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Collectable because of their combined historical and practical value. Some glasses measured up to two hours, used at a time when church pews were designed by the Inquisition to torture the human back. Shipís hourglasses were calibrated to the half hours of the shipís watch, and if the helmsman didnít turn the glass too early it actually doubled in defining longitude. Navigators tried to keep count of the hours: the galleons wrecked on the Western Australian reefs remind us of the perils of incorrectly kept time. To appreciate the important symbolism of the hourglass observe, Renaissance painted still lives, also called Vanitas, filled with symbolism and morals. They very often depict hourglasses. Learn More

Bring out the Burgundy, light a pipe, and set the game board. A beautiful table is not available when youíre on safari. Folding Mombasa chairs and a campaign box will have to do: after all your camping out in the Serengeti. Glints of exquisitely varnished cherry, matching aged bronze. Hand blown oversized marbles in white and black complete the palette. Independently beautiful, it pays off to take things along. Learn More

Gloriously statuesque -- a truly magnificent bird. Rendered in papier mache by hand by artisans in mexico to order. Shown in benjamin moore Bahaman Sea Blue-Please allow up to 4 weekd for delivery. Learn More

Technically skilled enthusiasts of the 1930s loved to race the legendary B.B. Korn cars around the club tracks. Called tether cars or spindizzies, they reached incredible speeds, and inspired thousands to improve and invent. The founder of the B.B. Korn Manufacturing Company, Barney Korn, produced several tether car models that now, as vintage antiques, achieve astounding sums at auction. For the children of his clients Mr. Korn designed and built "The Indianapolis," a non-powered pre-war giveaway. It was meant to enthuse children and get them to participate in motoring activities. Our Indy ëtoyí car pays homage to Kornís legacy with detailed dash, rubber tires, and hand-polished aluminum body. Learn More

Inspired by the beautiful curves of an antelope horn, this resin horn decorates a console or table with transfixed wonder. The carved detail and warm blonde colors redefine contemporary design with its organic elements. Learn More

Elegance meets the gaze in this Royal German egg crafted from sheets of gorgeous hammered german silver finished with tiny delicate silver nails over a solid mango wood base and burnished to a rich matte finish. Attention is riveted to this sculpted decorative form. Learn More

Its origin was from ancient China. Considered an instrument of magic by many, it was used primarily for Feng Shui purposes. Taken to the West it introduced open-sea navigation. Sailing vessels no longer needed to hug the coast. Learn More

Iron Spectacles Decorative Object is a great table top accessory! Made of Iron with an old world finish. 7" wide x 6" deep x 2" Tall *Spectacles only- pen not included. Learn More

The 1930s saw the rise of hand built model racecars, known as spindizzies or tether cars. Miniature racecars built by hobbyists zoomed around banked wooden tracks at speeds approaching 150 miles per hour. Resembling the full-size racers of their day, several spindizzies competed at once, tethered by cables to a central pole. Powered by model airplane engines, spindizzies raced against the clock. Incredibly detailed and aerodynamic, these miniature racecars were beyond toys: they were pieces of art representative of the best pioneering technology of the era.†Constructed using original blueprints our Bantam Midget model resembles the original down to the smallest detail. One look and youíll be ready to join the competition. Learn More