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Period: 20th Century
Radio Guzzini Gildo Giancarlo Rova 1980's
Located in Taranto, IT
We present a radio from the 1980s, Guzzini Brothers designed by Giancarlo Rova , funzionante. Height including antenna 30 cm Width 14 cm DEPTH 10 cm
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Jaguar XK 120 model car in clear crystal, decorative object, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Victorious on track and outrageously elegant on the road, the Jaguar XK-120 is both one of the most famous and versatile cars ever made by the legendary British manufacturer. Produce...
Category

Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

NORDMENDE "SPECTRA FUTURA", Radio; Raymond Loewy
Located in Neuss, NW
Very rare Radio NORDMENDE "SPECTRA FUTURA" with a pair of the original loudspeakers, designed by Raymond Loewy in the 1970s. The individual components have been tested and cleaned b...
Category

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

Materials

Plaster

James Bond First Edition 'You Only Live Twice' by Ian Fleming
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A first edition of 'You Only Live Twice' by Ian Fleming, with later dust jacket, as part of the James Bond series. Origin: English Date: 1964 Item Number: 1001254
Category

English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring the serene beauty of the ocean into your home with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this impressive piece featur...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nickel

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
Category

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

Materials

Paper

1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleve...
Category

Swedish Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Slate

Antique Scientific Didactic Model of the Yew Seed, Germany made in the Twenties
Located in Milan, IT
Taxus baccata, enlarged and removable didactic model of the yew seed, tree very used as hedge, belonging to the order of the conifers. German manufacture of the twenties made of papi...
Category

German Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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

15 Volumes Vintage Charles Dickens Library Display Books
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
15 Volumes Vintage Charles Dickens Library Display Books Impressive collection, vibrant colours ready to use or display. Condition: Very good, no issues to mention. General wear f...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

18-Karat Gold Art Deco Cigarette Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A solid 18-karat gold case with geometric Art Deco lines, this cigarette case has lines textured along the exterior and is completed with a complex grid pattern in the center. It has...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

20th Century "Boule" Ring in Yellow Gold Adorned with Sapphires and Brilliants
Located in Sofia, BG
Yellow gold “Boule” ring, perfect sphere adorned with faceted round sapphires and small brilliants. Ring size: 58. P. Brut: 13.5g France, circa 1920.
Category

French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Le Corbusier Der Modulor 2 Book, 1955
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
Category

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

Materials

Paper

Gucci Wood and Leather Backgammon Set, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage portable Gucci backgammon case/game. Tan leather trim with Burl wood on front and back of case and Burl wood game board/playing surface. 15 gr...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage hand-painted Jesus vase
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a hand-painted vase. The colors are vibrant.
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

"The Big Nude" Large Sumo Book by Helmut Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Big Nude" Large Sumo Book with stand by Helmut Newton. Brand new in it's original packaging, unopened and unexposed. Bound printed paper, signed and ...
Category

German 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

DUNHILL London Art Deco Green & Black Enamel Desk Lighter In 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Desk butane lighter designed by Dunhill. This is an exceptional beautiful lift arm butane desk lighter, created in London England by the Alfred Dunhill Company, back in the 1980-199...
Category

English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Francis Bacon: Full Face and in Profile by Michel Leiris, (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Bacon is one of the most painterly artists of our time: his colour-drenched canvases are disturbing and stimulating. This volume comprises his series of portraits and self-portraits,...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Fishing Stained Glass Window 1993 from the Mansfield Bar
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A magnificent sporting stained glass window depicting a fishing scene. The window shows an angler about to cast off, the edging of the window made of colored glass. The colored leaded window was made for the centenary of the 'Mansfield Bar' in Hawick in 1993. The Mansfield Bar was a long established public house opening its doors in 1893. It was situated half way down Mansfield Road in Hawick, Roxburghshire and welcomed sports fans on their way to Hawick Rugby Club...
Category

British Sporting Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

NEW OLD STOCK BOXED ANTiQUE FRENCH LE BANQUIER BACCARAT MIXED CARD DISPENSER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, New Old Stock & Boxed Le Banquier Baccarat card dispenser with silver leaf tipped ...
Category

French Edwardian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Baume & Mercier Men's Calendar Watch in 18 kt Gold Vintage
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Baume & Mercier 18 kt Gold Vintage Men's Calendar Watch Beautiful Baume & Mercier 18 kt gold watch with tiger's eye dial and integrated calendar, lea...
Category

Swiss Post-Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Panasonic Transistor Radio R72
Located in Pasadena, CA
Step back into the golden age of portable radios with the Panasonic Transistor Radio R72. Combining classic design with reliable performance, this compact radio delivers powerful sou...
Category

Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s An uneven 6 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The large antler...
Category

German Black Forest 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Musgrave Type Saddle Rack & Saddle
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Cast Iron Saddle Rack With Leather 'Camelot' Saddle. A decorative display of a Musgrave & Co. type cast iron saddle rack with oak covers and a Batchelors of Epping 'Camelot' ...
Category

English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Batman stereo radio bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for G. Rossi , 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Batman record player, radio and bar by Adalberto dal Lago & Adam Tihany for Giuseppe Rossi. The top is in brushed chrome metal with integrated speakers a...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Monumental Pair of Polished Brass Faux Tusks
Located in Hanover, MA
***AUTUMN SALE*** Amazing pair of life-sized polished cast solid brass faux elephant tusks mounted to tiered round brass stands, attributed to Suzanne Dahl and Jerry Barich from the...
Category

American Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Diamond And 18K Gold Swan Form Pin Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
This is a vintage piece from the post-1980s era, meticulously designed as an exquisite swan. The brooch features diamonds weighing about 4.0 carats in total and a round-cut ruby eye ...
Category

Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles Art Book, Lipman & Aspinwal, 1st Ed.
Located in Vienna, AT
A great art book about sculptor Alexander (Sandy) Calder by Gene Lipman, a long-time friend of Calder, and Margaret Aspinwall. 1st Edition from 1981. 7.5X10.25“, 96 pages, 95 illustrations, hardcover with dust jacket. The book describes the life and career of the twentieth-century artist and includes illustrations of a variety of his works and a guide to his sculptures in museums and public spaces. It focuses on his representative mobile works and also features early wire works, commercial sculptures...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mata Hari
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster from the 1931 film that was broadly based on the life of Mata Hari, a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was a German spy during World War I. Greta Garbo starred as the title role, alongside Ramon Novarro and Lionel Barrymore...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Lapis Lazuli Horse Knight
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved horse bust in grade AAA natural lapis lazuli. The horse with robust neck and windswept mane, mouth slightly open and large alert eyes. Lapis of beautiful coba...
Category

Afghan 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antonio Vitali Wood Toy Family Set for Creative Playthings
Located in San Mateo, CA
Carved wood toy family by Antonio Vitali, Swiss toy designer. Vitali designed this set for Creative Playthings in 1954. These were marketed under the na...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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

Vintage Cased Monocular, French, Field Viewing Scope, Optical Interest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased monocular. A French, enamelled brass and leather viewing scope, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Delightful field monocular, with 8 x 30 magnificat...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Necklace of natural pearls with gold, emerald and diamonds clasp. Austria 1910.
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace of degrading natural pearls with 18 Kt white gold, emerald and diamonds clasp. The necklace is made from natural pearls with minima...
Category

Austrian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage table lighter CHARMANT International 1970s Japan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very beautiful Japanese table lighter, Charmant International made in Japan in late 70's, brown tortoise lacquer, golden margins, piezoelectric ...
Category

Japanese Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

RONSON England 1929 Art Deco RonDeLight Table Lighter In Steel And Leather
Located in Miami, FL
A ball table-desk lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful and extremely rare RonDeLight desk lighter, created in England by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, bac...
Category

English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Alberto Dona 1980 Blue Red Yellow Green Murano Glass Aquarium Round Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This aquarium sculpture in blown Murano glass is signed by Alberto Dona', of flat round shape, decorated with three tridimensional colorful fishes amongst bubbles rising from a blue ...
Category

Italian Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Leaf

Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co Dry Goods General Store Countertop Scale
By Standard Computing Scale Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co. Porcelain Enamel Dry Goods General Store Scale with Beveled Glass Mirrors. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 18" W x 20" D.
Category

Unknown Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Anthony Bros. Convert-O Bike Cast Aluminum Convertible Tricycle / Bicycle
Located in Nantucket, MA
1950s convert-O bike cast aluminum tricycle with rubber wheels. Industrial era / Jet age design. Manufactured by Anthony Bros. - Designed by Ton...
Category

American Machine Age Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Metal Christ in the Cross Memorabilia Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jesus in the cross metal souvenir. Made France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Me...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Religion Print of the Seven Sacraments, Penance '1913'
Located in Langweer, NL
Large antique print of the seven sacraments. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Jean Prouve Book
Located in New York, NY
Rare Jean Prouve book, Jousse /Seguin-Enrico Navarra, 1998. Perfect condition.
Category

French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Early Vintage Chein Company All Tin Toy Wind-Up Limousine, American, Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is one of the earlier, New York City based, J. Chein Company, tin toy pieces. They started doing lithography in 1930. This toy wind-up sedan was made circa 1930 and is brightly ...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Large Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque Item e6895 A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with black finish. The trophy was shot in 1959....
Category

German Black Forest 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Vintage Painted Beech Zebra Figurine by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden toy zebra figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black. Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period: Manufactured in the 1950s (Designed i...
Category

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

Materials

Beech

African Oryx / Gemsbok Shoulder Mount Taxidermy Trophy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine shoulder mounted taxidermy / trophy of an African Oryx or Gemsbok Antelope, in overall very good condition.
Category

African 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage Raven Taxidermy on Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique sculptural composition beautifully pairs the naturalism of taxidermy with an abstract 19th century Chinese wooden scholars' root. The raven is poised as is mid-caw, ready...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Italian Ashtray Vide Poche Pink Alabaster 1960s Smoking item
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and high-quality ashtray, made from hand-carved pink alabaster with black and grayish veins, probably by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1960s, marked at the bottom. This beautiful...
Category

Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

William Shakespeare 15 Volumes Limited Edition Number 77
Located in North Hollywood, CA
William Shakespeare 15 Volumes Limited edition Number 77 Circa 1912. Leatherbound. 15 volumes. Printed on handmade paper, burgundy Moroccan leather bound volumes of "The Works of Wil...
Category

English Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Wire Cage for Shipping Shell Fish
Located in Round Top, TX
Wire cage with feet. Used for transporting shell fish. Fun and rare. Multiples available.
Category

French Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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

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

Collection of Six Vintage Woodworking Files
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Six vintage woodworking files United States 20th century Cast steel Height on custom display stands: 16.25 - 22.75 in. / 41 - 58 cm.
Category

American Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Natural Coral on Custom Wood Base
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Natural Coral set on a custom wood base.
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral

Sotheby's Art at Auction 1992-93: the Art Market Review 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Art at Auction 1992-93: The Art Market Review. Published by Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Highlights: ...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

James T. Moore Memorial Band Hand Painted Parade Drum c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Large stressed vellum parade drum from the James T. Moore Memorial Band out of Philadelphia, PA. Hand painted with brass accents. The piece has retained its original finish an...
Category

American Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1900s An antique 8 pointer red deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1900. The...
Category

German Black Forest 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

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