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Material: Metal
"Air Mail" Coin Bank, Rare, World War II-Era Metal Bank, British Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extremely rare example of World War II-era Art Deco/Moderne design, produced by the Chad Valley Company in England, served as a coin bank, with a slot on one side to accept coins by young men and women motivated to save their pennies. The painted metal bank...
Category
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Odd Whims and Miscellanies by H. Repton – First Edition, 1804, illustrated
Located in Middletown, NY
London: William Miller, 1804.
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes
Small 8vo.; 9 x 5 3/8 (226 x 140 mm); vol. 1: xii, [2], 171 [1 blank]; vol. 2: iv, 164, [1 blank] pp.; large paper copy. Ten h...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Stunning Pharaoh Toetanchamon Golden Coated Brass Bust Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and condition sculpture.
If you are a collector of anything to do with ancient Egypt or if you are decorating a room or business with an Egyptian theme then this rare Pharaoh sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Egyptian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass
1950 Aldo Tura Italian Design MidCentury GoatSkin Brown Ashtray
By Aldo Tura
Located in Brescia, IT
Ashtray
Aldo Tura
Italy, 1950
Brown Goatskin and metal details
Excellent Condiction
Size: 21 cm
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Fine Antique Bronze Dragon Form Cigar Holder/ Lighter Lamp
Located in Norwood, NJ
This is an extraordinary and decorative Victorian period Dragon / Griffin form cigar lighter tankard, Acting as table top cigar holder/humidor.
Prussian, (Austrian), late 19th centu...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 different color Agate Stones
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with 2 different color Agate Stones
19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different Agate stone
A brass watch key , gold-plate...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Brass
Very Large Antique Sterling Silver Ship Model - Hallmarked in 1925 - Silver Nef
Located in London, London
This superb example of a sterling silver Nef carries import marks for London, 1925 by Thomas Callow & Son.
Nefs are extravagant table ornaments a...
Category
1920s German Renaissance Revival Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Suzuki Musique Flute
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Suzuki Musique Flute
27.13 long x 1.75 diameter
Preowned vintage condition unrestored.
Refer to all images listed
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Silver
$78,500
Antique German Ulmia Carpenter's Toothing Wood Plane
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Antique wooden carpentry toothing plane used to make trim and moldings. Lignm Vitae wood on the bottom. Original labels. Shown with life size hand mold for scale.
CREATO...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
English Renaissance Style Halberd Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style Halbert spear with a crossed leather-covered shaft
and polished steel blade.
Category
20th Century English Northern Renaissance Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
La Chine en Miniature & Coup d'Oeil sur la Chine; ou Choix del Costumes, Arts ..
Located in Middletown, NY
A refined set, bound by Bayntun Riviere, with 108 hand-colored plates.
Breton de La Martinière, Jean Baptiste Joseph (1777-1852)
"La Chine en Miniature & Coup d'Oeil sur la Chine; ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vienna Bronze Charles Dickens Christmas Carol Style Figural Group
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Cold paint decorated Vienna bronze figural group in the manner of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol with a gentleman wearing top hat and holdi...
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Veiled Female Portrait Brooch by Rine Pewter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early turn of the 20th century Art Nouveau veiled female portrait brooch/pin by Rine Pewter. The portrait is reminiscent of female portraits painted by Alphonse Mucha.
The elegant w...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
$162 Sale Price
35% Off
King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900
Located in Leeds, GB
An 1899, Bluthner grand piano with a rosewood case, decorated with Art Nouveau and Empire style elements. It was showcased at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Piano bought by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in the Coronation year of 1902 to be situated in the ballroom of Malborough House. It was sold in 1936 to Major Maconochie in Bath. This piano is in great original condition having only had two previous owners. A rare opportunity to acquire a royal piano.
The piano cheek side panel is inlaid with an Art Nouveau design featuring a stylised female head surrounded by whiplash lines and foliage. Musical instruments sit centrally in the design. Columnar, Empire style gilt mounts stand each side of the inlay. Napoleonic emblems of stars, palmettes and foliage feature here. Symmetrical female heads with flowing tresses and floral...
