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Item Ships From: California
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 California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

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 California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Japanese Camp Knife, 1960s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Japanese camp knife with a leather sheath. Blade stamped 'Japan.' Traditional stacked leather handle in black with red and white accent rings. Full tang blade running strai...
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1960s Japanese Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Wood Lawn Bowling Game Original Caddy and Bowling Balls, circa 1900
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Lawn bowling set and caddy. The best orange and yellow paint. Great as a display or design accessory. Or play the game! Complete and as good as it gets. Includes 14 wood carved pins...
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Early 1900s North American Folk Art Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage Bell Southwest Bell Trading Post Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Southwest style bell trading post ring with a sterling silver band and a large turquoise stone. Ring size 10.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Two-Seat Tricycle, Belgium, circa 1940
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage two-seat tricycle with leather seats and a spare tire mounted on the back. The turquoise tricycle has a round mirror on the handle bar. Tricycle is from Belgium and dates back to the 1940s. For decorative use only. Plaque reads: Brights Mastermakers of Kid Rides.
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1940s Belgian Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Life-Sized, Antique, Bronze, Thai Buddha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful, circa 1920, cast bronze Buddha in mid-stride atop a stylized lotus blossom. The figure is clad in see-through drapery, and is surmounted by whirls of hair capped...
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1920s Thai Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1950s Wall Unit Vornado Grey Electric Window Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Gray Electric Window Fan 18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition. Tested and working. Refer to all images please.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

2010 California Biennial Orange County Museum of Art Paperback Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
2010 California Biennial orange County Museum of Art Paperback. January 1, 2011 by Sarah C. Bancroft (Author). Created for the Orange County Museum of Art's renowned California Bienn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1987
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Price is per piece. Original West German glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds with textured fingers. Each is stamped with the size and dates of manufacture. These ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Black and White Beech Wood Foosball Table, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Made in France from solid beech wood, this Foosball / Babyfoot is the one you will find in F...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Brass Crab Ashtray or 420 Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small Cancer Crab that serves as a decorative item or for use as an ashtray or 420 tray. The brass is patinated but can be shined to a brilliant gold. ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon on Cast Iron Carriage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely rendered English Victorian brass ornamental signal cannon on cast iron carriage; with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels; fine...
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Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Century by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster Published by Doubleday 1998.What was it like to watch the Wright Brothers soar into the sky? To hear the first crackling voice aired o...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Post-war Export Silver Filigree Woven Enamel Beach Hat Brooch w/ Enamel Foliage
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Export Chinese Silver Filigree Enamel women's wide brim sun hat Brooch features a delicate filigree pattern crafted from woven sil...
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1950s American Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Inlay Carved Wood Cigarette Box Holder Dispenser with Ashtray and Mechan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage wooden cigarette box, cigarette holder, and ashtray with mechanical bird. simply push down the lever and a cigarette will be dispe...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Marble and Brass Lidded Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green marble canister with cream veining features a brass and stainless steel lid. Originally a cigarette holder, it would be perfect for it's intended use or a vessel for q-tips or ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Offering Ornament - Tapel Gebogan
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Balinese hand-carved wooden temple offering ornament known as a Tapel Gebogan, circa 1930s. Carved in the shape of a crowned female and hand painted, the piece is in good vin...
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Early 20th Century Balinese Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Johnny Halliday Rock in the Blood French Edition Signed by Gilles Lhote
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Halliday Rock in the Blood French Edition Signed by Gilles Lhote author, paperback book.Johnny Halliday, Rock in the Blood - French Edition - De...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art California - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Harley Davidson Rolling Sculpture Hardcover Book by Doug Mitchel Celebration of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.The book features full-color photography of over 100 classic and contempor...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Set of Three Vintage Doll Head / Face Molds Steampunk
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of three vintage metal doll head / face molds, circa 1930s. The Industrial looking pieces are quite unique and make a great "Steampunk" decor item. Wonderful natural patina ...
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Early 19th Century American Steampunk Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1980 Post Modern Ashtray Illinois Land of President Lincoln Round Ceramic Dish
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1980 Post Modern Ashtray Illinois Round Ceramic with Colorful Architecture Design. Vintage collectible Illinois ashtray souvenir with landmark circular ashtray with green, red black ...
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Hollywood Collects An Exhibition from April 5 to May 15 1970 by Henry J. Seldis
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hollywood Collects An Exhibition from April 5 to May 15 1970 by Seldis Henry J. (editor). Hardcover Book. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los ...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Paperweights Glass Gallery Michael Kovacek Vienna 1987 Hardcover Reference Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paperweights Glass Gallery Michael Kovacek Vienna - 1987 Hardcover Reference Book. A superb collection of 19th century and early 20th century glass paperweights with color images, an...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Post-Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Women In the Material World by Faith D' Aluiso and Peter Menzel Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Women In the Material World by Faith D'Aluiso and Peter Menzel Hardcover Book.A companion to the groundbreaking bestseller Material World: A Global Family Portrait, this remarkable v...
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Late 20th Century American Expressionist California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Visionaire Limited Edition Number 28 “The Bible”
By Visionaire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare Visionaire edition number 28. Entitled “the Bible” from a Palm Springs Estate that had a large Visionaire collection. Bible is #186 in a worldwide edi...
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1990s American Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco and Other Figurers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Deco book is out of print. This one in New and never used. Has a small 1/2 tear at top on cover page. Printed in England 1978. Purchased when I lived there.
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1970s European Art Deco Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

