Silver Animal Sculptures

Agnus Dei Porcelain Easter Lamb. Antique Naples creamware lamb’s head mask centered on silver thread embroidered red silk background in gold metal roun...

Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders – Sterling Silver Style Luxury Table Décor Bring an element of refined artistry and timeless elegance to your dining or interior setting with this set of fish-shaped silver-plated napkin holders. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece showcases the intricate scales, fins, and lifelike contours of a fish, creating a striking balance of naturalistic beauty and luxury design. These sculptural napkin holders are both decorative and functional, offering a sophisticated way to present napkins at formal dinners, luxury events, or elegant home settings. Their gleaming silver-plated finish, reminiscent of sterling silver craftsmanship, adds brilliance and refinement, while the contrasting tones of silver and gilt gold plating provide versatility for different table settings and interior styles. Perfect for collectors of fine silverware, interior designers, and hosts who appreciate high-end dining accessories, this set embodies the heritage of European decorative silver design while offering a unique, contemporary twist with its bold fish motif. Key Features Material: High-quality silver-plated (with sterling silver style finish) Design: Fish-shaped, detailed scales and fins, realistic artistry Finish: Mixed tones – silver and gilt gold plating for luxurious contrast Condition: Very good vintage condition, highly polished and well-preserved Function: Napkin holders, luxury table décor, or decorative collectible pieces Style: Timeless European-inspired design for fine dining and interior elegance Unlike standard napkin holders, these fish-form silver-plated pieces function as both practical dining accessories and statement décor items. Their sculptural quality makes them equally at home on a luxury dining table, displayed as part of a silverware collection, or even used as interior accents in modern and classical homes alike. This unique design draws on traditions of antique sterling silver tableware while offering an accessible option for collectors and hosts who want to achieve the same level of sophistication. Silver-Plated Fish Napkin Holders, Sterling Silver Style Tableware, Luxury Silver Dining Accessories, Collectible Silver-Plated Decor, High-End Silver Tableware, Antique Silver Napkin Holders...

An Italian pair of silver-plate pheasant bird sculptures decorative objects, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. The birds, male and female, are beautifully cast with fine detai...

Capture the drama and exquisite craftsmanship of this vintage pair of fighting roosters. Expertly cast in high-quality .800 silver, these sculptures showcase remarkable lifelike deta...

An intricate natural conch shell clad in sterling silver showcasing it's sculptural ridges & beautiful organic form. The interior reveals a pearly white finish, adding contrast t...

Playful true-to-life silver armadillo that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly made by the Florentine...

Highly Detailed Russian Silver, Soviet Period Persian Cat Sculpture with Garnet Eyes, 88 Zolotnik, Marked "S.W.," Circa 1950s A finely modeled and intricately chased hollow silver sculpture of a long-haired domestic cat, likely modeled after the Persian or Himalayan breed. The animal is depicted in a seated posture, with a stylized curling tail and attentive expression, rendered with lifelike depth and emotional presence. The rich fur texture is deeply chased and subtly polished across high points, creating dramatic surface contrast and a tactile, almost lifelike softness. The sculpture’s meticulous hand-chasing, naturalistic pose, and jewel-like eyes reflect the enduring influence of Karl Fabergé’s animalier tradition, particularly the small-scale silver and hardstone animal studies produced in his Moscow workshops at the turn of the 20th century. Like Fabergé’s celebrated menagerie, this piece captures both the anatomical accuracy and the spirited personality of its subject, elevating it from a decorative object to a work of art imbued with character and luxury. The figure's eyes are set with smooth red cabochon stones—likely garnets or finely colored glass paste—enhancing its realistic gaze. The underside bears a Russian silver hallmark, including the “88” zolotnik standard (equivalent to .916 silver purity), along with the Latin-letter maker’s mark “S.W.,” attributed to a postwar Soviet-era workshop producing fine export silver. Although the piece appears solid at first glance, it is finely executed as a sealed hollow-form casting using the lost-wax method, a traditional sculptural technique that allowed for rich surface modeling while minimizing weight. A faint rattle can be heard when the figure is gently moved, caused by a small remnant from the casting core or finishing process—a common occurrence in Russian and Continental silver animal figures...

