European Mounted Objects

Exceptional reproduction in brass of "Christ of Saint John of the Cross" Salvador Dalí, 1980, Spain. Surrealism. Work in high relief with a lot of depth and beautiful three dimension...

Inspired by planetary forms and textures, Atelier001’s Cosmic Collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties with a curated selection of patina finishes. This pendan...

Set of 3 Aurora Geode Triptych Wall Art Panels by Sev Art Gallery. Dimensions: Each panel W 100 x D 4 x H 180 cm. Materials: Natural quartz stone, citrine stone, epoxy resin, canvas...

Stylish Pair of Grand Tour style Figural Bookends Holders depicting two sculptural male views of Music Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Standing in p...

One of the best known gods from Olympus, made in white matte porcelain with touches of golden luster. Hermes was cunning and clever and had the gift of oratory, which is why the gods...

A vibrant group of 25 arts and crafts glazed ceramic 6-inch tiles, circa 1890. This colourful set comprises of 25 identical tiles decorated with yellow glazed scrolling foliage in c...

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 ...

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...

Handmade blue Murano glass vase with internal bubble decorations and lateral crystal. This fantastic Art Deco style artwork will add an extra touch of class to your environment. Va...

An early 20th Century, pair of vintage Italian obelisks made of hand carved Porphyry marble, in good condition. The large monolith décor pieces are enhanced with spheres on the corne...

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick with a fossil clam shell and gold leaf barnacles mounted on a cut rock coral base. The hand-carved, 18th century candlestick originally came from a church in Tuscany. It is mounted on a cut and fossilized rock coral base. The mounted fossil...

A 19th Century Italian painted and gilt reliquary with original patina. Measurements: Height: 11.5" Width: 5.5" Depth: 3"

A highly ornate and decorative late 18th / early 19th century hand carved gilt wood ceiling rose, mounted on a stand. Inc stand 39cm Height, 27cm width Rose alone 27cm Base 15c...

Wall sculpture by Hendrik Horst exemplifies Brutalist metalwork through its bold geometric composition and industrial materials. Welded sheet metal forms create an organic, free-form...

Coppia di sculture in porcellana policroma raffiguranti allegorie. Straordinaria la resa plastica dei corpi e delle vesti arricchiti da motivi decorativi eseguiti a mano, piccoli toc...

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...

Pair of 18th-century Italian fragment candlestick bases decorated with fossil agate coral. The 18th century hand carved fragment base is originally from Tuscany. The agate coral coo...

18th century Italian sunray adorned with tangerine crystal quartz points on an angle plated quartz. Angle-plated quartz is an extremely rare form of quartz and is only found in the u...

Two Neolithic basalt hone stones mounted on black steel bases. A hone stone was used to sharpen weapons and tools such as an adze, hoe or axe. These beautiful prehistoric objects are...

Architectural brutalist wall mounted sculpture made from cast metal. Imposing wall sculpture 1970s - Belgium Height: 52cm Width: 195cm Ref.: 2508120405

Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase and 16 Monarch butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This...

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...

Striking 1970s Spanish brutalist wall crucifix in blackened brass with gold-leaf highlights. Angular, jagged rays explode outward from a central figure of Christ, echoing Dalí's icon...

18th century Italian station of the cross on calcite crystals in matrix with a natural-forming baroque pearl. This is the second station of the cross in a group of 14 and originall...

This magnificent study of flowers is wrought from gold and silver, amethyst and other minerals, and natural pearls. The study features sprigs of Holly with mineral berries and gold leaves springing from a green stone crop of rock. Grasses, also wrought from gold, spring from the same crop of rock, and the floor is littered with litter and debris, including an exquisitely produced pinecone. The flowers are set above a brown backing and surrounded by a red mount within a gilt frame. The work is signed ‘William Tolliday...

This pierced brass decorative element from France was originally the cover of a bassinoire from the 1600s. A bassinoire is a device where hot coals are inserted into a vented recept...

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 ...

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...

A 445-year-old late medieval 16th century heraldic encaustic tile of Flemish origin (unmarked). Made from terracotta and glazed, this 6-inch antique tile is an excellent collector’s ...

Antique crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and good size crucifix with a sculpture of a suffering Christ on the cross is another one...

Polychrome marble console designed by Ettore Sottsass. Description: Console with top in polychrome marble, wood, Macchia Vecchia Marble, Marquinia Bla...

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

A rare and very interesting antique mounted anatomical wax model of a foetus dating from the 19th century. Possibly a medical teaching aid this wonderfu...

A set of ten antique carved wooden cartouche moulds from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artis...

French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post A stunning French Neoclassical Silverplated Bronze Mounted Crystal Newel Post, ...

Set of 18 Kamyki Mirrors by Zieta Mounted sculpture Color : Emerald Dimensions [cm]: Ø 7- 20 cm 6 different forms The Gradient Collection KAMYKI wall decor from Gradien...

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...

18th century Italian "Florence fragment" vase with an elestial quartz point, chalcedony rosettes, and ecphora shells on a petrified wood base. The elestial quartz has an additional c...

Rusha Handarbeit ceramic wall plate , 1970s Germany

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 ...

Lovely Carved Wooden Lady Towel Holder ca. 1900 A large unique towel rail, hand carved and painted. The artwork is modeled as a beautiful Victorian maid carrying a bar as a towel ho...

Interesting modernist, cubist handmade wood cello case from the 1900-1920s. Great folk art object with dovetail joinery and replete with old traveling stick...

Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca miniature fragment with fossil agate coral. The fragment was originally part of an 18th century Italian candlestick from a historic church. I...

An English terracotta Medieval encaustic tile of exceptional rarity. This tile would have been found in a monastery, church or abbey around the 14th to 15th century. With a distinc...

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...

Finely hand-spun brass plates make up this pendant light. One side of the shade is finished in a dark bronze patina and the other in a gently brushed brass gradient. The light is pro...

18th century candlestick base from Tuscany mounted with a coordinating ammonite and dark, smoky quartz crystal point. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and sav...

A wonderfully whimsical collection of vintage Italian Capodimonte hand-painted porcelain vegetables including artichokes, eggplants, and a ...

Antique Handforged Goat Bell Made in Switzerland ca. 1900s Item e7308 An antique forged iron goat bell, made in Switzerland around 1900. The bell comes with its original brown leathe...

Stunning triptych of hand-painted Zsolnay porcelain figures by renowned Hungarian artist János Török. The present figures are published in the Zsolnay Catalog and all three are brand...

18th century Italian eucharist emblem fragment mounted on mica with garnets with a baroque pearl and topaz. The ecclesiastical fragment was original used to depict a symbol of the eu...

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...

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

Hand-carved kneeling angel in relief. Marked/Signed picture 4. This mourning angel by a grave is entirely hand-carved out of marble. This early 20th century Christian work of art ca...

A fabulous unusual accessory, this pair of 19th century English carpet balls on wooden stands makes a true collector’s item. Silverplate round plaques are signed and dated. RR

A pair of carved and gilded consoles from the 18th century with their original gilding Height 23 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm, each

Ceramics produced by Bruno Merli Capodimonte. Crack present and glued almost in the center on the boy's side. If you wish it is restored 50 euros Thank you

The w o o d p o p pintail longboards are handcrafted in workshops on either side of the Welsh/English border the UK. Each one is made from best quality Finnish Birch and vacuum lamin...

This is a highly collectible pair of specimen marble obelisks, grand tour style, early 20th century.

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...