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Vintage Boho Folk Art Blade Sign
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage blade sign. A chic Folk art pieces from the early 20th century. Acquired
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Fishmonger Blade Sign
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho blade sign. A hand carved monumental fish with a beautiful patina from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hellesens Advertising Pocket Knife
By Stocker
Located in East Geelong, VIC
Germany, with the blades bearing the maker's mark of SMF for Stocker & Co., of Solingen, a city long known
Category
Vintage 1930s German Signs
Materials
Steel
Modernist Vase by Jean-Boris Lacroix, circa 1930
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in Paris, FR
In opal black glass based on a nickel-plated metal structure with a circular shape and blades
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Nickel
Set of 11 Knives with a German Signature, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
silver blade. Signed Georg Müller Garantie on the blade.
Work realized in the 19th century.
Uses on
Category
Antique 19th Century European Knife Boxes
Materials
Steel
Vintage Space Age Wall/Ceiling Lamp, Italian Design, Chrome Metal Blades
Located in Milano, IT
floor and table lamps. Most of them feature metal blades that resemble rocket propellers or air-cooled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
20th C. British Military Folding Steel Blade Machete/Sword by Joseph Westby & Co
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century british military folding steel blade machete/sword by Joseph Westby & Co.
By
Category
Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
H 6 in W 1.5 in D 3 in
Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
’ above the ship’s name ‘EDGAR’. The top of the blade signed in gilt ‘J.J. Runkel Solingen’. With belt and
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
Donald Deskey Andirons for Bennett, Nickel Chrome and Wrought Iron, Signed
By Donald Deskey
Located in New York, NY
Donald Deskey andirons for Bennett, nickel chrome and wrought iron, signed. Nickel-plated brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Andirons
Materials
Wrought Iron, Nickel
H 19.5 in W 8.5 in D 18.57 in
Mid-20th Century Enamel and Iron Israeli 'Hanita' Street Name Sign
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century handmade Israeli street name sign. Made of enamel and iron, this street sign was
Category
Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Grey Power Flower Fan by Heckhausen - Zetsche for Elmar Flàtotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Den Haag, NL
structure, the foot is leelined. The paint on the blades is gone in some places. Works perfectly.
signed .
Category
Early 2000s Italian Space Age More Desk Accessories
Materials
Foam
Vintage 9kt. yellow gold pen knife, Sheffield, 1960
Located in Braintree, GB
hallmarked.
This 9kt. yellow gold pocketknife has a nigger blade, a smaller blade and a saw.
Maker: WG Ltd
Category
Vintage 1960s British Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Heavy Cast Williamsburg William de Matteo Sterling Silver Grape / Flower Shears
By Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1, William De Matteo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
workshop.
Hallmarked to the blade.
Simply a wonderful pair of grape shears!
Date:
20th Century
Overall
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.88 in Dm 0.75 in
Fish Serving Knife Fork Set Sterling Silver Celluloid Stainless Firth Staybrite
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
sterling silver band on each piece (which I have not polished) and stainless steel knife blade and fork
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
H 1.5 in W 4.75 in D 13 in
Russian American Silver Diamond Ruby Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A letter opener knife with a patterned metal blade and a black wood and silver handle with two
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Letter Openers
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Mughal Indian Rock Crystal Ram Khanjar Dagger
Located in New York, NY
An Indo Persian Mughal khanjar style dagger featuring a single edged watered steel blade. Circa the
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Antiquities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Steel
Big Size Vintage Gilt Bronze Silver Sword from China Original Sword
Located in 景德镇市, CN
structure, mellow patina, smooth, and sharp edge. The blade of this sword is longer; the stem can be used by
Category
Antique 19th Century Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
No Reserve
H 2.37 in W 24.41 in D 2.37 in
Elsa Peretti 40 Piece Tiffany and Company Padova Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Elsa Peretti 40 Piece Tiffany and Company Padova Sterling Silver Flatware Set. Each piece signed
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 9.5 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Art Nouveau Ceramic Vases - a Pair
By Toyo
Located in Bradenton, FL
Art Nouveau style, with green grass blades around the base and white tipped pink crocuses that reach
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian "Membrane" Valet Tray in Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
"cristallo" glass, has a rounded shape and three blades, or membranes, on the inside. It is extremely well
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Collectible Murano Glass Sculpture "Membrane" by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Milano, IT
" glass, has a spherical shape and three blades, or membranes, on the inside. It is extremely well
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Donald Deskey for Bennett Brass & Iron Andirons with Fire Tool Set & Stand
By Donald Deskey, Bennett Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
polished Brass handles atop a cast iron base with Brass feet. And pair of andirons with Brass blades and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron
H 33.5 in W 12.5 in D 18.75 in
Mid Century Italian floor lamp of the 70's , smoked and opaline glass
Located in Milano, IT
decorative blades in smoked glass, mounted on a metal structure.
