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Item Ships From: Europe
Period: 20th Century
1970s Gorgeous Turquoise and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous turquoise and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color This chess set is a be...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage Book, Once A Week, AA Milne, English, Morocco Bound, Short Stories, 1926
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Once a Week by A.A. Milne. An English, Morocco bound book of short stories, dating to the early 20th century. Once a Week is a collection of short stories ...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Fornasetti Designer of Dreams by P. Mauries (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Piero Fornasetti lived and worked in Milan from 1935 until his death in 1988. during this long career he established an enduring reputation as a designer with a style that was all hi...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Radiofonografo 'RR 126' Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Brionvega 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico radiofonografo modello 'RR 126' disegnato dai fratelli Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni e prodotto a partire dal 1965 da Brionvega. Corpo e casse in legno, supporto in fusi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

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

Petite Red Stone Decorated Silvering, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative and special vintage silvering with 12 red/orange stones on a decorated silver base. From circa 1940s. Silverstamped: 925. Measures: Inner diameter is 16 mm. Size of stone front...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Silver

Midcentury Advertising Mirror "Airliner" San Telmo Cigar Co Bay City Michigan
Located in Weiningen, CH
Midcentury advertising mirror "Airliner" San Telmo Cigar Co. Bay City Michigan on a chain Some wear on the edges.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror

Industrial table fan by Ercole Marelli
Located in Torino, IT
Cast iron base and brass blades. Made in the 1920s/30s by the firm of Ercole Marelli founded in Milan in 1891. Ercole Marelli & C. S.p.a began as a small workshop but became, mainl...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Woven Colored Wicker Suitcase, basket
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique French woven colored wicker - reed - cane little suitcase or basket. A Belle Epoque - Antique piece made of cane, finished with leather edges, leather with metal handle and a...
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French Belle Époque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Modern Table lighter by Dieter Rams for Braun
Located in Brugge, BE
1968-1970 Germany Brushed metal 8.5cm high, 5.5cm diameter Dieter Rams, born in 1932, is a renowned German industrial designer closely associated with Braun, Vitsœ, and the funct...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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

Ensembles Mobiliers 18 Volume (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a brand new (apart from volume 1/2 which is in a mylar cover for protection there is a 1cm tear in the front top left hand corner) still in cellophane complete 18 volume set...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Semi-Automatic Large Bakelite Grocery Scale, Czech Republic, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
Old shop scale from the 1930s/1940s, manufactured in the Czech Republic by Zbrojovka Brno. Semi-automatic scale, with internal weights. The scale is set with stylish metal buttons. A...
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Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1980 The Journal of Joseph Banks in the Endeavour
By Joseph Banks
Located in Bath, GB
A striking limited edition facsimile of the travel journals of Joseph Banks, a smart work signed by Prince Philip, who wrote a preface for this edition. A limited edition of five hu...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom
By T. E. Lawrence
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of the first impression of of T. E. Lawrence's iconic autobiography, with the scarce Memorial pamphlet. The first trade edition of this work, first impression. In the...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Blue Clown Head Cookie Jar, USA, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare survivor from late 1950s or early 60s comes this large canister in the shape of a clown bear head. It measures 25 cm in height and 17 cm in width. Originally made as a toy beach/sand toy...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

1909-1910 The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser in Three Volumes
By Edmund Spenser
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful complete three volume set of The Poetical Works of Edmund Spenser, including his epic poem The Faerie Queene. A complete three volume set of The Poetical Works of Edmund...
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British 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Norwegian Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet by David-Andersen 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and classic modernist style sterling silver bangle bracelet by David Andersen, Norway 1960s. The armring can be adjust to fit any preference you wish and are suitable for both...
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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower tree models Chinese, 20th Century Height 24cm, width 18cm, depth 10cm This pair of charming Chinese models depicts flower...
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Chinese 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a ...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

SIGNED & STAMPED ANTIQUE 24CT GOLD INLAID JAPANESE KOMEI WORK CiGARETTE CASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, super decorative antique Japanese Komei Work signed and stamped 24ct gold decorated cigarette c...
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Japanese Anglo-Japanese 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Leather Medicine Ball, 1930s Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
The medicine ball is part of a big collection from the 1920s-1930s, the time of the first gym enthusiasts in Germany. The ball is handmade and filled with horse hair. All balls are i...
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German Bauhaus Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Off White Ceramic Sauceboat, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic Sauceboat, Circa 1940. by IT manufacturer, Spain. Stamped to the underside In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Oversized Cricket Bat
Located in Conwy, GB
An extraordinary one off over-sized cricket bat, polished teak with a string-bound handle.
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English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

