Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Period: Early 20th Century
Color: Brown
Early 20th Century, Antique Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Leuven , BE
The rocking horse was made in the first half of the 20th century in the United Kingdom. The ears and the reigns are in light brown leather. The main and the tail of the horse are mad...
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood
WWw11, Tiny Leather Attaché Case First Aid Medical Equipment
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
WW11, tiny leather attaché case first aid medical equipment
This is a superb piece and is in excellent condition almost unused, the case is mad...
Category
British Colonial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique English Wooden Skiff Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty antique English Edwardian Thames river rowing skiff model with sale, hand crafted in mahogany with ambitious accuracy. Presented on a hand crafted wood...
Category
English Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Set of Oak Doctors Scales
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of doctors scales for C.F Thakray Chemists. The solid oak seat with shaped back alongside cast balance scale. standing on square sports with pull out ...
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Tibetan Telescoping Long Horn
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty Tibetan Dungchen ceremonial long horn crafted with copper and brass in a dramatic telescoping sculptural form.
Retracted height: 25".
Category
Tibetan Tibetan Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Specimen Box Butterflies Coral 1920 Natural History Still Life
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A collection of specimen butterflies and coral, circa 1920
Provenance: Private Collection, Paris
Just purchased more information to follow.
Measures: Box frame height 50cm
Bo...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral
Historic Ship Model from the DeCoppet Collection
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth Century ship model of an American Brig from the esteemed New Bedford Whaling Museum, formerly the Old Dartmouth Historical Societ...
Category
European Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio
Located in London, GB
A good quality, desk top lens.
England, c1920s,
Brass construction on a solid metal base for sturdiness/weighting.
Adjustable to some extent.
Ideal desk top or shelf decorative c...
Category
English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pair of Greco Roman Tournament Posters of Oskar Schneider & Georg Lurich, Nude
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Greco Roman Tournament Posters of Oskar Schneider & Georg Lurich , Nude
Russia, Pre 1915
The pair of Tsarist Russian Tournament Posters depicting Osk...
Category
Russian Sporting Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
John Holland Rose, the Life of Napoleon I, Third Edition, 1903, 2 Volumes
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Rose, John Holland
Title: The Life of Napoleon I Including New Materials From The British Official Records.
Publisher: London: George Bell & Sons, 1903.
Description:...
Category
British Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Gothic Revival, Hand Carved Solid Oak, Open Design Church Hall Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted Gothic bench with church window-like openings in the sides.
When we first saw this Gothic Revival church bench we immediately fell in love with its open design and light...
Category
Dutch Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Nautical Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships pulley block that has a brass sheave and pins. This has been completely restored. It is now a piece of art for your shelf or table. J...
Category
North American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century American Library Globe
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine library globe with makers logo from Atlas School Supply Co., Chicago. Hardwood base with rich finish and nice detail. Celestial globe with equ...
Category
North American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Lawn Tennis Racket, the Renshaw
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Early wooden lawn tennis racket, the Renshaw.
A Fine example of a long shaped head wooden framed lawn tennis racket. A nice ash framed racket with convex wedge. The walnut wedge is ...
Category
British Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ash, Walnut
20th Century Belgium Wooden Hand Carved and Hand Painted Child's Rocking Horse
Located in Sofia, BG
Charming wooden rocking horse beautifully painted in nice colours in very good condition. There are few cracks but they do not affect the stability of the piece.
Belgium, circa 1920.
Category
Belgian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Pocket Watch Chain with Fob, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely pocket watch chain with sentimental FOB, pendant with a picture of a loved one, is still a beauty. It is circa 1900s or older.
A very pretty antique jewellery item whic...
Category
German Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
Yacht Pulley of Rosewood and Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical pulley block by Merriman from the early twentieth century. Brass badges with trident symbols. This relic has been meticulously restored. The r...
Category
North American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional ...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
1930s Austrian Horse Toy
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1930s Austrian horse toy. Wonderful patina.
Category
Austrian Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bentwood
Hand Carved Mexican Folk Art Archangel, circa 1940-1970 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
Hand carved, painted Mexican wooden folk art archangel on custom stand.
Creator Unknown. Mexico.
Date of manufacture circa 1940-1970.
Materials and techniques paint, w...
Category
Mexican Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
Photography Panoramic 1922 Black and White Pennsylvania Fireman DuBois Hose Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
Large black and white panorama photograph featuring forty-six members of the J.E. DuBois Hose Company pictured with their Bureau of Fire, DuBois, P...
Category
American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Large English Pond Yacht / Ship Model C 1930
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant wooden pond yacht/ship model in mahogany. Keel in lead.
Ship hull painted green.
High quality, hand-built.
On original mahogany stand.
...
Category
English Other Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Lead
Five Foot Mahogany and Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional sixty-four-inch mahogany ships wheel with maple inlay. Round brass medallion marked with makers name of Williamson Brothers of Philadelphia. Large solid brass hub. Note: ...
