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Item Ships From: Europe
Material: Metal
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Brass Necklace Signed
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
Designed by Pal Kepenyes (1926-2021) the brutalist necklace made in brass, with a natural aged patina. It is decorated with overlapping tiles which gives the handmade piece a sense ...
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1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Le Corbusier Der Modulor Book, 1956
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Der Modulor book. Le Corbusier published Le Modulor in 1948, followed by Modulor 2 in 1955. These works were first published in English as The ...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Copper & brass fuel measures by Sutherland Astell
Located in London, GB
Two copper and brass metric "Checkpump" fuel measures by Sutherland Astell, circa 1950. Made for the County Borough of Blackpool. Marked: 10 and 20 litres, at 20°. 20L, Height: 23...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Small brass compass supplied to the US army during ww2
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass travel compass, issued to the U.S. Army during World War I, shaped like an onion pocket watch, an instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate in a horizon...
Category

1910s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine stone
Located in Delft, NL
19th century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Citrine stone A brass watch key , gold-plated with yellow Citrine stone. The Citrine stone is cut in diamond facet shaped pattern. This gi...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Brass

1930s French Large Tow Truck Toy in Red Metal
Located in Sofia, BG
Large toy tow truck made in red lacquered metal with nice details and opening compartments. France, circa 1930.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Oversize steelbridge scale for butcher's use, Kingdom of Sardinia 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Figurative brass Butcher’s weighbridge. Weighs up to 44 pounds. Complete of main “ Romano” principal weight and additionals “Romanos” for detailed weight. Pedimont and Sardinia King...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Extremely Detailed Gilt Brass & Bronze Church Altar Missal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century Gothic church bible or missal stand with 'gemstones'. This rare, late 1800s, gilt bronze bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good conditi...
Category

Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

English silver match box cover by Henry Matthews, 1903
Located in Delft, NL
English silver match box cover by Henry Matthews, 1903 An English silver match box cover made by the silversmith Henry Matthews. This box is marked wi...
Category

Early 20th Century English Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Pointer Walking Stick
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant sterling silver handle in the shape of a pointer's head characterizes this refined, collectible cane that is not suitable for support. The conical black-lacquered shaft in...
Category

2010s Italian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Pair of 19th century riding stirrups
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of 19th century riding stirrups Made of wrought and engraved iron present the base part, where it is supported the foot, circular in shape. From it start two arched uprigh...
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1860s Italian Other Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Madonna Bronze Statue 64 cm
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Madonna Bronze Statue 64 cm. Complete and in good condition. Found in a noble apartment.
Category

1960s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Relief with angel head. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Relief with angel head. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century. Rectangular table that presents, on the front, a relief of certain depth and figurative theme. On a...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

French, 18th Century, Baroque Gilded Metal Procession Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful baroque gilded metal procession cross with a great patina. France circa 1750. weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Christ with angels. Possibly Flemish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ with angels. Oil on copper, ebony frame, textile. Possibly Flemish school, 17th century. Oil painting on copper enhanced with a textile strip that also presents an ebony wood...
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Other

Setter Walking Stick
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing the brand's signature conical shaft in black-lacquered beechwood with a glossy finish, this exquisite cane enchants with its sterling silver handgrip resembling the head o...
Category

2010s Italian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Cast Iron Cricket Doorstop, W.G. Grace
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage W.G. Grace Doorstop. A good rare vintage cast iron cricket doorstop of of W.G. Grace. The caricature figure of Grace sees him in his cricket whites with pads and holding a cr...
Category

Early 20th Century English Sporting Art Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force Metal Sign, 1980's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
A very rare US Air force base metal sign, with reflective red paint and white reflective lettering to read 'USAF Strategic Air Command Task Force' with dimensions of 114cm by 71.5cm....
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1980s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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 Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dutch 18th Century Fob seal with coat of arms
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch 18th Century Fob seal with coat of arms A Dutch 18th Century silver fob seal with coat of arms. A lacquer seal/signet to seal a letter or deed. Signets are wax stamps, also ca...
Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Brionvega Radio Cube mod. TS502, Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso
Located in Rivoli, IT
Brionvega TS502 Red Cube Radio with Knobs, designed by Richard Sapper and Marco Zanuso
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Set of 8 Vintage Lab Sieves, English, Brass, Stacking, Scientific, C.1965
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large set of 8 vintage laboratory sieves. An English, brass stacking scientific apparatus, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1965. Fascinating set with superb period a...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1909 Gold Sovereign - King Edward VII
Located in Braintree, GB
1909 gold Sovereign featuring King Edward VII and the George & Dragon design. Coin provided in a plastic capsule. The M mintmark denotes the Melbourne Mint in Australia. Manufacture...
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Anatomical model of a chiken, Germany 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
A life-size anatomical model of a chicken, with separable anatomical parts, for educational use. Made of painted plaster, wooden and metal base. Somso, Germany circa 1930.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1893 Gold full Sovereign - Queen Victoria
Located in Braintree, GB
This is an 1893 gold Sovereign with the portrait of Queen Victoria, featuring the traditional George and Dragon design and provided in a plastic capsule. The M mintmark denotes the M...
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1880s British Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