1960s Nautical Rangefinder Signed Kelvin Hughes Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical rangefinder signed Made in Great Britan by Kelvin Hughes a divison of Smiths Industries Limited made in the 1960s, complete with original mahogany box. AP 498 Stuats Marine Distance Meter very good working condition. Box size cm 21 x 13 H 6. It is an ancient nautical instrument used to measure...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gold Plated Manicure Set by Gosol Sollingen, Germany 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative yet very useable vanity or travel manicure set consisting of 10 parts including the leather pouch and Gold Plated Cup. The manicure set was made by Gosol in Germany circa ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Walnut Case, Scientific Instrument, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and walnut cased scientific instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Quality mathemat...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Exceptionally rare big tobacco box, Julius Dressler, Vienna, Art Nouveau Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Breathtaking tobacco box from the well-known manufacturer Julius Dressel, a masterpiece that is incredibly rare. Made between 1915 and 1920, it is an original, marked Art Nouveau obj...
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Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Hunting tobacco box, lidded box, modeled deer, ceramic, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Excitingly designed lidded box / tobacco box, made from hand-painted and glazed ceramic, around 1900. This box is shaped like a hoof and is designed like the outside of a deer antle...
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Art Nouveau Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

1979 The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of this incredibly popular science fiction novel, a smart copy in the original second state dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression. Uncommon to see the ...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

4 Vintage Empirical Embassy Flags, Commonwealth, Ensign, Oak Mount, Union Jack
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage Empirical embassy flags. A Commonwealth, cotton official flag upon an oak mount, dating to the mid 20th century and later. Comprising the classic United Kingdom Union Jack, the Australian red ensign for Merchant Navy use, the Canadian red ensign with earlier green maple...
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Unknown 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

1957 The Fall
By Albert Camus
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of the first UK edition of this philosophical novel from French existentialist author, Albert Camus. The first UK edition, first impression with no further impressions...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Early XXth Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Early 20th Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder" Origin: Spain Era: Early 20th Century Materials: Metal, Leather Dimensions: D 4 cm x W 16.5 cm x H 8.5 cm Experie...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a pocket watch. The dial is lucky enough to have an Englis...
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British Edwardian Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Folding Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely shaped little folding / pocket magnifying glass which folds into a shaped brass case, marked "Made In England". Dating to c.1920, remaining in excellent condition measuring...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE PERSIAN ASHTRAY WiTH CRANBERRY GLASS TRIANGLE INTERNAL TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, super decorative antique Persian Oriental Ashtray with lovely Cranberry glass internal tray A ...
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European Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

1984 Nights at the Circus
By Angela Carter
Located in Bath, GB
A fine first edition copy of this unique and thrilling novel by Angela Carter, a wonderful example of postmodern fiction, signed by the author to the title page. The first edition, ...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20° Century Italian Sterling Silver Liturgical Chalice
Located in VALENZA, IT
Liturgical chalice made of sterling silver. The body was made using the casting technique while the chalice cup was made from a lathe-turned silver sheet and then plated with 24kt g...
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Italian Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

1966 I Go By Sea, I Go By Land
By P. L. Travers
Located in Bath, GB
An uncommon to see signed novel by P. L. Travers, a touching war novel inscribed by Travers. The author's presentation copy, signed to the recto of the front endpaper, 'Mary Cadogan...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1965 The Spectacle of Tokyo Olympics
Located in Bath, GB
A very scarce beautiful first edition volume commemorating the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, vividly illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout. A very scarce first edition. In ...
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Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900....
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

