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Material: Steel
Green Metal Bins
Located in London, England
Two industrial stationary bins with aged paint. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$386
Decorative Antique Victorian 1890 James Beall Morrison Treadle Dentist Drill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian, circa 1890 James Beall Morrison Treadle Dentist drill
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international.
Dental treadle drill, English manufacture, 1890-1940
The foot pedal is pushed up and down to power this dental drill. It is also known as a ‘treadle drill’. The drill removed areas of tooth decay. These can become infected and painful if untreated. The treadle drill was invented in 1871 by American dentist James Beall Morrison (1829-1917). He also designed dental chairs. His drill was popular with dentists throughout Europe and America. It is an example of the first mechanically powered drill. These sped up dental treatments
This one seems to be in fully working order from what I can see, it’s a real survivor but then that’s not surprising, things made in the Victorian era were made to last
Dimensions
Height:- 144cm
Width:- 52.5cm
Depth:- 38cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask
Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid
This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information...
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
19th Century Chilean Huaso Spurs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and authentic pair of Chilean spurs is stunning to behold. Traditionally worn by huasos, or Chilean cowboys, these silvered steel spurs, or esp...
Category
19th Century Chilean Other Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Vintage Underwood Champion Portable Typewriter c.1946
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage portable Underwood Champion Four bank typewriter in grey finish and original case. This typewriter is very clean and in good working order. It has smooth typing and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Brass Port
Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged doors, rear mounting brackets, and original colored red & blue Fresnel lenses. Lante...
Category
Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
MARBLE
S Antique Ideal Hunting Knife Western Navajo .925 Sterling Silver Handle
By The Marble House
Located in Miami, FL
An antique hunting knife manufactured by Marble's
This is a great "Ideal" hunting knife created in Gladstone Michigan by the Marble's company. ...
Category
1950s American Native American Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
$1,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Polaire Paris 1938 Art Deco Table Desk Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel
By Polaris
Located in Miami, FL
A desk lighter clock designed by Polaire Paris.
A beautiful desk lighter-clock, created in Paris France by the Alphonse Brun company know as Polaire Paris, back in the 1938. This pi...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,118 Sale Price
20% Off
Shadow Box Display Featuring Antique Dagger and Scabbard from Najran, Saudi Arab
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional wall-mounted display features an antique dagger and scabbard from Najran, a culturally rich region in southern Saudi Arabia renowned f...
Category
Late 19th Century Saudi Arabian Modern Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carl Zeiss cold war era 10 x 50 periscope binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in London, GB
A cold war era Carl Zeiss Oberkochen 10 x 50 periscope binoculars, German, circa 1965.
Specifications: 10 times magnification, coated optics, objective diameter 50 mm, grey filter and drop down grid.
Original transport case. (included protective feet pads and rubber eye guards).
Dimensions of the case: 29 x 18 1/2 x 11 inches. (73 x 47 x 28 cm).
Mounted on an adjustable height tripod. Height of periscope in photographs: 77 inches.
This model of Zeiss periscope...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter designed by Ronson.
This is a beautiful and iconic desk lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Metal Works Co. during the art ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$558 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Antique Children
s Carriage
Located in London, GB
A Children’s Painted Calèche
Modelled on a full-sized barouche, this fully functional children’s carriage was either goat- or dog-drawn. The fram...
Category
19th Century English Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid Century West German Made Weather Station by Relative Hygrometer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century "Sputnik" table barometer weather station made in West Germany by Relative Hygrometer. This desktop space-age Sputnik-style weather station Features an acrylic ball housi...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
$195 Sale Price
40% Off
Ronson USA 1934 Art Deco Faux Tortoise Lacquer Rondette Desk Lighter In Chromed
Located in Miami, FL
A stainless steel lighter designed by Ronson.
Very beautiful Rondette desk lighter, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco period, back in the 193...
Category
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$516 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Chinese Zhongzheng/Chengren Commemorative Short Sword and Scabbard
Located in North Miami, FL
20th Century chinese Zhongzheng/Chengren military commemorative short sword and scabbard gifted by Chiang Kai-shek
By: unknown
Material: iron, metal, paint, bronze, copper, wood, sh...
