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1951 Mario Ferrari Italian Studio Art Bronze Snail Sculpture - Desk Object
1951 Mario Ferrari Italian Studio Art Bronze Snail Sculpture - Desk Object

1951 Mario Ferrari Italian Studio Art Bronze Snail Sculpture - Desk Object

By Franz Bergmann, Loet Vanderveen

Located in St. Louis, MO

Aligi Sassu Lucio Fontana Giuseppe Napoli Arnaldo Pomodoro Gio Ponti (frequently incorporated small bronze animal objects into interiors) Egidio Casagrande Kurt Delbanco Franz...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Lead Snail
Vintage Boho Lead Snail

Vintage Boho Lead Snail

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whether used as a sculptural object on a bookshelf or a quirky paperweight on a desk, its significant weight also makes it a functional and stylish doorstop.

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lead

Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture
Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture

Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This exquisite brass snail sculpture captures the beauty of nature with remarkable craftsmanship and elegant form. The spiraled shell is adorned with delicate, swirling etchings that...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1950's Concrete Snail
1950's Concrete Snail

1950's Concrete Snail

Located in Brecht, BE

Great item for the garden or even indoors, this 1950's concrete snail.

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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy
Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy

Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy

By Bavent

Located in Austin, TX

Terracotta Majolica Snail Bavent Normandy circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Sterling silver snail with natural shell
Sterling silver snail with natural shell

Sterling silver snail with natural shell

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sterling silver snail with natural shell Portuguese work – 925 silver hallmark Length: 31 cm Width: 9.5 cm Height to the antennae: 9.8 cm Weight: 320 grams

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Vintage 1970s Portuguese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Perfect silver snail with green stone
Perfect silver snail with green stone

Perfect silver snail with green stone

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snail in perfect shape with green stone. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 151.72 grams. Dimensions: 8.2cmx4.2cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Ma...

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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Aluminia, Copenhagen, Rare Snail Vase, Hand-Painted with Snails and Floral Motif
Aluminia, Copenhagen, Rare Snail Vase, Hand-Painted with Snails and Floral Motif

Aluminia, Copenhagen, Rare Snail Vase, Hand-Painted with Snails and Floral Motif

Located in København, Copenhagen

Aluminia, Copenhagen, rare snail vase, hand-painted with snails and floral motifs. Measures: 24 cm x 19 cm Number 147/190. In perfect condition. Stamped, circa 1915.

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Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vases

Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight

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...

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Nickel

Pair of 1970s Italian Silver Snail Figurines
Pair of 1970s Italian Silver Snail Figurines

Pair of 1970s Italian Silver Snail Figurines

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of 1970s heavy silver metal snail figurines. No brand stamp or makers mark.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail
Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail

Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold sculptural statement with this magnificent vintage Italian ceramic snail shell. Rendered on a monumental scale, this piece transforms a simple organic form into a work of...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Small Patinated Verdigris Bronze Snail Sculpture / Paperweight
Small Patinated Verdigris Bronze Snail Sculpture / Paperweight

Small Patinated Verdigris Bronze Snail Sculpture / Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very interesting small patinated bronze snail sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece has a wonderful verdigris patina and measures 2.75"W x 1.25"D x 2.25"H. Very cool an...

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Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Handmade Cast Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight
Handmade Cast Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight

Handmade Cast Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Each of these exquisite solid bronze snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, the noble material is aged unveiling a beautiful ...

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Handmade Cast Brass Decorative Snail Large Paperweight
Handmade Cast Brass Decorative Snail Large Paperweight

Handmade Cast Brass Decorative Snail Large 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, the noble material is aged unveiling a beautiful p...

