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Period: 20th Century
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SIX ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF YOSEMITE SAM - Signed By Virgil Ross
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
ARTIST: Virgil Ross. TITLE: Yosemite Sam (Six Original drawings). PUBLISHER: Warner Brothers Studios, (c.1990's) DESCRIPTION: SIX ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF YOSEMITE SAM. 17" x 13-1/2'...
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American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1920s Cameo
Located in Madrid, ES
1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions: 6x4x0.5 cm
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1900s Decorative Wall Hanging „Multimeter“ Scientific Slide Rule Calculator
Located in Vienna, AT
A dekorative appr. 120-year-old, large, wall-mounted round „Multimeter“ analog slide rule calculator. Dated around 1900, made in Germany. It has a rotatable glass disc and offers multiple features like multiplication, division, interest-calculation and square root...
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German Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

Vintage Handmade Abalone Coral Beaded Statement Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1990's bold artistic dimensional abalone, coral and barnacle beaded necklace by Linda Thompson. 28" long, 1.5" at widest, Good condition minor wear to linen wrapped section.
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Unknown Bohemian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beads

Birds St. John Perse with Four Etchings by George Braque 1st US edition 1966
Located in London, GB
Published by Pantheon Books, New York, 1966. Hardback. Text in original French with English translation. In 1962, the Nobel-Prize winning French poet-diplomat, Saint-John Perse, com...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Hermès Les Clés Vintage Silk Scarf, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hermès Silk Scarf, Les Clés designed by Caty Latham, first issued in 1965. This ‘Keys’ scarf is an early issue with a Jade green border, and showing interlocking gold keys...
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French International Style 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silk

1920s Cameo
Located in Madrid, ES
1920s Cameo Elegant cameo from the 1920s carved in a shell and decorated with gilded brass.Dimensions: 6x4x0.5 cm
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1960s Gorgeous Smoking Set in Onyx, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous smoking set in onyx. The table lighter works perfectly. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition. Dimension: Table Lighter diameter 3,39" x 4,33" H inche...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Onyx

David Bailey Monographie 1st French Edition 1999 (book)
Located in London, GB
A major figure of the "Swinging 60's", David Bailey acquires a reputation comparable to that of the celebrities who parade in front of his lens: Catherine Deneuve, Jeanne Moreau, And...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Dufy text by Alfred Werner 1st Edition 1970
Located in London, GB
1st Edition Published by Thames and Hudson 1970 A beautiful book showcasing Raoul Dufys paintings and drawings. Dufy (3 June 1877 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist painter. He de...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1950s Midcentury Shortwave Radio by Phillips
Located in San Diego, CA
This cool vintage original radio shortwave by Phillips, circa 1950s with bakelite knobs in cream color case, the radio works but it takes a while to war...
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North American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Mid-20th Century Silver Tribal Anklet, Berber People, Tunisia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th Century Silver Tribal Anklet, Berber People, Tunisia This is a large silver cuff or anklet with unusual geometric markings and would fit a ...
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Egyptian Tribal 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Bicolor Travertine Chess Game Angelo Mangiarotti Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Rare modernist chess game in two colored travertine in the style of Italian design Angelo Mangiarotti. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The minimalistic design of this game set will make a fine table top accessory...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Travertine, Marble

Hermes Silver Cube Lighter, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent cube lighter by Hermes, Paris, circa 1960s France. Hermes H displayed on all 4 sides. Silver plated. Stamped Hermes, Paris underneath. Heavy a...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

“The Graphic Works of Georges Braque” French Art Book
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage book of art prints of the inimitable George’s Braque. Entitled “L'OEUVRE GRAPHIQUE DE GEORGES BRAQUE” and printed in French. Beautifully printed lithographs in color and blac...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Nashville Teens Original 1966 Music Poster
Located in Jersey, GB
A scarce original 1966 poster advertising the Nashville Teens at the town hall in Liskaerd, Cornwall, UK. British band the Nashville Teens had two top 10 hits in 1964, with Tobacco Road and Google Eye. The band also backed a number of big-name artists on UK tours, including Gene Vincent...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Scale Model of the Short Brothers Flying Boat the Golden Hind
Located in London, GB
Scale model of the Short Brothers S.26 G-Class flying boat G-AFCI the Golden Hind. The Short S.26 G-class was a large transport flying boat designed an...
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English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Out of the Studio by Tom Bianchi, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Out of the Studio by Tom Bianchi. Published by St.Martin's Press, 1991. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. The unself-conscious and affectionate con...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Coastal Pencil Reed Pagoda
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal tall pagoda. A chic pencil reed construction with a tiny drawer for you to keep your secret treasures. Monumental in size and dr...
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Philippine 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Reed

Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Illustrated by Edmund Dulac Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam: rendered into English verse by Edward Fitzgerald, illustrated by Edmund Dulac. Published by Hodder and Stoughton, New York Lond...
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Islamic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...
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German Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Bracelet by Line Vautrin – Beige Talosel Encrusted with Violetts Mirrors
Located in Brussels, BE
This beige Talosel bracelet has been meticulously hand-sculpted by scarification to create an organic shape reminiscent of the emblematic creations of Line Vautrin. Each link, there are seven in total, is adorned with purple mirrors subtly embedded in the Talosel to create a very shimmering and luminous effect that perfectly captures Line Vautrin’s poetic aesthetic. The small, irregularly shaped...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror, Talosel

X-Ray, François Nars, 1st Edition, Powerhouse Books, 1999
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by PowerHouse Books, New York, 1999. X-Ray is a captivating book by François Nars, the renowned makeup artist and founder of the NARS Cosmetics brand. Published in 1999, this book is a retrospective of Nars' work in the fashion industry, showcasing his unique artistic vision and creative process. Filled with stunning photography, X-Ray features Nars' innovative and boundary-pushing makeup looks, which have graced the pages of numerous fashion magazines and runway shows. The book also includes behind-the-scenes anecdotes and insights into Nars' creative process, offering a rare glimpse into the world of high-fashion makeup artistry. A great, visually appealing document of 90s fashion...
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American Post-Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Table Cigar Lighter Four-Leaf Clover Malachite Stone Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table cigar lighter in the shape of a four-leaf clover with frames in 925/1000 sterling silvergold plated and real malachite stone. Piezoelectric m...
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Italian Other Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Elton John Sotheby's Sale 1988 Four-Volume Catalogue(Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the 4 volume set of sales catalogues produced by Sotheby's for the Elton John sale in 1988. The collection is amazing and the stage costumes and glasses are probably as expec...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Ceramic and metal smoking set on tripod table. Italy, 1950s/60s
Located in Torino, IT
Ceramic smoking set and metal composed of an ashtray, a small mortar and a container, arranged on tripod table. Italy, 1950s/60s ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1950s/60s MATERIALS Ceramics a...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Set of Ashtray and Lighter in Ceramic and Brass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing tobacco set of round ashtray or vide-poche and lighter in ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi for B ceramiche. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Tommaso B...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brooch by Line Vautrin, Beige Talosel Encrusted with Violetts Mirrors
Located in Brussels, BE
This brooch by Line Vautrin is distinguished by its elegance and refinement, thanks to the inlay of rectangular purple mirrors arranged vertically. This arrangement creates a singula...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror, Talosel

Rare Lynn Bogue Hunt Engraving of Ducks Unlimited, 1940
By Lynn Bogue Hunt
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a Rare Lynn Bogue Hunt engraving of ducks unlimited 1940. This piece cam from a wealthy estate in Dallas, TX with the mansion being built...
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American Sporting Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Flag 1953
Located in Hastings, GB
British Royal Family A Rare And Historical Royal Coronation Flag from The Coronation Of HRH Queen Elizabeth 2nd, June 2nd 1953. Due To The Size T...
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English Empire Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

in and Out of Fashion, William Klein, 1st Edition, Jonathan Cape, 1994
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1994. This truly amazing book, published to accompany an exhibition at the International Center of Photography in New York, collects the fashion work of legendary photographer William Klein. Showing his early and inventive work for Vogue and others as he explored and developed styles and techniques, we can see a different side to his work than his radical street photography, and how that in turn would feed back into his fashion work and film work through the years. Covering a broad span of his career with fashion and Classic, subversive films like 'Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?' and 'Mister Freedom...
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British 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Letter from Theodore Dreiser Dated 19 Dec 1916 to Eliza Calvert Hall
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A FABULOUS Original hand-written Letter from Theodore Dreiser dated 19 Dec 1916 to Eliza Calvert Hall. The letter is entirely hand written with pen and signed by the re...
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American American Classical 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Large Kenneth Jay Lane Bee and Rose Cream Enamel Earrings, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare design, glamorous estate KJL rich cream enamel gold plated ear clips with bees and roses motif. Lovely Spring/Summer accessory for garden aficionados, wedding celebrations, int...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Uranium HOBE Festoon Bib Glass Necklace Earrings Hollywood 1930s Jewelry
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Black Japanned Prog setting filled with Emerald, Peridot, and Citrine Rhinestones in Round, Emerald and Teardrop Cut. The Citrine Rhinestones are Vaseline Glass and Glow Brilliantly under UV light. Oversized stones and incredible detail make this Hobé set a piece of Costume Jewelry History. The Earring’s fit very securely and are constructed with a built in cushion roller for comfort. They measure 1.25” The Necklace is a Festoon Bib with jointed connectors creating a tailored fit that moves along with you. This stunning necklace will glitter and sparkle with every breath while lighting up the room. One jewel connection is fused, this might be an old repair, pictured. The Necklace measures 15” long Each piece is signed Hobé with the signature used 1920’s to the 1950’s. HOBE Jewelry The original Hobe family was in business in the US from 1927 to 1995. William Hobe...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Copper

