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Period: 1940s
Murano 1940, Attributed to Flavio Poli, 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 'V...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Murano Glass

A Wooden American Belle Bass Synagogue Memorial Sign, 1945
Located in New York, NY
An Interesting Wooden American Belle Bass Synagogue Memorial Sign, made in 1945 in the United States. The sign is made of wood, stained in a rich, dark color, and smoothly finished, with each letter of the text nailed into the wood. The size of the sign is large enough to be prominently displayed in the Synagogue where the dedication was made. A Star of David is nailed to the top of the dedication followed by " The Belle Bass Memorial" in large, bold letters. The dedication Continues; The privilege of burning the mortgage was accorded to 'Jacob Bass...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1940s Chiropractor Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 1940s chiropractor bench; chrome and green vinyl with a Lucite handle.
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Unknown Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome

Ephemeral Decorations in Paris French Book by André Granet Original 1948 Edition
By General Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Décors éphémères: Les Expositions Jeux d'Eau et de Lumière (Ephemeral decorations: water and light games exhibitions), French book by André Granet, original edition 1948, Preface by ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Liquidation of The Entire Stock of The NY Store of Yamanaka Co., 1944, Cat. #1
Located in valatie, NY
Parke-Bernet Galleries Catalog, By Order of the Alien Property Custodian of the United States, Liquidation of The Entire Stock of The New York Store of Yamanaka & Co. Inc., Oriental Art, Part One, New York, 1944, 190 pages. with 939 lots. One of the three catalogues of the auctions held at the Parke Bernet Galleries in 1944. Lots included graeco buddhist, Cambodian, Siamese and Chinese sculptures and bronzes, Chinese porcelains, pottery, jade, coral carvings, pearl necklaces, Chinese paintings, lamps and screens, Chinese and Japanese furniture. The Yamanaka Company was owned by the seventh generation of the family of Ichaguro Yamanaka, who founded this worldwide business by opening a small curio...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Heart Anatomical Model Life Size
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, Germany. We offer this Heart Anatomical Model Life Size. Made in rubber and handmade painted.
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German Other Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rubber

WWII Sweetheart P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter Airplane Brooch Silver Tone
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This striking WWII-era sweetheart brooch features a detailed Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and is a fantastic addition to any vintage aviation or WWII sweetheart jewelry collection. Craf...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

American Mid-Century Metal Toboggan Sled
Located in Queens, NY
American 1940s wood and metal toboggan (sled) with a steering wheel and brake lever
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Mexican ex voto of San Lazaro saint. Guanajuato México 1958. Damos gracias a San Lazaro por el alivio de mis piernas. Esperanza Rodriguez y Jesus Amezquita. ...
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Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

World War II original gas mask with nameplate and soldier s rank, circa 1940
Located in Praha, CZ
Original gas mask with adjustable straps, with filter and tin box Suitable for collectors, or as decoration Nameplate and soldier's rank see photo We also have other artifacts of thi...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , Canadian War Museum
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , as seen in the Canadian War Museum .. Amazing industrial design, great color , patina. Retains original label (see photo) dated...
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Canadian Industrial Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Italian Midcentury Anatomical Educational Torso
Located in Weesp, NL
Educational midcentury Italian anatomical torso produced in the 1940s by Produzione Scientifica Paravia known for its accurate anatomy models. Measures: H. 67 x W. 34 x D. 26 cm. ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Composition

