A few examples of appraisal values for
METAL BUG

• MOSQUITO GARDEN METAL
  MOSQUITO GARDEN METAL SCULPTUREMosquito garden welded metal sculpture metal stamped Miller on top and Sunburst on the head 11'' H x 30'' L. Private collection Metamora Mi.
• A yellow metal (tests silver
  A yellow metal (tests silver gilt) bar brooch designed as a spider.
• A white metal (tests silver)
  A white metal (tests silver) filigree box in the form of a butterfly together with a modern enamel patch box.
• Folk art wormy chestnut fish,
  Folk art wormy chestnut fish, applied metal fins and glass eyes, 20th century, 23 in., mounted on old weathered stump with steel rod. Old weathered surface, scattered light rust.
• METROPOLITAN MUSEUM STERLING SILVER
  METROPOLITAN MUSEUM STERLING SILVER LADYBUG BROOCH PINThe Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a stunning Sterling Silver Enamel Ladybug Brooch/Pendant. This exquisite piece showcases intricate craftsmanship and versatility, serving as both a brooch and a pendant, making it a treasured addition to any jewelry collection. Stamped MMA 925 Sterling. Dimensions: 1.25"L x 0.75"W x 1.25"H Manufacturer: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age related wear. Minor glaze flaking. As Found.
• An early 20th century French gilt
  An early 20th century French gilt metal brooch designed as a serpent marked ''fix''. (approx 3cm).
• SMALL COLLECTION OF SILVER AND
  SMALL COLLECTION OF SILVER AND OTHER BUG JEWELRY AND A CARVED STONE FROGSmall Collection of Silver and Other Bug Jewelry and a Carved Stone Frog
• JAPANESE MIXED-METAL RELIEF ARTWORK
  JAPANESE MIXED-METAL RELIEF ARTWORK 20th c., flying insects in relief, mounted on lacquered metal background, in lacquered metal frame, metal grillwork on verso engraved with calligraphy inscriptions, 17.25"h x 22.5"w (frame)
• TWO METAL TOYS cast iron ''Trick
  TWO METAL TOYS cast iron ''Trick Dog'' mechanical bank painted yellow brown green red and black with original key; plus Lehmann mechanical tinplate toy bug (scarab) six moving legs plus flapping wings 1895 patent date.
• A yellow metal (tests 14 ct gold)
  A yellow metal (tests 14 ct gold) brooch in the form of a lizard with diamond eyes measuring approx. 6.5 cm.
• A Group of Twelve Metal Place
  A Group of Twelve Metal Place Card Holders in the form of reptiles and insects. Height of tallest 3 1/2 inches.
• A Victorian micromosaic insect
  A Victorian micromosaic insect pendant, the central scarab beetle within an unhallmarked yellow metal frame 5cm (including bail), approximately 9.6g/See Illustration
• A white metal (tests silver)
  A white metal (tests silver) articulated fish opening at the mouth together with two white metal (tests silver) spoons and a sabre. Approx. 6 oz.
• Spelter metal figure of Mercury
  Spelter metal figure of Mercury mounted on a circular marble base. 14"h.
• METAL ANIMAL GROUPINGCast iron
  METAL ANIMAL GROUPINGCast iron frog, 6"L; mouse on lucite mouse trap, mouse 1"H, mouse trap 3 1/4" x 1 3/4"; bronze rat, stamped Gimbel Brothers, Stub on underside, 2 1/2"L
• A yellow and white metal (tests
  A yellow and white metal (tests 15 carat gold and silver) multi gem set butterfly brooch approx. 4 x 3 cm.
• Brass jewelry cask, decorated
  Brass jewelry cask, decorated with twigs, beetles, vines, one handle with salamander, one with squirrel, finial with hens and chicks, some components possibly bronze, 9-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 9-1/2 in. Gilt finish with some discoloration, minor losses to beetles.
• *A Silvered Metal Music Box in
  *A Silvered Metal Music Box in the form of a butterfly having etched floral decoration throughout raised on four paw feet. Height 3 1/2 x width 9 3/8 x depth 6 1/4 inches.
• An Art Nouveau plique a jour
  An Art Nouveau plique a jour enamelled pendant designed as a stylised scarab marked ''Real Silver'' and rubbed maker's mark GK approx. 8cm.
• THREE BUG THEME SPARKLERS
  THREE BUG THEME SPARKLERS Lithographed tin includes two flies and butterfly with celluloid wings hand plungers allow sparking in two examples. 4 3/4'' h. (Exc. Cond.)
