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Models and Miniatures For Sale
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 Models and Miniatures
Materials
Other
Sterling Silver Wager Cup, Import Marked London 1962, I. Freeman
Sons
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1962 by I. Freeman & Sons, this striking, Sterling Silver Wager Cup, is modelled as a lady in costume, an...
Category
1960s English Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Three-Dimensional Midcentury Italian Wall Plaster Didactic Anatomical, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury three-dimensional didactic anatomical panel in plaster with Antonio Vallardi Milano label, Italy 1950s
Please note that the item is original of the period and t...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$407 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Mini Sized Bronze Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching neoclassical bronze mirror with foliage details and beveled glass. Spain, 1930s.
This lovely miniature oval mirror has a frame with foliage design surrounding a beveled ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
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 at the University of Leipzig...
Category
19th Century German Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plaster
$395 Sale Price
31% Off
Mir Space Station USSR CCCP Original Scale Model; Soviet Scene
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting an extraordinary piece of aerospace history - the original Mir prototype scale model from Russia. This remarkable artifact has been in our possession for the past 30 years, cherished as a prized collectible. Acquired from the individual who first imported it from Russia, it stands as a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of space exploration.
This scale model is truly one-of-a-kind, bearing witness to the pioneering spirit that led to the construction of the iconic Mir space...
Category
1980s Russian Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Miniature Furniture and Chairs from the 60s
Located in Lugo, IT
Miniature furniture and chairs from the 60s
A piece of furniture is missing a rubber and a non-original red knob
Good condition.
Thanks
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$3,314 / set
Vintage Brass
Copper Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Wooden Base, German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of brass, copper, wrought iron and a wooden base. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany...
Category
1960s German Classical Roman Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Early 20th C. Copper dinosaur diorama
Located in Hudson, NY
Hand made.
Hammered copper
Amazing. Almost sci-fi. I have never seen anything like this before. Possible ex museum collection. Two plaques on the front and back that would have held...
Category
Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Kids Mechanical Pedal Car, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition
No damages
Fully functional
For kids.
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Mercedes Retro Racing Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Mercedes Retro Racing with aluminium structure,
with plastic and aluminium details. Model in black paint finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Models and Miniatures
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Mahogany Tilt-Top Tripod Table, Mini, Salesman or Example Sample
Located in Huntington, NY
An early 19th century mahogany tilt-top tripod table
Mini, salesman or example sample.
With tilt-top, tripod base.
Category
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Ship
s Model Schooner Atlantic
Located in Norwell, MA
Model of the 1903 3-masted schooner yacht "Atlantic". Built at the Townsend and Downey shipyard of New York from a design by Willian Gardner. Commissione...
Category
2010s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Owl Money Bank
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Money Bank of an Owl in Italian Silver Plate.
This charming money bank comes in two parts that is easily opened. This bank is very functiona...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver Plate
Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality model of the Boston built clipper ship “Great Republic” by Thomas Rosenquist of Far Rockaway, New Jersey. Highly detailed with scribed deck, cabins, skylight, lifeboats, anchors, carved...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Pocket Globe, Nicholas Lane, London, post 1779
By Nicholas Lane
Located in Milano, IT
Pocket Globe
Nicholas Lane
London, post 1779
The globe is contained in its original case, which is covered in leather.
The sphere measures 2.75 in (6.9 cm) whereas the case measure...
Category
1780s English Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
Lladró African Savannah Wild Animals Sculpture in White by Ernest Massuet
By Lladro, Ernest Massuet
Located in New York City, NY
Sculpture in matte white porcelain animals from African savannah, adult female elephant that guides her group through a long path with an iroko wooden...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1810-1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, circa 1810–1820
Charming and finely proportioned miniature chest of drawers in mahogany (Swietenia mahogoni), dati...
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Lladró Oriental Horse Sculpture by Salvador Furió. Limited Edition.
