{"title":"Antique \u0026 Vintage Metalware","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":mv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":mu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-20\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eDefiant metallurgy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\"Weight, permanence, and absolute authority.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional dealers separate items by century; we curate entirely by impact. This collection is a study in raw, uncompromising metal across the timeline. From the stark brutality of 19th-century cast iron to the subversive, contemporary edge of modern bullion art, this category is completely stripped of traditional boundaries. It is unified by one rule: heavy industrial materials and defiant design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial Authority: We strip away the rigid rules of era and focus entirely on the physical presence of the medium—whether it is 17th-century copper, imposing iron, or modern gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurated Disruption: We intentionally place historical artifacts next to contemporary street art drops. Exceptional design and aggressive presence completely transcend the year they were forged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncompromising Form: There are no delicate trinkets here. These are solid, architectural, and deeply structural pieces built to anchor a room and command attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Collectability: We source rare, highly verified pieces across the timeline—from centuries-old European masterworks to highly limited, modern art investments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"WhmR8e\" id=\"avWBGd-21\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asset-pack-85757591554-example-product-1","title":"Paul Insect 2007 \"Bullion Bar (Bite)\" Edition 7 of 15 \u0026 Original Exhibition Book","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Holy Grail Piece of 2000s British Urban Art History\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eUp for acquisition is an exceptionally rare, complete set from Paul Insect’s legendary 2007 Bullion exhibition at the Lazarides Gallery in London. This lot includes the highly coveted \"Bullion Bar (Bite)\" sculptural multiple and the original, pristine hardcover exhibition book.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Bullion show is famous in the street art world for an unprecedented event: the entire exhibition was reportedly purchased by Damien Hirst for £500,000 before the doors even opened to the public. Because of this immediate buyout, pieces from this era rarely hit the secondary market, making this an extraordinary opportunity for serious collectors of Paul Insect, Banksy, and the Lazarides-era movement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Artwork:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTitle: Bullion Bar (Bite)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eYear: 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eEdition: #7 of 15 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions: 20.5 x 6.8 x 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eMedium: 18-carat gold-plated, solid-cast brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eMarkings: Stamped with the edition number \"7\", the PI crest, and \"BULLION LONDON PI 2007\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eWeight: 3.43 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Book:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTitle: Paul Insect: BULLION\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePublisher: Lazarides Gallery (2007)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eEdition Size: Limited edition of only 500 copies produced worldwide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition: Excellent, unblemished condition. Features high-quality plates of the exhibition, including a double-page spread featuring this exact bullion bar design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition Report \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe piece retains its brilliant, high-polish gold finish and the deeply textured \"bite\" mark.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease note: There is a small scratch located in the corner of the bullion bar. This was left by a previous owner who attempted to test the piece to see if it was solid, pure gold—a highly fitting, almost poetic bit of provenance for an artwork directly commenting on greed, value, and commodity! Otherwise, the piece is in spectacular display condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe inclusion of the original exhibition book alongside the physical edition ensures the historical narrative and provenance of this set remain intact.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully as they represent the exact items you will receive. The piece will be shipped fully insured with tracking and signature required upon delivery.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57814414557528,"sku":"015","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260608_194133.jpg?v=1785242107"},{"product_id":"asset-pack-85757591554-example-product-2","title":"17th Century Herrengrund Double Cup (Doppelkopf)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresenting a magnificent and highly rare late 17th-century Herrengrund Double Cup (Doppelkopf or Sturzbecher). This remarkable piece of early modern metallurgy is a quintessential Wunderkammer (Cabinet of Curiosities) object, originally serving as a high-end tourist souvenir for European nobility visiting the historic mining regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magic of Cementation \u0026amp; The \"Working Souvenir\"\u003cbr\u003eOriginating from the historic copper mines of Spania Dolina (formerly Herrengrund) and Lubethen (Ľubietová) in modern-day Slovakia, these cups capture a process that 17th-century observers viewed as almost akin to alchemy. The local water, heavily saturated with copper sulphate, was diverted into hollows where iron scraps had been placed. The chemical reaction deposited a pure coating of copper onto the scraps, transforming their appearance and giving rise to the legend that the water possessed mysterious, magical properties.\u003cbr\u003eIn the center of the cup stands the small figure of a miner at work, hammering away at crystals of iron pyrites. As noted by the Victoria and Albert (V\u0026amp;A) Museum regarding similar historical examples, the plain and functional interior of the bowl gives rise to the possibility that this was an interactive \"working souvenir.