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Period: 20th Century
1974 The Comics An Illustrated History Of Comic Strips Art Book Jerry Robinson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Comics: An Illustrated History of Comic Strip Art by Jerry Robinson delves into the evolution of comic strips, celebrating the artistry and cultural impact of this unique medium. With vibrant illustrations and insightful commentary, Robinson traces the journey from early comic strips to iconic characters, making this book an essential tribute to the power and legacy of comic art.
1st printing. Written by Jerry Robinson. Art by Walt Kelly...
Category
American Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton, Paper
Royal Navy non-magnetic bronze Admiralty pattern anchor by Wild
Located in London, GB
A 20 lbs Royal Navy mid 20th century non-magnetic bronze Admiralty pattern anchor by Wild, dated 1965.
With broad-arrow and marked: LPHN
Shackle linkage and removeable stock.
...
Category
English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / midcentury large DC3 desk aviation model.
Pan-Am wooden airplane model.
It was in an office of the company in South America.
Very good restored conditions. Slight age wear.
History
Pan American Airways began the first transatlantic passenger service on this day in 1939. Pan American World Airways, as it was to be known, commonly known as Pan Am, was the principal United States international air carrier from the late 1920s until its collapse on December 4, 1991. Founded in 1927 as a scheduled air mail and passenger service operating between Key West, Florida, and Havana, Cuba, the airline became a major company credited with many innovations that shaped the international airline industry, including the widespread use of jet aircraft, jumbo jets, and computerized reservation systems.
The history of Pan American Airways is inextricably linked to the expansive vision and singular effort of one man – Juan Trippe. An avid flying enthusiast and pilot, Trippe, only 28 years old when he founded the airline, lined up wealthy investors and powerful government officials from his personal acquaintances in the high-society of the 1920s. However, Pan Am’s first flight was an inauspicious start to its epic saga.
In 1927, facing a Post Office deadline for the commencement of mail carriage, Pan Am had no working equipment for its sole airmail contract between Key West and Havana. Fortunately for Pan Am, a pilot with his Fairchild seaplane arrived at Key West and was willing to carry the mail to Cuba for the start up operation. It is fitting that Pan Am’s first flight would be over water, since the airline would Pioneer overseas routes throughout its history.
Pan Am’s fortunes took a turn for the better in the fall of 1927. Through the heavy lobbying efforts of Juan Trippe, Pan Am was selected by the United States government to be its “chosen instrument” for overseas operations. Pan Am would enjoy a near monopoly on international routes. Added to Pan Am’s Cuba route were lines serving Mexico, Central America, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Most of these destinations were port cities, which could be reached only by landing on water. Therefore Pan Am made good use of its “flying boats,” the Sikorsky S-38 and S-40. Flights were eventually expanded to serve much of South America as well.
EnlargePan Am’s fleet of Clippers allowed the airline to conquer the Pacific in the mid-1930s. The flying boats would later be put to military use in WWII.
Just a few years later, Pan Am launched its effort to cross the world’s largest oceans. Survey flights across the Pacific were conducted with the Sikorsky S-42 in 1935, but passenger service required bigger and better aircraft. Accompanied by much fanfare, the Martin M-130 was introduced in 1936, followed by the Boeing 314...
Category
Unknown Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1982 Basquiat Gallery Advertisements (Basquiat 1982)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1980's Jean-Michel Basquiat gallery advertisements (set of 2):
A set of two historic, 1982 Basquiat gallery advertisements published on the occasion(s) of:
Jean-Michel Basquiat Fun...
Category
Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Industrial Flameproof Edison Tube Light - Aquamarine Green
By Daeyang
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
Marble Solitaire Game with hardwood board and 33 agate stone Marbles, Circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good and complete board game of Marble Solitaire, with a hand turned hardwood board and 33 agate stone marbles, which we date to the Art Deco period of the 20th Centur...
Category
English Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Agate
Hickory Golf Club, Driver By H.Y. Hunter
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Hickory Driver,
A typical period socket head persimmon wood driver by H. Hunter. This great looking golf club has a polished club head, lead weight to the rear, traditional h...
Category
British 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Hickory
Complete Boxed 16 Animali Puzzle Set by Enzo Mari for Danesse Milano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine puzzle set published by Danese Milano
By Enzo Mari.
Entitled '16 Animali' (16 Animals).
Model no. 3015 D.
Consisting of 16 form-cut stylized anim...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
1960s, Stunning Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. The table lighter works perfeclty....
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Venetian Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ballet Slipper Shoe
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian / Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass ballet slipper. The delicate shoe has a soft quilted pattern, with white rim and flower d...
