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Period: Mid-20th Century
Midcentury English Portobello Famous Wines in the World on Display Case
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s midcentury English Portobello "Famous wines" in the world on display case
Measures cm: H 34 W 108, D 9.
Category
English Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Builders Model of Royal Yacht Squadron Yacht Rys, Ceto
Located in Norwell, MA
Extraordinary original dockyard builders model of the royal yacht squadron vessel RYS CETO, a 130 ton diesel yacht owned by the Earl Fitzwilliam. ...
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Rollglobus
Rollable Globe
by Austrian Geographer Robert Haardt
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is an original Austrian "Rollglobus" (rollable globe). It was produced in Austria in the 1950s and designed after the system of Austrian Geographer Robert Haardt. The little...
Category
Austrian Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Model of the Paddle Steamer Sirius
Located in Norwell, MA
Plank on the frame model of the paddle steamer HMS Sirius. This finely crafted model was built by William Hitchcock. Planked deck, hatches, winch, an...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
A striking metal sculpture of a fish. Iron with gold gilt decoration. Probably Asian.
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Scale Model of a Herreshoff Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare period model of a Herreshoff "Class" boat. The sleek scale hull is fitted with floorboards, tiller, boom crutch, cleats, blocks, etc.. Fitted with a dropped centerboards. Set on...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1940s Retail Counter Top Female Mannequin Doll Store Display Black Paint
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1940s department store retail counter top female mannequin or doll store clothing display on round wood base. Original black paint shows age, ar...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Composition
Illuminating Vintage Plastic Globe, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
A charming vintage illuminated globe produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. This decorative piece not only serves as a geographical reference but also transforms into a soft ambien...
Category
Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
Folded Leather Origami Elephant Sculpture from England circa 1960s
By Deru
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted folded leather Elephant from England circa 1960s. A very creative approach using a single piece of leather to make the Elephant form that is folded then stitched togethe...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
French Mid-Century Mirrored Miniature Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) pink mirrored rectangular miniature cabinet with 2 doors and bevelled trim on lacquered base with mahogany interior
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lacquer, Mahogany
Half Model of a Sailing Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of a single mast sailing yacht. Varnished and painted hull. Mounted to a backboard. Scribed deck.
Weight: 4 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 27"W x 4"D
Made: Ameri...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Murano Glass Rhinoceros
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano Glass Rhinoceros. This realistic Murano rhino sculpture is clear and gray glass with controlled bubbles and in great condition.
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Coastal Scale Ship Model in Glass Case
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embark on a journey with this exquisite vintage scale ship model, meticulously handcrafted and presented within a sophisticated mahogany and glass display case. This piece captures t...
Category
American Industrial Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Glass, Wood
Antique Butchery Decoration of a Pottery Ox
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Butchery Decoration of a Pottery Ox
A large statue of an ox made of painted pottery. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue was manufactured ...
Category
German Rustic Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Clay
"Penthouse, " Perfume Group by Lelong in Art Deco Box, Unusually Fine Condition
By Lucien Lelong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although the perfume industry in France and America embraced the new streamlined and geometric styles of the 1920s and 30s -- which we would call Art Deco tod...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass
Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Black Lacquered Rondette Desk Lighter in Stainless Stee
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful desk Rondette lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1934. This is a very unusual lighter designed with wonderful geometric patterns and crafted in solid steel with a central round body set upon two smaller cylindrical feet. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great contrast with the base polished steel. Extremely well made and solid construction with very nice care and attention to all details. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition.
Weight: 104.9 Grams, (67.24 Dwt).
Measurements: 66 mm by 21 mm by 82 mm (2.59 x 0.83 x 3.23 Inches).
Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "RONSON US PAT.RE.NO.19023 RONSON RONDETTE ART METAL WKS INC NEWARK NJ US PAT.RE.NO.19023".
The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Model of an Eastport Pinky Fishing Schooner
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality model of a double-ended "Eastport Pinky" fishing schooner. This model is a former museum piece. Mustard painted deck with hatches, winch, line tubs, anchors, etc. Great model...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Dressmaker
s Dummy
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Dressmaker's dummy signed Cavanaugh New York and dated 1951.
Category
American Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
$2,200
Plastic School Model Of Ethylen, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Original and unique home assessory, this is a school chemist model of ethylene. Produced and used in Czechoslovakia since 1960s, this model is made of plastic, with a plastic base. I...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
$261 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Hollywood Regency Brass Seashell
Located in Houston, TX
Large Hollywood Regency brass seashell. Beautiful table accessory.
