Silver Animal Sculptures

Very fine early 20th Century Austrian papillon glass vase of conical shape by Johann Loetz overlaid with a Secessionist silver geometric floral decoration and everted neck with slive...

Whimsical silver bird with natural quartz crystal.

Large silver, vermeil and diamond model of a lion by Asprey English, c. 1980 Lion: Height 12cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm Case: Height 19cm, width 49c...

Playful Companions: A Rare Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Sculpture of Mice on Desert Rose Crystal Base. This exceptional and rare Buccellati sculpture features nine meticulously ...

Vintage silver sculpture "Racing Greyhounds" by Angelo Schiavon made in Italy in the 1960s. The famous Italian brand Schiavon was founded in 1957 by Mr. Angelo Schiavon, whose name h...

Silver-Plated Standing Peacock Figurine, Vintage Decorative Sculpture Majestic and refined, this silver-plated standing peacock figurine embodies grac...

Sculpture in silver-plated cast zinc by Irenee Rochard, France, Art Deco. Signed “Rochard” on the pedestal. Irénée Rochard (1906-1984) was a French sculptor who made a name for hims...

A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial 18th century wooden bowl adorned with mid-20th century silver plated mounts in the form of a squirrel, m...

Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Henry Lewis, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Horse, has a cropped tail like a polo pony, and is very realistically modell...

Sterling Silver Horse Sculpture See pictures for details on condition.

A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Art Deco Sculpture! They are each unique from o...

A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. 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 10" high x 9" 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...

Standout mid century life size frog sculpture or object of art handcrafted in silver plate on bronze with a tortoise shell terrazzo back. Signed Maitland Smith on the bottom.

Description: Pair of chiseled silver pheasants, profusely embossed. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: standing eagle. Weight: 1247.47 grams. Dimensions: 28.5cmx14cm. Content: ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast German sterling silver table owl; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent antique cast German silver table ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a owl. This antique silver owl ornament...

Folk art cane: The pommel is made of carved and engraved tortoiseshell depicting the head of a greyhound with eyes set with rosette-cut diamond stones, and the tongue extending betwe...

An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China. A delicate and...

Carrying import marks for Chester in 1903 by Berthold Muller, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Pig, is wonderfully modelled, and features a removable head. The pig m...

Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewellery collection with this beautiful swan ring holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with gold/silver plating, it is the perfect addition t...

Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel, silver, metal Technique: polished, silvered, hand-crafted, patinated, metalwork, cast Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in Date: early 20th century, circa 1930 Style: Art Déco, Animalier Place of origin: France This small sculpture, crafted by hand in nickel-plated bronze, depicts a rabbit with ears bowed in a gesture of meekness, its form affixed atop a sturdy base of matching material. In this case, the signature of artist...

Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture of a cat in plated silver. Rare sculpture, sold to Japan. 1970s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 4 cm x H 5 cm.

Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewellery collection with this beautiful elephant ring holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver plating, it is the perfect addition to...

A superb antique silver sculpture of a fish with original emerald green glass eyes, made in Spain c. 1930. The fish is fantastically modelled, with fine quality hammered texturing o...

Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Stuart Clifford, this very rare pair of Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled as a seated Cat ...

A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...

Rare and striking lobster sculpture in silvered pewter by renowned Italian designer Mauro Manetti. Dating from the 1950s-1960s, this exceptional piece retains its original bright sil...

Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1997 by Hamilton & Inches, and designed and modelled by Victor Hayton for the World Wildlife Fund, this incredible, Elizabeth II period, Limited Edition St...

Hallmarked in London in 1973 by the renowned Garrard & Co., this impressive pair of solid sterling silver pheasants showcases superb craftsmanship and naturalistic detail. Each bird ...

Pair of Antique Sterling silver Parcel gilt roosters. Both marked on the foot sterling / 925, Germany. Attributed to Israel Freeman. The larger is 9" tall, 8.50" in length & 4.50...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique cast sterling silver elephant sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection ...

A finely modeled Sterling Silver bird sculpture by Buccellati, with beautifully textured plumage and a highly naturalistic silhouette. An elegant...

Antique Chinese Silver Gilt and Enamel Peacock from the 1940's on hand carved wood stand. Delicately constructed of vermeil sterling with colorf...

Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Garrard & Co., this stunning Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Model of a Stag, is realistically cast and chased, and stands on a marble base. The stag mo...

