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Period: 1920s
The Clarance H. Mackay Collection, Italian Schools, by William R. Valentiner
Located in Tarrytown, NY
56 Photogravure plates. Privately printed in 1926 by Witherspoon & Co. Cover bound in Moroccan crimson leather with gilt flower motifs. Privately printed catalogue limited to 100 nu...
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ship's Copper Anchor Lantern from Early Twentieth Century by R.C. Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's anchor lantern of polished brass and copper. Maker is R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St, Glasgow. Meticulously polished and lacquered, this has been completely restored by ...
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British Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Agate & Copper Match Holder Ashtray, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Pair of Art Deco Argo Ashtrays, each is a unique and stylish piece that exudes timeless charm. This exquisite ashtray features a beautiful green color, adding a touch of eleg...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Copper

Military Hockey Team Photograph in India.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Team Photograph, Hockey Team. A team photograph of a military hockey team in India, 1919 - 1920. The sepia team photo is mounted on the official Cambridge photographers mount 'Charle...
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British Sporting Art Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Zoological Lithograph of Molluscs 1925 on Cardboard by H Aschehoug & Co Norway
Located in Milan, IT
Zoological didactic plate n. 62 lithograph on cardboard made in 1925 depicting molluscs. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye & Co Oslo. Made by H Aschehoug & Co. Good condition. Mea...
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Norwegian Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mandalian Art Deco Flapper Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mandalian Art Deco Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads, USA, Circa 1920s Description: A vibrant example of early American Art Deco design, this Mandalian Manufacturin...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pair of Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns by Meteorite "P18124" & "P137559"
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's port and starboard lanterns with polished and lacquered steel cases, glass Fresnel lenses, red and green filters, electric sockets, etc.. With brass maker's badges and serial ...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Nautical Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships pulley block that has a brass sheave and pins. This has been completely restored. It is now a piece of art for your shelf or table. J...
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Negretti & Zambra Fine Edwardian oak cased barograph with bevelled glass panels and central chart drawer. Ten vacuum chambers linking ...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage heavy leather medicine ball. Great worn chocolate brown leather patina. Hand-painted team info or weight numbers on side.
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Unknown Folk Art Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century yacht binnacle from T.S and J.D. Negus of New York. Negus were famous ships chandlers located at South Street Seaport in New York. With gimballed compass from...
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Early Century Hollywood Mansion Home Movie Screen Director Cinema Prop Curiosity
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very large roll-up movie screen in a box. Overall W 75 x D 12.5 x H 57.5 in. Screen W 68 x H 53 in.
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American Industrial Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

(KYD) - DICKENS - Dennis (from Barnaby Rudge) - ORIGINAL SKETCH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: Dennis (from Barnaby Rudge) PUBLISHER: England, [c. 1920] DESCRIPTION: ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, ...
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British Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

(KYD) - DICKENS - Simon Tappertit (from Barnaby Rudge) - ORIGINAL SKETCH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: Simon Tappertit (from Barnaby Rudge) PUBLISHER: England, [c. 1920] DESCRIPTION: ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH....
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British Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Walter Johnson, Washington Senators Hall of Fame Pitcher, Signed Letter, 1925
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a collage featuring a typed letter signed by baseball’s Walter Johnson, a reproduction scorecard from the 1924 World Series, and a photo of Johnson in his uniform. All elements are framed and matted together in a custom-built frame. The letter is dated November 7, 1925 and addressed to a Mr. Leo Bicher. In his letter, he explains how he missed the letter at first and will send a signed baseball to Bicher if there is another exposition in the future. At the bottom, Johnson signed his name in dark ink. The score card celebrates the Washington Base Ball Club as the 1924 World Series pennant winners. The Washington Senators...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Baines Golfing Trade Card, Swindon
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Baines Golfing trade card, Swindon. A rare circular golf trade card in the shape of a bramble golf ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, John Baines. Baines went on to produce not only football cards...
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British Sporting Art Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Oak Cased Barograph, Winter & Sin, Newcastle
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Barograph, Winter & Sons, Newcastle Art Deco barograph housed in an oak bevelled glass display case standing on a raised, moulded plinth with pad feet. Six vacuum chambers ...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

(KYD) - DICKENS - Tim Linkinwater (from Nicholas Nickleby) - ORIGINAL SKETCH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: Tim Linkinwater (from Nicholas Nickleby) PUBLISHER: England, [c. 1920] DESCRIPTION: ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKE...
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British Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