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Snail Tea Light Candle Holder
Vintage Snail Tea Light Candle Holder

Vintage Snail Tea Light Candle Holder

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Snail Tea Light Candle Holder Dimensions. 5 1/2 W ; 3 1/2 D ; 5 1/2 H.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Murano glass paste snail, Seguso style, Nason Zuccheri
Murano glass paste snail, Seguso style, Nason Zuccheri

Murano glass paste snail, Seguso style, Nason Zuccheri

By Salviati, Toni Zuccheri, Napoleone Martinuzzi, Barovier, Seguso

Located in Lugo, IT

Murano glass paste snail, Seguso Nason Zuccheri style. Good condition. Thank you.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala's Snail bowl in silver
Tapio Wirkkala's Snail bowl in silver

Tapio Wirkkala's Snail bowl in silver

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A great little solid silver handworked "snail" bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Kultakeskus Oy.

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Vintage 1950s Finnish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver

Licio Zanetti Murano glass snail figurine , 1970s Italy
Licio Zanetti Murano glass snail figurine , 1970s Italy

Licio Zanetti Murano glass snail figurine , 1970s Italy

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Delft, NL

Licio Zanetti Murano glass snail figurine , 1970s Italy Dimensions: 18cm Width, 10cm Height, 9cm Depth Condition: Has a small scratch see photo Material: Murano glass

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Indian Cast Brass Metal Incense Burner in a Snail Form
Indian Cast Brass Metal Incense Burner in a Snail Form

Indian Cast Brass Metal Incense Burner in a Snail Form

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand tooled cast metal incense stick holder in a Snail Shaped form. Vintage cast brass incense burner holder. A censer, incense burner, perfume burner or pastille burner is a vesse...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Camilli Sergio snail sculpture in semi-transparent fiberglass
Camilli Sergio snail sculpture in semi-transparent fiberglass

Camilli Sergio snail sculpture in semi-transparent fiberglass

Located in Brussels, BE

This mid-century style snail sculpture by Camilli Sergio is crafted from semi-transparent fiberglass, embodying the design principles of the era with its organic form and warm amber ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Empty Pocket Snail Red Marble Base, Early Twentieth
Empty Pocket Snail Red Marble Base, Early Twentieth

Empty Pocket Snail Red Marble Base, Early Twentieth

Located in Marseille, FR

Empty snail pocket in spelter by Théodore Hingre red marble base, height 28 cm for a width of 22 cm and a depth of 13 cm. Period early twentieth. note that 2 antennas are missing. ...

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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Sterling Silver and Shell Snail Sculpture / Figure Paperweight
Sterling Silver and Shell Snail Sculpture / Figure Paperweight

Sterling Silver and Shell Snail Sculpture / Figure Paperweight

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Wonderful Snail made from Sterling Silver that shows the hand of the craftsman who created it.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Vintage Coastal Seashell Snail Trinket Box – Florida Kitsch Jewelry Box
Vintage Coastal Seashell Snail Trinket Box – Florida Kitsch Jewelry Box

Vintage Coastal Seashell Snail Trinket Box – Florida Kitsch Jewelry Box

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A delightful piece of vintage Florida kitsch, this handcrafted seashell trinket box is designed in the form of a whimsical snail, richly adorned with an assortment of natural shells....

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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Velvet, Wood

Handmade Cast Dark Patina Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight
Handmade Cast Dark Patina Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight

Handmade Cast Dark Patina Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Each of these exquisite solid bronze snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, the noble material is aged unveiling a beautiful ...

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880
Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica box with oysters and snail signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880. Measures: Height / 8", length / 15" on 6.5".

