Two Early Combination Padlocks One with Combination

Antique ships lantern with three bulleye lenses red, blue, and clear. The lantern hughly polished and lacquered. There is a vented turret with carry ring. No burner inside. Choice ma...

Crocodile hornback overnight bag or large handbag with exceptional, deep and richly pigmented scales. Made from one skin with complete osteoderms (back scales) wrapping from front to...

Antique Early 20th Century engraved Indian colonial unmarked silver and steel presentation padlock 1912. Engraved “Kasiram . Das, Institution Katwa 1912 FCR” the reverse “A. N. Mober...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver combination chamber candlestick and cigar cutter; an addition ...

One sheet with two engravings: One print is titled: 'Siccabonsii, Japansche Papen. [verso: Japanese soldiers].' An image of a Japanese priest. In one hand hee holds a long rope with a thick knot in it. In the other he holds aloft a copper gong...

Practice counting using some of the most famous sculptures in the world! One & Other Numbers features sculptures by master sculptor Alexander Calder. Calder’s playful and often vibr...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style double headed Spaniel dog shepherds walking stick This one is very decorative and functional, it’s a wonderful height ...

The Leverhulme collection: Thornton Manor, Wirral Merseyside, Volume One and Two, 26, 27, 28 June 2001. London: Sotheby's, 2001. Softcover. Volume one 325 lots on 431 pp., Volume two 961 lots on 701 pp. All lots photographed in color and fully described. Fine Art and antiques that were collected by the Lever family, one of Britain’s most prominent and philanthropic dynasties of industrialists. Includes highly important English Furniture and part of his celebrated collection of 19th century British Paintings. Also includes Old Master and early British Pictures...

c. 1909-1910; Safety Match Vending Co. (John F. Krcma/Krema Manufacturing Co.) - Chicago A cast-iron front, one-cent match vending machine from the earliest generation of the Safety...

1933 Art Deco Marathon Combination Lighter & Cigarette Case by F. A. Whittaker A rare and collectible example of 1930s novelty smoking accessories, this Marathon combination lighter and cigarette case showcases the elegance and innovation of Art Deco design. Crafted in 1933 by noted designer F. A. Whittaker, the case features a stunning airbrushed geometric pattern in alternating tan/black and grey/black abstract motifs, with a central cartouche that remains unengraved. The reverse is finished in a sophisticated grey and black design, emphasizing the clean, streamlined aesthetic typical of the era. The interior reveals meticulous attention to detail, including a wheel-turned chrome finish, two hinged cigarette holders for added functionality, and a built-in lighter stamped with US Patent No. 1921855 and marked “Marathon, Trade Mark, Pat Applied For.” Lighter fuel can easily be added via the side compartment near the hinge, and the interior remains exceptionally clean and free of issues. This piece shows gentle, expected wear, including minor enamel losses and an indentation at the lower left corner of the case, reflecting its authentic vintage character. Despite these imperfections, it remains a fully functional and highly desirable collector’s item. Marathon cigarette cases were celebrated in the early 20th century for their combination of practicality and artistry, and F. A. Whittaker was a prominent designer whose work elevated everyday smoking accessories into objects of sophistication. Collectors prize these cases for their mechanical ingenuity, stylish Art Deco design, and historical significance, making them a standout addition to any collection of vintage lighters...