1920s Collectibles and Curiosities

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Winnie The Pooh. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1926. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE WITH THE DJ. 1 volume, illustrated by E. H. Sheph...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Winnie The Pooh. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1926. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE WITH THE DJ. 1 volume, illustrated by E. H. Sheph...

Antique carved meerschaum pipe featuring a detailed female figure kissing a bird and sterling silver collar. Includes original leather felt lined case. Circa 1928. Echt Naturmeers...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Winnie The Pooh. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1926. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE WITH THE DJ. 1 volume, illustrated by E. H. Shepha...

A wonderful example of an Aligarh lock made in India in the early twentieth century. Luckily it retains it's original brass lock cover stamped "Victoria Empress". Working well wi...

An extraordinary time capsule from the height of the Roaring Twenties, this museum-grade, antique "Olga" playing card deck represents the pinnacle of Jazz Age luxury. Produced circa ...

Milne, A.A. (Alan Alexander): Winnie-the-Pooh An Exceptionally rare copy of the FIRST TRADE EDITION of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by both the Author and the Illustrator, with Original dust-jacket. London: Methuen, 1926.; First Trade Edition. Crown 8vo, 7 5/8 x 5 in (194 x 127 mm), pp. 158, full-page and text illustrations, illustrated endpapers with map of "100 Aker Wood... Drawn by me and Mr. Shepar Helpd (sic.)" Green cloth, gilt stamping on the front board with an illustration of Christopher Robin...

1926 Play-Well Art Deco Bridge Playing Cards “Nymph Silhouette Sunset”: No Royals, Original Box This evocative 1926 Play-Well Art Deco bridge playing card deck is a striking example...

A striking and substantial 1929 printing of Webster’s New International Dictionary, First Edition, presented here in its classic unabridged format with beautifully preserved thumb in...

An exceptional artifact of jazz-age graphic design, this rare 1928 "Congress 606" playing card deck perfectly embodies the peak of the antique Art Deco movement. Moving away from t...

Early Alfred Dunhill “Unique Lighter” Lift-Arm Lighter, c. late 1920s. An exceptional early French Alfred Dunhill “Unique” lift-arm lighter, dating to the late 1920s and representing...

Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior This sleek Art Deco shagreen cigarette case epitomizes the understated elegance and refinement of 1930s luxury desi...

This vintage silvered Music Box was a souvenir from a pilgrims journey to the famous City of Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The mu...

AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston. TITLE: The World Crisis. 1911-1918 / The Aftermath / The Eastern Front. PUBLISHER: London: Thornton Butterworth, Ltd., 1923-1931. DESCRIPTION: ALL FIR...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Winnie The Pooh. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1929. DESCRIPTION: PRESENTAION COPY NINTH EDITION. 1 volume, inscribed by Milne on the front l...

Chess Game Set with Handmade Board Made of Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlaid An early 1920s Chinese or Vietnamese Export black lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chessboard. The Chessboard measures 38x38cm overall with 4 cm squares. Each square chessboard has an inlaid decor of birds and trees. Included are 32 bakelite chess...

Wonderfully patinated tape measuring to 20 meters but also in inches on the reverse of the tap, with brass winder and mid stripe as well as hook and keeper, inscribed “Not For Tradin...

Optical microscope signed F.lli Koristka Milano n. 42870 produced between 1920/30, of chromed and black painted brass, three-magnification turret, consisting of a stand and a plate w...

Great map of North America Original color. Good condition Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.  

Rare 1920s Mr. Jiggs Smoking Stand – Bringing Up Father This antique 1920s smoking stand is an exceptional representation of Mr. Jiggs, the beloved character from Bringing Up Fathe...

French chess game in the thematic of Ancient Egypt. The chess pieces are in painted and waxed plaster, the board is in wood and the is also a display shel...

Antique National Cash Register Company Art Nouveau Mechanical Cash Register Description A fascinating mechanical cash register manufactured by the renowned National Cash Register C...

Rare over sized early 20th Century hand crafted architectural stair case model Without doubt the most impressive example we have uncovered and the attention to detail is exceptional....

A striking pair of 1930s Art Deco cigarette holders crafted from rich, genuine Bakelite. Featuring elegant, tapered silhouettes and unique decorative finishes, this duo showcases the...

Fabulous and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. This Harp by the Rudolph Wurlitzer co. was well taken care of by its previous owners. C1920 with 45 strings and 7 peda...

Rare and iconic Art Deco YZ bird novelty ashtray the design attributed to Henry Howell & Co for Alfred Dunhill and dating from around 1920. Henry...

Up for sale is a wonderful original antique/vintage Austrian/Viennese solid .935 silver and black enamel minaudiere vanity purse case dating from the 1920's. Made in Austria. Very hi...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. (Alan Alexander). TITLE: The House At Pooh Corner. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1928. DESCRIPTION: FIRST DELUXE EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., 8-7/8" x 7-...

Spectacular pair of large and very solidly built Leedy Copper Kettle Drum Timpanis C1920. Simply beautiful instruments even if just for decoration. Can be used as side or center tabl...

1924 Paris Olympic Games Gold Medal Vase. Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres Designed by Octave Denis Victor Guillonnet, executed by Émile Louis Bracquemond Exceptional and extremely ...

Very beautiful, pure Art Deco smoking set, astray with cigarette box, designed with an elephant head, made of Bakelite. The object was probably made in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. ...

An oversized mesh purse designed by Whiting & Davis Co. This is an amazing purse mesh bag created in America during the art-deco period, back in 1920 and 1925. This mesh bag has...

Lovely toy clown A bell rings when it rocks Hand painted papier mache. Marked " foreign ". Most likely by Schoenhut, Germany Good condition / condition commensurate with the age ...