Category
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
1890 Small Antique Nautical Brass Pelorus Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y
Located in Milan, IT
Antique small brass Pelorus, signed Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y., made in the late of the XIX century. It has a sight system with a compass card with eight winds and goniome...
Category
1890s American Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
C. 1830-60 English Copper Candy Making Bowl With Iron Handles
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830-60 copper candy making bowl with iron handles, English. Wonderful, hand-raised, heavy, dovetailed construction; heavy iron handles. Handed down through generations of an E...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Iron
Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960's, marked at the bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan" designation being noted.
The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories.
This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images).
The action and friction functionality works well (see video).
Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window.
Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows.
Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 4" wide x 3 1/4" high.
Priced competitively; note that this toy doesn't become available very often and the few that have turned up in recent years , don't work and are several hundred dollars more than mine.
Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys; important considering fakes and reproductions in the marketplace
it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...
Category
1960s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
19th Century Double Deer Taxidermy Rack and Mirror
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century Adirondack double deer hat rack/mirror from a lodge in the Pennsylvania mountains. Note quarter sawn oak and trim; Victorian lighting each side, late 19th century. Hard ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
Johann Michael Bergauer (Simonsfeld, 1676 - Innsbruck, 1745 circa)
Mechanical equatorial sundial
Signed: Michael Bergauer Insprugg? Innsbruck?
Ante 1745
Gilded and silvered brass; glass.
Measures: closed 1.29 x 3.50 x 4.92 in (33 x 89 x 125 mm); open 5.19 x 3.50 x 3.81 in (132 x 89 x 97 mm).
Weight: the sundial 0.49 lb (224 g); the case 0, 20 lb (95 g)
Original wooden case covered in brown leather.
State of conservation: very good. It has some signs of use. The spring that allowed for the two parts of the instrument to remain open is missing (absent even in the comparative specimens kept in museums).
The sundial is composed of two overlapping plates hinged together on the north edge.
The base plate is octagonal and is supported by three turned legs. The upper face is gilded and a compass with a magnetic variation index has been inserted. The rest of the surface is occupied by a rich decoration of engraved scrolls, centered around the inscription “Michael Bergauer Insprugg”. A foldable oval support with a plumb-bob is attached with a hinge on the southern edge. On the reverse of the base plate a table of the latitudes of some European cities (expanded with the vertical writing “Meiland 40” on the edge and “Rome” deleted) and of Jerusalem has been engraved. A Cam marked for 0 °-70 ° is applied near the northern edge. This can be adjusted to change the inclination of the upper plate according to the latitude; originally a spring, now lost, made it possible to keep the two plates of the clock open.
The second plate is round, has a toothed edge and measures 3.26 in (83 mm) in diameter: it is slightly smaller than the octagonal base which it rests upon and overlaps when the instrument is closed.
The recto is gilded and there are three concentric graduated circles engraved on it:
- the outermost is the equatorial hour dial, numbered I-XII, I-XII;
- the second-one is that of days 1-30 of the lunar month and has “Aetas lunae” engraved on it;
- the third, silvered, is a subsidiary hour dial, with double numbering 1-12; originally it could have been rotated.
The engravings of the first two circles are enameled in red.
In the center - on the polar axis - there is an alidade, at the end of which is associated the silvered minute dial. This, in turn, is welded, perpendicularly, to a small disc, also silvered, with a triangular gnomon. The plate, alidade and minute dial are connected to each other by toothed mechanisms.
Below is the procedure for measuring the time:
1) Adjust the Cam under the base of the clock, based on the latitude of your location;
2) Place the watch on a flat surface using the plumb-bob and with the side closest to the compass facing south;
3) Keeping the instrument still, manually rotate the alidade until the shadow cast by the triangular gnomon on the small silvered disc falls on the line marked below it;
4) The hour and minutes can therefore be read on the hour and minute dials set on the alidade respectively.
