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Period: Early 20th Century
Parfumerien & Toiletteseifen Mouson & Co. Frankfurt (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Catalogue of Perfumes, Toiletries and Cosmetics A rare sale catalogue of luxury goods including perfumes, toiletries and soaps from the early years of the twentieth century produced ...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A Unique Embroidered Tallit Bag Austria -Hungary circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This richly embroidered Tallit bag from Austria-Hungary, dating to around 1900, is a unique and visually captivating example of Eastern European Judaica textile artistry. Crafted fro...
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Austrian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric, Velvet

Antique Bronze Clad & Polychrome Painted Buddha Sculpture with Pedestal Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and dipped bronze Buddha sculpture and stand is signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1920. Both the ornate stand an...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Ship's Engine Order Telegraph by Charles Cory and Son of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's engine order telegraph with faceplates from Charles Cory and Son Patentees, New York. Smaller size than most, meticulously polished and lacquered. Overall Dime...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Antique English Half Hull Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique English half hull model handcrafted in mahogany with the original paint presented on a mahogany plaque.
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English Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany, Paint

Artistic Design and All Handcrafted, Wrought Iron Arts & Crafts Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
With the holiday season on our doorstep we are offering a number of season related items, but also many smaller and lower priced art and antiques that will make great gifts for yours...
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European Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wrought Iron

The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags by Peleg Harrison, 1st Ed., 1906
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Harrison, Peleg D. The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags: Including their Origin and History, Army and Navy Regulations concerning the National Standard and Ensign, Flag Mak...
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American Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique French Bronze & Polished Marble Egyptian Revival Pocket Watch Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pocket watch stand is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Egypt...
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French Egyptian Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Bronze

1900s French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This early 1900s French Metal Scale is an evocative piece of history that marries function with rustic charm. Featuring a robust metal frame with an aged, weathered patina, the scale...
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French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Antler Smoking Desk Set, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
The antique antler smoking desk set is made of original antlers from the deer and the stag. It was in Germany, circa 1900. Measures: Width 16.93" (43cm) Height 11.42" (29cm) Antle...
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German Black Forest Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antler

Pair of Small Gilded Frames with Greek Scened Porcelain Plaques
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Small Gilded Frames with Greek Scened Porcelain Plaques in Ormolu Gilded Bronze Frames. Great pieces to add to an existing collection.
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Italian Empire Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Historic San Francisco Photograph by William Keith
Located in Fulton, CA
Historic photograph of the first mayor of San Francisco, California after the 1906 earthquake. Edward Robeson Taylor (September 24, 1838 – July 5,...
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American Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Three Cigarette Cards, Ogden's Tabs
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ogden Tabs Golf Cigarette Cards. The three 'Ogden's Cigarettes' cards show the Open Golf Champions of the past, James (misspelt 'John') Braid and Harry ...
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British Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Golf Plate, Royal Winton, Golf Language
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Winton Pottery With Golf Design. A Wonderful Golf Plate by Royal Winton, Stoke on Trent pottery, with the printed mark to the rear. The transfer decoration is showing a golf scene w...
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English Sporting Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Original Antique Map of the American State of Oregon, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Oregon Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
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English Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of North Dakota, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of North Dakota Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
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English Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of Pennsylvania( Eastern Part ), 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Pennsylvania ( Eastern part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
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English Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the American State of New York ( Northern Part ) 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of New York ( Northern Part ) Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
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English Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Original Antique Map of the American States of Vermont & New Hampshire, 1903
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Antique map of Vermont and New Hampshire Published By A & C Black. 1903 Original colour Good condition Unframed. Free shipping
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English Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

SYMONDS - The Life Of Benvenuto Cellini - 2 vols. - IN A FINE FULL CALF BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: SYMONDS, John Addington - translator. TITLE: The Life Of Benvenuto Cellini Written By Himself. PUBLISHER: NY: Brentano's, 1929. DESCRIPTION: 2 vols, 9-1/16" x 6-1/8", num...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Antique Hand-Carved Hardwood Figural Confederate Soldier Styled Smoking Pipe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed hand-carved smoking pipe is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in an American Craftsman style. The pipe stem is composed of vulcanite with a silver plated band. The pipe features asvery detailed and realistic carving of a Confederate soldier...
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American American Craftsman Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hardwood

Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Beehive-Form Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver-mounted, beehive-form threaded crystal match striker, American, circa 1905. Measures: 3 1/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches in diameter across base (wid...
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American Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

