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Viennese tabletop jewelry box or chest. Austria, 19th century.
Viennese tabletop jewelry box or chest. Austria, 19th century.

Viennese tabletop jewelry box or chest. Austria, 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

cabinet was highly appreciated in courtly environments, being used in the female private sphere to store

Category

19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Sphere

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Other

Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier

Antique Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Forney, TX

rustic patina, featuring a globe sphere with elaborate flowing scroll motif. Professionally wired. Circa

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Sphere

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Marbled Terra Cotta Ball on Stand from the Estate of Bunny Mellon
19th Century Marbled Terra Cotta Ball on Stand from the Estate of Bunny Mellon

19th Century Marbled Terra Cotta Ball on Stand from the Estate of Bunny Mellon

Located in Hudson, NY

& Bunny Mellon. The sphere is late 19th century and has been set on a well-turned walnut stand. Made as

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Sphere

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Chinese Dynasty Altar Table
Chinese Dynasty Altar Table

Chinese Dynasty Altar Table

$15,000Sale Price|37% Off

H 31 in W 106 in D 21 in

Chinese Dynasty Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

having lions legs with feet holding spheres. This concept originated and became popular in Chinese

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sphere

Materials

Elm

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston
Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

$168,500

H 47 in W 38 in D 38 in

Terrestrial Globe by W. & A.K. Johnston

By W. & A.K. Johnston

Located in New Orleans, LA

globe is among the largest and most attractive on the market today. Spheres of such grand scale were

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Crystal High Releaf Engraved Perfume Bottle, Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Crystal High Releaf Engraved Perfume Bottle, Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Crystal High Releaf Engraved Perfume Bottle, Sterling Silver

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

crystal glass sphere stopper. Measures: Height 7.50" / diameter 3" (19 x 7.5 cm).  

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sphere

Materials

Crystal

Antique Miniature Terrestrial Globe by Newton & Son, London
Antique Miniature Terrestrial Globe by Newton & Son, London

Antique Miniature Terrestrial Globe by Newton & Son, London

By Newton and Son

Located in Milano, IT

, bronze and wood It measures: sphere diameter 2.95 in (7.6 cm); diameter of the wooden base 6.02 in (15.3

Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique 12-Inch Globes by William Harris, London, 1832-1835
Pair of Antique 12-Inch Globes by William Harris, London, 1832-1835

Pair of Antique 12-Inch Globes by William Harris, London, 1832-1835

By William Harris

Located in Milano, IT

with the diameter of the spheres measuring approximately 12 in; 48 cm in height x 42 cm in diameter x

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Sphere

Materials

Paper, Wood

Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900
Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900

Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900

$128 / item

H 11 in Dm 11 in

Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautiful green sphere is an early 20th century glass float used by fishermen to keep their

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sphere

Materials

Blown Glass

Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905
Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905

Black Art Nouveau Display Cabinet by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, AT ca. 1905

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

top center and the slim outside columns with spheres on top finalizes the incredible look of this

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Sphere

Materials

Brass

Carriage clock with case. 19th century
Carriage clock with case. 19th century

Carriage clock with case. 19th century

$710

H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in

Carriage clock with case. 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

. Around the spheres there is a composition with a bird and a butterfly with plant elements in golden metal

Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal, Other

Highly Elaborate Ormolu Mounted Crystal Chandelier by F&C Osler
Highly Elaborate Ormolu Mounted Crystal Chandelier by F&C Osler

Highly Elaborate Ormolu Mounted Crystal Chandelier by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

mounted with diamond cut spheres and columns supporting scalloped edge drip pans, cut glass twelve point

Category

1880s English Antique Sphere

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Gypsy Table, Occasional / Side Table, Tripod Legs, circa 1860-1870
19th Century Gypsy Table, Occasional / Side Table, Tripod Legs, circa 1860-1870

19th Century Gypsy Table, Occasional / Side Table, Tripod Legs, circa 1860-1870

Located in Richmond, Surrey

tripod base with twisted fluted legs, with central sphere, the round mahogany top would have once been

Category

1870s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Sphere

Materials

Mahogany

Apotropäische Teufelsfigur
Apotropäische Teufelsfigur

Apotropäische Teufelsfigur, 1120/50

$88,000

H 59.45 in W 8.67 in

Apotropäische Teufelsfigur

Located in Wien, Wien

connection with fear, blasphemy and sin, this in turn being associated with the demonic sphere. It probably

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Sphere

Materials

Wood

Fine & Rare 19th Century Mahogany Marquetry Biedermeier Style Center Hall Table
Fine & Rare 19th Century Mahogany Marquetry Biedermeier Style Center Hall Table

Fine & Rare 19th Century Mahogany Marquetry Biedermeier Style Center Hall Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

circular top with conforming frieze above a tulip shaped shaft, raised on spheres above a tripart base

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sphere

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany

Mid-19th Century French Cast Iron Pump or Fountain from Normandy
Mid-19th Century French Cast Iron Pump or Fountain from Normandy

