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Place of Origin: European
1930's Jacques Adnet Style Barometer by Dirk Muller
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather and brass barometer by Dirk Muller, 1930's. In good, working, original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Taxidermy Peasant Stand, Decoration Object Pheasant Mounts Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A large artistically created birds for table decor, taxidermy pheasant. This figure is Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique from one another, with slightly different positions and physical characteristics. Its is very well-weighted and well-balanced piece, beautifully crafted with rare bread of colourful pheasant. The spirit of this bird is a great problem-solver and can invent a way for any of your troubles. Native American lore states that the pheasant symbolises protection and concealment because the bird spends most of the time squatted down in the grass. The presence of a pheasant at your home is, therefore, symbolic of protection from evil eye and power This superb Ringneck Pheasant specimen comes from a Taxidermy collection...
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1920s Hollywood Regency Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin, Feathers

Cigarette Case Art Deco style for Cartier USA in 1980s spring button Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Cartier
Located in Firenze, FI
Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartie...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Appealing brass ...
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Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Italian Grand Tour marble specimen plaque in original silver-giltwood frame consisting of 20 different rare and ancient marbles, including Porphyry and Jasper, inlaid into a black an...
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Mid-19th Century Grand Tour Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Carl Auböck Midcentury Tuning Fork Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist tuning fork keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Length inc...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Patinated Wrought Iron Art Deco Amsterdam School Gong or Bell, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Deco Amsterdam School gong or bell. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Patinated wrought iron. In very good condition with a beautiful patina.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Located in Lomita, CA
Form and function make this piece of furniture unique. If a piece of furniture could be clever, this desk, bench, altar, pew, would go to the head of the Sunday School class. It is v...
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Late 19th Century Regency Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Burl

20 Vols. R.L.Stevenson. The Works
Located in New York, NY
20 Volumes.Robert L. Stevenson. The Works. "Pentland Edition" With Bibliographical notes by Edmund Gosse. Bound in full red morocco, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt, raised bands, ...
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Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Fontana Arte 1950s Modernist Glass Pen Holder or Stand and Ashtray Desk Set
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Modern desk set featuring an adjustable pen holder or stand with a tray and an ashtray attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Made in Italy, circa ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Dupont by Davidoff Ligne 1 Cigarette Lighter Made in France Stamped 1E9DY06
By Davidoff 1
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant St Dupont for Davidoff Black Laque De Chine Ligne 1 Pocket Cigarette Lighter Made in France Stamped 1E9DY06 With Black Leather Branded Davidoff Slip Case 2.5" x 1.4" x 0...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lacquer

The Christopher Robin Birthday Book – A. A. Milne (owned by Tolkien's daughter)
Located in Middletown, NY
A unique and charming piece of Tolkieniana. The Christopher Robin Birthday Book, Priscilla Tolkien’s copy with names of family members and friends f...
Category

Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Stylish Art Deco Wall Crucifix Gilt Bronze Christ Corpus Mounted on a Oak Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful, fire gilt Art Deco era sculpture of Christ. Some crucifixes come with sculptures of Christ in terrible agony, but the face underneath the crown of thorns on this...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

S.T. Dupont 18 Carat Gold Plated Briquet De Poche Lighter With Original Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
S.T. Dupont 18 Carat Gold Plated Briquet De Poche LD Plaque Gas Cigarette Lighter With Original Box and Papers Stamped 100NL95 No 2294 Made in Paris, France Purchase receipt sho...
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20th Century Art Deco European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Most Stylish Antique Carved Crucifix w. Corpus of Christ Sculpture, Maria Laach
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazingly wall crucifix with hand carved corpus from Kunstwerkstätten der Abtei Maria Laach. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and interest...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

21st Century Leather Poseidon Round Bathroom Set Made in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
It’s easy to understand why they are called best seller. This is our Poseidon round bathroom set entirely covered in soft and waterproof genuine leather. Our Rialto tray, together with a round soap dispenser, a toothbrush holder, a cotton pad holder and a small box for rings to create a complete set. Five accessories with simple and minimal design perfect for contemporary and traditional bathroom suites.
Category

