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Period: 1950s
Solid Brass Ships Porthole Highly Polished with Lacquer Finish
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships porthole with clear lacquer finish. Hinged door with five bolts. Ring is engraved Endast Securitglas, Wojidkows, Sweden. Quality piece. Weight: 51 LBS. Over...
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European Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ship Model Caroline, The Royal Yacht Of George II and George III
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of the English Royal Yacht "Caroline". All planks are tree-nailed to the hull. Very well rigged with all appropriate standing and running cords. Imported from England...
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English Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1950s Anatomical Teaching Model of Normal Size Depicting Flat Foot "Pes Planus"
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical teaching model of normal size depicting flat foot "pes planus" the model highlights the alteration of the foot characterized by valgus and a reduced plantar vault. The s...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Cane Cigarette Box #3656 by Carl Auböck II, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A walnut cigarette box with chrome-plated brass sides and cane wrapped lid. Designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s, cane, wood, and brass elements combine to create this beaut...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Chrome

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...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Brass and Bloodwood Pipe Holder by Dunhill w/ Silver Medico Pipe
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Brass and bloodwood pipe holder by Dunhill with silver and wood pipe by Medico. Measures: Holder: 4.5" x 4" x 4" Pipe: 3.5" x 1.75" x 5.5".
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

The Unholy Wife / La Femme et le Rodeur
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for The Unholy Wife 1957. This film noir was directed and produced by John Farrow, and stars Diana Dors, Rod Steiger, Tom Tryon and Beulah Bondi. Dors pla...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Eisenhower Nixon 42nd Inaugural Ball Medal Ribbon Pin Committee Member 1950s USA
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very clean example of a rare Eisenhower Inaugural Committee Member Medal Ribbon for Inaugural Ball.
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American American Colonial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

DOLCE-VITA 1950 Amusement French Bar-Table Petrol Lighter In Acrylic & Metal
Located in Miami, FL
An amusement French table lighter. This is a very unusual amusement lighter created in France during the mid-century and modernist periods, between the 1950 and 1960. The beautiful ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Satire Against Husbands by J. F. Regnard, 1954 1st Edition
Located in Stamford, CT
Satire Against Husbands by J. F. Regnard,. Hardcover 1954 1st Edition. Mylar jacket has been added at later date.
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American Regency Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

'Some Like It Hot' Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1959
Located in Devon, GB
Billy Wilder's timeless screwball comedy "Some Like It Hot" needs no introduction - with it's non-stop action, smutty one-liners, sexual innuendo and skilful blend of high and low co...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Paper

'TWA London' Original Vintage Travel Poster by David Klein, 1950s
Located in Devon, GB
During the 1950s and 1960s, American artist David Klein created dozens of alluring posters for Howard Hughes' glamorous Trans World Airlines, capturing the excitement and adventure of travel. His iconic designs, with their bright and colorful illustrations of famous landmarks, won many awards and came to define the spirit of the jet age. Issued by Trans World Airlines circa 1954, a Queen's Guard stands sentry in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament on Klein's painterly poster to advertise TWA flights to London, during a period of burgeoning interest in England following the 1953...
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American Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1950 Vintage Pictures Depicting Three Ships Launching Riva Trigoso Shipyards
Located in Milan, IT
Rectangular frame with original pictures depicting three ships launching in Riva Trigoso shipyard: Reggio ferry of Ferrovie dello Stato (8th March 1960)...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Plates Commemorating Le Tour De France 1959 Luneville Faience
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Fabulous rare set of Tour de France commemorative plates for the cycling enthusiast - In original condition, no damage - Luneville 1959 1. June 25 depart Mullhouse, 26 June, 17 July, 18 July 2. June 29 Rennes June 30 Blain July 1 Nantes 3. July 2 Rochelle July 3 Bordeaux, July 4 Bayonne, July 5 Bagneres de Bigorre 4. July 6 St Gaudens...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

Vintage French Pedal Car, 1950s — Restored Metal Body with Rubber Tires
Located in Northport, MI
A beautifully restored midcentury French pedal car, dating from the 1950s. Featuring a streamlined silhouette reminiscent of early Grand Prix racers, ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Salvador Dali Rare Hand Signed Midcentury Book A Study Of His Art In Jewels 1959
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite scarce and coveted hardcover book in slipcase - "Dali: A Study of His Art-In-Jewels (The Collection of the Owen Cheatham Foundation)". Bound into the book are color photographs of 28 jewels designed by Dali with comments and captions written by the artist himself. The book was published by The New York Graphics Society in 1959 - a quite collectible first edition/first printing (with no other printings noted) of the art book. The book is boldly hand-signed and dated (in the year of publication - 1959) by Dali on the lower corner of the first blank page/ front free endpaper. As such, exceedingly rare (we only know of two other existing copies, and only one was also signed in the year the book was published). A scarce signed edition. Would be a great addition to any collector of Dali's work or those who appreciate his fine art jewelry...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

