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Technique: Gilt
North Indian Illuminated Calligraphy Qur an Leaf, 18th-19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A single two-sided Qur'an manuscript leaf with beautiful hand inked calligraphy with gilt borders and a gilt cartouche with calligraphic decoration. No...
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Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paper

Antique Easel with Dolphins in Napoleon III, circa 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique easel with dolphins in Napoleon III, circa 1870 Solid beechwood body, hand carved. Richly ornamented and with 4 fully plastic, hand carved dolphins. Colored and gilded with ...
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19th Century Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Beech

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery interlacing. It is engraved with “Souvenir” and decorated with deli...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Pair of Gilted Metal Clad Chinese Scholar Bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous vintage pair of gilted metal clad Chinese children scholar bookends by Ronson Art Metal Works, circa 1930s. The bookends depict two Chinese youngsters, beautifully sculpte...
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Early 20th Century American Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Antique Lacquered and Gilded Wooden Panel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1834 - Antique lacquered and gilded wooden panel from the early 19th century, with central frieze from the 17th century. Suitable for an important headboard with fabric.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Other Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fruitwood

19th Century Great Quality Gilt Bronze Wall Crucifix on a Carved Inlaid Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and finest Gilded bronze crucifix mounted on a oak cross. The striking details on this highest quality bronze sculpture of Christ are second to none and the antique gilt finish...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Rare Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Screen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare and Very Special Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Three Panel Floor Screen The rectangular shaped wonderful quality woven panel screen still h...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood

Set Eight Italian Miniature Silver Gilt Malachite Musical Instrument Figures
Located in London, GB
Set Eight Italian Miniature Silver Gilt Malachite Musical Instrument Figures Italian, 20th Century Largest (guitar): Height 6.5cm, diameter 3.3cm A delightful example of Italian c...
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20th Century Italian Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Malachite, Vermeil, Silver

Screen room divider with mirrors on each panel in lacquered wood and gilt bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Four-leaf screen in an empire green lacquered wood frame. The main face is richly decorated in gilded bronze with Commedia dell'Arte masks, foliage, garland...
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1880s French Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Single Large Gilt Bronze Curtain Tie-Back
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant single bronze (gilded with galvanic process) large tie-back for a large curtain, collected on one side, or for belt or scarf.
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Mid-19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

19th Century French Hand Carved Gilded Four Leaves Folding Screen
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved four leaves folding screen in gilded wood decorated with ribbon tori. Double mirrors at the high part and original silk upholstery until the bottom of each leave. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silk, Wood

Large Chinese Nephrite and Agate Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese nephrite and agate flower model in a cloisonné enamel planter Chinese, 20th Century Height 45cm, width 38cm, depth 31cm Crafted from agate, nephrite, and cloisonné en...
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20th Century Chinese Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Stone, Agate, Enamel

Gothic Table Clock w. Stunning Antique Pocket Watch Made of Gilt Bronze or Gold
Located in Lisse, NL
Small Gothic table clock with gilt bronze (or possibly golden) pocket watch by John Worboys of London, 1780-1810. We know too little about antique ...
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Early 1800s British Gothic Revival Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Carved and Gilt Lectern or Book Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible on this elegant antique book stand. Crafted in Italy in the late 19th century circa 1880, the sculptural lectern rests on bold scrolled back legs over a shaped and s...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Paint, Wood

19th Century Meissen Porcelain: Empress Catherine ii of Russia s Favorite Dog
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen Porcelain Model Of Empress Catherine II Of Russia's Favorite Dog (Russisches Windspiel). This delightful 19th-century Meissen porcelain model depicts Empress C...
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1860s German Louis XVI Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Porcelain

Chinese Hardstone Model of Cherry Blossom in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone model of cherry blossom in a cloisonné enamel planter Chinese, 20th Century Height 57cm, width 52cm, depth 40cm This exq...
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20th Century Chinese Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Enamel

Pair Thai Gilt Bronze Kneeling Sacred Angels, White Lotus Fans Take Notice!
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Thai gilt bronze Buddhist gatekeeper male and female Teppanom kneeling sacred angels. With wonderful verdigris patina and gilt ceremonial costumes and jewellery. Teppanom ar...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Brooch Chateau en Espagne by Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small gilt bronze brooch named "Chateau en Espagne" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. It depicts ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Educational Mechanical Model in Bronze and Wood – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare and fascinating educational mechanical model dating from the 19th century, made of bronze and mounted on a fine wood base. This type of object was used for educational purposes,...
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19th Century Other Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Gilded Bronze Louis XV Bedside Nightstand Table, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A nirrored top, gilded bronze and parquetry, in a twist between mid century and Louis XV style. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type of ligh...
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20th Century French Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

A pair of Grand Tour Busts of Roman Emperors, mid 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
This pair of small Grand Tour busts is crafted from gilt bronze, showcasing intricate detailing that reflects classical design influences. Each bust features a wonderful patina, addi...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Serge Damon, Mid-Century Folding Screen, Gilt and Lacquered Wood, France, 1950
By Serge Damon
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary folding screen depicts four musicians holding, from left to right, a drum, a tambourine, a lute, and a pipe. The four stand before a structure in the background, a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Silver-Gilt, Enamel, Diamond and Semi-Precious Stone Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, enamel, diamond and semi-precious stone flower model Continental, 20th Century Height 14cm, width 6.5cm, depth 4.5cm This 20th centu...
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20th Century European Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Enamel

