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Sterling Silver Bird Objet d'Art Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork. Limited. Sterling silver top and legs with marble egg form center. Beautiful craftsmanship detailing. Stamped under. Fine original vintage condition with a nice pat...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Marble, Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Abstract Fish- Pull Handles Malachite Sterling Mexican Modernist
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of pull handles by Los Castillo. Abstract Fish with malachite and silver. Mexico Circa the 1950s. Dimensions: 3.75" W x 3" H x .75" D Please visit t...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

Ruth Bloch Sterling Silver "Lovers" Sculpture
Located in Round Top, TX
A Sterling Silver pair of figures on a display block by noted artist Ruth Bloch. Stamped R.B. and 925, includes black painted wood block plinth. Ruth Bloch was born in Israel in 195...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Armadillo Sterling Silver Lighter
Located in Milan, IT
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...
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Playful Companions: A Rare Buccellati Sterling Silver Sculpture of Nine Mice
Located in Queens, NY
Playful Companions: A Rare Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Sculpture of Mice on Desert Rose Crystal Base. This exceptional and rare Buccellati sculpture features nine meticulously ...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

1930's Mario Buccellati .800 Silver Italian Duckling Statue Figurine Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
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1930s Italian Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sliver Napkin Holder Swann Birds Decorative Tissue Organiser Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
Add a touch of vintage charm to your dinner table with this beautiful swan napkin holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver, it is the perfect addition to any home decor. T...
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1960s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Metal, Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Chinese Silver Gilt and Enamel Peacock
Located in Riverdale, NY
Antique Chinese Silver Gilt and Enamel Peacock from the 1940's on hand carved wood stand. Delicately constructed of vermeil sterling with colorf...
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1940s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Silver Peacock Stand, Antique Pair of Decoration Object Home Decor Bird
Located in Wembley, GB
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...
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1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal

Rare Buccellati Italy Silver Sculpture of the Three Wise Monkeys
Located in Queens, NY
Rare Buccellati Italy Silver Sculpture of the Three Wise Monkeys A remarkable Buccellati sterling silver sculpture of the iconic Three Wise Mon...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

CAMELOT SILVERWARE England Desk Labrador Retriever Dog Sculpture In .925
Located in Miami, FL
A British labrador retriever desk sculpture designed by Camelot Silverware. This is a fabulous and exceptional desk sculpture created in London Eng...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Edwardian sterling silver horse model made in London in 1901
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Henry Lewis, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Horse, has a cropped tail like a polo pony, and is very realistically modell...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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.
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20th Century American Folk Art Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Pure 970 Silver Duck with golden beak and paws
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pure silver duck made with the lost wax technique. The duck was made with the "lost wax" technique which allows the creation of a specific item very close to "pure silver." This tech...
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

A Large Buccellati Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Located in Queens, NY
A Large Buccellati Italian Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster Expertly crafted to capture the essence of the real lobster, this m...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Small Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
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 ...
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1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Modernist Abstract Bird Sculpture Sterling Silver and Stone
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Bird Sculpture Sterling Silver and Stone signed 2.75 h x 1.75 w x 3.75 d Preowned original vintage condition See all images fo...
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Late 20th Century Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Stone, Sterling Silver

Mappin & Webb Ltd English Sterling Silver Cow Creamer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cow creamer made in 18th century style; an addition to our silverware collection This vintage Elizabeth II sterl...
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1970s English Other Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Mario Buccellati .800 Silver Italian Parrot Bird Statue Figurine Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage original Mario Buccellati Italian .800 silver furry parrot bird statue/figurine. Signed on one of the leaves. Made in Milano, Ital...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Monumental Life Size Parrot Bird Sterling Silver 925 Centerpiece, Sculpture on M
Located in Long Island City, NY
Monumental Life Size Parrot Bird Sterling Silver 925 Centerpiece, Sculpture on Marble Base Signed by Artist L. Soprani and marked 925 Dimensions: Height 26in; width 26 1/2in; d...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Marble, Sterling Silver

