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Period: Early 20th Century
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Located in Miami, FL
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
Category

French Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Midcentury Pair of Wicker Woven Ducks with Wood Details
Located in Miami, FL
Wicker duck from with an intricate woven wicker structure and highlighted with wood wings and a sculpted bill and feet.
Category

Spanish Spanish Colonial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker

Architectural Painted Wood Model of an Italian Villa
Located in Dallas, TX
Model of architecture, in wood, based on an Italian Villa. The piece has sinuous curves and arches and an exceptional , realistic looking roof all beauti...
Category

Italian Palladian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Vintage French Horn & Hide Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
A suite of 4 unique lounge chairs made of horns and stretched leather over wood frame. Origin unknown, possibly made from bull horns and hides found in the foothill of the Pyrénées...
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European French Provincial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn, Hide, Wood

Knute Rockne Autographed Letter Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a typed letter signed by one of the greatest football coaches of all time, Knute Rockne. The letter is typed on Rockne’s personal letterhead, written while coaching the Fighting Irish in Notre Dame, Indiana. It is dated October 20, 1927 and addressed to Hugh O'Donnell, the Assistant Business Manager of the New York Times. The letter reads, in full: “Dear Hugh: Many thanks for the clippings —-- I enjoyed them very much. See you at the Army game.” It ends, “Yours cordially, K.K. Rockne” with Rockne’s signature in black ink. Knute Rockne (1888-1931) was a Norwegian-American football player and famed coach of the Notre Dame football...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique 14-Karat Gold Filigree Eye of Shiva Shell Ring
Located in Norwalk, CT
Hallmarked 14-karat. Ring size: 3.5. Weight: 2.6 dwt.
Category

Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Early 20th Century American Bronze Figurine of a Jewish Businessmen
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figurine of a self-satisfied, disapproving Jewish businessman with the caption: Now! Vot about it? (an imitation of the Jewish accent), heavy, cast bronze figurine...
Category

American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 12' Polychromed Plaster Angel 14-Light Candelabra / Lamps on Pedestals
By Daprato Rigali Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 12' polychromed plaster angel 14-light candelabra / lamps on pedestals Subtle and dramatic, impressive in size and well executed. Each angel sta...
Category

American Gothic Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Original Vintage Maps of American States, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 6 vintage maps. Random American states including Maine, Utah, New Hampshire, Nevada, Vermont and New Mexico. Monochrome with red color outline. Published by Rand,...
Category

American Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

U.S. Army General George Patton Autographed Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a collage celebrating General George S. Patton Jr. This collage features Patton's signature on an envelope postmarked January 20, 1919. Patton has signed the paper “Col. G...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi, an Italian Opera Composer, 1901
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Giuseppe Verdi'. Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi. Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi was an Italian opera composer. Artists and ...
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Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A. T'Serstvens, Georges Gorvel, M. Bousquet, Les Priapees, 1929
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: A. T'Serstvens - Georges Gorvel - M. Bousquet. TITLE: Les Priapees. Traduites du Latin par A. t Serstevens. Cinq planches sur cuivre gravees par Georges Gorviel d apres l...
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Commercial Balance Scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique commercial balance scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels is the type of precision instrument for which the company was known during the early 20th century. Note the attention to ...
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Belgian Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Large Antique Map of Kyoto in Japan by Kobayashi, '1905'
Located in Langweer, NL
Old map of Kyoto, Japan. Published by Kobayashi, 1905.
Category

Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Auntie Sally English Parlour Game
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Auntie Sally English parlour game A rare early 20th Century example of an English hand-crafted Aunt Sally parlour game. Made from pine wood this item has 22 wooden throwing sticks, 1 aunt sally figure, several clay pipes...
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British Late Victorian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Antique Scientific Visual Aid, Bone Cut of the Human Elbow
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique visual aid of a longitudinal bone cut of the elbow. Genuine bone mounted on cardboard with hand-painted structure of muscles, bursae and tendons. With German explanation. ...
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German Early Victorian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Rare Antique and Handcrafted Gothic Revival Bronze Church Altar / Sacristy Bell
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and beautiful sounding bronze sacristy bell with a marvelous patina. With antique church relics as one of our specialties, we are always l...
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Dutch Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Lignum Vitae Night Stick
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Industrial finely turned and warmly patinated antique Lignum Vitae truncheon (night stick), with a decorative handle and the original leather s...
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American Industrial Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Iron and Copper Mold for a Toy, USA 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Iron and copper mold for a toy depicting a soldier. USA 1900 ca.
Category

