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Material: Metal
An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London
Located in Queens, NY
An 18K Gold and Gem Set Bust of a King, by George Weil London, circa 1970 This magnificent 18K gold and gem-set bust of a king, crafted by George Weil in London, stands as an embodi...
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20th Century British Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Japanese bronze Koro
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Impressive handmade large and powerfully cast Japanese tripod bronze censer of the 19th century, made during the Meiji period and with mythical animals...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Bluesky Backgammon
Located in Paris, FR
Backgammon Bluesky with genuine grained leather and with upholstered padding and lining in dinamica microfiber. With details in solid polished brass in nickel-plated. Bottom feet in solid polished brass in nickel plated. Backgammon including 1 doubling dice...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Corum Swiss 18K White Gold Mid Century Modern Ladies Women’s Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Modern and elegant 18K white gold watch by Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, Corum. This watch has a round dial with an 18K white gold case and bracelet. Marked 18K on the back of ca...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage Santa Claus Belsnickel Wax Candle German Christmas 1930s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candle. Was probably made before World War two in Germany. Scattered wear due to age. It is made of wax and is hand-painted. Nice addition...
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20th Century German Folk Art Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Rare 18th Century Equatorial Sundial And Compass By Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Rare 18th Century Equatorial Sundial And Compass By Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger," Rare 18th-Century Equinoctial Sundial & Compass by Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger, Augsburg Maker: Joh...
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18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

F E Olds & Son Ambassador Trumpet, circa 1952
Located in High Point, NC
F E Olds & Son Ambassador trumpet in original case. The trumpet measures 19 L x 4.38 D x 6 H. The trumpet was made in Los Angeles and the serial number is 81069, which dates its pr...
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Mid-20th Century American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Stellar Aircraft Engine with Propeller Wall Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Wall decoration stellar aircraft engine with propeller with Jacobs aircraft engine. From Italy. Handcrafted chrome engine, exceptional art work on air...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Cigarette Case black and red lines Art Deco style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular pocket cigarette case with long rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with red and black fire-enamelled stripes. With button and spring opening. Measurements cm. 10.3...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Middle Eastern Yemeni Jambiya Arabic Dagger with Belt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Yemeni Jambiya, which is the name for the Arabic dagger. Comes with a very thick hand embroidered belt with intricate designs and ornate ...
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Mid-20th Century Yemeni Islamic Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Cigarette Case light blue cabochon sapphire and hand-engraved finishing Salimben
Located in Firenze, FI
Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartie...
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

1975 Williams Triple Strike Pinball Machine
Located in Pasadena, CA
If you're a fan of vintage pinball machines, the 1975 Williams Triple Strike is a true classic that delivers a nostalgic arcade experience wit...
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20th Century American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Mexican Foosball Table with Metal Players, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An early 20th c. wooden foosball table top with distressed, painted metal Mexican soccer players, rubber handles and metal "Gebar" branded ashtrays on each end. Original paint...
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Early 20th Century Mexican Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Bernhard Hertz Art Nouveau, Jugendstil Silver & Garnet Brooch
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Period Jugend silver brooch set with a deep red garnet stone in cabochon. Large size with two sections attached with a hoop. Markings: 826, S, BH (Bernhard Hertz). Measurements: H: 5...
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1910s Danish Jugendstil Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

19th c Wooden Ceremonial Fraternal Masonic Crook and Metal Spear on Metal Bases
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size gold gilt wooden ceremonial fraternal Masonic Crook perched on a long painted wooden pole. Supported by a decorative three-footed metal base, the gilt wood crook itself me...
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Gruchon & Emons Paris 1918 magnetic compass for U.S Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Rare nautical survey magnetic compass, brass pocket, signed Gruchon & Emons Paris No. 81 1918, made for U.S Engineer Corps and in use by officers during World War I. This is a smal...
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1910s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Five Rare Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1910s to 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of 5 Christmas ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Included is a nice Reflector ornament from the 1930s, 2 small walnut feather tree ornaments from the 1910s and two flower bunch ornaments with glass balls and Dresden Sebnitz Christmas paper...
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

