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Period: Mid-20th Century
1964 November Twenty Six Nineteen Hundred Sixty Three Book
Located in Seguin, TX
November Twenty Six Nineteen Hundred Sixty Three, poem by Wendell Berry; Ben Shahn illustrator. Published by George Braziller, New York, 1964, stated 1st edition. A poem written in...
Category

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

Materials

Paper

Electro-Voice V-3 Velocity Ribbon Microphone in Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare in original box gorgeous vintage 1940 ELECTRO VOICE V3 STUDIO RIBBON MICROPHONE (low impedance/bi-directional) with XLR connecting cable and desk stand. This third-generation V3...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Icon with Enameled Christ
Located in Madrid, ES
Cette icône émaillée décorative, datant du début des années 1900, représente la crucifixion de Jésus-Christ. Elle est en bon état général et mesure 16x12 cm. Cette pièce sert de rap...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Stunning Stylized Mid-Century Modern Electro Voice Stereo Speakers in Walnut
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stylized Mid-Century Modern electro voice 3-way loud speakers in oiled walnut with aluminium trim, amazing original condition, cabinets possibly...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Industrial table fan by Ercole Marelli
Located in Torino, IT
Cast iron base and brass blades. Made in the 1920s/30s by the firm of Ercole Marelli founded in Milan in 1891. Ercole Marelli & C. S.p.a began as a small workshop but became, mainl...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

On the Waterfront
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster from (1954) This is a classic American crime drama it received 12 Academy Award nominations, winning eight, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Marlon...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage 1948 the Haunting of Toby Jugg Early Sci Fi Horror Book
Located in Seguin, TX
The Haunting of Toby Jugg by Dennis Wheatley. Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., London., 1948. Black cloth hardcover binding, illustrated dust jacket, edge wear, tea...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1967 Aubrey Beardsley Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Aubrey Beardsley by Brian Reade. Published by The Viking Press, New York, 1967. An illuminating biography, and an engrossing analysis of Beardsley's aims and achievements as an art...
Category

American Aesthetic Movement Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Original poster Loterie Nationale 9E Tranche 1940 by Artist Derouet Lesacq
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940, France - framed - original, no reprint - Artist:Derouet Lesacq - Lithograph printed in colour jr
Category

Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Glass

Midcentury Made, Cast Aluminum Batmobile Classic Car Deskpiece Mercedes SSK
Located in Lisse, NL
Great for a mancave and very cool on a desk also. This mid-century eye catcher is incredibly cool and tactile. It is the only one of it's kind we can find and it is in excellent condition. The real car that comes closes (in our view) to this aluminum model is the 1930s Mercedes Benz SSK (see image nr. 10). It may have been made as a luxurious ashtray, but with a shape and a look like this, it does not need to be functional. This is a work of art and can certainly be displayed as such. This one-piece, cast aluminum car...
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European Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

1960s St Dupont Lighter Silver Design Horizontal
Located in Biella, IT
S.T. Dupont France lighter sophisticated horizontal line1 first edit two tone silverplate and gold-rose color design in years '60 and is in good used vi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Outdoor Lore Survival Wilderness Skills Books - a Pair
Located in Seguin, TX
Set of 2 books about outdoor and wilderness survival and skills. Complete Book of Outdoor Lore by Clyde Ormond. Published by Outdoor Life, Harper & Row, New York, 1964. On Your Ow...
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American Rustic Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage 20th Century English Solid Silver Money Clip, Asprey & Co Ltd c.1953
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century English solid silver money clip with a nautical sailing boat theme. Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), London, year 1953 (S), Maker's mark A&Co (Asprey & ...
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British Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Petite Red Stone Decorated Silvering, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative and special vintage silvering with 12 red/orange stones on a decorated silver base. From circa 1940s. Silverstamped: 925. Measures: Inner diameter is 16 mm. Size of stone front...
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Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Silver

Italian Landscape Painted Oil on Canvas Signed and Dated 1939
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful oil painting on canvas signed and dated 1939s. Excellent pictorial quality Italian school. Beautiful landscape of southern Italy in a summer day. Sold without frame. Attent...
Category

Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Natural Leather Punching Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage punching bag with handsome, worn genuine leather. A stylish addition to a home gym, this hanging punching bag is approximately 30lbs and is i...
Category

Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Dolls, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century. Provenance from the northern Japan. Set of 2. Measures: 31 x 8 cm 28 x 7 cm Handmade by Japanese artisants from wood. Ha...
Category