(KYD) - DICKENS - Mr. George Sampson (from Our Mutual Friend) - ORIGINAL SKETCH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: Mr. George Sampson (from Our Mutual Friend) PUBLISHER: England, [c. 1920] DESCRIPTION: ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR ...
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British Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Berger's Germania-Cacao Storage Tin 1900-1930
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the charm of times gone by with this authentic Berger's Germania-Cacao storage tin. A unique piece of history, dating from the period 1900-1930, that is not only a beautifu...
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German Art Nouveau Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Baines Football Trade Card, Hunslet Celtic, Play The Game
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Baines football trade card, Hunslet Celtic, Play The Game. A rare circular football trade card in the shape of a leather football ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, John Baines. Baines went on to produce not only football cards...
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British Sporting Art Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Baines Football Trade Card, Newcastle, Well Centred
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Baines Football Trade Card, Newcastle. Well Centred. A rare circular football trade card in the shape of a leather football ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, John Baines. Baines went on to produce not only football cards...
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British Sporting Art Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Wooden Tripod Easel, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1920
Located in Zohor, SK
Great vintage item with lots of charm. This original easel is made of solid oakwood and metal parts. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1920s. It was originally used by a photographer in ...
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Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Sterling Pendant with Hand Painted Landscape on a Butterfly Wing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful pendant of a hand painted butterfly wing depicting a tropical scene in an Art Nouveau style sterling silver frame, circa 1920s. Hallmark reads, "Sterling" Measure: 1 1/2...
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American Art Nouveau Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Royal Doulton Bowl, the Gallant Fisher in Ceramic
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Royal Doulton fishing Ceramic. A Royal Doulton Series Ware 'The Gallant Fishers' fishing bowl. The bowl is with a polychrome fishing scene of a fisherman lying on the river bank reading a book. The inscription around the edge reads 'And When The Timrous Trout I Wait To Take And He Devours My Bait'. here is a slight foul to the side of the bowl, but may have been done when made as it is glazed over. The bottom has pattern number D3680 and has the special "The Gallant Fishers" back stamp. The stamp looks like an old English shop sign...
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British Sporting Art Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

License Plate, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
License plate is an original decorative object realized in the early 20th century. Made in Italy. The license plate is realized in silverplate and ...
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Italian Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Casket Art Deco from 1930
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present casket Art Deco from 1930 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original...
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Polish Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Baines Football Trade Card, Adel Training School, Play Up
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Baines football trade card, Adel Training School, Play Up. A rare circular football trade card in the shape of a leather football ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, John Baines. Baines went on to produce not only football cards...
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British Sporting Art Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Yacht Pulley of Rosewood and Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical pulley block by Merriman from the early twentieth century. Brass badges with trident symbols. This relic has been meticulously restored. The r...
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swedish School Map of Vastergötland, Made in Sweden 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Swedish School Map of Vastergötland, Made in Sweden 1920 Västergötland also known as West Gothland or the Latinized version Westrogothia in older literature, is one of the...
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Swedish Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Death Cap & Fly Agaric Model Fungi Natural History
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Very well modeled pair of Fungi's, circa 1920/30 in age, European in origins. Mounted on turned ebonised bases, each with a moss covered ground. Modeled with a composite paper mach...
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European Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern known as a masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered, and wired with electric cord for home use. With chandler's badge from Griffit...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Ahmad-ul-umri - the Lady of the Lotus Rup Mati Queen of Mandu - First Edition!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Ahmad-ul-umri: (L.M.Crump - translator) Title: The Lady of The Lotus Rup Mati Queen of Mandu A Strange Tale of Faithfulness. Publisher: London: Oxford University Press,...
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British Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Authentic Ships Deck Bucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Heavy steel ships deck bucket with carry and bail handles. Later painted decoration "USS United States, Launched 1797. With rope painted detail and number "8". Sturdy maritime relic....
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Memorial Etchings of the Historic Landmarks of America, 1921
Located in New York, NY
United States Historical Society, 1921. One of an edition of unspecified limitation. Hardcover. Good/o jacket issued. New York: United States Historical Society, 1921. Introduction by Stephen Morrell Newman. One of an edition of unspecified limitation with 24 original etchings by Robert Shaw...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sterling Silver Torah Pointer or Yad - Hallmarked in London in 1929
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1929, this charming, Sterling Silver Yad, or Torah Pointer, is of traditional form. The yad measures 11.5"(29cm)in length, by 1.5"...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Antique Glass Match Striker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique green colored glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique ...
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

