Antique Metals

The Chinese water pipes for smoking opium or tobacco could be beautifully decorated with enamel or be coated with precious materials such as ray skin. How were they used? The heated ...

Attractive pair of cast metal Art Deco bookends, circa 1940s. They are in original condition with a nice patina and measure 4" W x 8" D x 6" H. #2376.

Old Metal (Best Steel) Travel Cabin Trunk, Hand Luggage, by T.

Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, this embroidery showcases the intricate beauty of silk and metal threadwork on a silk foundation. Don't miss the opportunity to own...

The clean lines and striking contrast between black enamel and polished metal exemplify the sophistication of Art Deco design.

Peculiar and original pair of bookends birds in Art Deco style; they were produced in a craft workshop in Saint-Ouen, a characteristic suburb of Paris, France, between 1925 and 1927;...

Antique 19th C. Italian Regency Tole Metal Flip Top Yellow Vanity Sink Drysink. Item features a rectangular form, inset water basin with mirror, three drawers, and lower storage.

Floor lamp in bronze and painted metal decorated with a wader, circa 1900/1930 Some missing leaves electricity to redo

The background is a cranberry color and there is a bronze color metal mold inside the porcelain. The cachepot is attached to a metal pedestal.

One surface has been etched to reveal the crystalline structure of the metal, while the other is finely polished, producing a reflective, metallic surface.

Transporting cold-painted Austrian metal elephant with a fanciful howdah and driver on a patch of terra firma under a Palm Tree with tole leaves.

A matched pair of 19th century black metal travelling trunks. Metal carrying handles.

Upward curved molding defines the neck at underside of head, which is repeated about the lower waist. The original metal face has painted roman numerals and ornately decorated metal ...

This striking antique metal basket stands out for its vivid two-tone lacquer finish and sculptural silhouette.

Antique export tin metal transport canister container with wood case.

d This outstanding dress buckle uses the combination of flat cut garnets and banded agates chosen for their eye resemblance. Agates cut this way have been used in jewellery since ant...

An antique Japanese Meiji cloisonne enamel metal brush pot. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century.

They have been presented on two metal feet, decorated with openwork elements and with claw-shaped feet topped with plant elements of classicist influence.

At the corners and center, finely cast metal leaves unfurl in organic, asymmetrical forms, classic Art Nouveau motifs inspired by nature’s fluid lines.

Gilded metal wall light, foliage, France circa 1950

Sevres Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Porcelain Ovoid Vase Mounted as a Table Lamp, early 20th century, painted with a continuous scene of a maiden fishing with a cupid catching butt...

A Gilt Metal Spelter Sculpture depicting two children, in the Art Nouveau style, mounted as lamp.

Pair of vintage art deco brass on metal bookends with a minstrel, harlequin, or clown aesthetic, bookends, circa 1930s.

Pair of Table Candlesticks in Gold and Silver Metal, Wood and Brass

The vases stand on gilt metal stems which are set on shaped gilt metal plinths.

Extremely delicate and fine hand mirror made of engraved metal with finest decoration and a small portrait at the back of the piece.

19th Century English Regency Tole Metal Toleware Hand Painted Tray Crown Shield. Item features hand painted details throughout with shield, crown, horse, and eagle central design, au...

Belgium / 1920 / 2 side tables / wood and metal / industrial Two sturdy industrial side or work tables with tough metal details on the wooden top, made in Belgium around 1920.

This African sword currency was forged from a single piece of iron. Metal currency pre-dated minted coinage in Africa by many centuries.

This is an antique snuff tin. An English, gilt metal lidded box with relief decor, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Extraordinary antique (18th to early 19th century) American federal period gilt copper centerpiece bowl with elaborate repousse designs and openwork, with prominent eagles supporting...

- good original condition with minor signs of use - around 1080s jr

Each seat has a bold decorative metal trim. We offer four of these stools in different heights.

Wine press. Wood, metal. Spain, around 1800. Press to extract the juice from the grapes made of wood with two screws on the sides to manually move the plant part of the press locat...

Art Deco Figurine of Young Dancer in Motion, Bronzed Metal and Marble, 1920-30s Showcasing the period's fascination with motion and the grace of youth, this piece of Art Deco statue...

A striking and architecturally bold Art Deco metal frame, sourced directly from the estate of renowned Santa Fe collector Jonathan Parks.

Japanese mixed metal sword guard (tsuba) Meiji period. Fine shakudo and silver decoration.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1940's English metal Staunton Chess set with Georgian circa 1840's Mahogany b...

This beautiful and rare Egg box is made of lacquered sheet metal with Chinese decor. This is a French work.

Beautiful gold metal charger with rusted patina. Allegorical depiction of the twelve months of the calendar year.

This pair of hand-carved wall lights is a real beauty, and it's even more impressive when you learn about how rare it is to find a set in such great condition. You're going to love h...

The lamp is made of brass with green metal shades, giving the model a distinctive and classic appearance.

A French Early 20th Century Art Deco Silvered Metal and Carved Veined Alabaster Three-Light Chandelier.

This splendid Belle Epoque hat pin convinces through its simplicity. The finely cut amethysts display all the powers of the stones with wonderfully cut facettes.

Classical French Empire gilt bronze, patinated metal and gilt wood six light chandelier. 19th Century Well proportioned central gilt and patinated bronze Empire tazza with a large gi...

This is a fantastic heavy pot metal pair of highly embossed Gothic Revival candlesticks with fabulous decoration including the north wind on the base, a ram on the sides which are bo...

Pair of Art Deco floor lamps, with wooden structure, shade and bronze and chrome details with glass beads. France, CIRCA 1920.

Antique French Moreau Figural Full Cherub Painted Metal Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century.

A stunning Italian early 19th century Tuscan giltwood, gilt metal and crystal twelve arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful bottom foliate finial with an elegant t...

A Spanish metal wall mirror from the 19th century with curving lines, rosettes and foliage.

Antique French Empire Brown Painted Column Small Metal Table Lamps with Paw Feet and Lion Heads - a Pair.

Designer: Louis Vincent Aronson. Company: Ronson Art Metal Co. Manufacturer: Art Metal Works. Model: Ronson Banjo De-Light.

The sculptural design incorporates classical Louis XVI motifs including acanthus leaves, fluted detailing, and neoclassical symmetry. The patinated metal surface gives the fixtures a...

We should add that the metal work is really high quality to include the pretty maiden's face.

Stylized antique sunburst or starburst gilt metal wall mirror with newer aged oxidized convex mirror.

A very fine 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and gilt metal mounted rosewood vitrine display cabinet with malachite tops, by Pierre E.

Designer: Louis Vincent Aronson. Company: Ronson Art Metal Co. Manufacturer: Art Metal Works. Model: Ronson De-Light Tabourette.

A fine Art Deco mixed metals vase. From the La Pierre Manufacturing Company's 'Babylonian' line.

The finely wrapped metal frames with rose, vine and leaf design tacked securely upon the frames.

A beautiful Early 20thC Arts & Crafts tall sterling silver on bronze baluster vase with flowering branch overlay decoration by Otto Heintz, Buffalo, N.Y. The back of the vase ha...