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Period: 20th Century
Industrial table fan by Ercole Marelli
Located in Torino, IT
Cast iron base and brass blades. Made in the 1920s/30s by the firm of Ercole Marelli founded in Milan in 1891. Ercole Marelli & C. S.p.a began as a small workshop but became, mainl...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Methacrylate plate fixed by a rubber link on a black acrylic bracelet, matt exterior and glossy interior, locked by an altugas rod wearing the Artist's brand. Both the facade and th...
Category

French Space Age Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Bilancia pesa persona Wunder
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia pesa persona prodotta in Italia negli anni 70 in perfetto stato Meccanica restaurata Pesata 120 Kg divisioni 500g
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass on Leather Horse Sleigh Bells, Circa 1900's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Brass on Leather Horse Sleigh Bells, Circa 1900's.
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Master "Ferrari Formula" Testarossa Phone, 80s Miami Vice Era Telephone
Located in Milano, IT
It may not be white, but Miami Vice vibes are guaranteed with this funny and rare "Ferrari Testarossa" telephone! Reproducing what appears to be an early Monodado version of the icon...
Category

Hong Kong Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Decorative Sculpture of a Goddess Holding a Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Located in Milano, IT
Coming from the house of an Italian WW2 Veteran, the present object is a decorative desk sculpture representing a goddess, possibly Minerva, holding in her hand a faithful reproducti...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Rustic Taxidermy Deer Horn Candle
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant Taxidermy Candle Holder made of Deer Horns, very good and warm patina of the Horns, elegant object with 3 silver colored light points to put ...
Category

French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn

Large Framed Dinner Gong in Mahogany
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large Framed Dinner Gong in Mahogany This impressive bronze gong hangs from a well-crafted turned stand. The original hand-crafted gong offers a substantial sound, when struck wi...
Category

French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique miniature Obelisks
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant ,antique Pair of Obelisks,England from around 1920, made in Black Stone and Amethyst, good, old Patina of the Stone, mint condition,very decorative objects to be used in diff...
Category

British 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Property The Estate of the Late J.P. Morgan, Complete Set of Catalogs from 1944
Located in valatie, NY
Property of the Estate of the Late J.P. Morgan, All 4 catalogs from the famous sale of J. P. Morgans estate from 1944 and they are bound into a hardcover book. The catalog lots have selling prices noted in pencil. Sale #1: Furniture and Objects of Art, Part 1, Sale Number 513, January 6,7, and 8, 1944. Sale #2: Color Plate Books...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Architecture of Robert & James Adam '1758-1794'; 2 Volumes, 1st Ed, c1922
Located in valatie, NY
The Architecture of Robert & James Adam (1758-1794); Two Volumes, by Arthur T. Bolton. Published by Country Life, London, 1922. 1st Ed hardcovers no dust jacket as published. Origina...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bronze Chinese Dragon Crane Incense Burner Architectural Temple
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Quirky bronze Chinese temple incense burner - In the shape of a dragon turtle creature out of which sprouts the cranes - Good size at over three feet tall - 96 cm - Would have p...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Antique Sterling Silver and Wood Pipe Rack
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling Silver and wood pipe rack. Maker: Tiffany & Co. Made in USA, Ca.1900's Dimensions - L x W x H: 35.5 x 3.2 x 8.1 cm Weight : 474 grams Condition: Please n...
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Central American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Joan Miro Life and Work by Jacques Dupin, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Joan Miro Life and Work by Jacques Dupin. Published by Harry N. Abrams, 1962, New York. 1st Ed hardcover with Brodart covered dust jacket. A Catalogue Raisonne of Miro's paintings from 1914-1961. 596pp. 1158 illustrations, including 46 color hand-tipped plates...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Andy Warhol, Love, Sex, and Desire, Drawings 1950–1962
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and intimate addition to the Warhol canon Well before Andy Warhol’s rise to the pinnacle of Pop Art, he created and exhibited seductive drawings celebrating male beauty. Andy Warhol Love...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Great Events of Great War in 7 Volumes Complete, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Great Events of Great War in 7 Volumes Complete. The National Alumni, 1920. 7 vols. First edition hardcovers. This set done for Henry J. McKenney, Lieutenant 46th Infantry, 9th Division U.S. Army. Plate signed by the Commander and Chief Huston and the Adjutant General Elton with the official embossed seal. Illustrated with full-page gravures and protective tissues guards over each. Each volume is a facsimile of a famous binding ("The original art binding of the official French copy of the Versailles Peace Treaty which was signed by President...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

