A wonderfully patinated massive iron cannon, Spain, ca. later 16th. century.
A large and impressive cannon for the type from very old collection - the cannon measure 15,2 cm. in height and 8,7 cm. wide at the base. The weight is around 3700 grams!
Provenance: Danish Private collection of Grethe Pedersen, Ledøje, Denmark, ca. 1950-1997. Purchased at Kastella, Copenhagen Antique Dealer, 1962.
A lovely working condition cupboard lock, European baroque period, c. 1650-1680.
A very nice condition lock with it's matching key and ready to be installed in an antique cupboard or just for exhibition in a nice collection of early European metal antiques.
Size: c. 15 cm. long with the key being c. 9 cm. long.
Provenance: Danish Private collection of Grethe Pedersen, Ledøje, Denmark, ca. 1950-1997.
A large and exceptional late renaissance Iron lock with handle and original key, late 16th.-early 17th. century AD.
The lock is intact and tight of good metal, with the original grip / handle still inserted and with original key! Very unusual complete set. Attractive lock, finely decorated with engravings and cut metal.
Size: 29 cm. long and ca. 13 cm. tall. Very heavy! The key is ca. 12,6 cm. long and massive with a nice oval bow...
Interesting slim design iron key, came with the Roman and early medieval keys, but probably c. 17th. century.
Condition: Nice VF, excellent metal.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
Very attractive Iron lock, likely South-German, 16th.-17th. century.
The lock finely decorated with bird wings inside a heart shaped.
Size: 18,8 cm. long.
Condition: Choice for the early type and a lovely dark grey and brown iron patina.
Provenance: Danish Private collection of Grethe Pedersen, Ledøje, Denmark, (c.1950-1997). Purchased at Ole Jensen, Antique Dealer, 1967.
A rare iron cut monogram with nail from the royal armory of King Christian the V (1670-1699), with his crowned C5 and dated 1691.
Such nail would be hammered into wooden wheels for guns or wagons in the 17th. century.
Size: Substantial and heavy, 5 cm. long and 4,2 cm. wide.
Ex. Old Danish Collection of early metal antiques from europe.
A superb early vault or bankboks key in exceptional condition, still with the original blueing of the steel, late 17th. century.
Though relatively short the key is very substantial in hand and finely made, perhaps by a gunmaker. The stem is short and fluted, hollow made and the bit very sturdy with cut slots. Such a stem was a new invention for security keys in the period, making it much, much harder to copy.
Size: 90 mm...
Rare antique 18th century Polish Hussar sword-saber with a massive iron stirrup hilt of typical polish hussar form comprising a knuckle bow which is not connected to the pommel. The crossguard with leaf shape thumb ring and a pair of langets modeled quillon domed almond shape pommel with shaped back piece, vertically fluted wooden grip covered with leather...
A very attractive box-lock with large engraved plate, Austrian or South-German, 18th. century.
A large iron lock with decorations in the openwork, possibly from a large casket.
Size: 30,7 cm. long and 23,5 cm. tall.
Condition: Superb for the fragile type, nice patina and painted on the back of the openwork part to prevent rust.
Provenance: Danish Private collection of Grethe Pedersen, Ledøje, Denmark, ca. 1950-1997. Purchased in Wienna, 1967.
An interesting small collection of 11 iron keys and different sizes, c. 17th. century, some perhaps slight later.
Lot includes several late 16th. century - 17th. century Gothic types for cupboards and passage doors as well as smaller 17th.-18th. century types.
Size: 10,7 cm. max and smaller.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
Antique, late 18th century, Polish cavalry sword with steel hilt, of typical form for the swords of the KaWaleria Narodowa, comprising a large, plain steel guard, a back-strap, and a wooden grip covered in leather with ribbed pattern, and a long slightly curved sturdy and solid steel blade cut with full-length fuller.
The swords with this type of a large plain steel guard appeared in Poland in the last quarter of the 18th century...
Interesting and attractive large key for a money chest, probably Italian c. 17th. century.
The key finely made sturdy design with a heart-shaped bow and a strong complex bit, solid stem.
Size: 13,8 cm.
Ex. Danish Collection of mainly iron keys - from the Roman period to the 17th. century.
IOnteresting lot of some scarcer keys, all dating late 17th.-early 19th. century.
Size: 82-116 mm. in length.
Condition: Near VF to EF, the later ones of very good metal and quite attractive!
Ex. Danish Collection of keys.
19th century cast iron figure of an angel raising a laurel wreath above her head and holding a ship's anchor. Obviously intended as a symbol of the wishes for a sailor's safe return from the sea, the plaque was probably used to decorate the wall of a sailor's home in an Atlantic coast seaport.
Origin: America, circa 1860s. Condition: excellent, light rusting on surface. Size: 14" tall.
A finely cast iron lion en passant with modeling in the animalier style screw mounted on rectangular base. Very good condition with slight oxidation and minor blemishes to patina, mostly on base. We date this sculpture to mid 19th C., unmarked.
Length: 11 1/4"
If fireplaces long ago were considered romantic, this fireplace summer cover is undoubtedly the reason for such nostalgia. This cast iron masterpiece features the god Mercury holding a torch, atop a basket of flowers, framed with scrolling baroque devices.
