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Material: Metal
Vintage Belt Buckle Exotic Wood Brass Copper
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Modern Exotic Wood Brass and Copper Vintage Belt Buckle 2. 25 x 1.5 x .25 Preowned original vintage condition Please refer to images provided.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Legendary Circus Voltaire Pinball Game by Williams Electronic Games Made in 1997
Located in Sofia, BG
Cirqus Voltaire is a 1997 pinball game, designed by John Popadiuk and Cameron Silver and was released by Williams Electronics Games. The theme involves the player performing many dif...
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Late 20th Century American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3854
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Silver Magnifying Glass with a Feather Handle Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice silver magnifying glass with a feather handle, which could be used for opening letters as well. The magnification is good and works well. A compliment to any desk or work...
Category

20th Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

1970s American Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn Cast Aluminium Flameproof Tube Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This is a 4ft flame proof strip light manufactured by Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn, Texas, USA. These rare examples were made in the 1970s for use in hazardous areas on super tankers an...
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1970s American Industrial Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Mounted Fishing Reel, English, Brass, Decorative, Travertine, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mounted fishing reel. An English, mahogany and brass reel of sporting decorative interest and mounted on a travertine base, dating to the late Victorian period and later, circa 1900. Of great appeal to the keen fisherman for decorative display Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Select stocks show fine grain interest and deep russet hues Quality brass fittings throughout presents warm golden tones Skilfully mounted upon a stout travertine plinth...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Very Large George III Rosewood Gallery Magnifying Glass
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bra...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Splendid Steiff Mohair Teddy Bear on Wheels, Germany 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
The Sweetest Steiff Mohair Teddy Bear on Wheels, Germany 1920s
Category

1920s German Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19th Century Austrian Helmet
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th century Austrian helmet. Helmet has been separated into two parts so they can be flush mounted to a wall.
Category

19th Century European Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Red Metal Body Track Rail Race Car, Circa 1952
Located in London, GB
Fabulous scratch built model race car, circa 1952. A track car, such as this one, raced on the surface of a board track usually consisting of 4-6 lanes...
Category

1950s British Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Ashtray in Bronze, Jugend, Early 20th Century
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful ashtray in bronze, jugend, early 20th Century. Unknown designer and maker. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Jugendstil Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Stylish Art Deco Wall Crucifix Gilt Bronze Christ Corpus Mounted on a Oak Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful, fire gilt Art Deco era sculpture of Christ. Some crucifixes come with sculptures of Christ in terrible agony, but the face underneath the crown of thorns on this...
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Boeing Engine part CFM56 Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side table Boeing Engine part CFM56 made with CFM56 engine part in titanium nickel and aluminium alloy. From Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, with polished a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Nickel

Boeing Engine part CFM56 Side Table
Boeing Engine part CFM56 Side Table
$3,214 Sale Price
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Antique Carved Rose Quartz 14K Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality hand carved oval rose quartz pin brooch set in a 14K yellow gold frame. This is a vintage piece of estate jewelry circa 1910. The frame is an elegant thin oval setting w...
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Early 20th Century French Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Handmade Art Deco Jumping Rope made of Wood, Jute Cord and Aluminium, 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very rare handmade skipping rope from the 1930s. The handle length is 20.5cm, the rope 220cm.
Category

1930s Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Blunt and Company Maritime Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Mid-nineteenth century ships compass by Blunt and Company of New York. The Blunt name was involved in the maritime trade from 1824 to 1885. The name Blunt and Co. was used from 1868 to 1872 by Edmund Blunt Jr. This is a spun brass bowl compass fitted to a dovetailed wood box...
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1870s American Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Holy water font depicting "The Baptism of Christ" in silver-plated copper - 19th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Holy water font depicting "The Baptism of Christ" in silver-plated copper Fine Art - Catholic Measures : 18x3cm H: 29cm Material : silver-plated copper Wear consistent with age and use
Category

19th Century Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

SeaGull Seaplane Lighter, 1970s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a SOC-3A Seagull Plane. This two-place scout observation plane of the U.S. Navy was used for both land and sea landings, as well as used fo...
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and condition, 1860s box with perfect working silver lock and key. This handcrafted spoon box is another one of our recent great finds. It comes with beautifully shaped...
Category

Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Carl Auböck Model #5615 'Star' Solid Brass Keyring with Signature
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5615 'Star' solid brass keyring with signature. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid copper and brass Navy ships binnacle with interior mounted compass, brass carrying handle, side mounted kerosene lantern, rear mounting bracket and brass plate inscrib...
Category

