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Period: 1980s
Returnable Items Only
Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
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French Space Age Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Bronze Chinese Dragon Crane Incense Burner Architectural Temple
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Quirky bronze Chinese temple incense burner - In the shape of a dragon turtle creature out of which sprouts the cranes - Good size at over three feet tall - 96 cm - Would have p...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

John Gossage, Limited Edition 'Signed'
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
First edition, first and only printing. Limited edition of 500 copies numbered and signed by Gossage (this being #222/500), with 17 black and white illustrations and an original front cover of sleek black linen binding featuring a laid down 8 ½ x 6 ¾" silver gelatin photograph printed by the author. Designed by Gabriele F. Gotz, Ulrich Gorlich and John Gossage. Text in English. Photographs made in Berlin between 1982-1986 by John Gossage. Introduction by Jane Livingston, and three legends based on the collection of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen, Paper

20th Century Italian Solid Silver and Briar Double Bass Player
Located in VALENZA, IT
Double bass player in 800 solid silver. The double bass is in briar with silver details. The double bass bow is in silver. The player and the double bass ...
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Italian Other Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

T. Y. Chao Private & Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramic, Rare
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The T. Y. Chao Private and Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramics and Jade Carvings: Part 1, Hong Kong October 1986. Rare First Edition hardcover with dust...
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Hong Kong Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bruce Weber by Bruce Weber, 1st Limited Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Bruce Weber by Bruce Weber. Published by Twelvetrees Press, Los Angeles, 1983. Stated 1st Limited Edition (1/5000) hardcover with dust jacket. Beautifully illustrated with over 50 full-page photogravure plates of male models and actors, a few tinted with halftone colors. Contains subjects: Brothers, Matt...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

La Ley Del Deseo / The Law of Desire
Located in London, GB
Original Spanish film poster from the 1987 comedy, Thriller Atame! / Tie Me Up Tie Me Down. This film was written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar...
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Spanish Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Batman
Located in London, GB
Original Lebanese film poster for Tim Burton's 1989 Batman staring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton and Kim Basinger. The artwork on this poster is very dif...
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Lebanese Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Maurice Feild Two Original Vintage Sketchbooks with Than 240 Sketches, 1970s
Located in Jersey, GB
• Two sketchbooks from artist Maurice Feild • Featuring more than 240 pages of sketches and notes from the 1970s This is a pair of sketchbooks belonging to the artist Maurice F...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Intaglio Cut 14k Cufflinks
Located in Toledo, OH
This pair of 14k intaglio cufflinks features a portrait of a Roman warrior. These cufflinks are 16mm x 12mm and are 10.7 grams.
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Memphis: Ceramique, Argent, Verre 1981-1987" Editeur Michel Aveline (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very good hardback book with a dust jacket in excellent condition. 143 pages with 120 full pages color plates showing examples of ceramics, silver and glass ware, by designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Mateo Thun...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
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French Space Age Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
Category

French Space Age Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Green Malachite Cufflinks 22.5 Karat Yellow Gold 1980's France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your style with these luxurious Green Malachite Cufflinks, meticulously crafted in 22.5 Karat Yellow Gold, straight from the fashion houses of 1980s France. Each cufflink boa...
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French Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite, Gold

FLEMING, Ian. From Russia With Love. First Edition Library 1st Edition Facsimile
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: FLEMING, Ian. TITLE: From Russia With Love. PUBLISHER: Shelton, CT: First Edition Library, n.d [c.1980s]. DESCRIPTION: 1 vol., 8-1/16" x 5-1/4", hardbound, with the DJ an...
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British Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Keith Haring Pop Shop 1986 'Set of 4 Original Pins'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 4 vintage Keith Haring Pop Shop lapel pins, circa 1986-1987 featuring some of the artist's most iconic images. Original circa mid-late 1980s (Not later reproductions) Smal...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

The Art of the Cigar Label by Joe Davidson
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Art of the Cigar Label by Joe Davidson. Hardcover book, published in 1989 by The Wellfleet Press of Secaucus, New Jersey. Printed in Singapore. Illustrated, 252 pages.
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Rolex Green and Red Leather Wallet and Passport
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Red wallet and green passport wallet in leather by Rolex.
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Frank BROOMHEAD. The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). FIRST EDITION - LTD SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: BROOMHEAD, Frank. TITLE: The Zaehnsdorfs (1842-1947). PUBLISHER: Ravelston: Private Libraries Association / Zaehnsdorf Limited, 1986 DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 1...
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British Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

18K Gold Starfish Pin Brooch by Aya Azrielant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Aya Azrielant, is a prominent name in the jewelry industry renowned for designer fine jewelry. Her initial 18k gold collection, notably the starfish pin ...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

