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Period: Late 20th Century
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Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic With Rotor, diameter 15 cm, never used
Located in Palermo, IT
Disco ball mirror mosaic with rotor, diameter 15 cm, never used This object is part of a series found in a warehouse of a shop specializing in the sale of disco products. Excellent c...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror

Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic With Rotor, diameter 20 cm, never used
Located in Palermo, IT
Disco ball mirror mosaic with rotor, diameter 20 cm, never used This object is part of a series found in a warehouse of a shop specializing in the sale of disco products. Excellent c...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror

1980s, Recreational Machine Model Pinball Trailer Playmatic
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Category

Spanish Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Post-Impressionism, Royal Academy of Arts 1979-80
Located in Bradenton, FL
Post-Impressionism, published in conjunction with the exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1979-80. Softcover book, printed in England and Italy, illustrated, 303 pages.
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Vintage Dewey Weber Wave Mural Surfboard
By Dewey Weber
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Dewey Weber wave mural surfboard. Features beautiful airbrushed full length wave mural on the deck with greenish yellow tinted rails/bottom. Swallow tail shape design. ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Naval Binoculars USSR, 20mmx 100mm Magnification, Cold War Period, 1970's.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb and very rare set of naval binoculars, with ultra high magnification, these were designed primarily for use in naval and maritime operations, and also from port. The 20x mag...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Lighter Elephant in Travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Table lighter elephant in Travertine attributed to Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

Gold-Plated Ronson Banjo Stylish Design Petrol Lighter, Japan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare reproduction of the original 1926 Ronson Banjo features a gold-plated finish was produced by Ronson Japan in 1990. The lighter comes fully functional with fresh flit and fluid ready for use. Stamped on the lighter: Ronson Lighter US PATENT Dec,31,1918 RONSON WORLD'S FIRST AUTOMATIC...
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Japanese Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Wonders: Vintage Popular Encyclopedia - Volume 1, USSR 1990, 1J168
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the world of wonders with this vintage book from the USSR titled "Чудеса" (Wonders). This popular encyclopedia, Volume 1, invites you to explore the extraordinary within th...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage USSR Book: 'Mythological Themes in Works of Art' - 1971, 1J83
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of art and mythology with this extraordinary vintage book from the USSR titled 'Mythological Themes in Works of Art.' Published around ...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Soviet Book: the Planet of People & the Little Prince, 1J57
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the enchanting world of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry with this vintage book from the USSR. Published in 1983 in Leningrad, this captivating book features two belove...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

“The Big Nude” SUMO Book by Helmut Newton 'Unopened', 1990s
Located in Renens, CH
“The Big Nude” SUMO book, original edition, signed by Helmut Newton from an edition of 10,000 prints for Taschen. Please note that our edition is in its original packaging. The book itself has never been opened and has still its original seal. Helmut Newton’s SUMO...
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German Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Silver Portal "Marriage of the Virgin"
Located in VALENZA, IT
Portal in chiseled solid silver depicting the "Marriage of the Virgin". The Marriage of the Virgin is an oil painting on wood (170 × 117 cm) by ...
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Italian Renaissance Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Van Gogh in Arles by Ronald Pickvance
Located in Bradenton, FL
Van Gogh in Arles by Ronald Pickvance. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in conjunction with the exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, between October ...
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Swiss Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Microphone Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a microphone. Just over 7 inches long. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piece a classic silver color....
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

A medieval style chess set made in cast clay
Located in Delft, NL
A medieval style chess set made in cast clay A cast clay chess set in medieval style with 4 loose tiles. The 4 separate tiles form the chessboard, which are also cast from clay. T...
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European Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Clay

1970s Vintage Town and Country Surfboard by Ed Angulo
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1979 Town & Country surfboard made by Ed Angulo. Features a gorgeous red tinted deck/rails with dual T&C laminates and boxed single fin setup. A remarkable example of a 1970s surfboard made under the iconic Town and Country surfboards...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Sterling on Black Parade Saddle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sterling on black parade saddle. 15” padded seat. Heavily tooled. Over 100 sterling silver conchos. Large sterling plates covering tapaderos. The saddle ...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Cartier High Jewelry Coffee Table Book by Hans Nadelhoffer
Located in New York, NY
A hard-cover Cartier high jewelry coffee table book by Hans Nadelhoffer, 1984. Book showcases royal and high jewelry, timepieces, and precious o...
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English Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Colorful Framed Tropical Butterflies Taxidermy Mounted Insect Display 6 Pieces 3
Located in Poperinge, BE
Collection of framed and dried colorful butterflies, 6 pieces in total, nice collection in wooden box with glass, the black frame is decorated with carved patterns, second half of th...
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European Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Franklin Mint Star Trek 25th Anniversary Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
Commemorative Star Trek chess set by Franklin Mint, 25th Anniversary Special Edition, with finely crafted gold and sterling silver plated Klingon and Federation chess pieces raised o...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pop Art Niki de Saint Phalle Inflatable Plastic Snake Collectibles, France 1999
Located in Miami, FL
Pop art Niki de Saint Phalle double sided inflatable plastic Snake collectibles, France, 1999. Swimming pool toys for happiness. Never used, New out of the ...
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French Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Helmut Newton Sumo Taschen Book, Philippe Starck Stand, Signed Limited Edition
Located in Miami, FL
Helmut Newton Sumo Taschen Book, Philippe Starck Stand, Signed Limited Edition Offered for sale is a Helmut Newton Limited Edition Sumo book published by Taschen with a custom-designed stand by Philippe Starck. There is an unparalleled grandeur of the Helmut Newton Sumo, the biggest and most expensive book produced in the 20th century. This limited edition masterpiece is signed by Newton and numbered 836/10,000. The book is a testament to the influential legacy of one of the most intriguing and controversial photographers in history. Accompanying this extraordinary book is a meticulously crafted bookstand designed by Philippe Starck that adds a touch of sophistication to its display. Immerse yourself in the monumental world of SUMO, a titan of a book measuring an impressive 50 x 70 cm (20 x 27.5 in.) and weighing approximately 30 kg (66 lb.). With 464 pages, it breaks all previous records and stands as a truly unique publication. Edited by June Newton...
Category

Monacan Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970 Sergio Asti Cedit Space Age Design Italian Ceramic Green Ashtray
Located in Brescia, IT
Ashtray designer Sergio Asti prod. Cedit Italy, 1970 Green Ceramic Sticker Label and Artist Sign under the base Perfect condiction
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Italian Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Exclusive Royal SPOON Sterling Silver Coronation Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Located in Wembley, GB
A Rare case of antique valuable royal sterling silver Spoon. An elegant Vintage Sterling Silver Spoon case. Celebrating the 1977 Coronation Jubilee of Quee...
Category

British Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass
Located in Doylestown, PA
Maitland Smith Art Nouveau style large standing nautilus magnifying glass. Lots of intricate details capture the beauty of this intriguing sea crea...
Category

Chinese Art Nouveau Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review, 1992 (Lichtenstein 1992)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review: 1992 The Paris Review book, featuring an interior spread of Roy Lichtenstein's "__" (1992). Imagery features 8 detailed segments of this esteemed 1...
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Art Nouveau Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Boat Blueprint of the "Cabrilla" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the V bottom day cruiser "Cabrilla." Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd...
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North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Boat Blueprint of the "Sunray" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the "Sunray," A Seabright skiff. Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd's R...
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North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Boat Blueprint of the Runabout "Vamoose" from Motor Boating Publications
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat blueprint from Motor Boating's Build a Boat series. This blueprint shows a William Atkin design of the V bottom runabout "Vamoose." Atkin designed more than 700 boats. Lloyd's R...
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North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Araki's Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20 plus special book Nobuyoshi Araki Book Satchin and His Brother Mabo / 1stn in 1997 The works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book collection complete 1-20 published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher. 21 books complete collection limited edition. Embark on a visual journey through the prolific artistry of Nobuyoshi Araki with the "Works of Nobuyoshi Araki Book Complete Collection 1-20." This limited edition set, published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher, comprises 21 books that encapsulate the diverse facets of Araki's creative genius. Nobuyoshi Araki, born on May 25, 1940, is a revered Japanese photographer...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sotheby's, the Roger Whittaker Collection Cuberly House
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: The Roger Whittaker collection. Softcover auction catalogue. 152 pp. paintings, furniture and works of art collected by Roger Whittaker during his life as an international...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sotheby's Property from the Estate of the Late Richard C. von Hess. NY June 1998
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Property from the Estate of the Late Richard C. von Hess. NY June 1998. Beautifully illustrated with full-color and B&W reproductions and photos. Including Property from th...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

925 Sterling Scrollwork Tang Grass Pattern Victorian Statement Ring Size 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Great Boho Victorian style sterling silver statement ring showcases a cut-out tang grass pattern. The intricate design features crisp lines and open spaces, creating a delicate balan...
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American Victorian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maillot Naples signé - certifié par Diego Maradona
Located in Perpignan, FR
Maillot réplique de Naples de 1987-1988 signé de la main par Diego Maradona . un certificat d’authenticité + numero de série enregistré est vendu avec le maillot. Tres bon état gén...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Acrylic

Teorema
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for Teorema 1968 This film was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, and stars Silvana Mangano, Terence Stamp and Massimo Girotti. It tells the story of a s...
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1980s Harley Davidson Motorcycle Electra-Glide Shovelhead Fuel Gas Tank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1980s Harley Davidson Motorcycle Electra-Glide Shovelhead Fuel Gas Tank. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 10.75" H x 19" W x 9.25" D.
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Unknown Other Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

1950s Taxco Onyx Sterling Silver Link Bracelet Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Vintage Mexican Onyx Sterling Silver Link Bracelet Modernist design Taxco Silversmith N S Stamped 7.25 x 1.25 w .5 Preowned vintage condition Refer to images ...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Vintage B&L Ray-Ban 1970's Eve-Opty1 Oversized Round Tortoise Frame Sunglasses
Located in St. Louis, MO
This is a nice vintage pair of Bausch & Lomb ( B&L - Ray-Ban ) oversized sunglasses having translucent tortoise frame with grey plastic lenses. Marked on frames : B&L - Ray-Ban, m...
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Canadian Hollywood Regency Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Gucci Wood and Leather Backgammon Set, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage portable Gucci backgammon case/game. Tan leather trim with Burl wood on front and back of case and Burl wood game board/playing surface. 15 gr...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1970s Original Gorgeous Playing Cards Box by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original astonishing playing cards box by Piero Fornasetti in walnut wood . It's in excellent condition and includes two packs of vintage Dal Negro cards, 7 dices, and chips. T...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Industrial Turners Cube Scale Design Model Desk Sculpture, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice scaled model of a turner cube made in the 1970s. This unique object, termed a Turner’s Cube, was traditionally an exercise given to a novice machinist to test their knowledge ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Spare Glass for Aluminium Brass & Glass Edison Flameproof Strip Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Spare Glass Tube for Daeyang Tube light
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Korean Industrial Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Decorative Halved Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display Plinth, Cretaceous
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative halved ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to Cretaceous period millions of years ago, polished and presented circa 1970. Delightful example with a dual view of the fascinating fossil data Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order Lightly polished shell...
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African Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Pair Giant French Bronze Cannons, Military Artillery
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive pair of large French bronze cannons Great for a garden or business Of course being bronze these can live outside with no fear of rusting Viewings available by appointm...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Greg Noll Redwood Balsa Hot Curl Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
This beautiful recreation of a revolutionary design from the 1930s/40s by one of surfing's most legendary names is a collector's dream. Greg Noll shaped Hot Curl, 9’2 balsa/redwood construction, signed by the late Greg Noll (1937-2021) The Hot Curl surfboards (original designers: Fran Heath, John Kelly, Wally Froiseth) had an enormous influence on the evolution of the modern surfboard, most notably in the streamlined, wide point forward narrow tailed shapes which reached ascendancy in the 1960s at big wave surf...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Hardwood, Softwood

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring the serene beauty of the ocean into your home with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this impressive piece featur...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Brutalist Brass Necklace
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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American Brutalist Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Costume Jewelry Set by Trifari, circa 1960
Located in Southampton, NY
A stunning vintage set including necklace, brooch and earring set created from gold tone metal and sparkling clear rhinestone navettes. Marked 'Trifari' with copyright symbol and cro...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Vintage 1970s Dick Brewer Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-1970s Dick Brewer surfboard. Features an orange tint with uncommon rocket tail winged shape design. Glassed on single fin with pinstriped outline....
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Softwood, Fiberglass, Foam

Vintage Western Tooled Leather Horse Saddle Line of Texas
By Visalia Stock Saddle Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
\ Vintage Saddlery Tooled Leather Horse Saddle Saddle Line of Texas Quality Vintage Leather Horse Saddle 15 h x w 22 w x 27d Preowned vin...
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Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

American Fashion: The Life & Lines of Many Designers 1st Ed Signed 2x by Trigere
Located in valatie, NY
American Fashion: The Life and Lines of Adrian, Mainbocher, McCardell, Norell, and Trigere by Robert Riley; Dale McConathy; Sally Kirkland; Bernadine Morris; and Eleni Sakes Epstein....
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Spine Shaped 'Proteo' Halogen Table Lamp, Italy
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Bold spine shaped and articulated Proteo halogen table lamp. Playful, easy adjustable in various sculptural shape. Well made solid construction with PVC parts and rubber joint. Measure: 21 in. high when curl as pictured, 36 in straight up. 2 intensity switch. 50 watt 2 pin light...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

PVC

Grand Tour Style Shadow Box, depicting, 6 Architectural example vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour Architectural Study Shadow Box with Neoclassical Vignettes, Circa Mid-20th Century An elegant and educational Grand Tour-style architectural study shadow box, presenting ...
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Italian Grand Tour Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wool, Plexiglass, Paper

Rare Dunhill Rollagas Bordeaux Gold Dust Cigarette Lighter With Dunhill Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Dunhill Rollagas Bordeaux Gold Dust Cigarette Lighter With Original Dunhill Box Complete With Guarantee Card Made in Switzerland The Rollagas was first developed in 1953 as ...
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Swiss Art Deco Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Clam Shell
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the serene beauty of the coast with this exquisite Vintage Boho Carved Wood Clam Shell, a truly unique piece that brings an organic, artisanal touch to any interior. Masterfu...
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Philippine Organic Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

"Pucci - A Renaissance in Fashion" 1st Edition
Located in Hanover, MA
"Pucci - A Renaissance in Fashion" by Shirley Kennedy, 1st edition, printed in Japan in 1991. All excellent near perfect condition. Cloth cover. First white page...
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Japanese Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Painter Anatomical Skull
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this painter anatomical human skull, circa 1970. This skull was acquired from a painter's studio, the skull was painted with oil paint.
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North American Arts and Crafts Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

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