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Period: Mid-20th Century
Ladies Wristwatch of 18k gold by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen
Located in Berlin, BE
Ladies Wristwatch of 18k gold by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen, 1970s Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe (1927–2004) was one of Sweden's most important 20th century silversmiths and the first female silversmith to attract international attention. She secured her first exhibition aged 21. By the late 1940s and early 1950s, she was part of the Paris art studio fraternity, counting Picasso and Billie Holiday as friends.? Torun created the Vivianna watch in 1962, a spoon-shaped ‘never-ending’ bangle with a mirrored dial and simple hands but devoid of numerals. Originally commissioned for an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, she said her decision to leave out the hour markers suggested a kind of non-time, so that each time the wearer looked at the dial, the message that ‘life is now...
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage MCM Domino Set in Wooden Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM domino set in lidded wooden box, circa 1970's. The set is in very good condition, includes 28 dominoes and measures 3.5"W x 9"D x 3"H. #4300
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Vintage Marathon Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of authentic vintage boxing gloves with reddish, brown leather. Each glove has gold leather piping. The leather is very soft and is good condition. Stamped "Marathon" o...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Le Corbusier Salubra Wallpaper Book Second Edition 1959
Located in München, BY
Second Salubra collection by Le Corbusier - 1959 Very rare and collectible. Original sample book from 1959. With the original movable frames, which can be passed over the color car...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Paper

COLUMBUS 1930 Art-Deco Model A Counter Vendor Machine For Gum & Candy
By Columbus Vending Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A counter display vendor machine for candy by Columbus. This is an antique candy vending machine. The Columbus Model A gumball machine is an early and r...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Ladislav Sutnar Design (A-D Gallery, 1947)
Located in New York, NY
Small format catalog of Ladislav Sutnar’s first one-man exhibition in the United States, held from January 10-February 28, 1947 at New York City’s A-D Gallery. Sponsored by The Compo...
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American Machine Age Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage reddish brown leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair and an extra padding strip on the palms. The leather is very soft and in good condition. CREATOR Unknow...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Midcentury French Anatomical Medical Teaching Display, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A midcentury French anatomical medical teaching device of the human body. The organs and muscles are numbered and the skull has Roman numerals. One glass eye. The piece has re...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman Puukko Knife & Sheath
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine puukko knife & sheath from the 1960's. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Hackman. The puukko comprising a stainless steel blade, brass fittings, and a black nylon ...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Grecian Ivory General Electric Radio Model 62, italy, 1948
Located in Roma, IT
Grecian Ivory General Electric Radio Model 62. Good condition except for some oxydation and a missing button.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

1960s, Stunning Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent condition. ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Alabaster

Dr. No
Located in London, GB
Original American film poster for Dr. No starring Sean Connery is the first James Bond film. Based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. The film was the first of a succ...
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British Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Dr. No
Dr. No
$4,494
Vintage Handmade Red and Mustard Backgammon Board, Folk Art Decor, Graphic Art
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful and graphic hand-crafted vintage backgammon board for function or decor. Would make striking wall art in a primitive or folk art setting. Origin unknown. Does not fold. Made...
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Unknown Folk Art Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Onyx Marble Turntable Telephone 18 Carat Gold Italy
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and high-quality onyx marble rotary or dial telephone with 18 carat gold-plated elements, marked Onix Telephone at the bottom, Made in Italy, circa 1950s-60s. Very decorat...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Gold Plate

James Bond 'Dr. No' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
Based on Ian Fleming's novel of the same name, the 1962 release of 'Dr. No' first introduced the world to one of the most enduring characters in Western cinema and kicked off one of ...
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American Post-Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Linen