20th Century Solid Silver Mounted Auctioneers Gavel, London c.1989
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century solid silver mounted on mahogany auctioneers gavel and stand, comes in the original retail case. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1989 (P), Maker P...
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English Other Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Die Fouquet, 1860-1960: Schmuck-Kunstler in Paris by Sigrid Barten. (The Fouquet 1860-1960: jewelry artists in Paris." Published by Benteli, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. ...
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German Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage plastic bike Itera from Volvo Sweden, 1980s
Located in WEERT, NL
Rare Itera plastic bike, 1981. The Itera bike was in production from 1982 -1985. Manufactured by Volvo, Sweden. 30.000 examples were made. 100 pieces were imported to the Netherlands...
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Swedish Other Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Rare early 1980s Iggy Pop Announcement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Iggy Pop Invites You To Join Him for a Private New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Hard Rock Cafe.” Extremely rare vintage announcement card; New York City c.1981. 4x6 inches. Good overall vintage condition. Unsigned. Iggy Pop is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and occasional actor, who is often referred to as the godfather of punk. His role as the outrageous and unpredictable frontman of protopunk band The Stooges...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage blue plastic bike Itera from Volvo Sweden, 1980s
Located in WEERT, NL
Rare Itera plastic bike, 1981. The Itera bike was in production from 1982 -1985. Manufactured by Volvo, Sweden. 30.000 examples were made. 100 pieces were imported to the Netherlands...
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Swedish Other Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Holy Water Font with Virgin Mary and Jesus Child in wood, Gilded 1980s
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A wood carved holy water font. Attributed to an Italian or german wood carver. Made probably in the 1970s - 1980s. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. A nice addition to y...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1980s Keith Haring Exhibition Catalog
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring 1988 Martin Lawrence limited editions catalog: Features 49 color and 19 black and white printed illustrations and also includes an exhi...
Category

Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author
Located in valatie, NY
Winterthur by Jay E. Cantor, Signed and Inscribed by the Author. Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York, NY, 1986. 2nd Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Traces the history of the Delawa...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Jewelry By Architects
Located in New York, NY
First American edition monograph on jewelry designed by a who's who of Postmodern architects from the collection of design impresario Cleto Munari, who commissioned the pieces featured in the book. Includes work by Mario Bellini, Michele De Lucchi, Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Hans Hollein, Arata Isozaki, Richard Meier, Allesandro Mendini...
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American Post-Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Schiaperelli Fashion Review Paper Dolls in Full Color, 1st Edition 1988
Located in London, GB
Published by Dover publications, Inc, New York, 1988, Soft-back Most fashion historians would agree that to review the incredible career of Elsa Schiaparelli  is, in essence, to rev...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Miniature Rooms, the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago
Located in Bradenton, FL
Miniature Rooms, the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago. Softcover book, published in 1984 by Abbeville Press. Printed in Japan, 168 pages.
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Japanese Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1980s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Original gorgeous playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of Dal Negro cards. The box is signed on the botto...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Les Bijoux de L'Art Déco aux Années 40 - Melissa Gabardi, 1st Edition, 1986
Located in London, GB
Published by Les Édition de L’Amateur, 1st French edition, Paris, 1986. Hardback with French text. 700 illustrations, with 300 in colour and 400 in black and white. Illustrated t...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Paul Poiret et Nicole Groult: Maître de la Mode Art Déco - 1st Ed., Paris, 1986
Located in London, GB
Published by Musée de la Mode et du Costume, Palais Galliera, 1st edition, Paris, 1986. Softcover with French text. Paul Poiret and Nicole Groult bought...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage 9kt. yellow gold pocketknife, London, 1987
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 9kt. yellow gold pocketknife, London, 1987 Made in England, London, 1987 Fully hallmarked. This 9kt. yellow gold pocketknife has a blade, a pair of scissors, and a nail file...
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British Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Mings 14k & Diamond Pierced Earrings
Located in Toledo, OH
These beautiful Mings diamond pierced earrings are 14k gold with 1 ct of diamonds. The back of these earrings are stamped 14k and Mings. They are 1"x1" and are 14 grams.
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Exclusive Book Antológica Berrocal 1955- 84 Sculptures & Work of Miguel Berrocal
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional and extensive compilation of the magnificent work and autobiography of Miguel Berrocal, ranging from exhibitions and collections to his monumental works, passing through ...
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Spanish Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti Backgammon in Excellent condition. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Piero Fornasetti backgammon for Dal Negro in walnut wood , the set is in excellent condition and includes four dices, the doubling cube, two dice shaker, all 30 checke...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Red ceramic wall cross handmade in Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic cross is a quintessential representation of mid-century modern design, realized by a skilled European studio pottery artist. The cross features a simplistic yet profound...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Louis Féraud - 1st U.S. Edition, New York, 1986
Located in London, GB
A Rizzoli publication, 1st U.S. edition, New York, 1986. Hardback with English text. “Elegance is the art of being extravagant while at the same time going unnoticed.” Féraud shot ...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

