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Material: Metal
Sioux Child's Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux child's moccasins. 5 1/2" brain tanned elk. Classic Sioux buffalo hoof design with yellow crosses with red faceted beads and commercial tanned elk hide. Period: circa 1940. Or...
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1940s American Native American Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

French Tole Bicorn Hat
Located in Essex, MA
Red painted and possibly a hat makers sign. With a chain strap and button.
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19th Century European Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Tin

Mounted Turnstile “To The Fun House” from Coney Island, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and Historical Industrial Era Mounted Turnstile from the Fun House at Coney Island, New York, featuring original painted finishes mounted on wood plinth with label reading, “T...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds Elusive and historical pair of bookends, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

English Sterling Silver Presentation Twin Handled Cup, 1924
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall reeded handles and tall stem on a raised foot. Hallmarks on one side with an extensive presentation inscription (see photo) for a cruise on the other side. 11.73 Troy ozs. Mea...
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

Huge Prehistoric Fossilised Whale Bone
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Standing at over 120cm (47 inches) tall, this rare prehistoric fossilised whale bone is a fascinating sculptural artefact for an interior or live-in museum....
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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Rare Bronze Portrait Plaque for The US Copper Cent by Victor Brenner, Dated 1907
By Victor David Brenner
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare copper-patinated bronze bas-relief portrait plaque of Abraham Lincoln by Lithuanian / American sculptor Victor David Brenner. ...
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Early 20th Century American Other Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
Located in New York, NY
Early Israeli Mezuzah on velvet mounting with ornate silvered body, and with gilded top and base. Decorated with colored glass and with gilded bell hangin...
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1940s Israeli Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
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Audrey Hepburn, Original Vintage Photograph by Vincent Rossell, Paris, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
From the Personal collection of Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn and William Holden on the set of 'Paris When it Sizzles,' Paris, 1962 by Vincent...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra of Wales by Count Gleichen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
These bronze figures show Edward, Prince of Wales, standing in a nonchalant pose with one leg crossed over the other, a cigar in his left hand, his hat at his feet and a shotgun slung over his right arm. The elegant Princess of Wales is depicted skating, with feathers in her hat, and wearing a fur-trimmed coat and muff as the wind catches her three-quarter length skirt. Each stamped Elkington & Co Founders and G 1870. English, dated 1870. Provenance: Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Count Gleichen. Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Count Gleichen, was the son of Prince Ernst of Hohenlohe-Langenburg and Princess Feodore of Leiningen, half-sister to Queen Victoria. He ran away from school to England in 1848 and was sponsored to enter the Royal Navy by Queen Victoria. In 1854 he attained the rank of Lieutenant after serving as mate on the flagship Cumberland, where his future brother-in-law was captain and his future father-in-law was admiral. In 1866 he retired from the navy and trained with the British sculptor William Theed. As a sculptor, he carried out several portrait commissions for Queen Victoria including a statuette of Prince Alfred, her second son, and another of Prince Albert Victor...
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1870s English Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letters "T" and "O" Large Scale
Located in Fulton, CA
Two vintage sign letters, "T" and "O". Cast metal with gold leaf finish. Nice patina to finish. "T" Measures: 11 inches wide. 18" high. 1.25 inc...
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20th Century American Industrial Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique Georgian Newcastle Sterling Silver Meat Skewer / Letter Opener
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener; an addition to our diverse 18th century flatware ...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage California Historical Landmark Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting vintage California highway sign for Adobe Rios-Caledonia. This is a California historical landmark and on the National Register of...
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1970s American Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Vintage Right Lane Must Turn Right Large Steel Traffic Sign
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage steel Right Lane Must Turn Right traffic sign. This is a large sign and is in fabulous vintage condition with just the right amount of age...
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20th Century North American Industrial Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

An Authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin Set in 22 kt Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin (Thrace, circa 450-400 BC), set in a custom squared 22-carat gold bezel and 22-carat gold bail, wi...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Silver

