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Period: Mid-20th Century
Mid 20th century vintage BP memorabilia oil dispenser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large piece of British motoring history circa 1950.
Was in everyday use when we purchased. Rectangular tall container with removable lid and fully functioning perfect pour shut off...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age Aluminum Cigarette Lighter Collection
By Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age aluminum cigarette lighter collection, new or old stock, never used, all in perfect working order. Beautiful design, polished aluminum sculptures...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Wrist Watch's / HAMILTON, GRUEN, BENRUS, original dials , serviced
By Benrus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Wrist Watch's including HAMILTON, GRUEN, BENRUS, Selling separately, PRICED PER WATCH. All three watch's have been cleaned and serviced,, running and keeping perfect time.Wonderful original condition.
c. 1945 Collectible and Original 14k Rose Gold filled Mid-Century Gruen Curvex Sovereign Watch...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of Ericsson Modern Art Deco Telephones Rotary & Push Button Sweden
By Ericsson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Ericsson one piece phones from Sweden. One Rotary, one push button. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Phones are from a large collection so they wer...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Mid Century Store Window Display Glass Bottle Noilly Prat Vermouth Liquor
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful display bottle from Italy C1950. In very good condition with minimal wear, some label losses.
Great color.
Category
Italian Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Paper
Vaulting Horse
Located in Round Top, TX
Small wood and leather vaulting horse with leather wrapped legs and iron feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Set of 2 Sicilian Puppets "Marionette Theatre" Height 83 cm (125 cm), 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Sicilian puppets "marionette theatre" height 83 cm, 1960s
Structure in beech wood and metal, hand painted.Intact and in good condition, I have others to sell.
Height 83 cm...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
1960s Gorgeous Smoking Set in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous smoking set in onyx. The table lighter works perfectly. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition.
Dimension:
Table Lighter
diameter 2,36 x 4,33 H inches
di...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Onyx
Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Chart 'Osteology, GH Michel Company
By G.H. Michel Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Chart 'OSTEOLOGY ,GH Michel Company,Black background,amazing color contrast.Beautifully screened printed,linen backed.S...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Linen, Paper
Set Of 10 Mid-Century Aluminum And Brass Pots, Baking Pan And Sieve 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 10 Mid-Century Aluminum and Brass Saucepans, Baking Pan and Sieve 1940s
The large pots have a diameter of 27 cm.
Good condition, signs of aging.
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Northern European Midcentury Orange Metal and Brown Tan Suede Gym Horse, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Northern European Mid-Century Modern orange metal and brown tan suede gym horse, 1960s.
Gym horse from northern Europe, with four round section orange metal legs, two of which origi...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian Nautical Graphometer with its Original Wooden Box Genoa, 1940s
By CAIM, Genova 1
Located in Milan, IT
Brass, copper and lead graphometer complete with the original wooden box signed CAIM Genova Via S. Sabina two of the 1940s. Measures of box 28 x 29 cm H 24. CAIM Genoa was company ac...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Massive Vintage Wall Map of the Soviet Union 'Sowjetunion' by Karl Wenschow
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive vintage wall map of the Soviet Union (Sowjetunion) published by Karl Wenschow in Munich, Germany, circa 1950s. The map was distributed by De...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Wood
Brass Bow Light from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow light, early twentieth century. Door on rear is embossed Universal Metal Spinning and Stamping Company of New York. With Fresnel glass lens. ...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Porthole Made into a Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships porthole that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, then mounted into a mahogany table stand. Weight is 33 pounds.Measures: Diameter of table is 24 inches. Height is 19...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Ashtray Stand, brass and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
By Demeyere
Located in Bingen am Rhein, 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
Metal, Iron, Brass
Dunhill 'The Light' Novelty Petrol Lighter
Located in London, by appointment only
Dunhill ‘The Light’ novelty petrol lighter in immaculate original museum condition. Stored in a safe for the last 70 years, this remarkable discovery is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Original Travel Caddie in Bright Yellow Fiberglass / Black Interior, circa 1960
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass
Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early African Drum,, Hand made,,Modernist iron stand,, Functional,,amazing sound as well as beautiful sculpture.
Category
Congolese Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Boxed Boat Compass by Wilcox Crittenden
Located in Norwell, MA
Small gimballed boat compass by Wilcox Crittenden of Connecticut. Flush mounted into a custom wood box.
