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Period: 20th Century
Six Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Villeroy & Boch Dinner Plates - Monkeys with Gems
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, Black Rock Galleries...
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Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900....
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

John Stobart (English, B. 1929) Portsmouth Merchants Row NH Signed Print
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"John Stobart (British b. 1929) paintings and limited edition prints are collected around the world and seen by visitors of the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts and the Portland Museu...
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American Classical 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

1976 Watership Down
By Richard Adams (Author)
Located in Bath, GB
A signed presentation copy of the beautifully produced first illustrated edition of Richard Adams's novel. The first illustrated edition of this work, in the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper, and the original pictorial slipcase. With the inscription 'To Charles with all good wishes from Richard Adams, Kensington, 18th October 1978' to the verso of the half title. Illustrated with sixteen full colour reproductions of watercolour paintings and numerous in-text sketches by John Lawrence, and with a folding map to the rear by Marilyn Hemmett. Collated, complete. Richard Adams' classic tale of survival follows a small group of rabbits as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to build a new home. Watership Down...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a pocket watch. The dial is lucky enough to have an Englis...
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British Edwardian Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Ashtrays And Table Lighter Vintage Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Ashtrays and table lighter Vintage, Italian design, 1970s. The ashtray is made of brass and decorated wood. It measures 20 cm x 20 cm x 3 cm high. The lighter measures 7.5 ...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

1986 Enorme Telephone Handset by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly postmodern telephone handset designed by the Memphis Milano master, Ettore Sottsass, and produced in 1986. The Enorme telephone was the result of a collaboration between...
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Post-Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual English compass which folds into it's own brass case. Marked "England" and dating to c.1900. 2" x 1 3/4" x 1/2". Excellent condition. Item: 44415 FREE Worldwide Regist...
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British Edwardian Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

RARE , LARGE Complete set of 8 Christmas Putz Houses, loofah trees, balconies
By Leo Putz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare , large, complete set of 8 Christmas PUTZ Houses,, Loofah Trees, balconies, etc.. In original box.Amazing original condition. Stamped on bottom MADE ...
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Japanese Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Laminate, Paper

John Stobart (English, B. 1929), Independence, Ltd. Ed. Signed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"John Stobart (British b. 1929) paintings and limited edition prints are collected around the world and seen by visitors of the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts and the Portland Museum in Maine. He is well known maritime artist known for images of ports and vessels as they were in the great era of sail and stream". INDEPENDENCE, Wayne City Landing, Start of the Santa Fe Trail...
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American Classical 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Nantucket Opera House Menu, circa 1960s to 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Vintage Menu from the Opera House Restaurant on Nantucket, circa 1960s. The beloved and fondly missed Opera House was the iconic restaurant owned and operated by Gwen Gaillard o...
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American Other Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

GOSSE, Phillip. The History Of Piracy. FIRST EDITION - 1932 - IN A FINE BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: GOSSE, Phillip. TITLE: The History Of Piracy. PUBLISHER: London: Longmans, Green, & Co., 1932. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 8-5/8" x 5-7/8", illustrated, bound in ...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Handmade Silver and Enamel Bracelet Cuff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade silver and enamel bracelet cuff - wonderful detailing and colors - a must have for the bohemian styled person - a great stand alone piece or wit...
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Bohemian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998.What was it like to watch the Wright Brothers soar into the sky? To hear the first crackling voice aired o...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Large Bisque Porcelain Holy Water Font with Angels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare antique large bisque porcelain holy water font with angels. A beautiful quality large antique holy water font for the wall, made of bisque porcelain. Depiction of three angels ...
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Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Wild Boar Teeth Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany 1950s A vintage Black Forest wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy on wooden plaque. The teeth are decorated with two metal mounting...
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German Black Forest 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian High Quality Mahogany Roulette Wheel by Dal Negro
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present you a high quality roulette wheel for the home and clubs and events. It is made from solid Sapelli Mahogany - a gorgeous piece of work Wheel is mounted on 2 rings of ball bearings for perfectly smooth running Round sided roulette wheel with a single zero - two roulette balls are included. The piece is made by the world-leading quality gaming equipment...
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Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants A Bavarian Charivari from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful pie...
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German Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

