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Lion Of Lucerne

Serpentine Green Marble Sculpture, The Lion Of Lucerne
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Serpentine Green Marble Sculpture, The Lion Of Lucerne After Bertel Thorvaldsen Circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Antique Italian Grand Tour Sculpture of Lion of Lucerne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Italian Grand Tour sculpture after the Lion of Lucerne. Dating to circa 1830, this
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster

Large Black Forest Model of the Lion of Lucerne Dated 1867
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Black Forest model of the Lion of Lucerne dated 1867, after Bertel Thorvaldsen, carved from
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Antique 1860s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ walnut plaque of the “Lion of Lucerne”, of rectangular form with a recess showing
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Sublime Vintage Hand Cavred Wooden Plaque & Documents of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque of The Lion of Lucerne and
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
after the “Tell Monument” by Richard Kissling (1848-1919) and with the “Lion of Lucerne”, the motto
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Wood

19th Century Serpentine Carving of 'The Dying Lion' After Bertel Thorvaldsen
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Stamford, CT
Lion of Lucerne' also known as 'The Dying Lion'. This beautiful rendition is a faithful reproduction of
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Serpentine

Pair of Lucerne Lion Bookends by HPI
By Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
A regal pair of "Lucerne Lion" with shield bookends by HPI, circa 1992. The pair is in great
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Resin

Pair of Lucerne Lion Bookends by HPI
Pair of Lucerne Lion Bookends by HPI
H 8.5 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

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Fine Antique Gilt Bronze and Verte Antico Marble Inkstand, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
Antique marble "lion of lucerne" inkstand; centered by a recumbent by a recumbent lion on a stepped
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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

19th Century Carving of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Black Forest walnut carving of the lion of Lucerne resting upon armor and weapons
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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Carved Marble model of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in Folkestone, GB
close inspection). The Lion Monument, of the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland
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Antique 19th Century European Regency Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Carved Marble model of the Lion of Lucerne
Carved Marble model of the Lion of Lucerne
H 9.26 in W 17.72 in D 6.89 in
Small Antique Carved Walnut Plaque, Lion Of Lucerne, Late 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful rendition of the famed Lion of Lucerne, this small plaque from the late 1800s was hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood, Walnut

Carved Wood Lion-Copy of Original Monument in Lucerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wood lion with placque with Latin inscription that reads, when translated: "To the loyalty
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Baroque Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

The Lion of Lucerne Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique bronze sculpture of "Lion of Lucerne". The lion monument, or the lion of Lucerne, is a rock
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Antique 19th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swiss Lion of Lucerne relief carving plaque. good original condition. "The Lion Monument (German
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Antique 1890s Swiss Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swiss lion of lucerne relief carving plaque. Wood appears to be Walnut - in very good original
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Antique 1890s Swiss Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1930s, Jennings Brothers Bronze Coated Lion of Lucerne Bookends
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s, bronze coated Lion Of Lucerne bookends.
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Vintage 1930s Bookends

‘Black Forest’ Walnut Version of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ walnut version of the Lion of Lucerne, the recumbent lion sleeping with his paws
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Walnut

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving, 1900s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Fine lion wood carving relief depicting the Swiss deadly wounded lion of Luzerne. The original
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20th Century Swiss Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving, 1900s
Swiss Lion of Lucerne Relief Carving, 1900s
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in
Antique Wooden Sculpture of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An old Swiss woodcarving of the famous lion of Lucern. Brienz, Black Forest circa 1900 Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

circa 1920s Pair of Carved Mahogany Bookends
By Bertel Thorvaldsen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of carved mahogany bookends, c.1920. The lion of Lucerne with the inscription Helvetiorum
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Vintage 1920s Bookends

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Mahogany

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
after the “Tell Monument” by Richard Kissling (1848-1919) and with the “Lion of Lucerne”, the motto
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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Pair of Bookends with Lions from a Monument in Lucerne
Located in Petaluma, CA
These neat bookends are a direct copy of a monument in Lucerne as written on the front. From the
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Bookends

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Iron, Spelter

Monumental Lion of Lucerne Wood Carved Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Never seen before in this size, this monumental wood carving of the famous Lion of Lucerne depicts
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Lion of Lucerne Walnut Carving
Located in Aspen, CO
This Swiss Black Forest Lion of Lucerne Walnut Carving was originally carved by Peter Wikz of
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest More Furniture and Collectibles

Large Continental Carved 'The Lion of Lucerne' Fruitwood Model, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Large Swiss or Italian carved fruitwood model of “The Lion of Lucerne,” circa 1880. Along with
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Antique 1880s Italian Animal Sculptures

Exquisite C19th Carved Fruitwood Panel of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exquisite , mid 19th century relief carved fruitwood panel of The Lion of Lucerne , after Bertel
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Pair of Carved Wood Book Ends Depicting the Swiss Guard Lions of Lucerne, France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of bookends are depicting the dying Swiss Guard Lions of Lucerne, France which were
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI More Desk Accessories

