Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Period: Early 20th Century
Color: Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cranberry/Red Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, sterling silver cranberry/red, tyg-form (a tyg is a three-handled Scottish drinking cup), threaded crystal match striker, having three, clear handles, London, 1916, Robert Pringle and Sons...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An exceptionally large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques ...
Category
Thai Tribal Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Judaica - Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Rimonim by Maurice Salkind in 1920
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1920 by Maurice Salkind, this impressive pair of sterling silver Rimonim feature floral chasing, eagle finials, deer, hanging bells and beaded bases. The hand...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Angel Motif Sterling Silver Snuff Box
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful snuff box is made from sterling silver. The lid and sides are covered in an intricate floral design with musical instruments and a scene of two playing cherubs in its ...
Category
German Empire Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Silver Medal of Military Valor
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare American medal of Military Valor - silver US Army - ARMY SERVICE CORP -
United States Army Corps of Engineers.
news: Army Service Corps, a compon...
Category
American Other Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
1920s English Small Silver Glass Matchstriker
Located in Stamford, CT
1920s petite English glass and sterling silver match striker.
Makers mark on the silver rim.
Matches shown in photos are not included.
Category
English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
11 Piece Antique Sterling Silver & Blue Guilloche Enamel Ladies Dresser Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique ladies dresser or vanity set is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from the United States and da...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Silver Set of Rare and High Quality 11 Miniature Cars / Automobiles
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary assortment of Italian silver miniature cars (either continental 0.800 or sterling 0.25 silver), rendered with exquisite details and movabl...
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Openwork Filigree Yad or Torah Pointer
Located in Norwalk, CT
The intricate openwork floral and scroll motifs of this Torah pointer - known as a Yad - indicate the work of a master silver artist. Yad is stamped "925" an...
Category
Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Italian Silver on Brass Sailing Ship on Wheels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting antique sailing ship or nef hand crafted in silver plate on brass with plenty of unexpected details including hand hammered billowing sails, a crows nest...
Category
Italian Other Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Silver Plated Fishing Reel Trophy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This silver trophy was designed to celebrate the winner of an angling competition. Three fishing rods with large reels intersect over one another, forming a three-pronged base for the trophy. Looped onto the rods is a wreath, signifying victory for the recipient of the trophy. The chalice of the trophy is clear and nondescript, free of any markings or initials. Well maintained and sturdy, this is an excellent example of antique silver craftsmanship.
Sportfishing began in earnest in 15th century England...
Category
Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case with Floral & Ribbon Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver and enamel cigarette case is hallmarked by an unknown maker and is presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1920. The case is composed of .800 silver and ha...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray
Located in London, GB
A large and very rare silver-inlaid antique Judaica tray
Jerusalem, c.1900
Height 2.5cm, diameter 62cm
This large and remarkable work is a copper and silver-inlaid antique Jewish tray, featuring meticulous and exceptional metalwork, and was made in Jerusalem around the turn of the twentieth century.
It features a twelve-fold repeating pictorial decoration, which is set between two circles, that of the central ring in which a large menorah...
Category
Israeli Modern Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Sterling Silver Cricket Trophy, circa 1923
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a handsome sterling silver trophy dating to circa 1923. Detailed in raised relief on the the goblet-shaped trophy is an energetic cricket scene. It shows a cricket batter as ...
Category
British Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Silver 84 Clutch Purse with Horses Moscow
Located in San Mateo, CA
Russian silver clutch or evening purse. This has repousse horse heads with outstanding detail in the left corner. The clutch is .875 fine silver. There is a glass cabochon for the cl...
Category
Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted glass owl-form match striker (with original glass eyes), London, England, year-hallmarked for 1925. Excellent detail.
Matches are stru...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Hill Tribe Silver Spiral Cuff Bracelet, Hand-Engraved, Thailand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This unique tribal cuff bracelet originates from the Karen Hill Tribe of Northern Thailand via tribal silversmith techniques that have been handed...
Category
Thai Tribal Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Russian Tsarist Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Russian Tsarist silver cigarette case.
Category
Russian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker with hand-blown light green handles, London, circa 1910. Hallmarks are rubbed in ...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Set of 12 Art Deco Silver-plated knife rests in the manner of Christofle
French, 20th Century
Fish (eg.): 3cm x 10cm wide x 2.5cm depth.
This charming set consists of twelve Art...
Category
French Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Joseph Crossard French Silver Gold Plated and Engraved Traveling Liqueur Bottle
By Joseph Crossard 1
Located in Delft, NL
Joseph crossard French silver gold plated and Engraved traveling liqueur Bottle, 1900.
