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Period: Early 20th Century
Antique English Nine Karat Yellow Gold Football or Soccer Medals & Two Plated
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This group of antique English football medals are sugned by an unknown maker, and date to approximately 1914 and done in the period Georgie V style. The three larger medals are each ...
Category
English Georgian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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
"Shall We Be More Tender with Our Dollar" Vintage WWI 2nd Liberty Loan Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This original WWI poster was issued as part of the Second Liberty Loan run and dates to 1917. The poster depicts a young soldier holding an American flag in one hand and his uniformed hat in the other. Next to him, a sailor holds a leaflet outstretched toward the viewer. The leaflet is printed with an emblem of the Statue of Liberty and says “We Depend On You.” At the top of the poster is a quote by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, “Shall we be more tender with our dollars than we are with the lives of our sons?” The quote is printed in white block letters on a red field. Below, the poster encourages viewers to “Buy A United States Government Bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917” in white block letters on a blue field. The poster was printed for the U.S. Treasury by Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co. in Chicago.
The poster encourages Americans to help with the war effort by purchasing bonds to finance the war. Each of the four Liberty Loan campaigns (two in 1917, two in 1918) and the Victory Loan campaign of early 1919 aimed for rapid subscription in the loan and bond programs, to generate quick funding of the war effort. Subscribing to the bonds became a symbol of patriotic duty in the United States and introduced the idea of financial securities to many citizens for the first time.
Working Americans could buy bonds...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair Cherub Decorative Bronze Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think its gilded bronze. Very decorative and nice to display...
Category
Belgian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Thai Temple Drum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegantly carved temple drum wase use in Buddhist Temples. It’s carved from teak and lacquered black with red and green stripped details. The top and straps are made of leather. These gigantic goblet...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
Large Original Vintage Map of Asia, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Asia
Original color.
Good condition
Published by Alexander Gross
Unframed.
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
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
Mounted Bronze Ships Bell from Mv Erimus 1922, Thornaby on Tees
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mounted bronze ships bell from MV Erimus 1922, Thornaby on Tees.
Bronze Ships Bell with purpose made Mounting Bracket from MV ERIMUS which was lau...
Category
Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Wood Fretwork House Altar with Accessories Black Forest Folk Art 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century fretwork hand crafted House Altar with a lot of Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative appeal!...
Category
German Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
Cast Iron Crucifix
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron crucifix. Great casting and quality.
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Beautiful Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, also usable as side table/display table/stairs/bookcase.
Ca. 1890-1914, Netherlands.
Very beautifully executed in wood with curling openw...
Category
Dutch Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Botanic Model of Different Type of Inflorescences, Italy, 1930
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanic didactical model of the different types of inflorescences specimen made out of hand painted plaster red buds, copper metal green branches and rubber central component ...
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Copper
Pair Noble Man Decorative Metal Head Bust Statues Sculptures, Belgium 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of classic decorative Bust statues. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of metal, we think it's brass, socket nickel plated. Very decorative and ...
Category
Belgian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway, First Edition, Later Printing, 1929
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hemingway, Ernest. A Farewell to Arms. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929. First Edition, Later printing. Octavo, Rebound in quarter leather an...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century Set of Three Antique Glass Bottles and Containers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of three antique apothecary glass bottles.
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear c...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques.
Gothic wall clocks are a rare find and this more than three feet tall specimen probably is the best an...
Category
French Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron
Whimshurst Machine by Voltana
Located in London, GB
Whimshurst machine by Voltana, Germany, circa 1920.
With retailers label: Gustave van Begin of Brussels - instruments scientifique Gustave van Begin Bruxelles.
Category
German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Original Vintage Map of The North Pole, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great maps of The North Pole.
Unframed.
Original color.
By John Bartholomew and Co. Edinburgh Geographical Institute.
Published, circa 1920.
Free shipp...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
2 Equal Spacing Dividers, 1 by Theodore Alteneder & Sons of Philadelphia
Located in London, GB
Two 11 point equal spacing dividers:
One made in stainless steel by Theodore Alteneder & Sons of Philadelphia.
