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Rare New Zealand Farmers Union Membership Badge

$48 USDRare New Zealand Farmers Union Membership Badge

Vintage Collectibles:Fraternal Groups:Union. Farmer. Farming. New Zealand. Badge
An old enamel on brass membership badge for the NEW ZEALAND FARMERS UNION. The badge is at least 65 years old but could be 100 years plus as the KaitaIa branch of the Union was first formed in September 1899. In 1945 the Farmers Union ceased to exist as such when it combined with the Sheep Owners Federation to form FEDERATED FARMERS OF NEW ZEALAND. This badge is the first one I've ever come across.
Old Japanese 'Fold-Out' Souvenir Card Circa 1920

$55 USDOld Japanese 'Fold-Out' Souvenir Card Circa 1920

Vintage Collectibles:Historical:Japan. Japanese. Imperial Palace.Emperor. Yoshihito. Souvenir. Tokyo
The POP-UP or FOLD-OUT Souvenir is 7" x 5" flat....when opened up you see two views or scenes as they pop-up. One side is the Imperial Palace and the other side may be another part of the Palace with entrance gates to foreground and what looks to be a burial mound with hills and forest. I'm sure it's all well explained but I cannot read Japanese. The 2 portrait pictures shown in the palace fold-out I would think are the Emperor & Empress.From what I can ascertain this is the TAISHO EMPEROR ...
Old Sydney Harbour Bridge Souvenir Matchbox Holder

$45 USDOld Sydney Harbour Bridge Souvenir Matchbox Holder

Vintage Collectibles:Historical:Sydney Harbour Bridge. Matchbox Cover. Tobacciana. Souvenir
I would think that this dates to around the opening time of the bridge in the 1930's. It is Celluloid over tin...has some moisture staining under the celluloid as this type of item usually has.
A Lovely Pair of Circa 1880 -1900 Repousse Picture Frames - Silver Plate Over Copper

$158 USDA Lovely Pair of Circa 1880 -1900 Repousse Picture Frames - Silver Plate Over Copper

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Picture Frame. Victorian. Edwardian. Repousse. Vanity Items. Silver Plated
These are genuine 'oldies' and are really quite lovely as you will see....probably a 'His & Hers' Set for a Dresser Table. The fronts are pressed copper with the decorations done in repousse...or pressed out from the back so it is raised from the surface....mounted on wooden backs. The decorations of the Early Victorian Era Lady and man are done in very good detail and are really nice. Constant polishing has worn the silver plating away ...mainly on the raised parts ...so the burnished copper ...
Italian DRIOLI Cherry Brandy  CAPODIMONTE Cannon Decanter

$88 USDItalian DRIOLI Cherry Brandy CAPODIMONTE Cannon Decanter

Vintage Collectibles:Breweriana:Decanter. Italian. Capodimonte. Porcelain. Cherry Brandy. Drioli
Decanter collectors will love this surely? A beautiful piece of Capodimonte in pristine condition in the shape of an old cannon. No Cherry Brandy left ...all empty. Probably 1960's-70's I'd think . The cannon is 13" in length and the wheels do detach. Great detail work on the cannon..looks like St.George slaying the dragon I think.
Victorian Circa 1880-1900 'Horse & Hounds Fox Hunting Scene'  In Repousse Silver Plating Over

$125 USDVictorian Circa 1880-1900 'Horse & Hounds Fox Hunting Scene' In Repousse Silver Plating Over Copper.

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Victorian. Picture Frame. Repousse. Hounds. Horse. Hunt. Fox Hunting. Silver Plate
This is a genuine 'oldie' and is really quite lovely as you will see....made for a Dresser Table probably but could be wall hung. The front is pressed copper with the decorations done in repousse...or pressed out from the back so it is raised from the surface....mounted on a wooden back. The decorations of the Victorian Riders and hounds are done in very good detail and are really nice. Constant polishing has worn the silver plating away ...mainly on the raised parts ...so the burnished copper ...
Old PARIS Souvenir Circa Early 1900's

$47 USDOld PARIS Souvenir Circa Early 1900's

Vintage Collectibles:Tobacciana:Paris. France. Souvenir. Notre Dame. Eiffel Tower. Arch De Triumph
This is an old souvenir ashtray incorporating the 3 famous landmarks of Gay Par-ee....NOTRE DAME, EIFFEL TOWER, and ARCH DE TRIUMPH.It is made of bronze and is 4 1/2" in length and 3 1/4" in height. The picture of Notre Dame is under glass.
Rare Early 1900's MAURICE J. ZAIDAN Egyptian Cigarette Tin