B&O Cona Passive Subwoofer (in MOMA) and Speakers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Beovox Cona, designed in beautifully austere fashion by David Lewis and now permanently in the Moma collection, was the first B&O subwoofer loudspeaker. It was specifically inten...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Crystal Model Car, same as the Ralph Lauren Collection
Located in Milano, IT
The Bugatti 57SC is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful expressions of automotive design ever. Penned by Ettore Bugatti's son Jean and pro...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force Metal Sign, 1980's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A very rare US Air force base metal sign, with reflective red paint and white reflective lettering to read 'USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force' with dimensions of 114cm by 71.5cm....
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage model of a Riva Aquarama Speedboat 3ft with Cream Interior 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional handbuilt model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yacht builder Riva, dating from the late 20th century. In production from ...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Other

Vintage 1980s Christian LaCroix Bijoux Splatter Set Brooch Earrings Costume
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Made in France, c.1980s. LaCroix designed matching set; brooch pin and pair of clip-back earrings. Brutalist, Abstract Biomorphic forms. Sold with the original box. Brooch Dia 3 ...
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French Brutalist Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

A Decade of Champions by Richard Stone Reeves and Patrick Robinson, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
A Decade of Champions by Richard Stone Reeves and Patrick Robinson. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Published by Fine Arts Enterprises, NY, 1980. Drawings and paintings of winning...
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North American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

GUERLAIN - Colette Fellous - 1st English Edition, Paris, 1989
Located in London, GB
Published by Denoël, 1st English edition, Paris, 1989. Hardback with English text, translated from French by Elizabeth Thomas. Like perfume itself, this book plays on a multitude of levels, quotations from articles, novels and handbooks on good manners are set out alongside 150 years of images - relating to the tenuous world of Guerlain perfume...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Prada Milano, Fotografata Da Albert Watson - Milan, 1988
Located in London, GB
Published by Idea Milan 1988. Softback in printed slipcase. Italian and English text In 1988 Prada commissioned Albert Watson to create a book interpreting the past and present. Wat...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Jaguar XK 120 model car in clear crystal, decorative object, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Victorious on track and outrageously elegant on the road, the Jaguar XK-120 is both one of the most famous and versatile cars ever made by the legendary British manufacturer. Produce...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

American Art Deco - Alastair Duncan - 1st U.S. Edition, 1986, New York
Located in London, GB
Published by Harry N. Abrams, 1st U.S. Edition, 1986, New York. Hardback with English text. Art Deco was the most important decorative style of the late 1920s and 1930s, and its exp...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Unique Murano Glass Sculpture, Dino Rosin, Face of Jesus, 20th Century, Venice
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What. A. Piece. Of. Art. This Murano glass sculpture is just stunning. The head of Jesus is made from mouth blown Murano glass. It is worked free hand on...
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Italian Baroque Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

20th Century Italian Miniature Mahogany Piano Sterling Silver Details
Located in VALENZA, IT
Mahogany vertical piano miniature with 925 sterling silver inserts and details. In the upper part, the silver is pierced with drawings of children picki...
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Italian Other Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Les Bijoux des Années 50 - Melissa Gabardi - 1st French edition, Paris, 1987
Located in London, GB
Published by Éditions de l'Amateur, 1st French edition, Paris, 1987. Hardback with French text, translated from the original Italian publication. Renowned historian and specialist on 20th century Melissa Gabardi has produced a simply stunning book detailing the characteristics of 1950s’ fine jewellery...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Master "Ferrari Formula" Testarossa Phone, 80s Miami Vice Era Telephone
Located in Milano, IT
It may not be white, but Miami Vice vibes are guaranteed with this funny and rare "Ferrari Testarossa" telephone! Reproducing what appears to be an early Monodado version of the icon...
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Hong Kong Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Matisse: Le rythme et la ligne - Jacqueline & Maurice Guillaud - 1st ed. 1987
Located in London, GB
Published by Guillaud Editions, 1st edition, Paris, 1987. Hardback with French text. This monograph presents the full range of Matisse’s oeuvre, from his early oil paintings, to et...
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Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Lamborghini Countach model car in clear crystal, decorative piece, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Lamborghini is well known for its bold, high-performance supercars. During the 1980s the flagship model, called the Countach, received an extensive body treatment that turned the ori...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Mount Lebanon Shaker Collection by Charles L. Flint, 1st Ed, 1/3000
Located in valatie, NY
Mount Lebanon Shaker Collection by Charles L. Flint, 1st Ed, 1/3000. Published by Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, New Lebanon, New York, U.S.A., 1987. A great reference on Shaker furni...
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American Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

LECSON AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amp, hi-fi quad 33/303 braun dieter rams
Located in London, GB
Lecson AP1 Power Amplifier and AC1 Pre-Amplifier Designed 1972 by Allen Boothroyd, this design won the 1974 Design Council Award. Good condition, fully working and ready to enjoy -...
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British Minimalist Vintage 1980s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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