Mounted Objects

Made with finely hand-spun brass plates in London. The outer shades of this chandelier are finished in a mixed verdigris patina whilst the inner shades are kept in finely brushed bra...

A round Plaque depicting the bust of a young boy in the " Della Robbia" Style from the Italian factory "Cantagalli" dating from the late 19th century. The subject is after the original by Desiderio da Settignano (1429-1466). It is marked to the interior with Cantagalli Cockerel black mark. Can be hung on the wall as well as on a table using a stand. The Cantagalli factory was founded by a master maiolica potter, Ulisse Cantagalli (1839-1901) in Florence, Italy, in 1877 and operated from 1878 to 1985. He was known for making reproduction of 16th Century maiolica...

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...

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

Carved Oak Cartouche in the Louis XV Manner, circa 1880 This beautifully carved oak cartouche, executed in the elaborate and elegant Louis XV style, is a superb example of late 19th...

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

Hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural red coral branches mounted on 18th century gilt wood fragment base. 11.5 inches in height. Perfect for your "Cabinet of Curiosities".

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament t...

Matched pair of long horn steer horns of good color and form on custom made wood bases.

Artful Decor Lull No27 – NONO’s Wooden Sculpture for Modern Spaces ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and s...

Antique museum quality bronze male sower on a marble base with signature, sculptor Max Valentin (1875-1931). This antique is for the collectors and connoisseurs, because the quality...

A pair of hand-crafted sculpture specimens of natural red coral branches mounted on a pair of 18th century wooden painted and gold gilt fragment ba...

Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic e...

Ethiopian leather warrior's shield made of molded hippopotamus hide. Among the Oromo and Sidama peoples of southern Ethiopia, hide-covered shields connote the courage of warriors and...

1913 Aerothruster miter mounted bicycle. This was a short lived bicycle idea Top speed: Very high risk estimates. One source claims up to 60 mph for a Klinedinst bicycle fitted with ...

A fine large pair of Italian silvered metal over wood reliquaries with putti, grape, shell, and scrollwork design. Each have memorial pendant displays with names (The left reads S. Innocentii M & S Clementiani M,” while the other is illegible. The pair is in very good condition, with great overall patina, some metal lifting...

Monumental Wooden Sculpture Inspired in Constantin Brancusi Style, Unseen Force 26 by Joel Escalona This monolithic sculpture, designed b...

A rare Frederic Weinberg zodiac series wall mounted sculpture circa 1950s Cast bronze modernist Libra figure with brutalist texture and subtle holes f...

A really nice looking small brass on quartz base sailboat sculpture by DeMoot, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 4"W x 2.5"D x 9...

Wall plate by the Danish designer Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal made of metal wall mounted sheet lacquered in black and gilt with glass faceted frosted Art Glass.Limited edition from ...

1703 Antique French gilt iron Celtic cross

1900s Copper Horn Holder On Copper Base All copper Little chip at top in one of arches Horn secured to base - one solid piece except for insert that pops out

Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...

A fine unique wooden sculptural wall decoration. Hand Carved motifs, made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Nice texture and dimensions in this vintage piece, it can be used as ...

A slim Onyx stone disk, hand-carved in Indonesia, contemporary. The two-color disk was cut and polished from a transversal cut of a larger rock, showing the irregular banding separ...

Fine work by A. Santini, intriguing bronze clown playing the accordion mounted on a beautiful marble base. Signature on the marble and on the bronze.  

Bronze mounted abstract sculpture. The sculpture showcases an interlocking narrow bronze sculpture on a Douglas fir base. Dimensions 6.75" width x 3.25" depth x 13.25" height. Cond...

By Joel Escalona, Burned Oak Abstract Beauty, Still Stand No79 —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Eac...

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

Natural specimen of red coral reef. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.

Beautiful antique bronze tazza, a bowl on a high foot. The bowl is decorated with graceful flowers and dates from the late 19th century. Multicolored patina. The bowl is signed Oudry, a well-known French designer of bronze statues and ornamental objects. The tazza is of a very fine quality and in good condition. L. Oudry & Cie stands for Leopold Oudry...

