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Period: 1920s
Vintage Swedish School Map of Vastergötland, Made in Sweden 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Swedish School Map of Vastergötland, Made in Sweden 1920 Västergötland also known as West Gothland or the Latinized version Westrogothia in older literature, is one of the...
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Swedish Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paper

Webster Sons 1925 Art Deco Red Black Enamel Smoking Set in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Rare smoking set designed by the E. G. Webster Company. Very cool and beautiful smoking set, created in America during the art deco period, circa 1925. This colorful set is composed...
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North American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

A J Zimmerman Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver tobacco box, an addition to our smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form. The subtly convex anterior and reverse surfaces of the box are plain and unembellished. This antique box retains the original hinged hallmarked cover with a plain thumbpiece to the anterior surface. The interior of the box retains the original gilding. Condition This antique silver tobacco box...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Baines Golfing Trade Card, Hanger Hill
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Baines Golfing trade card, Hanger Hill. A rare circular golf trade card in the shape of a bramble golf ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, Joh...
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British Sporting Art Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1928 The Torrents of Spring
Located in Bath, GB
A finely bound copy of this lesser known satirical novel by great American author Ernest Hemingway, the second edition. The second edition of this work, which was first published in 1926. Smartly rebound in a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. A lesser known work of Ernest Hemingway, this novella was written as a parody of 'Dark Laughter' by Sherwood Anderson. Hemingway takes a satirical look at pretentious writers in this novel and in its publication. He wrote it in only ten days, and received a mixed reaction when first published, partly as it was published in the same year as 'The Sun Also Rises...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

1922 The Heir
By Vita Sackville-West
Located in Bath, GB
The first edition of this novel with a lovely association, signed by the author and her mother to the politician Alfred Milner. The first edition, first impression. A presentation ...
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British Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century yacht binnacle from T.S and J.D. Negus of New York. Negus were famous ships chandlers located at South Street Seaport in New York. With gimballed compass from...
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Eight Spoke Ships Wheel with Iron Hub
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood ships wheel with eight spokes and an iron hub. Painted finish. Sturdy and heavy. 40" Diameter. Made: America Date: 1920 Weight: 35 lbs.
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Berger s Germania-Cacao Storage Tin 1900-1930
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the charm of times gone by with this authentic Berger's Germania-Cacao storage tin. A unique piece of history, dating from the period 1900-1930, that is not only a beautifu...
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German Art Nouveau Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century Death Cap Fly Agaric Model Fungi Natural History
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Very well modeled pair of Fungi's, circa 1920/30 in age, European in origins. Mounted on turned ebonised bases, each with a moss covered ground. Modeled with a composite paper mach...
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European Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Steel Ship s Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern by Scottish maker M.P. Calloway Limited Manufacturers of Leith. The steel case has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fresnel glass lens with brass bezel. Heavy...
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Scottish Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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European Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns by Meteorite "P18124" "P137559"
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's port and starboard lanterns with polished and lacquered steel cases, glass Fresnel lenses, red and green filters, electric sockets, etc.. With brass maker's badges and serial ...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

By Way of Introduction, Signed by A.A. Milne, Circa 1929
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Milne, A.A., By Way of Introduction. London: Methuen & Co., Ltd., 1929. First edition, first printing, signed on title page. Original printed dust jacket with a custom, clamshell case. This is a first edition of A.A. Milne's By Way of Introduction. Milne has signed the book on the title page in blue ink. The book is presented with its original beige dust jacket. It was published out of London by Methuen & Co., Ltd., in 1929. This book features a collection of introductions written by Alan Alexander Milne (1882-1956). The collection of essays and excerpts were written for various publications and compiled by Milne. The work shows off his accessible and sometimes humorous writing style, recognizable from his children's books. There is a selection of his critical work included in the volume, as well a piece about his philosophical approach to writing children's books throughout his career, and even a few details about his Winnie the Pooh character, Christopher Robin. Milne was best known for his children's book series Winnie the Pooh. Included in the back of the book is a loose pamphlet advertising the Pooh series as "the most popular gift books...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

