Vintage Cast Lead Shell Form Bird Bath, 1920's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Cast Lead Shell Form Bird Bath, circa 1920's. Stylized'Dolphin base.'
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Garden Ornaments
Lead
Vintage Cast Lead Shell Form Bird Bath, 1920's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Cast Lead Shell Form Bird Bath, circa 1920's. Stylized'Dolphin base.'
Lead
English Midcentury Lead Bird Bath Depicting a Shell with Squirrel and Bird
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English lead bird bath from the mid 20th century, with squirrel and bird sitting on a shell.
Lead
$2,660Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Cast Stone Pedestal and Shell Form Bird Bath
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique cast stone and shell form birdbath. Great antique condition, nice wear and aged patina will add interest to any outdoor space.
Cast Stone
Vintage Cast Stone Scallop Shell Decorative Bowl or Garden Basin, 14" Bird Bath
By Willy Guhl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
An attractive sculptural centerpiece for a console, coffee table or garden setting, it could also be used as a catchall, shallow planter, garden basin or small bird bath. The aged su...
Cast Stone, Concrete
19th c. American Cast Iron Dolphin Bird Bath or Planter with Sea Shell Font
Located in Litchfield, CT
A fine 19th century bird bath of exceptional quality. The bowl is a thick iron scallop shell resting on a Dolphin's tail all on a stepped base.
Iron
American Figural Boy Lead Bird Bath Holding Shell w/ Dove On Circular Base, 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American figural boy lead bird bath holding shell above head with dove perched on rim while standing on a circular molded base, Mid 19th Century
Lead
English Sea Shell Bird Bath
Located in Austin, TX
An English bird bath (two pieces) featuring a sea shell design top attached to a column base.
Vintage Stone Inlaid "GROTTO" Bird Bath
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Stone Inlaid "GROTTO" Bird Bath. Tony Doquette Style. Vintage stone and shell bird bath makes a wonderful statement piece for any garden.
Stone
Marble Bird Bath, Classical Style Carved Putto with Clam Shell Dish
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carve marble bird bath in the form of a putto holding a dish in the form of a clam shell, late 19th century.
Marble
French Cast Iron Figural Shell Bowl Bird Bath on Octagonal Plinth, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
French cast iron figural putti shell bowl bird bath resting on a circular octagonal plinth.
Iron
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H 32 in W 22 in D 13 in
French Cast Iron Figural Shell Bowl Bird Bath on Octagonal Plinth, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
French cast iron figural putti shell bowl bird bath resting on a circular octagonal plinth.
Iron
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H 28 in W 14.6 in D 15 in
English Iron Greco-Roman Style Standing Cherub Carrying a Sea Shell Bird Bath
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Greco-Roman style iron bird bath from the 20th century depicting a standing cherub carrying a sea shell on his head.
Iron
Shell Bird Bath
Located in Stamford, CT
Concrete and shell bird bath with pedestal.
Ceramic
Oyster Shell Bird Bath
Located in New York, NY
Oyster Shell Birdbath
Natural Oyster Shell Over Concrete Form
273 pounds
Mid-20th Century Cast Composition Stone Scallop Shell Bird Bath
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The well modelled cast stone bird bath, modelled as an open scallop shell on a spiral turned socle column and plinth base; with an added associated ebonized plinth base, the whole su...
Composition
Shell Covered Bird Bath
Located in New York, NY
Bird bath detailed in shells throughout.
Cement
American 1940s Scallop Shell Cement Bird Bath
Located in Southampton, NY
Very Decorative American 1940's Scallop Shell Cement Bird Bath On A Tapering Fluted Column.
19th-20th Century Lead Shell Garden Ornament / Bird Bath
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century lead shell garden ornament / bird bath.
Lead
Hand-Carved White Marble Decorative Dish with Wavy Forms
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Carved White Marble Decorative Dish with Wavy Forms
Marble
Small Italian Carved Marble Shell Basin or Vide Poche, 20th C
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy during the 1900’s, this small marble shell basin would make a great vide-poche. A vide-poche (literally “empty pocket”) is a small storage bowl for everyday item...
Marble
An Exceptional Antique Cast Iron Garden Fountain After Fiske
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant 19th Century tiered Cast Iron Fountain in a fine weathered Green paint. The finely proportioned central support with fluted column base supports two elegant scalloped tier...
Iron
Georgian Revival Garden Tazza Font Stone Urn Bird Bath
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Georgian revival garden tazza Quirky little urn on stand that could also function as a nice bird bath Crafted from reconstituted stone with lovely weathere...
Stone
19th Century Neoclassical Cast Stone Bird Bath for Garden Decor
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An sublime late 19th century English, cast stone bird bath for Neoclassical beauty in any garden or patio that both people and avian visitors can enjoy. The wide, shallow bowl rests ...
Stone
Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Flower Bird Bath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal bird bath. Done in a cast concrete with a charming flower design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Concrete
Well Weathered Shell Birdbath
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice well weathered stone birdbath, twisted stem and lovely shell bowl, in very good overall condition. 31" high 21" diameter You are welcome to view this item at our showr...
