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19th Century Sarreguemines French Majolica Turquoise Swallow Plates, Set of Four
19th Century Sarreguemines French Majolica Turquoise Swallow Plates, Set of Four

19th Century Sarreguemines French Majolica Turquoise Swallow Plates, Set of Four

By Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A scarcer mold, two swallows soar against a turquoise sky. The birds are glazed in soft blues, grays, and cream.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Swallow

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Bird Print of the Barn Swallow by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
Antique Bird Print of the Barn Swallow by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770

Antique Bird Print of the Barn Swallow by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770

Located in Langweer, NL

The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of swallow in the world.

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Late 18th Century Antique Swallow

Materials

Paper

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped, Edwardian Oval Shaped Swallow Locket
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped, Edwardian Oval Shaped Swallow Locket

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped, Edwardian Oval Shaped Swallow Locket

Located in Brighton, GB

An oval 9ct gold back‑and‑front locket, dating to circa 1900, engraved on both sides with crisp late‑Victorian detailing. One side shows two swallows in flight, their long tail feath...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Swallow

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Gold Scarf Ring Three Colour Gold Silver Swallow Butterfly Flowers
Antique Gold Scarf Ring Three Colour Gold Silver Swallow Butterfly Flowers

Antique Gold Scarf Ring Three Colour Gold Silver Swallow Butterfly Flowers

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Three different colours of gold have been applied to create an open air scene depicting a swallow on fight, a butterfly, different kinds of flowers in different colours, variations o...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Swallow

Materials

Gold, Silver

Late Victorian 20k Yellow Gold and Silver Swallows and Crescent Moon Brooch
Late Victorian 20k Yellow Gold and Silver Swallows and Crescent Moon Brooch

Late Victorian 20k Yellow Gold and Silver Swallows and Crescent Moon Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully symbolic late Victorian brooch featuring three finely rendered swallows in rich 20k yellow gold, each captured mid-flight with exquisite naturalistic detail.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Swallow

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped, Edwardian Oval Shaped Swallow Locket
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped, Edwardian Oval Shaped Swallow Locket

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped, Edwardian Oval Shaped Swallow Locket

Located in Brighton, GB

This beautiful oval-shaped piece features intricate hand engraving on both sides, showcasing delightful swallows alongside delicate floral detailing that captures the essence of natu...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Swallow

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau bronze sculpture couple swallows on horseshoe by Louis Carvin 1900
Art Nouveau bronze sculpture couple swallows on horseshoe by Louis Carvin 1900

Art Nouveau bronze sculpture couple swallows on horseshoe by Louis Carvin 1900

By Louis-Albert Carvin

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Nouveau bronze sculpture couple of swallows on a horseshoe by Louis Albert Carvin Silvered bronze France 1900.

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Swallow

Materials

Bronze

Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis Art Deco Vase with Stylized Swallows, Belgium
Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis Art Deco Vase with Stylized Swallows, Belgium

Charles Catteau for Boch Keramis Art Deco Vase with Stylized Swallows, Belgium

By Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis

Located in Antwerp, BE

Depictive with a repetition offour flying swallows in deep blue glazed relief and an abstract design around the vase.

Category

1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Swallow

Materials

Ceramic

1920 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Hirondelles Glass with Blue Patina, Swallows
1920 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Hirondelles Glass with Blue Patina, Swallows

1920 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Hirondelles Glass with Blue Patina, Swallows

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Perfume bottle “Carré Plat Hirondelles” made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. height: 9 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lal...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Swallow

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese Ro-iro Lacquer Hibachi with Maki-e Swallows & Ivy, Late Edo–Meiji
Japanese Ro-iro Lacquer Hibachi with Maki-e Swallows & Ivy, Late Edo–Meiji

Japanese Ro-iro Lacquer Hibachi with Maki-e Swallows & Ivy, Late Edo–Meiji

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A superb Japanese lacquer hibachi (brazier) finished in ro-iro — the mirror-black lacquer technique prized above all others for the depth and brilliance of its polish — decorated wit...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Swallow

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Pearl Crescent Moon Pendant with Rose Gold Swallow
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Pearl Crescent Moon Pendant with Rose Gold Swallow

Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Pearl Crescent Moon Pendant with Rose Gold Swallow

Located in Brighton, GB

This exquisite 15-carat yellow gold crescent moon pendant is beautifully adorned with a graduated arrangement of iridescent pearls, featuring a stunning rose gold swallow suspended f...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Swallow

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold

Feathered Sapphire: The Blue Swallow – A Vieillot Hand-Colored Print from 1807
Feathered Sapphire: The Blue Swallow – A Vieillot Hand-Colored Print from 1807

Feathered Sapphire: The Blue Swallow – A Vieillot Hand-Colored Print from 1807

Located in Langweer, NL

This exceptional antique bird print, entitled "L'Hirondelle bleue", features a resplendent illustration of a blue swallow, a species yet to be fully identified. This large, hand-fini...

