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Period: Late 20th Century
Italian modern triangular silver plastic table lighter RO 456 by Rowenta, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern triangular silver plastic table lighter RO 456 by Rowenta, 1970s Table lighter mod. RO 456 with a triangular base with rounded corners, entirely in silver plastic. The...
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Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pair of Original Anti-Vietnam War & Anti-President Nixon Posters on Heavy Paper
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of two vintage posters were produced in Vietnam in the early 1970s in protest of the Vietnam War and in particular President Nixon. These colo...
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Vietnamese Folk Art Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1980s Vintage Local Motion Artwork Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1980s Local Motion surfboard. Features neon airbrushed tribal artwork design with glass-on on thruster (tri-fin) setup. A great example ...
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Australian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Jewelry By Architects
Located in New York, NY
First American edition monograph on jewelry designed by a who's who of Postmodern architects from the collection of design impresario Cleto Munari, who commissioned the pieces featured in the book. Includes work by Mario Bellini, Michele De Lucchi, Peter Eisenman, Michael Graves, Hans Hollein, Arata Isozaki, Richard Meier, Allesandro Mendini...
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American Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Japanese Industrial Brass, Bronze and Stainless Steel Search Light Tripod
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A statuesque vintage industrial floor lamp. The stainless steel and brass searchlight has been paired with a timber and bronze tripod to create a bes...
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Japanese Industrial Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Moon Shot, Signed by Alan Shepard, First Edition in Original Dust Jacket, 1994
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Shepard, Alan, Deke Slayton, Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Race to the Moon. Atlanta: Turner Publishing, 1994. First Edition. Signed by Alan Shepard on the full title page...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Silver Jorma Laine Turun Hopea 1973 Necklace Pendant
Located in Buffalo, NY
Jorma Laine (1930-2002) was a Finnish jewelry designer, whose work in bronze and silver (more seldom gold) is easily recognizable. He developed a style of his own, very modernistic a...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Brass Club Fender
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Brass Club Fender. A wonderful club fender with an open front, brass uprights and a shaped brass base. The upholstered seat is 20 cm wide with the measurements inside the sea...
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British Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Flute 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Goninbayashi. This person had one flute but we don't find anymore. So it will not come with a flute. This doll ...
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Japanese Showa Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Plastic

Gurhan 22k Gold Pierced Earrings
Located in Toledo, OH
These Gurhan drop earrings are 22k gold with a hidden pearl feature. Long the earring, they are marked 995, Gurhan with the signature double G emblem, and E32. 3/8"w x 3/4"h, 6.8 grams.
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Holy Water Font with Virgin Mary and Jesus Child in wood, Gilded 1980s
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A wood carved holy water font. Attributed to an Italian or german wood carver. Made probably in the 1970s - 1980s. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. A nice addition to y...
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German Folk Art Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Framed Diego Maradona Signed Napoli 89/90 Home Shirt Football Vintage Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Framed Diego Maradona Signed Napoli 89/90 Home Shirt Genuine and authentic signature from Diego Maradona on a real Napoli home shirt from league winning season 89/90 wi...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton, Satinwood

The Memoirs of Richard Nixon by Richard Nixon, Signed, First Edition, 1978
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Nixon, Richard. The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1978. First Edition. Signed and inscribed on a pasted down bookplate. In original dust jacket and boards. Pr...
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American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Exclusive Book Antológica Berrocal 1955- 84 Sculptures & Work of Miguel Berrocal
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional and extensive compilation of the magnificent work and autobiography of Miguel Berrocal, ranging from exhibitions and collections to his monumental works, passing through ...
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Spanish Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