David Adler: The Architect and His Work by Ezra Stroller, First Edition Book
By Ezra Stoller, Richard Pratt
Located in valatie, NY
David Adler: The Architect and His Work by Richard Pratt. NY: M Evans, 1970. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. Black-and-white photos by Ezra Stroller...
Category

American 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century Copper Silver-Plate Plaque, with Coral Inserts, Madonna Del Carmine
Located in PALERMO, IT
Particular plaque made of silver-plated copper, depicting the Madonna del Carmine, with inserts in Trapani coral. Below we find the words "Nuestra Senora Del Carmen"
Category

Sicilian 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral, Silver Plate, Copper

Sotheby's Chateau de Cornillon, Loire, France, October 2006
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Chateau de Cornillon, Loire, France: Important Gothic and Renaissance Furniture, Works of Art & Textiles. London: Sotheby's, 2006. Softcover. 126 pp. Château de Cornillon i...
Category

English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist foot keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

DAVID HICKS Style & Design First Edition Book 1987
Located in New York, NY
A first edition book by David Hicks, titled "David Hicks Style & Design." 1987 printing. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Category

English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books, 2000 Books in Brown And Red Available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large collection of Scandinavian decorative antique library leather-bound books Please note that the pictures listed are a sample of the books available and not the exact 50 books available. We will send pictures of the actual books before shipping them out. An attractive collection of 2000 mid-size antique leather-bound books. This lot of books on literature from Sweden are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of varying rich, warm tones and gold leaf print embossing. The books seated side-by-side measures 2,5 meters, approximate 8´2 foot run. This collection of antique Swedish books are ready to ship and take their place, handsomely adorning your bookcase or library shelves...
Category

Swedish British Colonial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Beautiful Glass Apothecary Jar - price per piece
Located in Brussels, BE
Cut-glass top and blown glass jar beautiful quality. Multiple available
Category

European 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Gelatin Print of a Beautiful Gentleman Steam Yacht at Anchor by W Kirk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A gelatin print of a beautiful gentleman steam yacht at anchor just to the west of Cowes in the Solent by W Kirk, Cowes. Impressed WM U Kirk to the right hand side. OS 15 1/2. ...
Category

English Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp Menorah by David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Hand forged, iron Hanukkah lamp Menorah in the style known as “Brutalism”, David Palombo, Jerusalem, Israel, circa 1950. David Palombo (1920-1966), was a sculptor and painter. He wa...
Category

Israeli Brutalist 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Original Travel Caddie in Bright Yellow Fiberglass / Black Interior, circa 1960
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Rhinestone Spray Earrings By Kramer of New York
Located in Asheville, NC
A wonderful pair of Rhinestone Earings most likely made in the 1950's. They are signed "Kramer" for Kramer of New York. The firm was located on 5th Avenue in New York City until they...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

20th Century Italian Solid Silver and Briar Double Bass Player
Located in VALENZA, IT
Double bass player in 800 solid silver. The double bass is in briar with silver details. The double bass bow is in silver. The player and the double bass ...
Category

Italian Other Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

John Gossage, Limited Edition 'Signed'
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
First edition, first and only printing. Limited edition of 500 copies numbered and signed by Gossage (this being #222/500), with 17 black and white illustrations and an original front cover of sleek black linen binding featuring a laid down 8 ½ x 6 ¾" silver gelatin photograph printed by the author. Designed by Gabriele F. Gotz, Ulrich Gorlich and John Gossage. Text in English. Photographs made in Berlin between 1982-1986 by John Gossage. Introduction by Jane Livingston, and three legends based on the collection of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Paper

Chateau Gourdon Christies (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the complete boxed set of sale catalogues for the amazing sale of the contents of Chateau de Courdon which took place over three days in March 2011. This was probably the fin...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Elm Tiller from the Brixam Fishing Trawler 'Provident'
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large elm tiller with a bronze helm and turned finial from the Brixham fishing trawler 'Provident', 1924 Provident details: Builder: J Sander...
Category

English Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Handmade General Store Wooden Folk Art Model c.1960-1980
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more parcel shipping quotes: S16 Home San Francisco. A handmade general store wooden folk art model with some accessories. Single story with front porch. Pape...
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned Japanese ship, black Seiko analog clocks with brushed nickel faces. Battery mechanism updated and an easy opening on the back side. ...
Category

Japanese Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

The Power Look at Home Decorating for Men by Egon Von Furstenberg 1st ed. 1980
Located in London, GB
Published by William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1st edition 1980 Furstenberg, Egon von, Prince and Karen Fisher A unique and of its time but a great and highly collectable source boo...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Life of Emma, Lady Hamilton by J T Herbert Baily, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Life of Emma, Lady Hamilton by J T Herbert Baily. Published by Menzies London, 1905. 1st Ed hardcover no dust jacket as published. 137 untrimmed pages with all 23 portraits of Lady Hamilton each with a tissue guard. Dame Emma Hamilton...
Category