Category
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron
Dice Steel Metal Sculpture or Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage German Steel Dice Paperweight (Art Deco Style, c. Mid-20th Century)
A striking minimalist sculpture and paperweight, this German steel cube features a single dice form balan...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to deve...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$2,018 Sale Price / set
87% Off
An English Flintlock Screwbarrel Boxlock Pistol
Located in Huntington, NY
Early 19th Century English Flintlock Pocket or Muff pistol. Marked Baker on one side with banner engraved on the other
Here we present an antique Baker Marked Boxlock Screw Barre...
Category
Early 1800s George III Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,598 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Large Steel Metal Sword Pakistan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Large Steel Metal Sword Pakistan. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 42" H x 7" W x 1" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1970
s British Yellow Illumination
White AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating.
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back t...
Category
1970s English Industrial Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
RONSON 1936 Art-Deco Machine Age Cigar Humidor Desk Box With Touch-Tip Striker
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$3,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Salesmans Sample Drafting Desk by Hamilton
Located in Dekalb, IL
1950s; Hamilton Manufacturing Co. - Two Rivers, WI
Founded in 1880 by J.E. Hamilton and initially produced wood type, Hamilton Mfg eventually expanded to other products like cabinet...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Collection Of Twelve Hickory Putters
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Selection Of Vintage Hickory Golf Clubs, Putters.
A wonderful selection of various hickory shafted putters. This is a great collection on its own or could even be the makings of an e...
Category
Early 20th Century British Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Sinclair Dino Bowser 575 Gas pump
Located in Alpha, NJ
This vintage Bowser 575 Gas pump is in very good condition. This pump has been fully restored. Lighting elements are operational, pump elements have been removed.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel, Steel
DOLL
CO. 1900 German Antique Steam Twin Cylinders Piston Engine Machine
By Doll et Cie
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Doll & Co.
This is a model of a mill engine created in Nuremberg Germany by the Doll & Co. in the beginning of the 20th century. This is a horizontal twin engine machine, painted, nickel plated guard rail, belt operated ball governor, on custom shaped wooden base. This antique model is a miniature of the real one, manufactured to be installed in farms and factories and was masterfully crafted with beautiful details and great materials, such; bronze, iron and steel. The model is mount in a wood base for display. This so-called adult’s toys are highly collectable and display very well, a great conversation pieces. Recently cleaned and oiled for sharp function.
Doll & Co.
Doll & Co. was founded in 1898 in Nuremburg, Germany by tinsmith Peter Doll & John Sondheim with Max Bein (Sondheim’s nephew) joining as a third partner just before WWI. Doll & Co. specialized in steam toys and steam engines. The company made and sold model steam engines...
Category
Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Iron
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Manual flywheel slicer Berkel Style
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Ham slicer - collectible item
Measures : 65x86 cm H:140cm
Package : 80x50cm - 80x55cm
Weight : 120kg
This model comes in two parts, the base which can be removed from the main ma...
Category
20th Century Industrial Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Vintage Radior Motorcycle Post War, French
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Radior motorcycle Post War, French. In original condition with Nervor Type C Engine. Sold as is, for decorative purposes or restoration interested enthusiasts.
Category
1950s French Industrial Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Silver Plate Virgin Sculpture by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this silver plate Virgin sculpture Attributed to Los Castillo, circa 1970. Of Taxco, Mexico.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Chrome Trolley Aircraft with Fridge and Lighted Panel
Located in Paris, FR
Trolley Chrome Aircraft made with steel structure in
polished riveted aluminium. With wheels including a
lockable system. Trolley includes a fridge and a led
lighted tablet inside...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Early 20th Century Copper Kettle Timpanis Tables by Leedy Manufacturing
By Ludwig Drums
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of large and very solidly built Leedy Copper Kettle Drum Timpanis C1920. Simply beautiful instruments even if just for decoration. Can be used as side or center tabl...
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Steel, Iron
STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Half Beam Steam Engine Model
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Stuart Turner Limited.
This is a scale model of a steam engine created in England by the Stuart Turner company in the beginning of the 20th century. A very well-engineered model of a rotative beam steam Engine. This antique model is a miniature of the real one, manufactured to be installed during the British Industrial Revolution. Masterfully crafted with beautiful details and great materials, such; bronze, iron and steel. The model is mount in a customized mahogany wood base from the same period, for display. This so-called adult’s toys are highly collectable and display very well, a great conversation pieces. Recently cleaned and oiled for sharp function.
The company of Stuart Turner Ltd was incorporated in 1906 and started to produce model steam engines...
Category
1890s English Industrial Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Mid-Century Modern Tv-Tower Collection of 8 pcs., 1970s / 1980s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Wonderful TV towers from the 1960s-1970s. Some made of steel, metal, aluminum, bronze. The little one golden ist made in plastic.
Various heights from 22cm to 47cm!
Have the normal...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Antique Cast Metal Figural
Mechanical Robed Woman Dinner or Service Bell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique dinner or service counter bell is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style. The bell features a cast metal robed female holding up and two piece plated bell. The bell functions by turning the knob at the top which spins back and forth. This sculptural bell stands...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Steel
Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$2,509 Sale Price
52% Off
Vintage pulley Yugoslavia 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Add a touch of vintage industrial charm to your space with this fantastic vintage pulley from Yugoslavia, dating back to the 1950s. This piece of industrial history is perfect for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Industrial Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Functional Engine Motor Desk Model
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Stuart Turner Limited.
This is a model of a mill engine created in England by the Stuart Turner company in the beginning of the 20th century. This is the Stuart Turner S50 small mill type engine, of horizontal formation with single cylinder and slip eccentric, powering a 3.5 inch spoked flywheel, free running. This antique model is a miniature of the real one, manufactured to be installed in farms during the British Industrial Revolution. Masterfully crafted with beautiful details and great materials, such; bronze, iron and steel. The model is mount in a piece of wood for display. This so-called adult’s toys are highly collectable and display very well, a great conversation pieces. Recently cleaned and oiled for sharp function.
The company of Stuart Turner Ltd was incorporated in 1906 and started to produce model steam engines...
Category
Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Steel, Iron
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" Antique Pressed Steel Truck
By Steelcraft Murray and Merritt Alcoaster Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" antique pressed steel truck, wonderful original condition, color surface, patina.
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Visetta Italvisetta Sewing Machine Design by Gio Ponti, 1948
Located in taranto, IT
Sewing machine model VISETTA, Italvisetta production, original of the 40s, designed by Gio Ponti and reported in the archive of the great designer
very rare glossy black color
What...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, 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...
Category
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mk1A Pilots Helmet Raf
Bone Dome" 1971 Squadron Leader, Issued 1950
s.
Located in Canterbury, England
Originally Issued to RAF Squadron Leader Dick Woodhead, who was a highly successful pilot, later to become head of aptitude testing for future pilots at RAF Cranwell, and featured on screen in Jeremy Clarkson's 2001 Speed television series, (one series, episode three). This helmet is medium sized, with serial and customised by the original owner who is named and date stamped 1/ 1971 M A&B and complete with throat set microphone. This is a RAF Pilots...
Category
1950s Other Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
A Riveting Piece of Paris – Original Eiffel Tower Steel in Resin, Late 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Original Eiffel-Tower Rivet, Exposition Universelle de Paris 1889 — No. 152, Encapsulated in Lucite Display Pyramid
A historic wrought-steel rivet—one of the 2,500,000 fasteners driv...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
French Brass and Steel Solitaire Game, 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant and sculptural, this vintage solitaire game showcases the refined minimalism of 1970s French design. Crafted from brushed brass and polished steel, it’s a sophisticated piece...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour
Steel, gold, gilt, mail; iron and brass, leather
Dated 1797
Persia
Late 18th Century
Size: helmet: 70cm long - 27½ ins long / shield...
Category
Late 18th Century Persian Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Brass, Steel, Iron
Petite Chinese Opium Lamp Scissors
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of scissors once used to trim the wick of an opium lamp. Formed of steel and copper, these petite scissors feature gracefully curved handles and short blades engraved...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Steel
Mid-century Novelty "Marine Ship
Supply" Cruise ship Enameled Lighter
By Sarome
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Sarome 'Cruiser' lighter, shaped like a Cruise ship, features a chrome body enameled red and crème accents and "Marine Ship & Supply" lettering. It includes a thumb strik...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$114 Sale Price
40% Off
Circa 1960s English Sporting Event or Hunting Walking Stick With Folding Seat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s English sporting event or hunting walking stick with folding seat. Steel with coppered finish shaft, leather seat. "Gamebird Trade Mark" label; "Made In England" stamp; "...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Vintage Speed Limit 20 Large Steel Traffic Sign
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun Speed Limit 20 vintage steel traffic sign. It is large and in awesome vintage condition with just the right amount of age and use patina. Please see ph...
