Silver Animal Sculptures

One of a kind sculpture by renowned artist Boris Lovet-Lorski, depicting a majestic horse in a completely stylized pose, with elongated shapes and gentle curves. The legs are simple...

A magnificent pair of Antique Continental Silver Pheasants of notably large size. The pair of Silver Pheasants comprises of a Cock Pheasant and Hen Pheasant...

Stunning vintage original Mario Buccellati Italian .800 silver furry duckling statue/figurine dating from the 1930's. Signed on the bottom of one foot. Made in Milano, Italy. Also ma...

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...

This Partridge by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in sterling silver (925/1000) with fossil coral egg. Fully handcrafted, hammered and chiseled by excellent craftsmen...

Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture of a cat in plated silver. Rare sculpture, sold to Japan. 1970s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 4 cm x H 5 cm.

Fantastic silver bird (toucan) by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano (IT). The body formed by a large pebble flanked by an impressive silver beak and fitted with a tail and legs decoration. ...

This beautiful large clamshell swan is designed and handmade by Gabriella Binazzi. She creates original and unique objects using strange materials such...

Eye-catching Murano glass duck figure / paperweight / sculpture. Manufactured by Formia Murano, Italy, 1960s. Black glass and clear glass richly decorated by silver flecks thorough. ...

Jug with the shape of a parrot. The body is in crystal while the head is the legs are in silver. The head of the parrot is fixed to the neck with a hinge. This is to allow the liqui...

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

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...

Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder. Netherlands, early 20th century. Very stylish and decorative napkin holder with a deer at the front. A very elegant ...

Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture of rabbit in plated silver. Rare sculpture, sold to Japan. 1970s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 6.0 cm x H 4.0 cm.

This pair of large antique exotic bird or pheasant sculptures were done by artist G. Vivaldi of Italy in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. The sculptures are composed of silve...

Horse statue made in solid silver 800 completely handmade. The horse was made in two parts with the technique of fusion in the earth and once cast and detached joined by welding. Sub...

Stunning vintage original Mario Buccellati Italian .800 silver furry parrot bird statue/figurine. Signed on one of the leaves. Made in Milano, Ital...

Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture in plated silver. Rare sculpture, sold to Japan. 1970s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 7.0 cm x H 3.8 cm.

Hallmarked in London in 1968 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, this handsome pair of Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Fighting Cockerels, are cast in the traditional fighting pose. T...

Silver Plate Modernist "Horse" sculpture by Gio Ponti & Lino Sabattini & Christofle, 1970s

Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel, silver, metal Technique: polished, silvered, hand-crafted, patinated, metalwork, cast Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in Date: early 20th century, circa 1930 Style: Art Déco, Animalier Place of origin: France This small sculpture, crafted by hand in nickel-plated bronze, depicts a rabbit with ears bowed in a gesture of meekness, its form affixed atop a sturdy base of matching material. In this case, the signature of artist...

Circa 1950's English silver-plated horse bust. Measurements Height: 11.5" Depth: 5.5" Width/length: 6".  

Italian silver, rose quartz and malachite model of an eagle by Cervone Italian, c. 1970 Height 71cm, width 53cm, depth 32cm This Italian silver sculpture...

A luxurious gold- and silver-plated bronze escargot or snail cocktail stick set made in France c. 1930. It is a superb Hollywood Regency conversation piece, perfect for eating not ju...

Sterling Silver Horse Sculpture See pictures for details on condition.

Vintage Sterling Cast of a Strolling Bear Item e7244 A lovely sculpture of a strolling bear casted in sterling silver, Germany 1st half of the 20th century. 83,3 gramm, 2.93 oz. A wo...

Hallmarked in London in 1935 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this incredible, Sterling Silver Model of a Fox, is presented on a wooden plinth which has a vacant plaque, and is wond...

A circa 1900 English silver plated horse sculpture. Measurements: Height: 23" Depth: 10" Width/length: 25"

Highly realistic and detailed sculpture of a parrot with gilt silver legs perched on an amethyst base. This beautiful piece measures 6 1/3'' in height by 3 3/4'' in depth by 4 1/4'' in width. We hand polish all items...

