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Period: 1920s
Material: Metal
Art Deco Smokers Stand with Figural Nude Female
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Highly stylized Art Deco brass and cast iron smoking stand with figural nude female on top surface. It also features a pull-out drawer and a handle for carrying.
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Catholic Lourdes 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

Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted glass owl-form match striker (with original glass eyes), London, England, year-hallmarked for 1925. Excellent detail. Matches are stru...
Category

1920s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large, very fine, and unique Indian gilt-metal and silver sporting shield
Located in London, GB
Large, very fine, and unique Indian gilt-metal and silver sporting shield Indian, c.1927 Depth 13cm, diameter 68.5cm Awarded as a polo trophy to a team wh...
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1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Rare American Advertising “the Swan Pen” by Mabie. Todd & Co
Located in London, GB
Rare American advertising “The Swan Pen” by Mabie. Todd & Co A rare example of an early-20th century American shop advertising display. In the form of an oversized hand-crafted wooden pen with brass tip. With its original metal fixtures and braided hanging rope still in place. This example is rare not only due to its condition and form but simply because of its size standing 40 inches tall. The company originated in America from the beginnings during the 1860s when a Mr. Todd and a Mr. Mabie began making pencil cases and pen holders in New York. Later they were joined by the Bard Brothers who made Gold nibs and by 1873 the company of Mabie Todd and Bard were established in New York. Size in inches: H 40” x W 2.5” x D 2.5” Completely solid in structure, aged surface as shown with a deep natural patina. The wooden painted surface is scuffed in areas, the metal surface is rusted and aged as shown. The House of Antiques...
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1920s American Early Victorian Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique 1926 Sebel Products Mobo Tot Cycle Bicycle Childrens Pedal Bike 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique child’s bicycle, the Mobo Tot-Cycle by Sebel Products of England. Features a well worn steel frame with red and white paint job, rubber tires a...
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1920s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Tipp & Co. Toy Clockwork Tinplate Motorcycle. A rare, desirable, tinplate wind-up motorcycle by the renowned German manufacturer, Tipp & Co or TippCo. The original tin windup motorbike with a civilian male rider and female pillion passenger. The clockwork toy...
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1920s Sporting Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Moroccan Antique Berber Case Flask Hand-carved
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand made early 20th century Moroccan antique Berber case flask, carved wood covered with brass and silvered metal filigree, delicately hand-hammered metal with animals decor for pow...
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1920s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Tin

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

1920s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Moroccan Stone Encrusted Silver and Bone Dagger
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-451 hand crafted Moroccan silver dagger with stone inlay and animal bone handle.
Category

1920s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Agate, Silver

Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine early 20th Century Skylight Yacht Binnacle. Amazing wood base with intricate rope carving and varnish and varnish finish. The six-sided Skylight to...
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1920s North American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base Good condition. Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era. Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Induction electrification demonstrator instrument, Italy 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Induction electrification demonstrator instrument. By putting two electrically neutral spheres in contact with each other, when a charged wand is approached, it is possible to notice...
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Magnificent Yacht Binnacle by American Ships chandler Negus of New York. Meticulously polished and lacquered brasses on this nautical relic. The gimballe...
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1920s North American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Located in Norwell, MA
First class yacht binnacle by Kevin Hughes of New York and Boston. Varnished wood base with hinged door. A bronze clinometer is mounted to the base. Iron ...
Category

1920s North American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Set of Three Child's Golf Clubs by Halley & Co
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Halley & Co. Children's Hickory Golf Clubs. Set of three child's golf clubs comprising of a iron, a mashie and a putter. All are with suede leather grips and brass heads stamped wit...
Category

1920s British Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ships Wheel on Pedestal by American Engineering Company
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass six spoke ships wheel on pedestal. Very heavy piece, the head is engraved AE Steering Gear, American Engineering Company, Philadelphia U.S.A. with rudder indicator arrow ...
Category

1920s North American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1920s Antique Guatemalan Cowboy Belt Buckle Iron Bird Fancy Peacock Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Belt buckle 1920s Antique Guatemalan cowboy bird belt buckle in iron. Measures: 5 wide x 4 tall x .13 Preowned original unrestored vintage. See images provided.  
Category

