1930s Collectibles and Curiosities

"Canons, ammunition? Thank you ! Homes... PLEASE" book by Le Corbusier in 1938. Editions l'Architecture d'Aujourd'hui, Collection de l'Equipement de la Civilisation Machiniste, 1938,...

AFRIQUE ÉQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE, Terres et races d'avenir Text by René Maran / illustrated by Paul Jouve paperback including 11 original full-page, black, off-text compositions printed...

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...

Two delightful English Art Deco pottery novelty dog figures with glass eyes made by Fielding’s and Crown Devon and dating from the 1930’s. The small figures portray two small puppy d...

Original French poster for the Exposition International in Paris, 1937. This award-winning Art Deco design was created by Eugene Beaudoin (1898-1983) and Marcel Lods...

Traditional religious plaster figure. Made in traditional Catalan atelier, Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...

Black Japanned Prog setting filled with Emerald, Peridot, and Citrine Rhinestones in Round, Emerald and Teardrop Cut. The Citrine Rhinestones are Vaseline Glass and Glow Brilliantly under UV light. Oversized stones and incredible detail make this Hobé set a piece of Costume Jewelry History. The Earring’s fit very securely and are constructed with a built in cushion roller for comfort. They measure 1.25” The Necklace is a Festoon Bib with jointed connectors creating a tailored fit that moves along with you. This stunning necklace will glitter and sparkle with every breath while lighting up the room. One jewel connection is fused, this might be an old repair, pictured. The Necklace measures 15” long Each piece is signed Hobé with the signature used 1920’s to the 1950’s. HOBE Jewelry The original Hobe family was in business in the US from 1927 to 1995. William Hobe...

Vintage Spalding 'Top-Flite' Golf Ball. A 1930's Spalding rubber core golf ball in very good condition. The ball has a square mesh or lattice pattern and is called 'Top-Flite'. The ...

AUTHOR: POE, Edgar Allan. TITLE: The Murders In The Rue Morgue. PUBLISHER: New York: Grosset & Dunlap, n.d. [1932]. DESCRIPTION: FIRST PHOTOPLAY EDITION. 1 vol., publisher...

Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone...

This PH Grand Piano, serial number 4600, was manufactured between 1935 and 1938. It is an excellent-conditioned vintage instrument that has been careful...

Official House of Commons printed notice of the coronation of Edward VIII, the Duke of Windsor In 1934, Prince Edward was next in line to the throne. ...

Educational model, papier maché and plaster, decipting a baby borning. 1930s-1940s, sold by the Hygiene Museum in Dresden. Very good condition. Measu...

Northwest Passage, Limited 2 Volume Edition By Kenneth Roberts. Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company Inc., Garden City, N.Y., 1937. 1st Ed hardcov...

Educational model depicting the belly of the woman immediately after birth with a part of the placenta. 1930's, sold by the Hygiene Museum in Dresden...

Author: McLEOD, Edyth Thornton. TIitle: How to Sell Cosmetics. Publisher: NY: The Drug and Cosmetic Industry, 1937. Description: First edition in...

Author: WARD, Lynd. Title: Madman's Drum. A Novel In Woodcuts by Lynd Ward. Publisher: NY: Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith, 1930. SECOND PRINTI...

Anatomical didactic plate of the 1930s on canvas paper depicting the brain, the spinal column and the sense organs, mounted on two black painted wooden sticks. Signed Lehrmittelverla...

Author: STEIN, Gertrude. Title: Operas and Plays. Publisher: Paris: 27 Rue de Fleurus, 1932. PLAIN EDITION INSCRIBED BY ALICE TOKLAS. 1 vol., limited to 500 copies, inscrib...

Double front and back lithograph depicting Portovenere and Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, dating back to the thirties. Very good condition. Cm 21.5 x 27.5.  

Model in enlarged section of a Moraceae syconium (fig for example is a syconium). The model is made of painted plaster and almost certainly made by Paravia in the thirties. Measures ...

