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Vintage model of a Riva Aquarama Speedboat 3ft with Cream Interior 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional handbuilt model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yacht builder Riva, dating from the late 20th century.
In production from 1962 to 1996, the Aquarama was the most famous of Carlo Riva’s luxury designs and has the reputation of being the Ferrari of the boat world. It takes its name from its wraparound windscreen, which is reminiscent of the Cinerama film format that was popular in the 1960s.
This impressive speedboat is built to scale 1;10 and mirrors the original model.. It has been beautifully polished to a fine gloss with chrome parts and real leather upholstery in a beautiful cream colour.
The model comes with its original stand.
It is of the highest quality and is ready to grace a special place in your home.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 24 cm x Width 94 cm x Depth 30 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 3 feet, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot
The Riva Aquarama is a luxury wooden runabout built by Italian yachtbuilder Riva. Production of it and its derivatives (the Lungo, Super, and Special) ran from 1962 until 1996. The hull was based on the Riva Tritone, an earlier model speedboat by Riva, which in turn was inspired by the American Chris-Craft runabouts. The boat's speed, beauty, and craftsmanship earned it praise as the Ferrari of the boat world. The company was founded by Pietro Riva in 1842, and run by Carlo Riva through its 1969 sale to the American Whittaker Corporation.
The most famous of Carlo Riva’s designs...
Category
Late 20th Century Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Classic 1930s / 40s Ladies Balloon Tire Bicycle . J.C. Higgins
By JC Higgins
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1930s / 40s Ladies Balloon Tire Bicycle . J.C. Higgins ,, Nice original condition,, Retains original paint , patina.. Also original seat,, appears to have all of its original...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Black Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. we ...
Category
1970s English Industrial Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Stunning high end set airplane propellers aviation sculptures with model no, USA
Located in Wien, AT
Exceptional pair of airplane propellers, which have been given a base and are now displayed as sculptures.
The propellers were used - they are original airplane parts, they have a m...
Category
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco French Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, C1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful green and black enamel decoration on a chrome casing . The interior is an engineers delight with a sliding latch on the side of the compact to secure the power in place. Upon opening the lid reveals the mechanics that operates and reveals a powder dispenser...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
One-of-a-kind cool Coca-Cola cooler from the 1950s. in white and red colors.
Located in Mexico, DF
This is a beautiful and rare vintage metal cooler for Coca-Cola bottles from the 1950s. (Drink Coca-Cola very cold!) It was manufactured in Méxic...
Category
1950s Mexican International Style Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Sheet Metal
Ronson Newark 1929 Art Deco Steel RonDeLight Table Lighter Black & Blue Lacquer
Located in Miami, FL
A ball table lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful RonDeLight Junior desk lighter, created in Newark United States by Art Metal Works Inc. for The Ro...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$418 Sale Price
30% Off
Abstract Tulip Form Female Mannequin Display Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Atomic age abstract female display mannequin having a tulip form or mermaid style design. Constructed from fiberglass and finished in gilt over a coat of red lacquer. The svelte form...
Category
20th Century European Space Age Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
$2,200 Sale Price
21% Off
Art Deco Kodak Senior Six-16 Folding Camera c.1937-1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An Art Deco Kodak Senior Six-16 Folding Camera with a leather wrapped body, chrome and black accents and flip out view finder.
Shown with life size hand. Sold as decorative o...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Artisan 925 Sterling Silver Semi-Precious Stone Bracelet 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sculptural semi-precious stone bracelet crafted by hand with sterling silver structure. This piece is glamourous and chic. The amber hues of the glass combine with the li...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Modernist Original Ladies Leather & Chrome Clutch bag Purse, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is the original Art Deco super stylish leather handbag, a great example of Modernist Deco design of the 30's period. Features a dark brown leather body with ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
21st Century Poseidon Square Bathroom Set Waterproof Leather Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
It’s easy to understand why they are called best seller.
This is Poseidon, our square bathroom set entirely covered in soft and waterproof genuine leather. Our Rialto tray, together with a square soap dispenser, a toothbrush holder, and a cotton pad holder with simple and minimal design perfect for contemporary and traditional bathroom suites.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Heron Bird and Cattails Chrome Sculpture with Glass Fish Bowl Aquarium
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare Art Deco piece featuring a crane or heron walking amongst a group of cattails while watching fish in the water. The bowl is decorated with an etched frosted glass scene which is...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Ronson 1935 Buffalo Touch Tip Striker Lighter In Black Cast Steel & Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Desk buffalo touch tip Striker designed by Ronson.
