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Item Ships From: California
Vintage California Historical Landmark Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting vintage California highway sign for Adobe Rios-Caledonia. This is a California historical landmark and on the National Register of...
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1970s American Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

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Steel

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and rosewood handle. Made in the USA. Size: 9.5 W x 5.63 Tall x .63 Thick Original an...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1978 Elvis Presley Trading Card Set by Boxcar Enterprises
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1978 Elvis Presley Trading Card Set – Cards #45, 48, 59, 61, and 63 by Boxcar Enterprises This collectible set of 1978 Elvis Presley trading cards, produced by Boxcar Enterp...
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1970s American Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

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 Historical Memorabilia

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Ceramic

Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letters "T" and "O" Large Scale
Located in Fulton, CA
Two vintage sign letters, "T" and "O". Cast metal with gold leaf finish. Nice patina to finish. "T" Measures: 11 inches wide. 18" high. 1.25 inc...
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20th Century American Industrial California Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Vintage Black Leather "Logo" Wallet / Checkbook Cover by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage black leather "Logo" wallet / checkbook cover by Cartier circa 1970s. The wallet features dual Cartier "C" logos embossed on the front and two brass corner guards...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern California Historical Memorabilia

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Leather

Harvard Fraternal Medallion Delta Kappa Epsilon Robert Hastings Hastings College
Located in Soquel, CA
Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings Silver Medallion and Historic Objet de Arte' presented by the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity to Robert P. Hastings Harvard College 1873-1877 and of Hastings College of Law Berkeley and San Francisco California. Robert P. Hastings President of the School Board of The Hastings College of Law, which was founded by Serranus Clinton Hastings, a man of diverse and magnificent accomplishments. Schoolmaster, lawyer, legislator, member of Congress, Chief Justice...
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1870s American American Classical Antique California Historical Memorabilia

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Silver

Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Folding Pera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form LA Migninne, Paris marked 4.25 x 5 x 2.75
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20th Century California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique Vintage Kodak Glass Beaker
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1940s glass Kodak developer beaker. This amazing piece is minimal and cool, and features a large 32 ounce capacity for holding and measuring liquids. Used primarily in dark rooms for photo developer solution, this beaker would be a great gift for that avid photographer, or use as a very unique flower vase...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

Antique Cleveland Twist Drill Co #13 Set Bit Stock Metal Tools + Wood Case 1910
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Antique Cleveland Twist Drill Co. No 13 Set Bit Stock Drill Metal Tools Wood Case 1910 Antique Wood Case with Metal Too...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1971 Folies Bergère Starring Hélène Martini Vintage Cabaret Pamphlet by Erté
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French artist Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, 1892-1990) created this poster for the latest stage production presented by Helene Martini, the owner of Folies Bergère. This iconic French cab...
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1970s European Art Deco Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Antique Trade Sign Gavel or Presentation Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gavel is in great condition and was a presentation piece. Copper plate on gavel reads as follows / Dated 1941 Presented By The Corona 20...
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Early 20th Century American Country California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Large Vintage Skeleton Keys on a Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four large vintage skeleton keys on a ring, circa 1950s. The set is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 6.75"W x 2"D x .5"H. Note ...
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Mid-20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

One Bronze Medallion circa 1916 - The Heroes of Verdun Signed and Bronze Plaque
Located in San Francisco, CA
One Bronze Medallion circa 1916 - The Heroes of Verdun Signed by sculptor Charles Pillet 2.75" x 2.75 x .63 2nd piece, Bronze Plaque 1912 "Die Kunst O Mensh" Commemorating inaugu...
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1910s Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

19th C Handheld Muffin Bell Town Crier Fire Alarm Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th C handheld muffin bell town crier fire alarm bell. The bell features two Brass domes mounted back to back with iron, a turned wood handle, and a b...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Bronze

American Original Coke Coca Cola 1940's Advertising Serving Tray 321-K
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
rare original vintage coke Coca Cola serving tray very collectible , circa 1940's Made in The USA, the image its nice and clean the edges shows rust and w...
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20th Century American Art Deco California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Interview Magazine Collection 1980's 10 pieces Andy Warhol
By Andy Warhol
Located in Fulton, CA
A collection of 10 Interview magazines with the origin of Andy Warhol. Ten issues featuring interviews with celebrities Robin Williams, Catherine Oxenberg, Aretha Franklin, Diane Kea...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Pair of Antique Hardwood Juggling Pins
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of antique hardwood juggling pins, circa 1900s. The pair are in good vintage condition and measure 3.5"D x 19"H. They have a grea...
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Early 20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique Hardwood Juggling Pins
Pair of Antique Hardwood Juggling Pins
$600 Sale Price / set
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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 Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Walton Family Genealogy "Ancestors of Adelaide Bereman Walton", Los Angeles 1908
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walton Family Genealogy antique handmade book Walton Family Genealogy "Ancestors of Adelaide Bereman Walton", Los Angeles circa 1908 This is really a fascinating book. A labor ...
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Early 20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1980s Vintage Memphis Swatch Twin Phone
By Swatch
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1980s Vintage Memphis Swatch Twin Phone 3.25 h x 3 w x 9.5 long Original vintage Refer to images
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1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

