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Period: Early 20th Century
Croquis de Ruhlmann (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hard covered folio with 54 loose plates which show the wonderful sketches, ideas and designs of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann for the furniture that he designed and produced from the earl...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the United States ' South East ' by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'United States of North America'. Original antique map of United States of North America ( South East Sheet ). With in...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Religion Print of Cain and Abel, 1913
Located in Langweer, NL
Large antique print of Cain and Abel. 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

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Paper

Historical Presentation Table Lamp Early Aeronautics Circa. 1916
Located in Fulton, CA
A one-of-a-kind important and historical aeronautical achievement presentation in the form of a lamp. Engraved on what appears to be a brass mortar shell. Presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Arthur Smith was a famous American airplane pilot during the early 20th century. Measures 28.5 inches to top of finial. This lamp was presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Aerial exhibitionist Art Smith barnstorming Japan in 1916, 1917. A 10 year old, Honda Mamamatsucho, pedaling a borrowed bicycle over 10 miles to witness the event. Honda would later cite the experience as one of the most impressive things he"d ever seen which cemented his interest in mechanical objects and motorized vehicles that years later led to the creation of the eponymous company bearing his name. SOURCE: HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ARTHUR R. SMITH 1890-1926 Was Fort Wayne Indiana's "Bird Boy." He was a pioneer of aviation, a creative thinker, and a hard worker whose self-confidence and faith brought the thrill of flight to legions of people across the U.S. and Japan. Just two years after the Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk...
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Japanese Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique Map of the British Isles by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The British Isles'. Original antique map of the British Isles. With inset maps of the Shetland Islands, Chanel Islands, and London. T...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Large Original Vintage Map of New Zealand, South Island, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of South Island, New Zealand Original color. Good condition / repair to a minor tear on right edge Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.
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English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Exploring South America's North: Antique Map from the Royal Atlas of 1909
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled 'South America, Northern Sheet' is a historical cartographic representation of the northern part of South America. This original antique map features inset map...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Gorgeous Munich Child Souvenir Pewter Catchall Bowl Antique German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Historical Souvenir plate plaque from Munich, Germany. Made of Pewter showing the well known Munich Child. Everyone knows this historical Figure from ...
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German Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pewter

Heliograph of Tin Mining in Tronoh, Perak and Tambun in Sabah, Malaysia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
Three views of the Mining Industry in Malaysia around 1907. 1. Lankshuts at Tronoh, Perak 2. Puddling Machinery, Tambun in Sabah 3. Shaking Machinery at Red Hill This helio...
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Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Drawing Representing Three Different Biplanes Aircraft WWI by Riccardo Cavigioli
Located in Milan, IT
Pencil drawing drawn by Riccardo Cavigioli in the early 1920s representing three single-seat biplane airplanes. Right= two single seat biplane fighter Nieuport 11 Bebe of 1915. Left ...
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Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Book, Once A Week, AA Milne, English, Morocco Bound, Short Stories, 1926
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Once a Week by A.A. Milne. An English, Morocco bound book of short stories, dating to the early 20th century. Once a Week is a collection of short stories ...
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British Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Group Of Micro-Miniature Vienna Bronze Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A collection of four micro-miniature cold-painted figurines including a dancing couple, begging dog, stork and a gnome. Dimensions: Dimensions: Gnome - tallest - 1 1/4" H by W 5/8"...
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European Victorian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Pollard ( Arthur Rackham ) the Romance of King Arthur First Trade Edition - 1917
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POLLARD, Alfred W. ( Arthur Rackham ). TITLE: The Romance of King Arthur And His Knights of The Round table. PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd., 1917. DESCRIP...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Old Country House by Richard Legallienne, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
An Old Country House by Richard LeGallienne. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1905. First edition hard cover with no dust jacket. 143 pp. An antique book with five stories of romantic th...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original vintage heavy leather training ball with beautiful patina. The ball is made of handstitched genuine leather in former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. It can be used as an origi...
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Czech Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Large Wall Map of Europe by George Philip & Son, circa 1920
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Philips' New Commercial Map of Europe'. Very large wall map of Europe including the North African coast and Turkey. Decorative bord...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Linen, Paper

Antique Map of N.W. Africa & Central Africa by Johnston (1909)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'N.W. Africa & Central Africa'. Original antique map of N.W. Africa & Central Africa. This map originates from the ‘Royal Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published by ...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Arch Colonel Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
St. Mungo's 'Arch Colonel' Rubber Core Golf Ball. An unusual patterned rubber core golf ball in fair condition manufactured by St. Mungo Manufacturing Co. of America, Newark, New Jer...
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British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rubber

