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Period: Mid-20th Century
Stylish Art Deco Velvet and Chrome Handbag Purse, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s black silk velvet clutch bag originating from England. Features a chrome frame and cla...
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English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Industrial Double Coffee Mill, Copenhagen Denmark circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Double coffee mill with motor, two funnels, mill wheel made of iron. Plaque reads: Frigangs-Kaffemolle; A.Jørgensens & Co. (of Copenhagen, Denmark). Lower part of red painted wood ...
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Danish Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Metal, Iron

Mid-Century Embossed Dekalb Hybrid Corn Advertising Farm or Mercantile Sign
By St. Thomas Metal Signs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage sign was made by the St. Thomas Metal Sign Company of St. Thomas Ontario Canada and dates to approximately 1958 and done in the period Mid=Century Modern style. The sign...
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Antique African Tuareg Moroccan Shoulder Leather Bag 1960s Collectible
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal Tuareg embroideries. Antique collectible one of a kind leather bag, handmade in Morocco. True vintage Berber bag collectible piece of decorative wall art. The leather is hand embroidered, hand-tooled in Marrakesh, Morocco. Stunning true vintage Tuareg style bag embroidered with leather elements. This is an old antique man shoulder slim bag, merchants in Morocco when traveling used this bag under their coat to put their money and valuables. handcrafted in Morocco. This bag has a fold over fastening, a square shape, front section and long side tassels adornment. Under the flap, you'll find one long narrow main pocket. The bag craftsmanship is inspired by the ancient culture of Tuareg tribes from Morocco and some African countries. The hand embossing consists of geometrical Moroccan symbols and culture folk. The hand-embroidered detailing adds character and charm to this shoulder/crossbody bag. This messenger collectible shoulder leather African bag...
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Moroccan Bohemian Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Leather

Alexander Girard for Herman Miller Neck Ties. NOS. Silk. Vintage 1960s, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Super rare neckties designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, 1960s. We don't think these were ever in mass production. All th...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Silk

Art Deco Black Grosgain and Bakelite Bag
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful Art Deco black grosgrain handbag with a real geometric feel. Dating to the 1930s and in great condition especially considering its age. This bag has an unusual shape being ...
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Central American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Bakelite

Boater Hat
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a fine example of a traditional English straw boater hat . Woven by the Falcon Company in the 1930's and in very fine condition with no marks or repairs . The hat size is 6 1...
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English British Colonial Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Straw

An Ideal Husband Original Vintage Movie Poster by Wiktor Gorka, Polish, 1956
Located in Devon, GB
Although Western films were shown during the Soviet era in the Communist Bloc, American publicity materials were banned, allowing the state-commissioned artists to operate with total creative freedom from the demands of the big Hollywood studios...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper, Linen

Italian Mid-Century Floor Electric White Metal and Plastic Popcorn Machine, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century floor electric white metal and plastic popcorn machine, 1960s Floor standing electric popcorn machine with square base in cream wh...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Pair of Ericsson Modern Art Deco Telephones Rotary Push Button Sweden
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Ericsson one piece phones from Sweden. One Rotary, one push button. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Phones are from a large collection so they wer...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Casablanca Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1946
Located in Devon, GB
An exceedingly rare and attractive poster for the first Postwar release of 'Casablanca' in Japan, printed only for use in the three theatres where the film premiered on 13th June 194...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Strehla Vintage Vase, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage ceramic vase realized by Strehla manufacture in 1960s. Very good condition.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Ladies Garter Display
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Fantastic lifetime display of ladies' saloon/bordello garters in a fancy oak display case. Fancy lace, silk, floral, plateau beaded, loom beaded, western themed, etc. total 79 pieces...
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Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Shock Therapy McIntosh Polysine Generator Quck Medical Device
Located in Norwalk, CT
A very interesting piece having to do with the treatment of mental health in america. this machine dates to the 1940s or earlier, its missing and of the...
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American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

James Bond Goldfinger Original Vintage Film Poster, Swedish, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
Considered the quintessential and definitive Bond film, the third instalment in EON Productions' James Bond series set the template for many of the subsequent films, with its tongue in cheek humour, extensive use of gadgets and technology and multiple foreign locations. The first Bond blockbuster, 1964s 'Goldfinger' was also the first Bond film to utilise a standalone pre-credits sequence, the first to employ a pop star to sing the theme song and the first to win an Academy Award. The plot saw 007 uncover a plot to contaminate the United States gold reserve at Fort Knox while investigating the smuggling activities of powerful gold magnate Auric Goldfinger. This stunning poster designed by prolific Swedish...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen, Paper

