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Period: 20th Century
Antique Map of Europe, 1903, with Intricate Political Boundaries and Rich Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique Map of Europe, 1903, with Intricate Political Boundaries and Rich Detail
Description:
This antique map, titled "Europe," is a finely engraved and beautifully colored ...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique World Map on Mercator's Projection, Ocean Currents and Trade Routes 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique World Map on Mercator's Projection, 1903, Showing Ocean Currents and Trade Routes
Description:
This antique map, titled "Chart of the World on Mercator's Projection,"...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
4vol Antique Reference Book Set, British Furniture, English, Macquoid, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4 volume book set - A History of British Furniture by Percy Macquoid. An English, bound antiques reference guide, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1908.
Aut...
Category
British Edwardian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ian Fleming, Thrilling Cities, First Edition, Uncorrected Proof, 1963
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: FLEMING, Ian.
TITLE: Thrilling Cities - UNCORRECTED PROOF.
PUBLISHER: London: Jonathan Cape, 1963.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, UNCORRECTED PROOF. 1 vol., only 175 copies printed, illustrated. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial printed wrappers, without the exceedingly scarce proof dustjacket.
CONDITION: General light...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Letter From Birmingham City Jail by Martin Luther King Jr., Printed Pamphlet
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is one of the most important texts of the American Civil Rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham City Jail.” Printed as a stapled pamphlet, ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
Royal Diana and Charles 's Wedding Philatelic Panels Collection 125 Stamps
Located in Plainview, NY
The Royal Wedding Philatelic Panels Collection was published by the Postal Commemorative Society in 1983. The album collection of historic Royal Wedding Commemorative Stamps also features full color photographs of the wedding as well as photos of official visitation with stamps of many countries: Bahamas, Antigua & Barbuda, British Antarctic Territory, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Tuvalu, Barbados, Belize, Mauritius, Swaziland, Falkland Islands, Nevis, Tristan da Cunha, Turks & Caicos Islands, St. Helena, Pitcairn Islands, Maldives, Ascension, Sierra Leone, Kiribati, Falkland Islands Dependencies, Montserrat, St. Vincent, Dominica, Fiji, Great Britain, St. Kitts, British Virgin Islands...
Category
Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mir Space Station USSR CCCP Original Scale Model; Soviet Scene
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting an extraordinary piece of aerospace history - the original Mir prototype scale model from Russia. This remarkable artifact has been in our possession for the past 30 years, cherished as a prized collectible. Acquired from the individual who first imported it from Russia, it stands as a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of space exploration.
This scale model is truly one-of-a-kind, bearing witness to the pioneering spirit that led to the construction of the iconic Mir space...
Category
Russian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage North Polar Chart Featuring Arctic Exploration Routes, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Vintage North Polar Chart Featuring Arctic Exploration Routes, 1903
This vintage map titled "North Polar Chart" offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Arctic ex...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1941 Folk Art Patience Bottle Signed And Dated
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A symbolic Christian patience bottle with a cross flanked by miniature bells, the front with a ladder, tools, plants and rooster. The bottle contains a signed paper label, dated Octo...
Category
Argentine Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
North by Northwest / La Mort aux Trousses
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful original Belgium film poster US from the first release of this Classic Hitchcock in Belgium in 1959.
This piece in unfolded and conservation linen backed it would...
Category
Belgian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Edgar Allan POE. The Bells & Other Poems. LIMITED EDITION SIGNED BY EDMUND DULAC
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POE, Edgar Allan.
TITLE: The Bells And Other Poems.
PUBLISHER: London: Hodder and Stoughton, n.d., (1912).
DESCRIPTION: LIMITED SIGNED EDITION. 1 vol., 12-5/16" x 10-1/2", limited to 750 numbered and signed copies by the illustrator Edmund Dulac...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
The Wayward Bus by John Steinbeck, First Edition
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Wayward Bus by John Steinbeck. Hardcover book, first edition, published in February 1947 by The Viking Press of New York. Printed in the United States of America by Kingsport Pre...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ekco Type RS2 Radio Receiver, italy, 1932 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Ekco Type RS2 Radio Receiver.