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Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Murano Black Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Murano Black Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight

Murano Black Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight

By Gambaro & Poggi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and unusual, Murano hand blown jet black with gold and silver flecks Italian art glass snail paperweight figurine. The piece has an original clear and gold label that reads...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Ipsens Enke, Denmark. Decorative ceramic bowl with snail, 1920s
Ipsens Enke, Denmark. Decorative ceramic bowl with snail, 1920s

Ipsens Enke, Denmark. Decorative ceramic bowl with snail, 1920s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Ipsens Enke Ceramic bowl with snail, model 251. Decorative bowl shaped as a leaf with a snail resting on the rim. Glazed in shades of green, brown, and orange with a naturalistic sur...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mythical Bronze Cherub Riding Snail Sculpture Figure attr Maitland Smith
Vintage Mythical Bronze Cherub Riding Snail Sculpture Figure attr Maitland Smith

Vintage Mythical Bronze Cherub Riding Snail Sculpture Figure attr Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mythical Bronze Cherub Riding Snail Sculpture Figure attributed to Maitland Smith. Item weighs approximately 20 lbs., Unmarked. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 14" H x...

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Late 20th Century Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lladro, Spain, Figure in Glazed Porcelain, Puppy and Snail, 1980s
Lladro, Spain, Figure in Glazed Porcelain, Puppy and Snail, 1980s

Lladro, Spain, Figure in Glazed Porcelain, Puppy and Snail, 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lladro, Spain. Figure in glazed porcelain. Puppy and snail, 1980s. Measures: 20 x 15.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Steuben Glassworks Signed Crystal "Snail" Scroll Handle Olive Bowl
Steuben Glassworks Signed Crystal "Snail" Scroll Handle Olive Bowl

Steuben Glassworks Signed Crystal "Snail" Scroll Handle Olive Bowl

By Steuben Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Steuben Glassworks signed crystal "snail" scroll handle olive bowl, circa 1960s. An iconic piece of American mid-century modern design, this clear lead crystal bowl was produced by S...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight. This wonderful small scale statue is raised by a rectangular Verde Africanato marble...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight

By Gambaro & Poggi

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and sapphire blue Italian art glass snail figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company. This...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso emerald green with bubbles, and sapphire blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati comp...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

Murano Salviati Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture

By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue snail, with light blue shell Italian art glass sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, and at...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Pair of Pop Art Sergio Camilli Snail or Chiocciolona for Bieffeplast
Pair of Pop Art Sergio Camilli Snail or Chiocciolona for Bieffeplast

Pair of Pop Art Sergio Camilli Snail or Chiocciolona for Bieffeplast

By Sergio Cammilli

Located in Munster, NRW

Sergio Camilli. 'Snail' or 'chiocciolona' objects, designed in 1974.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail
Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

The gilt bronze mount is executed in the Rococo taste, with asymmetrical shell forms, Snails, C-scrolls, and foliate scrollwork typical of French bronze work from the Louis XV period.

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Antique 18th Century German Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Large snail-shaped ceramic bowl.
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Large snail-shaped ceramic bowl.

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Large snail-shaped ceramic bowl.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Large snail-shaped ceramic bowl in dark blue. Mid-20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 31.5 cm x D 19.0 cm x H 5.0 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Small Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture with Verde Patina
Small Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture with Verde Patina

Small Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture with Verde Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage lost wax cast bronze snail sculpture from the mid 20th century with verde patina. We have several available. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la ci...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture with Dark Patina
Small Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture with Dark Patina

Small Vintage Lost Wax Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture with Dark Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage lost wax cast bronze snail sculpture from the mid 20th century with dark patina. We have several available. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cir...

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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Amber Snail Shell Specimen, Polished, Natural Decor, Myanmar
Burmese Amber Snail Shell Specimen, Polished, Natural Decor, Myanmar

Burmese Amber Snail Shell Specimen, Polished, Natural Decor, Myanmar

Located in New York, NY

This genuine Burmese amber specimen dates back approximately 99 million years and contains a fully preserved snail shell with associated debris. It formed during the Late Cretaceous ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Low fluted silver candlesticks shaped like snails on oval bases
Low fluted silver candlesticks shaped like snails on oval bases

Low fluted silver candlesticks shaped like snails on oval bases

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Low candlesticks in fluted silver in the shape of a snail and resting on smooth oval bases. Metal: Silver. Origin: Italian. Brand: Milan. Weight: 273.33 grams. Dimension...