48 Star Oil Cloth Flag on Linen Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
48 star flag is made from a vintage oil cloth sewn on vintage linen. The frame is a custom made frame on each. Each Measures 14 x 17.5. If anyone would li...
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Early 20th Century American Other California Historical Memorabilia

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Linen, Wood

Historical Presentation Table Lamp Early Aeronautics Circa. 1916
Located in Fulton, CA
A one-of-a-kind important and historical aeronautical achievement presentation in the form of a lamp. Engraved on what appears to be a brass mortar shell. Presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Arthur Smith was a famous American airplane pilot during the early 20th century. Measures 28.5 inches to top of finial. This lamp was presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Aerial exhibitionist Art Smith barnstorming Japan in 1916, 1917. A 10 year old, Honda Mamamatsucho, pedaling a borrowed bicycle over 10 miles to witness the event. Honda would later cite the experience as one of the most impressive things he"d ever seen which cemented his interest in mechanical objects and motorized vehicles that years later led to the creation of the eponymous company bearing his name. SOURCE: HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ARTHUR R. SMITH 1890-1926 Was Fort Wayne Indiana's "Bird Boy." He was a pioneer of aviation, a creative thinker, and a hard worker whose self-confidence and faith brought the thrill of flight to legions of people across the U.S. and Japan. Just two years after the Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Industrial California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

1960s Industrial Nail Pliers Pincers Tool Steel Iron Rustic Patina
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Tool Nail Pliers Pincers Pullers. Made in the USA. 1960s Signs of vintage age and wear Great design and form. Wonderful advertising carpentry prop. 12.25 H x 1.88W x 1.75 D i...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vietnam War Naval Air Medal / POW Hero
Located in San Diego, CA
A Vietnam war naval "Air Medal" and issued to lieutenant commander Dennis Moore of the U.S. Navy for "meritorious achievement in aerial flight. The medal (complete set of medal and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Collection of 6 Vintage Issues of Masters of World of Architecture, 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Great collection of 6 issues of Masters of World of Architecture. These issues date back to 1960 and each focuses on a particular architecture icon that is discussed and analyzed wit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Historic San Francisco Photograph by William Keith
Located in Fulton, CA
Historic photograph of the first mayor of San Francisco, California after the 1906 earthquake. Edward Robeson Taylor (September 24, 1838 – July 5,...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Bronze French Relief Plaque American Indian War Attack
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze French Relief Plaque American Indian War Attack 9.25"
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19th Century Antique California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Experimental Chest T-101 Prop
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Experimental T-101 Chest with Arms Screen Used Prop Original Screen used “Terminator Model-101 Prototype chest wit...
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Early 2000s California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

1920s Antique Guatemalan Cowboy Belt Buckle Iron Bird Fancy Peacock Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1920s Antique Guatemalan cowboy bird belt buckle in iron. Belt buckle. Hand hammered. Dimensions: 5 wide x 4 tall x .13 See images provided.   Please vi...
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1920s Guatemalan Rustic Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Asian Japanese Shoes Leather Wood Open Toe with Cleats
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Asian Japanese shoes leather wood open toe with cleats 19th century Japan Pair of antique wood, iron & leather garden shoes with cleats -m...
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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Experimental Chest w/ Arms T-101 Prop
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Screen used “Terminator Model-101 Prototype chest with arms,” which was made for the 2003 Sci-Fi Action Blockbuster "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machine" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger...
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Early 2000s California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Framed Set of Samoan Island Vintage Postcards
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Evoke the allure of the Samoan Islands with this charming framed set of vintage postcards. Featuring nostalgic imagery capturing the essence of Samoan culture and landscapes, this co...
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1950s Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paper

