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Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala for Hackman Puukko Knife Sheath
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine puukko knife & sheath from the 1960's. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala and produced by Hackman. The puukko comprising a stainless steel blade, brass fittings, and a black nylon ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-20th Century Modern Brass Mechanical Bridge Score Counter, United Kingdom
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern polished brass mechanical bridge score counter, United Kingdom By: unknown Material: brass, copper, zinc, metal, bakelite, paint, enamel, glass, plastic, syn...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Enamel, Zinc

NYRA Wood Medical Emergency Spine Board
Located in New York, NY
From the Belmont Park Racetrack in Elmont, New York. It is referred to as a spine board and is used for emergency medical services. The piece is made of light tone wood. Two fastener...
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20th Century American Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Brooch by Christian Dior, 1961
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Selected Items – We Change the Way You Think About Forever A rare and collectible treasure from the 50-year collaboration between the French fashion house Christian Dior and the ren...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Ferrari 312 T4 down jacket with padded undershirt, Scuderia Ferrari, Italy 1979
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Rare Windbreaker Jacket of waterproof fabric, padded with Polyamide and with cotton interior. Polyamide padding was a technical choice because it has relatively low specific gravity,...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Nylon

Jack Nicklaus Signed "The Grizzly" at Bear Creek Golf Pin Flag
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare Jack Nicklaus signed "The Grizzly" at Bear Creek golf pin flag, circa 2002. Bear Creek Golf Club is tucked away in the foothills below the Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nylon

Sailor Scottish Terrier Drinking Beer Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury sailor Scottish terrier drinking beer cigarette box, France, 1950s. Wood, metal and synthetic. Glass eyes. Measures: Height 8.2" (20.8cm), width 9" (22.9cm), depth 5.3" (1...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Choker Necklace by Christian Dior 1965
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Collector’s Item – 20-Strand Vintage Necklace by Christian Dior, Perfect with the Little Black Dress A rare and elegant 20-strand vintage necklace by Christian Dior, the perfect acc...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Choker Necklace by Christian Dior 1960s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rare Collector’s Piece – Vintage Christian Dior Necklace with Faceted Glass Stones and Iconic Dior Pearls An exceptional vintage Christian Dior collier, exquisitely crafted with shi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Erskine Barber Shop Shaving Brush Tool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage ERSKINE 200 Sterilized Barber Shop SHAVING BRUSH Nylon Bristles Rubber Stamped Sterile 200 4.5 tall x 1.38 diameter Preowned original vintage...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nylon, Rubber

Vintage Choker Necklace by Christian Dior 1960s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rare Collector’s Piece – Vintage Christian Dior Necklace with Faceted Glass Stones, Glass Balls and Iconic Dior Pearls An exceptional vintage Christian Dior collier, exquisitely cra...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Choker Necklace by Christian Dior 1960
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rare Collector’s Piece – Vintage Christian Dior Necklace with Faceted Glass Crystals, Glass Beads, and Dior Pearls An absolute collector’s item: a vintage Christian Dior necklace fe...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Stylized stuffed jaguar by Alain Montserrat, France 1970s
By H. Josef Leven, Renate Müller
Located in ECHT, NL
Stylized art deco style stuffed jaguar. Made from a sort of waxed nylon fabric and filled with polystyrene. Marked with the makers mark underneath. It has no tears or holes. Undern...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nylon, Polystyrene

Vintage Silver Necklace, Earrings, and Ring Set
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Silver Necklace, Earrings, and Ring Set This vintage-style jewelry set features a necklace, a pair of earrings, and a ring. Each piece is crafted of silver and adorned with a...
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20th Century Argentine Modern Synthetic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Synthetic

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Hackman Finland Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife in Leather Sheath
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