![$50 Face Silver World War 2 Nickels (1,000-coins): Part of our greatest moment as patriotic Americans happened during World War 2. It was the year 1941, the war was raging on, and there was a problem - We needed more of the metal, Nickel. The decision](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6607/332761/179522599_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718926007)
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![$50 Face Silver World War 2 Nickels (1,000-coins): Part of our greatest moment as patriotic Americans happened during World War 2. It was the year 1941, the war was raging on, and there was a problem - We needed more of the metal, Nickel. The decision](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6607/332761/179522599_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718926007)
![Route 66 Animated Tin Neon Sign: - Five colors of neon - New neon glass, transformers and GTO wiring - On a die cut metal can with hanging brackets - Crated for transportation - Measures 72" by 30"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1395/332996/179810207_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718187870)
![Ace Wil-Flo Metal One Quart Oil Can: A great colorful and graphic can. It has a scratch to the left of the display side. There are also some fine scratches along the top edge. It has been drained by 2 small holes in the top lid and is gr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7385/330671/178352990_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716472595)
![$50 Face Silver World War 2 Nickels (1,000-coins): Part of our greatest moment as patriotic Americans happened during World War 2. It was the year 1941, the war was raging on, and there was a problem - We needed more of the metal, Nickel. The decision](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6607/332761/179522499_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718926007)
![Mobilgas Animated Tin Neon Sign: - Three colors of neon - New neon glass, transformers and GTO wiring - On a die cut metal can with hanging brackets - Crated for transportation - Measures 48" by 48"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1395/332996/179810204_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718187870)
![Black Americana Era Metal Figurines: Black Americana Era Metal Figurines Measures approx 3.25 inches tall and 2.25 inches tall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/333386/180014275_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718352008)
![MoPar Animated Tin Neon Sign: - Three colors of neon - New neon glass, transformers and GTO wiring - On a die cut metal can with hanging brackets - Crated for transportation - Measures 48" by 48"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1395/332996/179810205_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718187870)
![Early Spoke Wheel Pedal Car: Early Spoke Wheel Pedal Car. The car has a metal body and a wood frame. It is missing the tires and has damage to the steering wheel rust holes on the body. Good project restoration car. Measures 40in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1395/332996/179810100_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718187870)
![Vintage Drink Coca-Cola Advertising Thermometer: Vintage Drink Coca-Cola advertising thermometer with metal face and outer convex glass. The thermometer appears to run a few degrees on the cold side. It has some oxidation to the metal ring and wear](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1395/332922/179713865_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718046748)
![MCA 2425 ENJOY DIET RITE COLA ADVERTISING SGN: Early MCA 2425 (1940's ?) Enjoy Sugar Free Diet Rite Cola Store Advertising Sign. Self Framed Embossed Metal. 12" x 32"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178485773_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581494)
![Alpa Angenieux Auto Black 90mm f2.5 Alfitar Camera Lens: Includes Reflex cap and case. Measures about 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781988_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Tray Shore Bird Wooden + Metal Decoys: Tray Shore Bird Wooden + Metal Decoys](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/326/333946/180442927_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718854120)
![Decorative dagger in sheath. 20"w x 4"w: Decorative dagger in sheath. 20"w x 4"w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7595/332878/179681735_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717995732)
![Trade Sign: Sheet metal trade sign "VITALIC" (Continental Rubber Works). 35" x 5".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179211024_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Two Vintage IBM 'Think' Signs: Comprising a metal sign with white color letters on blue ground, 36 in. (91.5 cm.) x 12 in. (30.5 cm.); a laminated wood 'Compliments of International Business Machines Corporation' sign, 16 in. (40.6](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646372_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![1914 GERMAN SOLDIERS CIGARETTE CASE WITH IRON CROSS: An Imperial German soldiers metal cigarette case. A lid is adorned with an applied 1914 Iron Cross 1st class, and an embossed image of a woman. Gold wash interior. Probably marked with impressed stamp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/332667/179457172_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717760590)
![12 - Apollo Program Coins containing Metal from Saturn V Launch Tower: These are twelve identical Apollo Program Launch Tower token/coins that commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Apollo Program. These coins contain metal from the Saturn V Launch Tower that was used t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6580/332187/179264806_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717526971)
![Metal "Dandy" Pencil Sharpener: Metal "Dandy" Pencil Sharpener - Rockford, IL in Working Cond. - 8 1/2"W x 4"H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/945/332676/179494118_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781985)
![COLLECTION OF TWELVE FOUNTAIN AND BALLPOINT PENS: A collection of twelve fountain and ballpoint pens. The pens with plastic and metal cases are adorned with etching, engraving, a marble design, and others. Circa: 20th century. Vintage and Modern Offi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333795/180327425_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718740453)
![U.S.S. Barnegat / Biscayne 1941 Ashtray, and others items.: A WWIIcommemorative metal ashtray stamped: "U.S.S. Barnegat, U.S.S. Biscayne, Puget Sound Navy Yard, 3 July 1941." Also inscribed: "Mrs. Lucien F. Kimball, Sponsor," and "Mrs. Alexander M. Charleton,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4473/333789/180326718_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718732788)
![W & L.E. GURLEY Antique WYE Surveyor Engineer Level Transit: Antique made in Troy New York early Surveyor's transit with level by W. L.E. GURLEY no. 630864. Measures 9 1/2" x 18" x 5" base. Metal and bronze construction.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178782457_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Lionel 225 O Gauge Steam Locomotive and Tender: Lionel Prewar 225 O gauge 2-6-2 steam locomotive (missing wheel set from the front pilot truck and the front boiler cover) with a 2235W metal tender (missing the wheels from the rear truck). Powered,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1239/332848/179729172_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718051619)
![ANTIQUE TRIPLE FACE LIGHTHOUSE CLOCK/BAROMETER.: Antique brass and copper lighthouse form clock, three faces with barometer, thermometer and clock, small compass at top. Metal dials. 10.5”H x 5”W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6170/333768/180430093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718828559)
![EARLY 20TH C. WALTHAM BANJO CLOCK.: Early 20th C. Waltham banjo clock, with reverse painted base and neck panels, painted metal dial, with weight. 38”L x 10.5”W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6170/333768/180429805_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718828559)
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![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 […]