Brass Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

IMCO mechanical lighter made by the Julius Franz Meister Company. This is an amazing authentic petrol lighter original from the art deco period. This industrial piece was originally designed and patented by Hans Silverknopf and was made in Austria back in 1925-26 by the Julius Meister Company, JMCO commonly know as IMCO. This is the final 4th model storm thumbwheel, called IFA-1000. It was crafted in solid polished brass and is fitted with mechanical sliding elements. This lighter has the rare sub-variety in the snuffer, is rounded and domed on top. The function is very simple, the metallic wheel on the lighter, when pushed down by one's thumb, will rub against the ferrocerium to produce a scorching spark. Simultaneously, the petrol vape is released, which is vaporized (depressurized) as soon as it exits the container. This lighter is near mint, is original not a reproduction and has been cleaned and polished to bring back his original splendor. IMCO The company was founded by Julius Franz Meister in 1907, the Julian Meister Co. (JMCO/IMCO) began as a button and metal goods factory in Vienna. Bernhard Silberknopf became a company partner during 1911. The factory began manufacturing lighters after World War 1. The first lighter model, the "Imko Feuerzeug" was patented in 1920 and several other models were produced during the early 1920s based on this patent. Hans Silberknopf patented the design for the famous "Ifa" Sturmfeuerzeug in 1925. IMCO produced other several models based on this patent. The design was copied by multiple U.S. and Japanese companies during the 1930s and 1940s and countless replicas have been produced. Frequently deceptively characterized as "trench lighters...

Great map of the USA By The Stanford's Geographical Establishment Original colour Unframed.

4 Volumes. J.A. Spencer, History of the United States. Bound in 3/4 brown morocco, bordered in gilt-tooling. Raised band spine with gilt-tooled detailing. All edges marbled with marb...

Cast iron book press with brass handle and newer wood base. Nice pin striping. Great Condition.

This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France. It was a scale used by traders for retail. Brass and painted cast-iron Patina and signs of use which make this antique o...

Antique map titled 'United States'. Old map of the United States, includes the last part of the North West Territory (present day Wisconsin and part of Minnesota). It also marks Ft. Crawford at the confluence of the Mississippi River and the Ouisconsin River (present day Wisconsin River). Published by Orr & Company; Amen Corner...

Antique forged iron western cowboy spurs crafted in braided iron leather and brass, 1950s Unmarked 8 L x 4 W x 2 tall inches Original vintage preo...

1900S Hand painted Pierrot the cast iron mechanical penny bank clown. Very colorful mechanical bank known as the Humpty Dumpty Bank and shows a clow...

Professionally built model of the American merchant ship “United States Victory”. The model has masts, booms, hatches, super structure, bitts, cleats, ri...

This is a historical map titled "The United States of North America, Central Part" from the 1882 Blackie Atlas. It depicts the continental United States with a high level of detail, ...

Fabulous map of The United States Original color By Rand, McNally & Co. Dated 1891 Unframed Free shipping.

Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast cons...