1940s American American Craftsman Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Narragansett Machine Company Mountable Weight Machine , 1920s, USA
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique wall-mounted cast iron gym exercise machine. This early exercise device, designed for shoulder and arm workouts, features sturdy wooden mounting panels and durable cast iron pulleys. The top wooden panel bears a decal from the Narragansett Machine Company, highlighting its historical craftsmanship. A unique and functional piece, it makes a fantastic addition to any home gym or vintage fitness...
Category

1920s American Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Vintage Marx Fire Chief Friction Action Toy Sedan American, Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This original vintage friction activated toy sedan" Fire Chief" Car by The Marx Toy Company, circa 1930, is a difficult toy to find, especially in this variation, which I have not se...
Category

1930s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin, Steel

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of His Ship when recommissioned for Foreign Service i...
Category

1820s English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Walking stick depicting an elephant, by Maurice Daurat, France 1910.
Located in Milan, IT
Jewel walking stick: silver handle, which depicts an elephant head with rolled trunk in pure Art Nouveau style. In the lower edge of the barrel, six peridot stones, emerald cut, are ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Silver, Copper, Iron

Genuine Ophiuroidea Brittle Star Fossil with Customized Display Stand (1.8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Genuine, museum-quality, Ophiuroidea Brittle Star Fossil. Ophiura ophiura or the serpent star is a species of brittle star in the order Ophiurida. This type of species is known for i...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Arts & Crafts Tabernacle with Solid Silver Mary & Archangel Gabriel Panels, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Religious artefact with stunning embossed and inlaid silver plaques. Antique tabernacles are a rare find, so when we got the chance to purchase thi...
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Star Sea Star Starfish Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist star keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hobart Crescent Dishwasher Salesmans Sample
Located in Dekalb, IL
1930s; The Hobart Manufacturing Company - Troy, OH Hobart was originally founded in 1897 by engineer Charles Hobart. When the company bought out The Crescent Washing Machine Company...
Category

Early 20th Century American Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Book Binder's Press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh
Located in London, GB
A 19th century nipping or copying press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh. Marked: PATENT ROBERT RITCHIE EDINBURGH.
Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Taxidermy Sea Eagles by Henry Ward, Father of Roland Ward
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Pair of sea eagles by Henry Ward. Father of Roland Ward. An exceptional pair of cased sea eagles by Henry Ward. The case contains a cleverly modelled pair...
Category

1880s English Sporting Art Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

1955 "Space Commander" Rocket Ship Kids spring riding toy, Wonder Horse Style
By Del Williams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual and rare 1955 "Space Commander" Rocket Ship Kids spring riding toy, Wonder Horse Style made by Delphos Bending Company,, Totally original,, origin...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size alw...
Category

1930s German Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

1800s Cast Iron Farm Well Hand Pump with Handle Piston
Located in New York, NY
1800s farmhouse and Industrial style cast iron hand pump. Unknown working condition but great look. Sold as is. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
Category

19th Century American Industrial Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Pair of Metal Military Red and Blue Gasoline Tanks, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of metal military red and blue gasoline tanks, circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Giovanni Battista CRESPI, Episode from the life si S. Carlo Borromeo.
By Nicolas-André Monsiau
Located in Milano, IT
The work is a round framed painting made of gilded wood, with an angel above the frame cin center. The frame is all made with very elegant, curv...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Antique Engraving - Crucifixion Christ - Silver Plated Copper - After Van Dyck
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A late 19th century engraving, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and cherubs "Christ aux Anges". Engraved on a copper panel, silver plated. After Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641)...
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1880s French Baroque Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Cartier France 1960s Yellow Gold Diamond And Red Cabochon Stone Lion Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Circa 1960s Cartier France 18K yellow gold whimsical and unusual Lion Brooch. Hand chased and detailed gold work and set with round cabochon carnelian stones and further set with dia...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

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, ...
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1920s British Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Eleven Antique French Pairs of Orthopedic Wooden Shoe Lasts
Located in Haarlem, NL
A little strange but very decorative set of 11 pairs of shoe lasts or wooden shoe moulds. All pairs are orthopedic remodeled to fit various abnormalities on...
Category

Early 20th Century French Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Collection of 9 Folky English Victorian Brass Shoe and Boot Mantel Ornaments
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of 9 brass shoe mantel ornaments. Each in the form of a lady's boot or shoe. Some with applied buttons and etched decorations. Most ...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

