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Material: Bronze
Antique French Ormolu Barometer
Located in Sandwich, MA
Wonderful antique French mercury barometer. Louis XVI ormolu style with elaborate cast bronze leaves and polychrome paint. Features a large squirrel tail thermometer and decorative s...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Height Measuring Apparatus
Located in Round Top, TX
An intriguing 19th century Italian apparatus for measuring one's height in centimeters. Soundly constructed from cast iron with a bronze measure to one side. A whimsical accent perfe...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique Bronze Bell with Original Clapper
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique bronze bell: may be a Nautical Bell or a Church bell because it was recovered in the Mediterranean sea in front of Genoa many years ago. ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$1,981 Sale Price
44% Off
FRENCH 1915 Mechanical WWI Biplane Airplane Scale Model In Copper and Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
An antique 1915 French mechanical model of a biplane.
This is a fabulous antique scale model of an SPAD S.XIII First-World-War fighter biplane, created in France during the early 20...
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1910s French Industrial Vintage Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Gilt bronze pax board, Pietà. 16th-17th centuries, after Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in Madrid, ES
Peacekeeper, Mercy. Golden bronze. Possibly Rome, last third of the 16th century-first quarter of the 17th century, following the model of Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Gilded bronze pla...
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Early 17th Century European Renaissance Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other, Bronze
Ship's bell on a Art Deco bronze circular mount, for the steam ship PIAKO
Located in London, GB
A 1920s ship's bell on a Art Deco bronze circular mount, for the steam ship PIAKO.
Steam Merchant ship Piako, built in 1920 by A. Stephen & Sons Ltd, Linthouse, Glasgow, for New Ze...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Bronze Cow Bell Dated 1900 with Original Leather Strap & Buckle
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring the French countryside into your home with this large patinated bronze bell from the Alps region of France, dated 1900, the antique bell features several motifs in relief inclu...
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Early 20th Century French Country Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Bronze Ashtray Catchall, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian mid-century modern solid bronze ashtray or catchall circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle.
If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive.
Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church.
Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...
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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Miniature Terrestrial Globe Newton & Son London, Post 1833, Ante 1858
Located in Milano, IT
Miniature Terrestrial Globe
Newton & Son
London, post 1833, ante 1858
Paper, papier-mâché, bronze and wood
It measures: sphere diameter 2.95 in (7.6 cm); diameter of the wooden base 6.02 in (15.3 cm); height 8.36 in (21.24 cm).
Weight: 2,067 lb.
State of conservation: the globe still bears its original paint, but has various small gaps, abrasions and stains on the surface.
The globe is hinged with two pins at the meridian circle, which is in turn inserted perpendicular to the horizon circle; this is supported by four semi-arches connected at the bottom by a small goblet-shaped foot, resting on a wooden bell-shaped base.
Apart from the wooden base, the entire support structure is made of bronze; on the foot there are the scale reproductions of a compass, a telescope and an open book.
The sphere is made of papier-mâché and is covered with twelve printed paper gores.
In the North Pacific Ocean the globe bears a cartouche with the inscription (about 30% of the writing is illegible, but the missing parts can be easily integrated based on the rest):
NEWTON’S
New & Improved
TERRESTRIAL
Globe
Published by Newton & Son
66 Chancery Lane
LONDON
On the globe, much of central Africa is empty and the great lakes Tanganyika and Victoria are not marked (Europeans would begin to explore the area after 1858). Canada is called "British Territory" and Alaska "Russian Territory" (it would become part of the United States in 1867). Australia already bears its modern name (until 1829 it had been called New Holland) and its coasts are completely designed; Tasmania is listed as an island (Matthew Flinders circumnavigated it in 1798). The routes of Cook's various voyages are plotted; both the route followed by Biscoe in 1831 and the "Land of Enderby" which he discovered on the coast of Antarctica, south of Africa, are marked.