1903 Happy England
By Helen Allingham
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful, signed, limited edition work showcasing Helen Allingham's watercolour paintings of England. The Deluxe Edition. Limited to 750 copies, this being number 396. Signed by ...
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British Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1929 The Novels of Captain Marryat
By Frederick Marryat
Located in Bath, GB
A superb set of the novels of Captain Marryat, elegantly and uniformly bound in half morocco, and illustrated throughout. A twenty-two volume set in half morocco bindings, with pictorial gilt to the spines. All edges gilt. Captain Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) was a Royal Navy officer and an early pioneer of nautical fiction. He is best known for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836) and for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847). He also developed Marryat's Code, a widely used system of maritime flag signalling. This handsome set includes twenty-two of Marryat's novels, edited with a prefatory note to each volume by R. Brimley Johnson. The set is lacking Volumes VII and X. These volumes have been reprinted from the first editions. Volume I contains a brief biography of Marryat by the editor. This set comprises: Volume I: Peter Simple Volume II: Frank Mildmay Volume III: Newton Forster Volume IV: Jacob Faithful Volume V: The Pacha of Many Tales Volume VI: Mr Midshipman Easy Volume VIII: Snarleyyow Volume IX: The Phantom Ship Volume XI: Poor Jack Volume XII: The King's Own Volume XIII: Joseph Rushbrook Volume XIV: Percival Keene Volume XV: Monsieur Violet Volume XVI: The Privateer's Man Volume XVII: Masterman Ready Volume XVIII: The Settlers in Canada Volume XIX: The Mission Volume XX: The Children of the New Forest Volume XXI: The Little Savage Volume XXII: Valerie Including two unnumbered, yet uniformly bound, volumes: Japhet, in Search of a Father and Olla Podrida. All volumes are illustrated with engraved frontispieces, and a further two engraved plates, by artists such as D. Downing, D. Murray-Smith, Charles O. Murray, J. Aytoun Symington and W. G. Tennick. The frontispiece to Volume XV is a folding map; this volume also contains a duplicated plate. Collated, complete. Undated, dated through copies held at Trinity College Dublin Library...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1976 The Log of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793
By William Bligh
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce and fine limited edition of William Bligh's log of his second breadfruit voyage of 1791, on board the H.M.S. Providence. A scarce work, this is number sixty-three of five-h...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Original WWI 1917 Brass Button Polisher
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Original WWI 1917 Brass Button Polisher The polisher is in excellent working condition it has an age darkened patina, a unique piece designed for use by the army This collectable it...
Category

Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1906 The Poems of Algernon Charles Swinburne
By Algernon Charles Swinburne
Located in Bath, GB
A very scarce limited edition set of the poetry of Algernon Charles Swinburne, in handsome half morocco signed bindings by Riviere. A very scarce large-paper limited edition set, wi...
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European Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Book, Tess Of The D'Urbevilles, Thomas Hardy, Limited Edition, Novel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. An English, cloth bound limited edition novel, dating to the early 20th century, published 1926. Often set in th...
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British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in the pocket or bag. Dating to c.1910, Edwardian in era, the magnifier works well and ...
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British Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

ANCIENT FORM OF FRENCH HATS early 20th Century Maillard Allie
Located in Madrid, ES
ANCIENT FORM OF FRENCH HATS early 20th Century from the Maillard Allie brand in wood and metal. Small defects, not tested. Dim.: 19 x 29 cm
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French Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Chess Set
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Chess set
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European Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Michel Dufet ashtray
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original French Art Deco ashtray circa 1930 by Michel Dufet in bi-color wood.
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French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Traditional Religious Plaster Figure: Virgin of Timeless Elegance
Located in Barcelona, ES
Behold the grace and elegance of this traditional religious plaster figure, depicting the Virgin with timeless beauty. Crafted in a traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa ...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ring 925/- Sterling Silver and 18 ct. Gold
Located in Münster, DE
A ring from Tiffany & Co. made of 925/- sterling silver and 18 ct. yellow gold that is as special as it is designed for everyday wear. The yellow gold element is wrapped around the s...
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North American Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Demonstration Model Moped 60's Engine Tomos
Located in VUGHT, NL
Very exclusive and rare object for mancave, education or eye-catcher in an industrial interior. Made from start in 1954 by Tovarna Motornih Vozil in Yugoslavia. Originaly for the br...
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Slovenian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Franco Albini by Marco Albini (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Catalogue of the exhibition dedicated to the creations (armchairs, desks, shelves, lighting, etc.) of Franco Albini, Italian architect and designer (1905-1977). Galerie du Passage (P...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Plaster Religious Baby Jesus Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a baby Jesus. Embodied within this exquisite plaster figure, portraying the beloved infant Jesus, is a sacred aura of tradition. Crafted in ...
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Spanish Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster

Furniture by Wedell Castle by Davira S. Taragin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The book reproduces the artist's most important works, including clocks and trompe l'oeil pieces, in full-colour plates, including many details and multiple views, also includes blac...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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