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Item Ships From: California
Rare Columbia Film Studios Motion Picture Reel Case with 35mm Movie "Tarzana"
By Goldberg Brothers
Located in San Diego, CA
An extremely rare Columbia Studios motion picture reel case with three reels of 35mm movie "Tarzana", circa 1969. The case was manufactured by Goldberg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Early 2000s California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Industrial California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings
Located in Soquel, CA
Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings
Silver Medallion by the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity to Robert P. Hastings Harvard College 1873-1877
The Hastings College of Law was founded by Serranus Clinton Hastings,
a man of diverse and magnificent accomplishments. Schoolmaster, lawyer,
legislator, member of Congress, Chief Justice...
Category
1870s American American Classical Antique California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century British Elizabethan California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Vintage Cast Iron Coca Cola Doorstop / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful vintage Coca Cola cast iron doorstop or sculpture, circa 1940s. The piece is in distressed vintage condition with a fabulous patina and measures 5"W x 3.5"D x 9.5"H. #43...
Category
Early 20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Experimental Chest w/ Arms T-101 Prop
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 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" staring Arnold Schwarzenegger. This life sized android chest with arms is made of plastic with metal accent parts and over 70 LED lights.
Measurements: 34" Tall 24" Wide 24" Deep
It can be seen in the background of the Skynet building and the deleted Sergeant Candy scene.
This listing includes this original prop, a Certificate of Authenticity, original Studio Rental tag, and any available copy of paper work and invoice from the production of the film (some Areas of paperwork will blacked out for Legal reasons). This “Terminator Torso" is in very good condition with signs of production use and light surface damage, all lights are in working condition. Overall it looks good for a screen used prop...
Category
Early 2000s California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel, Iron
Collection of Three Vintage Tractor Wrenches
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Three Vintage Tractor wrenches
United States
Early 20th century
Cast steel
7, 8.5, and 12 in. / 18, 22, 31 cm
Custom display measu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Other California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Country California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1980s Taiwanese Post-Modern Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
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...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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,...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood
1920s Antique Guatemalan Cowboy Belt Buckle Iron Bird Fancy Peacock Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Belt buckle
1920s Antique Guatemalan cowboy bird belt buckle in iron.
Measures: 5 wide x 4 tall x .13
Preowned original unrestored vintage.
See images provided.
Category
1920s Guatemalan Rustic Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
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"
Category
20th Century California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Other California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Linen, Wood
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...
Category
1940s Mexican Rustic Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1910s American Industrial Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wood Survey Measuring Large Stick by Lenner
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find a rare vintage wood measuring stick by Lenner.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1930s American Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
1910s Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Bag Collectible, 1940s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique collectible leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with traditional Moorish embroideries.
Hand-tooled in Marrakech, this is an old antique shoulder slim bag, merchants in Morocco when traveling used this bag under their coat to put their money and valuables and medicine.
This messenger shoulder leather African bag is one of a kind and reflect the folk artwork of the Berber Tribes of Morocco.
Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with traditional Berber embroideries.
Antique collectible leather bag, handmade in Morocco.
True vintage Berber bag collectible piece of decorative wall art. The leather is hand embroidered.
Artisan hand tooled very unusual and rare leather bag. Handmade from thick tan leather.
The strap is long enough to wear the bag at the shoulder or cross-body with it sitting above the hip. Under the flap, you'll find one long narrow main pocket.
This beautiful leather bag has been crafted in Morocco. This bag has a fold over fastening.
The bag craftsmanship embroidered consists of geometrical Moroccan Moorish designs.
This messenger shoulder leather African bag will be great as Moroccan Art wall decoration, just hanging from a hook or framed in a plexiglass presentation box.
Dimensions: H 9 in. x W 10.5 in. x D 0.75 in.
Total length 29 in. strap is 20 in.
circa 1920.
This messenger shoulder leather North African exotic bag...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
19th Century Pewter and Wood Kronheim Oldenbusch Stein
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Pewter and Wood Kronheim Oldenbusch Stein
Decorated with fantasy dragon and walrus with tails of seals
11.5" x 5.25" x 5.25
Category
19th Century Antique California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
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
Category
20th Century California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
20th Century American Space Age California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Copper
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.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Paper
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Copper
20th Century WWII Style Anti-Aircraft Binoculars on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Industrial 20th WWII style naval anti-aircraft binoculars mounted to a large adjustable height tripod stand. Constructed from polished stainless steel, nickel, brass, aluminum, and e...
Category
20th Century Industrial California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Nickel
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1950s Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood, Paper
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s Vintage California Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
