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Period: 1950s
The Incredible Shrinking Man / Radiazioni, B, 'X' Distruzione Uomo
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1957 Science fiction film The Incredible Shrinking Man. This poster would have been used outside the cinema in a display case at the time of the ...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Framed Set of Samoan Island Vintage Postcards
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Evoke the allure of the Samoan Islands with this charming framed set of vintage postcards. Featuring nostalgic imagery capturing the essence of Samoan culture and landscapes, this co...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

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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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1950s Rare Marijuana Ashtray Bowl San Francisco Architect California SF
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Amazing 1950s sculptural ashtray created in the MCM period in San Francisco. Small studio craft, low numbers produced. Signed.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Miracolo a Milano / Miracle in Milan
Located in London, GB
Original Belgian film poster for Vittorio De Sica's 1951 Drama, Fantasy starring Francesco Golisano, Paolo Stoppa.
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Belgian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Carl Auböck Pipe Paperweight, Brass, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Carl Auböck Pipe Paperweight, Brass, Signed. Small scale meticulously detailed brass pipe paperweight by Viennese designer Carl Auböck.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Paleolithic hunting scene on wooden segmented jewelry/cigarette box. Fully functional, hinges work smoothly.
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Unknown Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bog Wood

Huge Turquoise And Red Coral Necklace 643 g
Located in Madrid, ES
Huge Turquoise And Red Coral Necklace Huge Turquoise and Red Coral Necklace.These huge polished chunks of turquoise are accented with huge high...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Coral

Italian 1950s Wicker Half Bust Mannequin
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s wicker half bust mannequin.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wicker

Lauro Malusi Table Lamp and Sculpture Olive Tree
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Table lamp and sculpture belonging to the famous Italian cellist. Measures in cm: Statue cm 40 Lamp cm 82 Basis cm 18 x 18 Notes Giovanni Lauro Malusi was born in Cervia on Ju...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Olive

Room for One More / C'e Posto per Tutti
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Room for One More 1952. This comedy was directed by Norman Taurog and starred Cary Grant, Betsy Drake. The poster is in excellent condition, with...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Midcentury Advertising Mirror "Airliner" San Telmo Cigar Co Bay City Michigan
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Midcentury advertising mirror "Airliner" San Telmo Cigar Co. Bay City Michigan on a chain Some wear on the edges.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mirror

1950s Vintage Heat Therapy by Sperti Faraday UV Infared Sun Lamp Cincinnati OH
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1950s Vintage 1950s 1950s Sperti Faraday UV Infared Sun Lamp for Heat Therapy and Sunshine Benefits Untested Sometimes deemed a medical science...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

White Heat / La Furia Umana
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for White Heat, 1949. This film was directed by Raoul Walsh, and stars James Cagney, Virginia Mayo and Edmond O'Brien. Cagney w...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

70s Boho Hand-Carved Tremolite Jade Pendant Necklace with Silk Knot & Tassel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage tremolite jade necklace features a hand-carved openwork jade bead enclosed in its jade cage carving suspended from an intricate knotted silk cord with a traditional Chin...
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Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade

Six Spoke Ship's Wheel with Chrome Hub
Located in Norwell, MA
Mahogany boat wheel with a chrome plated hub and six turned spokes. Varnish finish. From a small craft. Weight: 6 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 25"Dia Made: America Material: ...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Killer's Kiss
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Stanley Kubrick's 1955 Film Noir. The film starred Frank Silvera and Jamie Smith. This poster is conservation linen backed and would be shipped rolled i...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

