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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Malachite and Ormolu Inkstand Encrier Swans
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered inkstand from the first quarter of the 19th century. Of rectangular form with an acanthus leave decorated border on round fe...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze and Malachite Casket by Monbro Fils Ainé
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze and malachite casket by Monbro Fils Ainé
French, mid 19th Century
Measures: Height 68cm, width 92cm, depth 52cm
This marriag...
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Malachite Specimen, 9"
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite malachite specimen, measuring 9 inches by 6 inches by 3.25 inches, showcases the intricate beauty of nature's artistry. Renowned for its vibrant green hues and unique ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$1,500
Pair of French Baccarat Style Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Urns on Malachite Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel, buffet or console with these important antique vases. Created in France circa 1930, each neoclassical urn rests on a square green malachite base ending with bronze...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Natural Malachite Dish Bowl or Ashtray
Located in Naples, IT
Decorative bowl or ashtray fashioned out of a piece of all natural malachite mineral stone. Polished beautifully to display the natural layerings and concentrics of the stone.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Malachite Obelisks
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful malachite obelisks. Great condition. Stunning color and pattern.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$3,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Malachite Sphere
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional hand-carved Malachite sphere showcases the stone’s signature swirling green banding, concentric bullseyes, and natural luster. Expertly hand-polished to a high sheen...
Category
2010s Congolese Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$599
Maitland Smith, Egyptian Modern, Sphinxes, Tessellated Stone, Gold Gilt, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Egyptian Seated Sphinxes, Entryway
A pair of large and impressive tessellated seated sphinxes. If lighting up your entrance way is what your looki...
Category
1960s Vintage Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Clock and vase Set 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X style with 8-song
Located in Warsaw, PL
This antique clock set is a luxurious masterpiece, perfect for adding elegance to hotel lobbies, grand living rooms, spacious hallways, and museums. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Pair of Smoky Quartz, Vanadinite, Malachite, Copper Crystals, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of a naturalia mineral specimen. A composition with smoky quartz, vanadinite, malachite and native copper crystals, mounted over a gold plated wooden base with leaves. Italy c...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Quartz, Copper
Pepe Mendoza Brass Ornamental Wall Hanging, circa 1950s
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Mexican modernist brass ornamental wall hanging featuring Chinese Kanji script by Pepe Mendoza inlaid with malachite and a brass ring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Pair of Early 20th C. French Malachite Candelabras with Gilt Bronze Details.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite pair of early 20th-century French candelabras, crafted from rich malachite and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze details. Each candelabrum features elegantly scrollin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Neoclassical Style LapisLazuli and Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical Style Set of Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bul...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze
Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Empire style malachite, lapis lazuli and ormolu vases
French, 20th Century
Height 78cm, width 47cm, depth 30cm
Skilfully crafted by French craftsmen, the unusual mixt...
Category
20th Century French Empire Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Large Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare and exceptional 19th century Russian gilt bronze and malachite inkwell. Gilt Sphinx with two ink deposits and double sided pen holders.
Category
Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Sculptural Forest Green Alien Eye Malachite From China
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Type: Green Malachite
Weight: 1277 grams
Dimension: H: 20 x W: 7 x D: 6 cm
Origin: Shilu Mine, Yangchun County, Yangjiang Prefecture, Guangdong Province, China...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Adam Style Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Malachite, Rock Crystal
Large Pair of Empire Style Patinated Bronze Sculptures
Located in London, GB
The pair of figures, one male and one female, are cast in patinated bronze, and are styled as Egyptian figures in the Empire style of Napoleon I. The sculptures are set upon square-f...
Category
20th Century French Egyptian Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
Located in London, GB
French Charles X malachite and gilt bronze figurative clock
French, circa 1830
Measures: Height 62cm, width 45cm, depth 16cm
This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Ch...
Category
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Malachite Stone and Silver Frame, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Beautiful silver mounted malachite picture frame made in Florence, Italy, circa 1970. Has original velvet covered back with a supporting foot designed so the frame can sit in either ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Silver
A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A simple yet elegant relatively rare malachite cased clock topped by a gilt bronze bust of a young Napoleon in uniform after the marble original work by Jean Antoine Houdon.
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
Located in London, GB
French Charles X malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze figurative clock
French, c. 1830
Measures: Height 75cm, width 53cm, depth 23cm
This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Charles X style. The clock, wrought from malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze, features the distinctive feature of most Charles X period clocks: a large sculptural surmount. In the present clock, the sculptural surmount depicts Urania, Greek muse of astronomy. She is accompanied by a lapis lazuli globe...
