Metal Mounted Objects

This listing features a faux hardstone rotating globe that has a brass frame, fully functional and moves seamlessly.

A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...

Add a touch of luxurious whimsy to your space with this exquisite accessory. With handmade, individually bent flowers mounted on an acrylic base, this object would be the perfect addition to any tabletop...

A rare and wonderful antique South Indian bronze breast plate mounted on a purpose made display stand believed to date from the 17th or 18th century. The...

Antique Leather Strap with Six Brass Bells, Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e6991 An antique leather strap with six brass bells from the swiss Alps manufactured ca. 1900. These bells are ...

This impressive model of the nude holding a dove towering 34" high is the largest and rarest size made. A fine original French Art Deco polished nickeled bronze and black Belgian marble statue by Amadeo Gennarelli; signed Gennarelli in the stone base. The figure called "Le messager", the messenger is the original name created by the artist. In addition to the artist's signature, this sculpture bears the original label inscribed with this title and date 5...

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...

Set of 3 mini magiscopes featuring hand made industrial steel handles and machined lenses. Signed along rim. Perfectlr sized for a desk accessory or bookcase. Price is for all 3. Tal...

An Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Semi Precious Stone Mounted Rhodonite Camel. Possibly by Verdura, circa 1970, Italy. A very good quality and unusual gold mounted jeweled object...

Fabulous and elegant in it's sheer size and power, 29.25 inches tall. Michael Shacham is a prolific sculptor and artist born in 1938 and has been a cre...

Double Knob Rinocerontico designed by Salvador Dali produced by BD design. Three polished lacquered cast bronze pieces joined together. Double (for both sides of the door): 13 x 35...

This amazing petrified wood sculpture that is over 100 years old has a custom stainless steel contemporary base. It has been mounted. This fossil/petrified wood is originally from Ut...

A wrought iron anvil with an ebonized wood base.

Handmade red Murano glass vase with 24-karat gold decorations and inner bubbles. Work performed by Murano artisan Stefano Mattiello. Vase signed with cold engraving by artist. ...

2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon. The iron, hammered into the form of a hoe, was used as currency. Mounted they are wonderful pie...

This elaborate chain of repoussé charms and tools is a traditional Chinese grooming kit, intricately worked of silver alloy with fantastic detail. Much like a Victorian chatelaine, a...

Was mounted on the wall, there are holes for wall mounting. Could also be mounted on the ceiling. The paint is partly off, here and there rust. But therefore has its absolute vi...

Rare, beautiful, practical, decorative and meaningful bookends. In all our years of collecting, buying and selling antiques we have never seen a pair of alchemist bookends. They come from the same home as the alchemist painting...

A stunning and rare 18th century French hand-wrought iron weathervane, from Normandy, with a stylized dragon "flag" the moves according the wind, and with four wrought-iron flowers t...

A large and impressive torch cut palm tree sculpture, circa 1970s. It features an all aluminum & steel construction. Nice warm patina. Leaves are adjustable so you can style and mode...

Weathered black solid metal letter G emblem. Four screw holes on reverse for mounting. A lot of character from the patina and scratches showing it's usage ove...

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...

French gilt bronze harp, 19th century. On marble base.

A set of six early 20th century American cast iron architectural fragments with a Greek Key pattern, perfect for mounting on a wall, displayed on a table, or myriad other uses around...

A fine early 19th century grand tour gilt bronze architectural model of the Arc de Triomphe, French, circa 1825. This very fine grand tour model of one of France's most celebrated monuments, having pediment with concealed hinged lid opening to a storage reservoir. The bronze having silver relief figural group plaques, the model is mounted on a black marble oval base, the model made by Leblanc Freres...

Elegant pair of wall sconces made of metal, painted in silver and gold, with two 60/watt light each sconce Electrified and ready to use. Beautiful and clean cut pair for the wall. ...

Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and Antique Candelabrum Base

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

An exceptional and large work that demands attention. The abstract sculpture features a large and heavy mounted piece of exotic wood. Unmarked, circa 1970s In the style of Wendell...

