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Item Ships From: California
Mid-Century Miniature School Desks in Red and Black Painted Metal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable vintage mini school desks in red and green wire and painted metal. In original condition with visible wear including loss of paint. A little matching lounge chair set is als...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Mini Pigs Earthenware Pottery Tea Pets Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 8 adorable earthenware piggies. Hand crafted depicting happy countenance. Various colors. These cute pieces can be used as paperweights and tea pets.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Vintage Gloster Meteor F4 Airplane Model with Postcard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage Gloster Meteor F4 Airplane Model with desk model with black and white postcard, circa 1960s. The model is in very good condition and measures 9.5" wingspan x 8.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
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.. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Mounted Wooden Painted Model of a Sailing Ship with Full Crooked Sails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hand Crafted Decorative Model of a Sailing Ship, similar to the USS constitution, however not labeled as such.
The wooden body is painted and the fabric on the fully crooked sails...
Category
20th Century California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
1980s Postmodern Lego Telephone by Tyco
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Lego telephone by Tycho. Original piece from the 1980s with striking yet endearing presence. The nostalgic elements come thru in this piece catapulting it to a s...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Wenge Wood Mini Stools, Headrests, Stands
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful mini stools made of the fantastic Wenge wood with rounded corners and sturdy solid legs. Wenge wood is highly prized for its density and distinctive grain pattern. These st...
Category
2010s Chinese California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
English Antique Miniature Dressing Mirror Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Style: English Antique
Category
1940s English Other Vintage California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron
Located in San Mateo, CA
This large desk top cannon model will actually fire. The barrel is bronze and the carriage is iron. The carriage has been repainted in the past.
Category
Early 20th Century American California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Queen Victoria Butterfly on Flower
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully handmade estate porcelain Herend Queen Victoria Butterfly on Flower has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special rust fish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Other California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Wooden Shoe Forms c.1920-Multiple Sets Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per collection. 4 collections available. (1st set, image #1 has sold) Please specify which set to purchase. Decorative only.
Original cobbler's wooden shoe forms. S...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Maple
Set of 7 Mini Pigs Earthenware Pottery Tea Pets Paperweights
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 7 adorable earthenware piggies. Hand crafted depicting happy countenance. Various colors. These cute pieces can be used as paperweights and tea pets.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' Brass Figurine Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Salterini Iron Peacock Salesman Sample Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Phenomenal pair of miniature wrought iron peacock chairs designed by John Salterini. This diminutive set of doll size chairs were made as sa...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Lapis Lazuli Horse Knight
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved horse bust in grade AAA natural lapis lazuli. The horse with robust neck and windswept mane, mouth slightly open and large alert eyes. Lapis of beautiful coba...
Category
20th Century Afghan California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Carl Auböck Model #5732 'Hand' Brass Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5732 'Hand' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per item....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #5663 'Shell' Brass Figurine Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #5663 'Shell' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per item...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand-Painted Brain Model by Denoyer Geppert
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage hand painted brain model on stand by Denoyer-Geppert, circa 1990s. The model consists of eight pieces of molded, nonbreakable, vinyl that are conne...
Category
Late 20th Century American California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Carl Auböck Model #5607 'Elephant' Brass Figurine Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5607 'Elephant' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #5615 'Star' Solid Brass Keyring with Signature
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5615 'Star' solid brass keyring with signature. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Model #7151 'Anchor' Brass Figurine Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #7151 brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per item. Other Aubock keyrings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wood and Bronze Cannon Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well made vintage wood and bronze cannon model, circa 1970s. The piece is in good condition with nice detailing and measures 4.5"W x 8.5"D x 3.5"H. #3810
Category
Mid-20th Century American California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Salesman's Sample Canvas Camping Tent c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Large vintage salesman’s sample green canvas tent with metal poles, two mesh windows on each side and one large mesh window in the back. Large mesh doors in front that zip clo...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Teledyne Ryan Firebee II Drone Contractor's Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and extremely rare Teledyne Ryan Firebee II contractor's desk model, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and super high quality. It is made of wood and mount...
