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Technique: Polished
Antique Gentlemans Sword English Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Wooden 1913
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished late Victorian Ebony Wooden Sword Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original square tapering polished steel blade,of English origin. The polished co...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique Gentlemans Sword Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Partridge Wood 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Well Figured banded Partridge wood Sword Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original three-sided tapering polished steel blade, late Nineteenth Century,...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Striking Antique Austrian Bronze Bust of Christ Crowned w. Thorns by F. Seifert.
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and antique bronze and hard stone(base) sculpture of our Lord Jesus by Franz Seifert, Wien. This breathtaking religious bronze bust sculpture by Austrian master Franz Seifert...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Bronze

S.T. Dupont X Tournaire Limited Edition Snake Lighter (72/88), France, 2013
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Limited Edition Ligne 2 Snake Lighter. Designed by Philippe Tournaire master jeweler for Simon Tissot Dupont commemorating the Chinese zodiac year ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Gothic Revival Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass, Bronze

Vintage German D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe Binoculars On Stand 20th Century
By Joseph Schneider
Located in London, GB
Vintage German pair of World War Two D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe binoculars on stand with manufactured code of DKL made by Joseph Schneider & Co, Kreuznach, Germany, circa 1939 in date. D....
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20th Century German Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set, Consisting of 33 pieces, 16 gilt bronze playing pieces, 16 silvered playing pieces, and the bronze-mounted chess storage box pedestal. This exquisite neoclassical French chess set...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist seahorse keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped a...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Shell Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist shell keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Length including...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Brass Heart Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist heart keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Barometer Weather Station Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Barometer weather station Mid-Century Modern, 1960s Original condition it is working.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1930s Mole-Richardson, Hollywood CA, Movie Set Light, Model 210, #2487, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s Mole-Richardson-Hollywood CA, Movie Set Light, Model 210, #2487 -Professionally Restored, Made in Hollywood, Ca, 1930s An original, exemplary, example of the rare Model 210, numbered 2487, film studio light made by Mole Richardson, Inc. of Hollywood, CA, We are offering a professionally restored, remarkably intact version, including the the sliding interior lighting mechanism, the orignal porthole glass shade and rubber lighting cord. The high quality of casting of the brass and chrome parts , many of them with the enameled Mole Richardson logo. The brass company identification tag is retained, the flood and spot light and the on and off switches are operational. The lamp is raised on a wheeled tripartite base, with an adjustable height from 4' to 8' feet. Moves easily. This is a rare opportunity to own the 'Rolls Royce' of movie studio lights, from the golden era of American film. Overall measurements: 80-inches high, diameter of base 33-inches The brass and chrome lantern /porthole light...
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20th Century American Art Deco Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Hand Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist hand keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Midcentury Lucky Charm Pig Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist pig keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Aus...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Nickel Plated U-Shaped Brass Key Ring Chain Holder Knopferl
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist U-shaped keyring / keyholder / keychain "Knopferl", model #4617-2, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Identical to the brass key ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Nickel

ALFRED DUNHILL 1949 Desk Aquarium Lift Arm Petrol Lighter Perspex Lucite & Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Standard Aquarium desk lighter designed by Dunhill. Very rare standard size Aquarium desk petrol lighter, designed by Alfred Dunhill back in the 1949. This mechanical lift arm light...
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1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Chrome

WRIGLEY'S 1920 Art Deco Antique Revolving Counter Display For Gum Candy Packs
By Wrigley's Spearmint Pepsin Gum
Located in Miami, FL
Revolving counter display for gum candy by Wrigley's. This is an antique revolving counter display of five sides created in America during the art deco period, back in 1920's. The d...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Carl Auböck Midcentury Elephant Handmade Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist elephant keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte A...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

MODEL SHIP, “Fragata Siglo XVIII” Large Handmade Antique English Decorative Ship
Located in Wembley, GB
1900s Astonishing large “Fragata Siglo XVIII”model ship in walnut wood. Handmade. Made in England. This model is amazing and in excellent condition and all handmade. A true piece of ...
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1890s British Art Deco Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Harp C1920 Rudolph Wurlitzer Gilt W Birdeye Maple & Inlay Starke Model
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. This Harp by the Rudolph Wurlitzer co. was well taken care of by its previous owners. C1920 with 45 strings and 7 peda...
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1920s American Biedermeier Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gesso, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Giltwood

Otterburn Chess Table — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut — Made in Britain
Located in Washington, GB
Commissioned by a special client as the perfect stage for their chess battles, this table is a showcase of NOVOCASTRIAN’s creative ability, of almost 10 years of experimentation, ref...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Brass, Bronze, Copper, ...

