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Period: Early 20th Century
1909 George Lawley and Son Yacht Blueprint
Located in Norwell, MA
Sail plan blueprint of a George Lawley yacht. Drawn at a scale of one quarter inch to a foot. All sail dimensions are shown on this gaff-rigged yacht with a long trunk cabin with por...
Category
Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gold Fishing Brooch With Trout And Rod
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Gold, Silver & Enamel Rainbow Trout Fishing Brooch.
An exquisite 9 Carat gold fishing brooch by Alabaster & Wilson, Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter (established in 1887). The fishing ...
Category
British Sporting Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
Rocking Horse in Painted Wood
Keywords: children's accessories, rustic, French country
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Walking stick, rock crystal and gold handle, by Jean Després, France 1930.
By Jean Despres
Located in Milan, IT
Art Decò walking stick: jewel cane, cylindrical knob in rock crystal, band made of 18Kt gold, fretwork, 4 squares of two sizes, which allow you ...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold
Old Billiard Cue
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old English billiard cue in its original metal case. Still has the original labes.
By: James Watkins & Sons Ltd. - Sports Outfitters - Portsmouth.
my ref. O/4577.
Category
English Other Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roulette originated in France and was brought to the United States, specifically New Orleans, in the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a...
Category
French Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare French Art Deco Crucifix, 1920, Poor Clares
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco bronze & oak crucifix from the Sainte-Claire de Mur de Barrez monastery (Poor Clares, read below), France, 1920s. Close to the work of Ateliers de Marolles. Heig...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Black Lacquer & Marcasite Cigarette Case & Matching Matchstick Case
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Ladies Black Lacquer & Marcasite Cigarette & Matchstick Case 1930's.
Both Within a Shagreen Presentation Case.
Item Was By Esteemed British Luxury Brand Finnigans of Dean...
Category
British Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Decorative Jesus Metal Statue on Ebonized Wooden Base, Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Jesus statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of Metal (probably white metal) on a wooden base. Ver...
Category
German Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Wall Hanging Brass and Wood Crucifix
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful and intricate crucifix was created in France circa 1930. This exquisitely crafted crucifix, combines wood and brass in an intricate and elegant design. The wooden cro...
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
10 Volumes. Shakespeare, William. The Complete Works
Located in New York, NY
10 Volumes. Shakespeare, William. The Complete Works. Bound in full red morocco by Maurin, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt panels. Published:
New York: Society Of Shakespeare Edit...
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Original Antique Map of the American State of Maine, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Maine
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
English Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Early Wooden Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s
Please look at the photos, this has not been touched in decades. It is just the way you would like to find it, untouched. True anti...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Catholic Lourdes Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage silvered Music Box was a souvenir from a pilgrims journey to the famous City of Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The mu...
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century French Counter Bell in the Form of an Owl Head
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th Century French Counter Bell in the Form of an Owl Head
This adorable counter bell is made from celluloid which was common for toys, combs and buttons during the early 20t...
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Alicante in a 1901 Antique Map: Maritime Gateway of Spain's Costa Blanca
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique map of the province of Alicante, dated 1901. It is part of the atlas series by D. Benito Chias y Carbo, featuring cartographic elements.
Here are some characteri...
Category
Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Danish Maple and Mahogany Pond Yacht Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large elegant wooden pond yacht ship model in maple and mahogany.
High quality, hand-built. Deck fitted with small screws.
Denmark 1920-1930....
Category
Danish Other Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Original Antique Map of the American State of California ( Southern Part ), 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of California ( Southern part )
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
English Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique English Half Hull Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique English half hull model handcrafted in mahogany with the original paint presented on a mahogany plaque.
Category
English Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Circa 1900 or Earlier Anglo-European Ship's Wheel
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 or earlier antique ship's wheel, Anglo-European. Teak, iron & brass. Marked by hand: BK 100. Brass plaque on spoke appears to be a later addition: Electr. Model Makerij & ...
Category
English Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Original Antique Map of the American State of Connecticut & Rhode Island, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Connecticut and Rhode Island
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
English Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Works of Robert Browning-10 Vols-Leather Bound-the Centenary Edition
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Browning, Robert.
Title: The Works of Robert Browning.
Publisher: London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1912.