Category
1830s French Charles X Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855
Located in New York, NY
This mid-19th-century French mantel clock, made by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855, is clad entirely in richly figured malachite, selected for its intense emerald coloration and dr...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Antique Austrian Malachite Lidded Dresser Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Austrian malachite hard stone lidded box. Features bronzed metal center mount with is entirely lined with malachite stone to interior and exterior. No apparent maker's mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Malachite
Bloom, Flower Vase with Malachite in Hand Cut and Polished Ultra Clear Glass
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Precious Malachite from Congo magically trapped in hand cut and polished ultra clear glass.
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Large Charles X Period Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Located in London, GB
Large Charles X period gilt bronze and malachite clock
French, circa 1830
Measures: Height 62cm, width 54cm, depth 20cm
This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Charles...
Category
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Over Life-Size Bronze Sculpture of an Orientalist Female Figure
Located in London, GB
Standing over two and a half metres tall, this sculpture is truly exceptional—an unusual, and remarkable, statement piece. The sculpture features a standing female figure, her dress ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Malachite inlaid black marble plinth-form mantel clock
French, circa 1876
Measures: Height 24cm, width 39cm, depth 16cm
This rather unusual bu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Covered Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Russian gilt bronze and malachite covered vase on porphyry base.
Form of winged cupids supporting a malachite vase.
Russia, circa 1800.
Height...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Porphyry, Bronze
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze clock set by Picard
French, late 19th century
Measures: Clock: Height 72cm, width 46cm, depth 27cm
Candelabra: Height 78...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Contemporary Pair of Semi-Precious Tigers Eye and Carnelian Palm Trees
Located in Toronto, ON
This unusual pair of semi-precious palm trees consist of Tiger's Eye trunks and Malachite leaves. These trees can be used as bookends or can remain as decorative items.
Category
2010s American Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Carnelian, Malachite
French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Empire style gilt and burnished bronze candelabra by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, with its marble base, resume the great taste of Napoleon period decoration. Base is characterized by...
Category
2010s Italian Empire Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Bronze
Pair of Large Malachite and Ormolu Mounted Empire Style Vases
Located in London, GB
These splendid malachite and ormolu mounted vases are executed in the French Empire style, and are emblazoned with gilt decoration that has an unmistakable air of confidence, pride, ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Empire Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Empire pendulum clock
Depicting Virgil,an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period.He has been traditionally ranked as one of Rome's greatest po...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Pair of Marble & Multi-Stone Columns with Malachite Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Neoclassical style column ornaments made of marble and onyx, along with a malachite sphere on top of each piece, while also having a small amethyst on the bottom base.
Made i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Monumental French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Malachite Clock
Located in Tarzana, CA
A very large and impressive 19th century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze malachite mantel clock depicting 'Psyche Crowning Cupid.'
Psyche crown...
Category
19th Century European Empire Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Large Italian Malachite Obelisk, 1970s
Located in Madrid, ES
Striking large obelisk crafted from richly patterned malachite, made in Italy during the 1970s. This decorative piece showcases the deep green tones and natural swirling patterns cha...
Category
1960s Vintage Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
David Deakin Silver and Malachite Box for Deakin & Francis England 1970 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
David Deakin, a silver box, Deakin & Frances, Birmingham, England, 1973, signed.
Gilded inside. Height 10 cm. Total weight: 343 grams.
Unique piece made o...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Russian Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Malachite Three-Light Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Russian style gilt-bronze mounted Malachite three-light candelabra
Fourth quarter of the 19th century
the round columns on a square plinth on bronze feet and issuing thre...
Category
19th Century Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Malachite Car
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Car made of malachite.
Category
1960s Vintage Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$3,200
STUNNING ViNTAGE HAND CARVED SOLID MALACHITE HEXAGONAL TRINKET JEWELLERY BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Malachite jewellery trinket storage box
A good...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Mid-Century Modern Malachite Bowl or Ashtray, Hand-Carved Stone, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely natural malachite stone hand carved bowl or ashtray, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
This stunning piece was hand-crafted in carved and polished malachite showing the mineral’s distinctiv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Stone
Pair of Vases 19th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
This magnificent pair of decorative vases is a masterpiece of the Napoleon III period (mid-19th century), showcasing elegance and refinement through the harmonious combination of gil...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
$15,503 / set
Set Clock and Candelabra, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Styl
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant clock and candelabra set exemplifies the grandeur and refined aesthetic of the 19th century. The ensemble showcases a harmonious blend of classical influences, intricate...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
$9,921 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Pair of Empire Style Bronze-Mounted Malachite Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Large Empire Style Bronze-Mounted Malachite Obelisks
Each with gilt bronze mounts cast as winged females, with a squared plinth.