Johann Michael Bergauer, who sometimes only signs his works as Michael Bergauer, was born in Simonsfeld, north of Vienna. His apprenticeship as a watchmaker took place in Landshut and he probably worked as a laborer in Augsburg before becoming a watchmaker at the court of Karl Philipp von der Pfalz in Innsbruck in 1708. In the following years, his repeated attempts to obtain Innsbruck citizenship are documented and, in 1721, he is listed as a resident. In 1724 he was admitted to the guild of watchmakers, with which however he had continuous problems. In 1732 he presented a "masterpiece". This is the last reference to his business; he must have died before or in 1745 because in that year his widow appealed to the City Council.
The mechanical sundial...
Category
1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Renée Mauperin by the Goncourt Bros., Original Tissot Etching, Signed
Located in Middletown, NY
A very rare DELUXE copy on Japon paper illustrated by James Jacques Tissot with a second set of signed illustrations, from the library of a distinguished French collector, enhanced with signed autograph letters
Edmond & Jules de Goncourt, and James Jacques Joseph Tissot.
Renée Mauperin; Edition ornée de dix composition à l'eau-forte par James TISSOT.
Paris: Charpentier, 1884. Limited Edition.
8vo 10 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (266 x 175 mm). No. 5 of 20 deluxe illustrated copies printed on imperial japon paper from a total edition of 550. This copy includes 10 original etchings, signed in pencil by James J. Tissot (1836 – 1902) and a second state of each etching, with page number and red ink stamp printed on holla...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Pair of 19th Century Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique brass scales standing on a mahogany base. A brass centre column having a shaped arm to the left holding a removable brass bowl. Th...
Category
19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1930s Vintage Hollow Wood “Kookbox” Early Surfboard
By Tom Blake
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Mid-late 1930s “Kookbox” hollow wood surfboard. Features wood panels joined by metal fasteners and cork water-plug. Patented interior ‘Skin and Frame’ construction method, inspired by the design of airplane wings. This breakthrough surfboard building method was invented in the early 1930s by the legendary Tom Blake...
Category
1930s American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Elegant Wall Barometer in Brass & Glass by Taylor
By D. Taylor
Located in San Diego, CA
The beautiful design on this wall barometer by Taylor in patinated brass and glass can be hung on the wall or table top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Architectural Models Arms, Armor and Weapons Aviation Objects Books Collectible
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique French cage with singing automaton bird
This vintage French songbird mechanical automaton is a beautiful collectible that will add charm to any room. Made in France, it dates...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Pair of Islamic Enameled Vessels, Ancient Urns
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is an exceptional and historic pair of Damascus enameled metalwork vessels or urns. These art objects show signs of rough use and handling through the centuries. Although it is ...
Category
16th Century West Asian Islamic Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
$4,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Cast Iron & Oak Dictionary Stand
Located in New York, NY
Antique 1890s dictionary stand with a cast iron base featuring four curved legs ending in small casters. The top features two adjustable oak book rests, designed to hold large books ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Vintage Blue Art Glass and Brass Kaleidoscope
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Blue Art Glass and Brass Kaleidoscope
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure Toy French
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage working condition.
Features porcelain head, hands and feet.
Made in France circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$550 Sale Price
44% Off
Tellurium mechanical/electrical model of the solar system Phiwe Italian 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Tellurium, i.e., mechanical/electrical model representative of the solar system, made of metal with green and gray hammered paint, lithographed tin globe, plastic Moon, and metal bas...
Category
1950s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Rare Set of Four Mercury Glass & Plastic Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, the 4 mushrooms with wire are made of plastic and are younger age, this would be a great a...
Category
1910s German Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
1833 German Pewter Passover Plate – Rare 19th-Century European Folk Art Judaica
Located in New York, NY
This pewter Passover plate, dated 1833, is a rare and exceptional example of 19th-century European Jewish folk art. Crafted in Germany, it featur...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
1970s metal bracelet
Located in grand Lancy, CH
1970s metal bracelet
Category
1970s European Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Ronson 1935 Buffalo Touch Tip Striker Lighter In Black Cast Steel & Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Desk buffalo touch tip Striker designed by Ronson.
