National Antique Centre

A recent new discovery found at the bottom of an old button box. I pre-graded this coin as MS62 with a shot at MS63 , however NGC only graded it an MS61 … A recent new discovery found at the bottom of an old button box. I pre-graded this coin as MS62 with a shot at MS63 , however NGC only graded it an MS61 . The reverse is a full MS64 while the obverse rates a little less as the coin was reverse down in the box for ages. There is no chatter or marks disturbing this coin. Strike is quite full . There is a small die break off the A in Gratia. Overall a very nice coin that is extremely hard to find in mint state condition. Priced under Krause. Price: $1195.00 USD

Measures 7 1/2 " high by about roughly 5 " wide. Has some roughness around the top as expected , and on the bottom on one side there is spalding , very … Measures 7 1/2 " high by about roughly 5 " wide. Has some roughness around the top as expected , and on the bottom on one side there is spalding , very typical of early double glazed and fired pottery. No repairs , cracks or traumas ( apart from some spalding ) . Shows to the nines and is regarded as museum quality. Multi-coloured earth tone upper section with the bottom section being the typical brackish brown - black colour. I'm 50 - 50 on where it comes from , either from the Waterloo region by the Biernstihl's or Eby's. Or on the other side of York possibly by J Brown of Bowmanville or one of the early Peterborough makers . This wear isn't typical of Brandford, Peel , Dufferin or Grey Counties whereby the base clay is usually a little lighter . Circa 1830 - 1860. A splendid masterpiece of early Canadian heritage and design. rarely ever does one see wonderful designs on pottery such as this from this era, let alone survive as well. VERY RARE . Offers considered , I'm having trouble pricing it at the moment. This might already be the find of the year for 2018, and it's already listed. Price: $POR

No makers markings . Standard size of 8 1/2 " height including the handle. Original patina , which is often hard to find on school bells as they are often harshly polished. … No makers markings . Standard size of 8 1/2 " height including the handle. Original patina , which is often hard to find on school bells as they are often harshly polished. Has scrapes and heavy wearing at the end of the handle which connects to the bell section. Appears to have a very early ringer repair on the inside, but very well done. Overall a very desirable piece with a great look and superb patina , circa 1860's possibly. Price: $98.00 CDN

Superb condition, circa mid 1800's. An outstanding hand crafted farmers utility hook . Measures 7 1/2 " long by 6 " wide , quite thick with a nice taper . RARE like … Superb condition, circa mid 1800's. An outstanding hand crafted farmers utility hook . Measures 7 1/2 " long by 6 " wide , quite thick with a nice taper . RARE like this . Price: $65.00 USD

Circa 1970's , I believe that these came attached to the owners manuals of the first 10 or so new Volkswagon Rabbits delivered to each dealership in Canada. About 2 ' long … Circa 1970's , I believe that these came attached to the owners manuals of the first 10 or so new Volkswagon Rabbits delivered to each dealership in Canada. About 2 ' long and in excellent mint condition and never used. If you are a Volkswagon enthusiast, then this is for you ! Price: $19.50 USD

Measures 3 1/2 " diameter , used but not abused. Quality tanned leather with a sterling silver insert made exclusively by British Airways for Concorde jet aircraft. This is the exact type … Measures 3 1/2 " diameter , used but not abused. Quality tanned leather with a sterling silver insert made exclusively by British Airways for Concorde jet aircraft. This is the exact type of coaster used on the planes and with no doubt some were bought by the passenger or even stolen. At the Concorde concourse in London they were available in boxed sets of 4 for close to $100 a set. This one is by itself and was probably directly used on the plane. As the Concorde is now retired these items will gain popularity with aviation collectors. Hallmarked sterling center disc dates to the early 1980's , I'm too busy right now to check the hallmark date , but it's somewhere from 1982 - 1984 by my memory . Price: $42.00 USD

Mint in the box , measures 44mm wide. Issued by CGT of the French line company. In the 1920's this company ran the Ile De France, the Paris and of course the … Mint in the box , measures 44mm wide. Issued by CGT of the French line company. In the 1920's this company ran the Ile De France, the Paris and of course the famous Normandie. All three ships had superlative art deco designs and luxury throughout their respective ship. The Paris caught fire at dock and was eventually lost and scrapped out. The Ile De France provided Transatlantic crossings up until the war from 1927 to 1939 between Le Havre and New York, and then went into troop and supply service for the next 6 years . During the war the ship was looted and stripped down to practically bare bones while in service. From 1946 to 1949 the ship was refitted after the war and one funnel was removed , ( a dummy funnel ). This medal commemorates the new ship in 1949. In 1956 this ship came to the rescue of the ill fated Italian liner Andrea Doria and saved over 750 people. Mind you this was actually the ships second sea rescue. In 1960 the ship was in the movie the last voyage and was actually partially sunk in the filming ; then finally scrapped. Not many of these medals were made or survived. Designed by Marcel Renard. Perhaps 200 made or less. Despite the 1949 date, the medal still retains a fine compliment of art deco design , in parallel with the ships history. RARE. Price: $275.00 USD

