Metal Decorative Objects

This luminous Sericho pallasite meteorite slice offers a captivating view into the early solar system. Dating back approximately 4.5 billion years, this stony-iron meteorite was discovered in Kenya and officially recognized in 2016, although the fall is believed to have occurred decades earlier. This Sericho slice features a mosaic of orange and green Olivine – the gem variety of Peridot – suspended in a gleaming iron-nickel matrix. Especially when backlit, the Olivine crystals radiate with striking transparency and color. Pallasites make up less than 1% of all known meteorites and are among the rarest and most beautiful of extraterrestrial materials. Thought to originate from disrupted asteroids in the early solar system, specimens like this one likely formed at the boundary between a molten metal core and a silicate-rich mantle – or through high-energy impacts between differentiated bodies. This meteorite slice offers a literal cross-section of planetary formation and destruction. A true standout for any meteorite, mineral, or space memorabilia...

Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...

Large mid-century bronze sculpture "Neptune," 1950s Marble base. Replica of the central statue of the Fountain of Neptune (God of the Sea) in Bologna. This fountain was created betwe...

Early Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine detail for a beautiful place. * Oval pewter vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1522 * Year: 1918-1929 * Condit...

A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased gilt bronze, signed J. E. Masson. Jules Edmond Masson (1871-1932), born to Clovis Masson, was a widel...

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s Dimensions: 21x11x30cm Gorgeous design this alarm clock was made by the French clock makers Bayard. Ver...

1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in Swiss. Quartz movement. Clock case ...

Antique French Pressed Botanicals from Maison des Frères Maristes in Varennes-sur-Alllier, France. Grouping of (15) and many more still available. The pressed botanicals are roughly ...

A lovely mysterious dodo bird figurine, flightless and extinct, this sturdy little guy is loaded with character. Made in the 1960s. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It ...

PIERRE MARIUS MONTAGNE French, 1828–1879 Mercury Preparing to Decapitate Argus (“Seated Mercury”) After the model of 1867, signed MARIUS (crisp) MONTAGNE 1867 (faint) Bronze with r...

1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 66021 . With case, ...

This elegant and stylish jewelry box, created by the Florentine silversmith Renzo Casati in the 1970s, is a beautiful example of modern Italian metalwork. The box has a sleek, circul...

Add a dramatic piece of natural history to your collection with this beautifully preserved Crotalocephalina gibba trilobite from the Lower Devonian period, approximately 400 million ...

Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...

Murano Glass Rigaree Bullicante Bowl with Gold Polveri - Barovier & Toso likely There are a few dark specks in the glass, likely ash from the blowing process. There is also a rough a...

A gorgeous and rare Art Deco period mahogany mantel clock Produced by ATO for Herman Miller France, Circa 1930s Measures: 11"W x 2.75"D x 5.13"H. Good original vintage condition.

Nicolai Canetti for Art Time Collection post modern wall clock. White enamel background with reds, yellow, and blues. Sweep second hand. Great design and hard to find! Working condit...

A Whimsical Family of Three Buccellati Sterling Silver Ducks A delightful and finely crafted set of three sterling silver “furry” ducks by Buccellati, Italy. Each naturalistically modeled and intricately hand-chased to create the lifelike texture of soft feathers, a signature technique of Buccellati’s master silversmiths. The ducks vary in size, forming an endearing family grouping that perfectly captures the maison’s celebrated blend of artistry, charm, and realism. Renowned for their exceptional silverwork, Buccellati is especially admired for these whimsical animal sculptures...

A pair of sculptural candlesticks cast in polished aluminum with fluid, tapering forms. Each piece rises in a graceful curve, ending in a narrow opening to hold a single taper candle...

Sculpture Samuraï all in stoneware, hand-crafted piece with subtle engraved details and decorated with enamels.

Striking Art Deco table sculpture by renowned French artist Max Le Verrier, featuring a dramatic brass portrait medallion of Ludwig van Beethoven, set within a stylized lyre-shaped f...

Heavy bronze carafe with ornamental forms and reliefs. This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic Additional information: Materials: Bronze Styles: Brutalist Peri...

Nice pair of round base candlesticks. Original patina Good condition Free UK shipping

A very fine and rare Edwardian silver mustard pot in the form of an owl by George Fox, London 1906. With original coloured glass eyes, silver liner and mustard spoon with handle in ...

Catch all or magazine by Richard Galef for Ravenware. Could also be used for blankets or even a cat bed. Perforated metal, USA, 1950s.