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Wood

Grand Tour Souvenirs of the Lion of Lucerne
Located in Alexandria, VA
These excellent bronzes are replicas of the monumental memorial in Lucerne, Switzerland to the more
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Sculptures

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Black Forest Linden Wood Carving
Located in Suffolk, GB
Lucerne. This carving is based on the stone lion monument in Lucerne, Switzerland originally designed
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Black Forest Plaque "Lion of Lucerne"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black Forest Plaque "Lion of Lucerne" Inscribed at the top: "HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI OR THE
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

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Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bear 1920s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice black forest bear. Hand carved 1920s. Good condition.
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Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Fruitwood

circa 1900 Miniature Model of a Black Forest Bear Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1900 Miniature Model of Black Forest Bear Bench. "Black Forest" is a term to describe elaborate, realistic wood carvings from an area in southwest Germany in the state of Baden...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890 A fine wood carving relief depicting a scenery of a nest robbing of a raptor by a man. The model for this carving was painted ...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Swiss Early 20th Century Bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Pine

Antique Victorian Marble Roman Ruins Grand Tour Statue Sculpture Columns Pillars
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable original Victorian Marble Grand Tour Roman Ruin statue of columns A wonderful original piece, this is a desk sized co...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

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Marble

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely crisp carving and fabulous quality, circa 1880.
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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Swiss Bear Glass Eyes
By Black Forrest
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Black Forest Linden wood naturalistically carved strolling bear with original glass eyes, crafted in Brienz. This exquisitely carved lindenwood piece features realistic details. A...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Softwood

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Dog Group The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant and her three playful pups; glass eyes are used in all the figures, in the manner of...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group
Located in London, GB
A black forest cattle group Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved swiss cow, calf and bull stand on an elliptical base of grass and rocky outcrops surrounded by a bran...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex, standing on a rocky outcrop with realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 12.6 in
Antique Swiss Wood-Carving, Family of Cows, Circa 1880-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss carved Family of cows, Circa 1880-1900. Exceptional Art of wood-carving.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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Lion Of Lucerne For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lion of lucerne you’re looking for. Each lion of lucerne for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lion of lucerne — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A lion of lucerne made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular.

How Much is a Lion Of Lucerne?

Prices for a lion of lucerne can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $4,318, while the average can fetch as much as $1,153.
Questions About Lion Of Lucerne
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Lion of Lucerne symbolizes bravery and strength. It also represents that a soldier is willing to die rather than surrender. Also called the Dying Lion, the sculpture created by Bertal Thorvaldsen in 1818 and 1819 is a monument that honors the sacrifice of the Swiss Guards who died protecting King Louis XVI during the French Revolution in 1792. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    The history of Lucerne watches is a little complex, as the name Lucerne watches can refer to different entities. During the 1970s and ’80s, there was a line of fashion quartz watches called Lucerne. This brand emerged in response to the quartz crisis. As consumers began preferring economically priced automatic watches, a consortium of Swiss watchmakers began providing components to a workshop that then assembled timepieces and sold them under the Lucerne brand as a way for luxury makers based in Switzerland to compete in the quartz market. There is also a watchmaker called Lucerne Watch Company. Launched in 1997, the company produces economically priced, Swiss-made watches. As a city, Lucerne, Switzerland, has a long history of watchmaking. There, Carl Friedrich Bucherer founded his workshop in 1888, where his manufacturer, CFB Manufacture, continues to produce luxury Bucherer watches. Some people generally refer to timepieces crafted in Lucerne as "Lucerne watches." In addition, a large luxury watch retailer in the Philippines is called Lucerne Watches. It opened in 1982 and today has several locations in the country. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What a concrete lion symbolizes is largely a matter of personal opinion. Buddhism links lions to peace and prosperity. In Renaissance Italy, they embodied wealth and power. Some people also associate them with royalty. You'll find a range of lion sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Depending on the culture, a lion statue can symbolize a variety of things. In Buddhist culture, lion statues bring peace and prosperity, while in China, the lion statues act as guardians. In Italy a lion statue symbolizes power and prestige. You’ll find a collection of lion statues from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese guardian lions are called shishi or stone lions. In English, they are colloquially referred to as lion dogs or foo dogs. Shishi are typically made out of stone. On 1stDibs, find your own stone lions from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    No, the Schiaparelli Lion dress is not real. Although its lion's head and fur look incredibly lifelike, the dress is actually handcrafted out of foam resin and other synthetic materials. The dress made headlines when Kylie Jenner wore it on the runway at Schiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2023 couture collection show at Paris Fashion Week. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Schiaparelli apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A gold lion ring can be a symbol of strength and leadership as well as a piece meant to bring protection to the wearer. Wearing it on the right hand can accentuate the meaning of the leadership qualities, while wearing it on the left hand emphasizes its protection qualities. Shop a range of authentic gold lion rings on 1stDibs.