Double Eagle Cartouche Plaque in Carved Limestone

A stemma is a written record of a family tree that can be traced back to ancient Rome when they recorded such genealogical information on scrolls. In the Middle Ages, coat of arms be...

Hand-carved from Italian limestone, this coat of arms plaque with crown and eagle features both bas- and mid-relief motifs. Bas-relief is a sculptu...

At over four feet wide, this winged angel carving has an impressive span. Hand-carved in walnut in France during the 1600’s, the sculpture depicts the i...

Most likely commissioned by an individual or family from the 17th or 18th century, this bleached cartouche plaque features a captivating coat of arms and monogram. Hand-carved circa ...

Often when centuries-old trunks did not survive the passage of time, 19th-century menuisiers (French woodworkers) would salvage the surviving wood and carve new furniture such as desks and similar trunks. The facade was typically the most ornate section of these antique trunks, making intact frontages highly valued antiques. Hand-carved from oak in Picardie, France, circa 1550, this period Gothic architectural is a beautiful example of an antique trunk facade that was not incorporated into a more recent furnishing. Picardie is a former administrative region in northern France that is home to many Gothic cathedrals. The Amiens Cathedral (mid-13th century) is the largest standing cathedral in Europe and is truly a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Our trunk frontage has five vertically oriented inset panels embellished with various forms of Gothic tracery, including high-arching niches...

This highly worked 19th century French repousse copper lavabo on carved wooden stand has a coat of arms on the front of the upper storage tank where the water is held. Two bronze spi...

French Victorian large gilt arch shaped horizontal wall plaque with 3 carved winged cupid heads and scroll filigree design.   

19th century hand-carved French neoclassical address plaque can easily be "renumbered" for use as was its original intention, or leave it as is for a fa...

This unique limestone frieze depicts a map of South America and formerly was part of the façade of the Philadelphia Civic Center in Pennsylvania. The ...

Mid-20th century demilune shaped sculptural wall pediment. Features figural cherubs or angels holding onto a wreath. Very heavy. Original mounting bracke...

Certainly the most impressive antique door knocker on 1stdibs. This marvelously handcrafted and amazing condition antique door knocker is another one of our recent great finds. Can you imagine this fine bronze eagle on your door? Having this gorgeous bronze door knocker made as the finishing touch, would have made this a real statement piece, and it still will be. Mind you, with a unique and all hand-crafted bronze door knocker of this size, quality and beauty suddenly in your face and you too would be impressed when showing up at this front door. Especially with the fierce looking eagle holding the wreath knocker in his beak staring at you. They really don't make 'em like this anymore and we are proud to be able to offer it to the 1stdibs community in such amazing condition. Mind you, our price for this unique antique bronze door knocker...

Beautiful Early 19th century heavy bronze imperial armorial armoirie coat of arms with scrolls and sand balls bezant and topped with a crown as an emblem of indisputable sovereignty ...