Midcentury carved wood and silver Taurus bull sculpture, well carved with expressive face and glass eyes. The body with one inset lapis stone, and numerous...

This antique cast silver bird sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Europe, likely Austria or Italy and date to approximate...

Pair of 800 silver pheasants. Gold vermeil. European (probably Austria).   

A fine and impressive pair of vintage Spanish silver bird figurines; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional vintage Spanish silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of birds/grouse. Each silver bird ornament has been embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the plumage and the bird's anatomical features. Condition These vintage silver bird figurines are a very good gauge of silver for their type, good quality and in excellent condition. The embossed decoration is all very sharp. The Spanish hallmarks...

A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th Century Case: 5cm high x 24cm wide x 24 in depth. Elephant: 3cm high x 9cm wide x ...

Sterling silver duck sculpture by Buccellati, with superb feather detailing and a refined naturalistic silhouette. An elegant and highly decorative Italian silver object. Hallmarked...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage cast sterling silver fox model on plinth; an addition to our animal silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow stripes, silver and gold flecks Italian art glass fish figurine. Attributed to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) company. The fish has ...

Mexican 20th century silver-plated shark sculpture by Enrique Jolly Mexican, 20th Century Height 19cm, width 57cm, depth 25cm This silver-plated sculpture by Mexican artist Enriqu...

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A fine and impressive antique pair of Victorian English cast sterling silver deer and stag models on a plinth; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. These fine antique Victorian cast sterling silver table ornament...

Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Finish Monkey on Top of a Wooden Lidded Box by Maitland Smith, Features the form of a Monkey Crafted in Cast Metal and Siver in tone, Wooden Base wit...

Victorian period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested) statue of a cow and her calf, India, Ca. 1900. Measures 4 1/2 inches wide (at widest point) x 4 1/2 inches high (at highest p...

A 925 sterling silver hand chased swan with an articulated neck and wings on a polished nickel display block. Expertly crafted with eyes set with Garnet, made entirely by a master je...

Eye catching mid century silver plate on copper hand crafted pitcher featuring a lizard handle with a black stone back. Attributed to Castillo.

A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves ...

This sterling silver figural bird or chicken was done by renowned South American silversmith Joaquin Taller in the period and style of Mid-Century Mode...

Highly realistic and detailed sculpture of a multi-colored bird with gilt silver legs perched on an amethyst base. This beautiful piece measures 3 3/4'' in height by 5 3/8'' in depth...

Large quartz crystal, pyrite and vermeil model of an eagle attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1975 Height 62cm, width 81cm, depth 48cm Attributed to the celebrated and well-known Asprey...

Fischförmiges Bandmaß aus gehämmertem Silber Seltenes, handgefertigtes Maßband in Form eines Fisches aus massivem, gehämmertem Silber mit liebevollen Details. Ein charmantes Sammlers...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Mexican sterling silver bird model; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Mexican cast sterling silver table...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique silver sugar box modelled in the form of a squirrel; part of our collection of rare silverware. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a squirrel perched on a branch. The silver sugar box is embellished with chased details reproducing the squirrel's coat and anatomical features, in additional to the naturalistic features of the branches, leaves and acorns. This exceptional and large antique silver squirrel sugar box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover. Such magnificent specially commissioned, large examples in this form are highly unusual and are not available on the open market. Condition This rare squirrel sterling silver sugar box is a magnificent gauge of silver, magnificent quality and in magnificent condition. Full British hallmarks struck to the body of the box and part hallmarks to the sleeve of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply to the magnificent gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this large silver animal ornament...

Life size lizard sculpture or object of art handcrafted with silver plate on bronze metal head, legs, and bottom and featuring a tortoise shell terrazzo back. Signed Maitland-Smith o...

Nice decorative exotic bird sculpture / Paperweight / Decorative item. Silver plated and amethyst, circa 1970, Brazil. Stamped underneath Gerson BA P90. This object would be stunnin...

1978 Gio Ponti designed silver plated horse sculpture, titled "Cavallo", edition Lino Sabattini for Christofle, 2008. Very good condition. Comes with original Christofle box and non-...

Eye-catching Murano glass duck figure / paperweight / sculpture. Manufactured by Formia Murano, Italy, 1960s. Black glass and clear glass richly decorated by silver flecks thorough. ...