Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Excellent Meissen Figurine Group From Around 1850: The beautiful youthful Europe, the great ancestress of the continent of the same name, with her hair tied back and adorned with flo...

Grand and imposing, these monumental lion sculptures offer protection to all those who stand before them. Dated to the mid-19th century, the ...

An antique Minton parian-ware and porcelain sculpture of Ariandne and the panther modelled by John Bell (1811-1895). Dating to the mid 19th century, this sculpture depicts the Creta...

This is a 19th century handmade Rosewood tea caddy. This tea caddy has his original glass disposable in the center with two compartments on either side. The tea caddy stands on four ...

Pair of Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous figures which feature a lion and a lioness with her cub, recumbent on a shaped base. Green ground. Dull gilt embellishment. Decorated 'in ...

Architectural Pottery "Staccato" pattern on a stoneware cylinder planter by David Cressey. The planter has thick walls and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. It shows...

Place this elegant antique horse composition in a man’s office or on a shelf in a study. Created in France, circa 1870, the spelter composition features a tall stallion figure and a ...

A Fantastic and Large 19th century French dore bronze mounted hand-cut prismic crystal box. The mount is hand-chased and hand-chiseled with the finest detail. The entire mount is des...

This captivating bronze sculpture depicting Hermes Leading Pandora to Epimetheus is a powerful and emotionally charged work inspired by classical mythology, attributed to Jean-Louis ...

Distressed leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat. The lid is hinged and has a metal closure. The handle and strap stays are molded metal. The interior retains its original cr...

19th century Swedish antique handmade wood bowl with handle from the first half of the 19th century. The bowl with handle from northern Sweden i...

Traditional 19th century hand painted scandinavian box circa 1860. Rustic made piece from sweden that was used to help secure a person’s possessions. Oval shaped with a slight dome...

Pair of rustic silverleaf 19th century French candlesticks.

A large, foot-high, French Barbotine Majolica glazed vase showing a colorful parrot sitting on a Bamboo perch. The perch rests in a grass cropping and features two bamboo shoot flower holders, circa 1875. Gorgeous color, a scarce piece. Signed Delphin Massier et Cie, Vallauris A.M. Delphin, born in 1836, was one of three brothers from the Massier family, a dynasty of potters dating back to before the French Revolution. The family played a key role in the revival of pottery in Vallauris, Southern France...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1866 by Cartwright & Woodward, this superb antique Victorian sterling silver biscuit box features a cylindrical form embellished with vertical fluted ...

Each in the form of a bronze ostrich on a rockwork base; supporting a candleholder.

This is a vintage Parisian ink tray. A French, pewter brass desktop inkwell in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Alluring tonality and form, to this fin...

Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, circa 1830, depicting Clio, muse of History, standing beside a pedestal, centered by a silvered dial, the movement strike on bell, on a rectang...

An Important French Renaissance Revival Covered Box, Crafted in Silver and Mounted with Lapis Lazuli Panels, Gilt Bronze Figures, and Jeweled Cabochons. The piece is signed in two lo...

A secret leather bound book box with the most beautiful marbled paper interior. mid 19th century in age, English in origins. Age related wear and abrasions 21/13.5/3.5cm

Victorian cast iron lion and unicorn painted black fireplace ornaments. They are symbols of the United Kingdom, the lion stands for England and the unicorn for Scotland. The combination dates back to the 1603 accession of James I of England who was already James VI...