A French Art Nouveau crystal bottle, richly decorated with gol...
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Silver Nurses Belt Buckle from 1901 by John Tiley
By John Tiley
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London 1901 by John Tiley, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Belt Buckle, measures 3.75"(9.5cm) wide a...
Category
English Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare English Silver & Enamel Picture Frame, Allies of 1914
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare English sterling silver photograph frame by the top notch silversmith, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company L...
Category
European Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Pflueger Summit 1993-L Engraved and Jeweled Fishing Reel with Box, Bag & Papers
By Pflueger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This bait fishing reel was made by Pflueger of the United States in the period and style of the Art Deco era. The reel is plated with nickel silver and intricately engraved with jewe...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Colen Hewer Cheshire Sterling Silver Cigarette Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Colen Hewer Cheshire sterling silver cigarette case.
Category
British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Very Unique Austrian Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case by Kurzer & Wolf, Dated 1916
By Kurzer & Wolf
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This is without question a most unique Austrian silver cigarette case, the front of the case is decorated with a finely detailed road ma...
Category
Austrian Vienna Secession Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau Seal, France 1900, Sigillo Liberty, Francia, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau seal made out of silver depicting mistletoe. The handle made out of semi-precious stone. France, 1900.
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Jewish Ritual Objet Totem
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jewish ritual objet
Besamin TOTEM
Silver spice tower
Origin Germany Circa 1900
at its base it has the silver seals
Possibly a flag missing
95 g of weight.
Category
German Neoclassical Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Thai Hill Tribe Cuff Bracelet with Engraved Tribal Patterns
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Thai hill tribe silver bracelet is beautifully engraved with tribal motifs. The Thai Silver Jewellery created by the Hill Tribes are objects o...
Category
Thai Tribal Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Baby Amulet Necklace, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century silver baby amulet necklace, CChina
A wonderfully balanced silver chain necklace with coral and turquoise beads is anchored by a bat, from which da...
Category
Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Silver
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques with each silve...
Category
Thai Tribal Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Monumental Polish Silver Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century monumental, silver Hanukkah lamp made in Poland. Designed in an Art-Deco style, the lamp is decorated with floral motifs at its base, while a detailed figure of an eagle appears at the top of its central, supporting pillar, overlooking the eight candleholders and the servant light.
Marked with Polish marks.
Every item in Menorah Galleries...
Category
Polish Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, Import Marked London 1927
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1927 by Israel Segalov, this wonderful pair of Sterling Silver Knights On Horseback, are handsomely modelled. Each measures roughly 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 96 troy ounces.
The design for the Knights is taken from a relief which can be found at the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I in the 'Hofkirche' of Innsbruck in Germany. The relief shows Emperor Maximilian I at the Battle of the Spurs (also known as the (second) Battle of the Guinegate), and was created by Albrecht Durer.
The knights are believed to depict Emperor Maximilian I & King Ferdinand I.
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Rimonim, London 1916 Morris Salkind
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1916 by Morris Salkind, this elegant pair of Antique Sterling Silver Rimonim, feature floral chasing, eagle finials, lions, hanging bells, and beaded bases. E...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
License Plate, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
License plate is an original decorative object realized in the early 20th century.
Made in Italy.
The license plate is realized in silverplate and ...
Category
Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Colonial Silver Engraved Presentation Padlock 1912
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century engraved Indian colonial unmarked silver and steel presentation padlock 1912.
Engraved “Kasiram . Das, Institution Katwa 1912 FCR” ...
Category
Indian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Asprey, Pair of Antique Silver Plate Music Stands, Made Circa 1910
Located in London, London
Made in London circa 1910 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this stylish pair of Antique Silver Plate Music Stands, are plain in design. Each music stand measures 13.5"(34 cm) tall, by 13.5"(34 ...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Hans Jensen Danish Silver Plated Brush Set
By Hans Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Hans Jensen Danish silver plated brush set - one hair brush and one clothes brush.
No monogram. Marking: S & F 297 DENMARK.
Measures: Hai...
Category
Danish Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Art Nouveau Sterling Buckle, 1902
By Gorham
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorham Art Nouveau sterling buckle, 1902. Marks for Gorham Sterling and B1949 copyrighted with 1902 (year). Beautiful open floral nouveau whiplash des...
Category
American Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Havdalah Box / Spice Box, London 1912, Joseph Zweig
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1912 by Joseph Zweig, this Antique Sterling Silver Havdalah Box, or Spice Tower, is of a traditional Eastern European form. The Havdalah box measures 9.75"(25...
