ANTIQUE CARVED STONE BIRD TEMPLE DECORATION - INDIA

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #813767
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Antique Indian Stone Temple decoration. When viewing the photo of this exquisite artifact, you will notice the lighter colored side of the stone carving was inserted into the stone building, while the left side is the beautiful carved bird ornament, that was exposed for viewing. Modern black steel mount. Well preserved. Circa; 1900 - 1750. Size: 6.5" tall x 11" wide x 3" deep.

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED CORNELIAN JAR MOUNTED AS A LAMP

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1920: item #794102

a fine antique hand carved chinese cornelian jar mounted as a table lamp. decorated with exotic birds and flowers,on metal base and accompanied with floral decorated silk shade. the jar was mounted as a lamp in the early 20TH century (not drilled) stands 7 1/2" tall (not including base and shade) and is in excellent condition. Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it and we will refund of the a... Click for details

Antique Italian Pietra Dura Mosaic Panel Rooster & Eggs

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1920: item #793975
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Early 20th Century Handmade Italian Pietra Dura, Hardstone Mosaic Painting, of a colorfully clad farm woman wearing scarf and carrying a rooster in one hand, and a basket of eggs in the other. A number of fine semi-precious and other hard stones have been used to make up this delightful plaque, all set into black slate with beveled edges. It measures 9" x 4.5" x .25" thick (22.86 x 11.43 x .063 cm). Display framed or unframed on a table easel, hang on the wall, or mount onto a special piece o... Click for details

A RUSSIAN GOLD & HARD STONE BROOCH

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #789015
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A Russian Gold and hard stone brooch.Fully marked with the 56 zolotnik Gold standard,makers mark SA for Samuel Arndt.The large cabochon cut Agate polished and showing excellent colour.Mounted in a Gold chain link border with solid back.Gold hinged pin and clasp.Condition is excellent.Size 28mm x 34mm x 17mm.Samuel Arndt 1845-1890.

A Miniature Hardstone & Gemstone Specimen Snuff Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #770285

The box showing a patchwork of polished slices of agate, bloodstone, lapis, sodalite set in black slate, in gilt bronze mounting, and turned side mounted feet. 2 1/2" x 1 5/8" x 1 1/2" Excellent condition. 19th century

A Red Banded Agate Snuff Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #770264

The box with gilt bronze mounts, polished agate sides, beveled agate base and lid, set on gilt post form side mountings and raised agate ball feet. Scotland Late 19th century. 3 1/4"x 2 1/8"x 1 1/2" Good condition.

A Pietra Dura Gilt Bronze Jewel Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #768978

The mesh sides with raised ball accents set on a splayed bottom edge and protruding ball feet. The hardstone floral bouquet on a black slate ground. Mid 19th century. 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 2" A minute adjustment to one foot, with little detection. Good condition. Dupois incised on the base.

19th Century Russian Malachite Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #746349

A fine Nineteenth Century Russian malachite box circa 1840. The outer surface of the box is veneered with book-matched panels of malachite forming an exquisite pattern. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: Height 2 3/8", Depth 2 5/8", Width 4".

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Chinese Magnifying Glass Jade Handle

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #734062
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Magnifying glass, Chinese carved jade handle with floral and leaf motif. Stamped China. Circa 1900. 5" length. Excellent condition.

Cherub on Plinth, from Montecito Estate, Circa 1927

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Hardstone Pre 1920: item #697107

Decorative Garden Sculpture of Cherub on a Plinth, form the estate of Peggy Raven Crost house and was made for this estate in Circa 1927, as an accent in the garden. H: 51" W: 13" D: 11" Located just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara in an antique community, the store Lifestyle Antiques specializes in Italian , French and Spanish Furnishings and Decorative Arts. The elegant collection is located in the heart of Summerland, California, and offers the finest high-end European Antiques, Decorative A... Click for details