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Period: Late 20th Century
1970s Vintage Pez Witch Candy Dispenser U.S, Pat. 2.620.061 No Feet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser from Austria. Made of plastic, in the 1970s. Marked made in Austria and US Pat. 2.620.061. It is a No Feet dispenser. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
Category
Austrian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Goodbye Picasso, 1974
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Picasso book by David Douglas Duncan, 1974, printed in Switzerland. Beautiful cover and a staple coffee table book to have in your collection.
The award-winning photojourna...
Category
Swiss Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lot of Five Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Bronze Crucifix Cross Wall Decoration
By Egino Günther Weinert
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist 1970s to 1980s German bronze Crosses for Wall Decoration. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. They are not marked, attributed to Egino Weinert...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair Decorative 6ft Bronze Artillery Cannons 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an interesting vintage pair of French bronze cannons dating from the late 20th century.
The cannons have highly decorative barrels and splendid openwork carriages.
They a...
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French Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Peter Zumthor 1985-2013: Buildings and Projects Edited by Thomas (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Set of 5 volumes with 856 pages in total, including 278 color and black and white photographs and 341 drawings, sketches and plans. He is undoubtedly one of the most influential cont...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Spectacular Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
By Isaky
Located in St Ouen, FR
Half object, half jewel this sculptural bangle is composed of two parts ; a sand blasted resin triangle and an acrylic bracelet allowing the cuff to be closed.
Both parts bear the ha...
Category
French Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, 1st Edition
Located in Bradenton, FL
Art Deco by Victor Arwas, hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York in 1980. Printed and bound in Japan. 416 Illustrations, includ...
Category
Japanese Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Spectacular Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
By Isaky
Located in St Ouen, FR
Half object, half jewel this sculptural bangle is composed of two parts ; a sand blasted resin triangle and an acrylic bracelet allowing the cuff to be closed.
Both parts bear the ha...
Category
French Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Spectacular Geometric Cuff, Isaky, Paris c. 1980
By Isaky
Located in St Ouen, FR
Half object, half jewel this Sculptural bangle is composed of two parts ; a sand blasted resin triangle and an acrylic bracelet allowing the cuff to be closed.
Both parts bear the ha...
Category
French Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
1970s Gorgeous Turquoise and White Chess Set in Volterra Alabaster Handmade Made
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous turquoise and white chess set in Volterra alabaster. Handmade Made in Italy, the items are in excellent condition. So rare to find in this color
This chess set is a be...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Alabaster
1970s Joey Thomas Single Fin Surfboard an Santa Cruz Surf History Artifact
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s era surfboard by Santa Cruz shaper / surfer Joey Thomas, this example has a single foiled wooden fin, swallow tail, beak nose, down rail with a resin pin line along the rails c...
Category
American Organic Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester
Batman
Located in London, GB
Original Lebanese film poster for Tim Burton's 1989 Batman staring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton and Kim Basinger. The artwork on this poster is very dif...
Category
Lebanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1980s Charles O. Perry Brass Mathematic Puzzle Sculpture Vintage Museum Souvenir
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1980s. Vintage Charles O. Perry brass ball puzzle sculpture. Originally designed in the 1960s. Precision craftsmanship, mathematical design. Can be dis-assembled and re-as...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1980 The Journal of Joseph Banks in the Endeavour
By Joseph Banks
Located in Bath, GB
A striking limited edition facsimile of the travel journals of Joseph Banks, a smart work signed by Prince Philip, who wrote a preface for this edition.
A limited edition of five hu...
Category
British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Volkswagen 'Bug' Beetle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun vintage table lighter in the shape of a Volkswagen Beetle. Made completely of metal with a hollow body and painted in a classic taxi cab yellow. Great details throughout and fini...
Category
Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Gold Plated Manicure Set by Gosol Sollingen, Germany 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative yet very useable vanity or travel manicure set consisting of 10 parts including the leather pouch and Gold Plated Cup. The manicure set was made by Gosol in Germany circa ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
1978 Gibson Estate Fresh ES 335 TD Semi Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Located in Ferndale, MI
Out of long term storage. Very original Gibson ES 335-TD guitar. Td model is equipped with Gibson " dirty fingers " Humbucker . This allows for higher outpu...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Maitland Smith French Tooled Leather Wedding Photo Album Scrap Book 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage late 20th century Maitland Smith French Regency style photo album / scrap book. Bound in mottled tooled leather with panel of faux fur at the center, and accented with a shie...
