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Models and Miniatures For Sale
Large Vintage Cast Metal Decorative or Toy Colonial Canon Model
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large cast metal canon shows no maker's marks, but is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1965 in a Colonial Revival style. This model canon...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Victorian Schooner Ship Model in Glass Case
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian ship model of pink and white decorated schooner ship in mahogany trimmed case (LADY OF TORFRIDA, 1888)
Category
19th Century American Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paint, Mahogany, Glass
An exceptional Wooden Roof Model
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Wooden And Plaster model of a Tower-Roof Construction,
a French beautiful Maitrise, from around 1960
very good and warm patina of the wood and plaster,
elegant constructi...
Category
1960s French Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Ship Model of American Bark
Located in Norwell, MA
This antique rigged model has standing and running cords, cabins, hatches, etc., colorful paint job. Great old mustard paint. Set onto a simple cradle. Ide...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
1970s Astonishing Bergantin Siglo XVIII Model Ship. Handmade. Made in England
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing Bergantin Siglo XVIII Model Ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of histo...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Large Model Tristar Jetplane With A British Airways "Landor" Livery, England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning vintage fibreglass and plastic composite model of a Concorde in full British Airways livery mounted on a tripod stand by Space Models, circa 1990. This 1:36 scale aircraft...
Category
20th Century British Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Yacht Model of the Nellie J of Duxbury
Located in Norwell, MA
Charming period yacht model of the private yacht "Nellie J" of Duxbury. Great cabin and deck detail, rows of portholes, flagpoles, anchor davit, mast, port and starboard lanterns. Th...
Category
1950s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Cranes
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Hollywood Regency brass cranes. These stunning midcentury brass crane statues are well detailed and make great decorative accessories. Grea...
Category
1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
$1,495 / set
Half Model of the Motor Launch Nora
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished half model of a boat that is pine above the waterline and mahogany below, with a plumb bow and rounded reverse stern.
Weight: 2 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 4" H x 24" W...
Category
1920s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Half Hull Model of the Motor Launch Flora Jane
Located in Norwell, MA
Builders half model from 1908 of the Motor Launch Flora Jane. Varnished half hull model of a motor launch. Pine and mahogany hull. Reverse stern. Lettering is not original.
Weight: ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Fine Half Model of a 1950s Speedboat Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of the speedboat Carolyn. Professionally built by Samuel M. Jones of Manchester, Mass., a model and pattern maker, with old business card attached.
Weight: 5 lbs.
Over...
Category
1950s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Varnished Half Model of a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique carved half-hull model of a motor yacht with backboard. Note on back reads: “Motor Launch Marion, 33; dated 1908, owner A.T. Vilyard.”
Weight: 3 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Charming Tugboat Half Model of the James Turner
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished half model of the English tugboat James Turner. Details include winches, steam funnel, skylights, cabin, stubbed mast, etc. Mounted to a backboard. Provenance: ex-Sotheby’s...
Category
1950s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Carved Half Model of the Speedboat Margaret
Located in Norwell, MA
Builder’s half model of a powerboat. The carved hull has a varnish finish and is mounted to a wood backboard. Condition: Note split on hull. Label on back reads “Margaret, Motor Laun...
Category
1960s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Ship Model "Sovereign of the Seas" English Navy Warship in a Glass Case
Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
The Sovereign of the Seas, an early British "First-Rate Ship of the Line" was launched in 1637 and was the most magnificent ship of her era. She was ordered as a 90 gun but at launch was armed with 102 bronze guns at the insistence of the king. She was later renamed Sovereign, and then Royal Sovereign...
Category
20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Miniature Motorboat, Chris Craft, Various Woods, Metal, Lacquer, USA circa 1950
By Chris Craft Boats
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, very decorative and detailed model of a two-seater wooden motorboat in the style of the runabout or barrel back boats by Chris-Craft (USA).
Worked in various woods, including ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Ship Model of the Whaleship Wanderer
Located in Norwell, MA
Primitive model of the American whaleship Wanderer of New Bedford. Details include a winch, whaleboats, hatches, companionways, barrels, tryworks, etc. Six whaleboats hang from davit...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Pair Rouge Marble ‘Grand Tour’ Models of Ruins Celebrating the Corinthian Order
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Incredible Pair of Rouge Marble ‘Grand Tour’ Models of Ruins Celebrating the Corinthian Order, Most Probably Attributed To The Workshop Of Benedetto Boschetti. The fist ...
