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Material: Tin
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens

Located in Middleburg, VA

A captivating piece of pre-cinema history, this 19th-century German "magic lantern" image projector is an evocative relic from the dawn of visual storytelling. Crafted circa 1890, th...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin

Circa 1870 American Toleware & Card Perpetual Calendar Circa 1870 John Heath
Circa 1870 American Toleware & Card Perpetual Calendar Circa 1870 John Heath

Circa 1870 American Toleware & Card Perpetual Calendar Circa 1870 John Heath

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderful toleware and card perpetual calendar, circa 1870 possibly slightly earlier, as there are a number of dated handwritten notes on fronts and backs of the monthly inserts, ...

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1860s American Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

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Tin

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Small Map of the United States, circa 1870
Small Map of the United States, circa 1870

Small Map of the United States, circa 1870

$88

H 6.82 in W 7.37 in D 0.02 in

Small Map of the United States, circa 1870

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Amérique septe. Physique'. Small map of the United States. lithographed by C. Callewaert brothers in Brussels circa 1870.

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

$356Sale Price|40% Off

H 3.625 in W 2.5 in D 0.2 in

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tin Scientific Instruments

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Sterling Silver

Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern
Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern

Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning, top quality made antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, beauty and quality more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is, except for the glass, completely original and in superb condition. What makes this stylishly blackened specimen stand out from the other Gothic lights that we have sold over the years, is the thickness of the forged wrought iron parts and its relatively clean-lined design. The forged iron is thick and strong and that too is why this large lantern light...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Tin Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Sciacca coral and silver rosary, Italy, circa 1870.
Sciacca coral and silver rosary, Italy, circa 1870.

Sciacca coral and silver rosary, Italy, circa 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Sciacca coral and silver rosary. Mounted on a silver chain and six silver elements, in addition to the final crucifix and the connecting medal. A total of 53 coral beads and six silv...

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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

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Coral, Silver

Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880

Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...

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1880s American American Empire Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wire

"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s
"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s

"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s

$1,169

H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in

"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s

Located in Palermo, IT

"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s Old and new testaments. Marginal references and illustrations; An exact summary of the several books; A paraphrase on the most obscure or i...

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1870s British Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900

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...

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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Steel

English Nautical Yacht Cabin Lantern, Stamped Best and Lloyd, Circa 1840
English Nautical Yacht Cabin Lantern, Stamped Best and Lloyd, Circa 1840

English Nautical Yacht Cabin Lantern, Stamped Best and Lloyd, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English polished steel nautical yacht cabin lantern with wooden carrying handle, vented chimney, three glass panels, porcelain back, and original oil bu...

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1840s English William IV Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

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Metal

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson. The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...

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19th Century American American Classical Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

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Marble

Pair of Anglo-Indian Copper and Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns, Circa 1880
Pair of Anglo-Indian Copper and Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns, Circa 1880

Pair of Anglo-Indian Copper and Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns, Circa 1880

By Sachin Engineer Corporation

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Anglo-Indian copper and brass port and starboard ship lanterns with the original Fresnel lenses, vented tops, stamped badges, carrying handles and rear sliding doors with han...

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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Copper

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Located in New Orleans, LA

A charming small vintage handheld telescope with brass details. Includes document from seller describing the use of the telescope. Missing eyepiece and replaced leather strap (as ...

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Early 20th Century European Tin Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Tin

Automata, Italy, 1850
Automata, Italy, 1850

Automata, Italy, 1850

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H 21.5 in W 12.2 in D 14.5 in

Automata, Italy, 1850

Located in Milan, IT

The automata is house shaped. The front part shows a clock, A semi circular window as a door. The top flue of the fire place is the place where drop the weigh...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass, Tin

Small Globe Made of Lithographed Tin, Early 1950s
Small Globe Made of Lithographed Tin, Early 1950s

Small Globe Made of Lithographed Tin, Early 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Small terrestrial globe made of lithographed tin and ebonite base made in England for the French market in the early 1950s. Very good condition. Measures: Height 18 cm - 4.33 inches,...

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1950s British Vintage Tin Scientific Instruments

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Tin

Early 1900s Oyster House Gallon Tin Cup Baltimore Rare Chesapeake Antique
Early 1900s Oyster House Gallon Tin Cup Baltimore Rare Chesapeake Antique

Early 1900s Oyster House Gallon Tin Cup Baltimore Rare Chesapeake Antique

By George H. Wahmann

Located in Hyattsville, MD

An rare gallon cup for shucked Oyster measurement. Marks: 8 PT. LIQ. GEO. H. WAHMANN MFG. CO. BALTIMORE, M.D.

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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Tin Scientific Instruments

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Tin