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Period: Late 20th Century
1970s Green Abstract Enamel Pendant Taxco Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Green Abstract Enamel Pendant Taxco Mexico 1.5 w x 2.38 H Preowned original vintage, refer to images listed.
Category

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

A cigar or cigarette box silver-plated metal and exotic wood France 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant cigar or cigarette box from the 70s, made of silver-plated metal and featuring an interior of exotic wood. Crafted with exceptional skill, this vintage piece combines soph...
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Important Silver Plate Champagne Bucket or Ice Bucket from Jack E. Leonard 1971
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large silverplate champagne bucket or ice bucket which was given to Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme by Gladys & Jack Leonard. Jack Leonard was a well-known actor and comedian in the...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Sea Star Natural Specimen with Wicker Capiz Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural history organic modern specimen sea shell star on a handmade wicker tray with Capiz shells.
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Vintage Italian Ceramic Chess Board by Franco Pecchioli
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Italian ceramic chess board by Franco Pecchioli Ceramica, circa 1980s. The board is in good condition with a few minor stress cracks in the ceram...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb set of Russian 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972, manufactured during the Cold War period and originally issued to Soviet forces with outstanding opt...
Category

Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

American Folk Art Collection of Howard & Catherine Feldman, Sotheby's 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The American Folk Art Collection of Howard and Catherine Feldman Sotheby's, June 1988. 1st Ed softcover 171 lots all photoed in b&w and color each ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Medium Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces ...
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Industrial Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Painted Ladies, San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians
Located in Bradenton, FL
Painted Ladies, San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians. Photographs by Morley Baer, text by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larson. Published by E.P. Dutton of New York in 1978, printed...
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Victorian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Great Book of French Impressionism by Diane Kelder
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Great Book of French Impressionism by Diane Kelder. Published by Artabras, a division of Abbeville Publishing Group. Large hardcover with dust...
Category

Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Deer Trophy from a Noble Estate, Uneven 14 Ends
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Deer Trophy from a Noble Estate, Uneven 14 Ends A very large uneven 14 pointer Black Forest deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the palace of Salem in South Germany. Shot by a m...
Category

German Black Forest Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Antler

Sotheby's Important Chinese Ceramics from the J. M. Hu Family Collection, 1985
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Important Chinese Ceramics from the J. M. Hu Family Collection, June 4, 1985. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Important and catalog feat...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Starck by Philippe Starck Taschen Hardcover 1996
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Starck by Philippe StarckTaschen, 1996 - Architecture. Philippe Starck, Simone Philippi Architect-designed furniture - 336 pages This volume features the author's own compilation of ...
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French Post-Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Ram Figurine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sculptural vintage wooden ram is hand-carved with bold, stylized curves and a strong, compact form. Its abstracted shape highlights the dramatic arc of the horns, balanced by a ...
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American Folk Art Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1970s Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Attributed Pal Kepenyes Spores
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Style of Pal Kepenyes Sterling Silver Pendant Turquoise Stone 1.63 w x 2 1/16 h x .75 d Attributed of Pal Kepenyes Pendant, Unsigned. Design consistent with Kepenyes work. Preowned ...
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Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Hotels, Motels & Condominiums Planning, Design & Maintenance by Fred Lawson
Located in valatie, NY
Hotels, Motels and Condominiums: Planning, Design and Maintenance by Fred Lawson. Architectural Press / Cahners 1976, London. Hardcover with dust jacket. "...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage "Business Traveler Record & Atlas" Book by Crane's - New Old Stock
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Business Traveler Record & Atlas" Book by Crane's - New Old Stock, circa 1980s. The soft leather cover book is in new condition and has never been written in; it measures 4...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Javanese Gong on Carved Stand For Yoga and Meditation, Late 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Javanese Gong on Carved Stand For Yoga and Meditation Offered for sale is a late 20th-century Javanese wood stand with a gong suspended beneath carved dragons. Included is a softene...
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Indonesian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Soviet History Book: 1871-1917 for 9th Grade Students circa 1987, 1J47
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step back in time and delve into the intriguing period of history with this vintage book from the USSR. Specifically designed for 9th grade students, this book offers a comprehensive...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sterling Silver Ring Eternal Heart Love Band
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sterling Silver Eternal Heart Love Ring 925 size 8.25 75 diam x .25 W Preowned vintage Refer to listed images
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Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Japanese prints, paintings and screens, New York June 18, 1990. First edition softcover catalog. 531 illustrated lots.
Category

American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Pair Grand Tour Obelisks Italian Satinwood Ebonized Trim
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Eye catching pair of Italian Grand Tour obelisks in satinwood Great look to this pair of neo classical decorative pieces Love the patina to the satinwood which is offset and defined ...
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Grand Tour Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Satinwood

Ropework Boat Fender
Located in London, GB
A coir rope boat fender.
Category

English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope

Limoges France Oval Scalloped Porcelain Box With High Relief Rocaille Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain oval scalloped shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in a soft mauve color and features high relief white rocaille and shell motif porcelain tri...
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French French Provincial Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

The All New All Purpose Joy of Cooking
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The All New All Purpose Joy of Cooking. This is the "Joy Of Cooking cookbook". It has over 1000 pages of tips, tricks, recipes and more information to take your cooking to the next l...
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American Rustic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

History of Postmodern Architecture 1st Edition
By Heinrich Klotz
Located in valatie, NY
The history of Postmodern Architecture by Heinrich Klotz. Cambridge MA; The MIT Press, 1988. This first standard work on the past 25 years in postmodern architecture documents the ri...
Category

American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Shells: Jewels From the Sea
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardback coffee table book celebrating the natural artistry of marine mollusks. By M.G. Harasewych, photographs by Murray Alcosser, published by Rizzoli in 1991. First editio...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Furniture Machine, Furniture Since 1990 by Gareth Williams (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Contemporary furniture design has enjoyed growing popularity in the last fifteen years, both in Britain and internationally. "The Furniture Machine" looks at the furniture industry since 1990 and at design trends...
Category

Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Williams, Tennessee. Small Craft Warnings, 'First Edition - Signed - 1972'
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: WILLIAMS, Tennessee. Title: Small Craft Warnings. Publisher: New York: New Directions, 1972. Description: FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., hardcover, with the DJ, not ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

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...
Category

Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Quadro set Consul design de Florian Seiffert Germany 1970 Space Age
Located in London, England
Le service fumeur Quadro Set "Consul", conçu par Florian Seiffert, se démarque par son design raffiné et sa couleur vert pomme audacieuse. Composé de trois cendriers carrés et d'un b...
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German Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

1980’s Ivanko 22 Karat Gold Plated Weight Set
By Ivanko
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A limited edited Ivanko weight set plated in 22-karat gold made in a limited run in the early 1980s. There are four 5-pound weights, four 2.5-pound weights,...
Category

American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Hudson River Sloop "Victorine" in Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Nice boat model of the "Victorine", a famous Hudson River sloop that was built in 1845 in Piermont, New York. The model is finely crafted with a planked deck, tiller, companionway, h...
Category

Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

New / Old Stock Precision Wall Barometer in Brass by The Nature Company
Located in San Diego, CA
New / old stock precision wall barometer in brass by The Nature Company, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent working condition with original box and measures 4.25"D x 1.75"H. #...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome Ac Gmt Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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English Industrial Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Moroccan Dagger Brass and Silver Decorative Collector Khoumya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Handcrafted Moroccan dagger brass and silvered adorned with mixed metal, copper, nickel. Moroccan Hand carved Khoumiya dagger, of typical shape...
Category

Moroccan Folk Art Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Gold Cufflinks from Bernhard Hertz, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Along with Georg Jensen and Anton Michelsen Bernhard Hertz is probably one of the most internationally known gold- and silversmiths. This because he designed af number of Tiffany & C...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Eudald Serra
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardcover monograph on Catalan sculptor Eudald Serra, published in 1979. 140 pages. Text in Catalan and English, printed in Spain. Written by Joan Teixidor, this richly illu...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gucci Wood and Leather Game Set, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quintessential vintage portable Gucci game set in the shape of a suitcase. Brown leather exterior with contrast stitching, brass hardware, and the signatu...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Italian Hoop Earrings Cable Twist Silver and 18K
By David Yurman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Italian Cable Twist Hoop Earrings Silver and 18K After David Yurman made Italy stamped Italy 18kt 15/16 x .25 at thickest point Preowned vintage wear condition Refer to images listed
Category

Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Interior Decor Design & Source Books, Windows, Curtains, Furnishings, Paint, S/4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A group of four Interior Design source books, all hardcover with jackets. 77 Habits of Highly Creative Interior Designers – Sarah Lynch, 2003 Rockport Publishing 159 pages. In this unique approach to home decorating, more than a dozen top interior designers share their professional secrets on every aspect of style, decor, and furnishings. Size: 8 x 0.5 x 11.2 inches The Complete Book of Paint – David Carter, Text Charles Hemming. Clarkson Potter, 1st American Edition 208 pages. The first book to cover virtually every paint technique and every surface: walls, floors, wood furniture, upholstered fabrics and metalwork. The book outlines 35 projects. Size: 8.8 x 1 x 11.25 inches Window Style – Mary Fox Linton...
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American International Style Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1994 The Illustrated Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Located in Bath, GB
The first illustrated edition of this popular sci-fi, a colourful edition signed by the author. The first illustrated edition, a incredibly striking edition, with colourful and uniq...
Category

British Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Wiener Werkstaetten Set of 2 Playing Card Decks Rare Vintage Design Collectible
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of two card decks. One still in the sealed box (never opened and used). The other one in very good condition. Each card made of a kind of fabric (...
Category

Austrian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Chessplayer & Other Essays, Whittington Press Illustrated Edition
Located in Middletown, NY
The Chessplayer & Other Essays by Edward Thomas, with an introduction by R. George Thomas and with two wood-engravings by Hellmuth Weissenborn. Andoversford: Whittington Press, 1981. Limited Edition. Royal 8vo, 9 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (250 x 155mm); pp. viii +28 + colophon. Two small wood engravings...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Highly Polished Enamled 1955 Cadillac H6 Zippo Lighter in Original Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Used Zippo Lighter featuring a highly polished case with a 1955 Cadillac Emblem Design on the front and back with Display Case & Manual. This is a ...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

P Buckley Moss, Painting the Joy of the Soul
Located in Bradenton, FL
P Buckley Moss, Painting the Joy of the Soul by Peter Rippe. First edition, published in 1997 by Landauer Books. Hardcover book with dustjacket, illustrat...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Big Pair of Inox Obelisks Attributed to Maria Pergay, France 1970.
Located in Brussels, BE
Big pair of stainless steel neoclassical obelisks Nice patina. Attributed to Maria Pergay 1970..
Category

French Neoclassical Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brancusi Photographs
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage hardcover monograph on Constantin Brancusi’s photographic practice, published in 1996. 80 pages. Text in English, printed in Italy. This volume examines how Brancusi used ph...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Selected Works of Russian Art 11th-Early 20th Century, First Edition
By Sokolova Natalia
Located in valatie, NY
Selected works of Russian Art: Architecture Sculpture painting Graphic Art: 11th-early 20th century, Sokolova Natalia (editor). Aurora Art Publishers, Leningrad, 1976. This book cont...
Category

European Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Universal Story Complete History of the Studio & Its 2, 641 Films, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Universal Story: The Complete History of the Studio and Its 2,641 Films by Clive Hirschhorn. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Crown Publishers Inc., New York, USA, 1987....
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Elegant 18K Rock Crystal Diamond And Emerald Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large 18k white gold, diamond and emerald floral form pin brooch with spinach Jade and rock crystal. Diamond and emerald centered above carved rock crystal petals and Jade leaves. 39...
Category

Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Gold

Oriental Art at Auction, 1st Ed Presentation Copy, Eldred 1973
Located in valatie, NY
Oriental Art at Auction, 1st Ed Presentation Copy, Robert Eldred August 1973. Red leather bound with gilt highlights. Presented to the consignor with a...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Frank Lloyd Wright by Marco Dezzi Bardeschi
Located in valatie, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright (20th Century Masters Series) by MarCo Dezzi Bardeschi. Hardcover with dust jacket. 94 pp. 44 color illustrations on double sided plates and 33 b/w illustrations. ...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Samuel Goldwyn Presents by Alvin H Marill, 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Samuel Goldwyn Presents by Alvin H Marill. A.S. Barnes and Co., NY, 1976. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Samuel Goldwyn Presents offers a comprehensive study of Samuel Goldwyn. o...
Category

American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Luigi Del Monte Modern Aluminum Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The Hanukkah Lamp by Luigi Del Monte, created in 1999, is a striking reinterpretation of the traditional Hanukkah menorah. Constructed from brushed aluminum, the lamp embraces minima...
Category

Italian Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Gucci Leather Travel Multi-Game Set, 1980s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage portable Gucci leather game case with chess, checkers and backgammon. Wood framed case wrapped in an elegant canvas with leather accents. Canvas features a repeating sequence of the Gucci interlocking "G" motif while the sides are wrapped in saddle leather. The face of the case is decorated with a red and green cotton strap across the front that is fastened in the middle by an iconic Gucci horse bit in brass. Case comes with a functioning key, black and white chess pieces, black and white checkers with Gucci logo on each, red and green backgammon chips...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Apocalypse Now
Located in London, GB
Apocalypse Now original US film poster for Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall's Classic 1979 Vietnam film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Memphis, Barbara Radice 1984 First Edition
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Rizzoli, 1984 ‘Research, Experiences, Result, Failures and Successes of New Design’ Founded in 1981 by designer Ettore Sottsass, the Italy-based Mem...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Metal

Medium Vintage Glazed Porcelain Rubber Glove Mold C.1985
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces hav...
Category

Industrial Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

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