IMCO 6500 Table Petrol Lighter 1950 By Julius Franz Meister Green Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Candle Triplex 6500 table lighter designed by IMCO. This is a brilliantly engineered, unusual and quite ingenious semi-automatic table petrol lighter designed by Julius Franz Meister in Austria, back in the 1950. This model was made by the IMCO company and was named Candle triplex 6500. Has been crafted in solid chromed steel, with aluminum parts and embellished with green lacquer. This lighter is in unused grade, never fired and in superb mint condition with the original box from the stated period. About the mechanic, there is a button on the inserted lighter - pressure solution for stone-flint change. The lighter has a sliding flame regulator or windshield, a space in the base-socket for reserve stones-flints and a special filling tank that you can either pull out for filling or you can pull out the bottom for filling. Stunning modernist design. Model: Triplex Candle Table lighter 6500. Materials: Chromed Steel, aluminum and green lacquer. Weight: All together 66.30 Grams. Measurements: 63.5 mm by 63.5 mm by 207 mm (2.50 x 2.50 x 8.15 Inches). Rarity: Rare in mint, never fired condition and with the original box. Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed as follow; "IMCO MADE IN AUSTRIA 6500". IMCO IMCO was a very important Austrian manufacturer of cigarette lighters. Established in 1907 by Julius Franz Meister, who was formerly a manufacturer of brass buttons for the Austro-Hungarian Army. The first IMCO lighters...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Eastern European binoculars from the Cold War, 1950s
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Eastern European binoculars from the Cold War, 1950s The TZK binoculars were made in Poland, the Czech Republic and Russia. Optical quality is excellent: perfectly clear presentation...
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Polish Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Le Salaire De La Peur / The Wages of Fear Movie Poster
By Robert Leveque
Located in London, GB
Original French Style B movie poster for Henri-Georges Clouzot incredible, 1953 Thriller starring Yves Montand, Charles Vanel. The art work on this be...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Spellbound / Io ti Salvero
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Spellbound, 1945 This film noir was directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and stars Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Michael Chekhov and Leo G. Carroll. Dr. Ed...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Big Heat
Located in London, GB
Original US movie poster for Fritz Lang's 1953 Film Noir staring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame.
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Located in London, GB
Original British trade advertisement for the 1951 Comedy, Horror Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff. The film was directed by Char...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

"Hot Car Pin-Up" Photograph
Located in London, GB
Original US vintage black and white Hot Car Pin-Up photograph of Joi Lansing used to help advertise United Artists film Hot Car 1956.  
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

"The Gunfighter / Romantico Avventuriero" Original Italian Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Italian movie poster for Henry King's 1950 Western starring Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott. The art work on this poster is unique to the fi...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

House of Wax / La Maschera di Cera
Located in London, GB
Original exceptionally rare Italian poster, that has only surfaced a few times. This American colour 3-D horror film was directed by Andre DeToth and stars Vincent Price. It was a r...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Gunga Din
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster from the 1939 film that was directed by George Stevens and starred Cary Grant and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. This poster is unfolded and linen backed and in ...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Le Salaire de la Peur / The Wages of Fear / Vita Vendute
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1953 adventure thriller film Le Salaire de la Peur / The Wages of Fear. This film was directed by Henri-Georges...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Room for One More / C'e Posto per Tutti
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Room for One More 1952. This comedy was directed by Norman Taurog and starred Cary Grant, Betsy Drake. The poster is in excellent condition, with...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Citizen Kane / Obywatel Kane
Located in London, GB
Original Polish film poster designed by Henryk Tomaszewski (1914-2005) and used for the film's re-release 1957. This stylish Polish poster, designed by Henryk Tomaszewski uses minimal colours to great effect. Martin scorsese has said that what makes Welles’s style so remarkable is its self-consciousness. Orson Welles at the age of only twenty-five directed, produced, co-wrote and starred in this remarkable film. This film has consistently been number one on the American Film Institute's top 100 American films. He deployed every narrative device and cinematic technique available: flashback, deep focus, high and low angle shots. These he reshuffled, reinvented, amplified, freeing the narrative from the convention of chronology and revolutionising the way a camera was used. Unlike the invisible Craft of someone like Howard Hawks, Welles’s authorship made its presence felt. The impact of Citizen Kane...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon / I Cavalieri di Nord Ovest
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the film She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 1949. This western was directed by John Ford, and stars John Wayne, Joanne Dru and Jo...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

"The Young Philadelphians / Ce Monde A Part", Original French Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original French movie poster for Vincent Sherman's 1959 drama starring Paul Newman, Barbara Rush. The art work is by the acclaimed French poster designer Jean Mascii (1926-2003) and...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

I Confess / La Loi Du Silence
Located in London, GB
Original French movie poster for, Alfred Hitchcock's, 1953 film noir starring Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter The art work on this beautiful French poster is by Rene Peron (1904-1972)...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Large Bracelet With Mediterranean Coral Branches
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Bracelet With Mediterranean Coral Branches LARGE BRACELET WITH BRANCHES OF MEDITERRANEAN CORAL ELEGANT ITALIAN BRACELET FROM THE 1950s WITH BRANCH...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Coral

No Greater Sin or Le Plus Grand Peche
Located in London, GB
Original Belgian film poster for the 1941 Exploitation film directed by William high and starring LeonAmes, Launa Walters. The film would not have been released in Belgium until aft...
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Belgian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