Great patina!
Could be polished if desired.
Category
Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Dolphin Attributed to Barbini
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass dolphin attributed to Barbini. This beautiful colorful dolphin figure or sculpture is hand blown with gold inclusions. Stunning!
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Apprentice Shoes
A rare and delightful pair of leather early 20th Century hand crafted apprentice shoes. One of the smallest examples we have seen to date.
...
Category
British Victorian Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather
Model Ship “Löwe”, hand-painted, Germany 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Detailed model ship of the galleon Löwe with three masts and single-row arrangement of the guns.
Category
German Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Trade sign for a telephone company depicting a big telephon, USA 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A window trade sign of an american telephone company, depicting a big phone. Carved out of fruit wood, and white enamel painted. United States of America half 20th century.
Category
American Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Boho Sailboat Scale Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the timeless allure of maritime adventures with this exquisite vintage sailboat scale model. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece captures the elegance of ea...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Columbia Schooner Ship Model in Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek model of the Fishing Schooner Columbia model in case. Charming old model of the famous Gloucester Grand Banks schooner with nested dories, rope coi...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
English Early 20th Century Amazing Scratch Built Locomotive
Located in London, GB
Amazing scratch built locomotive
We are proud to offer one of the best examples of English early 20th century scratch built Folk Art examples. Modelled on an English steam locomot...
Category
British Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern diorama box with religious celebration scene, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern diorama box with religious celebration scene, 1950s
Cubic diorama box representing a Christian ceremonial scene. The outside of the box is covered in brown cardboard, the front of the box is made of glass with a golden frame and shows the internal composition, which sees a religious celebration on the left and a work scene on the left, all set in a cave. Present transformer that makes lighting possible. On the top there is a handwritten label that says "Attention! It runs at 125, the transformer is in the Christmas decorations box".
Produced in 1950s.
Vintage condition, with clear signs of use and aging, stains, discolorations and missing material.
Measurements in cm
Box 27x20x21.5h
Transformer 10x22x12.5h
This item is truly amazing and will be perfect for you if you are a collector or lover of vintage curiosities...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Plastic School Model Of Diamant, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful and unique vintage science model of diamant. This is a school model originating in Czechoslovakia. Produced and used until now since 1960s. The...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Plastic
$266 Sale Price
50% Off
Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional half model of an American sailing yacht. Beautifully carved hull with a rich dark patina. Large scale, quite beamy but still sleek. Mounted to an original backboard. This...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
$2,495
A Vintage Bullet Shaped Architectural Mold
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage aluminum mold, bullet shaped, on a stand.
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Folk Art Jewelry Box or Miniature Tabletop Sized Chest of Drawers. This vintage wood piece with four drawers has lots of character and patina. Each drawer features a hand painted lea...
Category
Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Horse Head Tape Dispenser in Brass Colored Metal, 1960s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Unique brass colored horse head tape dispenser, heavy cast metal construction made by Ted Arnold Ltd in the 1960s. Marked inside the horse head.
Very nice patina, some loss of color...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Folk Art Leather and Paper Mache Big Cat Figures
Located in Charleston, SC
For your consideration we have 2 mid-20th century era “big cat” leather wrapped animals. One being a panther who seems to be slowly approaching ...
Category
Unknown Folk Art Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Paint, Parchment Paper
Half Model of a Sailboat Called Rub a Dub Dub
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished half model of a sloop with engraved brass plate "Rub a Dub Dub," with long centerboard and rudder. Label on back reads "Custom Models by Peter Colesworthy."
Weight: 3 l...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Cast Bronze Men’s Shoes, Mid-20th Century
Located in Northport, MI
A finely modeled pair of cast bronze men’s lace-up shoes, likely mid-20th century, showcasing remarkable realism and craftsmanship. Each shoe is sculpted in solid bronze with a warm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1930s Tlingit Totems
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Tlingit culture is divided into two moieties, or groups: Eagles and Ravens. These groups, also called clans, are exogamous – which means they marry out to the other group – and are m...
Category
American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cedar
$8,250 / set
Builder
s Model of a Competition Speedboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional architects model of racing speedboat. Varnished hull with gold cove stripe. Painted cockpit and engine covers. Possibly from the workshop of Charles Moyer. Mounted to a s...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Fornasetti Fermalibri 1950 Metal, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti Fermalibri 1950 metal, Italy.
