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Item Ships From: New York City
A Rare 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian "Trophy" Centerpiece
By Elkington Mason & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl.
Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason & Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works.
The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth.
Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect & esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson & Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.”
These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Jewish Judaea Silver Shekel – Year 2 of the First Jewish Revolt (AD 67/68)
Located in New York, NY
This silver shekel, weighing 14.32 grams, was struck in Judaea during the First Jewish–Roman War, a significant period of resistance against Roman occupation that lasted from AD 66 t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Jewish Bar Kokhba Revolt Silver Zuz (AD 132–135) – Judaean Coin Certified by NGC
Located in New York, NY
This silver zuz coin, weighing 3.30 grams, was minted during the Bar Kokhba Revolt, a Jewish uprising against Roman rule in Judaea from AD 132 to 135. Undated but attributed to the y...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Rare RM Jewish Judaea Silver Tetradrachm AD 134–135 Hadrian Jewish Uprising
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and historically significant Roman Provincial silver tetradrachm, minted in Jerusalem during AD 134–135, under the rule of Emperor Hadrian. Struck at the height of the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Collection Of WWII German Postage Stamps
Located in New York, NY
A collection of World War II German postage stamps. Third Reich era, 1930 to 1940s. Many of the stamps feature portraits of Adolf Hitler. Some in ...
Category
20th Century German New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Rare American Gold Intaglio Seal of George Washington, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare American gold mounted intaglio seal of a bust-length portrait of the first President in uniform enclosed by the inscription "George Washington", early 19th century.
In a fitted green leather box retailed by: D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., Bond Street, London, England;
Provenance:
D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., Bond Street, London, England
Anita and Irvin Schorsch Collection
Exhibited:
Museum of Mourning Art...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold
Large Collection Of WWII German Postage Stamps
Located in New York, NY
A large collection of World War II German postage stamps. Third Reich era, 1930 to 1940s. The lot includes German stamps of different series, dedi...
Category
20th Century German New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Distressed Caucasian Rug With A Tribal Design In Rust, Dark Blue, And Cream
Located in New York, NY
An antique Caucasian Kazak rug from the early 20th century. The warm madder red field is divided into four rectangular panels, each with a central motif radiating four serrated leave...
Category
Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
19th-Century French Empire Bronze Napoleon Commemorative Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire (19th Century) bronze inkwell in the form of Napoleon's casket covered by a shroud with a crown finial top and resting on a tiered base with...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Wooden Replicas of the Stone Throne from the Minoan Palace at Knossos
Located in New York, NY
An extremely rare pair of hand-crafted wooden replicas
of the famous stone throne from the Minoan Palace at Knossos, Crete.
The original artifact dates...
Category
Early 20th Century Other New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Oak
Canvas and Leather Postman U.S. Mail Delivery Bag
Located in Brooklyn, NY
U.S. postman, mailman "city collection" mail delivery bag features a well-worn canvas body with leather frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Canvas
1980 Basquiat magazine article (Basquiat Glenn O'Brien)
By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graffiti 80: The State of the Outlaw Art by Glenn Obrien
June 1980 edition edition of High Times featuring in important early profile of Bassuiat aka SAMO by writer & key early supp...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Antique Belgian Chocolate Mold
Located in New York, NY
Antique Belgian chocolate heavy metal chocolate mold. A great graphic pattern sculptural element addition for any room.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
New York 'World's Fair' Bamboo Lamp with Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The World’s Fair Collection is a family of fixtures handmade from sustainably sourced materials and upcycled antique paper parasols given to visitors at ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cement, Brass
Mid Century Massachusetts Institute of Technology Collectibles
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mid Century Massachusetts Institute of Technology Collectibles. Upgrade your legacy and clout with a few well placed trinkets from Mid Century M.I.T. sca...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Paper
Paris Berlin 1900-1933 Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
The 'Paris Berlin 1900-1933 ' is a soft-cover book covering an exhibition from July 12-November 6, 1978, at The Centre Pompidou, Paris, France. Book cover...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Brass and Silver Vintage Button Collection in Custom Wood Case
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-642 brass and silver button collection encased in a wood frame set on a green velvet board.
