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Period: Late 20th Century
1970's Vintage Olivetti Lettera 35 Typewriter
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970's Olivetti Lettera 35 typewriter, made in Italy. This typewriter comes with a very cool vintage Olivetti shoulder bag. This typewriter is in very good cosmeti...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

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...
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Post-Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

Vintage Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris 1970's.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Chic Square Silver Plated Brass Vide-Poche, Hermes Paris , France 1970's. Silverplate Vide Poche or Cigar Ashtray.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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. ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sotheby's Chateau de Cornillon, Loire, France, October 2006
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Chateau de Cornillon, Loire, France: Important Gothic and Renaissance Furniture, Works of Art & Textiles. London: Sotheby's, 2006. Softcover. 126 pp. Château de Cornillon i...
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English Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Hermès Playing Cards / Cards Game in the Original Box, Vintage, 1970s
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Hermès playing cards in the original box. vintage. Made in France. Both sets are complete and feature gold edges on both decks of cards. A deck of green cards and a deck of orange cards. elegant card back design. Box containing two decks of cards, the backs of these have a decoration of gold-colored horse bits forming circles on a red or green background, gilded edges. Hermes orange box...
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French Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: 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 collectio...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Sculpture necklace by Enrique Broglia P/A unique
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Sculpture necklace by the great international artist Enrique Broglia (1942 - 2013) signed and marked as proof of author. A beautiful unique jewel made of bronze that shows its recogn...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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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

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Paper

1970s Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 4.08 Carat GIA Certified
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Elegant Diamond Ring with GIA Certified Diamond 4.08 Carat N/VS2 Mid Century Modern Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring With very good polish and symmetry. 11.35 x 8.40 x 4.99 mm. Di...
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North American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Circular Sextant, Decorative Piece, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The sextant is an instrument that allows to measure angles between two objects such as two points of a coast or a star, traditionally the sun of the earth and the horizon. Knowing th...
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European Other Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Other

20th Century Italian Solid Silver and Briar Double Bass Player
Located in VALENZA, IT
Double bass player in 800 solid silver. The double bass is in briar with silver details. The double bass bow is in silver. The player and the double bass ...
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Italian Other Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Colt Government Handgun Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage table lighter in the shape of a Colt handgun. Works perfectly. Modeled after a Colt Government handgun. Made of metal in Japan. Good working condition and fun object. Sold ou...
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review: 1982 The Paris Review book, featuring an interior spread of Jean-Michel Basquiat's "Tuxedo" (1982). Imagery features 8 detailed segments of this esteemed 1982 work. Art book. Offset printed interior images. Measures approximately: 5.5 x 9 inches; soft cover. Approximately 50pgs. Very good overall vintage condition. 1st edition, 1st printing 1982. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Highly collectible. Related categories: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1989. Jean-Michel Basquiat book...
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Art Nouveau Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Gardening Russian Guide: Building on Your Homestead - A Treasure, 1J130
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Embark on a journey of gardening wisdom with this vintage book, a cherished guide titled "Постройки на приусадебном участке" (Structures on the Homestead), originating from Russia and dating back to 1992. In this thin yet informative volume, author Г.П. Рудаков imparts valuable insights into the art of building on your homestead. While time has passed since its publication, this softcover book remains in good condition, a testament to its enduring relevance and the care with which it has been preserved. Across 62 pages, readers are invited to explore the world of construction on their own property, gaining practical knowledge and inspiration. Though slender in size, this book carries a wealth of tips, ideas, and guidance for creating structures that enhance and complement your homestead. From sheds and shelters to garden structures, the pages within offer a glimpse into the art of practical construction. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts, DIY aficionados, or anyone seeking to elevate their homestead with functional and aesthetically pleasing structures, this book presents a unique opportunity to learn from the past. Embrace the teachings of author Г.П. Рудаков as you explore the nuances of building on your own property. Add this vintage gardening...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

