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Period: 20th Century
Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Property from the Collection of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Countess of Snowden. (continued from title) This is the two volume set of sales catalogues produced by Christie's for the sale of Princess Margaret's collection of personal effects. ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Pair of Pearl & Oakley Acoustics Ceramic Chinese Urn Stereo Speakers
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very Unique 1980s Asian Modern Pearl & Oakley Acoustics custom home audio speakers in the form of Chinese lidded urns or ceramic vases with crackle glaze...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Aphrodite; Moeurs Antiques by Pierre Louÿs, illustr. by Antoine Calbet -
Located in Middletown, NY
Paris: Rombaldi Éditeur, 1937. Limited Edition. 8vo, 7 5/8 x 5 3/4 (194 x 156 mm). pp: 4, vii, 242. Five color lithographs including the frontispiece. Copies printed on Voiron laid...
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French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of Illinois ( Southern Part ), 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Illinois ( Southern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
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English Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

On the Waterfront
Located in London, GB
Original American photographic production still. For the 1954 classic drama On the Waterfront. The film starred Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J Cobb. Guinness...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Old Walking Stick / Strolling Stick, Silver Mount, Silver V-177
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood ebonized stick with 835 silver mount, circa 1900. Very noble and high quality silver mount. Age-appropriate condition. (V - 177).
Category

Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Elizabeth Garouste et Mattia Bonetti (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonnetti have been at the forefront of the decorative arts for a few years. After creating the Barbary style , they imposed a poetic and cultured look i...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Seaplane model by ART BOIS 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco seaplane on a wave by Anthoine ART BOIS, France, 1930s. Wood and metal. Width : 16"(40.5cm), Length: 13.8"(35cm), Height : 12.4"(31.5cm)
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Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Aldrich Art Inlaid Opal Turquoise Coral Jet Lapis Lazuli Amethyst Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Southwestern Style Aldrich Art inlaid opal, turquoise, jet, lapis lazuli, coral and faceted amethyst sterling silver ring 20th Century Provenance: estate of a notable New York City psychiatrist and artistic, often one-of-a-kind jewelry collector Intricately inlaid gemstones form a striking geometrical central pattern, flanked by a pair of faceted bezel set amethysts on each side of the sterling silver shoulders. Entirely hand crafted. Aldrich Art is based in the mountains of Colorado and have been creating Southwestern style jewelry since the 1970's. Size: 7.75 US Marks: Aldrich Arts...
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American American Craftsman 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Sterling Silver, Other

Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Era Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted work of religious art with a marvelous patina. This finely carved, wooden statuette of Jesus dates from the earliest years of the 20th century. Well taken care of it is in very good condition and the geometric marble base makes it stand firm and steady. This sacred heart sculpture...
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European Arts and Crafts 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Strohmenger Baby Grand Piano Figured Walnut Square Legs and Lyre
Located in Leeds, GB
Art Deco style, 1945, Strohmenger baby grand piano with a polished, book-matched, figured walnut case and brass fittings. The high arched piano cheek ends with an angular square cut....
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English Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Oeuvres Completes De Colette. Complete Works of Colette - FIRST COLLECTED EDITON
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: COLETTE, Sidonie-Gabrielle. TITLE: Oeuvres Completes De Colette. (The Complete Works of Colette). PUBLISHER: Paris: Flammarion, Le Fleuron, 1948-1950, DESCRIPTION: THE FI...
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French Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

The Technique of Landscape Painting Hardcover by Frederic Taubes 1966
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Technique of Landscape Painting Hardcover Book by Frederic Taubes 1966. FIRST PRINTING 175 pages. Profusely illustrated with color and black and white captioned photos and drawin...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century French Art Deco Football Table Game
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Beautiful French table football game (also known as a foosball table), early to mid 20th century. Painted and varnished wood and chromium plated and other metals, each side with four...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Columbia Schooner Ship Model in Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek model of the Fishing Schooner Columbia model in case. Charming old model of the famous Gloucester Grand Banks schooner with nested dories, rope coi...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Rare Fraad Jr. Child's Size Talking Machine, circa 1916
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A New York firm established in 1915. An advertisement of 1916 offered ten models of disc players under the names Symphony, Fraad Jr. and Symphony Jr. (the firm went bankrupt in August 1918). Comes with one Victor record...
Category