Category
1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
Elegant Miniature Swedish Karl Johan Mahogany Chiffonnière, 1830s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Miniature Swedish Karl Johan Mahogany Chiffonnière, 1830s
Evoking the refined elegance of the Swedish Karl Johan period, this exquisite miniature chiffonnière captures the architect...
Category
1830s Swedish Karl Johan Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Six Foot Model of Cup Yacht Puritan
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot model of the Boston built America's Cup yacht Puritan. Fine model with planked deck, skylights with brass bars, suit of sails, etc. Mounted on a ma...
Category
Early 2000s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Miniature in Sterling Silver of Camera
Located in VALENZA, IT
Camera miniature in sterling silver.
Completely handmade and "bellows lens" in black enamelled silver.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
$436 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rag
bone Professional Dress Forms
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Rag & bone Professional Dress Forms
Sewing mannequin - couture
Measures : 40cmx50cm H:200cm
Wear consistent with age and use : Please see photos
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Model of the Brig Bertha
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality former museum model of the brig "Bertha" of Emden. Expertly detailed with many deck structures, including wheel cabin, companionways, livestock coop, main cabin, etc. Ot...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Novelty Butchers Bell, London c.1903
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Edwardian solid silver desk bell in the form of a pig. The piece is partly cast and finely hand-chased. The bell mechanism is housed within the body, and o...
Category
20th Century British Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Half Beam Steam Engine Model
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Stuart Turner Limited.
This is a scale model of a steam engine created in England by the Stuart Turner company in the beginning of the 20th century. A very well-engineered model of a rotative beam steam Engine. This antique model is a miniature of the real one, manufactured to be installed during the British Industrial Revolution. Masterfully crafted with beautiful details and great materials, such; bronze, iron and steel. The model is mount in a customized mahogany wood base from the same period, for display. This so-called adult’s toys are highly collectable and display very well, a great conversation pieces. Recently cleaned and oiled for sharp function.
The company of Stuart Turner Ltd was incorporated in 1906 and started to produce model steam engines...
Category
1890s English Industrial Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Portrait Miniature of a Man with a Yellow V-Neck Collar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine 19th century portrait miniature of a man with a yellow V-neck collar
A wonderful antique oil portrait of a distinguished gentleman.
Dim...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Maritime Diorama "Working the Beds" by Hitchcock
Located in Norwell, MA
Oyster dredging diorama titled "Working the Beds" by William Hitchcock. Oystermen are seen piloting a schooner working the dredge. Two others are "working also", set into a calm sea ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Sterling Silver Polo Horse
Player Sculpture, British Olympics, 1908
By Mappin
Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Mappin & Webb, this exquisite, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Polo Horse and Player, is wonderfully detailed.
The mo...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lladró Rhinoceros Beetle Figurine by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects Collection. This origi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Three Masted Schooner Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of a three-masted cargo schooner with a red and black painted hull. Scribed deck with cabins, hatches, wheel, stovepipe, winch, anchors, etc. Model is by Honore Leclerc of Cana...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Agate Mounted and Cameo Inset Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique agate mounted and cameo inset walking stick
Continental, c. 1900
Height 91cm, diameter 5cm
Expertly fashioned in around 1900, this exquisite walking stick is crafted from ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Metal
Carved and Painted Model of Hms Emerald, 1811 and ‘Hms Emerald
Hms Amethyst
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A carved and painted model of HMS Emerald, 1811, the frigate finely modelled and painted with a white hull, black plimsole line, yellow topsides and red cannon ports, raised on the original mahogany stand with turned feet and a plaque reading ‘HMSEmerald, 36 Gun Frigate. Launched on the Thames in 1795. A scale model ½”-1’ made for Captain F. L .Maitland, her Commander 1806-1911 together with a painting of H.M.S. Emerald by Nicholas Pocock...
