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Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal
Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal

Set of 2 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala ''Paper Bag'' Vases Black Brown, Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Andernach, DE

Design vintage classic by Tapio for Rosenthal, Germany. Set of 2 so called ''Paper Bag'' vases, the brown one, 1977 approx.. It comes with a roughly textured brown paper bag finish and a grey inner. The black vase is a real rarity indeed in this size and colour. It is all black porcelain: the outer matte deep black, the inner glossy, production 1977-1980s approx.. Black model #: 3581/22. Lovely set in great condition. Dimensions small brown vase...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Puppy Sculpture - Jenny von Barry Poussin Ott -Terracotta
Early 20th Century Puppy Sculpture - Jenny von Barry Poussin Ott -Terracotta

Early 20th Century Puppy Sculpture - Jenny von Barry Poussin Ott -Terracotta

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Charming patinated terracotta sculpture depicting three dachshund puppies sitting closely together, exuding warmth and innocence. Designed by Jenny von Barry Poussin Ott and bearing ...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Trinket Jewellery Box, circa 1900
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Trinket Jewellery Box, circa 1900

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Trinket Jewellery Box, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Trinket Jewellery Box Continental Wood, Textile, Metal c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 9cm x 15cm x 9.5cm This hand-carved trinket bo...

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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Vases Platinum Trim, Strong Museum
Pair of Antique Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Vases Platinum Trim, Strong Museum

Pair of Antique Villeroy & Boch Mettlach Vases Platinum Trim, Strong Museum

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Pair of antique Villeroy & Boch early Mettlach Parian vases features elongated forms with flared reticulated rims, ornate reticulated twin handles, and Wedgewood style reliefs o...

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Platinum

Decorative Box, Early 19th Century
Decorative Box, Early 19th Century

Decorative Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Rectangular cherrywood box with square parquetry in various woods. The lid is fitted with a bronze key escutcheon and handle. A sliding side mechanism with a removable panel reveals ...

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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Artist figure bronze "Small laced head I, signed Rainer Kriester 1978  II/IV
Artist figure bronze "Small laced head I, signed Rainer Kriester 1978  II/IV

Artist figure bronze "Small laced head I, signed Rainer Kriester 1978 II/IV

Located in Berlin, DE

Artist figure bronze "Small laced head I, signed Rainer Kriester 1978 II/IV Limited masterpiece number 2 of 6 After completing his medical studies, Kriester emigrated from the for...

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20th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

rare WGP Fat Lava Ceramic "URANIA" wall plate element by Ceramano, Germany, 1970
rare WGP Fat Lava Ceramic "URANIA" wall plate element by Ceramano, Germany, 1970

rare WGP Fat Lava Ceramic "URANIA" wall plate element by Ceramano, Germany, 1970

By Ceramano

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: wall plate element Producer: Ceramano, Germany Model: URANIA Decade: 1970s This original studio pottery wall plate element was designed and produced by Cera...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vase by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel, 1950s
Vase by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel, 1950s

Vase by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel, 1950s

By Schott Zwiesel, Heinrich Loffelhardt

Located in Verviers, BE

Designed by Heinrich Löffelhardt and manufactured by Schott Zwiesel. Heinrich’s design activity was at its Zenith during the 1950s-1960s. He became especially interested in the use o...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

A Rare 1990s Pop Art Glass Tray New York Designed by Andy Warhol for Rosenthal
A Rare 1990s Pop Art Glass Tray New York Designed by Andy Warhol for Rosenthal

A Rare 1990s Pop Art Glass Tray New York Designed by Andy Warhol for Rosenthal

By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This rare 1990s Rosenthal Studio-Line huge rectangular glass tray features a striking black and white architectural depiction of the Empire State Building, paying homage to Andy Warh...

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Late 20th Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Mid Century Carstens Tonnieshof  Vase (rare) Decor 'Island'
Mid Century Carstens Tonnieshof  Vase (rare) Decor 'Island'

Mid Century Carstens Tonnieshof Vase (rare) Decor 'Island'

By Carstens Tönnieshof, Heinz Siery

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful rare vase from Carstens Tönnieshof in Germany. Designed by Heinz Siery. The artist Heinz Siery was one of the most important personalities in the field of ceramics design i...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13
Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13

Antique Meissen Porcelain Cherub Motto Figurine "Je decouvre tout" Model F13

By Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique porcelain Cupid figurine. By Meissen. Model no. F13 from the Cupid Motto Series. Entitled "Je decouvre tout". Originally de...

