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Early 20th century satchel form biscuit tin by Peek Frean and Co, English C 1900
Early 20th century satchel form biscuit tin by Peek Frean and Co, English C 1900

Early 20th century satchel form biscuit tin by Peek Frean and Co, English C 1900

Located in Central England, GB

A rare example of a novelty biscuit tin in the form of an elaborate crocodile skin and brass

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Crocodile Antique

Materials

Tin

Japanese 19th Century Tabako Ire Leather Pouch with Pipe, Silver Menuki, Ojime
Japanese 19th Century Tabako Ire Leather Pouch with Pipe, Silver Menuki, Ojime

Japanese 19th Century Tabako Ire Leather Pouch with Pipe, Silver Menuki, Ojime

Located in Point Richmond, CA

kiseru (pipe), and a tonkotsu (tobacco pouch). The pouch is made of lacquered crocodile leather. Both

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Crocodile Antique

Materials

Silver, Brass

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot
Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot

$3,400

H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 9.25 in

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot

By Wedgwood

Located in Sarasota, FL

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot. The teapot surmounted by figural black crocodile

Category

Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Crocodile Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Original Antique Engraving of a Alligator, Shark and Fish, ca.1750
Original Antique Engraving of a Alligator, Shark and Fish, ca.1750

Original Antique Engraving of a Alligator, Shark and Fish, ca.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Espece de Crocodile, nomme Alligator Celui ci est Jeune qui fut tire vivant a

Category

1750s Crocodile Antique

Materials

Paper

STUNNiNG PORTUGUESE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1880 MAFRA PALISSY WARE EWER JUG & SAUCER
STUNNiNG PORTUGUESE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1880 MAFRA PALISSY WARE EWER JUG & SAUCER

STUNNiNG PORTUGUESE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1880 MAFRA PALISSY WARE EWER JUG & SAUCER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

toad to the top and a crocodile handle, these pieces aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but when you start

Category

1880s Portuguese High Victorian Crocodile Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Table de salle à manger rectangulaire en marbre – Circa 1925-1930
Table de salle à manger rectangulaire en marbre – Circa 1925-1930

Table de salle à manger rectangulaire en marbre – Circa 1925-1930

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

attribué à Antoine-Louis Barye, dont la sculpture emblématique d’un tigre dévorant un crocodile surprend

Category

1920s French Mid-Century Modern Crocodile Antique

Materials

Marble

Tall Antique Taxidermy Specimen Dome, English, Glass Display Showcase, Victorian
Tall Antique Taxidermy Specimen Dome, English, Glass Display Showcase, Victorian

Tall Antique Taxidermy Specimen Dome, English, Glass Display Showcase, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Cushion pad to centre dressed in later, faux crocodile leather Raised upon an ebonised base with small bun

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Crocodile Antique

Materials

Glass, Wood

Resting Dromedar, 1861
Resting Dromedar, 1861

Resting Dromedar, 1861

Located in Stockholm, SE

gate hung, according to the custom in Egypt, the skin of a large crocodile, which is believed to, if

Category

1860s Romantic Crocodile Antique

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Large Antique Specimen Display Dome, English Taxidermy Showcase, Victorian, 1870
Large Antique Specimen Display Dome, English Taxidermy Showcase, Victorian, 1870

Large Antique Specimen Display Dome, English Taxidermy Showcase, Victorian, 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

in later, faux crocodile leather Raised upon an ebonised pine base with small bun feet This is a

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Crocodile Antique

Materials

Glass, Pine

Tall Antique Taxidermy Showcase, English, Display Dome, Specimen Case, Victorian
Tall Antique Taxidermy Showcase, English, Display Dome, Specimen Case, Victorian

Tall Antique Taxidermy Showcase, English, Display Dome, Specimen Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

appearance Ebonised base hosts a faux crocodile skin plinth Standing upon a trio of inset, squat pad feet

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Crocodile Antique

Materials

Glass, Wood

Turkish Horse
Turkish Horse

Antoine-Louis BaryeTurkish Horse, circa 1880

$29,470

H 11.03 in W 12.41 in D 3.94 in

Turkish Horse

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in PARIS, FR

to the public exhibiting then his "Tiger devouring a Crocodile", tormented and expressive work, which