Ceramic Pot, by Scheurich, West Germany, 1930 s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage ceramic pot, by Scheurich, in West Germany, in the 1930's. Made of ceramic. Repolished, cleaned, with near to no signs of use. In original condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ceramic

Large Handmade Czech Highly Decorative Abacus, 1950s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
A big and eye catching decorative piece for every room, this 1950s handmade abacus is beautifully patinated and made in colors that will keep you looking. Easy on the eyes, hard to f...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Pink Floyd Original Vintage UK Concert Poster, Queen s Hall, Leeds, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
A striking day-glo silkscreen concert poster for the All Night Garden Party headlined by Pink Floyd at Queen's Hall in Leeds on Friday 17th November 1967. Pink Floyd appeared at this...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Ulysses Original Vintage Movie Poster by Wiktor Gorka, Polish, 1957
Located in Devon, GB
A simplified adaptation of Homer's 'Odyssey,' the 1954 Italian fantasy-adventure film 'Ulysses' follows the warrior king on his wandering ten year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, where his loyal queen and son pray for his safe return. Kirk Douglas starred as the titular Greek hero, alongside producer Dino De Laurentiis' wife Silvana Mangano in a double role as both the faithful wife Penelope and mysterious sorceress Circe. Shot over seven months on a budget of $3 million, with almost a year in post-production, 'Ulysses' earned $124 million at the US box office alone and provided a template for Italian productions to come, igniting the sword-and-sandal craze for lavish Greco-Roman historical...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Large Weird, Creepy, Perfectly Patinated Plastic Clown Head
Located in Kansas City, MO
It's strange and freaky, but so cool. Vintage Ronald McDonald plastic clown head sculpture. By the way, it is hollow inside and can be put over ones head an...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Vintage Montauk Sign circa 1950s Perfect for Your Hamptons House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Montauk NY Sign, circa 1950s. They are priced at $950 each. The Montauk Harbor sign has been SOLD. The Montauk Yacht Club sign is available and measures 34"W. Perfect for the Hamptons...
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American Rustic Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage WW2 Era Genco "Four Aces" Military Pilot Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Genco of the United States for their 'Four Aces" military inspired pinball arcade game. The back glass is presumably silk screened in multiple col...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

1953 NCR National Cash Register Clock Electric Employee Appreciation
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1953 National Cash Register Company electric desk clock - still works! Gold painted metal case with red glass panel at the top reading CPC 1953. Sports the monogram HAN next to the hand painted...
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American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Audrey Hepburn, Vintage Photograph by Vincent Rossell, Paris, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
From the personal collection of Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Rossell Vintage gelatin silver print Photographer's ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Russian Electromechanical Wheel-Based Cipher Machine Fialka M 125
Located in Madrid, ES
M-125 Fialka-electromechanical wheel-based cipher machine USSR rotor-based cipher machine M-125, codename Fialka (Russian: ??????), was an el...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Cathrineholm Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Lotus Enamel Blue/White Dutch Oven
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An enamelware Lotus pattern Dutch oven manufactured by the Norwegian manufacturer Cathrineholm. Cathrineholm operated from 1907-1970. The popular Lotus line...
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Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1950s Baltimore Sun Taxi Cab Sign Car Topper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Plastic construction. Fairly rare item, Baltimore History.
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American Machine Age Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

Motorpsycho Original Vintage Movie Poster, American, 1965
Located in Devon, GB
"Cyclemaniacs assaulting and killing for thrills! Bike riding hoodlums flat-out on their murder cycles." A motorcycle blasts through the newspaper headlines on this explosive US O...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen, Paper

Period Go-Go Boots Vintage Mod 1960 s Shoes
Located in Fulton, CA
A vintage pair of Mod Go-Go boots. circa. 1960's. White base color with red and blue rectangles. Notice fade (discoloration) to white portion of shoes at lower portion. Label with si...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Rubber

The Birds Original Vintage Movie Poster by Boris Grinsson, French, 1963
Located in Devon, GB
A spooky French moyenne poster by prolific French poster artist Boris Grinsson for the original release of Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 psychological masterpiece 'The Birds,' starring blonde beauty Tippi Hendren in her debut role. Based on Daphne du Maurier...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper, Linen