1920s Guatemalan Rustic Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Bronze Figure Dancer by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus (1886 - 1947) Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 52 cms. alt. total and 17 cms. diam. base...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920
By G. Doloy
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare 100 year old French toy in it's original box depicting two acrobats attached to a wire frame with brown barrel weights, cascading down a green metal ladder. Once assembled (loop...
Category

1920s French Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Vintage Wooden Tripod Easel, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1920
Located in Zohor, SK
Great vintage item with lots of charm. This original easel is made of solid oakwood and metal parts. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1920s. It was originally used by a photographer in ...
Category

1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

French Baker's Scale
Located in Houston, TX
French Baker's scale. This antique cast iron baker's scale includes original weights. Great Kitchen Accessory!
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Scratch-Built Tricycle Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch-built tricycle model. A charming example of an English scratch built folk art child’s tricycle model. Constructed from a metal frame, wooden wheels, han...
Category

1920s British Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Bronze Figure of a Lady Golfer
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Jose Dunach Bronze Lady Golf Figure. A very nice French Art Deco style sculpture of a lady golfer mounted on a round naturalistic base, the golfer ...
Category

1920s French Sporting Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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

1920s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export Floor Standing Bell with Wrought Iron Stand
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920 Chinese Export floor standing bell on wrought iron stand A very well made and decorative...
Category

1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Gold Painted Bronze Figure "Phoenician Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Located in BILBAO, ES
Dancer by Demétre Chiparus 1886 - 1947 Large chrysoelephantine sculpture in gilt bronze Marble base. Signed "D. H. Chiparus". Measures: 67 cms. alt. total and 49 cms. diam. base Good condition. Demétre Haralamb Chiparus was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era. Sculptures of Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze and ivory sculpture...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1920s 14k White Gold, Cobalt Enamel & Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s 14k white gold, cobalt enamel & diamond bar pin. 3" long. 5 grams total weight. 0.15 carat diamond.
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Enamel

English Marine Barometer with Rope Carved Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century library barometer with rope carved case. Great old piece. Fitted with a brass hanging tab. Circa 1920.
Category

1920s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Birmal All Metal Lawn Tennis Racket
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage tennis racket, Birmal all metal racket. A fine 'Birmal' all metal lawn tennis racket made by the Birmingham Aluminium casting Co. The racket has the original metal strings, ...
Category

1920s British Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Six Spoke Ships Wheel from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnish wood ships wheel with substantial brass hub and brass trim ring around hub and brass trim around the circumference. Varnish finish on wood.
Category

1920s American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Scientific Tool for the Refraction of Light, Italy 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Scientific tool for demonstrating and assessing the refraction of light. Constructed in boxed metal with a square section, it consists of a horizontal...
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Table Art Deco in Bronze and Mirror France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
France Table. Material: bronze and mirror. Style: Art Deco. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we a...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Polished Brass Yacht Capstan by Hereshoff
Located in Norwell, MA
Outstanding early twentieth century yacht capstan by Herreshoff. With working gears, crank handle, speed switch, mounted to a thick wood base. Circa 1925.
Category

1920s North American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Miniature German Variable Camera Tripod 1920s with Ansel Adams Book
Located in Incline Village, NV
From a photography collection are two items included in this listing, for the collector of photographic memorabelia. In it's original tapered brown leather carry case is a miniature ...
Category

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Copper Port and Starboard Lights by "Griffiths & Sons"
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highest quality solid copper port and starboard ship's lanterns by "Griffiths & Sons." These ship's lanterns are of highly polished copper and brass with sturdy bezels, hinge...
Category

1920s British Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Sixty-Seven Inch Antique Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Large ten spoke ship's wheel by American Engineering Company of Philadelphia. Solid brass hub and maker's badge. The outer rings are fastened with dozens of round head brass screws. ...
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1920s North American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

English 'Country House' Private Post Box, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A fantastic painted wooden English 'country house' private red post box likely to have been made for the lobby of a hotel, business, club or a country house. It would have been empti...
Category