MCM figurine shoe brushes toy in style of Kay Bojesen, scandinavian, dog & mouse
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of Mid-century Modern shoe brushes in the style of Kay Bojesen. A mouse and a dog. Measurements : height 11,5 cm / 12,5 cm width 5 cm / 4 cm depth 11 cm / 6,5 cm
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Teak

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "D" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter 'D', 'DELTA,' set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle. The cotton field is...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Outstanding Marine Beacon on Carved Wood Base
Located in Norwell, MA
Giant copper and brass marine beacon with Fresnel lens. Highly polished copper case with brass bezel, hinge, base mount and trim. The Fresnel lens sets on a brass bezel. Hinged and v...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

On the Waterfront
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster from (1954) This is a classic American crime drama it received 12 Academy Award nominations, winning eight, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Marlon...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Details Model of a Shore Launched Whaleboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek model of a whaleboat, rigged with a fine pair of finely stitched sails. Fully equipped with gear, including line tubs, an anchor, harpoons, lances, a water cask, flag, oars, et...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Large brooch "The cornucopia'' by Line Vautrin - France 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Very fine gilded bronze clip brooch by the Paris jeweller Line Vautrin (1913-1997). It features a cornucopia with a stylised squirrel on top. A very rare and original piece of jewell...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Roulette, Gaming Counters, Poker Chips and Cards
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Gaming Chips, Cards and Container. A nice set of gambling counters (poker, gambling, gaming chips) and two decks of cards in a rectangular beech-wood keeper with chrome centr...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Adam Bros. Ltd. Leather Motorcycle Boots
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Leather motorcycle boots. The boots are in great condition with rubber soles fitted on to the leather. Possibly a size 8 or 9. The boots are stamped...
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English Sporting Art Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Green Suede and Ceramic Smoking Set by Longchamp, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely gorgeous olive green suede and ceramic smoking set by Longchamp. Each piece is unique in its own way, but together as a set of four they create a beautiful and timeless co...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

Cabinet of Curiosities Shelve Sculptural Wall Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden wall stand. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the pr...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Finest Quality Model of the Iron Clipper Commonwealth
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional model of the iron clipper Commonwealth. The ship was built by Russel and Co., Greenock, 1876, owner C.H. Stewart of London. Employed in the Australian and Indian trade. T...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "L" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter "L", "LIMA", set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle. With makers label fr...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Kay Bojesen Beech Toy Wagon 'a Family Trip', 1950s, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Wagon designed by Kay Bojesen in the 1950s features four characters in a wagon: mother, father and their two sons. This items has been loved and played with for many years and t...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Pair of Vintage leather Medicine Balls
Located in Nijlen, BE
This set of medicine balls in leather is in very good condition. Both a practical item and a beautiful duo to look at. The natural weathering of the leather gives it an original pati...
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Belgian Post-Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1950s Ronson Limited Vintage Chrome Lighter Tripod Stand England
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Ronson Limited Vintage Chrome Lighter on Tripod stand from England Vintage lighter with tripod shape, chrome plated. Stamped Ronson, Mad...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Ericsson Mint Green COBRA Vintage Rotary Dial Phone 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson "COBRA" mint green vintage rotary phone 1950s. This phone was made in Ohio and is in very good condition with no issues. It does dial out but does not ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Stride Toward Freedom by Martin Luther King, Jr., First Edition, 1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
King Jr., Martin Luther, Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story. New York: Harper & Brothers: 1958. First edition. Presented in the publisher's original boards and dust jacket. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Paravia Collection 100 Rocks, Educational Material, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Collection 100 Rocks, Teaching Material, Italy 1950s Geology teaching board "Minerals and Rocks" G.B. Paravia Scientific Collection - Turin The ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rock Crystal

Tellurium mechanical/electrical model of the solar system Phiwe Italian 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Tellurium, i.e., mechanical/electrical model representative of the solar system, made of metal with green and gray hammered paint, lithographed tin globe, plastic Moon, and metal bas...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

'Moulin Rouge' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Lucjan Jagodzinski, Polish, 1957
Located in Devon, GB
Based on the novel by Pierre La Mure, the 1952 British film 'Moulin Rouge' is a fictionalized account of the life of street artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec as he pursues his art in ...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Nautical Signal Pennant for Numeral "ZERO" in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine international maritime signal flag in a custom shadowbox frame. The cotton flag represents numeral "0". The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