The striker lighters made by Ronson are famous under collectors. This extremely rare desk Striker L...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$899 Sale Price
30% Off
1980s Table Lighter Chrome Huey Cobra Helicopter Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s VINTAGE TABLE LIGHTER Chrome Plated Steel Beautiful helicopter design.
Lighter is stamped Japan.
In the shape of a Huey Cobra Helicopter
3 tall x 7...
Category
1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Eastman Kodak No. 2 folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with that folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This camera has retained its original finish...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this virtually mint condition Art Deco ladies combination compact dating to 1928. This is a classic Art Deco Richard Hudnut Le Debut Cloisonné Powder, Rouge...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this excellent condition Art Deco ladies combination compact dating to 1928. This is a classic Art Deco Richard Hudnut Le Debut Cloisonné Powder, Rouge and Mirror Compact and is an absolute delight in every aspect and genuinely has appears never to have been used.
This compact features a black enamel lid with cream dotted accents; the back of the compact has a spider web machine-tooled finish to accent the octagonal shape of the compact. The case opens to a rouge compartment with a mirror in the lid that is behind a gold toned Art Deco decorated cover. The loose powder compartment is in the lower section of the compact; and it has a hinged and latched recessed door to hold a puff. This feature was a later addition to the initial solid powder product release of 1924 and has the patent date stamped on the underside of the hinged door reflecting an issue date of 1928. The original rouge is in untouched condition and still shows the embossed name Le Debut while the loose powder well is empty. Inside it is hallmarked "Le Debut", "Richard Hudnut" on the Art Deco mirror frame...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Ronson 1939 Art Deco Table Touch Tip Octette Lighter Machine Age Bakelite Steel
Located in Miami, FL
An Octette desk lighter designed by Ronson.
This Ronson Touch-Tip Octette table lighter was made between 1935 and 1951 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jers...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$829 Sale Price
30% Off
Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s
By Silvertone
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great player... sounds amazing,, classic 1950s acoustic/ electric jazz guitar made by Silvertone,, Retains original Kent floating pick-up.Wonderful tone,,s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Italian Renaissance Chrome Armillary
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (20th Century) chrome armillary globe with a rust patina.
Category
20th Century American Renaissance Revival Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle
Located in Ferndale, MI
Ladies Balloon Tire Springer Front Bicycle. Fleet Wing Blue bicycle. 26" Period correct whitewall tires show some age cracks . Light does work . Horn does...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome, Steel
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century World Map Globe Table Light or Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Good quality world map globe lamp.
If you are looking for stylish and beautiful quality item to upgrade your interior (whether at home or in your office) then this Parisian globe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
$595 Sale Price
57% Off
Mid-century Novelty "Queen of Tsawwassen" Cruise ship Enameled Lighter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Sarome 'Cruiser' lighter, shaped like a Cruise ship, features a chrome body enameled red and crème accents and "Queen of Tsawwassen" lettering. It includes a thumb strike...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
$123 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of Ericsson Modern Art Deco Telephones Rotary & Push Button Sweden
By Ericsson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Ericsson one piece phones from Sweden. One Rotary, one push button. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Phones are from a large collection so they wer...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Chrome Art Deco Elephant Pipe Holder by Ronson
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A ronson elephant two pipe holder with a chrome elephant and accents with a black powder coat base. It is listed in advertisement "Ronson - the World's Greatest Lighter" as "Extremel...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
$247 Sale Price
45% Off
1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in ultimate gray pantone 17-5104
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
Category
1970s English Industrial Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
English Art Deco Men’s Cufflinks
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of matching Art Deco men’s cufflinks with a great geometric pattern. Silver toned metal with engined turned decoration. Condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Ultimate gray Pantone 17-5104
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
Category
1970s English Industrial Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s British Classic Blue & Chrome Ac Gmt Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards.
At A.C GMT Co. we ...