A highly attractive and rare floral Grand Tour micromosaic jewelry or trinket box made by Cesare Roccheggiani in Rome, Italy, c. 1875. This is a beautifully detailed micro-mosaic box. The panel in the lid depicts a lush bouquet of spring flowers, including roses, forget-me-nots, daffodils, buttercups and crocus, amongst others. These are described in brightly coloured stone micromosaic inlaid into a black surround, lending the piece wonderful contrast. The more common subjects for similar micro mosaic boxes are architectural views of Rome; floral examples such as this are much harder to find. The panel is mounted in a box gilded in 24 carat gold. Another distinctive feature is the granulated finish around the lid and to the underside of the box: it is most unusual and lends the piece a lovely texture. A hand-painted champlevé enamel frieze wraps around the central body of the gilt metal box, depicting scrolling turquoise vines blooming with red berries along with blue, green and yellow vine leaves. The interior is lined in the original silk and in very good original condition. The maker’s name ‘C. ROCCHEGGIANI ROMA’ is emblazoned in gold to the interior of the lid beneath the motif of a cross surmounted by a crown. The lining of both the lid and body are bordered with a ropetwist detail. The lid closes with hooked clasp, and the hinge is in good condition. Cesare Roccheggiani was one of the most successful mosaicists in the late 19th century in Rome. He probably worked in Michelangelo Barberi’s workshop, and was in all likelihood related to Lorenzo Roccheggiani, a late eighteenth-century master mosaicist at the Vatican whose work included the altarpiece, Crucifixion of St. Peter after Guido Reni, and Nicolo Roccheggiani who worked on the Achilles Shield tabletop commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte, and later gifted to Charles X of France, now in the collection of the Louvre. Cesare Roccheggiani opened his premises on Via Condotti in Rome in 1874, and ran a production workshop including mosaicists, goldsmiths and other craftsmen. He was renowned as a source for fine quality Grand Tour mosaics...

These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...

Charming Turned Bowl in Masur Birch, Karl Johan Period, Sweden, 1830s Beautiful small footed bowl turned from richly grained masur birch, made during the first half of the 19th cen...

A rare find, this very large mid-19th century copper grape gathering basket is from the region of Burgundy, France, and stands at an impressive 24.5 inches in height. Riveted handles...

This image features a vintage cranberry art glass vase, likely crafted by a maker such as Pilgrim or Dartington. The piece showcases a deep, vibrant red hue accented by a fluted or r...

A pair of heavy patinated bronze sculpture candelabra, France, mid-19th century. Two female sculptures holding a candleholder raised on a b...

A beautiful gold gilt brass or bronze antique tussie-mussie flower bouquet holder, Victorian period, circa 19th century. Meant to hold a group of small flowers of posies. A popular wedding accessory during Victorian times. This detailed flower bouquet holder is designed with roses, latticework, three animal foxes, grapes, leaves and vines around, finished with chain and finger loop. Piece may have been a part of a broader set on chatelaine...

This grand pair of bronze d’oré candelabra features floriate candle cups, leaf bobeches, and arms in the classic Rococo style. The French antique pair dates back to the 19th century ...

François-Christophe-Armand Toussaint (1806-1862) A large pair of French mid-19th century gilt and patinated bronze figural torchères: Esclave Indien and Esclave Indienne cast by F. Barbedienne (before 1869) from models by Toussaint dated 1850 the male and female figures each holding aloft glass flame shades, on panelled chamfered rectangular black marble plinths, the bronze pedestals of cylindrical baluster form with acanthus leaf collars and four engaged foliate scroll corbel supports with fluted ornament, on circular socles cast in the form of ribbon-bound laurel garlands, each signed A.Toussaint 1850 and Fondeur F.Barbedienne, 36cm wide, 36cm deep, 217cm high (14in wide, 14in deep, 85in high). the figures 112cm high (44in high Armand Toussaint first exhibited a plaster model at the 1847 Salon in Paris entitled "Un esclave indien portant une torche" along with its female pendant...

19th century antique long case clock from northern Sweden in rococo style. The clock is made around 1840 in Medelpad in northern Sweden. Curved shape and frame in pine with traces of...

19th century Scandinavian pine storage barrel circa 1850. Fantastic opportunity for a piece of up cycling with this piece of rustic swedish woodwork. Likely to have been made and us...