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20th Century European Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Greyhound with snail, Dog Ceramic centerpiece silver collar Handmade in Italy
Greyhound with snail, Dog Ceramic centerpiece silver collar Handmade in Italy

Greyhound with snail, Dog Ceramic centerpiece silver collar Handmade in Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

This small family-run contemporary artisan workshop is housed in a historic 19th century building, formerly the site of an old bread oven, renovated at the beginning of the twentieth...

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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Snails & Shell Vase Attributed to Mihaly Nagy for Zsolnay
Snails & Shell Vase Attributed to Mihaly Nagy for Zsolnay

Snails & Shell Vase Attributed to Mihaly Nagy for Zsolnay

By Zsolnay, Mihály Kapás Nagy

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...

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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware

1927 René Lalique Vase Dordogne Glass with Black Enamel Snails
1927 René Lalique Vase Dordogne Glass with Black Enamel Snails

1927 René Lalique Vase Dordogne Glass with Black Enamel Snails

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Dordogne" made in molded glass with black enamel by Rene Lalique in 1927. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Wonderful model, never seen with enamel. height : 18,5 cm dia...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

French Art Deco Luxury Gold & Silver Plated Snail Cocktail Stick Set, c. 1930
French Art Deco Luxury Gold & Silver Plated Snail Cocktail Stick Set, c. 1930

French Art Deco Luxury Gold & Silver Plated Snail Cocktail Stick Set, c. 1930

Located in London, GB

A luxurious gold- and silver-plated bronze escargot or snail cocktail stick set made in France c. 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

French Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Bowl with Snail Motifs, 1960s
French Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Bowl with Snail Motifs, 1960s

French Mid-Century Modern Ice Glass Bowl with Snail Motifs, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

French Ice Glass Bowl with Snail Motifs, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Glass Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin:...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Pottery Vase Hand-Painted with Snails by L. Hjorth, 1940s
Art Deco Pottery Vase Hand-Painted with Snails by L. Hjorth, 1940s

Art Deco Pottery Vase Hand-Painted with Snails by L. Hjorth, 1940s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish vase or small planter executed in hand-painted terracotta. Decorated in earthy glazes with snails circling around its perimeter. It measures 12 cm in height and a top diame...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Hand Blown Two-Tone Murando Art Glass Snail - Italy 1960´s
Mid Century Hand Blown Two-Tone Murando Art Glass Snail - Italy 1960´s

Mid Century Hand Blown Two-Tone Murando Art Glass Snail - Italy 1960´s

By Livio Seguso

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Mid Century Hand Blown Two-Tone Murando Art Glass Snail - Italy 1960´s. This charming stylized snail by Livio Seguso, exemplifies the finesse of the Venetian Glass masters skills in ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer
A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer

A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer

By Bruce James Talbert

Located in London, GB

A large Gothic Revival oak barometer with blind trefoil carved pediment, a rare snail tail mercury thermometer flanked by turned and incised uprights with sunflower carvings. A small...

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Antique 1880s British Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Oak

Emilio Polci Vintage Vase Italian Pottery Flower Snail Grid Figure Raymor
Emilio Polci Vintage Vase Italian Pottery Flower Snail Grid Figure Raymor

Emilio Polci Vintage Vase Italian Pottery Flower Snail Grid Figure Raymor

By Guido Gambone

Located in Wilton, CT

Charming vintage Emilio Polci vase with grid pattern of flowers and snails, circa early/mid 20th century. Measures: 6 3/4" high, 5 3/4" diameter. Good condition, several flakes, as s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Glazed Art Nouveau Vase with Snails by Daniel Andersen for Michael Andersen
Glazed Art Nouveau Vase with Snails by Daniel Andersen for Michael Andersen

Glazed Art Nouveau Vase with Snails by Daniel Andersen for Michael Andersen

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Exquisite small ceramic vase executed with over-flowing glazed in maroon, rose, black and dark glazes. It features snails handles and is a design by Daniel Folkmann Andersen (son of ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Jardinière Flower and Snail Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Jardinière Flower and Snail Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Jardinière Flower and Snail Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual 19th century planter or cachepot jardinière flower and snail Wasmuel.