Lindbergh His Story in Pictures by Francis Miller, Signed Limited Copy 70 of 250
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Miller, Francis Trevelyan (Charles A Lindbergh). Lindbergh: His Story in Pictures. New York and London: G.P. Putnam's Sons (Knickerbocker Press), 1929. Collector's Edition. Octavo, o...
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Life Size Child Wood and Plaster Articulated Mannequin, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare life size wood and plaster articulated child mannequin from the 1920s. Clothes for his size. Sulfide eyes. Very good quality and condition. Can stand up thanks ...
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French Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by F.H. Lovell Co. of Arlington, New Jersey
Located in Norwell, MA
Superb ship's lantern by Lovell with a ruby red lens by Corning. Highest quality ship's lantern with a heavy hoisting handle, vented top, engraved top, thick Fresnel lens, protective...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Fringed Cotton Beacon Blanket, circa 1920
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Two sided beacon blanket with fringe. Catalog 302. Very good condition. 69" x 81" Period: circa 1920 Origin: Beacon Size: 69" x 81" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Brass Ashcroft Ships Revolution Counter
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Revolution Counter by Ashcroft Mfg. Co New York. 8 inch face inscribed New York Ship building Co. Camden, N.J. USA. Nickel plated over brass with n...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Sixty-Seven Inch Antique Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Large ten spoke ship's wheel by American Engineering Company of Philadelphia. Solid brass hub and maker's badge. The outer rings are fastened with dozens of round head brass screws. ...
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass ships masthead lantern by the venerable English firm Meteorite. With brass makers badge and serial number. Interior has been fitted with an electric socket but...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Large Antique Framed Pillsbury's Best Flour Sign
By Pillsbury Company 1
Located in Dekalb, IL
This large sign advertises for Pillsbury's Best Flour. The sign has brilliant red and green color with white lettering. This sign is divided into two sections down the middle and is ...
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North American Other Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Motor Yacht Builders Block Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of a yacht built in seven lifts. Hull is varnished above the waterline and it is painted gold below. Weight is 10 pounds. 40" L x 6" W x 5" T.
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

A Rabbi Meir Ba'al Haness Charity Container, Israel Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A Rabbi Meir Ba'al Haness charity container from Israel circa 1920 is an artifact associated with Jewish religious devotion and charitable traditions. Rabbi Meir Ba'al Haness, also ...
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Israeli Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Induction electrification demonstrator instrument, Italy 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Induction electrification demonstrator instrument. By putting two electrically neutral spheres in contact with each other, when a charged wand is approached, it is possible to notice...
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Italian Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Brass

Rare Bowling Andirons
Located in Branford, CT
Rare and possibly unique imposing bowling andirons. Cast iron with an old black painted surface. American, circa 1925.
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Scientific Tool for the Refraction of Light, Italy 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Scientific tool for demonstrating and assessing the refraction of light. Constructed in boxed metal with a square section, it consists of a horizontal...
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Italian Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

An Olivewood Dreidel, Jerusalem Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An Olivewood Dreidel made for the Kollel Shomrei HaChomot in Jerusalem Circa 1920. Kollel Shomrei HaChomot is a financial charity institute set up to support the community of Hungar...
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Israeli Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Olive

Six Spoke Ships Wheel from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnish wood ships wheel with substantial brass hub and brass trim ring around hub and brass trim around the circumference. Varnish finish on wood.
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1920's Yacht Blueprint by Lambie and Mabry
Located in Norwell, MA
102 foot fast cruising yacht blueprint from naval architects and marine engineers Lambie and Mabry of Wilmington California. Scale is one quarter inch to the foot. Awesome white hull...
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Unusual Art Nouveau Woman, Carved Wood and Metal Pipe Holder Wall Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art Nouveau woman, relief carved wood and metal pipe holder wall plaque. Stunning nude, wonderful detailing.., bronze mounted, hand forged pipe holders, carved wood match hol...
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American Art Nouveau Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

A Moroccan Charity Container, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
This Moroccan charity container from around 1920 is a unique artifact that represents the containers that were often used for collecting donations or contributions for various charit...
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Moroccan Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Military Interest - Sterling Silver Pair of Hound Dogs from London in 1929
By Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd. This handsome pair of sterling silver hound dogs stand proudly on a wooden plinth, and comprise a ...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
This matched pair of Nuu-chah-nulth model poles each feature thunderbirds, wolves, lightning snakes and eagles. The poles are nearly identical and vary only in minute details and color choices. The thunderbirds...
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Canadian Native American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cedar

Murano , 1920, Italian.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano 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 'V...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Murano Glass

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