19th Century French Bronze Champleve Wall Cross with Holy Water Font
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful cross with holy water font was created in France, circa 1880. Crafted in bronze using the champlevé technique, the antique cross features intricate enamel work in a vibrant palette of turquoise, navy, red, and pink. The decorative surface is adorned with floral and foliate motifs, and centered with a red medallion bearing the Christogram "IHS," symbolizing the name of Jesus. The base is fitted with a small enameled basin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1940 Mexican Silver Bird Brooch
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Mexican Silver Bird Brooch. Made in silver and Agate beautiful patina.
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1940s Mexican Other Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Silver

Antique Walking Silve Plated Cane Stick 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique English silver plated pommel walking stick, circa 1880 in date. The striking stick features an ornate silver plated ornate tree trunk pommel having on a...
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1880s English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Archery Hunting Arrow Set Four Arrows Leather Quiver Case Collectible
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arrow set and quiver leather case historical collectible piece Includes four arrows Measures: arrow 16 long x 23.5 x 2.25 diameter Original vintage condition and presentation See our...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive 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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

Brass Fox Animal Figural Cigar Cutter and Ashtray, Vintage German Art Deco 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cigar cutter and ashtray. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of brass. Steel cutting blade at the tail. Blade rusty but this does not affect the func...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver bi-color chessboard and chess game in "Florence" style. The chessboard is in molten silver with red jasper and white color marble The work was engraved with the anc...
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1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

19th Century Gaff-rigged Pond Yacht
Located in Woodbury, CT
Small size gaff-rigged pond yacht. Made from carved and hollowed wood with copper keel with lead bar weight and rubber support to silvered rudder. Deck is scored and fitted with br...
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19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Lead

Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Exotic Wood and Bronze Dugout by William Stuart for Costantini Design 3.75" H x 1.75 W x 0.5" D Costantini founder William Stuart has bough...
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2010s Argentine Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Rare Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 22" W x 18" D.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Floor Ashtray Stand - Hollywood Regency Style - Bass and Onyx
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful vintage floor ashtray, made of brass, with beautiful onyx elements. The ashtray has a turning system, when you press the top button, the bowl in the middle turns around a...
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1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Brass

Constellation Lockheed Aircraft Model
Located in Paris, FR
Aircraft model constellation Lockheed, reduced model, lightweight wooden frame, handcrafted in aluminum foil, with engraved metal rivets. Measures: Base height: 26cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Foil

Antique Brass Club Fender
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Brass Club Fender. A wonderful club fender with an open front, brass uprights and a shaped brass base. The upholstered seat is 20 cm wide with the measurements inside the sea...
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Late 20th Century British Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Important Utah/MIT Dextrous Hand Robotic Prototype
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of two early examples of this ground breaking experimental robotic hand. Its known as the Dextrous Hand and was designed at MIT in Utah and built by Sarcos Inc. and is si...
Category

20th Century American Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Rare 1929 NATIONAL TRIOLIAN (wood body) Acoustic Resonator Guitar (HULA SCENE)
By National Guitar
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful 1928 / 1929 wood bodied National Triolian with Hula Girl back stencil. Beautiful finish /patina. Guitar in very good original condition. One of the cleanest I have ever se...
Category

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Colmont French FT Binoculars Leather Paris
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Colmont FT Paris binoculars Colmont a French optical company known for producing high-quality binoculars  leather-covered body maker stamp present 7.75 x 5 ...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Baby L" Speedboat by Lindstrom Toy Co., American Circa 1933
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage toy speed boat manufactured by the Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport Connecticut, circa 1933 or earlier; the Lindstrom company having been founded in 1913, made quality tin...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Pinball Rolling Stones Collector 1980s Completely Revised
Located in Paris, FR
Collector pinball, first rolling stones pinball 1980s, functioning completely revised, in excellent condition. Exceptional collector piece.  
Category

