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Period: Mid-20th Century
Mid Century Red Retro Westfield Mfg Columbia Fire Arrow Bicycle Bike MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Westfield Mfg Co Columbia Fire-Arrow bike. Measure: 69".  
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1940s Chiropractor Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 1940s chiropractor bench; chrome and green vinyl with a Lucite handle.
Category

Unknown Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Northwest Passage 1st Limited 2 Vol Ed by Kenneth Roberts, Signed & Numbered
Located in valatie, NY
Northwest Passage, Limited 2 Volume Edition By Kenneth Roberts. Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company Inc., Garden City, N.Y., 1937. 1st Ed hardcov...
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Danish Gold Ring with Pink Sapphire by Hermann Siersbol
By Hermann Siersbol
Located in Esbjerg, DK
14-carat ladies ring with pink sapphire cut in Baguette. It was made by the Danish silver and goldsmith Hermann Siersbol and dates from the late 1960s or early 1970s. It is hallmarked 585 for 14-carat gold and has the initials HS hand engraved to the inside. The ring weights 8 grams and measures 15/55 on a standard Swiss ring...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

The Later Work of Aubrey Beardsley
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Later Work of Aubrey Beardsley. Softcover book published in 1967 by Dover Publications, Inc., of New York. Printed in the United States. Illustrated, 174 plates with two in color...
Category

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

Materials

Paper

Stunning handmade circa 1930 Childrens Rocking Horse of a Dachshund Sausage Dog
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind hand made in England rocking horse in the form of a Sausage dog. What a charming period piece of children’s folk art...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Allan Adler Sterling Cufflinks
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of sterling silver cufflinks by Allan Adler.
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Nautical Rangefinder Signed Kelvin Hughes Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical rangefinder signed Made in Great Britan by Kelvin Hughes a divison of Smiths Industries Limited made in the 1960s, complete with original mahogany box. AP 498 Stuats Marine Distance Meter very good working condition. Box size cm 21 x 13 H 6. It is an ancient nautical instrument used to measure...
Category

British Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Midcentury Lighter
By Swank Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very large Japanese lighter created by Swank.
Category

Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

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

Vintage MCM 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Nautical Rope Twist Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Bold, large vintage KJL nautical knot rope twist cuff bracelet. Spring opening Signed KJL From the collection of an East Hampton socialite, daughter o...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

DEYKIN & HARRISON 1930 Mechanical Cigarette Case Set In Solid .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical cigarettes case set designed by Deykin & Harrison. This is a very interesting mechanical case, created in Birmingham England during the art deco period at the silversmith...
Category

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Kay Bojesen Vintage Puffin
Located in Krefeld, DE
Vintage and early puffin designed by Kay Bojesen. It is marked with the old sticker: Kay Bojesen copyright Denmark.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Cufflinks
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Cufflinks A pair Bavarian cufflinks from the middle of the 20th century. A beautiful piece of historica...
Category

German Folk Art Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver

Vintage Kremlin Postcards Collection 'circa 1955', 1j03
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step back in time with our exclusive collection of vintage postcards from the USSR, featuring the iconic Kremlin as its captivating theme. This meticulously curated set of 8 postcards offers a glimpse into the enchanting world of 1950s Russia, showcasing the architectural wonders and historical significance of the Kremlin. Each postcard is a window to the past, capturing the grandeur and majesty of this remarkable landmark. From the intricate details of the Spasskaya Tower to the breathtaking views of the Red Square, these postcards transport you to an era where history and beauty converged. What makes this collection truly special is that all 8 postcards remain in pristine condition, never having been used or written upon. Every card carries the essence of nostalgia and invites you to embark on a visual journey through time. Preserved with care, these vintage postcards from the USSR are a rare find for history enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone with an appreciation for the allure of bygone eras. Whether you're an avid postcard collector or simply seeking a unique piece of Soviet memorabilia, this collection is a true treasure. Bring the spirit of the Soviet Union into your home, commemorate a piece of history, or surprise a loved one with a gift that sparks curiosity and captivates the imagination. Experience the beauty and significance of the Kremlin through the lens of 1950s USSR with our remarkable vintage postcard collection...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Set of Five Bell & a Pinecone Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set off five bell and one Pinecone glass ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or f...
Category