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Early 20th Century Rococo German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage German Studio Pottery Brutalist Carafe Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1980
Vintage German Studio Pottery Brutalist Carafe Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1980

Vintage German Studio Pottery Brutalist Carafe Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1980

By Gerhard Liebenthron

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Studio Pottery Brutalist Carafe Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1980, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional infor...

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20th Century Brutalist German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Offered for your consideration is this high end, extremely good quality Art Deco German Alarm travel clock. A superb movement is house inside the case and is in excellent working condition, the alarm working as well having been recently and professionally serviced by a horologist. We believe the clock is most likely by Junghans but we can only attribute it as it's not marked. The curved round shouldered...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco German Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock
19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock

19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century hand carved oak case with carved capitals on full length waist columns and bracket feet, 90 day brass time only movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power t...

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1880s Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Limburg glass ice cube vase, Germany, 1970
Limburg glass ice cube vase, Germany, 1970

Limburg glass ice cube vase, Germany, 1970

By Limburg

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb white frosted effect vase designed and manufactured by Limburg in Germany in the 1970s. Handcrafted glass giving the illusion of an ice cube effect. Magnificent collector's an...

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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Meissen Floral Painted Reticulated Oval Basket
19th Century Meissen Floral Painted Reticulated Oval Basket

19th Century Meissen Floral Painted Reticulated Oval Basket

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Meissen floral painted reticulated oval basket, with gilt rim, pierced surround, hand painted with center rose bouquet, floral sprays, insi...

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Late 19th Century Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Colorful Hand Painted Ceramic Midcentury Umbrella Stand by Eberhard Dänzer, 1965
Colorful Hand Painted Ceramic Midcentury Umbrella Stand by Eberhard Dänzer, 1965

Colorful Hand Painted Ceramic Midcentury Umbrella Stand by Eberhard Dänzer, 1965

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Stunning, unique one off & rare Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella Stand or holder signed and dated (5.1.1965) by the German artist Eberhard Dänzer (1935-2008) Karlsruhe, Germany in...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very g...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Urns, Attributed Nymphenburg, 20th C.
Pair Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Urns, Attributed Nymphenburg, 20th C.

Pair Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Urns, Attributed Nymphenburg, 20th C.

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Covered Urns, Attributed to Nymphenburg, 20th Century Four pieces in set: two lids and two vases Dimensions: 19" H × 10" W (to handles)...

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20th Century Neoclassical German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Brutalistic Candle Stand From Brass And Wrought Iron , 1970s. France.
Brutalistic Candle Stand From Brass And Wrought Iron , 1970s. France.

Brutalistic Candle Stand From Brass And Wrought Iron , 1970s. France.

Located in Hannover, DE

This is a candle holder which holds three big candles, this holder is pecifically for big and large candles. This candle holder is of good quality because it is made of wrought iron...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Minimalist West German Pottery WGP Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Mid-Century ModernMinim...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica Satyr Vases
Pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica Satyr Vases

Pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica Satyr Vases

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica vases which feature satyr masks to the side, with grape vine swags. Colouration: cobalt blue, green, cream, are predo...

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1880s Victorian Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Meissen Bacchant Group 'Drunken Silenus On Donkey', by F.E. Meyer, Circa 1860
Meissen Bacchant Group 'Drunken Silenus On Donkey', by F.E. Meyer, Circa 1860

Meissen Bacchant Group 'Drunken Silenus On Donkey', by F.E. Meyer, Circa 1860

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meisse porcelain group of the 19th century: Visibly drunk Silenus, crowned with a wreath of vines, sitting on a donkey and supported by a young Bacchante walking beside him...

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1860s Rococo Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine - Germany
Victorian Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine - Germany

Victorian Dresden Hand Painted Porcelain Courting Couple Figurine - Germany

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A ceramic figurine of a courting couple. This Victorian piece is created from a crisp white ceramic and features a man and woman perched upon a tree log. They lean into one another a...

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20th Century Victorian German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Depiction of a seated, laughing female Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Full-figured body with the hair tied back tightly and the robe tightly fitting the body with wide sl...

