Treasure King Museum Gallery

Welcome to Treasure King™ Museum, where we offer your acquisition extraordinary artifacts acquired from renowned landmarks worldwide that will add a touch of elegance to your home or business. Since 1976, we have been providing customers and feature films with unique products from all over the world. Our founder, Richard Marcello, a.k.a. Treasure King, has traveled the globe to source the finest pieces, and we continue to uphold his legacy by offering exceptional items that are sure to impress.
 

During the Gilded Age, a period spanning the late 19th to early 20th centuries, the decorative arts flourished in America and Europe. This era was marked by the rise of luxury, and artisans employed the finest materials to create clocks, bronzes, and sculptures that epitomized wealth and sophistication.

Gilded Age clocks, often referred to as "mantel clocks," were masterpieces in themselves, combining precision timekeeping with ornamental beauty. These clocks were typically adorned with intricate designs, including gilded embellishments, and often incorporated luxurious materials like marble, enamel, and precious metals. The artistry of the clockmakers during this time was as important as the mechanical innovation, resulting in timepieces that were as much works of art as they were instruments of utility.
 

In addition to clocks,​ Gilded Age bronzes and sculptures crafted during this period stand out for their intricate detailing and sense of grandeur.  Gilded Age bronzes were known for their stunning finishes, many of which were gilded to add a striking golden sheen. Artists of the time skillfully captured dynamic movement and emotion in their bronze sculptures, producing figures that ranged from mythological subjects to allegorical representations of virtues like strength, beauty, and wisdom. These pieces were not only decorative but also symbolic, often reflecting the ideals and ambitions of the wealthy patrons who commissioned them.
 

Artisans of this era were also heavily influenced by earlier artistic movements, blending neoclassical and romantic styles with the emerging industrial innovations of the time. Sculptures and bronzes were often cast using techniques that had been refined over centuries, but with the added grandeur of new materials and methods made available during the industrial boom.
 

At Treasure King™ Museum, we honor the artistry of the Gilded Age by offering a curated selection of decorative arts that capture the opulence and skill of this transformative period. Each piece in our collection tells a story of craftsmanship, luxury, and the rich history of an era that celebrated beauty and precision.  Explore our collection and discover the timeless elegance of Gilded Age clocks, bronzes, and sculptures—artifacts that continue to captivate and inspire.