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Scott Henderson Design for Mint Inc. White Porcelain Pig Shaped Piggy Bank, 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Scott Henderson Design for Mint Inc. White porcelain open top pig, piggy bank, animal sculpture Mid-Century Modern. Marked at Base, Makers Trademark. T...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Aluminum Jetboard by Sargent Fletcher Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jetboard motorized aluminum surfboard by Jetboard by Sergent Fletcher Co., USA, 1965-68. Painted aluminum with steel wall mounting brackets.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Surgical instrument: a scalpel, late 19th century, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A surgical instrument from the late 19th early 20th century. An iron scalpel. With brass handle. Tiemann & Co, American manufacturing. New York, United States circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon
Located in Incline Village, NV
Salesman Sample : Late 19th century. American (4) wheeled hand carved all wooden horse drawn flat bed cargo wagon, in excellent condition with original red st...
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1890s Folk Art Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Pawnee Pipe Tomahawk, circa 1850-1870
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pawnee pipe tomahawk. File burnt and tacked with remnants of yellow paint over entire shaft. Exhibited in the Wichita Falls Museum 1967, Maryland Academy of Art and Science 1969, Flo...
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1850s Native American Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Vintage Boho Architectural Scale Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into a world of intricate beauty with this vintage architectural scale model, a captivating piece that embodies the spirit of a grand historical structure. Crafted with remarkab...
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Mid-20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bronze Cigar Cutter by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau cast and gilt bronze Cigar Cutter by, Tiffany Studios decorated in an aztec like pattern and finished in its original gold doré finish. The...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Northern Plains Gun Stock Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Gunstock club with carved and painted feather carvings at top, lines with red paint, 4" blade, original trade point. A real weapon of tiger maple. Except...
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19th Century Native American Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Maple

STEAM SHIP MODEL "KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
STEAM SHIP MODEL "KING OF THE MISSISSIPPI" In wood, rope and other materials. Little flaws. Dim.: 30 x 60 x 30 cm good conditions
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20th Century Modern American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Chess Set from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modernist chess set in chrome-plated brass with a vintage cork board. The pieces are differentiated by having either a smooth polished finish or ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Northern Plains Hair Drop
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northern Plains hair drop. Beaded blue with red accents. Quilled drops having tin cones and yellow feather fluffs with long black horsehair drop. Period: 19th century Origin: Great Plains - Northern Plains, Native American Size: 6" x 35" overall Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, garments, Blackfeet, headdress, collectibles, antiques, Native American beadwork...
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Late 19th Century Native American Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hide, Beads, Feathers

Three Emerald Cut Diamond/Platinum Ring
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage 1960s ladies platinum/ diamond ring is designed with three emerald cut diamonds & two baguettes. The total of the three center diamonds is 1.80 carats & the two baguette...
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1960s Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Platinum

Vintage 1968 Hardcover Time Life Library of Art the World of Rembrandt Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful and Collectible Vintage 1968 Hardback Time Life Library of Art “The World of Rembrandt” Book. The World of Rembrandt 1606-1669 by Robert Wallace. New York, NY, Time Life ...
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20th Century Neoclassical American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Memento of Bruce Goff Professorship for Creative Architecture
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Rare numbered printing of Bruce Goff's "Le Mar." Printed as a memento of appreciation for friend of Mr. Goff's who helped to establish the Bruce Goff Profes...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage "Miro's Posters" Art Book Catalogued by Gloria Picazo
By Joan Miró
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage "Miro's Posters" art book catalogued by Gloria Picazo, circa 1980. The book is in good vintage condition and measures 9.75"W x 11.5"H. #3274 The book is 269 pages with 1...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
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1880s American Empire Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 1900s; Unbranded Early box springs were a pretty simple concept, lifting the mattress off the ground and providing additional support to settling and lumpy mattresses. What ma...
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Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

