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Item Ships From: California
19Thc Blue
White Sponge Ware Pottery Butter Crocks, 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These blue & white "BUTTER " Crocks are all in good condition. Sold as a collection of four. One has a tiny chip on the lip, no big deal.
3 largest crocks measure 6 x 3.5
Smallest...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Ken and Ingrid Hansen Art Glass Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ken And Ingrid Hansen Art Glass Vase ,.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Orientalist Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Man on Rug w/Rifle Bergmann ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Petaluma, CA
This cold painted bronze is larger than usual for this subject matter. The man sitting on a large rug and holding a rifle shows off the work of Franz Bergmann. Meticulously painted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1970s Exquisite Solid Rosewood Picture Frame
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Frame made of solid Rosewood
36.25 h x 26.75 x 1 thick
No Glass
Preowned vintage ready to go.
Refer to images
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Bottega Vignoli Large Majolica/Ceramic Vase, Signed, Dated
By Bottega Vignoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bottega Vignoli is brand created in Italy in the 1970's and makes unique and limited editions of Byzantine, Roman design ceramics, Majolica, located in Faenza.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Middle Eastern Egyptian Hebraique Revival Hand Etched Brass Pot Jardiniere
By Mamluke
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern 19th century large scale Jewish Egyptian finely hand etched brass memorial bowl decorated with medallions with Hebrew inscriptions, pyramids, sphinx, and human figures...
Category
19th Century Egyptian Islamic Antique California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Moroccan Antique Brass Sugar Hammer
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of two Moroccan brass Berber tribal sugar hammer.
Moroccan Collectible Brass Berber Sugar Hammer,Brass Berber Tribal Sugar Hammer.
Authentic old Tuare...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,350 / set
Black Bronze Censer in Beast Form
Located in Somis, CA
A unique beast form incense burner in an ancient design. The beast's head makes the lid while its 4 legs and paws stabilize the pot. Romantic, exotic scrolls decorate the body. Open ...
Category
20th Century Chinese California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Polished Nickel Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Polished Nickel Hook.
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist midcentury wall hook is executed in choice of patinated brass, polished brass, or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel, Brass
$415 / item
Patinated Bronze Candle Holder Sculpture Mid Century
By Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical petite horse sculpture candle holder in brass and bronze finish, circa 1950s.
Category
20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Studio Pottery Glazed Wabi-Sabi Art Vase Maybe Japanese Asian Bizen Ware
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeously and sumptuously glazed studio pottery vase with irregular bumps and protrusions on the surface area, multi-colored earth-toned glazes, and a flared rim. Quite an unusua...
Category
20th Century Japanese Folk Art California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
1960
s J.G Casas Modernist Abstract Figural Wood Carved Sculpture Mexican Artist
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a wonderful hand carved wood figural sculpture by Mexican artist, J.G. Casas, circa 1960's. The sculpture has the original JOM Calidad, Mexico tag on the bottom. Grea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco/Modern Salamander Vase , Bronze
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare find of this design by E Brandt cast in bronze and with a polished Antique Silver Patina finish . Have not seen this model in a very long time . A great piece for any Art...