1979 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth II Decimal Portrait
Located in Braintree, GB
A 1979 gold Sovereign featuring Queen Elizabeth II and the George & Dragon design in extremely fine condition. Coin struck by the Royal Mint and provided in a plastic capsule. Manuf...
Category

1970s British Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

1900 gold Sovereign - with the Queen Victoria old (Veiled) head design
Located in Braintree, GB
A 1900 gold Sovereign - with the Queen Victoria old (Veiled) head design. The lack of mintmark denotes the London Mint. Provided in a plastic capsule. Manufacturer: Royal Mint Weigh...
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight
Located in London, GB
3 ½ inch gauge model of the 4-6-0 steam locomotive the Black Knight. Circa 1955. Mounted on a display track. Length of Locomotive: 31 inches - 79 cm. Length of Tender: 19 inches -...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

1911 Gold Sovereign - King George V - London
Located in Braintree, GB
A 1911 gold Sovereign coin featuring King George V, and the classic George & Dragon design. This coin is provided in a plastic capsule. The lack of mintmark denotes that coin was produced at the London Mint. Manufacturer: Royal Mint Weight (grams): 8.00 grams Dimensions: Diameter: 21 mm King George V was the monarch of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, reigning from 1910 until his death in 1936. Born on June 3, 1865, he was the second son of King Edward VII. George V's reign was marked by significant historical events, including World War I, the decline of the British Empire, and the rise of the Labour Party. Despite facing challenges such as the Irish War...
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1910s British Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Cannocchiale ottone e cuoio con messa fuoco a due allunghi Inghilterra 1870 circ
Located in Milan, IT
Cannocchiale in ottone con impugnatura rivestita di cuoio e messa fuoco a due allunghi, completo di tappo e di linguetta parapolvere. Manifattura inglese della seconda metà dell'800....
Category

1870s Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Models of propellers commemorating the launching of the Ship Bagan in 1938
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass & bronze models of propellers commemorating the launching of the Twin Screw Ship Bagan, dated 1938. Each propeller marked: T.S.S. "BAGAN" LAUNCHED 30th APRIL 1938 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Singaporean Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare system walking stick, the flute. Austria 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare gadget-System walking stick: stick with the function of a music instrument, a flute. Painted fruitwood shaft, wooden handle. Inside the shaft is hollow, and holes and keys ...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

PH Upright Piano, Cognac Color 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. For those who want a traditional acoustic upright piano with one of the most iconic design silhouettes, the PH Upright Piano...
Category

2010s Danish Bauhaus Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Spanish Carving of Saint John the Evangelist, School of Juan de Ancheta
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Spanish carving of San Juanito, 16th century, school of Juan de Ancheta. Juan de Ancheta (1533 - November 30, 1588) was a Spanish sculptor in the Romanesque style. His w...
Category

16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scholar's microscope. An English, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument by Henry Crouch, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing micr...
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Reliefs with heads of angels. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th c
Located in Madrid, ES
Reliefs with heads of angels. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century. Pair of rectangular boards with a hanging ring on the back that present, on the front, two de...
Category

16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

18th Century Carved and Polychrome ''Virgin of Mercy'' Statue, Baroque Style
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 18th Century figure of the Pietà or the ''Virgin of Mercy'' , carved in polychrome chestnut wood. Our Lady appears seated on the throne with her head covered by a mantle supporting...
Category

18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Silver Golf Tee Pencil and Ball Marker
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
William Manton Silver Golf Ball Marker & Propelling Golf Tee Pencil. A wonderful hallmarked sterling silver golf tee and marker set, great for the lov...
Category

Late 20th Century British Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Polished Aluminium Lockheed Constellation Model, circa 1945
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cast aluminium model of a Lockheed Constellation; circa 1945. The world's first airliner to have a pressurised cabin. Mounted on a newly made stand, all polished to a mir...
Category

1940s American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Lava Cameo Brooch
Located in Bakewell, GB
19th Century Lava Cameo Brooch in patinated brass mount size 5cms x 4cms overall
Category

