Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Period: Early 20th Century
Color: Brown
Antique Signed Douglas Adams Salmon Fishing Prints, Set of Three
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Three salmon fishing pictures by Douglas Adams.
A triple aperture mount with salmon fishing scenes by Douglas Adams. The three photogravures are signed by the artist and are in the ...
Category
British Sporting Art Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak, Paper
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Every now and again something truly amazing comes along, this is true in this amazing collection of...
Category
British Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Walnut cased Barograph
Located in Cheshire, GB
XJohn Trotter walnut-cased Barograph, having five beveled glazed removable lid, and a drawer below to house the charts. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitte...
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Manual Single, Row Sowing Machine, Austria Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage manual single – row sowing machine for corn, beets, poppies and others. Material: iron. Made in the former Austria Hungary in the early 20th Century. Very nice decoration.
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Category
European Country Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Set of Twenty One Antique Skittle Pins
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique set of French skittle pins crafted in wood, turned and painted grey.
Category
French Belle Époque Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Engine Indicator, Scottish, Scientific Instrument, Dobbie McInnes, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mechanical engine indicator. A Scottish, brass scientific instrument by Dobbie-McInnes of Glasgow, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Presenting a gr...
Category
Scottish Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
100 Year Old Canoe Carved from One Piece of Molave Hardwood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant canoe carved from one piece of Molave hardwood.
Approx. 100 years old. Original condition, has been used and is still functional.
Category
Philippine Other Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's masthead lantern with protective cage, Fresnel lens, ac wiring, vented top, carry handle, etc. Sturdily built.
Overall Dimensions: 16"H x 12"L x 10"D. Weight is 18 pounds.
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
G M Ellwood, attri. An Arts & Crafts Walnut & Inlaid Piano made by J Brinsmead
By George Montague Ellwood, John Brinsmead
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood, designer (attributed).
A rare Arts and Crafts Walnut and inlaid upright iron framed piano made by John Brinsmead and Sons, London...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern by Scottish maker M.P. Calloway Limited Manufacturers of Leith. The steel case has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fresnel glass lens with brass bezel. Heavy...
Category
Scottish Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique Hand-Carved Krishna Figure
Located in Raleigh, NC
Carved wood Krishna figure with detailed feathers and form. Simple and peaceful.
free shipping.
Category
Asian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Billiard Table snooker Pool Table Magnificent Exhibition Quality
Located in Radstock, GB
A wonderful Exhibition Quality English billiard or snooker table By Orme and Sons of Manchester and London.
Probably the finest billiard - snooker table...
Category
British Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1900
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
Kobe Toys are very mysterious and not much is known about them. They were created and hand made during the Meiji period in Japan, which covered the years 1868...
Category
Japanese Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ebony
Fouque, De La Motte: 'Rackham, Arthur', Undine, Limited Signed Edition, 1909
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Fouque, De La Motte: (Rackham, Arthur).
Title: Undine.
Publisher: London: William Heinmann, 1909.
Description: Limited signed edition. 1 ...
Category
British Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Small Hand Painted Porcelain Virgin Mary Mounted on Metal Framed Stand
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted porcelain oval portrait plaque of the Virgin Mary for home devotion. It is framed in a golden brass metal shaped as a gothic church that serves as a stand. The...
Category
French Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Opera Puppet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dressed in fine silks trimmed with embroidered bands and tassels, this puppet brought the glory of the imperial court to the small stage as part of an early 20th-century puppet opera. Complete with songs, acrobatics, farce, and drama, Chinese puppet...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk, Wood
Antique Hand Sewn Large Scale Leather Pig Piggy Hog
Located in New York, NY
This little piggy pig is at market! Early 20th Century antique hand sewn leather. This baby hog has sparkling black glass eyes. This can be seen at o...
Category
Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Beautiful Old Oriental Guy Candy Container Secret Chamber Figure, Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare candy Container or secret chamber figure. Made in Germany, circa 1920s. Made of wire covered with paper mache, gold foil, paper, wood and fabric clothing. Beautiful to display...
Category
German Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Museum Quality Arts & Crafts Oak Crucifix w Stylished Bronze Sculpture of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil table or altar crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art.
For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It ...
Category
European Jugendstil Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Crucifix Depicting a Crowned Bronze Jesus On A Coromandel Wooden Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and meaningful work of art.