1920s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens. Vented top and original hoisting ring. Mounting brac...
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1920s American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1920s Deagan 725 Marimba Model B, Rosewood Keys, 3.5 Octave
By Deagan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Deagan 725 Marimba model B, rosewood keys, 3.5 octave, beautiful original condition, amazing Art Deco design. Retains 4 original mallets, Last patent date 1926.
Category

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Steel

Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Meteorite "A11680"
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid copper and brass ships masthead lantern by the venerable English firm Meteorite. With brass makers badge and serial number. Interior has been fitted with an electric socket but...
Category

1920s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Art Deco, Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, London, year hallmarked for 1926. Measures almost 2 1/2 inches high x almost 2 3/4 inches diameter. Dark spots in ph...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Miniature Table Top Drawered Chest Circa 1920
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautifully made fully functional miniature chest of drawers. This three-drawer chest of mahogany with inlaid panels of satinwood and pencil inlay. Only 11 inches tall, this chest ...
Category

1920s European Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Brass Ashcroft Ships Revolution Counter
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Revolution Counter by Ashcroft Mfg. Co New York. 8 inch face inscribed New York Ship building Co. Camden, N.J. USA. Nickel plated over brass with n...
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1920s American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ship's Copper Anchor Lantern from Early Twentieth Century by R.C. Murray
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's anchor lantern of polished brass and copper. Maker is R.C. Murray Limited, 37 Cavendish St, Glasgow. Meticulously polished and lacquered, this has been completely restored by ...
Category

1920s British Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Period Old European Diamond Twin Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco Period old European cut diamond twin ring in platinum, circa early-20th century, 1920s. Ring has two (2) old European cut diamond solitaires/round cuts at center...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Platinum

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and rosewood handle. Made in the USA. Size: 9.5 W x 5.63 Tall x .63 Thick Original an...
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1920s American Industrial Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Canoe 1920s American Star Class Wooden w/ Sponsons by the New England Boat Works
By New England Boat Works
Located in Savannah, GA
American oak and cedar canoe with a brass plaque that reads: New England Boat Works Boston Post Road Niamus Conn. The history of this yard is one of e...
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1920s American Adirondack Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns by Meteorite "P18124" & "P137559"
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's port and starboard lanterns with polished and lacquered steel cases, glass Fresnel lenses, red and green filters, electric sockets, etc.. With brass maker's badges and serial ...
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1920s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top. Brass makers badge with serial number C20696 from English Maker Meteorite. Sturdy hoisting han...
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1920s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection Every now and again something truly amazing comes along, this is true in this amazing collection of...
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1920s British Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Engine Indicator, Scottish, Scientific Instrument, Dobbie McInnes, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mechanical engine indicator. A Scottish, brass scientific instrument by Dobbie-McInnes of Glasgow, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Presenting a gr...
Category

1920s Scottish Edwardian Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's masthead lantern with protective cage, Fresnel lens, ac wiring, vented top, carry handle, etc. Sturdily built. Overall Dimensions: 16"H x 12"L x 10"D. Weight is 18 pounds.
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1920s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Rondelight Junior Table Lighter by Ronson, 1929
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1929 Art Deco "Rondelight Junior" flint table lighter by Ronson featuring enameled black ball with chrome accents.
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern by M.P. Calloway of Leith
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's lantern by Scottish maker M.P. Calloway Limited Manufacturers of Leith. The steel case has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Fresnel glass lens with brass bezel. Heavy...
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1920s Scottish Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, Import Marked London 1927
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1927 by Israel Segalov, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, are handsomely modelled. Each measures roughly 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 96 troy ounces. The design for the Knights is taken from a relief which can be found at the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I in the 'Hofkirche' of Innsbruck in Germany. The relief shows Emperor Maximilian I at the Battle of the Spurs (also known as the (second) Battle of the Guinegate), and was created by Albrecht Durer. The knights are believed to depict Emperor Maximilian I & King Ferdinand I.
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1920s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Popsicle Mold Vintage Industrial Good Humor Relic Prop
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Complete with the stainless steel stick holder/mount that sets on the mold.
Category

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" Antique Pressed Steel Truck
By Steelcraft Murray and Merritt Alcoaster Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" antique pressed steel truck, wonderful original condition, color surface, patina.
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

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