1802, Richmond “Gold Cup”, by Robert Adam, Paul Storr and Robert Makepeace
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This exceptional silver-gilt trophy was made by Paul Storr in 1802, by arrangement with the London retailer Robert Makepeace. It is in the form of a classi...
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Early 1800s English Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

18th Century White and Gold Baroque Stand
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb baroque stand, crafted from wood (possibly Oak) with painted design in gilt, dating to the 18th century, German, these would originally have displayed the statues of the sai...
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1760s German Baroque Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Antique Agate Mounted and Cameo Inset Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique agate mounted and cameo inset walking stick Continental, c. 1900 Height 91cm, diameter 5cm Expertly fashioned in around 1900, this exquisite walking stick is crafted from ...
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Agate, Metal

Pair of Wrought Iron Gold Spanish Church Altar Gates
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious pair of large, hand forged wrought iron Church Altar Gates, Spain circa 1900. These gates would have stood at the entrance to the altar in a church, probably from Northern...
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Early 1900s Spanish Baroque Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Hand Carved Rococo Style Giltwood Consoles Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Pair of Rococo style consoles: elegantly sculpted by master craftsmen and finished with an antique gilded patina using traditional methods and materials. We have a selection of mar...
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2010s British Rococo Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver Liturgical Chalice 24kt gold plated
Located in VALENZA, IT
Liturgical chalice in 925 sterling silver. The chalice, which can be completely disassembled, is completely plated in 24kt gold with burnished silver details and figures. The non-emb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Gilt Judaica Torah Breast Plate by Jacob Langleben, 1896
Located in London, GB
Silver gilt Judaica Torah breast plate by Jacob Langleben, 1896 English, late 19th century Measures: Height 62cm, width 25cm, depth 9cm This superb antique piece is a large, Jewish Torah...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Pair of French Mahogany and Ormolu Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of French mahogany and ormolu bedside cabinets French, 20th century Height 85cm, width 40cm, depth 40cm Designed in the Louis XVI style, the...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze, Ormolu

Stunning Faux Goat Skin and Gilt Obelisk, Manner of Karl Springer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning faux goat skin and gilt obelisk,\ manner of Karl Springer. Standing 82" high this element makes a statement in any environment. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywh...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Goatskin, Wood

Antique Gilt-Bronze Clock and Barometer Set by Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt-bronze clock and barometer set by Maison Mottheau et Fils French, c. 1880 Height 85cm, width 45cm, depth 30cm This ornamental clock and barometer set were crafted by th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

18th Century, Two French Louis XVI Veneered Wood Center Tables or Night Stands
Located in IT
Two Louis XVI center tables in veneered wood, marble top and gilded bronze finishes, France, second half of the 18th century Measurements: left side table: cm L 49 x P 35 x H 65; ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Belgian Two-Bird Singing Automaton in Gilded Cage
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and enchanting treasure of Belle Epoque artistry! This early 20th-century Belgian two-bird singing automaton captures the poetry of mechanical design and natural beauty. Prese...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

19th Century Silver-Gilt Bracelet with Micromosaic Medallions
Located in Paris, FR
Silver-gilt bracelet composed of three medallions decorated with micromosaics on a black onyx background. The micromosaics feature multicolored bouquets of flowers, and the setting i...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Onyx, Silver

Italian 19th Century Painted and Gilded Wooden Reliquary with Angel Face
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century painted reliquary. This reliquary features a gilded and carved angel face on the door. The sides are flanked with and lions faces with ring pulls. The general...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Gilt Bronze Reliefs Christ and Virgin Mary after Girardon
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Gilt bronze reliefs of early 18th century, after François Girardon (1628-1715) The original model for these two profiles of the Virgin and Christ dates from 1691. These works...
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Pair of Large, Very Fine English Silver Gilt Torah Finials or Rimonim
Located in London, GB
Pair of large, very fine English silver gilt Torah finials or Rimonim London, 1926 Height 40cm, diameter 9cm Wrought from silver and embellished with touches of silver gilt, the...
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Early 20th Century English Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Vintage Italian Florentine Giltwood Umbrella Stand Mid-Century Floral Vase Urn
Located in Shreveport, LA
Vintage Italian Florentine Giltwood Umbrella Stand Mid-Century Floral Vase Urn. Direct from Europe, an elegant mid-century Italian Florentine giltwood umbrella stand, hand-painted i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Miniature Psyche and Love after François Gérard (1770-1837)
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular miniature depicting Psyche and Love (Louvre) after François Gerard (1770-1837) signed J. Barret du Coudert, titled lower right and dated 1859. Wooden frame and gilded stu...
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1850s French Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bronze Cigar Cutter by, Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau cast and gilt bronze Cigar Cutter by, Tiffany Studios decorated in an aztec like pattern and finished in its original gold doré finish. The...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Pair Large French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large antique obelisks in the French Empire style with malachite veneers and neoclassical gilt bronze mounts including goddesses and masks...
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1970s Empire Vintage Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Malachite, Bronze

