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Material: Metal
18th Century Italian Church Kneeler in Walnut Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 18th Century Italian Baroque Kneeler or kneeling stool in walnut.
This rare antique from a church has a drawer as well as a door with a shelf inside. In the interior of this piece, the bible or other catholic religious items...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This is a small one. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a gre...
Category
1920s European Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
French Restauration Period Cast Brass Double Scale & Weights, ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
In complete and original condition and retaining bright patina this set of scales has a main scale and a smaller upper scale, both supported by dolphin forms hanging on a reeded stan...
Category
1820s French Restauration Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a hard to find pre war vintage, Made in America wind up tin toy by The Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, circa 1928-1932. The action is fabulous; when wound ...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Chaim Gross (Austrian/American, 1904-1991) Mid Century Cast Dark Bronze Menorah
By Chaim Gross
Located in Bridgeport, CT
One of Chaim Gross' signature bronze sculpture of a sinuous Menorah. 1960 design with the seven candle holders. Signed on the base.
H. 6 5/8", W. 4 5/8", Depth 2"
Condition: Very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This unique and substantial church entrance stoup is expertly crafted in the elegant shape of a shell, originating from a historic 19th-century French church. Constructed from durab...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Aluminum and Lucite Fighter Jet / Desk accessory / Sculp[ture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern Aluminum and Lucite Fighter Jet . Airplane model THUNDERCHEIF F-105 / Desk accessory / Sculpture, made by Topping Models.
Category
1950s American Futurist Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Circa 1945 Engine Ordeal Ships Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare World War II engine order telegraph that is brand new old stock circa 1945. We took it of a disintegrating crate. Original paint. The brass caps on either side of the head has s...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
18K Gold Starfish Pin Brooch by Aya Azrielant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Aya Azrielant, is a prominent name in the jewelry industry renowned for designer fine jewelry. Her initial 18k gold collection, notably the starfish pin ...
Category
1980s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Chinese Good Fortune Hairpin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that completed the look. This silver hairpin ends in a round floral medallion framing the decorative Fu (?) character for "good...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Era German Tin Litho Mechanical Coin Bank
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This lithographed tin coin bank was produced in Germany in circa 1935 in the period Art Deco style. The bank is shaped like a coin box with a man's face on the front. When the lever ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pair of Molecular Atomic Structure Models for Didactic Use, Germany, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of molecular atomic structure models for chemical didactic use. The spheres are made of painted wood and represent atoms and a molecule. The base...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Modernist Rosewood & Sterling Silver Crucifix / Cross by Taxco
By Taxco
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist rosewood and sterling silver crucifix / cross by Taxco of Mexico, circa 1970s. The piece measures 6.25"W x 1"D x 10"H and is in very good vintage condition. It is signed on...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bronze mortar, Veneto, 16th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Bronze mortar, Veneto, 16th century
Lost-wax cast bronze mortar with body outlined by parallel and succeeding frames delineating its circumference.
On the two faces, in a central p...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
A Malachite pendant
Located in Delft, NL
A Malachite pendant
A malachite pendant with silver eylet (835/000) with a scene of a cameleon in a tree with fruits and leaves. A hand-carved piece of malachite.
The measurement i...
Category
20th Century African Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Malachite, Silver
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Silver Spiral Bracelet in Style of Alexander Calder
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, wonderfully designed, and artfully crafted Mid-Century modern vintage spiral/swirl pattern silver bracelet somewhat reminiscent of the jewelry designs of Alexander Calde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
DUNHILL 1940 Service Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling Silver With Box
Located in Miami, FL
A service lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill
A beautiful military American service lighter, created by the subsidiaries of Alfred Dunhill in the United States during the WW-2, betwe...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Cast Wrought Iron Ashtray Catch All Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Art Nouveau Figural Cast Wrought Iron Ashtray Catch All Stand. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 27" H x 13" W x 10.5" D.
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Chrome Binnacle Compass with Side Oil Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned lifeboat, a chrome binnacle compass in working order. It has two oil side lights for use at night. Top comes off. Dated 1978. Came off of a Russian lifeboat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Mid 20th Century French Hermes Solid Silver Gilt Smoker's Requisites c.1940
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Stylish mid 20th Century French Art Deco Hermes 3 piece vermeil solid silver smoker's requisites, contained in the original Hermes fitted grosgrain case, comprising four cigarette ca...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage "Winona Savings Bank" of Minnesota Money Box by W.F. Burns & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Winona Savings Bank of Minnesota money box with key, circa 1930s. The box is in good vintage condition and measures 4.5"W x 2.25"D x 3.25"H. The locking mechanism works (jus...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Wyandotte Lasalle Toy Car and Airstream Trailer .pressed steel , Art Deco
By Wyandotte
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930's Wyandotte Lasalle Touring Car and Airstream Trailer .pressed steel , Art Deco vintage toy.. Seldom seen green color,, Car and Trailer in Nice original condition,original paint...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Antique Brass Folding Ruler. English, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Brass folding ruler.
Folds out to a maximum of 24 inches
Finely engraved numerals
Original patina
No makers mark
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Modernist Iron Nesting Incense Bowls or Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron nesting incense bowls or ashtrays with a design reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's logo. Wonderful patina. 1950s
Category
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
20th Century Solid Silver Mounted Auctioneers Gavel, London c.1989
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century solid silver mounted on mahogany auctioneers gavel and stand, comes in the original retail case. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1989 (P), Maker P...
Category
1980s English Other Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Vintage Jack Vandell 14 Karat Gold & Emerald Polo Mallet Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage brooch or pendant was made by the well known Jack Vandell studio of the United States and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Modern style. The piece is composed o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Collectible Karwinskie Brewery Metal Enamel Ashtray, Poland/Czech Republic, 1930
Located in Żory, PL
Collectible advertising enamel ashtray with the inscription in Polish "Pijcie Piwa Karwińskie" ("Drink Beer Karwińskie") from the brewery Dr. Jan Hr. Larusch-Monnicha in Karvina (now...
