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Material: Metal
Arts & Crafts Edwardian Hand-Crafted Patinated Copper Lidded Communion Chalice
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Arts & Crafts with Gothic elements Edwardian hand crafted patinated copper lidded communion chalice dating from the early 20th Century...
Category
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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
Native American Shalako Kachina Pendant by Esther Wood
Located in Toledo, OH
Native American Shalako Kachina Pendant by Esther Wood. Esther Wood is a Navajo silversmith and jeweler. She has had several pieces in the Smithsonian. Thi...
Category
Late 20th Century Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Toby" Jug Still Bank and Biscuit Tin, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is both a still bank and a biscuit tin. It would originally have been sold, filled with biscuits. After all of the cookies would have been consumed, the tin (rather than been thrown away) would have been used as a bank to save money. There is a slot for deposits at the back of the neck at the top (see image). Coins would have been removed by lifting or twisting the snug fitting lid. Toby is nicely hand-painted in pleasing colors of green, blue, gold, and white, with realistic flesh tones to the hands and face. The total height is 6 1/2" while the total width is 6" (includes handle). Diameter at the base is 5".
This Toby figured tin was manufactured circa 1911 by the biscuit tin company of Hudson Scott located in Carlisle, England.
It is marked at the bottom "Hudson Scott & Sons Ltd. Carlisle, England."
It has crossover appeal into three categories of collectors. It would be a welcome addition to both the still bank collector and the biscuit tin collector...
Category
1910s English Folk Art Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tin
Georg Jensen Christmas Ornament 1990, Anne Marie Trolle
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 become a tradition representative of Danish handcraf...
Category
1990s Danish Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1950s Atomic Energy Commission Building Office Logo Wall Plaque AEC Oppenheimer
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The AEC seal is one of those great totems of the atomic age. A largely symmetrical and stylized representation of an atom (the highly toxic beryllium), it is strikingly more straightforward than the seals of its successor organizations. The design and design philosophy is very characteristic of the Mid-Century Era. This large rare plaque was only used in official locations of the Atomic Energy Department.
The AEC officially came into existence and took over from the Manhattan Project...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Classic Burl Walnut with Inlaid Brass Swiss Music Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This beautiful burl walnut music box with elegant brass inlaid top plays four different tunes. The rich sound resonated richly and has the workings made in Switzerland. The on and of...
Category
20th Century Swiss Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver Train Keychain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling silver key chain with train or caboose. The key chain looks to be similar to a fine piece, like a Tiffany piece, although it is not....
Category
20th Century Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant was made by Porfillo and Ann Sheyka. The piece was handmade in most likely the late...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Genuine Large Red Pipe Organ Coral (22 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
The Red Pipe Organ coral (Tubipora musica) is an alcyonarian coral native to the waters of the Indian Ocean and the central and western regions of the Pacific Ocean. It is the only k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Other
Vintage 1970s Brass Coil Choker Necklace and Cuff Bracelet
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage brass coil choker necklace and cuff bracelet in wonderful vintage condition. We have left these pieces with their original patinated finish for you; however, you may decide to polish, circa 1970s.
We are absolutely in love with these pieces of circa 1970s jewelry...
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
17th/18th Century Queen Anne Letters Patent on Vellum with Partial Great Seal
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Queen Anne letters patent on vellum with a partial Great Seal and beautifully detailed portrait of the Queen. This document dates to the late 17th or early 18th c...
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Glass scientific instrument: Crookes maltese cross tube, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument. An example of the Crookes tube with Maltese Cross, in chromed metal, a precursor to the cathode ray tube. It was used t...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
1920s Yellow Gold and Enamel Spark Striker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique continental 14-karat yellow gold and enamel spark striker; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptional antique 14-kar...
Category
1920s European Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Hand Bag with Large Decorative Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
English hand bag featuring a large decorative sterling silver clasp with a religious scenic along the clasp.
Hallmarks indicate this purse was...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large coffee sculpture Table Ryosuke Harashima Contemporary Zen Japanese Mingei
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Table or sculpture made by Ryosuke Harashima.
This work is made of antique Japanese antique sled that was used for caring bamboo charcoal at kiln, coper ...
Category
2010s Japanese Japonisme Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Tibetan snuff bottle is delightfully ornate, crafted with silver metalwork and encrusted with colorful beads. The small bo...
