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Period: 1940s
Charlie Chaplin Signed Photograph as Monsieur Verdoux
Located in Jersey, GB
A signed photograph of Charlie Chaplin as his character from the controversial 1947 film Monsieur Verdoux
Charlie Chaplin was the biggest star of the silent era. Born into poverty...
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy Skier Girl by Chein C1945
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous working tin Litho toy skier by the Chein toy co. C1945. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Viking Inspired Bronze Broosch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Special vintage and Viking inspired oval bronze brooch by Kalevala Koru, Finland 1940s. Great natural patina with lovely relieffs and decor.
Stamped on ...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, "25029" & "19203"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid copper and brass ship's port and starboard ships lanterns by the venerable and famous English maker "Meteorite." The copper cases are fitted with brass labels including port, starboard and Meteorite plates with serial numbers "25029" and "19203". These have clear Fresnel glass lenses with removable colored filters. Heavy brass lens...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Vintage Ships Spotlight on Pedestal
Located in Norwell, MA
Industrial lighting piece of vintage lighting. Ships spotlight which is mounted by an iron yoke onto a brass pedestal. Rewired with an electric socket. ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe
Located in Chorzów, PL
Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe.
Very good condition.
dimensions: height 32 cm, width 36 cm, depth 16 cm.
Category
Belgian Other Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Historic Houses of the Hudson Valley by Harold Donaldson Eberlein
Located in valatie, NY
Historic Houses of the Hudson Valley by Harold Donaldson Eberlein and Cortlandt Van Dyke Hubbard. Published by Bonanza Books 1942, New York, NY. Hardcover with dust jacket. Illustrat...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mona Lisa’s Mustache by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Stamford, CT
1947 First Edition hardcover Mona Lisa’s Mustache by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings.
Hardcover with as found Mylar covering.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Carl Sandburg, 'Henry Flannery', Bronze Wood, Limited Signed Edition, 1941
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Sandburg, Carl ( Henry Flannery ).
Title: Bronze Wood.
Publisher: San Francisco: The Grabhorn Press, 1941.
Description: limited signed edition. 1 vol., 8-3/4" x 11-...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Post World War II South African Hebrew Inscribed Metal School Supply Box
Located in New York, NY
Metal school supply box sent by the South Africa Jewish Wars Appeal to the Wels displaced persons (DP) camp in Austria, 1947.
Painted blue and white with the map of South Africa, and...
Category
South African Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
French Art Bronze Bracelet by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare cuff bracelet in gilded and silvered bronze by Parisian art jewller Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The playful piece is called "Le gendarme et le voleur"...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Juke Girl
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1942 crime mystery film directed by Curtis Bernhardt and staring Ann Sheridan, Ronald Reagan.
This poster is conservation linen backed and it would b...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
French Sculptural Bronze Bracelet 'La Manif" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze bracelet by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as "La Manif" or "La Manifestation", which features a chain of arm-linked figurines. Monogramme...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Kenneth Patchen Artist Book with Original Painting
Located in New York, NY
Panels for the Walls of Heaven, a square octavo volume of poems, abstract illustrations (based on paintings by the author) and outre typography, by experimental poet and artist Kenneth Patchen, published by Bern Porter...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
US Air Corps in Australia Vintage Military Pennant, circa WWII
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a souvenir felt pennant celebrating the servicemen and women of the U.S. Air Corps who were based in Australia and fought alongside members of the Royal Australian Air Force during WWII. The navy pennant features a printed red outline of the Australian continent with the U.S. Air Corps “wings” superimposed on it. Below, the text reads, “Souvenir of U.S. Air Corps in Australia.” At the very bottom of the pennant is the U.S. Air Corps symbol. Framed according to archival standards, this pennant symbolizes the collaborative partnership between the United States and Australia during the height of the Second World War in the Pacific Theater.
Following the swift Japanese conquest of the Philippines and East Indies in late 1941, the remaining servicemen of the United States Army Air Force in the Pacific eventually relocated to Australia, to join other US and Australian units, including the Fifth Air Force, and regroup. The Fifth Air Force was placed under the command of Major General George Kenney in July of 1942. Their new goal was to seize air superiority over New Guinea and gain back air coverage over the Solomon Sea.
General Kenney worked with U.S. Army General MacArthur...
Category
Australian Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt
Guido Cacciapuoti Bronze Horses Couples 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Guido Cacciapuoti bronze horses couples 1940 Italy.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
White Heat
Located in London, GB
Original US Lobby card number 5 for White Heat 1949. This film was directed by Raoul Walsh, and stars James Cagney, Virginia Mayo and Edmond O'Brien. Cagney...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Maritime Range Light with Polished Aluminum Body on Three Legs
Located in Norwell, MA
From the U.S. Navy, this awesome prismatic beacon has the most incredible lens you will ever see. Polished aluminum pole mounted high power nautical range light. Fitted with huge cut...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair Vintage World War ii Bomber Plane Balloon Tires Prop Accent Sculptures Red
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Strewn some midcentury red and black throughout your interior, they are holding air, great props!
Measures: D 27 x D 7 inches.
