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Rudyard KIPLING. Many Inventions. 1893 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED !
Rudyard KIPLING. Many Inventions. 1893 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED !

Rudyard KIPLING. Many Inventions. 1893 - FIRST EDITION - SIGNED !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard. TITLE: Many Inventions. PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., 1893

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1890s British Antique Inventions

Materials

Fabric

Diskometal Candelabra made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Diskometal Candelabra made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Diskometal Candelabra made 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 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

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

Circa 1920 original poster for Chambéry Dolin
Circa 1920 original poster for Chambéry Dolin

Circa 1920 original poster for Chambéry Dolin

Located in PARIS, FR

images—just bold letters shouting a proud claim of invention and heritage. The visual language is

Category

1920s Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, 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

1910s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Large Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Large Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Large Bronze Bowl 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

Bronze

Albert Munsell Color Sphere Antique Scientific 3-D Model
Albert Munsell Color Sphere Antique Scientific 3-D Model

Albert Munsell Color Sphere Antique Scientific 3-D Model

Located in San Diego, CA

inventions like the Munsell Crayola crayons, the Munsell Color wheel.

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Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Inventions

Materials

Metal

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

Pedestal 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 Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Diskometal Candelabras made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Diskometal Candelabras made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Diskometal Candelabras made 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

Metal

Mashallah! by Carl Haag
Mashallah! by Carl Haag

Mashallah! by Carl Haag

By Carl Haag

Located in New Orleans, LA

imagery in direct observation rather than romantic invention. The title Mashallah!—an Arabic expression

Category

19th Century Academic Antique Inventions

Materials

Watercolor

Early Pewter Figurine by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Early Pewter Figurine by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Early Pewter Figurine 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

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

Pewter Candelabrum 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 Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Antique Swiss Enamel and Gold Mountain Scene Brooch, Circa 1840
Antique Swiss Enamel and Gold Mountain Scene Brooch, Circa 1840

Antique Swiss Enamel and Gold Mountain Scene Brooch, Circa 1840

Located in London, GB

popularity declined with the invention of photography. The back is numbered 6 14.

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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Inventions

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Pinchbeek Long Guard Chain Snake Head Clasp
Antique Georgian Pinchbeek Long Guard Chain Snake Head Clasp

Antique Georgian Pinchbeek Long Guard Chain Snake Head Clasp

Located in Munich, Bavaria

period representing eternity in love and friendship. The material Pinchbeck was the invention of the

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1820s English Antique Inventions

Materials

Pinchbeck

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

Art Nouveau Pewter Bowl 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 Nouveau Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

c. 1910 Frantz Premier Salesman Sample Vacuum Sweeper
c. 1910 Frantz Premier Salesman Sample Vacuum Sweeper

c. 1910 Frantz Premier Salesman Sample Vacuum Sweeper

Located in Dekalb, IL

Kirby's inventions, and through them, James Kirby developed a close relationship with the Scott Fetzer

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Inventions

Materials

Steel

Diskometal Candelabras made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Diskometal Candelabras made by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Diskometal Candelabras made 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

A C Paris Breveté Brass Spring-Loaded Candle Lamps, Late 19th C.
A C Paris Breveté Brass Spring-Loaded Candle Lamps, Late 19th C.

A C Paris Breveté Brass Spring-Loaded Candle Lamps, Late 19th C.

Located in Lincoln, GB

marked "A C Paris BPVETÉ" (likely A C Breveté), signifying they were a patented invention from a

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19th Century French Antique Inventions

Materials

Brass

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

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

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785.
Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785.

Antique Swedish Mangle Board Love Token with Carvings from 1785.

Located in Asaa, DK

linen before the invention of modern irons. Damp linen was wrapped around a roller and then the board

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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Inventions

Materials

Beech

Framed Japanese Velvet Yuzen-Birodo Tapestry Panel Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Velvet Yuzen-Birodo Tapestry Panel Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Velvet Yuzen-Birodo Tapestry Panel Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

antiqued wood frame with silver and gold leaf. Image size is 20.5" x 20.5". The invention of Yuzen-Birodo

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Inventions

Materials

Velvet

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

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

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Antique Danish Mangle Board Love Token with Stylized Horse from 1744.
Antique Danish Mangle Board Love Token with Stylized Horse from 1744.

Antique Danish Mangle Board Love Token with Stylized Horse from 1744.

Located in Asaa, DK

used to smoothe and press linen before the invention of modern irons. Damp linen was wrapped around a

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Mid-18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Inventions

Materials

Oak

"Paragon un Barbe" Pl. 6&9 A General System of Horsemanship in All Its Branchs
"Paragon un Barbe" Pl. 6&9 A General System of Horsemanship in All Its Branchs

"Paragon un Barbe" Pl. 6&9 A General System of Horsemanship in All Its Branchs

Located in valatie, NY

extraordinary invention, to dress horses..." A General System of Horsemanship in All Its Branches ” Written by

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Mid-17th Century English Baroque Antique Inventions

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This chandelier dates to around the invention of electricity, and thus features downward facing

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Early 20th Century French Antique Inventions

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Deco Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Deco Diskometal Vase 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

Metal

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

Pedestal Pewter Vase 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

Amphora-Style Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Amphora-Style Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Amphora-Style Pewter 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 Art Deco Antique Inventions

Materials

Pewter

Christ among the Doctors
Christ among the Doctors

Christ among the Doctors

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

Leonardesque invention with local Lombard traditions. His oeuvre played a central role in shaping Milanese

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Inventions

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Panel, Board, Other Medium

Set of Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Pewter Candlesticks by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Pewter Candlesticks 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

Metal

A scarce and beautiful miniature celestial globe produced in Amsterdam.
A scarce and beautiful miniature celestial globe produced in Amsterdam.

A scarce and beautiful miniature celestial globe produced in Amsterdam.

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

invention, introduced to the world by Joseph Moxon in 1673 when he produced a 3” globe. To own a pocket

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Inventions

Materials

Plaster, Hardwood

Art Deco Diskometal Table Lamps Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Deco Diskometal Table Lamps Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Deco Diskometal Table Lamps 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

Metal

Art Deco Diskometal Goblets by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Deco Diskometal Goblets by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Deco Diskometal Goblets 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

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