Miniature Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Dentist's Chair by La Medusa Oro
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, whimsical Italian silver sculpture. By La Medusa Oro. In sterling silver and mounted atop a wooden plinth. In the form of a dentist's chair complete with an instrument tra...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Roy Lichtenstein "Modern Head" Brooch/ Pendant, Sterling & Enamel, 1968
Located in New York, NY
"It's the kind of art you hang on you, not on a wall." Roy Lichtenstein "Modern Head" Brooch/ Pendant. Sterling Silver and Enamel. C. 1968. Made by Multiples Inc., NYC. Overall gre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Adorable Family of Six Buccellati Sterling Silver Furry Chicks on Petrified Wood
Located in Queens, NY
An Adorable Family of Six Italian Buccellati Sterling Silver Furry Chicks Resting on a Petrified Wood Base, Milan 20th Century This enchanting creation by the renowned Italian silve...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Mexican Taxco Abstract Modernist .970 Silver Bracelet by Antoñio Pineda
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous Mexican Taxco abstract modernist .970 silver bracelet by Antoñio Pineda, circa 1960s. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also a dynamic piece of modern scu...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Silver Chamberstick / Candleholder Hippocampus / Seahorse, 1837 Munich, Germany
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silver Chamberstick / candleholder hippocampus / seahorse, circa 1837 Munich, Germany. This silver Chamberstick retain the original detachable snuffer. We have specialized in the sa...
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1830s German Early Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Hawk on a Sodalite Stone
By Ranzoni Fatelli
Located in VALENZA, IT
Hawk in sterling silver on a sodalite stone-base. The hawk was made in casting. The finish was made completely by hand with chisel and engraving. The reproductions of animals in sol...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Teno Silver Sea Shell Red Stone Eye Zodiac Figures
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Teno Co silver and shell red stone eye Gemini and Taurus, marble base figures/ bookends.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Marble, Sterling Silver

An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo
Located in Queens, NY
An Exquisite French Silver and Malachite Bust of Napoleon, By Emile Pinedo This exquisite French silver and malachite bust of Napoleon, masterfully crafted by the esteemed sculptor ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

An Elegant Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Duck Perched on an Amethyst Base
Located in Queens, NY
An Elegant Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Duck Perched on an Amethyst Base, Milan, 20th Century This exquisite creation epitomizes the craftsmanship and luxury for which Mario Buc...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828
Located in London, GB
A large George IV silver sideboard dish, made by Joseph Angell II, 1828 English, early 19th century Diameter 75cm, depth 10cm This magnifice...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

The Frog Sterling Silver Lighter
Located in Milan, IT
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...
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2010s Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Parrot Bird Carved Stone Sculpture on Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
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...
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20th Century Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Stone, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an extraordinary and complete collection of Twelve English silver and silver-gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas" gift boxes, presented...
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1970s English Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Sterling and Amethyst Pineapple by Grupo Gal
Located in Greer, SC
This is a stunning piece of Grupo Gal Sterling Silver and Amethyst in the shape of a pineapple.
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

19th Century German Extremely Detailed Sterling Silver and Gold Gilt Knight
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century German extremely detailed sterling silver and gold gilt knight figure. Knight in full suit of armour, carved face beneath a hinged viso...
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19th Century German Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Stone, Sterling Silver

Mario Buccellati pair of Italian Silver Penguin-Form Magnum Wine Coolers
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Sterling silver model of an elephant made in London in 1994
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1994, this charming, Sterling Silver Model of an Elephant, is realistically cast. The elephant measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 5.75"(14.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) ...
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1990s English Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Silver Rooster Stand, Decoration for Home Décor, Animal Figure
Located in Wembley, GB
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...
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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Chaumet Paris, a French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite Cup
Located in Queens, NY
Chaumet Paris, A French Silver-Gilt Seahorse Mounted Rhodochrosite cup Circa 1980. An exceptional object A quadrangular cut cup in rhodochrosite and the handle made of a sea...
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Late 20th Century French Brutalist Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Sculptural Sterling Silver Choker Necklace and Earrings Set by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken sterling silver jewelry suite of bold design by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The set consists of a highly sculptural choker necklace and a pair of...
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1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Enameled Phoenix Sculpture
Located in VALENZA, IT
Resin sculpture depicting "The Phoenix" covered in pure 999 silver. The sculpture is the 33rd piece of a limited edition work of 499 made by the Etruria silver factory in Florence at...
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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace and Earrings Set by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking sterling silver jewelry suite of bold design by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1970s. The set consists of a highly sculptural necklace with a large pendant...
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1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Russian Silver Persian Cat Sculpture, Soviet Period, 88 Zolotnik, Marked "S.W."
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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20th Century Russian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Antique Sliver Ring Holder Swann Birds Decorative Jewellery Organiser Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
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...
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1960s British Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Metal, Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