• METALWARE, ALL BRASS-TONED,
  METALWARE, ALL BRASS-TONED, INCLUDING: MAGAZINE RACK WITH SQUIRREL RELIEF, WOODEN BASE SITS ON BALL FEET 13 ¼" H.; LETTER RACK WITH...Metalware, all brass-toned, including: magazine rack with squirrel relief, wooden base sits on ball feet 13 1/4" h.; letter rack with cherub flanking either side; along with pair of bookends designed as two falling books on either side; wear on all consistent with age and use, including dent and crack to one bookend, replaced screw on one side of magazine rack, etc.
• GILT METAL FIGURE OF A FROG
  GILT METAL FIGURE OF A FROG MUSICIANmounted to marble base; unsigned; Provenance: The Jerry Magnin Family Office; overall: 9 1/4 inches wide; 10 1/4 inches deep; 17 inches high; overall height: 17 inches Condition:
• Metal armillary, painted copper,
  Metal armillary, painted copper, iron and aluminum on marble platform, 29-1/2 x 26 x 17 in. Chips, corrosion, wear to metal elements; chips and stains to marble.
• Austrian cold-painted bronze beetle
  Austrian cold-painted bronze beetle figure, on a carved bone base unmarked; beetle - 1 1/4 in. L., base - 1/2 in. H., 1 3/4 in. L.
• METAL SCULPTURE - 19th C sheet
  METAL SCULPTURE - 19th C sheet metal sculpture of a flying turkey riveted applied wings and reinforced legs old black painted surface and custom wooden mounting block 15''H x 12''W x 12 3/4''D good all original. Provenance: from a private Southern Folk
• Pr. Gilt metal frames featuring
  Pr. Gilt metal frames featuring floral scrollsand crickets with colored glass accents. 10.75''H x 8.75''W Circa - 20th C.
• A white metal (tests silver) Middle
  A white metal (tests silver) Middle Eastern malachite necklace.
• 3pc Modern Design Metal Lot. 1)
  3pc Modern Design Metal Lot. 1) Metal Wire Car VW bug model. 2) Metal sphere. 3) Metal Cube Bookends. Dimensions: H: 13.5 inches: W: 11 inches: D: 7 inches --- Condition: Scuffs and scratches to the plexiglass pedestal and metal surfaces of the ball and cube. Additional Message: We offer curbside delivery to NYC, Manhattan, Close Brooklyn, Hoboken about a week after the last auction day at reasonable rates ($125 minimum stop charge). Tentative date August 15, 2023. See details at our website. https://www.uniquesandantiques.com/nyc/
• A copper bugle, 29cm long
  A copper bugle, 29cm long
• STUNNING BLACK METAL AND CRYSTAL
  STUNNING BLACK METAL AND CRYSTAL CICADA BROOCH PINGorgeous piece from the Lalique estate. Cicada brooch in black japanned metal finish with red crystals and old c-clasp. Dimensions: 1.75"L x 1"W Condition: Age related wear.
• A silver pendant modelled as a
  A silver pendant modelled as a mouse clinging to an ear of corn, JRC, Birmingham 1975, a silver brooch modelled as two swifts, Birmingham 1990 and an ingot pendant, gross approximately 74.5g
• A giltmetal and enamel butterfly
  A giltmetal and enamel butterfly brooch, miscellaneous costume jewellery, a coral twig necklace and a gold plated compact mounted with Royal Artillery enamel badge, etc
• METAL STAG DOOR KNOCKERMetal Stag
  METAL STAG DOOR KNOCKERMetal Stag Door Knocker.
• Franz Xaver Bergmann.
  Franz Xaver Bergmann. butterflies, set of two. c. 1930, cold-painted bronze, enameled metal, plastic, metal wire. 2½ h × 3¼ w × ¾ d in. result: $750. estimate: $700–900. Impressed signature to underside of butterfly wings ‘B’ with urn-shaped cipher. Sold with seven associated Austrian bronzes: a spider, grasshopper, two sweat bees, a bumble bee, and two flies. Smallest example measures: 1/8 h x 1/2 w x 1/4 d inches.
• Lot of 6: Tin Litho Insect & Animal
  Lot of 6: Tin Litho Insect & Animal Toys. Description German. Most marked "Made in Germany". Includes one wind-up lady bug, one wind-up fly, one butterfly, one turtle, and two beetle roller toys. Some paint chipping and litho loss. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 4" L.
• Miguel Berrocal. La Mini Cariatide.
  Miguel Berrocal. La Mini Cariatide. 1968-69, chrome-plated zamak, brass. 6 h × 2¾ w × 2¼ d in. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Impressed signature and number to base 'Berrocal 8192'. This work is number 8192 from the edition of 9500. This three-dimensional mechanical puzzle sculpture is composed of twenty-six interlocking elements. Sold with original box and book containing instructions for assembly and circular base.