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Iron Whale

Antique Iron Whale Flensing Knife
Located in Montreal, QC
From the days of Moby Dick, this heavy tool was used to remove blubber from a whale carcass. The
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Antique 1850s English Nautical Objects

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Iron

Merry Rebel Black Color Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A late 18th-early 19th century swing post mount whale oil lamp, a fine example of a ships or wall
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Antique 19th Century British Colonial Antiquities

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Iron

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
Located in New Orleans, LA
-laced armor is remarkable. It features a black lacquered iron helmet with a gilded wood crest depicting
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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
$188,500
H 97 in W 51.5 in D 40 in

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19th Century Whale Tail Adze
Located in North Egremont, MA
wonderful, 19th century boatwright's adze in the form of a whale's tail. wrought iron blade made in
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

19th Century Whale Tail Adze
19th Century Whale Tail Adze
H 8 in W 10 in D 4 in
Folk Art Cast Iron Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art cast iron door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect for your
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20th Century American Country Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Whimsical set of MCM Patinated Painted Cast Iron Whale Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical pair of cast iron painted patinated whale bookends , circa 1960's very unique set.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Iron

Vintage Cast Iron with Distressed Bronze Finish Door Knocker
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Cast Iron with Distressed Bronze Finish Door Knocker. Well-worn vintage cast iron whale
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Iron

Vintage Whale Sculpture Moby Dick in Iron, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage interpretation of Herman Melville's Moby Dick. The great white whale. It is executed in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Iron

1930s Oversized Copper Whale Weather Vane on Custom Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s oversized Copper whale weather vane with amazing copper patina. This weather vane is mounted
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

Brandt, Art Deco Dolphin Whale Lamp or Sconce, Chiseled Wrought Iron, Alabaster
By Edgar Brandt
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Art Deco Whale lamp or Sconce in wrought iron and Alabaster by Edgar Brandt (more about the artist
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Hand-Carved and Painted Whale From Maine On Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such a great piece of folk art that has a great surface.We had a custom made iron stand
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Sculpture of whale vertebra in stone , with wrought iron support, Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary contemporary sculpture, reproduces a large whale vertebra in stone simile. On a
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Early 2000s French Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Early Whale Weathervane Directional Hand Made
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is and example of an early American Antique weather vane Sperm whale. Hand made by a skilled
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Antique Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Weathervanes

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Iron

19th Century Original Salmon Painted Whale Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This late 19th century three dimensional original salmon pained sheet iron weather vane is
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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

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Sheet Metal, Iron

Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Jonah and the Whale Bank, patented on July 15th in 1890 by Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

Set of Two Whale Oil Lamps from Whaler's Ship
Located in Haarlem, NL
would visit us. Many times he brought scrimshaws sperm whale teeth that he tried to sell. He once gave
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Antique 19th Century Dutch More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron

"Jonah and the Whale" Bell Toy, American, circa 1890
By Gong Bell Mfg. Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hand-painted cast iron floor toy was pushed or pulled along the floor with a string tied to
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Whale Ashtray Walter Bosse Carl Aubock Style- Robert Emig
By Walter Bosse, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage whale ashtray in the style of Walter Bosse - Carl Aubock. Designed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Whale Tale Scotch Brand Tape Dispenser c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A solid cast iron Scotch brand tape dispenser in army green with whale tale, Art Deco lines
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

Japanese Collectible Nautical Whale, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
handsome Japanese quality iron "whale" was hand crafted from solid iron with wonderful simple lines
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Vintage Carved Iron Wood Whale
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful vintage whale carved smooth from iron wood. A lovely dark color and rich grain to the
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Carved Iron Wood Whale
Vintage Carved Iron Wood Whale
H 2.5 in W 12.5 in D 3.5 in
Cast Iron Jonah and the Whale Bank
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Jonah and the whale mechanical bank. Cast iron with original paint. Made by Sheppard Hardware
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Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

Cast Iron Jonah and the Whale Bank
Cast Iron Jonah and the Whale Bank
H 5 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
Early 20th C. Iron Ship and Whale Mounted on Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique and interesting wrought iron ship with a whale. It is mounted on an iron base. The piece
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Nautical Objects

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Wrought Iron

1930's Oversized Whale Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's oversized whale weathervane with amazing copper patina.
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Weathervanes

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Copper, Iron

1930's Oversized Whale Weathervane
1930's Oversized Whale Weathervane
H 23.5 in W 36 in D 5 in
Weathered Wood Sperm Whale Wall Hanging
By Jac Johnson
Located in Nantucket, MA
Crafted from weathered pine boards and embellished with decorative metal strapping.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Iron

Rebel Black Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

19th Century Jonah and the Whale Mechanical Bank
Located in London, GB
19th century Jonah and the whale mechanical bank A non-functioning cast iron mechanical bank with
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Nautical Objects

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Iron

Love Gold Color Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Ocean Blue Color Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Love Gold Color Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Ocean Blue Color Whale- contemporary animal bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Electrified 19th Century Gimbal Whale Oil Ship Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Three 19th century, now electrified, gyroscopic whale-oil lamps constructed of iron ribs with a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Love - Solid Bronze Whale Sculpture - TOGETHER LOVE FAMILY
By Mireia Serra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
minimalist yet expressive whale form. The polished golden finish gives this piece a luxurious sheen
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze, Iron

Big Journey White Whale- contemporary animal and figurative bronze sculpture
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
under its wing Antoni Gaudí, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró), specializing in iron and bronze. Later she
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

Protected species- bronze mural figurative sculpture of a men with a whale
By Mireia Serra
Located in New York, NY
bronze and iron sculpture is easily installed on the wall with nails. These are limited edition of 12
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