Category
19th Century British Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Paint
Art Nouveau Silver and Glass Mounted Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver and glass mounted walking stick
French, c. 1900
Height 91cm, diameter 2.5cm
Dating back to late 19th century France, this exceptional walking stick reflects the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Royal Dutch Navy Grumman Avanger TBM3 1960 Airplane Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Big and beautiful 1960 Grumman Avenger TBM3 Royal Dutch Navy airplane model. This beautiful replica once flew with remote control and it comes without remot...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Nantucket Whaleboat Model on Davits
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on frame model of a nantucket whaleboat model mounted to a section of whaleship bulwark. Details include oars, mast, sail, harpoons, lances, line tubs, etc.. Fitted to a custom...
Category
Early 2000s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Austrian Cast
Cold Painted Bronze Miniatures Cat Figurine Whimsy Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Lot of three ornately cast and cold-painted antique Austrian bronze miniatures of whimsical cats. These highly detailed sculptures date from approximately 1900-1920.
Approximate dimensions of figurines: (L/W/H)
Cat 'Paper Boy...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Medium Vintage Glazed Porcelain Rubber Glove Mold C.1985
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Price is per piece.
Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces hav...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
$108 Sale Price
20% Off
Peterborough Canoe Model Caramel Color Vintage Native American Handcrafted Woode
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Native American handcrafted wooden miniature canoe and paddle, likely created as a tourist or folk art piece. Similar...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Rare Pug Bulldog Dog Celluloid Figurine vintage, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or bulldog Figurine bought in Liege France. It is made of Celluloid and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your Toy or Bulldog collection. It is in nice con...
Category
1920s French Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wire
Antique Shadowbox Ship Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique clipper ship model in a shadow box frame. The vessel carries a suit of seventeen, carved wood sails with varnish. Charming hull form. Detailed ...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
American Country Wooden Train Coach Model
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style (20th Cent) painted wood model of DeWitt Clinton train coach with doll figures (see #037074-companion piece, Stephenson's R...
Category
20th Century American Country Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Nineteenth Century Ship Model of a Frigate
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ship model of an English Ship of the line. Three deck warship with cannon, longboats, belfry, figurehead, flags, etc. Fitted to a custom case. Small Antique Ship's Model 12x6...
Category
1950s European Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Engineer
s Scale Model of Extending Fire Escape Ladder
Located in London, GB
A detailed engineer's model of a lattice-girder extending fire escape ladder.
The ladder can be extended by the powered mechanism, or by a winder...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
Small Decorative Carpenter
s Sample Secretary, Sweden circa 1800
s
Located in Round Top, TX
This unique small decorative item served as a "carpenter's sample" to share with customers prior to ordering a full size secretary. Note the size of 24" wide x 27" high.
All the pain...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Framed Nautical Flag by Dettra
Located in Norwell, MA
Linen maritime flag with sturdy canvas hoist and stitched panels of yellow and blue. The hoist is stamped Dettra Flag Company Incorporated. This is a US N...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cotton
$499 / item
Carl Auböck Model #5655
Seahorse
Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5655 'Seahorse' 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 Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Seven Miniature Furstenberg Biscuit Porcelain Busts of English Men of Letters
Located in Spencertown, NY
Seven Furstenberg miniature busts of English men of letters, early 19th century together with a William IV Amboyna two-door glazed cabinet. Including,
Locke, Dryden, Garrick, Pope.
Category
Early 19th Century German William IV Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain, Amboyna, Wood
A mushrooms models: Agaricus Campestris, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
A model for pharmacy of mushrooms. Specimen Agaricus Campestris, Made out of paper machè watercolored. Rectangular wooden black base with moss and hay. Germany circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
LLadro Porcelain Figurines, a Set of 4
By Lladro
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of 4 Lladro (Spain) porcelain figurines. One figurine of a woman feeding ducks, one figurine of a woman holding a lamb, one of a group of ducks and the last one is a clown. Each figurine is signed in the bottom.
Figurine 1: 5” L x 3.75” H x 2” D (ducks only)
Figurine 2: 5” L x 10” H x 3” D ( woman holding lamb...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
$525 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
Several sizes available.
Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have ret...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
$100 Sale Price
53% Off
Large Chinese Nephrite and Agate Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese nephrite and agate flower model in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 45cm, width 38cm, depth 31cm
Crafted from agate, nephrite, and cloisonné en...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Agate, Enamel
Art Deco Ford Trimotor Desk Airplane Wooden Model, ca. 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Ford Tri-motor desk airplane wooden model - ca. 1925.
