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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: Early 20th Century
Antique Art Book Golden Book of Famous Women, English, Eleanor F Brickdale, 1919
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique art book 'Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale's Golden Book of Famous Women.' An English language literary compendium, dating to the early 20th century, published 1919. A...
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British Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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

Materials

Paper

Vintage Book, Tess Of The D'Urbevilles, Thomas Hardy, Limited Edition, Novel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. An English, cloth bound limited edition novel, dating to the early 20th century, published 1926. Often set in th...
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British Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Early XXth Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Early 20th Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder" Origin: Spain Era: Early 20th Century Materials: Metal, Leather Dimensions: D 4 cm x W 16.5 cm x H 8.5 cm Experie...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Cherry Blossom A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900....
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German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Barley A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. Highly ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax, Germany c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A German wax dissected model of the head, circa 1910, showing nerves, arteries, veins and muscles of the head with paper numbered labels. The case has the original marker’s la...
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Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique Book, Birds Of The British Isles, English, Ornithology Reference, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique illustrated book of The Birds of the British Isles. An English, bound ornithology reference title, dating to the early 20th century, published 1920. Full Title - ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

1930's Marx Marcrest Pressed Steel Pure Milk Dairy Toy Truck
Located in Van Nuys, CA
We have A white Marx Marcrest Pure Milk Dairy Truck modeled truck produced by Marx Toys, a prominent American toy company known for manufacturing a wide range of toys in the 1920s. T...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Gymnasium Bench, English, Pine, Suede, Window Seat, Dining Room, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage gymnasium bench. An English, pine and suede window seat, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Versatile bench graced with character, quality and nostalgic...
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British Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Suede, Pine

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

Antique Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique laboratory microscope. A German, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument by Carl Zeiss Jena, dating to the early 20th cen...
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German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Cased Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass Scientific Instrument, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased scholar's microscope. An English, brass scientific instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Fascinating cased microscope with distinctive a...
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British Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Cigar Cutter & Letter Opener with Enameled four-leaf Clover, 1910s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here we have to offer a Classic early 1910s Austrian letter opener, with a cigar cutter. Nice addition to your collection, on your desk or just for use it. Found at an estate sale in...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

American Aviator Pioneers Signature Collage
By Rickenbacker, Charles Lindbergh
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This aviation signature collage celebrates four great American pioneers of flight- Orville Wright, Eddie Rickenbacker, Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart. Orville Wright, along wi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris" presented in their original brown leather case. ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso ca. 1900 A folding model of an ear. It was used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1900. It is made of wood and paper mache by ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

20th Century Terrestrial Globe by Peter J. Oestergaard
By Peter J. Oestergaard
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 20th century antique traditional Columbus earth globe, brass frame, papier mâché sphere and turned, ebonized wooden base. Gezeichnet & Hergestellt Peter J. Oestergaard.
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Aid - Structure of the Human Skin, Plaster on Wood An antique hand-painted anatomical wall model depicting the structure of the human skin with roots of the hair. T...
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German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop This half block miniature boat model is dedicated to Joe and has quiet the provenanc...
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American Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Sea Collection Of Four Decorative Specimens Of Maritime Natural Formations
Located in Miami, FL
Oceanic collection of maritime formations. A beautiful collection composed by four oceanic maritime natural formations. They are very hard to see since come from the south seas area. The group is composed by the following; a double mollusk nacre shell, a giant oyster white shell, a white stony white spike coral reef and a very rare purple pink barnacle coral...
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South Asian Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Panicula (panicle)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Panicula (panicle) A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Set of Three Antique Apothecary Glass Bottles
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of three antique apothecary glass bottles. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear cons...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Grain Grate A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. H...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Early 20th century hairdresser wash basin, Austria Hungary
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A hairdressing wash basin from the beginning of the 20th century. It was used to wash the head in a hairdresser’s salon. Material metal, silver-plated or chrome-plated. It bears sign...
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Spica (simple ear)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Spica (simple ear) A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Umbella (umbel)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Umbella (umbel) A great antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 190...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Teaching Model Longitudinal Profile of the Grain A great antique hand-painted model of the grain with removable germ. Made of papier ma...
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German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Set of Four Vintage Weights, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four vintage weights: 5, 2, 1 and a half kilograms. By unknown manufacturer, circa 1920. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with...
Category

European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box Kings, ca 1950
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and complete English handmade wood "weighted" chess set game of 32 pieces, in its original box with a sliding lid, made by John Jaques of London and dating to the mid 20th century period. The chess pieces are made of turned and carved varnished wood. The bases of ALL pieces are weighted with metal pieces and the bases have a green felt/paper cover. Weighted sets like this one have a much nicer "feel" when playing. The pieces in the set are in the Staunton style. Sizes: Kings: 70mm ( ~ 2.75 inches); Pawns: ~45mm (~1.7 inches) The set comes complete with its original wood storage box, having a sliding lid and complete with a paper makers sticker to the lid. Overall a good "weighted" John Jaques chess...
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British Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Framed Anunciation Image, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish 'papier-mâché' framed Anunciation image. . Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pr...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Ceramic Montserrat Virgin Memorabilia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of ceramic. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chalice
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th metal chalice. by unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Dimensions: Ø...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century Spanish montserrat virgin statue made of wood. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Two Lobster Plates in Clear Glass, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two beautiful Lobster plates made of Glass. A nice addition to your Table. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Mid-20th Century Ceramic Montserrat Virgin Memorabilia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th Century traditional Spanish 'Montserrat' virgin statue made of ceramic. Made in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Chalice
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th chalice. by unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal Dim...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Religious Table Lamp, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century religious table lamp. Manufactured in France, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Set of Two Antique Glass Apothecary Bottles
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of vintage rustic glass apothecary bottles. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Mid-20th Century Wood Virgin Statue
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-20th century traditional virgin statue made of wood. Made in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Set of Three Antique Glass Bottles and Containers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of three antique apothecary glass bottles. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear cons...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Antique Hunter Knife with Leather Case
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century antique hunter knife with leather case. By unknown artisan from Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Early 20th Century Metal Feet Heaters
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal feet heaters. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patin...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Set of Three Antique Glass Bottles and Containers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of three antique apothecary glass bottles. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear c...
Category

Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century French Antique Machines Collage Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century French antique collage composition. Images of different machine's models. By unknown artist. In original condition, with minor w...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Fish Taxidermy Glass Showcase with Bream, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large early 20th century taxidermy of a bream. It is mounted in a setting of reeds and grasses in a wooden vitrified case. Made in Germany circa 1900. Measures: Width: 22.24" (56....
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Machine Age / Art Deco Wood & Brass Speedboat Model Secret Box, circa 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Machine Age / Art Deco wood & brass speedboat model secret box, circa 1930s. Nautical Streamline boat model. Unique and decorative Art Deco piece. T...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Antique Machines Collage Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century French antique collage composition. Images of different machine's models. By unknown artist. In original condition, with minor w...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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

Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, . In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age a...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique under the Water School Specimen
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique under the water school specimen. An antique natural wunderkammer glass display with marine life in the depths of the sea. The specimen is set ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cast Aluminum Stylized Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This airplane model or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dating to approximately 1945 and done in the period streamlined Mid-Century M...
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American Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Early 20th Century French Antique Aviation Collage Composition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century French antique collage composition. Images of different aviation's models. By unknown artist. In original condition, with minor ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Set of 2 Early XX Century Metal Dragon Shaped Fireplace Holders
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal traditional Catalan fireplace holders with a dragon shape. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent wi...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Gilded Brass and Black Iron Italian Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern gilded brass and black iron ashtray. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s. This astonishing piece is going to be loved by the mix...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Brass

Ashtray 6 Handle, Wheel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The center wheel spins and is removable for easy cleaning. Created by Chase U.S.A. with a centaur logo.
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Antique Teaching Model of the Adipose Spleen, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great antique hand-painted anatomical model of the adipose spleen. Made of papier maché and plaster, mounted on a turned wooden base. Manufactured most probably by SOMSO or PHYWE, ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

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