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Item Ships From: Bay Area
19th c. Bronze, Rosewood and Ebony Try Squares c.1850-1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Collection of six 19th century try squares with bronze, Ebony, Rosewood, and steel handles. The Halsted & Ackerman is a rare combination square with a pop out bevel from the b...
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19th Century Industrial Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel

Extraordinary and Unique Model of a Japanese Tea House
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful Japanese model of a traditional tea house, each room with latticework sliding doors, tatami mats and miniature decorations hanging on the walls,...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Straw, Wood, Paper

A Set of 19th c. Carpenter's Molding Wood Planes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry planes used to make trim and moldings. Stamped "Ohio Tool Co." on the side. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE ...
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19th Century Industrial Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Russian Silver 84 Clutch Purse with Horses Moscow
Located in San Mateo, CA
Russian silver clutch or evening purse. This has repousse horse heads with outstanding detail in the left corner. The clutch is .875 fine silver. There is a glass cabochon for the cl...
Category

1910s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Japanese 19th Century Tabako Ire Leather Pouch with Pipe, Silver Menuki, Ojime
Located in Point Richmond, CA
These pieces are a part of smoking set tabako-ire. It consists of a kiseruzutsu (pipe case), a kiseru (pipe), and a tonkotsu (tobacco pouch). The pouch is made of lacquered crocodile...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass

Real Toscana Sheep Black Fur Rabbit Toy
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Design commissioned by JG SWITZER from a Ukranian plush toy artist, and sewn in our workshop from fluffy fur scraps, LITTLE JG RABBIT is for Bigs AND Littles. Created from our re-purposed, real Toscana...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur

Confessions of an English Opium Eater by Thomas De Quincey
By Thomas De Quincey
Located in San Francisco, CA
Confessions of an English Opium Eater by Thomas De Quincey, rare 1st edition of the author's autobiographical classic published by Taylor Hessey London 1822. A dramatic exploration o...
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1820s English Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Anarchist Cookbook, 1st Edition 2nd Printing by William Powell
By William Powell
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Anarchist Cookbook by William Powell, rare 1st edition, 2nd printing 1971. Soft cover binding of the notorious counterculture work originally banned by the United States governme...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Souls of Black Folks by W.E.B. Du Bois 50th Anniversary Edition, Signed
By W.E.B. Du Bois
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois. Signed 50th anniversary limited edition of this landmark book with publisher's label affixed to inside front cover. Published by The Blue H...
Category

1950s American Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Ernest Hemingway's Three Earliest Novels; First Editions
By Ernest Hemingway
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three First Editions of Hemingway's Earliest Novels: "The Sun Also Rises", published Scribners 1927. This is an exploation of the lives of disillisioned American British expatriates...
Category

1930s American Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Two First Edition Works by James Baldwin with Dust Jackets
By James Baldwin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two first edition first printings by important award-winning African-American author James Baldwin with dust jackets: "If Beale Street Could Talk" published Dial Press 1974 This ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Revolt in the Desert by T.E. Lawrence 1st English and American Editions, 2 Books
By T. E. Lawrence
Located in San Francisco, CA
Revolt in the Desert by T.E. Lawrence, Published Jonathan Cape, Thirty Bedford Square, London, 1927 First English edition rebound in 3/4 brown leather with marbled boards, gilt-tool...
Category

1920s English Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis De Conte (pseudonym of Mark Twain
By Mark Twain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis De Conte (pseudonym of Mark Twain) Published Harper & Brothers 1896 First edition, originally published as a serialization in Harper’s...
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1890s North American Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi London William Rider & Son, Ltd. Second Ed.
Located in San Francisco, CA
The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi London William Rider & Son, Ltd. Second Edition. Published London William Rider & Son, Ltd. 1922. A comprehensive look at the history, practices ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1917 Waymouth Cooke Naval Rangefinder Sextant
Located in San Mateo, CA
Naval range finder made by Waymouth-Cooke of London. These were based on the principals of a sextant range finder. They were patented in 1914. The Mark II like this one came out in 1...
Category

1910s English Other Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Abstract Tulip Form Female Mannequin Display Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Atomic age abstract female display mannequin having a tulip form or mermaid style design. Constructed from fiberglass and finished in gilt over a coat of red lacquer. The svelte form...
Category

20th Century European Space Age Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord 19th century Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm 8 oz. / 227 g.
Category

19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Large Vintage Gold Smith Leather Boxing Gloves c.1950
By Wilson Sporting Goods
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original leather boxing gloves filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. . CREATOR Wilson Sporting Goods. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950-1...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Pair of Painted Leather Giraffe Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of hand painted leather giraffe sculptures featuring a geometric pattern body and life like heads. Beautifully hand-crafted with expressi...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Marx Toys Key-Wind Tin Lithograph "Jalopy" Toy Car with Box
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
A mechanical wind-up tin lithograph toy car by Marx Toys. "Jalopy" Circa. 1940's. Excellent original working condition. Includes original box.
Category

1940s Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

British Military Concept Vehicle Model "Bristol Siddeley Flying Car" c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century proof of concept model of a hover vehicle or Flying Jeeps or Jumping Jeeps, presented by the British Aircraft Corporation to the British Ministry of Defense, tit...
Category

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

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Two 19th Century Bisque + Porcelain Dolls
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two 19th Century Bisque + Porcelain Dolls One signed Lathrop on back of shoulders 5.5"W x 3"D x 16"H Small doll: 4"W x 2"D x 11.5"H
Category

19th Century Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Works of William Shakespeare Comedies, Histories, Tragedies 3 Volumes
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Works of William Shakespeare comedies, histories, tragedies 3 volumes Each volume is filled with a collection of outstanding highly detailed engravings Each volume...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Collection of 19th c. Mortise Marking Guages
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Collection of 19th century Rosewood and Boxwood mortise marking gauges with bronze knobs and accents. One is stamped "Pat. Oct. 22, 1872". CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF M...
Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Concrete Edger
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage bronze concrete edger with wood handle. Embossed with maker's mark and serial number. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Goldblatt. DATE...
Category

Early 20th Century Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Boston & Lockport Block Co., Block and Tackle Pulley c.1850-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large cast iron block and tackle maritime pulley with rotating hook and wood side panels. Used for a ship's rigging. Stamped "B & L B Co." Substantial in weight. Shown wit...
Category

Mid-19th Century Industrial Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Large 18th century Spanish Colonial Religious Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large oil painting of the holy family on hand woven canvas. Peruvian or Bolivian. Acquired from an estate in the San Francisco Bay Area f...
Category

18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

Antique Japanese Leather Kendo Mask c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Japanese Kendo leather mask with steel face guard and thick padding. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Ste...
Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Gong Brass & Hammered Copper
Located in Fulton, CA
A transitional Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts gong made of solid hammered copper and brass. Circa. 1910. Striker is not original to gong.
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

17th Century Large Dutch Private Pew Currently Converted into a Bar
Located in Point Richmond, CA
17th century large Dutch oak private pew currently converted into a bar Originally from a church in Amsterdam. The enclosure would have been used by a noble family and probably ha...
Category

17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass Plumber's Blowtorch c.1900, Made in Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique solid brass plumber's blowtorch with a perforated handle. Stamped "Primus Sweden". Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR AB Bacho, Stockholm, S...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Metal

Early 20th c. Silver Equestrian Fox Boots Pulls-Made in England c.1920
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of silver fox handled equestrian boot pulls mounted on silver hooks. Stamped "Made in England" on each piece. CREATOR William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, England. ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Christmas Holiday Musketeer Doll, circa 1940s-1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Christmas Holiday Musketeer Doll, circa 1940s-1950s Hand painted. Handmade clothing. Very nice vintage doll. Unsure if it's wood or papier...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Machiche

Vintage Copper and Brass Plated Racing Car Trophy c.1940-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage brass and copper plated racing car loving cup trophy mounted on tiered solid Walnut base. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early 19th c.Medical Teaching Device- Shadowboxed Wax Fetus Models c.1800-1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Two early 19th century British wax models of a fetuses with attached placenta. Used as a medical teaching device. Numbered and attached to a velvet background. In a sealed woo...
Category

Early 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Rancho Alegre Modernist Sterling and Tiger Eye Cuff Links
By Rancho Alegre
Located in San Mateo, CA
Sterling and tiger eye cufflinks with an asymmetrical modernist design. These were made by the Rancho Alegre shop in Taxco, Mexico.
Category

1950s Mexican Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Picasso Leather-Bound and Gilded Book Autographed by Ariana Huffington
Located in San Francisco, CA
Picasso Leather-Bound and Gilded Book Autographed by Ariana Huffington 9.5" x 6.5" x 2"
Category

20th Century Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Large Kodak Folding No. 3A Camera with Mahogany Inlay c.1910
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large Eastman Kodak No. 3A folding camera with red bellows and Mahogany inlay. The body is wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.5 inches. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful bank has been in my collection for over 30 years, and I have had much fun playing with it. Made by the noted cast iron maker J.& E Stevens. These banks were sold to ...
Category

1890s American Other Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Collection of Six Vintage Woodworking Files
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Six vintage woodworking files United States 20th century Cast steel Height on custom display stands: 16.25 - 22.75 in. / 41 - 58 cm.
Category

20th Century American Other Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Trench Art Vase Dated 1918-19
Located in Fulton, CA
Extraordinary example of WWl Trench Art. Historical significance as this vase is signed by the soldier that crafted it, "Lieutenant Thorburn" including regiment "62nd Reg" and date "1918-19". Also inscribed A. E. F. The AEF helped the French Army on the Western Front during the Aisne Offensive (at the Battle of Château-Thierry and Battle of Belleau Wood...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. See S16 Home San Francisco. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manuf...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Real Toscana Sheep Fur Rabbit Toy Made to Order
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Design commissioned by JG Switzer from a Ukranian plush toy artist, and sewn in our workshop from fluffy fur scraps, Little JG Rabbit is for Bigs and Littles...
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur

Vintage Italian and French Leather Bicycle Seats C.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage leather bicycle seats from Italy and France with original labels. CREATOR A. Wolber, Italia. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c1930-1940. I...
Category

Early 20th Century Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1990
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have re...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Signed 19th Century Mahogany and Brass Telescope on Custom Oak Wall Mount
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English mahogany and brass single draw telescope made and signed by William Bruce, Kings Head Court Shoe Lane London, circa 1830. This handsom...
Category

1830s English Georgian Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror
Located in San Mateo, CA
This two sided fun house mirror likely came from a carnival. There are small wheels under the base so it can be moved easily. It also had plywood covers than enclosed the mirrors for...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plywood

Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns
By Victrola
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three antique exterior phonograph horns attributed to Victrola, likely from a Victor Talking Machine. We have three available which can be sold individ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Mechanical Bulldog Bank, By J & E Stevens, 1890's, All Original
Located in Petaluma, CA
I am selling off my collection of mechanical banks, and this one was definitely one of my favorites. As I was taught by an expert in these banks over 40 years ago that "paint is the...
Category

1890s American Other Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Late Victorian Era Miniature Croquet Set
Located in Oakland, CA
A wonderful antique miniature croquet set consisting of multiple mallets, wickets and balls, all housed in the original wooden box. A charming and unusual piece of English whimsical ...
Category

Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Carpenter's Staircase Model
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage carpenter's staircase model from Belgium. Carpenter's created these models to show their craftsmanship.
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Decorative Roman Style Helmet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Decorative Roman Style polished metal helmet. Fun accessory for your office or man cave. Heavy solid construction steel helmet, a great addition to your home decor.
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

MediumVintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces have...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large Baxter" with the exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-2005. Thes...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Sculptural Thermometer, Long Bodied Lady, Artist Signed and Dated 1911
Located in Petaluma, CA
It wasn't easy trying to title this bronze in one sentence. The first thing about it to my eye is the wonderful whimsy displayed. The fact that it's a thermometer just adds to the jo...
Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Vintage Child's Scooter
Located in San Francisco, CA
Steel child's size scooter. In excellent vintage condition, over painted in the original red color. Scooter appears to not have any makers marks, American, 1940s.
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Solid Wood Horn Floor Standing High Fidelity Speaker Model FS-1 by A for Ara
By A for Ara
Located in Sebastopol, CA
An embrace with the art of high fidelity sound. Aesthetically inspired, acoustically driven state-of-the-art audio equipment, unlike anything else on ear...
Category

2010s American Modern Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden Tiger manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from c...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Bay Area - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

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