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Period: 1970s
Bilancia pesa persona Wunder
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia pesa persona prodotta in Italia negli anni 70 in perfetto stato Meccanica restaurata Pesata 120 Kg divisioni 500g
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Located in Ferndale, MI
Out of long term storage. Very original Gibson ES 335-TD guitar. Td model is equipped with Gibson " dirty fingers " Humbucker . This allows for higher outpu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Boxed Wood Chess Pieces
Located in Garnerville, NY
A fine boxed set of carved wood modernist chessmen. The two sets are made of hardwood and sculpturally carved into very stylized forms. One set is in a blonde wood natural finish and...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Revenge of the Pink Panther
Located in London, GB
Original American film poster for Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom's 1978 comedy directed by Blake Edwards. This fabulous art work was only on this Style B US poster. This poster is conser...
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American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese Jade Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nicely carved Jade pendant. Weight: 29.13 grams. Jewelry / Necklace.
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Chinese Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade

Vintage Colt Government Handgun Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage table lighter in the shape of a Colt handgun. Works perfectly. Modeled after a Colt Government handgun. Made of metal in Japan. Good working condition and fun object. Sold ou...
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Japanese Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris , France 1970's. Silverplate Vide Poche or Cigar Ashtray.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

David Hockney Hand Signed First Edition Book Pictures by David Hockney, 1979
Located in Studio City, CA
A David Hockney hand-signed first edition/ first printing (there was no hardcover book. This copy is the true first edition) softcover art book "Pictures by David Hockney" (Edited a...
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American Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Isamu Noguchi, Noguchi's Imaginary Landscapes, Martin L Friedman, 1978
Located in London, GB
Isamu Noguchi Noguchi's Imaginary Landscapes By Martin L Friedman Published by the Walker Art Center, New York, 1978. Hardback in dust jacket. First Ed...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Pink Rock Crystal Catchall Bowl Vide Poche, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern pink and white Mineral Rock ashtray, catchall, vide poche or bowl made in Italy. Raw Rock Crystal hand carved in a geometric shape. Great as Ring Dish or Key Bowl...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rock Crystal

Queen Elizabeth II 1977 Crown Silver Jubilee coin
Located in Braintree, GB
The coin in this case is one of a number of silver crown pieces being issued in proof form in commemoration of The Queen's Silver Jubilee. Each of the crowns is struck in sterling si...
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British Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Richard Wagner the Man His Mind Music Ring Cycle Book - Set of 3
Located in Seguin, TX
Richard Wagner: The Man, His Mind and His Music; Ring Resounding; The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary on Wagner's Ring Cycle by Robert W. Gutman; John Culshaw; Bernard Shaw, Publish...
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American Victorian Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1975 Amphigorey Fifteen Books by Edward Gorey
Located in Seguin, TX
Amphigorey: Fifteen Books by Edward Gorey Published by Berkley Windhover, New York, 1975. Edward St. John Gorey was an American writer, Tony Award-winning costume designer, and art...
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American Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1974 Woodstock Handmade Houses Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Woodstock Handmade Houses by Robert Haney, David Ballantine. Published by Ballantine, new York, 1974. Illustrated softcover binding, many photos, shelf and edge wear.
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American Rustic Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1979 Vintage Ocean Pacific Wave Mural Surfboard with artwork by Bill Stewart
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1979 Ocean Pacific wave mural surfboard with artwork by Bill Stewart. Features amazing wave mural scene depicting barreling wave with Hawaiian hibiscus flowers in foreground,...
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American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

1970s Vintage Ocean Pacific Dolphin Mural Artwork Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific dolphin mural artwork surfboard. Features sleek black tint with breathtaking airbrushed mural depicting dolphins breaching the water. Round pintail shape ...
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American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Humanscale 1/2/3 a Portfolio of Information Sizes People Seating Considerations
Located in Seguin, TX
Humanscale 1/2/3; A Portfolio of Information: Sizes of People, Seating Considerations and Requirements for the Handicapped and Elderly. Human Engineering & Design by Niels Diffrient...
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American Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Italian Solid 800 Silver Statue depicting the Virgin Mary and Child blessing
Located in VALENZA, IT
Hanging statue depicting the Madonna and Child blessing, seated on the throne. It was made with the sand/earth casting technique, finely chiseled and subsequently burnished and treat...
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Italian Other Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Quadro set Consul design de Florian Seiffert Germany 1970 Space Age
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Service fumeur Quadro set "consul "designer Florian Seiffert vert pomme dans sa boite d'origine. Il se compose de trois cendriers carrés et d'un briquet assorti. excellent état Flor...
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German Space Age Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

