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Item Ships From: England
Period: 20th Century
Six Roe Deer Antlers On Wooden Shields
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Set Of Mounted Roe Deer Antlers. Six mounted Roe Buck Antlers on wooden plaques. The shaped plaques are carved from oak, antlers are with skull cap and the six of them would make an ...
Category

German 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler

Art Deco Original 1930s Vintage Black Leather and Chrome Ladies Bag
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish 1930s vintage leather and chrome trim ladies handbag, the size and color are an absolute dream, ...
Category

English Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Snooker billiard pool table refectory jacobean oak
Located in Radstock, GB
A rare solid oak full size billiard or snooker table of refectory or Jacobean form by the "original" Burroughes and Watts of London. The cushion friezes are fitted with ebony and fr...
Category

British Jacobean Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Maremoto by Pablo Neruda
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Signed edition of Maremoto by Pablo Neruda Edition: Sociedad de Arte Contemporáneo. Santiago de Chile – 1st edition. 1970. Limited edition: 52/110 Ingres paper screen printed by Estu...
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Chilean 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

'Paris-Champagne' Original Vintage French Movie Poster, 1964
By Sinclare
Located in Devon, GB
Although the film itself is somewhat unknown, released only in France and the Netherlands, this stunning French Moyenne poster for the 1964 Pierre Armand melodrama 'Paris-Champagne' ...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Linen

Quality antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique WW1 trench art brass empty shell case having a quality WW1 trench art empty shell case with beautiful decoration with leaves and a crest wi...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Billiard Snooker Pool Table Arts and Crafts English 1910 Oak Ebony Copper
Located in Radstock, GB
A solid oak full size Arts & Crafts Billiard, Snooker or Pool table, circa 1910 in the style of George Montague Ellwood and manufactured by Burroughes & Watts of London. Standing ...
Category

English Arts and Crafts 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Original Antique Map of the American State of Ohio ( Southern Part ), 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Ohio ( Southern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
Category

English Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Reference Book, Wild Flowers of the Wayside, English, Botanical Guide
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage reference book 'Wild Flowers of the Wayside and Woodland' by Scott and Stokoe. An English, bound botanical interest guide, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1936. Charmingly illustrative small reference guide to wild flowers Bound in green cloth with embossed titling in contrasting black Presented in good vintage order, pages intact Published in English across 352 pages Superb colour and monochrome illustrations throughout This is delightful vintage wild flower...
Category

British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Decorative Vintage Ceremonial Wool Coat with Gold Braid Trim, 20th Century
Located in Worcester, GB
Decorative Vintage Ceremonial Wool Coat with Gold Braid Trim, 20th Century A striking and well-made vintage ceremonial coat, inspired by 18th-century European military and regimenta...
Category

European 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wool

NEW OLD STOCK BOXED ANTiQUE FRENCH LE BANQUIER BACCARAT MIXED CARD DISPENSER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, New Old Stock & Boxed Le Banquier Baccarat card dispenser with silver leaf tipped ...
Category

French Edwardian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

FINE VINTAGE BURR WALNUT VELVET DRAWER CHESSBOARD & MATCHiNG STAUNTON CHESS SET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Walnut Chessboard with velvet lined drawers and vintage large sized Staunton Chess ...
Category

English High Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Rimonim, London 1916 Morris Salkind
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1916 by Morris Salkind, this elegant pair of Antique Sterling Silver Rimonim, feature floral chasing, eagle finials, lions, hanging bells, and beaded bases. E...
Category

English Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

fishing float double buoy glass green rope
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
EXTREMELY RARE, GREEN GLASS & ROPE, DOUBLE FISHING FLOAT, c.1910 Exuding character and injecting atmosphere and conversation Can be placed in the home or the garden The green glass...
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English Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Dresses form the Collection of Diana, Princess of Wales (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A charity sale conducted by Christie's on a non profit basis Wednesday 25th June 1997. This is a large-format catalogue for the 1997 Christie's charity auction of dresses belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales. The eighty lots included dresses by Catherine Walker, Victor Edelstein, Gina Fratini for Hartnell, Christina Stambolian...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel german rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941. Good quality pair of binoculars used in the second world war for directing accurate flak fire for anti airc...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage 20th Century Rare Italian Onyx & Gold Plate Dunhill Table Lighter c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful 20th Century Dunhill table lighter, crafted with an Italian white onyx body and fitted with a gold plated mechanism. Stamped with the classic Dunhill name on the gold pla...
Category

British Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Gold Plate

Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower model Chinese, 20th Century Height 14cm, depth 8cm, width 8cm This Chinese flower model, crafted in the 20th century, is a captivating...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Agate, Metal, Enamel

Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was Edited by Martin Eidelberg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book offers a unique perspective on the decorative arts of the mid-twentieth century. The first serious book on a period just beginning to be researched by scholars and little k...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of Michigan ( Southern Part ), 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Michigan ( Southern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
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English Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

