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Period: 20th Century
Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses). Lorgnettes, eye glasses held in place by long handles rather than resting on the bridge of one's nose, were...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Danish Modernist Silver Plate Ashtray or Incense Burner by Carl Cohr, 1950s
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in San Diego, CA
Egg-shaped silver plated brass ashtray or incense burner. Titled The Smile, it was designed and manufactured by Carl Cohr in Fredericia Denmark. Stamped Cohr, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Circa 1900 French Opera Glasses by Colmont F.T Paris
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 opera glasses by Colmont F.T, Paris, France. Mother of pearl with gilt brass star & bead bandings. The mounts are unusually fine & rarely found.
3 7/8" w., 1.5" d., 2 3/8"...
Category
French Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1970s Gorgeous Turquoise and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous turquoise and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color
This chess set is a be...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Ski Photography, Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, 'A Courageous Jump'
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
This Item is not mounted.
Vintage Ski photography, antique Alpine Ski photograph.
'A COURAGEOUS JUMP', a new mounted black and white photograph...
Category
British Sporting Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Art Book Golden Book of Famous Women, English, Eleanor F Brickdale, 1919
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique art book 'Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale's Golden Book of Famous Women.' An English language literary compendium, dating to the ear...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Six Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is hand made of metal.
This is a 3rd class relic. For a better understanding, Relics are...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
20th Century Belgian Brass Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century Belgian brass goblet, perched on a stately wooden pedestal, is a testament to classic craftsmanship. Its gently aged patina speaks of its journey through time, addi...
Category
Belgian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1970s Joey Thomas Single Fin Surfboard an Santa Cruz Surf History Artifact
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s era surfboard by Santa Cruz shaper / surfer Joey Thomas, this example has a single foiled wooden fin, swallow tail, beak nose, down rail with a resin pin line along the rails c...
Category
American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester
1970s Seiko Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Wall Clock, Pink
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original re-finished in Millenial Pink.
A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock.
These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, ...
Category
Japanese Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cut Steel, Steel
Alpine Ski Photograph 'Matterhorn & Skiers', Taken from Original 1930s Photo
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage, antique alpine ski photograph.
'Matterhorn & Skiers', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Black abd white alpine photos are the perfect addition to any home or ski lodge, so please do check out our other ski photos...
Category
English Sporting Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Alpine Ski Photograph, 'Panoramic View', Taken from Original 1930s Photograph
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage, antique Alpine Ski photograph.
'Panoramic View', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Black and white alpine photos are the perfect addition to any home or ski lodge, so please do check out our other ski photos...
Category
English Sporting Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Eleven Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 11 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is hand made of metal and wood.
This is a 3rd class relic. For a better understanding, ...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique Bronze Holy Heart Sculpture / Bust of Our Lord Jesus Christ 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and large antique bronze sculpture of our Lord Jesus.
This gorgeous and sizeable bronze sculpture is another one of our recent great finds. We have never seen a bronze holy hea...
Category
European Arts and Crafts 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Set Of 3 Miniature Amber And Silver Harley Davidson Style Motor Bikes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 3 Miniature Amber and Silver Harley Davidson Style Motor Bikes
925 stamped silver.
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique French Woven Colored Wicker Suitcase, basket
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique French woven colored wicker - reed - cane little suitcase or basket.
A Belle Epoque - Antique piece made of cane, finished with leather edges, leather with metal handle and a...
Category
French Belle Époque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Beautifully pre...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919
By Maria Likarz, Wiener Werkstätte
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
Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
By Demeyere
Located in Saarburg, 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
Iron, Chrome, Metal
Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
By Demeyere
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco ashtray stand
This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 20s/30s 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, Iron, Chrome
SIGNED & STAMPED ANTIQUE 24CT GOLD INLAID JAPANESE KOMEI WORK CiGARETTE CASE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, super decorative antique Japanese Komei Work signed and stamped 24ct gold decorated cigarette c...
Category
Japanese Anglo-Japanese 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tom Sturgis Pretzels Large Tin Metal Red Advertising Can
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Tom Sturgis Pretzels Large Tin Metal Red Advertising Can. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12.5" H x 12.5" Diameter.
Category
Country 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Blue Cloth Bound Books. The Works of H.H Munro."Saki" C.1927
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice set of The Works of H.H Munro " Saki ".
Published C.1927
Blue cloth with gilt tooling
Interesting signed bookplate in each volume
Good condition
The measurement below relat...
Category
English Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s
A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human ...
Category
German Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather Heiser Batwing Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage leather Heiser batwing chaps with buck stitched edging and conchos. Nice patina to leather and nice light coloring. In good condition for use or display in a Western or South...
Category
American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Ensembles Mobiliers 18 Volume (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a brand new (apart from volume 1/2 which is in a mylar cover for protection there is a 1cm tear in the front top left hand corner) still in cellophane complete 18 volume set...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Unique Dutch Arts and Crafts Oak & Coromandel & Brass Chess Table w. Drawer 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Extremely rare and timeless, Dutch Arts and Crafts chess table.
If you have been selling art and antiques as long as we have then you learn to recognize not only the difference betw...
Category
Dutch Arts and Crafts 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Oversized Cricket Bat
Located in Conwy, GB
An extraordinary one off over-sized cricket bat, polished teak with a string-bound handle.
Category
English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Teak
1951 Life Magazines Bound Volume, Incl Queen Elizabeth Issue, Aug-Dec, 11 Issues
Located in New York, NY
Life Magazine, 11 International Edition issues bound volume. August- December 1951, Binding label months in French, see photo.
This volume includes an issue with H.R.H. Princess Eli...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Il pleure dans mon coeur (It's crying in my heart) by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Il pleure dans mon coeur (He is crying in my heart), by Line Vautrin.