1980s Ceramic Blue Christian Fish Plate Pisces Decorative Display
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage religious art Christian faith fish symbol Pisces decorative dish display etched ceramic plate in cobalt blue Measures: 5.25" in diameter x 1" hei...
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1980s Modern Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Art Nouveau Gibson Girl Portrait Pin Girl Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late Victorian Gibson girl portrait pin captures the iconic elegance of the Art Nouveau eras. The finely detailed brooch features a young woman with up-swept hair and delica...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Bakelite + Celluloid Linked Necklace Dark Green Arching Dangles
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA c.1930s. Unknown Maker, possibly Mazor. A light green Celluloid linked chain and (11) dark green Bakelite dangles. They have an organic feeling of arching reeds or arcing grass blades. American Industrial design...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Interior Visions Great American Designers by Chris Casson Madden Hardcover 1988
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Interior Visions: Great American Designers and the Showcase House is a beautif and inspiring book that showcases the interiors of some of America's greatest designers. The book is or...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Unger Bros Art Nouveau Loves-Me-Loves-Me-Not Daisy Match Safe
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe. Made by Unger Bros in Newark, ca 1900. Curved with whiplash scrolls and hinged cover. On front in relief the poignant scene from Goethe’s Faus...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

A late19th-Century dental extractor, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
An instrument for dental use. A late 19th early 20th century dental extractor. An iron forceps used in tooth extraction, one of the two handles, is curved to allow grip during tooth ...
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Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1600s-1700s Eastern Ball Headed Club
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Eastern ball headed club of walnut burl with panther effigy over ball. High polished use. Scalloped handle at base. Original drops missing. The panthe...
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1650s Native American Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Richard Grant White, Mr. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, Tragedies
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston & New York, The Riverside Shakespeare. Complete 6 vol. edition. Tan leather with burgundy and gilt spines and marbled and leather boards. Marbled end ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Antique Solid Brass Polished Silent Butler Crumb Catcher
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass versatile antique butler with brush and dust pan nice condition multiple uses, circa 1940's.
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20th Century Art Deco American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Aviator, Pilot Sunglasses
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Rimless Aviator, Pilot sunglasses. A very good pair of rimless eye glasses by the American Optical Company (AO). The frames are engra...
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20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

1911, The Lady Claire Dress Form, Very Rare
Located in Peekskill, NY
I've had an example of this dress form in my personal collection. It's an amazing piece of engineering and one of my favorite items... something I decided to never sell it. The Lady Claire...
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Early 20th Century Industrial American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

"Roosevelt & Garner" Embroidered Armband Supporting the 1932 Democratic Ticket
Located in York County, PA
"ROOSEVELT & GARNER", AN EMBROIDERED ARMBAND SUPPORTING THE 1932 DEMOCRAT PRESIDENTIAL TICKET AND THE REPEAL OF PROHIBITION Made for the 1932 Democratic presidential Campaign ticke...
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1930s Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Musky Taxidermy
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage Northwoods musky taxidermy with attached hook for wall-mounting. 38.5" W x 11" H Please refer to photos regarding condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

The New Clay Techniques and Approaches to Jewelry Making, book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The New Clay: Techniques and Approaches to Jewelry Making. A wonderful book, with over 100 color photos, on making intricate beads and jewelry using modeling clays such as "Fimo" and "Sculpey." Everything you need to know to work with the new polymer clays is covered clearly in this book. Excellent working diagrams show how easy it is to make the most complex looking designs. One of the first books...
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20th Century American Classical American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Historic Charleston Silver Goblet - Light Dragoons vs Georgia Hussars, 1856
By Carrington & Co
Located in Savannah, GA
A historic Charleston silver presentation goblet made by W. Carrington & Co, King Street, for the calvary tilt in Charleston between the Charleston L...
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1850s Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

