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Item Ships From: Europe
Period: 20th Century
Antique, Snooker, Billiard Cue Rack
By Orme & Sons 1
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Orme & Sons Mahogany Cue Stand. A fine quality mahogany billiard / snooker cue rack raised on three bun feet with a central turned pillar. The stand is designed to hold twelve cues, ...
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British 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Italy 1939s Sketch Futurist Poster "Day of Two Crosses" Against Tuberculosis
Located in Milan, IT
Sketch of the futurist poster "Day of two crosses, 16th April 1939, XVII", mixed technique of pastel and water-color, for an Italian campaign against tuberculosis, to inform people a...
Category

Italian Futurist Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of Bobby Jones Poker Chips
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Bobby Jones Gaming Chips and Container. A nice set of gambling counters (poker, gambling, gaming chips) in a rectangular wooden keeper. The carrier contains 8 individual circ...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Au Bucheron: La Chambre à Coucher (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A soft covered trade catalogue of bedroom furniture and sets. Stylistically it looks to be dated from the late 1920s or 1930s; it would not have been before 1923 as that was the date...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Hermès Playing Cards / Cards Game in the Original Box, Vintage, 1970s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Hermès playing cards in the original box. vintage. Made in France. Both sets are complete and feature gold edges on both decks of cards. A deck of green cards and a deck of orange cards. elegant card back design. Box containing two decks of cards, the backs of these have a decoration of gold-colored horse bits forming circles on a red or green background, gilded edges. Hermes orange box...
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French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Silver Lady Woman Ex Voto religious Folk Art, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed and then welded. Given the delicacy...
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German Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese naval observation binoculars mounted on an a...
Category

Japanese Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 7 dices, and chips. T...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

WWII Kriegsmarine Binoculars 1940 -1945
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Fully polished German Kriegsmarine binoculars that were used on German warships during the Second World War for anti-aircraft guns and as observation binoculars. The lenses are coate...
Category

German Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates These are 4 pieces of Aeronautical nostalgia Vintage KLM Boeing 767-300 KLM BRITANNIA 757-200 EVA AIR CARGO CARGO ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Honored Knight of the Order of Vittorio Veneto-Medal in 18Kt Gold 750
Located in Catania, IT
Honored Knight of the Order of Vittorio Veneto framed with two medals. An 18 kt gold 750 medal - 50th Anniversary of Victory and the other medal Cross of the Order of Vittorio Venet...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Circular Sextant, Decorative Piece, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The sextant is an instrument that allows to measure angles between two objects such as two points of a coast or a star, traditionally the sun of the earth and the horizon. Knowing th...
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European Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Other

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

Materials

Brass

S.T. Dupont Briquet De Poche LD Plaque Gas Cigarette Lighter With Original Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
S.T. Dupont Briquet De Poche LD Plaque Gas Cigarette Lighter With Original Box and Papers Stamped 100NL95 No 2294 Made in Paris, France Purchase receipt shoes 4/2/1995 Goldsmith...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Cabinet Console of the 1930s in burr walnut and walnut flame applied veneered. Cabinet with two shelves, the upper with central flap drawer with internal turntable Record...
Category

Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

1970s Japanese Industrial Brass, Bronze and Stainless Steel Search Light Tripod
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A statuesque vintage industrial floor lamp. The stainless steel and brass searchlight has been paired with a timber and bronze tripod to create a bes...
Category

Japanese Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Vintage Industrial Flameproof Edison Tube Light - Aquamarine Green
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage Industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's painted aquamarine green. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels where ...
Category

Korean Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco ashtray stand This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 20s/30s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron, Chrome

Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite, Demeyere Belgium, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco ashtray stand, smoke stand, smoke standing ashtray, floor ashtray, cocktail smoker stand. An ashtray on a stand made from chromed metal and bakelite. Made in the 1930s by the Belgian Company Demeyere. Is also stamped in the ashtray. The chrome and bakelite are still in very beautiful condition. This ashtray stand is also still complete with all his accessoires: the stand with on top the holder for a pack of matches, a bakelite conical container with a bakelite ashtray in which has a valve with handle to open, so the cigarette ends fall in the container and all the beautiful finishing knobs. This original Art Deco smoke stand...
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Belgian Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

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 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

White Tailed Eagle 'Haliaeetus Albicilla' Mounted on a Branch, 1959
Located in Leuven , BE
The White-Tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is a bird of prey that feeds itself mainly with fish, but it also hunts on birds, rabbits and hares....
Category