1970s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 7 dices, and chips. T...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

MILNE, A. A.. Now We Are Six. 1977 - LIMITED SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Now We Are Six. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen Children's Books, 1977. DESCRIPTION: LIMITED SIGNED EDITION. 1 vol., 7-9/16" x 5-3/16", limited to 300 numb...
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American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1970s Vintage Dewey Weber Wave Mural Surfboard
By Dewey Weber
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Dewey Weber wave mural surfboard. Features beautiful airbrushed full length wave mural on the deck with greenish yellow tinted rails/bottom. Swallow tail shape design. ...
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American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Black Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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English Industrial Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Davis Tennis Racket with Press, USA 1970s
Located in South Salem, NY
This vintage Davis tennis racket boasts a timeless allure with its leather-bound handle, well preserved to showcase its original charm. The handle remains strong, offering a comforta...
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American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua blue finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ships an...
Category

Japanese Industrial Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cut Steel, Steel

Painter Anatomical Skull
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this painter anatomical human skull, circa 1970. This skull was acquired from a painter's studio, the skull was painted with oil paint.
Category

North American Arts and Crafts Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

1970s Vintage Ocean Crystal Wave Mural Surfboard Shaped by Clyde Beatty Jr.
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Ocean Crystal wave mural surfboard shaped by Clyde Beatty Junior. Features beautiful airbrushed full length wave mural artwork and tiger head art piece on the bottom. R...
Category

American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Silver and Brass Lighter, Hermes, Italy, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
This vintage Hermes lighter is meticulously crafted in brass and silver and adorned with the iconic Hermes logo.
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt Surfboard shaped by Rory Russell
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Rory Russel. Features sleek black tint with white lightning bolt and complimentary rail bolts. Winged pintail shape design. Signed on...
Category

American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific Wave Mural Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific (Op) wave mural surfboard. Features stunning airbrushed work of art depicting a nocturnal wave mural. Rounded pintail shape design. A beautiful example of...
Category

American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

1970s Vintage Pez Witch Candy Dispenser U.S, Pat. 2.620.061 No Feet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked made in Austria and US Pat. 2.620.061. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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Austrian Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Lot of Five Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Crucifix Cross Wall Decoration
By Egino Günther Weinert
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist 1970s to 1980s German bronze Crosses for Wall Decoration. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. They are not marked, attributed to Egino Weinert...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua marine green finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ...
Category

Japanese Industrial Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cut Steel, Steel

Goodbye Picasso, 1974
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Picasso book by David Douglas Duncan, 1974, printed in Switzerland. Beautiful cover and a staple coffee table book to have in your collection. The award-winning photojourna...
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Swiss Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Seiko Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Wall Clock, Pink
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original re-finished in Millenial Pink. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, ...
Category

Japanese Industrial Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cut Steel, Steel

1970s Gorgeous Turquoise and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous turquoise and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color This chess set is a be...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

1970s Joey Thomas Single Fin Surfboard an Santa Cruz Surf History Artifact
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s era surfboard by Santa Cruz shaper / surfer Joey Thomas, this example has a single foiled wooden fin, swallow tail, beak nose, down rail with a resin pin line along the rails configuration which was a popular shape by the influences from what was happening in Hawaii on the North Shore with shapers such as Dick Brewer and surfer / shaper Jerry Lopez...
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American Organic Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester

Vintage Gold Plated Manicure Set by Gosol Sollingen, Germany 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative yet very useable vanity or travel manicure set consisting of 10 parts including the leather pouch and Gold Plated Cup. The manicure set was made by Gosol in Germany circa ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Chess Set
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Chess set
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European Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1979 The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of this incredibly popular science fiction novel, a smart copy in the original second state dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression. Uncommon to see the ...
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British Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1976 The Log of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793
By William Bligh
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce and fine limited edition of William Bligh's log of his second breadfruit voyage of 1791, on board the H.M.S. Providence. A scarce work, this is number sixty-three of five-h...
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British Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1976 Watership Down
By Richard Adams (Author)
Located in Bath, GB
A signed presentation copy of the beautifully produced first illustrated edition of Richard Adams's novel. The first illustrated edition of this work, in the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper, and the original pictorial slipcase. With the inscription 'To Charles with all good wishes from Richard Adams, Kensington, 18th October 1978' to the verso of the half title. Illustrated with sixteen full colour reproductions of watercolour paintings and numerous in-text sketches by John Lawrence, and with a folding map to the rear by Marilyn Hemmett. Collated, complete. Richard Adams' classic tale of survival follows a small group of rabbits as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to build a new home. Watership Down...
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British Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