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Early 19th Century Antique Swallow

Materials

Paper

Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Ruby Pearl Peace Pendant Necklace Gold Laurel Wreath
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Ruby Pearl Peace Pendant Necklace Gold Laurel Wreath

Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Ruby Pearl Peace Pendant Necklace Gold Laurel Wreath

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous antique Victorian Dove Swallow Bird of Peace Pendant Necklace adorned with a Pearl in it its mouth, a Ruby eye, and seed pearls throughout creating the white feath...

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Swallow

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Colored Antique Print of a Swallow, Kingfisher and other Birds of Indonesia
Colored Antique Print of a Swallow, Kingfisher and other Birds of Indonesia

Colored Antique Print of a Swallow, Kingfisher and other Birds of Indonesia

By F. Valentijn

Located in Langweer, NL

This print depicts various birds, native to South East Asia/Indonesia; OO: Waterpaeuw / Bintapoe / black-backed swamphen (Porphyrio indicus), W: swallow, S: Hitoe Sariwan / female ki...

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Mid-18th Century Antique Swallow

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Silver Diamond Swallow and Ear of Wheat Brooch
Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Silver Diamond Swallow and Ear of Wheat Brooch

Antique Victorian 15K Gold and Silver Diamond Swallow and Ear of Wheat Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

The eye of the swallow is set with a glowing cabochon ruby. The diamonds are set in shining silver, accentuating their bright sparkle.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Swallow

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Swallow Nest Black Forest Catchall Holder Wall Mount Antique Folk Art 1900s
Swallow Nest Black Forest Catchall Holder Wall Mount Antique Folk Art 1900s

Swallow Nest Black Forest Catchall Holder Wall Mount Antique Folk Art 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A lovely catchall made of hand carved wood, made in the black forest area in Germany. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. A nice addition to your collect...

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Swallow

Materials

Wood

Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s
Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s

Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s American In Good condition, no damage, no missing stones 3.8 gram 1.5 inch long 3/4 inch wide

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Swallow

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

0.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby 9k Yellow Gold Swallow and Moon Brooch Circa 1870
0.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby 9k Yellow Gold Swallow and Moon Brooch Circa 1870

0.49 Carat Diamond and Ruby 9k Yellow Gold Swallow and Moon Brooch Circa 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.49 carat diamond and 0.02ct ruby, 9 karat yellow gold, silver set swallow and crescent brooch; part of our collection of Victorian jewelry.

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1870s Victorian Antique Swallow

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Large Antique 19C Japanese Kutani Vase Marked on Base Birds Swallows Gar
Large Antique 19C Japanese Kutani Vase Marked on Base Birds Swallows Gar

Large Antique 19C Japanese Kutani Vase Marked on Base Birds Swallows Gar

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very lovely piece. With mark at base. Condition: Overall condition crackle lines on body. Size: 335mm high, upper rim 115mm Period: Meiji Periode, (1867-1912).

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Swallow

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This antique swallow brooch is fine quality set with seed pearls and rubies.

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1890s Victorian Antique Swallow

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christopher Dresser for Benham & Froud Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Tray
Christopher Dresser for Benham & Froud Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Tray

Christopher Dresser for Benham & Froud Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Tray

Located in Nottingham, GB

Engraved mixed-metal decoration defines this circular brass tray, depicting a swallow in flight alongside stylised flowering stems and pointed foliage.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Swallow

Materials

Metal, Brass

The Watering Place after Jules Veyrassat, Antique Photogravure, circa 1880
The Watering Place after Jules Veyrassat, Antique Photogravure, circa 1880

The Watering Place after Jules Veyrassat, Antique Photogravure, circa 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Across the river lie meadows, poplars and a distant house under a pale sky, and swallows skim low over the water. The horses are painted with real knowledge of their build and moveme...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Swallow

Materials

Paper

“Antique 1910 Russian 56 Gold Two Tone Link Bracelet with Charm”
“Antique 1910 Russian 56 Gold Two Tone Link Bracelet with Charm”

“Antique 1910 Russian 56 Gold Two Tone Link Bracelet with Charm”

Located in Cairo, EG

Exceptional antique russian bracelet in 2 tone gold color green and rose with an unuswal dangling charm of a written envelope (for her beuty) in cyrtlic alphabet with swallow engrav...

