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Silver elephant animal elephant statue solid silver
Silver elephant animal elephant statue solid silver

Silver elephant animal elephant statue solid silver

Located in Jupiter, FL

Stunning elephant statue made in silver, heavy! Makes a great gift! WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in the heart of Jupiter, Florida, is a custom jewelry...

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20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Silver

18 Karat Gold 1820s Indian Miniature Painting Cannetille Brooch
18 Karat Gold 1820s Indian Miniature Painting Cannetille Brooch

18 Karat Gold 1820s Indian Miniature Painting Cannetille Brooch

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A fine cannetille brooch with an Indian/Persian miniature painting in the centre. The miniature features a royal or nobleman with a hookah pipe. It i...

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1820s British Romantic Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

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18k Gold

19th-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Cherub Miniature Plaque
19th-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Cherub Miniature Plaque

19th-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Cherub Miniature Plaque

Located in London, GB

19th-Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Cherub Miniature Plaque – After Raphael’s Sistine Madonna An exquisite late-Victorian oval decorative plaque insert featuring a fine, hand-painted miniature portrait of a pensive cherub (or putto). The artwork is an expertly executed period adaptation modelled directly after High Renaissance master Raphael’s iconic 1512 altarpiece painting...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Mid-19th Century Gold Pendant with Miniature, Sapphires and Rubies
Mid-19th Century Gold Pendant with Miniature, Sapphires and Rubies

Mid-19th Century Gold Pendant with Miniature, Sapphires and Rubies

Located in Paris, FR

An oval miniature on enamel featuring the portrait of an elegant gentleman. His hair is styled with curls on the side and a large ribbon, and he is wearing 18th century-styled clothi...

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Mid-19th Century Gold and Enamelled Brooch with Miniature
Mid-19th Century Gold and Enamelled Brooch with Miniature

Mid-19th Century Gold and Enamelled Brooch with Miniature

Located in Paris, FR

Oval hand painted miniature mounted in gold enamelled brooch. The frame is in gold and enamelled with fine black enamel threads. The high-quality miniature shows a young man in a br...

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1830s French Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Poodle Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Circa 1900 Miniature Cold Painted Bronze
Poodle Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Circa 1900 Miniature Cold Painted Bronze

Poodle Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Circa 1900 Miniature Cold Painted Bronze

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A BLACK POODLE DOG. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) dates to ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Gilded Age Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman
Early 19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman

Early 19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

Dating to the early part of the 19th century this miniature portrait is finely painted and retains what appears to be its original frame. The gentleman who is unidentified is depicte...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870
Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870

Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870

Located in Toronto, ON

Novelty silver plate Chariot Carriage Continental C.1870. Together with associated spoon could be used for Condiments or small mints etc. Very intricately made with pierced frieze su...

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19th Century Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Silver Plate

Poodle Dog Holding Purse Austrian Vienna Bronze Circa 1900 Miniature Bronze
Poodle Dog Holding Purse Austrian Vienna Bronze Circa 1900 Miniature Bronze

Poodle Dog Holding Purse Austrian Vienna Bronze Circa 1900 Miniature Bronze

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A SUPERB AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A WHITE POODLE DOG CARRYING A PURSE. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bron...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Gilded Age Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Enamel and Sterling Silver Miniature Cabinet Vase.
Antique French Enamel and Sterling Silver Miniature Cabinet Vase.

Antique French Enamel and Sterling Silver Miniature Cabinet Vase.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine and rare French sterling silver and enamel cabinet vase. The enameled central body depicts a bucolic French country landscape with a watermill and river. The ruffled silver...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908
Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908

Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908 Levi and Salaman. Realistically styled with panel and ribbed bodies and hand...

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Early 1900s English Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Antique Labradorite Beetle Scarab Bead Hard Stone Carving
Antique Labradorite Beetle Scarab Bead Hard Stone Carving

Antique Labradorite Beetle Scarab Bead Hard Stone Carving

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual carving in the shape of a beetle was carved out of one piece of labradorite in the 1920's ca. The beetle has been drilled from top to bottom and is intended to be used i...

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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Labradorite

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Dragon Meiping Snuff Bottle 18/19c Qing
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Dragon Meiping Snuff Bottle 18/19c Qing

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Dragon Meiping Snuff Bottle 18/19c Qing

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese porcelain snuff bottle in meiping form, painted in underglaze blue and white with a lively four clawed dragon chasing a pearl among clouds and flames Circa 1800, lat...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Antique Miniature Choice of Paris Watercolor Pendant Silver Gilt Gold
Antique Miniature Choice of Paris Watercolor Pendant Silver Gilt Gold

Antique Miniature Choice of Paris Watercolor Pendant Silver Gilt Gold

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This charming miniature has been painted in the last quarter of the 18th century. The painting shows a scene from Greek mythology. Paris is sitting in a garden with a shepherd's staff. He is placing an apple on the top of a column which carries the inscription ' à la plus belle ' ( for the most beautiful). Paris has to decide which of the three goddesses...

