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Material: Metal
Antique 19th Century Russian Double Sided Silver and Niello Reliquary Cross
Located in New York, NY
Antique Russian late 19th century silver and niello double sided reliquary cross on period long chain
This beautiful antique Russian reliquary cross depicts Christ in a distinctive n...
Category
19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Tin Of Gut Eyed Fly Fishing Salmon Flies
By P.D. Malloch
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Malloch Of Perth Black Japanned Fly Tin.
A good, black japanned salmon fly tin by Malloch of Perth. The two boards with four rows of plated fly clips, five hooks on each, a total of ...
Category
20th Century Scottish Sporting Art Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
SARASTRO 1930 Pforzheim Enameled Deco Diksi Petrol Lighter In Silver on Brass
Located in Miami, FL
A petrol pocket lighter designed by Sarastro
This is a beautiful petrol desk lighter created in Pforzheim Germany by the Sarastro Industries Company, back in the late 1925. This lif...
Category
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Brass, Enamel, Sterling Silver
$1,118 Sale Price
20% Off
Large brass nautical compass signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam of the 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Large brass liquid compass signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam from the 1930s. Eight-twenty rose complete with goniometric circle.
Compass diameter cm 21.5 - 8.5 in, height cm 10.5 - 4.1 in...
Category
1930s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890
Located in Worcester, GB
Rare 14ct Gold Pocket Watch by August Ericsson, St Petersburg, circa 1890
A rare and finely made late 19th century gold pocket watch by August Ericsson (1842–1910), the highly regar...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Small Figural Romantic Dagger - late 19th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Small figural romantic dagger - late 19th century
- with 10.75cm double edged tapering plated bade with cast and silver plated grip in the form of a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
2 Miniature Picture Frames Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare Set of two Pictures framed in Gold plated ormulu frames is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse. You will get 2 Erhard and Söhne Frames and one framed pictures with a landscape to place it in your dollhouse.
Made of high-quality gold-plated metal and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this Erhard & Söhne dollhouse toy...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Art Deco Copper German Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original German perpetual desk calendar. Change the day of the week and date by pressing the Bakelite handle on the side. A knob in the back allows you to adjust the date t...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Copper
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars.
A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition made in Germany during World War 2. These were designed to be used in conjunction wi...
Category
1940s German Industrial Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare antique Russian silver and enamel Holy Trinity icon
Moscow, 1853
Marks: Cyrillic D O maker's mark, A C assay master's mark for Aggey Grigorievich Svechin ( Postnikova-L...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition. The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates. The scale reads ...
Category
19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Moroccan Brass and Mother of Pearl Dagger
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-452 Moroccan brass and mother of pearl inlayed wood dagger.
Category
1940s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Complete Games Compendium in Hardwood Jointed Box Many Games
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality antique Games Compendium, complete with over 8 individual games, all in its original hardwood storage box with a hinged lid.
All the pieces are well made and complete.
The box is made of a jointed hardwood, possibly red walnut and is a high quality piece in its own right.
The box has developed a lovely color and patination from use and wear.
The box lid has two brass hinges and two brass loop catches to secure it closed. The interior is sectioned into different sub compartments by hardwood dividers.
Many different games are included within the compendium, including;
Horse racing game...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigarette Cigarette Case - Goldsmiths & Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver, hinged cigarette case, London, year-hallmarked for 1931, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths (located at 112 Regent Street West, London) - makers. The cigar...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Very Rare Late 19th Century Sanderson Plate Camera
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare late 19th Century Sanderson well figured mahogany plate camera with well cast brass mounts in excellent condition and of exceptional quality with extra plates and carryin...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1950s Olympic Tape Measure Peoples Republic of China
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Tricle Bakelite Olympic Tape Measure
made Peoples Republic of China
Cover made from dappled rich dark tricle bake-lite
includes gilt brass fittings and cloth tape.
5.25 dia...
Category
1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Original Documented Otto Wagner's Private Belonging Dining Room Chandelier
Located in Vienna, AT
Chandelier for the private dining room in Otto Wagners famous "Erste Villa Wagner," Hüttelbergstrasse, Vienna similar to the crown-rim of the Romanic and Gothic period (see also Jarm...
Category
19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimbaled boat compass that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, and fitted to a varnished mahogany box with a lid. The lid has two brass hooks. This fine old com...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage Suit of 16th Century Style 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...
