Andrew Skipper Everyday Mounted Objects

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop. An iconic example of early 20th-century American cast iron craftsmanship, this Boston Terrier doorstop captures the alert post...

Name: Alethopteris Origin: Llewellyn St. Clair Formation, Pennsylvania Period: Carboniferous 300 to 360 Million Years They are plants similar to ferns, they were part of the lar...

Bamana Mask on a custom ebony wood stand.

This miniature cast brass Italian opera mask, mounted on a custom steel stand, offers a charming glimpse into the extravagant world of 18th and 19th-century Venetian masquerade balls...

This is a cast-iron figural eagle doorstop, circa early 20th century. The eagle is depicted with wings spread wide, perched and mounted to a square marble base. The eagle retains traces of its original gilt surface and is embossed with “F.O.E.” at its midsection, possibly referring to the Fraternal Order of Eagles.   The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The eagle motif has been widely used throughout American history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States...

A tall French garden sculpture of a winged boy angel from the early 20th century. This antique statue from France sweetly depicts the figure of Cupid with arms raised as if he would ...

A beautiful Custom Brass Stand with Scroll design and an Ostrich Egg. The Ostrich Egg is interchangeable with a crystal or Murano Paperweight. This gives a collection of objects ...

Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures, pieces and collectibles in a wooden and glass vitrine. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...

This French terracotta lion's mask was originally an element of a 19th century fountain with water jetting from its mouth. This garden piece is now mounted on a custom iron, making i...

An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with wonderful patina. The leather shield...

Beautiful and detailed two full fossil leaves from Arkansas, USA dating 50-55 million years old from the Eocene period. Mounted on a custom acrylic stand.

Museum-quality smoky citrine crystal point on a custom black stand. Citrine is a gem that is valued for its yellow to brownish color. It is a yellow variety of quartz, so its name c...