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Automated Humorous Monkey Portrait Sculpture Walking Stick Cane
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Humorous Articulated Monkey Head Portrait Sculpture Walking Stick Cane. Automated Monkey Cane. Great Cane Representing an humorous Articulated Monkey Head portrait sculpture.. Antiq...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Spirit Dancer by Toby Henderson
Located in Litchfield, CT
By Toby Henderson, Dine-Navajo, American, circa 1980s. This spectacular sterling figure of a Navajo spirit dancer by renowned Navajo silversmith Toby Henderson is highly detailed. Heavily worked and excessively concha stamped, it is the perfect way to connect with the spiritual world through Dine art! Excellent condition. Remarks: "Bring the balance of self and universe into your home." Size: 5 5/8 inches high by 2 inches wide Weight: 2.9 ozt Hallmarks: TH below a partial sun, maker's mark for Tobey Henderson...
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1980s American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Antique German Sterling Silver Presentation / Table Bird Ornaments
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique German sterling silver presentation ornaments in the form of birds; part of our ornamental silverware collection These magnificent antique sterling silver presentation/table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of birds perched on branches. Each silver bird is ornamented with embossed and chased decoration, reproducing the details of the anatomical features and feathers. The branches are embellished with fine embossed and chased features replicating the natural bark and annual growth rings. The organic textured bases of the silver models stand to the original mahogany wood turned bases. The hallmarks struck to each base of these exceptional table ornaments include: Maker's mark: n (L. Neresheuner & Co) Importer's mark: BHM (Berthold Hermann Muller) Import mark: London, England Silver quality/purity mark: 925 (.925 sterling, 925/1000) Date mark: k (1925) Additional mark: Hanau marks These magnificent presentation silver...
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20th Century German Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bear By Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture representing a bear and its cub in sterling silver Work of the Maison Buccellati around 1970 Very detailed texture of the fur, giving a realistic appearance Height: 1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Sterling silver snail with natural shell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sterling silver snail with natural shell Portuguese work – 925 silver hallmark Length: 31 cm Width: 9.5 cm Height to the antennae: 9.8 cm Weight: 320 grams
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1970s Portuguese Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo
Located in Queens, NY
An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo This exquisite French silver and malachite bust of Napoleon, masterfully crafted by the esteemed sculptor ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

Sculptural Sterling Silver Choker Necklace and Earrings Set by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken sterling silver jewelry suite of bold design by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The set consists of a highly sculptural choker necklace and a pair of...
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1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Sterling silver horse on plinth with plaque for presentation - London 1985
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1985 by Wakely & Wheeler, this handsome, Sterling Silver model of a Horse, stands on a wooden plinth with an applied silver plaque, and is realistically cast....
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1980s English Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Car Sculpture by Jack Spencer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional and rare, vintage English sterling silver presentation ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a car in the Art Nouveau manner. The body of this stylised Jaguar style car has a plain moulded form. This exceptional model surmounts the original carved stained oak wood plinth, accented with a vacant silver inscription plaque to the lower rim. This exceptional vintage silver presentation ornament is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches. Condition This vintage sterling silver...
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Late 20th Century British Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Antique 1880s Continental Sterling Silver Cow Creamers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique European silver cow creamers; an addition to our continental silverware collection These magnificent antique cast 13 löthige silver creamers have been realistically modelled in the form of a bull and a horned cow, each in the style of 18th century creamers. Each creamer is embellished with Fine details reproducing the details of the bull/cow's hide and facial features. The back of each piece is fitted with a hinged shaped cover encompassed with floral decoration and surmounted with a finial modelled in the form of a fly/insect. The bull and cow's tails function as the creamer's handle. Creamers of this combination, incorporating both the cow and bull, are unusual and rare to the market. 13 löthige/loth is the equivalent of .812.5 (812.5/1000). Condition These antique silver cow creamers...
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19th Century European Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Squirrel Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique silver sugar box modelled in the form of a squirrel; part of our collection of rare silverware. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a squirrel perched on a branch. The silver sugar box is embellished with chased details reproducing the squirrel's coat and anatomical features, in additional to the naturalistic features of the branches, leaves and acorns. This exceptional and large antique silver squirrel sugar box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover. Such magnificent specially commissioned, large examples in this form are highly unusual and are not available on the open market. Condition This rare squirrel sterling silver sugar box is a magnificent gauge of silver, magnificent quality and in magnificent condition. Full British hallmarks struck to the body of the box and part hallmarks to the sleeve of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply to the magnificent gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this large silver animal ornament...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Joaquin Taller Sterling Silver Figural Bird Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver figural bird or chicken was done by renowned South American silversmith Joaquin Taller in the period and style of Mid-Century Mode...
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Mario Buccellati pair of Italian Silver Penguin-Form Magnum Wine Coolers
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of realistically modeled as a male and female penguins, the hinged heads opening to reveal a bottle compartment Mario Buccellati was one of the most remarkable Italian jeweler...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Pair of antique English sterling silver pheasant models made in 1925
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1925, this Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Pheasants, are very early for British hallmarked examples, and have removable heads in the style of the earlier ...
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1920s English Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Model of an Irish Setter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary cast English sterling silver model of a setter; part of our animal related silverware collection This fine contemporary cast sterling silver ornament...
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2010s English Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Polo Horse Player Sculpture, British Olympics, 1908
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Mappin & Webb, this exquisite, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Polo Horse and Player, is wonderfully detailed. The mo...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Silver Crocodile with chrysoprase egg
Located in Porto, 13
This Crocodile by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in sterling silver (925/1000) with chrysoprase egg. Fully handcrafted and chiseled by excellent craftsmen in our wor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Stone, Sterling Silver