19th Century Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Earrings by Hans Hansen
By Hans Hansen, Bent Gabrielsen
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
1960s Hans Hansen Silver Earrings, Denmark 318 designed by Bent Gabrielsen (1928-2014). A pair of solid silver modernist leaf earrings. Co...
Category

1950s Danish Organic Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Dutch 18th Century Fob seal with coat of arms
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch 18th Century Fob seal with coat of arms A Dutch 18th Century silver (unmarked) fob seal with coat of arms, probably the Family Van Haenen. In the original leather case. A lacq...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Portuguese Baroque Sculpture, 18th Century «Jesus» Statue (1770-1790)
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Baroque Period 18th Century art sculpture of portuguese origin of the Infant Jesus with blue eyes and pink face in polychrome chestnut wood, resting on a marbled podium and a 18th ...
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Mid 20th centry vintage BP energol 2 stroke oil dispenser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large piece of british motoring history circa 1950. Was in everyday use when we purchased.  Rectangular tall container with removable lid and fully functioning perfect pour shut off...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Terrestrial globe apres Mr. Rizzi Zannoni, Paris 1762.
Located in Milan, IT
Designed to be hanged to the ceiling, terrestrial globe, made out of paper machè and wood, brass hook. It is reported in the cartouche of the globe: globe terrestre d’après Mr. Rizz...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

20th Century Victorian Solid Silver Domino Game, London, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Victorian solid silver domino game. Comes in a rectangular box with slide off lid, engraved Dominoes, containing bone carved domino pieces. Hallmarked Engl...
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20th Century English Victorian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Miriam Haskell Trembler Brooch
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
1950s Haskell trembler brooch. Gilt metal filigree oak leaves are interspersed with clusters of rhinestone berries and highlighted by three larger stone...
Category

1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Astro, Great War
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spotter's refractor in leather case, dating to the Great War period, circa 1915. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky An attractive telescope with quality leather protective case Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Rich tan coloured leather dresses the primary barrel and sun shade Of 3 draw type, opening with a reassured action to each tube Clear, bright objective lens with a diameter of 48mm (2") Quality, matching leather dust cup present for the objective and eyepiece The eyepiece finished with concentric ring turning Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass Captains Stand...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Pipe Holder, Austria 1950s. Solid brass, leather strapping
Located in Köln, NW
Mid Century Pipe Holder by Carl Auböck, Vienna. 1950s. The pipe holder was made in the Carl Auböck workshops from solid brass and leather. Outstanding quality. Fine decorative collec...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Church Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage silvered Music Box was a souvenir from a pilgrims journey to the famous City of Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The mu...
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1920s French Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

A rare celestial globe edited by J. Wyld, Charing Cross East London 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Celestial globe over a wheel turned wooden base, with round foot, moved profile and tall leg, with a perfect patina, is placed this celestial globe, edited by J. Wyld, Charing Cross ...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

20th Century British Solid Silver Magnifying Glass & Ruler, Asprey, c.1929
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century British solid silver magnifying glass & ruler, with engraved silver mounts and a handle terminating with a finger loop. Hallmarked English silver (925 stan...
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20th Century English Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Grande Bilancia Italiana in Ferro su Capitello Scolpito 1800 a Due Piatti
Located in Milan, IT
Alta quasi 51 inches, questa grande bilancia italiana del XIX secolo è realizzata con un capitello corinzio intagliato a motivi folgiati, scolpito con foglie di acanto e laccato, u...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Metal

Rare 12 inches terrestrial globe signed Cary, London United Kingdom 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Large 12" terrestrial globe made by the famous Cary brothers, made with a wooden frame, refined plaster polished to perfection, and colored paper gores. The globe is supported by a f...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rare Chenille Krampus Christmas Ornament Antique Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this antique Austrian Christmas ornament. The unique design features a Krampus, it is the c...
Category

1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Composition, Wire

Chain seal in silver vermeil, garnet and carnelian. England 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Chain seal in silver vermeil, garnet and carnelian, England 1870. The seal features an oval carnelian board with a beveled edge, virgin. This is set in a straight invitation cushion ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Well Weathered Ships Copper Navigation Light.
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Well Weathered Ships Copper Navigation Light. The lamp is flat sided with original bowed and ridged glass front, this has the date which it was last replaced etched on the front A great decorators lamp, no spirit burner...
Category

Early 1900s Industrial Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Antique Austrian Table Cigar Cutter, 1900s with Knightly Coat of Arms Emblem
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cigar cutter to stand on your table. It is in very good condition to its age, original state, with nice patina. It is fully functional. At the front side a large Knights ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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