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1860s Other Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century German Large Floor Vase
Mid-Century German Large Floor Vase

Mid-Century German Large Floor Vase

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern ceramic floor vase hand painted with abstract motifs. Made in Germany in the 1960s

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Bowl or Ikebana Vase from BKW, 1960s
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Bowl or Ikebana Vase from BKW, 1960s

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Bowl or Ikebana Vase from BKW, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Bowl or Ikebana Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, Hamburg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Erhard and Sohne German Art Nouveau Relief Carved Brass Jewelry Box
Erhard and Sohne German Art Nouveau Relief Carved Brass Jewelry Box

Erhard and Sohne German Art Nouveau Relief Carved Brass Jewelry Box

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style (19th Century -German) small brass box having putti and tendrils in heavily reliefed design (Maker\'s mark: Erhard and Sohne)

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19th Century Renaissance Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of West German Bay Keramiek Vases, Art Deco Revival, 1980s
Pair of West German Bay Keramiek Vases, Art Deco Revival, 1980s

Pair of West German Bay Keramiek Vases, Art Deco Revival, 1980s

By Bay Keramik, West German Pottery

Located in Valencia, VC

Beautiful Pair of West German Bay Keramiek Art Pottery Vases, Post-Modern / Art Deco Revival, 1980s A very beautiful pair of West German art pottery vases by the renowned ceramic ma...

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1980s Art Deco Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Set of 12 Meissen "Motto Children" Figures
Set of 12 Meissen "Motto Children" Figures

Set of 12 Meissen "Motto Children" Figures

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarzana, CA

Antique Meissen complete 12 piece set - "Motto Children" after models by Acier (after drawings by Schoenau). Each figure with an inscribed motto in French on the base that reads as ...

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Late 19th Century Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

XL Black Brutalist Style Candlestick Holder Of Wrought Iron, 1950s
XL Black Brutalist Style Candlestick Holder Of Wrought Iron, 1950s

XL Black Brutalist Style Candlestick Holder Of Wrought Iron, 1950s

Located in München, BY

Large brutalist style candlestick holder of Wrought iron, Germany, 1950s. Dimensions: Height 30.7" / 78cm, Width 15.0" / 38cm, Depth 15.4" / 39cm, Edge Length Candle Bases 4.7" / 1...

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1950s Brutalist Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cachepot Ø 22cm Planter by Villeroy & Boch Dresden art deco model " Steiermark "
Cachepot Ø 22cm Planter by Villeroy & Boch Dresden art deco model " Steiermark "

Cachepot Ø 22cm Planter by Villeroy & Boch Dresden art deco model " Steiermark "

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Landshut, BY

Cachepot Planter by Villeroy & Boch Dresden art deco model " Steiermark " Design Period 1930s Production Period 1930s handpainted Country of Manufacture Germany MARKED: y...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Art Deo Catch All Jewelry Dish by WMF Silverplated Wiener Werkstätte Style
Art Deo Catch All Jewelry Dish by WMF Silverplated Wiener Werkstätte Style

Art Deo Catch All Jewelry Dish by WMF Silverplated Wiener Werkstätte Style

By Wiener Werkstätte, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Elegant Art Deco silverplated catch-all dish by WMF, finely crafted in the Wiener Werkstätte style. The piece features a beautifully scalloped edge and richly embossed floral and fol...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Orrefors Heart Bowl Large
Orrefors Heart Bowl Large

Orrefors Heart Bowl Large

By Orrefors

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

The Heart Bowl from Orrefors is shaped like a heart, with rounded edges giving it a delicate look. It represents affection and love, the perfect gift for someone you care about. The ...

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2010s German Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Porcelain amphora, Rosenthal, Germany, 1949
Porcelain amphora, Rosenthal, Germany, 1949

Porcelain amphora, Rosenthal, Germany, 1949

By Rosenthal

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain amphora made of ecru porcelain, decorated with gilding and a bouquet of flowers motif. Amphora produced by the excellent German Rosenthal label, signed with a mark from 194...

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1940s Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

WMF brass picture frame with glass vienna around 1920s ( marked by WMF )
WMF brass picture frame with glass vienna around 1920s ( marked by WMF )

WMF brass picture frame with glass vienna around 1920s ( marked by WMF )

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Wien, AT

WMF brass picture frame with glass vienna around 1920s ( marked by WMF ) Brass polished and stove enameled Glass Max picture size: H: 10cm W: 6cm

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1920s Art Deco Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp
19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp

19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large 19th century Meissen porcelain Group of Russian Calvary General, believed to be Mikhail Kutuzov, the hero of Borodino, with aide de camp, marked with the Meissen underglaze blue crossed swords, and incised and impressed with numbers. While Russia endured great hardships during Napoleon's invasion, it was the skill of her general's and a terrible Russian winter...

