20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

ROOSEVELT BATTLE FLAG KERCHIEF, MADE FOR THE 1912 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT, WHEN HE RAN ON THE INDEPENDENT, PROGRESSIVE PARTY TICKET, SIGNED "D&C / NY" WITH "UNDERWOO...

Mid-20th Century German Models and Miniatures

Metal

Five German resin hearts on bakelite bases of different animals. Very detailed dog, crocodile, frog, bird and fish hearts. Made by VEB Sonnenberg SVL for anatomical studies, hand...

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Stone

One of a kind, unique, exquisite and beautiful yellow gold ring with malaquita stone in cube shape and four diamonds embedded in the middle. French jewelry 1970s, with their contrast...

Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe

Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Sterling Silver, Precious Stone

Necklace designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, France, 1960s. Cabochon moonstone, mounted in sterling silver. Measure: Diameter approximately 14 cm/ 5 1/2". Pendant: L ...

Ann Maes

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Metal

Very nice Minimalist fireplace set designed and made by Ann Maes, Holland, 1977. This fireplace set was the graduation design by Ann Maes from the Design Acadamie Eindhoven. I know w...

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Iron

World War I Militaria gilt-bronzed cast iron figure of a knight in armor by Josef Muellner (Austrian 1879-1968). The knight stands atop a plinth inscribed "Der Wehrmann in Eisen 1914...

Braun, Dieter Rams

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Metal

A rare vintage CSV 60/1 tube amplifier designed by Dieter Rams, manufactured by Braun in Germany around 1960. Made of metallic white / grey lacquered metal this piece is a wonderf...

20th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes

Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Wood

Fun and whimsical centerpiece or object d’art assemblage comprised of Junior Carpenter Kit toy tool box filled with vintage pool balls, baseballs, field hockey balls, vintage croquet...

Nikon

Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Nautical Objects

These beautiful Imperial Navy Big Eye binoculars are as practical as they are elegant, with a far-reaching magnification. They are mounted to an original base which can be fixed on t...

Early 20th Century Books

Twenty volumes. The Novels of Samuel Richardson. Published: New York; Croscup and Sterling Company, 1901. The Edition De Bibliophile. Printed from type of Japan handmade paper, limit...

Early 20th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Brass, Marble, Walnut

A wonderful walnut and marble fabric scale, French, circa 1900. The walnut base has gilt trim on its faces and sides, and canted corners with mahogany veneer for accent. A lightly ve...

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Aluminum

A handsome and highly collectable polished aluminium aircraft model on a stand. The Lockheed Constellation ("Connie") is a propeller-driven, four-engine airliner built by Lockheed...

Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Auböck

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Brass, Leather

A rare collectors find from the Auböck workshop. The well-shaped object functions as a boot jack and is made from the characteristic combination of heavy brass and leather. Marked o...

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Driftwood

Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Candelabras

Nickel

This elegant Art Deco white metal menorah was crafted by hand in the United States, circa 1930. It offers a stepped base- consisting of a slightly inclined band that adjoins a convex...

Ibe Dahlquist

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Sterling Silver

Sterling silver. Size: ca 18 mm/ 3/4'' Weight: ca 34.5 g.

Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 STARS ON A CROCHETED ON AN AMERICAN FLAG MADE DURING THE WWI - WWII ERA, A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE WITH STRIKING COLORS: Beginning around the turn of the century, it became popular to ...

Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Sioux moccasins with buffalo hoof design, faceted beads in center stripe, soft soles. 11" smoke tanned buckskin; trunk piece, never used. Period: First half of the 20th century. ...

Martin Baker

Vintage 1950s American Aviation Objects

Textile, Steel

Authentic Aircraft Martin Baker MK5 ejection seat put into service in 1957. The seat is mounted on a pedestal presented in black paint finish. Very rare item. These seats were instal...

Hagenauer Werkstätte, Whw Hagenauer

Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Brass

A rare model of a locomotive, handmade of metal and brass. Executed by Werkstatt Hagenauer in the 1920s. Fully marked on its bottom. In excellent condition, nice patina.