Category
Late 20th Century American California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Massive Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sculptural motorcycle made attributed to the Tom Dixon stores in the 1980s. Made of rattan, wicker and bamboo. Hand-made. Spectacular detail throughout on handlebars, wheels, gas tank, exhaust, seat etc. Super cool sculpture...
Category
1980s Vintage California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Antique Wooden Shoe Forms with Handles c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe forms. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear.
Creator Unknown.
Date of manufacture c.1920
Materials and techniques maple or beech.
Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions H 4 in. W 11.75 in. D 4 in.
History
This pair was salvaged from a cobbler's shop in the Mission District...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Beech, Maple
U.S.A.F. North American Cessna T-37 Tweet Airplane / Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool U.S.A.F. North American Aviation Cessna T-37 Tweet airplane solid wood contractor desk model by Toys and Models Corporation, circa 1980s. The plane is in very good condit...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
In Stock in Los Angeles, Grey Kong Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a Stand hugging the mobile phone and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Solid Bronze Male Torso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze sculpture. This piece features the male form. A beautiful display piece for a shelf or paperweight. Signed G. Shaw.
Dimensions
4" width x 1.75" depth x 4.25" height.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
In Stock in Los Angeles, Purple Kong Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Easily transportable, Kong mini becomes a stand hugging the mobile phone and an external battery for fast charging mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
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 Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
In Stock in Los Angeles, Pink Kong Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kong mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Easily transportable, Kong MINI becomes a stand hugging the mobile phone and an external battery for fast charging mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Killer Shark Mini Portable Charger
By Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Killer shark mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
"Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who call...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Russian Princess with Tiara and Elaborate Jewelry Portrait Miniature
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Russian princess with tiara and elaborate jewelry portrait miniature
This young woman is wearing elaborate jewelry and a golden tiara....
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
English Regency Style Mahogany Miniature 5 Drawer Chest with Brass Knobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English mahogany miniature chest with 2 short over 3 long drawers, each retaining their original brass knobs, supported on a plinth base. Very attractive color and fi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Virginia Metal Crafters 1948 Brass Butterfly Bush Leaf Dish
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass butterfly bush leaf dish by Virginia Metal Crafters. It is one of a series of botanical leaf sculptures designed by artist Oskar Hansen....
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
1930's Marx Marcrest Pressed Steel Pure Milk Dairy Toy Truck
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
We have A white Marx Marcrest Pure Milk Dairy Truck modeled truck produced by Marx Toys, a prominent American toy company known for manufacturing a wide ra...
Category
1920s Mid-Century Modern Vintage California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' Polished Nickel Figurine Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' polished nickel figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished nickel-plate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Nickel, Brass
In Stock in Los Angeles, Green Mexico Skull Mini Portable Bank Charger
By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mexico skull mini power bank battery charger
In stock in Los Angeles
Job says he was inspired by a legendary figure who lived wrapped in mystery: 'the singer without a name'.
"No one had ever seen her come out of her house, where heavy velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Sedan Chair Miniature Table Top Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century sedan chair miniature table top display cabinet
Charming custom made and hand painted miniature table top ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Staircase Model, England, 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely diminutive English staircase model from the 1920's is certain to add interest to doll houses and playlands of every scale. The model is of traditional design and carved o...
Category
1920s British Edwardian Vintage California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
A Polychrome Ship Model of the American Frigate USS Constitution 'Old Ironsides'
By Fred Nagel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A POLYCHROME SHIP MODEL OF THE AMERICAN FRIGATE USS CONSTITUTION 'OLD IRONSIDES'
In a stained wood and glass case.
height of case 32 1/2in (82.5cm); length 46in (117cm); depth 19in ...
Category
Late 20th Century American California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Bentwood
Carl Auböck Model #5734 'Hand' Brass Figurine Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5734 'Hand' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass.
Price is per item....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
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 Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Narcissa Ward Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama c.1933-1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene during Christmas morning. Almost every piece of molding, furniture, rugs, and accessory items that are contained in the room is designed and created by hand. Original signed tag on the back. Comes with two booklets by Mrs. James Ward Thorne (Narcissa Ward), an original photograph signed by the artist and newspaper clippings.