Category
1970s English Industrial Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
"Cristallino" Crystal Foosball Transparent Table by Adriano Design for Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Cristallino" is a crystal foosball table, designed by Adriano Design and manufactured by Teckell, featuring a tempered clear crystal structure 0.59" th., with beveled and cerium oxide polished corners, a playing field in laminated crystal (molded sheet sloping at the corners) in transparent glass, players made of aluminum, one team in shiny chrome, the other in dark nickel finish.
DIMENSIONS: D. 29.13" (table with rods...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron & Stainless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel, Enamel, Iron, Chrome, Steel
Brown and Silver Petrol Table Pull Chain Lighter by Daltis
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930s brown and silver advertisement petrol table lighter by Dalits.
Measures: 3.5" tall x 2" base diameter.
Category
1930s North American Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
$178 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage 90cm model of a Riva Aquarama Limited Edition, Speedboat 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional hand-built model of the “Riva Aquarama”, a luxury wooden launch built by the Italian yactbuilder Riva and late 20th Century in date.
In production from 1962 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Richard Hudnut Art Deco 'Marvelous' Ladies Powder Compact
Located in Devon, England
Richard Hudnut Marvelous, you'll certainly want to add this TINY little silver tone metal rouge compact to your collection ! Features a stylised woman's outline centred in a square r...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Cane Cigarette Box #3656 by Carl Auböck II, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A walnut cigarette box with chrome-plated brass sides and cane wrapped lid.
Designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s, cane, wood, and brass elements combine to create this beaut...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome
THE CLASSIC 1930 Jumbo Desk Petrol Lighter Bridge Scoring Game Bakelite & Steel
Located in Miami, FL
The Classic Jumbo desk lighter with bridge scoring by the Clark Brothers.
This is a very nice desk-petrol table lighter created in England during the art-deco period, back in 1930. ...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
$1,048 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Atomizer Cut Glass Enamel Decorated Perfume Bottle, English, 1930's
Located in Devon, England
Still with it's original label and looking to have never been used is this superbly stylish Art Deco cut glass perfume atomizer dating to the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Romeo Rega Perspex Chess Table, 1970s Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and beautiful chess table by Romeo Rega. Full chrome base with a thick, heavy, lucite inlay which supports the chess board. Perspex chess pieces are made with lucite bodies a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Coffee Table Engine from DC4 Aircraft
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table engine from DC4 aircraft by Douglas Aircraft Company.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Art Deco Ladies Blue Enamel and Chrome Compact, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this highly styled Art Deco of American blue enamel compact dating to the 1930s. Originally it would have had a chain or tassel. Beautiful blue enamel color...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
21st Century Leather Poseidon Round Bathroom Set Made in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
It’s easy to understand why they are called best seller.
This is our Poseidon round bathroom set entirely covered in soft and waterproof genuine leather. Our Rialto tray, together with a round soap dispenser, a toothbrush holder, a cotton pad holder and a small box for rings to create a complete set. Five accessories with simple and minimal design perfect for contemporary and traditional bathroom suites.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter designed by Ronson.
This is a beautiful and iconic desk lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal Works Co. during the art ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$488 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Ladies Leather & Chrome handbag, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is the original Art Deco leather handbag. The chrome frame with an etched geometric design handle is stunning and with a leather frill along the edge really se...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Sofa set for dolls, functionalism, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Original found condition
sofa dimensions: 25x12x12 cm
armchair dimensions: 12x10x9 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
$309 / set
English Art Deco Men’s Cufflinks
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of matching Art Deco men’s cufflinks with a great geometric pattern. Silver toned metal with black enamel decoration. Condition i...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Nautical Double Gauge Bubble Clinometer on Teak Back Plate by Conn. Valley Ind.
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double gauge bubble clinometer with precision glass tubing and nickel face mounted on a teak back plate. These tilt gauges were used on vessels to measure the angular slant of the ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Industrial Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
"The Big Nude" Sumo Book by Helmut Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The Big Nude" sumo book with stand by Helmut Newton. Bound printed paper, signed and numbered to interior 'Helmut Newton'. This book is number 9,908 of 10,0...
