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Intricate antiques including decorative keys and carriers, showcasing historical craftsmanship and design details.

Key with the letter r in the beard, c. 1489 - c. 1509 iron (metal) iron (metal)
Key with the letter r in the beard, c. 1489 - c. 1509 iron (metal) iron (metal)
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Pair of wall brackets ca. 1750 German. Pair of wall brackets. German. ca. 1750. Painted wood. Woodwork-FurnitureInr with Two Standing Horses; Seal and Inscription (reverse) mid- 18th century After Kano Naonobu Japanese. Inr with Two Standing Horses; Seal and Inscription (reverse). After Kano Naonobu (Japanese, 1607-1650). Japan. mid- 18th century. Four cases; lacquered wood with gold hiramaki-e, gold foil application, and mother-of-pearl inlay on black groundNetsuke: horse; ivory Ojime: iron bead with cricket and flower in gold overlay. Edo period (1615-1868). Inrold key in light bulb, conceptual image for solutions.Four-case inro with carved lacquer decoration and netsuke of a box with chinese lion, late 18th century, Unknown Japanese, 3 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 in. (7.9 x 3.5 x 2.54 cm) (Inro), Lacquer; ojime: polished goldstone; netsuke: wood, metal; silk cord, Japan, 18th centuryGothic Breastplate and Taces, c. 1475-1500. North Italy, late 15th Century. Steel with brass rosette rivets; overall: 41 x 31.7 x 14 cm (16 1/8 x 12 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.).Panel 13th-14th century. Panel 445123Earrings ca. 1st-2nd century A.D Parthian. Earrings 326936Broche 'Florence', anonymous, c. 1870 - c. 1890 Brooch made of gold with italics "Florence" on an arrow, completely occupied with small seed pearls, with a brochure with a hook closure. No responsibility signs. England (possibly) gold (metal). pearl Brooch made of gold with italics "Florence" on an arrow, completely occupied with small seed pearls, with a brochure with a hook closure. No responsibility signs. England (possibly) gold (metal). pearlHat, 9 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (24.45 x 21.59 x 21.59 cm), Silver, ChinaUnusually designed stone cross on a grave, 19th Century, against a blue sky in the cemetery of Guebwiller, Route de Colmar, Guebwiller, Alsace, France, EuropeStamp seal ca. late 3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C. Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex. Stamp seal. Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex. ca. late 3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C.. Copper alloy. Bronze Age. Bactria-MargianaEiffel Tower, decorative element, isolated on white background Eiffel Tower, decorative element, isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9749973Bliżej Kultury Raszka, Jan (1871 1945)Bottle opener - Biere Boswell Ale / Quebec, QuebecSilver brooch from Trollakogur. Iceland. Viking artefact.. A padlock with double closure. 16. W. 08; Gildeproef. The padlock consists of a profiled quadrangular substructure; The lock case. This has a slot valve with buttons on either side. On the lock case there are two square increases, allowing two copper cylinders that are each connected to a short side of the closing case. The increases have been awarded by a button and a rosette.Hairpin with floral motives by Rene Lalique (1860-1945)Wall anchor, Pienza, Italy, TuscanyPorringer. Maker: Samuel Vernon, American, 1683-1737Dragon spindle Georges-Pierre D�raison (1859-1930). "Dragon spindle". Brass, circa 1895. Museum of Fine Arts of the city of Paris, Petit-Palace.Antique letter clipTiny figurine of man miniature and retro keyNative American Man, Unger Brothers, Silver, Oblong, with rounded corners, featuring depiction of Native American man in feathered head dress. Reverse features no decoration except for an elaborate incised monogram (RR ). Lid (upper section of box) hinged on side. Striker recessed into bottom., ca. 1904, containers, Decorative Arts, Matchsafe, Matchsafeopen retro silver pocket watch isolated on white open retro silver pocket watch isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 6592920Old lamppost, Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania, EuropeArt easel Golden art easel isolated included clipping path Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarkoxBericx 14214065Cake Knife and Server, c. 1880, Gilt silver, France, 19th century, This elegant serving set displays a French interpretation of Japanese decorative motifs, including plants, flowers, and butterflies, that were very popular during the Aesthetic Movement. It is also an example of the highly specialized serving pieces that proliferated in the second half of the nineteenth century, which also included fish servers, crumb scoops, and grape scissors, to name a few.Compartmented stamp seal ca. late 3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C. Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex. Compartmented stamp seal 326660War 1939-1945. Treflated Lorraine -shaped pendant. Metal. 1944-1945. General Leclerc Museum of Hauteclocque and the Liberation of Paris, Jean Moulin Museum. War 1939-1945, War 39-45, pendant, Second World WarSports medal: ski runs HugueninRetro styled color decorativel key made of metalLion polished brass door knocker, Georgian house, Merrion Square, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, EuropeSword Guard (Tsuba) 18th century Japanese A tsuba is a sword guard and part of a sword mounting. It is mounted between the swords blade and grip to protect the users hands.. Sword Guard (Tsuba) 34935Brooch, Gold, silver, diamonds, Brooch consisting of large spray of leaves done in 18 karat gold and paved in diamonds. The stalks of what in this brooch are set on thin wires that vibrate easily with the wearer's movements., England or France, Europe, ca. 1800, jewelry, Decorative Arts, BroochSet of Turkish Ottoman style antique fountain water taps in viewLion Pendant. Culture: Western Europe. Dimensions: H. 8.5 cm, W. 5 cm.. Date: probably second half 19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.set of old rusty keys isolated on white background.Folding compass dial early 19th century German. Folding compass dial. German. early 19th century. Brass, German silver. HorologyWreath from JuIIusz Słowackis funeral at the Wawel Castle on 28 June 1927 Brothers8 isolated rusted letter with gears on white 8 isolated rusted letter with gears on white Copyright: xZoonar.com/OxanaxRishnyakx 8950526Buckle Loop 15th-17th century European. Buckle Loop. European. 15th-17th century. Bronze gilt. Miscellaneous-Buckles & OrnamentSceptor, Silver, gilded, circa 1300, Hungary, Budapest, Hungarian National Museum,. This stern eagle once decorated the door of an Italian palazzo or grand residence. It held a ring in its beak, which was used for knocking. Its feathers are spread out around its stylised head like a flat collar. This type of sculptural door knocker was very popular in Italy from the sixteenth century onward.isolated golden figure with red wood isolated golden figure with red wood Copyright: xZoonar.com/OxanaxRishnyakx 5330549lion head knocker on brass panel of wooden door travel to Italy - lion head knocker on brass panel of old wooden door in Florence city Copyright: xZoonar.com/ValeryxVoennyyx 10028992Antlers of a deer as a hunting trophyGermany, Kleinaspergle, Ornamental bucklet, La Tene culture, goldold metal vials for potions on a wooden boardCompass tool in hand o as travel concept. Dish of porcelain, painted on the glaze in black and gold. On the flat of the dish a representation of the crucifixion with the two Maria's; On the edge a bond with a decorative pattern. Some cracks and chips in the edge. Part of a tea service. European performance in Encre de Chine.Viking shield An illustration of a nice viking shield texture Copyright: xZoonar.com/magannx 1157172Glass or rock crystal pendant, in the form of a Latin cross, anonymous, c. 1890 Pendant of glass or rock crystal, in the form of a Latin cross, with faceted sides. With two silver eyes. Netherlands (possibly) whole: Glass. whole:. Eyes: Silver (Metal) blow molding / grinding Pendant of glass or rock crystal, in the form of a Latin cross, with faceted sides. With two silver eyes. Netherlands (possibly) whole: Glass. whole:. Eyes: Silver (Metal) blow molding / grindingTESORO DE GUARRAZAR - ORFEBRERIA VISIGODA - SIGLO VII. Location: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.Bliżej Kultury Knedler, Jan (1867-1926)Mythological wooden mask, souvenir from Madang, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean, OceaniaMetal sign for a bottle with wine; XIXW. (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);Starfish by John Kuss, PhotographArmored cash register in the form of a caduceus; 1st half 19th century (1801-00-00-1850-00-00);trophy stalker old Russian gas mask and yellow-black baubles on a white background. concept of stalking. Isolated. trophy stalker old Russian gas mask and yellow-black baubles on a white background. concept of stalking. Isolated Copyright: xZoonar.com/OvchinnikovaxOlgax 11565224Olive lamp - co -imitation; 20th century (1901-00-00-2000-00-00);1923-) - collection, State Archaeological Museum (WarsawBadge of Representative of the People, 1793 Anonymous. Badge of representative of the people, 1793. Bronze, 1793.