Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Period: Mid-20th Century
Color: Gold
Henri Leighton for Kanam Mid-Century Modernist Cufflinks, Polished and Textured
Located in Toledo, OH
Henri Leighton for Kanam Mid-Century Modernist cufflinks, 14k gold polished and textured freeform cufflinks. Very minor wear, artist signed on the rever...
Category
North American Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
French Bronze Art Buckle Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Belonged to the series "Rulked by Angels" created by Parisian art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950, this lovely and uncommon cast bronze belt buckle is called "Le Choeur de Anges...
Category
French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Plaque Sculpture Mother Mary & Child Pretty Color Detail Wall Art 1960s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Plaque Wall Art Sculpture Mother Mary & Child in Bronze + Pretty Color Detail 1960s
Signed art
Measures: 5 T x 1.75 W x .5 D
Pr...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
Category
Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Classic Ballet Female Dancer Sculpture, French, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered bronze sculpture of a women dancing. Lovely lady. It has a alabaster tray or plate that can be use for jewelry, personal cards or keys. Made in...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze brooch by French Parisian Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The small lovely bronze pieces features a medallion insignia design with olive branch wreath...
Category
French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Shooting, Tennis 1930s Brass and Steel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A folding sporting penknife with inoxydable bronze handle. A good traditional French manufactured knife by Coursolle, their trademark logo being 'adjustable wrenches'. The penknife c...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Buckle Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptured bronze brooch with a clip that be used on lapel or as a scarf tie by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) In a rare Inca motif, with triangular ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Each element with figure symbolizes Heave...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Dutch Dangle Earrings with Cultured Pearls by J. de Ligt, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch dangle earrings with cultured pearls by J. de Ligt, 1950s
A Dutch 14 carat gold earrings with cultured pearls,
made and Hallmarked by...
Category
Dutch Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Oval Bronze Ring with Shimmering Stone by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage bronze ring oval shaped with lovely a green/blue shimmering nature stone by designer Pentti Sarpaneeva, Finland, 1960s. Natural nice patina...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 14-Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain by Henry Dankner
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage 14-karat rose/pink gold pocket watch chain by Henry Dankner, circa mid-late 1970s, 20th century, USA. Henry Dankner ...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Christ Crown of Thorns Medallion Limoges Porcelaine, French, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Medallion Limoges Porcelaine, Christ Crown of Thorns, French, circa 1930
Signed Charles et Serpaut
This kind of Porcelaine is called "porcelaine biscuit"
Very good condition.
...
Category
French Belle Époque Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Men's Vintage 14-Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Cufflinks
Located in Toledo, OH
Men's vintage 14-karat yellow gold and ruby cufflinks, 5/8" square with diagonal grooves and four square cut and two pentagon cut rubies in each cuff link...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Midcentury Era White Jade and 14-Karat Yellow Gold Chinoiserie Styled Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This jade and yellow gold pendant is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, likely England, in circa 1965 in a Chinese inspir...
Category
English Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Jade, Multi-gemstone, Gold
Hand Carved Shell "Knight" Cameo Cufflinks in 14-Karat with Bullet Back Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950s cameo "Knight" cufflinks, full marked "14K" featuring a 14-karat post with a hand carved portrait of a knight fixed to a back clasp....
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Tiger's Eye Cufflinks
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These gold cufflinks feature tiger's eye gemstones, which have been formed into power rods. The gemstones have a beautiful gold and brown sheen to them, even in low light situations....
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A circular shape brooch in gilt bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1940s-1950s. It depicts what appears to be figures of saints on a crossed background with...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
1930s English Solid Bronze Urn by George Adlam & Sons
By George Adlam & Sons
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Arts & Crafts heavy lidded urn of solid bronze.
Category
English Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Col Chemise Necklace in 18-Karat Pink Gold and Diamonds
Located in Madrid, ES
Necklace "Col Chemise", in 18-karat rose gold and platinum, with 8/8 simple cut diamond decoration. Designed as a necklace to the box, it is constructed by double chain “Brick link” that develops on its front face a decoration of ribbon decorated on its bezel by diamonds set on platinum as a growing festoon creating a shirt collar whose center two beehive shaped tassels hang.
Weight: 135 gram diamonds set: 136 approximate weight: 6.50-carat. Time and style...
Category
Unknown Other Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Other
French Silvered Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze brooch in a silvered finish by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) entitled "Mignonne Allons Voir Si La Rose" (Sweetheart, let's see if the rose). The large round br...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze box or podier by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, in the pattern of "Moise ou la traversee du desert" coric 1940s-1950s.
A rare mode in the box, the top surface of the cover illustrates the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...
Category
French Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Women's Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with a 14 Karat Gold Ball Clasp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage women's Tahitian graduated black pearl necklace is unmarked with respect to a specific maker, but is marked with European g...
Category
Italian Baroque Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a low chess table/ coffee table height with the most original and rare chess pieces. All bronze in polished and dark patina finish (32 pieces)....
