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Antique Patent Safe, English Cast Iron Lock Box, Milners of Liverpool, Victorian
Antique Patent Safe, English Cast Iron Lock Box, Milners of Liverpool, Victorian

Antique Patent Safe, English Cast Iron Lock Box, Milners of Liverpool, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a heavy antique Patent fireproof safe. An English, cast iron lock box by Milners of Liverpool, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Tile of the Meeting of Ulysses
Large Antique Tile of the Meeting of Ulysses

Large Antique Tile of the Meeting of Ulysses

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large antique patent clay tile of the Meeting of Ulysses by R.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Grand Tour Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent
Antique Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent

Antique Westport Chair - Thomas Lee / Harry Bunnell - 1905 Patent

By Harry Bunnell, Thomas Lee

Located in Rochester, NY

An original Westport Chair designed by Thomas Lee in 1903 and produced by his friend carpenter Harry Bunnell in 1905. This chair is one of the 1st production Westport chairs - stampe...

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Antique Early 1900s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Combination Table Co Folding Convertible Table Bookcase Patented 1893.
Antique Combination Table Co Folding Convertible Table Bookcase Patented 1893.

Antique Combination Table Co Folding Convertible Table Bookcase Patented 1893.

Located in Seattle, WA

This antique multifunctional piece by the Combination Table Co. is a convertible furniture design dating to the late 19th century, as indicated by the original metal manufacturer's p...

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Antique 1890s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell
Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell

Ransomers Patent De La Rue 02 Antique Traveling Inkwell

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful antique traveling inkwell, made of wood and steel. Great condition. By De La Rue.

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Carter’s Patent London Mahogany Adjustable Bed Reading Table
Antique Victorian Carter’s Patent London Mahogany Adjustable Bed Reading Table

Antique Victorian Carter’s Patent London Mahogany Adjustable Bed Reading Table

By John Carter (Furniture)

Located in Glasgow, GB

An original 19th century mahogany Carter’s Patent revolving bed or reading table dating to c.1890. Of super quality & design this versatile table was intended to be used under a bed ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Granite Reading Patent Bachelor Buttons
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Granite Reading Patent Bachelor Buttons

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Granite Reading Patent Bachelor Buttons

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These finely engraved scottish batchelor buttons were made out of polished granite and finly engraved sterling silver n 1880 ca. They have been fitted with a Reading partent mechanism.

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Antique 1890s Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Masons Arbor Patent Ironstone China, Antique Dinner Service, circa 1890
Masons Arbor Patent Ironstone China, Antique Dinner Service, circa 1890

Masons Arbor Patent Ironstone China, Antique Dinner Service, circa 1890

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This charming 23-piece antique dinner service by Mason’s Ironstone features the delightful “Arbor” pattern, a cheerful floral design typical of the brand's early 20th-century tablewa...

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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

ANTIQUE THE ECLIPSE PATENT 15398 ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED ELEVETTE DRINKS TABLE
ANTIQUE THE ECLIPSE PATENT 15398 ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED ELEVETTE DRINKS TABLE

ANTIQUE THE ECLIPSE PATENT 15398 ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED ELEVETTE DRINKS TABLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this wonderful fully restored and French polished, Victorian circa 1860-1880 "The Eclipse" Elevette drinks...

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Antique 1860s English High Victorian End Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Hatherley's Patent Folding Teak Artists Table
19th Century Hatherley's Patent Folding Teak Artists Table

19th Century Hatherley's Patent Folding Teak Artists Table

By Charles Allan Jones

Located in London, GB

Antique Hatherley's Patent Folding Teak Artists Table.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair Mason's Patent Ironstone China Small Rococo Platters or Plates Circa 1815
Pair Mason's Patent Ironstone China Small Rococo Platters or Plates Circa 1815

Pair Mason's Patent Ironstone China Small Rococo Platters or Plates Circa 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Litchfield, CT

Pair antique early 19th century English George III Mason's Patent Ironstone China small Rococo platters or plates circa 1815.