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Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Bronze Study by Charles Virion a Figural Study of a Pheasant Family and a Snail
Bronze Study by Charles Virion a Figural Study of a Pheasant Family and a Snail

Bronze Study by Charles Virion a Figural Study of a Pheasant Family and a Snail

By Charles Louis Eugène Virion

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Study in Bronze of a family of pheasants surrounding a snail, signed with foundry mark. Charles Louis Eugène Virion (1865-1946) was a noted French sculptor and ceramicist, princip...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Deco Vase, Nude with Grapes Kneeling on a Large Snail, Signed Fugere
Original Deco Vase, Nude with Grapes Kneeling on a Large Snail, Signed Fugere

Original Deco Vase, Nude with Grapes Kneeling on a Large Snail, Signed Fugere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A special deco figurine casting of a full Nude holding a bunch of Grapes while kneeling on a large Snail base. Has its original metal liner for flowers. Good size and heavy. A very r...

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

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Cerused Wooden Snail
Cerused Wooden Snail

Cerused Wooden Snail

Unavailable

H 6 in W 14 in D 7.5 in

Cerused Wooden Snail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming carved wood snail.

Category

20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Frank   Greco  Sculpture  "elephant  Snail"
Frank   Greco  Sculpture  "elephant  Snail"

Frank Greco Sculpture "elephant Snail"

Unavailable

H 23 in W 17 in D 17 in

Frank Greco Sculpture "elephant Snail"

By Frank Greco

Located in Bedford, NY

CARVED BY FAMED SCULPTOR FRANK GRECO FROM CONNECTICUT, IT IS OUT OF ONE PIECE OF BLACK WALNUT

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Late 20th Century American Sculptures

Hand-Painted Italian 1970s Snail Sculpture
Hand-Painted Italian 1970s Snail Sculpture

Hand-Painted Italian 1970s Snail Sculpture

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 12 in D 8 in

Hand-Painted Italian 1970s Snail Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century 1970s Italian hand-painted ceramic snail sculpture mounted on base of brass and wood, signed (unknown). Label underside handmade in Florence, Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Wood and Gold Shell Sculpture, Snail
Lacquered Wood and Gold Shell Sculpture, Snail

Lacquered Wood and Gold Shell Sculpture, Snail

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in

Lacquered Wood and Gold Shell Sculpture, Snail

By Dominique Pierrat

Located in Mareil-Marly, Yvelines

Snail-shaped sculpture made of lacquered walnut, eggshell and gold leaf. The precisely calculated hollow interior captures and reflects rays of light, giving it a soft glow as if lit...

Category

2010s French Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970/80 Snail In Bronze And Glass Paste, Sculpture Signed LOHE
1970/80 Snail In Bronze And Glass Paste, Sculpture Signed LOHE

1970/80 Snail In Bronze And Glass Paste, Sculpture Signed LOHE

By Lohe

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture in the shape of a snail in gilded bronze and glass paste signature LOHE Yves born in 1947, good condition, Circa 1970/80 Width: 19 cm Length: 19 cm Height: 8 cm

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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Smoky Quartz &Agate Snail Lady Figurine Manfred Wild Emile Becker Idar-Oberstein
Smoky Quartz &Agate Snail Lady Figurine Manfred Wild Emile Becker Idar-Oberstein

Smoky Quartz &Agate Snail Lady Figurine Manfred Wild Emile Becker Idar-Oberstein

By Manfred Wild

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Smoky Quartz &Agate Snail lady figurine Manfred Wild emile becker Idar-Oberstein Smoky quartz and agate carved figurine "The Snail Lady," by Manfred Wild (German b. 1944) for Emil...

