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Art Deco Ashtray in Bronze By Cawa, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Steamline stylized ashtray in cast bronze. Suitable for both cigars, pipe and cigarettes. Manufactured by CAWA in Denmark during the 1930s. The style of this piece is reminiscent Tin...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Decanter in Engraved Ruby Glass, 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
English decanter in hand-engraved deep red ruby glass. Fine detailing and quality overall. Made in England circa 1850-1890. Well-kept and clean.
Measurements: H: 26 cm (with stoppe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Midcentury Industrial Nut
Bolt Salt and Pepper Mill Set, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Italian industrial style nut and bolt pepper and salt mill set. Made from stained wood and brass. The salt mill has a clear yellow easily cleanable glass center-piece. Made in Italy ...
Category
20th Century Italian Industrial Tableware
Materials
Brass
Carl M. Cohr 1930s Salt
Pepper Robots in Silver
Bakelite
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small dinning table set of salt and pepper shakers. They feature a practical base of black and white bakelite and a top of 830/1000 silver. Both with Hallmark: CMC, 830s. In Denmar...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Hans Hansen Silver Fish Serving Set - Dessin no. 7 -
Arvesølv
By Hans Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Hans Hansen design dating from the 1930s. A stylish Silver Fish Serving Set called No. 7 / Arvesølv nr. 7. Crafted by the Hans Hansen Silversmithy in Kolding, Denmark.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Cigarette Dispenser - Ashtray in Green Enamel by Grete Prytz Kittelsen
By Grete Prytz Kittelsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Norwegian designer, silversmith and enamel artist is know as 'The Queen of Scandinavian Design'. The main reason being her exquisite enamel pieces for Cathrineholm in Norway. Thi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Stoneware Skull Mugs from The Horror Bar Le Cercueil in Brussels, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Imagine serving tomato soup or cherry tea in these fuckers... Le Cercueil in Brussels is Europes oldest horror bar and was established in 1974 or 76 in the Belgian capital. This set ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Gothic Barware
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Pipe Troll, Lobster and Pipe Rest in Teak, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of Franz Haganauer comes this unusual set for your desk or bar consisting of a modular/tilting lobster shaped bottle opener in teak, brass and stainless steel, a wire pi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Danish Midcentury Drink Coolers, Stirrers from ABSA, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 6 drink coolers or stirrers. Composed of silver plated brass. Molecular perceived/inspired design features. Designed of manufactured by ABSA in Denmark in a style reminiscen...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
ens Harald Quistgaard Vintage Danish Butter Knives, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 6 Butter or dinner Knives designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard and manufactured by Raadvad in Denmark during the 1950s or early 60s. Materials: stainless steel and faux bone h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kay Bojesen Vintage Danish Fish Knives for USC Copenhagen, 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 6 Fish Knives designed by Kay Bojesen and manufactured by United Steel Company in Denmark during the 1950s. During this period KB worked as a Artistic Leader at the Company....
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Digsmed Denmark Large Vintage Cutting Board in Teak, 1970s
By Digsmed Design
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large and heavy cutting board in solid stacked teak. Suitable for cheese, fruit or meats. Designed by Flemming Digsmed and manufactured by his Company Digsmed during the late 1960s o...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Teak
Bauhaus Era Desk Cigar Cutter in Brass, English 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-used yet highly decorative and useable desk cigarcutter in patinated brass. It screws apart at the middle allowing you to empty its content when you want to. It was made in En...
Category
Early 20th Century English Bauhaus Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Cork Tray by Signe Persson Melin, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare serving tray fashioned from natural cork built up around an aluminum frame. It was designed by the female Swedish designer Signe Persson Melin and made at Boda Nova in Sweden ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill
Shaker in Teak, 1960s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Jens Harald Quistgaard design for his own company International Designs of Denmark. This stylish yet versatile dual combination salt & pepper shaker is made from solid teak. Makers...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Antique Lincoln Imp Nutcracker in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A so-called Lincoln Imp nutcracker in patinated brass. This particular example was made in England circa 1870-1900. Please notice the small repair to one of the trolls.
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Hand-Painted Ashtray Set from Uebelacker Keramik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ashtray set in hand-painted ceramic. A set of 4 in a stylish bam-boo and brass alloy stand/holder. Atomic colorful decoration executed by hand. Made by üebelacker Keramik in Germany ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Bamboo
Scandinavian Modern Wine or Bottle Coasters in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish pair or bottle coasters for wine, spirits or water. Fashioned from solid brass and with a practical base in clear glass. Unknown Scandinavian maker/designer in the style of...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s
By Skjøde Skjern
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of solid teak trivets carved with geometric patterns much like the Ultimo series by Bäckström & Ljungberg. This set measuring 18,5x18,5 cm and 14x14 cm was made by Skjøde Skjer...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Vintage Pitcher in Grey Blister Glass by Zbigniew Horbowy, Poland 1970s
By Zbigniew Horbowy
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very well-balanced glass pitcher in a smoke grey hues/nuance. Applied blister technique similar to Archimede Seguso. Designe circa 1970-80 by the Polish artist, glassmaker and prof...
