Polished Collectibles and Curiosities

Mirror Boeing Turbine with center mirror glass and frame made with an original turbine in titanium alloy from a Stage I / II Engine fan from a Boeing B-737. Turbine in chrome polish...

Late 19th century carved wood folk art walking stick Continental, Late 19th Century Height 89cm, width 6cm, depth 4cm This antique walking stick, intricately hand-carved from w...

Beautiful silver cigarette case (or personal business card holder), with initials in gold. Rare antique single piece.

Solid birch wood with 800 silver mount, circa 19th century. The spout at the end of the stick is also made of 800 silver. Silver knob and spout with age-related signs of wear. (V - ...

A lipstick case designed by Frontin for Marcin Paris. This an antique lipstick case created in Paris France during the art-deco period, back in 1930....

Display this modern industrial menorah in white oakwood and steel to celebrate eight days of Hanukkah miracles. Made with solid urban wood, so it's ...

Mechanical cigarette dispenser barman designed by Sudre. This is a fabulous and very rare piece of tobacciana, created in Austria by Sudre for Ro...

A white mother of pearl ashtray with dolphin sculpture, circa early-20th century. Piece is polished mother-of-pearl with a dolphin sculpture/statue and t...

Bison in solid silver made in Arezzo, Italy in the 1950s of the last century by L'etruria Oro di Garzi Marcello. The sculpture was made in "fusion" and a chisel finish. The burnishi...

A beautiful bold band invisibly set with sparkling & shimmering square cut princess diamonds. All gems display a heavenly brilliant color. The ring size is...

Solid brass ships engine order telegraph by Bendix of Brooklyn New York. This bridge telegraph has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This one also has brass face plates which...

This quirky valet is from the iconic 80's, it has a polished metal torso with brass details, the style echos of a "Gaultier Corset". The body stands above ...

Ronson Art Deco Combination Humidor and Touch Tip Table Lighter. This Art Deco smoking accessory is a combination humidor box and touch tip lighter by...

A charming modernist star 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...

This striking silver-plated ashtray with the matching ember killer is a fine example of German Art Deco design, influenced by the Bauhaus movement. Crafted by the renowned manufactur...

Desk cigarettes humidor box with lighter designed by Ronson. This is an amazing desk cigarettes box & touch-tip lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Lighter Co. during the art deco period, back in the 1937. This is a rare near mint box with a single lid with a five-barrels hinge and an integrated touch tip striker lighter. It was designed with strong geometric patterns and crafted in solid chromed steel. Embellished with black lacquer, creating a great color contrast and the interiors are lined up with natural cedar wood. Extremely well made and solid construction with great care and attention to details. This surely is a very decorative piece and should be a great conversation item. Model: 16268. Country: New Jersey, United States. Period: Art Deco, 1937. Materials: Chromed steel, cedar wood, black lacquer. Weight: 897.5 Grams, (1.96 Pounds). Measurements: 203 mm by 102 mm by 89 mm (8.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 Inches). Marks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "FASHIONED BY RONSON NEWARK NJ US PATS BRITISH PAT IN CANADA 1935 NEWARK NJ-USA-ART METAL WORKS INC. RONSON-TOUCH-TIP ". 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. Louis Vincent Aronson Louis Vincent Aronson was an American inventor, industrialist and philanthropist who is best remembered as the inventor of Ronson lighters. "He was a son of Simon and Jennie Aronson, who were natives of Prussia. He was born December 25, 1869, in New York City, and there his boyhood was spent. Aronson was an exceptionally gifted young man who graduated from public school at the age of 12 before entering a New York Technical School specializing in metallurgy, practical metal working and mechanical drawing. At the same time, he set up a laboratory in the basement of his parents' home where he experimented with plating processes and turned-out money-making items while he devised ways of metalizing common items, in a durable finish of matte gold, including flowers, butterflies, animal claws and baby shoes. Aronson natural ability for designing was honed at the technical school and served him well throughout his life. He excelled and completed the School four year academic program in three years. When he graduated in 1886, at the age of 16, he was qualified as an Expert Metallurgist, Draftsman and Designer, he also had a high-level knowledge of Chemistry. He returned to the school five years later as an instructor in metallurgy for several years before devoting all his time to his own company. When he was 24 years old, he sold the rights to a commercially valuable metal plating process according to Urban Cummings book Ronson, The World’s Greatest Lighters, Wick Lighters 1913–2000. He gained public recognition when he won an award in 1893 from the Belgian government for the creation of the first non-toxic match, and young businessman Aronson received 50,000 Francs, equaling $10,000 in U.S. dollars. In 1897 he received a U.S. patent (592,227) for a match design (called the Wind-match) that would light in windy conditions or when wet. He continued working on his match designs including inventing the “Birds Eye” or “Kitchen” match that had a dual-tip design in 1903; this was an important safety improvement because friction matches of the day would sometimes light accidentally especially when stepped on or while in one’s pocket. He realized that placing a small friction ignition chemical on the tip instead of the entire match-head greatly limited accidental ignition. This style of match is still in use today. Literature: Urban K. Cummings, Ronson, the World's Greatest Lighter: Wick Lighters 1913-1966 Bird Dog Books, California. 1992. Pp-168 Figure-187 for this box illustrated. Note: This piece and the touch-tip lighter are empty of any flammable, gas or butane substances and is ready to be ship by any carrier, Condition: The overall condition of this Ronson cigarettes...

