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Period: Mid-20th Century
American Mid-Century Mahogany and Maple Chess Board
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century mahogany and maple inlaid chess board.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

Large Bracelet With Mediterranean Coral Branches
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Bracelet With Mediterranean Coral Branches LARGE BRACELET WITH BRANCHES OF MEDITERRANEAN CORAL ELEGANT ITALIAN BRACELET FROM THE 1950s WITH BRANCH...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral

Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large gelatin silver limited edition photograph; one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. One of only 450 in the edition. “In 1946, when Albert Einstein was in residence at Princeton University, Fred Stein...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Scandinavian Modern Ericsson Mint Green COBRA Vintage Rotary Dial Phone 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson "COBRA" mint green vintage rotary phone 1950s. This phone was made in Ohio and is in very good condition with no issues. It does dial out but does not ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Plastic

hyalyn Porcelain Green Bisque Gold Enamel Briard Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Mid-Century Era pottery coffee table ashtray, designed by Georges Briard for hyalyn Porcelain, early 1960s. The avocado green, kidney shaped a...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

Classic Huron Snowshoes
Located in Doylestown, PA
Well-patinated pair of classic Huron snowshoes. This style was used in the regions of southern Canada and northeastern United States often for hunting and trapping in mixed terrain....
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hide, Leather, Wood

Original poster Loterie Nationale 9E Tranche 1940 by Artist Derouet Lesacq
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1940, France - framed - original, no reprint - Artist:Derouet Lesacq - Lithograph printed in colour jr
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Glass

Map of Philadelphia with a Historical Tribute to its Volunteer Fire Companies
Located in Langweer, NL
This elaborate map of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania served as a historical tribute to the city's first volunteer fire departments. It was drawn by J...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Table Tennis Shield Trophy, Art Deco Trophy, Chelmsford
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Traditional Shield Trophy, Art Deco Table Tennis Trophy, Chelmsford The is a traditional Oak and silver plated shield trophy very much in the Art Deco...
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

King Edward V111 Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a royal commemorative earthenware (pottery) beaker celebrating the planned coronation of King Edward V111th on May 12th 1937. The tapering...
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English Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Earthenware

A rare collection of twelve mid 20th Century WW2 hand carved combat figures
Located in London, GB
A rare collection of twelve mid 20th Century WW2 hand carved combat figures This rare collection would have been used in military combat plans, to position soldiers in the field of ...
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British Late Victorian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Lion Head Table Lighter in Silvered Metal, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Lion head table lighter in silvered metal, Italy, 1960s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

France Art Deco Horse, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited in the original Miami beach antique show and Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)". Horse in wood and chrome. We ha...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Gene Autry, Eddie Dean and Lash Larue SignedStudio Photographs
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Three 8" x 10" studio photos of Gene Autry, Eddie Dean and Lash Larue all with original signatures. PERIOD: Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: Hollywood SIZE: 8" x 1...
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American Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Art Glass

Dutch Set Blood Coral and Gold by Leesener, Amsterdam
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch set blood coral and gold by Leesener, Amsterdam A set of a necklace and bracelet with red blood coral with gold lock. The necklace has 3 rows with red coral and gold lock ...
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Dutch Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold

Audrey Hepburn Two for the Road Original Vintage Movie Poster, Finnish, 1967
Located in Devon, GB
In a radical image update, 'Two For The Road' presented a new-look, more liberated Audrey Hepburn, dressed in the height of sixties mod fashion. The offbea...
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Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper, Linen

Mobili Veneziani Laccati, Venetian Lacquer Furniture, 2 Volume Set First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Mobili Veneziani Laccati, Venetian Lacquer Furniture, 2 Volumes by Giuseppe Morazzoni. Luigi Alfieri, Milano, nd, First Edition hardcovers. ...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Statue of Liberty Souvenir Building Grand Tour Metal Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Statue of Liberty souvenir statue is being offered from a major estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Guaranteed old, original and as...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Gorgeous Vintage Handmade Santa Claus with Gingle Bell and Teddy Bear
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Handmade Vintage Santa Claus Figurine with ceramic handpainted face, wool beard and gingle bell.
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American American Classical Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dove Bracelet
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This superb bracelet made in sterling silver with alternating links of doves and eggs in nests. This is a Classic Danish Georg Jensen design with Art Nouveau influences. It has a won...
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Danish Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Smoking Art Deco Table, France 1930 in Bronze and Opaline
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table Material: opaline and bronze Style: Art Deco France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disp...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Dimuntive Leather Elephants After Omersa - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of vintage safari charm and bohemian whimsy with this set of two diminutive leather elephants, crafted in the beloved style "After Omersa." Each charming figure is ...
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British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Cute Bambi Children Silver plate Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous metal silver plate money bank. It's a nice collectible item. Probably a Souvenir from the famous Disney Land. A beautiful decorative item, with nice patina. Made in the 1950...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