Category
Vintage 1970s Polish Organic Modern Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Antique German Porcelain Meat Hammer in Meissen Blue Onion
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large decorative and useable meat hammer/mallet in ironstone porcelain. Hand-glazed/painted in Onion pattern and made by either Meissen or Teichert in Germany circa 1890-1910. It is ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Orange Resin Drink Coasters by Laurids Lønborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of orange painted resin coasters for drinks, coffee or tea. The set comes in its original onion shaped jar. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lønborg in Denmark during the 1...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Scandinavian Modern Blue Resin Drink Coasters by Laurids Lønborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of painted resin coasters for drinks, coffee or tea. The set comes in its original onion shaped jar. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lønborg in Denmark during the 1960s. T...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Large Vintage Moroccan Round Tray in Embossed Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large (D:46 cm) hand-embossed tray in solid tray. Distinct North African - Moorish styling and ornamentation featuring the characteristic pie-pleaded edge. It was hand-made in Moro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Barware
Materials
Brass
"Noodle" Dachshund Brass Dog Bottle Opener by Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to the Austrian Illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans depiction of "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. It was made by Bosse in Vienna.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
"Noodle" Dachshund Brass Dog Bottle Opener by Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to the Austrian Illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans depiction of "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. It was made by Bosse in Vienna.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Bronze Sunburst Ashtray or Dish, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare solid bronze dish or ashtray depicting a Helios sun disk -bursting sun - au Soleil d'or. It was made in France circa 1920-40. It has no markings. t has a rich and deep natural...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Turkish Shish Kebab Skewers with Brass Animal Ornaments, Set of 8
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 8 original Turkish sis kebab skewers. Made from practical flat stainless steel topped with handles of ornamented animals in brass. This set was manufactured by Serer in Ista...
Category
Vintage 1970s Turkish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Harrods London - Vintage Silver Plated Duck Name Card Holders
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 12 ducklings table/name/place card holders in silver plated metal. Made by Yeoman in England for Harrods in London circa 1975-90.
Measurements: 2.2x2.2x1 cm approx.
The p...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Craw Foot Bootle Opener in Brass, 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A European heavy stock bottle opener in solid brass. The end of its handle is adorned with a craw foot grabbing around a sphere. A classic symbol of infinity or multiplicity.
Measu...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Barware
Materials
Brass
Birgit Krogh Organic Modern Pepper Mill in Teak
Beech for Richard Nissen
By Birgit Krogh
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A very rare pepper mill executed in organically shaped and tooled solid teak with beech accents. Designed by Birgit Krogh during the 1960s and made at Richard Nissen in Denmark. Supe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Sardine Box in Brass
Frosted Glass, 19th century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine sardine box executed in brass and frosted glass and featuring a towering handle. Intricate detailing and craftsmanship throughout the piece. Its old silver-plating has been wo...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish
Thumb-Squeeze
Nutcracker with Brass Mechanism, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Wiener Verkstatte inspired high-quality thumb-squeeze nutcracker made in Denmark during the 1960s. A solid caved hardwood cube operated with a heavy stock brass mechanism with styl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Ceramic Jumbo Bunny Money Bank by Søholm, 1980s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large bunny money bank by Søholm in Denmark for the Danish Bank AL (Arbejdernes Landsbank). It features a delightful caramel glaze and its original stopper...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Figural Sea Lion Corkscrew in Copper
Teak by Zero Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual Wiener werkstätte inspired sea lion or seal balancing a corkscrew with spherical teak handle. The seal is made from patinated copper and was made by Zero in Copenhagen Denmar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
In the style of French Christofle comes this set of molecular knife benches/rests. Unclear markings and hallmarks. Our acid test show 925/1000 silver but they could also be heavily s...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Revival Crystal Decanter by Orrefors Sweden, Signed
By Orrefors
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine, heavy and thick stock very clear crystal decanter for your cognac, whiskey or port. Distinct Art Deco styling with multiple facets and deep grooves. It was made by Orrefors i...