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...
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Early 20th Century California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Carved Giltwood Reliquary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved and detailed with a mix of silver and gold leaf together. Overall width is 18.5" Dated and signed on back side.
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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

Gaston Lachaise: Portrait Sculpture by Carolyn Kinder Carr Softcover Book 1985
By Gaston Lachaise
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gaston Lachaise: Portrait Sculpture by Carolyn Kinder Carr (Author), Margaret C.S. Christman (Author), Alan Fern (Foreword) Paperback – May 31, 1985. Pu...
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Late 20th Century French Expressionist California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bottle Cap Chain Sculpture
By Clare Graham
Located in San Diego, CA
A remarkable and expertly crafted huge chain link sculpture comprised of roughly 5000 re-purposed bottle caps. Each link measures approximately 5.5" x 4" wi...
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20th Century American Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1960s Anna Morelli Silver Cross Multi Gemstone Brooch Taxco
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents MCM Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Cross Brooch Multi Gemstone Pin inlaid stones hammered silver Gothic Modernist appeal Stamped by Anna Morelli on backside 925 Taxc...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Massive Vintage Wall Map of the Soviet Union 'Sowjetunion' by Karl Wenschow
By Denoyer-Geppert
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...
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Mid-20th Century American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Wood

Antique French Field Binoculars Brass Leather Wrap Le Maire
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
French Military Binoculars Leather Wrapped stamped MV SRL field gear 4.5 W x 2.13 D x 5.63 H Preowned original vintage condition. Nicks, wear presen...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Metal

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 ...
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1960s American Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Silver

Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Telescopes are a terrific decorative addition to any den, library or study. A compliment to any Ralph Lauren, rustic or studious environment, ours has all wooden adjustable legs with...
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20th Century Rustic California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Black “Sea Pine” Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Black “sea pine” snuff bottle of a rocky outcropping with a fish and crayfish in relief, 4 inset green shell eyes, hollowed interior. Jadeite stopper with brass colla...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Organic Material

Pair of Articulated Toys / Rabbit & Bear in Pale Oak by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of articulated toys; both a rabbit and a bear by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #2036 Kay Bojesen's toys are world-famous Classic for childre...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Vintage Royal Blue Opaque Enameled Bohemian Glass Hookah Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Royal blue opaque enameled Bohemian glass hookah base, or vase. Bohemian glass hookah base with overlay enameled in yellow, amber, green, red, and white with additional gilt. The elegant bell shape bowl huqqa’s base...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