U.S. Navy Alidade Pelorus Stand by Sperry Gyroscope Company, Mark XXXI, Mod 0
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional example of mid-20th-century naval navigation technology, this U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Self-Synchronizing Alidade Pelorus Stand was manufactured by the renowned Sperry Gyroscope Company, Brooklyn, New York, a key supplier of precision instruments for the U.S. military. This instrument, Mark XXXI, Mod 0, Serial No. 320420, was built under Navy contract NXss 17019 and bears its original inspection tags, confirming it passed rigorous Navy testing before deployment. The pelorus stand is crafted in a striking combination of polished aluminum and solid brass, featuring a protective domed brass cover that reveals a beautifully preserved gyrocompass repeater dial. Designed to interface with a ship’s gyrocompass, the self-synchronizing mechanism allowed navigators to take precise bearings on landmarks, celestial objects, or other ships—critical for accurate positioning before the advent of modern satellite navigation. This piece reflects the height of WWII and early Cold War-era maritime engineering, used aboard larger Navy vessels to aid in navigation and fire control plotting. Sperry Gyroscope was synonymous with precision during this era, and their equipment remains iconic among naval historians and collectors. The instrument retains: • Original builder’s plate...
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1930s Industrial Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Brass

Rustic Model Rowboat with Fishing Tackle
Located in Queens, NY
American Country Rustic style Mid-Century antique green painted half model of a rowboat as a display stand for fishing tackle
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20th Century Country American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Harvard Radios vs. Princeton Aviators Vintage Football Poster, circa 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a very scarce WWI Work Relief Fund poster featuring the Harvard Radios competing against the Princeton Aviators. The game, held on November 23, 1918, was a benefit football game to raise money for the war effort. The poster dynamically depicts two football players mid-action. Below, the names of the teams are printed in yellow, with the date, location of the game, and ticket information printed in contrasting white. The United War Work Campaign’s logo is printed at bottom center. The logo is composed of a black star and the number 7, with the text “United War Work Campaign” encircling the star in a yellow ring. The poster was illustrated by the artist J. Liello. His signature is printed in stone, visible on the left side of the composition. The following was written about the match in the November 23, 1918 issue of The New York Times: “Today marks the climax of the most irregular football season the gridiron sport has ever known… Here in New York there will be an unusually attractive football bill. First of all the war fund benefit at the Polo Grounds...
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1910s Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Modernist Stainless Steel Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist stainless steel crucifix / cross with Jesus, circa 1970s. The piece measures 5"W x 10"H and is in very good vintage condition. #2673
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

New York Nude, a Photographic Essay by Charles R. Collum
By Charles R. Collum
Located in valatie, NY
New York Nude, a photographic essay by Charles R. Collum. NY: Watson-Guptill publications. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, 1981. 128 pp. A collection of nude portraits capt...
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20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Dancing Dog" is a fairly scarce toy to acquire, especially in this excellent condition and working order. Windup toy is lithographed and hand painted in colors of black and greenish grey, and the name "Spot" is printed in bold letters on the red collar. This is American made in the 1920's having been manufactured by the Lindstrom Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut; established in 1913. Markings to each side of the dog reveal its genesis; "The Lindstrom Tool and Toy Co.; Made in U.S.A." "Patent Applied For"; on the other side is "Dancing Dog". "Dancing Dog" is in excellent condition and is completely original with no repairs or repaint. It works perfectly and is quite amusing. To operate; wind up the attached key on the side, a couple of times; with front legs in the air, place down by his hind legs on a hard surface and watch "Spot" dance. He carries on for quite some time, dancing around in a circle and then side to side. (see attached video accompanying the listing). Dimensions: 5 1/4" wide x 4" high x 2 1/4" deep. Provenance: From a recently acquired discerning West Coast Collection of tin toys. See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace. My toys operate properly and are as stated and accurately described. it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys...
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1920s Folk Art Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

Harvey
Located in London, GB
Original US Lobby card number 6 for Harvey, 1950. This Lobby card has been signed by James Stewart. This lobby card was previously in the collection of a US collector, who obtained the signature in person at the Motion Picture retirement home in Los Angeles, run by the Academy, where he visited. Harvey is a classic James Stewart comedy-drama, based on Mary Chase's Pulitzer prize-winning play of the same name. It was directed by Henry Koster, and tells the story of a man whose best friend is a pooka (a mythology spirit able to take on the form of various animals). In this film Harvey is a 6' 3½" tall rabbit...
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1950s Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Harvey
Harvey
$1,302
Regency Style Steven Parissien Hardcover Phaidon 1992
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Regency Style Steven Parissien Hardcover Phaidon 1992. The Regency period (c. 1780 -- 1837) saw the development of what is today one of the most popular styles in architecture and de...
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20th Century Regency American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Tankard Leather Cigarette Holder and Lighter with Horse Head Decoration
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Tankard Leather Cigarette Holder and Lighter with Horse Head Decoration. Brown leather with an applied horse head decoration, the lighter features an ingenious hidden compartment tha...
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1970s Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