70s Boho Hand-Carved Tremolite Jade Pendant Necklace with Silk Knot Tassel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage tremolite jade necklace features a hand-carved openwork jade bead enclosed in its jade cage carving suspended from an intricate knotted silk cord with a traditional Chin...
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Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade

Warship, model, toy, arms, armor, weapon nautic collector s item, 1930s, Austria
Located in Wien, AT
This is a model of a warship, a toy that can be wound up and then moves, it was made in the 1920s - 30s in Austria/Germany. This particularly rare example unfortunately lacks any ma...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

German Wilesco Metal Sheet Steam Engine Children Toy, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Steam engine children toy in metal sheet from Wilesco of Germany. The steam engine could work like a true steam machine. If you look at the base of the oven you can see traces of use...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sheet Metal

Italian Mid-Century Thick Clear Glass Ashtray, Murano Style, 1960s–1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Italian mid-century ashtray crafted in thick, clear glass, likely produced in Murano during the 1960s–1970s. The piece features a softly squared interior bowl suspended wi...
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Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Art Glass

Notice Board with 37 Collectible Thimbles
Located in Palermo, IT
Notice board with 37 collectible thimbles Purchased during pleasure trips, in many cities and countries, from 1960 to 1990. The notice board measures 41 cm high and 31 cm wide.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Automaton Singing Birds
Located in Norwich, GB
Automaton Singing birds Automaton singing birds housed in a gilded case standing on a stepped gilded base. Three articulated singing bird...
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British Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Paris France Eiffel Tower Souvenir Building Architectural Model Ashtray, vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Eiffel Tower souvenir building sculpture ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Paris, France a...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Snake Skin Specimen in Case
Located in East Hampton, NY
A very interesting early 20th Century snake skin specimen mounted in glass front teaching case... total length unknown but probably of a large boa constrictor....
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Fantastic Voyage
Located in London, GB
Original special style US film poster for the 1966 science fiction film directed by Richard Fleischer, and starring Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch. This poster is unfolded and conservati...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Fantastic Voyage
Fantastic Voyage
$823 / item
1950s Leather Bag with Decorations and Golden Metal Clasp
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Leather Bag with Decorations and Golden Metal Clasp.
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French Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Old Walking Stock Horses Illustration Alpacca
Located in Berlin, DE
Old Walking Stock Horses Illustration Alpacca Silver layed Good condition
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Two English Pottery Glass Eyed Dog Figures
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Two delightful English Art Deco pottery novelty dog figures with glass eyes made by Fielding’s and Crown Devon and dating from the 1930’s. The small figures portray two small puppy d...
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English Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic

Lifesize Mannequins of Laurel and Hardy
Located in London, GB
Mannequins of The Great Laurel and Hardy "Another Fine shop you've got me into!!" The son of a British showman, Stan Laurel had been raised in B...
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European Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

Art Deco / Folk Art Hand Carved Car, USA 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Folk Art Hand Carved Car, USA 1940´s. Wooden made Car Box / Toy / Container. Not sure what was it made for, but it´s Fantastic. Very nice desk piece of Automobilia. Fre...
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American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Journey of the Magi by T. S. Eliot, with drawings by E. McKnight Kauffer
Located in Middletown, NY
London: Faber & Gwyer Ltd., 1927. First Edition. 12mo, 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 (183 x 120 mm). Cover title, 4 pp, including one color illustration by E. McKnight Kauffer. Stab-stitched yello...
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American Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Spanish, Bronze Balance Scale with Green Painted Wooden Stand
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish bronze balance scale with green painted wooden stand.
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Spanish Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Large Midcentury Lighter
By Swank Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very large Japanese lighter created by Swank.
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Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Mid 20th Century Duncan Parking Meter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Mid 20th Century Duncan Parking Meter. It depicts a hand painted royal blue rectangular heavy metal and glass box meter with arched top supported by a silver color metal co...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Small wood and brass wall-mounted aneroid barometer in the shape of a rudder
Located in Milan, IT
Small wood and brass wall-mounted aneroid barometer in the shape of a six-ankle rudder. Signed SB Smiths British Made Instrument of the 1950s. This is an instrument whose pressure-s...
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Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Cut Crystal Match Holder and Striker - United Kingdom - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
THOMAS WEBB & SONS (Attributed) - Quality vintage globe type clear lead crystal match holder and striker - featuring hand made wheel cut hexagonal cuts to the rim and lower portion w...
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English Edwardian Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel german rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941. Good quality pair of binoculars used in the second world war for directing accurate flak fire for anti airc...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Small 1950s Tin Toy Globe Lithography Print French, Wavy Base, by MS, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful find, labeled in French and made for Belgium: by MS (Michael Seidel, Western Germany). This tin globe was made around 1951 and lithography / screen printed. Classic tin toy...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sheet Metal

Rehov Ha-Hail (Street of the Soldier) – Israeli Enamel Street Sign (1948)
Located in New York, NY
This enamel-on-iron street sign, produced in Israel in 1948, features bold Hebrew lettering spelling "רחוב החיל" (Rehov Ha-Hail), translated into English as "Street of the Soldier." ...
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Israeli Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel, Iron

WWII recognition model of a Dornier Do.18 flying boat
Located in London, GB
WWII Bakelite and painted wood recognition model of a Dornier Do.18 flying boat. 1:72 scale. The Dornier Do 18 flying boat was developed for the Luftwaffe, although LuftHansa rec...
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English Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bakelite

"Rocking Beauty" Hobby Horse Designed by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An abstract hobby horse designed in 1964 by Gloria Caranica for Creative Playthings. Composed of two arched panels of birch plywood divided by a solid birch shaft and topped with a charming red knob...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Olivetti Ico Portable Typewriter, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Portable Typewriter, Italy, c. 1930s. Elegant portable typewriter by, model Ico, presented in its original fitted black carrying case. Finished in glossy black enamel with chrome-pla...
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

An Art And Crafts Mezuzah Case, Israel 1948. Judaica
Located in New York, NY
An Art and crafts Mezuzah Case made in Israel in 1948. Early Israeli Mezuzah case on a shaped piece of wood covered in green velvet with a scroll encased...
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Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Dump Truck by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large dump truck with two men and a cargo consisting of seven blocks of lacquered beech. Designed and manufactured by Kay Bojesen in Denmark in the 1950s. T...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Dale Velzy early longboard (late 1950s)
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Experience a standout piece from one of surfing’s foundational shapers with this late-1950s 10’0” Dale Velzy longboard. Its deep red finish, early silver-foil Velzy logo, and beautif...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Bari – Mandarin Pipe, Denmark, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
An elegant Danish pipe by Bari, model Mandarin, crafted in fine briar with a warm, reddish-brown finish that highlights the wood’s natural grain. The rounded bowl features a decorati...
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European Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Original Danish Kay Bojesen Toy Wagon "Family Trip", Colorful Beech Wood, 1950s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Kay Bojesen´s "Family Trip" is one of his most loved wooden toy designs. This set is original vintage. It consists of wagon and 4 family members: mother, father and two children. ...
Category

Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Beech, Paint

Wild River Safari, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wild river safari is an original film from the 1940s. It includes original packaging. 8mm or 16mm. Good conditions
Category

European Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plastic

1950s Wall Unit Vornado Grey Electric Window Fan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Gray Electric Window Fan 18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition. Tested and working. Refer to all images please.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron Stainless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel, Enamel, Iron, Chrome, Steel

A Large Unique Collection of Vintage Trout Flies Lures, Canada Circa 1965
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large & most unique collection of approximately 275 vintage hand-tied wet & dry trout flies, all mounted & described with typed labels, suitable for framing and would an attractive...
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Canadian Other Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s hyalyn Porcelain Black Bisque Gold Enamel Briard Ashtrays, Set/2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of two Mid-Century Era pottery ashtrays, designed by Georges Briard for hyalyn Porcelain, early 1960s. The nesting bisque black ashtrays are from the Midas line. Round with a crescent shaped celestial pattern of gold medallions opposite a notched rim for holding cigarettes. The Gold pattern is in raised enamel and shows the Briard signature. Corked backs, stamped Georges Briard MIDAS, hyalyn pottery...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Lucite Hourglass Sand Timer Sculpture After Charles Hollis Jones 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury hourglass in bubble lucite with straight external lines. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1970s in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. The 15-minute sand timer...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lucite

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