Bibliography
P. Van der Krogt, Old Globes...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985
Located in Queens, NY
Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) A rare gilt-bronze dragonfly frame, France C. 1985,
Signed on reverse Cl. Lalanne Artcurial 25/450.
Measures: 4" high x 3...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Bronze Wall Thermometer Attrib. to François Linke
Located in North Miami, FL
Original 19th Century wall mounted thermometer measuring in centigrade in the Louis XVI style. All bronze and very elegant thermometer attributed to François Linke. All weather m...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique African Small Thick Bronze Bracelet with Geometric Detailing
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African small thick bronze bracelet with geometric detailing. Exceptional antique circa 19th century or older bracelet, possibly used ...
Category
19th Century African Tribal Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Weapon Golok Klewang Keris Ceremonial Sword Dagger Southeast, 19/20c
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Weapon Golok Klewang Keris Ceremonial Sword Dagger. Nice keris
Additional information:
Material: Bronze & Metal, Wood / Bamboo
Region of Origin: India/Indonesia
Period: 19th century...
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19th Century Indian Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Porthole With Mesh Screen #1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Industrial Age Bronze Porthole With good weight, glass cover with screen and working hatch dogs. There are two accompanying bronze bolts. The Bronze has a great age patina and fine N...
Category
20th Century Industrial Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Bronze Cased Model Colubrina da Fortezza Cannon 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative glass cased bronze model of the Colubrina da Fortezza cannon, late 19th century in date.
It features a 25 cm long brass barrel mounted on a two-wheel car...
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Late 19th Century Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Design Bronze Gothic Revival Winged Gargoyle Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
This monumental and architectural church fixture could be the perfect addition to your Gothic collection or interior.
If you appreciate the history and beauty of the French Gothic style then this amazing light fixture from the late 1800s could be perfect for you. When we first saw this work of lighting art, we were in awe and, as it goes with great antiques, we still are. The magnificent design, but also the quality of all the handcrafted and bronze elements make this antique chandelier a true work of art and a real joy to look at. With five Gothic style, winged gargoyle...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Porthole With Mesh Screen #3
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage bronze porthole with mesh screen and four dogs, 3 bolts and a brushed nickel or aluminum flat flange. Maker's name stamped into porthole.
Dimensions: 14" W overall
Conditio...
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20th Century Industrial Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Crucifix w. Bronze Corpus and Stunning Hand Carved Oakwood Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, finest quality and superb condition antique wall crucifix.
This antique work of religious art consists of a top quality carved, oakwooden cross and a superbly hand-crafted bronze corpus of Christ with a beautiful patina. The rare wooden cross comes with superbly hand carved 'fleur de lis' symbols on all ends which makes us believe that this ecclesiastical antique in the Renaissance Style originates from France. This bronze sculpture of Christ clearly depicts Jesus just shortly after the suffering has ended and His body could no longer hold on to life. People think of different things when looking at Christ who died on the cross, but no matter what you think of most, this antique crucifix...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Rama and Sita.
Large and heavy Antique Indian Temple toy metal camel, bronze camel on wheels.
Camel with r...
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Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
An 18th Century Model Field Cannon With Bronze Barrel
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century bronze model of a field cannon, mounted on a brass bound oak carriage
The cannon with dolphin handles and good patiation. Possibly originally used as a starter cannon
Category
18th Century European Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Pax or Pax Board, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Peacekeeper. Bronze. Century XVI.
Bronze purse with a handle on the back in the shape of an esse in the same material and a decoration in light relief on the front that shows, unde...
Category
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique African Bronze Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African bronze snake cuff bracelet. Exceptional antique circa early 19th century or older bracelet. Thought to be worn in order...
Category
19th Century African Tribal Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Harry Vardon Golf Plaque
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique bronze plaque of Harry Vardon.
A rare, MARKES, cast bronze plaque of the Champion Golfer Harry Vardon. The impressive and well known figure of Va...