Produced in 1932 ca.
Fair condition due to the time.
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Italian Typewriter "Olivetti Linea 88", Design Ettore Sottsass, 1966
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian typewriter "Olivetti Linea 88", Design Ettore Sottsass, 1966
Good condition.
Features: Standard manual typewriter.
Keyboard: 46 keys, corresponding to 92 symbols.
Ribbon: 13...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Carved Rose Quartz 14K Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality hand carved oval rose quartz pin brooch set in a 14K yellow gold frame. This is a vintage piece of estate jewelry circa 1910. The frame is an elegant thin oval setting w...
Category
French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage African Litchenstein Hartebeest Antelope Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage African Litchenstein Hartebeest Antelope Shoulder Mount Large Taxidermy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 40" H x 16" W x 27" D. Each antler approx 10.5" Long...
Category
Unknown Rustic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
Arne Jacobsen (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A first edition soft cover published in 2002, with an introduction by Carsten Thau and Kjeld Vindum followed with an essay by Marie-Louise Jensen and Maria Wettergren...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Vintage French Cartier Brooch Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Large Vintage French Cartier brooch silk scarf pink irish linen pillow
Description:
Large custom made luxury cushion created from an exquisite vintage, pure silk Cartier fashion scarf in a striking design and colour. Featuring two beautiful antique gold broaches...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Silk
20th Century Vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 Disc Player Music Box
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present a vintage Thorens Gramophone AD-30 disc player/ music box, Thorens model #755, circa 1975. The nostalgic solid wood cabinet was hand crafted by Thorens and features a...
Category
European 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #16
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
Category
American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
By Demeyere
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco ashtray stand
This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...
Category
Belgian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Early 20th Century Breloque Pinfire Prostitutes Pistol by Franz Pfannl
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful hand made pinfire pistol by Franz Pfannl, housed in its original Moroccan red leather case with its arsenic velvet interior. The gun would have originally had a small nic...
Category
Austrian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Velvet
The Great Escape
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for John Sturges classic 1963 war adventure starring Steve McQueen, James Coburn, James Garner and Richard Attenborough.. Far fewer of this size poster were p...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Glass scientific instrument: Crookes maltese cross tube, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument. An example of the Crookes tube with Maltese Cross, in chromed metal, a precursor to the cathode ray tube. It was used t...
Category
Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "M" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter 'M', 'MIKE,' set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle, with the maker's lab...
Category
North American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Houses by Thierry W. Despont, 1st Limited Ed, With Letter to Herbert Kasper
Located in valatie, NY
Houses by Thierry W. Despont. Published by Office of Thierry Despont, New York, 1990. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Private edition with personal letter to Sandra and Herbert Kasper. He was an American fashion designer known as Kasper. He studied English and advertising at New York University and fashion at the Parsons School of Design in New York from 1951–53 and l'Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in 1953. He left NYU to serve in the US Army in Europe. After World War II he enrolled at Parsons, where he became a protégé of milliner Fred Frederics. After graduating, he returned to Paris for two years developing his skills in design while working for Jacques Fath, Christian Dior, and Marcel Rochas. When he returned to the US, he worked for Frederics at Mr. John. He was also a famous art collector. He was an avid art collector, and in 2011, the Morgan Library and Museum devoted an exhibition, called “Mannerism and Modernism: The Kasper Collection of Drawings and Photographs,” to the designer.unnumbered copy of a run of 1000. With letter from Despont to his client. Mr. Despont was Associate Architect for the Centennial Restoration of the Statue of Liberty and has completed the restoration of Clayton, the Frick family mansion in Pittsburgh. Mr. Despont designed the Decorative Arts Galleries of the new J. Paul Getty Museum and, in collaboration with Richard Meier, was responsible for the interior design of the museum's sculpture and painting galleries. The office also completed the 50,000 square foot flagship store on Bond Street for Ralph Lauren. In the US, the firm designed the Edmond J. Safra Synagogue on East 63rd Street in New York and the flagship store for Harry Winston in Beverly Hills, California. Mr. Despont and his office have completed several very high end hotel projects. Among them are the renovation of the Carlyle Hotel in New York, Claridge's and The Dorchester in London, and Boca Raton Resort & Club in Florida. Current hotel projects include the renovation of the Ritz Paris, the Dorchester Collection's new 45 Park Lane Hotel in London, The Chatwal in New York, and the Divan Hotel in Istanbul. volume with its own dustjacket. These books were given only to clients of the firm. Privately printed set, issued between 1990 and 1995 in a special case. Volume I. 1990, unnumbered copy of 1000 published. Illustrated with photographs by Philippe-Louis Houze and watercolors by Bonnie Glasser. Provides high quality photographs of exteriors and interiors of important houses planned...
