Hand built model racecars rose during the 1930’s. Most famous of all were the Spindizzies or tether cars. At top speed of 150mph, banked wooden tracks proved no challenge to these miniature racecars. They were once powered by model airplane engines...
In the 1930’s, Spindizzies were the toy every boy wanted to have. These 1:8 scale models of racecars were surprisingly fast at 150mph when racing on wooden banked racetracks. Back then, a 1939 mini NASCAR happened on New York World’s Fair. These miniature...
Appearing in Luca Pacioli’s De Divina Proportoine (1509), Leonardo Da Vinci’s polyhedrons became a top source of admiration and study among scholars and even artist—seeking to learn the majestic beauty and complexity of geometry. The polyhedron...
This beautifully handcrafted replica of a Renaissance Domino game with a French finish wood tray adds charm to any decor as well as providing a fun family pastime. The original was carved in ivory by a Dutch Renaissance artist. Quite possibly the...
Built in Cologne, the Grand Hotel Excelsior served the royalty and the upper class with its 250 rooms during 1863. It became a classic landmark over the course of 150 years. Grab a piece of history’s icon with this reproduction item that sports an...
Letters that invite a bright smile, prose that immortalizes the beauty of a loved one, poetry the sings of the wonders of the world—whatever you fancy of writing, write it with these writing accessories and instruments. You can almost imagine Jane Austen...
Balancing toys have been around for centuries, teaching children and adults about the laws of physics. In Victorian times, originally called skyhooks, but also known as balance toys, were first made to demonstrate the workings of counterweights and...
Hailing inspirations from the 19th century Grand Hotels, this key fob is made of bronze with hand cast intricate detailing. The engraved letters are the exact ones you see from the original item. Features An exact replica of a key used in the late...
This is one of the keys that opened the doors of luxury for the rich and famous people traveling to Stockholm by horse carriage. A relic of the past that will blast you full on to a time and age of nobility. Looking out at the Royal Palace, offering heated...
Over the centuries, architects have often made miniature models of their edifices in progress to get a better look at the details through dimensional perspectives. Renaissance icon Michelangelo used 3D models during his St. Peter’s dome project....