Category
North American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1900s Antique Terracotta Horse San Luis Potosi Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s Antique Terracotta Majestic Horse on Wheeled Platform San Luis Potosí Mexico
Collectible Toy Sculpture
9 long x 8 h x 3 w
Terracotta horse. Mounte...
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Antique Bavarian Hunting Antler Walking Stick, 1900s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Unique Bavarian hunting walking cane from the early 20th century - the walking cane is handmade of blackthorn wood, featuring an engraved deer antler handle with silver chiselled col...
Category
German Rustic Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler
Antique Icon like Gilt Bronze Mary and Child Jesus Plaque over a Holy Water Font
Located in Lisse, NL
Meaningful and perfectly hand-crafted antique church relic.
This religious work of art dates from the earliest years of the 20th century and you could not wish for a better condition antique. This finest of holy water font plaques could not be in better condition, but that is also because it was all handcrafted out of the best materials only. Even the hand sawn, square nuts on the back are gilt. And the cross-like hook with the French Gothic fleur-de-lis ends with the ring on top (for easy mounting this gem to your wall) is another detail that shows us that no expense was spared when this antique was hand-crafted all those years ago. Whenever we find religious antiques of this quality and excellent condition, they usually were made for and used in either a church or a monastery (also, because that is where the budget was for the best quality pieces). The quality and the finish of this church relic really is among the best we have ever seen, but the quality of and the details in the sereen Mother Mary...
Category
French Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century, Open Turned Wooden Sphere Canton Ball
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A beautifully turned maplewood sphere containg a second star shaped sphere. Objects like these find their origins in the 16th century when the interest in science, mathematics and ar...
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Maple
Antique Lawn Tennis Racket, Frank Sugg, Liverpool
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wooden Lawn Tennis Racket, Frank Sugg, Liverpool.
A fine example of a wooden framed lawn tennis racket by Frank Sugg Ltd., Liverpool. A nice ash framed rac...
Category
Sporting Art Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ash
French Louis Philippe Miniature Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style marble top miniature marquetry commode, or sample chest. Made of walnut with beautiful inlaid foliate decoration. Three drawers with working locks and o...
Category
French Louis Philippe Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Inlay Wood Chess or Checker Board with Wide Wooden Perimeter and Felt Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and very large chess or checker board made of inlay wood with a 3.75" Perimeter of solid wood and a detailed routed edging. The back is covered...
Category
English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Aviation Motoring Goggles In Original Case. Triplex "A3"
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Triplex "A3" Aero - Motor Goggles In Original Case.
An excellent and scarce pair of early aviation or motoring glasses made by Triplex. The goggles come in their original hard case with a paper label "Triplex "A3" Goggles, Clear" and embossed in gilt "Triplex Safety Glass, STG, Aero-motor Goggles". The tinted oval goggles with metal frames are backed with fur-trimmed 'sprung' soft fabric and an elastic headband...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, 22 Volumes., Old Manse Edition
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Hawthorne, Nathaniel.
Title: The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Publisher: Boston: Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1900.
Descrip...
Category
American Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Antique Pinocchio Doll by Knickerbocker Toy Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage composition Pinocchio doll by Knickerbocker Toy company, likely from the 1930s. The doll’s back is embossed with “Pinocchio - W.D. PR KNT CO -...
Category
American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Suiseki Rock-Stone on a Base of Wood, Japan
Located in Kastrup, DK
Suiseki rock-stone on a hardwood base.
The stone has an exciting expression of flowers.
Suiseki in Japanese, Scholer's Rock in Chinese and Suseok in Korean.
Asian Zen tradition ...
Category
Japanese Other Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass.
On the brass it reads: AER
But the some letters are h...
Category
European Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover
Located in New York, NY
A very rare, fine large Edward F. Caldwell jeweled champleve enamel folio cover in the High Gothic Style. The central panel depicting a King on a white horse holding a large orb with a snake symbol, surrounded by exquisitely detailed Gothic heraldic elements and jeweled embellishments. Burgundy velvet lined interior, retaining original leather backing and spine, wear commensurate with age, ideal for a museum or private collection.
Measurements: 13.63 inches high, 11 inches wide, 1 inch deep
Condition: the enamel panel is in excellent condition, age appropriate wear to velvet, leather and interior pages. Please note, the enamel panel may be removed and mounted on a modern folio if desired. This piece may be framed or displayed as a decorative panel on a stand
Edward F. Caldwell & Co was established in 1895 in New York City at 31 East 17th Street and quickly became one of the premier designers and manufacturers of fine lighting and decorative objects. Their commissions included J.P. Morgan's residence, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Vanderbilt Mansion, Henry Clay Frick residence, Harvard Club...
Category
American Gothic Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
Novels 'Works & Letters' of Jane Austen, Winchester Edition, 12 Volumes
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: AUSTEN, Jane.
Title: The Novels (Works and Letters) of Jane Austen.
Publisher: Edinburgh: John Grant, 1911-12.