Category
German Industrial Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
1940s Maple Conveyor Belt Room Screen
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial 1940s conveyor belt room screen made up of wood slats with rounded ends. Entire screen connected with canvas and rivets. Stands up very easily...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Maple
1940s Hand-Painted Model Tobacco Sign
Located in New York, NY
A great hand-painted 1940s tin on wood advertising sign. Nicely faded, with striking graphic images,
USA, circa 1940s.
P104.
Category
American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Vintage Observation Binoculars by Toko, Japan, 20 X 120
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Japanese Ex-navy 20 x 120 binoculars.
A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on a vintage adjustable wooden tripod. The WWI...
Category
Japanese Industrial Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Retail Counter Top Female Mannequin Doll Store Display Black Paint
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1940s department store retail counter top female mannequin or doll store clothing display on round wood base. Original black paint shows age, ar...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
The Spiral Staircase / La Scala Al Chiocciola
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1946 mystery, horror film The Spiral Staircase.
This film was directed by Robert Siodmak and stared Dorothy McGuire...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Royal Air Force Hastings Model Airplane, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
A splendid enamel painted cast aluminum model of a Handley Page Hastings on newly made polished aluminum stand. This model was originally made for the Air Ministry at the end of the 1940s when the Hastings was first introduced.
Dimensions: 52 cm/20½ inches (length) x 571.75 cm/28? inches (wing span) x 31.25 cm/12? inches (maximum height on stand).
Designed and manufactured by aviation company Handley Page for the Royal Air Force...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Wurlitzer Juke Box
By Wurlitzer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wurlitzer "The Bubbler" juke box. Model 1015CD
Dimensions: Height 60", width 33", depth 25"
CW4607.
This Juke Box plays CD's. We do not have a list of the artist or songs, however it is an eclectic mix including (but not limited to): Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, George Benson, John Barry, Earl Klugh, Don Henley, Mariah Carey, Bette Midler, Bonnie Rait, Van Morrison...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Natural Coral on Custom Wood Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Natural Coral set on a custom wood base.
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral
Italian Midcentury Anatomical Educational Torso
Located in Weesp, NL
Educational midcentury Italian anatomical torso produced in the 1940s by Produzione Scientifica Paravia known for its accurate anatomy models.
Measures: H. 67 x W. 34 x D. 26 cm.
...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Second Chorus or Follie di Jazz
By Enrico De Seta
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1940 musical comedy second chorus.
This Hollywood musical stars Paulette Goddard and Fred Astaire and features Artie Shaw...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique Terrestrial Globe Published in 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas, Paris
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe published in the 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas 17, Rue de Buci Paris. Turned wooden base, papier mâché sphere covered with paper printed by engraving on copper ...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Half Model of "Bunker II"
Located in Norwell, MA
Nicely executed model of the yacht Bunker II, once owned by Henry H. Egly. The model has exceptional detail with varnished cabins, flying bridge, turn screw, etc. With copper nameplate decorated with crossed burgees. Mounted to a wood board with rope border. Copper tag from the Little Shipyard, Port...
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
1940s Antique Nautical Half Block Model English Schooner Mounted on an Oak Board
Located in Milan, IT
1940s half block model of an English schooner mounted on an oak board. Excellent condition, board 51.3 x 11.5 cm - 20.19 x 4.52 inches, thickness 7 cm - 2.75 inches.
The half block m...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Four Step Wood Ships Deck Ladder
Located in Norwell, MA
Four step mahogany deck ladder.
Overall dimensions: Weight is 15 pounds. 46" T x 18" x 6".
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Original Yacht Blueprint P-201-2 by John Wells
Located in Norwell, MA
Original blueprint of a one hundred foot yacht by John Wells Incorporated of New York. The plan is a top view showing the top deck and cabin level. The top deck shows dining saloon, pilot house...
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Yacht Throttle Control by Kimball of Detroit
Located in Norwell, MA
Rarely found highly polished pedestal mounted yacht throttle. Engraved Kimball Control No. 814 Detroit MI. Nice size, great old relic from a one hundred foot private yacht.
Overal...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Industrial Glove Hand Mold or Cutter, 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Industrial glove cutters right out of a New York State glove factory that closed down years ago. They range in measurements. Measures: 5.5 in to 7 in high, 3 in to 4-3/8 in wide, 5/8...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German Observation Binoculars, Second World War
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an exceptional 20th century WWII German 12x60 observation binocular, presented on an adjustable wooden tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl Zeiss. Carl Zeiss is a German manufacturer of optical systems, founded in Jena, Germany in 1846 by optician Carl Zeiss. These binoculars were used for long-watch land and sky observation by German forces between 1939 and 1945.
The binoculars were ruggedly constructed to withstand the rigors of field service. They were used for various tasks, including daylight observation of enemy troop movements, directing fire from artillery toward advancing enemy troops and armor, directing fire at enemy aircraft, and night observation. The angle of the binoculars allowed the observer to sustain watch for long periods of time. The angle also permitted a necessary versatility, as the watchman was able to perform both higher aerial observation and observation of enemy troops on the same visual plane as the watchman.
