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19th Century French Zinc Head Ornament, Belle Époque Style, Circa 1850
19th Century French Zinc Head Ornament, Belle Époque Style, Circa 1850

19th Century French Zinc Head Ornament, Belle Époque Style, Circa 1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare zinc fragment that once graced a facade, Original period piece, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:31cm W:26,5cm D:...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

French 1890s Gilded Zinc Horse Head Sculpture with Angular Traits and Patina
French 1890s Gilded Zinc Horse Head Sculpture with Angular Traits and Patina

French 1890s Gilded Zinc Horse Head Sculpture with Angular Traits and Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French gilded zinc horse head sculpture from the late 19th century, with stylized character and distressed patina.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Magnificent Large Copper & Zinc Running Horse Weathervane Sculpture
Magnificent Large Copper & Zinc Running Horse Weathervane Sculpture

Magnificent Large Copper & Zinc Running Horse Weathervane Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

The horse has copper body, zinc head and beautifully detailed teeth, ears and eyes.

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Antique 1860s American Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Nerone & Patuzzi Zinc Headboard Panel, Italy, 1970s
Nerone & Patuzzi Zinc Headboard Panel, Italy, 1970s

Nerone & Patuzzi Zinc Headboard Panel, Italy, 1970s

By Nerone and Patuzzi

Located in Hellouw, NL

This Nerone & Patuzzi zinc head panel, produced in the seventies, stands as a remarkable example of artistic expression.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Zinc

French, 19th Century, Zinc Bacchus Head Ornament
French, 19th Century, Zinc Bacchus Head Ornament

French, 19th Century, Zinc Bacchus Head Ornament

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare zinc Bacchus head that once graced a Parisian facade, Original period piece, France, circa 1850-1900.

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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of French Gilded Zinc Horse Heads
Pair of French Gilded Zinc Horse Heads

Pair of French Gilded Zinc Horse Heads

Located in Essex, MA

Finely sculpted each with a mane. Each with rings for hanging. Old gilded surface.

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Antique 1880s French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Gilded Zinc Horse Head
19th Century French Gilded Zinc Horse Head

19th Century French Gilded Zinc Horse Head

Located in Nijlen, BE

19th century gilded zinc horse head. These were used as a butcher's mark and often hung above the door.

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Antique 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

French Late 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign
French Late 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign

French Late 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign

Located in Buisson, FR

A beautiful French zinc decorative horse head trade sign from the late 19th century with great details on the mane and musculature.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

French, 19th Century, Zinc Winged Angel Head Ornament
French, 19th Century, Zinc Winged Angel Head Ornament

French, 19th Century, Zinc Winged Angel Head Ornament

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare zinc Angel head that once graced a facade of a building, Original period piece, France, circa 1850-1900.

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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment
19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment

19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered but despite of its age in a good condition Measurement here below is inclusive th...

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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Zinc and Gold Horse Head Butchers Trade Sign Flemish 1860
Zinc and Gold Horse Head Butchers Trade Sign Flemish 1860

Zinc and Gold Horse Head Butchers Trade Sign Flemish 1860

Located in Hastings, GB

19th century Flemish gilt zinc horse head trade sign. This beautiful hand made sign was used by a Flemish butcher and dates to circa 1860.

Category

Antique 1860s Belgian Folk Art Signs

Materials

Zinc

French Lead and Zinc Ram’s Head Garden Planter, Circa 1920
French Lead and Zinc Ram’s Head Garden Planter, Circa 1920

French Lead and Zinc Ram’s Head Garden Planter, Circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

With its combination of lead construction, later zinc lining, neoclassical ram’s-head relief, and restrained French architectural character, the piece stands between garden ornament ...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Lead, Tin, Zinc

Merino Sheep Weathervane, Attributed to A.J Harris & Co, Boston,  ca 1875
Merino Sheep Weathervane, Attributed to A.J Harris & Co, Boston,  ca 1875

Merino Sheep Weathervane, Attributed to A.J Harris & Co, Boston, ca 1875

Located in York County, PA

This is a full-bodied form, made of hammered copper, with a fabulous, cast zinc head and applied copper ears. The whimsically embellished profile is tremendous, replicating the exube...

