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Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Candle Holders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is unknown, it

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

The Electric Light – Mr. Edison in His Laboratory, 1880
The Electric Light – Mr. Edison in His Laboratory, 1880

The Electric Light – Mr. Edison in His Laboratory, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

transformative moment, making it a significant visual record of one of the most important inventions of the 19th

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1880s Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs.  by Michael Thonet
Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs.  by Michael Thonet

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet

By Michael Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

QUALITY, Hand delivery avail to nEW yOrk City or anywhere en route from Buffalo NY With the invention of

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1860s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Inventions

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood

Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

. Andersen was renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Bronze Candleholders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Bronze Candleholders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Bronze Candleholders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Bronze Candleholders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Monumental Bronze Candleholders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Monumental Bronze Candleholders by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

. Andersen was renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Bronze

Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Substantial Letter Opener by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Bronze

1839-63 The Railway Times
1839-63 The Railway Times

1839-63 The Railway Times

Located in Bath, GB

patents and inventions, accidents, and updates on railways from across the globe. Notable articles include

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.
Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

texts, he is even credited with the invention of astronomy itself. We have specialized in the sale of

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19th Century German Classical Greek Antique Inventions

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Door handles in the form of keys by Alexandre Fiche of Paris
Door handles in the form of keys by Alexandre Fiche of Paris

Door handles in the form of keys by Alexandre Fiche of Paris

Located in London, GB

applicable to locks of all kinds”. Fichet's inventions are mentioned in two novels by Jules Verne; César

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Early 20th Century French Antique Inventions

Materials

Brass

Viennese Antique Gold Emerald Ruby and Pearl Clock, Probably by Carl Wurm c1830
Viennese Antique Gold Emerald Ruby and Pearl Clock, Probably by Carl Wurm c1830

Viennese Antique Gold Emerald Ruby and Pearl Clock, Probably by Carl Wurm c1830

Located in London, GB

because of the invention in the construction of so-called equilibrium hand clocks. In the Imperial Royal

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1830s Austrian Early Victorian Antique Inventions

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, Gold

Hammered Pewter Candelabras by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Hammered Pewter Candelabras by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Hammered Pewter Candelabras by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box
Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Polyphon Autochange Disk Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

the invention of the gramophone, making these works of musical art rare and highly desired.

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Late 19th Century German Other Antique Inventions

Materials

Brass

Pewter Candelabras  by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Candelabras  by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Candelabras by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Pewter Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Deco Pewter Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Deco Pewter Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s
Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s

Art Deco Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1920s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Just Andersen

Located in Malmö, SE

to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the

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1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Tall Diskometal Table Lamp by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Tall Diskometal Table Lamp by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Tall Diskometal Table Lamp by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Traditional French Terracotta Confit Pot, Half Glazed, 19th Century
Traditional French Terracotta Confit Pot, Half Glazed, 19th Century

Traditional French Terracotta Confit Pot, Half Glazed, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

' design, this vessel would have been used to conserve food – mainly meats in fat – before the invention of

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19th Century French Antique Inventions

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware

Hermes Mercury God Blue Jasper Cameo Intaglio Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian
Hermes Mercury God Blue Jasper Cameo Intaglio Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian

Hermes Mercury God Blue Jasper Cameo Intaglio Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

associated with luck, shepherds, athletes, and merchants. He was the patron of invention, art, literature

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Inventions

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo
Japanese Antique Meiji Period Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo

Japanese Antique Meiji Period Vesta Case by Fujii Yoshitoyo

By Fujii Yoshitoyo

Located in Newark, England

his invention, and they became known as “vesta cases”, “vesta boxes” or simply “vestas”. In America

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Inventions

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s

Pair of Pewter Art Deco Candlesticks by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Malmö, SE

to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Antique Print of William Cavendish on the Winged Horse Pegasus
Antique Print of William Cavendish on the Winged Horse Pegasus

Antique Print of William Cavendish on the Winged Horse Pegasus

Located in Langweer, NL

et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux" by William Cavendish. This engraving shows William

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Early 17th Century Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper

Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is unknown, it

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Antique L. M. Ericsson AC110 Iron Skeleton Telephone Taxen Eiffel Dachshund #3
Antique L. M. Ericsson AC110 Iron Skeleton Telephone Taxen Eiffel Dachshund #3

Antique L. M. Ericsson AC110 Iron Skeleton Telephone Taxen Eiffel Dachshund #3

By L.M. Ericsson

Located in Sweden, SE

telephone equipment. His phones were not technically innovative, as most of the inventions had already been

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Chinese Antique Cache 98 Bamboo Wood Calligraphy Slips, Collectors Find
Chinese Antique Cache 98 Bamboo Wood Calligraphy Slips, Collectors Find

Chinese Antique Cache 98 Bamboo Wood Calligraphy Slips, Collectors Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

during the Han dynasty and excavated examples have been found in abundance. Subsequently, the invention

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inventions

Materials

Wood

Dual-Pipe Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Dual-Pipe Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Dual-Pipe Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Decorative Pewter Plate by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Decorative Pewter Plate by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Decorative Pewter Plate by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal, Pewter

King of Hearts Card Box designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
King of Hearts Card Box designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

King of Hearts Card Box designed by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Art Noveau Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Noveau Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Noveau Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko

Category

1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Set of Large Art Deco Jardinières by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Large Art Deco Jardinières by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Large Art Deco Jardinières by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

. Andersen was renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908
Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908

Elgin White Gold Filled Watch with Flawless Original Dial from 1908

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

other technological breakthroughs. The Swiss paid licensing fees to Elgin for many of their inventions

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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Inventions

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

By James Watt

Located in New Orleans, LA

later life devising small inventions such as this. Anecdotally, the idea for the machine was a result of

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18th Century English Other Antique Inventions

Materials

Mahogany

Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Pewter Candle Sconces by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

renowned for his hallmark contribution to modern Danish design with the invention and utilizing of the

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

Round Pewter Dish by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Round Pewter Dish by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Round Pewter Dish by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

invention and utilizing of the Disko metal alloy. While the precise composition of this alloy is unknown, it

Category

1920s Danish Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Han Dynasty Horse and Rider
Han Dynasty Horse and Rider

Han Dynasty Horse and Rider

$675Sale Price|77% Off

Han Dynasty Horse and Rider

Located in Santa Monica, CA

invention of stirrups. Repairs and restoration as expected. Dark pottery origin: Xian Period: Western Han.  

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Inventions

Materials

Pottery

Pair 19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Young Bacchus Statues
Pair 19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Young Bacchus Statues

Pair 19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Young Bacchus Statues

Located in Dallas, TX

discovery or invention of wine. In some versions of the myth, Dionysus is credited with teaching mortals how

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Inventions

Materials

Oak

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain

Located in West Hollywood, CA

faïence is the general English language term for fine tin-glazed pottery. The invention of a white pottery

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Early 19th Century European Antique Inventions

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century
Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Antique Blonde Oak Tantalus 3 Decanter Dry Bar Games Compendium 19th Century

Located in London, GB

engineering excellence and many of his inventions are on display in the Science Museum in London. You can find

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Inventions

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

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Find a variety of antique inventions available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique inventions — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Antique inventions have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique inventions are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Baroque and neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique inventions have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by The Stenotype Co., Christofle and George Hunzinger are consistently popular.

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Antique inventions can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,401, while the lowest priced sells for $98 and the highest can go for as much as $295,000.