WWII Molly Pitcher '1943' Ship Hatch Whale Form Anchor Nautical Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Molly Pitcher by Ron Jon Hatchboards. The base is constructed of an iron ship anchor and chain
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Marines. Red Alert. Steampunk Whale. Steel Iron Whale Oil Painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
the sea world. Her series Mechanical Marines includes whales, sharks, and tropical fishes, which all
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

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Oil

Mechanical Marines. Cosmic 97 Steampunk Whale. Steel Iron Whale Oil Painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
the sea world. Her series Mechanical Marines includes whales, sharks, and tropical fishes, which all
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Whale Vertebrae on Custom Iron Stand
Located in New York, NY
Amazing found whale vertebrae out of New Hampshire mounted on a contemporary stand. Amazing as a
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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Long Carved Whale Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous, long carved wooden whale sculpture mounted on iron rod and base. The whale is simply
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20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures

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Iron

Long Carved Whale Sculpture
Long Carved Whale Sculpture
H 14 in W 22 in D 6 in
Vintage "Whale's Tail" Sculptural Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vintage "Whale's Tail" Sculptural Bench, Iron Frame with Bands of Metal Woven Through
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Stools

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Iron, Metal

Vintage "Whale's Tail" Sculptural Bench
Vintage "Whale's Tail" Sculptural Bench
H 18.5 in W 24.75 in D 11 in
Whale Weathervane , Maine 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a lovely weathervane in the shape of a whale that someone has mounted into a woodblock for display
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

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Iron

Whale Weathervane , Maine 1920's
Whale Weathervane , Maine 1920's
H 21 in W 21 in D 6 in
Nautical Whale Coffee Table and Bench Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the shape of a whale with a cast iron base crafted as a boat anchor. The table is heavily
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Vintage 1970s American Benches

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Brass, Iron

Adjustable High Stools Whale Tail Back by Nicolle, 1940s
Located in Roubaix, FR
French high stools manufactured by Nicolle in France, 1940s. Polished iron finish. Height seat
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Stools

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Iron

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Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

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Bronze

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Circa 1780 Sailor's Naval Maritime Pen & Ink Wash Portrait Sketch's Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming late 18th century pen and ink wash group of portrait sketches on paper, housed in a glazed period gilt wood frame. Some elderly knocks and abrasions to the frame, staini...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Nautical Objects

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Giltwood, Paper

Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form sits upon four brass ball feet with matching br...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sycamore

Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
$6,730
H 7.09 in W 12.99 in D 6.69 in
19th Century Famille Rose Chinese Export Punch Bowl, Koi Decorated
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fine Ch'ing dynasty export Famille Rose large punch bowl, hand-painted porcelain, in very colorful everyday scenes of the upper socioeconomic level of Chinese society during the peri...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soup Tureens

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Porcelain

Russian Kovsch in Silver Gilt, Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Pearl
Located in London, GB
Russian kovsch in silver gilt, cloisonne enamel and silver pearl Russian, 20th Century Height 7cm, width 12cm, depth 7cm This kovsch is a meticulously crafted piece, made by marryin...
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20th Century Russian Folk Art Garniture

Materials

Silver, Enamel

English 19th century portrait of two seated King Charles Cavalier Spaniels dogs
By James Cassie
Located in Woodbury, CT
James Cassie was born at Keithhall near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, the son of a prosperous tea and spirit merchant. Although briefly a pupil of the artist James Giles, Cassie was larg...
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1850s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Pr. Ornate Wrought Iron Patio Garden Dining Chairs by Lee Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair ornate wrought iron dining chairs, with original vinyl seats. Both are in very fine, ready to use condition, retaining Lee Woodard labels. Offered and priced as a pair.
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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Revival Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wrought Iron

"Acate" Brass Little Tree-like Coat Hanger Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Acate" is an iconic coat hanger, designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, featuring a matte brass structure with polished brass leaves. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

"Acate" Brass Little Tree-like Coat Hanger Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
"Acate" Brass Little Tree-like Coat Hanger Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
$1,850 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 69.2 in W 18.8 in D 16.5 in
Maison Lancel Paris Desk Clock Gold and Irish Green Enamel Travel Alarm Clock
By Maison Lancel
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
LANCEL Paris Classic Polished Brass Gold and Dark Irish Green Enamel Desk Clock or Travel Alarm Clock. Maison LANCEL France travel clock in square shape. Lancel Paris, quartz alarm c...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pr. George III Gilt Carton-Pierre and Giltwood Oval Mirrors, Manner John Linnell
By John Linnell
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic and extremely rare pair of George III period gilt Carton-Pierre and giltwood oval mirrors in the manner of John Linnell. Each mirror is gorgeously hand carved with meticu...
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Antique 1770s English George III Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Very Decorative Antique Ship Model with Beautiful Wear and Tear
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful antique ship model made of different types of painted wood. It was most likely made as a toy as we can tell by the less detailed construction that mainly gives a general im...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
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Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Palatial French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style gilt bronze and panelled bevelled glass "Versailles" style single grand hall hanging lantern. The elongated and wide body sur...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Unique 17th Century Baroque Dutch Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Large and amazing Baroque Dutch mantelpiece from the 17th century. Very well decorated limewood frieze displays an array of beautiful water plants, supported by black and white vein...
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Unique 17th Century Baroque Dutch Fireplace
Unique 17th Century Baroque Dutch Fireplace
$58,700
H 81.5 in W 93.31 in D 26.19 in
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Iron Whale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the iron whale you’re looking for. Frequently made of iron, metal and wood, every iron whale was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect iron whale — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An iron whale is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made iron whale has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gong Bell Mfg. Co., Jac Johnson and Shepard Hardware Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Iron Whale?

An iron whale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,100, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $7,200.