Modernist Airplane Seaplane Desk Model, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic French Art Deco chrome and wood airplane or seaplane model mounted on a stylized wood plinth. A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary quadri-propellers seaplane, st...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

RONSON 1935 Art Deco Bartender Lighter Cigarette Dispenser Box In Steel & Lcquer
Located in Miami, FL
Barman dispenser box with lighter designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large and Striking Antique Bronze & Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and meaningful, Gothic church relic from the late 1800s. This stunning and all handcrafted five-light chandelier from the 1870s is designed in the shape of an advent wreat...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

French Brass & Polished Steel Telescope w/ Spotting Scope on Tripod Stand C 1850
By Bardou & Son
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass and polished steel telescope with removable lens cap, spotting scope, and mounted on folding tripod stand, 19th Century. Signed on focal tube by prolific telescope make...
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Solid Brass Adjustable Bible Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large decorative brass Bible stand from a Catholic church. This versatile antique book stand has the ability to lay flat or to be used at adjustabl...
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19th Century French Other Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

RONSON 1925 Art & Craft Mechanical Desk Cigarettes Dispenser In Filigree Gilt
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk cigarette dispenser designed by Ronson. This is a beautiful and very rare desk cigarettes dispenser, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1925. The antique humidor box has been crafted with art & craft patterns in a square shape in solid gilt bronze, steel and wood. This desk-piece is very decorative and will be a great conversation item. It is in gorgeous and exceptional preserved condition. Period: Art-Deco. Date: United States, 1925. Materials: Gilt bronze, brass, zinc coated steel, green felt, cedar wood and synthetic gemstones. Weight: About 1 pound (624.87wt). Measurements: 165 mm by 160 mm by 64 mm (4.5 x 5.14 x 5.20 Inches). Marks: Attached with an early sticker reading as follows, "FASHIONED BY RONSON". The Ronson lighter company The company started as The Art Metal Works in 1897 and was incorporated on July 20, 1898, by Max Hecht, Louis Vincent Aronson and Leopold Herzig, in Newark, New Jersey. Louis V. Aronson was a huge creative driving force for the company; and, with a few business adjustments, including the addition of Alexander Harris (1910–11) as Business Manager, the company soon became World Famous. In the 1910s The Art Metal Works were producing very good quality Hood Ornaments and gained a reputation as a dependable supplier of same. All accounts state that Louis Aronson was a gifted man, who at 16 years old set up a money-making shop in his parent's home - before receiving a U.S. patent for a commercially valuable metal-plating process he developed when he was 24 years old, and he sold half the rights while retaining the Right to Use. "His experiments, which he has been conducting since his early youth, resulted in 1893 in the discovery of a process for electrically producing tinplate. Much money was expended upon improving the process... and has been of great practical value to the whole industry. Retaining its rights, he sold half the patent rights, and later used part of the proceeds to open the Art Metal Works in Newark, N.J. Soon the company was producing a variety of high-quality Lamps, Book ends, Art Statues and other decorative items, prized today for their detail in the collector marketplace. Condition: The overall condition of this Ronson cigarette...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold

Carl Auböck Model #5663 'Shell' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck model #5663 'Shell' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per item...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Concorde Model Supersonic Aircraft
Located in Paris, FR
Model supersonic concorde aircraft with structure and base in polished aluminum.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

TIFFANY & CO. 1982 Elsa Peretti Bean Petrol Pocket Lighter In Polished Solid
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket petrol lighter designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2019) for Tiffany & Co. The bean is one of the most iconic Elsa Peretti's designs, that she created for the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1970's. This petrol pocket lighter is one of her creations, crafted with a sportive casual look in solid brass. Weight: 46.95 Grams, (30.09 Dwt). Measurements: 62 mm by 29 mm by 15 mm (2.44 x 1.14 x 0.59 Inch). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed in full as follows, "©ELSA PERETTI 1982 TIFFANY & CO. BRASS". Elsa Peretti She was a very important and iconic American designer that joined Tiffany & Co in the 1974 and change the role of diamonds and color gemstones in fashion for the everyday wear and elevating the status of the sterling silver jewelry. Mostly using unusual gemstones and materials, all her creations are as modern today as ever. Collateral: This Elsa Peretti lighter...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

CARTIER 1935 Paris Art-Deco Desk Club Petrol Lighter In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco tall desk-lighter designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful and very rare desk-club petrol lighter, created in Paris France by the atelier-Frontin for the jewelry house o...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Aircraft Engine Gold Speaker
Located in Paris, FR
Speaker Aircraft Engine Gold is inspired by radial aircraft engines from early 20th-century radial aircraft engines. Structure in aluminum alloy wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate, Chrome

Bluesky Backgammon
Located in Paris, FR
Backgammon Bluesky with genuine grained leather and with upholstered padding and lining in dinamica microfiber. With details in solid polished brass in nickel-plated. Bottom feet in solid polished brass in nickel plated. Backgammon including 1 doubling dice...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Nickel

DUPONT Paris 1940-1945 Deco Petrol Pocket Lighter In Solid Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
A Dupont petrol lighter made in France. This is a very nice pocket petrol lighter created in Paris France during the post war period, back in the 1940's. The lighter has been produc...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Auböck Model #5617 'Peanut' Brass Figurine Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5617 'Peanut' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per ite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

JAPAN 1890 Meiji Period Kanzashi Hair Stick In Gild Sterling With Red Coral
Located in Miami, FL
A hair Kanzashi stick from the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). Beautiful decorative Kanzashi hair decoration from the Japanese Imperial Meiji period, circa 1890. This hair double...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pinball Rolling Stones Collector 1980s Completely Revised
Located in Paris, FR
Collector pinball, first rolling stones pinball 1980s, functioning completely revised, in excellent condition. Exceptional collector piece.  
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Late 20th Century American Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Carl Auböck Model #5732 'Hand' Brass Keyring
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #5732 'Hand' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per item....
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

GERMANY 1915 Art Nouveau Antique Duck Head Cigar Cutter In Plated Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An art-nouveau cigar cutter made in Germany. This is a beautiful cigar cutter created in Germany during the late art-nouveau period, back in the 1910-1920, The cigar cutter has been...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

Boeing 747 Bar Made with Half of a Boeing 747 Air Intake
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Boeing 747 made with half of a Boeing 747 air intake, in shiny polished aluminium finish, riveted aluminium. With a round glass top and with one black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Aircraft Engine Chrome Speaker
Located in Paris, FR
Speaker aircraft engine chrome is inspired by radial aircraft engines from early 20th-century radial aircraft engines. Structure in aluminum alloy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Alligator Table Football
Located in Paris, FR
Table Football Alligator with all structure in first choice solid beech wood and some parts in beech plywood, upholstered and covered with real alligator...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

DUPONT 1945 Tall Roller Petrol Pocket Lighter In Plated Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A Dupont roller petrol lighter made in France. This is a very rare pocket petrol lighter created in Paris France during the post war period, back in the 1945. The lighter has been p...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

