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Period: 1950s
Original Art Cover for Firearm #4 Signed by Howard Chaykin
Located in Madrid, ES
An exceptional piece of comic book history, this original cover art for Firearm #4 is signed by the legendary artist Howard Chaykin. Known for his innovative storytelling and distinc...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Inside the Space Ships, Signed by George Adamski, First Edition, 1955
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Adamski, George. Inside the Space Ships. New York: Abelard-Schuman, 1955. Signed first edition, third printing. Original dust jacket. Housed in custom slipc...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Brass Ship's Porthole Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's porthole from the Greek ocean liner SS Amerikanis. Unusual design. Highly polished and bolted to a mahogany table stand with lower shelf. Quite heavy. Overall dimensions: W...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Ulm Minster Church Grand Tour Souvenir Building Vintage, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1950s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or just a display item in your collecti...
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German Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its original hardwood bo...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

"Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson" Signed by Herbert Hoover, Sixth Printing, 1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hoover, Herbert. The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1958. Signed and inscribed by Herbert Hoover. Sixth printing. Original dust jacket...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Articulate Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin. Each element with figure symbolizes Heaven, Earth and...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

French Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Each element with figure symbolizes Heave...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Very Large Rare "Uncle Sam" Tramp Art Buffet
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Uncle Sam Tramp Art buffet. The back is a curtain of stars, with Uncle Sam's stove top hat. The front comes to a corner, with an eagle head on both sides, flanked by stars; 44" W x 28" D x 67" H. Solid and incredibly carved. Tramp Art of this size is not easy to come by! Tramp art is a style of woodworking which emerged in America the latter half of the nineteenth century. Some of tramp art's defining characteristics include chip or notch carving, the reclaimation of cheap or available wood such as that from cigar boxes and shipping crates, the use of simple tools such as penknives, and the layering of materials into geometric shapes through glue or nails. Period: After 1950 Origin: New York Size: 44" x 28" x 67" Tramp Art Carvings Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Special collections Tramp Art Tramp Art antiquities carvings depression hobo art stars eagles flags...
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American American Craftsman Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Display Champagne Bottle
By G.H. MUMM 1
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large French vintage fiber glass display model of a G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge champagne bottle for promoting the brand in a wine shop. Super decorative item for the bar or wine cellar.
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fiberglass

Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Laverne Originals Catalog (ABCDEF)
Located in New York, NY
Early catalog for Laverne Originals, the modern design company founded by Estelle and Erwine Laverne in 1938. From its modest origins producing primarily wallpapers and textiles, Lav...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “6”, “SIX” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of black and w...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs
Located in Paris, FR
Extremely rare set of Georges Braque archives maquettes books and lithographs created with the publisher 'Au Vent d'Arles', Paris. The set is composed with: - L'Ordre des Oiseaux (...
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French Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs. This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children. ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Beech, Paint

Nautical Signal Flag In Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
eight. The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a white rope and wood toggle. The linen field is a panel of white with red bands. Fitted to a custom shadowbox frame wit...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton

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

Radio TSF Radialva Super-As 55, 1950s, Bakelite
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original made of dark brown bakelite with brown knobs. Behind the glass station shell is a red and black painted metal plate that has been blackened behind the transmitter division. ...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Aldo Tura Smoking Stand, Italy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Tura smoking stand made from stained fruitwood and a scalloped parchment covered top. A patinated nickel and copper plated ashtray with cigarette ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood, Parchment Paper

20th Century French Metal Coat of Arms Wall Light, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Rare 20th French metal coat of arms wall light from the 1950s. Five candle holder. A war helmet in the center. Different war weapons. Arrows on the top.
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bridge telegraph with highly polished brass head and printed iron base top of unit has brass plates from Donkin and Company, New Castle on the TYNE, rings well. Ships commands ...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Large Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

1950 Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Design Italy Crystal Ashtray
Located in Brescia, IT
Bowl Fontana Arte Italy, 1950 Chiseled Crystal Excellent Conditions Vintage Original
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal

Vintage Wall Chart New York City Urban Map, USA 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A classical wall chart showing a map of the city of New York. published by Westermann and with English text. Used as teaching material in Swedish schools. colorful print on paper rei...
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German Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Ed Wiener 1954 New York Rare Modernist Sculptural Cuff Bracelet .925 Sterling
Located in Buffalo, NY
This modernist sculptural piece is one of Wiener's first creations as a jeweler-artist, in New York City, circa 1954.This cuff bracelet is composed of two simple aerodynamic pieces w...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

