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Period: 1950s
"The Young Philadelphians / Ce Monde A Part", Original French Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original French movie poster for Vincent Sherman's 1959 drama starring Paul Newman, Barbara Rush. The art work is by the acclaimed French poster designer Jean Mascii (1926-2003) and...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Large School Teaching Display Anthill of the Red Wood Ant
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large School Teaching Display Anthill of the Red Wood Ant A vintage school teaching glass display of the anthill of the red wood ant. It shows the hill and inhabitants thereof, the ...
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German Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mannequin of a Young Girl in Black Dress, Shop Display, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original shop window display child mannequin for primary school clothing, she wears a black dress as an example for children's uniforms from the 1950s.
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plaster, Wood, Paint

July 1951 Arts Architecture Magazine John Entenza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Modernism Arts & Architecture Magazine July 1951 John Entenza editor and publisher 9.75 W x 12.75 H Preowned used vintage condition Refer to all images
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Herbert Matter Knoll Catalog 1950 Vintage
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Knoll catalog ca' 1950 designed by Herbert Matter. Spiral bound with approx. 80 pages. Silver cover with big K Knoll logo that became a classic.
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Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

La Strada
Located in London, GB
Original German film poster for the Italian drama La Strada 1954. This film was directed by Federico Fellini and starred Giuletta Masina, Anthony Quinn and Richard Basehart. This pos...
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German Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

La Strada
La Strada
$1,304
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Located in London, GB
Original American film poster for the 1958 drama staring Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman. This film was directed by Richard Brooks. This poster is cons...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Stool Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
Add a unique industrial touch to your space with this vintage pommel horse, crafted in the Czech Republic around the 1950s. The rich chocolate brown leather boasts a beautifully aged...
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Czech Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Oak

The Blue Lamp
Located in London, GB
This British drama was directed by Basil Dearden and stars Jack Warner as PC Dixon, Jimmy Hanley and Dirk Bogarde. The title refers to the blue lantern that is outside British police...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Vintage Looney Toons Bugs Bunny Porcelian Statue Warner Bros by Evan Shaw Co
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny Ceramic sculpture by the American pottery company Evan Shaw, marked #15. Made for Warner Bros./Leon Schlesinger. This Painted glazed ceramic statuette feature...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

An Ideal Husband Original Vintage Movie Poster by Wiktor Gorka, Polish, 1956
Located in Devon, GB
Although Western films were shown during the Soviet era in the Communist Bloc, American publicity materials were banned, allowing the state-commissioned artists to operate with total creative freedom from the demands of the big Hollywood studios...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Linen

Early 20th Century Anatomical Plaster Medical Torso Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century anatomical plaster medical torso figure This early 20th century life size anatomical medical torso would have originally been used as...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Miele Vintage Vacuum Cleaner, Type E10
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Torpedo shaped vacuum cleaner in good condition.
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German Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Platinium Blond Pin-Up Mamie Van Doren
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s US vintage black and white photograph of platinium blond Pin-Up Mamie Van Doren.
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Nautical Signal Pennant for Numeral "NINE" in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine international maritime signal flag in a custom shadowbox frame. The cotton flag represents numeral "9". The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

"The Wrong Man" Original British Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for Alfred Hitchcock's 1957 film. This Hitchcock drama stars Henry Fonda and Vera Miles, and is based on a true story of an innocent man charged with a ...
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English Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Fine Half Model of a 1950s Speedboat Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Half model of the speedboat Carolyn. Professionally built by Samuel M. Jones of Manchester, Mass., a model and pattern maker, with old business card attached. Weight: 5 lbs. Over...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Charming Tugboat Half Model of the James Turner
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished half model of the English tugboat James Turner. Details include winches, steam funnel, skylights, cabin, stubbed mast, etc. Mounted to a backboard. Provenance: ex-Sotheby’s...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Osvaldo Borsani Handles Brass, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Handles Borsani.
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Other Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

4 Vintage 1950s Teak Danish Viking Soldier Figures Mid-Century Collection
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Set of Four, incomplete. The shortest one is missing one arm and one spears. Another taller one is missing a spear. The tallest one is 5.25 inches tall.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Teak