Early 20th Century French Laboratory Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Housed in a wooden and glass vitrine, this small scale was once used for precision measurements. Made at the turn of the 19th Century in France, this mechanical wonder was crafted wi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

19th Century Blackfeet Fighting Dag
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Blackfeet fighting dag native made with blade from a wagon wheel or barrel rim. Blade goes full length of handle and protrudes 8 1/4". Much patina from use. Fastened with nail rivets...
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Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, Circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal and glass traditional catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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1970s French Rustic Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Original Buffalo Bill Cody, Chief Red Cloud, American Horse Photograph
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Authentic, original D.F. Barry photo (3 marks), 11" x 14". Noted on back "William Cody, left of him is Red Cloud and right of him American Horse. Photo ta...
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1890s American Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Traditional Vintage Metal Lidded Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal commemorative metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful p...
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1970s Spanish Rustic Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern Sunglasses in green glass and metal, mid 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Sunglasses in green glass and metal, mid 1900s Vintage and fantastic sunglasses with green colored glass lenses and metal profile. The thin metal rods have...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Old Estwing 12 Oz. Steel Head Curved Claw Hammer Leather Handle Usa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage old ESTWING steel head curved claw hammer with leather handle. Made in the USA. Dimensions: 20 H x 6 W x 3 D Please visit take a look at our list...
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1960s American American Classical Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Portuguese Antique Manual Olive Oil Dispenser
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Manual olive oil dispenser. This is an old piece of equipment, made mainly of metal, with a sturdy structure and signs of wear and tear over time. ...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

English Art Deco Royal Commemorative Porcelain Coronation Set
Located in New York, NY
This collection of English commemorative ware consists of a 1937 Edward VIII coronation tea set, two 1837 Edward VIII coronation plates, a 1937 Edward VIII coronation flute, and a 1939 plate commemorating George VI and Queen Elizabeth's trip to the United States and Canada. The Coronation tea set consists of a teapot, two cups, each with a saucer, a creamer and a coupe-shaped, open sugar bowl. The teapot, cups, creamer, and sugar bowl all feature Edward VIII's coronation portrait on the front and his seal on the back. The teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl are each circumscribed with gold trim and feature a delightful cracklature. Each piece is stamped "Made in England" and the teapot is also stamped "Lancasters LTD". The two conical-shaped teacups have handles which are decorated with a fine, royal blue line. The rim of each teacup, as well as their saucers, are also adorned with royal blue lines. Each piece is stamped "Made in England". The scalloped edged Edward VIII coronation plate offers a 24-karat gold trim and features Edward VIII's coronation portrait and seal, the back is stamped "L&Sons LTD". The second coronation plate is square with scalloped corners. In the center of the plate is a grisaille portrait...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Royal Trust Company Framed Wall Plaque with Indigenous Chief
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This wall plaque is unsigned with respect to the maker, but it is presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1950 in a traditional style. The plaque is composed of a very ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian American Classical Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Spelter

Mid-Century Modern British Ilford Selo Photography Film Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This store display was made for the English film manufacturer, Ilford to advertise their Selo film line during the 1960s in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The frame of the disp...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British marching or sighting compass of brass with original leather case from World War I - made for military and civilian use. A handsome piece of militaria and a fine me...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vivien Mallock: Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Portrait Roundel, 2012
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This is the bronze maquette for a bas-relief portrait commissioned by the City of Winchester in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The final roundel is six feet in diameter and is shaped as a Winchester Rose with Queen Elizabeth II in the centre. She is wearing a three-strand diamond necklace and the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Signed ‘VM 1’. English, 2012. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara was made by the House of Garrard...
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2010s English Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

1900s French Marble Decoration On Metal Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Discover the understated elegance of this 1900s French Marble Decoration On Metal Stand, graced with the word "Tailleur". This exquisitely simple yet sophisticated piece hails from a...
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20th Century French Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Metal

