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Metal: Silver
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Mini Pig with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a cute antique silver piggy with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport created m...
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Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Ruby, Silver

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Fish with Ruby Eyes
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a charming antique silver fish with ruby eyes, crafted for the Russian Imperial court by one of Carl Fabergé’s finest jewelers, Julius Rappoport. Julius Rappoport create...
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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Ruby, Silver

Diamond & Sapphire Bridal Tiara, New
Located in Southbury, CT
This diamond and white sapphire bridal tiara was hand-crafted by a skilled artisan in India from gold-over-silver (vermeil). This gorgeous, elegant tiara is perfectly proportioned an...
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2010s Art Deco Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver

Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes and Gold Collar
Located in Chesterland, OH
Allow us to present yet another treasure from our collection—an antique figurine from the era of the Russian Empire, crafted in the workshop of the illustrious Carl Fabergé. This exq...
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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Man In The Moon Baby Rattle With Box #22482
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver Man In The Moon baby rattle with box An authentic Tiffany round baby rattle featuring the man in the moon face. Tiffany box is included. Weighs approx ...
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20th Century Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Fabergé Agate Goldfish Figurine
Located in Chesterland, OH
Fabergé Goldfish Sculpture – A Symbol of Fortune and Elegance Like a shimmering dream captured in stone, this exquisite Fabergé sculpture depicts a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Barbell Ring Rattle #22453
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Barbell Ring Rattle Sterling silver baby rattle featuring a barbell on one side and a teether ring on the other side. Does not include Tiffany & Co box ...
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20th Century Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

A Large Silver Gold And Hardstone Fob Seal English Circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
The urn-shaped handle and cast and chased with two sporting dogs , the carnelian matrix without engraved. English, circa 1870 Height 3cm Weight: 14.40gr.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Carnelian, Silver, Gold

Sterling Silver Israeli Mezuzah Stamped “ST .925 Made in Israel”
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Faith and Heritage Enhance your home or collection with this Sterling Silver Mezuzah, crafted in Israel and marked with “ST .925 Made in Israel.” While the ...
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20th Century Israeli Modern Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique French ArtNouveau MuchaMajorelleGruberStyle SignedNancyGlass SilveredBox
By Daum
Located in Chicago, IL
Influenced by the Art Nouveau illustrations of Alphonse Mucha, this antique French jewelry box display case is decorated with silvered bronze or ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Israel Freeman & Son Sterling Silver Table Fighting Cockerels/Roosters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of large fighting cockerel or rooster table ornaments. Marked for Israel Freeman & Son. In sterling silver with gilding throughout. With finely cast & engraved details...
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Late 20th Century English Gilded Age Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Miniature Squirrel Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage American silver figurine. By Samuel Kirk & Son. In sterling silver. In the form of a seated squirrel. Marked to the base for for S. Kirk & Son / Sterling. Simply ...
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20th Century American Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Russian Imperial Silver Bird Figurine, 6th Artel
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present a unique collectible miniature silver figurine shaped like a bird with ruby ​​eyes on a stand made of natural Russian nephrite. Russia, Moscow, 6th Moscow Artel, 1908-1917...
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Silver

MOISEIKIN Silver Gold Plated Fortune Serpent (Snake) Art Object
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Inspired by the legendary Fiery Serpent of Russian folklore, MOISEIKIN's "Treasure Guardian" is a fascinating objet d'art that embodies celestial grace and mythical power. Standing ...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Jasper, Gold Plate, Silver

Rossella Ugolini 24k Gold-plated Rooster Brooch
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design collection handcrafted masterpiece from Italy: a playful and dynamic Rooster brooch, meticulously crafted in bronze and plated in luxurious 24k gold highlight...
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2010s Italian Artisan Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Spanish Sterling Silver Fish Table figure Flex Body Green Eyes /39gr
Located in SE
1920s- 1930s Spanish Sterling Silver Flexible or Bending Fish with Green Glass eyes. This Fish is a remarkable table decoration with incredibly flexible body. All parts are intricat...
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1920s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