With a later one made in steel marked MADE IN WEST GERMANY.
Category
American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Tipp & Co. Toy Clockwork Tinplate Motorcycle.
A rare, desirable, tinplate wind-up motorcycle by the renowned German manufacturer, Tipp & Co or TippCo. The original tin windup motorbike with a civilian male rider and female pillion passenger. The clockwork toy...
Category
Sporting Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Early 20th Century Raleigh Bicycles Shop Advertising Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Raleigh Bicycles shop advertising figure
We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century charming Raleigh bicycles shop advertising figure. Made from wood and plaster with hand painted detail, in the form of Sir Walter Raleigh...
Category
British Late Victorian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Important Pendant In Yellow Gold Cameo Old "Oval" pendant in 18k 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Pendant In Yellow Gold Cameo Old "Oval" pendant in 18k set with claws decorated with a shell cameo representing the profile of a young woman. Weight: 25.5g Dimensions: 5x...
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Early 20th Grotesque Mascot
Located in Marseille, FR
Early 20th grotesque mascot.
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rare Chenille Cotton Basket Christmas Ornament Antique, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament. It was made from Chenille, wire and cotton, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree.
Category
German Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Continental Rosewood Miniature Chest Jewelry Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Diminutive rosewood chest of drawers with dark silver mounts. The miniature chest with drawer front with two lower working drawers. The top section lifts to reveal storage. Perfect t...
Category
European Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
Cast Iron Crucifix
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron crucifix. Great casting and quality.
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle
French, 20th Century
Fish (eg.): 3cm x 10cm wide x 2.5cm depth.
This charming set consists of twelve Art...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
1 Volume. A.R. Hope Moncrieff, Bonnie Scotland
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. A.R. Hope Moncrieff, Bonnie Scotland. Bound in 3/4 navy morocco and white vellum boards displaying a gilt title and a gilt, purple, and green morocco flower detail. Raised ...
Category
Scottish Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Scrolling Tram Sign with Route Numbers & Destinations
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century rolling tram sign with route numbers and destinations.
With internal light.
Numbers and destinations:
1
2
3
3X
5
69
59
60
...
Category
English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
French Baker's Scale
Located in Houston, TX
French Baker's scale. This antique cast iron baker's scale includes original weights.
Great Kitchen Accessory!
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Pair African Topi Horns on Shaped Art Deco Backplates
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each partical skull mount and horns of Topi mounted on pyramidal shaped backplates.
Category
African Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
A History of European & American Sculpture Signed First Edition, 2 Volume Set
Located in valatie, NY
A History of European and American Sculpture from the Early Christian Period to the Present Day by Chandler Post. London: Oxford U. Press, 1921. Signed first edition...
Category
English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export Floor Standing Bell with Wrought Iron Stand
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920 Chinese Export floor standing bell on wrought iron stand
A very well made and decorative...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Wild Flowers of New York Vol. I and II by Homer D. House and John M. Clark
By Homer D. House, John M. Clark
Located in valatie, NY
Wild Flowers of New York, Vol. I and II. Albany: The University of The State of New York, 1923. Second printing hardcovers with no dust jacket as issued. 362 pages of text and 264 co...
Category
American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early 1900s F.R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co. Pressed Glass Humidors, Set of 2
Located in Cordova, SC
Antique pair of pressed glass humidors by F.C. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co. with their lids. This set has two different sized humidor jars. Both are in good condition considering their ...
Category
American Other Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Antique Thai Hill Tribe Cuff Bracelet with Engraved Tribal Patterns
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Thai hill tribe silver bracelet is beautifully engraved with tribal motifs. The Thai Silver Jewellery created by the Hill Tribes are objects o...
Category
Thai Tribal Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Grandfather Clock Radio by Silvertone, Circa 1931
By Silvertone
Located in Fulton, CA
Scarce, Silvertone clock radio. Made by the Colonial Radio Company in 1931 and retailed under the Silvertone name by Sears Roebuck Company. Exceptional con...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
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
Antique Walking Stick/Cane, Germany with Around 1910 with Owner's Stamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique walking stick/cane, Germany with around 1910 with owner's stamp
Antique historical condition.
