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Period: 20th Century
Color:  Yellow
American Art Nouveau Glass by Albert C Revi, First Edition
By Albert Christian Revi 1
Located in valatie, NY
American Art Nouveau glass by Albert C Revi. Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 1968. First Edition 476p hardcover with dust jacket. The closing years of the 19th century witnessed more radic...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th Century Brass Pendant on Yellow Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Naga, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century brass pendant on yellow multi-strand beaded necklace, Naga, India A graceful necklace of small yellow glass trade beads bead...
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Indian Tribal 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Italian Canary Yellow Glass and Brass Ashtray, circa 1950s, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian canary yellow glass and brass ashtray, Midcentury Modern period, circa 1950s, Italy. A great piece for a cocktail table, side table, etc. Piece has two supports a...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage MCM 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Nautical Rope Twist Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Bold, large vintage KJL nautical knot rope twist cuff bracelet. Spring opening Signed KJL From the collection of an East Hampton socialite, daughter o...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Painted Ladies, San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians
Located in Bradenton, FL
Painted Ladies, San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians. Photographs by Morley Baer, text by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larson. Published by E.P. Dutton of New York in 1978, printed...
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Victorian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Set of Three Vintage Duck Easter Candy Container Bobble Head, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Collection of three German Easter candy containers made of cardboard, bobble heads and some other parts. Candy box made of cardboard. Nice ad...
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German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Wright & Ditson Antique Tennis Racket and Embroidered Yellow Cover "Susie"
By Wright & Ditson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An antique wooden Wright & Ditson The Hub tennis racket and yellow and green hand-embroidered racket cover. This tennis racket is unique in that it is mar...
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American Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Chain Fob Vintage German 1910s AK Monogram
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a lovely stylish pocket watch chain fob. It was almost certainly made in Germany, circa 1910s. Nice addition to any pocket watch. A very...
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German Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Ormolu

1960s Bathroom Scale by Hanson in Lemon Yellow Lime Green Dot Mid-Century Mod
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very hard to find Psychedelic Era bathroom scale in wonderful condition, for decor or gentle uses. In the manner of a Verner Panton or a Josef Albers de...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Twist Around the Clock
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1961 Musical Twist Around the Clock. This film was directed by Oscar Rudolph and starred Chubby Checker. This size poster was printed on heavier pap...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Two Powder-Coated Crucifixes in Yellow and White
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of two Vintage iron crosses or crucifix's, newly powder-coated in bright white and sunshine yellow.  
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American Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Property from the Collection of Mrs Charles Wrightsman (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the Sotheby's catalogue from May 1984 which featured 247 lots including important French Furniture and Decorations; European Ceramics; Oriental...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Beggar's Opera by Mr. Gay, Nelson Doubleday's Personal Copy with His Bookplate
Located in valatie, NY
The Beggar's Opera. Written by Mr. Gay, to Which Is Prefixed the Overture in Score: And the Musick to Each Song, by John Gay. Published by Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Page & Co. 19...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Early 20th Century Opticians English Enamel Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Rare early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign A rare example of an early 20th century opticians English enamel trade sign. With highly decorative graphics, stating ...
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British Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Enamel

Pair of Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Yellow Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique IDEA and creations back in 2013 - featured in ...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen, Silk

1950s Balloon Ashtray Dish Yellow Stoneware Pottery Tent Circus Carnival Italy
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Subtle Oval-shaped Ashtray with a Hot Air Balloon / Circus Carnival. No markings, just a small remnant of a paper label. No chips, and no cracks.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING With 5 rubies and 6 diamonds Item # 109WJF22P An elegant eye-catching cocktail ring with a playful composition, it features a...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Being There by Jerzy N. Kosinski, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Being There by Jerzy N. Kosinski. Published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, NY, 1970. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 142 pages. hardcover. Dust ja...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Jansen Furniture by James Archer Abbott (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book presents a dazzling array of furniture chairs, tables, sofas, beds and decorative objects designed and created by one of the 20th century's most influential revivalist decorating houses, who created exquisite furniture to fill the homes of their illustrious clientele which included the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Shah of Iran...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Mint Condition Mesh Patterned 'B.i' Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Mint Condition Mesh Patterned 'B.I' Golf Ball. This is an exceptional golf ball in near mint condition, never been used and still with its orig...
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English Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rubber