Nautical object with copper compas and level indicator around 1950s Nutwood polished Brass parts polished and stove enameled

Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French. The Dewoitine was a Art Deco 1930s French eight-passenger airliner built by Dewoitine. The Airplane was an all-metal cantilever low-wing monoplane. The pilot and co-pilot were seated side by side in a cabin located forward of the wing leading edge. A radio operator station was located behind the pilots, and it had a passenger cabin for eight passengers. The landing gear had trouser-type fairings on the main gear legs. The aircraft first flew on 11 July 1933 powered by three Hispano-Suiza 9V radial engines...

Mechanical cigarettes case set designed by Deykin & Harrison. This is a very interesting mechanical case, created in Birmingham England during the art deco period at the silversmith...

Stratego chessboard, designed by Lorenzo di Giovanni and manufactured by Teckell, features an extra-clear crystal top with a solid marble base, available in three options: Calacatta ...

Sterling silver / porcelain wood stove miniature. The main structure was made of sterling silver while the central body is hand painted porcelain. Some pa...

Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, by Berenger & Co, Lyon France, Circa 1870 A stunning Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, crafted by the renowned Berenger & Co of Lyon during the mid to late 19th Century. This remarkable brass shop keepers, assay or pharmacist scale...

A charming modernist Anchor keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ...

Fine Victorian oak & carved oven range cigar box Oak box in the form of an Victorian oven range Cast brass detail on front , with brass grate & faux coal b...

Fabulous desk lighter designed by Dieter Rams for Braum. This is a fabulous ultra-modernist T3 Domino desk lighter, created in West Germany by the architect and designer Dieter Rams...

Mint condition, Serene and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully hand-crafted bronze Sacred Heart of Christ statuette is another one of our recent great finds. In our v...

Barry Kieselstein Cord Large scale eagle head sterling belt buckle with sterling loops and tip, all stamped sterling 1992 USA with hallmarks, all original brown alligator belt. Meas...

This rare brooch pin is designed by Emile Monier for the Carlyle Co. . The oversize gold tone sculpted “statement” brooch is of an exotic, stunning Siames...

Model Spindizzies polished racing with aluminium structure, with plastic and aluminium details. Model in polished aluminium finish.

Polished two metal petite orb ashtray, marked Georg Jensen Design.

A stylish vintage German Rosenthal Studio-Linie original boxed ‘Keramik-Solitärspiel’ (Solitaire Game) by renowned Danish painter, designer and artist B...

A yacht desk lighter made in England This beautiful desk lighter, was created in England during the mid-century period, back in the 1950. Crafted in the shape of a yacht, carved in ...

Beautiful brass flamingo polished to a mirror finish. This piece is in exceptional condition.

Aircraft bar trolley chrome rivet, unique design riveted chrome integral. Trolley on wheels. With 1 drawer in anodized aluminium and with 3 shel...

A combined ash receiver, cigar and cigarette holder made of cast patinated copper in the form of a cabin cruiser boat issued US design patent 87,647 in 1932 to R. U. Scarponi of 1929...

This wooden car is a decorative representation of a Citroen Traction 15/6, capturing the elegance of an old-fashioned toy. Labels in front and at the back are licence plates, registered in Massachusetts " 293 MA 9". Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts, this antique toy car...

Superb quality and very good condition Gothic stand with an amazing, golden color finish. If only the best and the rarest is good enough for you then this stunning church pedestal / table could be the perfect addition to your collection and/or interior. Over the decades we have made clients happy with a good number of rare and beautiful antiques in the Gothic style, but this stunning and very good condition pedestal is in a league of its own. The size of this Gothic stand makes it very practical also. The architectural design with its church column...

Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds An instant collection of four unique actual industrial brass and iron molds for eyeglass fram...

Geometric Art Deco box designed by Chase Usa Co. Beautiful Streamline geometric box, created during the Art Deco period by the Chase USA Co., back in the 1930. This trinket box ha...

Hanging statue depicting the Madonna and Child blessing, seated on the throne. It was made with the sand/earth casting technique, finely chiseled and subsequently burnished and treat...

