Brass Partridge Birds Decorative Objects or Bookends, Set

A substantial tiger or lion cat animal paw decorative object sculpture or bookend, in the Empire design style, circa late-20th century. A great decorative object for a shelf, mantel,...

A natural purple amethyst stone piece, circa 20th century. Piece can work as a standalone decorative object, paperweight, or used as a display piece. Measures: 6.25" W

A substantial piece of natural green malachite, polished smooth. A great paperweight or decorative object (as demonstrated) for a desk, shelf, table, etc. Dimensions: 4.5" D x 4.25" ...

A beautiful purple amethyst cluster decorative object, paperweight, or luxury display piece. A great piece for a bookshelf, cocktail table, on a desk as paperweight, etc. Dimensions:...

A pair of Art Deco brass birds on black marble bases decorative objects or bookends, circa early to mid-20th century. A modern set each with a bra...

A light blue and purple amethyst geode natural specimen decorative object or paperweight. Piece has a light blue surface with a deep purple amethyst encrusted chasm. Dimensions: 4" D...

Fischione glass sculpture, designed by Toni Zuccheri and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1980. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only. Dimensions: W 38 cm,...

Early cast iron bird nut cracker in original paint. Mouth opens down to handle a large nut. Opens to 1 1/8". Great original paint with very minor wear f...

Very rare Three piece Large Ornate Engraved ornate and Polished Brass Decorative Samovar Set. Very good vintage condition. Anti tarnish treated, Maintena...

This exquisite collection comprises an exceptionally rare set of 18 Italian silver place card holders, each meticulously designed in the likeness of various avian species, including ...

Mid-Century Modern abstract salt and pepper shakers designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal, S.A. Mexico. This set is handmade in rosewood with unique brass ring dispensers that makes fo...

In the 1920s Gio Ponti, who defined 20th century Italian design, was the art director of Richard-Ginori, a venerable porcelain company established in the 18th century. When Ponti moved on in 1930, his protégé Giovanni Gariboldi, who also designed furniture and interiors, filled the vacated position. It would seem that Gariboldi found his model for these shell-shaped dishes in nature, but this is not the case. Rather, he channeled the essence of “shellness," and endowed his design with the faux verisimilitude of delicate ribbing along the scalloped edge. Yet he had them glazed in improbable candy-like pastel colors of pink, yellow, and blue. Originally used principally as ashtrays, no doubt, they could also be put to use as serving dishes for nuts and candies, or as decorative tabletop objects...