'Good Times Ahead' Handmade Silver Skeleton
Located in 徳島市, JP
'Good Times Ahead!' Objet d'art inspired by the feeling of blessings and hope that Christianity brings. Handmade silver skeleton objet d'art. Only 1 of 1. A unique design handmade entirely in 925 purity sterling silver. Incredibly detailed skeleton figurine with a great degree of anatomical accuracy. There are very few jewellers in the world who can hand create work to this level. Kneeling on a 'stone slab' also made of 925 silver. Maker mark stamped CB (Christopher Bilton) Weighing 40.5g without the kneeling stone Total weight 60.54g This piece was made only using traditional jewellery tools...
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2010s Japanese Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Vintage Gorham Co Sterling Silver Drummer Christmas Ornament No. 80
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Christmas ornament of a drummer. By Gorham Co. In sterling silver. Model no. 80. In the form of a (toy?) soldier playing ...
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20th Century American Retro Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Museum Quality, Certified Natural Jadeite Jade 壽星公 Longevity Man Decoration
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! From our extensive Jade collection passed down from my grandfather, this is a museum quality piece of jadeite jade. This large piece of jade is certified un-treated and un-enhanced. It has everything going for it. The detailed carving is exceptional. This substantial Jade is icy (see through) and translucent, full of "water" There are also multiple different colors within the carving. All these exceptional characters in one piece of jade makes this best of the best and super rare! this is a great piece for investors and connoisseurs looking to collect best of the best world class Jade. This will be the centerpiece of any Jade collection. This natural Jade carving...
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1940s Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Silver

SV925 Gold Jewel Chess with Sapphire by MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For centuries, chess has been a metaphor of wise attitude towards being, a symbol of the royal game of life. Chess players are strategists: for them even entertainment becomes a fiel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Silver

Sterling Silver Hair Daggers
Located in Boise, ID
This pair of of sterling silver hair pins was made using lost wax casting and fabrication and are finished with a deep high polish brushed loo...
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2010s North American Contemporary Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

925 Silver Cigar Piercer, cigar punch tool, antique collectible cigar stick pin
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Cigar Piercer with Baroque Pearl – Handmade in 925 Silver and Bronze – Art Nouveau Style A rare and striking collector’s item, this handcrafted cigar piercer combines functionality ...
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16th Century Art Nouveau Antique Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Bronze

Antique Elkington Electrotype Silver Plate Figural Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English electroplate charger. By Elkington & Co. Designed by Léonard Morel-Ladeuil for the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. In the Neo-Grec manner with a stylized Pom...
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Rattle Dangle #22459
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Rattle Dangle This small rattle dangle is part of a vintage Tiffany rattle, missing the ring. Tiffany & Co box and pouch ...
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20th Century Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mauboussin White Diamonds Mermaid Ring
Located in Rome, IT
Maboussin Spiral Ring "My Little Mermaid of Love" made of Silver and White Diamonds. Ring size: 6 USA (12 IT / 52 FR) Length: 2.7 cm (1,06 in) Original certificate of authenticity an...
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2010s Italian Romantic Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 2002 Snowflake Ornament #22270
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver Snowflake Ornament, circa 2002. Beautifully ornate snowflake made of sterling silver. Tiffany & Co box and pouch are not included. Weighs approx 36.0g,...
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20th Century Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tom Castor King Condor Bird Pendant Enhancer Diamond Sapphire Silver Vulture
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Unique. One of a Kind. Statement Piece. First Casting. One of a Kind Collection Piece of High Jewelry /Objet d'art. The ultimate extravagant gift for the Collector and Lover of Natu...
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2010s American Artisan Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Yellow Sapphire, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone,...

Legend Collection by Lladró "Divine Love" Porcelain No. 8 w/ 18K Gold & Diamonds
Located in Valencia, ES
Legend Collection by Lladró "Divine Love" Porcelain No. 8 w/ 18K Gold & Diamonds Amor Divino: A Masterpiece of Love and Purity Step into a realm of divine artistry with Amor Divino...
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Early 2000s Spanish Renaissance Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Elephant handicraft in Silver
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elephant handicraft in silver
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1980s Italian Early Victorian Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Gene Moore Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Acrobat on a Plinth
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Tiffany & Co. Gene Moore Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Acrobat on a Plinth is an exquisite representation of both balance and artistry, crafted with the utmost attention to detai...
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Late 20th Century Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Solid Silver Turtle Figurine Vintage 1970s Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Solid silver turtle very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 14 mm / 0.511 inches - Length 29 mm / 1.141inches - Weight 10 grams. It is stamped with the Silver Italian Mark 8...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Mario Buccellati Large Size Silver Parrot
Located in New York, NY
Mario Buccellati Large Size Silver Parrot A life-size silver parrot crafted with a technique known as ‘lavorazione a pelo’ or ‘hair-like workmanship. This technique involved infini...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

A Large Buccellati Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large Buccellati Italian Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster Expertly crafted to capture the essence of the real lobster, this mo...
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20th Century Italian Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