Category
20th Century North American Industrial Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
$486 Sale Price
30% Off
Circa 1960s English Sporting Event or Hunting Walking Stick With Folding Seat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s English sporting event or hunting walking stick with folding seat. Steel with coppered finish shaft, leather seat. "Gamebird Trade Mark" label; "Made In England" stamp; "...
Category
Late 20th Century English Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Steel
20th Century Steel
Brass Copernican Armillary Sphere c.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century Copernican Armillary Sphere crafted in polished steel and brass. This instrument illustrates the celestial motion of the solar system, with origins tracing back to anc...
Category
20th Century European Other Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Vintage African Mandingo Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Mandingo Tribal Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa.Collectible Tuareg Knife from Mali circa 1950s.This collectible dagger was hand-crafted by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Folk Art Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1970s Cast Aluminium and Steel Flame Proof Floor Lamp Tripod, Polished
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed, stripped, polished and modified 1970s Daeyang Electric Co. Ltd flame proof luminaire with fully updated electrics and fitted with four E26 filam...
Category
1970s Korean Industrial Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
19th Century Hand-Forged Steel and Bronze Tobacco Hatchet from Virginia
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and distinctive 19th-century tobacco hatchet, hand-forged in Virginia and crafted with a bold utilitarian elegance. The heavy, asymmetrical steel blade features a deeply aged ...
Category
19th Century American Romantic Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Brass
Collection of 19th and 20th Century Spoke Shaves
By Stanley
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Collection of antique 19th century wood spoke shaves and early 20th century steel spoke shaves.
CREATOR Stanley, Made in England. Kunz, Made in Germany.
DATE OF MAN...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
VINTAGE ROAD TOURING WINTER TRAINER PUB BiKE WORK HORSE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Winter Trainer, road "Pub" touring bike
HISTORY
I am selling my entire bike collection which compris...
Category
20th Century Other Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Golf Club, Putter By Walter Hagen
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Walter Hagen Ambassador Putter.
A good usable blade putter by Walter Hagen with a Danga wood shaft and pistol grip. The stainless steel putter has good line markings and is stamped w...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Georgian Rare Steel Cased Tuning Fork
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very unusual and rare Georgian antique steel cased tuning fork dating from around 1800. A wonderful piece of musical interest and history the tuning fork...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Jean-Gabriel Domergue
s French Academician Sword
By Odette Domergue
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important and unique sword was presented to the famed French painter Jean-Gabriel Domergue to commemorate the painter's election to the illustrious Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1950. One of the highest honors bestowed on a French artist, the ceremonial induction into the French Academy has been accompanied by the presentation of a sword since the age of Napoléon. Rather than a weapon, the sword became part of the Academician's uniform, and, over time, its design came to represent the interests and aspirations of its recipient. This example was designed entirely by Domergue's wife Odette, a great sculptor in her own right, and thus it represents both a highly personal gift and an important art historical relic.
The design of the sword is simply magnificent. Odette Domergue found her inspiration in antiquity, a theme that is also seen in the neoclassical sculptures that occupy the gardens of the couple's famous home, Villa Fiesole - also known as Villa Domergue - in Cannes. The impressive weapon boasts a solid gold handle that takes the form of a sinuous caryatid, who is nude save for a single swath of drapery. While the female figure recalls the sculpted supports prevalent in ancient Greek architecture, she also calls to mind the subjects for which Domergue was renowned - languorous, slightly risqué women with a seductive air.
Other decorative elements such as fauna, cypresses, and grotesque heads enhance the whimsy and imagination of the incredible neoclassical design. Furthermore, the scabbard that contains the finely etched blade is also an impeccable work of art. Crafted of black Moroccan leather in imitation of the snake skin, it displays intricately engraved foliage patterns with a lion's head and Domergue's coat of arms.
Though imagined by his wife, the sword was expertly chiseled by the celebrated goldsmith R. Delsinne and assembled by the atelier of the famed sculptor and medalist Raymond Delamarre...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Heavy Steel Metal Decorative Swords - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Medieval Gothic Style Heavy Steel Metal Decorative Swords - 2 Pc Set. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 4.25 " W x 1" D. 32"H x 4.25" W x 1"D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
1970s British Yellow Illumination AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Yellow Pantone 13-0647 Illuminating.
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back t...
Category
1970s English Industrial Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk anemometer in brass.
Very interesting scientific coal mining anemometer, made up back in the 1950's with brass and blackened steel parts...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Steel Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
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