Einar Dragsted Danish Silver Necklace Crucifix, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1940s handmade silver pendant with a 55 cm handmade silver chain. Made by the Danish Royal Court Silversmith Einar Dragsted circa 1948-50. The pendant measures: 55mmx38mm. Fully ha...
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Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Property of Mrs Dorothy Draper Hamlen, Important Early American Miniatures
Located in valatie, NY
Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York , “An Important Collection of Early American Miniatures and Silver. Property of Mrs Dorothy Draper Hamlen Removed from Her Home in Wayland, Mass...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Vintage Wood Toy Airplane Propeller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique wood toy airplane propeller 12 x 1.13 x .38 thick Original unrestored vintage condition Refer to images listed please.
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Art Deco French Lounge Club Bronze Sword Ashtray Stand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1940's French bronze ashtray stand from a gentleman's lounge. It's construction and aged patina make this a functional work of art. Looks straight out of Yves Saint Laurent home deco...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Picasso by Gertrude Stein
Located in valatie, NY
Picasso by Gertrude Stein. B.T. Batsford, LTD, London, 1948. 3rd Ed hardcover no dust jacket. With 64 illustrations in color and B&W. The famous writer ...
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Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Italian Sterling Silver Cigarette Makeup Case by Staldar
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Italian sterling silver combo cigarette & makeup case by Staldar featuring single hinge slip open with 2 powder makeup up compartments, lipstick holder, and a cigarette holder. Craft...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Model of Gloster Meteor Jet Aircraft, Hallmarked London 1949.
Located in London, GB
Rare cast sterling silver model of a Gloster Meteor with lacquered satin finish and engraved RAF markings. Made by Garrard and Company, crown jeweller for the British royal family, a...
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British Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Sterling Silver

Antique Pyrene Brass Fire Extinguisher Vintage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique Pyrene brass fire extinguisher. Vintage, made in the USA. Decorative item. It has a hook that will allow it to hand into the wall. Untested. Sellin...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

WWII US Army Air Corps Cadet Sterling Silver Badge Pin by Meyer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original World War II U.S. Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet cap insignia, manufactured by Meyer of New York. Crafted in two parts, it features gold-plated wings and a silver-plated two-...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Ceramic Piggy Bank by Eva Jancke Björk, Bo Fajans, 1940s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A charming piggy bank designed by Eva Jancke Björk for Bo Fajans. While the piggy banks from Bo Fajans may share similar shapes, each one boasts a distinct hand-painted face and atti...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

White Pillars Early Life Architecture Of The Lower Mississippi Valley, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
White Pillars: Early Life & Architecture Of The Lower Mississippi Valley Written by and Illustrated by J. Frazer Smith. New York: William Helburn, 1941. 2...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Printed Tin Dolly Madison Ice Cream Flavor Board
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hanging Dolly Madison Ice Cream Lithographed Tin Flavor Board, circa late 1940s. Ice Cream and soda flavor boards were originally displayed in soda fountains and general stores ac...
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American American Classical Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Crude Half Model of a Chesapeake Bay Skipjack
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved half model of a Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. Laminated hull. Weight: 4 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 9" H x 26" W x 3" D. Made: America Material: Wood Date: 1940
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Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Art Deco Wooden Box with Mirror Top Tobacco Holder, 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful art tobacco box in lavolaro wood with a mirror top. This magnificent piece was designed in Germany during the 1940s. This piece is unique as the top floor is made of a sandblasted mirror with drawings of a tobacco holder...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mirror, Wood

French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Painted and Giltwood Sunburst Barometer. This unusual French mid century modern star shaped barometer is executed in a beautiful shade of red with gilt wood accents. Th...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Giltwood

Important Collection of the Late Emil Winter, Parke-Bernet, 1st Ed, 1/15, 1942
Located in valatie, NY
Collection of the Late Emil Winter: Important Barbizon and Other Paintings, Bronzes By Rodin and Barye, French and Italian Furniture, Tapestries, Rugs, Silver, Auction Sale, January ...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

CAPOTE, Truman. A Tree Of Night - 1949 - FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY.
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CAPOTE, Truman. TITLE: A Tree Of Night and Other Stories. PUBLISHER: NY: Random House, 1949. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPY. 1 vol., 8-3/8" x 5-3/8", inscri...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fabric