One of a kind, Dutch royal carriage, restored and ready to use
Located in Worthing, GB
Introducing the epitome of regal elegance and opulence, behold the majestic royal carriage. This exquisite masterpiece of craftsmanship and design stands as a symbol of prestige and ...
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Dutch Baroque Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1980s Keith Haring Exhibition Catalog
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Haring 1988 Martin Lawrence limited editions catalog: Features 49 color and 19 black and white printed illustrations and also includes an exhi...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Memphis: Ceramique, Argent, Verre 1981-1987" Editeur Michel Aveline (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A very good hardback book with a dust jacket in excellent condition. 143 pages with 120 full pages color plates showing examples of ceramics, silver and glass ware, by designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Mateo Thun...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mings 14k & Diamond Pierced Earrings
Located in Toledo, OH
These beautiful Mings diamond pierced earrings are 14k gold with 1 ct of diamonds. The back of these earrings are stamped 14k and Mings. They are 1"x1" and are 14 grams.
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage Engraved Oneida Silver Plate Trophy Plates or Trays - 1979 A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of small round engraved silver plate trays by Oneida. Each plate is round with a lovely faux ribbon or rope detail around the edge. The center of each piece is engraved with "C.P.C. '79". We aren't sure what the engraving means, however, we believe it might be equestrian-related. We sourced an enormous amount similar to these earlier in the year which were Horse Race trophy...
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American American Classical Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Minimalism by Kenneth Baker, 1998
Located in Outremont, QC
Minimalism by Kenneth Baker, 1998 Hard cover, Dust Jacket // 9 x 11.5 133 pages // 
 *Good condition, minor signs of use, couple of scribbles on pages
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Hand Drum Wooden Base
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Rawhide as the Stretched Fabric on Top of Drum. Five Direction Handles. Intricate Knotting at the Bottom to Secure the Top Fabric.Possibly Native American Origin. Vintage Co...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Liturgical chalice in two-tone 800 solid silver with semiprecious stones
Located in VALENZA, IT
Liturgical chalice in two-tone 800 solid silver with semiprecious stones. The body of the liturgical chalice is slightly hammered. The conical stem was completely gilded and two frie...
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Italian Baroque Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Mechanical tin plated wind up Sparrow Bird toy - 1960's - China
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Vintage wind-up Sparrow toy with a mechanical tinplated clockwork mechanism - 1960s Manufactured in China in the late 1960s, this sparrow toy features a...
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Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Tin

Gioco della dama cinese in onice e marmo colorato, italiano e moderno, 1990 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Gioco della dama cinese, anche noto come "solitario della bastiglia", realizzato con un piano da gioco di forma tonda in onice, con vani di appoggio per ta...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Nautical Signal Flag Of The Numeral “8” Eight
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag of the number eight. Pennant has a white field with red cross. Canvas hoist with stamped “8”, signal rope and wood toggle. Custom mount into a shadow box frame. ...
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North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

Prada Milano, Fotografata Da Albert Watson - Milan, 1988
Located in London, GB
Published by Idea Milan 1988. Softback in printed slipcase. Italian and English text In 1988 Prada commissioned Albert Watson to create a book interpreting the past and present. Wat...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Miniature Rooms, the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago
Located in Bradenton, FL
Miniature Rooms, the Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago. Softcover book, published in 1984 by Abbeville Press. Printed in Japan, 168 pages.
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Fountain Pens and Pencils: The Golden Age of Writing Instruments - 1990
Located in London, GB
Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1st edition, 1990. Hardback with English text. Profusely illustrated with over a thousand fountain pens with full or nearly full-sized colour...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

VINTAGE 1970's CHURCHILL AIREDALE GALLERY JUKEBOX HIDDEN IN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather unique 1970’s Airedale Jukebox with Churchill selection panel and pair of speakers Please note ...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Red ceramic wall cross handmade in Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic cross is a quintessential representation of mid-century modern design, realized by a skilled European studio pottery artist. The cross features a simplistic yet profound...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Maroc by Albert Watson Marocco Photography Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Maroc by Albert Watson. Published by Rizzoli International Publications, New York, 1998. White hardcover binding with illustrated dust jacket. Photographs by renowned photographer ...
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North American Moorish Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

The Martian Chronicles, Signed by Ray Bradbury, Limited Edition #1195/2000
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bradbury, Ray. The Martian Chronicles. Avon: The Limited Editions Club, 1974. Signed by Ray Bradbury and Joseph Mugnaini. Limited Edition #1,195/2,000. Quarto, original silk-screened...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Fashion Theory Hardcover by Carol Digrappa 1st Edition 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fashion Theory Hardcover by Carol Digrappa 1980s.This vintage hardcover book titled "Fashion: Theory" by Carol Di Grappa is a must-have for any fashion enthusiast. The book, publishe...
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Post-Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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

1979 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth II Decimal Portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
A 1979 gold Sovereign featuring Queen Elizabeth II and the George & Dragon design in extremely fine condition. Coin struck by the Royal Mint and provided in a plastic capsule. Manuf...
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British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

American flag in mahogany presentation cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present a traditionally folded American flag in mahogany glazed cabinet. Complete with certificate to say that the flag was flown over th...
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American Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Sneakers, Size isn't Everything by Milk 1st Edition 1998
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Booth-Clibborn Editions, 1998 A first edition of a book that has become a landmark fashion publication, reprinted several times, and groundbreaking in it...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Nikon Camera Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Nikon camera. Tons of detailing to metal camera. Made in Japan. Excellent condition. Comes with original box. Good working condition. Gre...
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Functional Tesla AS20 Phone 1979, Československo
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Fully functional - Tesla manufacturer - Scratched, see photo-
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Phantom Dental Training Simulator on Custom Steel Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A phantom dental training simulator used in dental school with removable rubber shroud. Mounted on a custom steel stand. The aluminum jaws have a magnetic quick disconnect sys...
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Industrial Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Schiaperelli Fashion Review Paper Dolls in Full Color, 1st Edition 1988
Located in London, GB
Published by Dover publications, Inc, New York, 1988, Soft-back Most fashion historians would agree that to review the incredible career of Elsa Schiaparelli  is, in essence, to rev...
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American Art Deco Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

A Philip Johnson Townhouse: 1989 Sotheby's - Important 20th C. Furniture
Located in Rochester, NY
A Philip Johnson Townhouse - Important 20th Century Furniture Collection - May 6, 1989 Sotheby's, New York. 1st Edition. Dark gray cloth hardcover book with silver lettering and dust...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

20th Century Italian Miniature Mahogany Piano Sterling Silver Details
Located in VALENZA, IT
Mahogany vertical piano miniature with 925 sterling silver inserts and details. In the upper part, the silver is pierced with drawings of children picki...
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Italian Other Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Robert Larin Brutalist Modernist Sculptural Bracelet, Canadian Art Jewelry
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking and dramatic brutalist style sculptural bracelet by acclaimed Canadian jewelry artist, Robert Larin. The dimension when closed is 2.75 inches diameter. Made of hand cast pew...
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Canadian Brutalist Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Walther PPK Table Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Walther PPK. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful burnished silver color with intricate deta...
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage 6 Ft Long Wooden 440 Stainless Spear Dagger Medieval Weapon
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century 6 foot long Javelin spear. 440 Stainless steel leaf shaped tip on a natural wood branch wrapped with leather cord and decorated with red grosgrain ribbons. Dimensi...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force Metal Sign, 1980's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A very rare US Air force base metal sign, with reflective red paint and white reflective lettering to read 'USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force' with dimensions of 114cm by 71.5cm....
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Jacob Hull Brutalist Modernist Amethyst Bracelet Silver Plated, Denmark
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Striking sculptural brutalist style cuff bracelet by acclaimed Danish artist, Jacob Hull. This piece is silver plated with a raw amethyst in the center. It measures about 2.25 inches from side to side, and is adjustable. Marked Jacob Hull, Denmark, and B & D, for Buch & Deichmann. Information on Jacob Hull: Hull designed...
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Danish Brutalist Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Amethyst, Metal

Frog Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a seated frog. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Beautiful silver color with details like small spots all over the frogs bogs. C...
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ward Bennett Designs for Brickel Associates (2 Volumes)
Located in New York, NY
Two catalogs presenting Ward Bennett’s product designs for Brickel Associates, published circa 1977. Bennett (1917-2003) was an influential and acclaimed artist, sculptor, interior d...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Paper

Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Vintage 1:36 6' British Airways Concorde Aeroplane Model A very fine and rare vintage fibreglass and resin composite 1:36 scale model of ...
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British Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Harley Davidson AMF Motorcycle Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a AMF Harley Davidson motorcycle. In 1969, the AMF corporation (American Machine and Foundry) took over production of Harley-Davidson moto...
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Saunders Rota Trim Mastercut II Rotary Paper Cutter Trimmer
Located in Dayton, OH
1996 Rota Trim Mastercut II rotary guillotine paper cutter / trimmer with self-sharpening tungsten steel cutting blade. Saunders Catalog No. 890-015. Blade marked UF-11-95. Made in...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition, Metal

Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel Engraved Oak Wood Metal Bands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel Engraved Oak Wood Metal Bands. Item features Laser engraved "Jack Daniels Lynchburg, TN" to side, metal bands, solid oak wood frame. Circa Late 20th Centu...
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Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Vintage 1980s Christian LaCroix Bijoux Splatter Set Brooch Earrings Costume
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Made in France, c.1980s. LaCroix designed matching set; brooch pin and pair of clip-back earrings. Brutalist, Abstract Biomorphic forms. Sold with the original box. Brooch Dia 3 ...
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French Brutalist Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

GUERLAIN - Colette Fellous - 1st English Edition, Paris, 1989
Located in London, GB
Published by Denoël, 1st English edition, Paris, 1989. Hardback with English text, translated from French by Elizabeth Thomas. Like perfume itself, this book plays on a multitude of levels, quotations from articles, novels and handbooks on good manners are set out alongside 150 years of images - relating to the tenuous world of Guerlain perfume...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Woodsounds Native American Brent Haines Purple Heart Rosewood Turquoise C Flute
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautifully crafted Woodsounds Native American flute, custom made by Brent Haines from Purple Heart with Honduran Rosewood Burl and inlaid turquoise chip rings. Key: High C. Includes...
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Native American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Precious Stone, Purpleheart, Rosewood

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