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...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gold Watch, Jewelry, 70s
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats. All the characteristics are detailed below... if you want to know any other information, do not hesitate to contact us. Model OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST 6917 - Movement: Automatic mechanical...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Irving Penn Regards the Work of Issey Miyake - 1st Edition, Johnathan Cape, 1999
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Jonathan Cape, London 1999. Collecting photographs taken between 1975-1998, this bright and still forward-thinking...
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British Post-Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Revenge of the Pink Panther
Located in London, GB
Original American film poster for Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom's 1978 comedy directed by Blake Edwards. This fabulous art work was only on this Style B US poster. This poster is conser...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1981 George's Marvellous Medicine
Located in Bath, GB
A fine first edition of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel about a boy named George, who replaces his grandmother's medicine with a hazardous concoction. The first edition, first...
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British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1982 Watership Down
By Richard Adams (Author)
Located in Bath, GB
A signed copy of the scarce 10th Anniversary edition of Richard Adams's beloved novel. The very scarce 1982 edition of Adams's novel, published to celebrate it being a decade since ...
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British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned Japanese ship, black Seiko analog clocks with brushed nickel faces. Battery mechanism updated and an easy opening on the back side. ...
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Japanese Industrial Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

book, G.Frattini, Italian design 1988
Located in Felino, IT
Gianfranco Frattini, Italian Design. book. edizioni Biblioteca dell'immagine 1988. edited by Pier Carlo Santini-reserved edition for Acerbis International ( 160 copies) , with accomp...
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European Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1980s Vintage GUCCI Gold Plated Necklace Perfume Bottle Stick Pendant NOS in Box
Located in St. Louis, MO
From the exuberant 1980s, this new old stock, in the original box vintage Gucci gold plated perfume bottle necklace / pendant is ready to be worn for the first time. Perfume tube has...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

The Blues Brothers
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the classic 1980 comedy starring John Belushi, Dan Akroyd. This film was directed by John Landis. This poster is conservation linen backed and it wou...
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British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Clear Glass Sculpture of a Classic Porsche 911, Racing Car Memorabilia
Located in Milano, IT
Little but realistic miniature model of a classic Porsche 911 - most likely a "G Model" from the late 1970s/early 1980s. It is made in pressed clear glass, and is rich in details, to...
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Italian Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Alfred Stieglitz's Camera Notes Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Alfred Stieglitz's Camera Notes by Christian A. Peterson. Published by Minneapolis Institiute of Arts with W.W. Norton, Minneaplolis, New York, 1996. Illustrated softcover binding,...
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American Arts and Crafts Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Richard Wagner the Man His Mind Music Ring Cycle Book - Set of 3
Located in Seguin, TX
Richard Wagner: The Man, His Mind and His Music; Ring Resounding; The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary on Wagner's Ring Cycle by Robert W. Gutman; John Culshaw; Bernard Shaw, Publish...
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American Victorian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1991 the Doors the Complete Illustrated Lyrics Book
Located in Seguin, TX
The Doors: The Complete Illustrated Lyrics by Danny Sugerman. Published by Hyperion, New York, 1991. Hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, good condition.
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American Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1975 Amphigorey Fifteen Books by Edward Gorey
Located in Seguin, TX
Amphigorey: Fifteen Books by Edward Gorey Published by Berkley Windhover, New York, 1975. Edward St. John Gorey was an American writer, Tony Award-winning costume designer, and art...
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American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1997 Biographies of Western Photographers 1840-1900 Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Biographies of Western Photographers 1840-1900 by Carl Mautz. Published by Carl Mautz Nevada City California, 1997. Red cloth hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, edge wear ...
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American Victorian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage 1974 Woodstock Handmade Houses Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Woodstock Handmade Houses by Robert Haney, David Ballantine. Published by Ballantine, new York, 1974. Illustrated softcover binding, many photos, shelf and edge wear.
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American Rustic Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

BIG Original poster by Tomas Salamon - Playbo's world / Baťa , 1992
Located in Praha, CZ
- artist: Tomas Salamon - newly framed, limited edition - (silk-)screen printing, serigraphy jr
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Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Paper

BIG Original Charlie chaplin poster by Claudio Oliveira - Baťa , 1992
Located in Praha, CZ
- artist: Claudio Oliveira - newly framed, limited edition - (silk-)screen printing, serigraphy jr
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Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Paper

Gold Plated Dupont Pocket Lighter, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
Stylish Dupont Ligne 2 gas lighter in rose gold plate with engine turned design, circa 1980. Each Dupont has a serial number unique to that particular ...
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French Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

George Marshall, the Two-Tone Story, 1993
By George Marshall
Located in London, GB
Second edition, published by S.T. Publishing, 1993 The two-tone story is a fun, concise history of the Ska revival and the two-tone movement, led by Jerry Dammers and the specials...
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British Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1979 Vintage Ocean Pacific Wave Mural Surfboard with artwork by Bill Stewart
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1979 Ocean Pacific wave mural surfboard with artwork by Bill Stewart. Features amazing wave mural scene depicting barreling wave with Hawaiian hibiscus flowers in foreground,...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Farber Brothers Krome Kraft, A Guide for Collectors Book by Julie Sferrazza 1988
Located in Atlanta, GA
Farber Brothers, Krome Kraft, a guide for collectors. English book, by Julie Sferrazza, 1988. The book contains information on each piece, including the glass manufacturer, color, an...
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American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Quadro set Consul design de Florian Seiffert Germany 1970 Space Age
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Service fumeur Quadro set "consul "designer Florian Seiffert vert pomme dans sa boite d'origine. Il se compose de trois cendriers carrés et d'un briquet assorti. excellent état Flor...
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German Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

