circa 1840s Cornelius and Co. Cast Brass & Marble Girandole Candlesticks, a Pair
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1840s Cornelius and Co. Cast Brass & Marble Girandole Candlesticks with crystal pendulums.
Crystal, Marble, Brass
circa 1840s Cornelius and Co. Cast Brass & Marble 3-Arm Girandole Candelabra
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1840s Cornelius and Co. Cast brass & marble three arms Girandole Candlelabra with crystal pendulums.
Crystal, Marble, Brass
Antique Gilt Bronze Three Arm Candelabra by Cornelius & Co., 1840, USA
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite, period pair of antique Cornelius and Company gilt bronze three arm candlesticks, Philadelphia, circa 1840, having been electrified sometime in the early 20th century. T...
Bronze
Irish Bog Oak Hand Carved Inkstand in the Form of an Owl 'Cornelius Goggin'
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Central England, GB
An Irish bog oak hand carved inkstand in the form of an owl Attributed to Cornelius Goggin, Dublin Ireland This exceptional bog oak inkstand is of a very rare and desirable form....
Bog Wood
Pair of American Angelic Figural Gilt Bronze Candelabras, Circa 1820
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine pair of American angelic figural gilt bronze six light candelabra's with hand chased scrolled foliage, lambs tongue, and terminating on tripod plinth base with griffon motif. ...
Am. Gas Chandelier by Cornelius & Co. of Philadelphia
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Long Island, NY
19th century Am. elaborate six-arm gas chandelier, Cornelius & Co. Phila High style mid-19th century American Rococo Revival gas chandelier, by Cornelius & Co of Philadelphia, they...
Brass
Early Gasolier with Cast Snake Detail
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This is an early gasolier in the shape of an oil chandelier with snake details. it is suspended from the canopy by three rods. Attributed to Cornelius & Company
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Antique Chandelier 19th Century Four-Arm Gas Chandelier
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Long Island, NY
An American Rococo Revival gas chandelier, with four authentic period frosted and etched snowflake globes. The original chain links with cherubs. The chandelier is attributed to Corn...
Brass
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H 65 in W 23 in D 23 in
Antique attr Cornelius & Co. Figural Ben Franklin Gas Chandelier, Electrified
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural gas chandelier attributed to Cornelius & Co. offers brass and white metal construction with central sculpture of Ben Franklin on font with acanthus foliate element...
Metal, Brass
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H 35.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Antique Cornelius & Co Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Gas Three Light Fixture c1860
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Cornelius & Co Gilt Bronze Figural Hanging Gas Three Light Fixture with Foliate Elements, Cornucopia Form Receivers and Rope Twist Drop Bars c1860 Measures- 35.5''H x 19''W ...
Bronze
Antique Classical Cornelius & Co. Solar Lamp, circa 1890
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Classical solar oil lamp by Cornelius & Co. offers font with maker label surmounting reeded column and square base, ruffled rim frosted shade with etched decoration, elect...
Metal
19th Century Cornelius and Company Rococco Revival Six Light Chandelier
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Englewood, NJ
A period, rare and very impressive 19th century American Victorian gilt bronze Rococo Revival six-arm gas chandelier by, Cornelius & Baker, Philadelphia, PA which has been electrifie...
Brass, Bronze
Cornelius School Gilt and Pierced White Metal Up and Down Six-Light Chandelier
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Cornelius School chandelier features gilt cast white metal frame with central pierced foliate drop finial and font with six scroll and foliate form arms terminating in up and down in...
Metal
19th Century Cornelius & Company Rococco Revival Six Light Chandelier
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Englewood, NJ
An impressive 19th Century American gilt bronze Rococco Revival gilt brass, glass and cast bronze six arm gas chandelier by, Cornelius & Company which has been electrified and is hig...
Bronze, Brass
Victorian Cornelius School Bronze and Crystal George Washington Solar Lamp
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian solar lamp in the manner of Cornelius offers foliate cast base with mask reserve depicting bust of President George Washington and hanging crystals on stepped ma...
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
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H 21.25 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique Victorian Cornelius School Brass & Marble Solar Astral Lamp, c1840
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian solar Astral lamp in the manner of Cornelius offers frosted shade with grape motif over brass base having cut crystals, reeded column and marble foot, electrifie...
Crystal, Marble, Brass
Continental Cornelius School Iron Figural Indian Maiden Oil Lamp, circa 1860
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Continental Cornelius School figural cast iron table oil lamp base offers ebonized cast iron base in the form of an Indian maiden surmounted by faceted glass font, circa 1...
Iron
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H 25 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Antique Cornelius School Classical Gilt Brass Solar Lamp & Cut Back Shade c1840
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique solar lamp in the manner of Cornelius offers Classical form with cut back glass shade over brass base with hanging cut crystals, electrified, c1840 Measures- 25''H x 8.25...