Category
English Baroque Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Egyptian Revival Beetle Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Sterling silver brooch with real beetle bug shell.
Measures: 1 1/2" long x 1/2" wide.
Category
American Late Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Unusual Edwardian Sterling Large Silver Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
By Robert Jones
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, large, Edwardian, sterling silver mounted, threaded crystal match striker, Birmingham, England, 1904, Robert Jones -maker. Made for the Nicholls and Campbell Ltd. Wine Merch...
Category
English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Silver Megillah with Filigree Work by Bezalel Academy
Located in London, GB
Silver Megillah with filigree work by Bezalel Academy
Jerusalem, c. 1920
Measures: Height 22cm, diameter 4cm
This beautiful silver megillah was crafted in the early 20th century by the prestigious Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. The item contains the Megillah Esther (Scroll of Esther...
Category
Palestinian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Traditional Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate, Judaica, London 1922
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Morris Solovitch, this striking, Sterling Silver Breastplate, features decoration depiction the tablets with the engraved Ten Commandments in Hebrew, ...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Traditional Silver Torque Necklace Chocker from Rajasthan India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional torque or Hansuli silvered necklace choker from Lambadi or Banjara and Sugali People, Andhra Pradesh, India.t India, circa 1940.
Fabulous vi...
Category
Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Asian Metal Filigree Opium Pipe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian metal opium pipe with filigree art work in floral designs.
Silvered metal alloy, patinated could be cleaned to be shiny.
Long and unusual decorative collector opium pipe, very ...
Category
Hong Kong Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Secessionist Silver Cigarette / Match Holder, Desk Accessory, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Secessionist sterling silver cigarette / match holder, desk accessory, attributed to Josef Hoffmann, Stunning design, superior quality, hand executed, stamped sterling, also retains ...
Category
Austrian Vienna Secession Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Floral Inspired Judaica Silver Spice Holder / Besamim, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Cast in the form of a flowering vine, the embossed silver flower-head radiating out from a pierced centre, attached to a naturalistically inspired leafy stem.
The reverse having a c...
Category
Israeli Other Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Plated Figural Military Dress Uniform Hat Display Stand or Rack
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very detailed and unique silver plated hat stand is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but presumed to have been made in England in approximately 1910 in the period style. This hat...
Category
English Edwardian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Art Deco, Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted threaded crystal match striker, London, year hallmarked for 1926. Measures almost 2 1/2 inches high x almost 2 3/4 inches diameter. Dark spots in ph...
Category
English Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Silver Spice Box Attributed to Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
Silver and silver filigree spice container, Jerusalem, circa 1920.
Ball spice container raised on a stem, on a flat filigree foot, the lid is...
Category
Israeli Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Krupski & Matulewicz Russian Tsarist Silver Cigarette Case
By Krupski & Matulewicz
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Krupski & Matulewicz Russian/Polish Tsarist silver cigarette case. This case has the Russian 84 hallmark for silver. KiM stands for KRUPSKI I MATULEWICZ. The firm of Wladyslaw Krupski and Jan Matulewicz had there shop at ul. Leszczynska 12. Warszsawa. The Russian silver mark...
Category
Russian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Large Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Threaded Crystal Match Striker
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver match - mounted, threaded crystal match striker, having a full, sterling silver match cup, Birmingham, England, 1917, J. Grinsell & Sons makers. Mea...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
English Sterling Silver Presentation Twin Handled Cup, 1924
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tall reeded handles and tall stem on a raised foot. Hallmarks on one side with an extensive presentation inscription (see photo) for a cruise on the other side.
11.73 Troy ozs.
Mea...
Category
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Alabaster Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver, alabaster and lapis lazuli match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and alabaster match striker has a globular form.
The surface of the alabaster body has a carved textured finish which composes a match striker.
The body of this antique match striker...
Category
British Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Ladies Dresser Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This three piece sterling silver and guilloche enameled dresser set was made in England in circa 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The set is compo...
Category
English Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Turquoise Guilloche and Sterling Chatelaine Tiny Ring Compact
Located in Topeka, KS
Art Deco turquoise guilloche and sterling chatelaine tiny ring compact with hand-painted flower design.
Perfect for primping! This somewhat ball...
Category
Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Silver Schnapps Cup
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver Zionist Schnapps cup, France, circa 1920.
This shot cup is decorated with a Star of David enclosed in a wreath with a bow, and the word “Zion” in Hebrew. Marked with...
Category
French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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