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Barovier Toso Style Italian Murano Green Glass with Gilt Bowl
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Tiffany
Co., Barovier&Toso
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, elegant petite Murano pinched cased clam shell glass bowl in good vintage condition. The craftmanship of this piece is incredible and the abstract beauty is undeniable. ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Primavera Glazed Ceramic Green, Art Deco Vase, France
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Primavera ceramic vase for the Parisian Atelier Printemps, marked and numbered 12936 plus made in France, Primavera.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Greek Roman Decorative Full Size Bronze Handmade Display Helmet Model
By Francesco Simoncini, Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite hand crafted Greek bronze full size display helmet mode. This was made in the 1950's and probably from Italy. Wonderfull details and patina. Great design and form. No signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Fragment Fubuki moon vase I - In White
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Experience the exquisite artistry of the Fubuki Moon Pod Vase at The Shine Studios, where each piece evokes the feeling of winter snow storms in the villages of Japan. These one of ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Egyptian Revival Damascene Decorative Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This piece is an Egyptian Revival Damascene decorative case featuring a gold plate finish with Egyptian hieroglyphics along the lid and sides with hand etched detailing, made circa 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Egyptian Revival California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,173 Sale Price
40% Off
Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Grey by UMÉ Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
Category
2010s American California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Tiffany
Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. Travel Clock
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Folding Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Articulated Folded Frame / Original Reptilian S...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Animal Skin
Danish Modern Whimsical Ceramic Lion Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A whimsical ceramic lion vase in the style of Lisa Larson can be hung on the wall in great condition with no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Two 19th Century Terracotta and Gesso Finials With Flames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the listed price, you will receive BOTH finials. This listing is for two 19th century terra-cotta finials with old gesso, great flames adorn the tops. Please note that the bases ...
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Dancing Faun of Pompeii Bronze Grand Tour Souvenir
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely and well cast example of the Pompeian Dancing Faun. This grand tour bronze stands approx 11.75 inches tall about half size of the original unearthed in Pompeii. Beautiful p...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Polia Pillin Ceramic Etherial Seated Woman with Bird in Nature Tray
By Polia Pillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large ceramic tray with decoration of a woman holding a bird set in an etherial moonlit nature theme, created by Polia Pillin of Los Angeles, California. Tray measures 12 3/4" by 8 1...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Solid Oak Pencil / Pen Holder, USA, 1970
s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Solid Oak Pencil / Pen Holder, USA, 1970's.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
"Splash" Tray, Alexey Krupinin, 2024
By Alexey Krupinin
Located in Topanga, CA
The "Splash" series by Alexey features interior objects with a unique design inspired by fluid movements. Using a novel technique, layers of urethane foam are poured freely to create...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Foam
Gilt Cut Purple Crystal Egyptian Flower Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a crystal cut vase in purple tones and gilt purple. Egyptian style.
Unmarked.
Dimensions:7 H x 2 diameter.
Please visit take a look at our listings, we h...
Category
1950s Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Rare Jewelry Box in Solid Brass with an Antique Finish by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare jewelry box made out of solid brass and Lucite designed in the 1960s by Charles Hollis Jones.
The piece is very heavy and well made...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Ashtray and Lighter Set by Mandruzzato
By Mandruzzato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Murano glass pieces (ashtray, bowl and lighter). This striking set of Murano glass pieces by Mandruzzato showcases vibrant red and yellow colors in geometric designs.
Ma...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Esther Hunt "Jonquil" Chalkware Bust c.1917
Located in San Francisco, CA
Esther Hunt "Jonquil" Chalkware Bust c.1917
ABOUT
An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure by artist Esther Hunt. Signed by the artist and titled "Jo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
Sascha Brastoff Midcentury Signed Green Enamel Ashtray, Candy Dish, 1950s
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Sascha Brastoff Mid Century signed Green Enamel Ashtray, Candy Dish.
Vintage green jewelry dish, catch all, decorative plate with House and Tree...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
18th Century Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Tureen and Cover
Located in Brea, CA
18th century 36cm blue and white Chinese porcelain tureen cover, with rock form scrolling handle to lid and lotus pods to the b...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pietro Bazzanti, Italian 19th Carved Marble Figure Semi-Nude Young Bather Girl
By Pietro Bazzanti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pietro Bazzanti - Barzanti (Italian, 1825-1895) "After the Bath" - a very Fine and large carved white Carrara marble figure of a semi-nude young maiden standing by the sea-shore. The smiling and posing young beauty, with bare breasts and back, her right arm juxtaposed over her head, while holding a blanket over her waist with her left hand and standing barefoot by a rocky seawall and wavy shoreline. Signed 'P. Barzanti/Florence' (on reverse) and raised on a cylindrical swiveling carved verde antico solid marble pedestal. circa: Florence, 1880-1890.