Category
20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
19th C. English Carved Mahogany Jewelry Box in the Form of a Miniature Dresser
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very unusual and handsome English carved mahogany Gentlemens jewelry box in the form of a miniature dresser, the upper section with an upward slidi...
Category
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver Mesh Choker Necklace Chido En Mexico
Located in Toledo, OH
15" Sterling Silver Mesh Choker Necklace. The necklace is stamped "Chido En Mexico 0925 TNC" which means "Silver Made in Mexico" and typically seen on pieces from the 1920's through ...
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gallon chekpump for Northamptonshire County Council
Located in London, GB
A copper and brass one gallon "chekpump" standard fuel measure for Northamptonshire County Council. Circa 1915.
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th Century Polish Silver Kiddush Cup
Located in New York, NY
Engraved silver Kiddush cup, Poland, circa 1840.
On a flat base with floral decoration and with two village scenes engraving, one of the village scene depicting a tower with a simil...
Category
Mid-19th Century Polish Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
M. Tinnayre, La Maison Du Péché, with H. Jourdain Etchings, Mylander Binding
Located in Middletown, NY
This enriched, Extra Illustrated, exquisitely-bound copy of Marcelle Tinayre’s La Maison du péché, illustrated by Henri Jordan, is further enhanced by its esteemed provenance. It will make a distinctive addition to the library of a discerning collector.
Marcelle Tinayre, La Maison du péché.
Paris: Société du Livre d’Art. Imprimerie Nationale, 1909. Limited Edition.
4to, 10 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. ( 266 x 197 mm); pp. [6], iv, 355, ii, [6]; 67 colored etchings by Henri Jourdain...
Category
Early 20th Century French Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Deco 1940´s Desk Fighter Airplane Model
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 1940´s Desk Fighter Airplane Model
Model airplane mounted on a wooden globe stand. The airplane is made of metal and is depicted in flight with its propeller at the front. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flowers, Vase F by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
F vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese Artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Victorian brooch in gold and garnets, Austria 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
The brooch is made of 14 Kt gold, up of a knot of racemes, two leaves, and two fruits arranged symmetrically in a mirrored knot. The body of the raceme is entirely chiseled with spir...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
PH Grand Piano PH159 Legacy, Black Woven Leather, Chrome
Located in Copenhagen, DK
- All prices are listed ex works.
- 5-Year guarantee.
- We regularly crate, ship, and install PH Pianos worldwide with full insurance.
This very special PH Grand Piano...
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Chrome
Child Jesus Bust
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
We don't know much about it but we acquired it from a certified antiques dealer, apparently it could have been in a church fire because of the burn on the back of its neck. Through t...
Category
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Gothic Revival Gilt Brass on Wood Wall Mirror with Glass Stones and Latin Phrase
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of rare, beautiful, meaningful and usable Gothic Revival antiques.
At the bottom of this strikingly colorful and stylish Gothic mirror is the Latin phrase Monstra...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Aluminum Jetboard by Sargent Fletcher Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jetboard motorized aluminum surfboard by Jetboard by Sergent Fletcher Co.,
USA, 1965-68. Painted aluminum with steel wall mounting brackets.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Frankart Lady on Chrome Ball Smoking Stand Model T330
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frankart Smoking Stand, Model T330 Nude lady holding up her arms holding a molded Glass Ashtray. lady stands on a Chrome Ball. All in nice Original condition, signs of use and wear...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
19th Century Orthodox Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
This magnificent 19th-century Orthodox cross is crafted in bronze, a material that ensures its durability and beauty over time. The dimensions of the cross are 17 cm in height, 10 cm...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Sarcophagus Gilt & Enamel Retractable Pencil Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage Egyptian revival retractable gilt pencil pendant features the shape of a Pharaoh's Sarcophagus. The pendant is crafted to resemble a miniature writing tool, often adorne...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Weber Costello 12 Inch Globe - Rare Tall Base
Located in Peekskill, NY
I checked the globe and its signed Weber London but could not find a date of printing. This is an 12 inch desk globe is a bit different because of the extra tall decorative stand. I ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Silver Loderein or Snuff Box in the Shape of a Book
Located in Delft, NL
A silver loderein or snuff box in the shape of a book
A silver loderein box in the shape of a book with engraving.
19th Century.