Category
Regency Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brass & Wood Nautical Maritime 6 Spoke Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century wood and brass ship's steering wheel / helm. Traditionally styled with six turned spokes and brass center mount.
Dimensions:
24" x 2" x 24" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1979 The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of this incredibly popular science fiction novel, a smart copy in the original second state dust wrapper.
The first edition, first impression. Uncommon to see the ...
Category
British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chess Set
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Chess set
Category
European Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Snuff Garrett's "Charlie Russell Rider" Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
A pair of buckaroo chinks by "Grizzly Saddlery / Great Falls, Mont." with fringe and personalized "Garrett" on the belt. The chaps have overlaid "CRR" on the legs. Includes a tooled ...
Category
American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Wild Boar Trophy on Wooden Plaque, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque, Germany 1973
A vintage Black Forest wild boar tusk trophy on wooden plaque. The tusks are mou...
Category
German Rustic Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Leather Card Suit Batwing Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage batwing chaps with outside pockets, leather conchos and basketweave belt. Leather is a light, beige color with warm, natural brown pockets, decorative card suits, and concohs...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
1984 Nights at the Circus
By Angela Carter
Located in Bath, GB
A fine first edition copy of this unique and thrilling novel by Angela Carter, a wonderful example of postmodern fiction, signed by the author to the title page.
The first edition, ...
Category
British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather R. T. Frazier Shotgun Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage leather R.T. Frazier shotgun chaps with outside buck stitched pockets, fringe and conchos. Assume owner's initials or brand "AL." Maker marked. Leather is a light beige color...
Category
American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
20° Century Italian Sterling Silver Liturgical Chalice
Located in VALENZA, IT
Liturgical chalice made of sterling silver.
The body was made using the casting technique while the chalice cup was made from a lathe-turned silver sheet and then plated with 24kt g...
Category
Italian Other Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1976 The Log of H.M.S. Providence 1791-1793
By William Bligh
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce and fine limited edition of William Bligh's log of his second breadfruit voyage of 1791, on board the H.M.S. Providence.
A scarce work, this is number sixty-three of five-h...
Category
British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather Heiser Batwing Chaps
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Vintage leather Heiser batwing chaps. With two outside pockets, basketweave stamped belt and metal conchos. Great condition with excellent patina and nice coloring. Would display ni...
Category
American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ring 925/- Sterling Silver and 18 ct. Gold
Located in Münster, DE
A ring from Tiffany & Co. made of 925/- sterling silver and 18 ct. yellow gold that is as special as it is designed for everyday wear. The yellow gold element is wrapped around the s...
Category
North American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Silver
Set of 2 Ashtrays And Table Lighter Vintage Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Ashtrays and table lighter Vintage, Italian design, 1970s.
The ashtray is made of brass and decorated wood. It measures 20 cm x 20 cm x 3 cm high.
The lighter measures 7.5 ...
Category
Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998.What was it like to watch the Wright Brothers soar into the sky? To hear the first crackling voice aired o...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
ESPRIT: The Making of an Image book by Helie Robertson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1985 book of photographs that is best described as Esprit's first family photo album. The 1980s fashion powerhouse's early story is told through extensive photographs from advertis...
Category
Post-Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1976 Watership Down
By Richard Adams (Author)
Located in Bath, GB
A signed presentation copy of the beautifully produced first illustrated edition of Richard Adams's novel.
The first illustrated edition of this work, in the publisher's original qu...
Category
British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Thierry Despont, Houses (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Privately published in 1990 by the office of Thierry Despont to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Thierry W Despont Ltd, . One of a limited edition o...
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Intaglio Cut 14k Cufflinks
Located in Toledo, OH
This pair of 14k intaglio cufflinks features a portrait of a Roman warrior. These cufflinks are 16mm x 12mm and are 10.7 grams.
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Christie's Monaco Succession de M. Henri Samuel December 15, 1996
By M. Henri Samuel
Located in Spencertown, NY
This rare and sought-after Christies' auction catalogue features 201 pages and 350 lots, highlighting the superb Paris apartment of legendary designer Henri Samuel which was sold in ...
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French Other Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1986 Enorme Telephone Handset by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly postmodern telephone handset designed by the Memphis Milano master, Ettore Sottsass, and produced in 1986. The Enorme telephone was the result of a collaboration between...
Category
Post-Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams Signed 1st Edition
By Ansel Adams
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Yosemite and the Range of Light Ansel Adams signed 1st edition.
1981, SIGNED by Ansel Adams on a special book plate in the middle of the first (blank) page titled:
The Photography As...