Pair of sterling silver fighting cockerels made in London in 1968 by Barnards
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1968 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, this handsome pair of Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Fighting Cockerels, are cast in the traditional fighting pose. T...
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1960s English Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Pheasant Nº2 by Alcino Silversmith 1902 in Sterling Silver 925 with bone beak
Located in Porto, 13
Pheasant by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with bone beak The piece is totally handcrafted, hammered and chiseled by excellent craftsmen, gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Game Bird Pepperette
By Charles Henry Townley John William Thomas
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepperette realistically modelled in the form of a game bird; an addition to our rang...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Enameled Phoenix Sculpture
Located in VALENZA, IT
Resin sculpture depicting "The Phoenix" covered in pure 999 silver. The sculpture is the 33rd piece of a limited edition work of 499 made by the Etruria silver factory in Florence at...
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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Statue of a Cow and Her Calf
Located in New York, NY
Victorian period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested) statue of a cow and her calf, India, Ca. 1900. Measures 4 1/2 inches wide (at widest point) x 4 1/2 inches high (at highest p...
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Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Silver Chamberstick / Candleholder Hippocampus / Seahorse, 1837 Munich, Germany
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silver Chamberstick / candleholder hippocampus / seahorse, circa 1837 Munich, Germany. This silver Chamberstick retain the original detachable snuffer. We have specialized in the sa...
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1830s German Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models - Import Mark 1937 - Neresheimer Sohne
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for 1937 by Israel Segalov, this very rare pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models, were originally made in Germany for the English market, by the great model making...
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1930s German Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Sterling Silver Bear Pepperette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver pepper shaker realistically modelled in the form of a bear, an addition to our range of silver novelty items This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver pepperette...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian sterling silver bust of Marie Antoinette made in London in 1902
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for London in 1902 by Edwin Thompson Bryant, this well modelled, Antique Sterling Silver Bust of Marie Antoinette, features stones set around the base. The bust...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Girafe Nº 2 by Alcino Silversmith 1902 Handcrafted in Sterling Silver
Located in Porto, 13
Giraffe nº 2 by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 Sterling Silver with twisted head, hammered and chiseled by excellent craftsmen, giving this piece a much higher...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Sterling silver model of a Dachshund made by I. Franks in 2016
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 2016 by I. Franks, this charming, Elizabeth II period Sterling Silver Model of a Dachshund, is realistically cast and hand finished. The dog model measures 3"...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Silver Partridge with Fossil Coral Egg
Located in Porto, 13
This Partridge by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in sterling silver (925/1000) with fossil coral egg. Fully handcrafted, hammered and chiseled by excellent craftsmen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Sterling and Turquoise Eagle Dancer
Located in Litchfield, CT
Eagle dancer is quite tall, has vividly colored inlaid stones, and superb detail. The perfect way to connect with spiritualism through art! Excellent cond...
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1970s American Native American Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Silver 925 Enameled Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Chinese enameled Foo Dogs, crafted from 925 sterling silver, showcases remarkable detail and artistry. The intricate hand-applied enamel in rich hues o...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mario Buccellati .800 Silver Italian Parrot Bird Statue Figurine Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage original Mario Buccellati Italian .800 silver furry parrot bird statue/figurine. Signed on one of the leaves. Made in Milano, Ital...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Italian Sterling Silver and Polished Agate Fish Sculpture, Hallmarked, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Sterling Silver and Polished Agate Fish Sculpture, Hallmarked, 1970s 6" W x 4" H x 1" D Charming and sculptural, this mid-20th century Italian fish-form objet d’art combine...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Novelty Dog Cat Pair of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, 1899
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Stuart Clifford, this very rare pair of Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled as a seated Cat ...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Pair of heavy cast sterling silver partridge models made in 1999 by C. J. Vander
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1999 by C. J. Vander, this charming pair of Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Partridges, are handsomely cast and hand finished. The pair together weigh a subs...
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1990s English Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bowling Ball Mounted as Trophy by the House of Williams
Located in New York, NY
This unique and one-of-a-kind sterling silver trophy bowling ball by the House of Williams is set on a round, stepped pedestal, mounted on a wooden trophy plinth. There are no inscri...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Partridge with Fossil Coral Egg
Located in Porto, 13
This Partridge by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in sterling silver (925/1000) with fossil coral egg. Fully handcrafted, hammered and chiseled by excellent craftsmen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
Highly realistic and detailed sculpture of a bird with gilt silver legs perched on an amethyst base. This beautiful piece measures 3 7/8'' in height by 2 3/4'' in depth by 1 1/2'' in width. We hand polish all items...
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20th Century Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Stone, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stands, Golden Decoration Object for Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

