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Period: Mid-20th Century
Anglo Raj Hand-Crafted Game Chess Low Table India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The board is nicely carved with Rajasthani designs at the rim, the sides and feet are covered with clad silver metal hammered with Moorish Raj designs.
In good vintage condition.
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Category
Indian Anglo Raj Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Brass
Pair Folk Art Florida Sea Shells Christmas Trees Coastal
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage folk art handmade pair of Christmas Trees sea shell encrusted with all natural preselected Florida sea shells. Small sea stars on top.
Category
American Organic Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Vintage Rulette Game 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Rulette Game 1960s
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat - FIRST EDITION - dust jacket
signed card
Located in Middletown, NY
First Edition, third issue of Dr. Seuss' most famous book, accompanied by a card bearing the AUTHOR's SIGNATURE and a quick SKETCH of his famous "green egg."
Seuss, Dr. (Theodor Seuss Geisel, 1904 – 1991)
The Cat in the Hat
New York: Random House, 1957.
First edition, First Printing, Third Issue. Dust jacket.
8vo, 9 x 6 1/2" (230 x 165 mm), (2) + 61 + (1) pp; pictorial end papers, verso of free end paper blank, pictorial title page, copyright page. Binding with glazed pictorial paper cover over boards and title on spine, very light signs of wear at corners and spine ends, binding stitched at 1 inch intervals; upper cover illustrated and lettered with addition of "For beginner readers"; back cover with excerpts from reviews printed in letterpress below illustration of chalkboard reading Educators hail The Cat in the Hat. Printed in red, black, salmon, dark blue and light blue on wove paper, with bold illustrations on every spread; pages a touch yellowed on edges. On the back of the last page of text is a note on the book enclosed within a large outline in blue of Cat in the Hat. The ORIGINAL DUST WRAPPER in near fine condition, with just slight wear on corners and a chip on the bottom of the spine, reproduces the book's cover; front flap bears price on upper right corner, 195/195, indicating this is the second state of the dust jacket.
Accompanied by a small drawing of a "green egg" with "Dr. Seuss" autograph in black ink with on a light green index card, 3 x 5 in. (76 x 127 mm).
[Younger & Hirsch 7; Greenaway 95]
Dr. Seuss was challenged by Houghton Mifflin's Education Division director, William Ellsworth Spaulding, to create a book for young children using the 225 essential words for beginning readers, a book they would not want to put down. Seuss used 223 of the words from the list, plus 13 others. Seuss tricked kids into enjoying learning with his destructive and charismatic house guest. Inspired in part by Krazy Kat and Felix the Cat, but with a wily mind all his own, the Cat in the Hat's humor and naughtiness are engaged in the noble cause of literacy. "Parents," notes biographer Brian Jay Jones, "were more than happy to join Dr. Seuss as fellow revolutionaries. Even if parents didn't necessarily understand the pedagogy, it was easy to see the difference between the staid DICK AND JANE...
Category
French Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 51cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
Category
Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century (Inscribed to artist Hans Richter)
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of the seminal avant-garde exhibition held at Peggy Guggenheim's Art of This Century Gallery in 1942 and published in an edition of 2500. Edited by Peggy Guggenheim with cont...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Modern Novelty Pro Golf Ball Table Desk Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century vintage lighter is a unique collectible or gift, shaped like a golf ball and clubs, and holds a lighter at the top slot. Its intriguing history adds to its allure, h...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
Antique Collectable USN Brass Bell
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique WWII or earlier brass US Navy bell. Very heavy solid brass retired naval bell, engraved with "USN". Rings loud and clear (see video for an example). ...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1940s Leather Boxing Ball, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Stereophonic RR-126 Radio by F.lli Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly. There is also a bluethoot to connect the mobile phone. It has been completely overhauled by an engineer. Dim...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet Console Record Player attributed to Ico Parisi design
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This rare 1940s record player cabinet by LESA (Laboratori Elettrotecnici Società Anonima), Milan, represents a refined fusion of Italian craftsmanship and early modernist design. The piece features:
A solid wood frame veneered in exquisite walnut burl, with striking natural grain patterns that add depth and character.