7" Hawaiian Hula Nodder Vintage Ukelele Girl Dancer Bobble
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A Ceramic Hawaiian girl nodder figurine depiction of a young girl dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, includes a colorful floral dress, a flower lei around her neck, and a flower...
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Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Ashtrays And Table Lighter Vintage Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Ashtrays and table lighter Vintage, Italian design, 1970s. The ashtray is made of brass and decorated wood. It measures 20 cm x 20 cm x 3 cm high. The lighter measures 7.5 ...
Category

Italian Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s
Located in Manzano, IT
Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s Traditional antique shoe shine box, handcrafted from natural wood and brass with special attention and care to detail. Similarly with handmade de...
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Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Midcentury Italian Pleated Leather Magazine Rack by Nova Tecno, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning magazine rack completely made of thick Italian leather. This charming magazine rack was made by Nova Tecno in Italy in the 1970s and is signed on the bottom. This elegant m...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

The Godfather / Il Padrino
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Francis Ford Coppola's gangster masterpiece starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and Robert Duvall. This piece is in excellent condition, with the colo...
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Italian Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Wooden 13 Row Abacus.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Abacus has Black painted wood framing. The beads have been left unpainted, showcasing beautiful wood grain. The middle dividing wood piece is accented with white lining. Vintag...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Rustic Taxidermy White Tail Deer Buck Antlers Horns on Wall-Mounted Plaque 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern white tail deer buck antlers, horns on a wooden wall-mounted plaque. Great Taxidermy Plaque Mount, wall sculpture for hunters.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Antler

1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Gerry Lopez
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Gerry Lopez. Features gorgeous red tint and complimentary yellow tint lightning bolts with black outline. Diamond tail shape design with glassed on fin. Hand made by the most revered surfer/board builder in the world, Gerry Lopez. The board is hand signed “Lopez…” indicating the board was one of the few surfboards he personally shaped. Arguably the most highly coveted surfboard in the world is a Gerry Lopez hand shaped Lighting Bolt surfboard. A similar fully restored condition 1970s Gerry Lopez shaped Lightning Bolt was sold at auction for $20,000 +15% auction buyers fee, final sale price of $23,000. A seldom offered opportunity to own a prized treasure of surfing history. In 1972, Gerry Lopez and Jack Shipley started the popular lightning bolt surfboards label in Honolulu, Hawaii. They designed high performance shortboards, a new development in the surfing world at the time. Lopez created the iconic lightning bolt jag symbol which graced the boards of all the best surfers of the day. It was a representation of energy - the energy of powerful Hawaiian surf. Gerry Lopez was by far the most filmed surfer of his generation and his smooth surfing style...
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American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces, 1st Ed
By Roy Strong
Located in valatie, NY
An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces (1843-1847) of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson by Roy Strong. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. ...
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American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Anne Sexton Signed Galley & First Edition, The Death Notebooks
Located in Southbury, CT
The proof (printed before the hardcover, sent out to reviewers) and final first printing, first edition of American poet, Anne Sexton's final collection of poetry printed in her life...
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American Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1970 Sergio Asti Cedit Space Age Design Italiano Ceramica Verde Posacenere
Located in Brescia, IT
Posacenere designer Sergio Asti prod. Cedit Italy, 1970 Ceramica verde Posacenere composto da due elementi in ceramica verde Etichetta adesiva e firma impressa sotto vetrina Perfet...
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Italian Space Age Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Lucite Checker Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucite Checker Set probably from the late 1970's or early 80's. Set consists of round and square pieces. Board is about 3/4" thick with engraved deep lines. Overall clean condition!
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lucite

Vintage 13 Row Wooden Abacus With Silver Toned Hardware.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Abacus has black painted wood framing and beads. The rods have been left unpainted, showcasing beautiful wood grain. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensio...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Bilancia pesa persona da Farmacia Diara
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia pesa persone da Farmacia prodotta in Italia negli anni 70 dalla ditta Diara di Livorno completamente restaurata Pesata massimo 150 kg Divisione 100 g Meccanica
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Miniature wooden plane France 1970 brown color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Miniature wooden plane France 1970 brown color
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French Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1970's Vintage Olivetti Lettera 35 Typewriter
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970's Olivetti Lettera 35 typewriter, made in Italy. This typewriter comes with a very cool vintage Olivetti shoulder bag. This typewriter is in very good cosmeti...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1970s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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