Pietro Bazzanti or Barzanti (Italian, 1825-1895) was a 19th Century Italian sculptor born in Florence. Together with his brother, Niccolò Bazzanti (Firenze, 1802-1869) who was also a sculptor, they both worked the sprawling Florentine studio 'Pietro Bazzanti e Figlio' a hugely successful sculpture studio, operated within the family at their gallery on Lungarno Corsini until the mid-twentieth century. The studio was a place where many talented professors and apprentice sculptors specialized in sculpting marble...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
$174,500 Sale Price
36% Off
Brass Nautilus Shell Planter or Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and beautifully designed Nautilus Seashell / Snail shell shape planter or Jardiniere. A fine vessel for orchids, potted plants or arrangements. T'he shell could also be used ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A French 19th-20th Century Ebonized Wood
Plated Surtout de Table Centerpiece
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century neoclassical revival style ebonized wood and figural silver plated mounted plateau Surtout de Table centerpiece...
Category
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$9,850 Sale Price
23% Off
Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA . A very large and rare 19th century painted wood model of the sailing ship "Margaret". Votive ship. Height 54" width: 61" and depth: 15".
The scale is perfect as it had to be and the quality of work is evident.
Further inspection reveals that no detail was too small, as evidenced by the carved small boats, the ropes, poles and fittings. 5 feet long.
This stunningly beautiful and intricately carved ship model was created by the sailors when they were at sea for many years at a time and they created this amazing model using handmade tools using scraps of whatever was available for carving and bringing this piece of art to life.
A votive ship, sometimes called a church ship, is a ship model displayed...
Category
19th Century French Antique California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$15,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Perforated Metal Catch All or Fruit Basket by Richard Galef
By Richard Galef
Located in San Diego, CA
Catch all or fruit basket by Richard Galef for Ravenware. Perforated metal, USA, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Teak Wood Large Art Bowl
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, rich large wood art bowl by American master Woodturner Bob Stocksdale.
Signed and marked ("Teak from Thailand") by the artist ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak
Midcentury Lucite Abstract Sculpture by Hivo Van Teal
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury Lucite abstract sculpture by Hivo Van Teal, circa 1960s. This beautiful three dimensional sculpture is in great condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. The sculpture m...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Dai Gu Coral Peking Glass Vase by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dai Gu Vase
Coral Peking Glass
Hand Carved
Hand Blown
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and commercial workshop...
Category
2010s California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Ribbed Crystal Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ribbed crystal candle holders. The pair may any table elegant! also a fine addition to the mantle. The pair are of good weight and have a nice reflectiv...
Category
20th Century Art Deco California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Antique Copper Vase with Hindu Scenes, 19th Century
By Artisan House
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century floor bronzed copper large vase.
Tall brass Indo Persian vase in a trumpet shape.
Handcrafted large sculptural elegant bronzed color metal copper vase.
Delicately handmade and etched, hammered and carved with very Fine jungle, animals like elephants and deers and tigers, monkeys and Hindu figures scenes designs.
Probably a story from the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, a text historically popular in the South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. This summary is a traditional legendary account, based on literary details from the Ramayana and other historic mythology-containing texts of Buddhism and Jainism. Hanuman is one of the central characters of the Hindu epic Ramayana.
19th century collector piece, museum quality, nice dark copper antique patina.
Hand-hammered decorative metalwork Hindu Folk Art.
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Arts and Crafts Antique California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilt) Pug Dog Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Bronze Cast Newly Refinished (Gilded) Resting Pug Dog Art Sculpture by Maitland Smith
Category
1980s Thai Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Wood Figure Sculpture Angel Statue Antiques Los Angeles California
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Wood Figure Sculpture Angel Statue Antiques Los Angeles California , Exquisite 19th century hand carved wood figure statue of an Angel holding a torch ( removable Candle ...
Category
19th Century French Antique California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Polished Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4329 Polished Brass Hook.
Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and minimalist midcentury wall hook is executed in choice of patinated brass, polished brass, or p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$349 / item
Seagulls Metal Curtis Jere Wall Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Metal abstract Seagulls by the shore wall sculpture by C. Jere. Has signature at the bottom. Great design and style. No missing parts. Will look great in any wall anyplace.
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Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope
By Alain Chervet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope.
Solid cast brass Ram decorative object or bookend, circa mid 20th century.
B...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sheep Sculpture (Female) in Cream lacquer and Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheep Sculpture (Female)
Cream Lacquer
Antiqued Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Sculpture has a lacquered body and exposed copper face and feet which can patina ove...
Category
2010s California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
19th Century Copper Bed Warmer
Located in Pomona, CA
19th-century copper bed warmer with a brass cap.
Category
19th Century English Antique California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
$150 Sale Price
50% Off
Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox
By Jason Fox Ceramics
Located in Burbank, CA
Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox.
Largely influenced by Korean Pottery, American contemporary ceramic artist Jason Fox pays respect to the rich history of Moon Jars with this pi...
Category
2010s American Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 8 piece French leather desk set by Le Tanneur. All pieces wrapped in dark green leather. Desk set includes : desk pad, paper holder, ...
Category
1960s French Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
$2,800 / set
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5"W x 1.75"D x 2.75"...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Iron 6 Candle Candelabra, ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Midcentury Iron 6 Candle Candelabra, ca 1950s in the style of some of Van Keppel-Green's work in California in the 50s and 60s.
Composed of wrought iron rods bent and welded with si...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
1960s Leather Elephant Table Sculpture
By Abercrombie
Fitch
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Leather Elephant Table Sculpture
13.5 d x 13.25 tall x 4.75 w
Original vintage unrestored condition
See all images provided.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Modernist 1950
s Achilles God Patinated Bronze Sculpture Made in Italy Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg, Francesco Simoncini
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite modernist bronze Greek "Achilles" bronze sculpture dating from the 1950's. Made in Italy and has wonderful patina. Great design and form. No signatures or maker marks. Attributed to Francesco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Tall Heavy Modernist Marble Vase
Located in Ross, CA
Tall and heavy modernist style gray marble vase with black veining. Carved from a single piece of marble, and polished to glossy in the 1980's.
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Bowl in Bronze Patina Brass with Black Shagreen Details by KIFU Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Chital" bowl by KIFU Paris is an exquisite fusion of elegance and craftsmanship, designed to elevate any space with its luxurious aesthetic. Meticulously hand-crafted from bronz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
American Mid century Modern California Pottery Ceramic Vase
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful stoneware ceramic vase by creative decorative co inc, made in Japan. Signed noi chips or cracks. Beautiful piece that is timeless and unique.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Natalie Du Pasquier Vase Bitossi Ceramic
By Bitossi, Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in San Diego, CA
Capturing the unique post-modernist style of Nathalie du Pasquier, this sculpture is defined by bold geometric elements in different colors stacked in an abstract shape. Turned on a ...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$2,278 / item
1952 Brass Eagle Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of brass spread-wing eagle bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, stamped 1952. The eagle is shown with its wings fully spread and a laurel branch and bundle of arrows clutched in its left talon. The eagle clutches a Union shield across its breast. The Union shield has a chief with three stars and six stripes completing the design.
The eagle motif in décor and Folk Art has been widely used throughout our nation's history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States depicting a bald eagle grasping 13 arrows and an olive branch with its talons.
When Charles Thomson put together the final design for the Great Seal, he placed a bundle of arrows in the eagle's left (sinister) talon. The official description specifies the bald eagle holding "in his sinister a bundle of thirteen arrows." The thirteen arrows are tightly aligned – a symbol of "strength in unity" that's found in the traditional cultures everywhere, from the Romans to the Iroquois— in this case a nod to the unity of the original 13 colonies. William J. Loth founded Virginia Metalcrafters in 1890, under the name Waynesboro Stove Company. The company, which made ornately cast Cook...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage California - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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