“D.O.A ? Dead on Arrival”, US Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original style B US movie poster for the 1950 crime film D.O.A. directed by Rudolph Mate and starring Edmond O'Brien.
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Ashtray, Brass and Wood, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
An ashtray by Carl Auböck made of brass.
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Austrian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “4”, “FOUR” in the international code of signals. This authentic pennant is made of individual panels of red and white. Fitted to ...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton

Vintage Montauk Sign circa 1950s Perfect for Your Hamptons House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Montauk NY Sign, circa 1950s. They are priced at $950 each. The Montauk Harbor sign has been SOLD. The Montauk Yacht Club sign is available and measures 34"W. Perfect for the Hamptons...
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American Rustic Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint

Rope Barometer. French Work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very unusual barometer is made of rope. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rope

2nd Place Texas State Brass Trophy Cup 1957
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass

Plaster Crown Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Plaster crown on a stand artwork. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the production of sculptures and religious imager...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood

Howdy Doody Acrobatic Toy, ca. 1950s, Celluloid and Metal, Signed by Maker
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful toy will give anyone joy when they see it in operation. Just pull the lever down on the right side, let it go, and watch Howdy fly around the bar. Please check out o...
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German Other Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Artificial Pepperoni Sausage Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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Belgian Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic, Rubber

Artificial Smoked Parma Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Belgium Decorative Item nice to display in your country style home or kitchen. Found at an Estate Sale in Brussels, Belgium.
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Belgian Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic, Rubber

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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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton

CAPOTE, Truman. The Grass Harp. - 1951 - FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CAPOTE, Truman. TITLE: The Grass Harp. PUBLISHER: NY: Random House, 1951. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., 8-3/8" x 5-3/8", inscribed on the front bl...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

Basset Lowke Ship Model of Corhaven
Located in Norwell, MA
Corhaven was built by the Blyth Dry Docks & Shipbuilding Company Ltd. for Cory Tankers Ltd. based in Bermuda. Launched in 1958, she served under numerous names until decommissioned i...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Scandinavian Modern Wooden Viking Figurine
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood vintage toy Viking from the 1950 attributed to Kay Bojesen.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Mk1A Pilots Helmet Raf 'Bone Dome" 1971 Squadron Leader, Issued 1950's.
Located in Canterbury, England
Originally Issued to RAF Squadron Leader Dick Woodhead, who was a highly successful pilot, later to become head of aptitude testing for future pilots at RAF Cranwell, and featured on screen in Jeremy Clarkson's 2001 Speed television series, (one series, episode three). This helmet is medium sized, with serial and customised by the original owner who is named and date stamped 1/ 1971 M A&B and complete with throat set microphone. This is a RAF Pilots...
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Other Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Sculptural ashtray/catchall in the style of Matégot and Georges Jouve
Located in North Miami, FL
This French ashtray stand with brass body and metal base, has an original black ceramic bowl with a few flea bite chips.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

One of a Kind Sterling Necklace Designed by the Mexican Artist Alfredo Zalce
Located in Mexico, DF
Very rare one-of-a-kind jewelry piece designed by the famous Mexican artist Alfredo Zalce ( Mexico 1908-2003), and depicts an abstract fish shape hanging from a very special chain ma...
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Mexican Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Articulated Gilt Bronze Brooch Le Travail Dominant Le Mond by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-part articulated gilt bronze brooch named "Le Travail Dominant le Mond" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

1950s Reach Stroehmann Sunbeam Bread Store Display Sign Rare Vintage Advertising
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare advertising campaign tin tacker sign. 'Reach for Stroehmann's Sunbeam Bread.' A single sided tin (SST) embossed sign. Marked Q.B.A. Coop I...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Usonian + Native American Influenced Los Angeles California Pottery Dish Ashtray
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stoneware

Chrome Midcentury Leather Wrapped Letter Opener Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original midcentury leather wrapped letter opener lighter with a blank monogram. The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

Two Solid Brass Taffrail Spinners with Couplings
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid brass ships taffrail spinners with rope and coupling. With original ropes in fact, look at images. Incredible weaving and serving. These have been highly polished and l...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

West Germany Mercury Glass Large 4" Silver Grape Bunch Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful large mercury glass hand blown Christmas ornament in the shape of a bunch of grapes. The grapes are silver in color with a leaf on each side that has a sugary fin...
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German Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mercury Glass

Mid Century Modern Novelty Pro Golf Ball Table Desk Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century vintage lighter is a unique collectible or gift, shaped like a golf ball and clubs, and holds a lighter at the top slot. Its intriguing history adds to its allure, h...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

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