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Item Ships From: San Francisco
Large Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original boxing gloves with reddish brown leather filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. CREATOR Gold Smith Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

Walnut Neoclassical Style Table Cabinet with Mirrored Interior and Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very well-detailed figured walnut table cabinet in the neoclassical taste with an elaborate metal filigree door opening to reveal a beveled mirror above 2 small drawers, surmounted...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

19th c. D.R. Barton Smooth Coffin Plane c.1832
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Rare D handled smooth coffin plane. CREATOR D.R. Barton. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1832. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Walnut, Steel. CONDITION Good. Wear consiste...
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19th Century Industrial Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Finely Rendered English Victorian Brass Ornamental Cannon on Cast Iron Carriage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely rendered English Victorian brass ornamental signal cannon on cast iron carriage; with solid brass tilting barrel resting on a heavy weight carriage with working wheels; fine...
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Late 18th Century English Victorian Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Large 18th c. Monogrammed Cherry Wood Jointer Plane c.1700-1799
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique Cherry wood carpentry plane used to make trim and moldings. Monogrammed and stamped. Steel blade inside. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknow...
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18th Century Industrial Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

"Elmer Gantry" by Sinclair Lewis, Published New York, 1927. First Edition, d.j.
By Sinclair Lewis
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Elmer Gantry" by Sinclair Lewis. Published New York, Harcourt Brace and Company, Inc. 1927. First Edition (Second State Binding)This is the story of a con man who gets together with...
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1920s American Vintage San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roulette originated in France and was brought to the United States, specifically New Orleans, in the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Histoire De Russie Published 1797 with 36 Engraved Plates by E.A. David
Located in San Francisco, CA
The History of Russia in 2 volumes published 1797, in French. A lovely 2 volume first edition titled "Histoire de Russie" by Blin de Sainmore, French poet, playwright and historian (...
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Late 18th Century French Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Marklin Ocean Liner with American Flags and Lifeboats, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Marklin Ocean Liner with American flags and lifeboats circa 1900 Original Travel Agency Model - No Motor - Wired Interior for Lighting Antique Marklin Ocean Liner with Am...
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Late 19th Century German Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mounted Deer Antlers on Wooden Plaque c.1940-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage mounted dear antlers on a wooden plaque. CREATOR c.1940-1970. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Unknown. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Horn, Oak. CONDITION Good. We...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn, Wood

Vintage Mounted Deer Antlers with Original Tag
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage mounted dear antlers on a wooden plaque with original tag. CREATOR Unknown DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1985. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Horn, Oak. CONDITIO...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Horn, Wood

Dodsworth by Sinclair Lewis First English Edition Published 1929 Jonathan Cape
By Sinclair Lewis
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Dodsworth" by Sinclair Lewis, Published: Jonathan Cape, Thirty Bedford Square, London, 1929. Retains its original dust jacket now covered in mylar. This is the first U.K. edition (...
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1920s American Vintage San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

George H W Bush 1991 double signed letter
By A. Ramsay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spectacular 1991 handwritten on White House, stationary George Herbert Walker Bush letter. The letter discusses the gulf war and is double signed second signature is just signed Geor...
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1990s American American Classical San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Large Scale Banalinga Shiva Lingam Stone for Display
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Scale Banalinga (Shiva Lingam) stone for display Outstanding large scale specimen from India Dimensions 9" long x 5.5" diameter Banalinga is discovered in nature and not carved or crafted by human hands. This Shiva Lingam comes exclusively from the Narmada River, one of India’s seven sacred holy sites. The stones resemble markings found on the forehead of Lord Shiva...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

The Poetic and Dramatic Works of Robert Browning Bound in Leather and Cloth
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive leather bound set of the poetic and dramatic works of Robert Browning (1812-1889) published in 1906 by Houghton Mifflin and Company, New York and Boston. Top edges gilt...
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Early 20th Century American San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper, Leather

Bronze French Relief Plaque American Indian War Attack
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bronze French Relief Plaque American Indian War Attack 9.25"
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19th Century Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Early to Mid 20th Century Teak and Aluminum Ships Wheel 1930s to 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early to mid 20th century teak and aluminum ships wheel 1930s to 1950s Measure: 27" diameter This hand crafted early to mid 20th century ships wheel can be refurbished and put ...
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Early 20th Century American San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

H.M. Tomlinson "The Sea and The Jungle" 1st Edition Woodcuts by Clare Leighton
By Tomlinson
Located in San Francisco, CA
H.M. Tomlinson "The Sea and The Jungle" First Edition with woodcuts by Clare Leighton, circa 1930 Rare First Edition. Very good condition. Fantastic woodcuts by noted artist Clare...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Mid-century French Cast Stone Shepard Garden Dog Sculpture c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage distressed cast stone sculpture depicting a Shepherd, seated attentively. Made in France in the mid 20th century. The piece is roughly life-sized with a glazed paint...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cast Stone

WWII era Military Dummy Training Cartridges c.1944
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of heavy U.S. Navy Oak and steel dummy cartridges used as training rounds. Title and date of "1944" stamped on metal base. CREATOR U.S. Navy. DATE OF MANUFAC...
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Early 20th Century Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Pompeiana; The Topography, Edifices, and Ornaments of Pompeii Sir Wm. Gell 1837
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pompeiana The Topography, Edifices and Ornaments of Pompeii by Sir William Gell, complete in two 1/4 leather tall octavo volumes with marbleized boards. 82 full page engraved plates ...
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1830s English Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Paper

Antique Brass Three Crown s Plumber s Blowtorch c.1900, Made in Sweden
By BCA Eskilstuna
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique solid brass plumber's blowtorch with a wooden handle. Stamped "The Swedish Lamp" and "Three Crowns Original Swedish". Shown with life size hand model for scale. ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Carpentry Molding Plane with Steel Blade
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry plane with steel blade used to make trim and moldings. Stamped "E. Avery' on the side. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown...
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19th Century Industrial Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Brass Alms Plate
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 17th century or earlier brass alms dish or alms plate.
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17th Century European Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Folding Pera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form LA Migninne, Paris marked 4.25 x 5 x 2.75
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20th Century San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Hand-Carved Soldier Cameo
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Hand-Carved Soldier Cameo 2x1.25x.5
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19th Century Baroque Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th-Early 20th Century S.F Bay Area Leather Bound Business Journals
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th-early 20th century S.F Bay Area Leather Bound Business Journals One journal is mostly filled in. The other is mostly empty. The dates are circa 1880s-1910s An interesti...
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Late 19th Century American Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

James T. Moore Memorial Band Hand Painted Parade Drum c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Large stressed vellum parade drum from the James T. Moore Memorial Band out of Philadelphia, PA. Hand painted with brass accents. The piece has retained its original finish an...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Church Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary one of a kind Mexican folk art carving of a church. Carved from a soft wood, possibly cactus, and having a beautifully aged patina. Everything thing about this pie...
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19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th c. Wooden Carpentry Moulding Plane c.1850-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry plane with iron blade used to make trim and moldings. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1850-...
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19th Century Industrial Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

One Bronze Medallion circa 1916 - The Heroes of Verdun Signed and Bronze Plaque
Located in San Francisco, CA
One Bronze Medallion circa 1916 - The Heroes of Verdun Signed by sculptor Charles Pillet 2.75" x 2.75 x .63 2nd piece, Bronze Plaque 1912 "Die Kunst O Mensh" Commemorating inaugu...
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1910s Vintage San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Monogrammed Bone Inlaid English Lawn Balls c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of English lawn bowls made of Lignum Vitae Wood inlaid with bone. Monogrammed "AJG" and "WPS" and "1" and "2" the other side. CREATOR Unknown. Made in Scotland. ...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique Bronze Concrete Edger
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage bronze concrete edger with wood handle. Embossed with maker's mark and serial number. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Goldblatt. DATE...
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Early 20th Century San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Phantom Dental Training Simulator on Custom Steel Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A phantom dental training simulator used in dental school with removable rubber shroud. Mounted on a custom steel stand. The aluminum jaws have a magnetic quick disconnect sys...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Group of Seven Vintage Books on Fishing
Located in San Francisco, CA
A group of seven books on fishing as follows: • The Fisherman's World by Charles Waterman published Random House, no date • The Trout and the Fly by Clarke and Goddard published Doub...
Category

Early 20th Century American San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Antique Mahogany Buck Saw c.1910-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A Mahogany buck saw with steel tension rod and blade. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1910-1930. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Mahogany. CONDITION ...
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Early 20th Century Rustic San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Fireman s Bib Shirt c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Red wool fireman’s bib shirt marked “B.F.D.” across the chest (Benicia CA Fire Department) and heavy-duty metal buttons stamped with "FD". CREAT...
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Early 20th Century San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Five Piece Wooden Train Set Attributed to Montgomery Schoolhouse, Vermont
Located in San Francisco, CA
This whimsical train set consisting of five interlocking pieces: locomotive, tank car, hopper, coal car and the caboose; wheels work smoothly.
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1950s North American American Craftsman Vintage San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Leather WWI US Military Horse Stirrups c.1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of leather and wood World War 1, U.S. Military horse stirrups. Embossed on the front "US". CREATOR U.S. Military. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1915. MATERIALS A...
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Early 20th Century San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Hat Shop Display c.1930-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This Marten Hats display bust was once used in a hat shop to showcase stylish head wear. Made of a heavy composition material with a bronze-tone finish, it has a classic, eleg...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition

19th c. Bronze, Rosewood and Ebony Try Squares c.1850-1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Collection of six 19th century try squares with bronze, Ebony, Rosewood, and steel handles. The Halsted & Ackerman is a rare combination square with a pop out bevel from the b...
Category

19th Century Industrial Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel

Early 20th c. Silver Equestrian Fox Boots Pulls-Made in England c.1920
By William Hutton Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A pair of silver fox handled equestrian boot pulls mounted on silver hooks. Stamped "Made in England" on each piece. CREATOR William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, England. ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Napoleon Emperor Co. Framed Leda the Swan Nude Relief on Brass Buckle Framed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Napoleon Emperor Co. Framed Leda & the Swan Nude Relief on Brass Buckle 8x10x2 framed Buckle 4"x2.5"
Category

18th Century Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Cram s 16" Deluxe Globe W/Daily Sun Ray and Season Indicator
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cram's 16" Deluxe Globe W/Daily Sun Ray and Season Indicator 1936
Category

1930s Vintage San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea This large, post contact, shield is traditionally decorated in bold colors with a central circle. This ...
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel, Wire

Vintage Brass Plated Cup Trophy with Bakelite Base c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage brass plated cup trophy with a Bakelite base and brass plaque. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Dodge Inc. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Cast Iron Maple Tobacco Cutter / Shredder
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century cast iron & maple tobacco cutter / shredder Once used for cutting and shredding tobacco. Today it can be used for decorative purposes. ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

19th c. I. Hick Carpentry Molding Plane
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry plane used to make trim and moldings. Stamped "I. Hick' on the side. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANU...
Category

19th Century Industrial Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Antique Carpentry Molding Plane
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry plane used to make trim and moldings. Stamped "M. Steckel' on the side. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF M...
Category

19th Century Industrial Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Collection of Three Vintage Tractor Wrenches
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Three Vintage Tractor wrenches United States Early 20th century Cast steel 7, 8.5, and 12 in. / 18, 22, 31 cm Custom display measu...
Category

Early 20th Century American Other San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique Ram s Horn Cabinet Maker s Wood Scraper c.1905
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wood and steel ram's horn cabinet maker's wood scraper. CREATOR E.C. Atkins & Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1905-1910. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Boxw...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

MediumVintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces have...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass Judaica Wall Brackets
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century brass Judaica wall brackets Dimensions 4.5" wide x 10" deep (away from wall) x 10" high Very good antique condition. ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord 19th century Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm 8 oz. / 227 g.
Category

19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th c. Dutch Pallet Coffee Table, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original wood and steel brick pallet coffee table. Creator Unknown. Made in The Netherlands. Date of manufacture c.1940. Materials and techniques wood, steel. Condition ...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Match Holder by Zimmerman of Hanau Germany circa 1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare mid-19th century cast iron match holder by Zimmerman of Hanau, Germany, circa 1850 This woman in her night clothes lights her way holdi...
Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Picasso Leather-Bound and Gilded Book Autographed by Ariana Huffington
Located in San Francisco, CA
Picasso Leather-Bound and Gilded Book Autographed by Ariana Huffington 9.5" x 6.5" x 2"
Category

20th Century San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Surveyor s Pole and Logging Measuring Stick c.1940
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Original surveyor's pole and one logging measuring stick. The other wider all wood yellow surveyor pole is fixed. The logging measuring stick is numbered on 4 sides and has a ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1990
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have re...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial San Francisco - Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

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