American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Iron

By Way of Introduction, Signed by A.A. Milne, Circa 1929
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Milne, A.A., By Way of Introduction. London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1929. First edition, first printing, signed on title page. Original printed dust jacket with a custom, clamshell case. This is a first edition of A.A. Milne's By Way of Introduction. Milne has signed the book on the title page in blue ink. The book is presented with its original beige dust jacket. It was published out of London by Methuen & Co., Ltd., in 1929. This book features a collection of introductions written by Alan Alexander Milne (1882-1956). The collection of essays and excerpts were written for various publications and compiled by Milne. The work shows off his accessible and sometimes humorous writing style, recognizable from his children's books. There is a selection of his critical work included in the volume, as well a piece about his philosophical approach to writing children's books throughout his career, and even a few details about his Winnie the Pooh character, Christopher Robin. Milne was best known for his children's book series Winnie the Pooh. Included in the back of the book is a loose pamphlet advertising the Pooh series as "the most popular gift books...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

De Stijl
Located in Richmond, VA
De Stijl: The Formative Years, a hardback coffee table book discussing the artistic movement, De Stijl, between 1917 and 1922. First edition, published in 1982, 284 pages. "This ...
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De Stijl Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Electromedical Device from Chardin in Wooden Case, France, circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
Electrical therapy apparatus invented by Chardin, in its wooden beech case. French circa 1910 Electrotherapy exploits the effects obtained by using electrical energy for therapeuti...
Category

French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Antique Handcrafted Leather Blackjack Pitcher Jug Vessel in Contrast Stitching
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique handcrafted saddle leather Blackjack Pitcher jug vessel with contrast stitching Unmarked. In the style of Hermes and Jacques Adnet. Measures: 6.75 H x 5.25 D x 3.25 W inc...
Category

American Victorian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Refractor Polarimeter Physic Measuring Instrument Made by Steindorff & Co 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Refractor polarimeter made of painted brass with cast iron tripod base by Steindorff & Co. Berlin D.R.P. Germany, 1920s. It is an antique instrument used to determine the concentrati...
Category

German Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique German Barometer with Hand-Carved Oak Leaves and Acorns, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
German Black Forest style barometer with fine hand-carved oak branches, leaves, and acorns. Dimensions: height 30 cm / 11.81 in; width 24 cm / 9.44 in; depth 5 cm / 1.96 in. In good ...
Category

German Black Forest Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Great Britain 1913 7d Eve's Wreath Design Colour Essays, SG387var
Located in Jersey, GB
Great Britain 1913 7d Eve's Wreath design colour essays. SG387var. Very fine ungummed imperforate block of four essays (Fig 30a) in tyrian red on white unwatermarked card mounted on ...
Category

Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
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Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech, Maple

Antique Asian Bronze Chariot with Dragon Head Pulled by Horses
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Ramakien a Thai Ramayana. A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Lakshman riding in a chariot along with Rama and Sita sitting in the back. After his victory over Ravana, Sri Rama prepares to leave for Ayodhya, Rama now told Vibheeshan that there was just one more day...
Category

Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Golf Chromolithographs by Lionell Edwards, a Threesome & Stymied
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A Threesome & Stymied by Lionell Edwards. A pair of Lionel Edwards golf chromolithographs entitled "Stymied!" and "A Threesome". The artist is best known for his equestrian art but early in his career he produced illustrative work for many periodicals and these stylish golf scenes are in a manner reminiscent of Cecil Aldin, John Hassall and Victor Venner. Print details "Copyright. Entered According To Act Of Congress In The Year 1904 By Landeker & Brown, London, England, In The Office Of The Librarian Of Congress At Washington". A threesome shows a young gentleman on the twelfth green smoking a cigarette talking to his young lady partner. An old gentleman can be seen looking over the brow of the hill disapprovingly. On the ground next to the lady is an automaton caddie bag, whilst in the back ground is a silhouette of a horse and trap with a dog following. Stymied! shows the same older gentleman raging at the younger gentleman on the thirtieth green watched...
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British Sporting Art Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pencil Aviation Drawing Depicting a Caudron G Wwi Aircraft by Riccardo Cavigioli
Located in Milan, IT
Pencil-drawing by Riccardo Cavigioli in the early 1920s depicting a two-seat biplane airplane for reconnaissance Caudron G III, French production of 1914, equipped with a Le Rhone 80...
Category

Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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.
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American Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917
Located in Dallas, TX
Take a piece of history into your home with these authentic English bombshells from the First World War (WWI 1914-1918). Made of brass, the impressive pieces of artillery are round i...
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English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Large Scale Vintage Maps of The United Kingdom, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of maps of the UK Lithographs. By John Bartholomew & Co. Published by The Edinburgh Geographical Institute Unframed. The measurement ...
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English Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Spittoon Column with Container Inside, 1920s
Located in taranto, IT
very rare spittoon, circa 1920s, of Italian manufacture, of those used in hotels or bars of the time, of the column type, with circular base and central metal column, glass neck with...
Category

Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Negretti & Zambra Fine Edwardian mahogany cased barograph with beveled glass panels and central chart drawer. Seven vacuum chambe...
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English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair of Brass & Bronze Gothic Wall Picture Frames with Saint Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of rare and ready to use Gothic antiques. These beautiful and all handcrafted Gothic Revival picture frames with Biblical texts in Latin are an absolute joy to ow...
Category

European Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Japanese Blacksmith Tongs and Woodcarver Brace Drill, Early 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $225....Antique Japanese Tools, a Blacksmith Tong Pincer and Woodcarver Brace Drill, both early 20th century. Most likely late Meij...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique Miniature Bamboo Set Thonet Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique miniature bamboo set, thonet style, table with bench and two armchairs, very good quality, good original condition Measures: Bench (Height: 19....
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Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bamboo

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 Religion Print of the Seven Sacraments, Holy Orders, 1913
Located in Langweer, NL
Large antique print of the seven sacraments. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chinese Shanghai Deco Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeating every part of life in the bustling, vibrant city. This blue glass perfume bottle...
Category

Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 24.5 x 7 cm 25 x 6.5 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants...
Category

Japanese Edo Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

"Campfire Supreme" Marshmallow Tin, Boy Scout Motif, American, Circa 1915
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a rare tin that was used to sell and promote marshmallows. The top of the tin is decorated to reflect the Boy Scouts in their ubiquitous camping tradition of sitting around t...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

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...
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British Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

The Book of Household Management '1909 Edition' by Beeton
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique book titled 'The Book of Household Management' by Mrs Isabella Beeton. The book best known as Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, also published as Mrs Beeton's Cooker...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Moroccan Tin and Glass Synagogue Hanging Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Impressive lamp, in unique folk craftsmanship, metal sheet, bent and sawn; small glass plaques in various textures and colors. General shape is of a star with eight points, with spa...
Category

Moroccan Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working German compound microscope, circa 1910, by R. Winkel, Gottingen, Germany, in a fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key. Marked on column front: R. Winke...
Category

German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nickel, Metal, Brass

1770s Style Cricket Bat, Unusual Shape
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Curved early oak cricket bat. An unusual shaped, heavy weight, one piece cricket bat of the style used in the 1770s. The blade has an inward bow, convex surface, instead of being fl...
Category

British Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Antique, Pair of Binoculars, German, Neo Universal, CP Goerz, Berlin, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of binoculars. A German, 4.5x magnification Neo Universal by CP Goerz of Berlin, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Delightful binocular from a sought-after German specialist Displaying a desirable aged patina - optical elements in clear order Elegantly milled brass with painted black finish Complete with black leather carry pouch CP Goerz Berlin logo present on left barrel; Neo Universal model name to the right Knurled central focus wheel encased within pleasingly formed, folding bridge Smaller adjustment wheel with marking range from 64-72 Serial number of 580854 engraved into front fascia Turned eyecups, adjustment wheel to the right Hand grips dressed in quality textured leather Carry pouch in original condition - clasp not situated Interior dressed with smooth, dark blue velour This is a wonderful pair of vintage binoculars...
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German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Life-Sized, Antique, Bronze, Thai Buddha
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A beautiful, circa 1920, cast bronze Buddha in mid-stride atop a stylized lotus blossom. The figure is clad in see-through drapery, and is surmounted by whirls of hair capped...
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Thai Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Old Map of Australia Showing The Routes of the Main Explorers, ca.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, untitled. This map shows Australia with the routes of explorers in the continent and marking the furthest point reached.. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists ...
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Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Batak Spiral Silver Earring 'Padung'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These large spiral brass earrings, crafted from a single thick brass wire are called 'Padung', a type of earring worn by the Batak Karo Tribe from northern Sumatra, Indonesia. This l...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Silver

Antique Round Carpenter's Case for Drill Bits Storage Holder in Wood and Metal
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique wood collectible case to store drill bits. Old stock. Made of wood has metal moving parts on top. The upper mechanism turns for display- providing an opening to store drill...
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.
By Bardou & Son
Located in Baltimore, MD
Table top, brass refracting telescope on folding cabriole leg base. Objective lens is 3 possibly 3.25" diameter with additional solar viewing eyepiece, and lens cap. The telescope fu...
Category

French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Black Butterfly / a Fekete Pillango
Located in London, GB
An incredibly rare original Hungarian film poster for the 1916 silent drama The Black Butterfly. This film was directed by Burton L. King and starred...
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Hungarian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Advertising Tile Poster from Codorniu's Cellar, Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Art Nouveau advertising tile poster from Codorniu Cellar, Spain Ceramic tiles measurements: 15x15 cm (6x6 in). Codorníu is synonymous to th...
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Spanish Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

1920s Antique Glass Match Striker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique green colored glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique ...
Category

Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Antique 1923 Scottish Sterling Silver Gilt Medallion
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver gilt medallion; an addition to our ornamental presentation collection. This exceptional antique George V cast sterling silver medallion has a circular form. The anterior surface of this antique silver medallion...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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