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Early 1900s Antique Swallow

Victorian Swooping Birds Diamond Drop Brooch
Victorian Swooping Birds Diamond Drop Brooch

Victorian Swooping Birds Diamond Drop Brooch

Located in London, GB

Each swallow features a ruby eye, providing a striking contrast against the gold.

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1880s Victorian Antique Swallow

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Export Octagonal Porcelain Plate, Jingdezhen Manufacture-10
Chinese Export Octagonal Porcelain Plate, Jingdezhen Manufacture-10

Chinese Export Octagonal Porcelain Plate, Jingdezhen Manufacture-10

Located in Prato, Tuscany

In Chinese tradition, the swallow is associated with spring, happiness, good fortune, and new beginnings.

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Swallow

Materials

Porcelain

Thomas L Mott Antique Yellow Gold Tyneside Scottish Brigade Sweetheart Brooch
Thomas L Mott Antique Yellow Gold Tyneside Scottish Brigade Sweetheart Brooch

Thomas L Mott Antique Yellow Gold Tyneside Scottish Brigade Sweetheart Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This authentic sweetheart brooch depicts the St Andrew's Cross flanked by thistle sprays and overlaid with the text 'Tyneside Scottish', a turret surmounted by the Scottish lion ramp...

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1910s English Antique Swallow

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Rawhide Part III
The Rawhide Part III

The Rawhide Part III

By Maxfield Parrish

Located in Fort Washington, PA

./”Then he swung himself into the saddle and rode away straight down/the narrow arroyo, out beyond its lower wi*ing, into the vast/plain the hither side of the Chiracahuas…Then/sudde...

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Early 1900s Antique Swallow

Materials

Paper, Oil, Board

Chimerical Beasts in Heraldry, Dragons and Griffins, Antique Print, 1851
Chimerical Beasts in Heraldry, Dragons and Griffins, Antique Print, 1851

Chimerical Beasts in Heraldry, Dragons and Griffins, Antique Print, 1851

Located in Langweer, NL

Twelve labeled shields in four rows of three show fabulous creatures: a red double headed eagle displayed on gold, a silver winged serpent over a gold mount on blue, a red chimera wi...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Swallow

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Various Island in French Polynesia, circa 1774
Antique Print of Various Island in French Polynesia, circa 1774

Antique Print of Various Island in French Polynesia, circa 1774

Located in Langweer, NL

This print originates from 'An Account of the Voyages Undertaken by the Order of His Present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere and Successively Performed by C...

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18th Century French Antique Swallow

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

The double border consists of an inner stripe decorated with circular roundels, flanked by a wide band featuring a continuous vine of chrysanthemums and flying swallows. Woven with a...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Swallow

Materials

Wool

A Striking Early 20th Century Mount Washington Cased Glass Bottle Vase
A Striking Early 20th Century Mount Washington Cased Glass Bottle Vase

A Striking Early 20th Century Mount Washington Cased Glass Bottle Vase

By Mount Washington Glass Works

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The cased glass body comprised of a globular shaped base decorated with finely executed hand painted images in enamels of swallows against a striking brilliant yellow ground, rising ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Swallow

Materials

Enamel

Antique Map of the Seine, Paris and its Suburbs, Vuillemin, circa 1860
Antique Map of the Seine, Paris and its Suburbs, Vuillemin, circa 1860

Antique Map of the Seine, Paris and its Suburbs, Vuillemin, circa 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

The map names Nanterre, Gennevilliers, Colombes, Asnieres, Clichy, Montmartre, Saint-Denis, Le Bourget, Aubervilliers, Pantin, Bobigny, Bondy, Romainville, Bagnolet, Montreuil, Fonte...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Swallow

Materials

Paper

Japonisme Mixed-Metal Étagère Table, Manner of Gabriel Viardot
Japonisme Mixed-Metal Étagère Table, Manner of Gabriel Viardot

Japonisme Mixed-Metal Étagère Table, Manner of Gabriel Viardot

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in London, GB

Around them, branches of pomegranate spread across the ground in flowing lines, one fruit modelled in high relief and split to reveal its seeds, with a swallow in flight, a dragonfly...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Swallow

Materials

Metal

Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond and Gem Set Charm Bracelet
Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond and Gem Set Charm Bracelet

Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond and Gem Set Charm Bracelet

Located in Venice, CA

Swallow jewelry was often given as a gift to a loved one who was setting off on a long journey, or worn by lovers who were forced to be apart.

