1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

A fabulous gilded bronze car mascot modelled as a lady golfer and mounted on a marble base. Signed on the base J Dunach; Jose Dunach (1886-1957) was bor...

Art Deco vintage ball from stitched leather, 1920s with beautiful details like stitched leather parts and a beautiful leather patina. The original condition of the leather punchball...

Brass belt buckle marked "San Francisco, CAL." Original riveted quality clothing. Patented May 20, 1873 trademark. With original black leather belt which has seen wear but complete. ...

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 origin...

Rare antique wooden child's ride on wooden toy boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London wonderful Folk Art object. 1920s ride on toy made by the Nautilus Toy Compan...

Large solid rough cast bronze marine beacon fitted with two Fresnel lenses. Unit is electrified. With protective bars. Overall dimensions: 33"x 12." w...

Mahogany Wood & Patinated Brass Antique Old Carpentry Marking Tool circa 1920s USA Carpenter Scribe Marking Gauge Vintage Wood Working Tool in Wood ...

Great map of South Island, New Zealand Original color. Good condition / repair to a minor tear on right edge Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.

Optical microscope signed F.lli Koristka Milano n. 42870 produced between 1920/30, of chromed and black painted brass, three-magnification turret, consisting of a stand and a plate w...

1920´s Art Deco polo match bronze sculpture. Scene of two polo players on their horses. Made of Silvered Bronze mounted of a Italian Portoro marble base...

Theodolite by Carl Zeiss Jena D.R.G.M. 1920s, light gray and black painted brass, internal horizontal and vertical circle with microscope readings, rack and pinion focusing. Very goo...

Power cruiser yacht blueprint from naval architect John G. Alden of 148 State Street Boston. Awesome profile blueprint showing below deck as well. Shown in great detail are cabins, g...

Here is a very sweet solid brass highly polished engine order telegraph by Simpson Lawrence. 43 pounds. Nice slender telegraph mounted to a wood base. Dimensions 40 tall by 7 by 5. B...

OHIO STATE FLAG WITH CIVIL WAR VETERANS' OVERPRINT FROM THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC POST IN COLUMBUS, MADE IN MOURNING OF THE 1925 PASSING OF NATIONAL G.A.R. COMMANDER IN CHIEF DANIEL M. HALL, WHO ALSO SERVED AS COMMANDER OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF THE G.A.R., AS WELL AS THE LOCAL CHAPTER Flag of the State of Ohio, printed on oilcloth-like cotton, affixed to its original wooden staff. Made for Civil War veteran's use, the flag bears a stamped overprint in the striped field that consists of an open wreath of laurel branches, inside which is the following text: “GAR [Grand Army of the Republic] Post, Dan Hall, Columbus, OH”. Born on October 20th, 1842, Daniel M. Hall enlisted with the Union Army as a Private at the age of 18 on August 25th, 1861. On October 8th of that year he mustered into the Co. H of the 2nd Ohio Cavalry. Discharged for disability on June 28th, 1862, he reenlisted approximately 17 months later, on November 11th, 1863, and mustered into Co. F of the 12th Ohio Cavalry at Camp Cleveland. He was at some point promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and, on February 21st, 1864, to the rank of Corporal. He mustered out at Nashville on November 14th, 1865. Hall mustered into the Hamlin Post of the Ohio G.A.R. on May 23rd, 1883. He would go on to serve not only as Commander of the Dept. of Ohio for the organization, but as National Commander of the entire Grand Army of the Republic. The Grand Army of the Republic was the primary veterans association for Union Civil War soldiers. Founded in 1866, its members dressed up in Civil War uniforms, attended parades and reunions, and the organization was somewhat more fraternal in nature than today’s VFW or American Foreign Legion. Flags overprinted for the purpose of advertising are a specialized form in American flag collecting. A flag with a basic G.A.R. overprint is the most common type. This might be accompanied by a post number and a date. More elaborate the overprints are more highly desired, such as this one, which is the only variation I know of that honors a particular person who was not the namesake of the chapter itself. It is of interest to note that a sister variety of 48 star parade flag is known, printed on the same fabric, that bears the same overprint, accompanied by the words: “We Mourn Our Comrade." From the additional text on the 48 star variety, one can extrapolate that the flags were made to mourn the passing of this important leader of Civil War veterans on October 19th, 1925, just one day before his 83rd birthday. The State Flag of Ohio was designed in 1901 by Cleveland architect John Eisenmann, who designed the Ohio building for the state's exhibition at the Pan American Exposition World's Fair in Buffalo, New York. It was officially adopted by the Ohio legislature on May 19th, 1902. It's elements are centered on a red disc, set against a circular white ground that forms a letter "O." This simultaneously represents a buckeye, the fruit of the state tree and an iconic Ohio symbol. The flag's 5 stripes are said to represent the state's waterways and roads, while the triangular shape of the union is said to illustrate hills and valleys. The presentation of 13 stars along the hoist end, arranged in a semi-circular medallion with two off-set stars above and below, reflects the original 13 colonies. The diamond of stars, towards the fly end. bring the overall count to 17 to reflect Ohio's admission. When the design was adopted by the state legislature, the position of these stars was changed slightly, moving them further around the circle to form a wreath. Flag expert Whitney Smith, who coined the term Vexillology in the late 1950's (the accepted term for the study of flags), pointed out that the format of the flag itself was reminiscent of Civil War cavalry guidons, carried by Ohio regiments throughout the state. These were of swallowtail form, though with 13 stripes, all horizontal and 90 degrees to the hoist. Most often these had circular star patterns around an open center, which makes them even more similar to the Ohio flag...

