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a magazine from 1975, Soviet era About this piece A Soviet-era political weekly magazine from 1970, titled Новое время (“New Time”). The cover features a striking photograph of a monumental statue set in a public square, with crowds of people gathered below — a characteristic image of Soviet civic life and state commemoration. The orange [...]
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Baltic Soviet Union vintage pins About this piece A collection of Soviet-era lapel pins, predominantly featuring brass and enamelled metal construction with the characteristic weight and patina of authentic period pieces. The designs span local and regional pride badges, including architectural landmarks and civic emblems typical of Baltic republics during the Soviet period. Each pin [...]
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Baltic Soviet Union vintage pins About this piece A collection of Soviet-era pins from the Baltic republics, each mounted on its original wire stem. The lot includes shields bearing regional and civic insignia, portrait badges, and institutional emblems—many in brass or bronze with enamel details. Several feature Cyrillic inscriptions or emblematic imagery (eagles, wreaths, architectural [...]
Aubrey R. Philips “Harbour Nocturne” Antique Painting Print (61 cm x 85cm) Aubrey R. Philips Born 1920, Astley, Worcestershire. Died 2005. Aubrey Phillips was a landscape artist who acknowledged Turner and the Impressionists as his main influences. He studied at Stourbridge School of Art and at Kidderminster School of Art where he was taught by [...]
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2 Damascene Picture Frames 24k Gold New Damascene picture frames are crafted using a technique called “Damascening,” which involves inlaying precious metals gold This technique originated in Damascus and is known for its intricate, decorative patterns. These frames are highly valued for their artistry and craftsmanship, often featuring elaborate designs that create a striking contrast [...]
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Vintage brass ashtray in the shape of a shoe. 50s About this piece A charming mid-century brass ashtray cast in the form of a woman’s shoe, complete with decorative heel and toe detailing. The upper surface features a stylised female profile in relief, framed by Art Deco geometric patterns — a hallmark of 1950s design [...]
Vintage Japanese 8×30 Binoculars Field 7.5 About this piece A pair of Super Skymaster 8×30 binoculars made in Japan, built to deliver solid field work performance with an impressive 7.5-degree field of view. The textured grey-brown leather-wrapped barrels provide grip and a period aesthetic, whilst the metal bridge and eyepieces show the robust construction typical [...]
Vintage bronze decorative photo frame with silkscreened print. About this piece A charming ornamental frame in bronze-toned metal, cast with scrolling rococo details and a flourished crown crest. The oval aperture is bordered by a beaded wire band, framing what appears to be a vintage silkscreened portrait in soft apricot and cream tones — a [...]
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Lot of vintage Soviet badges About this piece A substantial collection of Soviet-era badges and pins, spanning commemorative, architectural and regional themes. The lot includes enamel work on brass and base-metal bodies with pin fastenings, most retaining vibrant original colours. Notable pieces feature turquoise and gold enamel, Cyrillic inscriptions, and imagery ranging from civic monuments [...]
Soviet USSR VINTAGE Glass Tea Cup Holder “Volgograd”Podstakannik 1960-70s USSR About this piece This is a Soviet-era podstakannik — a traditional Russian metal tea cup holder — decorated with landmarks of Volgograd, formerly known as Stalingrad. The brass body features a deep teal or cobalt enamel band set within geometric X-pattern metalwork, with applied brass [...]
Soviet USSR VINTAGE Glass Tea Cup Holder grape Podstakannik 1960-70s USSR About this piece This is a Soviet-era podstakannik — a traditional metal tea-cup holder — cast in silver-toned brass or similar alloy and dating to the 1960s–70s. The cylindrical body is richly embossed with grapevines and clusters, a classic motif of the period, set [...]
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Vintage Soviet lace blouse from the 1970s. Size 48 ( m) New About this piece A delicate Soviet-made blouse from the 1970s, crafted from sheer white lace with an all-over floral jacquard pattern. The short sleeves, soft collar and front button closure make it a charming everyday piece, finished with warm cream buttons. The label [...]