West German Augusta Semi-Auto Lift Brass Table Lighter, circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950 West German polished brass semi-auto table lighter by Augusta Lift Table Lighter Company. Simply pull up on the lighter and push back down to igniting the flame. The...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Richard Rohac Viennese Bronze Cigarette Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese bronze cigarette box, mid-20th century, Richard Rohac, Vienna Austria, good condition.     
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Replicas Fords 1908 & 1925 Touring Cars
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Japanese tin toy touring cars from the late 50s. In excellent antique condition, these toys were never played with. Friction cars, Near mint condition...
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Japanese Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Davis Anderson Enameled Sterling Modernist Neclace
Located in Westport, CT
Large Enameled Modernist David Anderson Pendant with Long Sterling Chain,is app 23" long
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Bridge on the River Kwai Wooden and Iron Model, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Model of the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai, a wooden representation with iron railings that evokes the monumental original structure built during World War II. The meticulous des...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Plaster Church Traditional Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster wall artwork of a church. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with a...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

July 1951 Arts & Architecture Magazine John Entenza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Modernism Arts & Architecture Magazine July 1951 John Entenza editor and publisher 9.75 W x 12.75 H Preowned used vintage condition Refer to all images
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage 1950s Prop-Spinner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Vintage Prop-Spinner from an early 1950s navy Neptune patrol plane.
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American Craftsman Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle
Located in Ferndale, MI
Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle. Fleet Wing Blue bicycle. 26" Period correct whitewall tires show some age cracks . Light does work . Horn does...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome, Steel

Wooden Traditional Figure in a Niche of a Saint, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious signed plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wea...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Mid-20th Century Baby Jesus Figure in the Cradle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century hand painted baby Jesus figure made of ceramic in the cradle. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic, Wood

Swiss Brass Lift Arm Tabletop Lighter By Brilux for Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1950 Made in Switzerland made by Brilux and distributed by Dunhill. Beautifully made brass lighter with spring lift arm flint mechanism where the spring is contained in a shaft...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

1950s French Wooden Car Door
Located in High Point, NC
A decoration from 1950s France in solid beech and plywood. The graphic silhouette, reminiscent of the door of a vehicle, evokes the streamlined shapes of the golden age of car design...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech, Plywood

Plaster Mounted Horse Rider Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a horse rider. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ag...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Plaster Jesus Christ Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

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...
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Israeli Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hide, Wood, Olive

1950s Indonesian soapstone chessboard carved composed of 32 pawns
Located in Milan, IT
Indonesian chessboard from the 1950s made of soapstone carved, consisting of 32 tokens of different sizes in green and black. The checkers are housed of their original box lined ins...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Soapstone

Gucci attributed to Rare Barometer and Clock Year 1960 Vintage Design
Located in Biella, IT
attributed to Gucci rare barometer and clock year 1960 vintage design. Measure h 17 inches x L12" x deep 3".
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Nautical Signal Flag in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
A nautical signal flag representing numeral "0" zero. The flag has a sturdy canvas hoist that is fitted with a white rope and wood toggle. The linen field is two yellow panels and on...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Ashtray Willy Ceysens for Aris, 1950s
By Aris
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brutalist set composed of an ashtray, a paper press and a candleholder in cast aluminium.
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Plaster Religious Baby Jesus Christ Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of baby Jesus Christ. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Mid Century 925 Two Tone Pearl Caviar Bead Garnet Toggle Clasp Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Explore the timeless elegance of this pre-owned Sterling Silver Necklace, meticulously crafted with precision and sophistication. The sterling silver construction, marked with the si...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Vallauris French Mid-century Ceramic Crucifix, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century ceramic crucifix, France, 1950s. Exceptional design and quality. Height: 12.3" (31.2cm), Width : 7.1"(18cm), Depth : 2"(5cm). "Vallauris" engraved on the back (se...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Cello Case from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique cello case with cubist angles in its design.
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American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Leather

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Wooden Javelins from Karhu, 1950s
Located in Vienna, Austria
A pair of wooden javelins from the 1950s, from Karhu, Finnland. Made from oak with a grip out of rope. The company Karhu has a rich history in track and field...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Plaster Traditional Spanish Figure of a Virgin, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

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. Good original condition...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Machine Age Industrial Wooden Foundry Mold for a Chrome Car Grill, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Architectural wooden foundry mold for the industrial car industry in the 50s, now a decorative machine age object for a modern interior. Foundry molds and patterns are wooden tools,...
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French Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Italian 20th Century Solid Silver rare Bison Sculpture on Marble Removable Base
By L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Bison in solid silver made in Arezzo, Italy in the 1950s of the last century by L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello. The sculpture was made in "fusion" and a chisel finish. The burnishi...
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Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

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