Memorabilia

A portable suitcase-style record player produced by multiple brands such as Victrola, Crosley, and Audmic. This retro-inspired design became widely popular from around 2016 to the present as part of the modern vinyl revival trend. It plays vinyl records at 33 1 3, 45, and 78 RPM and features a lightweight suitcase-style body with built-in stereo speakers and a carrying handle. Many versions include Bluetooth connectivity, RCA output, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, making it a blend of vintage aesthetics and modern audio functionality.

The Hähnel DB-120 is a vintage slide viewer designed for viewing 35mm photographic slides and film strips. It features a compact tabletop design with a frosted viewing screen on the top and front slots used for inserting slides or slide magazines. Although it may resemble a battery charger at first glance, it is actually a classic photography device produced by the German company Hähnel, known for photographic accessories. It dates back to the mid-to-late 20th century, when slide viewers were commonly used in homes and studios for viewing photographic collections.

This is a traditional Tibetan scroll holder used to store and transport sacred Buddhist manuscripts, prayers, or religious texts. It is typically handcrafted from copper, brass, or silver in a cylindrical tube form with a removable cap, often attached to a small chain to prevent loss. The surface is usually decorated with engraved Buddhist symbols and mantras such as Om Mani Padme Hum. In addition to religious use, similar containers were also used for carrying messages or storing incense sticks. This type of holder dates back to the medieval period (around the 12th–15th centuries), became widely used between the 17th and 20th centuries, and most surviving antique examples today are from the 19th or early 20th century.

This artwork embodies the convergence of past and present through the reuse of materials that carry within them the memory of time. Ancient wood salvaged from an old ship was used as the base of the piece, alluding to the journeys and experiences this wood has witnessed over the years. The piece centers on a potter at the moment of creation, shaping a ceramic vessel on a potter s wheel, symbolizing the continuity of this authentic human craft. The sculpture was created using recycled raw materials, adding an intertextual dimension that reflects the importance of sustainability and revitalizing discarded materials. The work combines simplicity and meticulous detail to tell the story of man with craft, and time with matter, and gives the viewer an opportunity to reflect on the value of renewed creativity from the heart of old things. This work was created by Abdulbasat Khunji Instagram: @abdulbaset_khunji

An African-style figurine depicting a woman with two children, symbolizing motherhood, protection, and family unity. The piece reflects the role of women as caregivers and a source of strength within the community, while also representing scenes of daily life in African cultures. The decorative patterns and details further emphasize cultural identity and tradition, giving the figurine a deeper symbolic meaning of continuity and heritage.

An African woman and child figurine, typically made from polyresin, depicts a young girl standing facing her mother in a close, emotional interaction. The mother is shown wearing traditional, decorative clothing with detailed patterns and jewelry, while the child stands beside her as a symbol of innocence and new beginnings. The figurine’s symbolism represents motherhood, care, protection, and the strong bond between generations, reflecting cultural values of family unity, continuity, and emotional connection.

A set of three elegant decorative figurines of women in an abstract artistic style, featuring elongated and slender bodies with simplified heads and minimal facial details. Each figure wears traditionally inspired, hand-painted clothing in different colors (red, blue, and earthy tones) and stands on small square bases. One of the women carries a jar on her head, symbolizing scenes from everyday life. The style reflects influences of African or modern tribal art, and it conveys themes such as patience, daily labor, and the role of women in society, while also serving as a decorative art piece suitable for home interior design.

This is an old insect sprayer known as the Lucky Continuous Sprayer, which was commonly used in the mid-20th century for household pest control. It operates with a manual pump system featuring a red handle and a long metal tube that sprays liquid insecticide after building air pressure inside the container. The device is typically made of tin or other lightweight metal materials, and some versions were produced in Indonesia, making it an old piece that reflects the practical household tools of that era.

This is an antique two-arm wall-mounted candelabra sconce, crafted from bronze or brass in a refined classical design. It features an oval backplate with relief decorations, often depicting pastoral, mythological, or classical scenes. The piece is designed in an Italian or French Neoclassical style and likely dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century. It has two candle or small bulb holders extending from the base and is topped with an elegant bow or ribbon finial. The aged metal surface shows a natural patina, enhancing its historic and decorative character.