The striker lighters made by Ronson are famous under collectors. This extremely rare desk Striker L...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$899 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of old wooden skis. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of old skis is made of wood and metal. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$1,167 Sale Price / item
30% Off
19th C. American Brass Ecclesiastical Revolving Dual Sided Lectern/ Music Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century American Brass Ecclesiastical Revolving Dual Sided Lectern/ Music Stand
USA, 1871
A Remarkable piece of 19th-century American ecclesiastical workmanship: a Brass Revol...
Category
19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
$4,760 Sale Price
20% Off
MASONIC 1890 Art-Nouveau Enameled Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An antique vesta box with enameled Masonic motifs.
This is an amazing and rare vesta matches box, created in America with Masonic motifs, back in the 1890-95. The vesta box has been...
Category
1890s North American Art Nouveau Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$698 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Los Ballesteros Collar Necklace Green Stone Sterling Silver Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Necklace
Modernist Talleres Los Ballesteros choker collar necklace in green stone and sterling silver 1960s Mexico Taxco
Inspired by William Spratling and Mayan design
Measures: 15 L...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Sterling Silver
Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a lovely cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French velocipede or child's toy horse tricycle from the 19th century, featuring a body of carved wood with brushed steel face-plate and glass ey...
Category
19th Century French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron, Brass
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
THE CLASSIC 1930 Jumbo Desk Petrol Lighter Bridge Scoring Game Bakelite & Steel
Located in Miami, FL
The Classic Jumbo desk lighter with bridge scoring by the Clark Brothers.
This is a very nice desk-petrol table lighter created in England during the art-deco period, back in 1930. ...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Chrome
$1,048 Sale Price
30% Off
Spitfire Model on Stand in Aluminium Silver Polished
Located in Paris, FR
Desk model Spitfire all in solid aluminium in
highly polished silver finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Silver
17th Century Lantern Alarm Clock by Johannes Quelch, Oxford
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An English 17th century lantern clock made of brass and iron, circa 1665-1670. The clock consists of going and striking trains, as well as a...
Category
17th Century British Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
MONOCLE 1900 Edwardian Single Lens Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian single glass lorgnette-monocle pendant.
This is a beautiful single-lens lorgnette-monocle "loupe" created in America during the Edwardian...
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$3,675 Sale Price
30% Off
Schiedmayer Grand Piano Walnut Carved Cheeks Filigree Music Desk Faceted Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
Schiedmayer grand piano with a french polished, burr walnut cabinet. The burr walnut is figured creating rippled patterns in the veneer reminiscent of oil on water.
The serpentine piano cheek features carvings of scrolling foliage, spirals and a dual linear case moulding that borders the cabinet in high relief.
The cut-out filigree music desk...
Category
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rare Mexican Modern Silver Jewelry Suite Caviar Model William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare four-piece suite of Mexican Modern silver jewelry suite circa 1940s from Taxco, Mexico and crafted by William Spratling (1900-1967), an American designer and entrepreneur who ...
Category
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1936 Art Deco The Handy / Savory Petrol Pocket Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
A Savory lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill.
This is a very scarce petrol pocket lighter, created in Switzerland by La Nationale for the Alfred Dunhill Company in Paris, back in the 1935. This semi-automatic full-size lighter is the iconic and popular Savory model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid silver-plate with high polished finish. This very early Dunhill lighter is highly collectible, is decorated with linear patterns and is accompanied by the Dunhill's fitted box. This model was marketed with two names, The Savory in France and The Handy in the rest of the world
Brand: Dunhill-Paris.
Model: Savory Semi-automatic, full size.
First Produced: 1936.
Material: Plated .925 Sterling silver over brass.
Weight: 48.95 Grams, (31.40 Dwt).