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Antique 1870s American Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign Wall Sculpture
19th Century French Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign Wall Sculpture

19th Century French Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign Wall Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a bold equestrian accent to your wall with this striking antique French horse head, crafted circa 1880 and executed in molded zinc with a warm gilt finish.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane
3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane

3 Dimensional Copper Horse Weather Vane

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Early 20th Century large molded copper stallion weather vane with cast zinc head and cast body. Original mustard paint.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Gilded Antique Zinc Bull's Head Butcher's Sign, France, Circa 1850-1900
Gilded Antique Zinc Bull's Head Butcher's Sign, France, Circa 1850-1900

Gilded Antique Zinc Bull's Head Butcher's Sign, France, Circa 1850-1900

Located in Buisson, FR

Amazing and extremely rare to find zinc bull head . This piece was originally used as a trade sign for a butcher shop.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Antique 19th Century French Zinc Lion-Wolf Head Fragment, Circa 1850-1900
Antique 19th Century French Zinc Lion-Wolf Head Fragment, Circa 1850-1900

Antique 19th Century French Zinc Lion-Wolf Head Fragment, Circa 1850-1900

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered and small losses but despite of its age in a good condition Measurement here belo...

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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Equestrian Lover’s Beautiful Zinc Colored Horse Head Wall Sculpture
Equestrian Lover’s Beautiful Zinc Colored Horse Head Wall Sculpture

Equestrian Lover’s Beautiful Zinc Colored Horse Head Wall Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Striking large pewter / zinc colored resin horse head wall sculpture with incredible detail.e

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Vintage 1950s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Early 19th Century English Fountain Head
Early 19th Century English Fountain Head

Early 19th Century English Fountain Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fountain head with verdigris zinc patina embossed with a classical carved lion's head.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Fountains

Materials

Zinc

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Cricket Cage, with Dragon Heads, Circa 1900
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Cricket Cage, with Dragon Heads, Circa 1900

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Cricket Cage, with Dragon Heads, Circa 1900

Located in Stamford, CT

Made of zinc with colorful cloisonne in light and dark blue, green, yellow and pale pink.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Zinc

Antique Victorian Putti and Lion Head Repousse Brass Coal Scuttle with Handle
Antique Victorian Putti and Lion Head Repousse Brass Coal Scuttle with Handle

Antique Victorian Putti and Lion Head Repousse Brass Coal Scuttle with Handle

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th century, England, a lovely quality and highly decorative Victorian coal scuttle made in brass sheet metal with an interior metal lining. The exterior is decorated in relief with...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts
Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts

Eagle Weathervane, ca 1852-1870, Waltham Massachusetts

Located in York County, PA

The feathers differ slightly, as does the cast head, in zinc. Some have a hollow head, formed as simply an extension of the body, in molded copper.

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Antique Late 19th Century Weathervanes

Materials

Metal

Lion on a custom stand, c. 1900
Lion on a custom stand, c. 1900

Lion on a custom stand, c. 1900

Located in MILL, NL

Zinc lion’s head fragment. Presumably from France, late 19th to early 20th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century
American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century

American Running Horse Weathervane by E.G. Washburne & Co. 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this weathervane showcases the remarkable artistry and ingenuity of its time. The head, cast of zinc, is ingeniously designed and perfect...

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Bronze, Zinc

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French Zinc Horse Head

French Zinc Horse Head

Unavailable

H 22 in W 15 in D 13 in

French Zinc Horse Head

By Craft and Folk Art Museum

Located in Geneva, IL

This zinc head trade sign is a gorgeous example of 19th century Folk Art.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

"ethan Allen" Running Horse Weathervane
"ethan Allen" Running Horse Weathervane

"ethan Allen" Running Horse Weathervane

Unavailable

H 18 in W 29 in D 3 in

"ethan Allen" Running Horse Weathervane

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Hadley, MA

Classic, bold, full bodied copper vane, cast zinc head, with desirable early worn paint and verdigris surface.

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Zinc Planter with Ram's Head
Zinc Planter with Ram's Head

Zinc Planter with Ram's Head

Unavailable

H 25 in W 27 in D 27 in

Zinc Planter with Ram's Head

Located in Boston, MA

Large zinc planter with ram's head and removable top.

