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Material: Silver
Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Stork by Berthold Muller in 1908
Located in London, London
Carrying import marks for Chester in 1908 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Stork, is realistically cast. The stork measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall,...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling & Quartz Duck by Grupo Gal
Located in Greer, SC
This is a wonderful modern Sterling Silver and Quartz Duck by Grupo Gal. Numbered 940619 In excellent used condition. See photos for better details. H 10...
Category

1970s Brazilian Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Cast Sterling Silver Snipe Model, Francis Higgins III, London 1935
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1935 by Francis Higgins & Son Ltd., this handsome Sterling Silver Model of a Snipe, is realistically cast. The model measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) f...
Category

1930s English Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emaus Cuernavaca Modernist Mexican Taxco Sterling Silver & Wood Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand crafted Modernist sterling silver on mahogany wood wall plaque by Emaus Cuernavaca, circa 1960's. Made in Taxco, Mexico and has the artist initials name on the back tag. Wonderf...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bookends with art deco fish sculpture 1930
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Gilt bookends of two tropical fish on marble bases circa 1930. They are patinated in an interesting combination of silver bodies with gold tails and fins. The bodies of the fish, nat...
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Silver Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate

Asprey Pair or Horseriding Solid Silver Figurines on Marble Bases, London, 1977
Located in Braintree, GB
Asprey pair or horseriding solid silver figurines on marble bases Made London, 1977 Maker: Asprey & Co Fully hallmarked. Size: 14.9 x 7.8 x 22.5 cm Weight: 2812 grams total (1...
Category

1970s British Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Buffalo Carved Verdite Sculpture Figure with Handmade Sterling Silver 925
Located in Porto, 13
Buffalo carved in verdite hardstone sculpture figure with handmade applications and base in sterling silver 925 is a vintage sculpture with a conte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Chinese Vintage Carved Jade Bowl with Sterling Silver Base by Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
This contemporary modern piece is composed by a vintage carved chinese natural Jade Bowl with handmade sterling silver 925 base by Alcino Silversmith 1902. This piece was designe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1910s French Silver-plated Woman Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the enchanting world of the early 20th century with this 1910s French Silver-Plated Woman Sculpture. This captivating bronze masterpiece breathes life into the art of dance...
Category

Early 20th Century French Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Mythic Fish by Alcino Silversmith 1902 Handcrafted in Sterling Silver and Horn
Located in Porto, 13
Mythic Fish by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in Sterling Silver 925 and horn, hammered and chiseled by excellent craftsmen, giving this piece a much higher future va...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Model Fighting Cockerels
Located in London, GB
Pair of heavy quality cast silver cockerels in the traditional fighting pose. They are wonderfully modelled with a high attention to detail giving a lively and lifelike appearance. The tail feathers are individually hand cut and engraved to add an extra realistic quality to this fine pair. Dimensions are for one bird only Pair of particularly fine quality antique silver fighting cockerels...
Category

1930s German Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Decorative Ewer Form Ornaments
Located in London, GB
The body of each ewer is beautifully embellished with a three dimensional design of grapevines following up to the handle. The handle part forms as a satyr, possibly representative o...
Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

"Department of Interiors" by Jonah Meyer at Sawkille Co. 2022 (1/1)
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Hand hammered silver sculpture "Department of Interiors" by Jonah Meyer at Sawkille Co. Unique 1/1 piece completed in 2022.
Category

2010s American Other Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Plated Cupids Figure
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian silver plated figure of two cupids, one on sleigh on white mica ice base
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Pair of 20th Century German Silver Swan Drawn Chariot with Robed Driver Stamped
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of 20th century German silver swan drawn chariot with robed driver stamped, marked "CD 900". Accompanied by a similar German silver swan drawn chariot with fairy driver, marked ...
Category

20th Century Russian Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Brown Agate Bowl with Horse by Alcino Silversmith Sterling Silver
Located in Porto, 13
Contemporary Brown Agate bowl with horse by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 Sterling Silver and natural brown agate, hammered and chiseled horse application han...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Silver Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Jungin 'Pure Silver' Thumbprint Vase for Mitsukoshi
Located in Stamford, CT
A hand-hammered Jungin (pure Silver) vase with thumb print pattern. Mitsukoshi and Jungin stamps. With signed box.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Abstract Silver Sculpture by Nan Nan Liu
Located in London, GB
Nan Nan Liu's sterling silver sculpture reflects her creative interest in natural forms and energies. In this profoundly dynamic and Kinetic example of her...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Woman bust in resin patinated with metallic chrome, '90s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Bust in resin masterfully finished and coated with metallic chrome Italy 1990. Great decorative effect
Category