Stunning Hand Carved Art Deco Era Bust Sculpture of an Olympian w. Laurel Wreath
By Otto Poertzel 1
Located in Lisse, NL
Solid wooden bust of an Olympic champion by (professor) Otto Poertzel (1876 - 1963). This stunning bust of a young male athlete is of museum quality and condition. Both the geometrical design of the wooden base and the fresh and energetic look and feel of this young male Olympian breath the spirit of the roaring twenties. You will hardly ever come accros a better proportioned, a more realistic or more 'soulful' bust than this wonderfully patinated athlete. It takes an incredibly skilled artisan to be able to create a piece of this quality, because it simoultaniously breathes both energy and serenity. For the mouth, nose, eyes and ears to also be of such perfection makes this antique an...
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German Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Michel Dufet ashtray
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original French Art Deco ashtray circa 1930 by Michel Dufet in bi-color wood.
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French Art Deco 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Intaglio Cut 14k Cufflinks
Located in Toledo, OH
This pair of 14k intaglio cufflinks features a portrait of a Roman warrior. These cufflinks are 16mm x 12mm and are 10.7 grams.
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Horst: Interiors by Barbara Plumb (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
HORST - Interiors is a book which features 52 of the most stunning Interior designs taken by famed fashion photographer Horst P. Horst during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The images of these splendid houses, apartments and holiday homes - including a memorable portrait of each owner - provides a wonderful record of the changing styles of that period. Horst was invited into homes which many photographers would never have had access to, these included The Duke & Duchess of Windsor, Truman Capote, Jacqueline Onassis...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of 8 Udall & Ballou Enamel Matchbox Holders with Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 American Modern sterling silver matchbox holders, ca 1920. Retailed by Udall & Ballou in New York. Rectangular with open ends; sides have cutout tubes. On each is applied en...
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American Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

ESPRIT: The Making of an Image book by Helie Robertson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1985 book of photographs that is best described as Esprit's first family photo album. The 1980s fashion powerhouse's early story is told through extensive photographs from advertis...
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Post-Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

7" Hawaiian Hula Nodder Vintage Ukelele Girl Dancer Bobble
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A Ceramic Hawaiian girl nodder figurine depiction of a young girl dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, includes a colorful floral dress, a flower lei around her neck, and a flower...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

De Coene Furniture Music Box and Speakers, Blue Tooth
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful collectors De Coene 50s sideboard with renewed built-in stereo Bluetooth installation and original 50s Philips speakers in perfect working condition, it fills your interior...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s
Located in Manzano, IT
Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s Traditional antique shoe shine box, handcrafted from natural wood and brass with special attention and care to detail. Similarly with handmade de...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-20th Century English Camelot/King Arthur Chess Set in Hand-Painted Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century english Camelot/King Arthur chess set made in hand-painted ceramic By: unknown Material: ceramic, enamel, paint, felt Technique: molded, pressed, painted, hand-pain...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Antique French or Swiss Army Leather Ammunition Ammo Bullet Pouch
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique early 20th century French or Swiss leather ammunition / artillery officer / military gendarmerie pouch / cartridge box. Well made, dating from the early 1930s. Made of durabl...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Italian Pleated Leather Magazine Rack by Nova Tecno, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning magazine rack completely made of thick Italian leather. This charming magazine rack was made by Nova Tecno in Italy in the 1970s and is signed on the bottom. This elegant m...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Modern Design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1890-1990 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Modern Design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1890-1990 Hardcover Book.January 1, 1990 by R. Craig Miller (Author).The exceptional and wide-ranging modern design collections of Th...
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American Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Folding Pera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form LA Migninne, Paris marked 4.25 x 5 x 2.75
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human o...
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German Victorian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

XL Red Wooden Dump Truck Toy, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
XL red wooden dump truck toy. A large toy truck made of red and blue hand-painted wood.
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European Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Cecil Beaton's Fair Lady - Cecil Beaton - 1st US edition, 1964
Located in London, GB
Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1st US edition, New York, Chicago and San Francisco, 1964. Hardback English text. This rare and beautiful book charts the journey of the fil...
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Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Globe from Dietrich Reimers. Germany 1930's
By Dietrich Reimers 1
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Globe by Dietrich Reimers berlin in the 1930's Made of papier mache with a wooden foot.
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German Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Industrial Era Enterprise Mfg. Co. (Philadelphia) Iron Grinder
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Grinder from Philadelphia dating to the late 19th/ Early 20th Century. By Enterprise Mfg. Co., Phil, U.S.A. With a hand crank and footed base. Dimensions: H. 20", ...
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Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Hand Painted Church Glass Window Bible Reading Mary, Fire & Angels
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique work of religous art, former church or cloister window. This 'fire-painted' or stained glass church window possibly depicts a biblical scene or maybe 'just' the image of the ...
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Dutch Arts and Crafts 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron, Lead, Metal

Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams Signed 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams signed 1st edition. 1981, SIGNED by Ansel Adams on a special book plate in the middle of the first (blan...
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American Expressionist 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

La Ley Del Deseo / The Law of Desire
Located in London, GB
Original Spanish film poster from the 1987 comedy, Thriller Atame! / Tie Me Up Tie Me Down. This film was written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar...
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Spanish Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Christie's Monaco Succession de M. Henri Samuel December 15, 1996
By M. Henri Samuel
Located in Spencertown, NY
This rare and sought-after Christies' auction catalogue features 201 pages and 350 lots, highlighting the superb Paris apartment of legendary designer Henri Samuel which was sold in ...
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French Other 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames 7 high relief cameos carved from Bull mouth Shell Box Clasp 7.5"L x 1.125"W x .197"D Marked 95
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Chrome Telephone Cigarette Table Lighter by Peacock in Occupied Japan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Peacock Chrome novelty telephone table lighter. Marked "Made in Occupied Japan" on the lighter top and "Peacock" under the base. Size 2 1/4" tall wi...
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Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp. Ideal for Cafe decoration
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp. Ideal for decoration in a restaurant or cafe on a Railway or industrial theme The lamp has a single bulls eye window, no burner, it o...
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Industrial Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. Highly ...
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German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

47 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
47 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890 Measures - .25"H x 15.5"diam
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Izaak WALTON. The Compleat Angler. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham FIRST TRADE ED
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: WALTON, Izaak. TITLE: The Compleat Angler. PUBLISHER: London: George C. Harrap & Co., 1931. DESCRIPTION: FIRST TRADE EDITION. 1 vol., 9-3/4" - 7-9/16", illustrated by Art...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus Hardcover Book 1950 Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus hardcover book, 1950s Edition. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's legendary horror story is presented in an illustra...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Tin Toy Chinese MS 705 Trolley Bus Shanghai-Rare, 1950/1960
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
One of the absolute rarest antique Chinese toys made. Antique Red China Tin Toy clockwork. Chinese MS 705 Trolley Bus Shanghai-Rare! Additional informatio...
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Chinese 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting a decomposable eyeball, complete in all its parts, made of plaster, glass and painted paper mache, metal hooks, holding on a ...
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German 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Rare Krampus Devil Kewpie Celluloid Christmas Ornament Vintage, Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament from Germany or Austria. It is made of Celluloid and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. It is in nice conditi...
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German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant "Queen Anne" table lighter from Ronson in silver metal from the mid-20th century. This lighter works on gas. This pretty lighter has an elongated, oval shape decorated w...
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English Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

1910-11 The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully and colourfully illustrated copy of Richard Wagner's epic four epic opera dramas, illustrated throughout by Arthur Rackham with tipped-in colour plates, scarce to see i...
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British Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting a decomposable eyeball, complete in all its parts, made out of polyvinyl chloride, plaster, glass and painted paper, metal ho...
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German 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

DODGSON - Lewis Carroll - Alice in Wonderland - Illustrated by Dali - 1969
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: DODGSON, Charles L. (Lewis Carroll) (Salvador Dali - illustrator). TITLE: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. PUBLISHER: NY: Maecenas Press - Random House, 1969. DESCRIPTION...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Electrostatic machine by Wimshurst, designed by Rinaldo Damiani, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Electrostatic machine by Wimshurst, a British engineer and shipowner, designed in the 1880s, created by Rinaldo Damiani, a builder active in Venice between the end of the nineteenth ...
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Italian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier: Furniture and Interiors 1905-1965 by Arthur Ruegg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Le Corbusier, one of the world's most important and influential architects and accomplished visual artist, also created a vast oeuvre of interior and furniture designs. The chaise-lo...
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20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Collection of Vintage Shaving Brushes
Located in New York, NY
A collection of five distinctive vintage shaving brushes from the 1940s-1950s. These quirky objects make a great shelf display and an original gi...
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American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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