All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1940 item #1318021
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$895.00
Japanese Buddhist Temple Toro - Lantern in Bronze , wide base with a total of three parts , size H 18" by 7" diameter.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1040664 (stock #40F82 142)
Gilded sterling silver and blue enamel sauce ladle by David Andersen, the noted Norwegian silversmith and designer. Stamped on the reverse of the twisted handle '925' and with the mark used by David Andersen from 1924-1939. Size: 5.75 inches length. Condition: excellent, with no damage.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1491305 (stock #BZ603)
George V sterling silver salver. Made by Collingwood & Sons in Sheffield in 1937. Round with molded curvilinear piecrust rim; 3 hoof supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3/4 x W 10 3/8 x D 10 in. Weight: 17 troy ounces. #BZ603

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1940 item #1318015
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$145.00
The tazza features the most complex pierced design featuring decorative foliate scrolls, wave-shapes and four figures. Each of the figures is different but bears a distinctly nautical theme. The first male figure reclines on a chair of waves and cat tails and holds a trident; the adjacent female figures ride various sea-beasts while one holds a downward-pointing spear...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #457699
A terrific pair of Art Deco sterling silver tension-hinged sugar tongs or “nips” by W. & S. Sorensen. The twisted upper handles are decorated with gilt crown-shaped finials and the tong ends repeat the twisted pattern of the upper handles. The tongs could be used for sugar cubes, candies, or even olives. Hallmarked by Sorensen. The tongs are very well made and are quite heavy.

Origin: Denmark, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, all original, traces of original gilding intact...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1940 item #50643 (stock #hl0010)
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Art deco designed copper dish showing bull smelling the roses-"Ferdinand"- by Frank Rebajes(1907-1990), NYC, c.1934. A rounded 5 11/16" square concave dish is signed "REBAJES". Has hanger and is in very good condition. Cute cartoon design.....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1363036 (stock #9605)
A pair of Roden (Birks) sterling 1930s napkin rings. Roden (of Toronto) was bought out by Birks in 1928. These 5/8" wide sterling napkin ring measures 1-3/4" across and they have the Roden maker's mark and STERLING. Birks bought all Roden's inventory and parts and molds, and the Roden mark can be seen on some Birks silver items until several years after. They weighs 13.0 grams and they are in excellent vintage condition with no breaks, bends, corrosion, losses, or repairs...
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1940 item #1444921
A vintage hammered copper small pot, unmarked, likely circa first part of the 20th century, with interesting curved handle, and hand placed grommet. Measurements are 4" high not including handle, and about 5 1/4" across at widest. Not the famous Dirk van Erp of the San Francisco Bay area, but nevertheless and interesting piece. There is a dent along the bottom edge as shown.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1266236
Very well crafted continental sterling silver Vesta Case, decorated with sporting theme,golfing. Size; Height of case is 2 inches, no condition concerns.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Copper : Pre 1940 item #1051995
Early handmade arts and crafts copper and mirror box designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Meaures 6 1/2"L X 4 1/4"D X 2 1/4"H. Mirrors on 5 sides are in fine vintage condition with no cracks or chips. The copper has a beautiful untouched patina. Two corners on the base are slightly seperated which appear to be original to the handmaking of the piece. See pictures. Hinged mirror top opens to a copper interior. Insured shipping included within the U.S.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1940 item #1092944
Beautiful reclining gilt-bronze chambermaid supporting a barrel-form sconce with her leg, ht. 5 1/2. Good condition.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1455335
A classic figural sterling silver thimble jigger, the rim ornately engraved “Only A Thimble Full.” The workmanship is very good and the engraving among the nicest we’ve seen. Marked only “Sterling,” it was likely made by either Thomae or Webster.
  • Origin: America, 1935
  • Condition: excellent, no dings or monograms
  • Dimensions: 1-7/8” tall
  • Weight: 37.1 grams
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1491599 (stock #BZ609)
George VI sterling silver box. Made by WH Manton in Birmingham in 1938. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged with gently curved top and tapering tab. Cedar-lined and partitioned interior; wood lined underside. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 7 1/8 x D 3 3/4 in. Gross weight: 18 troy ounces. #BZ609

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #32661
This is a Good Looking Washington, D.C. Souvenir Spoon with the following depictions front: EAGLE... CAPITOL BUILDING...OLD GLORY... WASHINGTON MONUMENT. Back shows above Depictions from behind and also reads: STERLING. Length is 4 1/8" with a bowl 15/16" across at the Widest Point. Condition is EXCELLENT with Crisp Detail; there one little side nick front edge of the bowl; all wear appears from Normal use/ No abuse. Add to the Collection.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1940 item #19742
Lovely gilt bronze-mounted oval dresser tray with handmade lace insert. The bottom is marked "Apollo Made in U.S.A. 2697 12."

Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, except a small area of lace has a tear and slight discoloration (12 o'clock position in second photo). Size: 13-1/2" x 6-1/4" x 3/4".

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #23928
Six sterling silver demitasse spoons in their original velvet- and silk-lined fitted case. The spoons bear full hallmarks for Sheffield, 1934, along with design registry numbers for 1918 and the maker's mark for Mappin & Webb. One of England's leading silversmiths, Mappin & Webb is the official silversmith and jeweler to England's royal family. The inside of the box's lid is marked with their logo.

The spoons are in mint condition; the box has slight wear on the inside lid...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #32344
Unusual sterling silver lettuce fork in Stieff's enduring "Rose" pattern. Originally intended to serve lettuce, this piece could be used or any variety of modern foods. Origin: Baltimore, MD, early 1900's. Condition: excellent, no monogram. Size: 9-1/4" long.
All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1940 item #1479662 (stock #BY221)
Set of 3 George VI sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Turner & Simpson Ltd in Birmingham in 1939. Hexagonal with allover engine-turned ornament in thin plain frames. Letter block monogram on lined ground. Each has a different letter: F, G, and L. Fully marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 1 3/8 x W 1 7/8 x D 1 5/8 in. Total weight: 4.3 troy ounces. #BY221