Category
1940s Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver, Brass
Large Antique Grand Tour Travel Photography Album by Bosetti, X., L.P. Et Al
Located in New York, NY
Large scale 17 inch by 14 inch 19th century Grand Tour photography album comprised of 92 photographs which include a number of rare images, many of which are signed.
53 photographs...
Category
19th Century European Grand Tour Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Paper
Rare Bar Kokhba Revolt Jewish Silver Zuz (132–135 AD) — Grapes & Temple Trumpets
Located in New York, NY
This silver AR Zuz, weighing 3.13 grams, was minted during the Bar Kokhba Revolt, a defining moment in Jewish resistance against Roman rule between 132 and 135 AD. Struck in the thir...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Andy Warhol a Retrospective Hard-Cover Coffee Table Book, 1989
By MOMA Museum New York, Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
An '80s Late-20th century 'Andy Warhol A Retrospective' hard-cover library or coffee table book by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1989...
Category
1980s American Expressionist Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Striking Art Deco Rhulmann Style Aluminum Inlaid Macassar Ebony Faux Bois Brush
By Rhulmann
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Art Deco aluminum inlaid Macassar Ebony faux bois natural boar's hair bristle grooming brush in the manner of Emile-Jacques Rhulmann.
1920s
This stylish accessory would have been used by a gentleman in the early 20th Century. Diamond shaped aluminum inlaid center accented by geometric designs and an attractive wide border. Natural boar's hair bristles in exceptionally fine condition. Nice age appropriate patina with some surface waviness seen at a certain angle. Beautiful table top object...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, by A. Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New York, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (France, 1824-1887)
A rare seated bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin holding his walking stick and hat, with a book in his ri...
Category
19th Century French American Classical Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Keith Haring Pop Shop t-shirt
By Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Keith Haring Pop Shop t-shirt circa early 1990s. Features the Haring Pop Shop logo and a Keith Haring Estate trademark on the interior label; plus...
Category
1990s New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Israeli Enamel Street Sign – "Rehov HaGaon Eliyahu" (1948)
Located in New York, NY
This enamel-on-iron street sign, produced in Israel in 1948, features Hebrew and English text in a classic blue-on-white design. It marks "Rehov HaGaon Eliyahu," a street named in ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Calder The Complete Bronzes Book
By Alexander Calder
Located in New York, NY
Calder: The Complete Bronzes book. Published on the occasion of the exhibition; October 25 - December 8, 2012, New York, New York. This exhibition book is ...
Category
2010s American Modern New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Early 20th Century American Bronze Figurine of a Jewish Businessmen
Located in New York, NY
Bronze figurine of a self-satisfied, disapproving Jewish businessman with the caption: Now! Vot about it? (an imitation of the Jewish accent), heavy, cast bronze figurine...
Category
Early 20th Century American New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875).
Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson.
The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Marble
Margaret Thatcher and State of Qatar, Garrard & Co. Silver Gilt Presentation Set
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Margaret Thatcher and state of Qatar, Garrard & Co. Silver gilt presentation set, London, 1983.
MARK OF GARRARD LTD, LONDON, 1983
A Three piece Elizabeth II, silver and silver ...
Category
20th Century British New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Blue Silk Grosgrain Military Sash
Located in New York, NY
Blue silk grosgrain military sash. Italian blue silk grosgrain with tassels. Italy, early 20th century.
Dimensions: 38" L overa x 3.5" w l; 25" Long to knot.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Ribbon
English Art Deco Royal Commemorative Porcelain Coronation Set
Located in New York, NY
This collection of English commemorative ware consists of a 1937 Edward VIII coronation tea set, two 1837 Edward VIII coronation plates, a 1937 Edward VIII coronation flute, and a 1939 plate commemorating George VI and Queen Elizabeth's trip to the United States and Canada.
