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Period: 1950s
Place of Origin: North American
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the “ANSWERING PENNANT” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of red and w...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “7”, “SEVEN” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of yellow an...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “7”, “SEVEN” in the international code of signals. This authentic pennant is made of individual panels of yellow and red. Fitted t...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton

To Catch a Thief
Located in London, GB
Original US photographic production still from (1955) This is a classic romantic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film won an Oscar for best cinematography (Robert Burks) ...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter “Q”, “QUEBEC” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant with a large yellow field. Fitted to a h...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “7”, “SEVEN” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of yellow an...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

1950s Native Aztec Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant Pin Mexico
By Native American Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Native sterling silver brooch pendant Aztec Pin Made in Mexico Maker Stamped from Mexico 2 w x 2.5 tall x .13 thickness Preowned original vintage condition See imag...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Fred Davis Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver and Green Jasper Choker
By Fred Davis
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950's Sterling silver choker with prehispanic design by American designer Frederick "Fred" Davis. Manufactured in Taxco, Guerrero. The choker's links show a prehispanic Mayan glyp...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Ashtray that becomes an umbrella stand in chrome , 1950, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All F...
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1950s Space Age Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

1950s Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure Necklace Earrings Bracelet Brooch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1959 Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure completed with necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch. This coveted gilt green enamel jeweled cobra snake design is from the HAR Fantasy Collection of 1959. The bracelet, earrings and brooch are each signed HAR, the necklaces from this collection are not signed. This set is intricate, elaborate, and highly crafted. The color is light teal green enamel is accented with glass and aurora borealis rhinestones. Necklace 16" long and the cobra centerpiece is 4-1/4" wide 2-1/2" at its longest point. The cobra necklace has the gold tone braided chain connecting both sides of the cobra in the front with a slide in clasp that closes securely and tight. Earrings 1-1/2" x 1-1/4". Clips are strong and tight, very sturdy. Bracelet has a spring back at its tail. It measures 1-1/2" high at the head and will fit a wrist of 6-1/2-7-1/2. Brooch is 2-3/4" long and has a turning clasp that is secure. HAR Jewelry History (1955 - 1967) Known for excellent enameling and fantastic figural jewelry, including beautifully detailed Oriental figures with imitation ivory faces, exotic genies, cobras, dragons, and blackamoors. Some of the designs include large misshapen crystal cluster stones with an iridescent glow for which HAR is known. Selected pieces of HAR jewelry were featured in the famous 1990’s “Jewels of Fantasy...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

2nd Place Texas State Brass Trophy Cup 1957
By Dodge Inc. 1
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall brass metal trophy from the Texas State Exchange Clubs. This Trophy features a figural woman with wings atop a trophy cup with handles. She holds a...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass

North by Northwest
Located in London, GB
Original US Lobby card from the first release of this Classic Hitchcock film in the US in 1959. The artwork on this lobby card featuring the crop dust...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Studio Consolette Type RCA 76-B4, Alabama, circa 1950
Located in Greding, DE
Famous Consolette Type RCA 76-B4, without power supply in untested, unrestored condition. On this type console recorded among others stars like Elivs Presley.
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1950s Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy by Louis Marx "Jumpin Jeep" C 1950
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous colorful and full of unpredictable moves when fully wound. Louis Marx toy company was prolific during the mid century era producing a full array of tin windups. In excellent...
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1950s Industrial Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Trench Art Bookends
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of mid century trench art bookends in copper circa 1950's. Features a rustic hammered texture and bullet casing in patinated brass. The perfect accessory to organize your books or library and pairs well with industrial modern and Scandinavian decor.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Parke-Bernet, Property of Mildred B. Vanderbilt English & American Furniture
Located in valatie, NY
Parke Bernet NY, Mildred B. Vanderbilt English & American Furniture, Porcelain, Silver, Sheffield Plate, Mazers, Treen and Leather Ware, Paintings & Rugs,...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ditidaht First Nation TOTEM by Rick Williams the brother of John T. Williams partnered with other Native carvers to create at tribute to John in the form...
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1950s Native American Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cedar

