Metal Mounted Objects

A 19th Century English lion head with articulated jaw. Probably from an antique billiard table. Measurements: Height: 10.5" Width: 7" Depth: 5"

A beautiful Scottish Victorian mahogany magic lantern, made by William Hume, scientific instrument maker, Edinburgh. The dimensions are approximately 61...

Antique Handforged Cattle Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e7310 An antique handforged cattle bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown lea...

Exceptional antique French bronze architectural element used as decorative object of art. Beautiful oxidized green-turquoise patina, lion heads vines and Greek key motif. one of a ki...

This is a Benin-style bronze sculpture, likely inspired by the traditional lost-wax casting techniques used by the Edo people of the Kingdom of Benin (modern-day Nigeria). Descripti...

A wonderful set of five early 20th century iron phallus figures from Togo. Fertility figures like these were planted in the ground of a farmer's fiel...

An exceptional example of a fine pair of chisel cast French Patinated Bronze Figures after Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814) in very dark brown patination. Mid-19th Century. Firmly a...

Set of 6 Kamyki mirrors by Zieta. Mounted sculpture. Color :Cosmic Blue. Dimensions [cm]: Ø 7- 20 cm 6 different forms Zieta Collection KAMYKI is a series of steel geom...

A French toleware glove maker’s trade sign, circa 1940. Positionable in four directions. 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 19 inches tall

Doorstops, paperweights or furniture elements, FP01 Doorstops from Vintage Domus stand out for their timeless elegance and exclusive customization. Versatile objects with a minimalis...

Elegant pair of ram made of solid brass, mounted on a base. Will make great addition to any room decor.

Early 16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed carved wood sculpture of John The Baptist.

Drawing inspiration from planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection artfully combines metal properties with a curated selection of patina finishes. Crafted with highly polished, hand-spun brass plates, the Solstice Aurum table light takes shape in a distinctive and gentle silhouette. Softly illuminated by integrated LED elements from within, this table light is complemented by its finely high-polished brass framework, making it a sculptural centrepiece that sits elegantly in both contemporary and vintage-inspired interiors. It’s important to note that each piece is meticulously handmade, ensuring a uniqueness that distinguishes it in its own way. Dimensions: Dia. 40cm (15.75"), height 47cm (18.5") Base dia. 20cm (7.87") Weight: 6kg (13.2lbs) Materials: High polished brass shade...

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...

There’s trench art, and then there’s toilet humor - this is a little bit of both! Creative & fun sculpture composed of a copper toilet float, mounted on ...

Small unusual desk sculpture with removable bronze dice. Despite its small size its very heavy. The dice may have been mounted as a hood ornament originally and then made in to a dec...

Elegant reproduction of Donatello's famous David, made of gilded bronze and mounted on a solid black veined marble base. The statue depicts young David in the iconic victorious pose,...

Exceptional and rare plate in glass paste by Georges Despret. Jade-colored background, flesh-colored child and blond hair. In very good condition and electrified. A cooking stress at the knee is to be reported. Plaque : Width: 17.8cm Height: 46cm Frame: Width: 23cm Height: 51cm Georges DESPRET (1862-1952), a native of Binche (Belgium), developed a glass paste technique at the same time as Henry...

This is a vintage jet plane on stand. An English, cast alloy decorative desk ornament, dating to the early days of the jet age in the mid-20th century, circa 1...

A stylish French Art Deco silvered sculpture young child with deer a very stylish French Art Deco sculpture of a young child with a young deer mounted on a red marble base by Urian...

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...

Exhibited at Dundee Fine Art Exhibition Plaque measures 17cm High x 10.5cm Wide (Domed) ( 12 x 6.5 x 2.36 Inches) From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted to introduce this ...

Introduce a captivating piece of art to your space with 'It's Fall Again,' an amazing metallic organic wall sculpture by Interlude from Tree Time Inc., New Je...

Architectural brutalist wall mounted sculpture made from cast metal. Imposing wall sculpture 1970s - Belgium Height: 85cm Width: 200cm Ref.: 2508120404 *All images are always pa...

This unique monumental 102" in. cluster statement luminaire made of thirty-two Murano glass globes supported by metal rings is the perfect center piece for a lobby, loft, foyer or entrance. This magnificent from floor to ceiling light...

Asian patinated brass or bronze seated Gandhara Style Buddha with both hands raised in the vitarka mudra or teaching hand position.

Artistic quality bronze sculpture with overdone features. There must be collectors out there who immediately know the name of the artist who created this wonderful and rare style wo...

Rare 1956 Mexican soda tin sign.

This striking specimen is a slice of Uruguayan agate hand-polished around the sides and over the stunning back and mounted on a sleek, custom black metal base that rotates 360 degree...

