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Period: 1950s
Vintage Bakelite Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bakelite ashtray realized in the 1950s. Very good condition.
Category

Italian Art Nouveau Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Original Vintage Movie Poster, French, 1951
Located in Devon, GB
With a retelling of a German fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney introduced a sceptical America to his first full-length cel animated feature film in 1937. Hailed as a landmark work of art, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' was a smash hit, paving the way for further Disney features including 'Pinocchio' (1940), 'Dumbo' (1941) and 'Bambi' (1942), and changing the course of movie history. Disney was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards for a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field. Adjusted for inflation, 'Snow White' remains one of the top ten highest grossing films of all time. The popularity of the film has led to its being re-released theatrically many times. Following the film's first French release in 1938 it was shown almost continuously until American films were banned during the Nazi occupation in 1942. Post-liberation, 'Blanche Neige et les sept...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Linen

French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze brooch by French Parisian Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The small lovely bronze pieces features a medallion insignia design with olive branch wreath...
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French Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Impressive Large Table Ocean Coral on. Custom Lucite Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Organic modern large beautiful ocean coral on a custom made lucite stand. 18” wide by 10” high including stand
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American Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral

1950s Reach Stroehmann Sunbeam Bread Store Display Sign Rare Vintage Advertising
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare advertising campaign tin tacker sign. 'Reach for Stroehmann's Sunbeam Bread.' A single sided tin (SST) embossed sign. Marked Q.B.A. Coop I...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

The Secret Life of Walter Winchell by Lyle Stuart, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Secret Life of Walter Winchell by Lyle Stuart. Boar's Head Books, New York, 1953. First edition hardcover with Brodart covered dust jacket. The book identifies the fault lines be...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Ashtray "Ponza" by Bruno Munari for Danese Milan, Italy, 1958
Located in Milano, IT
"Ponza" ashtray by Bruno Munari, Danese Milan, 1958 The Ponza ashtray is a refined floor-standing design object made by Danese Milano with a functional and minimalist concept. The s...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Steel

Rare Big Adjustable Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- completely good and original condition with minor damages - Czechoslovakia, around 1950s - adjustable height.   
Category

Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

The Modulor, Le Corbusier, third printing, 1954
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Modulor - Le Corbusier - third printing - 1954 In overall good condition. A classic for all designers and lovers of design.
Category

Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Paul Frankl Style Salesman Sample Miniature Rattan Livingroom Set, 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Living set of Paul Frankl-style miniature rattan Salesman sample dollhouse furniture from 1950. These were designed to help salesman sell furniture to potential buyers both at home and in the boardroom. This set includes a 3-seat section sofa with two side...
Category

American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rattan

French Gold Bubble Pendant Watch w/ Skeleton View by Avril w/ 14K Gold Chain
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This exquisite gold Avril Bubble Pendant Watch features a clear glass dome that showcases its intricate inner workings. The Saturn-like rings around the face ...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Set of Three Mid Century European Pictorial Charts of Warsaw, Belgrade Vaduz
Located in Houston, TX
Collection of large, roll-up vintage teaching charts on linen backed paper with original wooden dowel rods. Dated 1956. Pictures portrait the era nicely. Used in a Belgian school ho...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

L art Brut de Jean Dubuffet 1st Edition 1953
By Georges Limbour, Jean Dubuffet
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Pierre Matisse, New York, 1953. One of 1000 numbered copies, this being n° The dustjacket is an original lithograph by Dubuffet. This catalogue, creat...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

French Cubist Bronze by Ferdinand Parpan
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Ferdinand Parpan (1902-2004) "St. Francis", a black patinated cubist bronze on rouge marble base, signed, monogrammed and dated 1950 in the bronze. Mea...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Omega Watch, Seamaster Calendar Cal 503, in 14K Gold and Steel
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic Omega Seamester wrist watch. Known for being one of the first watches with a calendar, Seamaster by Omega is a classy, elegant and highly coll...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Midcentury Advertising Mirror "Airliner" San Telmo Cigar Co Bay City Michigan
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Midcentury advertising mirror "Airliner" San Telmo Cigar Co. Bay City Michigan on a chain Some wear on the edges.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror

Danske Stole Danish Chairs, 1954
By Nanna Ditzel, Jørgen Ditzel
Located in CA, CA
First edition, published by Høst Søns Forlag København, 1954 An important document of Danish chair design during the early 1950s, showing many of the aesthetic and technolog...
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Danish Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Italian 20th Century Solid Silver rare Bison Sculpture on Marble Removable Base
By L etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Bison in solid silver made in Arezzo, Italy in the 1950s of the last century by L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello. The sculpture was made in "fusion" and a chisel finish. The burnishi...
Category

Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Brass Pipe Holder by Hertha Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass blackened pipe holder manufactured in the 1950s in Austria by Hertha Baller.
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ditidaht/Nuu-chah-nulth Totem by Raymond Williams
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
(1933-1988) This finely crafted wood totem pole is by Ditidaht/Nuu-Chah-Nulth master carver Raymond Williams, the father of the current generation of William's carvers. The carved totem pole features and eagle, frog, and an orca. Signed on back. Also marked "hand carved Indian made from the Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe, Seattle, WA 1899." 19"H x 5" Raymond Williams was the son of Sam Williams...
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Canadian Native American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cedar

Fornasetti Fermalibri 1950 Metal, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Fornasetti Fermalibri 1950 metal, Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Original Brendel Botanic Model
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover Botany's Finest: Original Brendel Botanic Models from the 1950s Unveil the beauty of botany with our exquisite collection of original Brendel botanic models: Spike, Raceme,...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Steamship Painting of SS Southern Cross
Located in Norwell, MA
Gouache painting of the steamship Southern Cross, with red, white, and blue stack. Vessel is sailing amongst a great group of ships and yachts, all with...
Category

Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paint, Paper

1950s, Miriam Haskell Mineral Jewel Parure Set Vintage Designer Costume Jewlery
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
All pieces are signed Miriam Haskell. No broken or cracked pieces. Some patina noticed on the brass hardware. Necklace L: 16.5 in. Nine strands of orange, pink, russet & lime dia...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Art Glass

Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Paleolithic hunting scene on wooden segmented jewelry/cigarette box. Fully functional, hinges work smoothly.
Category

Unknown Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bog Wood

Les Chateaux De La Loire Photography Book
Located in London, England
Chateau of the Loire photography book with images and descriptions in French. Circa 1950. H 46cm x W 36cm x D 3cm
Category

French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Plates Commemorating Le Tour De France 1959 Luneville Faience
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Fabulous rare set of Tour de France commemorative plates for the cycling enthusiast - In original condition, no damage - Luneville 1959 1. June 25 depart Mullhouse, 26 June, 17 July, 18 July 2. June 29 Rennes June 30 Blain July 1 Nantes 3. July 2 Rochelle July 3 Bordeaux, July 4 Bayonne, July 5 Bagneres de Bigorre 4. July 6 St Gaudens...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

Vintage American Wood Metal Architectural Birdhouse
Located in New York, NY
A handmade wooden birdhouse made in a 19th century American vernacular style. USA, circa 1950. Age related wear and vintage charm. Dimensions: 24” L x 18” W x 26” H
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Ashtray 1950 Crystal
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Crystal 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 ...
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Italian Space Age Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Italian Gymnastic Horse in Red Leather and Iron
Located in Milano, IT
Italian exercise horse with beautiful 1950's patina in excellent vintage condition. The frame is made of tubular iron that is well solid to support large loads. The iron feet are IN ...
Category

Italian Country Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Monster on the Campus
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for The 1958 science fiction horror film Monster on the Campus. This film was directed by Jack Arnold and starred Arthur Franz and Joanna Moore. This poster i...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Double Sheave Varnished Wood Nautical Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat block with polished brass sheave wheels and polished steel straps. Richly finished hardwood shell. Fine yacht or boat pulley. Weight: 2 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 4"W...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage USSR Book: Stendhal s The Red and the Black (1955), 1J191
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Delve into the pages of Stendhal's classic novel "The Red and the Black" with this vintage book from the USSR. Dated circa 1955, this hardcover edition boasts 597 pages of gripping n...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Book: Giovanni Boccaccio s Decameron, USSR 1955, 1J182
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore the timeless tales of Giovanni Boccaccio's "Decameron" with this vintage book from the USSR, dated 1955. This heavy and beautifully crafted hardcover edition features a trans...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Children s Encyclopedia: Earth s Crust, Celestial Bodies - Vintage Book, 1J152
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Journey back in time and embark on an enlightening exploration of our planet's mysteries with the captivating vintage treasure, "Children's Encyclopedia: Earth's Crust, Celestial Bod...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gertrude Stein, Mrs. Reynolds. Inscribed by Alice Toklas, First Edition 1952
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: STEIN, Gertrude. Title: Mrs. Reynolds and Five Earlier Novelettes. Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1952. FIRST EDITION INSCRIBED BY ALICE TOKLAS. 1 vol., volume 2 of the Yale Edition of the unpublished writings of Gertrude Stein, inscribed by Alice in her tiny hand on the front blank endleaf to the artist Jim Cook...
Category