The wartime code for this binocular, “blc”, is engraved on the side of the binocular. “blc” is the secret manufacturing code assigned to Zeiss by the German Army Ordnance Department. The use of the “blc” code instead of the company’s normal logo on the side was a precautionary one, to ensure the secrecy of factory production should the binocular fall into enemy hands.
World War II binoculars are true military weapons, designed for defense and reconnaissance. They were never designed for civilian use, and were constructed without cost in mind, as the reliability of the optics far outweighed the monetary cost. The eyepieces can be adjusted for focus and the distance between your eyes with a turn of a knob, as can the shade settings for the lenses. This particular binocular also possesses sun filters. It was a known military tactic to fly in line with the sunlight and filters helped to cut the glare of the sun to increase plane and bomber tracking.
This stunning antique...
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Book "Logos Volume 1, Arduino Panaro Method" and Wooden Rappelling, 1940s
Located in taranto, IT
Extremely rare book Arduino Panaro Bari "logos" method, volume 1, 1930s / 40s, over 400 illustrated pages, signed by the author, equipped with a wooden rappelling team
Spignese il...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Post World War II Green Gazed Earthenware Passover Seder Plate
Located in New York, NY
Green glazed earthenware Passover Seder plate made by Jewish DPs in the Föhrenwald displaced persons camp.
Decorated on the rim of the plate is a ...
Category
German Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Instructional Mushroom Model
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage instructional mushroom model from an art school in France. Entire set pictured together in last three images.
Category
French Folk Art Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Concrete
Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch "Moise ou la Traversee du Desert" by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, circa 1940s.
The patinated surface features amazing details illustrating the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Three Beautiful Ceramic Tobacco Pots Made by the Royal Goedewaagen, Holland
Located in Weesp, NL
Tobacco Pots made in Gouda, the Netherlands by the Royal Goedewaagen in 1940. The pots are handmade, turned by hand, of so-called German Westwaldclay...
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Clay
Aldo Tura Goat Skin, Brass and Wood Italian Pipe Shaped Tobacco Box, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury tobacco box in goatskin, brass and wood with the shape of a pipe. This fantastic item was designed by Aldo Tura in Cusano Milanino Italy for Macabo during the 1940...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large 1940s Magnesium Bodied Indianapolis style Tether Race Car
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large 1940s magnesium bodied tether race car. Speed chief.
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Other
1948 "A Hysterical Map of Yellowstone National Park" by Jolly Lindgren, 2nd Ed.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a second edition printing of Jolly Lindgren’s “Hysterical Map of Yellowstone National Park.” This comical pictorial map highlights the famous Yellowstone National Park. ...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table, Very Large
Located in Norwell, MA
Large solid brass ships porthole table. This porthole has been highly polished and lacquered to a very high finish. Mounted to a high table with lower shelf with a ships grating shel...
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kings Guardsman Wood Toy by Kay Bojesen, 1970s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden kings guardsman in lacquered beech. It was designed by Kay Bojesen in 1942. It features movable head, arms and legs and it still has it original riffle. This example was manuf...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beech
French Bronze Belt Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze two-piece bronze buckle with hook and loop verso by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The sculptural pieces are In a rare Inca motif, with triangular indenta...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Aluminum Ships Porthole Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships porthole repurposed into a table. The polished porthole has a hinged door with bolts, and a lower shelf in the style of a ship's gr...
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Solid Brass Ships Porthole Mounted to a Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Very nice solid brass ships porthole that has been meticulously polished and lacquered and mounted to a counter height table. This table is suitab...
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Throttle on Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships throttle on stand. Highly polished and lacquered. Twin handle design. Weighs 92 pounds. Height is 39 by 8 by 9. Mounted to a 17 inch square base. Price $2895.
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Sir John Franklin Ship Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Painted ship lantern painted with ship name Sir John Franklin.
Overall dimensions: 18"H x 14. Weight is 7 pounds.
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Sioux Child's Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux child's moccasins. 5 1/2" brain tanned elk. Classic Sioux buffalo hoof design with yellow crosses with red faceted beads and commercial tanned elk hide.
Period: circa 1940.
Or...
Category
American Native American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
"Great Expectations" Original Belgian Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Belgian movie poster for David Lean's film adaptation of Charles Dickens famous novel. The artwork on this poster is unique to the film B...
Category
Belgian Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass battleship binnacle with gimballed compass. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brackets. Quite heavy. from the US Navy. Torpedo base. Great polish job.
Overall dim...
Category
Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Copper and Brass Fresh Air Diver's Pump with Wood Handle
Located in Norwell, MA
Diver's pump for shallow water use which feeds air to the diver's helmet. Highly polished and lacquered, with wood handled plunger. Handles have been sanded and varnished. Great divi...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
America's Best Small Houses Inscribed by William J. Hennessey
Located in New York, NY
1949 survey of small modernist houses in America, compiled and edited by William J. Hennessey based on selections by a jury of architectural photographers in...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Flamingo Road / Viale Flamingo
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1949 Film Noir directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Joan Crawford, Sydney Greenstreet and Zachary Scott. This siz...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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