Category
American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Cabinet Size Bronze Sculpture of Venus de Milo after Ron Liod Sauvage
By Ron Sauvage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Venus de Milo bronze after Sauvage.
In an diminutive size that is perfect for the desk, mantel or vitrine.
Simply a wonderful little...
Category
French Grand Tour 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Children's Bowling Game of "Fancy Ten Pins" by Spears Works Bavaria, Circa 1935
By JW Spears 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
This rare and unique game is in excellent all original condition with it's original, highly lithographed colorful box, This seemingly little used pre-war game is completely intact an...
Category
Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Three Top Hats: Incredible Collection (also Individually)
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
From left : ------------Also sold individually---------------
1) ref. O/5509 - London fashion Bowler Hat in black felt - 1920 about -
G.R.Dunn & Co.Ltd - Piccadilly Circus - Lond...
Category
Italian Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Felt
Handbook of the American Wing Opening Exhibition, Presentation Copy
Located in valatie, NY
A Handbook of the American Wing: Opening Exhibition by R.T.H. Halsey, and Charles O. Cornelius (Assistant Curator in the Department of Decorative Arts.) New York: Metropolitan Museum...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Vintage Largemouth Bass Real Skin Wall Mount Taxidermy Fishing Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Largemouth Bass Real Skin Wall Mount Taxidermy Fishing Wall Decor. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements (Overall): 14" H x 22" W x 10" D.
Category
Unknown Rustic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin
Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "E" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter 'E', 'ECHO,' set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle, with the maker's lab...
Category
North American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cotton
Large Chinese Hardstone Model of a Flower Tree in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone model of a flower tree in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 48cm, width 39cm, depth 23cm
Craf...
Category
Chinese 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Important English Furniture & Robert Harman Collection of 18th/19thc Tea Caddies
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
Important English Furniture including the Robert Harman Collection of Late 18th and Early 19th century Tea Caddies, Sotheby's London Friday 12 November 1...
Category
English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1960 Stunning Table Lighter in Murano Glass by Antonio Imperatore. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960 Stunning table lighter in frosted Murano glass by Antonio Imperatore. Made in italy. The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly
Dimension:
diam 3,54" x 4,33" H in...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Murano Glass
Jade And Rock Crystal 14K Gold Floral Form Pin Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
14 karat yellow gold floral form carved Jade and rock crystal pin brooch with two pearls and 10 rubies. Carved jade leaves and rock crystal flowers with pearls and rubies set in center.
Category
Austrian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Gold
Christie's The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Christie's hardback auction catalogue Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th October 1999 New York.
In October of 1999, Anna Strasberg sourced Christie’s, the renowned auction company, to ...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque ca. 1946
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great Deer Trophy Mount on Wooden Carved Plaque ca. 1946
A large antique deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque with dark brown finish. The trophy was shot in...