This piece is an excellent example of an adornment used by Abelam warriors to frighten their enemies. They are held in a warrior’s mouth for courage and to intimidate their adversary...

18th century Italian gold leaf altar stick with a Chesapecten plated fossil scallop shell and natural forming Baroque pearls. The Chesapecten plate...

This is a unique custom surfboard featuring a marquetry deck, designed and hand-crafted by the w o o d p o p studio which specialises in marquetry and inlay work. The studio prides...

Well crafted Asian hand carved wood statue of Gautama Buddha resting on a stylized lotus pedestal. Also known as Siddhartha Gautama and Lord Buddha. Gautama Buddha is also commonly r...

Very stylish and rare, 1920s Art Deco pendant light with a beautiful color. When we first saw this rare, practical size and highly decorative Art Deco pendant we immediately knew ...

This is a vintage industrial factory mould. An English, mahogany decorative wall-hanging pattern, dating to the mid-late 20th century. Strong industri...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare early 19th century solid bronze with marble base Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomph by the world renown French company of LeBlanc Freres...

Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 11 dragonflies. Modern vase ideal for a modern and r...

Lull No144 Wooden Totem Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms...

Largest ever (9.5 feet wide) wall coat rack with 12 hooks, a beveled mirror, lion sculptures, male and female bust sculptures, birds and floral motifs etc. This antique and largest in size ever, antique Dutch coat rack is special and desirable for a number of reasons. First of all, it is very well carved and with great depth and the chance that you will ever find an antique wall coat rack...

Two finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light, finished in a mixed patina to create this unique appearance. The light is projected into the shade and reflects out, ill...

We can notice the curves. The wood is a solid Wood. We have a socket in plastic, with a plastic switch You can use any kind of bulb up to 100 watt. Art deco or tribal and Brutalist s...

Slice cut agate geode specimen from Botswana in shades of brown and white, mounted on a custom stand.

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved angel wing mounted on a chalcopyrite and adorned with kyanite. The hand-carved angel wing was once part of a heavenly, angelic depiction i...

Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment base mounted with agatized coral on a polished agate base. The 18th century hand carved fragment base is originally from Tuscany. The polish...

A mouth-blown glass globe sits flush on a cast-brass disc. Hardware disappears, and the sphere becomes mysteriously endless.

Chains echo different emotions in us, some see them as a symbol of imprisonment, and vulnerability and some see as an emotion of inter connectivity and strong bond between the people...

Marble vase in white statuario "Vaso Varo" Cambio Vaso Edition Size Pz1: Cm Diameter 38 x Height 13.5 Size Pz2: Cm Diameter 16x Height 30 Designed by Arch.David Palterer.  

Wonderful TV towers from the 1960s-1970s. Some made of steel, metal, aluminum, bronze. The little one golden ist made in plastic. Various heights from 22cm to 47cm! Have the normal...

Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 14 dragonflies. Modern...

Finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light. One side is finished in either a gloss white or matt white piano lacquer and the inside finely brushed brass. The light is p...

A rare and beautifully crafted cast metal desk sculpture depicting the iconic Streamlined Hudson Type Locomotive, designed by Henry Dreyfuss for the New York Central Railroad. Produc...

Amazing in design and execution, this Art Deco compote features three charming birds supporting a polychromed fruit bowl or sculpture. This bowl, acquired in a collectors home in Bel...

This is an authentic antique Dogon door lock from the early 20th century, originating from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Beautiful hand-carved from wood, this piece is adorned with intri...

Biomorphic Carved Wood Sculpture in the style of Isamu Noguchi, Unseen Force 22 by Joel Escalona This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towe...

Nice pair of fiberglass 'St Jacques' sconces, wall lamps by Andre Cazenave. Mid-Century Modern design made in Italy in 1975. Each Scallop Shell takes one light per sconce, 40 watt...

Lull No98 Abstract Art Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Contemporary Wooden Piece ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounde...

18th century Italian bronze-gold crucifix with coordinating gold leaf shells and crystal points mounted on a crystal geode. The gold leaf shells adorn the crucifix and the base of th...

Beautiful antique carved marble relief depicting flowering grapevine, mounted in later giltwood frame supplied by Saxon & Clemons of the D&D Building in New York City, circa 1960s.