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Period: 20th Century
Wooden Lawn Tennis Racket, Wonder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wooden Lawn Tennis Racket, WONDER A nice ash frame lawn tennis racket with unusual long and narrow shape head, with convex walnut wedge. The wedge ...
Category

British Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ash

Circa 1920s Pair of Port & Starboard English Ship's Oil Lanterns
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s pair of Port & Starboard ship's oil lanterns, English. Handsome copper with brass mounts and scrolled plaques with fresnel glass lens on each over red & green conforming ...
Category

English Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

A Hermitage of American Paintings from the National Gallery of Art
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Hermitage of American Paintings from the National Gallery of Art by William James Williams. A leather bound, hardcover book published by Hammond Inc. of Maplewood, New Jersey. Stat...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Hanau Silver and Silver-Gilt Nef
Located in London, GB
Antique Hanau silver and silver-gilt nef German, Early 20th Century Height 68.5cm, width 55cm, depth 16cm Weight 4260g This nef is a remarkable example of the antique Hanau style, c...
Category

German 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Peek A Boo Ladies Wristwatch with Opal and Diamonds
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ladies 'Peek-a-Boo' wristwatch was made by the well known Geneva Watch Company of Switzerland and dates to approximately 1920. This elaborate and ornate watch case is co...
Category

Swiss Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold

BMW Cafe Racer Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a BMW cafe racer motorcycle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate details. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter...
Category

Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Wooden Model Clinker built Linden wood Rowboat, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
A high-quality model rowboat showcasing excellent craftsmanship, crafted in linden wood and mahogany with precise detailing. Features include brass paddle forks and screws along the ...
Category

Danish Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Kawaii Kyoto Geisha Doll in Lucite Display Box
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful Geisha girl draped in a beautiful kimono. Her face is made of porcelain. She is wonderfully painted and comes in a lucite display case...
Category

Japanese Edo 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

G M Ellwood, attri. An Arts & Crafts Walnut & Inlaid Piano made by J Brinsmead
By George Montague Ellwood, John Brinsmead
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, designer (attributed). A rare Arts and Crafts Walnut and inlaid upright iron framed piano made by John Brinsmead and Sons, London...
Category

English Arts and Crafts 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Dendy Sadler, "The Royal and Ancient" Golf Print
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf print 'The Royal and Ancient' after Dendy Sadler. A good oak framed artist proof golf etching by James Dobie after the painting by Dendy Sadler. The ...
Category

English Sporting Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak, Paper

Vintage Kangaroo Scooter Blue 1969
Located in Highland, IN
This rare scooter from 1969 is a re-imagining of a design that originated in 1928. It's an eccentric-hub scooter that is powered by the rider bouncing up and down on the platform, us...
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were made from ultra-...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mercury Glass

The Love Affairs of Lord Byron by F. Gribble – COSWAY STYLE BINDING
Located in Middletown, NY
A sumptuous extra-illustrated copy with Cosway-style binding by Bayntun of Bath. London: Eveleigh Nash, 1910. Octavo, 8 1/4 x 5 3/8 (210 x 137 mm),pp. i-xii, 382. Illustrated with ...
Category

English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paint, Paper

Set of 6 Lalique Creation Collectible Nina Ricci Perfume Bottles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage lot of 6 collectible Nina Ricci " Lair du Temps" perfume bottles by Lalique, Perfumes bottles are unique to collecting. They offer not only intan...
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

New Vintage 1970 Backgammon Rare Etienne Aigner Handmade Soft Leather Set
Located in Vis, NL
New vintage 1970 backgammon rare Etienne Aigner handmade soft leather complete set with instruction booklet, a rare find since they were just a few made guaranteeing the maximum leve...
Category

French Arts and Crafts Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Rare Italian Porcelain Madonna by Paolo Marioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian porcelain Madonna, signed P Marioni. Paolo Marioni as author. Measures: Height 51 cm, width 24 cm, depth 12 cm.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Pierre Cardin French Fashion Icon Chrome "PC" Logo Chain Necklace Pendant
Located in St. Louis, MO
Minimalist 1960 / 1970s MOD Pierre Cardin designed Haute Couture chrome plated "PC" logo on chain, necklace pendant. Chain is 23" l , PC logo is 2"h x 1.82"w x 0.07"d. Stamped France...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Antique German Bisque Doll #152/4 Happy Character Baby by Hertel Schwab Ric#005
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Hertel Schwab baby doll. Measures approximately 13.5 inches in height. Beautiful blue glass sleep eyes with painted upper and lower lashes. Painted eyebrows. Open mouth with ...
Category

German Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful antique French pajama dog, French Loulou dog, real fur over paper mache! He has wonderful glass eyes, a paper mache body and soft fur. Beautiful facial expression! There is some wear due to age as the dog is over 100 years old!! The fur is still in reasonable condition for his age! Some hair loss on the ears, tip of the nose, paws and back of the tail. Still such a cute and decorative dog. These pajama dogs could be used to store children's pajamas in and were in the finest homes of the nobility and wealthy citizens. Charming antique accessory for antique French dolls...
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German Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur, Fabric, Wool, Glass, Wood

