Rock Crystal Animal Sculptures

Unusual mid century object of art crafted in silver plate over cast bronze with the unexpected crystal rock shell.    

Crafted with the greatest artistry and exquisite precision, the one of a kind, majestic rock crystal quartz eagle commands attention with its awe-inspiring presence. With a wingspan ...

This exquisite 10.5-inch high carved vibrant amethyst parrot, meticulously handcrafted in Argentina, presents a stunning depiction of artisanal craftsmanship. Perched atop a rock cry...

This exquisite 13-inch high carved rock crystal parrot, meticulously handcrafted in Argentina, presents a stunning depiction of artisanal craftsmanship. Perched atop a vibrant amethy...

Magnificent Hand Carved Rock Crystal Horse Head from the heart of Brazil, standing at a majestic 8 inches in height. Meticulously sculpted by skilled artisans, each delicate detail o...

Our large, antique winged lion, known as a Chimera from Greek mythology, is exquisitely sculpted from rock crystal (quartz). Likely of Austrian origin and dating from the late ninet...

Carved stone duck bird sculpture with inlay of jasper and sodalite mounted atop a clear quartz rock crystal matrix base. 8.75" H x 7.5" W x 4.75" D overall.

A beautiful rock crystal parrot perched on amethyst clusters. Realistically modelled with curious and amusing expression, with natural rock crystal plumage, onyx beak and sodalite ta...

Onyx Polar Bear on a Rock Crystal Iceberg From our Sculpture collection, we are thrilled to offer this White Onyx Polar Bear by Alfred Lyndhurst Pocock. The Polar bear beautifully carved with a naturalistic look finished with cabochon ruby eyes stood upon a natural rock crystal base simulating an iceberg. The Polar Bear was carved by the Faberge sculptor Alfred Lyndhurst Pocock (1882-1962) during the first half of the 20th century circa 1920. Provenance this sculpture was owned by the family of Percy and Winifred Bottley. The Bottleys ran the gem dealership Gregory & Bottley from the 1930s (later Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd), and worked with Pocock supplying him with gemstones for his carvings. When Pocock died...

Two rock crystal parrots perched on amethyst clusters. Realistically modelled with curious and amusing expression, with natural rock crystal plumage, av...

Bleached turtle shell mounted on a Stilbite and Apophyllite mineral base. The turtle shell has been naturally bleached by the sun and mounted on the rare mineral formation. Apophyllite is a mineral occurring typically as white glass prisms, usually as a secondary mineral in volcanic rocks. It is a hydrated silicate and fluoride of calcium and potassium. Stilbite is the name of a series of tectosilicate minerals of the zeolite group. Both naturally formed together to create an extraordinary mineral specimen. Together, the white turtle shell...

Rock Crystal Dolphins on modern metal base

This exceptional large hand-carved rock crystal (quartz) rhino is a magnificent work of art that showcases the skill and craftsmanship of its creator. Standing at 4 inches in height ...

1960s Curtis Jere 3 Birds In Flight Sculpture On Stone Base with Label Lobster shown on wire net that completes the nautical sculpture

Heron bird sculpture made with rock crystal, agate, amethyst and metal limbs. Stands on a gorgeous amethyst base.

Heron bird sculpture made with rock crystal, rose quartz, agate, amethyst and metal limbs. Stands on a gorgeous amethyst base with flower details made of tiger's eye petals.

This Large Hand Carved Rock Crystal Turtle is a stunning piece of craftsmanship that will impress anyone who sees it. The turtle is carved from high-qua...

Carved rock crystal bull: Measures: 7.5" x 3" x 4".

A Wonderful Carved Rock Crystal Sculpture Of A Turtle Coming Out Of A Shell Paperweight Desk Accessory.

The natural agate crystal sphere in blue and purple colors is a decorative piece that can be hold by different bases that we do in Sterling Silver 925.

A rare carved Hawk's Eye agate tiger on a 14k gold mounted rock crystal base, circa 1960. "A Jeweled Sculpture" An incredible carved tiger made...

The natural agate crystal sphere in blue and purple colors is a decorative piece that can be hold by different bases that we do in Sterling Silver 925.

An intricately carved rock crystal cockatoo with amethyst tail, garnet eyes, agate beak and gilt bronze feet perched on a citrine druzy specimen. Superior workmanship and semi-precio...

A set of three carved Faberge style rock crystal bears with genuine diamond eyes circled with a gold rim. All sitting upon a large crystal and mounted on...

Rock crystal fish sculpture on acrylic base. Made in Brazil (c. 1980s) Dimensions: Sculpture with base: 16" H x 17" W x 7" D Sculpture without...

A beautiful, hand carved, all natural rock crystal dragon's head statue. Weighing at an whopping 8.5 lb, this wonderful piece makes a fantastic paper we...

A fabulous pair of French Mid-Century Modern Louis XVI style and Bagues style cockatoo-form rock crystal and 24k gilt metal wall appliques/sconces. Each of these sconces is modeled a...

Mid-century silver and silver-gilt animalier sculpture. Italian, c. 1970s Dimensions: Height 33cm, width 32cm, depth 17cm This dynamic silver ...

Finely hand carved rock crystal.

A beautiful, hand carved, rare sculpture depicting five tigers in the forest. The sculpture is made of an entire block of natural rock crystal. It is naturally transparent with natur...

Opposing pair of finely carved giltwood eagles on large rock crystal spheres resting on tole carved giltwood bases with acanthus motif. Me...

One of a kind Modern style Rock crystal bird group carved sculpture on Amethyst Quartz geode, one bird spreading it's wings and other resting on a na...

A beautiful pair of hand carved and hand-polished clear rock-crystal quartz parrots on silver-gilt bases. Each is beautifully hand carved and further han...

Asprey one of a kind hand carved rock crystal Gorilla, with 18-karat gold accents and diamond eyes, together on the original petrified wood base, w...

Amusing carved stone cockatoo with a quirky expression and brass feet mounted on an impressive smoky quartz specimen.

A beautiful sculptures in Hyaline quartz ‘rock crystal’ produced in China. Italian private collection. The dimensions are H 16 cm x W 7 cm X D 7 cm - H...

Three stunning carved stone birds mounted on Quartz specimens. The two orange parrots are carved from orange Calcite and trimmed in Lapis. The cockat...

Hand carved sculpture of 3 rock crystal parakeets.

Imposing one of a kind modern style intricately fine hand-carved rock crystal swan group centrepiece in swimming motion on metal base portraying waves on ...

Fine carved rock crystal quartz parrots standing on the rock.

This exquisite rock crystal turtle, measuring 8.5 inches in length, is a remarkable piece of artistry. Carved from pure, translucent rock crystal, it captures the light, creating a l...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10" high x 9" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

Sherle Wagner Rock Crystal 24 karat Gold Candelabra Bird Sconce, Italy. H 15” x 10.5” x 5.5”. 2 matching sconces available. Please change quantity ...