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Antique Bumble Bee

1890s European Sterling Silver Bumble Bee Box
1890s European Sterling Silver Bumble Bee Box

1890s European Sterling Silver Bumble Bee Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

European box, 2.8 ounces of solid silver. Bumble bee pulling a chariot.

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1890s Antique Bumble Bee

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Sterling Silver

XL c1890 Art Nouveau Iron with Art Glass Bumble Bee Sculpture/ Table Lamp
XL c1890 Art Nouveau Iron with Art Glass Bumble Bee Sculpture/ Table Lamp

XL c1890 Art Nouveau Iron with Art Glass Bumble Bee Sculpture/ Table Lamp

Located in Opa Locka, FL

c1890 French Art Nouveau Iron with Art Glass "Bumble Bee" Sculpture / Table Lamp. I found this piece in the South of France.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Bumble Bee

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Iron

19th-Century Study of Bumble Bees: A Collection of Nine Detailed Paintings
19th-Century Study of Bumble Bees: A Collection of Nine Detailed Paintings

19th-Century Study of Bumble Bees: A Collection of Nine Detailed Paintings

Located in GB

This charming 19th-century painting presents a detailed study of nine bumblebees, each meticulously rendered to capture the delicate beauty and intricate anatomy of these fascinating...

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19th Century English Antique Bumble Bee

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Glass

Vintage Toscana Bees Square Serving Platter Majolica Italy
Vintage Toscana Bees Square Serving Platter Majolica Italy

Vintage Toscana Bees Square Serving Platter Majolica Italy

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage majolica square serving platter was handmade and hand painted in Tuscany region of Italy. Toscana Bees pattern features various fruits on a warm yellow background, with bumb...

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Early 20th Century Country Antique Bumble Bee

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Ceramic

Victorian 8.71g Gold Diamond Pearl Crescent Bee Brooch, UK Circa 1900
Victorian 8.71g Gold Diamond Pearl Crescent Bee Brooch, UK Circa 1900

Victorian 8.71g Gold Diamond Pearl Crescent Bee Brooch, UK Circa 1900

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This Crescent brooch has a bumble bee sitting on the crescent and it is just lovely.

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Early 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Bumble Bee

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger
Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger

Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Bronx, NY

This unusually beautiful clock has a bumble bee prominently displayed just beneath the clock face.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bumble Bee

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Porcelain

Arthur Dixon Birmingham Guild of Handicraft 2 hand hammered copper centre pieces
Arthur Dixon Birmingham Guild of Handicraft 2 hand hammered copper centre pieces

Arthur Dixon Birmingham Guild of Handicraft 2 hand hammered copper centre pieces

By Arthur A. Dixon

Located in London, GB

With nine inset silver rosettes to each of the upper bowls and six of the sweetest little enamel bumble bees inset into each of the bases. All enamels are in perfect condition.

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bumble Bee

Materials

Copper, Silver, Enamel

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor
A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor

Located in London, GB

The upper right hand panel has 'Wisteria' and a little bumble bee and a butterfly searching for nectar. The lower left and right hand panel has cherry blossoms with three butterflies.

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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Bumble Bee

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Walnut

Antoine Bofill Art Nouveau Nude Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
Antoine Bofill Art Nouveau Nude Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

Antoine Bofill Art Nouveau Nude Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900

By Antoine Bofill

Located in Dallas, TX

This is one of Antoine Bofill's best models, being a signature Art Nouveau nature form with a beautiful nude nymph gazing upon a bumble bee insect. The patina on this statue figure i...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Bumble Bee

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Bronze

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Paris Porcelain Clock
Paris Porcelain Clock

Paris Porcelain Clock

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H 16.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.25 in

Paris Porcelain Clock

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Bronx, NY

Positioned below the clock face is a signature accent of the Paris Porcelain Co., a bumble bee. 16.5" tall X 12.5" wide X 6.25" deep

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1850s French Rococo Antique Bumble Bee

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Porcelain

Large Tiger Eye Diamond and Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch, 1880s
Large Tiger Eye Diamond and Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch, 1880s

Large Tiger Eye Diamond and Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch, 1880s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A beautiful jewellery broach in the form of a bumble bee, French 1880s. The thorax is artistically studded with a tigereye, the eyes with two ruby cabochons and the rest of the body...