Designed in pure Space Age fashion, the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass
SOLINGEN - Set of 4 Horn Handled Steak Knives & Forks - Germany - Circa 1950's
By Bestecke Solingen
Located in Chatham, ON
stainless steel engraved knife blades - each piece signed - Germany - circa 1950's.
Excellent vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century German Country Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 1 in W 0.75 in D 8.5 in
Pisces: The Swell Chandelier by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, forever ebbing and flowing, much like the astrological sign for which it’s named.
About the Pisces
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Minimalistic Oak Coffee Table in Japandi Style by Hans J Wegner for Andres Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Denventer, NL
vintage condition. No damage, only light signs of wear on the blade in accordance with its age.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
H 19.3 in W 24.41 in D 59.06 in
Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
letter opener. The green leather case is marked Solingen Germany.
"Often called “The City of Blades
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Brass, Steel
Three Lithographs by Kurt Trampedach
Located in Kastrup, DK
three lithographs by Kurt Trampedach.
Lithograph Title: Blade fra min dagbog I-III (Letters from my
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
800 Silver Cutlery, 84 Pieces, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
.
The gross weight is 5.4 kg.
The net weight (blades excluded) is 3.760 kg.
All the pieces are regularly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Extensive Georg Jensen Rope Sterling Silverware Service
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
refurbishment, although some items still exhibit signs of use, notably a few dinner and luncheon knives
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spectacular Complete Dayak People Mens Mandau Sword
Located in Bridgeport, CT
from Steel, Carved Horn, Carved Wood, Wool, Bark, Tin and Natural Woven materials. The Sword blade is
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron, Tin
Pisces: The Hilbers Chandelier by Andrea Claire Studio
By Andrea Claire Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
observed the mesmerizing movement of glowing kelp blades through the deep blue water. She thought about how
Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chrome Aeroplane from the 30s, Decorative Desk Object
Located in Köln, NW
the thirties. The plastic plate is also from the time. Good general condition with very slight signs
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sherrie Hunt Poetry of Petals #4, Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity" signed by the artist.
"Nature is my inspiration and center
Category
2010s American Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Scissors/Grape Shears Cast Acanthus Design 1846
Located in London, GB
leaves in Rococo-revival fashion.
The reverse side is equally matched and embellished - a sign that no
Category
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 7.68 in Dm 2.29 in
A Hizen Katana in koshirae
Located in Milano, IT
A Hizen Katana in koshirae
Signed 肥前國河内大掾藤原正廣
Hizen kuni kawachi daijō Fujiwara Masahiro
-
Early
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Large Folk Art Pocket Knife Store Display
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind large scale pocket knife (24" L), likely used as a store display / sign composed of a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut, Poplar
Cutlery Set 101 pcs. Calegaro Empire Style Silver 800, Italy, 90s
Located in Palermo, IT
. 7404.00 (gr. 4764.00 excluding the blades of the knives). 12 table forks, 12 table knives, 12 table spoons
Category
1990s Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Henning Kjaernulf Razor Midcentury Danish Oak Dining Chairs '6'
Located in London, GB
'Razor blade' model.
Original patina and finish.
Original upholstery has been retained but normally
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword
By Odette Domergue
Located in New Orleans, LA
d'Art.
Signed at the base "O. DOMERGUE Scr" and "R. DELSINNE Cir"
Blade engraved "Jean Gabriel Domergue
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Antique Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Grape Shears/Scissors with Magnificent Vines
Located in London, GB
best towards the tip of the blades).