The Coronation tea set consists of a teapot, two cups, each with a saucer, a creamer and a coupe-shaped, open sugar bowl. The teapot, cups, creamer, and sugar bowl all feature Edward VIII's coronation portrait on the front and his seal on the back. The teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl are each circumscribed with gold trim and feature a delightful cracklature. Each piece is stamped "Made in England" and the teapot is also stamped "Lancasters LTD".
The two conical-shaped teacups have handles which are decorated with a fine, royal blue line. The rim of each teacup, as well as their saucers, are also adorned with royal blue lines. Each piece is stamped "Made in England".
The scalloped edged Edward VIII coronation plate offers a 24-karat gold trim and features Edward VIII's coronation portrait and seal, the back is stamped "L&Sons LTD". The second coronation plate is square with scalloped corners. In the center of the plate is a grisaille portrait...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Gold
Italian Military Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Italian military decoration. Military ornament, reign of King Carlo Alberto of Piedmont-Sardinia, Italy, 1831-1849.
Dimension: 2.5" diameter x 1.25 D...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metallic Thread
Basquiat Gray Vinyl Record album 2019
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basquiat & Gray:
2019 "Gray, Shades of..." Vinyl Record Album featuring offset cover art after Basquiat - who originally conceived & executed the cover ar...
Category
2010s New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Hand Painted Circus Banner of Armless Wonder
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Queens, NY
American painted vertical double circus side show banner of Armless Wonder and Jose de Lyon (signed: SNAP WYATT, Tampa, FL).
Category
Early 20th Century New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paint
Polish Terrazzo Tile from a Synagogue
Located in New York, NY
This is a 19th-century Polish terrazzo tile, dating to around the 1880s, originally used in a synagogue. The rectangular tile features a light blue background adorned with a white St...
Category
Late 19th Century Polish Folk Art Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Terrazzo
19th Century Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hand hammed and hand engraved brass Hanukkah lamp, Morrocco, 19th century stands with oil fonts with pinched spouts attached to the back plate. Han...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bakhtiari pictorial rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 10" x 6' 8"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Pair of Italian Military Epaulettes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Military epaulettes. Handsome pair of black and gold thread stitched functioning naval epaulettes with the crown of Savoy, stars and b...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metallic Thread
Vintage Duncan Miller Parking Meter
By Duncan Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standing parking meter made by Duncan Miller of Chicago. Featuring three coin slots, 'time expired' and 'violation' flags, and set on a metal pedestal base. Please confirm item picku...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Large Metal Gulf Gas Station Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic gas station memorabilia.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Israeli Iron and Enamel Street Sign
Located in New York, NY
Three languages iron and enamel street sign, circa 1920.
The sign was made for 58 street in the city of Haifa. The three languages indicate the sig...
Category
1920s Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Kenny Scharf t-shirt (Kenny Scharf 1987)
By Kenny Scharf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1987 Kenny Scharf illustrated t-shirt:
An iconic, original 1980s Kenny Scharf t-shirt designed by the artist to promote "Carnaval New York" at the Empire Loisada Samba School...
Category
1980s Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Original Barbara Kruger Vinyl Record Art
By Barbara Kruger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage original Barbara Kruger Record Art, 1994
Off-set lithograph on vinyl record cover
Measure: 12 x 12 inches
Very good vintage condition
Very ...
Category
1990s New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
American Federal Style Flag with Brass Pole and Stand
Located in Queens, NY
"American Federal-style (19/20th Century) bronze eagle base flag pole with eagle finial and flag.
The fringed army flag has been replaced with a sta...
Category
20th Century American Federal New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Rare early 1980s Iggy Pop Announcement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Iggy Pop Invites You To Join Him for a Private New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Hard Rock Cafe.”
Extremely rare vintage announcement card; New York City c.1981.
4x6 inches.
Good overall vintage condition.
Unsigned.
Iggy Pop is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and occasional actor, who is often referred to as the godfather of punk. His role as the outrageous and unpredictable frontman of protopunk band The Stooges...