HK21 Machine Gun Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome lighter is cast in the shape of a German machine gun. Perfect for any collector of smoking paraphernalia or firearm enthusiast. Relieved lettering on the left side abov...
Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Brass Decorative Collector Dagger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan brass dagger, mixed metal, copper, nickel and enamel. Moroccan Hand carved Khoumiya dagger, of typical shape with curved bla...
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 1868 German Catholic Journeymen Association Embroidered Flag 71"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique circa 1868 German Catholic heraldic Flag. Front reads: Katholischer Gesellen Verein (Catholic Journeymen Association) / Gegrundet 1868 (Fo...
Category

1860s Late Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage English Steel Functioning Miniature Doll or Toy Tricycle
Located in Chicago, IL
Unfortunately we don't know much about this handsome steel tricycle, though what we do know is that it is very charming. Well constructed miniature steel tricycle with it's aged leather seat would be the perfect accent in a gentlemans office or library. All three wheels roll and the handle bars turn the front wheel in either direction. It is well constructed and a spectacular conversation starter or a prop for ones avid doll collection...
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20th Century English Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Large Sterling Silver Natural Sapphire Cross Pendant 40 Carats
Located in Somis, CA
This stunning large cross pendant is a true masterpiece of fine Italian craftsmanship. Set in sterling silver, the cross is a testament to both bold design and meticulous detail. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Journey From This World to the Next by H. Fielding – Golden Cockerel Press
Located in Middletown, NY
Waltham Saint Lawrence: The Golden Cockerel Press, 1930. Illustrations by Denis Tegetmeister (1895 – 1987). 8vo, 9 x 6 in (229 x 153 mm); 175 pp., 6 copper engravings by Denis Tege...
Category

Early 20th Century English Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Jet Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza or d...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Modernist Mexican Silver and Malachite Link Bracelet Taxco Mosaico Azteca
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modernist Mexican sterling silver malachite bracelet from Mexico. Maker stamped. 925 Mexico. Beautiful Mayan Revival, technique called" Mosaico Azteca" which incorporates the used of malachite stone as part of the decoration. Measures: 7.38 long...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

Venetian Pewter Jolly Roger Pirate Model Ship Mounted on Wooden Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian Jolly Roger pirate model ship from the 20th century made from pewter alloy and mounted on a wooden base. This captivating Venetian Jolly Roger pirate model ship from the 2...
Category

20th Century Italian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Red Pop Art APC Pouring Paint Can Bank
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly Pop Art 1980s pouring paint can piggy bank/sculpture. Metal paint can with a quarter-sized coin slot in its bottom appears to be defying gravity by resting on a pouring ...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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. with base and 42cm alt. total and 24 c...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

19th century Danish carved walnut barometer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Danish carved walnut barometer circa 1890. Beautifully carved from a solid piece of wood. Thermometer set in the top. Barometer with paper dial in danish. Some losses ...
Category

Late 19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1930s Cast Iron Checkered Potted Geranium Floral Bouquet Painted Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage cast iron doorstop showing a geranium plant set inside a woven checkered flower pot on an iron plinth. Retaining the original painted finish. Beautiful patina. Circa 1930 ...
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Collar Button “Gül Yaka” - Gilded Metal Jewelry of the Turkmen, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Collar button “gül yaka” - ancient gilded metal jewelry of the Turkmen. Hand carved, with numerous precious stones set, Very good condition.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Brass Light Wood Belt Buckle Kenneth Reid New Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1970s Brass and Light Wood Belt Buckle Kenneth Reid New Mexico 3 w x 1.75 d x .5 d Preowned vintage Refer to images for condition
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

AMERICAN THEMED Romantic Dagger - early to mid 19th century - Spanish
Located in TEYJAT, FR
SUPERB AMERICAN THEMED ROMATIC DAGGER : EARLY TO MID 19THE CENTURY - Spanish, with 14.75cm flattened diamond shaped tapering blade and heavy cast bronze grip comprising a pair of opposing dogs head quillions surmounted by a frontiersman in traditional dress of the early 19th century carrying a flintlock long rifle, associated tasselled bag and powder horn with an animal fur skin...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1980s Table Lighter Chrome Huey Cobra Helicopter Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s VINTAGE TABLE LIGHTER Chrome Plated Steel Beautiful helicopter design. Lighter is stamped Japan. In the shape of a Huey Cobra Helicopter 3 tall x 7...
Category

1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Metal

Art Deco Kodak Vigilante Junior Six-20 Folding Camera c.1940-1948
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Art Deco Kodak Vigilante Junior Six-20 Folding Camera with a leather wrapped body, chrome accents and flip out view finder. Folds neatly to 1.5 i...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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