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1880s French Victorian Antique Bumble Bee

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Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Tiger Eye Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Bumble Bee Brooch
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Tiger Eye Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Bumble Bee Brooch

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Tiger Eye Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Bumble Bee Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In 1862 Japanese artists were invited to the International Exhibition in London as trade routes began to open up. Their designs immediately influenced an era by creating a bond betwe...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Bumble Bee

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Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Silver

Bronze Bust Of Lucius Verus
Bronze Bust Of Lucius Verus

Bronze Bust Of Lucius Verus

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H 15 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

Bronze Bust Of Lucius Verus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patinated bronze bust of Lucius Verus. Impressed: "Bumble Bee/ Stamp" Medaille D'or / 1867.

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19th Century French Antique Bumble Bee

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Candle Holders with Unusual Insect and Leaf Decoration
Late 19th Century Bronze Candle Holders with Unusual Insect and Leaf Decoration

Late 19th Century Bronze Candle Holders with Unusual Insect and Leaf Decoration

Located in New York, NY

An unusual and beautiful pair of late 19th century gilt bronze candle sticks with beatle, bumble bee, and other insect decoration.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bumble Bee

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Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urn Lamps
Pair of Early 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urn Lamps

Pair of Early 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urn Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine pair of period Empire table lamps, of gilt and patinated bronze, each having an urn, centered by a lyre, ribbons, and laureling, its foliate-chased neck and shoulder are flanked...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bumble Bee

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Empire Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Antique Empire Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Antique Empire Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Each of the three drawers retains original hardware, this beautifully cast and chiseled bronze a display of vibrant pedaled flowers behind an oversize pull ring, these flanking a bum...

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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Bumble Bee

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Brass, Bronze

Rare French Art Nouveau Marquetry Table by Charles Guillaume Diehl, circa 1878
Rare French Art Nouveau Marquetry Table by Charles Guillaume Diehl, circa 1878

Rare French Art Nouveau Marquetry Table by Charles Guillaume Diehl, circa 1878

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Charles-Guillaume Diehl A rare and fine cold-painted and enameled copper mounted fruitwood inlaid table Paris, circa 1878 The table, opening to reveal a cushioned interior in ...

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1870s French Art Nouveau Antique Bumble Bee

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Copper

English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame, a Bumble Bee Study
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame, a Bumble Bee Study

English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame, a Bumble Bee Study

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The subject is a nature study of a bumble bee. The close-up of the bee is surprisingly detailed and realistically painted.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Bumble Bee

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Fruitwood, Paper

Almeric Walter Nancy Pate de Verre Figural Bumble Bee Pin Tray or Vide Poche
Almeric Walter Nancy Pate de Verre Figural Bumble Bee Pin Tray or Vide Poche

Almeric Walter Nancy Pate de Verre Figural Bumble Bee Pin Tray or Vide Poche

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique pate de verre tray or vide de poche was made by the renowned French artist Almeric Walter Nancy in circa 1910 in an Art Nouveau style. This small tray or bowl features a...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bumble Bee

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Art Glass

Antique French Napoleonic Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Antique French Napoleonic Tole Bouillotte Lamp

Antique French Napoleonic Tole Bouillotte Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique French Bouillotte lamp with dark hunter green matte tole shade with bumble bees and banding in gold.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bumble Bee

Materials

Tôle

Vintage plique de jour Bee Enamel Diamond Brooch Pin
Vintage plique de jour Bee Enamel Diamond Brooch Pin

Vintage plique de jour Bee Enamel Diamond Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

This adorable vintage diamond Bumble Bee brooch pin is handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold.

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Bumble Bee

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Pair of Botanical Print Plates Flora of South Africa, 1913
Pair of Botanical Print Plates Flora of South Africa, 1913

Pair of Botanical Print Plates Flora of South Africa, 1913

By Rudolph Marloth

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Beautifully illustrated with intricate details of flowers, bulbs and even a bumble bee.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Bumble Bee

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Set of Ten Bumble Bee Engravings
Set of Ten Bumble Bee Engravings

Set of Ten Bumble Bee Engravings

Located in Larkspur, CA

Set of Ten Early 19th Century Hand Colored Steel Plate Engravings with Stylized Graphite Foliate Backgrounds, Each Depicting Different Hand Colored Bumble Bees, Floated on a Tan Silk...