Japanese Japonisme Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Mobo Toys Steel Riding Hobby Horse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage, 1940s, painted, pressed steel hobby horse manufactured by Mobo Toys, England with casters on feet and excellent patina.
Category

British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Educational botanical cross-sectional model of the inner part of sunflower flower
Located in Milan, IT
Educational botanical model in section of the sunflower flower showing its inner part, this is an enlarged and decomposable inner tubular corolla of a concrescent petal section in th...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Salvador Dali Rare Hand Signed Midcentury Book A Study Of His Art In Jewels 1959
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite scarce and coveted hardcover book in slipcase - "Dali: A Study of His Art-In-Jewels (The Collection of the Owen Cheatham Foundation)". Bound into the book are color photog...
Category

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

Materials

Paper

To the One I Love the Best 1955 by Ludwig Bemelmans
By Ludwig Bemelmans, Elsie de Wolfe
Located in Stamford, CT
To the One I Love the Best 1955 by Ludwig Bemelmans. 255 pages, Hardcover. First edition Viking Press. January 1, 1955. Clear Mylar jacket has been added to protect the original book...
Category

American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English Folk Art jigger doll A wonderful example of a unique Folk Art handcrafted jigger doll we have lovingly ...
Category

British Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine, Paint

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Category

European Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. Nice smaller size. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great...
Category

European Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Category

European Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1968-1970 Hardbound Vogue Magazines, Set of 9
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of nine hardcover cloth bound ex-libris Vogue magazines from 1968-1970. Dark green cloth binding with gold embossed lettering. Featuring many iconic covers and editorials from D...
Category

American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Paper

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Category

European Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Floor Ashtray Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century floor ashtray Italian design 1960s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging. We guarantee adequate packaging and will ship via DHL, insuring the contents agai...
Category

Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed.
Located in Stamford, CT
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed. Featuring four distinct sections - The Birth of Maison Christian Dior; From the...
Category

English Neoclassical Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

MONTHERLANT, Henry de.. La Reine Morte. 1944 - BOUND BY JACQUES BLANCHET
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: MONTHERLANT, Henry de. TITLE: La Reine Morte. PUBLISHER: Paris: Aux depens d'un groupe de bibliophiles, 1944. DESCRIPTION: BOUND BY JACQUES BLANCHET. 1 vol., 12-3/4" x 9-...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Carte da gioco in Confezione - Les Must de Cartier Paris - 1976 circa
Located in Milano, IT
Rara perchè intonsa e ancora sigillata scatola di carte da gioco della Maison Cartier per la linea Les Must de Cartier, prodotta solo tra il 1972 e il 1976. Ideale. per un regalo. ...
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French Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile, Paper

4 Vintage German Souvenir Hiking Badge Walking Sticks Canes 32" - 37"
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of four vintage German / Austrian folk art traditional hook style walking sticks / canes, embellished with German and other assorted European hiking souvenir badges. 63 total bad...
Category

Black Forest Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Ring with 2 carat tanzanite stone and diamonds in 18 ct. white gold
Located in Münster, DE
Ring with tanzanite, approx. 2 ct., surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.12 ct., set in 750/- white gold, ring size 57 A magnificently designed ring that plac...
Category

German Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

small Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saints. It is hand made of metal and wood. Perfect as a pendant for a rosary. This is a 3rd class relic. For a better understanding, Relics ...
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Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Alfred Dunhill Sterling Silver Cigarette Case, circa 1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver cigarette case with decorative enamel face. Art Deco design. The case is beautifully enameled in a blue and black geometric pattern with a silver finish. The interior of the cigarette case is marked "Alfred Dunhill Paris...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Horse on Wheels Toy Framed Painting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Framed painting of a papier mache horse toy on wheels. A paper mache - cardboard ride on toy horse - pull toy - horse pull toy with a boy on top. The boy wears a stylish blue costum...
Category

Belgian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Wood

Vintage Black Leather Medicine Ball, 3kg, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This medicine ball comes from the stock of an old Czech gymnasium. Made in the 1930s. Patina consistent with age and use. Cleaned and treated with a special leather care. Weight: 3kg...
Category

