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Material: Metal
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

Audiorama 4000 Spherical Speakers, Grundig
Located in Neuss, NW
AUDIORAMA 4000 spherical speakers from the 1970s in black with brushed stainless steel stand. Made in Germany, manufacturer: Grundig. The individual components have been tested and ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Tin Plate Wind Up Toy Tank. American, 1930's
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful display piece Made By Marx Toys, USA Working order Obvious signs of rusting Fre UK Shipping
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1930s American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Miniature Iron Maiden of Nuremberg
Located in Hanover, MA
Miniature "Iron Maiden" in blackened cast metal attached to its original round wood base. The front doors are pin-hinged and open to reveal pointed spikes. At base of doors is printe...
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1890s German Gothic Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Niederwald Monument Souvenir Building Architectural Model Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative building sculpture as a souvenir. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is due to age. Made of metal. This item was purchased as a souvenir at a Grand Tour in Europe and was probably made in the 1910s or earlier. Found at an estate sale in Brussels, Belgium. A nice addition to any collection or just to display and put on display as a memento of places visited. The Niederwald monument (German: Niederwalddenkmal) is a monument located in the Niederwald, near Rüdesheim am Rhein in Hesse...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Late Century German Large Copper and Cast Brass Directional Cargo Light Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed 1970s vintage industrial large copper and brass German cargo pendant. Made by Wiska, a German manufacturer of industrial fixtures and fittings. Reclaimed from supertankers and professionally restored in the UK ready for use in modern interiors. Specifications: Diameter 45cm Height 65cm Bulb E26/E27 Edison Screw There is a mechanical feature which allows the light to be tilted using the wing nuts and hanging frame...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th century gilt wood barometer thermometer made in Italy in the Louis XVI or baroque taste. The large barometer features a large carve...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Petite Chinese Opium Tool Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a single brass spoon. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a variety of...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage 16th C Style Complete Suit of Armour, Castell Gyrn 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous hand crafted complete suit of 16th century style armour dating from the second half of the 20th century. The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand complete with a two handed double edged sword. This is an fabulous quality life size suit of armour...
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1970s British Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Guhl & Harbeck Style Chain Stitch Hand Crank Sewing Machine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Guhl & Harbeck style chainstitch hand crank sewing machine. The C shaped cast iron machine is painted black and its rectangular bas...
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20th Century German Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

RONSON 1935 Machine Age Pudding Bearer Ballerina With Baby Ronde-Light Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
Ballerina figure with Ronde-Light lighter designed by Ronson. This is a beautiful desk lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco per...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Boeing 747 Bar Made with Half of a Boeing 747 Air Intake
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Boeing 747 made with half of a Boeing 747 air intake, in shiny polished aluminium finish, riveted aluminium. With a round glass top and with one black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

1964 Raleigh RM4 49CC Moped
Located in Houston, TX
This is a 1964 Raleigh RM4 moped. The Raleigh Bicycle Company is a British bicycle manufacturer founded in 1885, it is one of the oldest and largest, b...
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1960s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1964 Raleigh RM4 49CC Moped
1964 Raleigh RM4 49CC Moped
$2,200 Sale Price
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Judge's Walnut Gavel / Mallet with Brass Appreciation Plate from Newt Gingrich
Located in San Diego, CA
Judge's walnut gavel / mallet with brass appreciation plate signed by Newt Gingrich. The gavel is 10.25"W x 3"D x 1.75"H and appears to be a gift from Gingrich to a supporter. Qualit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Leather Bound Family Bible with Brass Mounts and Clasps
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique Holy Book was printed in England circa 1870. The impressive Victorian family Bible, titled "The National Comprehensive Family Bible", was edited by Rev. John E...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Helmut Newton, Baby Sumo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BABY SUMO, welcome to the world! The legendary Helmut Newton SUMO in a spectacular new edition The Helmut Newton SUMO was overwhelming in every respect: a ...
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Late 20th Century Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

1940 Ford Woody Vintage Surfboard Tailgate Display
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Beautifully detailed 1940 Ford Woody replica display featuring two vintage balsawood 1960s longboards. Functional tail lights/FORD emblem center light. Rare example of a custom made ...
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Early 2000s Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Silver Horse Head Ebonized Walking Cane Stick 21st Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic vintage horse head sterling silver topped walking stick bearing London assay marks for 2012 and the malers mark of the renowned silversmith Comyns of London Ltd. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Gold Gilt Camel Figures, a Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
A fantastic pair of Italian gold gilt camel figurines. Marked Italy on the felted base. One of the camels has some damage to the lower neck. This is pho...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Franklin Mint Star Trek 25th Anniversary Chess Set
Located in New York, NY
Commemorative Star Trek chess set by Franklin Mint, 25th Anniversary Special Edition, with finely crafted gold and sterling silver plated Klingon and Federation chess pieces raised o...
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Late 20th Century American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Very Rare 19th Century Silver Watch Walking Stick
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century silver watch walking stick of exceptional quality. This exquisite piece is stamped with silver marks and in excellent full working order. The silver watch ...
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19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Brass compass with mother of pearl dial from WW1 period , English circa 1914
Located in Central England, GB
This superb example of an early 20th century heavy folding brass compass is of a design and type often issued to officers in the First World War. This fine example is not marked for...
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Early 20th Century British Other Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