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Driftwood

Large 1950s driftwood table lamp. Harp and finial can be sourced if needed.

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Games

Resin, Bakelite

Stunning 1930s Black bakelite or celluloid poker chip holder. Made by Count-Rite Industries, the locking lid has screw type knob closure that keeps the lid nice and tight for easy po...

Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Leather, Iron

Very rare little (half scale) leather "Compagnie Continentale" bicycle sales display sample seat or saddle. Probably used in a bicycle shop on the counter or as advertorial display. ...

Eastman Kodak

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

This large format box camera was made by the Folmer & Schwing Division of Eastman Kodak in Rochester NY. The case constructed of mahogany in a rich old red finish has many original d...

Staybright Novelty Co.

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Architectural Models

Lead, Silver Plate

This, the largest and best-detailed of the 1930's replicas of New York's RCA Building (now called the Comcast Building), is of silver-plated cast lead. Produced by Staybright Novelty...

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Toys

Fabric, Satin, Composition

Antique French Boudoir Pierrot - Harlequin doll of the Art Deco period. Expressive early 20th century antique toy doll dressed in original satin and clothes. Composition head, fa...

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Brass, Glass, Leather

Large Mid-Century Modern handmade leather thoroughbred horse sculpture featuring a red tooled leather saddle with a shearling lining. This lovely horse has a statuesque pose with int...

Robert Jones

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver, Crystal

Unusual, large, Edwardian, sterling silver mounted, threaded crystal match striker, Birmingham, England, 1904, Robert Jones -maker. Made for the Nicholls and Campbell Ltd. Wine Merch...

Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Sterling Silver

Necklace, designed by Torun Bülow-Hübe, Sweden, 1998. Unique work sold with a letter from Torun Bülow-Hübe. Sterling silver and leather.

Vintage 1970s Modern Tobacco Accessories

Marble

A substantial modern marble ashtray vessel, circa 1970s. Colors include: dark brown, caramel, white and cream Piece measures: 2.5" height x 7" diameter.

Emilio Pucci

Mid-20th Century French Quilts and Blankets

Silk

In beautiful color tones to enhance your face skin tones and appearance. Lush sophisticated coloration of hot pink, purple, grey, and white plethora of butterflies and dragonfly bor...

Rörstrand

20th Century Swedish Porcelain

Porcelain

A beautiful set of five Swedish plates by Rörstrand, 20th century, Sweden. Plates are nautical themed with antiqued sailing ships in black and white. With makers mark on back as show...

Field Company

Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Games

Own a rare and desired antique vintage counter top gaming gambling trade stimulator made by the Field Company, circa early 1930s. This is a very fun game. The player inserts a penny...

20th Century Russian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Gold, Silver, Opal

Russian tsarist silver cigarette case, silver with gold gilded interior and inset opal clasp, circa 1900.

Design Technics, Lee Rosen

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Ceramic

Large mold-made ceramic centrepiece bowl in metallic glaze. Impressed Markings on bottom; DESIGN TECHNICS.

Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Brass, Wood, Walnut

A money box in the form of a fish made of walnut, brass and horse hair designed by Carl Auböck, manufactured by Carl Auböck workshop in midcentury, Vienna, circa 1960. An authentic ...

Standard Co.

Early 20th Century American Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Iron

Antique industrial weight book binding press made by Standard Company for book binders M. P. Exline Co., Dallas, Tex. The press is in great condition with both names still clearly vi...

Early 20th Century European Industrial Models and Miniatures

Beech, Paper

Old male mannequin from a tailor's workshop. It was built from papier-mâché in the early 20th century, if you look inside you can see the magazine headlines.  

20th Century Nautical Objects

Nautical flag from the San Diego Yacht club. Red star on a white field with blue border. matted and framed. Measures: 24" tall x 32" long.