These four ceramic artworks by Bahraini artist Ghada Al Khazai reflect the beauty of abstract compositions inspired by nature and organic movement. Intertwining lines, spirals, and curved forms are arranged within square frames to create a sense of harmony, texture, and visual depth. The turquoise-green glaze layered over the natural clay surface enhances the intricate details of each piece, blending contemporary ceramic art with the spirit of Bahrain’s traditional craftsmanship. Instagram: @ghada_art_gallery This piece is from the First Ceramics Forum organized by Mahdi Gallery, held from January 8 to 15, 2026.

This is a traditional metal vessel known as an “Aftaba,” a historical ewer used across the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia for washing hands and ritual ablution (wudu) before and after meals. It is typically made of copper or a bronze alloy, now covered with a dark aged patina. The vessel features a rounded, heavily decorated body with hand-engraved or embossed patterns, a long-ribbed neck for a secure grip, and a gracefully curved spout designed for smooth, controlled pouring. It also has a small lid at the top to keep the water clean. The overall design reflects traditional Islamic metal craftsmanship and is likely dated to the 19th or early 20th century.

A traditional Islamic art aftaba (ewer), likely originating from a broad range of regions including Persia (Isfahan), Central Asia, the Ottoman Empire, or Mughal India, reflecting shared metalworking traditions across the Islamic world. It features a classic form with a bulbous body, long slender neck, curved spout, and arched handle, typically crafted from brass or bronze with a dark oxidized patina that emphasizes its age. The surface is richly decorated with fine repoussé engraving in floral (islimi) and geometric patterns. It has a hinged or chained lid often topped with a small decorative finial. Traditionally, it was used for ritual ablution (wudu) and handwashing in domestic and ceremonial contexts. It is dated to the revival period between the late 19th and mid-20th century, approximately 1880–1950.

This is a traditional metal vessel in the style of a dallah teapot or coffee pot, originating from the Middle East and North Africa, reflecting influences from Syrian, Turkish, and Moroccan craftsmanship. It is typically made of brass or bronze using hand-hammering techniques (repoussé), visible in the vertically fluted decorative body that highlights skilled artisanal work. The piece features an ornate neck, a hinged lid, and a gracefully curved S-shaped spout designed for smooth and controlled pouring. It reflects long-standing hospitality traditions associated with serving tea or coffee in Arab culture. Based on its design details and craftsmanship style, it likely dates from the late 19th to mid-20th century, making it a decorative and historically significant heritage piece.

This is a traditional Arabic coffee pot known as a Dallah, widely used across the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East and strongly associated with hospitality and generosity. It features a long curved spout for smooth and controlled pouring into small cups, a rounded body designed to retain heat, and a conical lid that helps keep the coffee clean and warm. Typically made from brass or a copper alloy, its surface often shows a natural aged patina from years of use. The Dallah plays an important role in traditional Arab majlis gatherings, where serving Arabic coffee to guests is a key symbol of welcome, respect, and cultural heritage.

A small dark-toned bust of Tutankhamun, inspired by his iconic golden funerary mask. The piece appears to be crafted from resin or polished stone, giving it a solid, antiqued finish. It features the traditional striped Nemes headdress, the Uraeus cobra on the forehead symbolizing royal authority and divine protection, and the ceremonial false beard associated with pharaonic status. The bust is mounted on a simple integrated rectangular base with subtle geometric detailing, emphasizing its decorative character while preserving the calm, idealized expression typical of ancient Egyptian royal portraiture.

This elegant ceremonial dagger with its matching sheath is designed in a traditional Middle Eastern style, showing clear influences from Ottoman, Arab, and North African dagger forms such as the khanjar and jambiya. Crafted from brass or a gold-toned metal alloy, the piece is richly decorated with intricate repoussé and engraved arabesque motifs featuring floral and geometric Islamic patterns across both the hilt and the long tapered sheath. The sheath also includes a small suspension ring near the top, traditionally used for attaching the dagger to a ceremonial belt or sash. Likely created for decorative, ceremonial, or cultural display purposes rather than combat, the dagger symbolizes status, honor, and regional heritage. The craftsmanship and ornamental style suggest a 20th-century origin, possibly connected to Morocco, Ottoman Turkey, Yemen, Oman, or other parts of the Islamic world renowned for traditional metalwork and ornate ceremonial weapons.

