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Material: Glass
Royal Brighton Pavilion Matchstick Architectural Model by Bernard Martell
By Bernard Martell
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1960s from over 40,000 matchsticks by Bernard Martell. The artist spent over 1700 hours meticulously reproducing the architectural splendor of the Brighton Royal Pavilion in a 1:100 scale model. It was first exhibited at Marlborough House and then for many years alongside the Pavilion, in the town of Brighton, England. The Royal Pavilion was built as seaside palace for King George IV by the architect John Nash in the Anglo-Raj style, very much in vogue in the English Regency period with its domes, minarets and intricate embellishments, inspired by the architecture in Colonial India. The building with its lavishly decorated interiors was finally completed in 1823 and remains very much intact to this day due to ongoing important preservation work. This unique architectural model is presented in a custom made glass case and mounted on a black lacquered Parsons...
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1960s English Anglo Raj Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th C Miniature Dutch Mahogany Display Cabinet
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th C miniature Dutch mahogany display cabinet, 104 cm high A Dutch mahogany display cabinet made of 1 whole piece with 3 drawers and behind the glass door 2 shelves. The shelves are covered with velour. A piece of work by an apprentice furniture...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Set of Five Christmas Tree Ornaments Red and White Glass Mushrooms, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Set of five Christmas tree ornaments red and white glass mushrooms, Germany, circa the 1970s. Adorable Christmas tree ornaments made of mouth-blown and delicate, wafer-thin glass, wh...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Set of Two Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, circa 1990 ¿Precio?
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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1990s French Rustic Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pair of Greco Roman Tournament Posters of Oskar Schneider & Georg Lurich, Nude
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Greco Roman Tournament Posters of Oskar Schneider & Georg Lurich , Nude Russia, Pre 1915 The pair of Tsarist Russian Tournament Posters depicting Osk...
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Early 20th Century Russian Sporting Art Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Set of Two Traditional Vintage Spanish Soda Syphon, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage plastic and glass traditional Catalan soda syphon. By unknown manufacturer, made in circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
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1990s French Rustic Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Plastic

1970s German Industrial Cast Aluminum and Glass T8 Explosion Proof Striplight
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial flameproof ceiling striplight / tube light made by Wittenburg of Germany. Originally designed for hazardous areas in factories and on cargo ships. The build i...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

1855 Astronomical Plate of Distance of the Planets by FJ Huntington New York
Located in Milan, IT
Plate of the distance of the planets “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855 by F.J. Huntington in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for th...
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1850s American Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Ancient Greek Hellenistic Glass Finger Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautifully preserved ring was cast from light green transparent glass. Its large size and shape are typical of Hellenistic finger rings, and its now ...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

19th Century Bronze Reliquary Casket
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Bronze Reliquary Casket. It depicts a rectangular lidded casket/box shaped as a house with a hip roof and its walls are glasses framed wit...
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19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix .. Stunning depiction.. wonderful detail,,Incrusted rhinestones,, Pat. 1924..25. Comes with original...
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1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Backgammon Lineal Wood Case with Glass Chips and Dice
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Backgammon is a very old strategic board game, from which its origin is still undefined. A true Classic game about tactics and luck played around the globe. Taking this Classic as inspiration, Orfeo collaboration joined skills to create a board game with stimulating materials and astounding chips. Shined a spotlight on to the raw materials used to create it. The exterior of the board is composed of two elements, a metalic box and a thinly sliced oyster cut veneer of parota wood. The oysters are sourced from reclaimed branches of these gigantic trees; a material that is commonly discarded as fire wood given the difficulties of processing it. Underneath the wood they have used a single sheet of meticulously oxidized metal that is laser cut to size, then assembled into a box by one of their master craftsmen. Opening the chest you’ll find a treasure of glass checkers and dice handmade by Orfeo Quagliata’s artisans. Orfeo takes his most interesting glass techniques to apply them to all the chips in the game. The checkers are manufactured in two different processes. The "Barcodes" technique is a fine linear design with schemes of different colors that contrast between one competitor and another. Thin strips of different colored glass are placed next to each other and then fused into a single piece, from which circular pieces are drilled, ground and hand polished to form the chip. The more sober and bitone "Roarshax" technique presents an electrifying texture on the top of a transparent body. Meanwhile the dice are solid glass cubes...
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2010s Mexican Rustic Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
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1880s American American Empire Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Round Glass Dish Bowl or Cigar 420 Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and very versatile glass bowl, dish, or ashtray. The piece is very thick and heavy and has a wonderful look. Perfect for serving candy or use as a cigar ashtray. A compli...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Bracelet by Line Vautrin – Beige Talosel Encrusted with Violetts Mirrors
Located in Uccle, BE
This beige Talosel bracelet has been meticulously hand-sculpted by scarification to create an organic shape reminiscent of the emblematic creations of Line Vautrin. Each link, there are seven in total, is adorned with purple mirrors subtly embedded in the Talosel to create a very shimmering and luminous effect that perfectly captures Line Vautrin’s poetic aesthetic. The small, irregularly shaped...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mirror, Talosel