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1780s French Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Gold, Silver

Cat Thief Pug Dog Police Mouse Safe Cracking Austrian Vienna Bronze Antique 1900
Cat Thief Pug Dog Police Mouse Safe Cracking Austrian Vienna Bronze Antique 1900

Cat Thief Pug Dog Police Mouse Safe Cracking Austrian Vienna Bronze Antique 1900

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A VERY RARE SIGNED GESCHUTZT AUSTRIA ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE SCENE OF A CAT OR KITTEN THIEF CRACKING A SAFE AND BEING CAUGHT FROM BEHIND BY A PUG DOG POLICE MAN AS A M...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Gilded Age Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Monkey Band Austrian Vienna Bronze 9 Piece Antique circa 1900 Drum Violin Horn
Monkey Band Austrian Vienna Bronze 9 Piece Antique circa 1900 Drum Violin Horn

Monkey Band Austrian Vienna Bronze 9 Piece Antique circa 1900 Drum Violin Horn

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A RARE MONKEY BAND WITH NINE PLAYERS AND CONDUCTORS. THE MONKEY MUSICIANS ARE ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZES. THE BAND INCLUDES THE CONDUCTOR WITH MUSIC STAND, DRUM, VIOLIN, TRUMPET, CELLO OR BASE, CYMBALS, FRENCH HORN OR TUBA AND FLUTE. These wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronzes (Bronze de Vienne...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

3 Victorian Gentlemen Gay Men Interest Austrian Vienna Bronze Sculpture 1900
3 Victorian Gentlemen Gay Men Interest Austrian Vienna Bronze Sculpture 1900

3 Victorian Gentlemen Gay Men Interest Austrian Vienna Bronze Sculpture 1900

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A SUPERB AND VERY RARE TRIO OF THREE VICTORIAN - EDWARDIAN GENTLEMEN. THE BRONZE SCULPTURES ARE CHARMING ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE. THE THREE MEN LOUNGE AS IF IN A PAR...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Gilded Age Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Elephant Keyring in 18kt Yellow Gold - Micheletto
Elephant Keyring in 18kt Yellow Gold - Micheletto

Elephant Keyring in 18kt Yellow Gold - Micheletto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A distinctive and charming keyring crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring a finely detailed elephant pendant, a symbol of strength, wisdom, and good luck. The design is completed by...

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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat Kitten Bronze Letter Holder Austrian Vienna Bronze Long Live Katzenjammer
Cat Kitten Bronze Letter Holder Austrian Vienna Bronze Long Live Katzenjammer

Cat Kitten Bronze Letter Holder Austrian Vienna Bronze Long Live Katzenjammer

Located in New York, NY

This is a superb antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) Letter Holder. The bronze plaque on the front depicts a trio of kittens eating and drinking...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Etched with Baked Enamel Ivory and Sea-Green "Dove In Flight" Brooch
Beautiful Etched with Baked Enamel Ivory and Sea-Green "Dove In Flight" Brooch

Beautiful Etched with Baked Enamel Ivory and Sea-Green "Dove In Flight" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully detailed etched detailing along with baked ivory and sea-green enamel "Dove In Flight" brooch measures 2 1/4 inches in height. Width measures 2 inches, with a...

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1970s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures

silver compact with Lapis Lazuli, Hand painted miniature scene
silver compact with Lapis Lazuli, Hand painted miniature scene

silver compact with Lapis Lazuli, Hand painted miniature scene

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning hand-painted miniature 800 silver compact. The hand-painting is signed (illegible look at photo) It measures 3 in. x 2 3/8 in. Mirror inside along with powder and puff. Pl...

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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Antique Chinese Fencai Famille Rose Snuff Bottle Boys 19c Qing Guangxu Mark
Antique Chinese Fencai Famille Rose Snuff Bottle Boys 19c Qing Guangxu Mark

Antique Chinese Fencai Famille Rose Snuff Bottle Boys 19c Qing Guangxu Mark

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese poly-chrome fencai porcelain snuff bottle in cylindrical form, finely decorated with 3 boys in a garden scene with poetic versus in calligraphy, with seeded cell pat...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Collection of 25 Glass Reproductions of Historical Diamonds, In Leather Pad Case
Collection of 25 Glass Reproductions of Historical Diamonds, In Leather Pad Case

Collection of 25 Glass Reproductions of Historical Diamonds, In Leather Pad Case

Located in Stamford, CT

Collection of 25 Glass Reproductions of Historical Diamonds, In Leather Pad Case A finely grouped collection of 25 Glass Reproductions of the Worlds most Famous Historical Diamonds ...

