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Period: Mid-20th Century
Tan Leather Cartridge Magazine
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Leather Cartridge Magazine Case.
A fine quality shooting cartridge magazine case. The shotgun magazine case is in good condition, single leather carry handle, twin leather st...
Category
English Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Hardy Fly Fishing Rod, The Sussex
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The Hardy "Sussex Brook" 8ft Palakona Fishing Rod.
A rare Hardy of Alnwick brook rod, a 2 piece 8' split cane fly fishing rod in very good condition, The "A.E.M. Sussex Brook" rod. T...
Category
British Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century 1950s Vintage Vaulting Horse by H. Hunt & Son — Liverpool
Located in Alton, GB
A rare and striking example of mid-century athletic design, this 1950s vintage wooden vaulting horse by the esteemed H. Hunt & Son Ltd, Liverpool, represents the perfect marriage of utilitarian craftsmanship and timeless form. Originally intended for gymnasium use, this solid piece bears all the hallmarks of the British educational athletic tradition—built for durability, but beautifully aged with character and grace.
The branding mark on the leg—“H. Hunt & Son Ltd, Woodend Avenue, Liverpool 24”—authenticates its origin and era, placing it within the heart of British post-war industrial design. This firm, known for manufacturing high-quality physical education equipment, produced gym staples that are now coveted for their robust materials and nostalgic appeal.
Constructed from solid beechwood and topped with a plush, aged tan leather or hide, this vaulting horse has gracefully weathered the decades. It separates into two distinct, fully functional components: a bench and a table—each capable of standing on its own both structurally and stylistically. The top section is luxuriously upholstered and softly worn, making it a welcoming seating option, while the lower structure transforms effortlessly into a charming coffee or display table.
Whether placed in a refined living space, a high-concept retail environment, or a creative workspace, this piece adds a quiet sense of heritage and strength. It invites interaction and admiration without pretension.
The mid-20th century was a golden era for British craftsmanship, where even utilitarian school and gym equipment was made to last. H. Hunt & Son Ltd was one of the key suppliers to UK schools and institutions, known for their dedication to quality and consistency. Items such as this vaulting horse were built to withstand generations of rigorous physical use, and now stand as iconic relics of British design history.
Understated and evocative, this H. Hunt & Son vintage vaulting horse...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Wood
The Party
Located in London, GB
Original 1968 style B film poster. The artwork is by Jack Davis (1924-2016)
This size poster was used for drive-ins and special displays. It was printed on a heavier paper stock and ...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Walt Disney Presents the World's Greatest Shorts
Located in London, GB
This rare original British animation poster was designed to advertise Walt Disney shorts. In England posters were not produced for every short cartoon, ...
Category
English Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Raw Deal
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for The 1948 Film Noir Raw Deal.
This film was directed by Anthony Mann and starred Dennis O'Keefe and Claire Trevor.
This poster is conservation linen backed...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather Vaulting Horse, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vaulting horse by unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material: Le...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This vintage leather medicine ball is made of thick, high-quality leather with a beautiful patina. It remains firm, in good condition, and fully functional.
There are some original ...
Category
Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Animal Skin
Downhill Racer
Located in London, GB
Original US style B film poster for the 1969 skiing drama starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman and directed by Michael Ritchie.
This poster was designed by Steve Frankfurt (1931-201...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Everoak Motorcycle Helmet, Acu Approved Pudding Basin Helmet
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage A.C.U. motorcycle racing crash helmet, Everoak.
A fine silver painted motorcycle helmet made in England by Everoak. This helmet has a cork i...
Category
British Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Federico Fellini's 8 1/2
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally rare original British film poster for the 1963 drama director Federico Fellini he used the title 8 1/2 as this was his 8 1/2 film projec...
Category
English Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Sleeping Beauty
Located in London, GB
Original American film poster for Walt Disney's 1959 animation Sleeping Beauty. This is the Style B poster.
The poster is conservation linen backed and wo...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Collection of Five Vintage European Leather Medicine Balls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of five European leather medicine ball, three (the orange, and two tan balls) are from Germany, all were sourced in Italy (circa 1940s/1950s).
Perfectly aged patina with n...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Monster on the Campus
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for The 1958 science fiction horror film Monster on the Campus.
This film was directed by Jack Arnold and starred Arthur Franz and Joanna Moore.
