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A nice piece of craftsmanship from a company that is still in business with a very high client profile. Now known as " Adlake ". In business since 1857 with its' first … A nice piece of craftsmanship from a company that is still in business with a very high client profile. Now known as " Adlake ". In business since 1857 with its' first office in Chicago. This solid brass safe, ship or train lock was made in either Chicago or Philadelphia. Circa 1879 to 1900. Measures 4 " by 4 1/2 " by 7/8 " thick. Superb condition. NO KEY . It would be very rare to have a copy of the security key needed to lock and un lock this plate. Highly collectable as this company is now known worldwide. Rare. Can quote in USD as well. Price: $88.00 CDN

Age unknown but at least 6,000 years old. Not your average antique but certainly one from the natural world. Measures 2 " diamter by 1 1/3 " thick. A relatively good sized … Age unknown but at least 6,000 years old. Not your average antique but certainly one from the natural world. Measures 2 " diamter by 1 1/3 " thick. A relatively good sized specimen still in its' alluvial clay surrounding. The clay that surrounds the fossil is immensely fine and would probably pass through a number # 500 sieve by examination. A few ammonites have been discovered in the 4.5 to 7.5 foot diamter. Ammonites are now extinct , unlike the coelacanth fish , which once was thought to be extinct have now been discovered in a few locations in the indian ocean. Go figure. Price: $65.00 USD

Circa 1895 to 1905 . Measures 10 " high . Called the " DUCOS " and made by the Brown bros of London, UK. Excellent condition but shows signs of usage. The … Circa 1895 to 1905 . Measures 10 " high . Called the " DUCOS " and made by the Brown bros of London, UK. Excellent condition but shows signs of usage. The internal protection glass pane has a crack in it but no glass is missing. The rare feature of this lamp is that it is early and sports a porcelain wick holder . Later versions had an automatic internal striker. Price: $150.00 USD

9.75 " diameter cake plate. Beautifully engraved " cake " on the inside. Made of silver plated Britannia " Special Hard White Metal ". Made by The Standard Silver Company Ltd. Toronto … 9.75 " diameter cake plate. Beautifully engraved " cake " on the inside. Made of silver plated Britannia " Special Hard White Metal ". Made by The Standard Silver Company Ltd. Toronto , Ontario. Superb condition, practically scratch free and hardly used. Circa 1905. This company operated under this marking from 1893 - 1912. Price: $28.00 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

Early ashtray or equivalent , made of brass or bronze. Measures roughly 7 " by 5 " inches. Excellent but used condition. Topside has been polished up a little to clean it … Early ashtray or equivalent , made of brass or bronze. Measures roughly 7 " by 5 " inches. Excellent but used condition. Topside has been polished up a little to clean it up. This item has excellent details. If you are a dog lover, then this is for you ! Circa 1890 to 1920. I do not really know what type of dog this is. Looks like a retriever type dog. Price: $135.00 USD

For crushing garlic or making purees. All solid brass construction. Most likely used in the hotel industry where fine cuisine was needed. This utensil is about the size of a can of … For crushing garlic or making purees. All solid brass construction. Most likely used in the hotel industry where fine cuisine was needed. This utensil is about the size of a can of pop with a handle at the top. Fully working order and comes with 2 different sized inserts. First one that I have encountered ! Would nicely an old antique kitchen. Scarce. Price: $68.00 USD