Category
1980s Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Israeli Enamel on Iron Street Sign: Rehov Ba'al-Nes (1948)
Located in New York, NY
This enamel-on-iron street sign, produced in Israel in 1948, bears the name "Rehov Ba'al-Nes" in Hebrew (רח' מאיר בעל-נס) and transliterated into Latin script as "Rehov Ba'al-Nes." T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel, Iron
English Renaissance Framed Crest Embroidery
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance embroidery of a crest having a crown top mounted on a red velvet background in an ebonized wood frame.
Category
16th Century English Northern Renaissance Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Thread, Velvet, Wood
Ottoman Bronze Plumb Bob, ca. 1800 – Eretz Israel
Located in New York, NY
This handmade bronze plumb bob dates back to circa 1800 during the Ottoman period in what is now Israel (historically known as Eretz Israel). Crafted with precision, this tool was us...
Category
Early 19th Century Israeli Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
Located in New York, NY
Early Israeli Mezuzah on velvet mounting with ornate silvered body, and with gilded top and base. Decorated with colored glass and with gilded bell hangin...
Category
1940s Israeli Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver Bone Magnifying Glass England 1894
Located in New York, NY
A fine sterling silver and bone magnifying glass from England 1894. Stamped with makers marks.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Italian Naval Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Italian Naval jacket. Fabulous summer at home dinner jacket. Vintage white cotton button front jacket with multiple stitched darts, brass star detailing at collar, and removable cott...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop pins
By Keith Haring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 5 vintage Keith Haring Pop Shop lapel pins, circa 1986-1987 featuring some of the artist's most iconic images.
Original circa mid/late 1980s (Not later reproductions).
Smal...
Category
1980s Vintage New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century German Stoneware Beer Stein
Located in New York, NY
Gray glazed stoneware beer stein with a curved ceramic handle with a domed pewter lid with a pewter thumb-lift. Transfer printed in blue is a scene of a soldier, a religious Jew, scales on a table, and a fox. Titled “Trau keinem Fuchs auf gruner Heid, und keinem Jud bei seinem Eid” ("Trust no Fox on his green Meadow and no Jew on his Oath”), Germany, 1920s.
The scene shown is of an argument between a soldier and a Jewish judge. The Jew raised his hand showing the soldier he has to take an oath to tell the truth. The hair of the judge turns up like the horns of Satan. The soldier is accusing a fox of killing his hare, and the fox is shown sneaking away, for he is probably responsible for the death of the hare. The judges table...
Category
Early 20th Century German New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Earthenware
Late 19th Century American Jewish Themed Caricature
Located in New York, NY
American cartoon, USA, 1895.
Caption reads: 'A Natural Mistake. Ikenstein: "I vould like to ged a cheap drunk." Salesman: "Next door.'"
The cartoon is framed with American frame of t...
Category
1890s American Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Austrian Bronze of a Bearded Jew
Located in New York, NY
Extremely well cast, with very fine details, bronze bust of a bearded Jew, Austria ,circa 1880.
The bust is screwed on a marble base, and measures 3.25 inches high, 2.5 inches wide,...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Israeli Street Sign - "Rehov Yirméya" (Jeremiah Street), 1948
Located in New York, NY
his is an original enamel-on-iron street sign from Israel, dating to 1948. The sign bears the name "Rehov Yirméya" in both Hebrew (רחוב ירמיה) and its transliteration into Latin scri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Rehov Elisha – Israeli Enamel Street Sign (1948)
Located in New York, NY
This enamel-on-iron street sign, made in Israel in 1948, displays the name "Rehov Elisha" in both Hebrew and English. The Hebrew inscription, "רח' אלישע," translates to "Elisha Stree...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Rehov Ha-Hail (Street of the Soldier) – Israeli Enamel Street Sign (1948)
Located in New York, NY
This enamel-on-iron street sign, produced in Israel in 1948, features bold Hebrew lettering spelling "רחוב החיל" (Rehov Ha-Hail), translated into English as "Street of the Soldier." ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Israeli New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Original Opera and Theatre Costume Watercolor Design by Charles Betout, Paris
By Charles Betout
Located in New York, NY
Charles Betout was the principal costume designer for the Comedie-Francaise in Paris for twenty years until his death in 1939. This is costume was designed for the 1926 production of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III New York City Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