1990s Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

One of a Kind Sculpture in Rosewood, Silver and Lucite by Alain Descombes
By Alain Descombes
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Sculpture by French Sculptor Alain Descombes born in 1942 The " Bird", circa 1980s.
Category

1980s French Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Chris Knight, Silver & Steel Sculptural Bowl with Crosses, UK, 2015
Located in New York, NY
Chris Knight's work resides on the boundaries between art, craft, and design. This sculptural bowl in cast silver and stainless steel is covered in dozens of well placed crosses, all...
Category

2010s British Other Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Continental Silver Novelty Figure of a Sojourner, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
With an open container as his backpack and with detachable hat.
Category

1880s Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Brooch by Giorgio Vigna, One-of-a-Kind Silver and Murano Glass on a Gold Leaf
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brooch by Giorgio Vigna one of the kind silver and murano glass on a gold leaf. The system is a magnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Fish Nº2 with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tiger by Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Fish with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tigerstone. This fish is a contemporary sculpture made of chiseled silver plate applicated to the natural mother pearl shell, is total...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Modern Rock Crystal Silver-Leafed Tree Formed Centrepiece
Located in Cypress, CA
A unique modern style hand-forged wrought iron tree form centerpiece with 12 hand-polished rock crystal spheres in various sizes. Each rock crystal sphere are resting on individual s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Silver Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf, Wrought Iron

Vintage Sterling Silver Model Elephant Figurine 1977 Heavy Paperweight
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Solid Silver Model of an Elephant of exceptionally heavy weight. A carefully crafted model with a great attention to detail, this Model Elephant of of a notably heavy wei...
Category

20th Century English Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

19 c Pair Chinese Hand Painted Black Gold and Silver Lacquered Fold Up Wall Shel
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful Chinese export black lacquered pair of shelves is decorated with silver and gold leave images of the story of a Chinese warrior battle....
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Deer Head by Mellerio dits Meller 'founded 1613' France, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted deer head executed in .950 silver, the antlers and chest are adorned with small crystal prisms, raised on a rock crystal cluster. Incised “Mellerio” “AMADOR NO. 10-25 ...
Category

1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Pheasant by Alcino Silversmith 1902 in Sterling Silver 925 with Bone Beak
Located in Porto, 13
Pheasant by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with bone beak The piece is totally handcrafted, hammered and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Girafe Nº 1 by Alcino Silversmith 1902 Handcrafted in Sterling Silver
Located in Porto, 13
Giraffe nº 1 by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 Sterling Silver with twisted head, hammered and chiseled by excellent craftsme...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1940 Sterling Silver Pique Holder Depicting a Sheffield Porcupine
Located in Marseille, FR
1940 Porc porcupine holder in solid silver (the base on the other hand is in silver metal and posterior to the subject) hallmark "R" in a square with a point; English punch of Sheffi...
Category

1940s French Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christ Crucified in Silver 16th Century Italian School
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ crucified in silver 16th Century Italian school Measure: height: 40cm. very good condition.
Category

16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
This fine pair of French, silver, allegorical tazzas are tortoiseshelled. They include detailed wreaths on the walls of the base. A finely dressed woman holds each dish proudly above...
Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper & Silver Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative group of 6 large mounted natural native, copper and silver specimens displayed on our small painted plaster bases. Ex. British collection, this superb group includes native silver from Imider Mine in Morocco, one of the largest mines on the African continent, and native copper from Keweenaw, USA – also known as “Copper County” – where copper was highly sought after for its quality and purity. Further details below: A: Copper specimen...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Australian Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Copper

Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials 'Rimmonim'
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Torah finials, chased, pierced, engraved, and cast, France, circa 1860. The finials are constructed with large open-work decorated ball ...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

20th Century German Solid Silver Ornamental Stork Figure, Hanau, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century German Hanau solid silver figure modelled as a standing stork. The statue is stunningly well-refined and realistically modelled in every small detail, it s...
Category