(KYD) - DICKENS - Will Fern (from The Chimes) - ORIGINAL SKETCH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: Will Fern (from The Chimes) PUBLISHER: England, [c. 1920] DESCRIPTION: ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH. 1 leaf, ...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

A solid silver miniature chocolate pot set, English made in 1905, Birmingham
Located in Central England, GB
This very rare and fine-quality Edwardian miniature solid silver chocolate pot set consists of two matching cups and saucers, a cream jug, a sugar basin, and a superb chocolate pot w...
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British Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Vintage Goodell-Pratt Brass and Wood Level c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage level with two bubbles, large brass label and brass accents. CREATOR Goodell-Pratt Company, Mass. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHN...
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Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Vintage Bavarian Wood Carving of the Infant Bacchus
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bavarian wood carving of the infant bacchus Oberammergau is a world-famous wood carver town in Bavaria, Germany. Nikolaus Lang, a known art...
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German Renaissance Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

Bronze and Marble Sculpture With Bust Desk Thermometer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Art Nouveau bronzed bust of a woman sitting atop a black marble base. This desk sculpture also functions as a thermometer.
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French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Vintage Cell Counting Slide, German, Glass, Hemacytometer, Franke and Heidecke
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cell counting slide. A German, glass hemacytometer and carry case by Franke and Heidecke, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. ...
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German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

Large Gothic Revival Church Display Pedestal, Column with Hand Carved Symbolism
Located in Lisse, NL
"I am the Alpha and the Omega", from the Book of Revelation. If you collect unique ecclesiastical antiques in the Gothic Style then this meaningful and all hand-crafted column-pedes...
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European Gothic Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

(KYD) - DICKENS - Tim Linkinwater (from Nicholas Nickleby) - ORIGINAL SKETCH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: Tim Linkinwater (from Nicholas Nickleby) PUBLISHER: England, [c. 1920] DESCRIPTION: ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKE...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Gustav Stickley Andirons (Model 238) - W3063
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a set of Rare, Antique Andirons from early 1900s, Gustav Stickley Andirons. Model #238 (from the Gustav Stickley catalog). Marked “S. 2. F” a...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Le Spiroble De Salon, A French Tennis Game with Two Rackets
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage tabletop swing ball game. A rare tabletop swing ball game in original pine box. The exterior of the lid with stenciled name 'Le Spiroble de Salon'. The interior with paper instructions. The Victorian or early Edwardian game comprises of a short beech-wood pole with weighted X base and a ball on a piece of string. There are two very nice long handled rackets to accompany the set, the rackets with original gut stringing. A fine and I believe very rare set. The paper instructions are in French and read:- Le Spiroble de Salon. Deux Joueurs:- Ce jeu se joue sur une table divisee en deux parties egales par le Trace. Il se compose d'un Poteau au sommet duquel est attachee une cordelet le terminee par une balle en caoutehoue. Pour installer le Poteau on en fait entrer l' extremite dans le support alour- di de plomb en forme decroix. Le support est place au milieu de la table dans l'axe du Trace. Deux joueurs prennent part au jeu. Munis chacun d'une raquette, ils se placent en ???? l'un de l'autre de chaque cote du Trace et tirent au sort a qui lancera la balle. Le joueur faorise lance la balle fortement aves sa raquettsde facon a enrouler la cor...
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French Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Brass

Unusual Arts & Crafts Hanging Bronze Ash Receptacle, after Handel / Tiffany
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Arts & Crafts Hanging Bronze Ash Receptacle, after Handel / Tiffany ,, Amazing quality. wonderful verde green patina..
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American Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Lash's Orangeade Store Dispenser c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Lash's Orangeade Cooler & Dispenser. Drum shaped tin body designed to house both orangeade and a surrounding ring of ice, allowing for cold and fresh service. The interior com...
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Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze, Tin