Late 20th Century American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Italian Renaissance Gilt Metal Shield
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) gold painted metal shield with classic head center surrounded by Renaissance figures.
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Boucheron 7.75 Diamond and 18K Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Norwood, NJ
This exquisite 7.75 carat diamond Boucheron watch is both dazzling and dainty with its elegant, slim design accented by an array of sparkling diamonds. Boucheron ladies diamond oval/...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Large Silvered & Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp with Angels in Prayer
Located in Lisse, NL
Gorgeous mid/late 1800 religious art for the collectors and enthousiasts. In antiques it very often is the case that how older the piece is, the better the quality and the details. ...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and impressive make, Gothic church altar crucifix. This ornate and all hand-crafted, bronze table crucifix comes with a good quality made a...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Gamewell Cast Iron Fire Alarm Station Radio Telegraph Box 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Gamewell Co wall hanging cast iron fire alarm box. #2462, from Dayton Ohio. Dimensions: 12.5" x 6" x 16.75" (Width x Depth x Height)
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1910s American American Classical Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique 16th Century Islamic Safavid Al Jazari Combination Locking Brass Casket
Located in Portland, OR
A highly important engraved Islamic combination locking brass casket, based on a design by the 12th Century Arab inventor & artist Ismail Al Jazari. Circa...
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16th Century Iraqi Islamic Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mexican Taxco Abstract Modernist .970 Silver Bracelet by Antoñio Pineda
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous Mexican Taxco abstract modernist .970 silver bracelet by Antoñio Pineda, circa 1960s. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also a dynamic piece of modern scu...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Marquetry Marimba / Xylophone
Located in Denton, TX
Antique Edwardian Marimba Xylophone with a combination of hardwoods and iron. There are two separate tables that bolt together. Each marimba breaks down for transport into three pi...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell. Buddhist Tibetan Meditation Prayer Bell. A Bronze ritual bell "DRILBU" in Tibetan or commonly known as "Ghan...
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Early 1900s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Scandinavian Modern, Bjorn Weckstrom Silver Ring, for Lapponia, Finland, 1969
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Bjorn Weckstrom scuptural sterling silver ring, Lapponia, Finland, 1969
Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Terrestrial Instrument, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, ...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Shield, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea This large, post contact, shield is traditionally decorated in bold colors with a central circle. This ...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel, Wire

Microphone Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage table lighter in the shape of a microphone. Just over 7 inches long. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piece a classic silver color....
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1980s Japanese Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Classic 1950s Kay M 1 Upright String Bass, Standard 3/4 size
By Kaye
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic 1950s Kay M 1 Upright String Bass, Standard 3/4 size........ a bass that needs no introduction. Kay's laminate stand-up basses are workhorses that always deliver and sound a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Gentleman's Art Deco Pocket Knife in Sterling Silver, by H.J & Co Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish gentlemans pocket knife featuring a hammered silver frame in hall-marked sterling. The two knives are made by G. Felix in Solingen Germany. Suitable for pipe cleaning or fr...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Vintage Child's Toy Tin Large Spinning Top by Chein Company, American, Ca. 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Highly colorful and completely operational hard to find LARGE tin child's toy spinning top made by the J. Chein Company, Harrison, New Jersey, Circa 1950. It works great and is in co...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a full hunter pocket watch. The dial is lucky enough to ha...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Small French PISTOL FLASK, CUPID, 19th Century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
SMALL FRENCH PISTOL FLASK, 19TH CENTURY A finely crafted brass and copper flask, measuring 11.5 cm overall, featuring a heavily embossed design of a Cup...
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19th Century French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

ASPREY & CO. 1925 London Art Deco Mechanical Vesta Box In .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical vesta matches box designed by Asprey & Company. This is a very rare and unusual mechanical vesta-box for matches, created in London England by Asprey & Company Limited, b...
Category

1920s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Jewel walking stick, depicting a Vanitas, signed Turriet & Bardach, Austria 1880
By Turriet & Bardach
Located in Milan, IT
Jewel walking stick, made of silver, designed and made by Turriet & Bardach. The spherical knob represents a Vanitas – Memento Mori. On the 3 sides of the sphere, there are black and...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Metal, Silver

Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and sculptural, Arts & Crafts era, church bible or book stand. This late 1800s bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good condition. The stunning overal...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, architect's or cartographer's instrument case by Wichmann, dating to the early 20th c...
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Nickel

Mid-20th Century Dow Jones Wall Street Journal Broad Tape Ticker Tape Machine
Located in Stamford, CT
This antique Dow Jones News Wire Broad Tape Ticker Tape machine from the 1930s-1940s. With its beautifully crafted design and historical significan...
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Mid-20th Century American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Empire State Building Model in Metal
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool vintage Empire State building model in metal, circa 1960s. The piece has a great well worn patina and measures 4.25"W x 2.75"D x 11.5"H. #4369
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

A pair of French déposé crystal pineapple lighters by Baccarat, circa 1950
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome pair of French diamond-cut crystal and gilt brass « pineapple » table lighters by Baccarat, circa 1940. Both are hinged at the center and showcase a decorative gilt brass ...
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Brass

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