A Large Buccellati Italian Silver Model of a Realistic Lobster Expertly crafted to capture the essence of the real lobster, this model features exquisite detailing and lifelike realism. Every segment of the lobster is intricately designed, showcasing Buccellati’s renowned artistry. The model boasts realistically textured surfaces that reflect the natural beauty of the Caribbean spiny lobster. The antennae are articulated and detachable, adding an extra layer of sophistication and realism to the piece. Featured in Architectural Digest By Hannah Martin, May 6, 2024: "The Buccellati Lobster Is the Surreal Icon We Need Right Now Can any object elevate a tablescape quite like a sterling silver crustacean?" Marked M. Buccellati and 800 on back of tail. 9” high x 16” wide x 6" wide Very good condition, ready to place. A fun and unique piece, - very attractive. *See our other listings for another, larger Buccellati silver...

Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders – Sterling Silver Style Luxury Table Décor Bring an element of refined artistry and timeless elegance to your dining or interior setting with this set of fish-shaped silver-plated napkin holders. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece showcases the intricate scales, fins, and lifelike contours of a fish, creating a striking balance of naturalistic beauty and luxury design. These sculptural napkin holders are both decorative and functional, offering a sophisticated way to present napkins at formal dinners, luxury events, or elegant home settings. Their gleaming silver-plated finish, reminiscent of sterling silver craftsmanship, adds brilliance and refinement, while the contrasting tones of silver and gilt gold plating provide versatility for different table settings and interior styles. Perfect for collectors of fine silverware, interior designers, and hosts who appreciate high-end dining accessories, this set embodies the heritage of European decorative silver design while offering a unique, contemporary twist with its bold fish motif. Key Features Material: High-quality silver-plated (with sterling silver style finish) Design: Fish-shaped, detailed scales and fins, realistic artistry Finish: Mixed tones – silver and gilt gold plating for luxurious contrast Condition: Very good vintage condition, highly polished and well-preserved Function: Napkin holders, luxury table décor, or decorative collectible pieces Style: Timeless European-inspired design for fine dining and interior elegance Unlike standard napkin holders, these fish-form silver-plated pieces function as both practical dining accessories and statement décor items. Their sculptural quality makes them equally at home on a luxury dining table, displayed as part of a silverware collection, or even used as interior accents in modern and classical homes alike. This unique design draws on traditions of antique sterling silver tableware while offering an accessible option for collectors and hosts who want to achieve the same level of sophistication. Silver-Plated Fish Napkin Holders, Sterling Silver Style Tableware, Luxury Silver Dining Accessories, Collectible Silver-Plated Decor, High-End Silver Tableware, Antique Silver Napkin Holders...

Playful true to life silver frog that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative piece of artwork. Expertly handmade by the Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, its rea...

Mario Buccellati, a rare and exceptional Italian silver goat circa 1940. Made in Milan Italy. Very fine quality and workmanship and very large in size. Measures: 12" high x 14" w...

Pair of Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury A striking pair of silver-plated peacock sculptures, masterfully handcrafted in the classic Hollywood ...

Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewellery collection with this beautiful swan ring holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver plating, it is the perfect addition to any...

Amusing Rhinoceros object of art crafted with an ostrich egg and silvered, hammered metal head, legs and tail.

20th Century Silver plate Figurine, Austria A refined 20th century silver plate figurine, crafted with elegant detailing and timeless appeal. This piece is not marked, but is indica...

Pair of Small Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury Décor & Gift An exquisite pair of small silver-plated peacock sculptures, designed in the class...

A finely crafted articulated lizard sculpture designed by celebrated Taxco silversmith Emilia Castillo, one of the most recognized figures in modern Mexican decorative arts. Execute...

A sculptural articulated crab designed and produced in Taxco, Mexico by renowned silversmith Emilia Castillo, one of the leading figures of the modern Taxco silver movement. This st...

Pair of Spanish sterling silver peacocks, ca 1960. Each: Chest forward, neck straight, and small graceful head supporting a foppish crest, and long, imbricated tail. culminating in l...

Hallmarked with Chester import marks for 1903 by Berthold Muller, this magnificent pair of Edwardian antique sterling silver cockerels is naturalistically modelled in lifelike standi...

A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...

1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008. Very good condition. Comes with original Christofle box and non-...

This exquisite 19th-century French silver sculpture is a finely crafted decorative piece featuring an elegant swan motif. The design centers around a gracefully sculpted swan with in...

A Pair of large, artistically created birds for table decor and silver-plated peacocks are ideal for a coffee table, sideboards, or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Rege...

A pair of beautifully modelled silver plate pheasant table ornaments, made in Europe in the 20th century. Both the hen and cock pheasant sculptures are realistically modelled with ...

Silver-plated metal rhinoceros sculpture, made in the 1980s Ø cm 30 Ø cm 8 h cm 15

A beautifully crafted tabletop sculpture combining silvered bronze and faux tortoiseshell made from penshell, dating from the mid to late 1970s. This piece exemplifies the era’s fasc...