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1920s Antique Swallow

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Jean Boris Lacroix Large French Art Deco Bird Chandelier, 1920
Jean Boris Lacroix Large French Art Deco Bird Chandelier, 1920

Jean Boris Lacroix Large French Art Deco Bird Chandelier, 1920

By Jean Boris Lacroix

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Every shade is supported by an elegant bronze swallow, while the birds’ outstretched wings are also crafted from luminous opalescent glass.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Swallow

Materials

Bronze

Queen Artemisia Cupid Cairo Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy
Queen Artemisia Cupid Cairo Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy

Queen Artemisia Cupid Cairo Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

According to the myth, the queen decided to become the human tomb of her late husband herself, swallowing his ashes so that he might continue to live within her – an ultimate gesture...

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Swallow

Materials

Oil

Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service
Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service

Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Bachelor Tea Service

By George Richards Elkington

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The decoration to the upper portion of this impressive antique bachelor tea set incorporates a fishing boat in the background and pairs of swallows in flight, the lower portion of ea...

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1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Swallow

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Napoleon III Brooch: Art Nouveau: 18K solid Gold pearl, Red blue & white
Antique Napoleon III Brooch: Art Nouveau: 18K solid Gold pearl, Red blue & white

Antique Napoleon III Brooch: Art Nouveau: 18K solid Gold pearl, Red blue & white

Located in Antwerp, BE

Next to this floral scene, we see a little hand engraved swallow. The clasp is a pin with a c-clasp. This yellow gold brooch is tested for 18 karat solid gold since it bears no hallm...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Swallow

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vases, C.1870
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vases, C.1870

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Vases, C.1870

Located in London, GB

Each vase carries a distinct fauna — one displaying a white swallow in flight, the other a blue butterfly among blossom, a common variation in Meiji paired production.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Swallow

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Rare Ferdinand Barbedienne Gilt-Bronze Centrepiece Vase - Putti & Nymphs, Signed
Rare Ferdinand Barbedienne Gilt-Bronze Centrepiece Vase - Putti & Nymphs, Signed

Rare Ferdinand Barbedienne Gilt-Bronze Centrepiece Vase - Putti & Nymphs, Signed

Located in Nottingham, GB

Among the details are water lilies, climbing vines, flowers, a squirrel, swallow and butterfly, all incorporated into the richly modelled composition.

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Late 19th Century Antique Swallow

Materials

Bronze

19th-century Japanese Bronze Incense Burner in the Archaistic Chinese Style
19th-century Japanese Bronze Incense Burner in the Archaistic Chinese Style

19th-century Japanese Bronze Incense Burner in the Archaistic Chinese Style

Located in San Francisco, CA

The two robust, stylized handles on the sides are shaped like mythical beast heads swallowing the handles, a direct nod to ancient ritual handles.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Swallow

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Brass Mounted Folding Double Sided Low Screen
Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Brass Mounted Folding Double Sided Low Screen

Aesthetic Movement Walnut & Brass Mounted Folding Double Sided Low Screen

Located in Norwich, England

The double sided fabric has been replaced with modern Walter Crane, Swallows and Almond Blossom Tapestry Weave to one side, and duck egg 100% silk to the other.

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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Swallow

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair of Jugendstil Armchairs in style of Josef Hoffmann, Austria 1910s
Pair of Jugendstil Armchairs in style of Josef Hoffmann, Austria 1910s

Pair of Jugendstil Armchairs in style of Josef Hoffmann, Austria 1910s

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Beograd, RS

They are made on beech and reupholstered in plush with a print of oranges and swallows, which gives them a highly decorative, attractive and sophisticated vibe.