Out of the Past
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Out of the Past 1947. This poster was created for the films re-release in 1953. Out of the Past is one of the greatest Film Noir's of the 1940's directed by Jacques Tourneur and starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Builders Half Model of an Essex Built Fishing Schooner
Located in Norwell, MA
Early builder’s half model of a "Sharpshooter", a mid nineteenth-century clipper bow design. Built up of fourteen lifts, excellent form. Weight: 10 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 1...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

The Tales of Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for The Tales of Hoffmann 1951. This film was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and stars Moira Shearerand Robert Rounseville. This po...
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Japanese Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

I Confess / La Loi Du Silence
Located in London, GB
Original French movie poster for, Alfred Hitchcock's, 1953 film noir starring Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter The art work on this beautiful French poster is by Rene Peron (1904-1972)...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

1950s Antonio Vitali Kurt Naef Swiss Handmade Wood Toy Elephant Car
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a wonderful vintage hand carved wood toy elephant shaped car by famed Swiss master toy Artist Antonio Vitali and modernist Kurt ...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rubber, Wood, Plywood

Le Salaire De La Peur / The Wages of Fear Movie Poster
By Robert Leveque
Located in London, GB
Original French Style B movie poster for Henri-Georges Clouzot incredible, 1953 Thriller starring Yves Montand, Charles Vanel. The art work on this be...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Ulysses Original Vintage Movie Poster by Wiktor Gorka, Polish, 1957
Located in Devon, GB
A simplified adaptation of Homer's 'Odyssey,' the 1954 Italian fantasy-adventure film 'Ulysses' follows the warrior king on his wandering ten year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, where his loyal queen and son pray for his safe return. Kirk Douglas starred as the titular Greek hero, alongside producer Dino De Laurentiis' wife Silvana Mangano in a double role as both the faithful wife Penelope and mysterious sorceress Circe. Shot over seven months on a budget of $3 million, with almost a year in post-production, 'Ulysses' earned $124 million at the US box office alone and provided a template for Italian productions to come, igniting the sword-and-sandal craze for lavish Greco-Roman historical...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Original Ladislav Sutnar Catalog Design Progress
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Oblong Quarto. Unpaginated. Original spiral-bound cream boards with modern design in color on cover reverse white lettering on red label of spiral, in original tan dustjacket with cu...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Room for One More / C e Posto per Tutti
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Room for One More 1952. This comedy was directed by Norman Taurog and starred Cary Grant, Betsy Drake. The poster is in excellent condition, with...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

1950s Dutch Industrial Scientific Convex Lens Brass Stand Cast Iron Tripod Base
Located in Haarlem, NL
Scientific school or laboratory convex shaped lens on a brass stand with cast iron tripod base. The heavy convex glass lens is 7 1/2 cm (2.95") th...
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Dutch Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Brass, Iron

3 Rare Minnie Negoro Japanese Female Organic Design Ashtray Bowl Noguchi Jouve
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Three organic ceramic bowls or ashtrays, that loosely stack. Black, Brown and Tan. All three signed, M.Negoro, and two with additional Alfred University...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Radio Rentals Speakers Model 91, italy, 1955
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Radio Rentals Speakers Model 91.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

"Sirocco / Damasco 25" Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1951 film Sirocco. This poster was designed by the great Italian poster artist Anselmo Ballester (1897-1974) The film was released in Italy one ...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime signal flag in frame showing a large flag stitched in panels of deep orange and blue. With stitched cloth hoist. Large and decorative for the money. Great piece of nautical ...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the number “6”, “SIX” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of individual panels of black and w...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cotton

BR Western Highlands Original Vintage Travel Poster by Edward Halliday, 1950
Located in Devon, GB
Produced for British Railways to promote rail travel to the Scottish Highlands, this scarce British quad royal travel poster for the Western Highlands features a picturesque and peac...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Linen

Deco Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Pink Pineapple Lighter Gold Aventurine Brass
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking Murano glass pineapple lighter is an exceptional piece of Art Deco and Hollywood Regency design, crafted in Italy circa 1950. A true statement of opulence and artistry,...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Gold

Pair of Bronze and Enamel Earrings Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bespoken earrings by French Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). The cast bronze earring features a sculptural design that evokes an archaic form with shell like scroll an...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle
Located in Ferndale, MI
Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle. Fleet Wing Blue bicycle. 26" Period correct whitewall tires show some age cracks . Light does work . Horn does...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chrome, Steel