$75 USDRare Early 1900's MAURICE J. ZAIDAN Egyptian Cigarette Tin

Vintage Collectibles:Tobacciana:Cigarette. Tobacco. Egypt. Cairo. Tin. Zaidan
A beaut old tin from Cairo Circa 1900....no rust apart from some surface spots to base. The tin held 100 Cigarettes and is 5" x 2.73/4" and is 2" high. Wonderful Graphics for this tin from Cairo, Egypt.
HMS VICTORY By Richard Baker - Limited Edition Print

$55 USDHMS VICTORY By Richard Baker - Limited Edition Print

Vintage Collectibles:Paintings, Prints:Hms Victory. Richard Baker. Sailing Ship. Man O War. Portsmouth. England
For anyone into Sailing Ships and HMS VICTORY in particular, this Limited Edition Signed Print.(Number 74 of 100) would make a wonderful gift. The print is framed under glass and measures 14 3/4" X 10 3/4". Richard Baker studied Fine Art at Leeds Metropolitan University; he completed a BA (Hons) in Fine Art in 2003. He now works part time at Leeds College of Art alongside his practice. Richard's paintings are constructed using numerous layers which are drawn into as often as they are painted ...
Victorian Decorative Brass & Iron Andiron or 'Fire Dog'

$65 USDVictorian Decorative Brass & Iron Andiron or 'Fire Dog'

Vintage Collectibles:Tools:Andiron. Fire Dog. Victorian. Hearth Tools. Fireplace. Metalware
Probably better suited for a smaller fireplace this old Victorian ANDIRON is 15 1/2" wide and 7 1/2" tall. It looks to be a combination of steel with brass or brass plating over and is a nice decorative piece with 'rests' for your poker and other hearth tools.
Negro Boy Nodder Ashtray Circa 1890-1900 Austria

$127 USDNegro Boy Nodder Ashtray Circa 1890-1900 Austria

Vintage Collectibles:Tobacciana:Ashtray. Nodder. Negro. Black Boy. Cigar. Austria. Metalware
A very cute old metal NODDER ashtray of a little Negro Boy smoking a cigar. This type of ashtray was very popular in the late 1800's to early 1900's and were usually made in Austria or Germany. The head is detachable and sits on a spring which causes the head to wobble or 'nod' when the ashtray is moved or the head touched.This one is marked AUSTRIA.Some loss of paint as would be expected for a 100 plus year old item. Now quite rare and very collectible.
A Pair of Brass Piano Candle Sconces in Victorian Art Nouveau Style

$135 USDA Pair of Brass Piano Candle Sconces in Victorian Art Nouveau Style

Vintage Collectibles:Lamps, Lighting:Piano Sconce. Candle Sconce. Art Nouveau. Brass. Victorian
I think these could be made later than the Victorian Era but am not certain. Certainly they are a nice elaborate set in the Art Nouveau style....each one is 8 1/2" in length.
A Pair of Brass Edwardian Period Candle Sconces With Deco Influence

$255 USDA Pair of Brass Edwardian Period Candle Sconces With Deco Influence

Vintage Collectibles:Lamps, Lighting:Candle Sconce. Vintage. Art Deco. Brass
A lovely old pair of Edwardian Piano Candle Sconces . Although they are from an earlier period to the Deco age there is a definite Art Deco type influence to these. They measure 8" in length.
Beautiful Vintage Brass Rubbing Of MARGARET AILMER -1435 - Kent

$125 USDBeautiful Vintage Brass Rubbing Of MARGARET AILMER -1435 - Kent

Vintage Collectibles:Paintings, Prints:Brass Rubbing. Religious. Norman. Lady. Kent. Church
We have a number of really great BRASS RUBBINGS that we are now listing. These were rubbed from brass tomb plates in a number of ancient English Churches in the 1960's and earlier. Many Churches in England have now banned the rubbing of brasses due to damage and wear problems so old quality brass rubbings have become very collectible. When you pause to consider the 'Rubbers' knelt for hours on stone floors in cold and damp Churches to do these rubbings, the unique and historical importance of ...
Cine Kodak Eight Model 20 Circa 1933

$59 USDCine Kodak Eight Model 20 Circa 1933

Vintage Collectibles:Photographic:Movie Camera. Vintage. Kodak
In good working condition. Some chips on base but just needs a little "tart-up" to be tops. No case. Serial number AH1662.
1906 Prussian General 's Remembrance  Plaque

$280 USD1906 Prussian General 's Remembrance Plaque

Vintage Collectibles:Militaria:German. Germany. Prussia. Prussian. Bavaria. General. Plaque. Commemorative. Needle Point
A rather fascinating piece framed under glass with a combination of Needle Point, celluloid, and material used in its creation. There are two depictions of a soldier and I take it that it is the same person...one early on in his military career, and the other as a General in what I think is a Prussian General 's uniform with loads of medals and decorations in evidence...or possibly a Bavarian Regiment. The wording is all in German and reads....RESERVE 1906 ----ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT. I ...
Three Small Brass Hindu Gods