Lot of Three Tinsel Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of three feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitti...
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German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wire

Spelter Still Bank "Seated Cat with a Bow" German, circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
The term "spelter" refers to a zinc/lead metal compound used to pour and make castings. Because of the thinness of the castings there is great detail to the subject matter of these banks. Spelter banks...
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German Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Spelter

Illustrierte Sittengeschichte, Die Galante Zeit/Ergänzungsband Volumes 1 and 2
Located in valatie, NY
Illustrierte Sittengeschichte - Die galante Zeit/Ergänzungsband by Eduard Fuchs. 2 volume set. Privately published München: Albert Langen, 1912. A collection of erotic images, with m...
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German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Set Of Antique Circus Juggler's Clubs, English, Beech, Juggling Tool, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 7 antique circus juggler's clubs. An English, beech performance aid, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Delightfully tactile and unusual, a charming set...
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British Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf
By Raphael Tuck & Sons
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very rare, highly sought after and collectable Father Tuck's mechanical animals The St. Bernard dog (Canis familiaris) No 1 and The calf of the comm...
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European Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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 ...
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English Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Blinded Sailors and Soldiers Gift Book by George Goodchild 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Blinded Sailors and Soldiers Gift Book by George Goodchild. Jarrold & Sons, London 1915. 1st Ed hardcover. Tipped-in color frontispiece and eighteen plates in color. Published fo...
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A late19th-Century dental extractor, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
An instrument for dental use. A late 19th early 20th century dental extractor. An iron forceps used in tooth extraction. White Maker, H.C. distributor Kern. American manufacturing. P...
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American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Cortesi's Masterpiece: A Comprehensive and Authoritative Map of Uruguay, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Mapa de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay'. Large and detailed folding map of Uruguay. This monumental map depicts all of Uruguay with unprecedented accuracy and detail. Impressively, it serves the multiple roles of being an advanced topographic, economic and political map, as well as being a meticulous sea chart of the Rio de la Plata and the adjacent waters of the Atlantic. The republic's 20 departments are defined in various colors, while a legend, 'Referencias' identifies symbols representing the locations of departmental capitals, town, roads, railways, public schools and lighthouses, amongst other details. Every single river and stream is delineated and named and the ridges of hills are delicately expressed. The map features four insets, including a large map of the capital, Montevideo, as well as maps of Colonia, Maldonado and Punta del Este and the Island of Flores. The hydrographical information provided is truly profound, and renders the map fit for use in maritime commerce. In 1901, the Uruguayan House of Representatives commissioned the geographer Saturnino Cortesi to employ the most progressive geographical sources, both military and civilian, to devise an authoritative national map of the republic. Cortesi clearly had access to a vast archive of topographical surveys...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Brown Leather Medicine Ball, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original vintage heavy leather training ball with beautiful patina. The ball is made of handstitched genuine leather in former Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. It can be used as an origi...
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Czech Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

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...
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English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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

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Oak

Early Silver Plated Menorah
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice early 20th century silver plated Menorah. In estate found condition, we have not tried to polish it. Nice patina. No markings at all, but assumed to be silver plated and Euro...
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Unknown Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver Plate

Small Hand Painted Porcelain Virgin Mary Mounted on Metal Framed Stand
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted porcelain oval portrait plaque of the Virgin Mary for home devotion. It is framed in a golden brass metal shaped as a gothic church that serves as a stand. The...
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French Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

Mounted Turnstile “To The Fun House” from Coney Island, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and Historical Industrial Era Mounted Turnstile from the Fun House at Coney Island, New York, featuring original painted finishes mounted on wood plinth with label reading, “T...
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix .. Stunning depiction.. wonderful detail,,Incrusted rhinestones,, Pat. 1924..25. Comes with original...
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American Baroque Revival Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Religion Print of the Pharaoh and Israelites, 1913
Located in Langweer, NL
Large antique print of the Pharaoh and Israelites. 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