Category
1960s English Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1970s Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Spiral Cuff Bracelet Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Mexico
style of Spratling
2.5 W x 1.63 D x 2.13 H
Stamped
Original vintage wear
Refer to images listed
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Cufflinks Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two lovely stylish cufflinks in original old box. Made in Germany, circa 1900. Each is marked with a manufactory mark and "amerikaner". Thats probably the mark for american double.
...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Neoclassical Cameo Intaglio in biscuit.
Italy, 19th Century.
Good condition.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
$283 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Swiss Powder Compact in Mother of Pearl & Gold Plating
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish vintage powder compact with mirror executed in gold plated metal and showcasing a front tiled with mother of pearl. Swiss made circa 1930-60. Measurements: D: 8 cm, H:dept:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
$259 Sale Price
20% Off
Ladies Wristwatch of 18k gold by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Berlin, BE
Ladies Wristwatch of 18k gold by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen, 1970s
Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe (1927–2004) was one of Sweden's most important 20th century silversmiths and the first female silversmith to attract international attention. She secured her first exhibition aged 21. By the late 1940s and early 1950s, she was part of the Paris art studio fraternity, counting Picasso and Billie Holiday as friends.?
Torun created the Vivianna watch in 1962, a spoon-shaped ‘never-ending’ bangle with a mirrored dial and simple hands but devoid of numerals. Originally commissioned for an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, she said her decision to leave out the hour markers suggested a kind of non-time, so that each time the wearer looked at the dial, the message that ‘life is now...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Sphere table cigarette lighter in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver and translucent fire enamel on guilloché, in a modern contemporary style. Piezoelectric mechanism. Dimensions d...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses made by Chevalier in Paris, circa 1960s.
Complete functional glasses that are in good condition and measure 4" x 2.5". Si...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
SK4/1 record player by Dieter Rams and Hans Gugelot for Braun, 1950s Germany. In the mid-20th century, the world of domestic audio equipment witnessed a revolutionary transformation ...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Time Zone Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'TIME ZONE' pinball machine from 1972. Made by Bally Manufacturing Corporation and designed by Jim Patla. In excellent working condition. Great visuals and sounds. Extremely ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Huge Lot 106 Barclay Manoil Podfoot Lead Toy Soldiers US Military Army Figures
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 106 mid century die cast lead, podfoot style toy soldiers by the Barclay Manufacturing Company.
"The Barclay Manufacturing Company was an American metal toy company based in New Jersey that specialised in diecast toy cars and hollowcast toy soldiers. Due to their common availability at five and dime stores, collectors often refer to Barclay's toy soldiers as "Dimestore soldiers". Barclay Manufacturing was formed by Leon Donze and Michael Levy in about 1922. In its heyday Barclay produced 500,000 toys a week, making them the largest toy soldier manufacturer at that time in the United States. In 1939 Barclay acquired another toy soldier company, Tommy Toy and its art deco sculptor Olive Kooken. Some of Barclay's first vehicles were slush cast white metal made in the 1930s. Also about this time, and into the 1940s, the company made a variety of military vehicles – tanks, trucks with cannon and other cars painted brown. Despite the inroads of plastic toy soldiers, Barclay kept manufacturing theirs in metal. Following the war, Barclay changed the helmets on their soldiers to the M1 Helmet. In about 1951 Barclay conserved metal by eliminating bases on their soldiers, which collectors nicknamed podfoot soldiers because each foot appeared as a flattened rounded blob. These were painted similar to figures in American comic books of the time – olive drab uniforms with green helmets with "enemy" soldiers in red uniforms with white helmets. In 1960, the lead soldiers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lead
$800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Broom pendant, necklace by Bent Gabriëlsen for Georg Jensen, Denmark 1960s
By Bent Gabrielsen, Georg Jensen
Located in Delft, NL
Broom pendant, necklace by Bent Gabriëlsen for Georg Jensen, Denmark 1960s
A broom pendant with slightly hammered round shaped rods, hanging from eyelets. Fully hallmarked with the ...
Category
20th Century Danish Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Large Vintage Baltic Amber Necklace jewellery gifts
Located in London, GB
Vintage Graduated Baltic Amber Necklace
Graduated Disc shaped Baltic amber beads strung together with silver metal link chain
Circa 1970 s
Overall Length 70 cm bead size 1 to 3 ...
Category
20th Century Lithuanian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Hand-Crafted Solid Bronze Mortar with Pestle and Great Original Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Decorative and tactile, late 18th century mortar set.