Rare Pierre Cardin Pop Art Futuristic Ambiance Phone
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare and highly collectable Pop Art futuristic Ambiance phone.
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Taiwanese Futurist Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Henri Cartier Bresson and the Artless Art by Jean-Pierre Montier
Located in London, GB
Henri Cartier Bresson and the Artless Art by Jean-Pierre Montier Published by Thames and Hudson, 1996. This beautifully curated book delves into Cartier-Bresson's iconic photogr...
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European 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

20th Century Made in Japan Brass Opera Binocular, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice opera binocular from the 50s in its original fabric pouch and box. Made of brass. Removable handle using a small key. Adjustment of the view thanks to a wheel at the fron...
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Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Fan in Its Antique Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Hand painted antique fan in a special old wooden box decorated thirty years ago with decoupage by an Italian artist. The fan is perfect. From my private ...
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Italian Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk

A Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation Mug by Richard Guyatt for Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Coronation Mug by Richard Guyatt for Wedgwood Sold Individually, Three Coronation Mugs available England, Circa 1953...
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English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

The Shaker World by John T. Kirk
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Shaker World by John T. Kirk. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. Printed and bound in Japan. 277 illustrat...
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Shaker 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 20th c. "Portfolio of Anatomical Manikins" Book c.1932 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original anatomical book with vivid illustration of the human body. Tan printed wrappers. Contains twelve full page and full-color anatomical illustrations, all are brigh...
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American Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Solid Brass Ships Nautical Miles Gauge
Located in Norwell, MA
Made in England by Thomas Walker and Son LTD Birmingham. Triple dial, anchor logo, nautical miles, and per mile and hundred miles gauges. Great piece of nautical décor. Weight: 8 ...
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European Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Walter Albini Published by Carla Sozzani 1st Edition 1990
Located in London, GB
A very scarce book published by Carla Sozzani founder of 10 Corso Como in Milan as a tribute to Walter Albini (1941-1983) and his contribution to Italian...
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Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Set of Three Sawfish and Swordfish Rustrums
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three small sawfish and swordfish rostrums . Swordfish is 32" high. Two sawfish rostrums are 23" and 22" high.
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Hollywood Regency Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

The Loom of Art by Germain Bazin, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Loom of Art by Germain Bazin. Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, 1962. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. In ten chapters of text and plates, Bazin,...
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English Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Petite Vintage Micro Mosaic Brooch Millefiori Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous petite micro mosaic jewelry. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little piece, which remains in very stabile and fun...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Marble Chess Board
Located in Tarrytown, NY
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large natural seashell from the sea. A great decorative object as shown. In neutral hues. Shell is a nice size as demonstrated. Dimensio...
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Organic Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

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...
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Japanese Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Salvador Dali, Dali Edited by Max Gerard 1968
Located in London, GB
Published by De Draeger 1968 First edition of this lavishly illustrated work by Salvador Dali which was organised and edited by Max Gerard who collated the subject of this book. The War: The Landscape; Gala; The still life; eroticism; Mysticism; space-time; Oneros; Towards an imperial classicism; Chronological index; celebrating sixty-four years of Salvador Dali I Domènech...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Christie's Sale Catalogue of the Contents of Castlegar, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's Sale Catalogue of the Contents of Castlegar, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway and remaining contents of Somerton, Castleknock on 24th and 25th May, 1988. 1st Ed softcover auction c...
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Northern Irish Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist U-shaped keyring / keyholder / keychain "Knopferl", designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist hand keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Endre László Szász for Hollohaza Porcelain Violin
By Endre Szasz
Located in Delft, NL
Endre László Szász for hollohaza porcelain violin, Hungary 1979-1980. A Hungarian porcelain violin on a round stand with a brown painted scene o...
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Hungarian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Ceramic Peacock Bird Sculpture with Flowers in Blue, Yellow and Green
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty brightly painted ceramic sculpture of a peacock. This piece depicts a bird with bright blue yellow and green features, perched upon a tree stump ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Assignments, Lord Snowdon, 1st Edition 1972, Signed
Located in London, GB
Assignments - Lord Snowdon - 1st Edition 1972 - Signed Published by William Morrow & Company, Inc, New York, 1972 Lord Snowden invented the idea of t...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mid-20th Century Ceramic Montserrat Virgin Memorabilia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th Century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of ceramic. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration, Hardcover Book, 1953
Located in Philadelphia, PA
House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration – Hardcover Book, 1953 Edition. First published in New York in 1947 by Simon and Schuster, this is the updated 1953 Edition,...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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