20th Century German Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

19th Century German Solid Silver Figure Of A Fruit Seller, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century German solid silver figural table ornament modelled as a female fruit seller, standing on a large shaped-oval base embossed with flowers, right hand holding a wa...
Category

19th Century German Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Glass Sculptural Pyramid Light
Located in Stamford, CT
Dramatic and unusual light sculpture. Amazing detail with miniature elongated cubes of clear glass individually sewn to each other by thin silver wire. A wonderful one-of-a-kind piece.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Wire

Solid Silver Spade Holder Depicting a Sheffield Porcupine
Located in Marseille, FR
Porcupine spade holder in solid silver (the base on the other hand is in silver metal and posterior to the subject) hallmark "R" in a square with a dot: English hallmark of Sheffield...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Greyhound in Silver Manifattura Mazzucato Italy Second Half '900
Located in Milano, IT
Finely chiseled silver greyhound. On the base and below the base engraved maker's and silver marks. 2222 grams.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Curtis Jere Brutalist Parrot on Swing Sculpture
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1970's Brutalist parrot by American brand Curtis Jere. The silver plate parrots stands inside a brass ring. Curtis Jere is a company of metalworks, ...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Spectra Rock Sculpture
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
The Rock Sculpture from the Spectra Collection captures the untamed beauty of abstract geological forms. Conceived as if chiseled from the rocks of a surreal landscape, this piece is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Armorial Door Lock Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Armorial door Escutcheon plate. A white metal armorial door escutcheon plate with engraved detail, featuring the City of Londons lion cre...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Steel

Silver (.900) Aztec Danzante Attributed to William Spratling
Located in Austin, TX
Relishing in the richness of Aztec culture and travel back to ancient Mexico with this Silver Aztec Danzante attributed to William Spratling. Adorned with emeralds and a bone stag head, this spectacle not only adds a touch of history but also pays homage to the cultural heritage of the Aztecs. AZTEC DANZANTE SCULPTURE...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Silver Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Silver

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Statue/Desk Accessory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Napoleon III period ormolu statuary grouping of Jean de la Fontaine's Fable "Le Loup plaidant contre le renard par-devan...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Brass, Ormolu

18th Century Italian Saint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara. Slight chipping in silver leaf on back side. Beautifully detailed.
Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Pair of Silver Wager Cups
Located in Southall, GB
Exceptional pair of Victorian silver wager cups. Each of typical design in form of a female in an upright position holding a cup swinging above her head.
Category

19th Century German Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

18th Century Italian Scholar Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th c. Italian Scholar Silver Leaf Statue in Papier Mache and Wood. The base diameter measurement is 7.5 inches.
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Sculpture Designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark, 1970s. Sterling silver and ebony. Dimensions: H 16 cm/ 6 1/4", L 10 cm/ 4".
Category

1970s Danish Modern Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

20th C Silver Plated Statue Representing Arguing Roman Senator, France
Located in Leuven , BE
20th C Silver plated status representing arguing Roman Senator, France.
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Silver Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver

Massimo Faion Posa Falcon 4 in Silver Plated Brass
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Posa Project, in collaboration with Carwan Gallery, combines volumes and geometric forms adapted to precise technical requirements. This new interpretation of falcon perches comes di...
Category

2010s Italian Silver Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate, Brass

Scultura in Resina Bagnata in Argento, Firmato Sulla Base, Seconda Meta xx Sec
Located in Milano, MI
scultura in resina bagnata in argento - firmato sulla base - seconda meta xx sec scultura in resina bagnata in argento - firmato sulla base - seconda meta xx sec Descrizione ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Silver and Iron Sautoir Necklace
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver and iron sautoir necklace.
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Silver Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Silver

Silver Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
The verisimilitude of this pin to a leaf may be the result of its actually having been cast from one. But the unobtrusive nib at the end of the gently curving stem, by which the pin ...
Category

1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Silver Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Massimo Faion Posa Falcon 3 in Silver Plated Brass and Black Marquina Marble
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Posa Project, in collaboration with Carwan Gallery, combines volumes and geometric forms adapted to precise technical requirements. This new interpretation of falcon perches comes di...
Category

2010s Italian Silver Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass, Silver Plate

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
Located in New York, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D 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 10.5" high x 8.5" 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...
Category

20th Century French Silver Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
Located in New York, NY
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...
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20th Century French Silver Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

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