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20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Zinc

J. W. Fiske Cast Zinc Horse Head
J. W. Fiske Cast Zinc Horse Head

J. W. Fiske Cast Zinc Horse Head

Unavailable

H 35 in W 16 in D 26.5 in

J. W. Fiske Cast Zinc Horse Head

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Stonington, CT

This cast zinc horse's head would have graced the stables on a grand estate, or a horse supply store, such as a saddle shop.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Statues

Materials

Zinc

19th century zinc Antique horses head
19th century zinc Antique horses head

19th century zinc Antique horses head

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in

19th century zinc Antique horses head

Located in London, GB

19th century French zinc horses head with remains of old paint from the exterior of a Boucherie Chevaline

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Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Rare 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign Found in Paris, France
Rare 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign Found in Paris, France

Rare 19th Century Zinc Horse Head Trade Sign Found in Paris, France

Located in Houston, TX

This 19th century trade sign in the shape of a horse head is handcrafted in zinc and painted white and once hung in a Parisian atelier.

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Antique 1880s French Signs

Materials

Zinc

Zinc Butchers Sign
Zinc Butchers Sign

Zinc Butchers Sign

Unavailable

H 15.36 in W 6.3 in D 11.42 in

Zinc Butchers Sign

Located in Tongeren, BE

zinc horse head butchers sign , 19th century, perfect condition, no damage or repair, placed on a wooden board

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Artemide Tizio HAL Micro Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper
Artemide Tizio HAL Micro Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper

Artemide Tizio HAL Micro Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 3.55 in

Artemide Tizio HAL Micro Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper

By Artemide, Richard Sapper

Located in Hicksville, NY

Materials: Arms in painted aluminum Arm spacer bars in chromed steel with molded thermoplastic insulators Counter weights in die-cast zinc Head in die-cast aluminum with inner high ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Tizio HAL Classic Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper
Artemide Tizio HAL Classic Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper

Artemide Tizio HAL Classic Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper

By Artemide, Richard Sapper

Located in Hicksville, NY

Materials: Arms in aluminum Arm spacer bars in chromed steel with molded thermoplastic insulators Counterweights in die-cast zinc Head in die-cast aluminum with inner high-efficiency...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Artemide Tizio 35 HAL Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper
Artemide Tizio 35 HAL Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper

Artemide Tizio 35 HAL Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 3.94 in

Artemide Tizio 35 HAL Table Lamp in Black by Richard Sapper

By Richard Sapper, Artemide

Located in Hicksville, NY

Materials: Arms in painted aluminum Arm spacer bars in chromed steel with molded thermoplastic insulators Counter weights in die-cast zinc Head in die-cast aluminum with inner high e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Architectural model of a lion's head possibly from a fountain.
Architectural model of a lion's head possibly from a fountain.

Architectural model of a lion's head possibly from a fountain.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Decorative architectural zinc model of a lion's head with wonderful original patina.

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Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Zinc

French Garden Antique Faux Bois Well Head
French Garden Antique Faux Bois Well Head

French Garden Antique Faux Bois Well Head

Located in Coral Gables, FL

French Garden Antique Faux Bois Well Head, pictured on zinc barrel (sold separately).

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Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Mahogany Cellarette
Mahogany Cellarette

Mahogany Cellarette

Unavailable

H 16 in W 15 in D 12 in

Mahogany Cellarette

Located in Toronto, ON

Mahogany cellarette with zinc liner, lion head mounts on the sides and raised diamond lid.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wine Coolers

Materials

Mahogany

American Copper and Zinc Head Rooster Weather Vane
American Copper and Zinc Head Rooster Weather Vane

American Copper and Zinc Head Rooster Weather Vane

Located in Charleston, SC

American copper full bodied "Gamecock Rooster" weather vane with zinc head, spurred legs, and perched on circular sphere with iron mount .