Category
Italian Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps Lalique Double Dove
By Lalique, Nina Ricci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps double dove in yellow box.
Rare, Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps glass perfume bottle in box .
Circa: 1950s
The p...
Category
French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
German Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur, Fabric, Wool, Glass, Wood
Museum Quality Model of American Steam Yacht Harvard
Located in Norwell, MA
Expertly crafted model of George Baker's private steam yacht "Harvard". Baker helped found the Harvard business school in Cambridge and the Baker Library...
Category
American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in multicolored golden tin in classic brass. Almost new with all the original parts. Wonderful...
Category
American Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wood model of antique fishing boat ship with sails made in Argentina
By: unknown
Material: wood, thread, fabric
Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnis...
Category
Argentine Arts and Crafts 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Thread, Wood
Exstremely Rare Collection Alcoa Aluminum String Instruments, Bass, Cello, Violin
Located in Buffalo, NY
This set took me over 20 years to procure.....Dont miss this opportunity!!!!Being offered extremely rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin....... circa 1930s, all 3 instruments originaly wood grain painted, have been stripped and polished.. re-strung and set up, new bridge and custom (alcoa) tail piece, original ebony fret board, All play and Sound amazing. If purchasing to play, wonderful decorative sculpture,
Pfretzschner aluminum bass
In 1928, The Aluminum Company of America manufactured 50 aluminum double basses...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Antique German Bisque Doll #152/4 Happy Character Baby by Hertel Schwab
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
Pig & Chimney Sweep Lucky Charm, Candy Secret Chamber Container, Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful golden pig candy container or container with secret chamber. Made from white metal, hand painted with cold paint like the bronze Vienna minia...
Category
Austrian Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand, Vintage, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Art nouveau green and golden color cast iron Christmas tree stand, was made in Germany, in the 1910s. A nice addition for your Christmas decoration. It holds a stem up...
Category
German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Corinthian Column-Shaped Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buccellati, Italian sterling silver ashtray in a rare and unique shape as a Corinthian column. Finely executed, it measures 3 1/2'' in height by 3 1/2'' in depth (4 1/2'' diago...
Category
Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Modern Bird Motif Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Set Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A highly sculptural sterling silver jewelry suite consisting of a necklace with bird motif and a matching pair of earrings. The three-piece set was crafted by Peruvian silversmith an...
Category
Peruvian Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970
Located in Evergreen, CO
Manufactured by the renowned Thorens Company of Switzerland in the mid-20th century, this delightful music box is comprised of a quality fruitwood case with a glass door that allows ...
Category
Swiss Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
1965 Danish Language Bo Bedre Magazines Scandinavian Home Style Design 12 issues
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve issues 1965 Year of Bo Bedre (Live Better) Danish language vintage magazines of Scandinavian Home Style and Design. First published in March 1961. The magazines are in the Da...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$180 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Monumental Parisian Bird Cage Mansion
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920
Monumental Parisian bird cage mansion
Architectural bird house based on a famous Paris Brothel
Sourced in Belgium
Measures: W117 x D51 x H90 cm.
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
$4,054 Sale Price
50% Off
Streamline Arcade Machine Gun
By Keeney Arcade Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
I grew up in Brooklyns Coney Island so these early arcade items really bring back memories. This is one of the rare 1939 Keeney Arcade Anti-Aircraft Machine Guns… very high style Dec...
Category
American Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Cabinet of Curiosities Sculptural Wall Shelving Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden drawer. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the produc...
Category
Spanish Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$538 Sale Price
76% Off
Handmade 14K Gold Filigree Star of David Pendant with Green Enamel Chai Symbol
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handmade 14k gold filigree pendant features a Star of David as its central motif, adorned with intricate openwork filigree that showcases delicate swirling patterns, giving it an elegant and refined appearance.
At the heart of the pendant, a green enamel “Chai” symbol is prominently displayed. The Hebrew word “Chai” (חי), meaning “life,” is a powerful symbol in Jewish culture, representing vitality, luck, and the celebration of life.
The detailed craftsmanship of this pendant, with its fine gold wirework, highlights a traditional handmade filigree technique, reminiscent of Middle Eastern and European Jewish jewelry...
Category
Israeli 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo
The tile painted in cobalt blue over wh...
Category
Portuguese Baroque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
Vintage Singer Sewhandy Electric Childs Sewing Machine in Case - Works
By Singer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Singer Sewhandy Electric Childs Sewing Machine in Salmon Pink Case. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 11" W x 5.5" D.
Category
Unknown Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Scale Ship Model of an English Frigate
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century model of a British Royal Frigate. Rigged with a suit of ten sails. Three decks of guns with cannon running out of the gunports. The shrouds are properly clove...
