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18th CENTURY IRON SLAVE BRANDING SPIKES
Three 18th Century original hand forged iron branding irons. This is so horrific and inhumane. The origin may be the ancient treatment of a slave (often legally not a person) as livestock. European, American and other colonial slavers branded millions of slaves during the period of trans-Atlantic enslavement. Sometimes there were several brandings, e.g. for the Portuguese crown and the (consecutive) private owner(s), an extra cross after baptism as well as by African slave catchers. To a slave owner it would be logical to mark such property just like cattle, more so since humans are more able to escape.
VINTAGE VIETNAM MILITARY ZIPPO LIGHTER DELTA RIVER PATROL SEC 521
The classic metal flip top Zippo lighter was first manufactured in 1933 by the Zippo Manufacturing Company of Bradford, Pennsylvania. The lighters ability to stay lit in inclement weather, its ‘windproof’ reputation garnered it instant success and popularity within the ranks of the military. It played a large role in nearly every large war since its inception — warming bodies, lighting cigarettes, starting fires, and even acting as mementos, much in the same way dog tags were collected upon soldiers’ deaths in remembrance of their lives. In popular culture, the “clink” of the Zippo as its top is flipped open has become as iconic in Hollywood as its design and original function.
CIVIL WAR MILITARY MEDAL
The Civil War was one of America’s bloodiest historical wars. Some of the first campaign ribbons and medals were issued for this war and its veterans. The American flag in the ribbon shows the pride of our chaging America.
WORLD WAR 1 MILITARY FRENCH M15 ADRIAN HELMET
The M15 Adrian helmet was a combat helmet issued to the French Army during World War 1. It was the first standard helmet of the French Army and was designed when millions of French troops were engaged in trench warfare, and head wounds from the falling shrapnel generated by the new technique of indirect fire became a frequent cause of battlefield casualties. Introduced in 1915, it was the first modern steel helmet and it served as the basic helmet of many armies well into the 1930s. Initially issued to infantry soldiers, in modified form they were also issued to cavalry and tank crews. A subsequent version, the M26, was used during WW2
200yr OLD PRIMITIVE AMERICAN CALIFORNIA NATIVE INDIAN POTTERY WATER JUG
Thousands of years ago, was the beginning of agriculture in North America caused the early nomadic Indian people to settle into new territories in North America. Soon, pottery shapes developed with various customs and techniques of gathering water, storing grains and preserving seeds for the season of planting. The craft was the woman’s job in the development of cooking pots that were made to sit on rocks in open fires, water jars with indented bases so they could sit comfortably on the heads of water gatherers, and large storage vessels for grains and water. Indian villages all over the North America became known for their different pot shapes and decorative styles.
1920’s MOVIE THEATER LAMP SCONCES PAIR HISTORICAL
Historical movie movie theater lamp sconces with an stylish art deco art nouveau French design period. They are made from a heavy cast metal. They were salvaged from old local movie house. Traditional finish, stylish functionality. The timeless appearance of our Vintage
Wall Sconces enhance the charm of your walls.
ESTATE SOLID 750 18KT GOLD DIAMOND RING
CUSTOM MADE
Estate custom made large solid 750 18kt gold ring, has 12 fine diamonds , weighs 9.2 grams and sz 8.5 ring. It is 1/2″ wide. There are designer hallmarks inside ring. 18-karat gold is 18 parts gold to 6 parts alloys, or 75 percent gold. The 750 marking is a European marking for 18k.
VINTAGE METAL FOLK ART MOTION WIND GARDEN ART MARITIME ROWING BOAT
ROW! ROW!
1900 vintage balancing motion folk garden art. It is all heavy metal and moves great, has original paint. Measures 12″ Whimsical garden folk art has been around since 18th century. It is what gave joy and claim to their land , farmers used them as wind direction, Kids often played with them. They were works of art each piece was hand crafted and made. There is a big interest in these pieces now days. The craft is still active and alive today
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