I date this summer cover to mid 19th C...
Measuring 15.5" long x 8.25" high x 1.75" deep, this circa 1890s, wonderful and quite fancy, hand-cut iron utensil or clothing rack sports 5 hooks for hanging. It features an unusual stylized heart or perhaps even a stylized floral design which adds to its visual appeal.
Condition is very good with excellent, warm patina. Faint pitting and minimal traces of rust. A hanging-hole on each end is present for easy mounting.
A visually-attractive antique iron piece with utilitarian purpose!
Measuring 20" long x 6" high x 3" deep, this circa 1850, wonderful and quite fancy, completely hand-forged iron utensil or clothing rack sports 5 hooks for hanging. It features the ornate and unusual double ram's ear design which adds to its visual appeal - a true work of 19th century blacksmith art with utilitarian purpose.
Condition is very good with excellent patina- the natural pitting and hammer marks commensurate with a hand-forged piece. No rusting...
Interesting study collection of 16 miniature keys, each quite rarely seen since these would have been lost due to their small sizes, mostly 18th.-19th. century, a few probably 17th. century.
Such keys would have been used to unlock very small boxes and tiny coffins in the old days.
Sizes: 19-37 mm.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
I have seen weapons such as this one described as everything from ancient Roman, Celtic and Chinese to medieval and on and on. Though I have been unable to find much in the way of references, I am fairly certain that this spear and others like it are ceremonial polearms from the Qing Dynasty. They are most likely 18th or 19th century. They have crudely decorated brass collars between the socket and blade. This one and the three others I have listed are in good condition with no signs of repair...
A nice pair of painted cast iron curtain tiebacks in the form of sunflowers. The original paint is nicely applied with good shading.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, original paint, very minimal paint chipping along edges. Size: 2-1/4” diameter.
I have seen weapons such as this one described as everything from ancient Roman, Celtic and Chinese to medieval and on and on. Though I have been unable to find much in the way of references, I am fairly certain that this spear and others like it are ceremonial polearms from the Qing Dynasty. They are most likely 18th or 19th century. They have crudely decorated brass collars between the socket and blade. This one and the three others I have listed are in good condition with no signs of repair...
Painted cast iron dog paperweight, probably by Hubley.
Origin: America, c. 1920. Condition: good, about 10% paint loss. Size: 1-5/8" tall.
Painted cast iron horsehead nameplate by Hubley, intended for use on a stable door, probably at a racetrack or horse farm. Two screws are meant to hold an engraved nameplate to the horseshoe. This would make a great name plate on the front door of a home.
Origin: America, c. 1920. Condition: excellent, less than 5% paint loss. Size: 8" x 4" x 3" deep.
Wonderful pair of Hubley cast iron paperweights in the form of African-American children. The little girl wears a yellow jumper over a white blouse and the little boy wears yellow pants and a white shirt. This is the only pair of black memorabilia iron paperweights we’ve seen.
Origin: America, ca 1920. Condition: very good, expected paint wear on high spots. Size: 1-3/8” tall.
Exceptional cast iron English firebasket.
A pair of antique hand wrought iron Fire Breathing Dragon Andirons. Measure about 18" by 9 1/4" and weigh about six pounds. Rare and unique.
Painted cast iron paperweight, probably by Hubley.
Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: very minimal paint loss (less than 5%). Size: 1-5/8" tall.
A very beautiful late renaissance to early Baroque door lock plate, probably german or Northern Europe, c. late 16th.-early 17th. century.
Fine openwork style iron wrought and cut and nicely etched with floral decorations.
Size: 24,5 cm. long.
Ex. Danish Collection of keys.
A rare type of iron key from box or cabinet very, European c. later 16th. century.
An interesting key with a disc shaped decoration on the bow and complicated stem and bit.
Size: 92 mm. long.
Condition: Nice VF, good metal.
Ex. Danish Collection of keys.
A very rare huge early vault or bankboks key, late 17th. century.
A massive key with a huge bit. Finely made, perhaps by a gunmaker...
A rare folding key, probably British, and late 18th/19th. century.
This type of key is of course a 'must have' for serious Key and Lock collectors and quite difficult to find on the market.
Size: 196 mm. when opened and 113 mm. closed, making it a very large key of the type.
Condition: Good Very fine, excellent metal with minor rust and black patina.
Reff. see an identical smaller key offered at the Sothebys 'Collections & Collectors' sale 2016 / lot 6...
An American Victorian Magazine Stand or Canterbury, with "Ex Libris" on both sides in a panel. Dimensions 12" wide x 10" deep x 18" high. From the late 19th century. In very good condition.
From our European Collection, a fine and very ornate cast iron plant stand, late 19th century, most likely French though possibly Spanish, featuring highly detailed and animated figures gracing the corners, along with some very intricate openwork on the legs and stand surfaces.
Size and Condition: 30 inches tall, 15 inches wide, 15 inches deep. Some minor and general wear commensurate with age but really no notable flaws. This item was apparently very well-kept, and comes from the estat...
Cast iron horse head hitch pair painted black with excellent patina and preservation for their ages which we estimate to date to the 19th C. Unmarked. These horse heads would be fantastic garden conversation pieces.
Dimensions: 13" h
So Special! Large and old double-sided blacksmithing trade sign.