National Antique Centre

Here it is ! Every year near the end of the year I list something truly incredible , odd , unique or whatever strikes a cord as the Find of the year. … Here it is ! Every year near the end of the year I list something truly incredible , odd , unique or whatever strikes a cord as the Find of the year. Offered is an all brass construction circa 1920's desk mounted gyroscopic spinner. No makers markings or origins. Never intended to be a full on gyroscope, but very similar. Two inner brass rings swing on opposite axis within a brass U-bracket. The metal; ring is currently a little stiff and needs some adjusting. The inner ring spins freely. Has tarnish areas subjected to it's now 100 year old life. Overall shows very nicely for a period piece. The epitome of the business executive, doctor, lawyer , teacher or anyone who had a prominent employment position. American , British or French in origin. For the top end Art Deco enthusiast. RARE ! Price: $475.00 USD

Circa 1920's. Quality Marlboro silver plate in excellent condition. Reads " The T EATON COMPANY Limited -- TROPHY " . NOT personalized or awarded to any one person or individual. Measures 10 … Circa 1920's. Quality Marlboro silver plate in excellent condition. Reads " The T EATON COMPANY Limited -- TROPHY " . NOT personalized or awarded to any one person or individual. Measures 10 " high. The bottom diameter is 4 " and the top is 6 " . Outstanding pyramid Chicago style trumpet vase. A very historical piece from the Canadikan landmark department store retailer " EATON'S ". SCARCE . Offers welcome. Price: $200.00 CDN

Circa 1890 - 1910. Bronzed spelter fumee technique. No makers names or markings. measures 6 1/2 " long, 3 " wide and 7 ' high. Excellent minus condition with some base dings … Circa 1890 - 1910. Bronzed spelter fumee technique. No makers names or markings. measures 6 1/2 " long, 3 " wide and 7 ' high. Excellent minus condition with some base dings , dog section is excellent. What was once part of two piece bookends has now long since separated from it's counterpart and stands alone. Shows wonderfully with exceptional detail and is anatomically correct. For the animal bronze collector or dog lover. A real looker for sure. ( SOC CODE 518 NSOC ) Price: $150.00 USD

No maker's name , but marked " Made in France ". Dog measures 9 " long and 4 1/2 " high. Base measures 4" by 12 " . This is a bronze … No maker's name , but marked " Made in France ". Dog measures 9 " long and 4 1/2 " high. Base measures 4" by 12 " . This is a bronze fumee over pot or Britannia metal or spelter. It is NOT cold painted. Base has some areas of wear, but is not whacked , broken , glued or ground down. The Borzoi has some very light old beige paint spray mist on it . This can be easily removed but will be left on. Needs a general clean-up as it is an estate clean out and has been in storage for probably over 50 years. The lady who passed away and former owner was 99 years old. Great subject matter for an art deco sculpture. Price: $175.00 USD

Circa 1925 - 1930. Base measures 3 1/2 ' by 4 3/4 " , stands 5 1/2 " high. Made of high quality chrome plated metal of some sort. Triple marked on … Circa 1925 - 1930. Base measures 3 1/2 ' by 4 3/4 " , stands 5 1/2 " high. Made of high quality chrome plated metal of some sort. Triple marked on the back with the Hagenauer logo monogram , " made in Auistria " and " Hagenauer Wein ". These pieces by Karl Hagenauer are rather rare and hardly ever show up on the market. For an advanced art deco collection. Price: $1450.00 USD

Measures 6 " by 4 " by 2 " . Very fine to nice excellent condition , has light wearing due its' fragile nature . I've seen these a few times in … Measures 6 " by 4 " by 2 " . Very fine to nice excellent condition , has light wearing due its' fragile nature . I've seen these a few times in the past but never pursued one due to the condition sensitivity of these pieces. This piece however is by far the nicest I have ever seen. Manufacture is lacquered basa wood. Some of the stripes on the top of the box are actually precision silvering to the Quality standards of Jean Dunand and G Sandoz of Paris France. Extreme deco from the 1920's era. Possibly made for export to French tourist destinations as the bottom is just marked " foreign " , any help shedding more light on these spectacular museum quality art deco objects is much appreciated. Offers considered. Price: $125.00 USD

Measures 9 " high by 3 1/2 " at the widest. Unmarked as to maker , the bottom has impressed " SSLVPLET " , for sterling silver plate . Has exquisite top … Measures 9 " high by 3 1/2 " at the widest. Unmarked as to maker , the bottom has impressed " SSLVPLET " , for sterling silver plate . Has exquisite top and bottom rounded knurling. The inside cap has a cute clamshell ornament. There is a shallow 1 inch dent on the side of the vessel , if you know what you're doing this can be fixed. Air pressure would probably be the most professional way to pop out. Anyways , a very neat piece and the only one I've seen in this very prolific art deco styling. European origin . Price: $78.00 USD

No manufacturers markings . Nice condition with slight wearing to the bottom marble bases . Measures 7 " high with the bases measuring 3 " diameter. Has a sporty and masculine look. … No manufacturers markings . Nice condition with slight wearing to the bottom marble bases . Measures 7 " high with the bases measuring 3 " diameter. Has a sporty and masculine look. First type of this styling that I have encountered. They look to be of french manufacture. Circa 1920 - 1940.

Price: $45.00 USD

Excellent condition , measures 4 1/2 " by 3 1/2 ". Black gold and red colors . Reads " DJET , SECME , PARIS ". A tougher box to find , but … Excellent condition , measures 4 1/2 " by 3 1/2 ". Black gold and red colors . Reads " DJET , SECME , PARIS ". A tougher box to find , but they show up now and again. Price: $30.00 USD

Pocket sized and made of aluminum. Excellent condition with light wearing. All original and missing no parts or screws. The flint is worn down and needs replacing. This is done by unscrewing … Pocket sized and made of aluminum. Excellent condition with light wearing. All original and missing no parts or screws. The flint is worn down and needs replacing. This is done by unscrewing a screw near the top of the lighter. This company formed up in England in 1933 and produced up until about 1939, afterwards to which they were commissioned to manufacture lighters for the British Army. After the war the company seems to have vanished. This is possible as one of the partners was German. All Benlow lighters are considered at least scarce but rare might be a better term compared to the plethora of lighters on the market . Finding Benlow's aren't easy . They are very well made and really stand up to the stature of great art deco lighter design. Offers considered. Price: $69.00 USD