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1880s Empire Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail
Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant, Snail, and Flower Mantel Clock. The clock drum is painted with floral reserves on a yellow-ground porcelain case, surmounted by a seated monkey modeled in cream-glazed porcelain. The dial is inscribed “MILLOT / Her DU ROY,” referring to the Parisian clockmaker Millot, horloger du roi, and retains its original single-barrel movement with platform lever escapement. The interior of the case bears a stamped “B.” The entire composition is supported by a scrolling structure of polychrome porcelain flowers mounted on ormolu branches, leading to a central Meissen figure seated on a saddled elephant, positioned on an elaborately cast gilt bronze rocaille base. The composition centers around a chinoiserie theme, which was highly fashionable in mid-18th century France, particularly during the reign of Louis XV. In this example, the chinoiserie elements are expressed through the seated porcelain figure in Chinese dress, riding atop a caparisoned elephant with a vibrantly painted red and gold saddle and bright yellow cushion. The elephant, modeled with expressive naturalism, features finely detailed ears, trunk, and legs in Meissen’s distinctive hand-painted porcelain, with further ornamentation in applied gilding. Surrounding the central figure and timepiece is an elaborate framework of metal branches issuing dozens of individually modeled porcelain blossoms. These include peonies, roses, and tulips in various stages of bloom, each petal uniquely hand-shaped and painted in hues of lilac, ivory, pink, and violet, with naturalistic green leaves extending outward on slender bronze stems. The gilt bronze mount is executed in the Rococo taste, with asymmetrical shell forms, Snails, C-scrolls, and foliate scrollwork typical of French bronze work from the Louis XV period. The ormolu is mercury-gilded, a process common in the 18th century which involved the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury to the surface of the bronze, followed by firing to vaporize the mercury. This technique created a matte yet luminous surface, prized for its depth and lasting quality. The ormolu is cast in a deeply three-dimensional style, with scrolled feet and boldly molded foliate ornaments that cradle the base of the Meissen elephant...

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18th Century Chinoiserie Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Mantel Clock Not Functioning
Art Deco Mantel Clock Not Functioning

Art Deco Mantel Clock Not Functioning

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: This mantel clock in art deco style has probably been produced in Germany. Its 190.66 cm mechanism appears in Kienzle, and Haller clocks. The clock has a minimal...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco German Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century
A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century

A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century These dishes were originally used as everyday flatware by the wealthy during the Medieval period, serv...

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17th Century Baroque Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armoured plates, has been exquisitely preserved and recovered from the Holzmaden Oil Shale of south Germany. The crocodile was once buried in fine, muddy sediment 195 million years ago at the bottom of the Tethys Ocean, which once existed between Europe and Africa. The calm, deep water provided a rare anoxic (without oxygen) environment, which prevented the skeleton from any significant decomposition before burial. The mud has since been compressed into oil shale, leaving the immense skeleton completely in-tact. This specimen is one of the few skeletons of Steneosaurus bollensis ever to be discovered. We can deduce much about the life of this reptile from the size and perfect preservation of the piece. Similar to present-day crocodiles, we can see that the two front limbs of the Steneosaurus are much shorter than the back two. This indicates that crocodile ancestors were bipedal; indeed, we believe that crocodiles evolved from the same reptile species as the dinosaurs and airborne pterosaurs. Dinosaurs ruled the lands during the late Triassic and early Jurassic. This made terrestrial life increasingly difficult for ancestral crocodiles, as there were many predators and prey was scarce. However, the seas were rich in fish, shellfish, starfish, crabs, squid… You can even see fossil belemnite guards (bullet shells of squid-like organisms) and the beautiful spiral shells of ammonites preserved around the crocodile skeleton...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Set of 2 Vintage German Porcelain Handpainted Candleholders
Set of 2 Vintage German Porcelain Handpainted Candleholders

Set of 2 Vintage German Porcelain Handpainted Candleholders

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Porcelain Handpainted Candleholders, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Materials: Porcelain Color: Blue Country of Ori...

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20th Century German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Handcrafted Copper Candle Holder by Mussbach Metall, West Germany
Handcrafted Copper Candle Holder by Mussbach Metall, West Germany

Handcrafted Copper Candle Holder by Mussbach Metall, West Germany

Located in Göteborg, SE

Handmade copper candle holder by Mussbach Metall, West Germany, mid-20th century. Features a hammered copper base with a warm, speckled patina and a sculptural form. The top holds a ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

10x Palwa Gaetano Sciolari Style Brass & Crystal Candle Holder Candlestick
10x Palwa Gaetano Sciolari Style Brass & Crystal Candle Holder Candlestick