The original fitted box is quite worn and shows signs of age
Category
Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 17 in Dm 5.5 in
Art Deco bronze by Ludwif Eisenberger of man in a loin cloth with a rapier
Located in London, GB
modelled figure is naked except for a loincloth and he is seen looking down and flexing the blade of his
Category
Vintage 1930s German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Derek Carruthers fiberglass wall panel United Kingdom 1975
By Derek Carruthers
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
patina from age, giving it a unique and elegant look that we love. It's signed and dated 'Derek
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fiberglass
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry, Finely Woven, Nude Woman, Soft Colors
Located in Port Washington, NY
, and joie de vivre. Created in 1885 and signed "Royal Windsor Tapestry," this tapestry is not only a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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H 64 in W 27 in D 0.5 in
Tiffany Studios New York Damascene Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
waved pattern. The Damascus lamps were named after the folded Damascus steel blades of Syria, wherein
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Gorham Sterling Versailles Master Butter Knife
By Gorham
Located in Miami Beach, FL
has a smooth blade and ornate designs on the classic Versailles handle. On the back the blade has the
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Set of 3 Iron Choppers, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French set of 3 choppers in a wood stand with a forged iron blade and two turned wood handles
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Knife Boxes
Materials
Iron
French Set of 3 Iron Choppers, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French set of 3 choppers in a wood stand with a forged iron blade and two turned wood handles
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Country Knife Boxes
Materials
Iron
Set of Twelve Antique Sterling Silver 'Entremet' Knives
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A set of twelve antique sterling silver 'Entremet' knives, the blades hallmarked with the 950/100
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Randy Cooper, “Melanie”, Figural Wire Mesh Shadow Sculpture on Wood Base, 1998
Located in San Francisco, CA
graceful neck and shoulders, outstretched partial left arm, shoulder blades and backbone details, and
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wire
H 73.13 in W 15.5 in D 13 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Round Dining Room Table Mahogany Veneered
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
is from circa 1870.
The table is stable and sturdy. The blade can be disassembled from the base
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Glass Sculptural Table, Luigi Massoni for Gallotti e Radice
By Luigi Massoni, Gallotti & Radice
Located in Milano, IT
sculptural and has an outstanding presence. The glass blades create stunning plays of light, and the glued
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass
Art Déco Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Showcase by Bruckmann &Sons Germany
By Bruckmann & Söhne
Located in Vienna, AT
showcase.
Date of manufactory: around 1920
Material: massive 800 silver + steel blades
Form type: Simple
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
H 13.19 in W 28.55 in D 13.19 in
"Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze by Vitello
By Vitello
Located in Philadelphia, PA
handle and a wide, tapering blade, all in a gold-toned bronze. The sculptor was Vitello, a French artist
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Carl Auböck 2060 Flatware, 42 pcs., Complete For 6 Persons, Amboss Austria, 1950
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Neuzeughammer, Amboss Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
age-related signs of wear. Please notice, that two of the smaller knives show some scratches on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 8.27 in W 0.4 in D 0.04 in
German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900
By J. A. Henckels
Located in Delft, NL
early 1900s.
The set has signs of wear and can be seen in the photos.
The measurement of the knife is
Category
Early 20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Metal
Carl Aubock Carving Knife and Fork Set, 1960s, Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A carving knife and a carving fork from the 1960s, made in Vienna, by Carl Auböck - signed on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Stainless Steel
Aaron Hadfield Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Fish Flatware for 12, 1828
By Aaron Hadfield
Located in Gardena, CA
hallmarks to the blades and tines. In original wooden box.
Additional information:
Featured Refinements
Category
Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in W 12.75 in D 9.5 in
2pc Set French Sterling Silver Fish Servers Henri Dubret - Original Case, c1905
Located in Gardena, CA
Handles embellished with foliate scrolls, and twist fluted details. Reticulated blades feature hand
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 4 in D 10.875 in
Art Deco Dessert Commode Low Sideboard Designed by Jean Pascaud, France, 1930s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Bochum, NRW
. Body curved to the front, overflowing rectangular base. Each side is decorated with three brass blades
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 56.5 in D 18.9 in
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