Collection of Six Silver Figurative Ex Voto Infant Child Antique Italy, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A collection of six cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. Each is handmade, embossed and then welded...
Category

Italian Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

The Knopf Collectors' Guides to American Antiques - Set of 4
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Knopf Collectors' Guides to American Antiques. Furniture volumes one and two, Pottery & Porcelain, and Silver & Pewter. All are stated first printings, published between 1982 and...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Indian large Silver beaded necklace Darjeeling Tribal
Located in London, GB
Vintage Indian large Silver beaded necklace large silver beads on woven cord Darjeeling India early/ mid 20th century High grade silver. Measure: length 58 cm 23.5 inches, Per...
Category

Indian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter Kogen Japan, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Postmodern chrome table lighter Kogen Japan Piezo, 1970s Postmodern vintage chrome table lighter. Removable lighter portion is marked Piezo on top and Kogen on bottom Vintage mid century modern 70s table lighter. Does not work. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter...
Category

Japanese Post-Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Antique Child's Pedal Toy Car
Located in Oakville, CT
American vintage, antique child's pedal tricycle metal toy car in great working condition.
Category

American Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Stunning Design Glass Art Madonna and Child Jesus Sculpture w. Stand and Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and inspiring Mother Mary statuette by Steph Uiterwaal. If you are a collector of stylish and meaningful religious art then this serene and divine sculpture of Mary holdin...
Category

Dutch Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

RONSON 1935 Art Deco Bartender Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Box In Steel & Lcquer
Located in Miami, FL
Barman dispenser box with lighter designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

WAGNER (Arthur Rackham) The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie. FIRST TRADE EDITION - 1910
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WAGNER, Richard (Arthur Rackham). TITLE: The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie. PUBLISHER: London: William Heinemann, 1910. DESCRIPTION: FIRST TRADE EDITION. 1 vol., 10-1/6" x 7-7...
Category

British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Stereophonic TOTEM rr130 Radio by Mario Bellini for Brionvega, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio, Totem model. The radio and record player work perfectly and have been completely overhauled by an engineer. There's a bluethoot connection for connectin...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997 The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collectio...
Category

Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chrome "Lucky Car" Lighter Occupied Japan with Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Figural Lucky Car Automobile Cigarette table lighter made in occupied Japan. Condition is good with wear to the middle portion that pops up ...
Category

Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Set of 7 Antique Fishing Rods and Parts, circa 1900
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 7 antique fishing big fishing rods and parts. Made in Spain, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...
Category

Spanish Modern Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage Observation Binoculars by Toko, Japan, 20 X 120
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Japanese Ex-navy 20 x 120 binoculars. A large pair of Japanese ex-navy observation binoculars mounted on a vintage adjustable wooden tripod. The WWI...
Category

Japanese Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

20th Limited Edition Chess Set inspired by Artist Keith Haring
Located in Sofia, BG
Here is a great limited edition chess set Inspired by the works of American Artist Keith Haring. Dazzle your opponent with the unique board and pieces, and add a real statement to yo...
Category

French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Think Big Giant Matches and Matchbox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic set of oversized matches and matchbox, made by Think Big NYC in 1984. Set contains all 8 original matches. Box slides open as a normal matchbox...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Paper, Felt, Wood, Paint

Elvis Presley "Sideshow" Limited Edition n. 318/500, 1990s
Located in Palermo, IT
Elvis Presley "Sideshow" limited edition n. 318/500, 1990s Intact and in excellent condition. "Sideshow" is a specialty manufacturer and distributor of the most sought-after original and licensed collectible products, supported by a passionate worldwide community committed to the lifestyle of fine art...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Plastic

1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Smoking Set in Ceramic and Gold Leaf. Made in italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted smoking set in ceramic and gold leaf. Made in italy. The table lighter works perfectly. This smoking set is in excellent condition. Dimension : Table Li...
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Silver Plate Coin Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate coin purse with three sections for change, money, lipstick, etc. perfect for the man or woman that enjoys carrying a small but efficient piece....
Category

Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Gabriella Crespi Silver Plate Sewing Egg Box, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Egg-shaped silverplate sewing box, signed Gabriella Crespi. Sewing kit with scissors, thimble and Silk Silk threads in assorted colors. Signature engraved inside.
Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Vintage Montblanc Meisterstruck & Starwalker Pens with Boxes & Papers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of vintage rollerball pens were made by the well known Montblanc factory of Germany in approximately 1990 in their classic modern style. theiThe black cased pen from this grouping is their "Meisterstruck" model with a clear tip on the cap, and a gold band around the center of the barrel with "MONTBLANC" and "MEISTERSTRUCK" in block letters. The other pen of this group with the brushed metal case is their "Starwalker" model. Both pens come with thier original fitted boxes, and we have one outer box and some paperwork. Both of these Montblanc rollerball pens...
Category

German Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Nautical Historical Picture of the Ship Virgen De Africa Cadiz, 1917
Located in Milan, IT
Large black and white historical picture depicting the ship Virgen de Africa Cadiz, dated 1917. Original frame, 112 x 79 - inches 44 x 31. Good condition.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1930s AM Radio Map of US, Canada, Cuba, Mexico – Stations & Frequencies
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1930s Lewis Bros. Limited Detailed Radio Station Map of the United States and Canada – AM Stations, Call Signs, Frequencies, Vintage Advertising Detailed Description: This v...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Steiff Collectible Teddy Bear Toy Store Kober Vienna exclusive, Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The Classic 1920 Teddybear is the perfect gift for every Steiff lover. The teddy bear is made of the finest mohair and is stuffed with wood shavings. This product is not a toy and is...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mohair

Michael Graves Postmodern Chess and Checkers Set Game
Located in North Miami, FL
This original Postmodern Michael Graves chess set with checkers pieces has been fully restored with the wood which is 2 variants of maple. The wood was redone and new felt was put on the bottom. The resin players are a composition. It has velvet storage compartments inside for the players when you wish to use the checkers game part. Michael Graves was a Memphis Group designer and a member of the New York Five...
Category

American Post-Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Located in Ferndale, MI
Out of long term storage. Very original Gibson ES 335-TD guitar. Td model is equipped with Gibson " dirty fingers " Humbucker . This allows for higher outpu...
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Harmonies Interieurs de Ruhlmann (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A sumptuous celebration of Art Deco interior decoration, in an overview of the interiors designed by the greatest and most influential of French Art Deco interior decorators and furn...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category

French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century French Carved Wood Articulated Artist's Mannequin, Lay Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco articulated carved wood artist's mannequin or lay figure on its original display stand and retaining its paper label.
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Peach-Stone Carving Arhats Heads Beads Necklace
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Peach-Stone Carving Arhats Heads Necklace – Hand-Carved Buddhist Beads Jewelry Celebrate spiritual artistry with this Vintage Chinese P...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Vintage 1970s lucite Ronson table lighter
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage 1970s lucite Ronson table lighter Space Age design - Modern office decor Measures : 8,5cmx6,5cm H 12cm Material : Lucite Wear consisten...
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Exceptional Model of Schooner Wanderer
Located in Norwell, MA
Very fine antique model of the armed schooner "Wanderer". Nice patina to the scribed deck with a large swivel gun, cabins, helm, and a great crew carved in uniform. There are brass r...
Category

North American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Old Large 5 Gallon Gas Station Oil Can Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Petroliana find 5 gallon zinc galvanized metal gas and oil can. Condition shows some dents and dings present. Vintage patina with rusty finish. A great piece for your garage,...
Category

American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Le Normandie Paquebot, Normandy Liner
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This ceramic representation of the SS Normandie, created by the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique in the 20th century, beautifully captures the iconic French ocean liner. The piece ...
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Knock Wood by Candice Bergen Signed Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Knock Wood by Candice Bergen signed and autographed book. Candice Bergen KNOCK WOOD 1984 First Edition 1st Printing Autobiography. Candice Bergen’s best selling 1984 memoir: an “engaging, intelligent, and wittily self-deprecating autobiography” (The New York Times). Candice Bergen was born into the heady Hollywood of the 1950s. Before she became a celebrity in her own right and wrote her memoir, A Fine Romance, she wrote this book about being the “celebrity offspring” of Edgar Bergen, vaudeville and radio’s greatest dignitary/comedian. Her “sibling” was Charlie McCarthy...
Category

American Hollywood Regency 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Dolce Gabbana Fitted Boots Animal Print
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Dolce Gabbana fitted boots animal print size 35 EU 5 US Black and white knee fitted boots in cow printed dyed calf hair (Italy). They’re shaped with a pointed toe and sit o...
Category

Italian Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Collectible Vintage Baccarat Crystal Noel 1984 Ornament with Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Collectible Baccarat Crystal Noel 1984 Ornament Signed Baccarat Crystal Ornament 1984, with Box. Vintage Crystal Glass Christmas Tree in original Box. Highly collectible from year 1984, Made in France. Hand made in France. Comes with traditional red Baccarat...
Category

French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Antique Vintage Spun Cotton Stork Bird Christmas Ornament Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament. It was made from wire and cotton, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. You can also use it just to display it in a de...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Antique Cast Iron Penny or Money Bank Boy Fishing Marked "The One That Got Away"
Located in Miami, FL
A nice sized Early 20th century American cast iron piggy, penny bank or money box. This decorative bank features a boy fishing and obtains its original anti...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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