Category
North American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Ed Wiener Modernist Sterling Silver Cuff / Bracelet New York 1950's .925
By Ed Wiener
Located in Buffalo, NY
A cuff bracelet designed by Ed Wiener (1918-1991).
This rare sculptural modernist piece is one of Wiener's first creations as a jeweler-artist in New York city, circa 1950's.
It w...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tribal Ethnic Spoon Bib Necklace
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Vintage Tribal Ethnic Spoon Bib Necklace.
Dimensions: 20.25 fully extended, de dent decor 4 w x 3.5 h
Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an ...
Category
Unknown Tribal Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1931 The Iliad and The Odyssey
By Alexander Pope, Homer
Located in Bath, GB
A fine, limited edition set of Pope's translation of the Iliad and the Odyssey with excellent provenance.
Limited edition, With Homer numbered 1051 and The Iliad numbered 1196. With text in both Latin and Greek. The Nonesuch Press specialised in limited edition and private press. They were founded by Francis Meynell, his second wife Vera Mendel and their friend David Garnett. Their aspiration was for their publications to be aligned with the same aesthetic standards as the private press movement. They were unusual as they used a small Albion press...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jade Green Ruba Rombic Ashtray
By Reuben Haley
Located in Red Lion, PA
The Ruba Rombic ashtray, produced by the Consolidated Glass Company, stands as an iconic example of Art Deco design. Crafted in Jade green cased glass, this stunning piece features b...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
DOLL & Co. 1900 Germany Crank Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy
By Doll et Cie
Located in Miami, FL
Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy manufactured by Doll & Co.
We have for you unique decoration this unusual tin Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy, that was manufactured in Nuremburg, Germany by Doll & Co., back in the early 1900. This piece is in all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, some fading, chips, some surface rust, scratches and wear that is to be expected from age and play. This is a very interesting and unique decorative piece and should be a great conversation item.
Weight: About 2 pounds (0.91 Kg).
Measurements: 260 mm by 165 mm by 114 mm (10.25 x 6.5 x 4.5 Inches).
Hallmarks: Signed DC for DOLL & CO.
Doll & Co.
The company was founded in 1898 in Nuremburg, Germany by tinsmith Peter Doll & John Sondheim with Max Bein (Sondheim’s nephew) joining as a third partner just before WWI. Doll & Co. specialized in steam toys and steam engines. The company made and sold model steam engines...
Category
German Late Victorian Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
$748 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This charming and rare French doll's bedroom playhouse, dating from around 1900, is a delightful example of antique bamboo, rattan, and wicker craftsmanship. Featuring a set of minia...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Park Sherman 1930 Art Deco Chromed Steel Roller Box With Red And Black Bakelite
By Park Sherman
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative roller desk box designed by Park Sherman.
Very decorative desk box, created during the art deco period in America by the Park Sherman Company, back in the 1930. This roller-lid box is very innovative in design and with Avant Garde look. It was crafted in chromed steel with red lacquer and elements in red and black Bakelite. It is fitted with a roller lid, which is in perfect working condition.
The Park Sherman Company
Park Sherman was an important Springfield company for several decades ending with the sale of the company to a New Jersey firm in 1960. They mass-produced smoking accessories, particularly lighters, as well as a multitude of office, novelty, and other items. The Park Sherman Company operated in Springfield, Illinois until 1960 when it was sold to a New Jersey company. A man named Jacob S. Sherman was the founder of the Park Sherman Company. The company sold miner's supplies (miner's cap lamps, match cases, etc.) and later specialized in things like coin banks and smoking accessories such lighters and cigarette cases. The company's products were sold throughout the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. 'Everdry' was a brand name that Park Sherman used on some of its products. The word "Everdry" was used, for example, on match cases to indicate that the case would prevent the matches from getting wet. Presumably, your "Everdry" cigarette case kept the contents from getting wet.
Materials: Chromed steel and red and black Bakelite.
Weight: 231.7 Grams, (0.51 Pounds).
Measurements: 114.3 mm by 101.6 mm by 63.5 mm (3.50 x 4.0 x 2.50 Inches).
Literature: Rodney and Diane Capstick-Dale, The art deco Collectibles...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$581 Sale Price
25% Off
Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo
The tile painted in cobalt blue over white in typical 18th century Portugal set...
Category
Portuguese Baroque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Delft, Faience, Terracotta
1970s Pair of Canada Sneakers Never Used
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this unique pair of never used Canada sneakers with original box, circa 1970
About Canada:
Canada was a very successful Mexican shoes and sneakers brand, during the 1970s and 1980s.