Aircraft Target Binocular
Located in Paris, FR
Binocular Aircraft Target on tripod, with adjustable height. An exceptional and unique pair of WWII 25 x 105 binoculars by Jos. Schneider & Co, Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. circa...
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1940s German Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Aircraft Target Binocular
Aircraft Target Binocular
$44,872 Sale Price
20% Off
Awesome Antique Bronze Gothic Revival 9 Light Chandelier with Phoenix Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly impressive Neo-Gothic Church fixture that can also be used for candles. Over the decades we have sold a number of very good antique bronze, Gothic light fixtures for both candles and electrical bulbs. However, we never offered one as high and with as many Gothic details as this hand-crafted chandelier. You will rarely come across a Gothic work of religious art that is more elaborate and with as many Gothic details as this fit-for-a-castle pendant...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Walnut & Oak Church Railing
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning antique architectural piece is a conversation starter in any space! Originally it would have served as an altar rail at the front of a church....
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20th Century French Other Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Gilt Bronze & Brass & Glass Gothic Sanctuary Lamp / Church Candle Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century Gothic art pendant with shields and gilt scrolling patterns. This late 1800s church relic truly has an aura of religiousness about it. This sanctuary pendant i...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Ejection Seat from Percival Aircraft Jet Provost by Martin Baker
Located in Paris, FR
A Martin Baker ejection seat from a Percival aircraft BAC jet provost, royal air force trainer aircraft used from 1955 to 1993. Exceptional piece.
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Checkmate - Cristallina Marble Chess Set
Located in Iragna, CH
Checkmate is more than just a chess set: it is a sculptural object made of Cristallina® marble that blends tradition and innovation, turning every game into a sensory and convivial e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Organic Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver bi-color chessboard and chess game in "Florence" style. The chessboard is in molten silver with red jasper and white color marble The work was engraved with the anc...
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1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Supermarine Spitfire Wooden & Aluminum Airplane Desk Model, Asprey, ca 1940's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Spitfire wooden & aluminum airplane desk model. Asprey London- ca 1940´s RAF Supermarine spitfire aluminum airplane desk model, mounted over a disp...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

RONSON 1935 Machine Age Pudding Bearer Ballerina With Baby Ronde-Light Lighter
Located in Miami, FL
Ballerina figure with Ronde-Light lighter designed by Ronson. This is a beautiful desk lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco per...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

COLUMBIA 1931 Antique Dirigible Zeppelin Movie Figural Desk Cigarette Holder
By Columbia Pictures
Located in Miami, FL
A Columbia production dirigible cigarette desk box. This is a rare desk box of a Dirigible Cigarette Pack Holder created in America during the art deco period. This is a novelty ite...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Navy Binoculars
Located in Paris, FR
Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base. With polished aluminium and steel binoculars with clear glass lens, magnifying x8 times. Adjust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

DUNHILL PARIS 1952 Aldunil Gas Pocket Lighter In 18kt Gold Vermeil .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Aldunil gas lighter designed by Alfred Dunhill This is a very rare gas pocket-lighter, created in France for the Alfred Dunhill Company in Paris, back in the 1952. This semi-automatic lighter is the iconic and popular Aldunil model, crafted with art deco patterns in solid .800/.999 sterling silver with 18 karats rose-gold vermeil. All finished with high polish and substantial weight. This very early Aldunil Dunhill lighter is highly collectible and is decorated with diagonal undulates ribbed lines. Model: ALDUNIL. First Produced: Paris, France 1952. Material: 18 karats rose gold. over .800 Sterling silver. Weight: 74.4 Grams, (47.70 Dwt). Measurements: 60 mm by 23 mm by 12 mm (2.36 x 0.91 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks: the jewelry atelier maker's mark, three times with the mark of the Crab for the assay of the .800 silver, the Parisian maker's mark, the reference number, the six-digits serial number and signed in full as follow, "DUNHILL PARIS 64 134482". Alfred Dunhill He inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks). Literature: Blei-Bottoni, The Dunhill Petrol Lighter "A Unique Story", Unique SRL 2004 first edition. Figure-571 Pp-284 for illustrations of this model in silver and gold. Note: This Aldunil pocket lighter is empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier. This lighter just need a new flint and proper butane gas. Was tested and is in working condition. Condition: The overall condition of this Alfred Dunhill lighter...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Burnished brass earth globe - Circa 1930s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Burnished brass earth globe - Circa 1930s Globe - World map Measures : 20x18cm H:25cm Wear consistent with age and use
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20th Century Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Otterburn Chess Set & Board — Solid Hand-Patinated Brass and Walnut
Located in Washington, GB
A special chess set in solid hand-patinated brass. Handcrafted in the North to order. Available in a range of materials and finishes, Otterburn can tru...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Limestone, Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Bronze, Copper, Enamel,...

IMCO 6300 Primex 1953 Julius Franz Meister Petrol Lighter Chromed Steel In Box
Located in Miami, FL
Primex 6300 lighter designed by IMCO. This is a brilliantly engineered, unusual and quite ingenious semi-automatic pocket lighter designed by Julius Franz Meister in Austria, back i...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Miniature Example Mahogany Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
Cabinet makers sample.
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19th Century American Federal Antique Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

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