This Christian work of art dates from the 1920s. Over the centuries wall crucifixes have been made in all kinds of sizes and shapes, but the ones from the Art Deco Era seem to be the most distinctive in style. This 1920s wall crucifix is small in size, but the straight lined, geometrical cross, the stylised Gothic halo and the relatively straight lined body of Christ tell us that it was clearly from the European Art Deco era. In this case Belgian (it is marked Bruxelles just below the feet). Some Art Deco crucifixes...
Category
Belgian Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
First International Foursome, Vintage Golf Print, Leith Links 1862
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
First International Foursome after Allen Stewart.
A rare original photolithograph print titled 'The First International Foursome, Played on Leith Links, 1682'. The print is taken fr...
Category
British Sporting Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Rare & Large Antique Gothic Cathedral / Church Etching Signed Albany Edmond 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare size and original Gothic interior etching of York Cathedral by Albany E. Howard, (1872-1936).
This large size and incredibly elaborate work of Gothic art is made and signed by ...
Category
English Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Oak, Glass
French Cane or Walking Stick Exotic Wood and Silver, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French walking stick or cane, circa 1900
Mahogany and silver
Shipping:
2/2/87 cm 0.2 kg.
Category
French Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Brass
Edwardian Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Negretti & Zambra
Fine Edwardian oak cased barograph with hinged lid, bevelled glass panels and central chart drawer.
Seven vacuum ...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Giant Pair of Copper Port & Starboard Ships Lanterns by Meteorite, 12402 & 19204
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic huge pair of solid copper ship's port and starboard ships lanterns by "Meteorite." Fitted with several brass badges including port, starboard, Meteorite 12401, William Harvie...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Early 1900s Gothic Revival Gilt Table Clock w. Christ Holding Lamb Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and meaningful Gothic mantel clock.
This elaborate clock and religious work of art into one dates back to the earliest years of the twentieth century. Standing on the richly...
Category
French Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Enamel, Spelter
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Edouard Marcel Sandoz Porcelain Musician Guitarist Statue
Located in Oakland, CA
Edouard Marcel Sandoz Porcelain Musician Guitarist Statue. Figure “Pierrot Musicien”, circa 1917. Hard-paste porcelain with a white glaze, and pa...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
Solid Brass Ship's Lantern by F.H. Lovell Co. of Arlington, New Jersey
Located in Norwell, MA
Superb ship's lantern by Lovell with a ruby red lens by Corning. Highest quality ship's lantern with a heavy hoisting handle, vented top, engraved top, thick Fresnel lens, protective...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Catalogue of Engraved Views, Plans, Etc., Of New York City, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
A catalogue of engraved views, plans, etc., Of New York City, (The Collection of Percy R. Pyne II). Privately Printed by The De Vinne Press, New York, 1912. Limited to 100 copies. Gr...
Category
American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Surveyor's Level or Theodolite by W.F. Stanley, London, in Original Fitted Box
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument (aka a dumpy level or surveyors level) of brass, No.80148, by W.F. Stanley (Great Turnstile, Holborn, London), circ...
Category
English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique and Large Hand Carved Wooden Saint Anthony of Padua Statue / Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved statue of Saint Anthony holding the child Jesus.
This rare wooden statue of Saint Anthony and the child Jesus is in ...
Category
European Renaissance Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Virginia Metalcrafters Irish Setter Figural Dog Brass Desk Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful antique brass Irish Setter dog figural ashtray dating from the 1920s. Signed on the back. Made by Virginia Metalcrafters. Made of cast brass and has a wonderful patina. In ...
Category
North American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Human Anatomy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human organs like lung, heart, head and eye. By ...
Category
German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Copper Masthead "Griffiths & Sons" Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern known as a masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Meticulously polished and lacquered, and wired with electric cord for home use. With chandler's badge from Griffit...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
French Wooden Table Top Football Soccer Game
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French wooden table top football soccer game
This is one for the Boys, it is a 1930s table football game from France, the game has the players in white ...
Category
Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Shoe Forms with Handles c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe forms. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear.
Creator Unknown.
Date of manufacture c.1920
Materials and techniques maple or beech.
Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions H 4 in. W 11.75 in. D 4 in.
History
This pair was salvaged from a cobbler's shop in the Mission District...
Category
Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Beech, Maple
Italy Early 1900s Antique Oakwood Abaco Vintage Calculator Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Old abaco of oakwood, with ten horizontal metal parallel rods fixed to the base on which are strung ten balls free to slide in horizontal line. Each row of balls has a different colo...