1940s Annin Flagpole on Iron Stand with Eagle Finial Nautical Yacht Flag Anchor
By Annin Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
1940s Annin Nautical Yacht Flag with Eagle Finial on Cast Iron Tripod Stand A remarkable example of American maritime history, this 1930-40s Annin & Co. nautical yacht flag and stan...
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American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Iron

Andrew Szoeke Veneer Marquetry Couples Dancing Mid Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a beautiful wood marquetry art using solid layers of multiple veneers. Attributed to Andrew Szoeke, unsigned. The art featured couples dancing with unique cu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey, Grosset Dunlap Edition, Circa 1940
By Zane Grey
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Grey, Zane. Riders of the Purple Sage. A Novel. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1912 (1940s). Illustrated by Douglas Duer. Presented in full gray...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Rare WWII Vulcano "Démarreur" Kickstarter Machined Aluminum Lighter, Africa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Vulcano Aluminum "Démarreur" Lighter Made in Eritrea, Africa is a rare collectible from Wartime WWII production. It is crafted from machined aluminum with tortoiseshell cataline ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Original Vintage Scale from the 20th Century Designed by Berkel
Located in Udenhout, NL
Original personal scale from 1946 designed by Berkel in Belgium. (Made in Brussels.) Very nice Industrial decorative object.
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Belgian Industrial Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Enamel

1940s Vintage Modern Ambriz Floral Link Bracelet Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s vintage Modern Floral link bracelet sterling silver made in Taxco, Mexico maker stamped Mexico Sterling silver large link bracelet a...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Marcel Duchamp André Breton Le Surréalisme en 1947 Iconic First Edition
By André Breton
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare first edition of Le Surréalisme en 1947, a seminal work curated by André Breton and featuring the iconic cover design Prière de Toucher by Marcel Duchamp. Published in Paris by ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Hardcover Book: a Treasury of Gilbert Sullivan 1941
Located in San Diego, CA
Title: A Treasury of Gilbert and Sullivan The words and music of one hundred and two songs from eleven operettas Edited: Deems Taylor Publisher...
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American Expressionist Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Art Deco Polished Chrome Adult Size Tricycle Trike style of Bowden, 1940
By AMF, Inc. 1
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1940 is polished to chrome steel with walnut-finished handlebars in the style of Bowden Tricycle. This large tricycle with easy fit a small adult 5' 6". Feel to message me wi...
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Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum

Notable Paintings by Old Masters: from the Late Mr and Mrs Charles E. F. McCann
Located in valatie, NY
The Art Collection of the Late Mr and Mrs Charles E. F. McCann, Together With Property from The Daniel & Florence Guggenheim Foundation, Parke-Bernet Galleries. 91 lots some photogra...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Reliance Post War Lift Arm Chrome Pocket Benzine Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post war lift arm chrome pocket benzine lighter by Reliance Text on bottom of lighter: "Reliance Made in occupied Japan".
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

The Dublin Review, Early Victorian Leather-Bound Periodical Set, 8 Volumes
By Thomas Richardson
Located in Morristown, NJ
The Dublin Review, Early Victorian Leather-Bound Periodical Set, 8 Volumes (1843–1849) London: C. Dolman and Thomas Richardson & Son, 1843–1849 A partial set of The Dublin Review, ...
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English Early Victorian Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

Classic Fada Model 652 Orange / Red Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio
By Fada
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fada model 652 "Universal Superheterodyne" tube radio, circa 1945. This radio is made of a Orange body with red catalin bezel and knobs. Well-known for their Catalin radios, FADA Radio...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic, Bakelite

Solid Brass Ships Telegraph by English Maker Chadburns
Located in Norwell, MA
Twin faced head with ships commands is mounted to a sturdy brass column. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Astern and ahead commands with slow half and full are shown. The bells a...
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European Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Early American Bottles Flasks Other Rare American Glass Collected, Maclay
Located in valatie, NY
Early American Bottles & Flasks and Other Rare American Glass Collected by the Late Alfred B. Maclay. Parke-Bernet NY softcover auction catalog....
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mid Century Tin Litho Mechanical Clockwork Windup Toy Skier Girl by Chein C1945
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous working tin Litho toy skier by the Chein toy co. C1945. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Tin