Category
Early 20th Century Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
18th Century French Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail; made in Germany. #3511
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An exceptionally large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques ...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
"George The Drummer Boy" Tin windup Toy by Louis Marx, New York City. Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This circa 1930 "George, Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from the military and World War I victory...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Machine Age Copper and Steel Smokeless Ashtray
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Machine Age Copper and Steel Smokeless Ashtray featuring streamline styling with geometric accents. The ashtray features a solid copper construction with a polish steel interior with...
Category
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Steel
Vintage 1950's MARX Pressed Steel and Aluminum A&P Market Delivery Toy Truck
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1950's MARX Pressed Steel and Aluminum A&P Market Delivery Toy Truck and trailer .. Amazing original condition. rear doors open and close, all whee...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Silver Table Lighter - Animal Fur Texture
Located in Gravesend, GB
Continental Silver Table Lighter
Sparks but will need gas filling.
Excellent condition
Beautiful animal fur texture.
Category
1960s European Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique WWII Swiss Army 1945 MO-05 Military Bicycle Bike with Leather Frame Pack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique WWII Swiss Army MO-05 Military Bicycle with Leather Frame Pack. Item featuredis being offered as pictured. Bicycle does seem to function nicely and the tires are holding air....
Category
1940s Arts and Crafts Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3510
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Asian Ethnographic Tribal silver gilt coral necklace Vintage Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Nice Vintage central Asian silver gilt coral and gemstone beaded necklace
A necklace of silver beads with high quality antique red coral amethyst and gemstones
Period: early /...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working.
Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette)
Frankfurter Rundschau
Rheinische P...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Antique Victorian Butterfly Skirt Lifter Dress Holder
Located in Chonburi, TH
Fyfe's patent first registered Sept 21st 1876, Pretty butterfly design skirt lifter.
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Shou Pendant Beaded Necklace and Matching Earrings.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage Chinese beaded necklace and earrings set features a large Shou symbol pendant and intricate red beads with flower motifs. This look...
Category
1950s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Very Rare English Antique Sterling Silver Monkey Pepper Pot - London 1881
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1881, this charming and very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pot, is modelled as a Monkey.
The pepper pot measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 1.25"...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cannocchiale in ottone e cuoio manifattura inglese della seconda metà dell'800
Located in Milan, IT
Cannocchiale a sezione tonda in ottone con impugnatura rivestita di cuoio e messa fuoco a tre allunghi. Manifattura inglese della seconda metà dell'800. Lunghezza massima cm 71,5, i...
Category
1870s Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany & Brass Nautical Telescope, London, circa 1850
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb large antique English mahogany and brass nautical maritime telescope or spyglass, London, circa 1850. Inscribed "G. Bracher, London, Day or...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Brass Framed Monumental Sized Magnifying Glass with Natural Horn Handle
Located in Savannah, GA
This monumental sized horn handled magnifying glass with brass framework and stem, is of heavy weight and fine quality. The horn is quite substantial and supports this very large gla...
Category
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Long Vintage South West Native American Silver Turquoise ring Navajo
Located in London, GB
Long Vintage South West Native American Silver l Turquoise ring Navajo
Condition: Fine
Category
20th Century American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Classical Revival Pair of Ceremonial Swords & Shield
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Classical Revival ceremonial swords with brassed handles, attached to a pressed steel shield with nickel plating featuring classical, angelic and military figures, som...
Category
Early 20th Century European Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Artist Ernest Tino Trova - Falling Man Medallion - 1970s Art Jewelry Pendant
By Ernest Trova
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist Ernest "Tino" Trova (1927-2009), Art Jewelry Falling Man in circle enamel and gold plate pendant, necklace or brooch. Walking figure in gold tone, with red ball on chest, back...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst
Located in Rochester, NY
Persian brass and iron shield. Engraved with signs of the zodiac. Hide interior. Early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Iron
Islamic Persian Iron Shield
Located in Rochester, NY
Persian and iron shield. Engraved with Moresque designs . Woven interior. Early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Cannocchiale in ottone e cuoio dalla forma strombata firmato Ross London 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Cannocchiale in ottone a sezione tonda dalla forma strombata con impugnatura rivestita di cuoio, firmato Ross London n. 34080 della fine del XIX secolo. Messa fuoco a tre allunghi, c...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Modern Lighter Ronson Silver 925 Design 1960s
By Ronson
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare Ronson pocket lighter in 925 silver with an elegant line. Italy of the 60s.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipments all over the world, coll...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
1960s Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This 1960s silver beaded necklace is a vintage treasure, exuding retro charm and timeless elegance. Each delicate silver bead is meticulously craf...
Category
1960s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage United States Post Office Department Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage metal sign has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dates to approximately 1976 and done in a traditional American Colonial style...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Antique Carved Wooden Cart Wheel
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Substantial antique carved wooden wheel on iron stand. Wonderful primitive decorator's item.
Category
19th Century Indian Primitive Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses). Lorgnettes, eye glasses held in place by long handles rather than resting on the bridge of one's nose, were...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3465
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Cannocchiale in ottone con impugnatura in Galuchat seconda metà XIX secolo
Located in Milan, IT
Cannocchiale in ottone a sezione tonda con impugnatura rivestita di Galuchat pelle di razza conciata e messa fuoco a tre allunghi. Manifattura inglese della seconda metà dell'800. Lu...
Category
1870s Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique 9 Bell Interchangeable Music Box on Table by Nicole Freres, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
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A superb interchangea...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
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