20th Century Italian Sterling Siver Bull and Bullfighter Sculpture
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid sterling silver bull and bullfighter miniature. Both the bull and the bullfighter were made with the casting technique and then chiseled to bring out the details. The precisi...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Sterling Silver Dolphin Pod Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

A Rare Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Model of a Bull
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Model of a Bull, Numbered 7 An impressive and finely detailed sterling silver model of a bull by Buccellati, Italy, numbered 7. Exquisitely h...
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Rare Harry Bertoia Sterling Silver Brooch "Ginko Leaves" ca. 1940s
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
An extremely rare Harry Bertoia sterling silver brooch "Ginko Leaves." The brooch has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.77. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The Brooch measures: 2.94 " long x 1.5 " wide x .30 " deep. Although associated with Mid-Century Modern furniture, Harry Bertoia was originally a jewelry designer who used both sterling silver, precious stones and gem stones. The brooch and closure are all handcrafted and the clasp is his unique design. The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d-Arzene, Pordenone, Italy. At age 15 he moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with his older brother, Oreste. He quickly learned English and the bus schedule and enrolled in Cass Tech High School in Detroit (1930-1936) where he studied art and design and learned the skill of handmade jewelry making. At that time, there were three jewelry and metals teachers Louise...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Pair of sterling silver King Charles Spaniel models made by C J Vander in 1995
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1995 by C. J. Vander, this charming pair of Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Models, are handsomely cast. The models measure...
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1990s English Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Pheasant Nº2 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 chiseled by excellent craftsmen, gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Sterling Silver Madonna, circa 1830
Located in Milano, IT
Embossed and engraved silver plaque La Madonna del lago (The Madonna of the Lake) Probably Milan, post 1824 Brass frame It measures 16.14 in x 13.85 in (41 x 35.2 cm) and it weighs 10.357 pounds (4.698 g): silver 1.31 pounds (598 g) + brass 9.03 pounds (4.100 g) State of conservation: some abrasions on the bottom. The frame is old, but not original. The plaque is made up of a sheet of embossed and engraved silver, and held in a solid brass frame. It depicts the “Madonna del lago” – “Madonna of the Lake” - (the Madonna with Child and San Giovannino) by Marco d'Oggiono (Oggiono, 1474 circa - Milan, 1524 circa), while changing only the background landscape. Almost certainly the subject reproduced in the plaque was taken from a famous engraving by Giuseppe Longhi (Monza, 1766 - Milan, 1831), one of the greatest engravers of his era. The silver is unmarked, probably because originally the Madonna was due to be exposed in a church: sometimes precious metals destined for worship and liturgical use would be exempted from payment and were, therefore, not marked. It is very likely that the plaque was made in Milan because in this city in 1824 the engraving by Giuseppe Longhi was made and printed. In addition, in Milan, the alleged lost painting by Leonardo da Vinci in his Milanese period (1482-1500) would be produced; this is the painting from which Marco d'Oggiono took his version. The painting Marco d?Oggiono was one of Leonardo da Vinci's most brilliant students and collaborators (D. Sedini, Marco d’Oggiono, tradizione e rinnovamento in Lombardia tra Quattrocento e Cinquecento, Roma 1989, pp. 151-153, n. 56; p. 225, n. 124, with previous bibliography). His style reflects in every way that of the Tuscan Maestro, so much so that he was the one who executed some copies of da Vinci's paintings. The execution of the “Madonna del Lago” probably draws inspiration from a lost painting by the Maestro, created while he was living in Milan (1482-1500). There are many similarities with other works by Leonardo such as the “Vergine delle rocce” or the “Vergine con il Bambino e San Giovannino, Sant’Anna e l’Agnello”. The painting, from which the drawing and then the famous engraving were taken, is found today at the M&G Museum of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where it came to rest after the sale of the Harrington Collection in London in 1917. The work appears in the inventories of the collection of Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte at the castle of Malmaison, before 1809. The Malmaison building was born and developed in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 18th century it belonged to Jacques-Jean Le Coulteux du Molay, a wealthy banker. Later, during the Directory, Joséphine Bonaparte de Beauharnais bought it on April 21st, 1799, but settled at the castle definitively only after her husband separated from her in 1809. She remained there until 1814, the year of her death. When Joséphine died, the estate passed to her son Eugène de Beauharnais, who moved to Munich with his whole family in 1815, bringing with him the collection of paintings he inherited from his mother. Eugène died in 1824 and his wife Augusta of Bavaria (von Bayern), unable to keep it, in 1828 sold the Malmaison to the Swedish banker Jonas-Philip Hagerman. It is likely that in this period Augusta also sold part of the paintings inherited from her husband, including the “Madonna del Lago”. This painting then came into the possession of Leicester Stanhope, fifth Earl of Harrington (1784 - 1862) and then was passed down to his descendants. In 1917, at the death of Charles, eighth Earl of Harrington, his brother Dudley inherited the title and properties and he put up a part of his collections for sale. Among these, precisely, the painting by Marco d'Oggiono was to be found. On the occasion of that auction the painting was presented as a work by Cesare da Sesto, by virtue of a handwritten note by the Countess of Harrington on the back of the table. However, already in 1857, the German critic Gustav Waagen had identified Marco d'Oggiono as the author of the painting, then exhibited in the dining room of Harrington House in London (Treasures of Art in Great Britain, in 4 volumes, London, 1854 and 1857). The engraving Giuseppe Longhi was one of the most renowned engravers in Italy between the end of the 18th century and the first quarter of the 19th century. In 1824 Giuseppe Longhi, based on a design by Paolo Caronni, made a famous engraving of the painting of Marco d?Oggiono. The activity of Longhi was then at the peak of his notoriety, enough to earn him very substantial commissions; it is not risky to suppose that some of his successful engravings were also reproduced using other means: in our case in silver. (A. Crespi, a cura di, Giuseppe Longhi 1766–1831 e Raffaello Morghen...
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1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Brass

