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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

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

The game of Solitaire is reputed to have been invented by a nobleman confined in the Bastille prison during the early years of the French Revolution. The game is played with 36 marbles. The object is to eliminate all but one marble, which should ideally end up in the center of the game board. Solitaire Di VeneziaÖindividually hand blown glass marbles, full of color, against a solid ebony board. Art in itself, functional and fun as solitaire. 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

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

Searchlight.Right from the bridge of a 1940s Navy destroyerÖ heavy cast bronze and aluminum, it must be nautical. Is part of its appeal that itís just engineered, not designed? Form follows functionÖ. Balanced on a surveyorís tripod. Looking like a million dollars, it smells of salt and sea while managing to convey cool and modern. Itís salvage, vintage salvage. And it translates into sophisticated home dÈcor. Learn More

As always searching for the lucky find, the original of this ë30s Navy spotlight was unearthed in an antique store in Greenwich, England. In a way the light is a wonderful combination of old technology, romantic seafaring and practical lighting. Perched on its imposing rosewood tripod the light dominates, adding character to a room, an important element in todayís design philosophy. Our replica is exclusive to AM, hand-crafted of brass and aluminum. This is signature AM for those who value master craftsmanship and technical skills. Learn More

Our pièce de résistance. Bring out the laughter, drama and drink. Go for check or broke. If loaded dice and backgammon are more to your taste, change the board. Or unearth the boxed renaissance dominos (page 99, Collection 14) and pull out the green board, domino, poker, Monopoly. When not in the mood for games, flip the board and go for cherry wood top or classic leather. A world of entertainment at your fingertips. Park rule books and cartons on the lower level. Learn More

Our pièce de résistance. Bring out the laughter, drama and drink. Go for check or broke. If loaded dice and backgammon are more to your taste, change the board. Or unearth the boxed renaissance dominos (page 99, Collection 14) and pull out the green board, domino, poker, Monopoly. When not in the mood for games, flip the board and go for cherry wood top or classic leather. A world of entertainment at your fingertips. Park rule books and cartons on the lower level. Available in deep ruby red, subtly distressed ivory or luxurious black. Learn More