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Baltic Soviet Union vintage pins About this piece A collection of brass and enamelled pins from the Soviet Baltic republics, spanning civic, regional and commemorative themes. Each piece is cast in bronze or brass with applied enamel detail, and mounted on a pin stem. The set includes architectural badges (notably a striking multi-storey building marked [...]
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Soviet postcards from the 1980s–1990s… About this piece A collection of Soviet-era greeting cards and postcards spanning the late 1980s and 1990s, capturing the aesthetic and sentiments of the period. The set includes cards celebrating Victory Day (May 9th) — marked “С праздником победы!” (With holiday of victory!) — alongside traditional greetings for birthdays and [...]
The Wheeler family of Chale About this piece This is a striking historical photograph from the 1880s, capturing the Wheeler family of Chale on the Isle of Wight. The image shows a group posed outside their home with fishing equipment—wicker baskets and nets—suggesting their connection to the local fishing trade. The photograph bears the photographer’s [...]
Antique Turkish Evil Eye Wall Hanging with Carpet Motif – Traditional Nazar Amulet – Decorative Home Protection Talisman –Wall Art Please take a look at the photo — there is a crack in the metal. About this piece This striking wall hanging brings together two traditions of Turkish protective symbolism: the nazar amulet and carpet [...]
Vintage Thomas Edison Phonograph Advertising Mirror – 1970s Retro Wall Decor Great condition About this piece This charming advertising mirror celebrates the phonograph era with an illustration of an elegantly dressed woman listening to a gramophone. The cream-coloured glass features bold black line-work and the word
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Vintage Soviet Men’s Shirt (1981, New Old Stock) This is an original Soviet-era men’s shirt from 1981, made of 100% cotton. The shirt is in new, unworn condition (deadstock), сохранившаяся со времён СССР. Size: • Height: 170 cm • Chest: 92 cm • Waist: 70 cm • Neck: 39 cm (collar size) The shirt features [...]
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Vintage Soviet Men’s Shirt (Semi-Fitted, 1977 , New Old Stock) Original Soviet-era men’s shirt, semi-fitted cut, made for a clean and slightly tailored silhouette. Typical of USSR manufacturing, the shirt combines practicality with a neat, structured look. Size: 46 (S) Height: 3 (fits approx. 170–176 cm) This size corresponds to a Small (S) in modern [...]
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Soviet Postcards from 1959… About this piece A colourful collection of Soviet-era postcards, each a snapshot of mid-twentieth-century celebration and design. The selection includes New Year greetings richly illustrated with snowy landscapes, decorated trees, and festive characters in traditional dress, alongside cultural and sporting themes typical of the period. The imagery is characteristically bold: deep [...]
FIRST EDITION, “DISCURSIONS”, OSBERT SITWELL, PUB. GRANT RICHARDS 1925 About this piece Osbert Sitwell’s debut essay collection, Discursions, published by Grant Richards in 1925. This is a first edition of the Bloomsbury-adjacent wit’s spirited meditations on art, architecture, travel and society—including his celebrated essay on the Roman ruins at Padula, reproduced here with period black-and-white [...]
Vintage Soviet Men’s Shirt (1977) – Model No. 349, Size 48, Original Tag Description: Authentic vintage men’s shirt from the Soviet era, dated April 1977. This piece features original factory labeling, including model number 349, fabric reference, and retail pricing details from the time. Size 48 (classic Soviet sizing), with a clean, structured design typical [...]
Avalaya Two Row Layered Blue Shell Nugget and Glass Crystal Bead Necklace/ 80cm Long About this piece This striking two-strand necklace showcases a lively contrast of materials and shapes. Smooth, polished shell nuggets in pale blue alternate with faceted glass crystal beads in deep navy, creating visual rhythm and depth. The strands are left unclasped, [...]
Rare Vintage Soviet Expo Exhibition Jewelry Box Plastic USSR 1960s About this piece A striking Soviet-era decorative box from the 1960s, rendered in deep burgundy and cream plastic with a geometric starburst pattern around the rim and inset panels. The lid is inlaid with a darker burgundy disc bearing a centred Soviet medal or commemorative [...]