Description: The Winchester...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Dendy Sadler, "The Royal and Ancient" Golf Print
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf print 'The Royal and Ancient' after Dendy Sadler.
A good oak framed artist proof golf etching by James Dobie after the painting by Dendy Sadler. The ...
Category
English Sporting Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak, Paper
Massive Solid Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ships wheel that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Five spokes with ten handles. Stunning piece, five feet in diameter. Awesome mari...
Category
European Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Appealing brass ...
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Oak Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Negretti & Zambra
Fine Edwardian oak cased barograph with bevelled glass panels and central chart drawer.
Ten vacuum chambers linking ...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Gerhard Adams Upright Piano Oak Brutalist Style Aggressive Lines Modular Planes
Located in Leeds, GB
Brutalist style, Gerhard Adams upright piano with a polished, oak case. The Brutalist style is seen in the unapologetic, strong lines and modular planes that make up the piano cabine...
Category
German Brutalist Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1920’s Era Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Art deco style ships telegraph by English maker Chadburns. Twin face design with 2 handles. The faceplates display forward and astern commands dead slow, half and full. There is an a...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Beautiful and Rare Mahogany Tennis Racket Tensioner from Early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful and rare English Tennis Racket Tensioner from early 20th century or maybe late 19th Century. Made in mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) with brass details.
Wear consistent wi...
Category
English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, 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 French Plaster Nativity Scene Figurines signed Marron, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare 20th century French set of plaster nativity scene figurines.
Twelve pieces are representing the religious nativity characters and the animals.
Large dimensions. ...
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster
Antique Lungers Hausen German Set of 10 Child's Toy Nesting Blocks or Boxes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This child's toy set of nesting blocks or boxes was m fade by Lungers Hausen of Germany in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The blocks or boxes are constructed of wood which has been covered with vibrant and colorful lithographed paper images of nursery rhymes, animals and children playing. The graduated set can be configured in numerous ways, but when stacked reach over fifty inches in height. The nesting boxes...
Category
German Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine, Paper
Rope Bound Pulley
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships block with rope sheathing and wood shivs. This has the look everyone wants. Served cords, patina, wood shivs.
Weight: 9 LBS
Overall Dimensions: 16” H x 7" L x 7" D...
Category
North American Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Rocking Horse and Pull Toy, Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing rocking horse made of wood covered in cow hide. Its saddle and reins and tack are all leather while the bit and stirrups are metal. The horse has inset glass eyes and rest...
Category
German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hide, Wood
Old World House: Its Furniture and Decoration, 2 Volumes, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Old World House: Its Furniture and Decoration, In two volumes, by Herbert Cescinsky. Published by The Macmillan Company, London, 1924. A pair of 1st ed hardcovers with gilded top edge. Herbert Cescinsky was an architect and writer active in the early 20th c. He was particularly interested in the development of English furniture and wrote profusely on the subject. This work is an interesting look at the furniture and decorations found in the interior designs in older houses in England. The author discusses oak chairs and tables, marqueterie furniture...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Beautifully Carved Two Tone Malacca Gentleman's Walking Stick with Snakes
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Beautifully carved two tone Malacca Gentleman's walking stick with snakes
This is a finely carved piece with an enclosed fist as the handle and raised entwined serpents along the ...
Category
Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Victrola VV-X Floor-Model Phonograph by The Victrola Talking Machine Co.
By Victrola
Located in New York, NY
VV-X Victrola Phonograph, wind up record player with ten 78 rpm records. This Model number VV-X 147174J, was manufactured by The Victrola Talking M...
Category
American Victorian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
French Louis Philippe Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style miniature commode, or sample chest made of beautiful book matched veneer of walnut. Four dovetailed drawers with blue velvet lined interior. Original br...
Category
French Louis Philippe Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
Native American Pueblo Drum
By Taos Pueblo Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Pueblo drum that has seen use. Acquired by Charles Graves, Indian agent, New Mexico, 1930s. One handle missing (chewed off by his dog).
Pe...
Category
American Native American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Pewter Yachting Trophy, MHBYC 1900
Located in Norwalk, CT
This pewter trophy was awarded to the Yacht Mistral for a win in the Manhassett Bay Yacht Club Fall Regatta in 1900. The prestigious MBYC was founded in ...
Category
American Classical Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
Tinsel Tree Topper and Ornaments Feather Tree German Vintage Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of eight feather tree tinsel ornaments. A beautiful large tinsel star tree topper (approx. 9 1/4" in diameter)
and two tinsel garlands (...
Category
German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Walnut Cased Barograph by R. Stewart
Located in Cheshire, GB
R. Stewart mahogany-cased Barograph, having five glazed hinged lid, and a drawer below to house the charts. The mechanical eight-day movement is housed in the drum, fitted with a sev...
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Vintage Painted Wood Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Folk Art trade sign with hand-carved "Showroom" letters and an arrow. The letters and backboard are in original paint, egg-white and petroleum green. The sign has recently b...
Category
American Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
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