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13 Antique Magic Lantern Glass Slides Taft Museum Artwork Architecture Figures
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 13 antique magic lantern glass slides from Cincinnati Ohio’s Taft Museum, nine showing works of art displayed at the museum an...
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Hudson-Fulton Celebration: Catalogue of Exhibition Held at the Met in 1909
Located in valatie, NY
The Hudson-Fulton Celebration: Catalogue of an Exhibition Held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Two volumes), by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1909. 1st Ed 2 volume set, hardcovers. Volume I: Catalogue of a Collection of Paintings by Dutch Masters of the Seventeenth Century by W. R. Valentiner, 149 paintings are described and illustrated on 162 pages; Volume II: Catalogue of an Exhibition of American Paintings, Furniture, Silver and Other Objects of Art, 1625--1825 by Henry Watson...
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American Antique 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
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Antique Propeller Blade
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, gently cleaned and delicately re-polished with shelack finish.
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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
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...
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French Louis Philippe Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
"Shall This Continue? Join the Navy" Vintage Navy Recruitment Poster, circa 1916
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This vintage recruitment poster from World War I was issued to encourage onlookers to join the U.S. Navy. The poster was issued by the Morgan Litho. Co. out of Cleveland in 1916. The...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 2 Early XX Century Metal Dragon Shaped Fireplace Holders
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal traditional Catalan fireplace holders with a dragon shape.
Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1900.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent wi...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Canadian WW1 21st Regiment Soldier's Uniform Buttons, Badges & Medals Grouping
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This grouping of some three dozen WW1 items come from the estate of CPL. D.C Stewart who served in the Infantry of the 21st Regiment of the Canadian Armed Fo...
Category
Canadian Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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...
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British Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
1920´s Boxer Sculpture / Table, Mantel Clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
1920´s boxer clock.
Clock has been repaired and it´s in working condition. Clock has been re-silvered.
Perfect Gift for any Box Fan.
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Period Builders Model of the Private Yacht "Caritas"
Located in Norwell, MA
Builders model of a Lawley built private yacht named "Caritas". She was built in 1922 for sugar magnate J. Percy Bartram. Designed by Cox and Stevens of...
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North American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Large Original Vintage Map of North America, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of North America
Original color. Good condition
Published by Alexander Gross
Unframed.
Category
English Edwardian Vintage 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
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
Pair of Dice with Letters, USA, circa 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of dice made of paper mâché and plaster, painted black on white with different black letters in each face of the cube, USA, circa 1920.
Category
American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Composition
Battersea Enamels Selected & Described With an Intro. By Egan Mew, Signed 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Battersea Enamels Selected and Described with a Signed Introduction By Egan Mew. Published by The Medici Society, London, 1926. Rare Signed 1st Ed hardc...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
African Reedbuck Mount on Shaped Oak Plaque, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The horns and partial skull of this Reedbuck are mounted on a shaped oak plaque.
Category
African Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
Large Original Antique City Plan of Philadelphia, USA, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous colorful map of Philadelphia
Original color
By Rand, McNally & Co.
Published, circa 1900.
Unframed
Free shipping.
Category
American Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
African Eland Mount on Shaped Oak Plaque, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Slightly splayed Eland horn and partial skull mounted on shaped oak plaque.
Category
African Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
Large Scale Cast Iron Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Warrington, GB
Large scale cast iron Royal coat of arms.
Produced at the Scottish foundry of Walter Macfarlane in the early 20th century.
Originally would hav...
Category
Scottish Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
English Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
English Jigger Doll
We are proud to offer an early 20th century hand carved folk art English jigger doll example. Carved from pine and joined with brass supports. Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate ‘toys’ for adults or children. Obtained from a private collection in London and untouched in form with all its original featured intact. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance...
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British Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pine
The Complete Works of O. Henry, Manuscript Edition Limited to 125 Copies
Located in San Francisco, CA
The complete works of O. Henry, manuscript edition, limited to 125 copies in 12 volumes bound in original half vellum. Published by Doubleday, Page & Company, Garden City New York, 1...
Category
American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1908, Short-Toed Snake Eagle 'Circaetus gallicus' on a Tree Stump
Located in Leuven , BE
The short-toed snake eagle (Circaetus gallicus) is found in many places worldwide, including southwest and southeast Europe, northwest Africa, western China...
Category
European Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Organic Material
Austrian Bronze Bear Cigar Cutter, ca 1900´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A solid bronze bear sculpture desktop cigar cutter manufactured in Austria. The scissor action steel blades are remove-able form the mouth of the roaring bear. Excellent condition. S...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Faith, Love, Hope Brooch Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish sentimental brooch to give it to a loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900.
A very pretty piece of antique jewellery which would make a fine addition to any colle...
Category
German Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Jos. Lucas King of the Road Model 634 Brass Automobile Kerosene Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brass automobile lantern was made by the Jos. Lucas Company of Birmingham England in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style. This ...
Category
English Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique English Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Gilt Table Vesta by George Betjemann
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart antique English table vesta beautifully executed from white onyx inlaid with Lapis Lazuli.
The fittings are made from silver-gilt (gold on sterling silver) by the top...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20...
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Dog God in Blue Underglaze Porcelain & Sterling Pendant, Marked Siam, 925
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Dog God in Blue Underglaze Porcelain & Sterling Pendant, marked Siam, (pre-1949), 925, and sterling. The cobalt is well controlled, dating the porcelain plaque after 1830. 2 5/8" dia...
Category
Thai Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
46-Star American Flag, Antique Printed on Silk, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original 46-star American parade flag, printed on silk. Each star represents a state in the Union at the time. The official flag design would update every July 4th, to inc...
Category
American Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silk
Antique English Bassett Hound Shoe Horn, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant long shoe horn in patinated brass set with the head/face of a Bassett hound in bronze at the top. It can be wall hung in your entrance. The horn ...
Category
English Late Victorian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Highly Decorative WWI Bombshell Trench Art Vase
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rare and unusual piece of trench art from World War I (1914-1918), Belgium.
Trench art was made during or after WW1. Soldiers used metal and used bombshells from the battlefields ...
Category
Belgian Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Carved Oak Barometer Lloyd, Payne & Amiel Manchester England
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique oak carved barometer by Lloyd, Payne & Amiel Manchester England. Thermometer mounted above opening. Porcelain dial. Operating condition. Bevel...
Category
European Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Oak
Ship's Copper Anchor Lantern from Early Twentieth Century by R.C. Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's anchor lantern of polished brass and copper. Maker is R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St, Glasgow. Meticulously polished and lacquered, this has been completely restored by ...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens. Vented top and original hoisting ring. Mounting brac...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large Nova Floater Bramble Pattern Golf Ball
By Nova
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Bramble Golf Ball, Large NOVA Floater.
A good example of 'Large NOVA Floater' bramble patterned rubber core golf ball. The golf ball is in good cond...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rubber
Antique Map of Africa by Johnston (1909)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Africa'. Original antique map of Africa. This map originates from the ‘Royal Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by W. & A....
Category
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Russian Tsarist Silver Cigar Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Russian Tsarist silver cigar case with gold initials and inscriptions.
Category
Russian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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...
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Belgian Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cranberry/Red Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver cranberry/red, tyg-form (a tyg is a three-handled Scottish drinking cup), threaded crystal match striker, having three, clear handles, London, 1916, Robert Pringle and Sons...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Set of Three Child's Golf Clubs by Halley & Co
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Halley & Co. Children's Hickory Golf Clubs.
Set of three child's golf clubs comprising of a iron, a mashie and a putter. All are with suede leather grips and brass heads stamped wit...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
The Return of Tarzan First Edition
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. The Return of Tarzan First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs Grosset & Dunlap 1st Edition.
First edition. Il...
Category
American Romantic Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare English Silver & Enamel Picture Frame, Allies of 1914
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare English sterling silver photograph frame by the top notch silversmith, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company L...
Category
European Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths & Sons"
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highest quality solid copper port and starboard ship's lanterns by "Griffiths & Sons." These ship's lanterns are of highly polished copper and brass with sturdy bezels, hinge...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Historic photo depicting Blackburn R-1 Blackburn in flight made in 1920s British
Located in Milan, IT
Historic photo on cardboard depicting Blackburn R-1 Blackburn in flight.
Good condition. Cardboard measures 37.5 x 30 cm.
The Blackburn R-1 Blackburn was a 1920s British single-en...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a copper brass bound case with sloping glazed aperture with heavily bevelled glass. ...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Antique Sterling Silver Havdalah Box / Spice Box, London 1912, Joseph Zweig
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1912 by Joseph Zweig, this Antique Sterling Silver Havdalah Box, or Spice Tower, is of a traditional Eastern European form. The Havdalah box measures 9.75"(25...
Category
English Baroque Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1911, The Lady Claire Dress Form, Very Rare
Located in Peekskill, NY
I've had an example of this dress form in my personal collection. It's an amazing piece of engineering and one of my favorite items... something I decided to never sell it. The Lady Claire...
Category
American Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Early 1900s Oyster House Gallon Tin Cup Baltimore Rare Chesapeake Antique
By George H. Wahmann
Located in Hyattsville, MD
An rare gallon cup for shucked Oyster measurement. Marks: 8 PT. LIQ. GEO. H. WAHMANN MFG. CO. BALTIMORE, M.D.
Category
American Industrial Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Curiosity Cabinet 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
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Autograph Edition of the Works of Anatole France, in a Fine Leather Binding!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: France, Anatole
Title: The Complete Works of Anatole France.
Publisher: NY: Gabriel Wells, 1924.
Description: The Autograph Edition. 30...
Category
American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Traditional Silver Torque Necklace Chocker from Rajasthan India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional torque or Hansuli silvered necklace choker from Lambadi or Banjara and Sugali People, Andhra Pradesh, India.t India, circa 1940.
Fabulous vi...
Category
Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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
Unusual Antique Austrian Bronze Chess Set by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
Unusual antique Austrian bronze chess set by Franz Bergman
Austrian, circa 1905
Largest piece height 7cm, diameter 3cm
Smallest piece height 3.5cm,...
Category
Austrian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
The Pine Furniture of Early New England by Russell Kettell, 1st Limited Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Pine Furniture of Early New England by Russell Hawes Kettell. Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1929. First Limited Edition. Hardcover. No Jacket. Exhaustive coverage of the subject; n...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Native American Coeur d Alene Tribe Pow Wow Drum
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Decorated Coeur d’Alene tribe Pow Wow drum. Decorated with $1 bills around outside. Comes with base used at Pow Wows. Perfect size for coffee table with o...
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American Native American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
The Babyons: The Chronicle of a Family, 4 Vol Set, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Chronicle of a Family, by Clemence Dane. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Doran and Company, Inc., 1928. 1st Ed hardcover of four novelettes, two of...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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