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

Materials

Wire

Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3510
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Set of Seven Wooden Sculptures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of seven wooden sculptures, circa 1950 Originally used for textile industries. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Organic Design Sterling Silver Mosaic Bracelet w/ Quartz, Ametrine, & Onyx
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning Sterling Silver Quartz Bracelet. Elevate your collection with this bold, one-of-a-kind sterling silver jewelry bracelet handcrafted with approximately 300 carats of natural ...
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Silver

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

Map of Philadelphia with a Historical Tribute to its Volunteer Fire Companies
Located in Langweer, NL
This elaborate map of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania served as a historical tribute to the city's first volunteer fire departments. It was drawn by J...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Paris France Eiffel Tower Souvenir Building Architectural Model Ashtray, vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Eiffel Tower souvenir building sculpture ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Paris, France a...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Superb Little Double Hook Two Sheave Boat Pulley
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished wood block with two polished brass wheels and steel hardware. Awesome maritime antique relic. Weight: 1 lb. Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 3"W x 2"D Made: Material: Wood, Brass ...
Category

North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Nautical object with copper compas and level indicator around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Nautical object with copper compas and level indicator around 1950s Nutwood polished Brass parts polished and stove enameled
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early 20th C Cast Iron Toy Sedan by A C Williams Original Red with Nickel Wheels
By A. C. Williams Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and classic cast iron toy from the early thirties. In what looks like to the original Red with Nickel Wheels and the right amount of wear to th...
Category

American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Not to be Taken by Anthony Berkeley – First Edition with DUST JACKET.
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Hodder & Stoughton Limited, 1938. First Edition. 8vo. 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (182 x 121mm); pp. 356 + iii. Grey cloth binding with black lettering, dampstain to the tail of the ...
Category

English Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Le Colonel Chabert by Honoré de Balzac / Les Bibliophiles du Palais
Located in Middletown, NY
Paris: Les Bibliophiles du Palais, 1924. Illustrations: André Dignimont (1891 – 1965). 8vo, 10 1/4 x 7 inches (260 x 178 mm); 96, (8) pp., printed in black and red on Arches paper;...
Category

French Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chess Set with Original Nickel Base and Box, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chess set designed by the Lucite master, Charles Hollis Jones. The set is from the mid-1960s and is in very good original condition, the board has a few surface scratches and the pieces have a little crazing due to age and use. There is minor crazing in some of the pieces, they all are in great shape, chess pieces range from 3" to 1 1/2" in size. Measurements: Board: 21 1/2" square...
Category

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

Materials

Nickel

'Eryx' Yacht Half Hull Model, circa 1962
Located in London, GB
A mid 20th century shipyard engineers model of The Eryx II yacht, commissioned by Comte Robert‐Jean de Vogüé and the last schooner designed by Charles ...
Category

British Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1960s Stunning Grey table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for S
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning grey table lighter in Murano sommerso glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly Dimension: 2,75 x 2,75 x...
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Five Wooden Sculptures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of five wooden sculptures, circa 1950 Originally used for textile industries. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Petite Collection of Three Vintage Micro Mosaic Jewelry Millefiori Venice, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous petite micro mosaic jewelry lot. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little piece, which remains in very stabile and f...
Category

Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Lettres à une amie vénitienne, by Rainer Maria Rilke – OFFICINA BODONI
Located in Middletown, NY
Verona: Officina Bodoni, 1941. Limited Edition. Vellum. Octavo, 9 7/8 x 6 3/4 inches (250 x 170 mm); title page vignette etched by Mario Vellani-Marchi with a couple of small spots,...
Category

Italian Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950s Vintage Vornado Gray Electric Window Wall Fan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Industrial Gray Electric Window Fan 18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition. Missing circle with label in center ...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Table or wall-mounted barometer station made of wood glass and brass 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Desktop or wall-mounted barometer station made of wood, glass and brass signed Forster from the 1950s, consisting of aneroid barometer and thermometer with centigrade scale. Goo...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Brass and Silver Vintage Button Collection in Custom Wood Case
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-642 brass and silver button collection encased in a wood frame set on a green velvet board.
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Hammered repoussé copper belt 1950s modernist design
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Rare repoussé copper belt signed Burkiellaro for Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Italian sculptor, produced circa 1950. In fine condition.
Category