Not of This Earth Original Us One Sheet Movie Poster by Albert Kallis, 1957
By Albert Kallis
Located in Devon, GB
A Classic US one sheet poster for the 1957 B-movie thriller 'Not Of This Earth,' one of the earliest sci-fi movies made by prolific low-budget producer/director Roger Corman in what ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper, Linen

Army Air Forces Poster, "See the Job Through" by Baskerville, WWII Poster, 1945
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This 1945 color poster features an American pilot and a ground crew Staff Sergeant shaking hands and the words “Seeing the Job Through! Enlist in the Regular Army Air...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

To Kill a Mockingbird Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1964
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce original stone lithograph poster for the first Australian release of the 1962 American film adaptation of Harper Lee's 1960 Pulitzer Prize winning ...
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Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Linen, Paper

Eastern European binoculars from the Cold War, 1950s
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Eastern European binoculars from the Cold War, 1950s The TZK binoculars were made in Poland, the Czech Republic and Russia. Optical quality is excellent: perfectly clear presentation...
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Polish Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Please, Not Now! Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1963
Located in Devon, GB
A sultry Brigitte Bardot sizzles on this striking stone lithography poster for the French screwball rom-com 'La Bride sur le cou,' released in Australia and the UK as 'Please, Not Now!' and in the US as 'Only For Love'. Bardot starred as the saucy young model who enlists a handsome doctor in a zany plan to make her boyfriend jealous when he goes off with an American heiress. Directed by Bardot''s former husband Roger Vadim...
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Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen, Paper

Batman Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1966
Located in Devon, GB
"For the first time on the motion picture screen in color!" Printed in stunning stone lithography, this fabulously kitsch and colourful Australian Daybill...
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Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper, Linen

Audrey Hepburn, Vintage Photograph by Vincent Rossell, Paris, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent Ro...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Antique 1945 Smith Corona Sterling Typewriter
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 1945 Smith Corona Sterling Typewriter Use this typewriter as decor in your restaurant or coffee shop. It will bring a vintage aesthetic ...
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American American Classical Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Hold Your Man Original Vintage Movie Poster by Eric Rohman, Swedish, 1933
Located in Devon, GB
A splendid stone lithograph poster with bold Art Deco artwork by noted Swedish designer Eric Rohman for the Swedish release of MGM's 1933 pre-Code rom...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper, Linen

James Dean East of Eden Original Vintage Movie Poster, Romanian, 1968
Located in Devon, GB
A dark and moody photomontage teases the love triangle at the centre of the drama on this rare poster for the first Romanian release of Elia Kazan's 1955 adaptation of John Steinbeck...
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Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Linen, Paper

The Man with the Golden Arm Original Movie Poster by Saul Bass, British, 1956
Located in Devon, GB
Based on a novel by Nelson Algren, Otto Preminger's controversial and groundbreaking 1955 drama "The Man with the Golden Arm" starred Frank Sinatra in an...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Antique 1930 s Moise Klinkner U.S. Custodian Service Marshall Badge OBSOLETE!
Located in San Diego, CA
Up for sale is a very rare original Obsolete antique U.S. Treasury Department Custodian Service Marshall 6 point star badge dating from the late 1920's to early 1930's This is a proh...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

West German Handblown Mercury Glass Snowman Christmas Tree Ornament Green Scarf
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is such a cute West German Christmas Tree ornament bulbous and round with holiday cheer and a nicely wrapped present under its arm. I have ...
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Folk Art Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Blown Glass

Mon Oncle Original Vintage Movie Poster by Olle Olsson Hagalund, Swedish, 1959
Located in Devon, GB
A rare poster for the first Swedish release of the 1958 Classic French slapstick comedy "Mon Oncle", written, directed, produced by and starring Jacques Tati as the eccentric hero Monsieur Hulot, struggling to fit into an increasingly modern and mechanised France. Tati's satire of Postwar consumer society was popular even in the US, winning the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Olle Olsson...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1960s Office Plaque Naval Intelligence Processing System Support Activity Nipssa
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and Obscure Naval Department Office Wall Plaque / Sign. Plaque Only Dia 15 x Thk 5/8 in.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Resin, Walnut

The Ipcress File Original Vintage Movie Poster, South African, 1965
Located in Devon, GB
An exceedingly rare poster for the South African release of the 1965 British espionage thriller 'The Ipcress File' starring Michael Caine as agent Harry P...
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South African Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper, Linen