1970s Vintage Ocean Pacific Dolphin Mural Artwork Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1970s Ocean Pacific dolphin mural artwork surfboard. Features sleek black tint with breathtaking airbrushed mural depicting dolphins breaching the water. Round pintail shape ...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Italian Solid 800 Silver Statue depicting the Virgin Mary and Child blessing
Located in VALENZA, IT
Hanging statue depicting the Madonna and Child blessing, seated on the throne. It was made with the sand/earth casting technique, finely chiseled and subsequently burnished and treat...
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Italian Other Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

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

Queen Elizabeth II 1977 Crown Silver Jubilee coin
Located in Braintree, GB
The coin in this case is one of a number of silver crown pieces being issued in proof form in commemoration of The Queen's Silver Jubilee. Each of the crowns is struck in sterling si...
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British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

1995 American Liberty Eagle 1/4 oz 22K Fine $10 Gold Coin US Currency 8.5g
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1995 United States of America $10 coin made of 1/4 oz fine gold. Obverse: Lady Liberty walks toward the viewer with a torch and olive branch in her hands, across a landscape ...
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American Classical Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

MILNE, A. A.. Now We Are Six. 1977 - LIMITED SIGNED EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Now We Are Six. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen Children's Books, 1977. DESCRIPTION: LIMITED SIGNED EDITION. 1 vol., 7-9/16" x 5-3/16", limited to 300 numb...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

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...
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Swiss Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Birds and Beasts of Shakespeare - an illustrated portfolio
Located in Middletown, NY
Cheloniidae Press - Kinney, Arthur F. (texts); Alan James Robinson (ill.). The Birds and Beasts of Shakespeare. Easthampton, Massachusetts: Cheloniidae Press, 1990. Printed to ma...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Brooch with South Sea Pearls and Diamonds in White Gold
Located in Münster, DE
Brooch set with 6 South Sea pearls, set in 750/- white gold, brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 1 ct. A brooch with a minimalist design that can also be worn as a pendant and which em...
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German Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Band ring in yellow gold with brilliant-cut diamond
Located in Münster, DE
Band ring in 750/- yellow gold, set in the shank in white gold, 1 brilliant-cut diamond, W / SI, approx. 0.4 ct, ring size 60 A simple and timeless goldsmith's work that is s...
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German Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage Toca Hand Percussion Djembe Drum Painted Folk Art Gecko Lizard 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Toca Hand Percussion djembe drum. 12" rope tuned head. Natural wood grain body with dot painted base showing an African folk art style gecko or sun lizard in red, b...
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Folk Art Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

4 Vintage Empirical Embassy Flags, Commonwealth, Ensign, Oak Mount, Union Jack
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 vintage Empirical embassy flags. A Commonwealth, cotton official flag upon an oak mount, dating to the mid 20th century and later. Comprising the classic United Kingdom Union Jack, the Australian red ensign for Merchant Navy use, the Canadian red ensign with earlier green maple...
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Unknown Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Silver and Brass Lighter, Hermes, Italy, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
This vintage Hermes lighter is meticulously crafted in brass and silver and adorned with the iconic Hermes logo.
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Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Marcel Duchamp Mental Chess Board, 1991, Limited Edition 167/850
Located in New York, NY
A rare and vintage Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) Chessboard art set made in 1991 composed of a wood box reproducing the artist’s Mental Chess Board from 1937 and containing an exhibitio...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

Sterling Silver Jewish Shabbat Kiddush Wine Fountain Set Cups Plate Judaica
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 925 sterling silver kiddush wine fountain set, decorated with bands of repeated filigree swirls. Set includes six cups, underplate, fountain and wine cup. Dimensions: Plate...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set
Located in Skokie, IL
Vintage English Brass, Copper, and Pewter Chess Set This is a very fine English brass, copper, and pewter gaming set, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. The chess board is...
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English British Colonial Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Pewter

Vintage Davis Tennis Racket with Press, USA 1970s
Located in South Salem, NY
This vintage Davis tennis racket boasts a timeless allure with its leather-bound handle, well preserved to showcase its original charm. The handle remains strong, offering a comforta...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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