Russian Hand Painted Trinket Box Black Lacquer Round Vintage USSR About this piece A charming Soviet-era trinket box with a domed lid, hand-painted in the traditional Russian lacquer style. The black lacquer ground is decorated with bold floral motifs: large red poppies with golden centres, smaller pink flowers and berries, and delicate blue-green foliage, all [...]
Silver bell-shaped pendant (jingles) and a Soviet-era silver chain. About this piece A charming small bell pendant with a domed top and flat base, suspending a real flower stem preserved beneath clear resin or durable acrylic. Inside the bell sits a tiny red and pink rose with green leaves, visible through the transparent housing. The [...]
Collection of 27 Royal Mail PHQ Postcards – First Day of Issue (FDI) 1970s-80s Used About this piece A substantial collection of Royal Mail PHQ postcards spanning the 1970s and 1980s, each issued on the first day of a commemorative stamp series. PHQ cards — the initials standing for Postal Headquarters — were the official [...]
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Operational Komsomol Squad, 1984 About this piece A Soviet-era credential case in burnt-orange leather, embossed with a gold shield and Cyrillic text. The cover reads
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vintage hand-turned olive wood vase. About this piece This is a hand-turned wooden vase crafted from olive wood, displaying the natural grain and warm honey-amber tones characteristic of the material. The elegant baluster form features a flared trumpet neck, a generous bulbous body, and a splayed pedestal base — a timeless silhouette that speaks to [...]
Men’s vintage Soviet-era trousers made in Ukraine, crafted from durable striped cotton fabric. Classic authentic piece with a traditional cut and timeless design. Size & Fit: * Approx. UK size 38 (Men’s) * Waist: approx. W32 (81–84 cm) * Length: Regular (R) – suitable for height 170–176 cm Details: * Material: Cotton * Pattern: Striped [...]
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New Jewelry box elephant About this piece A charming gilt-metal elephant trinket box with rich enamel detailing, crafted in the spirit of Indian and Southeast Asian design. The figure stands sturdy on four legs, its trunk raised in a gesture of good fortune, whilst the saddle cloth blooms in red enamel with golden accents and [...]
Unique vintage amethyst bead necklace – timeless and elegant About this piece This charming necklace pairs raw and polished amethyst nuggets with frosted pale quartz chips, linked by decorative metal spacer beads in a warm gold tone. The larger amethyst pieces show the natural variation and striations characteristic of high-quality material, whilst the smaller quartz [...]
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Vintage Russian Traditional Wooden Jewelry Box About this piece A sturdy wooden jewellery box in the Russian folk tradition, crafted from solid wood with a warm honey-brown patina. The hinged lid is decorated with an inlaid scene of traditional architecture—a cluster of Russian buildings with characteristic onion domes and pitched roofs, rendered in contrasting wood [...]
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Vintage Hungarian Military KTP SPORTS PROFICIENCY BADGE About this piece A distinctive Hungarian military sports proficiency badge from the Cold War era, featuring a bold eight-pointed star in brass with an enamelled central medallion. The centre displays the Hungarian tricolour — red, white and green — beneath a red star and laurel wreath, with crossed [...]
Screw-Back Holder About this piece A Soviet-era military badge honouring graduates of the Academy of Military Medicine. The diamond-shaped pin features a bold red enamel field beneath a gilt Soviet state emblem, with a small torch symbol in gold beneath — representing the passing of medical knowledge and duty. The reverse shows a screw-back fastening [...]
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Vintage lot of 3 natural solid stones About this piece A graceful trio of hand-polished stone eggs, each carved from natural stone and finished to a smooth, warm patina. The stones show the soft, understated beauty typical of vintage mineral specimens and decorative objects — likely collected or shaped across several decades. Each piece sits [...]
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For your collection About this piece A charming collection of Soviet-era enamel pins, each bearing variations of May Day imagery and Cyrillic lettering. The designs feature the recurring word “МАЙ” (May), often paired with symbols of labour, harvest and celebration — wheat sheaves, factory smokestacks, roses and national emblems rendered in bright red, gold and [...]
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Malachite 925 silver amulet pendant. Malachite is known for its protective properties, attracting luck and prosperity, promoting emotional healing, and enhancing intuition. About this piece A classically styled pendant featuring a polished oval malachite cabochon set within a simple sterling silver bezel frame. The stone displays the characteristic rich green colour and subtle striped banding [...]
