Metal Collectibles and Curiosities

A very rare early 19th Century by Dolland, London, richly patinated mahogany and brass telescope, finely hand carved and of exceptional quality supported on a gorgeous brass and maho...

Early 19th century mahogany apothecary cabinet. Made from mahogany with original brass fittings. The doors open to reveal compartments for bottles and drawers. A secret sliding com...

A Regency period brass Culpeper design microscope by William Harris, London. In lovely condition retaining the original lacquer throughout, signed on the stage and the mahogany case ...

An English brass pocket sundial compass, early 19th century. In a hand turned domed brass case with lovely patina. Magnetic dial for latitude 51° No...

This is an antique Hughes telescope. An English, leather and brass 5-draw terrestrial or astronomical refractor, dating to the Regency period, circa 1830. Perfect for bird watchin...

Decorate a living room or a boudoir with this elegant antique Regency pedal harp. Crafted in England by Jacob. Erat, London circa 1820, the double action musical instrument features 42 recently replaced strings to the gilt foliate faux rosewood sound board. The grained soundboard with five swell doors is further decorated on the inside with hand painted chinoiserie motifs. The fluted column is embellished at the neck with gilded cherub faces, caryatids, leaf decor and ram's head figures. The base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, is mounted with seven brass pedals on paw feet, and embellished with dolphin figures decorations in gilt. The harp is in good condition with a rich bronze and patinated finish and has engravings which reads: "J. Erat Maker Wardour Street Soho London 878". May need some repairs. We put decorative strings on. Jacob Erat (1768-1821), the harp maker, worked in the Erard factory as foreman in the late 18th century. He then set up on his own business "The Erat Harp...

An antique brass stud decorated sea captain's chest on stand, circa 1810-1820, ideal as a side table. The interior is lined with its original coral colored printed wallpaper. The Sta...

A fine English footed rectangular gallery tray or book stand of mahogany for the library from the Regency period, featuring a turned column ga...

Urn shaped treen tobacco jar. The beautifully patinated wood is topped by a long necked lid with an ebonized acorn finial. The Greek key style handles are brass. The interior contain...

This is a classic mahogany peat bucket that is detailed with a brass handle and banding that dates to circa 1820-1830.

Rosewood walking stick with secret dagger. The blade is finely engraved Toledo steel. The handle is carved in the shape of a hoof made of horn. ...

Monumental brass table lamp by Stiffel featuring a nautical style clock and barometer 360 degrees on a brass column. Each side is encased in beveled gla...