Large Vintage Automobile Heavy Brass Car Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early automobile mounted brass horn. This horn stamped Made in India, is polished with beautiful curves and long reed. It does not have the original b...
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Indian Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Suit of 16th Century Style 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 complete with a two handed double edged sword. This is an fabulous quality life size suit of armour...
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English Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Rolex Chronometer "Northern Goldsmiths" – 1939 Vintage 9K Gold Manual-Wind Watch
Located in Encino, CA
A Rare Pre-WWII Rolex Chronometer with Co-Branded Dial and High-Precision 18-Jewel Movement This is a highly collectible and historically significant 1939 R...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Located in London, GB
Original American film poster for the 1958 drama staring Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman. This film was directed by Richard Brooks. This poster is cons...
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bally's 'Dixieland' Pinball Arcade Game, 1968
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'DIXIELAND' themed pinball machine from 1968. Made by Bally's. In excellent working condition. Great visuals and sounds. Fun paced gameplay. Game has two small flippers, whic...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gloster Meteor F4 Airplane Model with Postcard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage Gloster Meteor F4 Airplane Model with desk model with black and white postcard, circa 1960s. The model is in very good condition and measures 9.5" wingspan x 8.5...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Original Danish Piet Hein "Solitaire" Teak Board Game Complete Set Vintage 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage "Solitaire" board game designed by Piet Hein for Danish wood manufacturer Skjøde, Skjern. Both the board and the pegs are made from teak. Designed and made ca. 1960s. This piece comes including the original leather bag for storing the pegs and the original instructions in Danish, German and English attached to the bottom. Marked on bottom: Piet Hein Skjøde...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Leather, Teak

1940s Vintage Vornado Antique Electric Powerful Metal Desk Table Fan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Vornado vintage antique electric fan powerful and silent. Art Deco era electric table desk top fan with modern industrial design. Has one ...
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Surfboards Hawaii Classic Longboard (1963)
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Surfboards Hawaii classic longboard shaped in 1963. 10' 3" square tail shape. Featuring beautiful blue-turquoise rails and bottom, pinstripe details ...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Modern Bronze Verdigris Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous modern bronze verdigris menorah from Israel, circa 1980s. The menorah measures 8"W x 3"D x 10.5"H and is quite heavy and solid. #3787
Category

American Brutalist Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Iconic Brionvega radio turntable, Italian Mid Century by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Brionvega RR126 radio turntable, Italian Mid Century by Achille Castiglioni Designed in 1964 by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, two of the most famous Mid-Century Modern era de...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Industrial Aluminum Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Industrial Aluminum Cross Minimalist Design "nice detail with hexagon ends tapered to square at intersection" "appears to have been custom made in a machine shop"
Category

American Minimalist Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture of David
By Michelangelo
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning vintage Italian carved carrara marble sculpture or statue of David. Offered is a good sized well executed marble figure of David as a youth, copied from the original by Mic...
Category

Italian Grand Tour Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mid-Century English Inlaid Burlwood Barometer / Thermometer
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century English Inlaid Burlwood Barometer / Thermometer. Clean vintage condition. Measures 8.5" in width, 33" in height and 2.25" in depth.
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English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Antique Brass Scale
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Immerse yourself in the elegance and charm of yesteryear with this exquisite antique brass scale, a true testament to craftsmanship and beauty. Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Electrohome Mid Century Stereo Model 703 by Gordon Duern Canada
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century round dark walnut stereo cabinet with tulip styled base and satin black top with double tambour doors revealing the stereo unit . Having a Garrard turntable...
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish Persian Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board. Intricately inlaid handcrafted Moorish Persian backgammon and chess checker...
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Turkish Moorish Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

1930s Educational Model Depicting the Belly of the Woman Immediately After Birth
Located in Milan, IT
Educational model depicting the belly of the woman immediately after birth with a part of the placenta. 1930's, sold by the Hygiene Museum in Dresden...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on t...
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Japanese Space Age Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

The Americans Robert Frank, Jack Kerouac 1st Enlarged Ed. 1969
Located in CA, CA
First printing of the first revised & enlarged hardcover edition of The Americans by Robert Frank with writings by Jack Kerouac published by Aperture /Grossman 1969. The landmark ...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Sterling Silver Brooch/Pin, stamped Beau Sterling
Located in Warrenton, OR
Sterling Silver Brooch/Pin, stamped Beau Sterling This Beau Sterling leaf motif brooch is about 3" long and curves slightly away from the underside. As shown in the photos, it has n...
Category

Unknown Brutalist Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mid-Century Pedal Car Fire Truck
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses made by Chevalier in Paris, circa 1960s. Complete functional glasses that are in good condition and measure 4" x 2.5". Si...
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French Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Japanese Fuji Meibo Naval Binocular Nardo Grey & Brass -Original box
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Fuji Meibo Observation Binoculars 15 x 80 - 4 degree field of view. A large pair of Japanese naval observation binoculars mounted on an a...
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Japanese Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1950's Japanese Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Binoculars - Full Set with Box & Accessories
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The Fuji Meibo 15×80 binoculars are purpose-built for marine navigation, fishing, and scientific or government observation. A vintage professional-use optical instrument manufactured...
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Japanese Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair Solid Etched Copper Tray
By Raymond Hood 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair solid etched copper souvenir tray, unusual version with handles. The Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as...
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Original Ladislav Sutnar Catalog Design Progress
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Oblong Quarto. Unpaginated. Original spiral-bound cream boards with modern design in color on cover reverse white lettering on red label of spiral, in original tan dustjacket with cu...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1964 Israel Katzman Book Architecture La Arquitectura Contemporanea Mexicana
By Javier Senosianin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Book Limited Availability Book by Israel Katzman titled La Arquitectura Contemporanea Mexicana Hard Cover. Published 1964. Original Dust Jacket. Modern masters of contemporary Archit...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Geloso G72R Radio, italy, 1946-1947
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Geloso G72R Radio  Fair condition, with diffused oxydation.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin

Original Coronation Souvenir Book of King George VI – London 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original edition of the Coronation Souvenir Book of King Gorge VI 1937 by Gordon Beckles, Published by Daily Express Publication, London, 1937 This edition was published to mark ...
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English Georgian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

3 Original 1969 Woodstock Tickets w The Experience LP Record & COA Letters
Located in Dayton, OH
Framed display of three original 1969 tickets to woodstock, and Woodstock 1969 The "Experience" miniature LP. Includes 1991 Letters of Authenticity from Globe Ticket Company and Barn...
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American Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the 1969 classic western staring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katherine Ross. This film was directed by George Roy Hill. This size poster would have ...
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British Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Floor Model Light Up Globe by Replogle Ca. 1950/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional light up floor model globe, by Replogle Globes Inc. The globe is 16 in. in diameter, it features an interior light, and restrain a solid mahogany frame. This example is i...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Paper

JBL Speaker Model C-38 in the Style of George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A JBL speaker with a medium toned walnut cabinet model # C-38 with cast aluminum legs in the style of George Nelson. Inside the enclosure contains one sing...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, ...
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Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Baldwin Acrosonic Piano in Walnut and Caning, 1960's
By Baldwin Piano Company
Located in Charleston, SC
No description provided Mid-Century Modern Baldwin Acrosonic Piano in Walnut and Caning - 1960's This Mid-Century modern Acrosonic spinet piano made by Baldwin is very sought after and is an amazing addition to any home. It's signature Danish style modern tapered leg design and solid walnut wood cabinet...
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American Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Contemporary French Tapestries, rare and collectible coffee table book, 1966
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare and collectible coffee table catalogue: Contemporary French Tapestries: New York, Charles E. Slatkin Inc., Galleries, 1965. Paperback. Brown wrap with orange lettering. 40 pp. Numerous color and black and white plates...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Modernist Chess Set #5606 by Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
A chessboard made from black and natural leather with 32 nickel pieces. Designed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck. Made in Vienna.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nickel

Antique Bauhaus Wooden Baby Walker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this rare Antique Bauhaus Wooden Baby Walker, great vintage conditions.
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Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plywood

Elipson AS 30 Speakers 1969
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Original 1969 Elipson AS30 speaker in staff with its round, sensual and warm shape, was an Elipson bestseller. It was relatively compact for its time (30 cm in diameter, with a 16 cm...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Philips Pionnier 751M Radio "Legionary", italy, 1935-1936
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Philips Pionnier 751M Radio "Legionary", realized in 1935/36. A very popular model at the time, in good condition.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin

Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Metal Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Berlin bear statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Ber...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features porcelain head, hands and feet. Made in France during the ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Windmill Wood Architectural Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-449 hand crafted wood architectural model of a windmill. Detail of grinding stone on lower level and stairs to each level. Missing 2 of the...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Softwood

Windmill Wood Architectural Model
Windmill Wood Architectural Model
$892 Sale Price
50% Off
Mickey Mouse, Silly Symphony
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for Mickey Mouse - Silly Symphony 1938. To-date this is believed to be the only known surviving example. The Silly Sympho...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mickey Mouse, Silly Symphony
Mickey Mouse, Silly Symphony
$24,895 Sale Price
20% Off

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