American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Huge Original Cabin Cruiser Blueprint, Fabulous Art Piece
Located in Norwell, MA
Original blueprint of a fifty-five-foot diesel cruiser designed by B.T. Dobson, Naval Architect of New Bedford, Mass. Scale is one-half inch to a foot. This is a fabulous large-scale...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Inside the Space Ships, Signed by George Adamski, First Edition, 1955
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Adamski, George. Inside the Space Ships. New York: Abelard-Schuman, 1955. Signed first edition, third printing. Original dust jacket. Housed in custom slipc...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Gucci attributed to Rare Barometer and Clock Year 1960 Vintage Design
Located in Biella, IT
attributed to Gucci rare barometer and clock year 1960 vintage design. Measure h 17 inches x L12" x deep 3".
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Red Vintage Toy Pedal Car for Children 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern red vintage pedal car, which was made of partially black, red brown and ivory lacquered tube steel base. An amazing pedal car with...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

A Soldier s Story, Signed and Inscribed by Omar Bradley, First Edition, 1951
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Bradley, Omar. A Soldier's Story. New York: Henry Holt, 1951. First edition. Signed and inscribed. Illustrated throughout with 55 maps and 17 black-and-white illustrations, including...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Chinese Antique Textiles and Embroidery Edition in Chinese
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Chinese antique textiles and embroidery. Chinese language, Great textile art table book. Distributed by Eliane j Giraud Dupont Editeur, Paris....
Category

Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Brown Leather and Varnished Iron Italian Exercise Horse
Located in Milano, IT
Small Italian Gymnastic Horse of FONTI production with beautiful 1950s patina in excellent vintage condition. The frame is blue painted tubular iron, well solid to support large loads. The iron feet are IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITION with wear from their use. The brown colored leather or hide is in its original condition. The saddle is still in excellent condition without losing their original character and patina. With original label SOURCES. The workhorse can be included in a country or vintage retro style decor...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Framed Set of Samoan Island Vintage Postcards
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Evoke the allure of the Samoan Islands with this charming framed set of vintage postcards. Featuring nostalgic imagery capturing the essence of Samoan culture and landscapes, this co...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paper

Eisenberg pin and earring set
Located in Seattle, WA
lovely sapphire and ruby colored pin and earring set by Eisenberg
Category

American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Hobe Peacock Fringe Set Necklace Earrings
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hobé necklace and earrings set constructed from gilt brass and glass beads. A serpentine collar chain necklace with filigree hidden clasp. The central ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Hobe Peacock Fringe Set Necklace 
Earrings
Hobe Peacock Fringe Set Necklace 
Earrings
$1,400 Sale Price / set
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1950s Gates Vulco Belts Vintage Painted Tin Sign or Sales Display Ratrod Garage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily Oxidized Painted Metal Sign, Faded Graphics, but a nice even fade. It is very tall for Wall Hanging Display or Leaning against a wall, at 55.75 inches high. Structurally th...
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American Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

1959 Goldfinger
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart first edition copy of the seventh James Bond novel. With the original Richard Chopping dustwrapper in a fantastic condition. First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "D" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter 'D', 'DELTA,' set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle. The cotton field is...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "L" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter "L", "LIMA", set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle. With makers label fr...
Category

North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Hardy Perfection Fishing Rod, 9ft 6inch Trout Fly Rod
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The "Perfection" 9ft Hardy Palakona Fishing Rod. A beautifully 2 piece 9'6" split cane fly fishing rod by Hardy of Alnwick. The rod is in very good cond...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bamboo

1950s Rare Piero Fornasetti Smocking Box
Located in Water Mill, NY
Midcentury rare size P.Fornasetti smocking box.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Yacht Ensign on Pole in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Shadow box with a yachting flag that has an embroidered fouled anchor and stars in the blue field, attached to a varnished pole set into a shadowbox frame. Great nautical accent. We...
Category

North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Display Champagne Bottle
By G.H. MUMM 1
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large French vintage fiber glass display model of a G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge champagne bottle for promoting the brand in a wine shop. Super decorative item for the bar or wine cellar.
Category

French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass

Nautical Signal Flag of Letter "I" in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
International maritime signal flag of letter "I", "India", set into a shadowbox frame. The cotton flag has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle, with a maker's labe...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Cheaper by the Dozen Original Vintage Movie Poster, Danish, 1951
Located in Devon, GB
With it's twelve jolly little hats, this charming poster by Klitgaard advertised the first Danish release of the fun-filled 1950 family comedy 'Cheaper by the Dozen,' starring Clifto...
Category

Danish Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Linen

Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Trench Art Bookends
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of mid century trench art bookends in copper circa 1950's. Features a rustic hammered texture and bullet casing in patinated brass. The perfect accessory to organize your books or library and pairs well with industrial modern and Scandinavian decor.
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Superman Flies Again Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1954
Located in Devon, GB
Superman jets off on this super rare stone lithography daybill poster for the Australian release of 'Superman Flies Again,' a 1954 compilation of three episodes of the hit US televis...
Category

Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Nautical Signal Pennant in Shadowbox Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine international maritime signal flag in a custom shadowbox frame. The cotton flag represents the substitute flag R3. The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and ...
Category

North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

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