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Period: Early 20th Century
Well Weathered Ships Copper Navigation Light.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Well Weathered Ships Copper Navigation Light. The lamp is flat sided with original bowed and ridged glass front, this has the date which it was last replaced etched on the front A great decorators lamp, no spirit burner...
Category

Industrial Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Oak barometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer above the silvered dial inscribed J. Durkin, Middlesbrough, encased in copper frame. Dimensions Height ...
Category

British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...
Category

Nigerian Rustic Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Set of 9 Antique Brass Scale Weights in Wood Block Apothecary 1920s
Located in Dayton, OH
1920's brass apothecary scale weight set including nine weights (one 50 gram, three 100 grams, one 200 grams, one 500 grams, one 1 kilo, and one 2 ki...
Category

Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Dr Forbes Specifications Bath Thermometer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Dr Forbes Specifications Bath Thermometer A great piece, the thermometer has a beech Case so that it can be floated to show the numerical temperature and also the recommended from ...
Category

Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Antique Victor Victrola Ebonized & Gilt Phonograph Horn Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victor Victrola Ebonized & Gilt Metal Phonograph Horn Circa 1910 Measures- 18.5''H x 18.5''W x 18.5''D
Category

American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Nautical Maritime Ship Ocean Liner Steamship Shadowbox Diorama 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique three dimensional folk art diorama portraying a steam boat / oceanliner / ship on a choppy sea. The model is set in a rectangular shadowbox with white trim and brown wood fr...
Category

Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Extremely Rare Large Antique Solid Bronze Maritime Ships Porthole Nautical 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original large antique heavy solid bronze maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. The majority are rather simple and made from aluminum or nickel plated rather than heavy...
Category

Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Barnfind Antique Large Tadpole Rider Tricycle Pedal Car, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Awesome Barnfind, this large Tadpole Rider Tricycle pedal car. This antique pedal car was made in France circa 1930-1940. It's made of heavy solid m...
Category

French Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Small brass compass supplied to the US army during ww2
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass travel compass, issued to the U.S. Army during World War I, shaped like an onion pocket watch, an instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate in a horizon...
Category

Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century English Made Large Wood Pond Yacht c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fantastic Gaff Cutter pond yacht, lovely “bread and butter“ wood hull construction dating to the early part of the 20th Century. This particular pond yacht features original calico...
Category

British Other Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Extremely Rare Large Antique Solid Bronze Maritime Ships Porthole Nautical 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original large antique heavy solid bronze maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. The majority are rather simple and made from aluminum or nickel plated rather than heavy...
Category

Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

5 Antique Saddle Leather & Gilt Steel Grey Bound Gilt Theatrical Books in Greek
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
5 Antique Saddle Leather and Gilt Steel Grey Bound Gilt Theatrical Books in Greek European and early 20th-century authors, including Anton Chekhov, et al. Five enchanting Antique Sa...
Category

Greek Neoclassical Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Austrian Table Cigar Cutter, 1900s with Knightly Coat of Arms Emblem
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cigar cutter to stand on your table. It is in very good condition to its age, original state, with nice patina. It is fully functional. At the front side a large Knights ...
Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Bronze Ganesha Seated Meditation Four Hands Hindu Ganapati Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Bronze Ganesha Seated Meditation 4 Hands Hindu Ganapati Sculpture of Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, is a revered Hindu deity widely worshipped as the remover of obstacles a...
Category

Anglo-Indian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

English silver match box cover by Henry Matthews, 1903
Located in Delft, NL
English silver match box cover by Henry Matthews, 1903 An English silver match box cover made by the silversmith Henry Matthews. This box is marked wi...
Category

English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

A Pair Antique Black Forest Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Antique Black Forest Deer Trophies on Wooden Plaques 1900s A pair antique Black Forest roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophies mounted on carved oak plaques...
Category

German Black Forest Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Church Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage silvered Music Box was a souvenir from a pilgrims journey to the famous City of Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The mu...
Category

French Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An exceptionally large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques ...
Category

Thai Tribal Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence - PIRATED EDITION
Located in Middletown, NY
An early PIRATED edition of the scandalous novel by D.H. Lawrence. Privately Printed, 1928. 8vo, 8 7/8 x 6 1/4 in. (225 x 158 mm); half title, Limitation page, title, 365 pp. 3/4 r...
Category

American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Leather

1911 Gold Sovereign - King George V - London
Located in Braintree, GB
A 1911 gold Sovereign coin featuring King George V, and the classic George & Dragon design. This coin is provided in a plastic capsule. The lack of mintmark denotes that coin was produced at the London Mint. Manufacturer: Royal Mint Weight (grams): 8.00 grams Dimensions: Diameter: 21 mm King George V was the monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, reigning from 1910 until his death in 1936. Born on June 3, 1865, he was the second son of King Edward VII. George V's reign was marked by significant historical events, including World War I, the decline of the British Empire, and the rise of the Labour Party. Despite facing challenges such as the Irish War...
Category