American Arts and Crafts Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Traditional Vintage Catalan Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
Category

Spanish Rustic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Gorgeous Smoking Set by Lalique, Signed on the Bottom, Made in France
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous smoking set in crystal by Lalique. made in France. The both pieces are signed on the bottom. Made in France. The table lighter works perfectly. The items are in excell...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Glass By Gallé by Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Glass By Gallé by Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha. Harry N. Abrams, Inc, New York, 1984. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. An important reference work, written by Gallé and Ar...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Cameraman
Located in London, GB
Original US lobby card for The Cameraman, 1928. This silent comedy was directed by Edward Sedgwick and an uncredited Buster Keaton. The film stars Keaton, Marceline Day and Harold G...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1989, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Every year a well-known Danish artist designs the Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament. In its many incarnations over the years it has becom...
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Danish Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Capital Black Forest 16 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Capital Black Forest 16 Pointer Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque A very large 16 pointer deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was ...
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German Black Forest 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Antler

Original Antique Map of the American State of Iowa, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Iowa Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
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English Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Grafonola the Dulceola with Wooden Case
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Grafonola, the Dulceola, with wooden case. With a classic and elegant design, the device is made of varnished wood, with a refined finish and well-crafted details. The lid is open, r...
Category

British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Suzuki Musique Flute
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Suzuki Musique Flute 27.13 long x 1.75 diameter Preowned vintage condition unrestored.  Refer to all images listed
Category

Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century German Spring Bending Dumbbell, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Spring Bending Dumbbell, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Metal, Wood Color: Black Styles: Mid-Century Mod...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Hand Made Paddle Wheel Ship Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-427 Folk Art hand made paddle wheel ship model Model was made by a 80 year old man from Long Island NY Beautifully detailed 18" to top of mast.
Category

North American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

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

1970s metal bracelet
Located in grand Lancy, CH
1970s metal bracelet
Category

European Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Giant Champion Cricket Bat, Trade Sign by N Cochrane
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very rare extra large champion cricket bat by N Cochrane, Trade Sign This is an unusual piece it is in remarkably good condition, it is made in ash by the manufacturer to be used as an advertising piece...
Category

Great Britain (UK) Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ash

Beautiful Silver Lady Woman in Alpine Costume Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed an...
Category

German Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

American Victorian, 1st Ed
By Lawrence Grow and Dina Von zweck 1
Located in valatie, NY
American Victorian by Lawrence Grow and Dina Von Aweck. NY: Harper and Row, publishers, 1984. First edition hardcover, no dust jacket. 223 pp. A fully-illustrated source book of the ...
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American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919
By Wiener Werkstätte, Maria Likarz
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional, rare pouch bag with abstract bead embroidery in bright orange, beige, dark brown and white, crocheted at the upper edge, cords as drawstrings with olive-shaped wooden be...
Category

Austrian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin, Goatskin, Silk, Beads

Set of Bronze Artillery Cannons with Italian Royal Insignia
Located in New York, NY
Set of bronze artillery cannons with Italian royal insignia. Set of three vintage patinated bronze artillery models including a larger cannon on hand ca...
Category

Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Era 10k Gold "S" Initial Shield Signet Ring With Diamond, Size 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Art Deco era 10k old gold shield ring boasts a bold initial "S" and diamond elegantly engraved at its center, exuding timeless sophistication. The shield-shaped face is acce...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage Full Body Mount Stuffed Racoon Wall Hanging Taxidermy Mancave Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Full Body Stuffed Racoon Wall Hanging Mount Taxidermy Mancave Decor. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 18" H x 30" W x 10" D.
Category

Unknown Rustic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur

Vintage Sterling Silver Signed EK MIK Stousland Modernist Figural Pendant
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage sterling silver signed EK MIK stousland modernist figural pendant, circa 1960s. MIK Stousland (1920-2002) was an architect, sculptor, and jewelry...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kids Tricycle Bike Model "Sky King", 1930s
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Vintage tricycle in good condition model sky-king airflow.
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Green Suede and Ceramic Smoking Set by Longchamp, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely gorgeous olive green suede and ceramic smoking set by Longchamp. Each piece is unique in its own way, but together as a set of four they create a beautiful and timeless co...
Category

French Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

East of Eden by John Steinbeck, First Trade Edition, in Original DJ, 1952
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Steinbeck, John. East of Eden. New York: The Viking Press, 1952. Octavo. First trade edition, first printing. In original lime green cloth boards with green titles to the spine and o...
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Paper

Arts and Crafts Oak Xylophone attributed to George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton attributed, an Arts and Crafts oak xylophone, with squashed heart details to each side and with six graduated brass bars with circular resonators. Originally designed f...
Category

Arts and Crafts 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Three Hundred Years of American Painting 1957
Located in Bradenton, FL
Three Hundred Years of American Painting by Alexander Eliot, art editor of Time. Hardcover book with slipcase, published in 1957 by Time Incorporated. Printed and bound in the United...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bdg, Vintage 10k Gold Frameless Child's Eyeglasses, United States, circa 1948
Located in Chatham, ON
BDG - vintage 10k yellow gold child's eyeglasses - featuring rimless prescription lenses - Fine quality frames with Edwardian details - signed 10K BDG (unknown / unidentified maker -...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty Tibetan Dungchen ceremonial long horn crafted with copper and brass in a dramatic telescoping sculptural form. Retracted height: 25".
Category

Tibetan Tibetan 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Map of Southern South America – Richly Detailed Engraving by K.Johnston, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
Title (80 characters, keyword-first): Map of Southern South America – Richly Detailed Engraving by Keith Johnston, 1903 Description: This elegant map titled "South America: Southern...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Map of Northern South America – Vibrant Engraving by Keith Johnston, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Northern South America – Vibrant Engraving by Keith Johnston, 1903 This beautifully engraved map titled "South America: Northern Sheet" was created by Keith Johnston, F.R.G.S...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Map of the West India Islands and Central America – Colorful 1903 Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of the West India Islands and Central America – Colorful 1903 Engraving This vibrant engraved map, titled "West India Islands and Central America," was created by Keith Johnston...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Map of Western United States 1903 – Railroads, State Borders, and Terrain
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of Western United States 1903 – Railroads, State Borders, and Terrain This beautifully engraved map titled "United States of North America (Western Sheet)" was created by Keith ...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography This is a finely engraved and beautifully colored map titled "United States of North America (Central She...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Map of the Southeastern USA and Atlantic States – Vintage 1903 Geography
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of the Southeastern USA and Atlantic States – Vintage 1903 Geography This original engraved map, titled “United States of North America (South Eastern Sheet) with the Atlantic S...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Northeast USA - Vibrant 1903 Cartographic Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of the Northeastern United States of North America, 1903 This striking antique map titled “United States of North America (North Eastern Sheet)” was created by the renowned Scot...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Modernist Bracelet Silver Bangle Taxco Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Handcrafted Modernist Bracelet Bangle Silver Taxco Mexico cutout designs 2 15/16 outside diameter 2.5 inside diameter x 3/16 thick Stamped Mexico 925 Preowned vintage Refer to listed...
Category

Mexican Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Canada’s West – 1903 Engraved Map by Johnston – Unique and Historic
Located in Langweer, NL
This beautiful and detailed map, titled "Dominion of Canada (Western Sheet)," was created by Keith Johnston and published in 1903. It presents a fascinating depiction of Canada's w...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Canada Map 1903 - Dominion of Canada, West Central Sheet
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Canada Map 1903 - Dominion of Canada, West Central Sheet Description: This fascinating 1903 map of the Dominion of Canada’s West Central regions by T.R. Johnston offers a viv...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Canada Map 1903 - East Central Dominion - Ontario, Quebec & More
Located in Langweer, NL
Canada Map 1903 - East Central Dominion - Ontario, Quebec & More This captivating antique map, titled "Dominion of Canada (East Central Sheet)" and published in 1903 by Keith Johnst...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Canada Dominion Map 1903 - A Detailed View of Eastern Canada and Newfoundland
Located in Langweer, NL
North America, 1903 - A Colorful Historical Map with Detailed Borders This attractive map of North America was engraved, printed, and published by W. & A.K. Johnston in 1903. A wond...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Explore North America in 1903 - Intricately Detailed Antique Map
Located in Langweer, NL
North America, 1903 - A Colorful Historical Map with Detailed Borders This attractive map of North America was engraved, printed, and published by W. & A.K. Johnston in 1903. A wond...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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