Walking stick, Duilio Cambellotti and Petocchi swallows cane, Rome, Italy 1910.
By Duilio Cambellotti
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau walking stick: T shaped handle starts with a plane collar over which we see the Petochi maker’s mark (silversmith), the 800 hallmark (800/1000 silver) and the CD initials...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass, Iron

Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror
Located in San Mateo, CA
This two sided fun house mirror likely came from a carnival. There are small wheels under the base so it can be moved easily. It also had plywood covers than enclosed the mirrors for...
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Mid-20th Century American Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plywood

Dog Handle Brienz Black Forest Wood Carved Umbrella Cane Austria Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Black Forest Brienz wood carved umbrella with handle in form of a dog. The dog has glass eyes. Nice addition to your collection or just for use. Made of hand carv...
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1910s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Cast Aluminium and Steel Flame Proof Floor Lamp Tripod, Polished
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed, stripped, polished and modified 1970s Daeyang Electric Co. Ltd flame proof luminaire with fully updated electrics and fitted with four E26 filam...
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1970s Korean Industrial Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

J. M. Pagani Barometer From the 19th Century in Walnut Case
Located in Opole, PL
J. M. Pagani Barometer From the 19th Century in Walnut Case A large liquid barometer with a thermometer, dated to the 2nd half of the 19th century, signed by J.M. Pagani from Gronin...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Statue Santo Madonna
Located in Atlanta, GA
A most spectacular antique Spanish Colonial figure of Madonna, Mexico circa 19th century possibly earlier. Constructed in plaster with carved and gilt wood accent. Realistic in style...
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19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Original Framed Land Indenture, England, 1810
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large hand written land indenture document England, 1810, framed. The beautifully hand written document mounted on board with a red velvet border and ...
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1810s English Regency Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Parchment Paper

Miniature French Faux Bamboo Washstand with Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French miniature faux bamboo marble top doll furniture wash stand with pivoting vanity mirror. Made of pitch pine and cherry wood with a small drawer, towel bars ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Reverse Glass Painting of Saint George and the Dragon
Located in Stamford, CT
Verre églomisé, or reverse glass painting with gilding of Saint George and the Dragon. St George shown riding his steed, slaying the dragon...
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Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

German Luxury Liner Ship Model in Glass Case
Located in Queens, NY
Ship model of German luxury liner with red and black painted hull in glass case with oak base and brass trim (KROMPRINSCESSIN CECILIE) att. Fleischmann T...
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20th Century Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of Four House, Teddy Bear and Fish Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of four. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alwa...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Mills Novelty Co. owl strength lifter “Mills Perfect Muscle Developer”
Located in London, GB
Mills Novelty Co. owl strength lifter “Mills Perfect Muscle Developer” Chicago, circa 1905. Coin operated with an old bronze penny. Dial marked: TEST YOUR STRENGTH - THE ARROW...
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Early 20th Century American Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

African Green Malachite and Organic Green Hues Glass Shape Sculpture
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
Meiosis, African malachite and glass sculpture from TYME collection, a collaboration by Orfeo Quagliata and Ernesto Durán. TYME collection a dance...
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2010s Mexican Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite

Antique Art Deco Ladies 9 Karat Rose Gold & Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ladies cocktail or evening watch is hallmarked as originating from England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The case and band are c...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Gold

1970s Korean Industrial Flameproof Wall-Mounted Tube Light, Satin Grey
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A retro Industrial aluminium flameproof wall-mounted twin LED tube strip light by Daeyang. Originally these lights were manufactured circa 1970 for NATO vessels. Reclaimed and pro...
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1970s Korean Industrial Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Dining Table Made from a 19th Century Ship's Steering Wheel
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A dining table made from a 19th century ship's steering wheel, upon an antique binnacle with bronze feet, English, circa 1850. With a modern glass top.
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1850s English Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Energetic Glass Buddha by Almeric Walter, Pate de Verre, France, 1900s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Amalric Walter (français, 1870-1959) A wonderful energetic Glass or Chrystal Shakyamuni Buddha by Almeric Walter from the Art Nouveau, Art Deco period ci...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Art Glass

Antique German Head & Shoulders Anatomical Model by F & M Lautenschläger
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatomical Model, Medical Antique, Anatomical Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curiosities, Gothic Antique, Anatomical Sculpture. Antique German Head & ...
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1910s German Industrial Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Decanter and Shot Glass Set with Gold Nautical Design Barware
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful clear and gold spirits or liquor decanter and shot glass set from Czechoslovakia, circa mid-20th century, Europe. Beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal

The Genealogy of Jesus, print on Italian paper from 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
A paper print depicting the genealogy of Jesus, his family tree, with the charm of a time machine reconstructs the genealogy of Christ's ancestors, as per the Gospel according to Mat...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood, Paper

Vintage Al' Ecu De France London Sw1 Ashtray Cobalt Blue
Located in Charleston, SC
Al’Ecu De France Vintage Al'ecu de France Ashtray 01-930-2837 111 Jermyn Street London S.W.1 A glass catchall vide-poche (or ashtray) from the fine and exclusive A L'Ecu de France R...
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1980s French Other Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper labels, and cylinders. Music box is stamped by maker and is In working condition, ...
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1880s Swiss Biedermeier Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

1950s Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure Necklace Earrings Bracelet Brooch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1959 Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure completed with necklace, earrings, bracelet and brooch. This coveted gilt green enamel jeweled cobra snake design is from the HAR Fantasy Collection of 1959. The bracelet, earrings and brooch are each signed HAR, the necklaces from this collection are not signed. This set is intricate, elaborate, and highly crafted. The color is light teal green enamel is accented with glass and aurora borealis rhinestones. Necklace 16" long and the cobra centerpiece is 4-1/4" wide 2-1/2" at its longest point. The cobra necklace has the gold tone braided chain connecting both sides of the cobra in the front with a slide in clasp that closes securely and tight. Earrings 1-1/2" x 1-1/4". Clips are strong and tight, very sturdy. Bracelet has a spring back at its tail. It measures 1-1/2" high at the head and will fit a wrist of 6-1/2-7-1/2. Brooch is 2-3/4" long and has a turning clasp that is secure. HAR Jewelry History (1955 - 1967) Known for excellent enameling and fantastic figural jewelry, including beautifully detailed Oriental figures with imitation ivory faces, exotic genies, cobras, dragons, and blackamoors. Some of the designs include large misshapen crystal cluster stones with an iridescent glow for which HAR is known. Selected pieces of HAR jewelry were featured in the famous 1990’s “Jewels of Fantasy...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Handheld Tachometer, English Tool Speed Gauge, Smiths Instruments, Decor
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage handheld tachometer. An English, enamelled alloy and glass decorative tool speed gauge by Smiths Instruments, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Untested, but in fine decorative condition for the collector of vintage gauges...
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Mid-20th Century British Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 10-strand necklace hand-crafted from red-orange Naga beads from the early 20th century and strung with natural fibers. Necklaces such as these were a stat...
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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

