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Item Ships From: USA
Period: 20th Century
Space Mission Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'SPACE MISSION' pinball machine from 1976. 4 players can play. Made by Williams Electronics. In excellent working condition, recently restored. Great visuals and sounds. Extr...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Speaking My Mind: Selected Speeches, Signed by Ronald Reagan, First Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Reagan, Ronald. Speaking My Mind: Selected Speeches. New York, London, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo: Simon and Schuster, 1989. First Edition. Signed and Inscribed by Ronald Reagan. In orig...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Chanel Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace , Original 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare and gorgeous vintage Chanel pearl four strand necklace. The statement necklace is made of round and drop shaped faux pearls and is marked ...
Category
French Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Westinghouse Shortwave Radio in French Polished Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Westinghouse combination shortwave radio, the French polished mahogany case housing a tube movement with multiple radio settings, made and s...
Category
American Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Marx Fire Chief Friction Action Toy Sedan American, Circa 1930
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This original vintage friction activated toy sedan" Fire Chief" Car by The Marx Toy Company, circa 1930, is a difficult toy to find, especially in this variation, which I have not se...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin, Steel
Michelangelo - Complete Works
Located in Bradenton, FL
Michelangelo - Complete Works, softcover book. Special edition for the Vatican museums and galleries. Printed in Italy, 78 color illustrations, 96 pages.
Category
Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Scottish Art and Design, 5000 Years by Wendy Kaplan
Located in Bradenton, FL
Scottish Art and Design, 5000 Years, edited by Wendy Kaplan. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1991 by Harry N. Abrams Inc. of New York. Printed and bound in England. 215 ...
Category
British 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Copper and Brass Plated Racing Car Trophy c.1940-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage brass and copper plated racing car loving cup trophy mounted on tiered solid Walnut base.
Shown with life size hand model for scale.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE...
Category
Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
1970s Joey Thomas Single Fin Surfboard an Santa Cruz Surf History Artifact
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s era surfboard by Santa Cruz shaper / surfer Joey Thomas, this example has a single foiled wooden fin, swallow tail, beak nose, down rail with a resin pin line along the rails configuration which was a popular shape by the influences from what was happening in Hawaii on the North Shore with shapers such as Dick Brewer and surfer / shaper Jerry Lopez...
Category
American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester
Microphone Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a microphone. Just over 7 inches long. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piece a classic silver color....
Category
Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Issey Miyake: Making Things
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardback coffee table book featuring the work of designer, Issey Miyake. By the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain in Paris, published in 1999. First edition, 174 page...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Rare Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 22" W x 18" D.
Category
Unknown Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hermes “Lipstick” Lighter Working
By Hermès
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful vintage lighter by the Iconic French firm of Hermes. The lighter works on lighter fluid with a reservoir on the bottom that’s is accessed via a little screw. The spark is...
Category
Swiss Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1950s Vintage Tabletop Flip Scoreboard with Bold, Gold Numbering
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tabletop flip scoreboard with bold lettering in gold on thick plastic panels. Enameled black base with large rings. Excellent in a study or to mark a special event or lucky number. I...
Category
Dutch Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare Vintage Anne Klein Red Resin and Brass Shapes Statement Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage necklace by Anne Klein. This is a true burst of color in a rare piece that is sculptural and unique. Created with artistry and detail, resin and brass combine to...
Category
American Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage reddish brown leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair and an extra padding strip on the palms. The leather is very soft and in good condition.
CREATOR Unknow...
Category
American Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Natural Fiber
Antique French Style Chased Repoussé Gilt Telephone with Carved Jade Inset
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French style telephone. Decorated in the Asian style. Hand chased gilt brass. Inset with carved jade moth plaque. Bakelite and brass handset. Signed. Circa 1920's. Made by Be...
Category
American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Metal, Brass
Native American Three Strand Treasure Necklace
Located in Ferndale, MI
Native American three strand necklace stacked with art glass beads, semi-precious stones and beads, brass baubles, and three fetishes- a fox, bear, and fish. Lays on the collarbone a...
Category
North American Native American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass
Large Vintage Automobile Heavy Brass Car Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early automobile mounted brass horn. This horn stamped Made in India, is polished with beautiful curves and long reed. It does not have the original b...
Category
Indian Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Lindbergh, Charles a., "We", 1927, First Edition, with the Dj & Signed
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: LINDBERGH, Charles A.
TITLE: "WE".
PUBLISHER: NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927.