Collection of Five Vintage European Leather Medicine Balls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Collection of five European leather medicine ball, three (the orange, and two tan balls) are from Germany, all were sourced in Italy (circa 1940s/1950s). Perfectly aged patina with n...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Coral Branch with Shell in. Japanese Red Enamel Vase
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Composition of Antique Japanese red enamel bronze vase with a coral branch and sea shell.
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Japanese Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Coral

"The Classic Lighter" Brass Leather Jumbo Tabletop Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Solid Brass tabletop "The Classic Lighter" made in England by Shreve & Co with brown leather-wrapped body. This vintage 1950s lighter features a jumbo-si...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

Aldo Tura Wooden Jewelry Box with Parchment and Golden Knob, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Aldo Tura wooden jewelry box with parchment and golden knob, 1950, Italy.
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Italian Other Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

American Historical Views on Staffordshire China by Ellouise Baker Larsen 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
American Historical Views on Staffordshire China by Ellouise Baker Larsen. New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1950. 1st Ed thus hardcover ...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Yacht Model of the Nellie J of Duxbury
Located in Norwell, MA
Charming period yacht model of the private yacht "Nellie J" of Duxbury. Great cabin and deck detail, rows of portholes, flagpoles, anchor davit, mast, port and starboard lanterns. Th...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Details Model of a Shore Launched Whaleboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Sleek model of a whaleboat, rigged with a fine pair of finely stitched sails. Fully equipped with gear, including line tubs, an anchor, harpoons, lances, a water cask, flag, oars, et...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Post-war Export Silver Filigree Woven Enamel Beach Hat Brooch w/ Enamel Foliage
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s Export Chinese Silver Filigree Enamel women's wide brim sun hat Brooch features a delicate filigree pattern crafted from woven sil...
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American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Natures Beauty-Marine Taxidermy Coral sea Shell Stars in Blown Glass Bowl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Marine life taxidermy birds nest coral with sea starts , in a vintage blown glass 9” by 16” vase.
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American Organic Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

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Shell, Glass

20th century French Brown Leather Pair of Hermes Style Riding Boots
Located in LEGNY, FR
Elegant Leather Riding Boots – Hermès-Inspired Style Beautiful pair of vintage riding boots in smooth brown leather, inspired by the iconic Hermès style. With their clean lines, hi...
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French Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Vintage Bell Southwest Bell Trading Post Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Southwest style bell trading post ring with a sterling silver band and a large turquoise stone. Ring size 10.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Red Yachting Flag with a Star
Located in Norwell, MA
Cotton yachting flag with a red field and stitched white star, and cotton hoist with tarnished brass grommets. Set on gray matting and framed. Weight: 4 lbs. Overall Dimensions: ...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Nautical Signal Pennant for Numeral "ZERO" in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Genuine international maritime signal flag in a custom shadowbox frame. The cotton flag represents numeral "0". The pennant has a white canvas hoist with a sisal rope and wood toggle...
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North American Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy by Louis Marx "Jumpin Jeep" C 1950
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous colorful and full of unpredictable moves when fully wound. Louis Marx toy company was prolific during the mid century era producing a full array of tin windups. In excellent...
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American Industrial Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Antique glass Christmas ornament, Czechoslovakia, 1950s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful hand-painted and blown glass Christmas tree ornament Will make a striking addition to your holiday decor or a collector's item for Christmas lovers Original condition with...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze Italian Monumental Malachite Obelisks SPECTACULAR OBELIKS IN MALACHITE Quartz (rock crystal) AND GILT...
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Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite

Pippo Armando Testa - hippopotamus
Located in Lugo, IT
Hippopotamus Pippo by Armando Testa for Lines. Good condition. Thanks
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Copper and Brass Ship s Masthead Lantern by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished copper ships lantern by Davey of London. Approved by the ministry of transport. Hinged top. Electrified for home use. Fresnel glass len...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Copper

1950 The Great Synagogue, London, 1690-1940
By Cecil Roth
Located in Bath, GB
A beautiful limited edition work on the Great Synagogue of London, an important institution in the city that was destroyed in the Blitz. A illustrated work signed by the author. A l...
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British Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Radio Bush DAC10, italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Radio Bush DAC10 in bakelite, realized in 1950s. Good overall condition.
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Italian Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Resin

Ashtray attributed Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass, brass and leather ashtray attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Good Condition Similar model on Fontana Arte House of Glass 181 Thank you
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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