Unique and antique bronze and hard stone(base) sculpture of our Lord Jesus by Franz Seifert, Wien. This breathtaking religious bronze bust sculpture by Austrian master Franz Seifert...

This is a fine antique pair of Italian Grand Tour solid bronze busts of Dionysus  and Ariadne, circa 1860 in date. The pair feature black patinated finely cast busts which are mount...

A pair of antique Japanese decorative cloisonne enamel vases with a gilt bronze base and handles. Each has a rounded, baluster shape with a dark cobalt blue ground adorned with image...

A trio of industrial wall clocks made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1920 Unusual construction with open back and sides. 15" dials with black frames and brass bezels. Spaded ...

An exceptional casting and finely patinated bronze sculpture of jockey on thoroughbred racehorse by Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901), measuring 24 in tall, 26 in wide and 6 in deep....

Rare table clock of the Italian manufacturer Alessi after a design by Michael Graves from 1986. A special and rare collector's object of Postmoderne. The coat Clock is a miniature a...

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Metal Wall Sculpture and Candle Holder by Henrik Horst, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional in...

A clear and gold murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions because it comes from a shop going out of business...

Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s. A lovely shell shaped dish or vide poche in a very distinct art deco style. Silver plated brass with a ve...

Vintage brass door knocker in the form of an acorn. This sturdy sculpture piece is impressive both in scale and quality of execution. This k...

A sophisticated everyday piece to be displayed anywhere in the house, this magnificent box is exquisitely crafted, veneered, and finished by master hands. Fashioned of mahogany and l...

An antique Japanese cloisonne vase from the Meiji period featuring an elegant form with high shoulders and a deep saturated blue color enamel. Decorated with floral and foliate with ...

Discometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1940s. An eye-catching piece for a beautiful table. • A metal vase • Designer: Just Andersen • Style: D1873 ("Margrethe Cup") • Yea...

Elegante Pewter Flower Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Litte curvy pewter vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 2319 * Year: 1938 * Condition: Good vintage conditi...

Beautiful and also practical in size Bauhaus style clock. Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but rarely one as timeless, as stylish,...

“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...

A grey Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...

Set of 4 iconic modular candleholders by Frits Nagel and Ceasar Stoffi. Designed in the early 1960s and manufactured by BMF in Germany. These are fashioned from solid brass. Molecula...

Mid-Century German Space Age Model Vogelflug Candleholder by Hammonia Motard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage cat...

An antique Japanese copper vase with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, Hayashi school. Features a baluster shape, and a short neck. Deep cobalt blue ground color. The ename...

This antique Chinese dressing case features a warm brown lacquer finish over softwood, with a rich grain pattern and a compact, rectangular form. Likely from the early 20th century, ...

Italian imperial Louis XVI watch triptych 1970s

A striking and monumental pair of cloisonné enamel vases, likely Chinese in origin, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1910s). Standing at 51.5 cm in height with a generous 30 c...

Pair of Japanese black lacquered hardwood altar candlesticks. The sticks feature a melon carved base, lacquered wood rod with engraved brass fittings, and a melon carved candle cup w...

Beautiful handmade art deco style vase from Japan having blackened cast bronze with polished brass overlay of stylized deer.

Charming gilt bronze clock, richly decorated: it is surmounted by a sphinx and a lyre, an open lion's mouth above the dial, garlands of flowers and oil lamps. The porcelain dial ...

Tommaso Barbi designed this extraordinary large scale box. The piece was crafted in Italy circa 1960. The modernist form boasts a substantial square shape, featuring chromed metal an...

A Rare Japanese Meiji Period Lobed Silver-Wire Cloisonné Enamel Vase with Kingfisher and Reeds, Attributed to the Hayashi Kodenji Studio A rare and elegant Japanese cloisonné enamel...

LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery...

Beautiful, elegant, original 1960s solid brass table clock by Kienzle. Still with the original box. A fantastic, very elegant, minimalist 1960s design in good vintage condition. Batt...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

1990s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette with white dial in perfect condition, steel hands, roman hour markers on gold-plated frame. Made in France. Quartz movement. Clock case...

Beautiful, rare, round, original 1960s battery-operated brass table clock by Schatz. The original clockwork is still installed. Runs quietly and accurately. Great minimalist 1960s de...

Vintage Kitney & Co. Guilloché Enamel Ornate Picture Frame. This stunning miniature frame was made in London, England by Kitney & Co., renowned for their fine craftsmanship and atten...

Characterized by a masterfully handcrafted silhouette, this superb watch case combines mahogany wood, gold-finished metal, and beige Alcantara lining in a refined design. Lined and f...