Category

1880s French School Crocodile Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lizards and Amphibians, c.1800
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lizards and Amphibians, c.1800

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lizards and Amphibians, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

adaptability (Fig. 4). 5. A crocodile skink (*Tribolonotus spp.*), noted for its armored appearance (Fig. 5

Category

Early 1800s Crocodile Antique

Materials

Paper

Pair Of Vintage Candle Prickets, English, Candlestick, Ecclesiastical, Art Deco
Pair Of Vintage Candle Prickets, English, Candlestick, Ecclesiastical, Art Deco

Pair Of Vintage Candle Prickets, English, Candlestick, Ecclesiastical, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

suitable for a large ecclesiastical candle Octagonal bases dressed with a faux crocodile textured pad This

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Crocodile Antique

Materials

Metal

Eagle and chamois
Eagle and chamois

Antoine-Louis BaryeEagle and chamois, circa 1870

$1,563

H 5.12 in W 6.89 in D 0.79 in

Eagle and chamois

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in PARIS, FR

to the public exhibiting then his "Tiger devouring a Crocodile", tormented and expressive work, which

Category

1870s French School Crocodile Antique

Materials

Bronze

Plaque White-tailed deer
Plaque White-tailed deer

Plaque White-tailed deer

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in PARIS, FR

to the public exhibiting then his "Tiger devouring a Crocodile", tormented and expressive work, which

Category

1870s French School Crocodile Antique

Materials

Bronze

Tiger and Lion walking
Tiger and Lion walking

Tiger and Lion walking

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in PARIS, FR

a Crocodile", tormented and expressive work, which ranked as soon as the first Romantic sculptor

Category

1870s French School Crocodile Antique

Materials

Bronze

From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa
From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa

From the Rush Limbaugh Collection Korhogo Cloth from Ivory Coast of Africa

By Korhogo Tribe

Located in Asheville, NC

future. The crocodile and fish at the top represent fertility and abundance.

Category

19th Century Primitive Crocodile Antique

Materials

Cotton

An ancient Papua wooden substitute headhunters's head
An ancient Papua wooden substitute headhunters's head

An ancient Papua wooden substitute headhunters's head

$13,712

H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 8.86 in

An ancient Papua wooden substitute headhunters's head

Located in Amsterdam, NL

such as crocodiles and pigs formerly played integral roles in the ceremonial life of Papuan Gulf

Category

19th Century Papua New Guinean Crocodile Antique

Materials

Wood

Large Gilt Bronze Medallion Plate with putti, mythology, nymph - Italy - 19th
Large Gilt Bronze Medallion Plate with putti, mythology, nymph - Italy - 19th

Large Gilt Bronze Medallion Plate with putti, mythology, nymph - Italy - 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

surrounded by an angel and a crocodile, framed by a knotted border of fleur-de-lis. With ring on the back for

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Crocodile Antique

Materials

Bronze

Caneware tea set in the Egyptian taste by Schiller & Gerbing, c. 1835
Caneware tea set in the Egyptian taste by Schiller & Gerbing, c. 1835

Caneware tea set in the Egyptian taste by Schiller & Gerbing, c. 1835

Located in Kenilworth, IL

hieroglyphics and a crocodile finial on the sugar bowl. Produced in the Tetschen studio of Schiller &

Category

1830s Czech Crocodile Antique

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Indian sofa
19th Century Indian sofa

19th Century Indian sofa

$4,570

H 47.64 in W 58.67 in D 27.56 in

19th Century Indian sofa

Located in Delft, NL

Krishna at the top of the backrest. The armrests has carvings of crocodiles. The legs of the chairs are

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Crocodile Antique

Materials

Coconut

Koloman Moser Art Nouveau Glass Pitcher by Loetz Witwe, Bohemia, 1900s
Koloman Moser Art Nouveau Glass Pitcher by Loetz Witwe, Bohemia, 1900s

Koloman Moser Art Nouveau Glass Pitcher by Loetz Witwe, Bohemia, 1900s

By Loetz Glass, Koloman Moser, Johann Lötz Witwe

Located in Vienna, AT

crackle „crocodile skin“ pattern, a polished pontil and an integrated hollow handle. Executed by Johann