This poster i...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
"Can-Can" Original British Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British movie poster for the 1960 musical starring Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, Maurice Chevalier.
Category
British Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
"The Ipcress File" Original French Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for Michael Caine's Classic, 1965 spy thriller. Directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Mid Century Heavily Tooled Western Leather Saddle
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Well tooled and embossed leather western riding saddle. Possibly a junior size. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
Category
American Country Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Alpine Ski Photograph, 'Haircut Sir', Taken from 1930s Original
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage, antique Alpine Ski photograph.
'HAIRCUT SIR', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Prior to being a recreational activity skiing was purely a means of travelling from A to B through the snow, it only started to become the sport it is today in the mid-1800s. The price displayed is for the mounted photo only.
Image size 40cm x 25.5cm = 15 ½" x 10".
The alpine photograph...
Category
English Sporting Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
"The Man with the Golden Arm" Original US Film Poster
By Saul Bass
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster.
Saul Bass was born in New York. Bass was a rotund, jovial character. After studying at the Art Students League and graduating from Brooklyn College, he moved west at the age of 26, and is credited with introducing an East Coast sensibility to marketing. He saw advertising as a means for funding his passion for the movies, and after 6 years working with a number of agencies, he finally had the funds to establish his own. All this time, he was forging ever-closer links with the film industry, and in 1954 this led to a commission from Otto Preminger to design the poster for Carmen Jones. The following year the director invited the artist to work on The Man With The Golden Arm...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Novelty Ceramic Golf Figure, Match Holder
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Golfing Caddy Match Holder & Striker.
A ceramic golf figure in the form of a young caddie holding a pencil golf bag with two clubs. The golf bag is for holding your matches and the t...
Category
British Sporting Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic
Born to be Bad
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1950 Film Noir directed by directed by Nicholas Ray and starred Joan Fontaine, Robert Ryan and Mel Ferrer.
This poster is conservation linen backed an...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese 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...
Category
Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
The Birds
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 Horror, suspense film
The Birds. This film starred Tippi Hedren and Rod Taylor.
This poster is unfolded and conservation paper bac...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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 Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
The Great Escape
Located in London, GB
Original US studio release silver gelatin, single-weight, glossy finish photograph for John Sturges Classic 1963 war adventure starring Steve McQueen, James Coburn, James Garner, Ric...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Stagecoach / Ombre Rosse
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally rare original Italian film poster for John Ford landmark 1939 Western starring John Wayne and. The art work on this poster is by Anselmo Ballester...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 54cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
Category
Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
The Birds
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 Horror, suspense film
The Birds. This film starred Tippi Hedren and Rod Taylor.
This poster is conservation linen backed and ...
Category
English Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
The Unholy Wife / La Femme et le Rodeur
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for The Unholy Wife 1957.
This film noir was directed and produced by John Farrow, and stars Diana Dors, Rod Steiger, Tom Tryon and Beulah Bondi. Dors pla...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
One-of-a-kind cool Coca-Cola cooler from the 1950s. in white and red colors.
Located in Mexico, DF
This is a beautiful and rare vintage metal cooler for Coca-Cola bottles from the 1950s. (Drink Coca-Cola very cold!) It was manufactured in Méxic...
Category
Mexican International Style Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Chrome, Sheet Metal
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 Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Lift
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage style Photography, framed Alpine Ski Photograph, the lift.
'THE LIFT', a modern framed and mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photogra...
Category
British Sporting Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper, Wood
Pair of Vintage leather Medicine Balls
Located in Nijlen, BE
This set of medicine balls in leather is in very good condition.
Both a practical item and a beautiful duo to look at.
The natural weathering of the leather gives it an original pati...
Category
Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
"One Million Years B.C. / She" Original British Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British movie poster used to advertise a double bill film showing Raquel Welch's 1965 and 1966 fantasy adventure films, She and One Million Years...