A Polychrome Ship Model of the Paddle Steam Mount Washington, by Fred Nagel 1988
By Fred Nagel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A POLYCHROME SHIP MODEL OF THE PADDLE STEAM MOUNT WASHINGTON Model by F. Nagel, 1988 In a stained wood and glass case with plaque inscribed Mount Washington / Alton Bay Paddle Steame...
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Late 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hardwood

Moonwalkers Limited Edition Lithograph by Ron Lewis, Ed. 433/1000, Signed, 1986
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a much sought-after, limited edition lithograph entitled Moonwalkers by Ron Lewis. This piece of space history contains the original signatures of eleven of the twelve American astronauts who stepped onto the Moon's surface. Signed in felt tip blue ink by their portraits are the original autographs of Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean...
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1980s Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Heavy Butterscotch Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1/4" thick Bakelite bangle bracelet in a butterscotch color. 2 3/8" inside circumference.
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

19th Century Sculptural Stainless Steel & Cast Iron Sock Stretchers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique 19th century stainless steel & cast iron sock stretchers Extra large pair of industrial strength sock stretcher. Today, these would make a great...
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Late 19th Century Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stainless Steel, Iron

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, First Edition, 1943
By Ayn Rand
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Rand, Ayn. The Fountainhead. New York: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1943. First edition printing. Octavo. Rebound in modern half red Moroccan leather and marbled boards, with gilt tooling and titles to the spine, and the original dust jacket bound-in. Presented is a first edition printing of The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4....
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Collection of Six Vintage Woodworking Files
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Six vintage woodworking files United States 20th century Cast steel Height on custom display stands: 16.25 - 22.75 in. / 41 - 58 cm.
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20th Century Other American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Lil Abner Dogpatch Band Tin Litho Windup Unique Art Co.
By Unique Art Manufacturing Co.
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific wind-up toy is called "The Dog Patch 4" and features Lil' Abner and the gang playing music and dancing. Made in the mid-1940s by the Unique Art Manufacturing Company In...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Tiffany Blue Book 2017, The Art of the Wild, 2017, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Tiffany Blue Book 2017, The Art of the Wild, 2017. Tiffany & Co., NY, 2017. 1st Ed hardcover with slip case. This addition to the Blue Book collection of 2017 captures the mystery and marvels of nature in each and every way. Created at the Tiffany studio by combining artisanal and innovative craftmanship, this collection features six themes. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Whispers of the Rainforest, Miracle Berry, The Falls, Leaves of the Sun, and Featured Cloak all of which demonstrate intricate designs. Known for the beauty of its diamonds and precious stones, Tiffany & Co. presents a series of prestigious jewelry creations each year with its Blue Book collection, showcasing the creativity, skills and expertise of its studio. The collection brings diamonds, precious jewels, pearls and 18-karat yellow gold to necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings with designs inspired by specific themes. "We continuously push the boundaries of craftsmanship and innovation in every way. Every single year we're looking for different ways to produce pieces that are so technically complicated, they seem almost impossible, but this is where we make the impossible happen," says Melvyn Kirtley, Tiffany & Co. chief gemologist and vice president of high jewelry. "The Art of the Wild" features exceptional jewels, including baguette- and round-cut diamonds, spessartites, rubellites, tsavorites, sapphires, black South Sea pearls and tourmalines. Standout pieces include a ring featuring a 13-carat oval elbaite tourmaline, a platinum necklace with 200-baguette cut diamonds, round pavés diamonds, and more than 350 hand-sculpted 18k yellow gold leaves, and a pair of palm leaf earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage 1930s HANDMADE Hawaiian Doll.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Step into a time when craftsmanship was king with our beautifully handmade Hawaiian Doll from the early 20th century. This ceremonial gem is a rare find, embodying the true spirit of...
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Early 20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton

Skyscraper Iron Spike Masonry Nail Tower Sculpture Vintage Mid-Century Table Art
By David Grossman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
David Grossman's cast iron spikes brazened into a skyscraper form on foundry stone base. The Spikes are Sculpture is 3 x 3 x 12 in and the entire sculpture is 6.13 x 5.38 x 13.25 in.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Trial of Moses Parker.... for the Murder of David R. Lambert. NY 1825
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: PARKER, Moses. TITLE: Trial of Moses Parker, James Buckland, Joseph Wade, William Walker, Cornelius Holly, Abra Ham Potts and Noah Doremus,... for the Murder of David R. La...
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1820s Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

American Darting Gun Toggle Iron Harpoon, Marked Macy, for Bark Sunbeam
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American Darting Gun Toggle Iron Harpoon, made by E.B. and F. Macy, New Bedford, for the Larboard Boat on the Whaling Bark Sunbeam (1856 - 1908), having an improved toggle head with acute barb (standing nearly at a right angle), and an unusual ridged cheek, with the maker's mark MACY stamped on the right cheek (the mark of E.B. & F. Macy, blacksmiths of New Bedford: 1861-1904), the ship stamp BK SB on the left cheek (for the Bark Sunbeam, and the dot punched boat mark L B (for the Larboard, or Second, or Port-side Stern whale boat); mounted on a round shank slightly kinked from use, ending in the spike end necessary for use with a darting gun, and the loop for splicing on the iron strap. An amazing artifact retaining a tremendous amount of historical documentation. The harpoon remain in very good condition with a still very sharp cutting edge and deep brown patina and no corrosion. The head is frozen, but in the absence of rust it would very likely free up with a little lubrication if so desired. The tip of the front barb has a small chip off tip. The slight kink to the shank comes from use and is considered by most to be a a good feature. The Bark SUNBEAM was built in Mattapoisett in 1856 and enjoyed a long career in the New Bedford whale fishery of 17 voyages to the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Clifford Ashley...
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1860s Other Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #15
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
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Mid-20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

19th Century Turnbull Novelty Kitchen Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th Century Turnbulls Novelty Kitchen Scale. It depicts a gilt cast iron scale with a brass graduated ounces and pounds plate at the right side of the decorated with scrol...
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19th Century Victorian Antique American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

The Rolling Stones A Life on the Road
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rolling Stones, Jools Holland, Dora Loewenstein. Penguin Studio, 1998 - Biography & Autobiography - 252 pages. Members of the rock group recount their life on tour from 1962 to 1998...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A Day in the Life of Hollywood by 75 of the World's Leading Photographers 1992
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Day in the Life of Hollywood: As Seen by 75 of the World's Leading Photographers on One Day, May 20, 1992, New large hardcover book shrink wrapped. On May 20, 1992, 75 leading photographers went behind the scenes in the film, television, and record industries, exploring the mystique that makes Hollywood a magnet for creative, ambitious people and a wellspring of new ideas for audiences worldwide. Now this book takes readers on the ultimate insider's tour, from the glamour of celebrities to the magic of special effects. California culture Hollywood actors behind the scenes movie photography. Vintage Hollywood Photography...
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20th Century Expressionist American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Letter From Birmingham City Jail by Martin Luther King Jr., Printed Pamphlet
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is one of the most important texts of the American Civil Rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham City Jail.” Printed as a stapled pamphlet, ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Fabric, Paper

Softbound Program "The Art of Alexander Calder" Long Beach Museum of Art 1970
By Alexander Calder
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice softbound program from Alexander Calder's 1970 exhibition at the Long Beach Museum of Art in Long Beach, CA from January 11, 1970 to February 8, 1970. The program is in go...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.

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