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Paper

Polished Brass Yacht Capstan by Hereshoff
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding early twentieth century yacht capstan by Herreshoff. With working gears, crank handle, speed switch, mounted to a thick wood base. Circa 1925.
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North American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Madonna de la Media after Rafael Antique Framed Portrait on Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This finely executed portrait is unsigned and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Renaissance style. The portrait is hand-painted on a...
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Italian Renaissance Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Large Sea Chart of the British Islands, 1918
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The British Islands'. Large sea chart of the British Islands. It shows Ireland, Scotland, England, the Shetland Islands and part of Fra...
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Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Wall hanging dinner gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
wall hanging dinner gong, the arched oak back having a gilt bronze panther head with bone in mouth on gilt oval back, complete with circular gong and original beater. Dimensions Heig...
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British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Son of Perdition by James Cozzens, Rare 1st Ed Pre-Publication Review Copy
Located in valatie, NY
The Son of Perdition by James Gould Cozzens. William Morrow & Company, Inc., New York, NY, 1929. Rare 1st Ed Pre-Publication review copy hardcover, no dust...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the German Empire by Johnston, '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Empire of Germany'. Original antique map of the German Empire. With inset maps of Berlin and Potsdam. This map originates from the ‘R...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Unusual Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, Chester, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, John and William Deakin - makers. The striker measures...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

An Early 20th Century American Shofar
Located in New York, NY
An Early 20th Century American Shofar represents a unique chapter in the history of Jewish communities in the United States during that era. Jewish immigration to America surged in...
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American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Silver Golfing Match Safe, Vesta Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golf Vesta case A round antique silver golfing match safe with striker on the bottom. The match holder is embossed with a golfing scene of a male golfer in his back swing watched by...
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English Sporting Art Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Antique Map of Egypt, Arabia Petraea and Lower Nubia by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Egypt, Arabia Petraea and Lower Nubia'. Original antique map of Egypt, Arabia Petraea and Lower Nubia. With inset maps of Alexandriam Cairo and the Suez Canal...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Andre Lurcat: Projets Et Réalisations
Located in New York, NY
Monograph on the work of Andre Lurcat, important French modernist architect, designer, urban planner, and younger brother of the textile artist Jean. ...
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French International Style Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of Sweden and Norway by Johnston (1909)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Sweden and Norway'. Original antique map of Sweden and Norway. With inset maps of Christiania and Stockholm. This map originates from...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of England and Wales from the 1909 Royal Atlas
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled 'England and Wales' is a historical cartographic representation of these two nations. This original antique map of England...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of the East Indies by Brouwer, 1917
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Geotektonische Schetskaart van het Oostelijk Gedeelte van den Oost-Indischen Archipel': **Title**: Geotektonische Schetskaart van het Oostelijk Gedeelte van den ...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Canvas, Paper

Pencil Drawing Depicting a Brandenburg C I Aircraft WWI by Riccardo Cavigioli
Located in Milan, IT
Pencil drawing by Riccardo Cavigioli in the early 1920s representing a two-seat biplane airplane for reconnaissance Brandenburg C I of 1916. Measure with frame cm 58 x 31, inch 23 x ...
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Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

John Addington Symonds: A Biography, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
John Addington Symonds: A Biography, by Horatio F. Brown. Smith, Elder, & Co., London, 1903. 1st Ed Moroccan leather and cloth hardcover. Symonds was an English poet and literary cri...
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American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Leather

Set Of Old Religious Books « Calvini Opéra » Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. This lot is written in Latin. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice ...
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Plan of Paramaribo 'Suriname' Published 1920
Located in Langweer, NL
Large lithographed plan of Paramaribo, capital city of Suriname, showing the situation, circa 1916-1917. With small inset plan. Published in 1920.
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Walton Family Genealogy "Ancestors of Adelaide Bereman Walton", Los Angeles 1908
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walton Family Genealogy antique handmade book Walton Family Genealogy "Ancestors of Adelaide Bereman Walton", Los Angeles circa 1908 This is really a fascinating book. A labor ...
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American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Golf Ball, St. Mungo Patent Colonel Bramble Pattern Golf Ball
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Patent Bramble pattern golf ball by St. Mungo. A good example of 'The Colonel' bramble patterned rubber core golf ball. The golf ball is in good condition a...
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British Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rubber

Antique Map of the United States ' North East ' by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'United States of North America'. Original antique map of United States of North America ( North East ). This map orig...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Map of South-West Russia by Johnston (1909)
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South-West Russia'. Original antique map of South-West Russia. With inset map of Odessa. This map originates from the ‘Royal Atlas of Modern Geography’. Published...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Wall Plaque Sculpture Medallion Three Putti and Eagle, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta medallion representing three putti on an eagle flying, Wall plaque Good condition with good patina due to age. Good condition Shipping: D 43 H 6 cm 3 kg.
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Terracotta

"Wrought Iron and It's Decorative Use" by Maxwell Ayrton & Arnold Silcock
By Maxwell Ayrton, Arnold Silcock
Located in valatie, NY
Wrought iron and its decorative use by Maxwell Ayrton and Arnold Silcock. New York: Charles Scriber's Sons, 1929. Hardcover with no dust jacket. 196 pp. An informative reference book...
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American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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