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

19th C English Ironstone Diamond Patent Covered Vegetable Soup Tureen - a Pair
19th C English Ironstone Diamond Patent Covered Vegetable Soup Tureen - a Pair

19th C English Ironstone Diamond Patent Covered Vegetable Soup Tureen - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th C Antique English Ironstone Diamond Patent Covered Vegetable/Soup Serving Tureens - a Pair.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Very early Turners Patent Ironstone Plate in Water Lily and Willow Ptn, Ca 1803
Very early Turners Patent Ironstone Plate in Water Lily and Willow Ptn, Ca 1803

Very early Turners Patent Ironstone Plate in Water Lily and Willow Ptn, Ca 1803

By John Turner

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very striking pattern as illustrated on Page 345 of Geoffrey Godden's Guide to Ironstone China, published by The Antique Collectors' Club. The plate is marked on the unders...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Print of Agriculture Equipment, 1790
Antique Print of Agriculture Equipment, 1790

Antique Print of Agriculture Equipment, 1790

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Ridge's Patent Drill and Hoe Plough'.

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Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique 11.50 Carat Hardstone and 22k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Antique 11.50 Carat Hardstone and 22k Yellow Gold Bracelet

Antique 11.50 Carat Hardstone and 22k Yellow Gold Bracelet

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The bracelet secures with a discreet push fit fastening to the reverse. This antique gold bracelet bears a patent mark and has been independently tested using state of the art techn...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Antique NCR National Cash Register Industrial Iron Steel Index File Cabinet
Rare Antique NCR National Cash Register Industrial Iron Steel Index File Cabinet

Rare Antique NCR National Cash Register Industrial Iron Steel Index File Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique fireproof patent / assignment / card / index / courthouse catalogue file cabinet from NCR headquarters in Dayton Ohio.

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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Steel

William IV Revival Jupes Dining Table Expanding Mahogany
William IV Revival Jupes Dining Table Expanding Mahogany

William IV Revival Jupes Dining Table Expanding Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A fine William IV style mahogany expanding Jupes dining table, raised on a substantial platform base with carved feet and an impressive octagonal pedestal column A Jupe dining table ...

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Vintage 1980s William IV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mason's Ironstone Imari Plates, Set of 2, Circa 1900
Mason's Ironstone Imari Plates, Set of 2, Circa 1900

Mason's Ironstone Imari Plates, Set of 2, Circa 1900

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in Worcester Park, GB

There’s a tactile weight to it, typical of ironstone, and a subtle craquelure that adds to its antique charm. Charles James Mason patented Ironstone China in 1813, and it quickly be...

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Antique Early 1900s English Early Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Dominick & Haff Charles II Pattern Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Forks, set/6
Dominick & Haff Charles II Pattern Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Forks, set/6

Dominick & Haff Charles II Pattern Sterling Silver Beaded Cocktail Forks, set/6

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in Philadelphia, PA

H Weighing .50 ozt Marked sterling, with the makers mark and patent date. Excellent antique condition with patina.

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Antique 1890s American International Style Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Grey drawer
Grey drawer

Grey drawer

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H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in

Grey drawer

Located in Livorno, IT

Pair of chests of drawers finely decorated by hand in our workshop in Tuscany. A delightful patina with an antique flavor. Our products are made with artisanal techniques in our work...

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2010s Italian Dressers

Materials

Wood, Patent Leather, Hardwood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood

CHRISTIAN DIOR Croc-Stamped Patent Leather Gaucho Bag
CHRISTIAN DIOR Croc-Stamped Patent Leather Gaucho Bag

CHRISTIAN DIOR Croc-Stamped Patent Leather Gaucho Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Tampa, FL

This is an authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Croc-Stamped Patent Leather Gaucho Bag. Done in a plum colored crocodile embossed patent leather with antique silver hardware, this bag is highly ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830

Located in Heathfield, GB

The whole chair and stool upholstered in pale cream leather with button detailing and the arm caps finished with brass antique nails. A really good original and solid example, recen...