Mid-19th Century French Cast Iron Pump or Fountain from Normandy

Located in Fayetteville, AR

with stems and leaves and a sphere at the top is detailed with shells and scrolling leaves. The base of

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Sphere

Materials

Iron

Austin & Seeley Gothic Style Armillary Sundial
Austin & Seeley Gothic Style Armillary Sundial

Austin & Seeley Gothic Style Armillary Sundial

$11,579

H 72.45 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in

Austin & Seeley Gothic Style Armillary Sundial

By Austin & Seeley

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

sphere. Coupling composition stone intricacy with a contemporary armillary, this garden sundial offers a

Category

Mid-19th Century English Gothic Antique Sphere

Materials

Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel

Charles Edward Dixon ‘Coaling, Portsmouth Harbour’
Charles Edward Dixon ‘Coaling, Portsmouth Harbour’

Charles Edward Dixon ‘Coaling, Portsmouth Harbour’

$5,490

H 14.65 in W 11.38 in D 0.79 in

Charles Edward Dixon ‘Coaling, Portsmouth Harbour’

By Charles Edward Dixon 1

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

and estuary scenes with steam and sail. He drew illustrations for the Sphere, the Illustrated London

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Sphere

Materials

Paper

Fabulous Edwardian Giltwood Overmantle Mirror in the Manner of Adams
Fabulous Edwardian Giltwood Overmantle Mirror in the Manner of Adams

Fabulous Edwardian Giltwood Overmantle Mirror in the Manner of Adams

Located in Dublin, IE

breakfront cornice with applied sphere detail raised over a beautifully decorated and panelled deep frieze

Category

Early 20th Century English Adam Style Antique Sphere

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Antique Boule Ball "J P", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball "J P", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball "J P", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Boule Ball With Flower Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball With Flower Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball With Flower Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Boule Ball Brass Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball Brass Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball Brass Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Boule Ball "6", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball "6", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball "6", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Boule Ball "C" With Star Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball "C" With Star Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball "C" With Star Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Boule Ball With Star Decor And C, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball With Star Decor And C, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball With Star Decor And C, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Boule Ball "D F", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball "D F", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball "D F", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Boule Ball "P A", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball "P A", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball "P A", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal

Antique Boule Ball, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal

Antique Boule Ball "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball "B", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal

Antique Boule Ball "17", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball "17", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball "17", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal

Antique Boule Ball "62", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Antique Boule Ball "62", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Antique Boule Ball "62", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship

Located in Greven, DE

they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal

Complete Set Of Antique Boule Balls, 8 Pieces, Pétanque, 1880s, France
Complete Set Of Antique Boule Balls, 8 Pieces, Pétanque, 1880s, France

Complete Set Of Antique Boule Balls, 8 Pieces, Pétanque, 1880s, France

Located in Greven, DE

, making sure that they were evenly distributed and firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal

Large Set Of Antique Boule Balls, 13 Pieces, Pétanque, 1880s, France
Large Set Of Antique Boule Balls, 13 Pieces, Pétanque, 1880s, France

Large Set Of Antique Boule Balls, 13 Pieces, Pétanque, 1880s, France

Located in Greven, DE

firmly anchored. Finally, the spheres were polished and coated with a protective varnish to enhance their

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel

Large Italian Wrought Iron Four-Light Orb Chandelier, circa 1900
Large Italian Wrought Iron Four-Light Orb Chandelier, circa 1900

Large Italian Wrought Iron Four-Light Orb Chandelier, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very unique in its design and riveted construction, the open sphere with four arms, UL Wired and

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Sphere

Ethnic Design-Very early Bamileke Elephant Mask embroided with trade beads.
Ethnic Design-Very early Bamileke Elephant Mask embroided with trade beads.

Ethnic Design-Very early Bamileke Elephant Mask embroided with trade beads.

Located in Leuven , BE

enforced the laws of the kingdom in all spheres of life. The society gathered together during funeral

Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Antique Sphere

Materials

Beads, Organic Material

19th C French Ormolu Mtd. Multi-Arm Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, w/ Fleur de Lis
19th C French Ormolu Mtd. Multi-Arm Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, w/ Fleur de Lis

19th C French Ormolu Mtd. Multi-Arm Baccarat Crystal Chandelier, w/ Fleur de Lis

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

the center of each bi-armed section is a small ormolu step which holds a cut-crystal beveled sphere

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Sphere

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Centerpiece / Centrepiece, Bowl, Majolica, Eichwald, Art Deco, 1920, Bohemia
Centerpiece / Centrepiece, Bowl, Majolica, Eichwald, Art Deco, 1920, Bohemia

Centerpiece / Centrepiece, Bowl, Majolica, Eichwald, Art Deco, 1920, Bohemia

By Eichwald

Located in Wien, AT

spheres on which is a sprawling bowl that has a typical 1920s shape. This beautiful eye-catcher has a

