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Period: Late 20th Century
Masterpieces from the House of Fabrege by Alexander von Solodkoff
Located in valatie, NY
Masterpieces from the House of Fabrege by Alexander von Solodkoff. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Iillustrated throughout in color with items most...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Toy Robot "Emigliio"
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Toy Robot: A Nostalgic Delight Bring a touch of retro charm to your home with this delightful vintage toy robot. This charming mechanical companion, named Emiglio, is in wor...
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American Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Paint

Vintage Toy Robot "Emigliio"
Vintage Toy Robot "Emigliio"
$635 Sale Price
20% Off
The Order of Things by Fashion Photgrapher Schoerner
By Schoerner
Located in NYC, NY
A unique book first edition print set on a circular format retains its original case.
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Paper

1970s British Bronze and Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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English Industrial Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Chrome

The Telephone Book
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Telephone Book - Bell, Watson, Vail and American Life 1876-1976. Hardcover book with dustjacket. First edition, published in 1977 by Riverwood Publishers Limited of Croton-on-Hud...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Reproduction 17th Century Map of Europe, American, Cartography, Blaeuw
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage reproduction map of Europe. An American, paper stock cartography print in frame after the work by Blaeuw, dating to the late 20t...
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Central American Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Line vautrin necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie collier ras de cou par Line Vautrin en Talosel.
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French Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Talosel

Sotheby s NY Important English Furniture Related Decorative Arts, 1995
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's NY Important English Furniture and Related Decorative Arts, A Private Collection, April 22, 1995. Sotheby's NY, 1995. 1st Ed hard...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Wood Inlay Brass Belt Buckle by Moonscape
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage belt buckle in brass and wood with mid-century modern design by Moonscape Buckles, USA circa the 1970s. Dimensions: 3.38" W x 1.75" H x .5" D. It...
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Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Important Chinese Furniture, Formerly the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture
Located in valatie, NY
Important Chinese Furniture, Formerly the Museum of Classical Chinese Furniture Collection, September 19, 1996, Sale 8468, Christie's. First Edition. 226 pages. Text in English and C...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Master Drawings and Watercolors in the British Museum
Located in Bradenton, FL
Master Drawings and Watercolors in the British Museum, Fra Angelico to Henry Moore. Softcover book, published in 1984 by British Museum Publications Ltd of Bloomsbury Street, London....
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British Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Signed Sergio Bustamante Sterling Vermeil Sun Moon Link Bracelet, 1990s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Sergio Bustamante Sterling Silver & Vermeil Sun and Moon Link Bracelet, 7.75", 27g A stunning and clearly signed bracelet by renowne...
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American Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sculpture Refrence Book by Alastair Duncan 1st Edition 1978
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Nouveau by Alastair Duncan offers a lush exploration of this transformative art movement, showcasing exquisite examples of glass, furniture, and jewelry that define its organic e...
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English Art Nouveau Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton, Paper

Checkers Game by Ennio Lucini for Gabbianelli Green White Ceramic, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Vintage checkers game by the Italian designer Ennio Lucini for Gabbianelli in green and white ceramic. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Maitland Smith Art Nouveau Style Large Standing Brass Nautilus Magnifying Glass
Located in Doylestown, PA
Maitland Smith Art Nouveau style large standing nautilus magnifying glass. Lots of intricate details capture the beauty of this intriguing sea crea...
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Chinese Art Nouveau Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Architectural Treasures of Early America Complete 8 Volume Set, by Robert Milner
Located in valatie, NY
Architectural Treasures of Early America Complete 8 Volume Set, by Robert Milner. Arno Press, 1977. Complete set of 8 volumes: Vol. 1 Early Homes of Massachusetts Vol. 2 Colonial Ar...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Chess Set by Marco Celotti Circa 1970
Located in Hudson, NY
A one of a kind chess set by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circa 1970, the set is quit marvelous. Each figure is filled with detail. Even the individual pawns, each...
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American Brutalist Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Cartier Silk Scarf backed in Linen Pillow Sapphire Blue Antique Gold
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage Cartier Silk Scarf...
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French Baroque Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen, Silk

Smith London Nautical Maritime Ships Wheel Brass Porthole Wall Clock 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century nautical wall clock in the shape of a wooden ship's wheel / helm, with the face framed in a brass porthole. White face with Roman numerals. Made in India. Prestige ...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