'Some like It Hot' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Hungarian, 1965
Located in Devon, GB
Billy Wilder's timeless screwball comedy 'Some Like It Hot' needs no introduction - with it's non-stop action, smutty one-liners, sexual innuendo and skilful blend of high and low co...
Category

Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Paper

fishing float buoy green black clear glass sea nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, LARGE COLLECTION OF GREEN, BLACK & CLEAR GLASS & FISHING FLOATS OR BUOYS WITH THE MAKERS MARKS FOR SMALL NETS c.1910 Displaying a variety of makers marks and symbols such as a...
Category

English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Nouveau Silver, Mother of Pearl and Glass Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, mother of pearl and glass walking stick French, c. 1900 Height 87.5cm, diameter 3cm This walking stick was crafted at the ...
Category

French Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

1950's ocean liner porthole with the opening window fitted with a mirror
Located in London, GB
A ship's oval porthole from the 1950's Ocean Liner MV Aureol. The hinged locking window fitted with mirror plate. From the ocean liner AUREOL built by Alexander Stephen & Sons, of ...
Category

English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

PAIR OF VICTORIAN STYLE VINTAGE CAST IRON DECORATIVE 153CM LONG GARDEN CANNONs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Vintage Victorian style English cast Iron cannons Please note the delivery fee listed...
Category

British Late Victorian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Jean Prouve by Enrico Navarra (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A scarce book of 270 pages packed with colour photographs and illustrations showing the works and furniture of this much sought after designer. What text there is, is in both French ...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century Diorama Folk Art Three Mast Model Ship in a Bottle English, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
A fine Diorama Folk Art Model ship in a bottle This skilfully made diorama of a three-mast early 19th century sailing ship at harbour with a raised landscape behind and cottages set...
Category

English Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

3 Vols British Battles on Land and Sea, Antique, Military Reference Book, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of three volumes of 'British Battles on Land and Sea' by James Grant. An English, illustrated military reference series in intact, original order with light, c...
Category

British Late Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century Large English Made Wooden Pond Yacht c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb 20th Century pond yacht known as "Sea Mist". This J Class beauty showcases a meticulously crafted planked wood hull, adorned with gaff rigging supporting four sails, alongside...
Category

British Other Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

c1920 Jane Austen's Works
Located in Bath, GB
The complete published novels by Jane Austen, a lovely set published by Riviere, complete with a colour frontispiece to each volume. The scarce Robert Riviere & Son edition of Jane ...
Category

British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Book, Pendennis, William Thackeray, Novel, Fiction, Edwardian, C.1908
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delightful antique edition of Pendennis, the classic novel by celebrated English author William Makepeace Thackeray. An illustrated, bound volume, retaining its original fo...
Category

British Edwardian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1923 Tales from the New Mabinogion
Located in Bath, GB
A limited edition collection of Welsh folk tales, signed by both the author and illustrator. A very scarce limited edition of 150 copies, this copy being number 135. Signed to the...
Category

British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand pol...
Category

Japanese Other Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

The Doris Duke Collection & Brooke Astor Estate (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Here we have for sale 2 catalogues "The Doris Duke Collection - Sold for the benefit of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation" (Christies) Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 June 2004 New York. ...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant Our charming fellow has a a very worn felt coat/saddle and a matching head dress, he sits on red tin w...
Category

Arts and Crafts Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Felt

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:24 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develo...
Category

British Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...

‘The Ten Commandments’ Silver Medal Set by Salvador Dalí
Located in London, GB
‘The Ten Commandments’ silver medal set by Salvador Dalí Spanish, 1975 Height 0.5cm, diameter 10cm The unusual and rare collection of pure silver medals was designed by Salvador Dal...
Category

Spanish Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Italian Motorcycle, Mondial 1960 Sprint, Classic Motorbike.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
F B (Fratelli Boselli) Mondial 1960 Mondial Sprint Motorcycle. This exquisitely engineered and beautifully constructed 1960 Mondial Sprint motorbike is unmistakably Italian. It has m...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Dupré-Lafon Decorateur Des Millionaires by Thierry Couvrat Desvergnes (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Hardback book with dust jacket, text is in French, 206 pages full of photographs, illustrations and drawings which showcase much of his amazing talent both as an interior designer an...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sotheby's Catalogue (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the hardback Sotheby's sale catalogue which was produced for the sale of the late first ladies possessions in April 1996. The sale featured, furniture, paintings, jewellery, porcelain, letters, photographs and other Memorabilia from the time that she was first lady and married to President Kennedy. The sale total was in excess of $34 million. In excellent condition and something that collectors of Kennedy memorabilia...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Handbag Large Overnight Crocodile Hornback One Piece Lacing Padlock
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Crocodile hornback overnight bag or large handbag with exceptional, deep and richly pigmented scales. Made from one skin with complete osteoderms (back scales) wrapping from front to...
Category

English Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crocodile

"The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" Original Vintage Movie Poster, 1977
Located in Devon, GB
An adorable US One Sheet poster for a feature-length compendium of three previously released Walt Disney animated shorts based on A.A. Milne's beloved 'Winne-the-Pooh' books. 'The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' brought together 'Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree...
Category

American Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Salter Family Scales  No 50 A well loved and used Family Scales, made by Salter, the cast iron body is in Dark green with Gold highlights, it has...
Category

Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Small Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Oak, Taxidermy, Showcase, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming Edwardian period display dome, offering elegant presentation for delicate ornaments or natural specimens, circa 1910. This diminutive antique glass showcase stands upon a handsome oak plinth. Delightfully petite antique dome, ideal for showcasing taxidermy, keepsakes, or fine ornaments Clear, bright glass, in good order throughout for unobstructed viewing Tiered oak plinth, displaying rich grain interest and warm caramel hues Protective display pad and cushion, enhancing presentation and stability Compact proportions, making it versatile for tabletop or cabinet display This is a superb antique showcase, perfect for collectors of Edwardian décor...
Category

British Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Oak

Large Original Vintage Map of Persia / Iran, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great maps of Persia. Unframed. Original color. By John Bartholomew and Co. Edinburgh Geographical Institute. Published, circa 1920. Free shipping.  
Category

British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

ANTIQUE FORTNUM & MASON BACKGAMMON SET IN ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE WiTH DICE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1920’s Fortnum & Mason Backgammon Set in period leather and velvet c...
Category

English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Bakelite, Oak

Asian Heavy Silver Tribal Bracelet Indian Rajasthan Vintage Tribal Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A heavy antique Indian  tribal bracelet or armlet from Rajasthan made from twisted  silver wire in strikingly simple but highly stylistic zigzag form. Traditionally its worn on the ...
Category

Indian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Original Antique Map of the American State of Missouri ( Northern part ), 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Missouri ( Northern Part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
Category

English Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

'Air France Paris' Original Vintage Travel Poster by Bernard Villemot, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
Air France commissioned French artist Bernard Villemot to design this dazzling poster to promote tourism to Paris in 1967. Primarily printed in blue and green, the painterly design f...
Category

French Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Broadway
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster for the 1929 musical Broadway. This film was directed by Pal Fejos and starred Glenn Tryon, Evelyn Brent and Merna Kennedy. This stunning Swedish poster ...
Category

Swedish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Broadway
Broadway
$12,945
3vols Antique Reference Books, English Furniture of the 18th Century, Cescinsky
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 volume set of reference books - English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century, by Herbert Cescinsky. Published circa 1920. Fascinating guide to the craft and aes...
Category

British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Early 20th century Swedish metal telephone by Rikstelefon
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century Swedish metal telephone by rikstelefon circa 1900. Quite possibly early than dated, here we have a sheet metal rikstelefon telephone set.  Rikstelefon was the nat...
Category

Swedish Edwardian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Billiard Score Board
Located in London, GB
Antique Billiard Scoreboard Lovely Aged Patina Brass Pointers
Category

English Edwardian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

1970s American Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn Cast Aluminium Flameproof Tube Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This is a 4ft flame proof strip light manufactured by Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn, Texas, USA. These rare examples were made in the 1970s for use in hazardous areas on super tankers an...
Category

American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Early Twentieth Century Alligator Stick / Umbrella Stand
Located in London, GB
A rare alligator stick or umbrella stand , the skin forming a really pleasing bow shape, the back with cut out hand aperture to wooden board.   Attributed to Roland Ward  Early Twe...
Category

English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alligator

Jean Royere: Mobilier by Pierre Passebon (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Jean Royere was one of the great innovative designer/decorators of the 20th century and his clients included The Shah of Persia, King Farouk of Egypt and King Hussein of Jordan. He w...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century Pair Of German Anti-Aircraft Binoculars c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
These exceptional WWII-era German steel observation binoculars by Joseph Schneider offer a fascinating glimpse into military history while serving as a striking decorative piece. Ori...
Category

German Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Metallkunst by Karl H. Brohan (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
: Silber, Kupfer, Messing, Zinn: Vom Jugendstil zuer Moderne (1889-1939). (Metal Art: Silver, Copper, Brass, Tin: From Art Nouveau to Modernism (1889-1939).) The development from the...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Reproduction 17th Century Map of Europe, American, Cartography, Blaeuw
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage reproduction map of Europe. An American, paper stock cartography print in frame after the work by Blaeuw, dating to the late 20t...
Category

Central American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Nora Inu / Stray Dog
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptionally rare very rare original Japanese film poster for Akira Kurosawa's 1949 crime film. This is not the general release poster but one created for local theatres ...
Category

Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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