Description: The Centenary Edition. 10 vols., 8-7/8" x 6", limited to 500 numbered copies on Antique Laid Paper...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Early 20th century Swedish metal telephone by Rikstelefon
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century Swedish metal telephone by rikstelefon circa 1900.
Quite possibly early than dated, here we have a sheet metal rikstelefon telephone set. Rikstelefon was the nat...
Category
Swedish Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tribal Berber Moroccan Antique Silver Bracelet with Multi-Gem Stones
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning handmade MoroccanTribal Berber tribal pure silver bracelet. This beautiful and one of a kind piece of jewelry made around 1920s by the ...
Category
Tribal Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Antique Wood Nautical British Scale Model of Brig with Three Masts , Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Scale model of a brig with three masts, UK early 1900, oak wooden hull, black hull and grey topsides, oak wooden base with turned feet. Very good condition. Measures: Length cm 106, ...
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Chamois Antler Trophy on Wood Carved Plaque, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful antique Black Forest Chamois antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. A nice addition to your hunters loge or just to display it in your house.
Category
German Black Forest Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare double oil lamps. Copper and brass body with double oil ...
Category
British Colonial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rene Lalique Deux Figurines Dos a Dos Brooch C1913
By René Lalique
Located in Devon, GB
Rene Lalique Deux Figurines Dos a Dos Brooch. Green foil backed glass highlighted with green staining mounted in brass.
Very good original condition.
Sta...
Category
French Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
English Oversized Wooden Tennis Racket Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
English (1920's) oversized wooden tennis racket wall plaque. (stamps: G & T LONDON/CHAMPION EXTRA LIGHT).
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
String, Wood
Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Featured in the 1920 annual catalog of the American company Silvertone, this phonograph features a drop-leaf door with various moldings mounted on compasses.
The resonator box, decor...
Category
American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947
Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base.
Signed "D. H. Chiparus".
Measures: 56cms. alt. total and 19 cms. diam. base ( 22.04 x 7.48 ) inches
Excellent condition.
Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France.
He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era.
Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture.
Traditionally, four factors influenced his creative activity
*the Russian Ballets of Serge Diaghilev's, Nijinsky and Rubinstein
*ancient Egyptian art,
*French theatre, music halls and cabarets
*Early motion pictures and fashion magazines with dancers, stars and models
Which made him create figures with a long, slender, stylized appearance. like the faces of “Persian Dance” and the dress in “Starfish Girl” exactly reproduces the sketch for Goldfish's dress from the ballet “Underwater kingdom” by Lev Annensky.
After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Automaton The Whistler by Phalibois
Located in London, GB
Rare Automaton Whistler by Henry Phalibois, with papier-mache character head modeled with puckered, slightly-open lips, defined cheek bones, slender neck, threaded blue paperweight e...
Category
French Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Satin
The Poetical Works of Robert Browning - 2 Volumes
Located in Middletown, NY
London: John Murray, 1915.
2 volumes, 8vo; 7 1/2 x 5 1/8 inches (190 x130 mm). Vol. 1: xvi, 748 pp.; Vol. 2: vii, 786 pp. Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author in 1835 in Vol....
Category
English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Large Set of Antique Taxidermy Wall Mount Hunting Deer Stag Antlers Early 20thC
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Set of Antique Wall Mount Hunting Stag Antlers Early 20thC
Good condition
Free international shipping.
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
A. A. MILNE. House At Pooh Corner. FIRST EDITION SIGNED BY E. H. SHEPARD - 1928
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A.
TITLE: The House At Pooh Corner.
PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1928.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED BY E. H. SHEPHARD. 1 vol, 7-1/2" x 5-1/4", si...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
Italian Grand Tour Marble Models of Roman ruins
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian Grand Tour Sienna Marble Desk Models, one of the Temple of Vespasian, the other of the Foro Romano, late 19th / early 20th cent.
Note : Grand Tour travels to the sights of A...
Category
Italian Grand Tour Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Antique Luis Vuitton Steamer/ Wardrobe Trunk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic age of Travel Luis Vuitton Steamer trunk with the LV monogram and red and white bands. Monogrammed L.R.C., St. Louis MO U.S.A. With old Railway Exp...
Category
French Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Poems by T. S. Eliot - First American Edition, 1920
Located in Middletown, NY
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1920
First American Edition, 1st Printing.