Category

1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Sphere

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rooster Weathervane
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rooster Weathervane

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rooster Weathervane

Located in Chicago, IL

with a large tail, applied wings, and copper legs all supported by an iron rod with a sphere halfway

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Sphere

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pietra Dura Table
19th Century Pietra Dura Table

19th Century Pietra Dura Table

$32,500

H 29.5 in W 44.75 in D 28.5 in

19th Century Pietra Dura Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

table with scrolling x-stretcher capped by a marble, sphere finial.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Sphere

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century Giltwood And Crystal Chandelier
Italian 19th Century Giltwood And Crystal Chandelier

Italian 19th Century Giltwood And Crystal Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

crystal sphere pendant. All below the top lovely crown with scrolling arms decorated with crystals

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Sphere

Materials

Crystal

Antique 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Enamel Round Brooch, 19th Century
Antique 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Enamel Round Brooch, 19th Century

Antique 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Enamel Round Brooch, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

spheres, giving the piece beautiful texture and dimension. The back of the brooch is fitted with a C

Category

Late 19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Sphere

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

A Very Rare and Fine Irish 19th Century Dining Table in the Manner of Strahan
A Very Rare and Fine Irish 19th Century Dining Table in the Manner of Strahan

A Very Rare and Fine Irish 19th Century Dining Table in the Manner of Strahan

By Strahan of Dublin

Located in Dublin, IE

tapering, ring turned legs with sphere and foliate motif detail, terminating on gorgeous, finely cast brass

Category

19th Century Irish Antique Sphere

Materials

Brass

Superb Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Superb Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantle Mirror

Superb Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantle Mirror

Located in Dublin, IE

and scroll motifs to each of the corners, terminating on ceramic spheres.

Category

19th Century English Antique Sphere

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. Patinated bronze with cloud-like tails and fierce open jaws. They rest one front leg on a sphere with long

Category

19th Century Asian Qing Antique Sphere

Materials

Bronze

Chandelier or ceiling lamp, Louis XVI style. Bronze, glass. France, 19th century
Chandelier or ceiling lamp, Louis XVI style. Bronze, glass. France, 19th century

Chandelier or ceiling lamp, Louis XVI style. Bronze, glass. France, 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

flower. From the central point hangs a disc topped with a faceted sphere. Stylistically, the piece

Category

19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Sphere

Materials

Bronze, Other

Vintage 14K Gold and Jadeite Jade Single-Strand Beaded Necklace
Vintage 14K Gold and Jadeite Jade Single-Strand Beaded Necklace

Vintage 14K Gold and Jadeite Jade Single-Strand Beaded Necklace

Located in Rotterdam, NL

gold sphere caps that gracefully connect the strand. This necklace is of excellent quality and remains

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Sphere

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings
22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings

22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings

$3,755 / item

H 0.87 in W 0.32 in

22 Karat Gold Dangle Earrings

By Romae Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

ingenuity in jewelry design: the bottom sphere is a dangle, so it moves when you do! These earrings are

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Sphere

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

"Hand Mirror w/ Dolphin Motif, " Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver by Nielsen/Jensen
"Hand Mirror w/ Dolphin Motif, " Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver by Nielsen/Jensen

"Hand Mirror w/ Dolphin Motif, " Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver by Nielsen/Jensen

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

geometric motifs -- small spheres and radiating forms. Although Denmark and Sweden provided a nurturing

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Sphere

Materials

Silver

Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton
Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton

Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton

By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

(celestial) while the original spheres and mahogany stands were made even earlier, around 1825. Very sadly

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Sphere

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Art Deco Period Molded Glass Wall Sconces in Silvered Metal Mounts
Pair of Art Deco Period Molded Glass Wall Sconces in Silvered Metal Mounts

Pair of Art Deco Period Molded Glass Wall Sconces in Silvered Metal Mounts

Located in Atlanta, GA

envelope shape with fan style motifs from which a sphere with geometric patterns seems to be emerging, the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sphere

Materials

Metal

22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant
22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant

22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant

$4,595 / item

H 1.58 in W 0.14 in

22 Karat Gold Moon Pendant

By Romae Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

third century AD. Here, our strong crescent shape terminates in small spheres, and the bail is

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Sphere

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Map of Crete - Etching by Johannes Blaeu - 1650s

Map of Crete - Etching by Johannes Blaeu - 1650s

Located in Roma, IT

Revolutions of the Spheres had been first printed in 1543, just over a century earlier, Blaeu was the first

Category

1650s Modern Antique Sphere

Materials

Etching

American Brass Glass Dome Hanging Lantern with Interior Light Cluster, C. 1870
American Brass Glass Dome Hanging Lantern with Interior Light Cluster, C. 1870

American Brass Glass Dome Hanging Lantern with Interior Light Cluster, C. 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass glass dome hanging lantern with a centered circular sphere ring, fluted exterior

Category

1870s American American Empire Antique Sphere

Materials

Brass, Wire

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