European Natural Specimens

Set of (3) old Framed Pressed Botanicals from the School of Agriculture, Grangeneuve, Fribourg, Switzerland. The school from where these old Pressed Botanicals originated, first open...

Rare collection of English scientific ceramic crystal form study. A rare collection of Mid-20th Century handcrafted English scientific ceramic crystal forms. These items are most likely to have been used for study purposes at some point to illustrate the form of different crystals. Each form is stamped with its scientific name and number. Very tactile and decorative objects. Dimensions in inches: H 1.5 x D 1.5 x W 1.5 to H 2.5 x D 2 x W 1 Origin: United Kingdom circa: 1950 – 1960 Condition: Worn Completely solid in structure, aged surface as shown with a deep natural crackled patina across all areas of the ceramic. Some of the forms are chipped and missing detail as shown in the photos. These objects are very sturdy and secure, rare survivors that has stood the test of time, please review all the photos carefully as this item is over 100 – to 80 years old and so the condition is reflected. The House of Antiques...

A bunch of Grapes! Realistic and handmade alabaster grape cluster on a real tree branch which looks like real grapes. From Italy in the 1950s. ...

An artist made ceramic pumpkin. France, c1950s. Ideal dining table, console or shelf curio. Location: Belgium Gallery. Dimensions: 18 Diameter x 16 Height in cm. ...

A fantastic large 1950s sculpture of a carp like fish made from silver plated spoons. The bowls of the spoons making up the scales and the handles making up the fins and other detail. The craftsmanship and detail is exceptional with each piece welded with brass with two decorative handles curved to form the top of the mouth. It would make a great focal point for any interior. A truly stunning and well executed sculpture reminiscent of Salvador Dali's giant spoon...

This concrete mushroom was made in Belgium, circa 1950. It stands on a circular base and features a white stem topped with a pastel pink cap. With it...

Lucky 7 golden goose eggs -- marble 3.5" goose eggs size - set of 7 eggs from a Palm Beach estate.

Folk Art cement sunflower: tall whimsical sunflower sculpture crafted by unknown French folk artist, circa 1940-1969. Incredible patina includes re...

Description: this sculpture was made in the 1950s in France. It consists of a black oak base and an oak ball carved and polished by hand. Very nice work combining organic form and ra...

East German anatomical model, circa 1950s. - Removable organs - Original makers label - Wooden base - The model is made from hand-painted rubberoid ...

Midcentury botanical model of the scots fir, circa 1950s - Made from wood and plaster - Hand-painted - German, circa 1950s - Measures: 37 cm tall x 20 ...

Midcentury Botanical model of The Scots Fir, circa 1950s. - Made from wood and plaster - Hand-painted - German, circa 1950s - Measures: 37 cm tall x 20...