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Item Ships From: San Francisco
Late 19th c. Cast Stone Griffin Sculpture c.1899
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 19th c. cast stone sculpture depicting a Griffin. Nicely patinated. Originally part of the old San Francisco police station.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine of a Cockatoo Perched on a Branch
By Royal Dux Bohemia
Located in San Francisco, CA
the expressive cockatoo with a prominent head crest and strong hooked beak perched upon a foliate branch-work base; with maker's marks to underside; Dux Porcelain began in 1860 by Ed...
Category
1990s German Other San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse
By Dentzel Carousel Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Gustav Dentzel middle row "jumper" carousel horse w/cast iron stand
Original to a Germantown PA park, and purchased by George and Leo Whitney, for Whitney's the Beach, San Francisco CA. Jumper appears to retain remnants of the original paint, with a very old overcoat, mounted to a vintage presentation stand, overall 58" H x 52" W. Stand measures 21" H x 37" W.
Provenance: Purchased directly from the Whitney's at the Beach Collection, San Francisco, CA
From Wikipedia: “The area that was Playland began as a 19th-century squatter’s settlement, “Mooneysville-by-the-Sea.” By 1884, a steam railroad was in place to bring people to the first amusement ride at the City’s ocean side — a “Gravity Railroad” roller coaster, and to the Ocean Beach Pavilion for concerts and dancing. By 1890, trolley lines reached Ocean Beach — the Ferries and Cliff House Railroad, the Park & Ocean Railroad, and the Sutro Railroad — that encouraged commercial amusement development as a trolley park. The Cliff House, which opened in 1863, and Sutro Baths, which opened in 1896, drew thousands of visitors.
The rides and attractions that began to spring up along the beach were separately owned by various concessionaires. For example, John Friedle owned a shooting gallery and baseball-throwing concession. All of the rides at Chutes at the Beach were purchased new or built there, including the Shoot-the-Chutes, which inspired the first official name for the amusement area — Chutes at the Beach.
Around 1913, Arthur Looff leased a piece of land for a carousel and its house — the Looff Hippodrome, located next to John Friedle’s concessions. Friedle and Looff become partners in Looff’s Hippodrome and began to buy other concessions to realize their vision of creating “the grandest amusement park on the Pacific coast.
In 1926, George Whitney became general manager of the growing complex of seaside attractions and changed the name to Playland-at-the-Beach, also sometimes known as Whitney’s at the Beach.
Although the attractions continued to be operated as independent concessionaires, during the late 1920s and 1930s, especially during the Depression when concessions began to fail, George and Leo (Whitney) began to purchase the attractions outright. The Whitneys bought the roller coaster in 1936 and the merry-go-round in 1942. Playland took up three city blocks and, in 1934, the Midway had 14 rides, 25 concessions, and 4 restaurants.
Despite this expansion, the post-war years saw the tearing down of the Shoot the Chutes in 1950 and the Big Dipper in 1955, and after George Whitney died in 1958, Playland was never quite the same. For a while after George Whitney’s death, Playland was operated by his son, George K...
Category
Early 20th Century German San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original hand ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$375 Sale Price
20% Off
Walter Mader Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog
By Walter Mäder
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved and finely detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick c...
Category
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Ivo De Santis for Gil Etruschi Ceramic Elephants Sculpture, Italy
By Ivo de Santis, Gli Etruschi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ivo De Santis for Gil Etruschi, Italy. Polychromed ceramic family of elephants stacked on top of each other. Dad, Mom and two children playfully stacked in very good original conditi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Polychromed Ceramic Rooster in the Manner of Choisy-le-Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in San Francisco, CA
the majestic rooster with turned head and direct gaze below a proud comb all above a robust body of well-delineated plumage with feet firmly planted in a grassy ground; covered overa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Early 20th c. Bronze Dog Bookends by PAUL HERZEL c.1920
By Paul Herzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A pair of original bronze clad dog bookends with original felt on the bottom. Designed and stamped Paul Herzel. Both bookends are in good condition and have retained their fin...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th c. German Dog Suit Brushes c. 1840-1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Natural bristle suit brushes, each topped with a hand-painted porcelain dog head. Early Victorian, manufactured in Germany. The lighter brush features a German Shepherd, while...
Category
19th Century Antique San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Natural Fiber
A set of Knud Kyhn bears for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming set of 5 ceramic bear figurines was designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen in 1957, showcasing his mastery in depicting playful and lifelike animals. This collection i...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,200 / set
Geometric Form Plaster Cat Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Geometric Form Plaster Cat Sculpture
Appears to be an adaptation of "Calico Cat" by American artist Juliette Steele
6"W x 11"D x 10"H
Category
1950s Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Lake Geneva Studios Bronze Bird Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
a delightful bronze sculpture of a well-delineated sparrow perched upon a bamboo branch surrounded by cattails and reeds all emanating from a foliate ring; the whole resting on a wel...