Vintage blue painted Tri-Ang Express locomotive by Lines Bros. England,1950's Unusual red wheels Good condition apart from the obvious rust Free UK shipping

This cast iron Yellow Taxi Cab is in very fine condition with all original paint. It is hard to believe a toy such as this that was meant for children to play with has kept all that...

Antique national cashier register R313 with a key , the drawer can open , there is a key , it is a beautiful piece .

Rare 1920s Art Deco Evans Case Co. Complimentary Pair of Cigarette Cases A highly unusual and collectible pair of 1920s Art Deco cigarette cases by the celebrated Evans Case Company...

For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and rosewood handle. Made in the USA. Size: 9.5 W x 5.63 Tall x .63 Thick Original an...

Deer trophy from the 1920s. Mounted on a wooden plaque.

Joseph Sinel, Step On It scale, model S - Joseph Sinel 1889–1975 Rare Machine Age / Art Deco Step On It scale, model S International Ticket Scale Company New Zealand / USA, 1929. R...

This edition, enriched by Cara Tice's racy and whimsical illustrations, is an "Exact reprint of the earliest English text" and was printed in Holland by the Johann Ecnchedé en Zonen ...

Ball desk petrol lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This is a rare antique desk liquid-petrol lighter, created in London England by the luxury brand of Alfred Dunhill, back in the 1929. The unusual lighter is the iconic ball shaped model named Unique with the Dunhill lift arm retailed in Paris France. The lighter has been assembled and carefully crafted in the shape of a ball in solid sterling silver with plain surfaces. This lighter show very nice condition with minimal traces of use and beautiful guilloche. Recently cleaned and serviced, not polished just to preserve the antique patina. History This classic petrol lift arm lighter...

Beautiful Handmade Religious Ex-Voto A striking and delicately crafted religious Ex-Voto, sourced from an estate sale in Parma, Italy. The piece appears to be made from thin, lightw...

Great maps of Persia. Unframed. Original color. By John Bartholomew and Co. Edinburgh Geographical Institute. Published, circa 1920. Free shipping.  

IMCO mechanical lighter made by the Julius Franz Meister Company. This is an amazing authentic petrol lighter original from the art deco period. This industrial piece was originally designed and patented by Hans Silverknopf and was made in Austria back in 1925-26 by the Julius Meister Company, JMCO commonly know as IMCO. This is the final 4th model storm thumbwheel, called IFA-1000. It was crafted in solid polished brass and is fitted with mechanical sliding elements. This lighter has the rare sub-variety in the snuffer, is rounded and domed on top. The function is very simple, the metallic wheel on the lighter, when pushed down by one's thumb, will rub against the ferrocerium to produce a scorching spark. Simultaneously, the petrol vape is released, which is vaporized (depressurized) as soon as it exits the container. This lighter is original not a reproduction and has been cleaned and polished to bring back his original splendor. IMCO The company was founded by Julius Franz Meister in 1907, the Julian Meister Co. (JMCO/IMCO) began as a button and metal goods factory in Vienna. Bernhard Silberknopf became a company partner during 1911. The factory began manufacturing lighters after World War 1. The first lighter model, the "Imko Feuerzeug" was patented in 1920 and several other models were produced during the early 1920s based on this patent. Hans Silberknopf patented the design for the famous "Ifa" Sturmfeuerzeug in 1925. IMCO produced other several models based on this patent. The design was copied by multiple U.S. and Japanese companies during the 1930s and 1940s and countless replicas have been produced. Frequently deceptively characterized as "trench lighters...

Set of four early glass snuff bottles, very rare from the 1920s, made of one of the glassworks in the Bohemian Forest, Germany. These are collection items that were made to a master...

A charming antique French illustrated children’s book titled Voyez Comme on Danse: Chansons de Jeu et Rondes Enfantines, featuring music by Gabriel Pierné and delightful illustration...

This lovely diminutive English staircase model from the 1920's is certain to add interest to doll houses and playlands of every scale. The model is of traditional design and carved o...

Antique Taxidermy Pheasant - Real Bird Mount, Rustic Game Bird Display for Home Décor This striking vintage taxidermy pheasant is a beautifully preserved game bird mount, showcasing...

Large European Fallow Deer Antlers on Black Forest Plaque, Austria 1920s A striking and sculptural set of large European fallow deer antlers mounted on a wooden skull and presented ...

This 1920s English oak, copper and bronzed brass Dunhill table lighter neatly evokes an 18th century flintlock pistol in both form and f...

Framed yacht ensign flag with embroidered fouled anchor surrounded by stars in the blue field. This panel identifies a vessel as a pleasure craft, not a commercial vessel. Weight: ...

Antique national cashier register model 324 with a key , the drawer can open , there is a key , it is a beautiful piece .

From Syracuse China Company, a combination match box holder and ash tray, in their Adams pattern, circa 1926-1929. Syracuse China was a historic American manufacturer of fine china ...

1920´s Art Deco polo match bronze sculpture. Scene of two polo players on their horses. Made of Silvered Bronze mounted of a Italian Portoro marble base...

Enameled Junior petrol lighter designed by Ronson. This a very rare antique pocket petrol lighter created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Art Metal Work Co. during the art...

Rene Lalique blue glass 'Ceriser' Bracelet. The bracelet consists of 14 rectangular, cylinder-half shaped tablets, strung together with elastic. Cer...

Ancient and heavily pitted iron dumbbell, weighs about 65 pounds. Maker and history remain unknown, at point of purchase I was told it came from a Circus.

This is a long antique hunting whip. An English, leather and silver collared equestrian accessory by Swaine & Adeney of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Superb ...

Ultra Rare 1920s Art Deco Dual Cigarette Case & Lighter: Crocodile Design with Original Box (Made in Austria) A striking example of 1920s Art Deco design, this dual cigarette ca...