\" The original 17th-century owner may have been encouraged to take the bowl, scoop up the local mine water, and watch the copper deposits miraculously appear on the iron pyrites right before their eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Inscription\u003cbr\u003eThe exterior features a beautifully textured (stippled) lower half, while the fire-gilded rim bears a classic German rhyming inscription detailing its miraculous creation from discarded horseshoes:\u003cbr\u003e\"Eisen war ich zu Lubethen, und von einem Pferd-getreten, Jetz aber Kupfer rein, und mit Gold bekleidet fein.\"\u003cbr\u003e(Iron was I at Lubethen, and stepped on by a horse, But now pure copper, and finely clad with gold.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Preservation\u003cbr\u003eAs a double cup, this piece consists of two halves that perfectly slot together to form a seamless egg or barrel shape—making it significantly rarer than standard single-cup variants.\u003cbr\u003eThe artifact is in excellent antique condition with a stunning patina and bright fire-gilding. In the interest of full transparency and historical preservation, the original central mineral specimens at the base of the miner figure have been carefully and professionally consolidated using museum-grade, 100% reversible HMG Paraloid B-72 acrylic adhesive. This ensures the structural integrity of the display while strictly adhering to professional antiquity conservation standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum Comparables\u003cbr\u003eA similar, though standard single-cup variant of this design, is held in the permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert (V\u0026amp;A) Museum in London. You can view their comparable example and read their curator notes here:\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/collections.vam.ac.uk\/item\/O67241\/cup-unknown\/\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight:\u003cbr\u003eOuter Diameter: 6.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight of Individual Cup Halves: 5 cm each\u003cbr\u003eHeight (Open, including Miner Figure): 6.8 cm\u003cbr\u003eTotal Height (Assembled \/ Closed): 9.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e Weight: 219 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a documented, complete double cup variant of one of the 17th century's most fascinating metallurgical treasures. The artifact will be expertly packaged and shipped with full courier insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57814414590296,"sku":"014","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260717_154920.jpg?v=1785252356"},{"product_id":"19th-century-emperor-napoleon-bonaparte-bust-french-cast-iron-after-jean-bulio","title":"19th Century Cast Iron Napoleon Bonaparte Bust After Jean Bulio","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Commanding Portrait of Imperial Ambition\u003cbr\u003ePresenting a magnificent late 19th-century cast iron desktop bust of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis commanding portrait is sculpted after the renowned French artist Jean Bulio (1827–1911), celebrated for his meticulous attention to military portraiture and historical grandeur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis casting perfectly captures Napoleon wearing his favored military dress: the uniform of a Colonel of the Chasseurs à Cheval of the Imperial Guard. The level of detail achieved by the foundry is exceptional—from the pointed lapels, heavily textured fringed epaulettes, and the sharp tailoring of his high collar, to the clear depiction of the Star of the Legion of Honour proudly displayed on his chest. \u003cbr\u003eThe piece features the classic hollow-cast base construction that is characteristic of premium French iron foundries of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Sand Casting Craftsmanship\u003cbr\u003eThis piece was produced using authentic 19th-century sand casting techniques, a highly skilled and labor-intensive foundry process. By packing incredibly fine, specially formulated foundry sand tightly around a master model, the artisans were able to create a precise, single-use mold. This traditional method is responsible for the piece's substantial weight (1,371 grams) and the classic hollow-cast base construction that is highly characteristic of premium French ironworks of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions and Condition \u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Cast Iron with an authentic dark antique patina\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,371 grams (1.37 kg)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: Approx. 17.5 cm\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Late 19th Century\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: France (Attributed to a historical French iron foundry)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Antique Patina\u003cbr\u003eThe iron features a beautiful, untouched dark historical finish. \u003cbr\u003eThe original blackened surface displays slight, age-appropriate wear. Raw iron is visible around the facial area, with pitting, gently highlighting the 100 year plus honest wear. \u003cbr\u003eRaised casting details of the military decorations add to its authentic 19th-century character. It has been carefully preserved to maintain the integrity of the antique iron without over-restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is perfect for collectors of Napoleonic Empire history, French military antiquities, classical desktop bronzes and ironworks, and curators of fine 19th-century European art. This bust carries immense physical and historical presence, making it a striking centerpiece for a library, desk, or curated mantle.\u003cbr\u003ePlease carefully review all photographs as they form part of the description. This exceptional antique will be meticulously packaged and shipped fully insured from Germany to protect your investment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother's Silverware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57824749322584,"sku":"007","price":860.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/files\/20260720_185018.jpg?v=1785254750"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9202\/7224\/collections\/20260717_154529.jpg?v=1785242005","url":"https:\/\/motherssilverware.com\/collections\/antique-vintage-metalware.oembed","provider":"Mother's Silverware ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}