Antique Billiard Rules Pool Rules Pyramid Rules Victorian Framed Rules
Located in Radstock, GB
This framed and printed sheet Rule frame is very unusual because it actually features the rules of three games Billiards, Life Pool and Pyramid pool. Printed by the famous Glasgo...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Pine

Beautiful Pair of Antique Bronze Marble Sacred Heart Busts of Jesus and Mary
Located in Lisse, NL
A Pair of Early 1900s fine bronze & marble Sacred Heart busts. Jesus & Mary, A devotional duo in gilded bronze. This graceful pair of antique busts, crafted around the early 1900s, ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Bronze

Decanter Shot Glass Set Gold Nautical Design Barware, Czech, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful clear and gold spirits or liquor decanter and shot glass set from Czechoslovakia, circa mid-20th century, Europe. Beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Crystal

Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Rope Tassel Umbrella Stand, Li Puma Firenze, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful cylindric Hollywood Regency umbrella stand from the 1950s, manufactured by Li Puma, Firenze in Italy. Made of woven golden lattice metal surrounded by a knotted rope with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

French Onyx and Enamel Miniature Table Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This elegant dressing table cabinet uses precious materials on a delicate scale, resulting in a piece that is both practical and luxurious. ...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Onyx, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Four Tie-Backs with Antique Gilt Wooden Friezes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Many customers asked me for ancient tie-backs: so I tought of recovering ancient friezes (in wood or metal) and fitting them suitable as coat hangers. T...
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Early 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fruitwood

Rare Pair of Antique Gothic Revival Bronze Wall Sconces with Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Pair of gilt bronze, Gothic Revival sconces with fierce dragon heads. If you are a collector of Gothic antiques then this rare and top quality made pair of dragon sconces could be y...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

19th C. French Grand Tour Dore Bronze Colonne de Juillet Mounted as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large and high quality 19th century French Dore bronze Colonne de Juillet mounted as a lamp. The Colonne de Juillet is a monument in France in recognition of the Revolution of 1830. It stands in the middle of the Place de la Bastille, and recognizes the "three glorious" or Trois Glorieuses (July 27-29) which was the fall of Charles X the King of France and the commencement of King Louis-Philippe, "King of the French". It was built between the years 1835 and 1840. This piece is truly spectacular and embodies the true masterpiece of the original Colonne de Juillet. The columnar body rests on a round carrara marble socle, which holds-up the dore bronze column. The dore bronze column sits on a square marble base which steps up-to a carrara marble base with dore bronze medallions symbolizing the great country of France. The upper portion is ornamented with Barye lions...
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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Gilt Wood Crucifix, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze and Enamel Crucifix on Gilt Wood Base, France, circa 1920. An elegant example of French Art Deco craftsmanship, this enameled bronze crucifix from France, cir...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Belt Buckles from Christian Dior and Loris Azzaro Gold Color Set of Three 1970
By Christian Dior, Loris Azzaro
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a set of 3 Belt Buckle . two of tham are by Louis Azzaro and the third by Dior. They are in gilt metal, Gold silver and black colors. frace and italy 1970
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1970s French Vintage Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

19th century Napoleon III Fireplace Screen with Scalamandre Toile Silk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gilt-wood Napoleon III fireplace screen, expertly carved from fine wood, showcases intricate detailing, from delicate scrollwork to graceful floral motifs. The screen is uphols...
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19th Century Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Silver-Gilt, Pearl and Charoite Lily of the Valley Model in the Style of Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, pearl and charoite lily of the valley model in the style of Fabergé Continental, 20th Century Height 15cm, diameter 4cm This exquisite floral sculpture embodies the ele...
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20th Century European Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Stone, Vermeil, Silver

19th Century Giltwood and Gesso Catholic Processional Crown
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and very rare early 19th century Catholic processional Crown, hand crafted in wood with applied gesso and gilt, with rich, dark jewel adornments, (some missing) in wonder...
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Gesso, Wood

18th Century Venetian Baroque Single Bed , in walnut, burl wit polychrome Inlaid
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Fabulous 18th century Venetian single bed Baroque, richly polychrome inlaid with exotic woods and with gilded bronze decorations. Walnut and burl w...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Vintage MCM 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Nautical Rope Twist Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Bold, large vintage KJL nautical knot rope twist cuff bracelet. Spring opening Signed KJL From the collection of an East Hampton socialite, daughter o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Pair of Silver Gilt Torah Finials or Rimonim by Moses Salkind, London, 1925
Located in London, GB
A pair of silver gilt Torah finials or Rimonim by Moses Salkind London, 1925 Height 41cm, diameter 9cm Moses Salkind & Co., based on Mulberry St. London, were leading makers of ...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

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Silver

Louis XV Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Set of Obelisks by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XV style black marble and gilt bronze obelisk by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is made by monolithc pieces of Portoro marble and high quality chiseled bronzes. The impressive dim...
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2010s Italian Louis XV Gilt More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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