Fantastic desk / counter airplane, made of polished wood and polished aluminium. Fully Restored and ready to display.
Some History:
The Ford Trimotor...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
$3,600 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Pennsylvania Railroad Stock Car Model
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique handmade railroad stock car model.
As a model of the railroad cars designed to haul livestock like cattle, this exquisite replica delivers some remarkable details including ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Tin
Anatomical Model of Cow, Germany
By Hauptner
Located in Peekskill, NY
This rare German papier mâché teaching model measures over 36 inches long and 21.5 inches tall. The base is wood and splits in two along with the cow. One side shows a beautiful real...
Category
20th Century German Industrial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gesso
Set of 64 models from Scuderia Ferrari Historical Archive collection, 1980s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Set of 64 Collectible Models depicting the Scuderia Ferrari Historical Archive.
Made entirely in 1/43 scale by Brumm in Italy in the 1980s... and in fact it is those models from the ...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum, Zinc, Copper
Three Vintage Embalmed Crocodiles, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Group of 3 impressive vintage embalmed crocodiles, measures: length cm 95, 100 and 110, first half of the 20th Century.
Excellent conditions except ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Models and Miniatures
Materials
Alligator
$3,471 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of 12 Limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen Lips Ornament Pink Red Valentine
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 12 limited edition artisan irish linen lips ornaments in pinks and valentine’s day reds by Katie Larmour.
This is a luxury box set of artisan made decorative ornaments created with authentic Irish Linen, exclusive to 1stdibs. They are special because they are limited editions from a beautiful mixture of vintage and deadstock fabric in small batches (some even one-of-a-kind) embellished with exquisite copper embroidery and dainty beading.
These novelty miniatures are a unique and quirky gift for Valentine’s Day, perfect for a lover all year round or a treat to oneself, and they definitely tick the box for Christmas tree decorations. They are collectible and can be kept as heirlooms.
Katie Larmour is an acclaimed Northern Irish designer with a studio based in her hometown of Belfast. Known for heritage textiles, her signature use of Irish Linen and original designs have seen her brand make waves in Europe and beyond.
The fabric is 100% pure Irish Linen from a mixture of sustainable sources - vintage, local mill deadstock rolls from one of the last remaining linen mills still active in Ireland today, repurposed antique tablecloths...
Category
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle
French, 20th Century
Fish (eg.): 3cm x 10cm wide x 2.5cm depth.
This charming set consists of twelve Art...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver Plate
Petite Art Deco Flapper Girl Pin Cushion Half Doll
Located in Devon, England
Very delicate and petite Art Deco flapper girl, half nude with black bob hair cut without stretched arms. An unusual size and beautifully detail...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Set of Viennese Cold Painted Bronze Cats
Located in London, GB
This set of seven antique bronze cats are each posed differently, and are cast using the highly collectible Viennese cold painted bronze technique. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
$3,828 / set
Antique and Vintage Models and Miniatures
There’s a place in every room for antique and vintage models and miniatures to fit in as small pieces of decor with character. Given their diversity of design, they are well suited to fit any style of space. From boats and spaceships to animals and race cars, there is a model for every taste.
Among the earliest known uses of miniatures are models found in Egypt dating back to 3,000 B.C. They were placed in pyramids as part of religious ceremonies. Elsewhere in the ancient world, small-scale architectural models were used in burial rituals. Since then, people have made miniaturized models for a variety of purposes.
Around the turn of the last century, toy companies created sought-after miniatures like trains. In the 1930s, airplane model kits took off in popularity. Later, Pop artists helped turn these kid treasures into a higher art form, such as Andy Warhol’s 1983 Toy Paintings.
Many people now use miniatures to decorate. Miniatures and models can be a playful accent, especially in areas of leisure, like a living room, salon or bedroom. Some collect miniatures to show off a range of favorite passions, while others focus on one type of model to add sophistication to their home.
Models can depict animals, people or places — as they do for an interactive project called Gulliver’s Gate in New York — and can contribute to the curation of a space or express a personality. Connoisseurs can find folk art and historical miniatures from every era. They have been created in classic and modern designs ranging from kitsch collectibles to old-world oddities.
Explore the collection of models and miniatures on 1stDibs today to build your collection and bring whimsical joy to your home.
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