2008 Alaska Duck Stamp Print by Robert Steiner
Located in Soquel, CA
2008 Alaska Duck Stamp Print 2008 Alaska Duck Stamp Print by Robert Steiner (American, b. 1949). Four Alaska Duck Stamp Prints are the focal point with "3...
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Early 2000s American American Classical California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Lamborghini Magazine Issue #29 Febuary 2021
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lamborghini Magazine Issue #29 Febuary 2021. Featuring the 50th anniversary of the legendary Countach. Exploring the concept of time from several perspectives with unmissable interv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Beyond the Horizon Semester at Sea Around-the-world Voyage Dreams Fulfilled Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beyond the Horizon Semester at Sea Spring Book. Beyond the Horizon Semester at Sea Spring Book around-The-World Voyage Dreams Fulfilled Paperback – Spring 2000. The Fall-2000 Globa...
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20th Century American Expressionist California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1930s World War II Sterling Silver DC-3 Airplane Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This large silver DC-3 airplane pin dates to the 1930s through World War II, a period when the DC-3 revolutionized air travel and played a vital role in military transport. Shaped to...
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1940s American Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Replica Greg Noll Black Walnut Trophy Surfboard
By Greg Noll
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Late-1960s replica Greg Noll Surf Center Hawaii wooden surfboard. Features a transitional-era (late 1960’s style) pintail shape made with one of the rarest a...
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2010s American California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Hardwood

1950s Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Level Iron & Wood
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Plumb Tool Mid Century Modern Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Instrument Level Collectible level made in Iron and Wood 5.25 x 1.5 diameter Fair Condition in Or...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Leather Faux Book Box, United Kingdom
Located in Napa, CA
Large leather book box with lock and key. Book is bound with leather and stamped G.T.H.
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Early 20th Century British California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Francois CHATAIN Made In France Ceramic Red Glazed Vide Poche Ashtray Bowl
By François Châtain 1
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Francois CHATAIN Made In France Ceramic Red Glazed Vide Poche Ashtray Bowl Circa 1970. No damage
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Midcentury Lighter
By Swank Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very large Japanese lighter created by Swank.
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1960s Japanese Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

19th Century French Cash Register
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century French cash register A fine old antique register for display Measures: 16" wide x 17" deep x 9" high Good antique condition.
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19th Century French Antique California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

European Vintage Wristwatches Anker, Omega, Orion, Lanco Swiss, Chronometre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage and antique wristwatch collection. Total 23 watches . All of them in original condition. Leather bends. The watches are functional but needs...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1960s Light Blue Pendant Necklace Copper Enamel Renoir Matisse
By Matisse Renoir 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modernist Blue Pendant Necklace Copper Enamel by Renoir Matisse Neck 8 and 11 long Preowned vintage-refer to images.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Always Go First Class by Laurence Marks Book
Located in Stamford, CT
Always Go First Class by Laurence Marks. First Edition hardcover. Published by Random House, New York, 1962. Dust-jacket is wrapped in Mylar.
Category

1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles. by Fermín Solís 1st Edition Hardcover Metro Media Limited, 2019 - Biographical comic books, strips, etc - 120 pages A fascinating portrait ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Expressionist California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Spirit of New England Hardcover 1991 by Paul Nolan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Spirit of New England Hardcover – June 9, 1991 by Paul Nolan. Harris, Bill., Portland House, 1991, 1st U.S. Edition 1st Printing, cloth with gilt spine titles, 160 pp, colo...
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20th Century American Folk Art California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1970s Biomorphic Brass Pendant Brutalist Style Jack Boyd
By Jack Boyd
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Biomorphic Brass Pendant Brutalist spore design unmarked attributed to Jack Boyd 3.63 h x 1.5 d x .75 w Preowned original vintage. No chain is included. Refer to images
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Late 20th Century Brutalist California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tibetan Turquoise Prayer Wheel
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage Tibetan turquoise, wood and brass prayer wheel, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 1.75"D x 8"H. #3891
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Mid-Century Modern California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Brass

Visages de la danse indienne, Introduction par Tara Michaël, Faces on Hindu Danc
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Visages de la danse indienne. Introduction par Tara Michaël. Mazeran, Alain: Theater, music and dance constituted in ancient India the different aspect...
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20th Century French Agra California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

British Victorian Silver Buckle Bracelet Fully Hallmarked Birmingham
Located in San Francisco, CA
British Victorian Silver Buckle Bracelet Fully Hallmarked Birmingham 1" x 2.5" x 2.5"
Category

Early 20th Century California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique Brass Cigar Cutter w/ Hounds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely cast antique cigar cutter featuring a sculptural handle in the form of two hunting dogs, likely hounds or pointers, rendered with lifelike detail and expressive features. Cr...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1940s Chiropractor Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 1940s chiropractor bench; chrome and green vinyl with a Lucite handle.
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1940s Unknown Vintage California - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

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