Silver and Malachite Dancing Bear, Moscow, Russia 1880

Silver and niello snuffbox. The tobacco box, made of 84 zolotnik silver (875/1000) is rectangular in shape with a soap bar body, with rounded corners and rounded profiles. The entire...

A pair of a naturalia mineral specimen. A composition with smoky quartz, vanadinite, malachite and native copper crystals, mounted over a gold plated wooden base with leaves. Italy c...

Sterling Silver 925/1000 table bell, depicting a women with a fan. USA 1880 ca.

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A fluorite crystals and cubic pyrite cristals mounted over a guild-plated and lacquered wooden base with leaves decorati...

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druze of Amethyst, colacite stones and calcite flowers crystals, mounted over a guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape. Italy 1880 ca.

A Naturalia mineral specimen. amethyst and calcite flowers crystals druse, mounted over guild-plated wooden base on a vase shape. Italy circa 1880.

19th century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" sculpture, finely cast figure of a bear holding a twig, standing on a roped revolving, iron pedestal. The simp...

The sculpture depicts an elderly peasant, standing to his full height with reins in his hands; behind him in a sleigh are his son and grandson, who drives the horses with a whip. Dressed in typical peasant clothes, all three have very expressive faces. The entire composition of this outstanding silver sculpture, including the original marble base are executed with such high skill that one could imagine the steam pouring out of the horses’ nostrils in the frosty air; and hear the sound of crisp snow under their hooves. The troika gallops at full speed, leaving behind clear traces of horseshoes on the virgin snow. Notes: There are intact little bell on the yoke of a central horse, and an original detachable hallmarked whip. The original, intricately executed marble base is an integral part of the whole composition. The sculpture was never cleaned or polished, and has an original patina. Markings: Fully hallmarked with maker's marks IS (for Ignaty Sazikov...

A Malachite lion - perfectly suited for a desk object / sculpture or paperweight. A perfect gift for anyone who loves organic, yet chic pieces.

In original fitted case from St. Petersburg retailer 'Empatorskaya'. Most likely dates to the 1920s, with gold and ruby eyes.

A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...

Impressive and large Russian malachite egg, carved from the solid. A timeless yet historic decorative object, which is a great addition to any sophistica...