Measures 4 " h by about 3 1/4 " w. No damage with very rich lustre. Books in the Edwards price guide at $30. Clearance priced today. Economy shipping available. … Measures 4 " h by about 3 1/4 " w. No damage with very rich lustre. Books in the Edwards price guide at $30. Clearance priced today. Economy shipping available. Price: $12.00 USD

Looks spectacular in hand and better than pictures suggest. Undergraded , has all technical aspects of a MS64 coin. All original with original toning. Trends $250 CDN in 63 and doubles in … Looks spectacular in hand and better than pictures suggest. Undergraded , has all technical aspects of a MS64 coin. All original with original toning. Trends $250 CDN in 63 and doubles in MS64 to $500. Very hard to photograph through all the layers of ICCS plastic. Great candidate for NGC grading. Offers considered. Price: $265.00 CDN

Graded ICCS AU-55 , code ZS341 , and graded back in 1992. Coin is drenched in gunmetal toning. Both sides have strong underlying lustre . Coins appears to be a full early … Graded ICCS AU-55 , code ZS341 , and graded back in 1992. Coin is drenched in gunmetal toning. Both sides have strong underlying lustre . Coins appears to be a full early strike and possibly put into a presentation uncirculated mint set. Though not a specimen, the surface features are very sharp with the polishing lines of the dies still very evident on the coin. Clearly an early business striking pressure strike. Should be graded AU-58. An excellent candidate for NCS to bring out the full lustre on the surfaces. A totally excellent coin in its' own right, the reverse at first glance looks very specimen, however the edges being sharp , aren't fully square as a specimen should be. Slightly UNDERGRADED. Price: $1050.00 CDN

Excellent condition with no damage . Marked Orrefors - PU - 3591/10 , dates to 1956 . Measures 10 1/2 " h by 2 1/2 " wide approximately. Not a common shape … Excellent condition with no damage . Marked Orrefors - PU - 3591/10 , dates to 1956 . Measures 10 1/2 " h by 2 1/2 " wide approximately. Not a common shape vase by Palmquist. captures the mod-century modernism movement in glass at that time as well. Price: $139.00 USD

Measures about 3 by 3 by 4 ". Excellent condition but has obvious wearing and ageing. Has all parts and calendar sections, works great ! From the offices of the heyday dirty … Measures about 3 by 3 by 4 ". Excellent condition but has obvious wearing and ageing. Has all parts and calendar sections, works great ! From the offices of the heyday dirty thirties. Scarce. No manufacturers markings or patent numbers . Price: $37.50 USD

perfect condition with no damage. Measures * ' by 5 1/2 " by 3 1/4 '. Glass handbags came onto the Murano scene in the late 1960's and reached full pace the … perfect condition with no damage. Measures * ' by 5 1/2 " by 3 1/4 '. Glass handbags came onto the Murano scene in the late 1960's and reached full pace the following 15 years or so and can still be found today in Murano. Salviati was one of the first to make these handbags , and in short time everyone was making them. Salviati's were made with a ribbed outside and cased colour interior. Tortoise shell pattern was most popular with him. For a short time in the 1970's summers you might have had to wait up to 2 hours in line in order to obtain a hip souvenir like this. Anyways , the serious collector should have an iconic glass handbag in his / her Murano glass portfolio , selection abounds as some are downright cheap and ugly while others already sit in glass museums worth over $10,000. A nice early and well made example for a very reasonable price. Circa 1973. Price: $60.00 USD

Circa 1982 - 1984. Franco was related to the famous earlier Moretti 's but opened his own glass shop under his own name. He earned his way quite convincingly to that of … Circa 1982 - 1984. Franco was related to the famous earlier Moretti 's but opened his own glass shop under his own name. He earned his way quite convincingly to that of a glass master and became famous for his renderings of colourful and artistic birds, ducks and cats as well as other animals. He is also known for making horses , foxes and even dogs. This chershire cat has no sticker , yet is quite dead on for Moretti's stylistic colour schemes and of course, the cat's eyes. Though Moretti commands pretty good money for his works , due to market conditions for post 1980's glass, I've listed it at about half market retail. condition is superb with no damage , measures 6 " high by 4 1/2 " width. A good opportunity that might be hard to beat at this offering. Price: $129.00 USD

Excellent condition , measures 6" h by 4 1/8 " wide. Original foil sticker still attached, fully marked on bottom , " Stromberg B 820 " . What makes this vase interesting … Excellent condition , measures 6" h by 4 1/8 " wide. Original foil sticker still attached, fully marked on bottom , " Stromberg B 820 " . What makes this vase interesting is that is captures the colour of any background your put it in front of. Stromberg was bought out by Orrefors a few decades back at least and does not produce glass anymore. Price: $95.00 USD