Category
British Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Midcentury Era Sterling Silver Miniature Golf Trophy with Figural Club Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage miniature trophy has no maker's mark, but is presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1959 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The trophy is composed of sterling silver and features three cast figural golf...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Big Heat / Il Grande Caldo
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Fritz Lang's 1953 Film Noir staring Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame. The artwork on this poster was created one of the gr...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Steve McQueen 'Bullitt' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
In one of his most famous roles at the pinnacle of his career, Steve McQueen is the essence of cool as tough cop Frank Bullitt in this action-packed 1968 thriller, featuring one of m...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Hey There, It's Yogi Bear / Les Aventures De Yogi Le Nounours
Located in London, GB
Original French painting for the 1964 animation this artwork was used to create the French poster for this film. This film was directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, who also wrote the screenplay along with Warren Foster. Yogi Bear...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paint
City Lights
Located in London, GB
Original British trade advertisement for the 1931 silent Charlie Chaplin comedy romance City Lights.
This trade advertisement was used for the films 1951 rerelease.
The piece is co...
Category
British Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Hard Day's Night
Located in London, GB
Original US production stills for The Beatles 1964 music, comedy film A Hard Day's Night. The film was directed by Richard Lester. The film was released in Czechoslovakia one year la...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Vintage Ping Pong Trophy 1951
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original brass plated Ping Pong trophy. Engraved "B.A.B.C Father and Son Under 18 Winner '51".
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1951.
MATERIALS AND TECH...
Category
Industrial Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Large 1940s Magnesium Bodied Indianapolis style Tether Race Car
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large 1940s magnesium bodied tether race car. Speed chief.
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum, Other
Big Heat
Located in London, GB
Original US movie poster for Fritz Lang's 1953 Film Noir staring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
On the Waterfront
Located in London, GB
Original American photographic production still.
For the 1954 classic drama On the Waterfront. The film starred Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J Cobb. Guinness...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Luxury vintage stirrup desk / table clock Maquet Paris - Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
Clock with Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs in the style of Hermes (exactly the same model but with hermes marks...
Category
French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Golf Cruet Set, Crown Devon
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ceramic Novelty Golf Condiment Set.
Fielding's Crown Devon golf cruet set, the carry handle in the shape of a golfer in plus fours and cap carrying a bag of golf clubs over his shoul...
Category
British Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic
Letter From an Unknown Woman
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1948 drama directed Max Ophuls and starred Joan Fontaine, Louis Jordan.
The poster was printed in 2 sheets and designed to be pasted up on bill board...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Killer's Kiss
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Stanley Kubrick's 1955 Film Noir.
The film starred Frank Silvera and Jamie Smith.
This poster is conservation linen backed and would be shipped rolled i...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
"Harvey" Original British Trade Advertisement
Located in London, GB
Original British trade advertisement for Harvey, 1950.
The film was directed by Henry Costner and stared James Stewart, Josephine Hull and Peggy Dow.
This trade advertisement is qu...
Category
British Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Sunset Boulevard
Located in London, GB
Original US lobby card number 7 for the American film noir directed and co-written by Billy Wilder, and produced and co-written by Charles Brackett. The film stars William Holden, Gl...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
The Grapes of Wrath / Les Raisins de la Coiere
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for the 1940 masterpiece directed John Ford and starred Henry Fonda, John Carradine, Jane Darwell.
The striking artwork is by Bernard Lancy (1892-1964) an...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Decorative Equestrian Leather Saddle
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Spanish saddle decoration in leather and nickel plated details.
Measurements:
length: 60.5?
width: 15.75?.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Grand Prix
Located in London, GB
Original British Cinerama souvenir program cover.
This fictional popular motor racing film is the story of the 1966 Formula One season through the eyes of four Formula One drivers the film includes real-life motor racing footage and cameos by several Formula One World Champions, including Juan Manuel Fangio, Phil and Graham Hill and Jack Brabham. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer, and stars James Garner, Eva Marie Saint...
Category
British Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Hermes Luxury Vintage Stirrup Polo / Equestrian Trophy, France, 1940s
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hermes Luxury Vintage Stirrup Polo / Equestrian Trophy, France, 1940s.
Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs.
Unusual 20th century gift.
Category
French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
The Broadway Melody
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster for The Broadway Melody 1929.
This film was directed by Harry Beaumont. It tells the story of two Vaudeville sisters trying to get a break on Broadway. This was Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's first musical, which won them an Oscar for Best Film.
This beautiful Swedish poster...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Tom and Jerry
Located in London, GB
Original Spanish film poster used to advertise a season of Tom and Jerry cartoons in 1968.
The blank area at the bottom of the poster was for the cinema to put in the showing times.
...
Category
Spanish Vintage Mid-20th Century Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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