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Period: Mid-20th Century
Midcentury Leather and Wood Italian Gymnastics Horse, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
1960s gym horse. Upper part covered in leather, well-kept and from the period.
Classic gym horse from the middle of the last century. The lower part, the four legs, are made of wood...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Wood
West Germany Hand Blown Elephant Christmas Tree Ornament Decoration
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an unusual ornament, not expected to find and elephant ornament but he is festively dressed for the occasion. He does have some finish imperfections as I have tried to show i...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
$128 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 1940s Penny Toy Wind-Up Train, Attributed Japan
Located in Incline Village, NV
Diminutive late 1940s "penny toy like" wind-up tin toy platform train modern and sleek looking for that era; it is hand painted and lithographed in bright co...
Category
Japanese Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Mid-Century Era Assorted Medical Doctor's Field Examination Instrument Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage medical doctor's instrument set is unsigned, except for a few numbers on several of the pieces, but presumed to have originated from German...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
The Great Escape
Located in London, GB
Original US Souvenir program cover film for John Sturges Classic 1963 war adventure starring Steve McQueen, James Coburn, James Garner, Richard Attenborou...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$685
Murano Sommerso Geometric Blue Art Glass Cigarette or Cocktail Pick Holder
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous example of Sommerso technique developed in the 1930's by Murano glass workers. This striking geometric piece goes from blue to an amber color to clear glass. The top has a h...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Art Glass
Czechoslovakia House/Cottage Hand Blown Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
So, so sweet! This is a little silver mercury glass hand blown ornament in the shape of a cottage with a snowy glitter roof and ground and green doors and windows. The ornament is in...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
$52 Sale Price
20% Off
Nautical 7-day wall clock signed Smith's Circklewood N. W. 2 of 1932
Located in Milan, IT
Antique brass nautical wall clock with 7-day spring winding, signed Smith's Circklewood N. W. 2, Model No. 2 of 1932.
Diameter cm 19 - inches 7.5, depth cm 10 - inches 4.
Overhaul...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 1945 Vintage Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Circa 1945 - Rare Vintage Edition.
Vintage Book Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll with Illustrations by John Tennel Children's Cl...
Category
American Expressionist Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowden for Prince Charles 1969
By Remploy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This chair was designed by Lord Snowden in 1969 and produced by Remploy for the Investiture ceremony of Prince Charles, and done in the period Mid-Cetury Modern style. The chair is made of ash with a bentwood back and painted in a bright red with Prince of Wales styled feathers on the back in gilt. These chairs are known as 'investiture chairs...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wool, Bentwood
Dr. Strangelove / Telefono Rojo
Located in London, GB
Original Spanish film poster for Stanley Kubrick's 1964 Classic war comedy starring Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden. The artwork is by ...
Category
Spanish Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Art Deco 1930s Oriental Girl Half Pin Cushion Doll by Carl Schneider
Located in Devon, England
A charming Art Deco 1930s oriental girl half pin cushion doll by Carl Schneider. This delightful girl has J numeral to the inside base. This vintage ...
Category
German Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Ships Binnacle by John Hand & Son
Located in Norwell, MA
Unique style marine binnacle by American maker John Hand and Son of Philadelphia. With polished and lacquered brass hood, compass, base trim, and rarely fou...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Huger West Germany Meteobar skeleton design years '60 rare real fine barometer
Located in Biella, IT
Huger West Germany meteobar design in years '60 rare and real fine skeleton barometer
the barometer is in brass and is perfect vintage and original, working condition
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Original Walt Disney "Donald Duck" Comic Strip Art 1967
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find original Walt Disney "Donald Duck" comic strip art (King Features Syndicate), circa 1967. The piece is presented in a black wood frame with black mat.
Created by com...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Goldfinger
Located in London, GB
Original French Lobby card for the film Goldfinger. It was the third James Bond film and the third to star Sean Connery as the fictional MI6 agent Ja...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$274
Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case.
Very good condition.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
A cigar holder, silver sterling 925/1000, signed Tiffany, United States 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
A cigar holder, sterling 925/1000. Made of smooth silver in the shape of a cigar with a lid, a lapis lazuli, cabochon cut, is set at the end. The edge of the bezel and the profile of...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Modern Furniture by Mario Dal Fabbro, 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
The book has deteriorated over time, it does not have its original cover but it is complete, no page is missing, it is 175 pages and is from the fourth edition.
For more photo or vid...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gambling with Souls / The Vice Racket
Located in London, GB
Original American movie poster for the 1936 exploitation film. This is a very rare poster only a few are known to have survived. This 1936 exploitation film was directed by Dwain Esp...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly / Il Buono Il Brutto Il Cattivo
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1966 movie staring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef, directed by Sergio Leone. The Good, the Bad and the...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Fantastic Voyage
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for the 1966 science fiction film directed by Richard Fleischer, and starring Stephen Boyd and Raquel Welch. The fabulous artwork is unique to the Japan...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$685 / item
Mid-Century Vintage French White Metal Pedal Car, circa 1950s
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare large sized vintage pedal car in white metal with hot red seat. Very good condition.
France, circa 1950.
Category
French Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$1,614 Sale Price
60% Off
Mid Century Austin Alcoa Aluminum Sculptural Puzzle Triangles
Located in San Diego, CA
Austin Enterprises aluminum sculptural puzzle produced by Alcoa Aluminum. Walnut case. Rare piece.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Zeischegg Sinus Ashtrays Bowls Helit Set of 6, Verner Panton Style Pop Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by Walter Zeischegg in 1967 for Helit, in Ulm, Germany. The Helit company name was created by combining the founder's name Hefendehl and bakelite - the name of the plastic u...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gold Men's Ring with Intaglio Portrait in Carnelian
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This handsome, brushed 14-karat gold men's ring features an intaglio male portrait in carnelian. This bold men’s ring features a carved intaglio portrait in deep carnelian, set in a ...
Category
American Baroque Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
$2,520 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Specimen Multi-Drawer Small Cabinet from England c1920's-1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible egg specimen Small Multi-Drawer Cabinet imported about 25 years ago from the City of Leek, England. The Specimen Cabinet and its content are...
Category
British Country Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Glass
$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique sword stick with carved head
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique sword stick with carved head
Wear consistent with age and use
Antique decorative weapon
Measures : Socle 5,5cmx45cm - Sword stick 2,5cmx43cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Boy Skier" by J. Chein & Co. American Circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very nice condition all tin, vintage wind up toy by J. Chein Company, New York City, circa 1950, "Boy Skier"; in all original paint and lithography; in ...
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Large French Chrome Desktop Model of Douglas DC3
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French chrome desktop model of Douglas DC3
A super piece and a great desk ornament for the desk that has everything else
This model was displayed b...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1948 Boutique Made M4 Sherman Tank Sterling Silver Pocket Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The original 1948 handmade boutique pocket lighter with an elongated tank shape reminiscent of the M4 Sherman Tank. The textured silver surface displays intricate ornate patterns, a ...
Category
Mexican Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$1,295 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Elegant Early 1960s Christian Dior Blue & Clear Crystal Earrings
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning early example of a pair of 1960s Christian Dior earrings with blue and clear crystals. The earrings are a classic example of Dior's elegant and sophisticated ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century clockwork Automaton Diorama
A truly wonderful example of an early 20th Century Dutch clockwork automaton diorama. The animation takes place after both clockwork me...
Category
Dutch Victorian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon / I Cavalieri di Nord Ovest
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the film She Wore a Yellow Ribbon 1949.
This western was directed by John Ford, and stars John Wayne, Joanne Dru and Jo...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,644 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case by Elgin MFG. CO., 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Art Deco Silver Cigarette Case by Elgin MFG. CO.
Sterling silver.
Very good condition.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Art Déco Silver Cigarette Box, 1930s
By HCF
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage sterling silver HCF Cigarette Case.
Good condition.
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Bauhaus Cigarette Case, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage German Bauhaus cigarette case.
Very good condition.
Category
German Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Silver and Gold Cigarette Case by Wise & Son, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Wise & Son sterling silver Cigarette Case with 14k gold inlays.
Very good condition.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Bliss Silver and Gold Cigarette Case, 1930s
By Bliss
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Bliss sterling silver Cigarette Case with 14k gold inlays.
Very good condition.
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell
A Great Piece, Second World War, dated 1942, marked A.S.1942, and with the broad arrow insignia denotin...
Category
British Colonial Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Tic Tac Toe Set Game on Custom Lucite Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This polished brass Mid-Century Modern vintage tac tac toe square game set has 10 players total of X's and 0"s. A new custom lucite base was made to gi...
Category
Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
$740 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Wooden Viking Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood vintage toy Viking from the 1950 attributed to Kay Bojesen.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1930s Art Deco Bakelite + Celluloid Linked Necklace Dark Green Arching Dangles
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA c.1930s. Unknown Maker, possibly Mazor. A light green Celluloid linked chain and (11) dark green Bakelite dangles. They have an organic feeling of arching reeds or arcing grass blades. American Industrial design...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bakelite
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Les Porcelainiers du XVIII Siecle Francais, 1964, french, Connaissance des Arts
By Hachette et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Serge Gauthier, director de la manufacture nationale de Sevres,
conservateur du musee municipal de Limoges wrote the preface
to this book.
The story of French Porcellain is fascinati...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
West Germany Silver Mercury Glass Icicle Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a decorative silver mercury glass ornament intended to be Christmas decor but is appropriate for any time of year. I think it is repres...
Category
German Folk Art Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mercury Glass
$88 Sale Price
20% Off
1965 The Spectacle of Tokyo Olympics
Located in Bath, GB
A very scarce beautiful first edition volume commemorating the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, vividly illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout.
A very scarce first edition.
In ...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Orange Blown Glass Hand Painted Church Flattened Ball Christmas Tree Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Absolutely adorable hand blown orange glass flattened ball Christmas tree ornament with a church complete with a steeple hand painted on the front. The snow covered ground and roofs ...
Category
Unknown Folk Art Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
"Cafe Metropole", Swedish Film Poster
By Eric Rohman
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster from the 1937 comedy romance film directed by Edward H Griffith and starring Loretta Young, Tyrone Power, Adolph Menjou. For ...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , Canadian War Museum
By Metal Art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , as seen in the Canadian War Museum .. Amazing industrial design, great color , patina. Retains original label (see photo) dated...
Category
Canadian Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Matchbook Cover/Match Holder by Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century american cased sterling silver flip matchbook cover/match holder by Tiffany & Co.
By: Tiffany & Co.
Material: metal, silver, silver plate, sterling silver
Technique...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Rare Pin Cushion Doll by Fasold & Stuach, c1930
Located in Devon, England
This piece is absolutely gorgeous, and complete with half doll and pincushion together. The porcelain half doll has wonderful mint green colour dr...
Category
German Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain, Cotton, Silk
Rebecca / Rebeca
Located in London, GB
Original IArgentine film poster for Rebecca, 1940.
Daphne du Maurier's gripping 1938 novel was made into a film in 1940 by Alfred Hitchcock. It was ...
Category
Argentine Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$2,467
Rebeca
Located in London, GB
Original Argentinean film poster from (1940) 43 x 29 in. (109 x 74 cm)
This poster would have been used outside the cinema at the films original release.
This psychological drama-t...
Category
Argentine Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
$3,769
Vintage Argentine Knife – 20 cm Blade, Silver-Colored Metal
Located in Madrid, ES
This vintage Argentine knife from the 20th century is a remarkable piece that embodies the craftsmanship and functionality characteristic of traditional Argentine blades. With a sleek design and a substantial blade, this knife is not only a practical tool but also a collectible item for enthusiasts of fine cutlery and Argentine culture.
Key Features:
Authentic Argentine Craftsmanship: This knife showcases the rich heritage of Argentine knife-making, known for its quality and durability. It reflects the traditional styles and techniques used by artisans in the region.
Quality Construction: Made from silver-colored metal, this knife is both visually appealing and sturdy. The materials used ensure longevity and functionality, making it suitable for both display and practical use.
Functional Design: The total dimensions of the knife are 33 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm, with the blade measuring 20 cm. This size provides a comfortable grip and excellent balance, making it ideal for various cutting tasks.
Good Condition: This knife is in good condition, showing minimal wear that adds to its character. It is a perfect addition for collectors or anyone interested in Argentine history and craftsmanship.
Dimensions:
Total Size: 33 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm (approximately 13" x 2.8" x 0.8")
Blade Length: 20 cm (approximately 7.9")
Why Choose This Vintage Argentine Knife?
This antique Argentine...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Classic Antique Yacht Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of the cabin cruiser “Waco”. Planked hull and deck. Great cabin work with portholes, flag, helm, benches, etc. Classic yacht model with great character. Big and beautif...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Niagara
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese press sheet poster for the 1953 film “Niagara”.
This American film noir was directed by Henry Hathaway, and stars Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten and Jean Peters. It...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,028
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
John Bucci Dodecahedron House Model
Located in Savannah, GA
Giovanni 'John' Bucci
(Italian-American, 1935-2019)
A futuristic dodecahedron house model.
fiberglass, acrylic, steel and various media
The house measures 25 inches wide and deep...
Category
American Futurist Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
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