![Smith & Wesson 38 Special Nickel Plated Double Action Revolver with Leather Holster: Smith & Wesson 38 Special Nickel Plated Double Action Revolver with Leather Holster. The Serial Number K 321982 is on the bottom of the grip frame. The right side of the barrel a symbol is rubbed , ab](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/174807611_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712284433)
American Metal
![Smith & Wesson 38 Special Nickel Plated Double Action Revolver with Leather Holster: Smith & Wesson 38 Special Nickel Plated Double Action Revolver with Leather Holster. The Serial Number K 321982 is on the bottom of the grip frame. The right side of the barrel a symbol is rubbed , ab](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/174807611_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712284433)
![Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell Stand, 1880s Maritime, Desk Accessory: Antique Art Nouveau pewter inkwell stand, desk accessory, 1880s-1910s, maritime design, unique artwork. The backside represents Poseidon's [or Neptune's] trident in the middle framed with two anchors](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176456175_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Vintage Filigree Lovelace, 3-footed Silver Plated Bowl, Rogers 1428: Vintage filigree “Lovelace pattern” three-footed silver plated bowl with handle, marked on the bottom "WM Rogers, EPNS, 1428" The bowl c.6.5" [16.5cm] including handle and c. 1.3/4" [4.4cm] de](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176456116_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Set of 2 Vintage Art Nouveau Silvery Metal Vases, 1920s: Set of two [2] vintage Art Nouveau silvery metal vases, unmarked, 1920s-1930s. The vases are 7.1/4" [18.4cm] tall, 2.3/4" [7cm] wide; very good condition. Rates vary per zone/ country, we will adjust](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176456187_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Vintage Art Nouveau Solid Brass Candle Holder 1930s: Vintage Art Nouveau style brass candle holder with finger loop and drip tray, stamped "Japan" on the bottom side, c.1920s-1950s. Solid and heavy brass candle holder is c.7" x 4.3/4" [17.7cm x 12cm]; 4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176463446_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Vintage Set of 2 Small Art Nouveau Bronze Bowls, Desk Decor, 1960s: Vintage set of 2 small Art Nouveau style cast-bronze bowls, incense holder, candle holder, desk accessory, Mid-Century. The original paper labels "San Pacific Intl. SPI / San Francisco, USA. Made in K](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176455755_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique Cast Iron Mechanical Dog Nutcracker, Letter Holder, Desk Decor: Antique mechanical cast iron dog nutcracker, unmarked. This heavy nutcracker can be used as a paper weight, desk decor / accessory, and letter/ paper holder. Heavy solid cast iron, the nutcracker is 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176455244_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique Silvery Metal Flying Eagle Figurine, Sculpture: Antique silvery metal flying eagle figurine, small sculpture, unmarked, desk decor. Silvery metal [silver plated?] figurine, c.2.1/4" x 1.1/2" [5.7cm x 3.8cm] at the base, 3" [7.7cm] wing width; 5" [1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176455754_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique Victorian 1870s Derby Company Tea Pot Quadruple Silver Plated: Antique Victorian tea or coffee pot with hinged lid, decorated with repousse and engraved floral designs, quadruple silver plated with a base metal appearing as an old silver, designed and created by](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176456167_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Vintage Brass Federal Flying Eagle Clipboard, Notepad, Letter Holder: Vintage brass federal flying eagle clipboard, notepad, letter holder, desk accessory, unmarked. Brass clipboard with brass eagle clamp, c.8" x 4.3/4" [20.3cm x 12.1cm]; the clamp is strong and fully f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176455741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique 1880s Victorian Silver Plated & Leather Coin Purse, Helmeted Roma: Antique Victorian coin purse, 1880s-90s. The top is a silver-plated metal repousse plaquette with helmeted head of Roma, a classic motif on the Roman coins of the Republic period. Inside is a genuine](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176462732_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique 1893 World Columbian Exposition Two Compartment Coin Purse: Antique two compartment coin purse, a souvenir of the Columbian Exposition of 1893. Two silver plated brass plaquettes mounted in tin frame holding the leather bag. Two covers can be opened separately](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176463038_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique Brass Letter Holder Bradley & Hubbard 1880s, signed, numbered: Antique two-division Victorian brass letter holder with pierced and embossed decoration and cherubs on the sides, 1880s-1890s. The cast into mold Bradley & Hubbard five-sided triangle and lantern mark](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176456169_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Set of 2 Vintage Copper Plated Cast Iron Sail Ship Bookends: Vintage Pair of sail ship bookends, copper plated cast iron, unmarked. The bookends are c. 5" [12.5cm] tall; the base ase is c.4" x 1.1/2" [10cm x 4cm]; one ship is missing two flags on the masts [see](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176210020_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Art Nouveau Green Marble Cutting Board, Charcuterie Platter, Seagull Canada 1994: Vintage green polished solid marble stone charcuterie platter or cutting board with Iris flowers in Art Nouveau style handle, marked "Seagull Canada, Etain Pewter Zinn, 1994" The board measures c. 12.