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Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

4.20 Carats Diamonds and 2.20 Carats Sapphires French Antique Earrings
4.20 Carats Diamonds and 2.20 Carats Sapphires French Antique Earrings

4.20 Carats Diamonds and 2.20 Carats Sapphires French Antique Earrings

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

French antique hallmark for patent (CSGD). The diamonds are quality Old European cut diamonds. 2.10 carats of diamonds per earrings, the diamonds weights 0.25 each approximately.

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Edison 35mm Projecting Kinetoscope, Hand Crank Patented 1897, Built Ca. 1910 OBO
Edison 35mm Projecting Kinetoscope, Hand Crank Patented 1897, Built Ca. 1910 OBO

Edison 35mm Projecting Kinetoscope, Hand Crank Patented 1897, Built Ca. 1910 OBO

By Thomas A. Edison

Located in Dallas, US

Submitted for your consideration is this 1897 designed & patented, Circa 1910 built, Edison Projecting Kinetoscope.

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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

English Brass Studded Painted Trunk
English Brass Studded Painted Trunk

English Brass Studded Painted Trunk

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H 15 in W 33 in D 17 in

English Brass Studded Painted Trunk

Located in Wilson, NC

It appears that the original covering is leather which has been painted and antiqued. There is a patented brass key hole escutcheon mounted to the steel back plate.   

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Antique 1830s English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Steel

Banjo Clock, circa 1820, Antique Patent Timepiece
Banjo Clock, circa 1820, Antique Patent Timepiece

Banjo Clock, circa 1820, Antique Patent Timepiece

By Aaron Willard, Jr.

Located in valatie, NY

Banjo clock, circa 1820, antique patent timepiece. This well known clock type was patented by Simon Willard in 1802 as the “improved timepiece” but today is more commonly referred to...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Huge Antique English Polished Steel and Brass Padlock, circa 1860
Huge Antique English Polished Steel and Brass Padlock, circa 1860

Huge Antique English Polished Steel and Brass Padlock, circa 1860

By Barrons Patent Lock

Located in Bath, GB

A truly handsome and hefty Victorian padlock made from polished steel and brass with the most magnificent working key. The cover to the escutcheon is engraved with the makers mark...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Paperweights

Antique Hickory Whittet's Patent Golf Club
Antique Hickory Whittet's Patent Golf Club

Antique Hickory Whittet's Patent Golf Club

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H 43.12 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Antique Hickory Whittet's Patent Golf Club

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Antique Hickory Golf club, unusual scared head wood.

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20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Fantastic quality antique Victorian Doulton patent vase
Fantastic quality antique Victorian Doulton patent vase

Fantastic quality antique Victorian Doulton patent vase

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique Victorian Doulton patent vase having a flared blue and brown scroll moulded tapering neck and shoulder above a moulded tapering body with wonderful raised f...

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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample C1910
Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample C1910

Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Steam Engine Tractor Patent Model Salesman Sample Unsigned C1910 Measures - 10 1/4" x 13 1/8" x 7 1/8" This antique steam engine tractor model, dating back to circa 1910, is...

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Early 20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box
Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box

Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box

By Fenton Brothers

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and highly decorative shell shaped biscuit box, with a wonderful naturalistic formed frame in the form of tree branches. The box when opened reveals a splendid two c...

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique London Police Whistle, English, Brass, Patented, J Hudson, Birmingham
Antique London Police Whistle, English, Brass, Patented, J Hudson, Birmingham

Antique London Police Whistle, English, Brass, Patented, J Hudson, Birmingham

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique London police whistle. An English, silvered brass patented whistle by J Hudson and Co of Birmingham, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memor...

Materials

Brass

Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green
Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green

Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green

Located in Centennial, CO

Antique late 1800s English iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe painted a gorgeous dark green with painted aqua interior.

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Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English "Davon" Patent Combination Micro-Telescope and case, circa 1920
Antique English "Davon" Patent Combination Micro-Telescope and case, circa 1920

Antique English "Davon" Patent Combination Micro-Telescope and case, circa 1920

By Davidson

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English "Davon" patent combination micro-telescope in original lined and stitched leather case, signed by maker "F.