Height 39 in., Width 9 in., Depth 9 in.
Cond...
Category
20th Century Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style
Located in Warsaw, PL
A magnificent malachite and bronze clock. in which Apollo is sitting on the top of it.
Apollo the god of nowledge, oracles, purity, art, music (he directed the choir of the Muses), p...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Russian Polished Malachite Shaped Egg On Malachite Band Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning example of Russian Malachite in the form of an egg. The malachite is very heavy at 7 pounds and rests on a Malachite form - which may be use as a bracelet. (We have show...
Category
20th Century Russian Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Pair of Candelabra 19th Century Louis-Philippe
Located in Warsaw, PL
These antique candelabras are a wonderful combination of three contrasting tones: the golden color of gilt , the black color of the bronze that makes the angel figure a focal point a...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
$22,109 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Malachite Egg on Wooden Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Russian style malachite egg on black wooden stand
Late 20th century
Measures: 2"W x 2"D x 2.5"H. With stand: 4.75"H.
Good original vintage condition. One small missing ...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Round Malachite Box with Brass
Located in Delft, NL
Round Malachite Box with Brass
A Malachite box from the mid-20th century. Made of a copper ring and inlaid outside with malachite
The base and lid are made of malachite, raised on t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Malachite Mineral Jewelry or Trinket Box, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding Mid-Century Modern round lidded box in Malachite stone, Spain, 1950s.
This exquisite vintage 1950s ball shaped box is all constructed with malachite and features a brass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Brass
Pair of Large French Malachite Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French malachite vases
French, 20th Century
Height 77cm, diameter 50cm
Of campana form, this stylish pair of vases is crafted from malachite and gilt bronze. A malac...
Category
20th Century French Modern Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Ormolu
$30,140 / set
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This wonderfully ornate gilt bronze mantel clock is covered with fine sculptural decoration, including female busts, architectural motifs and stylized foliage. With its wealth of cla...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey
Located in London, GB
Charles X Style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with horse and jockey
French, 19th Century
Height 56cm, width 34cm, depth 14cm.
This exceptional piece is a fine ormolu-mounted and malachite mantel clock, with a movement made and stamped by Leroy and Pailly, dating to c.1840. Made in the Charles X style, this work exhibits the timeless combination of gilt-bronze and malachite to great effect, mounting the fine 19th century movement within a later malachite addition, surmounted in turn by a superb statue of horse and jockey. Further gilt elements decorate the case and the base. Exemplifying some of the best in antique clock making, and finished with a rare and impressive equestrian sculpture, it is the perfect collector's piece for those with a love of either horses, antique timepieces...
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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite veneer wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzishows many high quality hand chiselled details, enriched by Malachite veneer. At the top th...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Heron in Sterling Silver gold plated with malachite egg by Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Heron by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in sterling silver 925 with natural malachite egg and natural grenade eyes!
The piece is totally handcrafted, hammered and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
Pair of Ormolu, Onyx, Malachite & Hardstone 'Oinochoe' Ewers, Circa 1870
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This pair of Grand Tour era ewers are in the 'oinochoe' shape and date to circa 1870. The pair are miniature in size and comprise of ormolu (gilt bronze), malachite, onyx and hardsto...
Category
19th Century European Grand Tour Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Large Malachite Pyramid
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Large pyramid from malachite originating in the Congo. The pyramid is formed of sections of malachite exhibiting rich green colours.
Weight: 2.5 kg (2568 g)
Category
Late 20th Century European Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$1,305
Russian Malachite Large Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare large Russian malachite urn. Finely detailed on a square plinth base.
Category
Early 20th Century Baltic Neoclassical Revival Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
$15,000
Pair of Malachite Obelisks
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Obelisks in Malachite and chiselled bronze. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL
Tags: Coppia di Obelischi i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Malachite, Bronze
$16,695
Pair Candelabra 19th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
This exquisite pair of candlesticks exemplifies the refined aesthetic and masterful craftsmanship of the Louis XVI style in 19th-century France. Cast in gilded bronze, they exude ele...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Malachite Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
$9,301 / set
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