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20th Century British Serving Pieces
Silver
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Silver
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20th Century British Serving Pieces
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Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Animal Sculptures
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Vintage 1910s European Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Silver
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Metal
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Silver
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Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures
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Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
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Vintage 1920s German Other Animal Sculptures
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20th Century German Animal Sculptures
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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures
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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures
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Vintage 1920s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Silver
20th Century English Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Animal Sculptures
Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures
Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver
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Silver
20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Silver
Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures
Silver
Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures
Silver
Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures
Silver
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver
20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Silver
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Silver
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Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver
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Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1950s European Animal Sculptures
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Platters and Serveware
Brass
Antique 1880s Indian Metalwork
Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Silver
20th Century Japanese Other Animal Sculptures
Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Spanish Other Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver
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Antique 1890s Spanish Other Animal Sculptures
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Zebra Hide
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Brass
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Wrought Iron
1990s Italian Renaissance Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps
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Resin
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Gold Leaf
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Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
- What does solid silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Solid silver means that the percentage of the metal that is actually silver is 99%. This means that the purity of the metal is 99%, with the remaining 1% of the metal being a different metal.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sterling silver spoon is mostly fine silver, but not quite solid silver. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. You can shop a collection of authentic sterling silver items from some of the worlds top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, sterling silver, no matter what its used to make, is not solid silver. In most countries, the sterling standard is 92.5% silver with an additive alloy, usually copper, making up the rest of the sterling silver. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and much more useful as tableware. Shop a collection of sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To tell if silver is solid or plated, try holding a magnet near it. Solid silver is not magnetic, but the base metals used in silver plating often are. As a result, if the magnet sticks strongly, the piece likely features silver plating. Another way to determine the materials is to look for markings. On silver wares produced in the U.S., the markings “STER,” “925” or “.925” usually indicate solid silver, while “EP,” “EPNS,” “A1” and “AA” typically indicate silver plating. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a knowledgeable expert, such as a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Find a variety of silver wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 11, 2024No, Patek Philippe silver dials are not solid silver. The Swiss watchmaker’s dials are most frequently made of brass. The use of the word “silver” in describing a Patek Philippe silver-dial watch is intended to refer to its color, which usually owes to finishing that involves a galvanic painting or enameling process.
Find vintage Patek Philippe watches on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if something is silver-plated or solid silver, put a magnet near it. Solid silver won't attract the magnet. However, the base metals used to produce silver-plated pieces often will. If the magnet test is inconclusive, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable expert can help you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021How much a solid silver spoon is worth will depend upon what silver is worth per ounce at any given moment — likely between $22 and $25 per ounce — as well as other factors. With respect to sterling silver, what a sterling spoon is worth will depend on condition as well as rarity, age, design quality and more. Sterling silver spoons are sold for anywhere from $5 to $2,500. It’s a broad range! Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling spoons on 1stDibs today.
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