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Period: Early 20th Century
1907 Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
By Edward Fitzgerald
Located in Bath, GB
A sumptuously bound copy of this noted work, presented here in a highly decorative Bumpus binding, with exquisite gilt detail and watered silk pastedowns. The 1907 edition of the wo...
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British Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Old Bronze kewpie Doll Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1912-1925
By Rose O'Neill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Old bronze kewpie doll car Mascot / hood ornament. 1912-1920´s. Mounted over a wings radiator cap. Perfect gift for any Car Fan / Automobilia. Can be used...
Category

American Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pyrenees Mountain Cow Bell in Brass
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique Pyrenees Mountain Cow Bell in Brass   A wonderful detection device used by cattle farmers in the Pyrenees mountains.   The handmade leather strap adorned with copper rivets a...
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French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Located in Burton, TX
Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher Mfg. Co. Ltd., London 1918 N0. 1.195'. Lovingly cared...
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English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto with Cherub Angel, Antique European, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed and then welded. Given the delicacy...
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German Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate - Judaica - London 1922 Jacob Rosenzweig
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Jacob Rosenzweig, this Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate, is of traditional form, decorated with two Lions of Judah holding a depiction of the Crown...
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO Quirky scales to keep your weight personal, the weight registered by the scales can only be correctly vie...
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Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Large Dryad Wooden Paper Guillotine
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large dryad wooden paper Guillotine Well used and still working well, the makers name is in the centre of the front, all in good used condition, ...
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International Style Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Category

European Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Silver Spice Tower by 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 round decorated base with fili...
Category

Israeli Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Induction electrification demonstrator instrument, Italy 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Induction electrification demonstrator instrument. By putting two electrically neutral spheres in contact with each other, when a charged wand is approached, it is possible to notice...
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Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Brass

Anglo-Indian Art Deco Silver Presentation Casket
Located in London, GB
This Anglo-Indian silver casket is inscribed on a central panel to the front with the following: 'Presented to / Mr. A. L. Guildford, B.Sc. M.I.E....
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Indian Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Sculpture Indian Goddess in Patinated Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture Indian Goddess in patinated bronze, beautiful chiselling, early 20th century. Measures: H 23 cm, W 18 cm, D 12 cm.  
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Asian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Nautical Pulley Block
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships pulley block that has a brass sheave and pins. This has been completely restored. It is now a piece of art for your shelf or table. J...
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North American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Architectural miniature staircase model, masterpiece
Located in Delft, NL
Architectural miniature staircase model, masterpiece A miniature staircase model, partly of oak with pressed wood, which is also called a masterpiece in the craft school of the earl...
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Dutch Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Antique World Map on Mercator's Projection, Ocean Currents and Trade Routes 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Antique World Map on Mercator's Projection, 1903, Showing Ocean Currents and Trade Routes Description: This antique map, titled "Chart of the World on Mercator's Projection,"...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Indian Brass Synagogue Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Zhumbar - large brass lamp for festive occasions. India, early 20th century. Central hoop, with a dozen curved arms (with hoops at their end) - six turning upwards and six downwards. Four rods for suspension. Such lamps served the "Bene Israel" congregation that lived mainly in Bombay, Calcutta and other towns in western India. "Oil chandeliers with thirteen arms, known as Zhumbar, were used in the synagogue on festive occasions" Literature: Orpa Slapak (Editor), "The Jews of India - Bene Israel, Cochin...
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Indian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rebuilt Steinway Model O Grand Piano Polished Walnut Spade Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
Rebuilt, 1925, Steinway Model O grand piano for sale with a polished, walnut case and spade legs. Piano has an eighty-eight note keyboard and a two-p...
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German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Native American Sioux Catlinite T Pipe
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux catlinite T pipe with fluted base and top. Has been smoked, with original stem. Collected by Charles Graves, Indian agent in 1928, South Dakota. Authentic. Period: First quart...
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American Native American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

Rare Suite of Antique Royal Horse Artillery 1 Cannon, 1873-1901 Coat Buttons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice suite of antique military officer Royal Horse Artillery (1 Cannon - 1873-1901) 18mm ball button with Queen Victoria's Crown brass Mi...
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British High Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Nautical Log in Its Wooden Box to Measure Boats Speed Walker Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Log of brass signed Walker’s Excelsior IV Patent Log, For Yacht, Motor Launches and Fishing Craft from the early 1900s. It is an ancient nautical instrumen...
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British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...
Category

North American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional yacht wheel, very heavy. With wood handles. Center hub has a keyhole. This is as good as they come. Weight: 23 LBS Overall Dimensions: 31" Diame Made: America Mater...
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North American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Wildfowl Print Mallards Feeding by Archibald Thorburn
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Mallards by Archibald Thorburn. A framed wildfowl colotype print by Archibald Thorburn, signed in pencil by the artist and bearing fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp. Copyright Publis...
Category

