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Place of Origin: German
Ferrari Vintage Arno XI Wooden Speedboat
Located in Beirut, LB
Craftsmen make these highly detailed wooden models from scratch with historical photographs, drawings , and original plans. Scale 1/8 with high quality wood. Mounted on a solid wood ...
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Aluminum Metal TV Television Tower of Nuremberg Scale Design Model, 2000s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Nuremberg television tower also called Nuremberg Egg (because of the Design). A nice architectural sculpture for every living or man’s room. Diameter given in dim...
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Schiedmayer Grand Piano Walnut Carved Cheeks Filigree Music Desk Faceted Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
Schiedmayer grand piano with a french polished, burr walnut cabinet. The burr walnut is figured creating rippled patterns in the veneer reminiscent of oil on water. The serpentine piano cheek features carvings of scrolling foliage, spirals and a dual linear case moulding that borders the cabinet in high relief. The cut-out filigree music desk...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Silver and Coral Brooch by Hein Meyer, Bauhaus
By Hein Meyer
Located in New York, NY
Silver Bauhaus brooch with coral detail, by Hein Meyer, Bremen, Germany, circa 1930s. Measures: Length: 1.75". Height: .5".
Category

Early 20th Century Bauhaus German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral, Silver

Karl Wieden German Silver Plated Repoussé Night Watch Cigar 420 Table Lighter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful German table lighter by Karl Wieden. The Silver finish is patinated perfectly and the Repoussé Figures of the "Night Watch' are well ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

1930s Elastolin Farm / Yard. 65 pc. O&M Hausser.. Antique toy, made in Germany
By Elastoform
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 1930s Elastolin Farm / Yard. over 65 pc. O&M Hausser.. Antique toys, made in Germany,,Over 50 year collection. Amazing Early Elastolin Farm compri...
Category

1930s Country Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration This is a rare, s...
Category

16th Century Renaissance Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial and compass with case. Bronze. SCHRETTEGGER, Johan. Augsburg, Germany, around 1800. Sundial with a polygonal shape made of bronze, engraved with plant elements on the front,...
Category

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Other

Franz Iffland Bronze Sculpture of a Cupid Boy Ice Skater, ca 1900
By Franz Iffland
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bronze depicting a young boy (cupid) ice skating, by Franz Iffland (Berlin 1862-1935). A boy in fur-trimmed cape, holds a cupid-like feathered arrow with...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1956
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1956 Item e6934 A vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on an carved oak wood plaque. On the back with handwritt...
Category

Mid-20th Century Black Forest German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

1890s Hand Painted Life Size Anatomical of Head
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early and high quality hand-painted plaster antique anatomical model of an adult human head. I would date this to 1900. The detail...
Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Chinese Chippendale Style Schiedmayer Piano Oriental Scenes Embossed Japanning
Located in Leeds, GB
Chinese Chippendale style, 1899, Schiedmayer grand piano with a flame mahogany case and Malborough legs with applied fret carvings. Cabinet features oriental scenes in embossed Japan...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Pin with Hunting Pendant
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Pin with Hunting Pendant An old Bavarian flksy costume pin. A beautiful piece of historical Bavarian folk art jewelry, a real collector'...
Category

1950s Country Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

Large German Iron Arts and Crafts Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This iron Hanukkah lamp, crafted in Germany in the 1920s, is a remarkable example of the Arts and Crafts movement’s aesthetic and emphasis on handcrafted artistry. The piece features...
Category

1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

"The Big Nude" Large Sumo Book by Helmut Newton
By Helmut Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Big Nude" Large Sumo Book with stand by Helmut Newton. Brand new in it's original packaging, unopened and unexposed. Bound printed paper, signed and ...
Category

1990s German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Cobalt Blue Metal Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cobalt blue vintage metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear, including enameled loss, discoloration and...
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century Five cats, 4 of which are filled with straw. Two Tom-cats (1, the smallest is right hind leg defective) Black with arched back. 17 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1930. Fine German instrument set in fold-out carry case Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Silver nickel presents a lightly tarnished appearance, commensurate with age Presented within a textured carry case with four fold design 8 pieces offering the essential tools for the travelling draughtsman Comprises a pair of compass, two bow compass and ruling pen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nickel

Genesis Illustrated, by Sebastiao Salgado
By Sebastião Salgado
Located in valatie, NY
Genesis by Sebastiao Salgado (Photographer) and Edited by Lelia Wanick Salgado. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket and separate page guide to the photos. “In GENESIS, my camera allowe...
Category

