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Period: 1950s
"The Gunfighter or Romantico Avventuriero" Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for "The Gunfighter", 1950.
This western was directed by Henry King and starred Gregory Peck and Helen Westcott.
The post...
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
I Confess / La Loi Du Silence
By Rene Peron
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)...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
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
Materials
Paper
"Harvey" Original US Lobby Card
Located in London, GB
Original US Lobby card number 2 for Harvey, 1950.
This Lobby card has been signed by Jesse White, who played the male nurse, who falls for Elwood's sister, Myrtle Mae
This lobby card was previously in the collection of a US collector, who obtained the signature in person at the Motion Picture retirement home in Los Angeles, run by the Academy, where he visited. Harvey is a classic James Stewart comedy-drama, based on Mary Chase's Pulitzer prize-winning play of the same name. It was directed by Henry Koster, and tells the story of a man whose best friend is a pooka (a mythology spirit able to take on the form of various animals). In this film Harvey is a 6' 3½" tall rabbit...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Olive
Vintage Erskine Barber Shop Shaving Brush Tool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage ERSKINE 200 Sterilized Barber Shop SHAVING BRUSH Nylon Bristles
Rubber Stamped Sterile 200
4.5 tall x 1.38 diameter
Preowned original vintage...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Nylon, Rubber
1940s Tin Sign Philip Morris Cigarettes Smoking Mid-Century Garage Decor Tobacco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Over two foot wide 'Tin Tacker' Sign. A brightly colored embossed metal "Call For Philip Morris" cigarette advertising sign with a great graphics of a period bell hop...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
"The Young Philadelphians / Ce Monde A Part", Original French Movie Poster
By Jean Mascii
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...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Large Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Dice
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of vintage carved wood dice. This whimsical pair of hand carved wood dice make the perfect coffee table, bookcase or game room accessory.
Also k...
Category
Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
French Cubist Bronze by Ferdinand Parpan
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Ferdinand Parpan (1902-2004)
"St. Francis", a black patinated cubist bronze on rouge marble base, signed, monogrammed and dated 1950 in the bronze. Mea...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Asian Rattan Hat, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asian hat, circa 1950. By unknown manufacturer, from Asia. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Rattan
Category
Asian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rattan
Cabinet of Curiosities Drawer Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the product...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Antique Church Traditional Altar Cloth, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious altar cloth artwork of a Spanish church. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Corner Wall Shelving Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden drawer. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the produc...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Set of Five Books, ¨Di Arredamento Moderno di Tutto il Mondo¨by Roberto Aloi
By Roberto Aloi
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A very good collection of 5 of 18 volumes with their original covers, 1,2,2Bis,3 and 4. Series two consists of two books, series two and two Bis.. From 246 to 313 illustrations per b...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Anatomical Model of the Human Ear by Somso, 1950s
By Somso
Located in Naples, IT
Didactic model of the human ear, materiale plastico, made in 1950s by Somso, a German company active since the second half of the nineteenth century, known as an excellence in the de...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
PVC
Artificial Smoked Ham Country Kitchen Folk Art Decoration Vintage Belgium 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.
Category
Belgian Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
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.
Category
Belgian Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Rubber
Ashtray that becomes an umbrella stand in chrome , 1950, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
1950s Balloon Ashtray Dish Yellow Stoneware Pottery Tent Circus Carnival Italy
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Subtle Oval-shaped Ashtray with a Hot Air Balloon / Circus Carnival. No markings, just a small remnant of a paper label. No chips, and no cracks.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
American Rustic Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
Gilt Bronze Brooch Chateau en Espagne by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small gilt bronze brooch named "Chateau en Espagne" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. It depicts ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Original Aluminum Ships Porthole with Solid Door
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive ships porthole built of solid aluminum with glass window and hinged solid aluminum door. Industrial design at its best. Circa 1955.