America s Painted Ladies
Located in Bradenton, FL
America's Painted Ladies, the ultimate celebration of our Victorians, by Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larsen, photographs by Douglas Keister. Softcover book, published in 1994 by Pen...
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Victorian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Modern Faux Tortoise Shell Silver Cufflink
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a faux tortoise shell cufflink or bracelet with buckle decor clasp silver plated finish. Unmarked. Maker information ...
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Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Post-Modern Limited Edition Pedal Car Vilac by Philippe Starck for La Redoute
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This pedal car was designed in 1998 by the world famous designer Philippe Starck for French retail group La Redoute. It was part of the Good Goods collectio...
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French Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1980s Lucite and Chrome Table Lighter by Felice Antonio Botta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous Italian modernistic lucite and chrome table lighter by Felice Antonio Gotta from the 1970s or 1980s. Designed with two square clear lucite blocks separated by a round blac...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Artist Made Bronze Crucifix. Unusual /TWIG JESUS
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Artist Made Bronze Crucifix. ,, Twig / tree branch and Jesus both cast bronze, Unusual design.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

The National Gallery of Art Washington by John Walker
Located in Bradenton, FL
The National Gallery of Art Washington by John Walker. Large hardcover coffee table book with dustjacket. Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. Printed in Japan, 1120 illus...
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Japanese Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Extra Large Yukon Moose Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
72" Boone and Crockett scoring Yukon moose. 52"vertical, protrudes 42". Absolutely stunning size, great condition. Perfect for large rooms, cabins, rustic decor. Period: last quart...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Animal Skin

Monet: A Retrospective Hardcover Art Book Beaux Arts Editions 1985 First Edition
By Claude Monet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Monet: A Retrospective — Hardcover Art Book Beaux Arts Editions, 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover Coffee Table Art Book. Edited by Charles F. Stuckey Published by Hugh...
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French Expressionist Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Rolling Stones Band 1989 "Steel Wheels Tour" Custom Made Snooker Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the Rolling Stones Band "Steel Wheels Tour" is a custom made Snooker table. On the 1989 Steel wheels tour table, which was decorated with names of classic Rolling Stones’ hits, had legs mounted with replicas of John Pasche’s famous 1970 “Tongue and Lips” artwork...
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North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Felt, Laminate, Wood

Vintage KLH Model Twenty One FM Receiving System
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage KLH Model Twenty one FM Receiving System Dimensions. 12 W ; 7 D ; 6 H
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Islamic Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Elizabeth Taylor 60th Birthday Party at Disneyland Resort Goodie Bag - Rare 1992
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare Elizabeth Taylor 60th birthday party at Disneyland resort "Goodie Bag", circa 1992. The bag of goodies were given to the 1,000 celebrities and friends who attended the ev...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1986 Sotheby s New York Contemporary Art Auction Catalog
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sotheby's New York Contemporary Art Auction Catalog from May 5th and 6th, 1986. Paperback, 237 lots. Includes sales results stapled to front page.
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American Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Blue Hand Painted Baroque Cherub or Angel Portuguese Ceramic Tile or Azulejo
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo The tile painted in cobalt blue over white in typ...
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Portuguese Baroque Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Delft, Faience, Terracotta

Glass Art Nouveau to Art Deco by Victor Arwas
Located in valatie, NY
Glass Art Nouveau to Art Deco by Victor Arwas. Academy Editions, London, 1980. Second Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 256pp 104 color plates and 212 b&w. The most important and c...
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Oversized Chess Set with Carpet Board
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large-scale chess set featuring oversized pieces and a soft, carpeted chess board. A nice set for indoor or outdoor play. Perfect for game rooms, patios, or entertaining spaces. For...
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Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

Victorian Brick and Terracotta Architecture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Victorian Brick and Terracotta Architecture, in full color with 160 plates, edited by Pierre Chabat. Softcover book, first edition, published in 1989 by Dover Publications, Inc. of N...
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American Victorian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Tobacco Set in Travertine Ashtray Lighter and Box by Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Tobacco set in travertine marble composed of ashtray, lighter and box by the Italian designer Cerri Nestore, 1970s. The original label is still attache...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Travertine, Marble

The Knopf Collectors Guides to American Antiques - Set of 4
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Knopf Collectors' Guides to American Antiques. Furniture volumes one and two, Pottery & Porcelain, and Silver & Pewter. All are stated first printings, published between 1982 and...
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Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Metal Chair 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art vintage plastic metal chair from a sports stadium in Vienna shows a steel frame and an orange plastic seat shell. The seat shell is plastered...
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Austrian Space Age Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass Glass Search Light Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Extra large stainless steel searchlight ceiling lights. Originally a marine searchlight converted into ceiling pendant light fixtures. Originally manufactured in Japan c1970 profe...
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Japanese Industrial Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ward Bennett Designs for Brickel Associates (2 Volumes)
Located in New York, NY
Two catalogs presenting Ward Bennett’s product designs for Brickel Associates, published circa 1977. Bennett (1917-2003) was an influential and acclaimed artist, sculptor, interior d...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic, Paper