Gilded bronze compact whose lid is decorated with a poem by Paul Verlaine (1844-1896) published in the collectio...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish.
Heavy solid cast brass with a ...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1980s Charles O. Perry Brass Mathematic Puzzle Sculpture Vintage Museum Souvenir
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1980s. Vintage Charles O. Perry brass ball puzzle sculpture. Originally designed in the 1960s. Precision craftsmanship, mathematical design. Can be dis-assembled and re-as...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Semi-Automatic Large Bakelite Grocery Scale, Czech Republic, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
Old shop scale from the 1930s/1940s, manufactured in the Czech Republic by Zbrojovka Brno. Semi-automatic scale, with internal weights. The scale is set with stylish metal buttons. A...
Category
Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Gold Plated Manicure Set by Gosol Sollingen, Germany 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative yet very useable vanity or travel manicure set consisting of 10 parts including the leather pouch and Gold Plated Cup. The manicure set was made by Gosol in Germany circa ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
French Woven Colored Cane Mini Bag , Lunch Box, Suitcase, Handbasket
Located in Antwerp, BE
French woven colored wicker - reed - cane
mini bag - lunchbox, mini handbag - child's bag - basket - handbasket.
A Belle Epoque - Antique piece made of colred wicker with red and ...
Category
French Belle Époque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Double Bronze/Brass Apothecary Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a gilt bronze/brass double apothecary scale. It depicts an upside down bronze Corinthian column that holds two different set of balance brass ...
Category
Unknown Neoclassical 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Brass
Boeing Flying Fortress Control Yoke
By ANRI
Located in Telluride, CO
This WWII Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Control Yoke is mounted on riveted aircraft aluminum with the original data plate and instrument panel placard. Straight from the restoration ha...
Category
American Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
1980 The Journal of Joseph Banks in the Endeavour
By Joseph Banks
Located in Bath, GB
A striking limited edition facsimile of the travel journals of Joseph Banks, a smart work signed by Prince Philip, who wrote a preface for this edition.
A limited edition of five hu...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Jacob Steiner School Cremonae Violin, Bow & Case C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Jacob Steiner School Cremonae Violin, Bow & Case C1900
Measures - 31.5"H x 10"W x 5.5"D
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Swagger Stick from The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Swagger Stick from The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Superb vintage Military swagger stick The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment Malacca cane. The cane has slight curve ...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cane
1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom
By T. E. Lawrence
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of the first impression of of T. E. Lawrence's iconic autobiography, with the scarce Memorial pamphlet.
The first trade edition of this work, first impression.
In the...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Franco Albini by Marco Albini (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Catalogue of the exhibition dedicated to the creations (armchairs, desks, shelves, lighting, etc.) of Franco Albini, Italian architect and designer (1905-1977).
Galerie du Passage (P...
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth century, c.1920.
What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working co...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Early 1900s Bronzed Terracotta Christ Sculpture Religious Bust, Signed S. Marton
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning sculpture of Christ.
Even from up-close most people think this is a bronze. That's how good the surface and bronzed patina of this impressive sculpture are. The sc...
Category
Belgian Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta
Frank Lloyd Wright Autograph & Associated Memorabilia - Beth Sholom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An autograph and associated memorabilia.
A framed autograph from Frank Lloyd Wright.
With a series of Philadelphia Inquirer articles on the Beth Sholom Synagogue, and an program fr...
Category
American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Off White Ceramic Sauceboat, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic Sauceboat, Circa 1940.
by IT manufacturer, Spain.
Stamped to the underside
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning WWI-era biplane brass airplane was hand-crafted in the 1950s. It is a large-scale airplane model with intricate details and looks great hung from a ceiling or displayed...
Category
French Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Italian Landscape Painted Oil on Canvas Signed and Dated 1939
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful oil painting on canvas signed and dated 1939s. Excellent pictorial quality Italian school. Beautiful landscape of southern Italy in a summer day. Sold without frame. Attent...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
Volkswagen 'Bug' Beetle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun vintage table lighter in the shape of a Volkswagen Beetle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body and painted in a classic taxi cab yellow. Great details throughout and fini...
Category
Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Austin Alcoa Aluminum Sculptural Puzzle Triangles
Located in San Diego, CA
Austin Enterprises aluminum sculptural puzzle produced by Alcoa Aluminum. Walnut case.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Penny machines "Chad" Oliver Whales collection - Ruffler & Walker Collection
By Ruffler & Walker
Located in Brussels , BE
Very original piece of decor
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique English Brass Cased Folding Magnifying Glass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely shaped little folding / pocket magnifying glass which folds into a shaped brass case, marked "Made In England".
Dating to c.1920, remaining in excellent condition measuring...
Category
British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board.
Intricately inlaid handcrafted Moorish Persian backgammon and chess checker game box.
Handcrafted beautiful M...
Category
Turkish Moorish 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fruitwood
Maitland Smith French Tooled Leather Wedding Photo Album Scrap Book 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage late 20th century Maitland Smith French Regency style photo album / scrap book. Bound in mottled tooled leather with panel of faux fur at the center, and accented with a shie...
Category
Regency 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Fireman's Life Saving Machine, 1907 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Although it may resemble a trampoline, this is an extremely rare fire safety net designed to catch those leaping from burning buildings. The net was patented in 1887 by Thomas F. Bro...
Category
American Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brass & Wood Nautical Maritime 6 Spoke Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century wood and brass ship's steering wheel / helm. Traditionally styled with six turned spokes and brass center mount.
Dimensions:
24" x 2" x 24" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE PERSIAN ASHTRAY WiTH CRANBERRY GLASS TRIANGLE INTERNAL TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, super decorative antique Persian Oriental Ashtray with lovely Cranberry glass internal tray
A ...
Category
European Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
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