Category
European Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Hand Carved Shell "Knight" Cameo Cufflinks in 14-Karat with Bullet Back Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950s cameo "Knight" cuff links, full marked "14K" featuring a 14-karat post with a hand carved portrait of a knight fixed to a back clasp...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Jacques Adnet, Black Leather Pipes Displayer, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare black leather pipes displayer has been made by famous French designer Jacques Adnet, circa 1950.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
A Charity Container for the Bnei Akiva Organization , Israel 1950
Located in New York, NY
A charity container for the Bnei Akiva organization in Israel from around 1950 reflects the ethos and activities of this prominent religious Zionist youth movement.
Bnei Akiva is a ...
Category
Israeli Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Waterskis of World Champion Dick Pope Jr.
Located in Dronten, NL
Dick Pope Jr. was a World Champion water skier and an important business leader in Central Florida.
Pope was an important innovator in the sport of water skiing, including the devel...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century French Daum Crystal Ashtray, 1950s
By Daum
Located in LEGNY, FR
Large Daum crystal ashtray in very good condition dating from the 50s. Signature "Daum France" on the side.
Very good quality.
Category
French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral
2nd Place Texas State Brass Trophy Cup 1957
By Dodge Inc. 1
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...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hobe Peacock Fringe Set Necklace & Earrings
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hobé necklace and earrings set constructed from gilt brass and glass beads.
A serpentine collar chain necklace with filigree hidden clasp. The central ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
An Olivewood Esther Scroll Case and Parchment Scroll, Jerusalem C. 1950
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of mid-20th century Jerusalem craftsmanship, this hand-carved Esther Scroll case is fashioned from locally sourced olivewood and feat...
Category
Israeli Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hide, Wood, Olive
Set of Ten Unique Colored Bakelite Ashtrays, Škoda Car Manufacturer, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very rare
- Advertising.
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
"Low Bridge" Casting Cry of the Salt Water Angler by Kenn Bayless, Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
"Low Bridge" casting cry of the salt water angler by Kenneth Bayless. Fish and Game Publishing Co., 1950. Signed and numbered (#175) 1st Ed hardcover no dust jacket. illustrated with...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ashtray 1950 Crystal
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal
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Italian Space Age Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Original Vintage Movie Poster, French, 1951
Located in Devon, GB
With a retelling of a German fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney introduced a sceptical America to his first full-length cel animated feature film in 1937. Hailed as a landmark work of art, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' was a smash hit, paving the way for further Disney features including 'Pinocchio' (1940), 'Dumbo' (1941) and 'Bambi' (1942), and changing the course of movie history. Disney was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards for a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field. Adjusted for inflation, 'Snow White' remains one of the top ten highest grossing films of all time.
The popularity of the film has led to its being re-released theatrically many times. Following the film's first French release in 1938 it was shown almost continuously until American films were banned during the Nazi occupation in 1942. Post-liberation, 'Blanche Neige et les sept...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Linen
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
The tires are all origi...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Unknown Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bog Wood
Nautical Signal Flag in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
A nautical signal flag representing numeral "1" one. The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a white rope and wood toggle. The linen field is white with a red oval. Fi...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Miniature Motorboat, Chris Craft, Various Woods, Metal, Lacquer, USA circa 1950
By Chris Craft Boats
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, very decorative and detailed model of a two-seater wooden motorboat in the style of the runabout or barrel back boats by Chris-Craft (USA).
Worked in various woods, including ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Across the River and into the Trees by Ernest Hemingway First English Edition
Located in San Francisco, CA
Across the River and into the Trees
by Ernest Hemingway
Published Jonathan Cape, Thirty Bedford Square, London, 1950
True first English edition preceding the American first edition b...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
20th century French Brown Leather Pair of Hermes Style Riding Boots
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant Leather Riding Boots – Hermès-Inspired Style
Beautiful pair of vintage riding boots in smooth brown leather, inspired by the iconic Hermès style.
