Large 19th Century Buffalo Horn of Plenty, Cornucopia Mounted in Metal Copper

A fine horn and gilt brass mounted Cornucopia with cover. 19th century. Supported on a cast stand on a square base.

Bibelot 19th/20th C. Horn Cyclist Trophy Drinking Cornucopia Horn of Plenty CA Mounted in silver plated cover on top a lion holding coat of arms. Oak Tree Holding up the Scottish Trophy Elaborate Embossing and Engraving with a rarely seen cyclist figure standing by his bicycle. End of Victorian Era. A very large drinking horn or 'Horn of plenty' Very elaborated decorative engraving and embossing on the copper and metal parts, a real impressive piece. Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega blvd. This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will add instant elegance. vibrant and charmin In a modern interior design or an old world charm traditional, decorative object for interior decoration design, A perfect gift during the holiday season, or special house warming present. It will be a great addition to your special collection in a library as part of the bibelot. This beautiful trophy goes to the time at the end of the beautiful Victorian Era When the Scotts had incredible Cyclists with the formal attire and high boots. It reminds me as well of the movie “ Chariots of fire...

A pair of antique 19th century game animal horns mounted on metal stands. Created during the 19th century, each of this pair of mounted objects features ...

Decorate an office shelf with this antique Horn; crated in France circa 1850, the piece is made with a cow horn and embellished with copper mounts on both...

A pair of nineteenth century bronze figures of Harvest and Plenty, French, on Sienna marble bases. Base 6.7 cm x 6.7 cm

Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century These finely carved and polychromed wooden cornucopias exemplify the enduring symbolic power of the horn of plenty in European decorative arts. Each composition is rendered in high relief, the ribbed horn issuing an abundant cascade of fruit and vegetables—pomegranates, grapes, melons, pumpkins, gourds, citrus, corn, and floral sprays—arranged with exuberant Baroque fullness. Now mounted on forged iron bases for display, the pair measures 20" high × 28" wide × 3.5" deep, including stands 12.5" x 6" (carvings alone 28" wide × 17" high × 3.5" deep). The Cornucopia in History Originating in antiquity, the cornucopia (Latin cornu copiae) was first associated with Amalthea, the goat who suckled the infant Zeus, whose horn became a miraculous source of nourishment. In Roman culture it was carried by deities of abundance—Fortuna, Abundantia, and Ceres—as an emblem of civic prosperity and the cycles of nature. Revived in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the cornucopia became a favored motif in architecture, painting, and decorative arts, symbolizing divine blessing, seasonal plenty, and the wealth of the natural world. Iconography of the Fruits and Vegetables The profusion of produce is not merely decorative but encodes symbolic meanings rooted in both classical and Christian traditions: Pomegranates—fertility, eternal life, and resurrection. Grapes—festivity, vintage, and the Eucharistic blood of Christ. Melons and Watermelon Slices—sensual abundance, refreshment, and ephemeral pleasure. Pumpkins and Gourds—autumn harvest, transformation, and the cycles of plenty. Corn (Maize)—sustenance and prosperity, reflecting New World influence on European symbolism. Citrus Fruits—health, luxury, and Mediterranean prosperity. Floral Sprays—seasonal beauty and the transience of life, underscoring vanitas themes common in still-life art. This allegorical language aligns the carvings with the broader European tradition of abundance imagery found in still-life painting, silverwork, and architectural ornament. Continental Style and Possible Origin The sculptural density, dramatic overlapping of forms, and naturalistic rendering suggest a Continental origin, likely Austrian, German, or Italian, c. late 19th century. While Swedish decorative carving of the same era tends toward flatter surfaces and folk stylization, these examples embody a more theatrical Baroque and Rococo inheritance, later enhanced with a polychrome or silver-toned surface to heighten their decorative impact. Originally conceived as architectural appliqués...

Antique carved drinking horn, from the 19th century, with engraved snake and eagle, good original condition

19th century mounted Coco de Mer Dimensions in inches: H 17” x W 12” x D 7.5” Age: 1890 - 1900 Origin: Unknown Condition: Aged Overview A great example of a 19th Century hand forg...

Architectural 19th century metal swift.

 A wonderful pair of C19th buff terracotta recumbent lions, of good scale and bold proportions, each with long flowing manes and heads turned to Sinister and Dexter, outstretched pa...