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1990s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Antique Victorian Charm Pendant Seal Bird of Pray Claw Holding a Fluorite Ball
Antique Victorian Charm Pendant Seal Bird of Pray Claw Holding a Fluorite Ball

Antique Victorian Charm Pendant Seal Bird of Pray Claw Holding a Fluorite Ball

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This antique charm was created in the last quarter of the nineteenth century out of metal. The pendant is designed as a claw of a bird of prey holding a fluorite ball. The naturalist...

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1980s European Victorian Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Fluorite, Base Metal, Other

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Crackle Glaze Meiping Snuff Bottle 19c Qing
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Crackle Glaze Meiping Snuff Bottle 19c Qing

Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Crackle Glaze Meiping Snuff Bottle 19c Qing

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese porcelain snuff bottle in meiping form, painted in underglaze blue and white of a winter scene with a donkey riding scholar and an attendant, on crackle glaze includi...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Original Soviet Silver School Medal for Academic Achievements, c1950's.
Original Soviet Silver School Medal for Academic Achievements, c1950's.

Original Soviet Silver School Medal for Academic Achievements, c1950's.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Original Soviet RSFSR educational merit medal, awarded for “Excellent Academic Achievement and Exemplary Conduct.” The obverse features an open book beneath a radiant star and lau...

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1950s Russian Vintage Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Silver

Antique Dutch 14 Karat Gold Belt Buckle with Filigree and Cannetille Design
Antique Dutch 14 Karat Gold Belt Buckle with Filigree and Cannetille Design

Antique Dutch 14 Karat Gold Belt Buckle with Filigree and Cannetille Design

Located in Arnhem, NL

An antique Dutch belt buckle, so called "net clasp", made of 14 karat yellow gold. The buckle features very delicate filigree and cannetille design, that resembles a very fine lace. ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Unknown Models and Miniatures

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Gold

Sterling Silver Gold Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider, 1999
Sterling Silver Gold Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider, 1999

Sterling Silver Gold Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider, 1999

Located in Southampton, PA

Built with luxury parts only! A magnificent design built on a classic, this reproduction of the Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider lures the eye into its fine de...

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2010s American Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Shadow Agate "Floater" Snuff Bottle Jadeite Inlay 19c Qing
Antique Chinese Shadow Agate "Floater" Snuff Bottle Jadeite Inlay 19c Qing

Antique Chinese Shadow Agate "Floater" Snuff Bottle Jadeite Inlay 19c Qing

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese banded shadow agate snuff bottle "floater", very well hollowed and raised on a carved foot ring, with 5 emerald green jadeite inlay gilt gold domed metal stopper...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Egyptian Revival Aries Silver Pendant Charm
Egyptian Revival Aries Silver Pendant Charm

Egyptian Revival Aries Silver Pendant Charm

Located in Geneva, CH

Aries Silver Pendant Charm. Egyptian revival. Total height: 0.83 inch (2.10 centimeters). Total length: 1.26 inch (3.20 centimeters). Total weight: 12.13 grams.

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Bullet Tiger's Eye and Diamonds Cufflinks in 18K Gold
Bullet Tiger's Eye and Diamonds Cufflinks in 18K Gold

Bullet Tiger's Eye and Diamonds Cufflinks in 18K Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Bullet Tiger's Eye and Diamonds Cufflinks in 18K Gold 53 Round Diamonds - 0.23 2 Tiger's Eye - 10.30 ct 18K Rose Gold - 13.40 gm

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Diamond, Tiger's Eye

Louis-Philippe Pendant "Souvenir" with Miniature
Louis-Philippe Pendant "Souvenir" with Miniature

Louis-Philippe Pendant "Souvenir" with Miniature

Located in Paris, FR

A gold-mounted pendant with a mother-of-pearl medallion depicting the portrait of a young dandy on light pink background, framed with pearls. On the back, locks of hair attached with...

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1840s French Antique Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pearl

Unknown models and miniatures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Unknown models and miniatures available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Unknown jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Unknown diamond models and miniatures, from our inventory of 8, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 99 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. victorian and Art Nouveau are among the most popular styles of Unknown models and miniatures available on 1stDibs. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown models and miniatures can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $258 and tops out at $297,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,295.

Questions About Unknown Models and Miniatures

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    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.