Sterling Silver Bowling Ball Mounted as Trophy by the House of Williams
Located in New York, NY
This unique and one-of-a-kind sterling silver trophy bowling ball by the House of Williams is set on a round, stepped pedestal, mounted on a wooden trophy plinth. There are no inscri...
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20th Century American Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Partridge with Fossil Coral Egg
Located in Porto, 13
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Mexican Abstract Brutalist Modernist Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Cuff, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. All in sterling silver haute couture - iconic. This piece is not only a ready to wear creation but also the most dynamic piece of modern sculpture. ...
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1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Geometric Abstract Futuristic Modernist Bracelet Cuff, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful abstract bracelet cuff. sterling silver stamped. it's seven inches long and straight an incredible design. a piece of art. Mid-Century, Space Age, Hollywood Regency, Ecle...
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20th Century American Futurist Sterling Silver Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Extremely RareHarry Bertoia Necklace Sterling Silver Lapis Coral ca. 1940
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Extremely rare combination pendant attached to custom-made chain by Harry Bertoia in sterling silver, containing one Lapis Lazuli and one Coral. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The work has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.78. Although associated with Mid-Century Modern furniture, Harry Bertoia was originally a jewelry designer who used both sterling silver, precious stones and gem stones. The pendant measures: 1.25" long x 1" wide. The necklace measures: 11" length with a measurement of 22" overall length. The chain and closure are all handcrafted and in his unique design. Lapis Lazuli measures 20mm round supported by one 6 mm red coral. Total weight is 33 grams. The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d-Arzene, Pordenone, Italy. At age 15 he moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with his older brother, Oreste. He quickly learned English and the bus schedule and enrolled in Cass Tech High School in Detroit (1930-1936) where he studied art and design and learned the skill of handmade jewelry making. At that time, there were three jewelry and metals teachers Louise Green...
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