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

Antique English Turner's Patent Ironstone Imari Large Dish, Lily & Willow patt.
Antique English Turner's Patent Ironstone Imari Large Dish, Lily & Willow patt.

Antique English Turner's Patent Ironstone Imari Large Dish, Lily & Willow patt.

By Turner Pottery

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very rare Antique English Turner's Patent ironstone large oval Imari bowl in the Water Lily and Willow pattern; As illustrated on pg. 330 of G.

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Centerpieces

Materials

Ironstone

Antique English Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers
Antique English Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers

Antique English Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers

By Mappin Brothers, Fenton Brothers

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and highly decorative shell inspired biscuit box, with a wonderful naturalistic formed frame in the form of tree branches. The box when opened reveals a splendid two...

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Antique Silver Pickle Ladle 1863 Henry Wilkinson & Co Registered Patent
Rare Antique Silver Pickle Ladle 1863 Henry Wilkinson & Co Registered Patent

Rare Antique Silver Pickle Ladle 1863 Henry Wilkinson & Co Registered Patent

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Rare Antique Silver Pickle Ladle, hallmarked silver for Sheffield 1863 Henry Wilkinson & Co. Kings variant pattern with tined bowl for pickles. Full hallmarks to reverse and also Mar...

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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Clear Dome Top Glass Inkwell Bottle Reservoir Stand Morgan's Patent 1867
Antique Clear Dome Top Glass Inkwell Bottle Reservoir Stand Morgan's Patent 1867

Antique Clear Dome Top Glass Inkwell Bottle Reservoir Stand Morgan's Patent 1867

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique clear dome top glass inkwell bottle reservoir stand Morgan's patent 1867 with paper label.

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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Paper

Rare Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Patent Games Table by Wilson & Co
Rare Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Patent Games Table by Wilson & Co

Rare Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Patent Games Table by Wilson & Co

Located in Suffolk, GB

Rare antique Victorian quality figured walnut patent games table by Wilson & Co having a quality oval figured walnut lift off top with a thumb moulded edge and an inlaid chess board ...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chic Paint Antique White Paint Decorated Black Patent Leather Louis XV Armchairs
Chic Paint Antique White Paint Decorated Black Patent Leather Louis XV Armchairs

Chic Paint Antique White Paint Decorated Black Patent Leather Louis XV Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

These French made chairs are in good condition with beautiful shiny patent leather in black and antique-white painted frames.

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Simon Willard & Son 8 Day Banjo Clock Patent Timepiece 1825
Antique American Simon Willard & Son 8 Day Banjo Clock Patent Timepiece 1825

Antique American Simon Willard & Son 8 Day Banjo Clock Patent Timepiece 1825

Located in Portland, OR

Rare antique American Simon Willard & Son Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1825.

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Antique 1820s American Federal Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Wooton Desk Company Antique Rotary Writing Desk, Patent No. 8, 19th Century
Wooton Desk Company Antique Rotary Writing Desk, Patent No. 8, 19th Century

Wooton Desk Company Antique Rotary Writing Desk, Patent No. 8, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A rare and excellent office desk designed and manufactured by the Wooton Desk Company of Indianapolis, Indiana, published as No. 8 in their retail catalog. The Wooton’s Patent desk i...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Brass

Antique German Toy "Halloh" Boy On Motorcycle By Ernest P. Lehman. Patented 1903
Antique German Toy "Halloh" Boy On Motorcycle By Ernest P. Lehman. Patented 1903

Antique German Toy "Halloh" Boy On Motorcycle By Ernest P. Lehman. Patented 1903

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Provenance: From my own personal collection of antique and vintage toys See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose.

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

19th Century T Walker’s Patent Harpoon Ship Log a 1 London Antique Maritime Tool
19th Century T Walker’s Patent Harpoon Ship Log a 1 London Antique Maritime Tool

19th Century T Walker’s Patent Harpoon Ship Log a 1 London Antique Maritime Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Brass log in the shape of a harpoon, signed T. Walker’s Patent Harpoon Ship Log A 1 London, from the second half of the 19th century. It is an ancient nautical instrument, very rare ...

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Antique 1860s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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