Just in this beautiful large Italian Swan in Silver Plate & Brass black with a Large Seashell. This figurine sculpture is by Gabriella Binazzi, but not signed, C.1960., Great detail...

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 pair of realistically modeled as a male and female penguins, the hinged heads opening to reveal a bottle compartment Mario Buccellati was one of the most remarkable Italian jeweler...

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...

Handmade in Italy. Hallmarked and stamped "Buccelatti."

Mario Buccellati's 925 sterling silver figurine of a squirrel Made in Italy, circa 1950s Fully hallmarked. Mario Buccellati's sterling silver sculpture of a squirrel holding a ...

Walking stick: silver handle, depicting the head of a horse. Ebony wood shaft. Metal ferrule. Germany 1900 ca.

Roberto Estevez (Argentinian, XX) "Cobra" Tabletop Bronze Sculpture, 1978, with silver and brass inlay, Estevez tag on back collar, marked "Estevez 78 2/6" on bottom. 12" H x 10" W x...

Cast of a Sitting Bear Sterling Silver ca. 1930s Item e7247 A lovely sculpture of a sitting bear casted in sterling silver, Germany 1st half of the 20th century. 75,9 gramm, 2.68 oz....

Articulated Spanish silver lobster. This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of animals made of steel, copper,...

This is a charming pair of antique Victorian silver plated salts each in the form of an eagle and in Baroque taste, circa 1880 in date. The beautifully cast salts each feature a de...

Fantastic silver bird (toucan) by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano (IT). The body formed by a pebble flanked by a silver beak and fitted with a tail and legs decoration. Eyes made of hard ...

A wonderful pair of silver plate articulated fish ornaments made in Spain, c. 1920. They are of satisfying size and are highly decorative as a pair. The tails of these fish are arti...

Priced per item (only 2 fish available as shown). Large and beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark sapphire blue, ruby red stripes, gold lips and silver flecks Italian art glass f...

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

Portuguese silver toothpick rabbit It features a rabbit with an umbrella and its offspring. Origin: Portugal, circa 1930. Material: silver. Stamped on the base: 833 silver and bearin...

Tiny Sterling Cast of a Sitting Bear Item e7246 A lovely sculpture of a sitting bear casted in sterling silver, Germany 1st half of the 20th century. 17,1 gramm, 0,60 oz. A wonderful...

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 s...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver bird ornament; part of our ornamental silverware collection. Thi...

Funny Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish sculpture with silver aventurine flecks. Italy, 1950s. This cool fish figure will be the perfect choice as a gift idea. Also int...

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...

A very nice mid-century sterling silver dual dolphin pod sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 7"W x 4.5"D x 4.5"H. The...

Pair of antique continental (late 19th century) silver cockerel (rooster) figurines measuring 7 1/2 and 7 3/4 inches tall respectively. Stamped with assay and maker's marks.

A beautiful large scale swan trinket ball in silver plated metal and brass, with a large seashell. This great sculpture is by Gabriella Binazzi Italian c....

A 925 sterling silver hand chased swan with an articulated neck and wings. Expertly crafted with eyes set with Garnet, made entirely by a master jeweller. ...

Add a touch of elegance and dynamic beauty to any space with this stunning Silver Over Bronze Majestic Silver Horse Sculpture. Expertly crafted from high...

This finely cast silver-plated bronze piece depicts a majestic stag standing on a rocky base, gazing at two large, intertwined palm trees, topped with a crystal tray. It is marked on...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Mexican sterling silver bird model; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Mexican cast sterling silver table...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10" high x 9" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1999 by C. J. Vander, this charming pair of Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Partridges, are handsomely cast and hand finished. The pair together weigh a subs...

Pair of sterling silver models of Pheasants, English import marks for London 1926 Neresheimer & Co. The pheasants, male and female of usual form, realistically textured, chased feath...