Category
1990s German Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
$8,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Stylish Art Deco Velvet and Chrome Handbag Purse, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s black silk velvet clutch bag originating from England. Features a chrome frame and cla...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Romeo Rega Signed Brass and Chrome-Plated Checkers Game Italian Restored
By Romeo Rega
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra chic and modern signed vintage Italian Romeo Rega vintage checkers game has sculptural components. It is great just even as a decorative ob...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
PH Grand Piano Vintage Model 'mid 1930's' by Poul Henningsen, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This PH Grand Piano, from around the mid 1930's is an excellent-conditioned vintage instrument. It was in 1930 that this instrument was first designed b...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
English Art Deco Men’s Enamel Pair of Cuff Links
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of matching Art Deco men’s cuff links with a great geometric pattern. Silver toned metal with blue and white enamel decoration. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
20thC French Chrome Plated Novelty 'Skiier' Lighter By Arthus Bertrand c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century French chrome plated novelty lighter, featuring an engraved skiier in motion on one side and engine turned pattern on the reverse. Stamped at the base "Arthus Bertrand...
Category
20th Century French Other Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
PH Grand Piano PH159 Legacy, Black Woven Leather, Chrome
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works.
- 5-Year guarantee.
- We regularly crate, ship, and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance.
This very special PH Grand Piano...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
$154,167 / item
Art Deco Mirror And Hair Brush Set, Geometric Enamel Design, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous Art Deco antique enamelled chrome metal two piece dressing table set with a jazzy Art Deco design in pea green and black. The set consists of a hand mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Polaire Paris 1938 Art Deco Table Desk Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel
By Polaris
Located in Miami, FL
A desk lighter clock designed by Polaire Paris.
A beautiful desk lighter-clock, created in Paris France by the Alphonse Brun company know as Polaire Paris, back in the 1938. This pi...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$978 Sale Price
30% Off
PH Grand Piano PH150 Excellence, cognac leather with chrome, Modern, Sculptural
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works.
- 5 year guarantee.
- We regularly crate, ship and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance. Please contact us for individual shipping quote and for any questions.
The PH Grand Piano...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
RONSON 1935 Elephant Touch-Tip Striker Lighter Black Cast Steel & Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Desk elephant Striker Lighter designed by Ronson.
The striker lighters made by Ronson are famous under collectors. This extremely rare desk Striker Lighter was created in New Jersey United States by The Art Metal Works for The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1935. Designed in the shape of an Elephant made in polished solid chromed steel attached to a oval black base. The colored plastic tusks were named Ïvoroid” by Ronson.
Weight: 597.5 Grams, (1.32 Pounds).
Measurements: 82.55 mm by 91.44 mm by 116.84 mm (3.25 x 3.60 x 4.6 Inches).
Marks: Signed with the maker's mark label, "FASHIONED BY RONSON".
Ronson
The Ronson lighter company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander Harris (1910–11) as Business Manager, the company soon became World Famous. In the 1910s The Art Metal Works were producing very good quality Hood Ornaments and gained a reputation as a dependable supplier of same. All accounts state that Louis Aronson was a gifted man, who at 16 years old set up a money-making shop in his parent's home - before receiving a U.S. patent for a commercially valuable metal-plating process he developed when he was 24 years old, and he sold half the rights while retaining the Right to Use. "His experiments, which he has been conducting since his early youth, resulted in 1893 in the discovery of a process for electrically producing tinplate. Much money was expended upon improving the process... and has been of great practical value to the whole industry. Retaining its rights, he sold half the patent rights, and later used part of the proceeds to open the Art Metal Works in Newark, N.J. Soon the company was producing a variety of high-quality Lamps, Book ends, Art Statues and other decorative items, prized today for their detail in the collector marketplace.
Literature: Urban K. Cummings, Ronson, the World's Greatest Lighter : Wick Lighters...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,039 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage 20th Century Dutch Fixed Gear Bicycle, Amsterdam c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impeccably restored Dutch fixed gear bicycle from 20th-century Amsterdam. Crafted in the 1950s, it boasts polished metal mudguards, a chain guard, and vintage-style handlebars. It...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Barker Upright Piano Chrome Mahogany Geometric Case Styling
Located in Leeds, GB
A 1930's Barker upright piano with an Art Deco style mahogany case. Cabinet features strong angular styling, evident in the chamfered corners at the top and b...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chrome Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
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