CREATOR Narcissa Ward aka Mrs. James Ward Thorne.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1933-1942.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Glass, Fabric, Metal, Paper.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 11.25 in. W 13.75 in. D 7.75 in.
HISTORY
Mrs. James Ward Thorne of Chicago loved dollhouses and miniatures as a child. After traveling in Europe where she collected miniature furniture and accessories, Mrs. Thorne commissioned over two dozen miniature rooms created by cabinetmakers from her own drawings. The scale is: one inch to one foot. The rooms were exhibited in the 1933-1934 Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition, the 1939 San Francisco's Golden Gate International Exposition, and in the 1940 New York World's Fair.
Later, Mrs. Thorne had 29 more rooms created, copying Europe's castles, museums and historic homes. She commissioned architects to create historically accurate settings and had the textiles and carpets made by the Needlework Guild of Chicago. The rooms showing the French and English architectural and decorating styles from the 1500's to the 1920's, were exhibited in 1937 at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1942 Mrs. Thorne gave 37 more Miniature Rooms to the Art Institute of Chicago. Those rooms offered views of American history between 1875 and 1940. The Art Institute of Chicago's Thorne Miniature...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mid-century Classroom Anatomical Teaching Respiratory Model c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original classroom anatomical educational model which splits in half to show the various organs and veins linked to the respiratory system...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Carl Auböck Model #5600 'Heart' Solid Brass Keyring w/ Signature
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5600 'Heart' Solid Brass Keyring w/ Signature. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Young Man with Curly Red Hair
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century fine portrait miniature of a young man with curly red hair
Dimensions 3" x 2.5". The velvet lined mat measures 3.75" x 5".
The portrait is in very good condition. ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paper
19th c. Bock-Steger Anatomical Brain Model, Germany
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A hand crafted and painted plaster anatomical model of the human brain. Franz Josef Steger and pathological anatomist Carl Ernst Bock collaborated a...
Category
19th Century German Victorian Antique California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
Chinese Antique Temple House Model
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful shrine resembles the real life temple in the 19th century China. The decorated facade features gilded pheasants and Ru Yi shaped Lin Zhi, an herb ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
KLM Dutch Airlines Boeing 747-400 Jumbo Jetliner Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool KLM Dutch Airlines Boeing 747-400 jumbo jetliner airplane contractor desk model, circa 1980s. The model measures 10" wingspan x 10.5"D x 5.75"H and sits on a nice marked...
Category
Late 20th Century American California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Charles Hollis Jones Miniature O Line Rocking Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful miniature chair/rocker from his o line series, this piece by Charles Hollis Jones is as one of his first ventures into sculpture. The piece is diminutive in scale when co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Boeing 727 Jumbo Jetliner / Airplane Brass and Marble Desk Model / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Boeing 727 jetliner / airplane brass and marble desk model / sculpture, circa 1970s. The model measures 6" in wingspan x 9"D x 5"H and sits on a nice 5"D black and white...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Solid Bronze Female Torso II
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze sculpture. This piece features the female form. A beautiful display piece for a shelf or paperweight. Signed G. Shaw.
Dimensions
2" width x 2.25" depth x 4.75" height.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Model #309-1 Vintage Scale and Weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg.
Located in San Diego, CA
Model #309-1 vintage small scale and grain weights by Brown & Sharpe Mfg. of Providence, Rhode Island, circa, early 20th century. The piece is in good working condition and measures ...
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Antique Wooden Shoe Forms with Handles, c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe forms. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Beech, Maple
Vintage "Campbell"s Tomato Soup Can" Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool vintage "Campbell"s Tomato Soup" can bank, circa 1980s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.5"D x 9.5"H. Fun piece that is made of plastic! #3779
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Antique Chinese Temple Model
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful model resembles China's real temple with exquisite carvings. Peonies and lotuses flank delicate doors decorated with "double happiness" carvings. These flowers are symbols ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique California Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