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19th Century English Antique Bumble Bee

Hand-Colored Bumble Bee Engraving Painting
Hand-Colored Bumble Bee Engraving Painting

Hand-Colored Bumble Bee Engraving Painting

Located in Larkspur, CA

Beautiful hand-colored bumble bee engraving in a gilded metal frame. The perfect addition to your home!

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Mid-19th Century Antique Bumble Bee

Antique Victorian Large Gold Bumble Bee Brooch
Antique Victorian Large Gold Bumble Bee Brooch

Antique Victorian Large Gold Bumble Bee Brooch

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous genuine Antique large bumble bee brooch is solid Silver gilded in 18ct yellow Gold which has been tested with jewellers acid.

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Bumble Bee

Materials

18k Gold

Late 1800s French Art Nouveau Bumble Bee & 4 Leaf Clover 18k Gold Diamond Brooch
Late 1800s French Art Nouveau Bumble Bee & 4 Leaf Clover 18k Gold Diamond Brooch

Late 1800s French Art Nouveau Bumble Bee & 4 Leaf Clover 18k Gold Diamond Brooch

By Buccellati

Located in New york, NY

The present piece is a very unique extremely well designed for the late 1800s French Art Nouveau 18kt Yellow Gold Brooch designed as a Bumble Bee sitting atop a four leaf clover with...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bumble Bee

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Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Late 1800s French Art Nouveau Bumble Bee & 4 Leaf Clover 18K Gold Diamond Brooch
Late 1800s French Art Nouveau Bumble Bee & 4 Leaf Clover 18K Gold Diamond Brooch

Late 1800s French Art Nouveau Bumble Bee & 4 Leaf Clover 18K Gold Diamond Brooch

Located in New york, NY

The present piece is a very unique extremely well designed for the late 1800s French Art Nouveau 18kt Yellow Gold Brooch designed as a Bumble Bee sitting atop a four leaf clover with...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bumble Bee

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Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

American Pair Boston Empire Benches
American Pair Boston Empire Benches

American Pair Boston Empire Benches

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H 16 in W 37 in D 17.5 in

American Pair Boston Empire Benches

Located in Sheffield, MA

Upholstered in emerald green silk decorated with bumble bees.

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19th Century American Antique Bumble Bee

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Mahogany, Silk

Antique French Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris with Leather Case
Antique French Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris with Leather Case

Antique French Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris with Leather Case

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The eyepieces are marked "LEMAIRE FABT PARIS" with LeMaire's bumble bee logo. The glasses are in good working condition and the optics adjust by turning the central focus wheel.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Bumble Bee

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Metal

Antique Gold Bee Shirt Studs
Antique Gold Bee Shirt Studs

Antique Gold Bee Shirt Studs

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W 0.75 in L 0.5 in

Antique Gold Bee Shirt Studs

Located in New York, NY

Set of four dress shirt studs: figural "bumble bees." Two are set with diamonds and two are set with sapphires. 3/4" x 1/2."

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1910s American Antique Bumble Bee

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique French Opera Glasses with Removable Handle from Lemaire of Paris
Antique French Opera Glasses with Removable Handle from Lemaire of Paris

Antique French Opera Glasses with Removable Handle from Lemaire of Paris

By LeMaire Paris 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The telescoping opera glasses are covered with iridescent mother-of-pearl panels and each eyepiece is topped with a MOP disk; one reads LEMAIRE FT PARIS with two representations of L...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Bumble Bee

Materials

Metal

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Antique Bumble Bee For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique bumble bee you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique bumble bee — often made from metal, ceramic and silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique bumble bee — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bumble bee, designed in the Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique bumble bee that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur A. Dixon, Aubert & Klaftenberger and Henry Ward produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Bumble Bee?

Prices for an antique bumble bee start at $125 and top out at $215,791 with the average selling for $3,298.