Large antique blue and white Delft covered jar, hand-painted in the Netherlands, circa 1880. The jar features a finely fluted body, creating a graceful vertical rhythm and enhancing the visual depth as light interacts with the curved surfaces. The decoration is executed in rich cobalt blue and arranged within shaped cartouches, and depicting detailed still life scenes of flowers, foliage, and birds, surrounded by additional foliate ornamentation. The shoulders are encircled by stylized floral and leaf borders, providing a cohesive transition to the matching domed covers. The cover is surmounted by a traditional Delft finial...

A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...

Jean-Jacques Caffieri (1725-1792) Terracotta bust of the French sculptor Corneille Van Clève (1645-1732). The original work by Jean-Jacques Caffieri is in the collections of ...

Antique mahogany 8 day longcase clock J N Tilbury Guernsey with a swan-neck pediment original brass finial, lovely decorative and colorful arched painted dial wi...

Swedish 19th century blue painted shaped strong box circa 1860. An example of the traditional Swedish shaped strong box with domed lid. This example has been painted in a vivid blue...

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine from the 19th century: Youthful beauty with her hair tied up in a floor-length dress and cape that drape around her body in rich and elabora...

A Very Large 19th Century Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box, Attributed to Baccarat. This incredible large crystal box is all hand-diamond cut and attri...

The philosopher in oratorical pose, with an urn of his writings at his feet. A 19th century casting, good crisp quality on marble base.

This is an antique dome top calling card box. An English, walnut and brass bound desktop tidy, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.   B...

This is an antique display dome. An English, glass and walnut taxidermy or collectibles showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Del...

Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard signed Joseph Landais Circa 1860.

American brass miniature carriage clock with beveled glass, carrying handle , and signed enamel over copper face with dial. Clock consists of time, strike,...

This beautiful antique Staffordshire cat features white fur spotted with large black spots. Created circa 1860, our cat is decorated with han...

Antique English Victorian Coromandel wood fitted traveler's box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860. Made by J.T. Needs, Late Bramah: Purveyor to Her Majesty, Prince Albert & the Royal Family.

19th century bookstand from England made from rosewood. The handles are hand-turned along with the spindles, which terminate on the ends with lovely lyre inspired shaped pieces. The ...

Incredible and monumental size bust in bronze representing Platao circa 1850

With fine gilding and gilt swan handles. The portraits with beautifully detailed portraits.

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...

A good 19th century Italian 'Florentine' or 'Lucerne' 4 burner brass oil lamp, in the Renaissance Revival manner, circa 1860. Designed to burn whale oil which is placed into a reserv...

A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French gilt bronze ormolu bow and garland appliqué tabletop fragment or swag with an easel back. This stunning piece is finely cast and heavy with a l...

A rare finely cast Grand Tour patinated bronze statue of the Roman God Mercury ( Hermes in Greek Mythology) dressed in flowing classical robes standing with his right foot raised ...

Good example of a mid 19th century copper Ferrat , grain measure / water carrier French circa 1850’s with original patina and makers stamp Height 10 inches Width 16 inches Depth ...

A bright Neoclassical Revival pottery vase made circa 1860 by the English pottery F. & R. Pratt. This lively vase shows a transferware scene of Greek warriors on horseback and chari...

A Highly Important, Monumental, and Rare Pair of 19th Century French Signed Baccarat Opaline Double Overlay Cobalt Blue Cut-To-White Opaline Vases with Hand-Enameled Floral Designs, ...

Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in Folk Art faux wood finish and simple detailing with a countryshape body and a roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 205 c...

Exquisite Japanese Meiji period signed Imari ribbed porcelain deep charger, circa 1860, extremely intricately hand-painted on both sides in cobalt blue un...

This fine early hand carved dough bowl was found in the mid west and is in worn and aged condition. The dry patina is fantastic and condition is...

Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather clock with original blue painted finish. The monogram indicates this clock was likely a wedding or dowry present. Pine longcase with original folk a...