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carnelian

Sculpture, 1900s, in the Form of Morian with Supporting Snail, Woodcut, Painted
Sculpture, 1900s, in the Form of Morian with Supporting Snail, Woodcut, Painted

Sculpture, 1900s, in the Form of Morian with Supporting Snail, Woodcut, Painted

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Sculpture, 1900s, in the form of morian with supporting snail, woodcut, painted.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bertold Löffler for Wiener Keramik Dwarf Mounted on a Snail, circa 1907-1908
Bertold Löffler for Wiener Keramik Dwarf Mounted on a Snail, circa 1907-1908

Bertold Löffler for Wiener Keramik Dwarf Mounted on a Snail, circa 1907-1908

By Wiener Keramik Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

Bertold Löffler Nieder-Rosenthal near Reichenberg/Bohemia 1874 – 1960 Vienna Wiener Keramik Dwarf Mounted on a Snail designed by: Bertold Löffler, around 1907/08 executed by:...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures

Vintage Murano Glass Snail with Blue Bubble, Gino Cenedese E Figlio, Da Ros 1960
Vintage Murano Glass Snail with Blue Bubble, Gino Cenedese E Figlio, Da Ros 1960

Vintage Murano Glass Snail with Blue Bubble, Gino Cenedese E Figlio, Da Ros 1960

By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese

Located in Venice, Murano

This cute vintage snail was made in the mid-1960s in Murano by the glass-factory Gino Cenedese e Figlio and desigend by Antonio da Ros. The seal is made in vaseline yellow glass, wit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Sixties Signed Christian Dior Suede Covered Brooch Earrings 6.74 Carat Diamonds
Sixties Signed Christian Dior Suede Covered Brooch Earrings 6.74 Carat Diamonds

Sixties Signed Christian Dior Suede Covered Brooch Earrings 6.74 Carat Diamonds

By Christian Dior

Located in Antwerp, BE

Also set in yellow gold are the 43 brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of a bit less than 7.00 crt, that are spread over the snails. Antique jewelry object group: parure (mat...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Wonderful Terracotta Snail Planter
Wonderful Terracotta Snail Planter

Wonderful Terracotta Snail Planter

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H 12 in W 21 in D 18 in

Wonderful Terracotta Snail Planter

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful playful terracotta planter in the shape of a snail. It is nicely modeled and in good condition, with one old repair to the rim.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Brass Snails
Pair Brass Snails

Pair Brass Snails

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H 7 in W 9 in D 3 in

Pair Brass Snails

Located in North Miami, FL

A pair of brass snail sculptures. These have a whimsical appeal. Detail is fantastic and they are a great size.

Category

Late 20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver and Shell Snail
Sterling Silver and Shell Snail

Sterling Silver and Shell Snail

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H 3 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Sterling Silver and Shell Snail

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Wonderful Snail made from Sterling Silver that shows the hand of the craftsman who created it. To complete the illusion the snail has the addition of a real sea shell. The silver i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Indonesian Snail Shell Box
Indonesian Snail Shell Box

Indonesian Snail Shell Box

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H 11 in W 13 in D 10.5 in

Indonesian Snail Shell Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Indonesian snail shell shape box with lid,made from molded paper mache lacquered with dark brown background and orange spots.

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Boxes

Bustamante Brass Snail
Bustamante Brass Snail

Bustamante Brass Snail

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H 14 in W 23 in D 9 in

Bustamante Brass Snail

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Perky Bustamante brass snail sculpture with glass eyes, formidable antennas and a subtle confidence. The brass has been polished to a warm glow and lacquered for easy care. Newly pol...