Royal Silver Calcutta Races Trophy
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning piece of horseracing history was presented to the winner of the 1933-1934 Calcutta Races on behalf of King George V. The Calcutta Races was the premier horseracing event in Asia of the period, and its prestige is reflected in this trophy, crafted by the silversmithing firm Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company...
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20th Century English Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Set Of 10 Mid-Century Aluminum And Brass Pots, Baking Pan And Sieve 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 10 Mid-Century Aluminum and Brass Saucepans, Baking Pan and Sieve 1940s The large pots have a diameter of 27 cm. Good condition, signs of aging.
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1940s Italian Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ancient Bruttium Coin with Crab Design Set in 22-Karat Gold Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic ancient Bruttium, the Brettii, Æ quartuncia coin, (circa 216-214 BC) custom mounted within a 22-karat gold band and bezel. The obverse, or front side of this coin is hea...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Metal

20th Century Enamelled Metal London Street Sign For Harley Street c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century enamelled London street sign, crafted for Harley Street, W1 (Central London). This sign features the classic red and bla...
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20th Century British Other Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Danish SNTS Morse Telegraph Register Wheatstone transmitter w motor
Located in Sweden, SE
The telegraph apparatus made in early 20th century and equipped with electric motor (Københavns Elektromotor Fabrik) perhaps later ca 1925. The brass and steel instrument is state of the art creation by legendary Danish engineers. Very good, minimal age n usage wear, original state, very well preserved and likely functioning. Please study high-res pictures for cosmetic condition! Register serial 70868. app. 14,5 cm high (6”) 27 cm deep (11”) and 22 cm wide (9”). App. 6,2 kg weight it is going to measure some 9 kg packed for shipment. Wheatstone type transmitter was produced by The Great Northern Telegraph Company (Det Store Nordiske Telegrafselskab A / S) that was founded in Denmark in June 1869. It was set up as a merger of three recently established telegraph companies initiated by Danish industrial mogul Carl Frederik Tietgen. The aim of the firm was to create a worldwide telegraph company. The former headquarters of the GNTC on The Bund, Shanghai. The starting point of The Great Northern Telegraph Company (now GN Store Nord) was a concession agreement, which C.F. Tietgen made with the Russian Tzar...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letter "W" Large-Scale
Located in Fulton, CA
A large-Scale gold leaf sign letter measuring 46.75 inches wide. Made of cast metal with gold leaf finish. Nice patina. 46.75 inches wide. 20.25 inches high. 1.75 inches deep.
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20th Century American Industrial Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Pair of rare Wire Glove Stretchers, Europe, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Wire Glove Stretchers in Turquoise Rubber with Red Wooden Handles, 1950s Origin: Presumably Germany or Austria, circa 1950 A rare and visually striking pair of mid-century g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Eight Antique Blacksmith's Hammers Made in Italy, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Eight antique blacksmith's hammers, Italy, 1930 Found in a bed base factory that belonged to my great-grandfather. The wooden handles need to be added.
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1930s Italian Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Folding Pera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form LA Migninne, Paris marked 4.25 x 5 x 2.75
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20th Century Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Two Limoges Enamel Paintings Including Portrait of Henry VIII
By Hans Holbein
Located in London, GB
These exquisite portrait plaques were made in the French town of Limoges, which is renowned for the fine quality of its enamel wares. The panels have been painted with oval, half-length portraits of British Tudor monarchs...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel

1900s Belgian Wooden Carriage
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden carriage was produced in 1900 in Belgium. A large carriage painted in black, displaying the inscription “Peintures Constant Smal” in dark red lettering. Standing firm on sturdy wheels, the wooden cart conjures the daily routine of labor, the carrying of paint cans to their destination for Constant Smal’s small company. The slightly cracked finish and distressed patina lend a picturesque touch to this gem of rustic engineering. In an ideal state for its age, this ode to craftsmanship adapts as an exceptional decoration or an audacious repurposed furniture...
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Early 1900s Belgian Rustic Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
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Early 1900s British High Victorian Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Gucci Shoehorn with Horse Head in Silver Metal and Resin 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage shoehorn by Gucci with silver metal and resin horse head, made in the 1980s Ø cm 11 h cm 45 The Gucci shoehorn is a luxury accessory that combines functionality and eleganc...
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1980s Italian Victorian Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver Plate