1950s Seguso Bubbling Pink Confection Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Resembling a sea anemone, this blown glass vessel by Seguso is indeed a delight with its salmon pink color and wealth of interior bubbles. Heavy, thick and wonderfully obese and glob...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "I" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter "I", "India", set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle, with a maker's labe...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

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...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy by Louis Marx "Jumpin Jeep" C 1950
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous colorful and full of unpredictable moves when fully wound. Louis Marx toy company was prolific during the mid century era producing a full array of tin windups. In excellent...
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American Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Deco Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Pink Pineapple Lighter Gold Aventurine Brass
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Murano glass pineapple lighter is an exceptional piece of Art Deco and Hollywood Regency design, crafted in Italy circa 1950. A true statement of opulence and artistry,...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Gold

Original Eames Giant House of Cards
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Highly collectible, 1950s Eames Giant House of Cards for Tigrett Enterprises. This scarce first-edition deck contains the original 20 large cards ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1950s Miracle Tip Cigarette Advertising Tin Sign Vintage Red Ratrod Garage Decor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Mid-Century LM Cigarette Advertising Sign. Still with Bright Colors, and age appropriate wear. This is an authentic vintage sign, and it is mar...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Three Foot Clipper Ship Model of the Flying Fish
Located in Norwell, MA
Detailed model of the American clipper ship "Flying Fish", built at East Boston, Mass., by Donald McKay. The model has a scribed deck, hatches, cabins, etc. Rigged with standing and ...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Miele Vintage Vacuum Cleaner, Type E10
Located in Budapest, HU
Torpedo shaped vacuum cleaner in good condition.
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German Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

1951 Trifari Alfred Philippe Leaf Brooch Diamanté Pavé
By Trifari, Alfred Philippe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Trifari Alfred Philippe Vintage Brooch Diamanté Leaf Rhodium plated silver tone clear crystal baguettes and clear diamanté pavé collectible costume jewelry estate acquired 2.5 ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Crystal

Christie's Since The War, by Denys Sutton First Edition
By Denys Sutton
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Since the War, 1945-1958: An Essay on Taste, Patronage and Collecting, by Denys Sutton. London: Christie, Manson and Woods, Inc., 1959. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 168 pp. An essay accompanied by many beautiful illustrations describing the activities, collecting taste, and patronage for the years since World War II through 1958 written by the great British auction house, Christie's. Illustrations include: a Louis XIV silver gilt toilet service...
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English Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Neoclassical Clarinet Wood Brass & Metal Table Lamp Black Gold Drum Shade
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical rosewood & brass clarinet table lamp mounted on a round metal base made in France. Comes with harp and carved gilt wood finial an...
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French Neoclassical Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's binnacle on wood pedestal. The binnacle itself is a brass bowl with top that holds 2 oil lamps with porcelain burners. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brass brackets. T...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen Encased in a glass cube this mid-20th Century papier mache, hand painted large teaching aid mushroom specimen stands 16.5 inches ...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Paper

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...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

USSR Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ("Big Eye"). 1950's.
Located in Canterbury, England
ussian Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ref PNB-2 (nHe-2) These so called "big eye" Binoculars were primarily used by Russian patrol, and border guards as well a...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

No Way Out
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1950 drama No Way Out. This film was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starred Richard Widmark and Sidney Poitier. The art work is by the famous Am...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, First Edition, First Printing, in Dust Jacket, 1957
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Rand, Ayn. Atlas Shrugged. New York: Random House, 1957. First edition, first printing. Thick octavo. In the publisher’s original first issue dust jacket, green cloth boards, stamped...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paper

Vintage Painted Beech Zebra Figurine by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden toy zebra figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black. Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period: Manufactured in the 1950s (Designed i...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Monster on the Campus
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for The 1958 science fiction horror film Monster on the Campus. This film was directed by Jack Arnold and starred Arthur Franz and Joanna Moore. This poster i...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Black & White Movie Theatre Poster, 1956
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, black & white movie theatre poster, 1956 A rare poster, color versions are available, black and white p...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Mid Century Silvertone Hammered Evans "TRIG-A-LITE" Lighter & Cigarette Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The integrated "Trig-A-Lite" lighter and cigarette case features a hand hand-hammer finish. This sleek and functional piece combines a cigarette case and lighter in one design. Craft...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

English 1953 Elizabeth II Coronation Glass Goblet by Webb
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1953 Elizabeth II Coronation Glass Goblet by Webb, England. Rose & Thistle engraving. Hand-blown. Signed: Webb, England. Drawn trumpet form. St. Edward's Crown & the symbols of Engla...
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English Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

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