A fine reverse glass silhouette of H.M.S.s Marlborough, Foudroyant and Lee
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This reverse glass painting shows the silhouettes of three British naval ships of the line within a ropework border, their outlines inside the glass casting shadows on the cream grou...
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1860s English Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Italian Canary Yellow Glass and Brass Ashtray, circa 1950s, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian Murano canary yellow glass and brass ashtray, Midcentury Modern period, circa 1950s, Italy. A great piece for a cocktail table, side table, etc. Piece has two sup...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Dubonnet Opaline Glass Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
An opaline glass ashtray made by French company Opalex. Branded Dubonnet with Dubonnet Red and Dubonnet Blonde on a wide lip with three cigarette rests. Hand painted in the center wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

1959 American HAR Hargo Creations Cobra Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Jewellery
By Hargo Creations
Located in London, England
A stunning vintage costume jewellery set comprised of a HAR (Hargo Creations) matching serpent or cobra snake necklace, bracelet & pair ea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Travel pharmacy in mahogany wood and brass, England 1790.
Located in Milan, IT
Travel pharmacy. Box in Mogano Sipo ( Entandrophragma utile ) wood and brass with recessed handles on both sides and a drawer on the front. The upper level opens, inside it there are...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

German Late 19th Century Crocodile And Silver Vanity Suitcase Case
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful old crocodile vanity and necessaire case, with eight jars in facetted glass and silver lids, one box in silver, several brushes and combs in silver, inkwell in silver, perfume container in silver and glass, travel clock, lipstick container...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Cased Ship’s Boardroom Model of Three Sister Ships
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A cased ship’s boardroom model of three sister ships, recorded on the label as ‘TSS Dublin’, ‘Edimburgo’ and ‘Mexico’ built and engined by the Caledon ...
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1910s Scottish Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Set of Six Mercury Glass & Cotton Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, one of pressed cotton, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

Ship's Brass Porthole Coffee or Side Table by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Solid brass working nautical porthole window from a decommissioned ship with great patina. This has been polished, the rivets put back in and the table base designed by Deborah Lockh...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and condition, 1860s box with perfect working silver lock and key. This handcrafted spoon box is another one of our recent great finds. It comes with beautifully shaped...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Universal Microscope by R & J Beck of London, 1867.
Located in London, GB
Universal Microscope by R & J Beck of London, 1867. Serial number: 4757. Circular base marked: UNIVERSAL MICROSCOPE - R & J BECK LONDON In original fitted ca...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Hand Blown Emerald Green Murano Weighted Cased Art Glass Ashtray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century emerald hand-blown Murano art glass ashtray cased in green and transparent colors featuring a polished bottom like the best of Venetian glass. The ashtray features rounde...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Art Glass

A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An early 19th century 2 day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham, London. Numbered on the brass bound mahogany 3 tier box, and the dial ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1970s Japanese Brass Marine Nautical Searchlight Pendant Lamp, Edison E40-E27
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This substantial fitting was salvaged from an old Japanese cargo ship built during the 1970s. We have expertly converted the search light to be a pendant for down lighting areas such as breakfast...
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1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Vintage Miniature display cabinet to stand
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Miniature display cabinet to stand Miniature - Decoration - curiosity object Measures : 27,5x14cm H:48,5cm Materials : Wood - Glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

9 in. Nautical Red Brass Round Boat Porthole Window
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century nautical style brass round porthole window painted red and oxidized from the ocean winds. The interior is embossed with the number 9, which refers to the width of ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rene Lalique Amber Glass 'Serpent' Brooch
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique amber glass 'Serpent' brooch, inset into a brass mount. Features a coiled snake. The brass mount has a stamped makers mark, 'LALIQUE FRANCE'...
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1910s European Art Deco Vintage Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

1970s Vintage Sculptural Magnifying Lens Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural magnifying lens glass 7.38 w x 1.5 d x 6 h Unrestored vintage condition Refer to images.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Audoux Minet Rustic Nautical Rope & Green Glass Ball Table Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century French Riviera Marine themed Audoux Minet table lamp, circa 1960. An Iconic design – a green blown glass ball modeled on the buoys used by French fisherman...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Late 19th Century Automaton of a Monkey under Glass Dome
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century automaton of a monkey in 18th century style dress. Likely to be French, this piece shows all the hallmarks of J. Phalibois, one of the foremost makers of clockwork toys...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Glass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood, Silk

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