Measurements: 50 mm by 34 mm by 12 mm (1.97 x 1.34 x 0.47 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed in full as follow, "ALFRED DUNHILL PARIS FAB. SUISSE MECAN AD SAVORY PATENT".
Alfred Dunhill
He inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks).
Literature: Blei-Bottoni, The Dunhill Petrol Lighter "A Unique Story", Unique SRL 2004 first edition. Figure-52 Pp-256-259 for this model illustrated in several materials and finishes.
Note: This pocket lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. This lighter just need a new flint and proper lighter fluid. Was tested and is in working condition.
Collateral: This lighter is accompanied by the designer's presentation fitted box
Condition: The overall condition of this Alfred Dunhill lighter...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass
$908 Sale Price
30% Off
1950s Native Aztec Sterling Silver Brooch Pendant Pin Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Native sterling silver brooch pendant Aztec Pin Made in Mexico
Maker Stamped from Mexico
2 w x 2.5 tall x .13 thickness
Preowned original vintage condition
See imag...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1989, Nanna Ditzel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Every year a well-known Danish artist designs the Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament. In its many incarnations over the years it has becom...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1920s Sterling Silver and Erotica Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver and erotica enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware
This exceptional antique sterling silver cigarette case has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners.
This antique cigarette...
Category
20th Century English Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Jewish Silver, Enamel and Jewel Torah Crown Keter
Located in London, GB
This Torah crown is a small (15cm high), exquisitely-crafted and lavishly-decorated piece of Judaica.
The Torah – the first of five books of the Hebrew...
Category
19th Century European Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Joseph Kutchinsky 9ct Yellow Gold & Steel Cigar Cutter Hallmarked London 1966
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Joseph Kutchinsky 9ct Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Mounted Slide-Action Engine Turned Textured Cigar Cutter
Hallmarked 375 KV London 1966
Creator: Joseph Kutchinsky (Jeweler)
Heig...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
$1,415 Sale Price
44% Off
Vintage tri-ang tin toy car, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage toy car from the english brand 'Tri-ang'.
The charm is in the wear and tear of this item, it makes this little truck very attractive and decorative.
The tires are all origi...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Armani Casa Pump Workout Luxury Set Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Armani Casa Pump Workout Luxury Set
Pump is a range conceived for the home fitness signature of designer Giorgio Armani as part of Armani Casa. This minimalist yet incredibly glamourous set includes:
• Mesh and Leather Carrying Workout Bag featuring GA Signature
• Pump Leather Jump Rope with dust bag in mesh fabric featuring GA Signature: Handles can be opened to regulate length of rope.
• Set of two weights (1 kilo or 2.2 pounds) each. Wrapped in eco leather featuring GA Signature.
• Leather water...
Category
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$660 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Mid Century Lacquer/Vellum Table Screen, Canaletto Style View of Venice
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid century Lacquer/Vellum table screen -Canaletto style view of Venice
Italy, Circa 1960s
A stunning diminutive work, in four parts beautifully ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$956 Sale Price
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Tabula Aurea Chessboard
Located in Milan, IT
This wooden chessboard features an edge covered in ebony wood and silver. The top is foldable and becomes a box that contains the pieces. The top layer of each piece is covered by si...
Category
2010s Italian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$26,565 / item
Early 20th Century French Silvered Iron Altar Crucifix with Ornate Lily Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1920 from silvered iron, the crucifix features a beautifully cast figure of Christ on a Latin cross with Fleur-de-Lys terminals, symbolic of purity and the Ho...
Category
Early 20th Century French Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Iron
Basket Weave Design 18k Gold Cigarette Box
Located in London, GB
Basket weave design 18k gold cigarette box
Continental, Early 20th century
Height 1.5cm, width 9cm, depth 6.5cm
This elegant cigarette box...
Category
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Large Edwardian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian Period, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, American, Ca. 1910. Measures 2 3/4 inches high x 3 inches diameter (at widest point). There a a few v...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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