With their clean lines, hi...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern Bird Bottle Opener
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak wood with brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Siegel Paris, Small Mannequin in Composite Material on Metal Base, 1950-1960
By Siegel Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Siegel Paris, small mannequin in composite material on its metal base, original wig, circa 1950-1960.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Steamship Painting of SS Southern Cross
Located in Norwell, MA
Gouache painting of the steamship Southern Cross, with red, white, and blue stack. Vessel is sailing amongst a great group of ships and yachts, all with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint, Paper
Modern Artist Made Signed Crusifix, Russian, Bent Copper and Wood after Heifetz
By Heifetz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful modernist sculpture, artist made, signed Crusifix, Russian, bent copper and wood, Reminiscent of sculptural designs by Heifetz, amazing quality, Retains original plaque wit...
Category
Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Marchal Ferrari 375 Plus Accessory Counter Advertising Sign, ca 1950’s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Marchal Ferrari accessory counter advertising sign, ca 1950’s, color litho celluloid over card backing.
The sign was produced when Marchal (electrical car parts including head lamps) provided Ferrari cars of accessory. Very Rare item, perfect for any car mascot, hood ornemant or automobilia collector.
The Artist was H. Camy, a French poster designer. He did works for Marchal and Citroen among others.
FERRARI 375 PLUS
After winning the Auto Sport World Championships in 1953, Enzo Ferrari decided to build a small series of spiders that would spearhead the Scuderia’s latest assault on the World title. These cars were to be known as the 375 PLUS for which Aurelio Lampredi developed a truly powerful V12 engine of nearly five litres while Pinin Farina took care of the coachwork. The results lived up to all expectations and the car also triumphed at Agadir, Silverstone and Le Mans. However, its most significant victory of all was Umberto Maglioli’s at the Carrera Panamericana...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Set of Three Mid Century European Pictorial Charts of Warsaw, Belgrade & Vaduz
Located in Houston, TX
Collection of large, roll-up vintage teaching charts on linen backed paper with original wooden dowel rods. Dated 1956. Pictures portrait the era nicely. Used in a Belgian school ho...
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Dog Bottle Opener by Herta Baller
By Carl Bent
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag in frame showing a large flag stitched in panels of deep orange and blue. With stitched cloth hoist. Large and decorative for the money. Great piece of nautical ...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen
Vintage USSR Book: Stendhal's 'The Red and the Black' (1955), 1J191
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Delve into the pages of Stendhal's classic novel "The Red and the Black" with this vintage book from the USSR. Dated circa 1955, this hardcover edition boasts 597 pages of gripping n...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Book: Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, USSR 1955, 1J182
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore the timeless tales of Giovanni Boccaccio's "Decameron" with this vintage book from the USSR, dated 1955. This heavy and beautifully crafted hardcover edition features a trans...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lighter in Cubic Shape, Horn and Brass, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Cubic lighter by Carl Auböck made of horn.
Category
Austrian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Numbers and Figures, Matter and Energy: Vintage Children's Encyclopedia, 1J150
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the enchanting world of vintage knowledge with this captivating tome, "Numbers and Figures, Matter and Energy," sourced from the USSR and dating back to around 1959. This r...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Brown Leather and Varnished Iron Italian Exercise Horse
Located in Milano, IT
Small Italian Gymnastic Horse of FONTI production with beautiful 1950s patina in excellent vintage condition. The frame is blue painted tubular iron, well solid to support large loads. The iron feet are IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITION with wear from their use. The brown colored leather or hide is in its original condition. The saddle is still in excellent condition without losing their original character and patina. With original label SOURCES. The workhorse can be included in a country or vintage retro style decor...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Vintage USSR Book: 'Children's Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Earth' (Circa 1957), 1J76
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a captivating journey of knowledge with this extraordinary vintage book from the USSR titled 'Children's Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Earth.' Published around 1957, this cherish...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Yachtsman and Horseman Arthur Curtiss James Desk Set
Located in Norwell, MA
A brass & white oak desk stand with horse racing theme by H. Greaves (silversmiths) of New Street, Birmingham England. Horseshoe back piece attached to rectangular oak base flanked by a pair of square cut glass inkwells with brass jockey...
Category
European Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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