By Lladro, Salvador Furió
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of an oriental battle horse in matte white porcelain with brown, ochre and blue tones. This majestic and elegant animal is inspired by traditional art of the Chinese Tang dynasty. The horse proudly wears its tack, typical of the upper classes, making this High Porcelain limited edition a symbol which conveys the significance this animal represented in Chinese society from ancient times: beauty, power and wealth. In this gloss finish version, the oriental horse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
Curious Wriggling Fish Made of Mother-of-pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Curious wriggling fish made of mother-of-pearl
Fish made of mother of pearl veneer. Very fine and quality work. Fish assembled with moving elements.
Category
20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
$454 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative Italian Grand Tour model of a Roman oil lamp, circa 1835,in the manner of Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1870).
Once a Grand Tour souvenir acquired by an adventurer explorin...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Marble
Amazing English Architects Model, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Architects Model circa 1920
We are proud to offer a unique circa 1920s architects model of a timber-clad colonial style house in original paint. An a...
Category
1920s British Folk Art Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Ladies Leather Piedmont Shoes Boots Mercantile Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of antique Victorian ladies high boots constructed of brown leather and used as mercantile models for a store display. Each sole has an impressed mark of "Piedmont" in script an...
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
American Country Style Carved
Painted Wood Steamboat
Located in Queens, NY
American Country Style carved wood folk art steamboat painted and textured in an antique finish with metal parts including the American flag, wheel covers and captain\'s helm, with r...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures
Materials
Elm
English Pond Yacht Wooden Ship Model
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large elegant wooden pond yacht model.
High quality, hand-built.
Hull made in mahogany, deck in maple wood.
Very decorative and beautifully exec...
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Jaguar XK 120 model car in clear crystal, decorative object, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Victorious on track and outrageously elegant on the road, the Jaguar XK-120 is both one of the most famous and versatile cars ever made by the legendary British manufacturer. Produce...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Crystal
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
1860 Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon, Marble Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...
Category
1860s Italian Grand Tour Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid Century Lacquer/Vellum Table Screen, Canaletto Style View of Venice
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid century Lacquer/Vellum table screen -Canaletto style view of Venice
Italy, Circa 1960s
A stunning diminutive work, in four parts beautifully ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
American Chippendale Rare Miniature Slant Front Desk w/ original Brasses c1780s
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare and important slant top desk is an exceptional example of a miniature piece of furniture. Bearing all the desirable features of a Chippendale, this desk has a dovetailed tw...
Category
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Chinese dragon miniature in silver
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Miniature Chinese dragon in silver. Metal: Silver. Origin: Asian. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 10.89 grams. Dimensions: 3.5cmx3.1cm. Content: 99...
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Elegant English miniature chest of drawers in walnut burl from Mid-19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant English miniature chest of drawers in walnut burl from Mid-19th Century.
Perfect as a jewelry or collector’s box.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to deve...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$2,020 Sale Price / set
87% Off
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy - Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Balsamarium shaped as a Bust of a Black Boy
Bronze, silver inlaid eyes and lips, Roman, 1st – 2nd Century AD
Provenance:
Private London Collection formed 1965-1975
H 10 cm (4 in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Diminutive 19th C Globe on Stand by Rand McNally
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique globe on stand, by Rand McNally.
The 6” diameter globe is supported by the half circle brass meridian, which is mounted t...
Category
19th Century American Campaign Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Large Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Dice
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of vintage carved wood dice. This whimsical pair of hand carved wood dice make the perfect coffee table, bookcase or game room accessory.
Also k...
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$950 / set
Collectible Antique Gilded Bronze Cash Register with Relief Carving
Located in Madrid, ES
An outstanding antique cash register, finely crafted in gilded bronze and richly adorned with intricate relief carvings. This piece exemplifies t...
Category
19th Century American Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Small Early 20th Century Iron Cannon Desk Accessory with Eagle-Head Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Miniature American Civil Style Iron Cannon on wheels with Eagle-head decoration.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Models and Miniatures
Materials
Iron
Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This superb pair of model desk cannons has been beautifully handmade in mahogany with nailed brass fittings and heavy cast bronze barrels. The attention to...
