Antique Gold-Plated Bronze "The Year Of The Rat" by John Landrum Bryant

The Urals in Russia are rich in semi-precious stones, so this region has become one of the leaders among the Russian "workshops" of artistic carving on marble, jasper, rhodonite, rock crystal and other ornamental stones. The beginning of the path of widespread dissemination of stone-cutting art in Russia dates back to the end of the 18th century. The tradition of the Ural art stone carving still exists. Skilled craftsmen of the MOISEIKIN not only preserve, but also develop the tradition, using the latest technologies and creativities to make original stone-cut sculptures. Carved animal...

The Urals in Russia are rich in semi-precious stones, so this region has become one of the leaders among the Russian "workshops" of artistic carving on marble, jasper, rhodonite, rock crystal and other ornamental stones. The beginning of the path of widespread dissemination of stone-cutting art in Russia dates back to the end of the 18th century. The tradition of the Ural art stone carving still exists. Skilled craftsmen of the MOISEIKIN not only preserve, but also develop the tradition, using the latest technologies and creativities to make original stone-cut sculptures. Carved animal...

This reverse crystal of a boxer dog wearing a red dog collar has been hand carved and hand painted in the last quarter of the 19th century. The crystal is mounted in a red gold setti...

Gold floral compositions with precious or semi-precious stones or enamel became popular at the turn of the 20th century in Europe and Russia. Especially Imperial families and nobilities collected or gifted to important people. The flowers are carved from cacholong —Russian milky opals — look so tender and natural. Berries are skillfully cut from citrine and garnets. Golden stems are carved lively and embedded with rare Ural demantoid garnets. Fresh nephrite leaves are carved by hands. The intricate dewdrop is intricate.. embedded with diamonds. On a green jasper ground, a lucky ladybug made of gold, rubies and black diamonds is enjoying the moment. Perfectly expressed in the precious metal and stones by skillful craftsmen of MOISEIKIN®, the pleasant memory will not fade away. This flower miniature is one of Precious Berry Collections and another piece is possessed by a known royalty who collects flower...