Carved Italian Limestone Garden Bench with Fleur De Lys and Acanthus Decoration

This small bronze mortar and pestle are from France, circa 1700. The circular opening has several layers of molding, with the bottom three interrupted by a pair of open crowns on opp...

This unusual and interesting center table was produced in France, during the middle of the latter half of the 19th century. It was during this time that French furniture makers, desi...

This pair of large wrought iron fleur de lys chenets with cross bar were produced in France in the 1900’s. Chenets, or andirons, are used to support logs in fireplaces, ensuring that...

First used about 450-500 years ago to reflect and disperse heat from a fire, firebacks were often cast with themes specific to the homeowner. Sometimes the iron would feature a familial coat of arms, or in the case of this 17th century semis de fleur de lys fireback, decorative motifs would represent the owner. The rectangular fireback has an arched top and a thick multi-layered molding along all edges. In the center is a raised heraldic shield with multiple fleur de lys charges, arranged in a pattern known as semis. A crinkled ribbon transverses the top edge, beneath a papal mitre and crozier topped with a volute leaf, indicating that the original owner was possibly a member of the church, possibly even a bishop. The iron has developed a fascinating chalky gray patina and can still be used functionally in a traditional fireplace...

Although the fleur de lys is closely associated with French culture, and more specifically, the French Monarchy, the true origin of the symbol is unknown. There are references in his...

This impressive garden planter was hand-carved from two pieces of solid Italian limestone. The basin features thick quarter round edges with a layer of concave cavetto molding in bet...

This simply designed Doon bench from China's Shanxi province was hand-crafted from a single block of limestone. With a strong, low profile and subtle stepped spandrels, the bench hon...

Hand-carved limestone bench Origin: France Measurements: 70 3/8': x 13" D x 28" H.

A Spanish carved-stone sundial in fleur de lys motif. This vintage sundial from Spain has been hand-carved from a single piece of stone and features a...

Exceptional Italian craftsmanship with stunning motifs of delicious winged Putti figures in limestone, enriched with garland and leaves. Great decoration for Garden and Patio furn...

Exceptional Italian craftsmanship with stunning motifs of delicious winged Putti figures in limestone, enriched with garland and leaves. Great decoration for Garden and Patio furn...

Exceptional Italian craftsmanship with stunning motifs of delicious winged Putti figures in limestone, enriched with garland and leaves. Great decoration for Garden and Patio...