20th Century Nautical Objects

Detailed original blueprint by Motor Boating publishing of the 26 foot raised deck motor boat "Midge". Drawn by William Atkins. Matted and framed. Measures: 25" long x 19.5" tall.

20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Original blueprint of a 23-foot V bottom cruiser drawn by William Atkin and published by Motor Boating Magazine's "Build A Boat Series". Showing hull profiles, line drawings, cabins ...

20th Century Nautical Objects

Original nautical blueprint drawing published by Motor Boating Magazine. Showing the 30foot river day cruiser "Sand Piper", a flag bottom vessel designed by William Atkin. Measures: ...

20th Century Nautical Objects

Motor boating magazine's "Build A Boat Series" blueprint for the 24-foot runabout "Grayling, Jr."Boat was designed by George L. Crouch. Showing all hull lines, lifts, cockpit, layout...

20th Century Nautical Objects

International code of signals flag letter "H" or hotel; "I have a pilot on board. Red and white cotton panels with toggle. Mounted into a shadow box frame. Measures: 28" tall x 30" l...

20th Century Nautical Objects

International code of signals flag "Z" for Zulu; signifying "I require a tug". Custom shadow box frame with linen flag has four panels of black, blue, red and yellow. Flag has canvas...

20th Century Nautical Objects

Framed flag showing a white dolphin on a grey/blue field. White hoist with two brass grommets. Matted and framed. Measures: 24" tall x 32" long.

20th Century Nautical Objects

International code of signals flag "B" for Bravo signifying "I am taking in or discharging or carrying dangerous goods." (Originally used by the Royal Navy specifically for military ...

20th Century Nautical Objects

Stitched cotton yacht burgee with "FLW" sewn onto a red and white pointed burgee. Matted with grey and framed. Measures: 22" tall x 30" long.

20th Century Nautical Objects

International code of signals flag for the number 7. Red and yellow nautical flag with rope and clip hook. Matted and framed. Measures: 20" tall x 34" long.

20th Century Nautical Objects

International yacht signal flag for the letter G, or "Golf" signifying "I require a pilot." Cotton flag of yellow and blue stripes is in a shadowbox frame. Measures: 31" long x 29" w...

20th Century Nautical Objects

American yacht ensign with embroidered fouled anchor and thirteen stars. Hoist with brass grommets. Matted and framed. Measures: 26" tall x 34" wide.

Pal Kepenyes

Vintage 1980s Mexican Brutalist Collectible Jewelry

Brass

A stunning brutalist brass locket necklace by Pal Ketenes. The hexagonal locket with 2 doors depicting a couple. The interior depicts the words "CONMIGO" (With you), "ANTES Y DESPUÉS...

Pal Kepenyes

Vintage 1980s Mexican Brutalist Collectible Jewelry

Brass, Precious Stone

A gorgeous Brutalist brass necklace with semiprecious stones by Pal Kepenyes. The necklace with 6 organic-shaped medals and 6 irregular semiprecious stones set by needle-shapes claws...

Mid-20th Century Belgian Religious Items

Iron

This hand forged iron crucifix features an image of Christ that leaves the viewer with a feeling of hopefulness. Eyes to the heavens, and arms raised, this iron sculpture seems to al...

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Ceramic, Pottery

A whimsical handmade and hand-painted glazed pottery Boy & Girl Two Faced Janus pottery sculpture. Few of a kind. Designer/Maker: Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) with stamp i3D, ci...

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Metal

Vintage rectangular metal enamel Ducati Bikes sign produced for advertising purposes by Smalti Firenze in Italy in the 1950s. Red and white Ducati Logo and world "Servizio" ( Servic...

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Coral

Pair of diamond and coral Art Deco 18-carat white gold earrings (circa 1950s). Art deco was revolutionary at the time it emerged and has withstood the test of time to remain highly f...

Gucci

Vintage 1970s British Collectible Jewelry

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Iconic Gucci sterling silver and enamel bracelet. Mark 'A' indicates 1975. Leopard head mark represents origins of London, England. Sterling silver -lion mark - with blue enamel. Rar...