Sterling Quartz Duck by Grupo Gal
Located in Greer, SC
This is a wonderful modern Sterling Silver and Quartz Duck by Grupo Gal. Numbered 940619 In excellent used condition. See photos for better details. H 10...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Attributed to Buccellati, 20th Century Sterling Silver Capercaillie
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a remarkable 20th-century silver capercaillie sculpture, exquisitely attributed to the distinguished Buccellati workshop. This piece captures the essence of the capercaill...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Stone, Sterling Silver

Penguin by Alcino Silversmith Handcrafted in Sterling Silver with Ostrich Egg
Located in Porto, 13
Penguin by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with ostrich egg application and black onix eyes. This penguin i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Pure 990 Silver Grape Bunch
Located in VALENZA, IT
Italy, a country that produces great wines and an ancient agricultural tradition, could not fail to dedicate its art also to create prestigious objects concerning this excellence for...
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Chinese Vintage Carved Jade Bowl with Sterling Silver Base by Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
This contemporary modern piece is composed by a vintage carved chinese natural Jade Bowl with handmade sterling silver 925 base by Alcino Silversmith 1902. This piece was designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pheasant by Alcino Silversmith 1902 in Sterling Silver 925 with Bone Beak
Located in Porto, 13
Pheasant by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with bone beak The piece is totally handcrafted, hammered and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Miniature of Saddle, Boots, Hat and Whip
Located in VALENZA, IT
Miniature in 925 sterling silver depicting a saddle, boots, hat and whip for a jockey resting on a wooden fence. The workmanship is in fusion and finished with chisel. The object c...
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2010s Italian Other Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Parrot Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
Highly realistic and detailed sculpture of a parrot with gilt silver legs perched on an amethyst base. This beautiful piece measures 6 1/3'' in height by 3 3/4'' in depth by 4 1/4'' in width. We hand polish all items...
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20th Century Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Stone, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Very Rare Antique Sterling Silver Rhinoceros Model - Hallmarked in 1906
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1906 by Berthold Muller, this very rare, and very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Rhinoceros, is wonderfully made. The rhinoceros measures 4.25"...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sculpture, Sterling Silver Fox Model, 1935 Goldsmiths Silversmiths
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1935 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this incredible, Sterling Silver Model of a Fox, is presented on a wooden plinth which has a vacant plaque, and is wond...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Rare Collectible Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cat Pepper Pot, London, 1880
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1880 by Jane Brownett, this very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cat Pepper Pot, is elegantly modelled, and real...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Fish Nº2 with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tiger by Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Fish with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tigerstone. This fish is a contemporary sculpture made of chiseled silver plate applicated to the natural mother pearl shell, is total...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Heron in Sterling Silver gold plated with malachite egg by Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Heron by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in sterling silver 925 with natural malachite egg and natural grenade eyes! The piece is totally handcrafted, hammered and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