John Alden Blueprint, Jan 14 1929
Located in Norwell, MA
Power cruiser yacht blueprint from naval architect John G. Alden of 148 State Street Boston. Awesome profile blueprint showing below deck as well. Shown in great detail are cabins, g...
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Casket Art Deco from 1930
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present casket Art Deco from 1930 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original...
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Polish Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Era Vintage Brown Stitched Leather Ball, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage ball from stitched leather, 1920s with beautiful details like stitched leather parts and a beautiful leather patina. The original condition of the leather punchball...
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Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Seated figure with Thunderbird mask; carved yellow cedar, Thunderbird mask (eagle) depicted as head on a seated human body. Arms are dramatically open and outstretched. Large, richly detailed Thunderbird Mask, permanently attached with oblong eyes painted red, black and white. Edge decorated with dyed (red) spruce root as simulated mask harness over shoulders and across the chest. Dance apron; Seated figure wearing an apron of shredded cedar bark. Held on to figure at the waist with woven cedar string and abalone shell on button at back. Approximately 7" wide/long by 4" high. Bench; carved from cedar. Decorated on the back with bear face, outlined with inlaid red dyed spruce root. Ears, eyebrows and nose of inlaid abalone shell. Eyes of inlaid fossilized ivory...
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American Native American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cedar

Lindbergh His Story in Pictures by Francis Miller, Signed Limited Copy 70 of 250
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Miller, Francis Trevelyan (Charles A Lindbergh). Lindbergh: His Story in Pictures. New York and London: G.P. Putnam's Sons (Knickerbocker Press), 1929. Collector's Edition. Octavo, o...
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Murano , 1920, Italian.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Murano Glass

French Diamond Neglige Platinum and 18-Karat
Located in New York, NY
A stunning original Art Deco three-carat of cushion/european diamonds set in a neglige of two floral drops with smaller diamonds along the chain and bar set in platinum along a plati...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Platinum

Nautical Signal Flag Representing The Letter "I" India
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed nautical signal flag representing the letter “I” for India. Lined flag with a yellow field with round black sewn on panel. White canvas hoist with Manila rope...
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

Ship s Engine Order Telegraph by Charles Cory and Son of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's engine order telegraph with faceplates from Charles Cory and Son Patentees, New York. Smaller size than most, meticulously polished and lacquered. Overall Dime...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Leather Medicine Ball
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage heavy leather medicine ball. Great worn chocolate brown leather patina. Hand-painted team info or weight numbers on side.
Category

Unknown Folk Art Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
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European Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This is a small one. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a gre...
Category

European Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1923 R.U.R. Rossum s Universal Robots
By Karel Capek
Located in Bath, GB
A signed copy of the fifth edition of Karel Capek's science-fiction play, an important work of twentieth century science fiction, remarkable for introducing the word 'robot' to moder...
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Czech Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Category

European Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Japanese Art Deco Showa Period Hakata Ningyô of a Boy Holding a Fish, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Art Deco Showa Period Hakata Ningyô of a Boy Holding a Fish, Ca. 1920 Signed on the bottom. DIMENSIONS 8” high x 7.5” wide ...
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Japanese Japonisme Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

1926 Television (Seeing by Wire or Wireless) by Alfred Dinsdale
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce, first edition copy of this important work on television. This was the first book in English on television, and Dinsdale discusses the timeline and technical challenges of t...
Category

European Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Yacht Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Located in Norwell, MA
First class yacht binnacle by Kevin Hughes of New York and Boston. Varnished wood base with hinged door. A bronze clinometer is mounted to the base. Iron ...
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Classic 1920s Adjustable Height Leather and Cast Iron Pommel Gym Horse
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1920s adjustable height leather and cast iron pommel gym horse, amazing design, proportion and patina. Retains original 'HORSE-HOOF" feet, adjustable height from 26" to 40", cast iron wheels signed and dated 1921, Hamilton Caster mfg co, perfect for home gym...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Sterling Silver Torah Pointer or Yad - Hallmarked in London in 1929
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1929, this charming, Sterling Silver Yad, or Torah Pointer, is of traditional form. The yad measures 11.5"(29cm)in length, by 1.5"...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Architect s Half Model of Wrigley Yacht Wasp
Located in Norwell, MA
Period builders model of the motor yacht "Wasp". Superb example of the model makers art. We present this model of the Wrigley Family Yacht "Wasp". Wasp was a forty size foot motor cruiser built by Great lakes Boat...
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Old Whaleboat Rudder
Located in Norwell, MA
Large wood whaleboat rudder with brass pintles and maple tiller. What a great Classic shape on this awesome whaleboat rudder. Awesome relic. Weight: 45 lbs Overall Dimensions: 70...
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North American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Israeli Iron and Enamel Street Sign
Located in New York, NY
Three languages iron and enamel street sign, circa 1920. The sign was made for 58 street in the city of Haifa. The three languages indicate the sig...
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Enamel

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry handle, side light, brass hooks, etc. Circa 1920. Overall Dimensions: 7"H x 7" L x ...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Merlin De Thionville Pair of Books from the 20th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
These two books contain different documents on Merlin de Thionville, former French deputy of the 18th century. This reprint dates from 1927. Set of old books dating from the 20th cen...
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French Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Solid Brass Ship s Lantern by F.H. Lovell Co. of Arlington, New Jersey
Located in Norwell, MA
Superb ship's lantern by Lovell with a ruby red lens by Corning. Highest quality ship's lantern with a heavy hoisting handle, vented top, engraved top, thick Fresnel lens, protective...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique George V Period Sterling Silver Aladdin s Lamp Lighter, 1920
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1920 by John Collard Vickery, this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Cigar Lighter is modelled to look like an...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Outstanding Solid Brass Yacht Binnacle circa 1920
By E.S. Ritchie Sons 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish. Fitted with a compass by Ritchie of Boston. The binnacle is topped with a six sided skylight top. The base is so...
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Copper Ship s Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass ships masthead lantern by the venerable English firm Meteorite. With brass makers badge and serial number. Interior has been fitted with an electric socket but...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Austrian Pair of Cufflinks in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Charming pair of mother-of-pearl cufflinks in 800 silver. The cufflinks have a left and right hand portrait of a Lady in dark brown mother-of-pearl in Art Deco design. Handmade in Au...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Six Spoke Ships Wheel from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnish wood ships wheel with substantial brass hub and brass trim ring around hub and brass trim around the circumference. Varnish finish on wood.
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American Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Dec Chrome Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in chrome
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Dec Chrome Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in chrome, in good condition and ready to use with a demanding ding, the bell is 4” in diameter and 4” high TCS92
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Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths Sons"
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highest quality solid copper port and starboard ship's lanterns by "Griffiths & Sons." These ship's lanterns are of highly polished copper and brass with sturdy bezels, hinge...
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British Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Motor Yacht Builders Block Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of a yacht built in seven lifts. Hull is varnished above the waterline and it is painted gold below. Weight is 10 pounds. 40" L x 6" W x 5" T.
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young
Located in Norwich, GB
Oxidised surveyors level by Reid and Young Mounted on a circular base with threaded aperture or tripod mounting with four holding rings. Thirteen an...
Category

British Edwardian Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Rimonim - made in London in 1922
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Arthur Bowe trading as Noble & Co., this attractive pair of George V, sterling silver Rimonim have ornate lattice work throughout the bodies and featu...
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English Baroque Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large German Iron Arts and Crafts Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This iron Hanukkah lamp, crafted in Germany in the 1920s, is a remarkable example of the Arts and Crafts movement’s aesthetic and emphasis on handcrafted artistry. The piece features...
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German Arts and Crafts Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

A Large Galvanised Housemaid’s Bucket A Traditional piece and a very versatile
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Galvanised Housemaid’s Bucket A Traditional piece and a very versatile and strong piece, the housemaid would have carried this one by the swing handle and used the end handl...
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Art Deco Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate - Judaica - London 1922 Jacob Rosenzweig
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Jacob Rosenzweig, this Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate, is of traditional form, decorated with two Lions of Judah holding a depiction of the Crown...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Traditional Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate, Judaica, London 1922
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Morris Solovitch, this striking, Sterling Silver Breastplate, features decoration depiction the tablets with the engraved Ten Commandments in Hebrew, ...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Glass Tin Moroccan Charity Container, Fez 1920
Located in New York, NY
Antique glass and tin Moroccan Bikur Cholim charity container from Fez, circa 1920, is a fascinating artifact blending both cultural and historical sig...
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

A Moroccan Charity Container, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
This Moroccan charity container from around 1920 is a unique artifact that represents the containers that were often used for collecting donations or contributions for various charit...
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Moroccan Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Military Interest - Sterling Silver Pair of Hound Dogs from London in 1929
By Blackmore Fletcher Ltd
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd. This handsome pair of sterling silver hound dogs stand proudly on a wooden plinth, and comprise a ...
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English Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Double Sided Reverse Painted Cigar Hanging Advertising Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th double sided cigar sign from Belgium. In the original casing. Made by "La marmographie St Amf, Bruxelles" which was established circa 1910. An advertising sign fo...
Category

Belgian Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wooden Tripod Easel, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1920
Located in Zohor, SK
Great vintage item with lots of charm. This original easel is made of solid oakwood and metal parts. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1920s. It was originally used by a photographer in ...
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Czech Bauhaus Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Diary In Silver And Art Deco Enamels
Located in Madrid, ES
Diary In Silver And Art Deco Enamels Elegant diary in solid silver and enamel from the art deco period. Circa 1920-France. Contains the original pen that closes the lid. Size: 10x7x1cm
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Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

License Plate, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
License plate is an original decorative object realized in the early 20th century. Made in Italy. The license plate is realized in silverplate and ...
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Italian Vintage 1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

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