2010s Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

4' Large Antique Ship's Wheel, English, Oak, Decorative Maritime Helm, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique ship's wheel. An English, oak and bronze decorative maritime helm, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900 High maritime appeal with a strikingl...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage
By Ronson
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant "Queen Anne" table lighter from Ronson in silver metal from the mid-20th century. This lighter works on gas. This pretty lighter has an elongated, oval shape decorated with pearls and gadroons. The lighter has a flame adjustment dial Under the lighter is engraved the Ronson brand, as well as a label with the control number. Ronson Queen Anne was a very popular wick lighter...
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1940s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Pierre Cardin Abstract Futuristic Modernist Bangle Cuff, 1960s
By Paco Rabanne, Thierry Mugler, Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bangle cuff. All in enameled chromium metal by Pierre Cardin haute couture - iconic and sculptural, this bangle is from the height of Cardin's creative output, 'Fu...
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1960s Futurist Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Chamfron, Shaffron, Horse Armor Mask
Located in Carimate, Como
Authentic horse armour face mask or chanfron, dated circa late 18th-early mid-19th century from Northern Italy in wrought iron. During the late Middle Age...
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Late 18th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Colonial Giltwood Altar
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Spanish colonial altar of Virgin and child with mirror insets. Piece with original patina. Some mirror pieces show small cracks, consistent with age. The base with ang...
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19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Sotheby's Great Sales 1987-1988, with Duchess of Windsor Jewels, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's great sales 1987-1988 by Sotheby's Institute of Art. Barrie & Jenkins 1988, London. 1st Ed with dust jacket. This annual reference work provides a view of the year's develo...
Category

1980s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Original Coronation Souvenir Book of King George VI – London 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original edition of the Coronation Souvenir Book of King Gorge VI 1937 by Gordon Beckles, Published by Daily Express Publication, London, 1937 This edition was published to mark ...
Category

1930s Georgian Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

2 Vols Antique Book, British Sports and Sportsmen, English, Sporting Reference
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is 2 large antique volumes of British Sports and Sportsmen. An English, bound and numbered limited edition sporting reference book, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1920. ...
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1920s Other Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

The Rock, by T. S. Eliot – FIRST EDITION
Located in Middletown, NY
Eliot, T. S. The Rock; A Pageant Play Written for Performance on Behalf of the Forty-Five Churches Fund of the Diocese of London London: Faber and Faber, 1934. FIRST EDITION, Thir...
Category

Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hermes Anti-Stress Ball in Orange Leather, 2000s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one's for the baseball lovers and luxury collectors. Designed as a limited-edition item, Hermès released these "Herstress" anti-stress balls in the 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lambskin, Leather

19th Century Top Hat and Leather Hat Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th-century English leather top hat box, paired with an American-made beaver fur top hat, exudes timeless craftsmanship and style. The b...
Category

19th Century Edwardian Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Christian Dior Signed 1960s Snake Chain Gold-Tone Metal Graceful Swag Belt
By Christian Dior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Christian Dior, France, a 1960s Era belt made of five gold-tone snake chains bound at three intervals with soldered rectangular stations. The chains hang in a graceful swag. The Christian Dior stamped...
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1660s Mid-Century Modern Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Van Gogh in Arles by Ronald Pickvance
Located in Bradenton, FL
Van Gogh in Arles by Ronald Pickvance. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in conjunction with the exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, between October ...
Category

1980s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Dunhill Cigar Ashtray Catchall England Black and Red Collectible 1970
By Dunhill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Vintage Dunhill ceramic square collectible ashtray catchall by Wade England Royal red and black. Vintage Alfred Dunhill collectible porcelain cigar ...
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Large and Striking Antique Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and meaningful, Gothic church relic from the late 1800s. This stunning and all handcrafted five-light chandelier from the 1870s is designed in the shape of an advent wreat...
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Brass, Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century French gilt bronze reliquary with removable glass insets that hold an embroidered sachet. Measurements: Height: 14.5" Diameter: 9"
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Late 19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Grecian Ivory General Electric Radio Model 62, italy, 1948
Located in Roma, IT
Grecian Ivory General Electric Radio Model 62. Good condition except for some oxydation and a missing button.
Category