Category
1970s American Other Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden Tiger manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
$295 Sale Price
37% Off
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
$295 Sale Price
37% Off
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Monkeys
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Italian glazed ceramic monkeys, fun and whimsical design decoration or bookends. In very good original condition, stamped on the base "Italy".
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,850 / set
A Papa Bear Figurine by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn
Located in San Francisco, CA
This charming papa bear figurine was designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen in 1957, showcasing his mastery in depicting playful and lifelike animals. Marked with Royal Copenhage...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Wood Lectern with Carved Eagle, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Antique Lecturn features a hand-carved wooden eagle attached to a metal base. Great piece of Americana to place upon a table or shelf.
Category
20th Century American American Craftsman San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century English Bronze Lion’s Paw Doorstop c.1800-1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th-century English brass doorstop shaped like a lion’s paw and ankle sitting on a hefty leaded base for weight and stability. The long handle makes it easy to move.
Category
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Lead
$950 Sale Price
36% Off
19th Century Black Forest Cigar Holder of a Bear Holding a Barrel
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Bronze and Copper Plated Trojan Horse Bookends/Pipe Rests c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original pair of Art Deco bronze and copper plated Trojan horse bookends with pipe rests. Original labels on each.
CREATOR Metal Corp. of America, Hollywood, CA.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Vintage Plucked Metal Chicken
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage painted metal plucked chicken.
Shown with life size hand model.
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Bengal Gin Advertising Bottle Display c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century Tiger chalkware advertising display was used to hold a bottle of Bengal Gin at a bar or restaurant bar.
CREATOR Bengal Gin, London, U.K.
DATE OF MANUF...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
$295 Sale Price
37% Off
Bronze Stag Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
Amazing bronze stag sculpture.
Category
20th Century San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Cast Lead Sculpture of Standing Whippet, England, 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully patinaed and detailed, this cast lead sculpture of a Whippet is sleek and kind, just like the breed. Standing in a dignified pose, the sculpture would be best displayed o...
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lead
A Large 1960s Carved Rosewood Mouse: Gumps, San Francisco
By Gumps
Located in San Francisco, CA
the large upright mouse with direct gaze fitted with leather ears and incised whiskers; above a bulbous elongated body with curled tail; with foil label 'Gumps'
Category
1960s Philippine Modern Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
$295 Sale Price
37% Off
Ceramic Fawn by Knud Kyhn
By Knud Kyhn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware figurine of a deer by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Incised on the base with makers mark and the initials of the creator.
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Bear by Knud Kyhn
By Knud Kyhn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely crafted Mama Bear figure, model #21520, is designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. The simple, yet expressive design highlights Kyhn's signature naturalistic style. Mark...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th-Early 20th Century Marble Sculpture Young Child with Kitten, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th-early 20th century marble sculpture young child with kitten, circa 1920
Charming carved marble sculpture of a young child playing with a...
Category
Early 20th Century American San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Finely Rendered French Spelter Figure of a Pheasant; Signature
P Comolera
By Paul Comolera
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely-rendered French Spelter figure of a standing pheasant; after a sculpture by Paul Comolera, 1818-1897; impressed signature 'P Comolera'; the express...
Category
Early 20th Century French San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Asian Bronze Sculpture "The Lion and the Bull", 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fine Asian bronze sculpture "The Lion and the Bull", 20th century.
Beautiful bronze of a lion attacking a bull. The bronze shows no visible s...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Francesco Rigozzi Hand Crafted Parrot
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 21st Century Stunning Hand Crafted Silver
Enamel Beautiful Parrot by Francesco Rigozzi.
This amazing Hand crafted Parrot is attached to a wooden base / stand, It comes with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Enamel
A stoneware fawn by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware figurine of a deer by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. Incised on the base with makers mark, GN, SWEDEN.
Category
1960s Swedish Modern Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Art Deco Austrian Bronze Rabbits Signed R. Desset
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Art Deco Austrian Bronze Rabbits Signed R. Desset
Each rabbit mounted on a block of variegated green serpentine marble.
Rabbits are ea...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Pug Dog, Heavy Terracotta with Brown Carmel Color Glaze
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century German pug dog. Heavy terracotta with brown carmel color glaze.
Seated, with the head turned, in active pose. Good confirmation and details of the face, ears, coil...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$2,695 Sale Price
30% Off
19th century Carved Walnut Black Forest Bear / Cigar Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century Continental carved walnut bear / cigar holder. In the style of Black Forest, German, Possibly Russian. The complex form of a classic dancing bear on hind legs. Stan...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
$1,925 Sale Price
30% Off
Juggling Monkeys, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of playful juggling monkeys made of resin. Resting upon a sturdy base measuring 14.5" x 11", these playful companions are poised to add a touch of joy and wonder to any space....
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian San Francisco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$7,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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