English Antique 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Revolver Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a revolver. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Classic silver color with beautiful details like a checkered grip. Cool tobacco ac...
Category

Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ship's Brass Porthole Coffee or Side Table by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solid brass working nautical porthole window from a decommissioned ship with great patina. This has been polished, the rivets put back in and the table base designed by Deborah Lockh...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Silver Lady Woman Ex Voto religious Folk Art, 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 and then welded. Given the delicacy...
Category

German Art Nouveau 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

"Jean-Luc Godard Festival" Original Japanese Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for a Jean-Luc Godard Festival in 1970.
Category

Japanese Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Antique French Woven Suitcase
Located in Antwerp, BE
French woven colored rattan cane little suitcase - basket. A Belle Epoque - Antique piece made of cane or rattan , finished with leather edges, leather with metal handle and strap to...
Category

French Belle Époque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Westinghouse Shortwave Radio in French Polished Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Westinghouse combination shortwave radio, the French polished mahogany case housing a tube movement with multiple radio settings, made and signed by Westinghouse. This rad...
Category

American Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage NY Hotel and Restaurant Matchbooks from the 1950s-1980s
Located in Austin, TX
In the spirit of Will Rogers, 'Buy matchbooks, because they're not making anymore!' This would make an unexpected and nostalgic gift for the lover of Old New York who already has everything. This collection of 70 vintage matchbooks...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Parchment Paper

Il pleure dans mon coeur (It's crying in my heart) 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

French Woven Rattan Cane Mini Bag , Lunch Box, Suitcase, Handbasket
Located in Antwerp, BE
French woven colored rattan cane mini bag - lunchbox, mini handbag - child's bag - basket - handbasket. A Belle Epoque - Antique piece made of cane or rattan , finished with leather...
Category

French Belle Époque 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy Wind-Up Speed Boat with Driver by Lindstrom Toy Co., American 1933
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage toy speed boat manufactured by the Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport Connecticut, circa 1933 or earlier; the Lindstrom company having been founded in 1913, made quality tin...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

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

Radiofonografo 'RR 126' Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni per Brionvega 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Iconico radiofonografo modello 'RR 126' disegnato dai fratelli Achille e Pier Giacomo Castiglioni e prodotto a partire dal 1965 da Brionvega. Corpo e casse in legno, supporto in fusi...
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 1900's German hand painted and lithographed tin wind-up toy, by premier tin and whimsical toy maker, Ernest Paul Lehman, circa 1913. This charming and unique toy portrays a Ja...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Three Vintage Leather Gym Accessories, France 1930's
Located in East Hampton, NY
Whimsical leather ball weights (THREE AVAILABLE - sold individually) from France. Saddle leather ball with strap for lifting. Good vintage condition. Wear to leather. Cool object fo...
Category

French Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Mobile model of an old stone oil mill 1993
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Scale model of an old stone oil mill, made of natural stone and metal on a methacrylate base. The piece is fully functional and rotates. Fully dated on the inner base.
Category

20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Metal

Traditional Religious Plaster Figure: Virgin of Timeless Elegance
Located in Barcelona, ES
Behold the grace and elegance of this traditional religious plaster figure, depicting the Virgin with timeless beauty. Crafted in a traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa ...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Hermès Playing Cards / Cards Game in the Original Box, Vintage, 1970s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Hermès playing cards in the original box. vintage. Made in France. Both sets are complete and feature gold edges on both decks of cards. A deck of green cards and a deck of orange cards. elegant card back design. Box containing two decks of cards, the backs of these have a decoration of gold-colored horse bits forming circles on a red or green background, gilded edges. Hermes orange box...
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French 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1951 Steinway Walnut Model M Baby Grand Piano 5'7" 334664
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This Steinway was made in 1951 and is in very clean! The soundboard is in excellent shape and the piano has a nice sound to it! The case is also in very good vintage condition! The k...
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American Vintage 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Hand-Made Miniature Model Cavalier Coat of Arms, Hinged Medieval Knight's Armor
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand-Made Miniature Model "Cavalier" Coat of Arms. Hinged Medieval Knight's Armor on Plinth. 37" High including plinth. 15" Wide 11 1/2" Deep at plinth (Knight is 8" Deep)
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English 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower tree models Chinese, 20th Century Height 24cm, width 18cm, depth 10cm This pair of charming Chinese models depicts flower...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

1960s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 7 dices, one dice sha...
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
Category

Chinese 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

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...
Category

American Modern 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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