Fred Lundy CA Great Depression Cartoon Illustration, circa 1938
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare original cartoon illustration by listed American cartoonist Fred Lundy. Fred Ralph Lundy (1902-1989) studied art at the University of Oregon before moving to California in 1924. Following further study at the CCAC, he was an artist with the Oakland Tribune from 1935-1935 and an editorial cartoonist for the San Francisco Examiner from 1935 until retirement in 1976. His cartoons appeared in Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, Esquire, New Yorker, and other national magazines. He died in Daly City...
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Early 20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Bronze Stallion Crest Silent Butler Crumb Pan by Silver Crest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco Bronze Equestrian Stallion Creest Silent Butler Crumb Pan by Silver Crest is a beautifully crafted, functional, and decorative item. There is a highly polished silver-tone s...
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1930s American Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Two Metal Copper Plates Souvenir of Germany
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two metal copper plates Souvenir of Germany. One of Cologne, Koln. Cologne is a major cultural centre for the Rhineland; it hosts more than 30 museums and hundreds of galleries. Exhibitions range from local ancient Roman archeological sites to contemporary graphics and sculpture, The other one of Aachen, Aachen is the westernmost city in Germany, located near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, 61 km (38 mi) west of Cologne[8][9] in a former coal-mining area.[9] One of Germany's leading institutes of higher education in technology, Each one is numbered. Handcrafted and hand painted with cast famous German monuments of each city. Copper with blue sky and some green trees. Dimensions: Large oval plate: 9" W x 6.75" H x 0.50" D. Smaller oval plate: 7.5" W x 5" H x 0.50" D. The oval cast copper souvenir plates...
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Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

1970s Las Vegas Lucite & Pennies Souvenir Keychain
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and unique Las Vegas keychain souvenir in lucite with pennies from 1974, excellent condition unique gift.
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20th Century American Space Age California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

Pharmaceutical Presentation Gavel Dated 1941 1942
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual ceremonial / presentation gavel presented to Angelo Carlo Bosso, president of the California Pharmaceutical Association 1941-1942. Turned wood in the form of medicine bottles...
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Mid-20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Christopher Columbus Fascimile of His Own Book of Privileges 1502, circa 1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christopher Columbus Fascimile of His Own Book of Privileges 1502, Mexico, 1992 This rare book is a collection of Christopher Columbus archives that are found in the Foreign Offic...
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Late 20th Century Mexican California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Paper

Vintage Wood Survey Measuring Large Stick by Lenner
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find a rare vintage wood measuring stick by Lenner.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Brass and Tassel Military Shoulder Scales with 78th Field Artillery Pins
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique brass and tassel military shoulder scales with 78th Field Artillery enamel pins Interesting military items Mounted dimensions: 13" wide x 17" high Good antique condi...
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Early 20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Coronation Plate Queen Elizabeth II June 2nd 1953 Burleigh Ware Burslem England
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Coronation Plate Queen Elizabeth II June 2nd 1953 Burleigh Ware Burslem England. Beautiful plate commemorating the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen E...
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Late 20th Century British Elizabethan California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Porcelain Roadside Rest Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super rare vintage porcelain highway sign. Great green coloring with white lettering. Retired highway sign letting drivers know there is a place to pull o...
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1970s American Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Vintage Ashtray US Oberammergau US Army School
By Lladro
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage ceramic ashtray with Imagery of the US Oberammergau US Army School established in Germany in the 1960s. Ashtray is in good condition.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Two Engraved Copper Plaques by Briadens Limited Engravers Toronto
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Engraved Copper Plaques by Briadens Limited Engravers Toronto 5" x 9.5" x 1"
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20th Century California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

Framed Richard Nixon & Spiro Agnew Watergate Letters 1973
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-typed letters between "Jim Harper" of California and the 37th president of the United States, Richard Nixon, and Vice President Spiro Agnew. It featur...
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1970s American Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Large Scale "Kodak Film" Advertisement, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage large scale "Kodak Film" advertisement, circa 1950 A young couple below a sky of clouds - A great vintage photo by Kodak Dimensions: 29.25" wi...
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Mid-20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

New York World's Fair "Christian Science Pavilion" Architects Model, circa 1965
Located in San Francisco, CA
New York World's Fair "Christian Science Pavilion" Architects Model, circa 1965 Measures: 27.5" wide x 29.5" deep x 12.5" high Architects origi...
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Mid-20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Metal Rescue Stretcher from the French Alps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual metal stretcher from the French Alps, circa 1960. Thick metal bars with wire frame. Great piece for a winter home. Good vintage condition.
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1960s French Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

19th Century Leather Covered Box with a Domed Lid, Brass Handle and Hinges
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This small box for personal possessions (perhaps papers or letters), is covered in black leather and decorated with borders of brass tacks, including the letters A.T. on its lid, and...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Relief Plaque of Napoleon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important 19th Century bronze relief plaque depicting Napoleon's historic 'Baptism of the King of Rome' portrait after the work of the great medalist Bertrand Andrieu. Dimensions: 8...
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19th Century French Antique California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Courreges Maxi-Skirt with Original Tags
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare deadstock Andre Courreges maxi-skirt in a quintessential springtime pastel mint, made of pique cotton, with white front snap closure. Retains original French tags and basted lin...
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1970s Vintage California Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

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