Category
Italian Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Classic Antique Yacht Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of the cabin cruiser “Waco”. Planked hull and deck. Great cabin work with portholes, flag, helm, benches, etc. Classic yacht model with great character. Big and beautif...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1966 Sterling Silver Soldier Presentation Trophy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver presentation trophy on oakwood plinth in the form of a Victorian soldier; an addition to our military related silverware collection.
This fine vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver trophy has been realistically modelled in the form of a crouching soldier holding a musket.
The model is embellished with impressive cast details reproducing the fine details of the soldier's Victorian attire, including a dagger and ammo pouch to his belt.
The sterling silver soldier is displayed on the original oak wood presentation plinth.
The cuboid plinth is fitted with a vacant silver inscription band; the band may be engraved with a personal inscription if so desired.
This fine presentation silver...
Category
English Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Scale Model of the Clipper Ship Flying Cloud
Located in Norwell, MA
1930’s Era ship model of the Boston built American clipper ship “Flying Cloud”. This is a well-executed model from the 1930s. the carved wood hull has a scri...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Finest Quality Model of the Iron Clipper Commonwealth
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional model of the iron clipper Commonwealth. The ship was built by Russel and Co., Greenock, 1876, owner C.H. Stewart of London. Employed in the Australian and Indian trade. T...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Collection of 47 Murano Glass Miniature Animals, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
These 47 miniatures are made in hand-modeled Murano glass.
They are all between 1 to 10 centimeters.
They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Murano Glass
Miniature Prototype "Sole" Table
Chairs Set by Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Rare and spectacular set of Miniature Prototype Table and Chairs by Piero Fornasetti, Italy circa 1970's. The chairs are stamped 'Fornasetti Milano' ...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Pair of 1950s Papua New Guinea Male and Female Wooden Sculptures
By Jef Deconinck
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition pair of busts.
Anyone who knows a little bit about indigenous art immediately can tell that these sculptures were not carved by a local artist. These ...
Category
Belgian Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Folk Art Airplane, circa 1940s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This carved wood Folk Art airplane has an amazing original paint surface and functional propeller and wheels.
Category
American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sheet Metal
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Rare vintage toy locomotive from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attract...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Miniature wardrobe. Oxidized mirror
Located in Lugo, IT
Miniature wardrobe.
Oxidized mirror
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
The tires are all origi...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Old railway wheel model on tracks 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Old railway wheel model on tracks.
Old school model from the 1930s, complete and in excellent condition.
Category
Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Cast Stone, Aluminum
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
Good original condition...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Ashtray, Brass and Wood, Carl Auböck Vienna, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
An ashtray by Carl Auböck made of brass.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Kitchen Scale by Rekord Company, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage kitchen scale with a set of vintage weights. Trully a great vintage piece but still in working condition. Produced in Czechoslo...
Category
Czech Bohemian Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Brass
$199 Sale Price / set
75% Off
Model of Danish Corner Chair in the Manner of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Apprentice cabinet makers would make models of furniture as a part of their training. A lovely addition for a collector of miniature chairs and a generally appealing decorative acces...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Salesman Sample Tire Vulcanizing Machine
Located in Dekalb, IL
Vintage tire manufacturing and repair machine salesman sample.
This piece would have been shopped around to various service stations and garages. Its purpose was to vulcanize tires,...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Model of the Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale model of the Spanish navy training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano. Model is Circa 1940 and has cracking paint. Rigged with a full suit of sails that are aged and stained. Distre...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Builders Model of an 8 Man Crew Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Naval architects builders half model of a racing shell. Very nice form. Quite a sleek design. Laminated and varnished hull. Hull is fastened to the backboard with four brass screws.
...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Antique Model of a Double Ended Trading Vessel
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique model of a double ended river trading vessel with hinged masts to pass under bridges, and a varnished deck. The hull is painted black and gold. Quality model.
Weight: 4 l...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Large Mid-Century Modern Didactic Resin Anatomical Model Jaw
Located in Weesp, NL
Big 1960s anatomical jaw teaching model in perfect condition. This beautiful resin jaw can be taken apart as shown in the images. It was made in the 1960s by Rudiger Anatomie in Berl...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Models and Miniatures
Materials
Resin
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