Overall dimensions: Weight is 2 pounds. 3" H x 5" L x 5" Deep.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Ashtray Stand, chrome and Bakelite by Demeyere, Belgium, 1930s
By Demeyere
Located in Bingen am Rhein, 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
Metal, Iron, Chrome
Art Deco Ashtray Stand, by Demeyere, Belgium, chrome and Bakelite, 1930s
By Demeyere
Located in Bingen am Rhein, 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
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Brass Blue Riband Lounge Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass with enamel filled letters trade sign with blue riband restaurant and terrace bar, state room, and cloakroom. Possibly from an ocean liner.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
14 demountable geometric solids in oak height inch 4.8 1960 Vallardi Milan
Located in Milan, IT
Box containing 14 detachable geometric solids made of oak wood, height 12 cm, housed in their original wooden box. Produced for educational purposes for schools by Antonio Vallardi e...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Elegant Radiator Emblem, Aero-Club de Cannes, France from the 1930-40s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very elegant Radiator Emblem, Aero-Club de Cannes, France from the 1930-40s. Made in chrome with gilt details. Number 111 in the Aero-Club de Cannes.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Old Pilot Table Radio, Model 203
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Old Pilot table radio, model 203. Old Pilot table radio, model 203. With a compact structure in dark bakelite, with a finish characteristic of the period. The front features an Art D...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Religious Plaque or Icon of Mary in Brass on Wood
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and simple religious plaque or icon of Mary the mother of Jesus. The piece is bas-relief in brass on a wood plaque, circa 1960s.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Guido Andlovitz - Laveno - cista in ceramica smaltata - 1930, Italy-
Located in Milano, IT
Laveno - Guido Andlovitz - cista in ceramica smaltata -1930, Italy.
Marchio sotto la base , Lavenia e simbolo grafico.
Category
Italian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
2 Vintage White Beaded Purse Clutch Coin Purse Pocketbook Belgium Lord & Taylor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
2 Vintage White Beaded Purse Clutch Coin Purse Pocketbook Belgium Lord & Taylor. Listing includes (2) purses, fine beadwork, "Lord & Taylor" box, "M...
Category
Unknown Other Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Beads
Art Deco Rosewood Walking Cane Sterling Crook Handle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Rosewood Sterling Cane
Art Deco embellished design sterling
stamped
35.5h x .75 thick x 4.5 d
Preowned vintage unrestored wear ...
Category
Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Aluminium Fixed Pitch Twin Blade Propeller, circa 1965
Located in London, GB
Polished cast aluminium propeller, circa 1965. Fitted with decorative polished cast aluminium conical central spinner. The propeller comes with a bracket that is fixed to the wall an...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Carstens Tonnieshof German Mid-Century Green Glazed Ashtray Set
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German mid-century art pottery ashtray set decorated in green glazes by Carstens Tonnieshof and dating from the 1950’s. The set comp...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Leather and metal gymnastics horse, 1950s
Located in Manzano, IT
Leather and metal gymnastics horse, 1950s
Gymnastic tool, height adjustable in brown leather, hoof of horse and metal
MEASUREMENTS H90 x L85 x P68
WEIGHT Kg 60
Style
Vintage
Perio...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Propeller Plane in Carved Wood and Metal
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Propeller Plane in Carved Wood and Metal
Sometimes you find a piece that is just right…. This Art Deco propeller plane is a wonderful example of a fun and easthetic object....
Category
European Folk Art Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Modernist Sterling Brass Cuff Bracelet by Stephen Burr
Located in South Charleston, WV
Stephen Burr,, USA, circa 1975, Sterling (silver) brass, Dimension: 2.5" width.
Stephen Burr was a modernist jeweler of the United States that used distin...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage Modernist Carved Walnut Crucifix / Cross Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage modernist carved walnut crucifix / cross sculpture, circa 1970s.
The piece is signed on the underside and measures6.5"W x 2.5"D x 12.5"H. Very nice, well carved sculpture. ...
Category
American Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Chinese Military Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
High power binoculars on custom hardwood pedestal with cut crystal lenses precision binoculars with exceptionally wide field of view. Eyepieces of 20 and 40 power. 59" H. 60 lbs.
Category
Asian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Desk Model of the 'Atomium' Building
Located in London, GB
A small desk top model of the Atomium building in Brussels.
Marble base, metal model.
Belgium, c1960s.
Some small nicks and scuffs, wear commensurate with age.
Location: London G...