1940s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Carl Auböck Midcentury Lucky Charm Pig Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist pig keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Aus...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Collection of Six Silver Figurative Ex Voto Infant Child Antique Italy, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A collection of six cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. Each is handmade, embossed and then welded...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

1960s Stunning Blue Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Blue and Yellow Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly Dimensions: 2...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Murano Glass

16th Century Spanish or Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails and Furniture Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of 16th century (or earlier, possibly Gothic) Spanish or Italian wrought iron furniture mounts. These hand-wrought bosses and nails show incredible workmanship. These would have been used to decorate - and to structurally hold together an early chest or casket. The four geometric bosses beautifully made, eight ounces each without the nail! The nails are works of art in themselves, with their heavy geometric heads. Also two round bosses with the nail integral to the piece, one a mushroom form, the other like a parasol. And a single hand-wrought double sided nail. Great group of early iron. Provenance: Frances Pratt, Writer, Artist, Collector. New York City. Approximate sizes: 4 bosses 4.625 inches square 11.75 cm Round bosses 3 inches diameter the larger 2.5 the smaller 7.6/ 6.35 cm 4.5 in high 11.4 cm 5 nails...
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16th Century Baroque Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Terrestrial Globe, French
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). By Charles Delagrave, Paris. On eb...
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1890s Napoleon III Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bicycle Model Midcentury Design "Itera" Plastic for Volvo, Sweden
By Volvo
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the current period where the bicycle is undergoing major development and provides a sporty displacement is this very original green rare designed Volvo seventies bike a really collector's item. In response to the 1974 oil crisis, a small group of Swedish engineers obtained government funding to develop a bicycle completely composed of fiber-reinforced composite plastics (FRP). By 1980, the Itera Development Center AB was designing, producing, and marketing injection molded plastic bicycles to a seemingly interested market. The first bicycles were delivered in 1982, the problems with quality assurance and design began stacking up against the company.This bike is in a Vintage original condition. The Itera bicycle...
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1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Little Book of Chanel by LagerfeldThe Story of the Iconic Fashion Designer
By Coco Chanel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Little Book of Chanel by Lagerfeld: The Story of the Iconic Fashion Designer, Hardcover Book by Emma Baxter-Wright. Small fashion book: 7 x 5 inches. Elegant and stunningly illustrat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Braun PC3 Record Player by Wilhelm Wagenfeld and Dieter Rams
By Dieter Rams, Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Braun
Located in Vienna, AT
Record player Braun Pc3 Design in Germany in 1950s by Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Dieter Rams for Max Braun AG, Frankfurt a. M., Fully restored by a Brun specialist.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888
Located in Vienna, AT
Black Forest taxidermy, antique deer, 1888 Riss-Böhml 8. Juli 1888
Category

1880s Black Forest Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

French 19th Century Medieval Château Pewter and Wood Birdcage with Turrets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large 19th century pewter and wood decorative birdcage shaped as a French medieval château. This exquisite French château birdcage is a definite must in terms of decorative accents...
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19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Philips Pionnier 751M Radio "Legionary", italy, 1935-1936
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Philips Pionnier 751M Radio "Legionary", realized in 1935/36. A very popular model at the time, in good condition.
Category