U.S Navy A-6A Intruder Subsonic Attack Jet /Airplane Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool U.S. Navy A-6A Intruder subsonic attack jet /airplane solid wood contractor desk model by Toys and Models Corporation, circa 1970s. The plane is crafted with superior qua...
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Philippine Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Christie s Important 20th C Design Including Arts Crafts Cowboy High Style
Located in valatie, NY
‘Christie's Important 20th Century Design Including Arts and Crafts and Western Cowboy High Style’ 6/96. Christie's NY, 1996. First Edition softcover with dust jacket. This auction c...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Aipa Wave Crest Swallow Tail Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
This 6’3 Aipa Wave Crest swallow tail from the mid-1970s is a striking showcase of Ben Aipa’s groundbreaking design vision. Celebrated for his innovative shaping and lasting impact o...
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Hawaiian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Sotheby s, Objets De Vitrine from the Collection of Mrs. George Keppel, Geneva
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's, objects de Vitrine from the collection of Mrs. George Keppel, Geneva 5/11/89. There are 73 lots on 34 pages in this softcover catalogue, all lots are described and color illustrated. The catalog is extremely rare and includes, snuff boxes, scent bottles, objects of Vertu, jewels and other objects from, Cartier, Fabergé, Thomas Hughes...
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Swiss Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Scale Model Vintage Sterling Silver Mercedes 500 K, circa 1980
Located in Bath, GB
Beautifully executed along with it's original solid wooden plinth. Both the sterling silver label and the car have matching hallmarked for 925 silver and the Italian maker mark numbe...
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Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver, Brass and Wood Omer Counter
Located in New York, NY
Omer counter, sterling silver, brass, and wood, Jerusalem, Israel, circa 1985. Silver Omer counter over brass background on wood base with silver pins for...
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Israeli Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass

Christie s Review of the Season 1990
Located in Bradenton, FL
Christie's Review of the Season 1990. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Printed in the Netherlands, 500 pages.
Category

Dutch Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

The Interior Dimension A Theoretical Approach to Enclosed Space
Located in valatie, NY
The Interior Dimension: A Theoretical Approach to Enclosed Space by Joy Monice Malnar and Frank Vodvarka. Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket. This comprehensive ...
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American Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Modern Paris Eiffel Tower French Souvenir Building Metal, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A 1980s souvenir building architectural model. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. A beautiful nice desktop item or jus...
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French Modern Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Franklin MInt Miniature Clocks Collection, 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful collection of 12 miniature clocks in Mahogany cabinet, produced by Franklin Mint in 1980. In very good condition considering its age of 37 years old, some minor traces of ...
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North American Victorian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Table Lighter Bordeaux Ceramic and Brass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Table lighter in bordeaux ceramic and brass by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The lighter is functioning and Barbi's engraved initials...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic With Rotor, diameter 20 cm, never used
Located in Palermo, IT
Disco ball mirror mosaic with rotor, diameter 20 cm, never used This object is part of a series found in a warehouse of a shop specializing in the sale of disco products. Excellent c...
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Italian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror

Large Deer Trophy from a Noble Estate, Uneven 14 Ends
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Deer Trophy from a Noble Estate, Uneven 14 Ends A very large uneven 14 pointer Black Forest deer (Cervus elaphus) trophy from the palace of Salem in South Germany. Shot by a m...
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German Black Forest Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Antler

Vintage Nautical Signal Flag in Frame
Located in Norwell, MA
Framed maritime signal flag representing the letter “B” in the international code of signals. This authentic and ocean used pennant is made of an individual panel of red. Fitted to a...
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North American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cotton

Post-Impressionism, Royal Academy of Arts 1979-80
Located in Bradenton, FL
Post-Impressionism, published in conjunction with the exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in 1979-80. Softcover book, printed in England and Italy, illustrated, 303 pages.
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English Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Design in America the Cranbrook Vision, 1925-1950 by Robert Judson Clark
By Robert Judson Clark
Located in valatie, NY
Design in America: the Cranbrook vision, 1925-1950 by Robert Judson Clark. Abrams, in association with the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Metropol...
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American Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Fine Vintage Large French Polished Santos Mahogany Satinwood Folding Chess Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Substantial Decorative French Polished Well Grained Dark Santos Mahogany and Boxwood Folding Chess Set of outstanding quality, good weight and s...
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British Victorian Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Olivetti do Brasil "Hermes Baby" Typewriter, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Olivetti do Brasil "Hermes Baby" typewriter, 1980s With its red-orange briefcase, intact and in good condition. It was considered the most popular typewriter in the world and a desig...
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Brazilian Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

HK21 Machine Gun Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome lighter is cast in the shape of a German machine gun. Perfect for any collector of smoking paraphernalia or firearm enthusiast. Relieved lettering on the left side abov...
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Japanese Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, 8 Section Sterling Silver Natural
Located in Firenze, FI
Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case, octagonal section, in 925/1000 sterling silver. Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette Case has a spring-loaded button and opening Salimbeni Pocket Cigarette C...
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Italian Modern Vintage Late 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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