British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Rare Chenille Krampus Christmas Ornament Antique Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this antique Austrian Christmas ornament. The unique design features a Krampus, it is the c...
Category

Austrian Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition, Wire

Antique Merriman Nautical Maritime Sailboat Boat Ship Winch Copper Wood Handle
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique sailboat winch by Merriman Brothers. Made of copper with wooden handle. Marked with Merriman's trident logo. The MERRIMAN Bros. Inc. was fou...
Category

American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Antique Dunhill Wooden Table Top Cigarette Dispenser
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table top cigarette dispenser was made by the renowned Dunhill firm of England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The dispenser is co...
Category

English Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1908
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Red Deer Trophy on Carved Wooden Plaque 1908 Antique trophy of a red deer (Cervus elaphus) from the Black Forest, hunted in 1908. The large antlers are mounted on a woo...
Category

German Black Forest Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler, Wood

Antique Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Saphire Floral Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch and earrings set originates from Italy and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The bod...
Category

Italian Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Antique Black Forest 6 Pointer Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Black Forest 6 Pointer Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque ca. 1900s A great antique sika deer (Cervus nippon) trophy from the Black Forest shot in Germany around 1900. The la...
Category

German Black Forest Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Antler

Cast Iron Cricket Doorstop, W.G. Grace
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage W.G. Grace Doorstop. A good rare vintage cast iron cricket doorstop of of W.G. Grace. The caricature figure of Grace sees him in his cricket whites with pads and holding a cr...
Category

English Sporting Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

National Cash Register
Located in Alpha, NJ
Vintage condition national cash register from the early 20th century.
Category

American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Industrial Art and the Museum by Charles R. Richards, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Industrial Art and the Museum by Charles R. Richards. 1st Ed hardcover published by The Macmillan Company, 1927. Including: Industrial Art Museums of Germany (München, Hess. Landesmu...
Category

American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

English 1920s Gaff Cutter Four Sail Pond Yacht on Stand with Solid Hull
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Gaff Cutter pond yacht from circa 1920, with solid hull and four sails. Step into the serene world of vintage nautical elegance with this English Gaff Cutter pond yacht fr...
Category

English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

The Poetic and Dramatic Works of Robert Browning Bound in Leather and Cloth
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive leather bound set of the poetic and dramatic works of Robert Browning (1812-1889) published in 1906 by Houghton Mifflin and Company, New York and Boston. Top edges gilt...
Category

American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Art Déco American Metal Wire and Wood Bellboy/Bellhop/Stick Figure Match Holder
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco american metal wire and wood bellboy/bellhop/stick figure toothpick and match holder By: unknown Material: metal, wood Technique: carved, cast, hand-carved, hand-crafted, m...
Category

American Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ronson USA 1929 Art Deco RonDeLight Table Lighter In Black Lacquer And Steel
Located in Miami, FL
A ball table lighter designed by Ronson. Very beautiful RonDeLight Junior desk lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the a...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

1900 gold Sovereign - with the Queen Victoria old (Veiled) head design
Located in Braintree, GB
A 1900 gold Sovereign - with the Queen Victoria old (Veiled) head design. The lack of mintmark denotes the London Mint. Provided in a plastic capsule. Manufacturer: Royal Mint Weigh...
Category

British Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Salter & Sons Bicycle Polo Mallet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Bicycle Polo Mallet. A good short polo mallet with cigar shaped head made from bamboo root and with a rattan shaft. It is in good condition with original handle. It could be a bicycle polo mallet or practice mallet. There is no visible makers name although Salter & Sons of Aldershot were the sole makers for Bicycle polo sticks...
Category

British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Carpenters Pine Tool Chest and Tools The chest is in pine
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carpenters Pine Tool Chest and Tools The chest is in pine with metal banding, it is set on wheels and has layers of trays We have left the contents of the chest with i...
Category

Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Zebra Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
MAKER: Unknown COUNTRY: Unknown, could be Austria PRODUCED: probably sometime between 1920-1960 EYES: Black, Glass MATERIAL: Animal fur, probably goat. SIZE: Height: 20 cm, Leng...
Category

European Other Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

A Rare ‘Adelie’ Penguin Egg from the Australian 1911-14 Expedition
Located in London, GB
A Rare ‘Adelie’ Penguin Egg from the Australian 1911-14 Expedition Egg, paper, wood Adelie Land, Antarctic Early 20th Century Size: 7cm high, 5.5cm dia. (max) - 2¾ ins high, 2¼ ...
Category

Antarctican Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Eggshell

Vintage Astro Rocket Ship Savings Bank c.1957 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 1957 vintage mechanical bank by Astro, Model 1957-A. The trigger to launch the coin works well. You cock it by pulling it down, place t...
Category

American Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This metal, mechanical bank includes a red plane mechanism for launching coins from the rocket into the moon. Works properly. Includes key to unlock the bottom to retrieve the ...
Category

American Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Founded in 1886, the A.C. Williams Toy Company in Ravenna, Ohio, manufactured this toy circa 1930. This cast iron truck car carrier loaded with three blue "Austin" sedans ("Austin" embossed on the side of each car) is completely original with no restoration of any kind, and is in original paint with no touch-up or repaint. I have black lighted everything to insure originality of paint. A red Mack truck hitched to a green trailer pulls the car carrier with it's three original cars; all nickel plated wheels on all vehicles are original. Other markings include #5, #11, and #1 on the inside of each car by rear axle; and #5 on the green trailer; #5 on the red truck. Wonderful piece of Americana in very nice condition; one or several of the cars usually are missing and/or typically repainted due to rough floor play. See my other listings of vintage toys. Dimensions: 12 1/2" long x 2" wide x 4 1/4" high. Each cast iron car...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Betel Motor Brass Model Car, Art Deco Box, Collectible Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Art Deco model car fully made in brass. This charming model car box with many purposes was made in the US during the 1930s. Patent 75086 - This elegant and rare brass model c...
Category

American Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Era German Tin Litho Mechanical Coin Bank
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This lithographed tin coin bank was produced in Germany in circa 1935 in the period Art Deco style. The bank is shaped like a coin box with a man's face on the front. When the lever ...
Category

German Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Primitive Industrial Cast Iron Boat Farmhouse Barn Hook 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron hook and loop. Standard industrial design. Dimensions: 4.5" x 2" x 9.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category

Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique 1914 Perfection Nut Cracker Co Counter Mount Nut Cracker Vise 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century counter mounted vise style nut cracker by the Perfection Nut Cracker Company of Waco, Texas. Patented Nov. 17, 1914. Dimensions: 7" x 1.25" x 7" (Width x Depth x...
Category

American Machine Age Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

2 Antique Nautical Woven Hemp Rope Braided Marine Ship Boat Bumper Fender Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of early 20th century boat bumpers / fenders, rectagnular shape woven from natural hemp rope with handle. Dimensions: 13" x 7" x 16" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category

Bohemian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Antique Hand Carved Wood & Polychromed Sacred or Holy Heart of Christ Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully hand carved and over three feet tall, wooden Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. ...
Category

European Renaissance Revival Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

1918 Antique Hammond Folding Portable Typewriter
Located in San Carlos, CA
For sale we have a beautiful antique typewriter. This 1918 Antique Hammond Folding typewriter is a great relic from the early 20the century that will add cool industrial detail to your interior. All the parts on this Hammond typewriter...
Category

American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear w...
Category

German Folk Art Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Model #309-1 Vintage Scale and Weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg.
Located in San Diego, CA
Model #309-1 vintage small scale and grain weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg. of Providence, Rhode Island, circa, early 20th century. The piece is in good working condition and measures ...
Category

Philippine Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Rudyard KIPLING. La Guerre Sur Mer. 1919 - FIRST FRENCH EDITION - SIGNED !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard. TITLE: La Guerre Sur Mer. PUBLISHER: Paris: Payot et Cie, 1919. DESCRIPTION: FIRST FRENCH EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., signed by Kipling above his name on th...
Category

British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather case, dating to the Great War period, circa 1915. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky An attractive telescope with quality leather protective case Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Rich tan coloured leather dresses the primary barrel and sun shade Of 3 draw type, opening with a reassured action to each tube Clear, bright objective lens with a diameter of 48mm (2") Quality, matching leather dust cup present for the objective and eyepiece The eyepiece finished with concentric ring turning Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass Captains Stand...
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British Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

English 1920s George V Period Gaff Cutter Pond Yacht with Red Sails
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George V period Gaff Cutter pond yacht from circa 1920 with red sails on custom base. This elegant English George V period Gaff Cutter pond yacht, dating back to circa 192...
Category

English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Mariners Chart of Quicks Hole and Tarpaulin Cove by George Eldridge 1901
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical chart showing the harbor and local waters of Naushon Island Quick Holes. The chart display depths buoys, lightness, etc., The chart shows the cove in Naushon with ships stor...
Category

North American Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Little White Bird by J. M. Barrie - creator of PETER PAN
Located in Middletown, NY
PETER PAN makes his first appearance in this 1902 novel by J. M. Barrie. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1902. FIRST EDITION / FIRST ISSUE Small 8vo., 7 3/8 x 5 inches (188 x 127 mm)...
Category

English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

1914 Oak Victrola Victor Talking Machine Record Player + 5 Records
Located in New York, NY
Original 1914 Model VV-VI Victor Talking Machine 78 speed record player housed in the original oak case with two doors that open to control the...
Category

American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Frost King Early 20th Century Ice Box
Located in Alpha, NJ
This early piece of 20th century Americana is in fair-good condition. This oak Frost King shows wear commensurate to use and age.
Category

Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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