Cast Stone
Vintage Figural Cast Iron Garden Fountain Mid 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
This vintage figural garden fountain is crafted from cast iron, featuring a charming design that evokes classical aesthetics. The fountain is characterized by a central cherub figure...
Cast Iron
Vintage Regency Cast Stone Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your garden into a timeless European oasis with this magnificent vintage cast stone fountain. Drawing inspiration from Neoclassical and Italianate design, this water featur...
Stone, Concrete
Vintage Coastal Cast Concrete Clam Shell Dining Table Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a dramatic coastal statement with this stunning vintage clam shell table base from the 1980s. This highly sculptural piece is crafted from cast concrete, featuring an iconic dou...
Concrete
Late 20th Century Grotto Style Cast Concrete Shell Birdbath
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderfully sculptural vintage cast concrete birdbath in the form of a stylized clam shell, raised on a substantial fluted pedestal base. The deeply molded basin and dark, weathere...
Concrete
19th Century French Carved Stone Medici Garden Planter on Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio, garden, or interior conservatory with this elegant antique French stone jardinière, crafted circa 1880. Inspired by the classic Medici form, the planter features a ...
Cast Stone
18th Century Italian Holy Water Font in Carved Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy during the 1700s, this holy water font was crafted from beautiful Verona rosso marble. Known for its reddish color and light veining, this particular stone has a...
Stone, Limestone, Marble
Cast Iron Birdbath with Wavy Rim and Decorative Birds
Located in Marbella, ES
A charming birdbath crafted from cast iron with a delicate, aged white finish. Its wide, undulating rim adds movement and elegance, while the two decorative birds perched on the edge...
Iron
Stone Pentworth Bird Bath Garden Planter Urn
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a classical garden bird bath made from reconstituted stone Can function as a bird bath, font or planter Can you imagine how this would look with our feathered friends...
Stone
Antique Handyside Cast Iron Tazza Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century cast iron tazza urn, made by Handyside, steeped in character with surface rust and old flaking paint. With its beautiful shallow bowl and traditional pedestal...
Iron, Metal
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
$1,400
H 22.25 in W 32.49 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Nightstand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese black Tansu chest. Its horizontally balanced proportions and deep black tone create a quiet sense of stability, bringing a calm visual weight to any space. Wi...
Cedar
Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This appealing vintage planter merges rustic garden aesthetics with coastal charm, featuring a wide terracotta pot base entirely hand-encrusted with a mosaic of natural shells. The e...
Shell, Plaster
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
1980s Ruzzetti & Gow Italian Sterling Silver Spingle Tibia Fusus Shell
By Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1980s original Ruzzetti & Gow Italian sterling silver wrapped spindle tibia shell is 8.5" long. Has the original tag inside. Excellent table top decorative object. G...
Sterling Silver
Sold|$4,500
H 34.26 in W 66.15 in D 21.66 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...
Iron
$3,550 / set
H 35.75 in W 22 in D 20 in
Jean Michel Frank Design Pair of Limed Oak and Caned Chairs Art Deco Style
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of limed oak caned and leather upholstered armchairs, originally designed by Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930s. These examples are from a 1990s production by the company Mattalia...
Leather, Cane, Oak
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in Dm 14 in
African Cameroon Bamileke Tribal Beaded Zoomorphic Side Table Stool 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage beaded nobility throne stool / side table / plant stand from the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon. It is constructed from carved Azobe wood, covered with cloth, and intricately de...
Hardwood, Beads
Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota
Located in New York, NY
Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota This exceptional mounted turtle fossil originates from the Oligocene period (approximately 23–34 million years ago) and was unearthed in South D...
Stone
Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's
By Oscar Nilsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Oak and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Svensk möbelindustri in Sweden Dimensi...
Brass
$6,005
H 6.7 in Dm 27.56 in
1940s Large Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Iron, Gilbert Poillerat Style
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Gilt Iron Sunburst Ceiling Light, Wrought iron, Gold Leaf France, 1940s. This monumental sunburst ceiling llight was entirely made in hand-forged iron and finished in go...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Ceramic coffee table by Tue Poulsen, Denmark 1960s
By Tue Poulsen, Willy Beck
Located in Round Rock, TX
Ceramic coffee table designed by Tue Poulsen, Denmark 1960s. Created in collaboration with Danish furniture designer Erik Wørts for Willy Beck, Tue Poulsen pairs a wenge frame with ...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Wenge
Sold|$4,500
H 34.06 in W 65.75 in D 20.08 in
Japanese Antique Large Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...
Iron
19th Century Majolica Birds Jardinière Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica jardinière planter with 4 birds Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Height / 5 inches , 8 by 5 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. ...
Ceramic
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...
Nickel
French Interior Apartment Gates circa 1910
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of highly decorative interior apartment gates circa 1910 Dimensions: Total width of doors with wall bracket 31.25 inches Width if individual doors 15.5.inches Heigh...
Wrought Iron
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