DESCRIPTION: SIGNED FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., signed by Lindbergh on the title-page, illustr...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
14K Gold Hand Tooled with Bone Cigarette Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Hand Tooled 14k Gold Cigarette holder with bone. The piece is exquisitely made, and while it could be used for cigarettes, we might recommend use with 420, or as a decora...
Category
Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
Petite Chinese Opium Lamp Scissors
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of scissors once used to trim the wick of an opium lamp. Formed of steel and copper, these petite scissors feature gracefully curved handles and short blades engraved...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Steel
Set of Four Petite Glass Chinese Medicine Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four petite medicine vials of hand-blown glass from an early 20th-century Chinese apothecary, likely originally used to store liquid opium known as chandu.
Additional Dime...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
American Tables & Looking Glasses in the Mabel Brady Garvan & Yale Collections
Located in valatie, NY
American tables and looking glasses: In the mabel brady garvan and other collections at Yale University by David Barquist, Garrett Elisabeth, and Gerald Ward. 1st Ed hardcover with d...
Category
American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Machine Age Ronson Deluxe Touch Tip Table Lighter c. 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco Machine Age table top cigarette lighter, by Ronson. This rare model was designed by Louis Vincent Aronson, made by Ronson Art Metal Works Inc.. Known as a Touch Tip...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Islamic Persian Iron Shield
Located in Rochester, NY
Persian and iron shield. Engraved with Moresque designs . Woven interior. Early 20th century.
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
c1920's French Art Deco World Globe on Pedestal
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1920's French Art Deco Worl Globe On Pedestal. Rare form, this globe stands beautifully on this original base.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Porsche Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cast metal lighter is the perfect tabletop accessory for any race car lover, Porsche enthusiast or smoker. Relieved lettering on the spoiler reads 'Porsche 935-77 Turbo'. The Po...
Category
Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS ON ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-WRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS AND AN EMBROIDERED DATE OF APRIL 12TH, 1945, MOURNING THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT:
American national parade flag with 48 stars, printed on cotton, embellished with hand-written inscriptions and an embroidered date to commemorate the death of FDR on April 12th, 1945.
“On this day in 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died of a massive cerebral hemorrhage at his Warm Springs, Georgia, retreat at the age of 63. Roosevelt’s death in the final months of World War II was met with shock and grief throughout the Western world. Many Americans had no inkling of his decline in health. [He] had been president for more than 12 years, longer than any other person. He led the country through some of its greatest domestic and foreign crises to the impending defeat of Nazi Germany and within sight of Japan’s surrender...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Ottoman Style Turkish Silver Brooch or Veil Pin with Moorish Filigree Lace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectible ottoman style Turkish German silver brooch or veil pin.
Moorish Filigree Lace Brooch Pin, openwork lace with filigree borders.
Middle Eastern T...
Category
Turkish Islamic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera
Located in Peekskill, NY
When have you ever seen one of these? This is a first for me. This very unique camera came out of an important 2 generation New York Collection. This was a custom built double exposu...
Category
American Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
America's Painted Ladies
Located in Bradenton, FL
America's Painted Ladies, the ultimate celebration of our Victorians, by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larsen, photographs by Douglas Keister. Softcover book, published in 1994 by Pen...
Category
Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
Category
Asian Organic Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this cool KLH FM tabletop stereo, circa the 1980s made in Japan, beautiful walnut case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volum...
Category
Japanese Space Age 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
Picasso Lithographs, Catalog Raisonnee, 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Picasso Lithographs, Catalog Raisonnee, 1970
Printed By S.P.A.D.E.M, Paris
Translated from French by Jean Didry
Printed In France
"Profuse black & white photos and color illustratio...
Category
French Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"The Second World War, " Chartwell Edition by Winston Churchill
Located in Austin, TX
The Second World War (Chartwell Edition-United States) by Winston Churchill from Houghton-Mifflin Company, Boston.
A deluxe edition of Winston Churchill's six-volume memoir, The Sec...
Category
American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
IMCO 6300 Primex 1953 Julius Franz Meister Petrol Lighter Chromed Steel In Box
Located in Miami, FL
Primex 6300 lighter designed by IMCO.
This is a brilliantly engineered, unusual and quite ingenious semi-automatic pocket lighter designed by Julius Franz Meister in Austria, back i...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
6 Le Cirque N.Y. Oval 12" Plates Designed By Adam D. Tihany For Villeroy & Boch
By Adam Tihany
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson, with Preface by Thomas Carlyle
Located in Middletown, NY
The only book published by the Doves Press by an American author.
Hammersmith: The Doves Press, 1906. Small 4to, 9 1/4 x 6.5 in (235 x 166 mm). Pp. xiv, 13...