A fine silver miniature figurine. In sterling silver. In the form of a boar in trot. Hallmarked to the stomach. Simply a wonderful miniature boar! Date: 20th Century Overall C...

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 ...

An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China. A delicate and...

A striking articulated silver-plated crab sculpture designed by renowned Mexican designer Emilia Castillo and produced in Taxco, Mexico during the 1980s. This sculptural decorative o...

Exquisite pair of realistically detailed silver roosters with finely textured feathers. Stamped with maker's mark and 833 silver.

Standout mid century life size frog sculpture or object of art handcrafted in silver plate on bronze with a tortoise shell terrazzo back. Signed Maitland Smith on the bottom.

Pair of Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury 32cm A striking pair of silver-plated peacock sculptures, masterfully handcrafted in the classic Holly...

Vintage silver sculpture "Racing Greyhounds" by Angelo Schiavon made in Italy in the 1960s. The famous Italian brand Schiavon was founded in 1957 by Mr. Angelo Schiavon, whose name h...

Description: Hinged silver lobster, movable legs in perfect shape. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Mark: Absent. Weight: 460.88 grams. Dimensions: 46.5cmx13cm. Content: 833/1000. As...

A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....

Description: Silver bull with a profusely defined figure and four swords on its back. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 96.81 grams. Dimensions: 8cmx2cm. Conte...

Silver bird sculpture by Ecuadoran silversmith, Joaquin Taller Tinta, c.1960s, Ecuador. This piece features a seated bird sculpture with cabochon turquoise eyes and incised details along the wing and tail. The tail showcases a round cutout with a silver charm. Marked - "Taller Tinta Ecuador...

In Renaissance Style with various shaped applied stones and strap-like figures in front and back, the silver lid opens as box.

Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1997 by Hamilton & Inches, and designed and modelled by Victor Hayton for the World Wildlife Fund, this incredible, Elizabeth II period, Limited Edition St...

Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s. Cute open wings sta...

A finely modeled Sterling Silver bird sculpture by Buccellati, with beautifully textured plumage and a highly naturalistic silhouette. An elegant and decorative example of the house’...

Highly realistic and detailed sculpture of a bird with gilt silver legs perched on an amethyst base. This beautiful piece measures 3 7/8'' in height by 2 3/4'' in depth by 1 1/2'' in width. We hand polish all items...

Nice decorative exotic bird sculpture / Paperweight / Decorative item. Silver plated and amethyst, circa 1970, Brazil. Stamped underneath Gerson BA P90. This object would be stunnin...

Pair of birds with some denting, and heavy patinations, normal tarnishing to dark tarnishing and black staining. Joaquin Humberto Tinta Figueroa (1934- ) The original taller was ...

Silver-Plated Standing Peacock Figurine, Vintage Decorative Sculpture Majestic and refined, this silver-plated standing peacock figurine embodies grac...

A lovely Antique German Silver Model of a Cockatoo Bird standing on a wooden stump. The Bird is modelled with a lovely attention to detail and has a removable head and hinged articul...

Large Qajar Brass Peacock Incense Burner, Iran, 19th Century Origin: Iran (Persia), Qajar Dynasty, Material: Pierced and engraved brass An exceptional and rare Qajar-period brass ...

A Large Buccellati Italian Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster Expertly crafted to capture the essence of the real lobster, this m...

Carrying import marks for Chester in 1903 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Pig, is wonderfully modelled, and features a removable head. The pig m...

This sterling silver heavy hollow body rooster figure is signed 925 on the base and is in fine condition. Beautifully made and proportioned well. Great patina.

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and silver flecks Italian art glass Snoopy puppy dog sculpture / figure. Documented to the Gambaro & Poggi workshop, with original clear and...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique cast sterling silver elephant sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast German sterling silver table owl; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent antique cast German silver table ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a owl. This antique silver owl ornament...

Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewellery collection with this beautiful swan ring holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with gold/silver plating, it is the perfect addition t...

This antique cast Continental silver sculpture is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but is presumed to have been made in Europe, likely Austria or Italy, and done in a very realistic A...

Pair of Antique Sterling silver Parcel gilt roosters. Both marked on the foot sterling / 925, Germany. Attributed to Israel Freeman. The larger is 9" tall, 8.50" in length & 4.50...

In a dramatic pose perched on branches atop rock-work all resting on acorn feet.

"Greyhounds" Bruno Tornati Italy, 1930 Silvered Earthenware Black tinted wood base "Returned" signed Excellent condiction Sculpture in perfect condition.