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Item Ships From: California
Medium Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991
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 ...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Narragansett Machine Company Forearm Exercise Machine , 1920s, USA
Located in San Francisco, CA
Collectible Antique Narragansett Machine Company Forearm Exercise Machine is constructed of wood and iron. To operate, one merely turns the grip in different directions to engage dif...
Category

1920s American Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Art of Africa Treasures from the Congo Hardcover Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Reference book on the art of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). 180 mounted color illustrations + numerous b&w illustrations. large heavy book, weight: 8 lbs Art of Africa: Treasures from the Congo Cornet, Joseph Published by Phaidon Press, Ltd., London (1971...
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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Pharmaceutical (Paxipam) Phrenology Bust / Head Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool contemporary pharmaceutical (Paxipam) phrenology bust / head paperweight, circa 2000s. The model is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.5"W x2.5"D x 4.5"H.. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Black-and-White Jade Pebble Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Black-and-White Jade Pebble Snuff Bottle, nephrite carved in the overall shape of a white peach of longevity with a black bat of happiness resting...
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade

Mixed Metals on Quartz Anchor Sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House
By Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...
Category

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

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Royal Splendor in the Enlightenment: Charles IV of Spain, Patron and Collector
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal Splendor in the Enlightenment: Charles IV of Spain, Patron and Collector Hardcover Book.January 1, 2010 by Bridget and Isabel Moran Suarez Marx. Charles IV (1748–1819) was an o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Spanish Colonial California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Tiki Hawaiian Hula Dancer Lamp
Located in Fulton, CA
A whimsical, kitschy 1950s hula dancer lamp holding a basket of faux flowers. Constructed of rope, grass and wood. Hand painted. Complete and working.
Category

Mid-20th Century American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wicker, Rope, Wood

Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" Beetle Taxidermy Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Authentic "Mouhotia Planipennis" beetle taxidermy sculpture presented in a double glass sided maple box frame. The piece displays one large beetle and...
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Maple

19th Century Indo - Portuguese Rosewood Altar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 19th-century Indo-Portuguese altar was masterfully crafted from rich rosewood and crowned with a beautifully carved crosses at the top. This exceptional piece exemplifies the ha...
Category

19th Century Indian Other Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rosewood

17th Century Brass Alms Plate
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 17th century or earlier brass alms dish or alms plate.
Category

17th Century European Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mexican Abstract Brutalist Modernist Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff, 1960s
By Jack Boyd
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. All in sterling silver haute couture - iconic. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also the most dynamic piece of modern sculpture. ...
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1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Moroccan Dagger Brass and Silver Decorative Collector Khoumya
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Handcrafted Moroccan dagger brass and silvered adorned with mixed metal, copper, nickel. Moroccan Hand carved Khoumiya dagger, of typical shape...
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Decorative Spanish Metal Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Spanish metal sword. Feature an occult motif handle of skulls and serpents. Made in Spain.
Category

20th Century Spanish California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Football Helmet c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Middlebury college leather football helmet. Hand block not included. CREATOR Uknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Antique Decorative Moroccan Arabian Jambiya
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique decorative Moroccan Arabian khoumaya or Jambiya, which is the name in Arabic Ornate with brass and silvered steel hammered element and wood handle. The decorative dagger is v...
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Oversized MCM Marbled Dice
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool pair of oversized MCM marbled dice, circa 1980s. The dice are 2" square with rounded corners and are in excellent vintage condition. #3905
Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Cedar Strip Canoe, USA, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cedar strip wood canoe. Made in USA, circa 1970s. Dimensions: 14"H x 184"W x 35"D.
Category

20th Century American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile, Cedar

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 California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Velvet

1970s Modernist Dome Ring Brushed Gold Tone
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Brushed Gold Tone Dome Ring signet ring matte gold minimalist design 1 1/16 w x .75 d x 1.13 h Preowned vintage Refer to images
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Sterling Silver Horseshoe Pendant Charm Style Hermes
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sterling Silver Horseshoe Pendant Charm style of Hermes .75 w x 1.13 h x .13 thick stamped initials ATI 925 Preowned vintage refer to images listed
Category

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Starck by Philippe Starck Taschen Hardcover 1996
By Philippe Starck
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Starck by Philippe StarckTaschen, 1996 - Architecture. Philippe Starck, Simone Philippi Architect-designed furniture - 336 pages This volume features the author's own compilation of ...
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Retrospective Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Retrospective Book and DVD by Ileen Sheppard-Gallagher100 year anniversary celebration of the Harley Davidson motorcycle company. The Harley-Dav...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Cartier Paris Londres New York Red Jewelry Book Hardcover Small Book
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cartier Red Jewelry Book English Edition Hardcover Small Book. 80 pages of beautiful iconic jewelry and the history of Cartier. In good condition showing only minor wear on cover. In...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art & Antiques Magazine for Collectors of Fine and Decorative Arts Paperback
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art & Antiques Magazine - September 1987 Single Issue Magazine, 2016 Paperback.Art magazine for collector of fine and decorative Arts. * Publisher ‏ : ‎ Art & Antiques Worldwide Medi...
Category

2010s American Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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 California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plywood

Martin Airlines Holland Boeing 747Jumbo Jetliner Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Martin Airlines Holland Boeing 747 jumbo jetliner airplane contractor desk model, circa 1980s. The model measures 9.5" wingspan x 11"D x 5"H and sits on a nice marked st...
Category

Late 20th Century American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Antique Brass Plumber's Blowtorch c.1900, Made in England
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique brass Heathware No: 66 English plumber's blowtorch with a Bakelite handle. Original sticker. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Heathware Pr...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Dragon Ceramic Pillow Long Quan Kiln
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning Song Dynasty porcelain pillow, crafted by the prestigious Long Quan kiln. This historic kiln, dating back over 1600 years, is renowned for its exquisite celadon and lotus ...
Category

20th Century Chinese California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Dragon Ceramic Pillow Long Quan Kiln
Dragon Ceramic Pillow Long Quan Kiln
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Vintage 1960s Hansen 360 Model Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Hansen 360 model surfboard. Shaped in 1969 during the transitional period of surfboard history, when surfboards were just beginning to be shaped shorter in length. Made under the iconic Southern California Hansen surfboards...
Category

1960s American Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Vintage "Business Traveler Record & Atlas" Book by Crane's - New Old Stock
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Business Traveler Record & Atlas" Book by Crane's - New Old Stock, circa 1980s. The soft leather cover book is in new condition and has never been written in; it measures 4...
Category

Late 20th Century American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gucci Leather Travel Multi-Game Set, 1980s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage portable Gucci leather game case with chess, checkers and backgammon. Wood framed case wrapped in an elegant canvas with leather accents. Canvas features a repeating sequence of the Gucci interlocking "G" motif while the sides are wrapped in saddle leather. The face of the case is decorated with a red and green cotton strap across the front that is fastened in the middle by an iconic Gucci horse bit in brass. Case comes with a functioning key, black and white chess pieces, black and white checkers with Gucci logo on each, red and green backgammon chips...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Real Toscana Sheep Truffle 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...
Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fur

Pablo Picasso Toros y Toreros 1st Edition 1961
By Pablo Picasso
Located in CA, CA
First true edition, published by Cercle D'art Paris 1961. Lithographs by Mourlot A scarce first edition copy in original slipcase of Pablo Picasso's seminal "Toros y Toreros" artist...
Category

Mid-20th Century American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Elvis Encyclopedia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Elvis Encyclopedia.A Must Have For Any Elvis Collection.The Complete and Definitive Reference Book on the King of Rock & Roll The Elvis Encyclopedia By David E. Stanley with Fran...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gucci Wood and Leather Game Set, 1970s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quintessential vintage portable Gucci game set in the shape of a suitcase. Brown leather exterior with contrast stitching, brass hardware, and the signatu...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

First Edition Jacques Adnet Book by Gaelle Millet & Alain-Rene Hardy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First Edition Jacques Adnet Book by Gaelle Millet & Alain-Rene Hardy. 260 Page book on the life and legacy of one of the most prolific French designers of the 20th century, Jacques...
Category

Early 2000s French California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The All New All Purpose Joy of Cooking
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The All New All Purpose Joy of Cooking. This is the "Joy Of Cooking cookbook". It has over 1000 pages of tips, tricks, recipes and more information to take your cooking to the next l...
Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

All The Year Round by James Riley Woodcuts by Gustave Baumann
Located in San Francisco, CA
All the Year Round by James Whitcomb Riley with Woodcuts by Gustave Baumann. Published by Bobbs-Merrill, Indianapolis 1912. Nice copy including 12 lovely woodcuts by American painter...
Category

Early 20th Century American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Portable Chess and Checker Board with Pullout Storage Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully Chess Board (could be used for checkers, not included) carved with Dragons around the perimeter. There are two drawers that hold each sides chess pieces. The board has ...
Category

20th Century California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ceremonial African Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.
Category

1940s Central African Arts and Crafts Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Viking 1 and 2 Mars Landing Commemorative Medallions
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze Viking 1 and 2 Mars landing commemorative medallions, circa 1976. This rare pair was issued by Medallic Art Co. to commemorate the Viking ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1970s Green Abstract Enamel Pendant Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Green Abstract Enamel Pendant Taxco Mexico 1.5 w x 2.38 H Preowned original vintage, refer to images listed.
Category

1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Signed Maple Musical Notes Violin Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Maple Violin with musical notes on the side of the footstool. Within the interior of the foot stool it is Stamped - "Hand Crafted by Robert R. Hunter".
Category

20th Century American Adirondack California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure by Jacob Jensen Rare
By Jacob Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
A super rare mid-century Danish viking figure by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.25"W x 2"D x 3.25"H. Our viking is made of a maple and walnut with a bronze long spear; it is signed on the underside. I have been collecting Danish wood toys...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Embroidered Elephant Toy in Stuffed Cotton from India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950. Collectible, one of a kind, small Anglo Raj vintage hand-crafted stuffed cotton embroidered elephant. Handm...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
By Collard & Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...
Category

Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Sept 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine
By John Follis
Located in Chula Vista, CA
September 1953 Reed and Follis Arts & Architecture Modernism Magazine John Follis James Reed 9.75 W x 12.75 H Original vintage condition preowned Refer to images please
Category

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

Materials

Paper

James T. Moore Memorial Band Hand Painted Parade Drum c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Large stressed vellum parade drum from the James T. Moore Memorial Band out of Philadelphia, PA. Hand painted with brass accents. The piece has retained its original finish an...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bronx Toy Factory Copper and Screw Eyes Iron Doll Mold Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Bronx toy factory industrial doll head mold. Awesome screw eyes. Fantastic patina and layered surface from exposure to various chemicals and high heat during the manufacturin...
Category

1950s American Steampunk Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Iron

18th Century Louis XV Painted Silver Leaf Display Case Tabernacolo, circa 1770
Located in Encinitas, CA
An elegantly detailed, late 18th century Louis XV period wooden display case, golden yellow lacquer with silver leaf accents. As a reliquary or tabernacolo, the box may have been used to display or store religious artifacts...
Category

18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Leaf

1970s Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Attributed Pal Kepenyes Spores
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Style of Pal Kepenyes Sterling Silver Pendant Turquoise Stone 1.63 w x 2 1/16 h x .75 d Attributed of Pal Kepenyes Pendant, Unsigned. Design consistent with Kepenyes work. Preowned ...
Category

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

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

The Art and Design of Dale J. Evers Hardcover by Bill Morem
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Art and Design of Dale J. Evers Hardcover by Bill Morem. Inscribed "to Karl and Kathy All the Best Dale". Dale Evers is a cutting edge American artist. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Frank Lloyd Wright: Designs for an American Landscape, 1922-1932 Book
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright: Designs for an American Landscape, 1922-1932. Anne Whiston Spirn, David Gilson De Long Thames and Hudson, 1996 - Organic architecture - 207 pages. Hardcover book. During the 1920s Frank Lloyd Wright designed five projects, none of which were ever built, but which were architectural prototypes...
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20th Century American Bauhaus California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1940s Rustic Mesquite Wood Vice Jalisco Ranch Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Rustic Carpentry Vice Tool Mesquite Wood Jalisco Ranch 48 tall x 31 w x 8 d inches In Unrestored Preowned Vintage Condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Review images p...
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1940s Mexican Rustic Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Sterling Silver Ring Eternal Heart Love Band
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sterling Silver Eternal Heart Love Ring 925 size 8.25 75 diam x .25 W Preowned vintage Refer to listed images
Category

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Green Suede and Ceramic Smoking Set by Longchamp, 1950s France
By Longchamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely gorgeous olive green suede and ceramic smoking set by Longchamp. Each piece is unique in its own way, but together as a set of four they create a beautiful and timeless co...
Category

1950s French Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

Limoges France Oval Scalloped Porcelain Box With High Relief Rocaille Trim
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain oval scalloped shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in a soft mauve color and features high relief white rocaille and shell motif porcelain tri...
Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

A Day in the Life of the Soviet Union Book by David Elliot Cohen Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Day in the Life of the Soviet Union Book by David Elliot Cohen. More than three hundred photographs visually survey the diversity of Russian landscapes and cityscapes and depict r...
Category

20th Century Asian Balkan California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

New / Old Stock Precision Wall Barometer in Brass by The Nature Company
Located in San Diego, CA
New / old stock precision wall barometer in brass by The Nature Company, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent working condition with original box and measures 4.25"D x 1.75"H. #...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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