The box is silver ...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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
Italian Sterling Silver Cigarette & Makeup Case by Staldar
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Italian sterling silver combo cigarette & makeup case by Staldar featuring single hinge slip open with 2 powder makeup up compartments, lipstick holder, and a cigarette holder. Craft...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope
Located in Delft, NL
19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone in the shape of a heart
Agate works grounding, stabilizing and protective.
Heliotrope is a protective, groundi...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate, Brass, Gold
Automaton Singing Birds
Located in Norwich, GB
Automaton Singing birds
Automaton singing birds housed in a gilded case standing on a stepped gilded base.
Three articulated singing bird...
Category
1950s British Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Ganesh Deity Figurine, Mongolia, 18th-19th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ganesh deity figurine, Mongolia, 18th-19th century
Ganesha is in Indian mythology the patron saint of scholars, science, schools and scribes. Leader of the ganas and of cunning an...
Category
Early 1800s Mongolian Other Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
Exhibition Quality 3.5" Live Steam Model of a GNR Sterling No. 1
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a 3.5" live steam locomotive, The Sterling No1 or 8-footer one of the best known and fasted 4-2-2 steam locomotives of its time.
Built in Doncaster from 1870 the or...
Category
20th Century English Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Polished Iron Garden Crucifix Cross with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique cross was crafted in France, circa 1870. The large iron crucifix rests on an oval base, and features our Lord nailed on the cross and is decorated with vine a...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Grand Tour Bronze Sarcophagus Form Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual 19th century Italian Grand Tour bronze box in the form of a sarcophagus, circa 1880. Nice form, handsome desk-top accessory, great addition to any box collection.
5.5 inches...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Magnifier Accessories Gold Bronce Desktop Eagle Claw Base Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Brass adjustable desk magnifier
20th century
Elegant desktop magnifying glass made of golden brass, with original magnifying glass and very ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage U.S. Air Force Sterling Silver Pilot Air Wings Shirt Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century U.S. Air Force sterling silver pilot air wings shirt pin, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 3"W x .75"D...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Donatus Solingen German Cigar Cutter with Bone Handle and Box Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donatus Solingen German cigar cutter with bone handle and box opener for the smaller cigar. This vintage piece has a bone handle and stainless meta...
Category
20th Century German Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
Luggage Trunk Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a luggage trunk with straps and bag tags. Made completely of metal with a hollow body. Light patina giving this piec...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Dutch silver watch-key by Hendrik Krins, Schoonhoven
19th century silver watch-key in the shape of a musical instrument
with filigree. The eyelet is marked by the Dutc...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Francisco Artigas, Amazing Large Format Book on Mexican Modern Architecture
By Francisco Artigas
Located in Mexico, DF
A hugely interesting and rare large-format book showcasing the work of Francisco Artigas (1916-1999), a self-taught Mexican architect, designer, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
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
1950s Rare Marijuana Ashtray Bowl San Francisco Architect California SF
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Amazing 1950s sculptural ashtray created in the MCM period in San Francisco. Small studio craft, low numbers produced. Signed.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Novelty Bronze Cigars / Cigarettes Humidor Formed as a Cat's Head Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
For cat lovers, Silvered bronze humidor realistically shaped as a cat's head. Opens to reveal humidor space. Large container for cigards and smaller one for cigarettes or matches. La...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1920s Pair of Port & Starboard English Ship's Oil Lanterns
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s pair of Port & Starboard ship's oil lanterns, English. Handsome copper with brass mounts and scrolled plaques with fresnel glass lens on each over red & green conforming ...
Category
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
Genuine Blue Ridge Coral (21", 25 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality natural flat bladed (laminar) formation of blue ridge coral. Heliopora coerulea is a unique species of coral in the wild and great to use in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Other
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
Reclaimed Early 1940s WW2 42 in. Cast Iron Deck Cleat
Located in New York, NY
Whether displayed as a standalone decorative element or incorporated into a maritime-themed setting, this WW2 deck cleat becomes a unique focal point that captures the spirit of the ...
Category
1940s American Industrial Vintage Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
17th Century Italian Massive Silver Crucifix with Golden Wood Frame, circa 1900s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very rare and precious 1600s Italian massive silver crucifix in bulletin board golden wood frame
Measures cm: H 40, W 26, D 6
About:
On an iconogr...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Decorative Cornet. Golden metal.
Located in Madrid, ES
Decorative bugle golden metal
Decorative bugle made of golden metal. This metal wind instrument emerged, derived from the trunk of poles to which pist...
Category
20th Century European Other Metal Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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