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176664249_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Vintage Mythical Unicorn Solid Brass Statue, Figurine 1950s: Vintage Mythical Unicorn statue, rearing up majestic on its back legs, solid brass figurine, unmarked, 1950s. The figurine is c.7.1/4" [18.4cm] tall including the horn; c.6.1/2" [16.5cm] x 2" [7.5cm x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176210024_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique Metal Long Handled, Hand Wrought Iron Ladle: Antique long handled, hand wrought iron ladle, spoon, kitchen, fireplace utensil with a well-developed patina which is both decorative and functional. Unmarked. The ladle is c.4” wide and 3.1/2&](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176663185_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique Art Nouveau Footed Brass Desk Inkwell, Desk Accessory: Antique Art Nouveau desktop brass inkwell stand, desk accessory, unmarked, the hinged lid can be open and will stay upright. The footed inkwell is c.7.1/2" x 5.1/2" [19.1cm x 14cm]; some aging, nice n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176208677_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique Art Deco Lady's Cigarette Lighter Masked as Perfume Bottle 1920s: Antique Art Deco design 1920s table top lady's cigarette lighter masked as a perfume bottle. Silvery cylinder form lighter with a lid in a clear crystal glass body. Unused cotton wick and cotton ball](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176735671_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique American Tin Cup, Middle-Late 1800s.: Antique American tin cup, c. middle-late 1800s. The cup is 2.1/2” tall and 3.1/2” [5.4cm x 8.9cm] across; aging, patina, very good condition. Rates vary per zone/ country, we will adjust s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176663169_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Hall Albany Cobalt Blue-Gold Porcelain Teapot with Metal Fuser 1940s: Vintage Art Deco Hall Albany teapot, cobalt blue, gold decorations, marked on the bottom-- impressed blind mark "HALL" and gold imprinted "Hall, 0285, 5 Cup," 1930s-1950s. The original aluminum tea in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177688612_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Vintage Wilton Armetale Metal Fruit Bowl, RWP, 1970s: Fruit Bowl, marked RWP, by Wilton Armetale, 1970s. The bowl is 9.1/4” [23.5cm] across at the top, and 2.1/2” [6.4cm] deep; very good condition. Armetale metal is a unique non-toxic aluminu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176663175_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Vintage Set of 2 Large Plates, Platters, RWP, Wilton Armetale 1960s: Vintage Set of two [2] large metal plates / platters, facsimile of the 17th-18th century dinning plates, made by RWP, Wilton Armetale, c.1963-1969 [Columbia, PA period]. Armetale is a food safe metal.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176663172_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique Cast Iron Horse Figurine, Miniature Foal, Pony, Toy: Antique cast iron toy horse foal or pony, unmarked, paper weight, decor. Miniature figurine: 3" x 3/4" [7.6cm x 1.9cm]; 2.3/4" [7cm] tall; cast iron, some patina, very good condition. US: Priority (c.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177300022_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
News about American Metal
![Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Norfolk-Urnes-Credit-Noonans-1-1.jpg)
Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction
LONDON – An 11th-century bronze Viking die that was discovered in a field in Norfolk, England by a metal detectorist achieved a hammer price of £15,000 (about $19,300) at the Noonans Mayfair auction house on July 18 in its Ancient Coins and Antiquities sale. It was bought by a collector in the UK.
![Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-04-at-2.39.14-PM.png)
Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction
LONDON – A Celtic fertility figure discovered last year in England by a metal detectorist will be offered at Noonans in a two-day sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 with an estimate of £800-£1,200 (about $962-$1,443).
![Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RISK-Shark-mixed-metal-sculpture-from-the-Face-Your-Fears-series.-Estimate-100-150000.-1.jpg)
Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Metal-of-Honor_ISGM-Installation-5_SeeFullCredit-1.jpg)
Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16
BOSTON – Metal of Honor: Gold from Simone Martini to Contemporary Art, on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) through January 16, 2023, explores how painters across centuries have used gold to honor and commemorate their subjects. The exhibition features works by legendary Renaissance master Simone Martini, juxtaposing his devotional paintings with portraits by […]