Brass Natural Specimens

A Specimen Naturale from Wuderkammer: a Nautilus Pompilius. The Specimen is mounted on a gilded brass structure with inserts of Mediterranean red coral pieces (Corallium Rubrum). The...

A rather wonderful early 19th century large Bezoar housed on a period but later turned brass and ebonised wood stand. The bezoar has a good colour/patina from years of being hand...

A sphere of dinosaur fossil, Plodoco bone, resting on a base, made of brass that has a vase-shaped support with a wavy profile that opens upwards with ...

Minakaban buckle set of 3 from Sumatra Indonesia late 19th century.

Excellent antique French renaissance large "Hunt" style gilt mounted trophy or drinking horn~~c. 1890s In 19th century Europe, these horns were awarde...

Antique 19th century beautiful coco de mer nut with a hinged compartment that opens as a box, all mounted with brass trim and supports, dating to the latter part of the 19th century....

Absolute rare Majolica centerpiece "The Shell" made by the world famous company of Wilhelm Schiller & Son (WS&S) in Bohemia, circa 1890. An extraordinary open worked Majolica piece, made in the shape of a long shell and for sure one of the most exclusive and rarest Majolicas from Wilhelm Schiller we have ever seen so far. Supported by two mythological fish, a beautiful hand painted panel depicting a sailing ship on the ocean, lobsters and three fish in high relief, this decorative centerpiece will draw attention to any observer. Place it on a table, sideboard, commode or just use it in its origin: as an exclusive caviar server, this unique Majolica centerpiece will definitely stands out. Enthroned on the original fire gilt brass Stand...

A polished agate sphere with case brass base. The melon colored sphere with white veining resting on a six sided cast brass base. The sphere is 6 inches i...

Direct from England, just arrived in our most recent container, we have several of these fabulous antique ‘hunt horns”, extremely sought after as unique acce...

Direct from England, just arrived in our most recent container, we have several of these fabulous antique ‘hunt horns”, extremely sought after as unique accessories for a library, den or office!.~ ~History – In 19th century Europe these antique trophies were made to be placed in the bookcase, or atop the mantel or on a desk, as a ‘trophy’ from hunting exploits, rather than the more common practice today of making wall mounts. ~This is a PAIR of horns, with grooved cup brass bases below the shaped flutes with reticulated edge top. FULL figure cherubs with one hand on hip and one outstretched arm that holds the round brass banding for the horn!~ ~Brass bands have crimped edges and BIRD FINIALS to tighten the bands~ ~Horn tops are rimmed with brass caps have lower draped scalloped edges and upper gothic trim~ ~Outstanding curve and colouring to each horn!!~ ~c1890~ Measurements: Approx. 16.75”height x 10.5” span x 4”. Horn is maybe 14”long; base footprint 4” diameter; mouth opening 2.5” x 2”. (THIS LISTING IS FOR THE TROPHY PAIR...

This wonderful pair of late 19th century French Altar Decoration has partly gilded brass and bronze. Each of it has got a porcelain rose. Very beautiful ...

An extraordinary group of naturalia mineral specimen of cut off branches of mediterranean coral, five pairs of branches. Mounted over black painted wooden base with some brass and go...