Please refer to the detailed photos for the condition
(V-223).
Category
Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Engine Order Telegraph from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships engine order telegraph. This style has often used on yachts and tugboats. Showing astern and ahead commands showing slow, half and full. Varnished wood handle with ...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage MacGregor Goldsmith 9 LB Leather Medicine Ball, 1940s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large American leather medicine ball by MacGregor & Goldsmith.
This weighted 9lbs ball has amazing patina and age-appropriate wear with signs of natural aging caramel-tan leather.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
English Marine Barometer with Rope Carved Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century library barometer with rope carved case. Great old piece. Fitted with a brass hanging tab. Circa 1920.
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
German Bisque Porcelain Half Doll with Original Wire Lace Skirt Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite antique German half doll with original lace dress on wire base.
She is holding the hand away. It is marked with mold number 7125/5....
Category
German Hollywood Regency Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Frits Henningsen, Early 20th Century Cigar Chest in Walnut
Located in Espergærde, 84
Frits Henningsen, rare walnut tobacco chest with one drawer and brass handles in English manner. The chest has one big compartment in the drawer and has ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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 Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Leather Bound Royal Edition of The Times Newspaper 1936 in Superb Condition
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
What a Book! The sheer scale and weight makes for a wonderful talking piece.
The Times London Royal Edition covers the period of 1 September to 31 October 1936, each day has around 10-11 pages of content, including some fabulous advertisements from the period, a pure joy to flick through and read.
These bound copies were made for Royal Palaces and Libraries, this surviving copy from 1936 is in good condition for its age with most of the pages intact, there is some age related damage/rips to a few pages but all in all in good condition.
A wonderful decorative piece of British history.
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Pair of Sawfish Rostrums / Bills
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of sawfish rostrums / bills mounted on aluminum and lucite custom bases in the style of Gabriella Crespi. These are more than 100 years old and be...
Category
Hollywood Regency Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone
Combination Board Game of Marble Solitaire and Tiddlywinks, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a complete combination board game of marble solitaire and tiddlywinks, dating to the early 20th century.
This is a most unusual and very de...
Category
English Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Antique under the Water School Specimen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique under the water school specimen.
An antique natural wunderkammer glass display with marine life in the depths of the sea. The specimen is set ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Monumental Parisian Bird Cage Mansion
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920
Monumental Parisian bird cage mansion
Architectural bird house based on a famous Paris Brothel
Sourced in Belgium
Measures: W117 x D51 x H90 cm.
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographer compass from the early 1900s, brass and bakelite base; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with its tip th...
Category
European Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large 1920's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Ear Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
Large 1920's Vintage scientific anatomical human 3D ear model. Large 16" scale and wonderful antique patina!
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber, Wood
Year 1901 Poster W End of the World Prophecies of St Malachy and 10 Future Popes
Located in Marbella, ES
Year 1901 Poster with End of the World Prophecies of St. Malachy and Ten Future Popes.
Category
Spanish Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Khukuri Nepalese Knife Beginning of the 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Khukuri knife from Nepal, early 20th century.
Its blade is heavy and curved, made of forged metal. The handle is made from horn and copper. With it is attached a smaller Khukuri (measuring 1.9 inch x 4.3 inch).
The Khukuri is a Nepalese knife used by the Gurkhas, a unit of the British and Indian...
Category
Nepalese Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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
Antique Hill Tribe Silver Spiral Cuff Bracelet, Hand-Engraved, Thailand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique tribal cuff bracelet originates from the Karen Hill Tribe of Northern Thailand via tribal silversmith techniques that have been handed...
Category
Thai Tribal Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Necklace, Ring & Earring Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This necklace, ring and earring set is signed by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export style...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Gold
La Tapisserie Gothique by Goeblins, 1st Ed, Leather Bound, Presentation Copy
Located in valatie, NY
La Tapisserie Gothique, par Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins, by E. Planès, Directeur de la Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins. Published by Albert Morancé...
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
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