1930s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor: POEMS on Various Subjects
Located in Middletown, NY
This is the FIRST EDITION of COLERIDGE'S FIRST BOOK OF POEMS. A. S. W. Rosenbach deemed it "An important literary volume." (Rosenbach 29:108). It includes four sonnets by Charles Lam...
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Late 18th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies by Benjamin WILKES
Located in Middletown, NY
Bowles's New Collection of English Moths and Butterflies; In Twelve Prints, All Drawn from Life Representing near 300 different Species of those Beautiful Insects. Elegantly and accurately Engraved and disposed in an Ornamental Order To each Print is added:-A Description of their Names, Food, and times of Change, By Benjamin Wilkes. London: Carington Bowles, 1764. Second Edition. Folio, (15 1/2 x 11 3/4 in, 394 x 300mm) Second edition, 1 title page and 12 plates engraved and hand-colored, trimmed to plate-mark at fore-edge, lightly browned, some spotting, later 3/4 red morocco with title and fillets in gilt, rubbed and a little stained, rebacked, corners worn. The plates were engraved by Henry Roberts as evidenced in the markings of each plate the first edition, but omitted in the second edition. [Nissen 4411; Linsey 183]. EXTREMELY RARE, COMPLETE BOUND SET of...
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Mid-18th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Porcelain

Cervantes - The Adventures of DON QUIXOTE - London, 1820 - 4 vols. illustrated
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Hurst, Robinson & Co., 1820. Richard Westall illustrations 4 volumes, small 8vo; 6 3/8 x 4 inches (160 x 100 mm); xx, 371; 388; 367; 436 pp. Each volume contains an illustra...
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Early 19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

A 1980s Mappin and Webb Akoya pearl necklace with 18 carat gold clasp
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
A lovley late 1980s Mappin and Webb Akoya pearl necklace with 18 carat gold clasp in orignal box. There are 56 pearls and each pearl is 6.5-7mm diameter with a high polished lustre a...
Category

1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Superstudio, Life Without Objects
By Superstudio
Located in New York, NY
First edition of this scholarly study of the influential Florentine avant-garde architectural collective Superstudio, a driving force in the Radical architecture and design movement ...
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Early 2000s Post-Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

6 Vols. Jane Austen. Novels, A Memoir and Lady Susan
Located in New York, NY
6 Volumes. Jane Austen. Novels, includes A Memoir and Lady Susan. Bound in 3/4 tan calf by Bickers & Son, linen boards, top edges gilt, raised bands, ornate gilt on spines, red and g...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

MARTIN GILBERT. The Life of Winston Churchill - 8 vols ALL 1st EDITIONS 1966-88
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Randolph S., continued by Martin Gilbert. TITLE: The Life of Winston Churchill. PUBLISHER: London: Heinemann, 1966-88. DESCRIPTION: ALL FIRST EDITIONS. 8 vols....
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1960s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of eyeglasses or opera glasses feature a "folding" frames that overlap one another. The lens...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

James Bond 'Dr. No' Original Vintage British Quad Movie Poster, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce and sought after country-of-origin poster for the first release of the first James Bond film. Based on Ian Fleming's novel of the same name, the 1962 release of 'Dr. No' fir...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Paper

Carl Zeiss cold war era 10 x 50 periscope binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in London, GB
A cold war era Carl Zeiss Oberkochen 10 x 50 periscope binoculars, German, circa 1965. Specifications: 10 times magnification, coated optics, objective diameter 50 mm, grey filter and drop down grid. Original transport case. (included protective feet pads and rubber eye guards). Dimensions of the case: 29 x 18 1/2 x 11 inches. (73 x 47 x 28 cm). Mounted on an adjustable height tripod. Height of periscope in photographs: 77 inches. This model of Zeiss periscope...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique ecclesiastical architectural hand carved and painted wooden church - cathederal tabernacle door. 18th century or earlier, early Medieval European Romanesque Gothic style, facade with elaborate arched header atop partial quartfoil, hinged tabernacle door panel which would have opened to important religious niche...
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18th Century Gothic Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Rare Judaica Dreidel Germany 19th Century
Located in Doha, QA
An absolutely unique Bone Dreidel originated from Germany in 19th century. It has six sides shaping Star of David. Each side has one or two Yiddish letters on top which refer to an O...
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19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Vintage Crosley Radio "Model 11-103U "Bullseye", italy, 1951
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Crosley Radio "Model 11-103U "Bullseye". Realized in bakelite, in 1951. Good overall condition except for some losses of color and the missing tuning lever.
Category

1950s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

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