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Danish Green Nutcracker
Guarding Leather Rat, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
ou may ask yourself why combine these two seemingly diffrent objects in one lot. Besides that the items really suits each other both the beech nutcracker and the leather rat or lage ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Chubby Fish Figurines or Ashtrays in Brass, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Very decorative and useable fish ornaments that doubles as ashtrays or storage for personal smalls like rings etc. Charming chubby look - sort of a hybrid between a koi fish and a lu...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Crystal Decanter from Strömbergshyttan, 1950s
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy Strömbergshyttan crystal decanter. Crafted of thick Strömbergshyttan crystal with it's characteristic light blue hue. The very one-dimensional looking stopper suggest that Elis...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Carl Auböck Nutcracker in Brass for Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This is not a midcentury torture devise or thumb-screw. But it is indeed a beautifully crafted midcentury nutcracker of the finest quality solid brass. This is the larger version des...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Majolica Fruit Dish in Glazed Ceramic, 1910s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large ceramic dish Majolica dish playfully decorated with fruits, grapes and flowers around its perimeter. Unknown Italian maker circa 1910-20 in a style reminiscent of early Clarice...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Revolving Minimalist Stainless Steel Ashtray by Roelandt for Stelton, 1980s
By Stelton
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish stainless steel ashtray designed by Roelandt and manufactured by Stelton in Denmark during the 1980s. Similar to Arne Jacobsen's cylinda-line but with a tilting/revolving m...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Minimalist Ashtrays
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tall Conical Art Deco Cut Crystal Decanter from Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tall and Beautifully cut crystal decanter from the 1920s. Made at Holmegaard in Denmark. The carafe is mouth-blown and hand cut/poished with large polished circular dots and geometri...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Barware
Materials
Crystal
Fossilized Orthoseras Squid Polished Stone Ashtray or Dish
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fossil of an Orthoseras squid that lived over 50 million years ago made into an ashtray or decorative dish sometime during the 1970s.
Measurements: 13x9x2.5 cm.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Stone
Jens Harald Quistgaard Minimalist Stainless Steel Salt
Pepper Shakers
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish torpedo shaped salt and pepper shakers in stainless steel. Designed by IHQ - Jens Harald Quistgaard for his own company Dansk Design during the 1960s.
Measurements: H: 12...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck Butler Ashtray in brass for Illums Bolighus, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Eleganty crafted Brass ashtray with stylized walnut handle designed by Carl Aübock and produced under license by Illums Bolighus in the 1950’s. It was an expensive item in the 1950s ...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood
Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple design dating back to the late 1950s or early 1960’s, this Rosewood and brass nutcracker utilizes two pieces of rosewood and brass hardware and mechanism in the most stylish...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Large Cylinda-Line Brass Cigar Ashtray by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This brass version of the Cylinda-line ashtray was designed by Arne Jacobsen and made in a limited run in 1967. This, the large version or cigar ashtray, is by far the rarest of the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Vintage Martini Glass Pitcher with Turkish Silver Stirrer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant hand-blown pitcher in clear glass accompanied by a vintage Turkish Martini Muddle/Mixer in 800/1000 solid Hallmarked silver. The spoon head features a old/vintage silver coin that still retains its bevels and ornamentation.
Measurements: Pitcher: H: 27 cm, Diameter: 10 cm, capacity: 0,7-1,0 liter. Silver stirrer...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Silver
Vintage Scandinavian Cubic Cigarette Table Lighter in Teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simplistically made cigar/cigarette table lighter in solid teak and chrome-plated metal. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s from excess furni...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Teak
German Midcentury Brass, Copper
Bamboo Watering Can, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish brass, copper and bamboo handled watering pitcher with long narrow spout. Perfect for indoor watering. Orchids, Bonsai etc. Manufactured by Weica ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Indian Bird Sugar Shaker in Silver, Kashmiri Style
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adorable bird sugar or pepper dispenser in hand-cut silver. A standing small hawk-like bird, with curved beak, folded in wings and round-cut garnet gem eyes. It has removable head wi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Late Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver, Brass
Danish Modern Circular Brass Serving Tray by Cawa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A round brass tray with rolled edge that has developed a rich and raw patina over the years. It was made during the early 1970s by Cawa in Denmark in a style reminiscent of Josef Fra...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Turning Tray in Beech
Rosewood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
2 sided turning tray made from rosewood veneer and beach and assembled without the use of metal. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s or 70s in a style reminiscent of Finn Juhl's tur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Barware
Materials
Beech
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Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Bottle Opener, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bottle opener with a wild boar tusk as handle. Made during the 1970s by a Danish hunter. Wild Boar being an invasive animal parts from it is not restricted by Cites and therefore thi...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl M. Cohr Elite Cake / Coffee Forks
Spoons in Silver, Set of 25
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 25 pieces (12+12+1) spoons, cake forks and a single cream spoon. This design/patterns is called Elite and was made at Carl Cohr's silver workshop in Denmark circa 1900-1940....
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Danish Art Deco 12 Persons Cutlery set by Borgstrøms Sølvvarefabrik, Set of 65
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Extensive flatware cutlery set made by G. Borgstrøms Sølvvarefabrik in Hvidovre Denmark during the 140s. This pattern/dessin called Majbritt is stylistically inspired from Art Deco a...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Danish Karina Sauce Spoons in Sterling Silver by Horsens Sølv
By Horsens Sølvvarefabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of saucers. One large and one small. Both in the series/dessin Karina made in the early 1940s by Horsens Sølv. Fully hallmarked with the years 1941 and Danish 3 towers indicati...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique F. J. Hingelberg Strawberry Sugar Sprinkle Spoon in Sterling Silver
By Frantz Hingelberg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A sifter sugar spoon in the Rose series by Frantz Hingelberg. Designed and made in 1922 at his workshop in Aarhus Denmark. Fully hallmarke with the year 1922 and Danish 3 towers indi...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
