Rough Cut Models and Miniatures

This is a superb antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Bronze) Letter Holder. The bronze plaque on the front depicts a trio of kittens eating and drinking...

A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary carvers in Idar Oberstein (or possibly Russian in origin). The feet of the hippo have numbered inscription or signature. Simply a great carving! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are a few round concussion marks here and there, loss to one ear, a small fracture in one nostril (likely from the carving), some edge wear, and some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age Maker: Possibly from Idar Oberstein (or one of the Russian houses...

Pair of 800 silver gilt miniatures of musical instruments standing on hard stone. Stamped 800 Milano, measures 2 1/2 inches tall, in good vintage condition.

Vintage sterling silver gold gilt miniature violin with original case and bow made by Cira. Measures 12cm long, case 17cm long. Stamped Cira 925, good condition.

Franklin Mint 1911 Delaunay-Belleville sterling silver miniature car with box. Measures 4 3/4 inches long x 2 1/4 inches tall 1 1/2 inches wide. Made in ...

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 ...

This rather charming miniature portrait dates to the early 19th century, during the reign of George III. The oil on copper miniature is housed in an ebonised timber frame and is case...

A fine signed miniature silver perfume bottle. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With engraved snowflake designs to the body and a dauber to the cap. Marked to the neck of th...

THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE BERGMAN AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF A GREEN PARROT OR LOVEBIRD. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, Wiener Bronze, Cold Painted Br...

THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN VIENNA BRONZE OF TWO BUNNY RABBITS HOLDING A CARROT. This wonderful antique Austrian Vienna Bronze (Bronze de Vienne, W...

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 most of the elegant and funny silver animal figurines for the House of Fabergé. These pieces served various purposes—from wine jugs and bell buttons to lighters and decorative objects—or simply as delightful collectibles. His earliest works date back to 1890. Some of Rappoport’s creations are held in the Kremlin Armory and the Hermitage Museum. His figurines are renowned for their intricate detailing, while Fabergé’s works stand out for their exceptional realism—though the firm was not the first to craft silver animal figures...

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 ...