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze
Line Vautrin, Bronze Brooch circa 1950, Signed
By Line Vautrin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Line Vautrin, bronze brooch circa 1950, signed.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Early Gilt Bronze Necklace by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze necklace with chain and a square plaque on the subject of "Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden" with apple tree in the center, designed and made by Line Vautrin in her e...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Reliquary Pendant by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of wonderful jewelry by Line Vautrin designed in 1941 on the subject of St Foi, a child martyr on the early fourth century and the patron saint of prinsoers, in a rare form of a reliquary...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
A Bronze Compact Box by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A poudrier in bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945, the name of this lovely compact box is called "Entrelacs et Noeuds" (interlaces and knots), which re...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Round 14-Karat Ruby Cufflinks with Bullet Back Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Round 14-karat ruby cufflinks, full marked "14K" featuring a 14-karat post with a ring of small ruby stones fixed to a back clasp.
The cufflinks measure 11/16" (17mm) in diameter.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Ladies 18-Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Styled Necklace or Chain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This midcentury ladies 18-karat yellow gold necklace dates from the 1970s and has very unique modernist styled geometric links. This chain is quite substantial in length and measures...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Bronze Necklace Pendant Saint Laurent Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze pendant titled Saint Laurent by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997). Gilt bronze, circa late 1940s. It depicts the ...
Category
French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Women's Large Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace with a 14-Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage women's cultured pearl choker necklace is presumed to have been made in North America in circa 1950 in the Baroque style. The pearls...
Category
American Baroque Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Round 14-Karat Pearl Cufflinks with Bullet Back Clasp and Lapel Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Round 14-karat pearl cufflinks, full marked "14 Karat" featuring a 14-karat post with a ring of 15 natural pearls fixed to a back clasp.
Also includes matching 10 mm lapel pin.
...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
18 Karat Ladies White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Stamped 18 carat vintage white gold ladies hand assembled custom made ring with a bright polish finish.
Specifications:
Ring size: 5.75
Total weight of diamonds 0.69-carat
To...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
20th Century Tennis Player Bronze Sculpture / Trophy, Italy, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Midcentury tennis player bronze sculpture / Trophy. Italy, 1930s.
Very nice Italian bronze figure. Mounted over black Portoro marble.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch by French art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) Untitled circa late 1940s. The brooch depicts a horn with twisted texture wrapped with articulated chains. No signature found.
Provenance: From a former Collection of a Line Vautrin jewelry...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Articulate Bronze Brooch "Pergatoire" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging articulate three-piece gilt bronze brooch "Purgatoire" also known as "Le Ciel, la Terre, et l'Enfer." by Line Vautrin. Each element with figure symbolizes Heaven, Earth and...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Modernist Matching Pair of Enamel Gents Cufflinks
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these wonderful and original 1930s Art Deco three toned gents cufflinks. Slightly staggered and raised three toned enamel cufflinks on a rolled rose gold b...
Category
English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Gold Plate
Art Deco Modernist Matching pair Of Enamel Gents Cufflinks by Lambournes
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration are these wonderful and original 1930s Art Deco three toned gents cufflinks. Slightly staggered and raised three toned enamel cufflinks on a rolled rose gold b...
Category
English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Pair of Lady's 14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl 100 Diamonds Floral Motif Earrings
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of 14kt pearl earrings is set with two cultured pearls measuring approximately 7.0-7.15mm creamy colour with silvery creamy overtones. The pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Retro Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Classic retro 18-karat French gold ring with a grouping of five mine cut diamonds flanked by buttresses that protect the mounted diamonds and give i...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Six-Piece Lot 14-karat Tiffany Jewelry Lot Includes Earrings and Pins
Located in New York, NY
Matched set of tiffany pins (two) and earrings ( two pairs, four pcs ) six pieces total ion the lot. All are fully and correctly marked, all are 14-karat. ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Line Vautrin "Le Gendarme et le Voleur" Bracelet
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
"Le Gendarme et le Voleur."
Playful gilt and silvered bronze cuff bracelet with a thief depicted on one side and a policeman on the other.
Signed: L.V. a...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Ring : Black Pearl on White Brushed Gold with Sapphires
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual vintage ring in white brushed gold with Black Pearl from Tahiti diameter. 7 mm., with ten Sapphires and ten little Pearls.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Brutalist Bronze Pendant Kelo with Amethyst by Pentti Sarpaneva Finland 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brutalist vintage bronze necklace with a raw unpolished amethyst stone and original bronze chain by Pentti Sarpaneeva for Torun Hopea, Finland 196...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze
Finnish Bronze Pair of People Ear Rings by Kirsti Ilvessalo, Kalevala Koru, 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
A special pair of bronze ear rings with peoples motive designed by Kirsti Ilvessalo for Kalevala Koru, Finland 1950s. The ear rings are of two similar women in straight up position and with old clothing...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Rectangular Bronze Necklace by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful vintage Viking inspired bronze necklace - by designer Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Finland 1960s. Natural bronze patina with lovely decor. Stamped with Made in Finland...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Circle Shape Necklace by Pentti Sarpaneeva, Finland, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful vintage bronze necklace with original bronze chain by designer Pentti Sarpaneeva for Torun Hopea, Finland, 1960s. Natural patina with nice relief...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Berthe Aux Grandes Pieds, Gilded Bronze Necklace, Line Vautrin 'France'
By Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
This gilded bronze necklace is made up of 15 links and a clasp.
Each link represents Line Vautrin's vision of Berthe aux grands pieds (Berthe with big feet).
To the left of her fac...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
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