Model in enlarged section of the Moraceae syconium (fig for example is a sicon). The model is made of painted plaster and almost certainly made by Paravia in the 1930s. Measures cm 3...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver christening set in the Art Deco style, boxed; an addition to our collection of silver christening gifts. This exceptional antique George VI sterling silver christening set consists of a napkin ring, an egg cup and a spoon. The surfaces of the napkin ring and egg cup are plain and embellished with applied crown motifs incorporating the date ‘1937’ and initials ‘GVI’*. The plain rounded egg cup is ornamented with an elongated indented border to the pedestal and is supported by a stepped octagonal foot, all in the Art Deco style. The napkin ring has a plain quadrilateral shaped form with a convex curved anterior surface, bearing the aforementioned motif. The spoon is embellished with the engraved initials ‘GVI’ amidst collared bands to the stem and features an impressive crown shaped terminal. The reverse surface of the spoon is plain and features a tapering heel to the bowl. The pieces of this antique Art Deco style christening set are fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with a push fit catch. The anterior maroon leatherette surface of the box cover is embellished with a central cream panel encompassed with a gold scrolling border and accented with the royal cypher depicting ‘GVIR, 1937’ below the royal coronet. The interior of the cover bears the retailer’s mark ‘By appointment to H.M The King, The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd, 112 Regent Street, London, W.1’. This impressive christening set was crafted by the renowned and highly collectable silversmith Robert Edgar Stone; the posterior surface of the napkin ring bears R. E. Stone’s signature in addition to the full hallmarks. Each component of this set will have been crafted in the same year but due to the hallmarking system the egg cup and napkin ring are struck with the date letter ‘b’ and the spoon bears ‘a’. This set was crafted to commemorate the coronation of George VI (1895-1952), which took place at Westminster Abbey in London on 12th May 1937 Condition This antique christening...

La Fenice “Albisola“ centerpiece ceramic 1930 Italy.

Project of the ship Ortac; launched in 1937 at the Morgan Giles shipyard, length 10.68m overall, width 3.39m, it has a mast rather tail-heavy and it won many races of RORC class. Me...

Project of the ship Ortac; launched in 1937 at the Morgan Giles shipyard, length 10.68m overall, width 3.39m, it has a mast rather tail-heavy and it won many races of RORC class. Mea...

Original American movie poster for the 1936 exploitation film. This is a very rare poster only a few are known to have survived. This 1936 exploitation film was directed by Dwain Esp...

Colonial Ironwork in Old Philadelphia: The Craftsmanship of the Early Days of the Republic by Philip B. Wallace. Architectural Book Publishing Company, 1930. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. "147 pages of detailed drawings and magnificent photographs show the craftsmanship of the early days of the Republic in the studies of gates, railings, lamps, locks, hinges, weathervanes, and all the beautiful things that were made by our forefathers." This illustrated tribute to Philadelphia's many well-preserved examples of colonial ironwork has 182 clear and fantastic, large B&W photographs and 41 measured drawings. These rendered ironworks appear in the railings and gates of churchyards, on the marble steps...

Mr. Dooley at His Best. Edited by Elmer Ellis at the University of Missouri. With a Foreword by Franklin P. Adams. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1938. First edition, 1st printing, one of 520 copies with one page of the author's original manuscript. Frontispiece portrait. 291 pp. Buckram and decorated boards with a leather label. Finley Peter Dunne (1867- 1936) was an American humorist and writer from Chicago. In 1898 Dunne published Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War, a collection of his nationally syndicated Mr. Dooley sketches. Speaking with the thick verbiage and accent of an Irish immigrant from County Roscommon, the fictional Mr. Dooley expounded upon political and social issues of the day from his South Side Chicago Irish pub...

Original French poster for Nijni et Stone French ballet poster from the 1930s This wonderful Art Deco design was created by Obrad Nicolitch (1898-1979) ...

Original American Program Cover for the 1932 drama starring Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore and Joan Crawford. The film was directed by...

Original Italian film poster for Footlight Parade (1933) This poster features a great Art Deco design. The film starred James Cagney, Joan Blondell a...

Unusual handcrafted Art Deco picnic case out of croco leather with hornback. The interior of the picnic case is missing. The object is sewn together and ed...

Original Swedish film poster from the 1933. The film is comedy starring Brigitte Helm, who made her name in Metropolis in 1927. The film is about a famous jewellery thief moving in a...

Two seats aircraft Forain Art Collector's item, metal and painted wood. Year 1930. Exceptional and unique piece. Available now.