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Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

French 19th Century, Zinc Head Ornament
French 19th Century, Zinc Head Ornament

French 19th Century, Zinc Head Ornament

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H 24 in W 11.75 in D 3.5 in

French 19th Century, Zinc Head Ornament

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare zinc fragment that once graced a Parisian facade France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered, small losses. Measurement is inclusive the wooden base. More pictures are available o...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

Running Horse Weathervane in Patinated Copper & Zinc
Running Horse Weathervane in Patinated Copper & Zinc

Running Horse Weathervane in Patinated Copper & Zinc

Located in Milford, NH

A fine “Ethan Allen” running horse weathervane in patinated verdigris copper with weighted zinc head, dating to the late 19th century/ early 20th century in very good condition, with...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Near Pair of 20th Century Zinc & Copper Running Horse Weathervanes
Near Pair of 20th Century Zinc & Copper Running Horse Weathervanes

Near Pair of 20th Century Zinc & Copper Running Horse Weathervanes

Located in Milford, NH

A fine near pair of copper & zinc head running horse weathervanes with great overall patina, light verdigris, and surface (bullet) holes, dating to the 20th century.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Horse Weathervane
Horse Weathervane

Horse Weathervane

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H 20 in W 3 in D 28 in

Horse Weathervane

Located in Surrey, BC

Old paint over copper body weathervane with solid zinc head. Found in Vermont

Category

Antique 1890s American Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

American Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J.W. Fiske. Circa 1880
American Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J.W. Fiske. Circa 1880

American Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J.W. Fiske. Circa 1880

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Charleston, SC

American copper full bodied running horse weathervane with the original zinc head and mounted on a hand made fitted iron bracket.

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Iron, Zinc

19th Century Eagle Weather by A. L. Jewell & Company
19th Century Eagle Weather by A. L. Jewell & Company

19th Century Eagle Weather by A. L. Jewell & Company

By A.L. Jewell

Located in Nantucket, MA

Molded copper with cast zinc head and talons. Verdigris weathered surface throughout, mounted on a rectangular iron base.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Zinc

Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890, by J. W. Fiske, New York City
Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890, by J. W. Fiske, New York City

Horse and Jockey Weathervane, circa 1890, by J. W. Fiske, New York City

By J.W. Fiske & Company

Located in Dallas, TX

A full-bodied horse and rider or jockey weathervane with a moulded copper body and cast zinc heads, displayed on custom wooden stand or base J.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Copper, Zinc

American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J. W. Fiske. C. 1870
American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J. W. Fiske. C. 1870

American Gilt Copper Full Bodied Running Horse Weathervane, J. W. Fiske. C. 1870

By Fiske Or Mott

Located in Charleston, SC

American gilt molded sheet copper full bodied running horse weathervane with the original Zinc head and mounted on a handmade iron bracket.

Category

Antique 1870s American Folk Art Weathervanes

Materials

Gold, Copper, Iron

large  Zinc Bull head
large  Zinc Bull head

large Zinc Bull head

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H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 16 in

large Zinc Bull head

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Zinc Bull head, with new paint

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Zinc

French Zinc Horse Head
French Zinc Horse Head

French Zinc Horse Head

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H 19 in W 14.5 in D 15 in

French Zinc Horse Head

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 19th century French zinc horse head with the original paint finish, 1890.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Zinc

Zinc Sheep's Head Sculpture
Zinc Sheep's Head Sculpture

Zinc Sheep's Head Sculpture

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H 9 in W 13 in D 7 in

Zinc Sheep's Head Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

A hard-to-find zinc sheep's head with a nice dry whitish patina.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

French Zinc Horse Head
French Zinc Horse Head

French Zinc Horse Head

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H 27 in W 24.5 in D 17.5 in

French Zinc Horse Head

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Zinc Horse Head, painted, on new metal painted back

Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Zinc, Metal

Gilded Zinc Horse Head
Gilded Zinc Horse Head

Gilded Zinc Horse Head

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H 19.5 in W 14.5 in D 16.5 in

Gilded Zinc Horse Head

Located in Essex, MA

DEPICTING A HORSE HEAD WITH MANE.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

19th Century Zinc Ram's Head
19th Century Zinc Ram's Head

19th Century Zinc Ram's Head

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H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

19th Century Zinc Ram's Head

Located in Houston, TX

Zinc Ram's head probably from a commercial shop.

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

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Find many varieties of an authentic zinc head available at 1stDibs. A zinc head — often made from metal, zinc and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a zinc head — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each zinc head bearing Art Deco, Folk Art or Baroque hallmarks is very popular.

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