Category
20th Century English Sporting Art Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Extremely Rare Large Antique Solid Bronze Maritime Ships Porthole Nautical 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely unique original large antique heavy solid bronze maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. The majority are rather simple and made from aluminum or nickel plated rather than heavy...
Category
Early 20th Century Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bronze Ganesha Seated Meditation Four Hands Hindu Ganapati Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Bronze Ganesha Seated Meditation 4 Hands Hindu Ganapati Sculpture of Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, is a revered Hindu deity widely worshipped as the remover of obstacles a...
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Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$302 Sale Price
44% Off
Victorian Bronze Imperial Standard Bushel Measure
Located in Essex, MA
Impressively large bushel measure for the County Of Gloucester, England. Inscribed
"Imperial Standard Bushel". "County Of Gloucester". Made by Bate of London. Dated 1853 and 1834. ...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Stylish Early 1900s Art Deco Bronze Wall Plaque of Jesus Christ by S. Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted and meaningful religious plaque.
This heavy and high quality bronze wall plaque depicts Christ with a realistic crown of thorns and a stylized Art Deco halo ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Royal Navy non-magnetic bronze Admiralty pattern anchor by Wild
Located in London, GB
A 20 lbs Royal Navy mid 20th century non-magnetic bronze Admiralty pattern anchor by Wild, dated 1965.
With broad-arrow and marked: LPHN
Shackle linkage and removeable stock.
...
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Mid-20th Century English Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture Decorative Ancient Rython, Rare Copper Prehistoric Wine Drinking Glass
Located in Wembley, GB
Sculpture Decorative Ancient Rython, Rare Copper Prehistoric Wine Drinking Glass
The drinking horns from Persia Iran. It is made from bronze.
Rythones are from ancient eras and the...
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15th Century and Earlier Persian Prehistoric Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass, Silver Leaf, B...
$5,285 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Maple Harp by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie
By Pleyel
Located in London, GB
This fine antique harp dates from the second half of the 19th century and was made in France by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie. The renowned Parisian firm ma...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Spanish Moorish Gothic Mortar 15th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Spanish - Moorish Gothic bronze mortar and with ribs, most likely from Andalusia.
Of conical shape, resting on a circular base, the exterior decorated with a series of wing-shaped pr...
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Brass reception bell 19th Century
Located in Chonburi, TH
Antique English Bronze reception bell with original patina. The bell still works great!
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Match Box Holder
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze match box holder featuring symbols of the Zodiac
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Grand Tour Model of the Temple of Castor and Pollux , Roman Forum
Located in Dresden, DE
Marquette of the temple of Castor and Pollux
Bronze with marble base
19th century
13.2 x 7.2 x 2.7 cm
Base: 1.2 cm high
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Clock with Religious Inscriptions
Located in London, GB
This large, gilt bronze wall clock is a magnificent and highly unusual piece. At the centre of the design is a circular enamel dial, with Arabic...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Cast Bronze Coffee Drink Table Intricate Relief Detail
Located in Bradenton, FL
Hollow bronze drum, tapering downwards, with handles on each side. Drums were made by the Karen people--A Sino-Tibetan ethnic group inhabiting the high la...
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18th Century Thai Tibetan Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
good antique gilt bronze singing bird box, by Flajoulot
Located in London, GB
A good antique gilt bronze singing bird box, by Flajoulot,
Circa 1910,
Going barrel movement,
Typical Flajoulet, clever design...
When wound and start/stop button sli...
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1910s French Vintage Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Gilded Antique Friezes for Furniture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
- Rare gilded friezes for furniture, to enrich Your door, Your mirror, Your headboard of bed etc. -
O/6842 - crown antique in gilt bronze - cm. 26 x height 1...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$1,077 / set
Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Playfully referencing outdoor rock-shaped speakers, this bronze-cast music box reinterprets a mountain stone from the outskirts of Mexico City, transforming it into a listening stone...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Jewelry Box Ancient Sarcophagus Reliefs Greek Roman Caesar Gladiator
By Line Vautrin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful heavy cast bronze, hinged/lidded box, lightly polished, and glowing. Depicting ancient relief scenes / characters of Ancient Roman or Greek...