European 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Organic Material

Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Catholic Crucifix Pendant Brass Ormolu & Nickel, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique Cross Pendant is hand made of metal. It looks very beautiful and will be a nice item on your wall or just do place it in your collection of relics and christianity items...
Category

Austrian Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Eugène Vallin, Menuisier d'art de l'ecole de Nancy
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Eugène Vallin (1856 – 21 July 1922) was a French furniture designer and manufacturer, as well as an architect. Hardcover, 319 pag.
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with Partridge, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Victorian Taxidermy Diorama with Partridge, Germany ca. 1900 An antique diorama with a taxidermied partridge (Perdix perdix) sitting in a handpainted landscape. Mounted in an eboniz...
Category

German Rustic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fairbanks Scale Co American Doctors Scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
Fairbanks doctors scale in black with brass adjustable measuring stick, and cast iron pressure plate. Retaining there original weights. Dimensions: Heig...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

“The Paris Salons”, 1895-1914 Furniture ‘Book’
Located in Montelabbate, PU
This is the third in a multi-volume collection providing a visual catalogue record of the decorative arts of the Paris Salons. Included in this volume are reproductions of the catalo...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian Micromosaic Gilded Brooch, Italy Early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Micromosaic gilded brooch, Italy early 20th century A Victorian micromosaic brooch with a central floral bouquet motif surroun...
Category

Italian Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Light Years Ahead, The Story of the Ph Lamp (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
by Tina Jorstian & Poul Erik Munk Nielson Light Years Ahead depicts Poul Henningsen's role in the evolution of light fittings. From the very outset h...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

ARP Gas Rattle, Football Rattle
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Second World War wooden ARP gas rattle. An air raid warden's wooden gas rattle, later Boston United football rattle. This gas rattle is made from beechwood with a turned handle and ...
Category

English Sporting Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book was published on the occasion of an exhibition in May 2011 held at Demish Danant Gallery, New York. Philippon and Lecoq joined forces in 1955 after having worked in Marcel ...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mobilier Moderniste: Palais du Maharaja d'Indore (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a scarce copy of a Sotheby Parke Bernet sale catalogue (Sunday 25th May 1980) of the contents of the Maharaja of Indore's modernistic Madik Bagh palace which he had designed ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Peter Zumthor 1985-2013: Buildings and Projects Edited by Thomas (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Set of 5 volumes with 856 pages in total, including 278 color and black and white photographs and 341 drawings, sketches and plans. He is undoubtedly one of the most influential cont...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Gardening Russian Guide: Building on Your Homestead - A Treasure, 1J130
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a journey of gardening wisdom with this vintage book, a cherished guide titled "Постройки на приусадебном участке" (Structures on the Homestead), originating from Russia and dating back to 1992. In this thin yet informative volume, author Г.П. Рудаков imparts valuable insights into the art of building on your homestead. While time has passed since its publication, this softcover book remains in good condition, a testament to its enduring relevance and the care with which it has been preserved. Across 62 pages, readers are invited to explore the world of construction on their own property, gaining practical knowledge and inspiration. Though slender in size, this book carries a wealth of tips, ideas, and guidance for creating structures that enhance and complement your homestead. From sheds and shelters to garden structures, the pages within offer a glimpse into the art of practical construction. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts, DIY aficionados, or anyone seeking to elevate their homestead with functional and aesthetically pleasing structures, this book presents a unique opportunity to learn from the past. Embrace the teachings of author Г.П. Рудаков as you explore the nuances of building on your own property. Add this vintage gardening...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Horst: Interiors by Barbara Plumb (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
HORST - Interiors is a book which features 52 of the most stunning Interior designs taken by famed fashion photographer Horst P. Horst during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The images of these splendid houses, apartments and holiday homes - including a memorable portrait of each owner - provides a wonderful record of the changing styles of that period. Horst was invited into homes which many photographers would never have had access to, these included The Duke & Duchess of Windsor, Truman Capote, Jacqueline Onassis...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gold Watch, Jewelry, 70s
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats. All the characteristics are detailed below... if you want to know any other information, do not hesitate to contact us. Model OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST 6917 - Movement: Automatic mechanical...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Le Corbusier: Furniture and Interiors 1905-1965 by Arthur Ruegg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Le Corbusier, one of the world's most important and influential architects and accomplished visual artist, also created a vast oeuvre of interior and furniture designs. The chaise-lo...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Venetian Art Glass: An American Collection 1840- 1970 by Marino Barovier (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Rare glass objects from the latter half of the nineteenth century illustrate the beginnings of the effort to revive art glass production in Murano. Magnificent examples of murrine re...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Porsche Carrera Pedal Car by Giordani
By Giordani
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Porsche Carrera pedal car by Giordani Bologna Italy. A white vintage Porsche toy pedal car circa 1970 - 1980. This old pedal car type Porsche 911 ...
Category