Category
English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Helmut Newton, Baby Sumo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BABY SUMO, welcome to the world!
The legendary Helmut Newton SUMO in a spectacular new edition
The Helmut Newton SUMO was overwhelming in every respect: a ...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare English Silver-Gilt Book-Form Chess and Backgammon Game Board, circa 1976
Located in New York, NY
Rare English silver-gilt book-form chess and backgammon game board, circa 1976.
This exceptional and rare solid silver chess board converts into a backgammon board and can also be placed in a bookshelf to add more opulence. (3 in 1).
This was most definitely a private commissioned piece by the House of Garrard...
Category
British 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Taxidermy Zebra, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent full body taxidermy Zebra. Very little wear to hide. Expressive black and white stripes. Excellent condition from nose to tail. Gorgeous face and posture. Stands just und...
Category
North American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
The Decisive Moment 1st Edition 1952 Henri Cartier Bresson Cover Henri Matisse
Located in Red Lion, PA
Henri Cartier-Bresson – The Decisive Moment – 1st Edition, 1952 – Cover by Henri Matisse – Published by Simon & Schuster
A true cornerstone of 20th-century photography, this is an e...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Wood Shield Key Ring or Ring Toss Game with Hooks after Abercrombie
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage wood ring toss game board, or hotel key holder. This piece is after Abercrombie & Fitch and is created from wood. It is in the shape of a sh...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century White Pedal Airplane
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal plane was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars an...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1920's German Airplane Penny Toy by Kellerman (Mounted on Marx "Lucky Stunt")
Located in Incline Village, NV
Great item for toy collectors and those who collect aeronautical items. Being offered is a very rare German Penny Toy from the 1920’s, manufactured by the well known, and quality toy...
Category
German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
1 Volume. Herman Melville, Moby Dick.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Herman Melville, Moby Dick. Bound in full red calf with a gilt-tooled ship on the front cover with gilt-tooling on the raised band spine. Top edges gilt. Marbled endpapers....
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alligator Waiter Standing Full Body Mount Taxidermy Ashtray Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 25" H x 15" W x 19" D
Category
Unknown Rustic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Medieval Knights Chess Set Metal Gold & Silver Pewter Crusaders Game Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Medieval Knights Chess Set - Metal Brass & Silver Nickel Plated Crusaders Game.Made in Florence, Italy, this stunning chess set features intricately cast metal pieces in antiqued sil...
Category
Italian Gothic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Pewter
Taxidermy Hyena, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full body Spotted Hyena taxidermy.
The Spotted Hyena is the most populous large carnivore in Africa. They can run 40 mph and are fierce predators. Also known as the laughing Hyena, ...
Category
North American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur, Glass, Wood
Chinese Calligraphy Opium Pipe Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual object is an early 20th century opium pipe bowl, sculpted of pale red-orange clay to a squat, six-sided form and fitted with a white brass collar. The top of the pipe bo...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wood Croquet Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage croquet set.
USA, circa 1920-1940.
Includes wooden mallets, wood balls, and metal wickets in a rustic green wheeled stand.
Original paint.
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Cartier High Jewelry Coffee Table Book by Hans Nadelhoffer
Located in New York, NY
A hard-cover Cartier high jewelry coffee table book by Hans Nadelhoffer, 1984. Book showcases royal and high jewelry, timepieces, and precious o...
Category
English Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - 1915 - FIRST RACKHAM TRADE EDITION !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles.
TITLE: A Christmas Carol.
PUBLISHER: London: William Heinemann, 1915.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST RACKHAM TRADE EDITION. 1 vol., 7/15/16" x 6", with 12 full page ...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking smaller scale vintage WWII era maritime salvage ship's binnacle pedestal with compass by Sestrel Henry Browne & Son. circa 1940s
The beautifully aged heavily patinated polished brass binnacle housing a high quality marine navigational instrument, having an enclosed brass bowl English Sestrel compass...
Category
English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Louis Zwicki Danish Teak Pianette Circa 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step back in time with this masterfully-crafted Danish Mid-Century Teak Pianette by the renowned Louis Zwicki. From the heart of the 1960's, a period when design and craftsmanship me...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
Antique Ship Model of the Mayflower
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the famous English sailing ship "Mayflower", which transported a group of English families, known today as the Pilgrims, from England to the New World in 1620. The model has...
Category
North American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style bronze wall barometer with an urn finial top with a head above the round dial and draped with a ribbon design.
Category
French Louis XVI 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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