A bud vase at that, measuring 3 1/2 " high. Made in 1888 - 1890. Though well known in a Vaseline glass, These cactus vases were also made in cranberry glass and … A bud vase at that, measuring 3 1/2 " high. Made in 1888 - 1890. Though well known in a Vaseline glass, These cactus vases were also made in cranberry glass and also clear glass. Clear glass might actually be the rarest of the three colours made. Excellent condition or better with no breakage, the very fragile nipples on the cactus have some roughness in varying places , but not severe. Though Victorian glass in general is down in value , Thomas Webb glass from England fairs a little better price wise due to quality and scarcity. A good opportunity for the collector of high end Victorian glass. Price: $69.00 USD

Set of 5 , undamaged but some have seen more wear than others. The insides have silver wash lining , some of them with all of it and some with most of … Set of 5 , undamaged but some have seen more wear than others. The insides have silver wash lining , some of them with all of it and some with most of it rubbed off from washing. It is obvious that whoever used these in the past just kept using the same ones over and over again. Circa 1930's with mellow deco influence. The heights of all the cordials are slightly different, amplifying the handmade element that went into these. measures roughly 2 3/8 ' h and 1 1/2 " wide. Price: $29.00 USD set

With 14 karat gold nib of course. Designed by Don Doman. This is Parkers first cartridge fountain pen and is a must for any serious parker fountain pen collector. This is a … With 14 karat gold nib of course. Designed by Don Doman. This is Parkers first cartridge fountain pen and is a must for any serious parker fountain pen collector. This is a rather fine offering as it comes with the original box, which is really tougher to find than what one might first think. Price: $125.00 USD

Wonderful condition and working fine. Does show lots of usage. Brass and quadruple nickel plated brass construction. Measures 5 ' h by almost 4 " wide at the bottom. The most striking … Wonderful condition and working fine. Does show lots of usage. Brass and quadruple nickel plated brass construction. Measures 5 ' h by almost 4 " wide at the bottom. The most striking feature of this bell is the clean lines and finial that matches the top of The Empire State Building , often termed the " empire bell " in collector circles. Quite rare and desirable. If you collect bells then this one is certainly a killer indeed. RARE. Offers welcome. Price: $250.00 USD

Early 2 1/2 ' square tin for Meccano pieces and nuts and bolts. Excellent condition more or less . Has a glued paper litho piece onto the original black logo underneath. This … Early 2 1/2 ' square tin for Meccano pieces and nuts and bolts. Excellent condition more or less . Has a glued paper litho piece onto the original black logo underneath. This was a marketing improvement done by Meccano in the 1930's in order to create a child's enjoyment with the product and to thusly increase volume sales. Sales were hard to get in the depression so this tin might be a little rarer than expected . Price: $19.50 USD

Made for a short time period between 1885 and 1892. This one is in nice excellent condition with silver plate wearing on the handle portion. No chips. Understand that these inkwells are … Made for a short time period between 1885 and 1892. This one is in nice excellent condition with silver plate wearing on the handle portion. No chips. Understand that these inkwells are very CONDITION SENSITIVE as they were literally played with like curling stones , often damaging the sides when they smashed into other things , so fine examples are worth a premium. I would like to have a whole set of 16 one day and that has been a long time goal of mine. measures 2 1/2 ' by about 1 3/4 " high . These are tremendously popular as curling has developed in the Olympics. SCARCE , but even scarcer in fine condition such as this. Price: $165.00 USD

Measures 5 " h by 4 ' wide. Superb condition with no damage. Unmarked but most likely Danish. Dense teak wood . Fine modern design , rare in this shape. … Measures 5 " h by 4 ' wide. Superb condition with no damage. Unmarked but most likely Danish. Dense teak wood . Fine modern design , rare in this shape. Price: $79.00 USD

Circa 1930's , old new stock and most likely not used. Measures 2 1/2 " wide by 2 " h. Made by Imperial glass or some other mold glass maker. When flipped … Circa 1930's , old new stock and most likely not used. Measures 2 1/2 " wide by 2 " h. Made by Imperial glass or some other mold glass maker. When flipped over these can be used as candle holders as well . A truly mult-use item ! Nice deep rich cobalt colour and fancy art deco design. Price: $35.00 USD

Measures 2 1/2 " h by 1 " wide. I think that it is some sort of steam valve, but if I am wrong please email in as to just what it … Measures 2 1/2 " h by 1 " wide. I think that it is some sort of steam valve, but if I am wrong please email in as to just what it is used for. Price: $10.00 USD

Superb condition with no damage , circa late 1950's , early 1960's. Measures 4 " by 3 " h, done in " alabastro " technique. has pretty shades of pink and some … Superb condition with no damage , circa late 1950's , early 1960's. Measures 4 " by 3 " h, done in " alabastro " technique. has pretty shades of pink and some mottled white within the glass. This was purposely done to mimic real alabaster stone. Later examples were done in all one colour , maybe for the customers likings , but this wasn't the real intention. This earlier piece is the true original with the intentions of really making the apple as if it were really carved out of Italian stone or marble. Scarce in this finish. Offers considered. Price: $89.00 USD