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Copper Moonshine Funnels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 funnels acquired from a moonshine still in Tennessee. Due to these being used in a still we assume they are safe for food products, and most certainl...
Category
American Country Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Golf Club, Steel "Spring Faced" Cleek with Short Hosel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A.G. Spalding & Bros. spring faced golf club iron, cleek.
A rare spring face cleek golf club with hickory shaft with a brittle rubber grip. The club is based on the principle of the...
Category
British Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique Articulating Teddy Bear Driving Wagon Platform Pull Toy Americana
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wheeled platform articulating pull toy featuring a teddy bear stuffed animal seated in a red white and blue wagon with arms that move up and down a...
Category
American Classical Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
Antique Le Spiroble De Salon, A French Tennis Game with Two Rackets
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage tabletop swing ball game.
A rare tabletop swing ball game in original pine box. The exterior of the lid with stenciled name 'Le Spiroble de Salon'. The interior with paper instructions. The Victorian or early Edwardian game comprises of a short beech-wood pole with weighted X base and a ball on a piece of string. There are two very nice long handled rackets to accompany the set, the rackets with original gut stringing.
A fine and I believe very rare set.
The paper instructions are in French and read:-
Le Spiroble de Salon.
Deux Joueurs:-
Ce jeu se joue sur une table divisee en deux parties egales par le Trace. Il se compose d'un Poteau au sommet duquel est attachee une cordelet le terminee par une balle en caoutehoue.
Pour installer le Poteau on en fait entrer l' extremite dans le support alour- di de plomb en forme decroix. Le support est place au milieu de la table dans l'axe du Trace.
Deux joueurs prennent part au jeu. Munis chacun d'une raquette, ils se placent en ???? l'un de l'autre de chaque cote du Trace et tirent au sort a qui lancera la balle. Le joueur faorise lance la balle fortement aves sa raquettsde facon a enrouler la cor...
Category
French Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Circa 1900 Wood Cutout of "The Lord's Prayer"
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Wood cutout of the Lord's Prayer with frame. 23" x 32". Beautiful! A tad faded with age, but adds character to the already unique and never forgotten Lord'...
Category
American Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Vitis Vinifera flower, pale yellow green color made out of papier mache, plaster and wood hand painted. Extremely detailed. Paravia Milano,...
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Cross and Bronzed Metal Corpus of Christ Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and quality handcrafted, early 1900s crucifix.
This very good quality crucifix comes with an incredibly detailed corpus and head of Christ and a striking, solid oak wooden c...
Category
Dutch Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Spelter
19th Century French Tiny Pencil Case in Gold Chiseled with Flowers
Located in Sofia, BG
Small pencil case in gold, chiseled with flowers. Late 19th century - early 20th century
May be used as a pendant as well.
Gross weight: 8.77 gr
Small shocks
France, circa 1900.
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique French Art Deco Mirrored Three-Door Prototype Miniature Armoire, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and stunning French Art Deco three-door miniature armoire with mirror, brass handles, and hand-carved floral ornaments. Two removable shelves.
Most probably it was a prototype of a large Art...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Botanic Scientific Specimen of Spruce, Italy, 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A rare example of a botanical maquette for didactic use by Professor T. Ferraris, depicting a (natural) strobilus and a scale with ovules (about 12 times enlarged) of Spruce (Picea e...
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Casket Art Deco from 1930
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present casket Art Deco from 1930
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its origin...
Category
Polish Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Alexandre M.Raymond, I'art Islamique En Orient, Deuxième Partie
Located in London, GB
Alexandre M. Raymond, I'art Islamique en Orient, deuxième partie.
French, 1924.
Measures: height 49cm, width 37cm, depth 2cm.
This important book is the second volume of French architect Alexandre Raymond’s 1924 treatise on Islamic architecture...
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Fairground Knock Down Figure
Located in London, GB
Jeu De Massacre Fairground Figure
One of the finest examples of a late 19th Century fairground knock down figure we have had the pleasure to obtain, in ...
Category
French Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Continental Louis XV Style Beaded Giltwood Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
Continental Louis XV Style Beaded giltwood footstool.
Lovely Continental Louis XV style hand beaded gilt wood footstool or tuffet. This beautiful gilt footstool is in great conditio...
Category
European Louis XV Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood, Beads
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