1950s Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Level Iron & Wood
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Plumb Tool Mid Century Modern Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Instrument Level Collectible level made in Iron and Wood 5.25 x 1.5 diameter Fair Condition in Or...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Mildred Ball Jewelry Cufflinks and Tie Tack Pin
Located in South Charleston, WV
Rare and early work by Mildred Ball, these cufflinks and tie pin were purchased in Winston-Salem where Mildred got her start. The "Ball" without the "r" m...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Drawings of Parmigianino by a. E. Popham, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Drawings of Parmigianino by A. E. Popham. Publisher: New York, The Beechhurst Press 1953. 1st Ed hardcover with Gaylord covered dust jacket. Illustrated with 82 of his drawings. ...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Bronx Toy Factory Copper and Screw Eyes Iron Doll Mold Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Bronx toy factory industrial doll head mold. Awesome screw eyes. Fantastic patina and layered surface from exposure to various chemicals and high heat during the manufacturin...
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1950s Steampunk Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Iron

Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Black & White Movie Theatre Poster, 1956
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, black & white movie theatre poster, 1956 A rare poster, color versions are available, black and white p...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Antique Model of a Two Masted Schooner
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century model of a two masted ketch with crème painted trunk cabin and deckhouse. Well rigged. Green and black painted hull. Circa 1950.
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Henry Huddleston Rogers Collection Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Highest quality model that was once a possession of famed collector Henry Huddleston Rogers.
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Model of a Lockheed Constellation Airliner
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large model of a Lockheed Constellation made by Charles Long. The airplane is made of redwood. The propellers are pine. Charles was a captain in...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1950 Vintage American Folk Art Band Stand Hand Painted Goofy Jazz Music Stand
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand painted band stand folding music stand, circa 1950s. Great folk art design and Goofy dog painted. Possibly from the Jazz Mill in Phoenix. Great wall han...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition, Metal

Let It Come Down by Paul Bowles, 1st Ed, Stated 1st Printing
Located in valatie, NY
Let It Come Down by Paul Bowles. Publisher Random House, 1952. 1st Ed, Stated 1st Printing hardcover with dust jacket. Let It Come Down, with its title from Macbeth, tells the story...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

"Lincoln Bank" Still Toy Savings Bank, American, circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
This seldom seen bank is technically a mechanical bank but basically it is a still bank with a slight mechanical function, that being; once it is full of coins, it opens up automatic...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

1950s All Aluminum United States Mail Letter Box, Manufactured by Bommer
By Georg Bommer
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s all aluminum United States mail letter box, manufactured by Bommer Industries, simple Classic design, would make an amazing piggy bank, pull down handle door, mail slot...
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1950s Industrial Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Lobster Boat Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Original half block model of a lobster boat. Laminated half model made up of five lifts. Measurements are marked on the back side of the model. Circa 1950.
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Southern Interiors of Charleston, Sc, by Samuel & Narcissa Chamberlain 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Southern Interiors of Charleston, SC, by Samuel & Narcissa Chamberlain. Published by Hastings House, New York, 1956. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Southern Interiors will have a...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Men Without Women, Inscribed by Ernest Hemingway, Uniform Edition, 1955
By Ernest Hemingway
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Ernest Hemingway. Men Without Women. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1955. Uniform edition. Signed and inscribed by Hemingway on the free end page....
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

1950s Western Cowboy Spurs Braided Iron Leather & Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique forged iron western cowboy spurs crafted in braided iron leather and brass, 1950s Unmarked 8 L x 4 W x 2 tall inches Original vintage preo...
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1950s Country Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Fire Engine Toy Pedal Car with Ladders
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fun bright orange red fire engine toy car having ladders and a bell on the front. Distressed and charming.
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ed Wiener 1954 New York Rare Modernist Sculptural Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling
By Ed Wiener
Located in Buffalo, NY
This modernist sculptural piece is one of Wiener's first creations as a jeweler-artist, in New York City, circa 1954.This cuff bracelet is composed of two simple aerodynamic pieces w...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