Sterling Silver Jungle Animals
Located in Darnestown, MD
Five sterling silver jungle animals to include: an elephant; a lion; a rhinoceros; a jungle cat and a wading bird with a fish in its mouth. The pieces ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cigar Piercer with Scarab and Pharaohs Bronze & Silver Collectible Tool
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
This extraordinary cigar piercer fuses Egyptian mysticism with functional elegance. Centered around a detailed scarab beetle—symbol of rebirth and protection—it is flanked by two pha...
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16th Century Art Nouveau Antique Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Bronze

igar Piercer with Double-Headed Eagle – Bronze & Silver Sculptural Tool
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Crafted for collectors of symbolism and fine craftsmanship, this sculptural cigar piercer features a majestic double-headed eagle—an emblem of power, protection, and dominion across ...
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16th Century Art Nouveau Antique Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver, Bronze

SV Gold Plated Dragon Miniature for Gift and Talisman
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN's exquisite miniature of Dragon Sculpture – a fusion of artistry, symbolism, and functionality. Crafted and engraved from silver and adorned with gilded carvings, this majestic Winged Dragon captures the essence of wealth and power, making it the perfect talisman for the prosperous year ahead in 2024. The dragon, a symbol of strength and good fortune, delicately holds a golden pearl (crafted from silver and gold-plated) in its claws, embodying the riches and prosperity it brings to its possessor. The level of detail in the dragon's carving is extraordinary, showcasing the skilful craftsmanship of each piece. The dragon stands...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Solid Silver Italian Cocker Spaniel Figurine Vintage, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Solid silver Cocker Spanieln very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 36 mm / 1..417 inches - Length 45 mm / 1.771 inches - Weight 34 grams. It is stamped with the Silver Ita...
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1970s Italian Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Cigar Piercer with Peacock Figure and Twisted Silver Shaft – Unique Smoking Tool
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Cigar Piercer – Peacock-Inspired Design in Bronze and Silver – Collector’s Piece Celebrate the timeless elegance of the peacock with this sculptural cigar piercer — a handcrafted ob...
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16th Century Art Nouveau Antique Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Bronze

Solid Silver Italian Cocker Spaniel Figurine Vintage, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Solid silver Cocker Spaniel very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 36 mm / 1.417 inches - Length 48 mm / 1.889 inches - Weight 52 grams. It is stamped with the Silver Itali...
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1970s Italian Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

Solid Silver Italian Pointer Bracco Figurine Vintage, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Solid silver Bracco Italiano (Italian Pointer) in very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 55 mm / 2.16 inches - Length 80 mm / 3.14 inches - We...
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1970s Italian Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

Set of Three Silver Pheasants Table Ornaments
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of three 800 Silver Pheasants table ornaments, made in Egypt c. 1960 , stamped at the base , each one measures about 10" long x 3 3/4" High. Total weight 904 gr, in good conditi...
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1960s Egyptian Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

A Large Buccellati Silver Model of a Realistic Lobster
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large Buccellati Italian Silver Model of a Realistic Lobster Expertly crafted to capture the essence of the real lobster, this model features exquisite detailing and lifelike real...
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20th Century Italian Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Buccellati Silver Dragon
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati Silver Dragon Designed as a fire-breathing dragon, towering over a gilded, pillared building, perched on a hardstone and set upon a scrolled base. Engraved: "Boy I'll b...
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20th Century Italian Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

Miniature Dog Talisman Genuine Silver Gold Plated Sherlock Holmes
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Dog, a symbol of intelligence and protection, promises to bring wealth, prosperity, and success in love and work. Each artistic figurine from MOISEIKIN is created in the best sculpture technique and is embedded with a special magnet that attracts coins and energy. Silver figurines have individual numbers and are made in limited quantities. A friendly and intelligent detective, Basset-Hound plays the role of Sherlock Holmes, a partner and the best friend of Dr. Watson. He carefully listens to the owner and people around with his long ears and observes what's happening in life. The detailed facial feature and intricate clothing patterns...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jasper, Jade, Gold Plate, Silver

Artist Modern Sculptural SterlingSilverWire Script Letter H or Acrobat Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Like Alexander Calder's handmade wire jewelry since 1929, whose smallest one-of-a-kind sculptural subjects ranged from aerial acrobats and dancers to mono...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solid Silver Italian Bear Figurine Vintage, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Solid silver bear in very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 64 mm / 2.519 inches - Length 24 mm / 0.944 inches - Weight 62 grams. It is stamped with the Silver Italian Mark...
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1970s Italian Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Gene Moore Sterling Silver Enamel Circus Elephant
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Step into the whimsical world of Gene Moore with this enchanting sterling silver and enamel Circus Elephant, a rare collectible from Tiffany & Co. Crafted with meticulous attention t...
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Late 20th Century Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Miniature Dog Talisman Genuine Silver Gold Plated Dachshund with an Old Russian
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Dog, a symbol of intelligence and protection, promises to bring wealth, prosperity, and success in love and work. Each artistic figurine from MOISEIKIN is created in the best sculpture technique and is embedded with a special magnet that attracts coins and energy. Silver figurines have individual numbers and are made in limited quantities. Very clever, extremely brave, and playful, a Dachshund will teach you to chase your dream and hit the jackpot whenever and wherever you are. Holding the replica of the ancient Russian coin...
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2010s Russian Contemporary Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jasper, Gold Plate, Silver