Category

Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Crocodile Antique

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Antique English Copper Jugs
Pair of Antique English Copper Jugs

Pair of Antique English Copper Jugs

$2,400 / set

H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in

Pair of Antique English Copper Jugs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 1920's English copper jugs with crocodile skin pattern on the body and original patina

Category

1920s English Crocodile Antique

Materials

Copper

19th Century Indian armchairs
19th Century Indian armchairs

19th Century Indian armchairs

$5,142 / set

H 47.64 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in

19th Century Indian armchairs

Located in Delft, NL

has carvings of crocodiles on the armrest. The other with a floral pattern and elephant heads cut out

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Crocodile Antique

Materials

Coconut

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Guerrier du Caucase Bronze Figure
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Guerrier du Caucase Bronze Figure

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Guerrier du Caucase Bronze Figure

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Dallas, TX

large statues). In 1831 he exhibited much larger statues, Tiger Devouring a Gavial Crocodile which was a

Category

1870s French Beaux Arts Crocodile Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze
Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze

Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Dallas, TX

exhibited much larger statues, Tiger Devouring a Gavial Crocodile which was a plaster sculpture 41 cm high

Category

1850s French Beaux Arts Crocodile Antique

Materials

Bronze

18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs

18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

were used in Crocodile Dundee II. They were in the mob boss's house, where the kidnapped woman, Linda

Category

Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Crocodile Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Print of the 'African Continent' by Wagner, circa 1745
Antique Print of the 'African Continent' by Wagner, circa 1745

Antique Print of the 'African Continent' by Wagner, circa 1745

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print representing the continent 'Africa'. Shows two Africans and a crocodile. In the

Category

Mid-18th Century Crocodile Antique

Materials

Paper

Small Antique Display Pedestal, English, Oak, Jardiniere, Bust Stand, Victorian
Small Antique Display Pedestal, English, Oak, Jardiniere, Bust Stand, Victorian

Small Antique Display Pedestal, English, Oak, Jardiniere, Bust Stand, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

crocodile protective pad. This is a distinctive antique bust stand. Ideal for display purposes, as a

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Crocodile Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period

Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

remnants of a decorative lining Later faux crocodile dressing to the top surface and base This is a

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Crocodile Antique

Materials

Pine

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

$774

H 1.5 in W 7 in D 2 in

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

Located in Dallas, TX

like an animal and reminds of a crocodile. One of the end sections is slatted so as to allow the user

Category

19th Century Nigerian Crocodile Antique

Materials

Wood

Exquisite 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Coat Rack Lion Masks
Exquisite 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Coat Rack Lion Masks

Exquisite 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Coat Rack Lion Masks

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

breathtaking. Very rare unusual scene displaying crocodiles with renaissance decorated tails and fruit. A

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Crocodile Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Pembroke Table, English, Drop Leaf, Side, Occasional, Regency, C.1830
Antique Pembroke Table, English, Drop Leaf, Side, Occasional, Regency, C.1830

Antique Pembroke Table, English, Drop Leaf, Side, Occasional, Regency, C.1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

— untested, key absent Drawers lined tastefully with a later faux crocodile finish in black Wonderful tulip

Category

Early 19th Century British Crocodile Antique

Materials

Wood

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

similar to our lizards, our crocodiles or our iguanas. In some way it was a relative of the current

Category

15th Century and Earlier African Crocodile Antique

Materials

Bone

Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall
Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall

Early 20th C Robert Lakin & Co Fairground Carnival Circus Pillars Edwin Hall

Located in Lowestoft, GB

with deeply carved capitals, with the Lakin shield in the centre. The original "crocodile" glaze and

Category

Early 20th Century English Crocodile Antique

Materials

Pine

Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage
Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage

Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage

$2,405Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.41 in W 7.88 in D 2.17 in

Chinese Jade Statue of a Confucian Sage

Located in Milano, IT

symbolise water. In addition, different animals are depicted: a crocodile, a peacock and a monkey. The

Category

Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Crocodile Antique

Materials

Jade

Antique Portrait Bust Stand, English Oak, Jardiniere, Torchere Column, Victorian
Antique Portrait Bust Stand, English Oak, Jardiniere, Torchere Column, Victorian

