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Period: 1950s
Taxco Silver Earring and Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
Nice vintage Taxco bracelet and matching earrings set. Earrings 7/8" H x 3/4" W, screw back mechanism. All pieces are marked.
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Six-Piece Lot 14-karat Tiffany Jewelry Lot Includes Earrings and Pins
Located in New York, NY
Matched set of tiffany pins (two) and earrings ( two pairs, four pcs ) six pieces total ion the lot. All are fully and correctly marked, all are 14-karat. ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Engraved Ashtray by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A substantial and sculptural engraved glass disc-form ashtray.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Pablo Picasso Womans Magical Head Cubist Chicago Sculpture Maquette Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
“Maquette” (after Pabloe Picasso) Very Old Maquette. Black enamel over different types of metal; steel, copper or brass. Unsigned.
Category
Unknown Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
20th Meeting of Altar Servers by Luque, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
Manuel Fernandez Luque. He was a painter of variegated compositions, parading, typical of Spanish folklore figures. His work has a literary expressionism burden becomes a tableau of ...
Category
Spanish Expressionist Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
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
S.S. United States Aluminum Grand Stairway Hand Rails
Located in Hudson, NY
These aluminum handrails which once graced the center of the grand staircase of the
S S United States exemplifies the sophisticated sleek aesthetic of Mid-Century American design. When launched in July 1952 the S S United States was the culmination of years planning and design. On the heels of WW II, the U S Government saw the need to have modern ships that could be easily converted to troop transport ships in wartime constructed with safety and speed as the top priorities. They worked in partnership with the United States Line and underwrote a great deal of the liner's finished cost of 72 million as well as the future operating and maintenance cost of this proud symbol of her country and her age. The designer of the ship William Francis Gibbs had to incorporate the requirements of the government into his designs for the great liner. From her knife-edge bow across the superstructure and a pair of massive blue white and red raked funnels to the perfect arc of her stern, she sat proudly in the water and conveyed a sense of movement and speed even when still. His design incorporated a "secret" hull, numerous bulkheads which limited the grand open spaces of most liners of the time, no flammable material used in construction and fitting out other than the Steinway grand piano...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Davis Anderson Enameled Sterling Modernist Neclace
Located in Westport, CT
Large Enameled Modernist David Anderson Pendant with Long Sterling Chain,is app 23" long
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Mid-Century Weiss Rhinestone Earrings
Located in Asheville, NC
A pair of clear sparkling tear drop cut rhinestone spray earrings by Weiss jewelry. The fabulous rhinestones used in these earrings were imported from Au...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Vintage Fencing Mask
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage fencing mask with black trim.
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Barometro aneroide dalla forma di timone con 8 caviglie in ottone degli anni '50
Located in Milan, IT
Barometro aneroide in legno tornito dalla forma di timone con 8 caviglie in ottone tornito. Manifattura West Germany per il mercato inglese degli anni cinquanta.
Buono stato. Fun...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Nautical Signal Flag in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
A nautical signal flag representing a "code answering pennant". The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a white rope and wood toggle. The linen field is panels of red ...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
IMCO 1953 Primex 6300 Julius Franz Meister Petrol Lighter In Chromed Steel MIB
Located in Miami, FL
Primex 6300 lighter designed by IMCO.
This is a brilliantly engineered, unusual and quite ingenious semi-automatic pocket lighter designed by Julius Franz Meister in Austria, back in the 1953. This model was made by the IMCO company and was named PRIMEX 6300. Has been crafted in solid chromed steel with engine turned lattice decorations. This lighter is very rare and not many has been manufactured, it is in unused grade, never fired and in very mint condition. It has a removable fuel chamber and a total of 3 pushbuttons on the sides, two at the front and one at the rear. Can be operated by the thumb push at the top of the lighter to activate the wheel and fire. After operating, the first pushbutton allows the wind-guard to be raised during use. The second pushbutton allows the fuel chamber to be ejected and the third pushbutton is for flint changing, by raising the flint wheel actuator and opening the back of the lighter. Quite ingenious.
There are two versions for the name of this lighter, both are very rare; the "Perplex" and the "Primex", but technically they are the same; in design, materials and measures. The one with named Primex is a lot more rarer than the Perplex.
Model: Primex 6300, also know as Perplex 6300.
Materials: Chromed Steel
Weight: Lighter alone is 60.8 Grams.
Measurements: 64 mm by 47 mm by 14 mm (2.52 x 1.85 x 0.55 Inches).
Rarity: Very rare in mint and never fired condition.
Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed as follow; "IMCO PRIMEX PATENT AUSTRIA 6300".
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...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Glossy Red Mid-century European Ceramic Cross Vermillion with Black Edge
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern wall cross represents the confluence of spiritual symbolism and the era's artistic innovation. Handcrafted by a European studio pottery artist, the piece feat...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Jacques-Louis David 1748-1825 Collection of 200 Prints Ltd Edition Produced 1953
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques-Louis David 1748-1825 was a well-known French artist who was awarded with the Prix of Rome and the Commander of the Legion of Honor. The Book titled; The Birth of a Genius is...
Category
French Empire Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing “SUBSTITUTE 1” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of blue and yellow. F...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Metal Cross with Candlesticks
Located in Chorzów, PL
Metal cross with candlesticks
Very good condition
Measures: height 26 cm, width 31 cm.
Category
Polish Gothic Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Gilt Wood Florentine Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, Italy 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Florentine Jewelry Box or Miniature Chest of Drawers
This 1950's vintage gilt wood piece, lined in velvet with seven drawers has lots o...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood, Gesso, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Speaker
By Philips
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Philips brand, it has no audio speakers inside, it's just the cabinet already professionally restored on the outside, the previous fabric we couldn't rem...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Metal Patinated Ceramic Jesus Christ Memorabilia Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jesus Christ metal patinated ceramic statue.
Made Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Signed by M...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1950s Vintage Heat Therapy by Sperti Faraday UV Infared Sun Lamp Cincinnati OH
By Sperti 1
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...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Fencing Masks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of old fencing masks. Cool display piece. Good vintage condition.
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Nordic Crystal Table Lighter by Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A great mid-century Vintage Ronson Nordic chrome and glass table lighter, Circa 1955.
It is in excellent condition with the original made in New...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Acrylic
Finnish Bronze Pair of People Ear Rings by Kirsti Ilvessalo, Kalevala Koru, 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
A special pair of bronze ear rings with peoples motive designed by Kirsti Ilvessalo for Kalevala Koru, Finland 1950s. The ear rings are of two similar women in straight up position and with old clothing...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Martin Luther King Signed Programme
Located in Jersey, GB
A rare and historic programme signed by the Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Georgia-born preacher Martin Luther King Jr (1929 - 1968) was the de facto leader of the Ameri...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Huge Wooden Toy Soldier by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Huge Royal Guardsman Standard-Bearer designed by Kay Bojesen. Includes the original Danish flag. Incredibly rare at this scale, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Berthe Aux Grandes Pieds, Gilded Bronze Necklace, Line Vautrin 'France'
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
This gilded bronze necklace is made up of 15 links and a clasp.
Each link represents Line Vautrin's vision of Berthe aux grands pieds (Berthe with big feet).
To the left of her fac...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Folky Handmade Caboose-Form Toy Box
Located in New York, NY
Charming handmade toy storage box. The roof opens to revel space for toy, or whatever you'd like to store. Minor wood elements missing ( one step platform ).
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plywood
Antonio Belgiorno Modernist Geometric Silver Chain Link Bracelet Argentina 1950s
By Antonio Belgiorno
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern silver bracelet attributed to Antonio Belgiorno. Made in Argentina. 1950s
Fabulous modernist design in geometrical link form.
Silver purity 900
Dimensions: 7.75...
Category
Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage 1950s Nelson La Jolla Wooden Longboard Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Early 1950s wooden longboard shaped by Al Nelson in La Jolla, California. Features a solid balsawood shape with gorgeous redwood fin. A great example of a 1950s wooden surfboard made in Southern California.
Al Nelson was a Windansea local who rode waves alongside surfing pioneers such as Pat Curren, Butch Van Artsdalen and Mike Diffenderfer. Nelson was a very skilled craftsman and as a result shaped surfboards for nearly all of the major California labels including Hobie, Bing, G&S, Hap Jacobs...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
Vintage 1950s Velzy and Jacobs Wooden Surfboard
By Hap Jacobs, Dale Velzy
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-1950s vintage Velzy and Jacobs solid wood longboard surfboard. Features a balsawood shape with redwood fin and rare Velzy & Jacobs logo variation. Dale Velzy...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood
Reach for the Sky
Located in London, GB
Original British color synopses for the film Reach for the Sky, 1956
This film was a Biopic of RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader who, after having los...
Category
British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Extremely Rare 1954 Alamo Electrical Musical Amplifier, Model 6A
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare 1954 Alamo Electrical musical amplifier, model 6A, mint original showroom condition, retains original canvas cover, complete with operating inst...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
River of No Return/La Riviere Sans Retour
By Roger Soubie
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for Marilyn Monroe's 1954 film River of No Return.
This very rare French poster features art work by Roger Soubie (1898...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Important Harry Bertoia Silver, Ebony and Coral Pendant, USA, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Bertoia stopped producing jewelry in the late 1940s except for rare occasions when he would barter a piece in exchange for materials from his metal supplier. This piece has remained ...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Silver
Selden Rodman – Conversations with Artists First Edition, 1957 'Scarce'
By Selden Rodman
Located in London, GB
First edition, very scarce hardback, published by The Devin-Adair Co., 1957
35 American painters, sculptors and architects discuss their work and one another with Selden Rodman, d...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Navajo Silver Bracelet with Turquoise and Coral
Located in Seattle, WA
Oversized sterling cuff with turquoise and coral nuggets, great for man or woman.
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Cast Metal Aeronautical Smoking Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast metal aeronautical smoking stand topped with a model of a plane with spinning propeller.
Category
Unknown Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare Presentation Box of Eero Saarinen's GM Tower
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heavy mirror-finish chrome lid is scale model of Saarinen's GM Tech tower, over carved walnut case. The composition of the box wonderfully demonstrates the connection between the you...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
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