8vo, 7 1/2 x 5 inches (190 x 127 mm); 63 pp. Ribbed tan paper boards stamped in brown on front cover. Top edges...
Category
American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Kodak Special Model A" Sealskin Folding Camera c.1915-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
The body of the Kodak Special, Model A incorporates several unusual design features. The most immediately obvious of these is the Bakelite panel on either side of the lens a...
Category
Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Old Map of North Africa Depicting Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Tunis Etc, 1922
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Africa titled 'Northern Africa'.
Old map of North Africa depicting Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Tunis and surroundings. This map originates from 'The Times' atlas.
...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of Four Vintage Weights, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of four vintage weights: 5, 2, 1 and a half kilograms. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1920. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with ...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
7 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs Belgium
Located in Brønshøj, DK
7 Antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Belgium.
1. Brussels, panorama
2. Bussels, Grand Palace, portraying people on the central square
3. B...
Category
Belgian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
German Art Deco Silverplated Ashtray with Ember Killer by Schwerte, Bauhaus Era
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking silver-plated ashtray with the matching ember killer is a fine example of German Art Deco design, influenced by the Bauhaus movement. Crafted by the renowned manufactur...
Category
German Bauhaus Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Pair Vintage Black Forest Deer Antler Trophy Wood Carved Plaque, Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of two antique Black Forest deer antler trophy on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaque. A nice addition to your hunters loge, cabin or just to display it in your h...
Category
German Black Forest Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Asian Heavy Silver Tribal Bracelet Indian Rajasthan Vintage Tribal Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A heavy antique Indian tribal bracelet or armlet from Rajasthan made from twisted silver wire in strikingly simple but highly stylistic zigzag form.
Traditionally its worn on the ...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Lot of three Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique ornament set of three. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the largest item seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand b...
Category
German Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mercury Glass
History of India, edited by A.V.Williams Jackson (9volumes-leather bound)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This limited luxury edition has a issue of 200 copies, this set is number 98.
Each book has a handcolored frontispiece, with tissue guards, each volumen
averages 300 or more pages, ...
Category
Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Mother of Pearl Ashtray or Jewelry Catchall with Dolphin Design
Located in New York, NY
A white mother of pearl ashtray with dolphin sculpture, circa early-20th century. Piece is polished mother-of-pearl with a dolphin sculpture/statue and t...
Category
Unknown Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
William Shakespeare 15 Volumes Limited Edition Number 77
Located in North Hollywood, CA
William Shakespeare 15 Volumes Limited edition Number 77
Circa 1912.
Leatherbound. 15 volumes.
Printed on handmade paper, burgundy Moroccan leather bound volumes of "The Works of Wil...
Category
English Victorian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Mens English Leather Riding Boots With Chestnut Wood Inserts
Located in Pasadena, CA
Step into history with these Antique Men's English Leather Riding Boots, a stunning relic of classic equestrian craftsmanship. Made from premium aged leather, these boots showcase th...
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Beautiful Silver Lady Woman in Alpine Costume Ex Voto, 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 an...
Category
German Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
World War I US Navy Ships Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Spectacular solid brass ships binnacle by Keuffel and Esser Company of New York in 1918. Builders plate is marked type VII no 1200, Bureau of Navigation, US Navy...
Category
North American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Golf Art, Humorous Golf Print, Putting for His Nose, Charles Crombie
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A colorful humorous golf print after Charles Crombie entitled "Putting for his Nose". The picture is framed in an old dark brown oak frame with gold sl...
Category
British Sporting Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Wood
Antique Marimbaphone, English Brass, Oak, Musical Instrument, Glockenspiel, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique marimbaphone. An English, brass and oak decorative musical instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
A striking, concussive idiophone with beautif...
Category
British Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Original Antique Map of the American State of Kentucky, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Kentucky
Published By A & C Black. 1903
Original colour
Good condition
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
English Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie Illustrated by A Rackham First Edition
By Wagner
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous first edition book, namely, The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie Illustrated by A Rackham First Edition.
The Rhinegol...
Category
American Bohemian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lot of Three Vintage Antique Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Topper German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of three feather tree glass Christmas tree topper from Germany. Each is made from mouth blown glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
Category
German Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
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