In the book Shoe Dog...
Category
Mexican Other Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Textile
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
By His Masters Voice
Located in MIlano, IT
English mid-century modern vinyl record player case by His Master's Voice, 1950s
Rectangular case vinyl record player. Structure in dark and light b...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tun...
Category
Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Leather Cricket Bag
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leather cricket kit bag, England, 1920s.
For decorative purposes or window dressings
Measures: 93 cm W x 26 cm D x 28 cm H (36,61 in W x 10,23 in D x 11,02 in H ).
Category
English Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
20th Century Gold Plate & Snakeskin Jumbo Dunhill Table Lighter c.1950
By Dunhill
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful 20th Century Dunhill table lighter, featuring rich brown snakeskin and gilded 22kt gold hardware. Stamped to the underneath "Dunhill". Made in England.
Beyond their slee...
Category
British Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Decoration Moderne Dans L'Interieur (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
An oblong A4 sized portfolio with 48 absolutely amazing and exquisite pochoir plates. The plates are all present, all very clean and in Fine condition. Showing room set designs from ...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Italian Bench Weight Scale, Chromed Brass and Lacquered Wood, 10 Weights
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Italian bench weight scale, chromed brass and lacquered wood, with 10 weights.
Measures in cm: H 20, W 43, D 23.
Category
Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large, Art Deco, Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, London, 1931, Henry Perkins and Sons - makers. Measures 2 3/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Dark sp...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
DUNHILL 1938 Short Rollalite Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A rollalite lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill
This is a very scarce petrol pocket lighter, created in Switzerland by La Nationale company for the Alfred Dunhill Company in London E...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$862 Sale Price
25% Off
Small Vintage Display Dome, English Glass Showcase, Mid 20th Century, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage display dome. An English, glass and mahogany showcase, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. A charming, petite dome ideal for tabletop display, offerin...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Belgian Chocolate Mold
Located in New York, NY
Antique Belgian chocolate heavy metal chocolate mold. A great graphic pattern sculptural element addition for any room.
Category
Belgian Arts and Crafts 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale
By Rock-Ola
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beginning in the Late 19th Century, the penny scale offered a means for passersby to quickly check their weight without going to the trouble of seeing a doctor; simultaneously - and perhaps more notably - they provided an irresistible opportunity for businesses to advertise and earn extra revenue. Penny scales quickly became a platform for creativity in advertising and design, as machines competed to attract the attention of customers on the street.
This scale - the "LoBoy" model - was produced by the jukebox manufacturing company Rock-Ola in the 1930s and features a Classic skyscraper-inspired Art Deco Silhouette in black and white porcelain enamel. The mirrored glass display features instructions ("Stand Still - Keep Clear") as well as a reference chart which provides 'healthy' weights for men and women by height. The scale itself has been modified to function without needing to deposit a coin. This piece would make a super unique and functional addition to any retro bathroom!
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Rare Set of Five Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, these would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for ...
Category
German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Antique Cabin Decor Antler Basket, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large rustic antler basket made of real fallow deer antlers mounted on a carved wooden centerpiece. The upper antlers are additionally connected by a ...
Category
German Rustic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Wharton Esherick Music Stand
Located in New York, NY
Amazing architectural hand carved walnut music stand by Wharton Esherick. Monogrammed WE and dated 1962.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$62,370
Antique Noon Day Gun Cannon Sundial by Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Sandwich, MA
Rare noon day gun cannon sundial by Abercrombie & Fitch circa 1910. Unique garden instrument which fires a small signal charge when the magnifying glass...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Elephants
Located in Rochester, NY
Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with elephants and an Arab warrior. Early 20th century. Lucite display stand is included.
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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
American Diplomatic Mission Flag, Judaica- Liberation of Concentration Camp 1945
Located in Doha, QA
This American Diplomatic Mission Flag is one of its kind, a true museum’s piece, and it’s from the time which should never happen again in human history.
This Flag was taken from th...
Category
American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Taxidermy Fish In Bow Fronted Case, Roach
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Taxidermy, Preserved Fish, Cased Roach.
A cased roach in a nice bow fronted case with gilt lines and writing. The case contains a cleverly modelled roach set against a painted backdr...
Category
British Sporting Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Absolutely awesome yacht binnacle by New York maker T.S & J.D Negus of New York. Varnished base with intricate rope carving. The brass binnacle carries ...
Category
North American Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Air Force Academy Falcons Pennant, Circa 1950s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Air Force Academy felt pennant, circa 1950s. The pennant has a dark blue field with a white headband and no ties. Printed in r...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt
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Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games
Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.
Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
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