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Two Art Nouveau Gilt Metal and Steel Vitrines
Located in London, GB
. The vitrines’ glazed bodies are further ornamented by gilt metal foliate hinges and mounts. The
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Steel, Metal

Shau-Hau-Napo-Tinia, Ioway Chief: A 19th C. Hand-colored McKenney Hall Litho
By McKenney Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
necklace with a metal ornament, a metal right arm band, striped body paint and he holds a decorative
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Lithograph

Late 19th/early 20th century, Tobacco Water Pipe, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
tobacco made of baitong, a white metal. The engraved ornamented base of the pipe depicts scenes from daily
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal, Copper

Set of Art Deco Vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
. * Set (2) of round metal goblets / vases with flower ornaments * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: D107
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Napoleon III Cushion Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French répoussé cushion mirror of the Dutch tradition, punched from a metal plate to
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Just Andersen Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
beautiful home. * Curvy metal table lamp with ornaments picturing sitting women and with beige fabric shade
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Antique Islamic Vessels and Metalwork Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
engraved line. Glass forms, hammered metal surfaces, fluted bodies, pierced ornament, and engraved
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Paper

Antique Oriental Jewelry Adornment Study from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
capture hammered metal textures, chased ornament, granulation, and braided elements with remarkable
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Mid-19th Century Antique Metal Ornaments

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Paper

c.1930s Brocade Evening Bag with Jade Accents
Located in Alford, MA
to shape. Of note is the ornamented gold metal frame and clasp, the former constructed of ivory
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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Ornaments

Dior Thin Pink Snake Leather Belt
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in Italy) Thin pink snake leather belt with a silvery metal buckle ornamented with
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Metal Ornaments

Console Iron and Marble, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Edgard Brant
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
piece would be constructed of wood with accents of ornament in metal such as iron, steel, or bronze. In
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Marble, Iron, Bronze

Victorian Sterling Silver Niello Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
Niello is the art of ornamenting metal surfaces that is thought to have originated with the
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1870s Victorian Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel

Nepalese Silver Ritual Ewer with Gilded Repoussé Panels, Late 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Nepalese sacred silverwork, this ewer is more than a vessel—it's a storytelling sculpture in metal. Rich in
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Folk Art Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Silver

19th Century Large Japan Vase "Cloisonne" With Floral Decoration, Meiji Period
Located in Puglia, Puglia
obtaining a sort of mosaic whose tiles are exactly circumscribed by the metal strips. These ornaments were
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Newcomb Macklin American Painting Frame Stanford White Design, 1915 - 1920
Located in Phoenix, AZ
White Design. Maker: Newcomb Macklin. Gold Metal Leaf - Gesso on Cast Ornament on Wood. Weighs
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Early 20th Century Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
French side table with a shaped marble top with brass edge trim, seated on frame ornamented With
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Mahogany

1890s Pair Oversize Silvered Bronze Sconces EF Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, NY
repousse, or hand hammered detailing. This technique involves shaping and ornamenting the metal by hand
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Late 19th Century American Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Georgian 9K Gold Carnelian Coat of Arms Seal Fob Charm
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Georgian fob was made in the 1830's. It is made of 9 karat gold over a metal core, and it
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
vest buttonhole on the other side of the vest. Fob pendants are precious objects or ornaments made of
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

14k Gold

Bronze Antique Ceiling Lantern, France, 1920 s
Located in Bastogne, BE
cup is also made of bronze with a relief ornament Metal frame of gold color and glass transparent
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Early 18th Century France Pair Side Chairs, Charles X, Hand Carved Maple Wood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, instead of the bronze ornaments and metal applications so fashionable in the Napoleonic period. There is
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Maple

Antique 18th Century Spanish Silver Oval Platter
Located in Torino, IT
technique in which a malleable metal is ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Lovely Crystal and Silvered Bronze Jardiniere by Cardeilhac, France, Circa 1860
By Cardeilhac
Located in PARIS, FR
with a frieze of foliate waves and a rayed star in the bottom. It fits into a silver plated metal base
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1860s French Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Limoges Enamel Portrait of Woman and Lap Dog
Located in London, GB
crafted in metal with champlevé enamel ornament, Limoges later, in the 15th century, began to paint onto
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Metal Treillis Photophores
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lidded Planters
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19th Century French Antique Metal Ornaments

Pair of Gigantic Clam Shells on Metal Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
approximately from 1890's. The date of the clam shells is difficult to determine. The metal stands are 32.5
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19th Century American Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Very Large 19th Century Cockerel Weathervane
Located in York, GB
Very large 19th century cockerel weathervane. We added the metal attached to the base so the
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19th Century Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

English Wirework Arbor
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming English wire-work arbor trellis.
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19th Century English Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Antique Garden Cart
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
This cart bears a lovely soft blue paint that has aged with a nice patina.
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19th Century French Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Antique French Grape Hod and Winch
Located in Nashville, TN
Unusual antique grape hod and winch used in french vineyards to hoist picked grapes. Would make a great addition to a wine cellar or garden room.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Column Lamp Base
Located in Seattle, WA
and gilded with cast metal ornaments. Re-wired.
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Elegant Bonheur Du Jour with Porcelain
Located in Wels, AT
doors two porcelain paintings and metal ornament.
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1880s Austrian High Victorian Antique Metal Ornaments