Vintage USSR Gold Gilded 875 Silver Rim Cut Crystal Salt Cellar About this piece A delightful salt cellar from the Soviet era, combining clear cut crystal with a gilded silver rim. The crystal bowl features a geometric cutting pattern of deep, angular facets that catch the light beautifully, whilst the brass-coloured metal collar is stamped [...]
Pandora Disney Mickey Icon Pendant Charm S925ALE Red/Black Enamel About this piece A cheerful enamel charm from the Pandora Disney collaboration, capturing the iconic silhouette of Mickey Mouse’s head and ears in glossy black enamel, with his signature red shorts picked out in bright red enamel below. Two tiny white dots represent his buttons. The [...]
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Set Of 10 Military Buttons, USSR , 1950 About this piece A striking set of ten Soviet military buttons from the 1950s, combining gilt brass and silvered metal in a design typical of USSR armed forces dress uniforms. Each button features a prominent five-pointed star—the quintessential Soviet emblem—stamped in relief on a domed face, with [...]
Protective silver hallmark, with a cross mark, starting from the 5th assay standard About this piece This small silver cross pendant carries the distinctive hallmark of the fifth assay standard — a protective charm steeped in Russian Orthodox tradition. The piece is cast in solid silver with a textured, slightly matte finish that speaks to [...]
Vintage Deco Marcasite 925 Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Pendant About this piece A charming Art Deco pendant in sterling silver, built around a square mother-of-pearl plaque set within a decorative frame of marcasite — the glittering iron sulphide mineral that catches light beautifully. The geometric frame sits proud of the stone, typical of 1920s–1940s [...]
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2 Damascene Picture Frames 24k Gold New Damascene picture frames are crafted using a technique called “Damascening,” which involves inlaying precious metals gold This technique originated in Damascus and is known for its intricate, decorative patterns. These frames are highly valued for their artistry and craftsmanship, often featuring elaborate designs that create a striking contrast [...]
A stunning pendant featuring natural black spinel set in 925 sterling silver. Elegant and versatile, perfect for both everyday wear and special occasions. About this piece This charming pendant showcases a naturally faceted black spinel, roughly 10 mm in diameter, held in a simple sterling silver setting with six delicate prong claws that allow light [...]
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The pendant appears to be an artisanal or vintage handmade piece, crafted from silver with hot enamel. It may serve not only as a piece of jewelry but also as an amulet with symbolic meaning—especially considering its circular shape, which represents infinity, protection, and wholeness. About this piece This is a substantial silver pendant in [...]
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Used but in excellent condition. Magical rose quartz, filled with energy. Genuine Pandora – sterling silver. About this piece A polished rose quartz sphere pendant suspended from a sterling silver loop bail, designed as a Pandora charm. The stone, approximately 12–14mm in diameter, is a smooth cabochon of pale pink quartz with a translucent quality [...]
Pendant with Brazilian agate. Nickel silver with blackening. Vintage. About this piece A striking cameo-style pendant carved from banded Brazilian agate, its warm cream and cognac tones revealed in profile relief against a dark backing. The stone is set in a nickel-silver surround with a twisted rope edge and blackened finish, which intensifies the contrast [...]
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Vintage USSR Stamp Collection Album About this piece A Soviet-era stamp album, its cover embossed with Cyrillic lettering “МАРКИ” (Stamps), presenting a curated selection of postage stamps from across the USSR. The interior pages display carefully mounted specimens spanning official commemorative issues: religious iconography from the 1970s, portraits of Russian cultural figures, and themed series [...]
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Soviet badges About this piece A collection of Soviet-era sports badges, each a small square or near-square form in pewter-coloured metal, typically 25–30 mm across. Each carries Cyrillic text and relief imagery: athletes in dynamic poses — runners, jumpers, weightlifters — alongside ideogrammatic symbols. Many feature enamel inlays: deep blue shields (marked ‘D’), red accents, [...]

















