Presented is a beautiful photogravure showing a Klamath man hunting from a dugout canoe. This image is Plate 458 from Volume 13 of Edward Curtis' epic project The North American Indi...

Rene Lalique electric blue coloured glass 'Graines' Pendant. This pattern features a branch with berries. Threaded tassles and necklace. Engraved makers mark, 'Lalique'. Book referen...

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.

Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish. Fitted with a compass by Ritchie of Boston. The binnacle is topped with a six sided skylight top. The base is so...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare, antique English sterling silver Torah breastplate; an addition to our Judaica silverware collection. Th...

Art Deco Ford Tri-motor desk airplane wooden model - ca. 1925. Fantastic desk / counter airplane, made of polished wood and polished aluminium. Fully Restored and ready to display. Some History: The Ford Trimotor...

Round metal fishing cast tin. A circular black japanned fishing tin made by W.J. Cummins of Bishop Auckland. The fishing cast and fly box is in good original...

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...

Rene Lalique purple coloured Glass 'Lezards' pendant. This design features lizards. Engraved makers mark, 'Lalique'. Book reference: Marcilhac 1648.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9 karat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptional antique George V English...

Marble ashtray/ring tray with a female Harlequin dancer spelter metal female statue, circa 1920.

Solid brass ships porthole table. This is a large and substantial ships porthole fitted to a bar height table with four legs and a ships grating ...

Drawing in mixed technique, water-color and pastel depicting a WWI airplane, by Riccardo Cavigioli. Measure with frame cm 80x60.3. Riccardo Cavigioli was born in Milan on 10th Nov...

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 ...

Oversized retail advertising presentation brass fountain pen and mechanical pencil display signs from the early 1920s when they would have been featured within a wood and glass display cabinet at the pen counter of a stationary store. Originally the fountain pen would have been marked on its side "Wahl Pen...

Deer trophy from the 1920s. Mounted on a wooden plaque.

Pencil drawing depicting a single-seat biplane airplane fighter Hanriot HD 1, by Riccardo Cavigioli. Measure with frame cm 49 x 31 - inch19.3 x 11.8. Riccardo Cavigioli was born in ...

Pencil drawing depicting a two-seat biplane airplane for reconnaissance Albatros C III produced in 1916, by Riccardo Cavigioli. Measure with frame cm 53.5 x 31.4 - inches 21 x 13. ...

Water-color, pastel and pencil by Riccardo Cavigioli representing two biplane airplanes. High= two-seat twin-engined biplane Caudron G IV of the 1915. Low=two single-seat biplane fig...

Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Morris Solovitch, this striking, Sterling Silver Breastplate, features decoration depiction the tablets with the engraved Ten Commandments in Hebrew, ...