10x Palwa Gaetano Sciolari Style Brass & Crystal Candle Holder Candlestick

By Palwa

Located in Vienna, AT

Up to 10 beautiful candle holders in the style of Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactured in the 1970s by Palwa Germany. Made of gold-plated brass with huge faceted crystals. In excellent con...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate

Ruscha 342 Fat Lava Vase Organic Western Germany Ceramics Signed 1960s-70s
Ruscha 342 Fat Lava Vase Organic Western Germany Ceramics Signed 1960s-70s

Ruscha 342 Fat Lava Vase Organic Western Germany Ceramics Signed 1960s-70s

By Ed Ruscha

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Classic Ruscha 342 vase was heavily featured in first retrospective exhibition of West German ceramics of the 1960s-1970s in the Graham Cooley Collection that brought Fat Lava ceram...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern West German Ceramic Umbrella Stand by Scheurich
Mid-Century Modern West German Ceramic Umbrella Stand by Scheurich

Mid-Century Modern West German Ceramic Umbrella Stand by Scheurich

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Philadelphia, PA

West German Ceramic Umbrella Stand Model 220 44 with hand-painted images of 2 Closed Umbrellas. Nice colors and style to this both practical and useful item! Very nice shape! No ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Villeroy & Boch Paloma Picasso Designed Bijou Jeweled Bone China Vases
Pair of Villeroy & Boch Paloma Picasso Designed Bijou Jeweled Bone China Vases

Pair of Villeroy & Boch Paloma Picasso Designed Bijou Jeweled Bone China Vases

By Paloma Picasso, Villeroy & Boch

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of Villeroy & Boch vases / urns 'Bijou' designed by Paloma Picasso in the late 1970s Bone china, bulbous form with red. green and blue colored jewel stones and gold stripe deco...

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1970s Egyptian Revival Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 19thC German Three-Colour 18K Gold & Jasperware Snuff Box, Hanau c.1820
Antique 19thC German Three-Colour 18K Gold & Jasperware Snuff Box, Hanau c.1820

Antique 19thC German Three-Colour 18K Gold & Jasperware Snuff Box, Hanau c.1820

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 19th Century German three-coloured 18k gold snuff box, of rectangular form with gracefully rounded corners, this exquisite piece features a central oval jasperware plaq...

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19th Century Other Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Furstenberg Germany Vintage Violet Flowers Round Gold Leaf Trinket Plate
Furstenberg Germany Vintage Violet Flowers Round Gold Leaf Trinket Plate

Furstenberg Germany Vintage Violet Flowers Round Gold Leaf Trinket Plate

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Furstenberg Germany vintage flower round gold leaf trinket plate Perfect gift for your special someone. Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm (3.93 inches) A s...

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Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement German Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s
Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s

Ocean Liner Ship Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item in metal with a missing lock. Made in Europe, circa 1910s or older. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living ro...

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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage German Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Brutalist Ceramic Calabash Vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Luisenburg
Vintage German Brutalist Ceramic Calabash Vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Luisenburg

Vintage German Brutalist Ceramic Calabash Vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Luisenburg

By Dr. Heinrich Fuchs

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Brutalist Ceramic Calabash Vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Luisenburg, 1970s This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Brown St...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Framed German Black Forest 19th Century Clock
Framed German Black Forest 19th Century Clock

Framed German Black Forest 19th Century Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Although this German 19th century framed clock no longer works, the beauty of its composition gives it another life as a work of art. Behind the glass, th...

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19th Century Other Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Brasil' décor (1958). BODO MANS was born in 1935. From 1949 to 1951 he apprenticed as a window...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely addition to your room or just to use on your desk. Made from hand carved wood. Found ...

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1890s Black Forest Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Orange Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Orange Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Orange Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Life-size glass head in a unique orange color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone stand.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Table Clock Dugena, Switzerland
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Table Clock Dugena, Switzerland

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Table Clock Dugena, Switzerland

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Very heavy solid brass table clock Origin: Switzerland and Germany Producer: Dugena Electric Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock was produced in the...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern German Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Porcelain Figurine of King Louis XIV by Uffrecht Germain of Dresden 19th Century
Porcelain Figurine of King Louis XIV by Uffrecht Germain of Dresden 19th Century

Porcelain Figurine of King Louis XIV by Uffrecht Germain of Dresden 19th Century

By Steingutfabrik J. Uffrecht & Co.

Located in Lisbon, PT

An exquisite 19th century porcelain figurine depicting King Louis XIV of France. Crafted by the renowned Steingutfabrik J. Uffrecht porcelain in Dresden, this piece showcases the k...

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19th Century Rococo Revival Antique German Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain