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Item Ships From: Chicago
19th Century Top Hat and Leather Hat Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th-century English leather top hat box, paired with an American-made beaver fur top hat, exudes timeless craftsmanship and style. The b...
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Pair of Late 19th Century English Riding Boots
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking pair of late 19th-century English black leather riding boots is a handsome relic of the sporting life. Crafted with exceptional care, the boots retain their original fo...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chinese Bat & Gourd Charm Ring, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the late 19th century, this silver charm ring was crafted by the Miao peoples of the Guizhou province and was believed to protect the wearer from bad luck and malevolent spi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Pair of 19th Century Brass Parabolic Reflectors
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 19th century, parabolic reflectors such as these were employed in scientific experiments to study the behavior of light, heat, and sound. These brass parabolic mirrors, when p...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Engraved Paktong Opium Water Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chinese paktong alloy water pipe, most likely mid to late 19th century. All pieces are still together, including the down stem and two tweezer and brush smoking tools. Two si...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Japanese Kiseru Tobacco Pipe & Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant pipe of white brass and bamboo dates to early 20th century Japan and was used for smoking finely shredded tobacco (kizami-tabako). Known as a rao-kiseru, these short smo...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Chinese Bamboo Opium Pipe with Red Clay Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
This long bamboo pipe dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for smoking opium. Unlike a tobacco pipe, the opium pipe was designed especially to allow resinous opium ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century French White Pony Tricycle
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century French velocipede of a white pony, the horse of polychromed wood with horsehair mane and set upon an iron tricycle. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Set of Four Petite Glass Chinese Medicine Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four petite medicine vials of hand-blown glass from an early 20th-century Chinese apothecary, likely originally used to store liquid opium known as chandu. Additional Dime...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage 1960s Blue Pedal Car Convertible
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mule Deer Taxidermy Shoulder Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mule Deer Taxidermy Shoulder Mount Accent your space with a wall mounted game animal. Dress up your lodge, commercial, or home space with this unique and well-preserved deer...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Fur

Pair of Chinese Bronze Opium Scrapers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite bronze tools date to the late 19th century and were originally among the many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. Both tools are ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Opium Pallet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant bronze tool dates to the late 19th century and was originally one of many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. The shovel-like too...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Petite Chinese Opium Tool Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a single brass spoon. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a variety of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gray Hound Talking Parrot Prize Every Time Vending Machine
Located in Chicago, IL
Gray Hound (JPM) 25 Cent Talking Parrot “Prize Every Time” Vending Machine Talking Parrot Coin Operated Prize Arcade Game. This arcade vending machine would be perfect for any home...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Petite Chinese Opium Lamp Scissors
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of scissors once used to trim the wick of an opium lamp. Formed of steel and copper, these petite scissors feature gracefully curved handles and short blades engraved...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Pedal Car Fire Truck
Located in Chicago, IL
Vibrant, sleek and full of character, this vintage pedal car was once the prized possession of children all across America. A popular toy since the late 19th century, pedal cars expe...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique English Pond Yacht from Leek, England on Original Stand c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Pond Yacht purchased in the town of Leek, England over 25-years ago and just purchased from a serious collector. Pond Yachts date from the middle 1800’s and unfortuna...
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Early 1900s English Country Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Petite Silver Perfume Bottle, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite silver perfume bottle from early 20th century once kept a lady's fragrance close to hand, perfectly sized to tuck into a pocket or evening bag. The small bottle is shaped...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ethiopian Bronze Hanging Coptic Censer, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze object is a 19th-century liturgical censer, or thurible, used for guided prayer and ritual ceremony within the Coptic O...
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Mid-19th Century Ethiopian Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Chinese Lacquered Opium Pipe Bowl Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This tabletop display stand was once used to elevate an opium smoker's collection of pipe bowls, a removable element of the opium pipe often made of fine materials such as jade, yixi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Late 20th Century Scale Model of the Historic Fallasburg Covered Bridge
Located in Chicago, IL
Meticulously hand-built at 1:20 scale, this late 20th century American cedar frame model captures the elegant engineering of the historic Fallasburg covered bridge in Lowell, Michiga...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cedar