Category
Belgian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Solid Brass Ships Porthole Repurposed as a Bistro Height Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic solid brass ships porthole that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, then fitted to a bistro height table. Table has four tapered legs and lower shelf in the form of a ship's grating. Maritime furniture...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs
Located in Paris, FR
Extremely rare set of Georges Braque archives maquettes books and lithographs created with the publisher 'Au Vent d'Arles', Paris.
The set is composed with:
- L'Ordre des Oiseaux (...
Category
French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
20th Century Brass Model GNR Atlantic 3 1/2 Inch Gauge Steam Locomotive c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Early 20th Century brass model, showcasing the GNR Atlantic locomotive 251 and its three-axle tender. Crafted to a 3 1/2 inch gauge, the model gleams with polished brass, copper, and...
Category
British Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Israeli Hanukkah Lamp Menorah by Dayagi
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah lamp menorah made in Israel, circa 1950s. Signed on the bottom Dayagi. Green patina overlay in the front with a bold Star of David. A detailed scene of the spices on the way...
Category
Israeli Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Duke of Edinburgh’s World tour 1959 on HM Yacht Britannia
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Duke of Edinburgh’s World tour 1959 on HM Yacht Britannia, a fascinating photographic record of the Duke’s visit to numerous destinations between Rango...
Category
British Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1960s Sterling Silver Ring Modernist Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Elongated Sterling Silver Ring Modernist design Taxco Mexico
1.13 long x 11/16 in diameter
stamped Mexico 925
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to photos for details
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Pair Of Black Leather Riding Boots
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Black Leather Riding Boots.
A nice pair of small black leather riding boots, the size is not known. The boots are probably for a child or lady.
The boot measures 42 cm from bottom o...
Category
British Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Navajo Native American Lg Sandcast Sterling Naja Pendant Bench Bead Necklace
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fabulous large 3 inch by 2 1/2 inch sterling silver sandcast Naja pendant or enhancer which is currently hung on a 25 inch long bench made sterling silver bead necklace.
...
Category
Native American Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Huge Waterman Figural Fountain Pen Advertising Store Display Model
By Waterman
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This enormous figural fountain pen store display is unsigned, but presumed to have been made by the Waterman Co. of France in approximately 1965 and d...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ships Engine Order Telegraph with Polish Commands
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships engine order bridge telegraph. This is an American ships telegraph that has been fitted with faceplates with ships commands in Polish language for forward and aster...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
William BLAKE's Pencil Drawings - Nonesuch Press, limited edition
Located in Middletown, NY
This is the sequel to The Nonesuch Press' first book of Blake's Pencil Drawings, published in 1927. The Max Reinhardt / Nonesuch list 1956 remarked: ‘Du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Ashtray Willy Ceysens for Aris, 1950s
By Aris
Located in bruxelles, BE
Brutalist set composed of an ashtray, a paper press and a candleholder in cast aluminium.
Category
Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
1966 Vintage Morey Pope John Peck Penetrator longboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1966 Vintage Morey Pope John Peck Penetrator longboard. Features dual perimeter stringer design with beautiful dark blue tint and complimentary red nose/tail blocks. 1960s Morey Pope...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
English wall barometer with a square shape made of oak from the 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Square-shaped English aneroid wall barometer made of oak wood from the 1940s. Good working condition.
Measures cm19x5x19 - inches 7.5x1.9x7.5.
The last photo is the gift box.
This i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Lifesize Mannequins of Laurel and Hardy
Located in London, GB
Mannequins of The Great Laurel and Hardy
"Another Fine shop you've got me into!!"
The son of a British showman, Stan Laurel had been raised in B...
Category
European Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster
Mid Century 925 Two Tone Pearl Caviar Bead Garnet Toggle Clasp Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Explore the timeless elegance of this pre-owned Sterling Silver Necklace, meticulously crafted with precision and sophistication. The sterling silver construction, marked with the si...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Three Deer Antler Mount Trophy Black Forest on Wood Plaque Austria Folk Art 1930
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three antique deer antler trophies on hand carved, Black Forest wooden plaques. They are dated. All of them from the 1930s. Measurement's given in dimensions section refers...
Category
Austrian Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Vintage Light Blue Metal Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage light blue metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear, including enameled loss, discoloration and ...
Category
German Industrial Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates
These are 4 pieces of Aeronautical nostalgia
Vintage
KLM Boeing 767-300 KLM
BRITANNIA 757-200
EVA AIR CARGO CARGO
...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
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