Mortars have been used for centuries by private people and by people in certain trades. In the kitche...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Icon / Portrait Czar Nicholas II, Inscribed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Objet'd'Art, a Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Travel Icon, is a poignant tribute to the reign of Czar Nicholas II. Made in 1913 to commemorate the Great Pilgrimage of Emperor...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
RONSON 1936 Art-Deco Machine Age Cigar Humidor Desk Box With Touch-Tip Striker
Located in Miami, FL
Ronson Art Deco Combination Humidor and Touch Tip Table Lighter.
This Art Deco smoking accessory is a combination humidor box and touch tip lighter by Ronson Lighter Co., back in th...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Heart Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist heart keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Hand Forged Iron Double Sided Music Stand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a church, this impressive French hand-forged iron music stand is designed so that a musician can stand on each side. Candleholders extend on the left and right to ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Antique Crucifix Stand - Silver Plated Jesus Christ - Wood Carved Cross
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique crucifix.
The cross is made of black lacquered wood, with beautifully refined carvings.
The sculpture of Jesus is made of silver-plated metal.
The crucifix dates ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...
Category
Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
19th Century Great Quality Gilt Bronze Wall Crucifix on a Carved & Inlaid Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and finest Gilded bronze crucifix mounted on a oak cross.
The striking details on this highest quality bronze sculpture of Christ are second to none and the antique gilt finish...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th century English Enamel Equestrian Silver Flask
Located in Leesburg, VA
Early 20th century English Enamel Equestrian Silver Flask
Unidentified Maker
England; early 20th century
Silver, enamel
Approximate size: 6 (h) x 3 (w) x 1.25 (d) in.
Crafted in E...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Siebe Gorman Fire Fighter Smoke Mask
By Siebe Gorman & Co.
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is an early Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd. smoke mask. These full face helmets are very rare and found mostly in museum collections. This example looks and feels like it´s never have ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Miniature School Desks in Red and Black Painted Metal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable vintage mini school desks in red and green wire and painted metal. In original condition with visible wear including loss of paint. A little matching lounge chair set is als...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Mexican Silver & Malachite Jewelry Set: Necklace, Bracelets, Pendant
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-Century sterling silver and malachite jewelry set: necklace, pair of bracelets and pendant from Taxco, Mexico, presumably by Los Castillo
By: Los Castillo (in the style of)
Mate...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
RR126 Radiophonograph & Record Player by the Castiglionis for Brionvega 1965
Located in Seattle, WA
Brionvega RR126 A.K.A. the “Musical Pet”. Designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965.
Originally from Italy Both the machine and the Dual 1226 record player has been se...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$8,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign 'Drugs & Soda' From WPB, Florida Clematis Street
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign: 'Drugs & Soda'
Salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida
A piece of Americana history: a 1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign advertising "Drugs & Soda," salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach, Florida. This sign stands as a rare survivor, retaining its original presence and bearing the iconic Coca-Cola logo that has resonated through generations.
Untouched and naturally preserved, this dual-sided sign is a testament to the golden era of soda fountain culture. Standing at an impressive 55.5 inches high, including the hanging brackets, it commands attention with its vibrant polychrome finish. The sign itself measures 45 inches high by 46 inches wide, with a depth of 8 inches.
This artifact not only embodies the fusion of pharmacy and soda fountain traditions but also serves as a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era. Its presence evokes memories of simpler times when soda shops...
Category
1960s American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Salter's Family Scale England Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Salter's Family Scale, England, turn of the Century.
Back when normal household items were designed to be beautiful. This scale by Salter is a tr...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Theodore Alexander 16th Century Style German Hammered Bronze Suit Armour Knight
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Medieval Suit of Armour. Styled after an original 16th Century German suit that sold at auction for well over $50,000. Retai...
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$4,704 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist seahorse keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped a...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany
Located in Doha, QA
This remarkable windlass crossbow, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, is a striking example of early European military craftsmanship, originating from Germany. Measurin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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
$625 Sale Price
50% Off
Jewel walking stick, representing 5 cameos, Russia 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: jewel walking stick, round iron knob, with engraved gold parts, depicting 5 cameos. Macassar wood cane. Brass and iron ferrule. Russia circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Brass, Iron
Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by the Castiglioni Studio for Brionvega first introduced in 1966. This later example produced circa 1970. This stereo phonograph/AM FM receiver console is fully functio...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
19th Century Brass Telescope by Broadhurst and Clarkson
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century brass three draw telescope by 'Broadhust and Clarkson, London’, circa 1880. This stunning piece is of exceptional quality, fully restored and with excellent ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck Midcentury Lucky Charm Pig Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist pig keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Aus...