Solid Silver Leopard Figurine Vintage, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Solid silver leopard very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 31 mm / 1.220 inches - Length 80 mm / 3.149 inches - Weight 75 grams. It is stam...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

Tiffany & Co. Gene Moore Sterling Silver Enamel Juggling Circus Clown
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Bring a touch of whimsy and artistry to your collection with this sterling silver and enamel Juggling Circus Clown, designed by the legendary Gene Moore for Tiffany & Co. This deligh...
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Late 20th Century Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gorham Sterling Silver Christmas Reindeers 1973 & Angel 1974 Ornaments #18829
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorham Sterling Silver Christmas Reindeers 1973 & Angel 1974 Ornaments This set of three Christmas ornaments by amazing designer Gorham features two Christmas reindeer ornaments and...
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20th Century Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Solid Silver Snail Figurine Vintage 1970s Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Solid silver snail very good vintage condition. Dimensions: Height 12 mm / 0.472 inches - Length 36 mm / 1.417 inches - Weight 9 grams. It is stamped wit...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

Sterling Silver Wine Glass 'Fox, Part of a Set of 12 Different Animals'
Located in Roma, IT
This fox glass is one of 12 exclusive Serra's sterling silver "stirrup glasses", (weight 360 gr ) models, date back to around the mid-1900s, and represent 12 animals that can be placed on the table to serve wine. Our 12 glasses are now used to be added to other crystal glasses, maybe to serve a special wine! In this difficult historical period for our health, drinking from silver glasses is really a great help: silver is rich in antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that eradicate the bacteria and antibiotic-resistant pathogens. It can be used as a natural disinfectant of any liquid. Silver is a natural immunity booster . Its nanoparticles create an immunomodulatory activity that gives you a healthy immune system. Popular since the late 18th and 19th century, antique silver stirrup cups...
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2010s Italian Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Gianmaria Buccellati, a Rare and Exceptional Italian Silver Bobcat
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gianmaria Buccellati, a rare and exceptional Italian silver bobcat circa 1990s. Made in Milan Italy. Retail price in the Buccellati Boutique was $72,000 USD + Tax. Very fin...
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20th Century Italian Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Silver

SV 925 Gold Plated Rooster Miniature on a Gem Mountain
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN's rooster miniature "Early Bird Earns a Fortune" is a multi-functional interial miniature object suitable for a gift to yourself, family, friends and business partners. The...
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2010s Russian Contemporary Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Amazonite, Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Jasper, Gold Plate, Silver

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock Crystal, Enamel, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Emerald, and Obsidian Polo Player, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1999. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved obdisian hardstone horse and polo player, mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, emaralds, enamel, lapis lazuli, and agate, .The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / MELLERIO DITS MELLER PARIS / 5003 DIV The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 12" high x 8" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...
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20th Century French Art Deco Silver Figurines and Sculptures

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Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Sterling Silver Art Object – Heikki Seppä An exceptionally rare
Located in Orimattila, FI
Sterling Silver Art Object – Heikki Seppä An exceptionally rare and large-scale sterling silver art piece by renowned Finnish-American silversmith Heikki ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Seahorse Family 925 Sterling Silver - Enamel
Located in ROTTACH-EGERN, DE
Seahorse Family 925 Sterling Silver - 516,9g Size: High 12,5cm Baby 6,5cm The silver figurines of the Italian manufactory Saturno are faithful reproductions of animals. In affecti...
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Early 2000s Italian Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Seahorse Family 925 Sterling Silver - Enamel
Seahorse Family 925 Sterling Silver - Enamel
$3,339 Sale Price / set
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1987 Set of 3 Matching MMA Sterling Silver Snowflake Ornaments #18720
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1987 Set of 3 Matching MMA Sterling Silver Snowflake Ornaments #18720 This beautiful set of matching snowflake ornaments by the Metropolitan Museum of Art features 3 stunning snowfl...
Category

20th Century Silver Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

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