Antique Portrait Bust Stand, English Oak, Jardiniere, Torchere Column, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

distinctive faux crocodile protective pad. This is an appealing antique portrait bust stand, ideal for

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Crocodile Antique

Materials

Oak

Tropical Paradise: The Diverse Fauna of the Indies by R. De Hooghe, circa 1708
Tropical Paradise: The Diverse Fauna of the Indies by R. De Hooghe, circa 1708

Tropical Paradise: The Diverse Fauna of the Indies by R. De Hooghe, circa 1708

Located in Langweer, NL

. Crocodiles or Alligators - Representing the dangerous wildlife encountered by explorers. 6. Armadillos and

Category

Early 1700s Crocodile Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Drawing Room Pembroke Table, English, Drop Leaf, Side, Lamp, Regency
Antique Drawing Room Pembroke Table, English, Drop Leaf, Side, Lamp, Regency

Antique Drawing Room Pembroke Table, English, Drop Leaf, Side, Lamp, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

tastefully with a later faux crocodile finish in black Decorative knees host a turned cup and collar finish

Category

Early 19th Century British Crocodile Antique

Materials

Wood

English fairground panel
English fairground panel

English fairground panel

$4,165

H 22 in W 14 in D 3 in

English fairground panel

Located in London, GB

that has gained a wonderful patina and typical crocodile craquelure, a small section has been restored

Category

19th Century British Folk Art Crocodile Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

By Manuel Mafra 1

Located in Austin, TX

high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell

Category

1890s Portuguese Rustic Crocodile Antique

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Pair of Candlesticks
Pair of Candlesticks

Pair of Candlesticks

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in PARIS, FR

to the public exhibiting then his "Tiger devouring a Crocodile", tormented and expressive work, which

Category

Late 19th Century French School Crocodile Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

crocodile cover Flared eye-cup to rear, the sliding dust cover absent The single draw tube engraved

Category

Mid-19th Century British Crocodile Antique

Materials

Brass

Original Copper Engraving of Various Celebrated Animals in India by De Bry, 1601
Original Copper Engraving of Various Celebrated Animals in India by De Bry, 1601

Original Copper Engraving of Various Celebrated Animals in India by De Bry, 1601

Located in Langweer, NL

subcontinent's rich natural heritage. It is accompanied by an armored rhinoceros and a crocodile, representing

Category

Early 17th Century Crocodile Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Frontispiece with an Elephant, Lion, Monkey etc, 1749
Antique Frontispiece with an Elephant, Lion, Monkey etc, 1749

Antique Frontispiece with an Elephant, Lion, Monkey etc, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique frontispiece with various animals including an elephant, crocodile and lion. This print

Category

18th Century Crocodile Antique

Materials

Paper

French Bronze Sculpture “Tiger Devouring Gazelle” after Antoine-Louis Barye
French Bronze Sculpture “Tiger Devouring Gazelle” after Antoine-Louis Barye

French Bronze Sculpture “Tiger Devouring Gazelle” after Antoine-Louis Barye

$5,520Sale Price|35% Off

H 5.5 in W 13.63 in D 5.75 in

French Bronze Sculpture “Tiger Devouring Gazelle” after Antoine-Louis Barye

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Shippensburg, PA

unresolved struggle evident in the tiger's battle with the crocodile. This specific casting, executed

Category

19th Century French Romantic Crocodile Antique

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Black Lacquer & Marcasite Cigarette Case & Matching Matchstick Case
Art Deco Black Lacquer & Marcasite Cigarette Case & Matching Matchstick Case

Art Deco Black Lacquer & Marcasite Cigarette Case & Matching Matchstick Case

By Finnigans, London 1

Located in Reading, Berkshire

produced high fashion handbags in crocodile lined with suede that were of "lasting luxury.” In 1968

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Crocodile Antique

Materials

Enamel, Brass

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Crocodile Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic crocodile antique available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, crocodile and metal, every crocodile antique was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a crocodile antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A crocodile antique made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made crocodile antique over the years, but those crafted by Asprey International Limited, Drew & Sons and James Dixon & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Crocodile Antique?

A crocodile antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,825, while the lowest priced sells for $25 and the highest can go for as much as $450,000.