Collection of Antique French Doll Furniture or Salesmen's Samples Early 1900's
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of (7) mostly French Doll House Furniture or possibly Salesman's Samples or simply Child's Toys? One of the pieces was made from an Ameri...
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1920s Country Vintage Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Thomas Edison Phonograph with Floral Horn
By Thomas A. Edison
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thomas Edison Phonograph with Floral Horn This wonderful antique Thomas Edison phonograph has a wooden case with a lid. The wooden case has the label "Edison Standard Phonog...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique National Cash Register Co. Model 422X with Paper Receipt Ink Printer
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique National Cash Register Co. Model 422X with Paper Receipt Ink Printer Classic American vintage at its finest, this cash register is beautiful...
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Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Fully Restored & Functional Horse-Pull Spring Buggy
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Fully Restored & Functional Horse-Pull Spring Buggy This horse drawn buggy would would be perfect for themed party decor, for artistic set, or for a specialized collector. ...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pair of Opium Harvesting Tools, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of early 20th-century tools used for harvesting opium latex from poppy flowers. Formed of bamboo handles and iron blades, the rustic tools were used to scratch the surface of ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Chinese Drum-Form Opium Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual, barrel-form object was originally one of the many accessories that comprised an opium smoker's kit. Formed of brass with a copper lining, the small tool is known by col...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Chinese Fossil Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This petite snuff bottle is carved from a conglomerate stone embedded with small fossils...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Vintage Handmade Red and Mustard Backgammon Board, Folk Art Decor, Graphic Art
Located in Chicago, IL
Colorful and graphic hand-crafted vintage backgammon board for function or decor. Would make striking wall art in a primitive or folk art setting. Origin unknown. Does not fold. Made...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Art Nouveau Glass Paperweight with Floral Silver Overlay, c. 1910s
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant paperweight from the early 20th century is expertly crafted of cut glass and floral silver overlay in the manner of Art Nouveau. The translucent glass cube is shaped wit...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Chinese Petite Gilt String of Charms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite Chinese jewelry chain dates to the early 20th century and is strung with an array of petite bells and good luck charms. Among the charms is a bat, a stone chime, two litt...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Chinese Wheel of Life Opium Tool Set
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite white brass spoon and scraper tool. The small tools hang from a charm shaped as the "Wheel of Life," a Buddhist symbol of ete...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Jim Rose Legacy Collection - Chest of Drawers, Solid Cast Iron Miniature
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite miniature chest of drawers is inspired by Shaker furniture. Made from solid cast iron with a natural rust patina and vintage nail heads for the drawer pulls, The artis...
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Early 2000s American Folk Art Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Chinese Silver Coin Opium Tool Set
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite white brass tools, including a spoon, a scraper and a pair of tweezers. The small tools hang from short chains linked to a si...
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1920s Chinese Vintage Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass

Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a petite spoon and scraper tool. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with petite wire charms and two brass spoons. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was us...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

New Shipment of over 200 Leather Bound Books in English, Photo's Are of Sets
Located in Buchanan, MI
New shipment of over 200 leather bound books in English, photo's are of sets. Preconditioned as we fully condition all of our books before they go out. Also have an extensive collect...
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19th Century American George III Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Kupjack Studios Miniature Sterling Silver Collectibles - For the Coffee Drinker
By Eugene J. Kupjack
Located in Chicago, IL
For the Coffe Drinker Sterling Silver Coffee Service on Fancy Tray set includes: tray, coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl, spoon, plexi-display case with display block For the first time in over 30 years, we are thrilled to present three curated sets of sterling silver, rhodium-plated miniatures. Within the three sets, you will find something for the writer, the coffee drinker, and any special celebration. Using Eugene Kupjack’s original patterns from the Miniature Reproductions of Antique Silver set...
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2010s American Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Specimen Multi-Drawer Small Cabinet from England c1920's-1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible egg specimen Small Multi-Drawer Cabinet imported about 25 years ago from the City of Leek, England. The Specimen Cabinet and its content are...
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1930s British Country Vintage Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Glass

Mid 19th Century English Games Compendium
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful maple and ebony compendium box has a hinged lid and a pair of front doors that swing open to reveal the boxwood and ebony hand-carved chess pieces. Each chess piece si...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Boxwood, Ebony, Maple

Chinese Handheld Ink Block, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese innovations in ink, block printing and movable type fed the technological push toward expanding the written word's range of influence throughout the world. This printing push...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Elm