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Embraer 170 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 170 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 170 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff & Fils, circa 1880.
The case is inlaid and crossbanded with floral marquetry and banded decoration. The lid opens to reveal an ebonised interior with a glazed hinged cover showing the comb, and a paper label to the underside of the lid stating 'Fabrique De Geneve' Langdorff & Fils, Fabricants
The music box has got its original tune sheet which is stamped:
"No 24017 Fabrique de Geneve" and lists the ten tunes and composers.
Condition:
It is is in excellent condition and in working order.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 18 cm x Width 69 cm x Depth 27 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 7 inches x Width 2 foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches
Music box
(also musical box) is a 19th/20th century automatic musical instrument that produces sounds by the use of a set of pins placed on a revolving cylinder or disc so as to pluck the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique...
Category
1880s Swiss Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Indian Jhansi, Bundelkhand Bronze Toy Horse Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good antique bronze temple horse on wheels toy originating from Jhansi City in Bundelkhand in Northern India and dating from the 19th century. The Hindu region of Bundelkhand is we...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Cinema Pinball Arcade Game, 1976 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'CINEMA' pinball machine from 1976. Made by Chicago Coin Machine Manufacturing Company and designed by Albin Peters, Jerry Koci and Wendell McAdam...
Category
1970s American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s
Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century, most likely Parisian gilded bronze and brass ormolu work, exceptionally executed sculptural form, the exquisitely detailed architectural cathedral shaped case having a removable pointed steeple roof with cross finial, opening to relic display case surrounded on all sides by original glazed glass panes, stepped base, rising on disc feet. Signed, stamped by maker / bronzier "BC" (unknown) model "5096" and other faint marks to lid interiors.
Additional photos available upon request
Dimensions: (approx)
14.75" High, 6.75" Wide, 6.75" Deep; 13.25 lbs total
History:
A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine, by the French term châsse or monstrance) is a container for important religious relics.
The earliest reliquaries were essentially boxes, either simply box-shaped or based on an architectural design, taking the form of a model of a church with a pitched roof. These latter are known by the French term chasse, and typical examples from the 12th to 14th century have wooden frameworks with gilt-copper plaques nailed on, decorated in champlevé enamel. Limoges was the largest production centre; NB the English usage differs from that of the French châsse, which denotes large size rather than shape.
Relics of the True Cross became very popular from the 9th century onward and were housed in magnificent gold and silver cross-shaped reliquaries decorated with enamels and precious stones. From about the end of the 10th century, reliquaries in the shape of the relics they housed also became popular; hence, for instance, the skull of Pope Alexander I was housed in a head-shaped reliquary. Similarly, the bones of saints were often housed in reliquaries that recalled the shape of the original body part, such as an arm or a foot.
A philatory is a transparent reliquary designed to contain and exhibit the bones and relics of saints. This style of reliquary has a viewing portal to view the relic inside. The feretrum was a medieval form of reliquary or shrine containing the sacred effigies and relics of a saint.
During the later Middle Ages, the monstrance form, primarily used for consecrated hosts, was sometimes used for reliquaries. These housed the relic in a rock crystal, or glass capsule mounted on a column above a base, enabling the relic to be displayed to the faithful. Reliquaries in the form of large pieces of metalwork jewellery also appeared around this time, housing tiny relics such as pieces of the Holy Thorn, notably the Holy Thorn Reliquary now in the British Museum.
Condition:
Superb museum quality examples, in excellent original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinated - scattered oxidation. Overall wonderful examples.
Typically reliquaries were not sold in pairs, so to find a matching pair such as this is exceptionally rare.
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Local pickup available near Dallas, Texas
Additional:
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques love religious antiques, from Christian tabernacles, Catholic altarpiece, life-size Buddhist temple sculptures, Hindu votive offerings, 16th century Islamic mosque architectural salvaged windows...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Small round box with lid, made of blond tortoiseshell with 18K gold intaglio finishes. On the lid is written, in French, the phrase Gage d’amitié (as a sign of friendship). Inside, o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
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