Wood and Bronze Hilted Dagger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wood and bronze hilted dagger with watered-steel blade, probably middle eastern, 20th century, the wood and bronze pistol-grip hilt with a bronze eagle h...
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Late 20th Century Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing a heron in a pond surrounded by rushes on each c...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit. Italy, 19th Century. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Vintage Metal Parking Lot Number Signs
Located in Topeka, KS
We are offering here 23 vintage metal parking lot number signs. They are in differing degrees of condition and patina but all wonderful. We have priced the...
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20th Century Industrial Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Aluminum on Wood General Electric Logo, Sign Plaque
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s aluminum on wood General Electric logo, sign plaque. Salvaged from General Electric Buffalo NY office, stunning, original plaque, cast aluminum depicting famous G E Logo, mount...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

British 19th Century Drum Table
Located in New York, NY
This charming 19th-century English regimental drum was fitted with a glass top to serve as a table. It bears the painted arms of the Royal Dublin Fusil...
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

20th Century American Solid Silver Gimbal Novelty Golf Lighter, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century American very unusual, novelty solid silver gimbal golf themed lighter, of unusual design, the ball gimbol shaped as a golf ball, mounted with a tusk and a...
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20th Century American Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Wager Cups Modelled as a Lady & Gentleman in Costume
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1891 by Martin Sugar, this striking pair of antique sterling silver wager cups, are modelled as a gentlem...
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1890s English Baroque Revival Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Austrian Bronze of a Bearded Jew
Located in New York, NY
Extremely well cast, with very fine details, bronze bust of a bearded Jew, Austria ,circa 1880. The bust is screwed on a marble base, and measures 3.25 inches high, 2.5 inches wide,...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Roman Empire Domitian Coin circa 76-77 AD Set in Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Roman Empire, Domitian (circa 76-77 AD), silver Denarius coin, minted in Rome, set in a custom 22-karat gold bezel with 22-karat gold bail with gold bead and diamond acc...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade brass ladies magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860. A unique pair of antique spectacles, cleverly designed with ext...
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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ped Xing Florescent Orange Metal Traffic Signs
Located in Topeka, KS
Cool vintage Ped Xing aluminium metal traffic signs in florescent orange. There are a pair, but we have priced them separately. They are in excelle...
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20th Century North American Industrial Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Maw and Sons 19th Century Cast Iron Tincture Press
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Maw and Sons 19th Century Cast Iron Tincture Press This press dates from the 19th Century The Tincture press was used for making extracts of herbs, vegetables or fruit in a ho...
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1880s Industrial Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

19th Century Silver Gilt Presentation Casket Awarded to Alderman Abel Heywood
Located in London, GB
An Elkington & Company Silver Gilt Presentation Casket Hall Marked for Birmingham, 1891 and the maker; the casket, in the Victorian Gothic manner, with cluster columns at the angles...
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1890s English Gothic Revival Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Vermeil

Quilled Sioux Native Authentic Child's Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Lakota Sioux child's dress quilled on buffalo hide; collected and entered into the Maryland Academy of Art and Science prior to 1880. It was deaccessioned...
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1860s American Native American Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

19th C Wonderful Spanish Shop Scale with Original Set of Weights
Located in Leuven , BE
There is a glass window on just one side so these would not have a counter between the customer and shop assistant, perhaps they were used to weigh tea, or coffee or chocolate.
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19th Century Spanish Antique Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Traditional Vintage Metal Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional vintage metal jug. By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age a...
Category

1970s Spanish Rustic Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

A Large Galvanised Housemaid’s Bucket A Traditional piece and a very versatile
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Galvanised Housemaid’s Bucket A Traditional piece and a very versatile and strong piece, the housemaid would have carried this one by the swing handle and used the end handl...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Metal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

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