Chinese Hanging Opium Scale in Wooden Case
Located in Chicago, IL
This curious keepsake is a hanging opium scale with brass pans, used to measure opium and other goods by weight. The scale is held in a wooden case that folds to a half-moon shape an...
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20th Century Chinese Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Raven Taxidermy on Root Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique sculptural composition beautifully pairs the naturalism of taxidermy with an abstract 19th century Chinese wooden scholars' root. The raven is poised as is mid-caw, ready...
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Late 20th Century American Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Chinese Jade Top Matchbox Holder, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
With vintage charm and petite scale, this Chinese matchbox holder features an openwork jade lid carved to depict flowers and foliage in translucent green. The jade panel is removable...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Brass

Miniature Chinese Noodle Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A full size cabinet with this level of workmanship would be an incredible find, but this beautiful piece of furniture, at only nine inches tall, is perfectly constructed down to the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Kupjack Sterling Silver Miniature Collectibles - Champagne For Celebration!
By Eugene J. Kupjack
Located in Chicago, IL
Champagne For Celebration! Sterling Silver Champagne Bucket and Mirrored Tray set includes: bucket, tray, champagne bottle, 2 glasses, plexi-display case with display block. For the first time in over 30 years, we are thrilled to present three curated sets of sterling silver, rhodium-plated miniatures. Within the three sets, you will find something for the writer, the coffee drinker, and any special celebration. Using Eugene Kupjack’s original patterns from the Miniature Reproductions of Antique Silver set...
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2010s American Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage English Steel Functioning Miniature Doll or Toy Tricycle
Located in Chicago, IL
Unfortunately we don't know much about this handsome steel tricycle, though what we do know is that it is very charming. Well constructed miniature steel tricycle with it's aged leather seat would be the perfect accent in a gentlemans office or library. All three wheels roll and the handle bars turn the front wheel in either direction. It is well constructed and a spectacular conversation starter or a prop for ones avid doll collection...
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20th Century English Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Kupjack Studios Sterling Silver Collectibles - Tiny Curated Set For the Writer
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
For the Writer Sterling Silver Writer's Set* set includes: Candelabra with candles, Ink pots with quill, cup, blotting pad, tiny piece of paper, plexi-display case with display block. *Desk not included, coming soon. Available to order.* For the first time in over 30 years, we are thrilled to present three curated sets of sterling silver, rhodium-plated miniatures. Within the three sets, you will find something for the writer, the coffee drinker, and any special celebration. Using Eugene Kupjack’s original patterns from the Miniature Reproductions of Antique Silver set...
Category

2010s American Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deer Antler 8-Point Mount from Southern France c1960's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antler 8-Point Mount from the Southwest region of France presumably from the 1960's. What is particularly nice is the size while not being so large that the Antlers overwhelm the wal...
Category

1960s French Country Vintage Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler

Early 19th Century Austrian Hiking Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
This one-of-a-kind Austrian hiking staff has been handcrafted from solid oak. Oak is a relatively lightweight yet sturdy material, which lends itself perf...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass

Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Tibetan snuff bottle is delightfully ornate, crafted with silver metalwork and encrusted with colorful beads. The small bo...
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20th Century Tibetan Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Keith Haring Iconic Pop Shop Magnets, c. 1985 — Set of 6
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in Chicago, IL
Keith Haring Iconic Pop Shop Magnets, c. 1985 — Set of 6 Sold at the Pop Shop in New York, c. 1986 (dated 1985). New and unopened, still sealed in the original plastic wrapping. Feat...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Hollywood Hills Painted Wood Wall Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hollywood Hills Painted Wood Wall Sign This very large vintage Hollywood painted wood sign with cutout letters in relief would look perfect in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Spiral Gumball Machine
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Spiral Gumball Machine Vintage Spiral Spin N Drop Gumball Machine - allows all kids to see the gumball make its way down without blinking an eye. Cool piece to add to a play...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Handmade Miniature of Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chair, Japan
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade Miniature of Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chair Handcrafted by Norimitsu Takahashi Nori Art Handicrafts Workshop, Japan, 2000s A meticulous miniature of Finn Juhl’s Chieftain Chai...
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Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Famille Verte Porcelain Opium Lamp, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Antler 8-Point Mount from Southwestern France Circa 1960's
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Set of 8-Point Antlers from Southwestern Region of France and from a small collection of Antlers we were able to source. We believe they are from the 1960's and are a perfect...
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1960s French Country Vintage Chicago - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Antler

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