Lifesize Mannequins of Laurel and Hardy
Located in London, GB
Mannequins of The Great Laurel and Hardy "Another Fine shop you've got me into!!" The son of a British showman, Stan Laurel had been raised in B...
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European Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

Vintage Israeli Enamel Street Sign – "Rehov HaGaon Eliyahu" (1948)
Located in New York, NY
This enamel-on-iron street sign, produced in Israel in 1948, features Hebrew and English text in a classic blue-on-white design. It marks "Rehov HaGaon Eliyahu," a street named in ho...
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Israeli Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Folk Art carved figures is believed to have been made by a Japanese immigrant to Canada either while or after being interned by the Canadian government during the Second World War. The male carved figure is hand painted in vibrant colors and the base reads: June 11, 1942" and "Ontario" underneath. The nude female carving...
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Canadian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Softwood

Jungle Animals, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Le Cinèma à domicile, Film Office  is an original film from the 1960s. It includes original packaging. 16 mm. Good conditions. 
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

Skyward by Richard E. Byrd, First Edition, 1931
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Byrd, Richard E. Skyward. New York: Blue Ribbon Books, 1931. Octavo. First edition, eleventh printing. In original hardcover boards and original pictorial dust jacket. Presented in a new archival slipcase. This is a 1931 first edition, eleventh printing of Richard Byrd’s Skyward. The book was published in New York by Blue Ribbon Books in 1931. This is the eleventh printing of Skyward, which was first published in 1928. The book is presented in its original hardcover boards and pictorial dust jacket, with a new archival slipcase. Rear admiral Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957) is celebrated as a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Decorative Vintage Ceremonial Wool Coat with Gold Braid Trim, 20th Century
Located in Worcester, GB
Decorative Vintage Ceremonial Wool Coat with Gold Braid Trim, 20th Century A striking and well-made vintage ceremonial coat, inspired by 18th-century European military and regimenta...
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European Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Vintage Art deco Peugeot Freres Coffee Grinder
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Art deco Peugeot Freres Coffee Grinder This Vintage Peugeot Freres Bakelite manual coffee grinder an art deco classic from Peugeot brand. The hand crank mechanism perfect f...
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bakelite

"Congress and the Nation 1946-1964" First Edition Two-Volume Set, Published 1965
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Congress and the Nation 1945-1964: A Review of Government and Politics in the Postwar Years. District of Columbia: Congressional Quarterly Service, 1965. First edition, two-volume se...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Paper

"Let Em Have It. Buy Extra Bonds" Vintage WWII 4th War Loan Poster, 1943
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II poster, dating to 1943. The poster reads "Let 'Em Have It" and “Buy Extra Bonds” in bold yellow and white block letters. The poster's composition features a soldier throwing a grenade on the battlefield. Black and blue smoked filled skies and barbed wire are seen behind him. The 4th War Loan Shield is illustrated prominently at center left. The poster was illustrated by Bernard Perlin...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

"For Defense, Buy United States Savings Bonds and Stamps." Vintage WWII Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage savings bond poster from WWII, dating to 1941. The poster reads "For Defense. Buy United States Savings Bonds and Stamps. Ask About Our Pay Roll Allotment Plan" in dark green, teal, and red lettering. The poster was published in Washington, D.C. by the U. S. Government Printing Office. It depicts the Concord Minute Man...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Big Eye Japanese Navy Nikon 20 × 120 Binoculars
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large and powerful binoculars made by the Japanese company Nikon in the 1950s An elegant and stylish piece for the study or library, and very suitable to take on board your yacht. ...
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Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

One Commemorative Medal, EXPOSITION, PARIS, 1931
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
One Commemorative Medal, EXPOSITION, PARIS, 1931 Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection. Dimension: Height: 8.5 cm Width: 5.5 cm Depth: 2mm.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Italian mid-century Filofort sewing chest of drawers by Tre Cerchi ISC, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Filofort sewing chest of drawers by Tre Cerchi ISC, 1940s Filofort sewing chest of drawers with light wood structure, with walnut colored handles. Produced by Fil...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

George O Brien s Bohlin Silver Saddle
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
George O'Brien's silver Bohlin saddle. Saddle fully restored, complete with bridle, breastplate, tapaderos and stirrups. A signed photo of George O'Brie...
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American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver