South America - Collectibles and Curiosities

Pair of Vintage Money Boxes, Germany, 1950s-1970s A charming pair of mid-20th-century money boxes, crafted in platinum-plated bronze, produced in Germany between 1950 and 1970. Each ...

Sterling silver chain link bracelet Beautiful silver bracelet that represents chains that can be used by both women and men, with an instinctive and easy opener. Length: 21 centimeters

Rare 17th Century South American Colonial Shrine Straight box with pediment cut into stylized volutes. Made of polished cedar, with wrought iron fittings, this oratory reflects the ...

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...

Sterling Silver Link Bracelet by Antonio Belgiorno Beautiful Sterling Silver Bracelet with a "Herringbone" design characteristic of the Belgiorno brand from the 1950s. This design is...

Baume & Mercier 18 kt Gold Vintage Men's Calendar Watch Beautiful Baume & Mercier 18 kt gold watch with tiger's eye dial and integrated calendar, lea...

Large Cenedese Italian Sommerso Murano glass ashtray. Italy 1960´s Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy piece of glass features an unusual design. It looks like a secci...

900 Silver Choker Necklace by Antonio Belgiorno This 900 silver choker necklace by Antonio Belgiorno is a modern and elegant piece that will add a sophisticated touch to any outfit. ...

Mid-Century Modern blue & gold hand blown murano Art Glass Ashtray Jewelry Dish / Vide-Poche by Alfredo Barbini. Alfredo Barbini Art Glass ash...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...

Incredible car: in solid wood. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Marcelo Peña...

Rare 17th Century Cedar Shrine. Straight box with padded doors. Interior with decorative arch in the shape of a portal. Dimensions in centimeters: 52cm W x 26,50 cm D x 71 cm H. Th...

Ashtrays in Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...

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...

Solid wood, with original patina from the time. Made by slaves, during the dark slavery times, to worship and pray. Dimensions: 18,70 inches W x 33,26 inches H x 10,62 inches D. ...

Art Deco Vintage Junkers Airplane Desk Model. Wooden made, with Aluminion parts and a marble base. It has been fully restored. Very nice conditions. Th...

An elegant, handcrafted Mexican silver necklace with an organic design and stylized links leading to a central floral pendant. The piece is enhanced with multicolored semiprecious st...

S.T lighter Silver Dupont Briquet De Poche Gas Lighter This elegant luxury lighter, with a design of finely engraved lines on its silver surface, is a must-have accessory for connois...

The craftsmanship on this vintage riding crop is remarkable—especially the Silver handle shaped like a horse head. It feels like more than just an equestrian tool; it’s a sculptural ...

Hermes Cigars Ashtray / Vide de Poche / Keys Plate. France 1970´s. This Hermès metallic dish with the raised “H” emblem absolutely reads as an ashtray, V...

Fantastic 1953 Maserati A6GCS/53 Spyder desk model. Car was designed by Fantuzzi . It has a metal label Marked Fantuzzi and numbered. M 3 of 8. Some people say they where factory g...

Our Large Domino set is composed of 28 pieces of pui wood with malachite inlay. Each piece is outlined in blue polyurethane paint and elegantly stored in a leather box. Nothing better than having fun, and if you can do it...

Art Deco / Secessionist period Menorah in hammered iron, with scrollwork and stylized spiral decoration, on a circular foot. In the manner of Edgar Brandt hammered candelabra.

Fantastic vintage racing car, the Indianapolis type. Very nice done. Handmade. Perfect for any Automobilia, or Car Mascot - Hood Ornament collector. Very good conditions. Just got a ...

Art Deco Italian figure of a woman dancig with a music instrument. Sculpture of a dancing nude girl. Bronze with a dark green patina. Mounted over a marble base. We have specializ...

Supermarine Spitfire Airplane Model, desk / counters / sculpture. Made in United Kindom 1930´s. Perfect Gift for any pilot or aviation fan. The Supermarine Spitfire is a British sin...

S.T. Dupont Paris Solid Silver Cufflinks Elegant pair of S.T. Dupont Paris cufflinks, crafted in 925 silver with a contemporary design featuring clean lines and a semicircular shape ...

Art Déco american metal wire and wood bellboy/bellhop/stick figure toothpick and match holder By: unknown Material: metal, wood Technique: carved, cast, hand-carved, hand-crafted, m...

Tiffany & Co. 925 Sterling Silver Bangle This rigid Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bangle features a minimalist and elegant design with a mirror-polished finish. A timeless piece that...

Sailboat model on stand. Painted wood body and bronze accessories. Made between 1920s-1930s. Very nice restored conditions. Very decorative item, perfec...

A solid bronze bear sculpture desktop cigar cutter manufactured in Austria. The scissor action steel blades are remove-able form the mouth of the roaring bear. Excellent condition. S...

Art Deco Aviation Model Boeing 314 Airplane Pan-American 'Clipper', circa 1938 A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary transoceanic Boeing 314 Pan-Ame...

This necklace features three strands of round-shaped turquoise beads with an unpolished finish, giving it a natural and vibrant look. The beads are small in diameter and strung to cr...

Longines Vintage Automatic Women's Watch with Day and Date Classic stainless steel design with a dark blue dial and gold-tone markers. It features a day and date function in Spanish ...

Vintage 900 silver Belgiorno bracelet This stunning 900 silver bracelet features a sculptural design with curvilinear plates 2 cm wide and 3 mm thick. With a unique finish and full o...

Vintage American Airlines Dc-3 old Chrome desk model airplane. Introduced in 1936, the Douglas DC-3 was the first airliner able to undertake ...

Bird sculpture / car mascot / paperweight / packet watch holder. Art Deco "Pelican Max Le Verrier " Genuine period sculpture. Excellent condition. Silvere...

Vintage Antique Lion´s Club International Plaque / Sign with mostly original hand paint. It has some age wear, but overall very good conditions. Vintage Lions Club International metal plaque...

Blue Silk Tie with Hermès Paris Print This sky blue Hermès silk tie features a detailed, repeating pattern of small stylized fish in white and purple. The design incorporates the bra...

Vintage Belgiorno 900 Silver Bracelet This Belgiorno 900 silver bracelet, with a distinctive link design from the 1970s, reflects classic Italian elegance and craftsmanship. The geom...

Mid-Century Modern sterling bracelet, Designed by Antonio Belgiorno, Italian / Argentine, 1950s Out Diameter is 7.5 cm (around 3"), interior diameter is 5.5 cm ( a little larger tham...

Mid-20th century american cased sterling silver flip matchbook cover/match holder by Tiffany & Co. By: Tiffany & Co. Material: metal, silver, silver plate, sterling silver Technique...

WMF Champagne / wine cooler with a Hunting scene, Wild Elk Ornament Handles. It has a scene of dogs running a hare, one of dogs running an elk, and one o...

French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinct...

Art Deco 1940´s Desk Fighter Airplane Model Model airplane mounted on a wooden globe stand. The airplane is made of metal and is depicted in flight with its propeller at the front. T...

Refined "guilloché" smoking set for two people in silver. Contains match holders and ashtrays. Original case included. Very rare collectors piece. Hermès Each piece hallmarked, furth...

Mexican silver link bracelet with natural stones This Mexican silver bracelet is a unique piece of handcrafted jewelry that combines the beauty of silver with the energy of various n...

Vintage 900 Silver Designer Bracelet by Antonio Belgiorno Exquisite bracelet featuring a series of leaf-shaped links, each meticulously crafted in 900 silver. Belgiorno's distinctive...

Hermès silk scarf in its original 1970s box, France This scarf features a classic equestrian design in shades of brown, gold, pink, and gray, with details of straps and chains again...

A magnificent and extremely rare sterling silver engraved cigarette case depicting a stylized Racing car. The car has the emblem of Mercedes Benz. Marked UK Birmingham Sterling silver, Henry Clifford Davis 1918. A beautiful and exceptionally rare racing car case...

Crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...

Henri Fugere, bronze figure, ' Bebe Tapin ' signed in the bronze. French Boy playing his drum. Henry Fugere, a well listed artist. Mr. Fugere was born in ...

Silvered bronze sculpture of a women dancing. Lovely lady. It has a alabaster tray or plate that can be use for jewelry, personal cards or keys. Made in...

Antique balancing Nautical / ship / boat wine/champagne cooler holder with glass inner bowl. This superb combination is in very good condition. Rare bottle...

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All F...

Furniture for havana cigars, puros, attributed to Koloman Moser and Wiener Werkstatte. Material: wood Style: Vienna Secession Country: Vienna If you hav...

Streamlined Moderne / Mid Century Aviation Desk Paperweight. Fantastic gift for any Airplane Fan. Silvered Brass Futuristic Airship, mounted over a green...

WWI British Military MkIV tank, circa 1918 Marble and bronze desk inkstand. High details. Pen not included. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage...

Brooch by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen Denmark in sterling silver This triangular brooch, designed by Danish master Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, is a perfect example of the mi...