The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embellish with uniqueness, beauty and charming any living area or bedroo...

Oak and Brass Sailor’s Rum Barrel with Bronze sculpture of a Russian Cossack

Composed by two carefully hand-spun brass plates, the Sol Pendant preserves the beautiful texture and quality of fine brass. Light is projected into the sh...

Pair of Brass and Metal Figurines with Wooden Base Depicting Medieval Knights, 20th century

This traditional rustic animal bell is a charming piece originating from France, circa 1960. The bell features a bronze body with a leather strap, creating a rustic and authentic aes...

Two lighting components harmoniously balanced, framing this unique ceiling light. Composed by patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Solo ceiling light ...

A charming and rare key holder, displaying a sea god and a mermaid. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in the 1950s. Made of brass, in good condition with nice patina. Also suitable as a towel holder or for dish towels...

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base mounted with a fishtail selenite and decorated with chalcedony rosettes and ecphora shells. This fragment is from a church ...

Crane sculpture Bill Scott, USA 1991 Walnut, brass lacquer 17 tall x 15 deep and 7.5 inches wide. From an estate of a collector of art from around the United States. Elegant details such as the method used to cut the brass to impart bird feather tuffs behind the head and at the base of neck coupled with carved walnut feathers to the tail show quality studio attention to detail and a high level of professional craftsmanship. Possibly American School art...

This stylished bird is made of nickel-plated and shell (the shell has a small repair). This is a very interesting work in the style of famous designer Franz Haguenauer, Circa 1960 (t...

A large French metal cattail sculpture from the mid 20th century, with square base. Created in France during the midcentury period, this tall cattail...

1993 wrecking ball installation Art Gallery sphere sculpture by Carter Kustera Carter was born in Canada in 1962. In the early 1990s, Carter began ...

Mid-Century Modern sculpture in patinated bronze and marble by Sante Monachesi, an impressive abstract sculpture by this renown Italian artist made of patinated bronze intricately de...

A wall-mounted Mid-Century key holder / key board, designed in the shape of a cartwheel or wagon wheel. This piece was designed by Walter Bosse and crafted b...

Exceptional antique French bronze architectural element used as decorative object of art. Beautiful oxidized green-turquoise patina, lion heads and vines Greek key motifs, one of a k...

A one-of-a-kind antique wrought iron sculpture, comprising 18th and 19th century architectural elements, in a rustic parcel gilt finish, including door lock, latch, and skeleton key,...

Anonymous European modern sculpture. This captivating sculpture, comprised of hundreds of intricately welded metal bolts, converges into a seamless and imposing sphere. This work of...

The stone mill wheels are attached to wire stands with iron bases lined underneath with padding. Measures: Two with the height of 15.25".

A distinctive wall-mounted sculptural light fixture in the Mid-Century Hollywood Regency tradition, crafted from hand-shaped metal and finished in rich gold and bronze tones. This st...

Inspired by planet-like shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection plays with both metal properties and a selection of patina finishes. Composed with two carefully hand-spun plates...

Collection of Museum Mounted Industrial Eye Glass Dyes/Molds An instant collection of four unique actual industrial brass and iron molds for eyeglass fram...

Taking inspiration from planetary shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties and a curated selection of patina finishes. Handcra...

Two lighting components harmoniously balanced, framing this unique ceiling light. Composed by patinated brass plates and finely brushed bronze framework, the Orbit Solo ceiling light...

2023 Colletion of decorative objects by Ghirò Studio (Italy,Milan). The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embe...

Fine quality well cast dark olive green patinated bronze of a young male Skater of generous size, complete with its original well grained Sienna Marble Circular Stepped Base. Thi...

A vintage cow jaw mounted on a custom black steel stand, perfect for the curiosity cabinet. USA, Mid-20th century Measures: 14.75" W × 3" D × 13" H Very good condition.

Object-Poem by Joan Brossa named 'Peladits'. Edition of 10. Hand-signed. In original good condition. Joan Brossa - Barcelona, Spain (1919-1998) was a Catalan poet, playwrig...

Mid-Century solid bronze sculpture of a US Military Helmet. We think this is an Army attack helicopter helmet. The helmet is very heavy and sits on a steel black painted stand.  

Midcentury solid bronze sculpture of a US army helmet. The helmet is heavy and sits of a black painted metal stand. This is one of 3-5 other helmets made...

An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's belt and often doubled as a small pouch for flint and tinder. The finest strikers were finished with precious metals and decorated with repoussé and inlaid stones. This leather flint pouch is decorated with silver and gold plated metalwork and three large beads of turquoise and red coral. The mechag hangs from a simple leather strap and three decorative leather beads hang below. The pouch contains two Tibetan prayer flags...