Hallelujah
Located in London, GB
Original US Trade advertisement for the 1929 pre-Code Musical Hallelujah directed by King Vidor and starring Daniel L. Haynes, Nina Mae McKinney and William Fountaine. The wonderful...
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American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Model of a racing yacht
Located in Cheshire, GB
Model of the Americas Cup Racing Yacht ‘America’, fully rigged over simulated plank deck with fittings, the hull pained black to waterline and gold beneath, on oak stand. Dimensions ...
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British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Model of a racing yacht
Model of a racing yacht
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(KYD) - DICKENS - Mr. Snawley (from Nicholas Nickleby) - ORIGINAL SKETCH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: Mr. Snawley (from Nicholas Nickleby) PUBLISHER: England, [c. 1920] DESCRIPTION: ORIGINAL INK AND WATERCOLOR SKETCH....
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 20th Century Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch with Turquoise Cabochons
Located in Worcester, GB
Early 20th Century Maltese Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch with Turquoise Cabochons A finely crafted silver filigree butterfly brooch, dating to the early 20th century and most lik...
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Maltese Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Chinese Twisted Iron Coal Chopsticks, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of iron chopsticks for moving burning coals in a hibachi or hand-warmer. Such chopsticks were also used to safely touch pipe bowls or tools that had been heated by an oil lamp...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming, unusual Antique Chinese Carved Jade Cabbage is part of a pair and sold individually. Jade is a symbol of serenity and purity, signifying wisdom and tranquility. Jade c...
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Asian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Brass

(KYD) - DICKENS - The Half-Pay Captain (from Sketches By Boz) - ORIGINAL SKETCH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: The Half-Pay Captain (from Sketches By Boz). PUBLISHER: England, [c. 1920] DESCRIPTI...
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British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Chinese Double Butterfly Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of the Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spi...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top. Brass makers badge with serial number C20696 from English Maker Meteorite. Sturdy hoisting han...
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

1908 John Bartholomew Miniature Map of Penang, Malacca, and Negri Sembilan
Located in Langweer, NL
1908 John Bartholomew Map of Penang, Malacca, and Negri Sembilan from Handy Atlas of Church and Empire Description: This finely detailed early twentieth-century map features two...
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Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Leather Cigar Case With Silver Mounts
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Faux Crocodile Leather Cigar Case With Silver Collar. A high quality faux crocodile leather Edwardian cigar case with thick fluted hallmarked silver collar, London 1910, make...
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British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Match Pot, English, Bakelite, Bryant & May Matchstick Case, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage match pot. An English, Bakelite Bryant & May matchstick case with striker, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Fascinating small pot, sized for accepting...
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British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bakelite

Vintage Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from one piece of dense fruitwood. Handcrafted by artisan in Italy, vintage Mid-Century Modern hand turned wood Mortar and Pestle...
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Italian Organic Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

British Sports And Sportsmen, Polo And Coaching
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
British Sports & Sportsmen Book, Polo And Coaching. A rare, first edition, single encyclopaedia of sports book from the series "British Sports and Sportsmen" titled Polo And Coaching...
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British Sporting Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Wall Plaque Sculpture Medallion Three Putti in Agricultural Scenes, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta medallion representing three putti in agricultural scenes: turning the land, sowing and harvesting Wall plaque Good condition with good patina due to age. If you want to ...
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French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.H. Ayres
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Edwardian Metal Tennis Court Net Posts by F.H. Ayres This is a good original pair of metal lawn tennis posts made by F.H. Ayres, London. The posts are made of hollow square...
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Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Antique Motor Boat Model
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing flat hull motor boat model hand crafted with mahogany, retaining its original paint and presented on a custom wood stand.
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American Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

First Century of English Porcelain by Binns, 1906, in a Beautiful Binding!
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: Binns, W. Moore Title: The first century of English porcelain. Publisher: London: Hurst & Blackett, Ltd., 1906. 1 volume, small folio, 1...
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British Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Antique English Victorian Ode-to-Empire Pith Helmet Cigar Lighter, 1900
By Samuel Walton Smith & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver cigar lighter. Made by Samuel Walton Smith & Co. in London in 1900. In form of pith helmet; spike flue between tools with Classical bust handles. An ode to ...
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British Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Genito-Urinary Anatomical Chart Fritz Frohse
By Fritz Frohse, Nystrom / Frohse Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Genito-Urinary Anatomical Chart by Fritz Frohse. Dated 1922. Paper mounted on canvas. Shows wear but still presents very well!
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German American Classical Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Kalabubu' necklace, also known as the 'head-hunter' necklace made out of coconut and brass is the most important ornament for the men of Southern Nias Island, North Sumatra...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique South African Railway Cast Iron Locomotive Plaques or Badges
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial pair of cast and cold-painted locomotive identification plaques show no foundry marks, but are presumed to have been cast in South Africa in circa 1910. Th...
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South African Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Large Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Wood Bear Humidor Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique humidor is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Black Forest style. This well executed scul...
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Austrian Black Forest Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Softwood

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.
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American Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar First Edition
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gloriously rare book …. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar First Edition by Edgar Rice Burroughs Grosset & Dunlap 1st Edition. First Thus. Illustrated by J. Allen St. John...
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American Romantic Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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