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1920s Italian Greek Revival Vintage Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Rare Important Statues Signed Faberge 1912 Russian Kamer Kazak Bodyguard
By Fabergé
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very rare and highly collectible pair of Faberge signed cast and cold painted bronze statues of A.A. Kudinov and N.N. Pustynnikov, personal Kamer-Kazak bodyguards of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna
A little history, the original sold at auction in 2013 for $5,200,000, I’ll include further information below which came from Sotheby’s
These expertly made statues are as mentioned of A.A. Kudinov and N.N. Pustynnikov in dress parade uniforms with badges and medals, the coats trimmed with Imperial eagles, the cockaded fleece hats with gold braid, inscribed in Russian on the heels and soles of the boots 'Kamer-Kazak since 1894/A.A. Kudinov/Fabergé/1912'
History
The precise origin of these figures, which appear to be copies of – or models for – the well-known Fabergé hardstone...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$27,698 Sale Price / set
50% Off
CROSS OF CARAVACA 17th CENTURY
Located in Madrid, ES
CROSS OF CARAVACA XVII CENTURY
BEAUTIFUL CARAVACA CROSS FROM THE 17TH CENTURY IN BRONZE. MEASURES: 12.5X5.5 CM. IN GOOD CONDITION
good condition
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17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Religious Plaque of Christ on Crucifix by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfectly stylized work of religious art by S. Norga.
This practical size and very good condition bronze plaque depicts Christ on the cross with Mary and Saint John mourning on eith...
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1910s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Scultural Singing-Stone MDL. C. Speaker
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Playfully hinting at popular outdoor rock shaped speakers, this bronze cast music box domesticates the shape of a stone found in the mountains near Mexico City. A listening- stone-f...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Ship Propeller Display, English Bronze, Oak, Maritime, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage ship propeller display. An English, bronze and oak decorative four-blade maritime mount, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Of great proportion and superb decorative appeal
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
Polished bronze blades present wonderful golden tonality
Propeller blades ringing...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Cabinet Size Bronze Sculpture of Venus de Milo after Ron Liod Sauvage
By Ron Sauvage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Venus de Milo bronze after Sauvage.
In an diminutive size that is perfect for the desk, mantel or vitrine.
Simply a wonderful little...
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20th Century French Grand Tour Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th French Mahogany & Brass Balance Scale, c.1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A late 19th century balance scale. The body is Mahogany with two brass trays, brass and glass window and bronze inner mechanism. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Opera Glasses
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined and elegant pair of late 19th century French opera glasses, crafted by the esteemed maker Lefils Paris. Exquisitely detailed in bronze doré and inlaid with glowing mother o...
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1880s French Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.
Located in Wembley, GB
Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to deve...
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Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...
$2,037 Sale Price / set
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Antique 18th century style pair of desk cannon English circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This superb pair of model desk cannons has been beautifully handmade in mahogany with nailed brass fittings and heavy cast bronze barrels. The attention to...
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Early 20th Century British Louis Philippe Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
By Collard & Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$75,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Roman Bronze Phallic Amulet, 1st–2nd Century AD
Located in Madrid, ES
An exceptional example of ancient Roman craftsmanship, this rare bronze amulet dates to the height of the Roman Empire, circa 1st–2nd century AD. Cast in solid bronze with a striking...
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Important 19th Century Austrian Red Stag Trophy from Royal Hunt Collection
Located in Houston, TX
Important 19th Century Austrian Red Stag Trophy taken by Emporor Franz from Eckartsau Josef Castle in the Southern Austrian Alps
Was appraised by Tuscan Antiques Roadshow expert, Jam...