CERTINA 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch with 14K Bracelet
Located in Skien, NO
**Vintage Certina 14K Gold Men's Automatic Watch, Late 20th Century** A distinguished timepiece of understated luxury, this **Certina men's watch** from the late 20th century show...
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Late 20th Century Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Rare Cigar Striker Bergman Style Cold Painted Art Deco Arabian Carpet Trader
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Unusal Cigar Striker In The Franz Xaver Bergman Style Art Deco Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, Arabian Carpet Trader With Camel Mounted on a Black Glaze...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Spelter

Visetta Italvisetta Sewing Machine Design by Gio Ponti, 1948
Located in taranto, IT
Sewing machine model VISETTA, Italvisetta production, original of the 40s, designed by Gio Ponti and reported in the archive of the great designer very rare glossy black color What...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Iron

Barbie Pink Bell System type 500 Rotary Desk Telephone Western Electric 1981
Located in Miami, FL
Western Electric had been producing telephones for the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. (ATT) and the Bell System since 1927. During the 50's, new line of type 500 sets were int...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

"Billiken" Cast Iron Still Bank, American, Circa 1909
Located in Incline Village, NV
Original "Billiken" cast iron still bank patented in 1908 by Florence Pretz (patent number on the back in raised letters "NO39BO3". It was manufa...
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

IMCO 6300 Primex 1953 Julius Franz Meister Petrol Lighter Chromed Steel In Box
Located in Miami, FL
Primex 6300 lighter designed by IMCO. This is a brilliantly engineered, unusual and quite ingenious semi-automatic pocket lighter designed by Julius Franz Meister in Austria, back i...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

A Collection of 4 Ancient Roman Bronze Coin 200-300 AD Collectible Object
Located in Wembley, GB
A collection of 4 nice original ancient large bronze Roman coins. Could be emperor Caracalla dating from circa.200-300 AD. Shows nice detail, imagine all the places these coins have ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Set of three Mexican Retablos "Exvotos"
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Set of three Mexican Retablos "Exvotos". The three pieces are prints with a finish that makes them look old.
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2010s Mexican Folk Art Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique, Unused Golf Ball, Gutta Percha
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Unused Antique Gutty Golf Ball. An exceptional example of a moulded mesh patterned Victorian gutta percha golf ball. The ball is in mint condition and is with the classic mesh patter...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Art Deco Airplane Smoker's Set by J.A. Henckels 1930s
Located in Dallas, TX
Airplane smokers companion set, silver-plated brass, circa 1930 by J.A. Henckels, Germany. The body of the plane has a hinged cover for cigars or pipe tobacco, or medicinal marijuana...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

RONSON 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Lacquered Deluxe Classic Touch Tip Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
Deluxe desk lighter designed by Ronson. This extremely rare Ronson Deluxe Classic Touch-Tip lighter was made in 1938 by the Ronson Art Metal Works Inc. located in Newark, New Jersey in the United States. This lighter began a very successful era for Ronson Touch Tip series of lighters which pushed out the strike lighters from the market. This fabulous Art Deco / Machine Age design, was crafted with streamline patterns. Solid construction in polished chrome and the metal body is treated with brown faux tortoise lacquer and the lighter base is padded with green felt. This surely is a very decorative piece and a great conversation item in gorgeous and exceptional preserved and almost near mint condition with the original cardboard box included. Model: Ronson Deluxe T-T Classic lighter...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera
Located in Peekskill, NY
When have you ever seen one of these? This is a first for me. This very unique camera came out of an important 2 generation New York Collection. This was a custom built double exposu...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