This is a decorative Middle Eastern–style curved dagger, inspired by traditional Ottoman and Persian shamshir or jambiya forms. The piece features a dramatically curved scabbard richly covered in dense floral and arabesque engravings with an antiqued silver-tone finish, while the hilt is crafted from red-stained wood accented by ornate metal fittings and suspension rings. Likely made as a ceremonial, souvenir, or display piece rather than a combat weapon, it reflects the ornamental metalwork traditions popular across Turkey, Iran, the Arab world, and South Asia during the mid-to-late 20th century. The intricate relief decoration and stylized curvature give it a strong Islamic artistic influence and a distinctive vintage decorative character.

A vintage 12-piece set of porcelain Arabic coffee cups (finjan) arranged in its original cardboard packaging, featuring nostalgic late 20th-century Gulf-era branding. The set showcases retro logos from automotive brands such as Datsun, Ford, and Nissan, alongside lifestyle and heritage names like 7Up, Orient, West End Watch Co., Saudia, and Saudi football crests including Al-Hilal SFC, Al-Ahli Saudi FC, and Hajer Club, forming a nostalgic time capsule of Gulf commercial and sporting culture from the 1970s–1980s.

This is a vintage men’s travel grooming and shaving kit, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century (circa 1920s–1950s), designed in a compact and practical format for use while traveling and stored within a foldable leather case. It includes an oval clothes or hair brush with a tortoiseshell-style finish used for garment care, two cylindrical metal canisters typically intended for shaving soap and either a collapsible brush or personal hygiene items, a classic double-edge safety razor with a knurled metal handle secured in a leather loop, and a small rectangular metal case for storing spare razor blades.

An elegant, luxurious casket in a classic French style inspired by the 19th-century Victorian era, crafted from finely decorated wood with brass inlays or delicate gilded detailing. It features a hinged lid with an interior mirror framed in an ornate border, along with a rich velvet lining inside. The interior holds a set of small glass bottles designed for storing perfumes and essential oils, carefully arranged in individual fitted compartments. This refined piece was traditionally used on dressing tables in affluent households for the storage and presentation of personal fragrances, reflecting the high level of craftsmanship and luxury associated with personal accessories of that period.

This traditional Arabic coffee pot (Dallah) features an elegant heritage-inspired design that combines functionality with cultural artistry. It has a sturdy metal body with a rounded form and a slightly narrowed center, providing balance and ease of handling during use. The long, curved beak-shaped spout allows for smooth and precise pouring while preventing sediment from escaping, and the decorative domed lid helps retain heat while enhancing its aesthetic appeal. A distinctive engraved motif of two palm trees adorns the surface, symbolizing life, generosity, and the deep connection to the Arabian environment. This Dallah reflects the spirit of authentic Arab hospitality and was traditionally used in majlis gatherings to serve coffee to guests as a gesture of welcome and generosity.

This is an antique 19th-century scent bottle box (cave de parfum), featuring a rich burl wood exterior with studded metal trim and a vibrant blue velvet-lined interior complete with an inset vanity mirror. It holds a rare and desirable complete set of four-square glass or crystal perfume bottles topped with multi-faceted geometric stoppers, which were used by wealthy travelers to carry custom-decanted fragrances and essential oils on the go.

This is an antique French-style beveled glass pocket watch holder or trinket vitrine, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. It features thick, clear glass panels with angled edges encased in an ornate, decorative brass or ormolu frame with classical patterned feet. Inside sits its original tufted pink silk cushion, which was specifically designed to safely cushion a pocket watch overnight, protecting it from dust and scratches while beautifully displaying the watch face so the owner could easily read the time.

A 12-piece set of classic wooden craft stamps featuring intricate mandala and filigree designs in both round and square shapes. Ideal for art studios, schools, and DIY home crafting, these versatile tools are perfect for decorating journals, greeting cards, and gift wrapping, as well as printing on fabric or embossing patterns onto clay to add an elegant, vintage artistic touch to any creative project.