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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Swallow

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Hand Embroidered Folding Screen Arts and Crafts Era circa 1910s
Hand Embroidered Folding Screen Arts and Crafts Era circa 1910s

Hand Embroidered Folding Screen Arts and Crafts Era circa 1910s

By Matthew Andrew Daly

Located in Atlanta, GA

The embroidered design depicts a flower filled meadow with swallows flying through the air. This design is attributed to Matthew Andrew Daly, who designed numerous pieces of furnitur...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Swallow

Materials

Metal

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral
Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vase Meiji Period Green Ground Bird Floral

Located in Long Island City, NY

The body is adorned with a naturalistic scene featuring a swallow in flight among flowering branches and foliage.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Swallow

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Located in Chicago, IL

A motif with origins as early as the Han dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), the chiwen is shown swallowing the roof ridge so as to ‘swallow all evil influences’ and protect from fire, flood an...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Swallow

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750
Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750

Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

A motif with origins as early as the Han dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), the chiwen is shown swallowing the roof ridge so as to ‘swallow all evil influences’ and protect from fire, flood an...

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Swallow

Materials

Earthenware

Victorian FJ Emery Brown Transferware Sussex Pattern Pitcher and 16" Basin
Victorian FJ Emery Brown Transferware Sussex Pattern Pitcher and 16" Basin

Victorian FJ Emery Brown Transferware Sussex Pattern Pitcher and 16" Basin

By Emery

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The pitcher and basin feature large cartouches bearing swallows in flight over moonlit waves. The decoration includes flower-filled cartouches and wide bands with trailing flowers a...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Swallow

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Korean Gangwon Do Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Rare Korean Gangwon Do Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Rare Korean Gangwon Do Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

The black iron hardware is thin and not superfluously ornate, but they do cover a large portion of the facade. There are large swallow tail lock plate and two swallow tail hinge plat...

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1890s Korean Other Antique Swallow

Materials

Metal

René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920

René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Lalique (1860-1945), Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles,1920 René Lalique Pendulette 8 jours « Cinq Hirondelles » enameled glass clock Also called pendulette « Vol d’Hirondel...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Swallow

Materials

Glass

The Flying Horse of Gansu Set as a Lamp   This is a bronze statue
The Flying Horse of Gansu Set as a Lamp   This is a bronze statue

The Flying Horse of Gansu Set as a Lamp This is a bronze statue

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The Flying Horse of Gansu Set as a Lamp This is a bronze statue of The Flying Horse of Gansu otherwise known as the Galloping Horse, he is standing on a Flying Swallow A Beautiful ...

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Early 1900s Chinoiserie Antique Swallow

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Dutch Game Table with Mahogany & Satinwood, 1795
Late 18th Century Dutch Game Table with Mahogany & Satinwood, 1795

Late 18th Century Dutch Game Table with Mahogany & Satinwood, 1795

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

When in demilune form the beautiful marquetry motifs of flowers, overflowing vase, swallows, and scrolling leaves is on full display.

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1790s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Swallow

Materials

Metal

BURGESS & LEIGH - Aesthetic Movement Transfer Decorated Plate - UK - Circa 1880
BURGESS & LEIGH - Aesthetic Movement Transfer Decorated Plate - UK - Circa 1880

BURGESS & LEIGH - Aesthetic Movement Transfer Decorated Plate - UK - Circa 1880

By Burgess & Leigh

Located in Chatham, ON

BURGESS & LEIGH - HILL POTTERY (Manufacturer) - Rustic (Pattern Name) - Aesthetic Movement transfer decorated ceramic cabinet plate in brown - featuring fruits, florals and a swallow...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Swallow

Materials

Ceramic

1920s Dark Pink Modern Bird Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 10'x14'2'' Wool Rug
1920s Dark Pink Modern Bird Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 10'x14'2'' Wool Rug

1920s Dark Pink Modern Bird Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 10'x14'2'' Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This vibrant red color is perfectly balanced by the sparse, yet intricately detailed, corner decorations featuring flowering branches, flying swallows, and hanging lanterns. Unlike t...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Swallow

Materials

Wool

A Fine Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Henry Chueux Gilt Bronze Candelabras
A Fine Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Henry Chueux Gilt Bronze Candelabras

A Fine Pair of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Henry Chueux Gilt Bronze Candelabras

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

Finely executed bronze work depicting swallows flying above a natural environment on the bodies of the candelabras, each mounted with dore gilt.

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19th Century French Antique Swallow

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Swallow For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique swallow you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect antique swallow among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. An antique swallow from Riker Brothers and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique swallow of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 39, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and old european cut versions for sale. When shopping for an antique swallow, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Swallow?

Prices for an antique swallow can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $31,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,400.