Set of 9 American Sterling Silver Christmas Snowflake Ornaments
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting a captivating collection of nine meticulously crafted American silver snowflake ornaments, each one representing a distinct year's edition. Among them, three have been exp...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Heron N2º by Alcino Silversmith Handcrafted in Sterling Silver with Orange Agate
Located in Porto, 13
Heron by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with orange agate application. The piece is totally handcrafted, hammered and chiseled by excellent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Horse Sculpture
Located in Greer, SC
Sterling Silver Horse Sculpture See pictures for details on condition.
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Late 20th Century Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Sterling Silver Model of a Partridge - Berthold Muller 1901
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1901 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Partridge, has a removable head, and moveable wings. The partridge m...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Sterling Silver Madonna, circa 1830
Located in Milano, IT
Embossed and engraved silver plaque La Madonna del lago (The Madonna of the Lake) Probably Milan, post 1824 Brass frame It measures 16.14 in x 13.85 in (41 x 35.2 cm) and it weighs 10.357 pounds (4.698 g): silver 1.31 pounds (598 g) + brass 9.03 pounds (4.100 g) State of conservation: some abrasions on the bottom. The frame is old, but not original. The plaque is made up of a sheet of embossed and engraved silver, and held in a solid brass frame. It depicts the “Madonna del lago” – “Madonna of the Lake” - (the Madonna with Child and San Giovannino) by Marco d'Oggiono (Oggiono, 1474 circa - Milan, 1524 circa), while changing only the background landscape. Almost certainly the subject reproduced in the plaque was taken from a famous engraving by Giuseppe Longhi (Monza, 1766 - Milan, 1831), one of the greatest engravers of his era. The silver is unmarked, probably because originally the Madonna was due to be exposed in a church: sometimes precious metals destined for worship and liturgical use would be exempted from payment and were, therefore, not marked. It is very likely that the plaque was made in Milan because in this city in 1824 the engraving by Giuseppe Longhi was made and printed. In addition, in Milan, the alleged lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci in his Milanese period (1482-1500) would be produced; this is the painting from which Marco d'Oggiono took his version. The painting Marco d?Oggiono was one of Leonardo da Vinci's most brilliant students and collaborators (D. Sedini, Marco d’Oggiono, tradizione e rinnovamento in Lombardia tra Quattrocento e Cinquecento, Roma 1989, pp. 151-153, n. 56; p. 225, n. 124, with previous bibliography). His style reflects in every way that of the Tuscan Maestro, so much so that he was the one who executed some copies of da Vinci's paintings. The execution of the “Madonna del Lago” probably draws inspiration from a lost painting by the Maestro, created while he was living in Milan (1482-1500). There are many similarities with other works by Leonardo such as the “Vergine delle rocce” or the “Vergine con il Bambino e San Giovannino, Sant’Anna e l’Agnello”. The painting, from which the drawing and then the famous engraving were taken, is found today at the M&G Museum of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where it came to rest after the sale of the Harrington Collection in London in 1917. The work appears in the inventories of the collection of Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte at the castle of Malmaison, before 1809. The Malmaison building was born and developed in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 18th century it belonged to Jacques-Jean Le Coulteux du Molay, a wealthy banker. Later, during the Directory, Joséphine Bonaparte de Beauharnais bought it on April 21st, 1799, but settled at the castle definitively only after her husband separated from her in 1809. She remained there until 1814, the year of her death. When Joséphine died, the estate passed to her son Eugène de Beauharnais, who moved to Munich with his whole family in 1815, bringing with him the collection of paintings he inherited from his mother. Eugène died in 1824 and his wife Augusta of Bavaria (von Bayern), unable to keep it, in 1828 sold the Malmaison to the Swedish banker Jonas-Philip Hagerman. It is likely that in this period Augusta also sold part of the paintings inherited from her husband, including the “Madonna del Lago”. This painting then came into the possession of Leicester Stanhope, fifth Earl of Harrington (1784 - 1862) and then was passed down to his descendants. In 1917, at the death of Charles, eighth Earl of Harrington, his brother Dudley inherited the title and properties and he put up a part of his collections for sale. Among these, precisely, the painting by Marco d'Oggiono was to be found. On the occasion of that auction the painting was presented as a work by Cesare da Sesto, by virtue of a handwritten note by the Countess of Harrington on the back of the table. However, already in 1857, the German critic Gustav Waagen had identified Marco d'Oggiono as the author of the painting, then exhibited in the dining room of Harrington House in London (Treasures of Art in Great Britain, in 4 volumes, London, 1854 and 1857). The engraving Giuseppe Longhi was one of the most renowned engravers in Italy between the end of the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century. In 1824 Giuseppe Longhi, based on a design by Paolo Caronni, made a famous engraving of the painting of Marco d?Oggiono. The activity of Longhi was then at the peak of his notoriety, enough to earn him very substantial commissions; it is not risky to suppose that some of his successful engravings were also reproduced using other means: in our case in silver. (A. Crespi, a cura di, Giuseppe Longhi 1766–1831 e Raffaello Morghen...
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1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Brass

20th Century German Enamelled Sterling Silver Armour on Wood Decorated Base
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in Sterling Silver using the lost wax process. The details are gilded and enameled. The figure is 17.5 cm high and depicts a 15th century German soldier with sword ...
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1990s Italian Medieval Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Mythic Fish by Alcino Silversmith 1902 Handcrafted in Sterling Silver and Horn
Located in Porto, 13
Mythic Fish by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in Sterling Silver 925 and horn, hammered and chiseled by excellent craftsmen, giving this piece a much higher future va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

20th Century French in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in sterling silver using the lost wax process. The details are gilded and enameled. The figure is 19.5 cm high and depicts a 15th century French soldier with Jousting Lance and shield The wood square base is 7 cm high where there is an engraved label "Armatura Francese XV° Secolo" - "French Armour...
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1990s Italian Medieval Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

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Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.