This hand-spun 8" dome is meticulously brushed and waxed to desired finish. The hand blown glass provides pleasant surface diffusion while also complimenting the light's overall form...

A set of 50 Grand Tour style patinated bronze medallions of Roman Emperors and their wives, typically seen on coins of the time. A collection of this size is unusual and an exceptio...

Collection of Six vintage woodworking files United States 20th century Cast steel Height on custom display stands: 16.25 - 22.75 in. / 41 - 58 cm.

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 vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian bookends made of hand crafted chromed metal and brass, depicting a golf ball, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa ...

Produced by Domani Design/ Belgium ZInc agave plant in urn atop rectangular pedestal approx 23 x 23 inches diameter x 76 inches high

Unique wire rod sculpture with asymmetrically placed " bow tie " enameled ornaments. Most likely by Jere at Artisan house. Rods do show patina. Some bent or t...

Trio for three, a unique ceiling light composed by a cluster of lighting components. Combining patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Trio ceiling light...

18th century Italian gilded fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with tangerine quartz crystals. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the a...

A cast bronze bird sculpture by Philippe Jean, French artist, designer and sculptor. Mounted on a black wood cube base. Signed and numbered. PhJean 8...

A bronze gong from mounted on a black custom base. This circular bronze gong is tied through a rope to a black metal arm resting on a rectangular wooden base. Boasting a nicely weath...

A rare set of early 20th century cast lead French Naval battleship training models used by servicemen in identifying ships from the air. We had a custom steel plate made for display ...

Very cool hand wrought iron and tin rooster, the bird shown strutting and showing off his regalia of life-like feathers. Large scale at 28 by 26 by 12 inches. You can see this rooster as a prop in the 1965 Steve McQueen movie...

A large abstract floor sculpture made by Cutis Jere in 1984. A great post modern design in grey cut steel. Artist signed and dated.

Set of three wooden child size shoe forms mounted on an iron base.

Pair of mounted Georgian decorative brass objects in the form of florals and bows. The brass was hand stamped and is mounted on modern steel stands, which were custom made by a loca...

Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Iron Mounted Applique/Trophy of Music Museum mounted as a table top sculpture Italy, 1960s The exquisite beaut...

With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples o...

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...

We offer this petite toucan sculpture signed by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970 made in metal and tropical wood with fantastic patina.  

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base with fossil coral and coordinating shells on a rock coral base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found an...

Supermarine Spitfire Airplane Model, desk / counters / sculpture. Made in United Kindom 1930´s. Perfect Gift for any pilot or aviation fan. The Supermarine Spitfire is a British sin...

Brutalist wall sculpture designed and manufactured by the Danish artist Henrik Horst, circa 1970s. Patinated metal construction mounted on a frame of wood.

A stunning late 18th/early 19th century neoclassical white statuary marble chimneypiece tablet mounted on a stand. Originally from a property in Mayfair, London, this large scale ant...

This vintage chrome plated Curtis Jere wall sculpture is from the 1970s. It is not signed that we can see. It is authentic. It is a combination of 5 sea creatures we call sea urchins...

Helmut Newton's Sumo book. The first Sumo and also the most exciting and collectible one ever published by Taschen. Signed and numbered to interior 'Helmut Newton'. This book is numb...

Heavy solid patinated bronze standing form by Dennis Westwood. Numbered 14 of 20.

Beautiful "Panther of India" sculpture by Antoine Louis Barye mounted atop a green and white veined marble inkwell, Ferdinand Barbedienne edition, France circa 1900. Signed by the ar...

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...

17th century southeast Asian Rare Medieval tobacco pipe. Unearthed in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam near the Cambodian Border Tay Nguyen Plateau, Montagnard, Jarai Tribe Est, 17t...

Elevate your crystal collection with this mesmerizing Amethyst Specimen, exquisitely presented on a meticulously crafted custom metal base. Standing at an impressive height of 10 inc...