Czech Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

1960s Vintage Gerry Lopez Surfboard by Hansen Surfboards
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Late-1960s Gerry Lopez Hansen Surfboards single fin. Features a transitional era surfboard shape—created when surfboards first started to be shaped sh...
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Catrina, polychrome terracotta sculpture, Mexico
By Diego Rivera
Located in Spinea, Veneto
Mexican artist of the 20th century Catrina polychrome painted terracotta sculpture cm. 61x22x19 Mexico, mid-20th century In good overall condition, some minor defects as evidenced ...
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Mexican Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Terracotta

Astro tripod mounted telescope by Dollond of London
Located in London, GB
A mid 20th century tripod mounted "Astro" telescope by Dollond of London. 3 inch objective lens. Mounted on a teak tripod. Marked: DOLLOND ASTRO LONDON Chrome and grey finish. I...
Category

English Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Cabinet of Curiosities Display Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic scu...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Silver Statue of a Knight on Horseback, 800 Silver, Italy
Located in Chorzów, PL
This figure from Italy from the second half of the 20th century and shows a knight on horseback Silver test: 800 Weight: 1939.40 g Designation: LAVORATO A MANO...
Category

Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage 16th C Style Complete Suit of Armour - Castell Gyrn 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous hand crafted complete suit of 16th Century style armour dating from the second half of the 20th century. The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand ...
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English Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage American Wood & Metal Architectural Birdhouse
Located in New York, NY
A handmade wooden birdhouse made in a 19th century American vernacular style. USA, circa 1950. Age related wear and vintage charm. Dimensions: 24” L x 18” W x 26” H
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Classic Mid Century Modern Quad Esl 57 Speakers, Amazing Architectural Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
The Quad Electrostatic Loudspeaker (ESL) is the world's first production full-range electrostatic loudspeaker, launched in 1957 by Quad Electroacoustics, then known as the Acoustical...
Category

English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Eleven Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 11 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is hand made of metal and wood. This is a 3rd class relic. For a better understanding, ...
Category

Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English, Bakelite, Brass, Mathematical Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, Bakelite and brass cased mathematical instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Beautifully pre...
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British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Westinghouse Shortwave Radio in French Polished Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Westinghouse combination shortwave radio, the French polished mahogany case housing a tube movement with multiple radio settings, made and signed by Westinghouse. This rad...
Category

American Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Singing bird in cage by Karl Griesbaum
Located in London, GB
A very good single singing bird in cage, by Karl Griesbaum, German Circa 1940 Continuous and paused action A petit wonder of style and grace... When wound and the start/st...
Category

German Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Norwegian Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet by David-Andersen 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely and classic modernist style sterling silver bangle bracelet by David Andersen, Norway 1960s. The armring can be adjust to fit any preference you wish and are suitable for both...
Category

Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey Mid Century compact powder case with mirror
Located in Braintree, GB
Experience the timeless allure of Asprey vintage 18kt gold compact case, adorned with a delicately crafted mirror for your convenience. Five exquisite calibre cut blue sapphires grac...
Category

British Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Il pleure dans mon coeur (It's crying in my heart) by Line Vautrin
Located in Brussels, BE
Il pleure dans mon coeur (He is crying in my heart), by Line Vautrin. Gilded bronze compact whose lid is decorated with a poem by Paul Verlaine (1844-1896) published in the collectio...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning WWI-era biplane brass airplane was hand-crafted in the 1950s. It is a large-scale airplane model with intricate details and looks great hung from a ceiling or displayed...
Category

French Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Climax Streamline 1930s American Art Deco Train Car Ashtray and Drink Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
W.J. Campbell designed this art deco cocktail smoker in 1934 for the Climax Machinery Company of Indianapolis. The smoke stand and ashtray feature a circular ring which doubles as a ...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Ashtray Stand, Chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco ashtray stand This beautiful and rare Art Deco Ashtray Stand from the 30s/40s is in the streamline modern art deco style. The designer of this extraordinary object has succ...
Category

Belgian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Chrome, Metal

Machine Age Art Deco Doctors or Bathroom Floor Model Scale Weigh Master by Hanso
Located in New York, NY
Great Machine Age, American Art Deco floor scale, Weigh Master by Hanson. The scale is fully functional, it shows cosmetic wear to the paint finish, and th...
Category

American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Authentic Art Deco Black Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with Sterling Accent
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Black Bakelite bangle bracelet with sterling silver band adornment. Measures: 2 3/8" inside circumference.   
Category

American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Gold Dollar Cigarettes Advertising Sculpture 1950s This old BAT (British American Tobacco) advertising figure made of wood and plaster advertising the cigarette brand "Gold ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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