Very Rare 1900s French Stage Theater Headdress Helmet
Located in London, GB
" helmet filled with different colored rhinestones and other details, a lot of these metal ornaments are
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Early 1900s French Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Cast Iron Facade Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron facade ornament used to houses scaffolding. Excellent original patina.
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19th Century Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

19th. Century French Gilded Metal Glass Stone Candle Shade Ex Voto Ornament
Located in London, GB
corner on the back there is a metal candleholder, this ornament can either be hung or mounted. This is
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19th Century French Antique Metal Ornaments

Brass Fireplace Ornament Dolphin Chenet Andirons
Located in Tulsa, OK
These are absolutely wonderful! These fireplace ornaments rest out in front, and feature downward
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Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock Richly Ornamented
Located in Liverpool, GB
richly decorated with a complicated ornament characteristic of the Boulle style, made entirely in the
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Early 19th Century Teak Roof Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century teak roof ornament, later metal base 'Cho Fah'.  
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Early 1800s Thai Antique Metal Ornaments

Pair of Sheet Metal Vases in Gothic Revival Style, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of sheet metal vases in Gothic Revival style. Painted and varnished sheet metal with gilded
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1830s French Gothic Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Football Mascot Car Radiator Cap
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1920-1930s rare football mascot car radiator cap or hood ornament in cast metal. The piece
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1920s Industrial Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

White, Purple Marble Column / Pedestal, 20th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
, in the form of richly decorated with metal fittings (garlands, rocailles, floral ornament) angular
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Marble, Metal

Rare Miniature Frame, Rome 17th Century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Rare gilded wooden frame qualified by a polychrome painted metal band with tiny foliage ornaments
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
French floor lamp constructed of vintage tole metal with ornaments of brass colored paint. Height
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Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Very Old Bamana Heddle Pulley in Wood
Located in New York, NY
ringed neck and metal decorative ornaments. Ex Katherine Cline, ex Lucien Van de Velde. Additional
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Wood

20th Century Art Deco Silver Austrian Blue Sapphire Crystal Choker Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
metal and seven 1" ornaments. The brilliant Austrian crystal stones are in two shades of blue sapphire
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Metal Ornaments

Ceramic cooking pot, richly decorated, Ming Dynasty
Located in Toronto, ON
Ceramic is so well made, it feels and sounds like a metal. The script and the ornaments are egged
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century Empire Style Gilded Bronze Circular Chandelier
Located in Arezzo, IT
green metal enriched by imported ornaments in cast bronze lost-wax and gilded in gold, late 19th
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Late 19th Century Empire Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare 19th Century Egyptian Grain Trunk
Located in London, GB
Very rare and decorative 19th century Egyptian grain trunk. Made with wood and decorated with metal
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19th Century Egyptian Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Wood

Sujibachi kabuto 62-plate samurai helmet Haruta school, Edo period
Located in Milano, IT
of the visor, are edged with engraved and gilded metal. The maedate (front ornament) is made of gilt
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Mid-17th Century Japanese Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Pair of 18th Century Italian Altar Candlesticks in Repousse Brass And Wood
Located in Antwerp, BE
malleable metal is ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Ornaments

Set of Religious Figures in Repoussé Silver by Bartolomeo Borroni, Rome, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to
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1750s Italian Rococo Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Silver

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Tall Altar Candlesticks "Repoussé"
Located in Paris, ile de france
sculpted wood. Repoussé is a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is ornamented or shaped by
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

English Stone Metal Armillary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English gardens often have an armillary. These instruments were designed by the ancient Greeks to theoretically track the planets and stars. Adding a touch of whimsy, this maintenanc...
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19th Century English Other Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Metal, Iron

Garden Horse Head Metal Sculptures, 1930s
Located in Downingtown, PA
Garden horse head metal sculptures, 1930s. The pair of metal sculptures each depicts the head
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1920s American American Classical Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Hungarian Garden Box with Metal Containers
Located in Napa, CA
Nice patina, rougher edges, very rustic looking. One side has "Unverkauflich" printed onto the wood, the other side has "Otto Zolchow" on it.
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

English Glass and Painted Metal Terrarium
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual English glass terrarium of architectural form with an open bottom. circa 1900. Weathered. This item would be used to hothouse young plants.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Old Vintage Metal Wheelbarrow Rustic Garden Cart
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Metal Antique Wheelbarrow 19 h x 28.25 w x 59.5 long rust present original unrestored
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Metal Ornaments

Materials

Metal

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Antique Metal Ornaments For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique metal ornaments for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, all antique metal ornaments available were constructed with great care. Antique metal ornaments have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique metal ornaments to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Baroque antique metal ornaments are of considerable interest. Many antique metal ornaments are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles Theodore Perron, Giuseppe Isolini and Interi produced popular antique metal ornaments that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Metal Ornaments?

Prices for antique metal ornaments start at $80 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $1,400.
Questions About Antique Metal Ornaments
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    There is a key difference between new and old Kugel ornaments. The glass around the hole was cut off the blowing instrument and was virtually flush with the surface of the ornament in the older designs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Kugel ornaments from some of the world’s top sellers.