$48 USDThree Small Brass Hindu Gods

Vintage Collectibles:Religious:God. Hindu. Diety. Figurine. Brass. Ganesh:Deity. Vishnu. Lakshmi
These cast brass figures of three HINDU GODS are from just 3 to 4" in height...they are probably from South East Asia, Indonesia, or India. There are some casting faults and the figures do look to have quite some age to them. GANESH is the Elephant God, Vishnu (Mahavishan) with the 4 arms, and the other one is, I think, his Consort ,Lakshmi.
Art Nouveau Cadbury Bournville Cocoa Tin Circa 1900

$115 USDArt Nouveau Cadbury Bournville Cocoa Tin Circa 1900

Vintage Collectibles:Advertising:Cadbury. Bournville. Cocoa. Drink. Tin. Metalware. Victorian
A lovely old Octagonal tin with Art Nouveau designs and the Cadbury Bournville 'Factory In The Garden' picture on the base. The tin has a diameter of 6" and stands 2 1/2" in height.It is a real oldie so there is paint loss but it is rust free.
Operation Deep Freeze Task Force 43 Staff Cigarette Lighter Circa 1955

$46 USDOperation Deep Freeze Task Force 43 Staff Cigarette Lighter Circa 1955

Vintage Collectibles:Militaria:Operation Dep Freeze. Antarctica. Usa. America. Polar
A RONSON SUPER WINDLITE LIGHTER with the OPERATION DEEP FREEZE Logo and the word STAFF engraved below. Measures 2 1/4" x 1 3/8" in excellent condition. NARRATIVE DEEP FREEZE I Summary of Operations In order that the reader may distinguish the planned operation from that accomplished in situ, the planned concept of operations (Appendix 1 to Annex BRAVO of Operation Plan No. 1-55, Commander U.S. Naval Support Force Antarctica) is appended hereto for ready reference. ------------------------------- ...
Art Deco IVORINE Ladies Manicure Set

$125 USDArt Deco IVORINE Ladies Manicure Set

Vintage Collectibles:Vanity Items:Manicure Set. Ivorine. French Ivory. Art Deco. Lady
A beautiful piece to grace any ladies boudouir dressing table.This large French Ivory MANICURE SET is 10 3/4" long and 5 1/2" wide at center....depth is 2". As can be seen the condition is superb and all 6 components are present....the Nail Buffer looks hardly used at all and both the small cosmetic pots are in lovely condition as are the other utensils. XYLONITE or French Ivory / Ivorine was invented in the late 1800's due to a shortage of real ivory for Billiard Balls but was used extensively ...
The Imperial Cigarette Roller - George Gantouris & Co - London

$75 USDThe Imperial Cigarette Roller - George Gantouris & Co - London

Vintage Collectibles:Tobacciana:Tobacco. Cigarette Roller. Roller. George Gantouris. London. England. Smoking. Pocket Roller
This is brass with nickel plating over and carries a Registration Mark for 1899 -1900. This is a Pocket Cigarette Roller and it is just 1 /4" in diameter and 4" in length. When you open it and extend the arms to insert paper and tobacco the length is 6 3/4". Good working condition with wear to plating as per the pictures.
Huge Chiefs War Axe From The Highlands Of Papua New Guinea

$275 USDHuge Chiefs War Axe From The Highlands Of Papua New Guinea

Vintage Collectibles:Ethnographic:Paua New Guinea. Png. New Guinea. War Club. Tribal. Native. Weapon. War Axe. Highlands
This was bought from a tribal leader in the New Guinea Highlands by a visiting New Zealander in 1969 so is at least 40 years old and probably somewhat older as it was not new when purchased. The War Axe / War Club measures 27" across and is 24" long. I'm told this quality of War Club is usually held by the Tribal Leader or Chief but if he is 'bested' in battle then the club is passed to the new Chief. The Chief strolls around with the club over his shoulder with the stone axe head held in a ...
World War One 'Souvenir Of The Greatest War In History' Circa 1917-1918

$56 USDWorld War One 'Souvenir Of The Greatest War In History' Circa 1917-1918

Vintage Collectibles:Militaria:Ww1. World War One. The Great War. Souvenir. General Haig. Allies. Matchbox Holder. Tobacciana
A Tin British Made Souvenir MATCHBOX HOLDER printed and with protective coating.....has moisture stains as is common with these items....however still a great WORLD WAR ONE Souvenir piece. Has the ALLIED FLAGS on front and a pic of Gen. Sir Douglas Haig on back. Size is 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Fabulous Brass Rubbing of Lady ANN HERWARD In Wimple -1485 - Norfolk

