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Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist hand keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua blue finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ships an...
Category

1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Professional Chess Board with Pawns, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Professional chess board with pawns, 1980s Professional chessboard in metal, wood and plastic. The game board measures 37.5 x 37.5 cm and the single box measures 4.37 x 4.37 cm. The ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Collection of Antique Tin Litho Sand Toys
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a collection of 5 early sand toys. The look is very graphic. The are makers are McDowell, Chein, Wolverine and Ohio Art. They date from the 1920s. Con...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Solid Brass Ships Nautical Miles Gauge
Located in Norwell, MA
Made in England by Thomas Walker and Son LTD Birmingham. Triple dial, anchor logo, nautical miles, and per mile and hundred miles gauges. Great piece of nautical décor. Weight: 8 ...
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1970s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

New York 'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The World’s Fair Collection is a family of fixtures handmade from sustainably sourced materials and upcycled antique paper parasols given to visitors at ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cement, Brass

Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Watling Enameled Floor Penny Scale
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco red enameled metal floor penny scale by Watling Chicago Co., mirror to front, Measures: 48.25" H x 17" W x 25" D. In good condition. Wear consis...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Continental Dutch Wood Handled Silver Ashtray or Cheroot Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Continental, probably Dutch, wooden handled silver ashtray or cheroot holder dating from the 19th century. The heavily made container is of re...
Category

19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century English Market Scales by JH PIPER of Wolverhampton
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 19th century Victorian period market scale by J.H. Piper & Co. of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK. Cast iron base, bowl rest, interio...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Lux Mini Hoops by Moniomi, Square Hand-Crafted Marble Basketball Hoop
Located in Miami, FL
These wall-mounted basketball hoops combine marble, onyx, copper and hand-woven cotton thread to pay homage to the ancient elements of their inspiratio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Copper

Set of Two Early 20th Century Large Dutch Marine Red White and Blue Metal Buoys
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of two very decorative handmade and hand painted antique large early 1920s Dutch marine metal buoys. They are diamond or biconical shaped, and painted i...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Metal

Vintage Music Drum, 1970’s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage music drum, made in the 70’s in Czechoslovakia. It was originally originally part of a drum kit. In good Vintage condition. Measures: Height: 46 cm...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Cougar Taxidermy Mount
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
North Idaho cougar mount on faux stone wall mount base. PERIOD: Contemporary ORIGIN: Colorado, United States SIZE: 39"W cougar 39" x 27" plus wall mount Family Owned & Operated Cis...
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2010s American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

20th Century German Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century German solid silver & enamel cigarette case, of slightly cushioned rectangular form with rounded corners, depicting a three horse race and richly parcel gi...
Category

20th Century German Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Tribal Lapis & Carnelian Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage middle eastern tribal necklace. Tear drop large lapis lazuli pendent and red carnelian bead pendent and large filigree brass beads which still have traces of the original sil...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Pair of Wrought Iron Gold Spanish Church Altar Gates
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious pair of large, hand forged wrought iron Church Altar Gates, Spain circa 1900. These gates would have stood at the entrance to the altar in a chu...
Category

Early 1900s Spanish Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of W T Avery 10 LB Bankers Balance Scales and Weights
Located in London, by appointment only
Magnificent set of very large bankers 10lb balance scales together with a contemporary set of stamped W T Avery weights 7, 4, 2, 1 lb. Fully restored, po...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Ladies Enamel Powder Compact & Comb, Original Box, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare boxed set of an Art Deco powder compact and comb in striking cream and red enamel decoration. The mirror and compact, including the powder puff, a...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

J. Kohle Pforzheim, German silver lock with Pearls Necklace
Located in Delft, NL
J. Kohle Pforzheim, German silver lock with Pearls Necklace Pearls on double strand necklace with silver (835/1000) closure with a hook lock on a round crown-shaped clasp with pearl...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Star Sea Star Starfish Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist star keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Early to Mid-20th Century Pendant Silver Necklace, Yemen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century pendant silver necklace, Yemen This pendant necklace has an interesting center medallion of transparent red glass over a faceted sheet of silver, which g...
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Early 20th Century Yemeni Tribal Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage 1920s Black Japanned Dry Fly Fishing Box
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage black Japanned dry fly fishing box. A black japanned tin fly box with cream interior and four compartments with transparent celluloid lids so ...
Category

1920s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

W.& T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a W & T Avery makers brass and cast iron beam scale. The top of the pillar, is adorned with cast iron scrolls and a heart. There is one brass pan a...
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver St. Paul's Church Collector's Spoon
Located in Miami Beach, FL
An early 20th century Tiffany & Co. souvenir spoon for St. Paul's Church. There is a finely detailed depiction of Manhattan's St Paul's Church on handled and the back has additional ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tate's double acting vacuum pump by Townson & Mercer, of London.
Located in London, GB
A Tate's double acting vacuum pump by Townson & Mercer, of Bishopsgate, London. circa 1890. With glass bell jar, 7 inch diameter. Literature: Catalogue of chemical apparatus and pure chemicals sold by Townson & Mercer. 1888. Page: 228. Nineteenth-century Scientific Instruments, Gerard L'Estrange Turner, 1893. Page 101. Townson & Mercer, 89 Bishopsgate Street Within, London. Established 1798. Thomas Turner Tate (1807 - 1888). invented his pattern of a double piston air pump...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1960s.
Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Peanut Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist peanut keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Tapio Wirkkala Kinetic Silver Moon Hopeakuu Pendant, 1974
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hopeakuu (Finnish: silver moon) sterling pendant designed by Tapio Wirkkala, comprising nine concentric rings that move independently around a small orb at ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Sterling Silver Aladdin's Lamp, Form Table Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export sterling silver Aladdin's lamp - form table lighter on tall pedestal base, China, Ca. 1900. Graceful design. Measures 5 1/4 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide from outer ...
Category

Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Paul McCobb Style Brass Stand Replogle Globe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Often attributed to Paul McCobb, because of the same brass tubing that McCobb used in his furniture. Circa 1970s Replogle globe is in very nice condition with raised topography and t...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case, c.1892
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century Victorian solid silver & enamel cigarette case, of slightly curved rectangular form with rounded corners, depicting horses mounted with jockeys at the start...
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Heart Pin Brooch Ormolu with Stone, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely stylish sentimental brooch was made for a loved one. Made in Germany, circa 1900. The brooch has a red stone and a white stone (probably moonstone) in it. A very pretty ...
Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ormolu

Andrianna Shamaris Papua Tribal Headwear
Located in New York, NY
Tribal headwear from Papua. Marabou feathers. Set on a modern stand. Large collection available. Please inquire. Andrianna Shamaris, Inc. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™
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2010s Tribal Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Carnival Party Box with Original Objects, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage party box with all the original objects. Manufacturer by El Ingenio, Barcelona, Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
Category

1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Sterling Silver Antique Globe Match Striker Finnigans London 1913
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique Globe sterling silver Match striker. Date London 1913 by makers Finnigans Ltd 18 New Bond St London SW1 This is the largest format...
Category

Early 20th Century British Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

GUFRAMINI Little GOD Miniature by Toiletpaper
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The little GOD, a miniature version of Gufram's most iconic collaborations with TOILETPAPER. GOD derives from the union of the Cactus® - designed by Drocco and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Decorative Spanish Metal Sword
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Spanish metal sword. Feature an occult motif handle of skulls and serpents. Made in Spain.
Category

20th Century Spanish Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century South American Cast Iron Rowel Spurs
Located in London, GB
A large pair of 19th century South American (possibly Chilean) cast iron rowel spurs, with finely chased details.
Category

Mid-19th Century Chilean Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

A& J Zimmerman Ltd Antique Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver tobacco box, an addition to our smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver tobacco box has a plain circular rounded form. The subtly convex anterior and reverse surfaces of the box are plain and unembellished. This antique box retains the original hinged hallmarked cover with a plain thumbpiece to the anterior surface. The interior of the box retains the original gilding. Condition This antique silver tobacco box...
Category

1920s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Art-Deco Humidor
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Silver plated, art-deco humidor featuring reproductions of the famous Bassae Frieze which depicts a battle between the Trojans and the Amazons.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Bracelet Teka by Theodor Klotz, Germany, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A silver brutalist arm bracelet Teka made by Theodor Klotz in Pforzheim -Germany 1960s. Beautiful and easy to wear vintage armcuff with a rose like center and a solid silver band all...
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Shell Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist shell keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Fokker 1938 Trimotor Model Airplane
Located in Hudson, NY
Metal model airplane with articulating control surfaces and propellers.
Category

20th Century German Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Seiko 5 1960s Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Seiko 5 stainless steel automatic men's watch.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique French Onyx and Cloisonne' Ename Holy Water Font Stoop 19thC
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful large antique onyx, cloisonne' enamel decorated wall hanging holy water stoop, Circa 1880 in date. The shaped marble surround is mounted on a gilt ormolu base...
Category

1880s French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Ormolu

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Golf Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta case with golfing interest; an addition to our sports related silverware colle...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Tie Bar with Horned Figure Detail of Bone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver 950 Japanese tie bar with hand painted bone devil Hannya Head. Two chains from the intricately etched silver bar hold the classic Hannya head. Cert...
Category

20th Century European Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage Brass Tic Tac Toe Set Game on Custom Lucite Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This polished brass Mid-Century Modern vintage tac tac toe square game set has 10 players total of X's and 0"s. A new lucite base was made to give it h...
Category

1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Sunburst Religious Artifact
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful 18th century Italian sunburst religious artifact resting in its stone base.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Iron

19th Century Austrian Helmet
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th century Austrian helmet. Helmet has been separated into two parts so they can be flush mounted to a wall.
Category

19th Century European Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Modernist Stainless Steel & Brass Menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist chrome & brass menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica, circa 1990s. The menorah measures 9"W x 2"D x 4.5"H and is signed on the front side. I cannot make out the name; i...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique Smith 8-Day Shipboard Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A brass circular base with a central inset hinged glass panel that reveals a white metal face with black enameled Roman numerals hours and Arabic numerals seconds. The clock lacks a ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair Cufflinks Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two lovely stylish cufflinks in original old box. Made in Germany, circa 1900. Each is marked with a manufactory mark and "amerikaner". Thats probably the mark for american double. ...
Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ormolu

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist Hand keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Anchor Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist Anchor keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

20th Century British Caledonian Dc10 Fibre Glass Airplane Model, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stunning 20th century British Caledonian DC10 aircraft model, this wide body aircrafts became available for global travel in the early 1970's. Condition In good condition - just ...
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20th Century British Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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