1920s Natural Specimens

This high-quality vintage life-size leather elephant, originating from France, is in beautifully worn condition, showcasing a unique patina from use, especially from children climb...

1920's Indonesian set of two thick stone discs on stands. Very decorative. Disc one measures 5.5" diameter x 9.5" height Disc two measures 5.5" diameter x 8" height Stand measures 4"...

On of a kind pair of nautilus set in 925 sterling silver, with a highly refined garnish. They come from England, from the beginning of the 20th century. Beginning in the 16th century, nautilus shells from the Pacific Ocean became highly valued by collectors. In addition, with this valuable piece already in itself, the best craftsmen began to create true works of art, removing the outer layer of the shell to reveal the pearly interior surface. Either way, both in their natural state and worked by skilled goldsmiths, these shells began to conquer the Wunderkammer, also known as a cabinet of curiosities or a room of wonders. Very popular among the European bourgeois of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries were rooms or simply furniture in which they collected and exhibited exotic objects from all corners of the world. They became the direct ancestors of modern museums, especially those of natural history. They arose during the Renaissance and their collections were enriched thanks to the great geographical discoveries; They were further divided into four sets: naturalia, artificialia, sciencia and exotica. Naturalia refers to objects of mineral, animal and plant natural history; while artificialia are the objects created or modified by man. Some of the most impressive collections were managed to treasure, for example, Emperor Rudolf II of Habsburg, Ferdinand II of Austria or Tsar Peter the Great. Nautilus glasses...

A large fascinating suitcase or box with handles containing a 'homemade' mineral and rock collection with old handwritten Dutch label. It contains 48 specimens found all over Europe....

A elongated slate grave marker from a Welsh estate, showing the names of six dogs likely to of been pets and working dogs. Beautifully carved and still...

Sculpture of a boy with wolf skin - Bronze - Artist Alexander Auguste Caron - 1857 1932 - Origin France circa 1920 perfect condition.

Italian 9kt gold Art Deco ring.

Splendid animal sculpture of Art Deco period "ATTACKING PANTHER", signed: D.H. CHIPARUS, subject in cast iron art with antique green hammered patina with bronze highlights - on base in solid black portor marble. A rare and magnificent work of anthology. We can only admire this dangerous panther, fiery and attacking, with its grandiose elegant and spectacular presence - a majestic and mythical feline for an iconic creation of excellent quality. Demetre Haralamb Chiparus...

Paul Philippe (1870-1930) 'Russian Dancer', a bronze and ivory figure Cold-painted and gilded, modelled as a young dancer with her arms raised, one foot numbered, on a hardstone ba...

Botanical model Paravia, Milan First quarter of the twentieth century hand painted papier-mâché, plaster and wood. Measures: Height 14.56 in x diameter 6.69 in H 37 cm x diameter 17...

This lot is a rare and highly decorative collection of antique coral artifacts. The items are truly stunning in size, color and shape. The items are in overall good condition for the...

Sepik River over modeled human skull c.1920 For Sale in this LOT is a unique and almost predatory looking Tourist Sepik River over modeled Artifact sculpt...