Ebonized trim that highlights the clean geometry and subtle curves of the cabinet.
Slender, tapered legs typical of Italian furniture design of the period, lending the piece a light, elegant stance.
A functional 78 rpm turntable integrated into the cabinet, with original metal and bakelite components. The mechanism is in working condition.
A drop-front door that conceals the turntable when closed, preserving the cabinet’s sleek aesthetic.
A lower shelf suitable for storing records or accessories.
LESA, founded in 1929 in Milan, was a leading Italian producer of phonographs, radios and hi-fi components. The company was known for combining technical innovation with stylish furniture integration, making pieces like this a hallmark of mid-century Italian domestic design.
🌟 Why acquire this piece
Functional art: This cabinet is not only a piece of furniture, but also a working vintage audio device, providing authentic 78 rpm playback in its original form.
Historical value: An original example of LESA’s craftsmanship from the 1940s — a brand that was once a market leader in Italian hi-fi.
Aesthetic appeal: The combination of walnut burl, ebonized details and streamlined form makes it a perfect fit for Art Deco, mid-century modern, or eclectic interiors.
Conversation piece: Its rare combination of furniture and audio technology will attract attention and admiration in any setting.
Investment: Well-preserved vintage audio furniture by noted manufacturers is increasingly sought-after by collectors and interior designers.
Cabinet Console of the 1940s in burr walnut and walnut flame applied veneered. Cabinet with two shelves, the upper with central flap drawer with internal turntable Record...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
"North by Northwest" Original US Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster from (1966) 41 x 27 in. (104 x 69 cm)
This poster would have been used outside the cinema at the films Re-release.
The film came out in 1959 and due to its su...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian rotary dial telephone Vintage with retro and marquetry
By B&B Italia
Located in Valladolid, ES
Italian Vintage Rotary Dial Telephone with Marquetry
A large and rare vintage rotary dial telephone with a fine marquetry case. Shaped with a lemongrass wood purfling, it lends elega...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$946 Sale Price
20% Off
Moby Dick by Herman Melville, Illustrated by R. Kent, First Trade Edition Thus
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Melville, Herman. Moby-Dick. New York: Random House, 1930. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. First trade edition (thus). Octavo. Original publisher’s pictorial black front cloth board, s...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Paper
Medieval Style Armor Gauntlet Articulated Steel
Located in Rochester, NY
Articulated medieval style steel gauntlet. Well made, mid-20th century.
Category
Medieval Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 4 Mint 1950s “Golden Egg” Mini Japanese Lighters by Northern Electric
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 4 Mint 1950s “Golden Egg” Mini Japanese Lighters – Northern Electric – Original Packaging, Working Condition
Rare set of four vintage 1950s “G...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
The Beatles
A Hard Day
s Night
Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1964
Located in Devon, GB
A rare and sought after Japanese B2 poster for The Beatles' first full-length feature film 'A Hard Day's Night,' which followed the fab four over an anarchic 36 hours in London at th...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Siemens, Ships Telephone, 1960
s, Massive Aluminum Housing, Industrial Design
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, Austria
Siemens ships telephone for the wall. Made from massive, polished aluminum, this beautiful piece of industrial design can be used at home. This is a rare find.
Category
Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
$2,010 Sale Price
20% Off
Oversized Vintage French Silver Compact Case by Boucheron
By Boucheron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large silver compact case with gilt surface and inset rubies by Boucheron Paris circa 1930s-1940s, of Art Deco period and style. The silver case is quote large compared to similar ...
Category
French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Gibson - 1968 ES-330 with Bigsby Vibrato, Vintage Electric Guitar
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage gem from Gibson's golden era, this 1968 ES-330 showcases the timeless semi-hollow design that has made the model a favorite among blues, rock, and jazz players alike. Finis...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Decorative Blue Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus Letter Scale, 1930s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic light-blue sheet metal postal letter scale from the1930s in blue, designed by Marianne Brandt, executed by Ruppel Werke, Ruppelwerk in Gotha, G...
Category
German Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal
1930s Entomology Moth
Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs
By Grant Wood 1
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting piece from an Iowan Estate. This piece is unsigned. The folklore I was told by the seller about the piece is that this was originally from the Grant Wood Estate. Howeve...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Panoramic View
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'PANORAMIC VIEW', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarit...
Category
English Sporting Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Wood
Ashtray Stand in the Manner of Carl Auböck in Brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Nice light patina. A second ashtray in the same design is also on offer here on the platform.
Very nice proportions.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bose 901 Series Speakers On Eero Saarinen Tulip Bases
By bose, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of newly finished and upholstered, mid-century modern, Bose 901 series speakers on tulip base stands designed by the Finnish-American designer and architect Eero Saarinen, circa...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1970s lucite Ronson table lighter
By Ronson
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage 1970s lucite Ronson table lighter
Space Age design - Modern office decor
Measures : 8,5cmx6,5cm H 12cm
Material : Lucite
Wear consisten...
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lucite
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...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Exstremely Rare Collection Alcoa Aluminum String Instruments, Bass, Cello, Violin
Located in Buffalo, NY
This set took me over 20 years to procure.....Dont miss this opportunity!!!!Being offered extremely rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin....... circa 1930s, all 3 instruments originaly wood grain painted, have been stripped and polished.. re-strung and set up, new bridge and custom (alcoa) tail piece, original ebony fret board, All play and Sound amazing. If purchasing to play, wonderful decorative sculpture,
Pfretzschner aluminum bass
In 1928, The Aluminum Company of America manufactured 50 aluminum double basses...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Modernist Rosewood
Sterling Silver Crucifix / Cross by Taxco
By Taxco
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist rosewood and sterling silver crucifix / cross by Taxco of Mexico, circa 1970s. The piece measures 6.25"W x 1"D x 10"H and is in very good vintage condition. It is signed on...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
One Flew Over the Cuckoo
s Nest by Ken Kesey - First Edition, second issue DJ
Located in Middletown, NY
New York: The Viking Press, 1962.
First Edition in 2nd edition DJ.
8vo, 8 x 5 1/2 inches (203 x 136 mm); (8), 311 pp.; pages clean and unmarked and very lightly toned. Publisher's ...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
POE. Tales Of Mystery And Imagination. FIRST RACKHAM TRADE EDITION - 1935
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: POE, Edgar Allan.
TITLE: Tales Of Mystery And Imagination.
PUBLISHER: London: George G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 1935.
DESCRIPTION: FIRST TRADE EDITION. 1 vol., small folio, 9...
Category
British Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
English mid-century modern red sailing boat model by Star Yacht Birkenhead 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
English mid-century modern red sailing boat model by Star Yacht Birkenhead 1960s
Model of a sailboat on a wooden pedestal. The body of the boat is made of red metal, the two sails ar...
Category
English Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1960s Antonio Pineda Modernist Ring Amethyst Sterling Silver 7.75
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration Ring by Antonio Pineda Mexican Modernist.
Amethyst Sterling Silver Mexico circa 1960s
Beautiful clean modern lines.
1 H x .88 W x .75 D
Ring size 7.75
Please...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Pair of Danish Sterling Cufflinks, N.E. From, C.1950.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Danish Sterling Cufflinks, N.E. From, C.1950. The cufflinks of a plain oval striking concave form, `t’ bar fitments. Stamped Sterling Denmark N.E. From 925 S. Measures: 1 x ....
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
$375 Sale Price
31% Off
Dune by Frank Herbert, Book Club Edition, in Original Dust Jacket, 1965
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Herbert, Frank. Dune. Philadelphia, New York, London: Chilton Company, 1965. Book Club Edition. In the original illustrated dust jacket and red cloth boards, with silver embossed tit...
Category
American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.
Located in London, GB
An original, battle -scarred, 48 -star US flag from the minesweeper USS YMS -381, one of the first boats to start Operation Neptune. This flag is one of the rarest items from D -Day to ever surface. As the earliest flag from D -Day, it would have been one of the very first the Germans saw on that momentous day, signalling the impending invasion.
Uniquely, this flag comes with provenance that directly links it back to the Normandy Beaches, supported by a customs slip and an address label to New York City. What makes this flag even more extraordinary is its completeness - many D -Day flags have been found in tatters, yet this one remains intact, representing the start of D -Day in its entirety. No flag earlier in the mission is likely to surface, making this one of the most historic flags to emerge from this pivotal moment in history and the earliest flag from D-Day a collector could have.
More than just a symbol, this flag embodies the courage and sacrifice of the D-Day mission - an irreplaceable artifact of history
Flown on USS-YMS-381, one of the first vessels to enter the assault channels at Utah Beach on D-Day, this battle-worn, 48-star U.S. flag is a rare and significant piece of military history. Its provenance sets it apart: it is the earliest known American flag from D-Day to ever surface, and uniquely, it is the only flag flown from a minesweeper vessel to ever surface for sale. This makes it an artifact unlike any other, with historical weight far beyond its fabric.
The flag comes with customs documentation that traces its origin directly to the Normandy beaches, where Captain William Beckham sent it home in September 1944. This direct link to the events of June 6, 1944—when the flag was among the first to be seen by German forces—is confirmed through careful research and verification. As one of the first flags to fly on the French coast during the D-Day landings, it was part of the early waves of vessels involved in Operation Neptune, the maritime portion of the broader Operation Overlord.
In addition to its extraordinary provenance, this flag is in remarkable condition for its age and use. With metal grommets and a 30-inch masthead, the flag bears the faintly visible stamp “US Ensign,” further confirming its military authenticity. It was mailed back to a recipient in Tarrytown, NY, in September 1944, accompanied by its original signed U.S. Customs Declaration...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric
$381,507 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch silver table lighter, 1949
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver table lighter, 1949
The lighter is a petrol lighter which is equipped with a flint. Top and bottom of chrome metal and the body is surrounded with silver and has a guil...
Category
Dutch Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Chrome
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Courageous Jump
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'A COURAGEOUS JUMP', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium synthetic glass. Black & white alpine photos are the perfect addition to any home or ski lodge, so please do check out our other ski photos...
Category
British Sporting Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Wood
Vintage Turkish Enameled Bohemian Glass Hookah Base Vase
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Turkish enameled Bohemian glass hookah base vase.
Clear and gold enameled Bohemian glass hookah base, or flower vase.
Bohemian glass hookah ...
Category
Turkish Islamic Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco French Caudron, Renault Desk Airplane Model, Late 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French Caudron - Renault Desk Airplane Model. Late 1930´s.
Made of Lacquered Wood and Polished Aluminium
The C.710 were a series of light fighter aircraft developed by Caudron-Re...
Category
French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
$2,500 Sale Price
34% Off
Vintage United States Post Office Department Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage metal sign has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dates to approximately 1976 and done in a ...
Category
American American Colonial Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Beautiful Vintage Mexican Taxco Silver Modernist Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Vintage Mexican Taxco silver Modernist design Bracelet with mixed metals and serpentine inlays
Marked JL Metales 925 sterling mark
1960...
Category
Mexican Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Brass and aluminum aviation compass complete with azimuth circle 1940 U.S.A
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and aluminum aeronautical compass complete with azimuth circle, supplied to U.s: Army Air Force aircraft during the world War II. Good condition and functioning. Compass diame...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses made by Chevalier in Paris, circa 1960s.
Complete functional glasses that are in good condition and measure 4" x 2.5". Si...
Category
French Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ultra Rare Art Deco 1930
s SLIDEOUT Red
Black Cigarette Case in Original Box
Located in Red Lion, PA
Ultra Rare Art Deco 1930s Slideout Red & Black Cigarette Case with Original Box
A true rarity of Art Deco design, this ingenious 1930s “Slideout”...
Category
Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Enamel
1960s Brigitte Bardot record albums
By Brigitte Bardot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Brigitte Bardot record albums: Set of two:
2 rare 1960s record albums featuring standout Brigitte Bardot covers suitable for framing. Includes the original record albums as pic...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Miniature Toys Fruit Market Stand Artisan Made
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage miniature toys artisan made Fruit vegetables market stand. Lavishly decorated. Collectible
Category
American American Classical Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Ronson USA 1938 Art Deco Touch Tip Lighter Junior Bar In Steel
Lacquer
Located in Miami, FL
Junior barman with touch tip lighter designed by Ronson.
An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in New Jersey United States by The ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Jean Dubuffet Painted sculptures catalog 1968
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Dubuffet Painted sculptures catalog 1968:
Published on the occasion of a 1968 Dubuffet exhibition at Pace Gallery New York.
Softcover; 50 pages.
Color & Black & White illustra...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Silver
Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Mid Century Modern silver & green over 7' Aluminum christmas tree."STARLITE" by Revlis. Lush and full!. You will see 100 vintage s...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Ladislav Sutnar Catalog Design Progress (first edition)
Located in New York, NY
First edition of art director Ladislav Sutnar and research director Knud Lonberg-Holm’s landmark exposition on information design and visual communication, published in 1950 by Sweet...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Huge Lot 106 Barclay Manoil Podfoot Lead Toy Soldiers US Military Army Figures
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 106 mid century die cast lead, podfoot style toy soldiers by the Barclay Manufacturing Company.
"The Barclay Manufacturing Company was an American metal toy company based in New Jersey that specialised in diecast toy cars and hollowcast toy soldiers. Due to their common availability at five and dime stores, collectors often refer to Barclay's toy soldiers as "Dimestore soldiers". Barclay Manufacturing was formed by Leon Donze and Michael Levy in about 1922. In its heyday Barclay produced 500,000 toys a week, making them the largest toy soldier manufacturer at that time in the United States. In 1939 Barclay acquired another toy soldier company, Tommy Toy and its art deco sculptor Olive Kooken. Some of Barclay's first vehicles were slush cast white metal made in the 1930s. Also about this time, and into the 1940s, the company made a variety of military vehicles – tanks, trucks with cannon and other cars painted brown. Despite the inroads of plastic toy soldiers, Barclay kept manufacturing theirs in metal. Following the war, Barclay changed the helmets on their soldiers to the M1 Helmet. In about 1951 Barclay conserved metal by eliminating bases on their soldiers, which collectors nicknamed podfoot soldiers because each foot appeared as a flattened rounded blob. These were painted similar to figures in American comic books of the time – olive drab uniforms with green helmets with "enemy" soldiers in red uniforms with white helmets. In 1960, the lead soldiers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lead
Form and Re-Form: A Practical Handbook of Modern Interiors (First Edition)
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
First edition of this landmark work by Austrian/American architect, designer, and author Paul T. Frankl (1886-1958), an exemplary combination of incisive text and striking graphic de...
Category
American Machine Age Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Gothic Cathedral Giltwood
Glass Reliquary / Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century French gothic cathedral giltwood & glass reliquary / vitrine
France, mid-19th century.
A reliquary is a container for the display an...
Category
French Gothic Revival Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
$3,080 Sale Price
46% Off
Greg Noll Miki Dora ‘Da Cat’ longboard (mid 1960s)
By Greg Noll
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Greg Noll Miki Dora “Da Cat” 2nd generation longboard, originally shaped in 1967. This board showcases the legendary black cat color scheme with bold black panels, paired with its ma...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Located in London, GB
Very rare original German poster for This American silent epic adventure film directed by Fred Niblo and was based on the novel of the same name. The film stars Ramon Novarro in the ...
Category
German Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Problems of Design by George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
First edition of George Nelson's Problems of Design, published by Whitney Publications in 1957. An important consideration of the topic by one of America's most significant and influ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Balance, English, Mahogany, Scientific Scales, Stanton Instruments, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage analytical balance. An English, mahogany cased set of scientific scales by Stanton Instruments of London, dating to the mid-20th c...
Category
British Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Black Forest Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Sika Deer Trophy on Wooden Plaque - Germany ca. 1950s
Item e7343
A vintage 6 pointer sika deer (Cervus nippon) trophy from the Black Forest. The trophy was shot around 1...
Category
German Black Forest Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Antler, Wood
Mid-Century Desk Model Airplane, USA, 1940
s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid-century desk model airplane - USA 1940´s
Single engine fighter.
Cast aluminium perior aviation model, mounted over a marble base.
Excellent conditions.
We have specialized in t...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
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