Italian Brutalist Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Brass Crucifix with an Hand Carved Teak Jesus Sculpture
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern brass crucifix with an hand carved teak Jesus sculpture, 1950s Super elegant, very puristic and imposing Switzerland.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pinocchio
Located in London, GB
Original British front of house card used inside the foyer of the cinema. The artwork features the films scene where pinocchio takes his first steps. Walt Disney's second animated fe...
Category

British Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint

Large Quirky Mid-Century Yellow Wooden Artist's Studio Mannequin, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully finished artists mannequin from wood, painted in a bright warm yellow, with blue and orange detail. Found in Germany, flexible in all joints but a bit stiff from age doin...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

White Rustic Glazed Bandini Art Deco Fauns circa 1938 for Zaccagnini
By Mario Bandini, Urbano Zaccagnini
Located in Melbourne, AU
A pair of cherubic fauns, playing music. One sports a cupid's bow in one hand and blows a conch Horn. A quiver of cupid's arrows lies at his feet. The second faun accompanies on a ba...
Category

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

Materials

Terracotta

Large 1970s Spanish Hand Painted Resin Boxer Fairground Sculpture w/ Scoreboard
Located in Marbella, ES
Monumental larger-than-life 1970s Spanish hand painted resin fairground sculpture with scoreboard.  
Category

Spanish Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Leather Medicine Ball
Located in London, GB
Early to mid-20th century leather medicine ball in good condition with wonderful patina that only comes with genuine wear and age. 2.5 kg in weight. General note: Shipping quotes...
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Alexander Girard for Herman Miller Neck Ties. NOS. Silk. Vintage 1960s, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Super rare neckties designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, 1960s. We don't think these were ever in mass production. All th...
Category

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

Materials

Silk

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We love seeing this sitting atop antique books on a coffee or side table as well as functional on a desk in an office. Fantastic patina on this vintage magnifying glass.
Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate

M. Stalker Long Studio Bench from Shipwreck Wood and Chain
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
M. Stalker Long Studio bench from shipwreck wood and chain, 1863-1886 Studio piece crafted from the main ship haul of the M. Stalker, a Great Lakes 1...
Category

American American Craftsman Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Kilgore Authentic Anatomical Preparation Human Skull
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Prepared by legendary medical supply company Kilgore International, this is an advanced anatomical reference human skull! An exceptional authentic vint...
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass Hanukkah lamp, Israel, circa 1950. Covered with beautiful original green patina, bearing in gold Hebrew letters the word: "Israel" under the o...
Category

Israeli Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Atomium Souvenir Building Sculpture on a Marble Base, Marked Bruxelles 1958
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative souvenir building sculpture. The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels, Belgium, originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair (Expo '58). This on is a large scale Martini...
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

Arts and Crafts Furniture, John Andrews
Located in Montelabbate, PU
It has long been time for a specialist work on Arts and Crafts furniture. Written by a recognised authority on the subject, this book examine...
Category

Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1950s Filigree Fine Spun Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Filigree Fine Spun Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch 1.75 x 2.25 x .5 Preowned vintage Refer to listed images
Category

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Petite Vintage Micro Mosaic Bar Pin Brooch "Roma" Millefiori, Venice Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous petite micro mosaic jewelry. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little piece, which remains in very stabile and funct...
Category

Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

1950s Italian Angel Skin Coral Eight Strand Necklace 18kt Gold hand Carved Lock
Located in Haarlem, NL
Glamorous 1950s Midcentury statement piece choker necklace which features eight strands of light orange pink coral beads. This colour is also know as Angel Skin. The 4 strands of 4mm...
Category

Italian Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

The Adventures of Oliver Twist, 1st Ed Thus
Located in valatie, NY
The Adventures of Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens. 1st Ed Thus hardcover with slip case. Oliver Twist, or the Parish Boy's Progress, Charles Dickens' 2nd...
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
Category

Spanish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Small 1950s Tin Toy Globe Lithography Print French, Wavy Base, by MS, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful find, labeled in French and made for Belgium: by MS (Michael Seidel, Western Germany). This tin globe was made around 1951 and lithography / screen printed. Classic tin toy...
Category

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

Materials

Sheet Metal

Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel Building Architectural Belgium 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir at a Grand Tour in Europe an...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

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