Sixth European Cardiology Congress commemorative bronze medal. The medal features Miguel Servet and the map of Spain with Madrid written inside, all encased in a heart.
The event took place in Madrid in 1972. 3.4cm ~ 18.1gr. Light wear.
A vintage circa 1980's or 1990's poster featuring an aerial view from the tip of Manhattan Island, looking north, the iconic World Trade Center twin towers at left, published by Portal Publications, Corte Madera, California. The poster is in excellent vintage condition. Measurements are 37" by 25" as framed...
A mixed media drawing, watercolor, gouache and a bit of pencil, featuring a castellated building, measuring 13" by 10" as framed. The title below is "Castle on the Drive--Palmer Potter", and the artist signed nearby "D. Axelson"...
One of several aviation-related items in the shop, these are photographs of the famous Voyager aircraft over the Mojave desert and over a cloud deck, in test flights before its history-making flight in December 1986. One photo is autographed by Jeana Yeager, the other autographed by her as well as by Dick Rutan. Piloted by Rutan and Yeager, Voyager traveled around the world in 9 days, 3 minutes and 44 seconds...
This is a pair of plates from an edition limited to 3000 examples, diameter 9 1/2", blue on cream, issued in the year 1939, "Commemorating the first visit of British reigning sovereigns to these United States", made by Wedgwood Etruria, "exclusively for W.H. Plummer & Co., New York". One example is hand numbered 261, the other hand numbered 507...
A collection of 52 UAW labor pins that date from 1937 thru 1941. There are three additional pins: Textile workers, Ford Drive (1937) and Vote Labor.
This fantastic New York souvenir, keepsake box measures 3" x 2" x just over 1 1/8" deep, when the lid is closed. Made of copper and Brass, it displays 7 landmarks from the early 1900's through mid-century. All landmarks have great detail. The top / lid displays THE MUNICIPAL BLDG., STATUE OF LIBERTY and WOOLWORTH BLDG. The front displays BROOKLYN BRIDGE, N.Y. SKYLINE. Another side displays GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL: another, PENNA. R.R...
A 14k Knight Templar York Rite jewel fob with garnets circa 1920s. It has (tested) garnets, white and black enamel, inlaid onyx and white gold as well. The suit of armor helmet pivots, and it has a myriad of inscriptions, including: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES PRESENTED TO E.F. BEYER BY H.G. MARLATT MARCH 23, 1923 BUFFALO, N.Y. QUEEN CITY 358 KEYSTONE CHAPTER 163 HUGH DE PAYENS COMMANDERY 30. It weighs an impressive 10.4 grams, and it measures 1-1/2" x 7/8"...
Here is a compelling full page ad that was featured in the New York Times, May 10, 1970. "Finally Your Senator Can Vote to End the War. Angry Americans. Saddened Americans....Your kids shouldn't go to college to get killed...
Support the peace amendment sponsored by McGovern, Hatfield, Goodell Cranston & Hughes." Paper has yellowed and is folded and the names of senators who supported the amendment have been underlined in ink.
Measuring 3” in diameter, the patent date indicates that this vintage, NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS pin back was manufactured in 1957, by Pictorial Productions, Inc.
It features a vintage, EARLY HOLOGRAM IMAGE, a “moving” Court Jester or Clown, who in a gallant sweeping motion, removes his broad-rimmed hat and takes a grand bow...
An interesting pair of blue coveralls for a large man (although the size is given as "M" for medium), bearing NASA and "Space Shuttle" emblems, possibly from a so-called "space camp", or possibly a Halloween costume, or, it could be authentically a NASA artifact; I lean towards the "space camp" theory. Note the black label, which mentions "LAUNCH/ENTRY COVERALL" and "Command Wear/Arlington Texas". YKK quality zippers and Velcro and other details seem interesting, as does the Texas connection...
This great belt buckle is made of scrimshaw ivory with a great clipper ship nautical theme. It features a clipper ship and old boathouse. It measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/2". It is totally encased in sterling silver with a great design. The artist carved his intials at the bottom right - DC - and has the maker's mark on the back. It has s good heft and is excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
Haight and Ashbury street signs San Francisco California. The original street signs from possibly the most famous street corner in the world. Circa late 1960s or early 1970s they later were mounted high up on he traffic light standard please view pictures. A chance to own a decorative historical item great for display in a music club or game room or rock museum.
During the heyday of British Airway's service on the Concorde, VIP passengers were treated to an ever-changing variety of gifts--lugggage tags, silver decanter labels, airplane models, etc. This "Mini World Atlas" is such an example. The small book is bound in gray leather, and the front cover is embossed in silver with the Concorde logo. The pages are also gilt in silver. The book's spine is uncracked and it has never been used.
Origin: England, ca. 1990. Condition: mint...