

Engineer's Scale Model of Extending Fire Escape Ladder
Located in London, GB
A detailed engineer's model of a lattice-girder extending fire escape ladder. The ladder can be extended by the powered mechanism, or by a winder...
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North American Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Guido Cacciapuoti Bronze Horses Couples 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Guido Cacciapuoti bronze horses couples 1940 Italy.
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Italian High Victorian Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

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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Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cast Stone, Aluminum

Vintage 1966 Sterling Silver Soldier Presentation Trophy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver presentation trophy on oakwood plinth in the form of a Victorian soldier; an addition to our military related silverware collection. This fine vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver trophy has been realistically modelled in the form of a crouching soldier holding a musket. The model is embellished with impressive cast details reproducing the fine details of the soldier's Victorian attire, including a dagger and ammo pouch to his belt. The sterling silver soldier is displayed on the original oak wood presentation plinth. The cuboid plinth is fitted with a vacant silver inscription band; the band may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired. This fine presentation silver...
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English Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Asian Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Figures - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Chinese porcelain phoenix figures, elegantly crafted to showcase intricate details and rich symbolism. Representing rebirth a...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'. The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative. Good original condition...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Metal

Botanical Ceramic Educational Blooming Hazelnut Intersection
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand painted ceramic intersection of a blooming Hazelnut, Corylus Avellana. This rare sculptural piece is in great condition as can be seen in the images. Made in Leipzig, German Democratic Republic...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

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Ceramic

Salesman Sample Bauhaus Three Legged Stool
Located in Hanover, MA
Interesting and unusual miniature Bauhaus 3-leg stool, possibly a salesman's sample or maquette. Round seat is black lacquered turned wood ~7.5 inches diameter by 1 inch thick. T...
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German Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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 Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Cedar

1940s Salesman Sample Chippendale Chair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Salesman sample from the 1940s most likely. Looks like it was made yesterday. Exquisitely detailed, child-sized Chippendale chair with removable seat. It was made to be carried do...
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American Chippendale Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

German Anatomical Muscular Bust Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
German, anatomical, plaster model of a cross-section of a bust, depicting the muscular and circulatory systems.
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German Industrial Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Plaster

Unusual Giant Comb, Barbershop Sign, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large unique comb that hang outside a Barbershop in Esbjerg, Denmark. From circa 1950-1980. It is made from solid aluminium and is a rather precise and detailed imitation of the vi...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Iron Piggy Bank Advertising Wm Moland's Sons Quaker City Hams
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Piggy Bank Advertising Wm Moland's Sons Quaker City Hams A Great cast iron money box, Pig coin bank. This a copy of a very desirable and collect...
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Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

Fornasetti Fermalibri 1950 Metal, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti Fermalibri 1950 metal, Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
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Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Model Ship “Löwe”, hand-painted, Germany 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Detailed model ship of the galleon Löwe with three masts and single-row arrangement of the guns.
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German Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Dimuntive Leather Elephants After Omersa - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of vintage safari charm and bohemian whimsy with this set of two diminutive leather elephants, crafted in the beloved style "After Omersa." Each charming figure is ...
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British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Egg Figurines - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring timeless charm to your interior with this exquisite pair of vintage Regency-era hand-painted porcelain figurines. Each piece features a delightful child—one boy, one girl—resti...
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Japanese Regency Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Large Mid-Century Modern Didactic Resin Anatomical Model Jaw
Located in Weesp, NL
Big 1960s anatomical jaw teaching model in perfect condition. This beautiful resin jaw can be taken apart as shown in the images. It was made in the 1960s by Rudiger Anatomie in Berl...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Resin

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