Category
American Expressionist Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s
Located in Manzano, IT
Turkish shoe polish, brass '70s
Traditional antique shoe shine box, handcrafted from natural wood and brass with special attention and care to detail. Similarly with handmade de...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
7" Hawaiian Hula Nodder Vintage Ukelele Girl Dancer Bobble
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A Ceramic Hawaiian girl nodder figurine depiction of a young girl dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, includes a colorful floral dress, a flower lei around her neck, and a flower...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Lucite Checker Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lucite Checker Set probably from the late 1970's or early 80's. Set consists of round and square pieces. Board is about 3/4" thick with engraved deep lines. Overall clean condition!
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
Midcentury Italian Pleated Leather Magazine Rack by Nova Tecno, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning magazine rack completely made of thick Italian leather. This charming magazine rack was made by Nova Tecno in Italy in the 1970s and is signed on the bottom.
This elegant m...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
20th Century Italian High Quality Mahogany Roulette Wheel by Dal Negro
Located in Sofia, BG
Here we present you a high quality roulette wheel for the home and clubs and events. It is made from solid Sapelli Mahogany - a gorgeous piece of work
Wheel is mounted on 2 rings of ball bearings for perfectly smooth running
Round sided roulette wheel with a single zero - two roulette balls are included.
The piece is made by the world-leading quality gaming equipment...
Category
Italian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest Roe Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque 1970s
A great vintage roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) trophy on a wooden carved plaque. The trophy was shot in 1975. Good conditio...
Category
German Black Forest Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
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 creature. It is free standing supporte...
Category
Chinese Art Nouveau Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rare Chanel Brooch, 1994 Spring, Robert Goossens & Maison Gripoix, Lagerfeld
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A beautiful early signed and dated Chanel brooch from the 1990s made by Robert Goossens Paris. The beautiful green and red glass stones from the House of Gripoix, centered around on...
Category
French Gothic Revival Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
47 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
47 Antique Regina Music Box Discs C1890
Measures - .25"H x 15.5"diam
Category
Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
La Ley Del Deseo / The Law of Desire
Located in London, GB
Original Spanish film poster from the 1987 comedy, Thriller Atame! / Tie Me Up Tie Me Down. This film was written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar...
Category
Spanish Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Secret History by Donna Tartt First Edition, Signed
Located in Southbury, CT
Among the most iconic and best-selling novels of the 1990s, American author, Diana Tartt's first novel is set at an elite liberal arts college in Vermont (Think: Bennington) and esta...
Category
American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried Large Hardcover Book 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried 1980 hardcover book.Large heavy book.
A colorful tribute to the great Broadway shows of our time.
Profusely illustrated in color. New York: Harry N....
Category
North American Folk Art Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Small Singing Bird Cage by Reuge of Switzerland
Located in London, GB
A small size singing bird cage by Reuge of Switzerland, with intermittent and continuous action settings. When wound and the start/stop lever slid to full position, the perched bird ...
Category
Swiss Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Gerry Lopez
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1970s Vintage Lightning Bolt surfboard shaped by Gerry Lopez. Features gorgeous red tint and complimentary yellow tint lightning bolts with black outline. Diamond tail shape design w...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Vintage Wooden 13 Row Abacus.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Abacus has Black painted wood framing. The beads have been left unpainted, showcasing beautiful wood grain. The middle dividing wood piece is accented with white lining. Vintag...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Anne Sexton Signed Galley & First Edition, The Death Notebooks
Located in Southbury, CT
The proof (printed before the hardcover, sent out to reviewers) and final first printing, first edition of American poet, Anne Sexton's final collection of poetry printed in her life...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Maurice Feild Two Original Vintage Sketchbooks with Than 240 Sketches, 1970s
Located in Jersey, GB
• Two sketchbooks from artist Maurice Feild
• Featuring more than 240 pages of sketches and notes from the 1970s
This is a pair of sketchbooks belonging to the artist Maurice F...
Category
Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces, 1st Ed
By Roy Strong
Located in valatie, NY
An Early Victorian Album: The Photographic Masterpieces (1843-1847) of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson by Roy Strong. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. ...
Category
American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Alexis Bittar Gem Mounted Lucite Flower Pins, 4
Located in New York, NY
Group lot of four Alexis Bittar brooches, one daisy with gold-tone metal stem, one frosted pink lucite flower pin, one fuschia flower mounted with orange gemstones, and one black luc...
Category
Unknown Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold
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