Brass
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H 26 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Early Victorian Brass, Marble and Etched Glass Solar Lamp, 19th Century
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique early Victorian solar lamp offers reeded brass column seated on marble base having cast and pierced foliate bronze collar and etched frosted glass globe, 19th century M...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Cast Brass Gilt Lacquer Girandole Candlesticks
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The motif features birds on a flowering branch below a scrollwork shaft, luster ring, and candle cup. Probably Cornelius & Co. American, Philadelphia, circa 1840.
Marble, Brass
Mid 19th Century Brass Astral Lamp with Globe Shade
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Cornelius & Co. brass astral lamp with original blown, frosted, and cut glass globe form shade.
Marble, Brass
19th Century Cornelius & Company Astral Lamp
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Canton, MA
Cornelius & Company Astral lamp. A distinguished piece for a study or office. Brass Column form with finely cast acanthus leaves. Shade is mouth blown, frosted cut glass. C. 1850. El...
Brass
Six Bronze Gilt Bronze Gasolier
By Cornelius & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This is a six arm gilt bronze gasolier, attributed to Cornelius and Sons. Each arm is topped with a griffon figure. New Glass
Ormolu
$390
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Owl Hand Carved Rosewood Sculpture, Antique, 1930s, 4.5" Wide
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-983 Japanese owl hand carved rosewood sculpture.
Hardwood
Hand Crafted Mahogany Wood Owl Letter Holder / Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A hand-crafted mahogany wood owl letter holder / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3"D x 5H". #3490
Mahogany
$27,500 / set
H 15 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of American parcel-gilt and patinated bronze, twin light candelabras/ table lamps attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co, New York, first quarter of the 20th century. Ea...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair of French Renaissance Revival Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabra lamps
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A striking and highly decorative pair of large French Renaissance Revival gilt and patinated bronze six-light candelabra, dating to the mid-19th century and later professionally conv...
Bronze, Ormolu
Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Owl With Glass Eyes, Early 1900s
Located in London, GB
A delightful decorative carved wood owl. This finely hand carved Black Forest owl sculpture demonstrates incredible workmanship and attention to detail, along with his/her beautiful...
Wood
$25,000 / set
H 30 in Dm 14 in
Excellent Pair of Late 19th Century Parcel-Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Pair of Late 19th/Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Parcel-Gilt and Patinated Bronze Seven Light Candelabra Each with openwork tripod base cast with hoof feet, the stan...
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,295
H 7.5 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron Owl bank with a turning head coin lever and glass eyes. Lot of the original paint still intact. Missing the lock on the underside, not visible when viewing upright...
Iron
Folk Art Standing Owl Wooden Carved Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Folk Art wooden carved standing owlSculpture. It has bone around the eyes. Small chip on the base. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage st...
Bone, Wood
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s
By Franz Bergmann
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s. Early 20th century, Bergmann Bronze Sculpture. An Austrian cold painted bronze model of an Owl. The body naturalisticall...
Bronze
A fine pair of 19th century bronze and ormolu 4 light candelabra
Located in London, GB
An attractive pair of early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu 4 light Candelabra with removeable flame finial to centre light, supported on scrolled arms above tapering stems raised on ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze "Owl"
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful Antique Cold Painted Vienna Bronze Owl A very fine early 20th Century Austrian bronze figure of a barn owl standing on an integral bronze plinth. The bronze study with gla...
Bronze
Hand-Carved Oakwood Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco style hand-carved oakwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa the 1930s. This beautiful naturalistically carved dark brown wooden owl with glass eyes, sitting on a wooden base wi...
Wood, Oak
$1,340
H 14.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully carved owl. This hand-carved owl is well loved by its previous owners and therefor it is still in magnificent condition. Owl sculptures of this period are rare...
Oak
$3,500 / set
H 26.5 in Dm 13 in
Pair Antique French Empire Gold Bronze Candelabra Lamps, Circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Empire gold bronze candelabra lamps, Circa 1890-1900.
Bronze
$1,981
H 17.72 in Dm 8.27 in
20th Century Rare and Mint Condition Brown Glazed Ceramic Barn Owl Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and highly decorative, 1980's owl sculpture. This stunning barn owl will look great on any mid-century design piece of furniture. It is beautifully made and in perfect condi...
Ceramic, Wood
French Gilt Bronze Five-Light Candelabrum, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French five-light candelabrum, crafted in richly gilt bronze, is a refined example of late 19th-century decorative artistry. The piece features a beautifully sculpted ce...
Bronze
English Victorian Ebony Owl
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian carved ebony figure of an owl standing on a shaped base
Ebony
$1,004Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 16 in D 5 in
19thc Victorian Gilt Bronze / Crystal Figural Candelabra/ Girandole
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze/ Cut Crystal Candelabra/ Girandole. Detailed figural male/ female figures on marble base. 3 candle arms. Lovely estate piece in very good condition.
Bronze
$1,600 / set
H 15.25 in W 14.5 in D 3.5 in
Set of French Gilt Metal and Crystal Girandole Candelabra with Bear Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rococo girandoles composed of gilt metal with stepped marble bases and etched lead-crystal prism decoration (ca. late 19th Century, France). The centerpiece candelabra features three...
Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf
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