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19th Century Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$14,316 Sale Price
20% Off
French Sculptural Bronze Bracelet 'La Manif" by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze bracelet by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as "La Manif" or "La Manifestation", which features a chain of arm-linked figurines. Monogramme...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Hand bell or bell, “from Malinas”. Bronze. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand bell or bell, “from Malinas”. Bronze. 16th century.
Hand bell with clapper made of bronze and decorated on the outside with a slight relief. The base has, between bands, an ins...
Category
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Other
Saint Florus Saint Lavros Saint Antipas Fine Antique Russian Bronze Travel Icon
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual late 18th century Russian bronze travel icon of Saint Antipas, Saint Florus and Saint Lavros.
Saint Florus and Saint Lavros are the Patron Saints of horses in Ru...
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Late 18th Century Russian Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Champleve Wall Cross with Holy Water Font
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful cross with holy water font was created in France, circa 1880. Crafted in bronze using the champlevé technique, the antique cross features intricate enamel work in a vibrant palette of turquoise, navy, red, and pink. The decorative surface is adorned with floral and foliate motifs, and centered with a red medallion bearing the Christogram "IHS," symbolizing the name of Jesus. The base is fitted with a small enameled basin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch "Moise ou la Traversee du Desert" by French Jeweler Line Vautrin, circa 1940s.
The patinated surface features amazing details illustrating the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent and ending in a 3 1/2” bore muzzle, enclosing a removable conforming wood plug, circa 1800.
Stood upon a naval type bronze-mounted four wheeled wooden carriage, including its wedge shaped quoin with knob handle.
The Earls of Lonsdale, Lowther Castle, Cumbria, presumably by descent to Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944), until sold by his heir and brother, Lancelot, 6th Earl, as part of the contents of Lowther Castle, Maple & Co. Ltd./Thomas Wyatt, Tuesday 14 April 1947 and two following days, lot 558: ‘A pair of Old Gun Metal Cannons on teakwood carriages, 3ft. 6in. long’.
Mrs. P.M. Adie-Shepherd, sold Christie’s, London, 29 May 1970, lot 96.
Lowther Castle is a castellated mansion built by Robert Smirke between 1806 and 1814 for William Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale (1757-1844). It was constructed on the foundations of the former 17th century family seat, Lowther Hall, but it was only in the early 19th century that it was afforded the name ‘castle’ in keeping with the Europe-wide fashion for romanticism and which was promoted by influential characters such as William Beckford at Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire in England and by the writer Sir Walter Scott at Abbotsford, Roxburghshire, Scotland. While it’s not known when these naval cannon were acquired for Lowther they would have been entirely fitting in the castle or its approaches and it’s likely that they were in place soon after the castle was completed, or perhaps acquired later by the 5th Earl. A tantalising possibility is that the cannon were originally aboard the East Indiaman Lowther Castle which was active in the early 19th century.
HUGH CECIL LONSDALE, 5TH EARL OF LONSDALE (1857-1944) AND THE DEMISE OF LOWTHER CASTLE
In 1882 at the age of 25 Hugh Lonsdale (1857-1944) unexpectedly inherited the earldom and with it the extensive Lonsdale estate, including tens of thousands of acres of Cumberland and Westmorland and coalfields at Whitehaven. However, despite his spectacular inherited wealth – he was suddenly one of the wealthiest men in England, over the course of his lifetime he managed to decimate the family fortune. He led a full and colourful life, one of adventure and luxury. An early intrepid escapade took place in July 1888 when, as part of an expedition called the Scotch Naturalist Society, he set embarked on horse sleigh...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Bronze Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
$181,686 / set
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The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
Publishing house Assouline and writer Julie Belcove have teamed up to trace the history of the genre, from Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama to Mickalene Thomas and Jeff Koons.
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.
What Makes a Gem-Encrusted Chess Set Worth $4 Million?
The world’s most opulent chess set, weighing in at 513 carats, is literally fit for a king and queen.