2010s German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Table Radio with Wooden Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Antique table radio with wooden case. With a classic design, probably from the 40s and 50s, and a sturdy dark wood structure. The speaker grille is covered in a woven fabric, allowi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1970s A large vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) teeth trophy on wooden ...
Category

Late 20th Century Rustic German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Antique German Bisque Doll #152/4 Happy Character Baby by Hertel Schwab Ric#005
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll. Measures approximately 13.5 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. Painted eyebrows. Open mouth with ...
Category

1910s Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique Santa Claus candy container made of Paper mache, composition, cardboard, felting, goose feather tree and a bunny fur beard was made in...
Category

1910s Folk Art Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Murrle Bennett Silver and Enamel Pendant Necklace c1910
By Murrle Bennett & Co.
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murrle Bennett silver and enamel pendant necklace Date : c1910 Origin : Probably made in Pforzheim Germany Decoration : Floral shape with enamelled blue flowers with green ...
Category

1910s Art Nouveau Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Pair Of WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 x 60
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 Binoculars. A pair of rare Second World War Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German ex military binocular director telescope for a 4 m rangefinder. These observation binoculars ...
Category

20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

German Midcentury Foosball Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
German 50s foosball table. Attributable to the manufacturer Leonhart, who has stood for the best quality and innovation in the field of foosball tables since the founding of the fami...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

WMF Ignatius Taschner Jugendstil Copper and Brass Goat & Sleigh Candleholder
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual German Jugendstil copper and brass smokers companion or candleholder formed as a goat pulling a sleigh the design attributed to renowned sculptor Ignatius Taschner...
Category

Early 1900s Jugendstil Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Meerschaum Smoking Pipe with Silver Figural Standing Lion Top & Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique meerschaum smoking pipe bowl is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Germany or Austria in approximately 1900 in the period Biedermeier style. The body of the pip...
Category

Early 20th Century Biedermeier German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique German Bisque Doll 370 A & M-2/OX-DEP Armand Marseille, Ric#003
Located in Norton, MA
An original Armand Marseille doll, etched into the bisque at her nape is her edition number “370 AM-2/0X-DEP”. Bisque head and hands. Her feet wear pe...
Category

1910s Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Art Deco Copper German Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original German perpetual desk calendar. Change the day of the week and date by pressing the Bakelite handle on the side. A knob in the back allows you to adjust the date t...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Copper

Set of Six Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Models by Somso Germany 1950s
By Somso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage models of botanical scientific specimen depicts mushrooms native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showpie...
Category

20th Century Folk Art German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Helmut Newton Sumo Taschen Signed Limited Edition with Philippe Starck Stand
Located in Sofia, BG
Monte Carlo: Taschen, 1999. First edition. 400 duotone reproductions of photographs selected and edited by June Newton. Signed in wax pencil and stamped number 04446 (front endpaper)...
Category

Late 20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

WWI German Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casing with Engraved Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this antique trench art shell casing. Created in Germany, and dated 1918, this World War I artillery shell casing...
Category

Early 20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Annette Himstedt doll Neblina 1991/1992 with children's doll pram
Located in Delft, NL
Annette Himstedt doll Neblina 1991/1992 with children's doll pram A Mid 20th Century children's doll pram with an Annette Himstedt doll. Neblina is from th...
Category

20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s
By Märklin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare antique dollhouse miniature is for sale. This was purchased at an exceptional collectors Estate Sale Vienna, Austria, but this beautiful piece originally comes from Germany. This is a rare enameled metal dollhouse lunch box or bread box made by Marklin in Germany. This is in very good condition with minor loss of enamel and is designed to fit in a larger dolls house or kitchen. Translated, the script means “give us this day...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Rare Krampus Devil Kewpie Celluloid Christmas Ornament Vintage, Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament from Germany or Austria. It is made of Celluloid and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. It is in nice conditi...
Category

1910s Folk Art Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

J. Kohle Pforzheim, German silver lock with Pearls Necklace
Located in Delft, NL
J. Kohle Pforzheim, German silver lock with Pearls Necklace Pearls on double strand necklace with silver (835/1000) closure with a hook lock on a round crown-shaped clasp with pearl...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts
Located in Doha, QA
This rare and evocative Medieval Gothic box contains a powerful combination of Salomon’s Kabbalistic seals, a sacred ex libris dedicated to God, and a Star of David inscribed with He...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Renaissance Style, Gebruder Knake Upright Piano Carved Oak High Relief
Located in Leeds, GB
Renaissance style, Gebruder Knake upright piano with an ornately carved, oak case. Entire cabinet carved with arabesque style, flowers and foliage in hi...
Category

Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
Located in London, GB
A WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass. 3¾ inch dial marked with N W S points, the Carl Zeiss Jena logo, and B.R. 565 FUSSARTILLERIE. Compass ring marked ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

World War 1 German Military Field Leather Binoculars c.1918
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT World War l era leather wrapped and metal German military field binoculars. The objective lenses are 40 mm in diameter and their optics are good. The frame is a metal and the ...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

19th Century Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

DIETER RAMS 1973 Braum Cubism Desk Lighter In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Lapis
By Dieter Rams
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous desk lighter designed by Dieter Rams for Braum. This is a fabulous ultra-modernist T3 Domino desk lighter, created in West Germany by the architect and designer Dieter Rams...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

1970s German Industrial Cast Aluminum Glass Edison Flameproof Striplight
By Leuchtenbau Wittenberg
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling striplight / tube light made by Wittenburg of Germany. Originally designed for hazardous areas in factories and on cargo ships. Reclaimed,...
Category

1970s Industrial Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Helmut Newton Sumo Book by Taschen, Germany, 2009
By TASCHEN
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Helmut Newton Sumo book by Taschen, Second Edition with its original stand, Germany, 2009. Measures: 30 x 38.5 x 6 cm.
Category

Early 2000s German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

An ivory dyptich sundial, Germany, 17th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Ivory diptych sundial for latitude 48 degrees with vertical and horizontal dials, pin gnomon for Italian hours and lunar volvelle. Compass needle and glass cover. On the plain back ...
Category

Early 17th Century Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ivory

Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful antique French pajama dog, French Loulou dog, real fur over paper mache! He has wonderful glass eyes, a paper mache body and soft fur. Beautiful facial expression! There is some wear due to age as the dog is over 100 years old!! The fur is still in reasonable condition for his age! Some hair loss on the ears, tip of the nose, paws and back of the tail. Still such a cute and decorative dog. These pajama dogs could be used to store children's pajamas in and were in the finest homes of the nobility and wealthy citizens. Charming antique accessory for antique French dolls...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur, Fabric, Wool, Glass, Wood

Brass Fox Animal Figural Cigar Cutter and Ashtray, Vintage German Art Deco 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cigar cutter and ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of brass. Steel cutting blade at the tail. Blade rusty but this does not affect the func...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Carved Wood Tobacco Pipe with Soldier Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Carved Wood Tobacco Pipe with Soldier Head A rare antique handcarved wooden tobacco pipe with a fine carved soldier head as pipe head. The head features a Confederated or a Union soldier. The pipe is executed in Germany ca. 1880. A great addition to every tobacciana collection. Good condition with a small repair on the hat brim. The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found throughout Europe. The incentive to create not only useful but also aesthetically beautiful things, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood...
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Christianity Monastery Work Wax Jesus Child in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. T...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Five Rare Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1910s to 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of 5 Christmas ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Included is a nice Reflector ornament from the 1930s, 2 small walnut feather tree ornaments from the 1910s and two flower bunch ornaments with glass balls and Dresden Sebnitz Christmas paper...
Category

1930s Folk Art Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Exceptional Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare large feather tree glass Christmas tree topper. It is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or ...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were made from ultra-...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mercury Glass

Antique Black Forest Wood Carved Scotty Dog Walking Stick Cane, 1900s, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved dog head walking stick cane. Manufactured in the Black Forest or Brienz Area at the end of the 19th or early 20th century. Wonderfully expressive representation...
Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

German 1900s Antique Ear Trumpet medical instrument Made of Ebonite and Rubber
Located in Milan, IT
Ear trumpet, bell and earphone of ebonite and extension of rubber, German medical instrument, manufacture of the early 1900s. Measures: Length 10 cm, 3.9 i...
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Early 20th Century German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rubber

Antique German Enamel Silver Miniature Icon Virgin Mary St.Matthias Trier 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique German sterling silver & enamel miniature icon of the Virgin Mary, circa 1860. The icon is a rendition of the so-called "Mattheiser Gnadenbild" ( Miraculous image) a p...
Category

1860s Baroque Revival Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Antique Vintage Spun Cotton Stork Bird Christmas Ornament Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament. It was made from wire and cotton, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. You can also use it just to display it in a de...
Category

1930s Folk Art Vintage German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

1880 Earnst Plank Magic Lantern, Box Plus 72 Slides
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful and decorative 1800 magic lantern full boxed set. It was created by Ernst Plank and each slide box is signed. It comes with an amazing ...
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique German Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

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