Mise en Page: The Theory and Practice of Lay-Out (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Hard covers, unpaginated, published in 1931. Preface plus eleven chapters in English, and summary in French. The chapters being as follows - Art and the Page, Writing and Designing, ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese Ceramics: The Koger Collection by John Ayers, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Chinese ceramics: The Koger Collection by John Ayers. Sotheby's Publications, New York London, 1985. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. In 1973 Mr and...
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English Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Moroccan Hand Tooled Yellow Leather Slippers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan leather yellow slippers are handmade. handcrafted in Fez Morocco. You won't want to take the Moroccan babouches off your feet. Moroccan shoes to wear around the pool or at t...
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Moroccan Bohemian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Modern Treasures from the National Gallery in Prague, 6/3-9/11, 1988 Guggenheim
Located in valatie, NY
Modern Treasures from the National Gallery in Prague: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, June 3-September 11, 1988. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NY, 1988. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, 1/4000. 93 pp. with 60 color plates. Includes: 60 paintings by French, Czechoslovakian, and other European artists, including Braque, Cezanne, Chagall, Dufy, Matisse, Picasso, Klimt, Munch, Kubista, Kupka, and others. With a list of artists...
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Czech Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Edward Wormley: The Other Face of Modernism (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This catalogue was issued in conjunction with a 1997 exhibition of furniture designs created by Edward Wormley. In yellow and brown illustrated wraps, with 76 pages showing 75 items ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gardens of Historic Charleston, by James R. Cothran, Signed Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Gardens of Historic Charleston, by James R. Cothran, Signed Ed. University of South Carolina Press, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket. With the increasing interest in small-space gard...
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American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Son of Perdition by James Cozzens, Rare 1st Ed Pre-Publication Review Copy
Located in valatie, NY
The Son of Perdition by James Gould Cozzens. William Morrow & Company, Inc., New York, NY, 1929. Rare 1st Ed Pre-Publication review copy hardcover, no dust jacket. "A dramatic novel ...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Furniture of Historic Deerfield by Dean A. Fales, Jr., Signed First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Furniture of Historic Deerfield by Dean A. Fales, Jr. New York: E.P. Dutton and Company, Inc., 1976. Signed first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 294 pp. A beautiful book on the antique...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

“D.O.A ? Dead on Arrival”, US Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original style B US movie poster for the 1950 crime film D.O.A. directed by Rudolph Mate and starring Edmond O'Brien.
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Original Travel Caddie in Bright Yellow Fiberglass / Black Interior, circa 1960
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fiberglass

Interieurs 50 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Apogee De La Geometrie Curviligne" Folio A rare publication of a catalogue for an exhibition of European mid-century design in October 1983 which was wide ranging in the exhibits on ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Violet & Yellow Suffragette Parade Banner, Ca 1910-1920
Located in York County, PA
Rare violet & yellow Suffragette parade banner, the plate example illustrated in the text reference on the subject, made ca 1910-1920. Hand-painted banners...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk

1960s Vintage Bloomingdale Jetboard Surfboard
By Alfred Bloomingdale
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage Bloomingdale JB100 Jetboard surfboard. This incredible example, serial #0703 was purchased new in the 1960s and was immediately put into d...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

"Champagne Charlie" Original British Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British movie poster for the 1944 Ealing comedy directed by Alberto Cavalcanti and starring Tommy Trinder, Stanley Holloway.
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Virginia House Tour Mainly in the Locale Known as Mr. Jefferson's Country 1st Ed
By William Stevens
Located in valatie, NY
Virginia House Tour: Mainly in the Locale Known as Mr. Jefferson's Country: Historical and Plantation Legends, First edition by William Stevens. Stevens...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

"Meubles Modernes en Metal" Folio Presented by Pierre Pinsard
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A small hardboard folio in original covers, measuring 9.5" x 6.5". Title page plus six pages of text and two page list of plates, which is still uncut. There are 24 plates in black a...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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