Category

20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Sculptural Snail by Sergio Bustamante
Sculptural Snail by Sergio Bustamante

Sculptural Snail by Sergio Bustamante

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H 14 in W 25 in D 12 in

Sculptural Snail by Sergio Bustamante

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Snail by Sergio Bustamante, Mexico, circa 1970's. Signed and numbered, "Sergio Bustamante, A/P". Bustamante's unique animal sculptures are often compared with those of his...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Cast Iron Snail Sculpture
Cast Iron Snail Sculpture

Cast Iron Snail Sculpture

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H 6 in W 9 in D 5 in

Cast Iron Snail Sculpture

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming cast iron sculpture, possibly a bookend or doorstop, of a garden snail. The snail exhibits lots of character, making it a great decorative element.

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Art Glass Snail
Vintage Art Glass Snail

Vintage Art Glass Snail

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H 5.75 in W 3.75 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Art Glass Snail

Located in Fairfield, CA

A sweet vintage art glass snail.  

Category

Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

French Ceramic Snail Sculpture
French Ceramic Snail Sculpture

French Ceramic Snail Sculpture

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H 16.5 in W 41 in D 26 in

French Ceramic Snail Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th-century French snail sculpture is a unique piece of art, crafted from a ceramic composite with a glazed finish. Its rustic charm is sure to bring a special touch to your sp...

Category

Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Glazed Gilt Porcelain Snail
Italian Glazed Gilt Porcelain Snail

Italian Glazed Gilt Porcelain Snail

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H 5.5 in W 12 in D 6.75 in

Italian Glazed Gilt Porcelain Snail

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Glazed Gilt Porcelain Snail. Offered is a beautiful realistic Italian Hollywood Regency glazed gilt porcelain snail or escargot figure. Great coffee table or bookcase access...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Bronze Snail Table Sculpture
1970s Bronze Snail Table Sculpture

1970s Bronze Snail Table Sculpture

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H 4.34 in W 13 in D 4.73 in

1970s Bronze Snail Table Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Bronze Snail Table Sculpture

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pal-Bell Snail Ashtray by Maurice Ascalon
Pal-Bell Snail Ashtray by Maurice Ascalon

Pal-Bell Snail Ashtray by Maurice Ascalon

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H 2.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.75 in

Pal-Bell Snail Ashtray by Maurice Ascalon

By Maurice Ascalon

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pal-Bell snail ashtray by Maurice Ascalon.

Category

20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970s Italian Ceramic Snail and Her Baby
1970s Italian Ceramic Snail and Her Baby

1970s Italian Ceramic Snail and Her Baby

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s Italian ceramic snail and baby by Mangami.

Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Marble Snail Sculpture on Lucite Base
Modernist Marble Snail Sculpture on Lucite Base

Modernist Marble Snail Sculpture on Lucite Base

Located in Astoria, NY

Stylized snail sculpture in a smooth green brown marble rests atop a clear Lucite base. The snail's head protrudes from its spiral form shell. Although there is some yellowing to the...

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Snail In Sterling Silver And Lapis Lazuli
Snail In Sterling Silver And Lapis Lazuli

Snail In Sterling Silver And Lapis Lazuli

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H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 5.71 in

Snail In Sterling Silver And Lapis Lazuli

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sculpture representing a snail in sterling silver and lapis lazuli Silver hallmark 800 Length: 14.5 cm Height: 8 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Box in the Form of a Snail
Silver Plate Box in the Form of a Snail

Silver Plate Box in the Form of a Snail

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H 2.5 in W 5 in D 2 in

Silver Plate Box in the Form of a Snail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silver plate box in the form of a snail - a small vintage felt lined box for holding small pieces jewelry or moments! Or your favorite seeds?

Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Whimsical Pair of Solid Brass Snails Sculptures  Paperweights
Whimsical Pair of Solid Brass Snails Sculptures  Paperweights

Whimsical Pair of Solid Brass Snails Sculptures Paperweights

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical pair of solid brass polished snails circa 1980's great for decor or use as paperweights.

Category

20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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