L'art Brut de Jean Dubuffet 1st Edition 1953
By Jean Dubuffet, Georges Limbour
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Pierre Matisse, New York, 1953. One of 1000 numbered copies, this being n° The dustjacket is an original lithograph by Dubuffet. This catalogue, creat...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Folk Art Hand Made Paddle Wheel Ship Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-427 Folk Art hand made paddle wheel ship model Model was made by a 80 year old man from Long Island NY Beautifully detailed 18" to top of mast.
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Southern Interiors of Charleston South Carolina, Samuel & Narcissa Chamberlain
Located in London, GB
Southern Interiors of Charleston, South Carolina, 1956 Published by Hastings House, New York, 1956 1st Edition. A rare reference of lost classical interiors and antique collecti...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Very Large Rare "Uncle Sam" Tramp Art Buffet
By Hermitage des Artistes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Uncle Sam Tramp Art buffet. The back is a curtain of stars, with Uncle Sam's stove top hat. The front comes to a corner, with an eagle head on both sides, flanked by stars; 44" W x 28" D x 67" H. Solid and incredibly carved. Tramp Art of this size is not easy to come by! Tramp art is a style of woodworking which emerged in America the latter half of the nineteenth century. Some of tramp art's defining characteristics include chip or notch carving, the reclaimation of cheap or available wood such as that from cigar boxes and shipping crates, the use of simple tools such as penknives, and the layering of materials into geometric shapes through glue or nails. Period: After 1950 Origin: New York Size: 44" x 28" x 67" Tramp Art Carvings 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. Special collections Tramp Art Tramp Art antiquities carvings depression hobo art stars eagles flags...
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1950s American Craftsman Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage Bell Southwest Bell Trading Post Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Southwest style bell trading post ring with a sterling silver band and a large turquoise stone. Ring size 10.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Five Piece Wooden Train Set Attributed to Montgomery Schoolhouse, Vermont
Located in San Francisco, CA
This whimsical train set consisting of five interlocking pieces: locomotive, tank car, hopper, coal car and the caboose; wheels work smoothly.
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1950s American Craftsman Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

SS United States Sign Notice and Information for Passengers
Located in Hanover, MA
Hefty enameled solid aluminum framed passenger safety and information sign from Passenger Stateroom 139 on the Main deck of the SS United States. Fo...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Gertrude Stein, Mrs. Reynolds. Inscribed by Alice Toklas, First Edition 1952
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: STEIN, Gertrude. Title: Mrs. Reynolds and Five Earlier Novelettes. Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1952. FIRST EDITION INSCRIBED BY ALICE TOKLAS. 1 vol...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Air Flight Machine Age Bakelite Hassock Floor Fan
Located in San Mateo, CA
Air Flight machine age hassock fan manufactured by W. W. Welch Company. This fan has a Bakelite top and bottom with clear plastic louvers in between. The f...
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1950s Machine Age Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic, Bakelite

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 North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Distressed Charming Old Child's Pedal Tractor Toy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulously distressed old tractor pedal toy car with lots of character and great patina. Meant for display to add a taste of the pasture.
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1950s Country Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Williams, Tennessee, Sweet Bird of Youth, 'First Edition, Inscribed, 1959'
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Williams, Tennessee. Title: Sweet Bird of Youth. New York: New Directions, 1959. Description: First edition inscribed. 1 vol., hardcover...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Usonian + Native American Influenced Los Angeles California Pottery Dish Ashtray
By Barbara Willis
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful ceramic dish or ashtray with a craquelure gloss mint green glaze with unglazed incised corners. Designed, made, and signed by Los Angeles Ceramicist Barbarba Willis. Strong Usonian and or Native American design...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stoneware

1950s Wrights Bread Crate Vintage Industrial Vulcanized Display Box Basket Tray
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Big old Bread transport crate with wooden rails on bottom. Interior depth is 5 inches.
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1950s Industrial Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber

The Big Knife
Located in London, GB
Original American style B movie poster for Robert Aldrich's 1955 drama staring Jack Palance, Ida Lupino, Rod Steiger. This poster is conservation paper b...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1937. This poster was created for the films re-release in 1958. This was ...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Unusual Mesmerizing Hand Built Hypnotic Wheel, by Melvin Powers, 1951
By Marilyn Powers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Melvin Powers is considered the king of hypnosis in this country. His first self published book entitled hypnotism revealed is still in print and first published in 1949, He self pub...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

John F. Kennedy Signed Senate Menu Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a John F. Kennedy inscribed and autographed United States Senate Restaurant menu. Kennedy signed the menu on April 10, 1957, when he was a Senator representing the state of Massachusetts...
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1950s Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Harvey
Located in London, GB
Original US Lobby card number 7 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 North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Modern Furniture, its Design and Construction by Mario Dal Fabbro, 1950
By Mario Dal Fabbro
Located in London, GB
First edition, second printing, published by Reinhold Publishing Corporation, 1950. A guide to the design and production of modern furniture, published contemporary to the era. Wi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1950s Atomic UFO Ashtray in Black and Red Molten Lava Space Age Midcentury
By Erwin Kalla
Located in Hyattsville, MD
6 and a half inch round dish ashtray with cork bottom, and makers markings.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Modernist Chess Set
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 North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver "Three Muses" Cameo Ring
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver ring with hand carved butterscotch shell cameo featuring the "Three Muses". Size 6 Cameo 1 1/4" x 1".
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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