Category
German Rustic 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Patriotic American Flag Rhinestone Jewel Pins Collection Shadowbox Framed Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Patriotic American Flag Rhinestone Jewel Brooch Pins Collection Shadowbox Framed Art. The custom work appears to be a mix of approximately 70-80 (unconfirmed) vintage and contemporar...
Category
Unknown Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
American Paintings from the Manoogian Collection, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
American paintings from the Manoogian Collection by the National Gallery of Art. Washington: Natl. Gallery of Art, 1989. First edition softcover. 203 pages. Published in conjunction ...
Category
American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Florence City Tower Souvenir Building Architectural Model vintage Italy 1930
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir at a Grand Tour in Europe an...
Category
Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Andy Warhol (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Rare Swedish Exhibition Catalogue
This book was published on the occasion of the Andy Warhol exhibition at Moderna Museet in Stockholm in 1968, it was edited by Andy Warhol, Kasper K...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Picasso by Gertrude Stein
Located in valatie, NY
Picasso by Gertrude Stein. B.T. Batsford, LTD, London, 1948. 3rd Ed hardcover no dust jacket. With 64 illustrations in color and B&W. The famous writer ...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lante...
Category
American American Empire Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands by Jorge Amado
Located in Stamford, CT
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands by Jorge Amado. Hardcover 1st edition. Very good overall condition with clear Mylar protective cover added.
Category
American Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Handmade Red and Mustard Backgammon Board, Folk Art Decor, Graphic Art
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful and graphic hand-crafted vintage backgammon board for function or decor. Would make striking wall art in a primitive or folk art setting. Origin unknown. Does not fold. Made...
Category
Unknown Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Santa Claus Belsnickel Wax Candle German Christmas 1930s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candle. Was probably made before World War two in Germany. Scattered wear due to age. It is made of wax and is hand-painted. Nice addition...
Category
German Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947
Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base.
Signed "D. H. Chiparus".
Measures: height 37cm and 22 cms. diam. base
Excellent c...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique walking stick/cane, Germany with around 1910
Antique historical condition.
Please refer to the detailed photos for the condition
(...
Category
Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Bean Seedling
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Bean Seedling
A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot
Located in Middletown, NY
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1939.
The title of this book of light verse is given by Ezra Pound's friendly nickname for Eliot "Old Possum." In 195...
Category
American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1950s Spanish Complete Handmade Iron Boat Anchor
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish Complete Handmade Iron Boat Anchor.
Category
Spanish 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Vintage Golf Club, Niblick By Abe Mitchell
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Hickory Niblick Golf Club.
A fine and nicely weighted dot punched faced Niblick by James & William Winton and endorsed by the English golf professional, Abe Mitchell. This cl...
Category
Scottish 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch Doll House Furniture, 1922-1945, Model 568 and 614
Located in Delft, NL
Ko Verzuu for Ado Dutch doll house furniture, 1922-1945, model 568 and 614
Ado wooden furniture doll house toys, designed by Ko Verzuu, during 1922-1...
Category
Dutch 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
2 Vols. Sir Henry Yule. The Book Of Ser Marco Polo
Located in New York, NY
2 Volumes. Sir Henry Yule. The Book Of Ser Marco Polo. With Maps and Illustrations. Bound in 3/4 brown morocco by Zaehnsdorf, marbled boards, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt on sp...
Category
English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947
Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base.
Signed "D. H. Chiparus".
Measures: 52 cms. with base and 42cm alt. total and 24 c...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Marx Toys Key-Wind Tin Lithograph "Jalopy" Toy Car with Box
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
A mechanical wind-up tin lithograph toy car by Marx Toys. "Jalopy" Circa. 1940's. Excellent original working condition. Includes original box.
Category
Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Playing Game Cards Double Deck Greek Key Design
By Versace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful double deck set of vintage game playing cards in black and gold with Greek-Key design, circa mid-20th century, Europe, possibly Italy. This set of two decks reside in ori...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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