British Sporting Art Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Topographical and Infrastructure Map of the Province of Valencia, 1901
Located in Langweer, NL
A historical map of the province of Valencia, dated 1901. The map includes intricate details such as topographical features, with mountain ranges and river systems prominently marked...
Category

Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage North Polar Chart Featuring Arctic Exploration Routes, 1903
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Vintage North Polar Chart Featuring Arctic Exploration Routes, 1903 This vintage map titled "North Polar Chart" offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Arctic ex...
Category

Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Vintage Carpenter's Staircase Model
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage carpenter's staircase model from Belgium. Carpenter's created these models to show their craftsmanship.
Category

Belgian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Map of Lancashire
Located in Cheshire, GB
Saxton Map of Lancashire hand coloured. Encased in an ebonised frame. Dimensions Height 21 Inches Width 24 Inches Depth 1 Inches
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British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Map of Lancashire
Map of Lancashire
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Antique Walking Stick / Strolling Stick with Mother of Pearl, 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional walking stick with geometrically inlaid mother-of-pearl. Mother-of-pearl distributed in symmetrical intervals. Stick end with silver-colored spout. Stick handle in the fo...
Category

Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Arapaho Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Arapaho beaded men’s moccasins of brain tanned deer skin with parfleche soles. Trunk piece, unused condition. Great display piece. Period: First quarte...
Category

American Native American Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique Glass Display Dome
Located in Norwalk, CT
A wonderful glass display dome great to keep sculpture or collections safe and look more interesting than just on a shelf.
Category

American Late Victorian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Mounted Bronze Ships Bell from Mv Erimus 1922, Thornaby on Tees
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mounted bronze ships bell from MV Erimus 1922, Thornaby on Tees. Bronze Ships Bell with purpose made Mounting Bracket from MV ERIMUS which was lau...
Category

Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1900s Vintage Lithographic Print of the Naval Battle of Beziers, Oak Wood Frame
Located in Milan, IT
Lithographic print of the Naval Battle of Beziers on 10th July 1690, taken from the book Historical Gallery of Versailles 319bis. Skelton is the engraver. Original print by Victor Gilbert Théodore Gudin...
Category

French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

20th Century String Puppet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oddly beautiful, in a tragic way, puppet was made somewhere in the 20th century, as we are uncertain of their specific creation date. The plexiglass case around them was custom made for them specially, and has kept them safe all these years. You are able to take the puppet out of the case and maneuver it around like any other string puppet. They are dressed in a white, silk suit with black pom poms decorating the gown. Their expression is dramatic in a way that you almost cannot tell what emotion they are expressing; it is up to your interpretation. Great as a collectors item. PLEXIGLASS BOX Dimensions: 32.5"H x 10.5"W x 10.5"D We do local delivery close or in Los Angeles for fee. Will calculate shipping...
Category

European Expressionist Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silk, Plexiglass

Early 20th Century Eastern European Paper Cut Ketubah, Jewish Marriage Contract
Located in New York, NY
An Eastern European Kethubah Strikingly Decorated in Papercut Form, and with the Central Traditional Hebrew Text of a Most Uncommon Petite Appearance. Uni...
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European Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

ANTIQUE rare "ROYCROFT" waste basket Stickley era w7612
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a very nice ARTS and CRAFTS waste basket by ROYCROFT from the early 1900s. in good condition with the original condition, with minor wear with NO REPAIRS OR NEW PARTS. MARKED...
Category

Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Longchamp Brown Grained Leather Bucket Shoulder Bag - France Vintage - Fashion
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty Longchamp shoulder bucket bag in brown grained leather. The bag has a leather drawstring to open and close it. The Longchamp leather logo is present on the front of the b...
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French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Antique Marimbaphone
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak cased glockenspiel, the solid oak frame supporting five brass keys with tubular brass cylinders below. All raised up on four splayed legs united by undertier. Dimensions Height 3...
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British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Antique Marimbaphone
Antique Marimbaphone
$3,310 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Silver Filigree Bezalel Necklace, Jerusalem, ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handmade necklace, crafted around 1920 by artisans of the Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts in Jerusalem, is a masterwork of silver filigree jewelry...
Category

Israeli Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

European Sterling Silver Large Hanukkah Menorah
Located in New York, NY
European, sterling silver menorah, from the early to mid-20th century, adorned with engraving floral and geometric motifs, including a detachable arm and oil pourer. It measures 15 1...
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European Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A Gold Cantor Brooch from the Independent Order B'nai Abraham, 1904
Located in New York, NY
A Gold Cantor Brooch from the Independent Order B'nai Abraham dating back to 1904 is a piece of historical and cultural significance. Independent Order B'nai Abraham (IOBA) was fou...
Category

American Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Commesso di Fiori Fiorentino con Cornice Argentata Ovale Montelatici 1920
By Giovani Montelatici
Located in Milano, MI
Cornice da Tavolo argentata con Commesso di Fiori inizi 1900 di forma ovale con un profilo perlinato ed incernierato nella parte destra in modo tale da poter aprire la cornice che presenta due piedi ed una cimasa riccamente decorati da volute finemente incise nei bordi. La cornice di questa placca ovale è realizzata in lamina di ottone di buon spessore ed argentata con una marchio sul retro con le iniziali  MV in campo ovale con figura di un martello al centro. Il commesso è realizzato su lastra di ardesia o lavagna con l’intarsio di una rosa al centro e dei fiorellini di campo. Degne di nota le foglie verdi per le quali sono state scelte pietre dure con sfumature chiaroscurali naturali che danno una bella profondità alla composizione floreale. All’interno dell’antina ovale troviamo una fodera verde stampata in oro con la dicitura G. Montelatici 7 Lung’Arno Corsini Firenze con giglio fiorentino al centro.  Giovanni Montelatici...
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Italian Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

1 Volume. Gyula Krùdy, Sinbad the Sailor.
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Gyula Krùdy, Sinbad the Sailor. First Trade Edition. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in full orange morocco. The cover displays a depiction of a castle surrounded by water a...
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English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

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.
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English Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Militaria Field Glasses Binoculars French Le Maire Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Antique Militaria Field Glasses Binoculars 5.25 W x 2.25 D x 6.25 H unsigned Metal Glass Preowned vintage condition Refer to images
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Industrial Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Betel Motor Brass Model Car, Art Deco Box, Collectible Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Art Deco model car fully made in brass. This charming model car box with many purposes was made in the US during the 1930s. Patent 75086 - This elegant and rare brass model c...
Category

American Art Deco Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...
Category

English Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian 14kt Gold Tablet Amulet, Diamond and Black Stone, early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable double-sided amulet, crafted from 14kt yellow gold, stands as a masterwork of Russian goldsmithing from the early 20th century. The amulet’s tablet-shaped body is ho...
Category

Russian Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Denkmäler der Krippenkunst, by Rudolf Berliner, Monuments of Nativity Art
Located in valatie, NY
Denkmäler der Krippenkunst. Das erste umfassende Werk über Krippenkunst, by Rudolf Berliner. 1st Ed hardcover c1926. Monuments of nativity art. The first comprehensive work on nativi...
Category

German Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Exceptional cigarette box, smoking accessory, silver, 1920s, Art Deco, France
Located in Wien, AT
Particularly high-quality cigarette box from the exciting Art Deco period, made in France around 1920 with masterful silverwork by a goldsmith. The shape is classic for the Art Deco...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Large German Iron Arts and Crafts Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
This iron Hanukkah lamp, crafted in Germany in the 1920s, is a remarkable example of the Arts and Crafts movement’s aesthetic and emphasis on handcrafted artistry. The piece features...
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German Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

French Wooden Table Top Football Soccer Game
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French wooden table top football soccer game This is one for the Boys, it is a 1930s table football game from France, the game has the players in white ...
Category

Folk Art Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Didactic Dr. Auzoux Molding, Internal Organs + Starfish Transversal Cut
Located in Leuven , BE
Moldings labeled "Auzoux 9 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine Paris 6e". Dimensions: Internal organs 54 x 36 Starfish 42 x 43.5.
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French Antique Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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French Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Antique Mineral Specimen Collection
Located in London, GB
A rare set of antique mineral specimen jars. Some remnants of labels. Some solid rocks others are powders. Sourced in Holland. Dimensions:...
Category

Dutch Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

1920s Rare Levi Strauss & Co. Belt Buckle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Brass belt buckle marked "San Francisco, CAL." Original riveted quality clothing. Patented May 20, 1873 trademark. With original black leather belt which has seen wear but complete. ...
Category

American Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography
Located in Langweer, NL
Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography This is a finely engraved and beautifully colored map titled "United States of North America (Central She...
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English Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Monumental floor standing brass Butcher scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
A large set of floor standing brass balance scales and graduated weights with bullhead terminal above the circular column, to the platform base with fourteen graduated compartments f...
Category

British Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Simpson Lawrence Brass Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Here is a very sweet solid brass highly polished engine order telegraph by Simpson Lawrence. 43 pounds. Nice slender telegraph mounted to a wood base. Dimensions 40 tall by 7 by 5. B...
Category

Vintage Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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