Pencil drawing by Riccardo Cavigioli in the early 1920s depicting a two-seat biplane airplane for reconnaissance, probably a Fokker, armed with twin Spandau’s 7.92 mm. Aircraft produ...

This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented influence on the European design through his drawings, buildings and furniture. Th...

Alfred Dunhill, London A very scarce Sterling silver table lighter with clock, the body with fine linear pattern is complete with Dunhill’s trademark signed, ‘lift-arm’. The Club ...

Lionel Edwards Book - The Passing Seasons. Very rare limited edition book depicted by Lionel Edwards, The Passing Seasons. This edition is limited to 150 copies for sale at home, numbered 1 to 150, and 100 for sale abroad, numbered 151 to 250, this in No. 59. This large hard bound book is complete with the 18 mounted colour plates on thick hand made paper, each signed in pencil on the mount by the artist, Lionel Edwards. Black and white vignettes throughout the book, fleeting thoughts of Crascredo, printed in Great Britain. Text and plates are very clean. Bound in publisher's light brown cloth cover with gilt title to front, The Passing Seasons, Lionel Edwards (slight damage to spine). List of coloured plates 1, The First Snow (frontispiece). 2, The Water. 3, The Mockers. 4, Cub Hunting. 5, The Evening Rise. 6, Where Bright Waters Meet. 7, A May Morning...

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...

Historical Document by Roosevelt is a precious T.D.S. (Typewritten Document Signed) by the President of the United States of America Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) to Charle...

Classic 1920s adjustable height leather and cast iron pommel gym horse, amazing design, proportion and patina. Retains original 'HORSE-HOOF" feet, adjustable height from 26" to 40", cast iron wheels signed and dated 1921, Hamilton Caster mfg co, perfect for home gym...

Pencil drawing by Riccardo Cavigioli in the early 1920s depicting a two-seat biplane airplane for reconnaissance Brandenburg C I of 1916, built by Ufag in Budapest. Measure with fram...

Great map of South East Asia Original color. Good condition Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.  

This pilot's or passenger's seat from a circa 1920s airplane is an excellent example of early 20th century industrial design. The frame is made from rod iron, and the seat and back are woven rush. The rear of the seat back has a cleverly integrated map pocket of the same woven material. The legs bend at the bottom to form feet, which have holes to allow them to be secured to the floor of the aircraft. The design is an elegant and functional solution to the specific needs of light weight plus strength. We purchased this piece from the estate of a collector of aviation related items. It was only identified as an airplane chair...

Great map of New South Wales Original color. Good condition Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.  

Pastel and pencil drawing by Riccardo Cavigioli depicting a single-seat biplane fighter Albatros DV A, employed since July 1917 and produced in numerous exemplars till May 1918. Airc...

Early 20th double sided cigar sign from Belgium. In the original casing. Made by "La marmographie St Amf, Bruxelles" which was established circa 1910. An advertising sign fo...

Great map of Queensland Original color. Good condition Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.

Pencil drawing drawn by Riccardo Cavigioli in the early 1920s representing three single-seat biplane airplanes. Right= two single seat biplane fighter Nieuport 11 Bebe of 1915. Left ...

Pencil drawing by Riccardo Cavigioli in the early 1920s representing a two-seat biplane airplane for reconnaissance Brandenburg C I of 1916. Measure with frame cm 58 x 31, inch 23 x ...

English (1920's) oversized wooden tennis racket wall plaque. (stamps: G & T LONDON/CHAMPION EXTRA LIGHT).

Taxus baccata, enlarged and removable didactic model of the yew seed, tree very used as hedge, belonging to the order of the conifers. German manufacture of the twenties made of papi...

Study camera with bellows in very good condition, two objectives and mounted on easel on casters for professional use that has crank for the adjustment of the camera in height and in...

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...

Rosenthal plate with the image of Jesus, Germany. Possibility to hang on the wall Very good condition. Dimensions: 25 cm.

The largest piece of original Spirit of St Louis fabric we have seen Signed by Charles Lindbergh Provenance from the collection of James E. Morrow - a member of the welcoming commi...

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...

"Cat with a Bow Seated" cast iron still bank is a difficult bank to acquire and is listed in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" as #364 and rated a "D" (A to F rarity scale--A most c...