Category
Early 20th Century British Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
20th Century French Vintage Dark Red Wooden Truck Model, Table Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark red model truck of an antique French lorry with opening doors and removable back part, in good condition. Hand crafted in wood and hand painted. Min...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late20th Century Victorian Style Balloon Back Mahogany Doll Parlor Chair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
High Quality Solid Wood Ballon Back Small Scale Side Chair for Decorative Purposes Only (Not Recommended for use of Child)
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
$126 Sale Price
55% Off
Miniature Antique Empire chest of drawers
Located in Ballard, CA
exquisite exemple of a miniature sample of an empire chest made by a "Compagnon" most likely this was for the mentor to judge the ability of his pupi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Orientalist Nuremberg Late 19th Century, Arab Lead Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Orientalist Nuremberg Late 19th Century, Arab Lead Sculpture
Beautiful polychrome Nuremberg lead sculpture. Arab warrior seated on a camel, clad in robes and holding a rifle in his ...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lead
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
18th / Early 19th Century Miniature Painting
Located in Delft, NL
An 18th / early 19th century miniature painting
An 18th / early 19th century miniature painting painted on glass and framed.
The copper framed miniature painting in another copp...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Copper
American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
American/English (19/20th Cent) sailing ship with 4 masts and a light house in a bulbous shaped glass bottle on a green wood base.
Category
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
Set of 18 Limited Edition Artisan Vintage Pink Irish Linen Shell Tree Ornaments
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 18 Limited Edition Artisan Vintage Pink Irish Linen Shell Ornaments Christmas Tree by Katie Larmour
This is a luxury box set of artisan mad...
Category
2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Linen
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey.
English, 20th century.
Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth.
Crafted ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
Rare Builders Half Model of the Herreshoff Yacht Avanti
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of the Sparkman & Stephens designed and Herreshoff–built 56.8 foot yawl Avanti. Built in Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1935. This is a builders half model with engraved namepl...
Category
1930s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Fine Half Model of a Sailing Yacht Designed by Herreshoff
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality half model of a sailing sloop designed by Nathanael Herreshoff in 1904. The model is by Marsom Pratt II, fine design with a long mahogany trunk cabin.
Weight: 3 lbs....
Category
2010s Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Carved Miniature Blanket Chest or Coffer
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality 19th century Italian Renaissance walnut carved miniature blanket chest or coffer. Fine carving in walnut wood on the fron...
Category
1830s Italian Renaissance Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Handmade Bronze Viking Ship by Edward Aagaard for Copenhagen Iron Art
By Edward Aagaard
Located in DOORWERTH, NL
Beautifully craftmanship. Detailed model of Viking Ship in patinated bronze by Edward Aagaard for Copenhagen Iron Art. Intact and complete condition and with a small wooden stand for...
Category
1970s Danish Primitive Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
19th Century Miniature Childs Porcelain Tea Service
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Miniature Childs Porcelain tea service
9 pieces Miniature Porcelain, not marked
Tea pot, a lidded sugar bowl, a milk jar, 6 cups and ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Porcelain
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 Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
19th Century Walnut Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Late 19th Century Walnut Miniature Chest, With Crossbanded Decoration Top Top, Over Five Long Drawers With Replacement Turned Brass Knobs And Crossbanded Decoration, R...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Models and Miniatures
Materials
Walnut
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 Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stainless Steel
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Long Sleek Builders Half Model of a Motor Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique half model of a long, sleek motor yacht. Laminated hull with six lifts. Painted black over gold with a gold cove stripe.
Weight: 9 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 53" ...
Category
1920s Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
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
Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flowers, Vase F by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
F vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese Artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
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
1985 Think Big!, Huge Safety Pin
By Think Big
Located in Weesp, NL
Huge safety pin 1985 Think Big! This rare Pop Art piece is in great condition. No cracks or damage.
Think Big! was a retail store originally established in New York City in 1979. It ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carved wood racing Yawl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully carved early 20th-century English model of a racing yawl, featuring an elongated hull in richly varnished wood with graceful overhangs and a classic lead keel. Twin mas...
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
$3,250
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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