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Period: 1950s
Two Hundred Years of American Blown Glass Book 1st Edition
Located in Stamford, CT
Two Hundred Years of American Blown Glass by Helen & George S. McKerian. Hardcover 1st Edition, 1950.
Category
American American Classical Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Six Foot Model of the Titanic
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine cased model of the white star liner “Titanic”. Well executed model of the classic and famous four stack liner. Details include lifeboats, cargo booms, skylights, cabins, railing...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1950s Modernist Cufflinks Metales Casados Sterling Silver Taxco
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modernist Metales Casados Sterling Cufflinks artisan Taxco Mexico
mixed metals sterling silver brass copper
stamped Mexico 925
.88 x .63 x .88 D
Original preowned
Refer to images
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
1950s Taxco Silver Amethyst Gemstone Beaded Necklace
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Healing Amethyst Beaded Chip Necklace Center Silver Gemstone Pendant Taxco
gemstones on rear clasp
Modernist design
stamped
17.88 long x pendant .88 w. 1.13 h x .38 d
Preowned ...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses, , Christmas Decorations
By Leo Putz
Located in Buffalo, NY
8 Antique Christmas Putz Houses
Here we have from the local estate of the original owner a VERY Rare group of 8 Large Putz Houses in their original b...
Category
Japanese Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Artwork on a Wooden Niche, 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
$337 Sale Price
78% Off
Kay Bojesen, Toy or Decorative Sculpture, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak toy or animal sculpture designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Vintage Brass Incense Burner, Chained Pendulum
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1950s continental incense burner in brass. The plain design testifies that it has been in use. Age consistent ware and patina are present to both the burner and pendulum chain.
Category
European Arts and Crafts Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
$223 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships wheel that has been highly polished and lacquered. Six spoke wheel with gear from a yacht. 38"Dia 60 lbs.
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Coral necklace with gold setting.
Located in Lugo, IT
Coral necklace with gold setting.
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
Italian Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Gold
Mid-century "Brilux" for Dunhill Brass Lift-Arm Table Lighter, Switzerland
By Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1950s Brilux for Dunhill Swiss brass lift-arm table lighter combines timeless elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. Its solid brass body features a warm vintage patina, and t...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Sea Life and Shell Diorama /Shadow Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-715 Beautiful sea life diorama including sea shells various crustaceans ,seahorse starfish encased in a walnut frame under glass.
Brass hanging ring
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
$575 Sale Price
41% Off
Large School Teaching Display Anthill of the Red Wood Ant
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large School Teaching Display Anthill of the Red Wood Ant
A vintage school teaching glass display of the anthill of the red wood ant. It shows the hill and inhabitants thereof, the ...
Category
German Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Style Traditional Wooden Artist Mannequin Model Vintage, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden artist mannequin model - all joints move as they should. Found on an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some wear - but l...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Traditional Plaster Figure of a Dog, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional plaster dog figure. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
$214 Sale Price
70% Off
Decorative Equestrian Leather Saddle
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Spanish saddle decoration in leather and nickel plated details.
Measurements:
length: 60.5?
width: 15.75?.
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Smoking set Knuth and manufactured Soldi & Scati
Located in Guazzora, IT
The original 1950s emerald green resin ashtray with lighter, designed by designer Knuth, is a charming piece of midcentury design. This period, known for its clean lines, innovative...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$95 Sale Price
78% Off
Large Hollywood Regency Polychrome Elephant Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large Hollywood Regency polychrome elephant sculpture.
Large Hollywood Regency polychrome elephant sculpture or statue. Great whimsical decorative...
Category
Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Vintage Leather Vaulting Horse, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vaulting horse by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material: Le...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$1,665 Sale Price
60% Off
20th Century Antique Porcelain Doll Heads
Located in Casteren, NL
20th century antique porcelain doll heads, various sizes and ages.
25 items in total.
Originates France, dating, circa 1950-1960.
Category
French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
$618 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Problems of Design by George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
First edition of George Nelson's Problems of Design, published by Whitney Publications in 1957. An important consideration of the topic by one of America's most significant and influ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
'20000 Leagues Under The Sea' Original Vintage British Quad Movie Poster, 1955
Located in Devon, GB
A rare British quad poster for the first UK release of Walt Disney's 1954 live-action sci-fi adventure '20,000 Leagues Under The Sea', based on the 1870 novel by Jules Verne. From th...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Paper
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...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
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 yellow and blue. F...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Plaster Religious Jesus Christ Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of Jesus Christ. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
$171 Sale Price
84% Off
Danish Design Midcentury Teak Pianette by Louis Zwicki, 1950s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design
A rare Danish midcentury pianette made of teak. It is called pianette due to the 82 keys rather than the standard 88 of a full size piano. This pianette is made by reno...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Double Sheave Varnished Wood Nautical Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat block with polished brass sheave wheels and polished steel straps. Richly finished hardwood shell. Fine yacht or boat pulley.
Weight: 2 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 4"W...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze
Italian Monumental Malachite Obelisks SPECTACULAR OBELIKS IN MALACHITE Quartz (rock crystal) AND GILT...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite
$21,416 Sale Price
20% Off
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
Tung Woo ship's masthead lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. With hinged top, brass badges, Fresnel glass lens, hoisting handle, bracke...
Category
Chinese Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
'Attack of the 50ft. Woman' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1958
Located in Devon, GB
Starring Allison Hayes, William Hudson, and Yvette Vickers, the film tells the story of Nancy Archer, a wealthy but troubled woman who encounters an alien and subsequently grows to a...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Paper
1952 Invisible Man
By Ralph Ellison
Located in Bath, GB
The sought after first edition, first printing of Ralph Ellison's monumental award winning novel, his first and only work to be published during his lifetime.
The first edition, fir...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$5,246
Le Corbusier Salubra Wallpaper Book Second Edition 1959
By Le Corbusier
Located in München, BY
Second Salubra collection by Le Corbusier - 1959
Very rare and collectible.
Original sample book from 1959. With the original movable frames, which can be passed over the color car...
Category
French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Plaster Religious Traditional Wall Artwork of The Last Supper, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster wall artwork depicting The Last Supper. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear con...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
$1,380 Sale Price
60% Off
Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane 1954 50cm 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Vintage model of a Ferrari Hydroplane from 1954.
Ferrari motor cars are adored on all corners of the globe and are seen as the ultimate status symbol for the rich a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
East of Eden by John Steinbeck, First Trade Edition, in Original DJ, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Steinbeck, John. East of Eden. New York: The Viking Press, 1952. Octavo. First trade edition, first printing. In original lime green cloth boards with green titles to the spine and o...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
"The Classic Lighter" Brass& Leather Jumbo Tabletop Lighter
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Solid Brass tabletop "The Classic Lighter" made in England by Shreve & Co with brown leather-wrapped body. This vintage 1950s lighter features a jumbo-si...
Category
British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Radio Rentals Speakers Model 91, italy, 1955
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Radio Rentals Speakers Model 91.
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
$383 Sale Price
30% Off
Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Mexican ex voto. Made with oil painting signed by Figueroa.
Category
Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
CHURCHILL - History of The English-Speaking Peoples - ALL FIRST LONDON EDITIONS
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston
TITLE: A History of The English-Speaking Peoples.
PUBLISHER: London: Cassell and Co, Ltd., 1956-8.
DESCRIPTION: ALL FIRST LONDON EDITIONS. 4 volumes. Bo...
Category
British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Wooden Religious Cross Traditional Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious wood wall artwork of a cross. Made in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
$204 Sale Price
85% Off
1950 Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Design Italy Crystal Ashtray
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, IT
Bowl
Fontana Arte
Italy, 1950
Chiseled Crystal
Excellent Conditions
Vintage Original
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
By Siemens
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
The radio is in fully functional.