An extremely rare, exquisite Grand Tour-inspired architectural model of a Corinthian column. England, third quarter of the 18th century. A highly desirable and sought after example. ...

A charming modernist foot keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...

Multifunctional vesta lighter box designed by Peter Hertz (1811-1885). Beautiful antique vesta case, created in Copenhagen Denmark at the silversmiths workshop of Peter Hertz in 185...

Spitfire pocket lighter designed by Evans. Rare automatic spitfire pocket lighter, created in America by the Evans Company, back in the 1940. This very handsome piece has been craft...

An art deco petrol lighter designed by Naldun. Very beautiful and useful petrol lighter, created in America by the Naldun Company, back in the 1930. It was crafted as a slider piece in the art deco style, with an octagonal shape in solid .925/.999 sterling silver. Embellished on top with an Essex glass piece depicting the intaglio carving of a horse. It is in great shape with minimal trace of wear, with no dings, marks or bumps. The Essex glass piece is in perfect shape with remains of all the vibrant colors. Weight: 16.40 Grams, (10.51 Dwt). Size: Octagonal Small. Measurements: 15 mm by 15 mm by 43 mm (0.59 x 0.59 x 1.70 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "NALDUN REG. MADE IN U.S.A PAT. PEND. STERLING". Essex Glass Essex crystal pieces are formed from a rock crystal cabochon (polished domes of rock crystal with a flat base), an image or motif is then reverse carved into the flat base, and then painted, to give them impression of a three dimensional object or image encapsulated in the cabochon when viewed from above. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil or Madagascar. A well-formed cabochon is the key to a beautifully made reverse intaglio and the tedious process of hand polishing it to perfection had to be completed before the design work could begin. A watercolor rendering of the image was painted on the underside of the cabochon and an oil and diamond dust mixture was used along with up to 250 scribing tools to carve the design into the interior of the crystal “…the deeper the carving the more pronounced trompe l’oeil effect.” Once the carving was established the painting process began with extremely fine brushes and paint working in reverse to create incredibly detailed images. This process of carving into the back of the cabochon is sometimes referred to as reverse intaglio, not be to mistaken with intaglio, which is designed to be viewed from the same side on which it is carved, unlike Essex crystal. Particularly when the image is of something which is itself small in reality, such as an insect, they can be very convincing when created by skilled craftsman. Thomas Cook was believed to be responsible for introducing them to Britain from the continent in the 1860s, and there were initially sold by Hancock’s in London. During the same period the artist William...

A simple and sophisticated crystal cigar ashtray. A compliment to the bar, smoking room, desk or work station. Can be used for cigars, or 420... and also can be a pocket tray r cat...

Golf green in solid 800 silver enameled, burnished and gilded on an agate base Made from a raw silver sheet of about 300 grams, this golf green was modeled and shaped entirely by ha...

Collection of 4 Bonsai miniatures in solid silver handmade, gilded, enamelled and burnished 1. Japanese apricot bonsai gr. 220 cm. 6 x 10.5 H. 8.5 wooden base 5 x 9 H.2 cm. 2. J...

Scandinavian Modern, Sterling silver bracelet with a faceted purple colored gemstone. Designer stamped "Pege" Alton, made in Sweden, 1969. Diameter: 2.5 Height: 3.25' ".

Carl Auböck model #5607 'Elephant' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per i...

Figurine of a dog in solid sterling. This is a beautiful and very well made figurine of a standing dog created in Firenze Italy, back in 1970. The little decorative lovely dog has b...

Liturgical chalice made of sterling silver. Chalice with a round and elegant shape, features an embossment over its entire surface On the cup and base, embossing and chiseling with ...

Trolley Switzerland aircraft bar, unique design, Swiss white cross. Trolley on wheels with lock option included. Available with full red front door or wit...

Aircraft bar trolley Airport black, unique design, with international airports names. Available on black or white background, trolley on wheels. W...

Mirror reactor air intake DC-9 made by Pratt & Whitney in 1963. From plane Mc Donnell Douglas DC-9 made in USA. Measures: Outside diameter 140cm, inside d...

Mid-20th century british military folding steel blade machete/sword by Joseph Westby & Co. By: Joseph Westby & Co. Material: steel, metal, iron, synthetic, bakelite Technique: hamme...

Superb pair of Maison Lancel brass dolphin sconces, wall lights with original white ruffled Opaline glass shade. These animal sculpture lighting was m...

Triple helix of a Beechcraft 200 aircraft, blade plane Beechcraft 200

Carl Auböck model #5608 'Donkey' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural object is hand fabricated in polished brass. Price is per ite...

American ships bridge telegraph by Kirk Habicht Co, of Baltimore Maryland. The ships commands are on display back, ahead, full, one third, full, and s...