Italian Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Gold Plated Dupont Pocket Lighter, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
Stylish Dupont Ligne 2 gas lighter in rose gold plate with engine turned design, circa 1980. Each Dupont has a serial number unique to that particular ...
Category

French Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Vintage White Metal Turtle Figural Ashtray, Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s or older Gorgeous vintage brass turtle ashtray. Beautiful golden shine. Solid piece. Marked Made in Austria. Little paint lost, but this is old-age. Found at an e...
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Austrian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Everoak Motorcycle Helmet, Acu Approved Pudding Basin Helmet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage A.C.U. motorcycle racing crash helmet, Everoak. A fine silver painted motorcycle helmet made in England by Everoak. This helmet has a cork i...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Amber and Gold Cigar Holder with 830 Silver Etui early 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Caliber 11 mm (or 0,43 inches) Mouthpiece. By German or Baltic maker, unmarked besides Swedish purity hallmarks. The early 20th century was a period of great change and innovation, y...
Category

Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver

A very large vintage 1920s Stirling silver and marcasite snake brooch
Located in Central England, GB
This stunning very large oversized piece of jewellery is finely made in silver marked 925 for Stirling quality. It is made in the form of a snake and is beautifully hand set in marc...
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English Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Round Bronze Wall Plaque Depicting a Suffering Christ in Tears by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Small yet impressive, circular bronze sculpture of Jesus, in deep relief. Having sold many works of religious art we immediately noticed the tears that are on this Christ wall pla...
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Belgian Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1998 Philip Treacy Bespoke Unused Pheasant Feather Fascinator Hat
Located in London, GB
A stunning bespoke and never worn Philip Treacy fascinator in its original blue box. Original receipt available. The hat is secured onto the head via two metal clips and an elastic...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Silver gold gilt Persian bib necklace with turquoise Middle Eastern Antiques
Located in London, GB
Silver gold gilt Persian bib necklace with turquoise Middle Eastern Antiques A Highly detailed gold gilt metal Persian bib necklace influenced by the ancient style with turquoise and...
Category

Persian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Large Vintage French Cartier Tropical Rare Silk Scarf Pink Irish 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 the likes of the Financial Times, and...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Small brass travel compass with lid French manufacture 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass travel compass with cover, instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate in a horizontal plane marking the direction of magnetic north. Eight-wind rose eng...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1910-1919 Bakelite Expedition Burroughs Wellcome & Co London Medicine Bottles
Located in Haarlem, NL
Fourteen black Bakelite Burroughs Wellcome & Co of London medicine bottles. Medicine bottles like these where used on the British Terra Nova Antarctic...
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British Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Mark Rothko: The Works on Canvas (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book is the first volume of the definitive catalogue raisonne of the work of Mark Rothko, one of the greatest abstract artists of the 20th century. It documents his entire outpu...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Brass Salmon Fly Fishing Reel By Farlow, London
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Brass Fishing Reel By Farlows. A very good 3 inch brass fishing reel by Farlow, London. The reel has a lovely patina, brass foot plate (stamped with farlow's 'fish' logo) and a singl...
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British 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Rare Pug Bulldog Dog Celluloid Figurine vintage, Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or bulldog Figurine bought in Austria. It is made of Celluloid and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your Toy or Bulldog collection. It is in nice conditio...
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German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Antique Fox Figural Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1900s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s or older silvered Metal Cigar Cutter. Beautiful large size cigar cutter in the form of a Fox. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. It has its all original ...
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Austrian Folk Art Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Horse Racing Jockey Fred Archer Cigar Cutter, silvered Metal 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s or older silvered Metal Cigar Cutter. Very rare large size cigar cutter in the form of a jockey. I believe this depicts the celebrated horse jockey Fred Archer, 1...
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Austrian Folk Art Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique 1920s love birds silver and enamel marcasite set brooch
Located in Central England, GB
This delightful beautifully made 1920s silver brooch (unmarked, but tested) depicts a pair of exotic love birds on a leafy stem. It is a fine delicately made example which is hand d...
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Unknown Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Black Forest Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s Item e6944 An antique uneven 8 pointer sika deer (Cervus nippon) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot ...
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German Black Forest 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

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