Dimensions:
43 D x 120 W x 111 H
It is in good vintage condition, however,...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Teak
1950s Anatomical Teaching Model Of Normal Size Depicting A Hoolow Foot
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical teaching model of normal size depicting a hollow foot in section showing a strong accentuation of the plantar arch and how the foot rest is mainly on the forefoot and heel...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Frederick Weinberg Black Wire Framed & Stitched Parchment "Guitar" Wall Light
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Frederick Weinberg Guitar Illuminating Wall Lamp Sculpture - Wall Hanging, 1950's. Featuring an abstract Black Wire Banjo framework and handle, warm ha...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
A Grand Tour Plaster Temple of Vespasian
Located in Savannah, GA
A modern grand tour souvenir gilded plaster model of the Temple of Vespasian, circa 1950s.
8 by 8 by 25 ¼ inches tall
Category
Italian Grand Tour Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Model of a Sharpshooter Style Fishing Schooner
Located in Norwell, MA
Cased boat model of an American fishing schooner. The clipper bow gives it the "Sharp Shooter" style, a very sleek design. Scribed deck with hatches, companionway, two dory stacks, w...
Category
North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Pan Am Boeing 707 Model Aircraft, circa 1958
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large scale vintage fiberglass and resin composite promotional model of a Boeing 707 in Pan Am’s iconic livery on original steel and cast iro...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron
Mid Century Gold Ring with Cabochon Cut Agate Carnelian
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid century 14K yellow and white gold ring statement ring
Large cabochon carnelian stone
condition very good
Marked 14K Gold
Origin: Netherlands Hallmarked
Size 17.5
Very good condition
Category
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Coral Branch with Shell in. Japanese Red Enamel Vase
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Composition of Antique Japanese red enamel bronze vase with a coral branch and sea shell.
Category
Japanese Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral
1950s Native Aztec Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant Pin Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Native sterling silver brooch pendant Aztec Pin Made in Mexico
Maker Stamped from Mexico
2 w x 2.5 tall x .13 thickness
Preowned original vintage condition
See imag...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Natures Beauty-Marine Taxidermy Coral sea Shell Stars in Blown Glass Bowl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Marine life taxidermy birds nest coral with sea starts , in a vintage blown glass 9” by 16” vase.
Category
American Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell, Glass
$762 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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
$904 Sale Price
60% Off
'Not of This Earth' Original Us One Sheet Movie Poster by Albert Kallis, 1957
By Albert Kallis
Located in Devon, GB
A Classic US one sheet poster for the 1957 B-movie thriller 'Not Of This Earth,' one of the earliest sci-fi movies made by prolific low-budget producer/director Roger Corman in what ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Linen
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
1955 "Space Commander" Rocket Ship Kids spring riding toy, Wonder Horse Style
By Del Williams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual and rare 1955 "Space Commander" Rocket Ship Kids spring riding toy, Wonder Horse Style made by Delphos Bending Company,, Totally original,, origin...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Bronze Bronze Armillary Sphere With Zodiac Base With Zodiac Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Vintage bronze armillary sphere featuring classic interlocking rings, arrow axis, and a detailed circular base adorned with zodiac motifs. The patinated finish adds depth and charact...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
Category
Asian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Gold
"The Wrong Man" Original British Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for Alfred Hitchcock's 1957 film.
This Hitchcock drama stars Henry Fonda and Vera Miles, and is based on a true story of an innocent man charged with a ...
Category
English Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,635 Sale Price
20% Off
President Richard Nixon's Football
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Nixon football. This rose bowl football was presented to Vice President Richard M. Nixon in 1954. Nixon gave the ball to his nephew. His nephew and ...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Cabinet of Curiosities Antique Book Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster pieces and antique book artwork. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the production o...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
$187 Sale Price
86% Off
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