National Cash Register
Located in Alpha, NJ
Vintage condition national cash register from the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Asian Ethnographic Vintage Silver Dragon Bracelet Bali Vintage Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Asian Ethnographic Vintage Silver Dragon Bracelet Bali Vintage Jewellery Fine vintage dragon bracelet from Bali, superb silver work with Bone/...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Ciclotte Bike in Yellow Steel by Luca Schieppati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ciclotte bike is an innovative exercise bike, designed and made in Italy, that combines idea, form and technology rethinking the traditional aesthetic an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Large Ship Model of La Sirene with Cannons & Mermaid Masthead, France circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive large ship model depicts the French vessel “La Sirene." This three-masted ship of the line “La Sirene" was in use 1691–1702. Impressiv...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Germany vintage Hausser Children's Tricycle 1950s / 60s - Old toy - Collectible
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Hausser Toy Company (also known from the Elastolin Figures) Germany blue red and beige children's tricycle, in iron, sheet metal and tubes - This tricycle has small rotating pedals o...
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Victorian Rose Cut Garnets Bohemian Bangle Bracelet 19th Century
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Collectors item an antique Bohemian garnets bangel bracelet. Daisy cluster and in its original case. With loads of hand rose cut garnets, none is missing The rose cut creates glitter...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Silver and Enamel Dog Cigarette Case
Located in Newark, England
CONTINENTAL PROBABLY AUSTRIAN From our Cigarette Cases collection, we are delighted to offer this Silver and Enamel Dog Cigarette Case. The Cigarette Case...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Chinese Silver & Malacca Walking Stick Cane 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Chinese gentleman's silver pommel and Malacca walking stick, circa 1880 in date. This decorative walking cane features an exquisite Chinese silver pomme...
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1880s Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

The Raj Hand Painted India-British War 1857 Game Chess with Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare – 1987 Franklin Mint ‘The Raj’ Chess Set "The RAJ" hand painted India-British War 1857, Franklin Mint highest quality metal chess set game year 1...
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20th Century Malaysian Anglo Raj Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Brass Desk Top Model of a Kedge Admiralty Anchor
Located in London, GB
A brass desk top model of a Kedge admiralty anchor. Well modeled with Shank, stock, crown, flukes, shackle and keep pin.  
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Working English Cast Iron Cheese Press Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A rare antique and all original fully functioning cast iron English cheese press, by Thomas Corbett of Shrewsbury, circa 1880. This cheese press has just ...
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1880s English Industrial Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I Very typical of this war because the freedom of Alsace and Lorraine was one of the many issues at stake in this confrontati...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

CARTIER 1970 Paris Guilloché Pocket Butane Gas Lighter In Plaqué d'Argent
Located in Miami, FL
A pocket lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful butane pocket lighter, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1970's. The lighter is a classi...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

4' Large Antique Ship's Wheel, English, Oak, Decorative Maritime Helm, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique ship's wheel. An English, oak and bronze decorative maritime helm, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900 High maritime appeal with a strikingl...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Asian Metal Filigree Opium Pipe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian metal opium pipe with filigree art work in floral designs. Silvered metal alloy, patinated could be cleaned to be shiny. Long and unusual decorative collector opium pipe, very ...
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Bronze Opium Pallet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant bronze tool dates to the late 19th century and was originally one of many accessories that comprised an opium smoking kit. The shovel-like too...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Industrial Era Post Office Box Tower
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall narrow oak tower fitted with 14 boxes with metal plaques on the doors and monogram US, each with two combination locks for security and glass panels. Open backs for the postal...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Bronze Foreigner Figural Censer Ming Xuande Mark Ming to Qing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Bronze Foreigner Figural Censer Ming Xuande Mark Ming to Qing. Item features two servants carrying a planter, signed on underneath, the men...
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19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Design Glass Art Madonna and Child Jesus Sculpture w. Stand and Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and inspiring Mother Mary statuette by Steph Uiterwaal. If you are a collector of stylish and meaningful religious art then this serene and divine sculpture of Mary holdin...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue - A Tubeuf, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
The binoculars are clad in a lovely embossed leather remaining in excellent condition, now over 100 years old and a true antique. They have integral sun shades. When closed up they ...
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1910s French Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gray Hound Talking Parrot Prize Every Time Vending Machine
Located in Chicago, IL
Gray Hound (JPM) 25 Cent Talking Parrot “Prize Every Time” Vending Machine Talking Parrot Coin Operated Prize Arcade Game. This arcade vending machine would be perfect for any home...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Silver Plate Coin Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate coin purse with three sections for change, money, lipstick, etc. perfect for the man or woman that enjoys carrying a small but efficient piece....
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20th Century Victorian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Stones Chess Game
Located in Paris, FR
Chess stones game with black and white pieces made in stone with 24-karat gold-plated metal ornaments. Checkerboard made with black stone, white stone, black resin and wood. Checke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Gold Plate

Stones Chess Game
Stones Chess Game
$4,233 / item

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