Pendant Necklace, Collectible Jewelry by Line Vautrin, Coat Button, Signed LV
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pendant necklace. This collectible Jewelry, has been done by Line Vautrin, and signed LV. This item is in Ceramic, in a Gold and Red color. It...
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French Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

English Antique Miniature Dressing Mirror Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Style: English Antique
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English Other Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

1930s World War II Sterling Silver DC-3 Airplane Pin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This large silver DC-3 airplane pin dates to the 1930s through World War II, a period when the DC-3 revolutionized air travel and played a vital role in military transport. Shaped to...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Sterling Silver

Giovanni Bellini by Philip Hendy and Ludwig Goldscheider, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Giovanni Bellini by Philip Hendy and Ludwig Goldscheider. ?Publisher Phaidon; 1945. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. With 6 tipped in color plates and 122 b&w plates. Giovanni Bell...
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English Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique Oak Wall Phone
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Hand Crank Wood Box Wall Mount Phone Unit Modern Converted Great Wall Hanger, Would Make a Great Addition to Anyone's Collection 19"x12"
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Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Antique Oak Wall Phone
Antique Oak Wall Phone
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Salter Family Scales  No 50 A well loved and used Family Scales, made by Salter, the cast iron body is in Dark green with Gold highlights, it has...
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Industrial Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

The Wayward Bus by John Steinbeck, First Edition
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Wayward Bus by John Steinbeck. Hardcover book, first edition, published in February 1947 by The Viking Press of New York. Printed in the United States of America by Kingsport Pre...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Kings Guardsman Wood Toy by Kay Bojesen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden kings guardsman in lacquered beech. It was designed by Kay Bojesen in 1942. It features movable head, arms and legs and it still has it original riffle. This example was manuf...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

Horse Cart Il Cavallino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horse cart, beautiful aged still functional.
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Horse Cart Il Cavallino
Horse Cart Il Cavallino
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Camel sculpture attributed to Liberty London
Located in Lugo, IT
Leather camel attributed to the Liberty atelier in London Good condition. Thank you
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English Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Animal Skin

Catalogue of the Vernay Collection A Special Sale Prior to Retirement, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Catalogue of the Vernay Collection of Early English Furniture, Porcelains, Old English Silver, Glassware and Other Art Objects, "A Special Sale Prior ...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Authentic Reproductions Sales Cat. of the H.C. Valentine Co. with 10-Booklets
Located in valatie, NY
Antiques - Authentic Reproductions Sales Catalogue of the H.C. Valentine & Co., Antiques Co., East Franklin St., Richmond, Virginia VA, c1940. A hard-cased catalog containing 10-booklets: English Sheffield Silver, Lawn & Garden Furniture from Old Virginia...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany, Paper

Paintings by 19th C Contemporary American Artists, the Collection Samuel Shaw
Located in valatie, NY
Paintings by 19th century and Contemporary American Artists, from the Collection of The Late Samuel T. Shaw, NY: Parke-Bernet Galleries, Nov. 21, 1945. Softcover, 89 pp. 15 b&w plate...
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American Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

San Francisco Examiner Newspapers for January 1944 in Hard Bound Book (Complete)
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fairly rare item to find: San Francisco Examiner Newspapers, complete and original in actual real size format, from January 1st, 1944 through January 30th 1944; hardbound mounted front and back in very good and readable condition----pages turn with ease and approximately 700 to 800 pages of World War II news, sports, advertisements, editorials, society pages, Sunday "Funnies", classified advertisements, and local San Francisco Bay Area news. War news stories about Germans, Russians, and Japanese battles...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Typical Handmade Military Vehicle from the 2nd World War, 1940s / 1950s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Typical handmade military vehicle from the 2nd World War. Approx. 1940s / 1950s.
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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