$125 USDFabulous Brass Rubbing of Lady ANN HERWARD In Wimple -1485 - Norfolk

Vintage Collectibles:Paintings, Prints:Brass Rubbing. Wimple. Medieval. Lady Ann Herward
We have a number of really great BRASS RUBBINGS that we are now listing. These were rubbed from brass tomb plates in a number of ancient English Churches in the 1960's and earlier. Many Churches in England have now banned the rubbing of brasses due to damage and wear problems so old quality brass rubbings have become very collectible. When you pause to consider the 'Rubbers' knelt for hours on stone floors in cold and damp Churches to do these rubbings, the unique and historical importance of ...
Victorian Malacca Cane SHEPHERD'S CROOK' With  Poker Work Decoration

$108 USDVictorian Malacca Cane SHEPHERD'S CROOK' With Poker Work Decoration

Vintage Collectibles:Tools:Shepherd's Crook. Crook. Farmer. Sheep. Malacca Cane. Cane. Victoriana. Poker Work
Well how often do you ever come across an old Shepherd's Crook? First one I've ever had for sure. This great old piece is 40" in length and the Malacca Cane has a diameter of around 3/4" to 1". I would think almost certainly this is probably from England originally being bought to New Zealand with immigrants from the 'Old Country' in the late 1800's or early 1900's. One can see the dark staining to the crook area from the Shepherd handling it.
Vintage Sheffield Stag Horn Handled CARVER Set By John Mcglory

$88 USDVintage Sheffield Stag Horn Handled CARVER Set By John Mcglory

Vintage Collectibles:Kitchenware:Carver. Carving Set. Sheffield. England. Stag Horn. Knife. Steel. Sharpener. Meat Fork. John Mcglory
This solid set made of Sheffield Stainless Steel with beautiful STAG HORN handles is In the original box which is rather tatty but the three carving set pieces are all in very good condition. The Carving Knife is 13" in length and bears the makers name of JOHN McGLORY & SONS, Sheffield, England. I would think the set dates to the 1950's-60's by the amount of wear to the box.
1907 Wooden Trophy Bowling Ball With Sterling Silver Inserts

$125 USD1907 Wooden Trophy Bowling Ball With Sterling Silver Inserts

Vintage Collectibles:Sports:Trophy.Presentation. Edwardian. Bowling Ball. Bowls. New Zealand. Sterling Silver
WOW....this is solid wood and heavy for its size. A beautifully crafted EDWARDIAN FULL SIZED BOWLING BALL this has Sterling Silver inserts on either side showing that it was presented to W.G. DAVIS in 1907 ....the Bowls Club is B.B.C. and the Sponsor was SCHWEPPES. (B.B.S....possibly Brooklyn Bowling Club in WELLINGTON). The other insert has the letter D on it. The ball has inscribed in the wood ...NZBA 32 WEL and Bowling Association. The maker is also inscribed....I think it is THOMAS, Glasgow. ...
Vintage Cast Spelter Figure of the Wolverine & Romuls & Remus

$63 USDVintage Cast Spelter Figure of the Wolverine & Romuls & Remus

Vintage Collectibles:Decorative Arts:Figurine. Figure. Historical. Roman. Italy. Rome. Romulus. Remus. Spelter
This is a nicely executed & detailed cast spelter piece with Bronze overlay...probably dates to the 1920's -30's or earlier I'd say. The ornament is missing the base plate and is nearly 4" in length, 2" in width, with a height of 3". It has ROMA on one side of the base and S.PQ,R. on the other. According to the roman mythology, the founders of Rome were Romulus and Remus. The twin-brothers were the supposed sons of the god Mars and the priestess Rhea Silvia. The story begins with the deposition ...
Ships Decanter In Cobalt Blue Flash-Cut Crystal Glass Circa 1900

$195 USDShips Decanter In Cobalt Blue Flash-Cut Crystal Glass Circa 1900

Vintage Collectibles:Maritime:Ships Decanter. Crystal Glass, Cobalt. Flash-cut. Victorian
A very pretty and rare old SHIPS DECANTER in a stunning Cobalt Blue with FLASH-CUT Designs. The decanter stands 11 1/2" high to top of stopper with a base diameter of 7 1/2". Condition is perfect.Dates to around 1900.
WALT DISNEY'S Little Golden Record 'At The Country Fair'

$25 USDWALT DISNEY'S Little Golden Record 'At The Country Fair'

Vintage Collectibles:Animation Characters:Walt Disney. Little Golden Record. At The Country Fair. Donald Duck. Mickey Mouse. Goofy Pinocchio. Chip 'n' Dale. Record
With its original sleeve this little 45 record looks mint...the sleeve as pictured is just a tad tatty but for an item like this that is about 50 years old it's in pretty good condition....the sleeve is open both ends. I think the vintage of this is 1958.
 
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