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19th Century French Petite Sonnerie Ormolu Carriage Clock by Grohé with Calendar
Located in London, GB
A Petit Sonnerie carriage clock by Grohe of Paris
The gilt bronze case comprehensively engraved, and having a retractable carrying handle; the lever movement driving the petit son...
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19th Century French Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of Horse Drawn Chariot by Tommaso Campaiola
Located in London, GB
Bronze sculpture of horse drawn chariot by Tommaso Campaiola
Italian, early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 76cm, depth 53cm
This ex...
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Early 20th Century Italian Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Adie Brothers Ltd Antique 1920s Yellow Gold Vesta Case
By Adie Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9 karat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection.
This exceptional antique George V English...
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1920s English George V Vintage Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Gold
19th Century, 1897, Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel envelope style vesta case; an addition to our silver case collection
This fine antique Victorian English s...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive clock garniture set consists of a central clock and a pair of flanking vases. The three pieces are extremely finely decorated with painted cartouches of fly...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Ormolu
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Vases
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of Chinese enamel vases with elephant head handles. Decorated with a cloisonné phoenix and flower motif. Cloisonné is an ancient technique u...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Enamel
Miniature Rosewood Swiss Music Box
Located in Norwich, GB
Swiss music box, circa 1890.
Rosewood miniature case with satinwood line stringing, the top decorated with beautiful inlay.
The hinged cove...
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1880s Swiss Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Rosewood
Sterling Bronze Company Mantle Clock
Located in Essex, MA
A nice clock of the same period as Caldwell and with Chelsea works of Boston. With key.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock
By Miroy Frères
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The clock case's finest feature is the charmingly naturalistic scene at its top, showing a full-length sculpture of a female figure sitting with a basket and two doves. They are displayed on a naturalistic, oval-shaped plinth, which is decorated all around its exterior with painstakingly intricate foliate motifs.
Either side of the plinth there are two Sevres style porcelain panels, each of which shows a winged putto. One putto is shown writing, while the other is shown holding a dove. Each is set inside a turquoise blue border decorated with delicate gilt scrolls. In the centre of the plinth sits the clock dial, which is enamelled and contains Roman numerals. It is signed 'Prize Medal 1851 / Miroy Fres Brevetes / Paris' after the clock's maker, Miroy Freres...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Ormolu, Bronze
Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
By ATO
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco ATO clock standing on a three tiered Bakelite base supporting a glass dial with Art Deco style chrome numerals and chrome chapter ring.
The movement is powered by a 1.5...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Chrome
Pair of Louis XV Silvered Brass Candlesticks
Located in Essex, MA
Each with bobeches, reeded baluster form and shaped circular stepped base.
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Brass
Arts & Crafts Period Britannia Standard Silver Porringer by Tessier in 1911
By Parson Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1911 by Parson Brothers (for Tessier), this handsome, George V, Antique, Britannia standard silver Porringer has been beautifully hand crafted, with visible han...
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Britannia Standard Silver
1890s Russian Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional antique Russian silver tea caddy has a cuboid shaped form with rounded shoulders.
The surface of this silver tea caddy has a...
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1890s Russian Other Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Silver
Two Large Sculpted Marble Relief Plaques of St John and St James
Located in London, GB
These exquisitely carved marble relief plaques, are notable for their large size and fine detailing, and were made after two famous plaques of the...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Marble
Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By E. Mander & Son Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our collection of ornamental silverware.
This fine antique George V sterling silver photograph frame has a plain oval form.
The surface of this silver photo frame is plain and unembellished accented with a paralleling swept raised border to the rim.
This frame retains the original oakwood back and hinged strut, secured with two swivel catches.
This impressive example of antique silverware is inset with a removable glass panel.
Condition
This antique photo frame...
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1920s English Vintage Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Sterling Silver, Silver
19th Century Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Posy Holder
By Thomas William Dee
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
T...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Sterling Silver
Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
Pair of patinated bronze figures after Giambologna
French, late 19th Century
Mercury: Height 84cm, width 17cm, depth 31cm
Fortuna: Height 84.5cm, width 17cm, depth 29cm
The patinated bronze figures are pictured in the nude, adopting active poses. Both stand on their tiptoes on one foot — Fortuna resting on a scrolling base, and Mercury on a gust of wind, produced by Zephyrus, the god of the western wind — and their other leg is flicked back. In both, one arm is raised, and the other rests at their side.
The figures stand on cylindrical yellow marble bases, which are ringed with continuous relief panels, depicting cherubs at the helm of sailing ships, and navigating using globes...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Marble, Bronze
1960s German Sterling Silver Cigar Box
By Gottlieb Kurz
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual and large vintage German sterling silver cigar box with maritime interest; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection.
This fine vintage German sterling silver cigar box has a plain rectangular rounded form in the Art Deco manner.
The surface of this large, impressive vintage cigar box...
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1960s English Vintage Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Parianware Figure
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century Parianware figure of mother and child raised up on circular base.
Dimensions
Height 16 inches
Width 6 inches
Depth 6 inches.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Table Snuff Box
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver table snuff box; an addition to our collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional antique William IV sterling silver snuff box has a rectangular, rounded form.
The body of the box is embellished with impressive chased floral motifs accented with scrolling stem and foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background.
The decoration to the body incorporates a chased single leaf design to each corner, emanating from the rounded lower portion.
The upper rim of the body and swept sides of the cover are encompassed with a continuous band of engine turned decoration.
The underside of the box features a further panel of engine turned decoration.
This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover embellished with an engine turned bordered rectangular vacant cartouche to the upper plateau.
The cover is further embellished with an exceptional cast and applied domed, incurved border to the upper portion, matching the ornamentation to that of the body and continuing to an impressive floral thumbpiece to the anterior edge.
This antique sterling silver snuff box opens to reveal the original gilded interior.
Condition
This antique sterling silver snuff box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The chased and applied ornamentation is all very sharp and the engine turned decoration is all very crisp.
Full hallmarks struck to the interior of the box are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silverware.
Dimensions
Length 9.8cm/3.9"
Width 6.5cm/2.6"
Height 4.3cm/1.7"
Weight
8.2 troy ounces/253g
Maker: Joseph Willmore...
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1830s British Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning decorative antique Italian Grand Tour Vatican Micro-Mosaic inset black marble desk weight, in the form of a miniature table, circa 1870 ...
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1870s Italian Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry
Antique German Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
By Otto Bortenreuter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver and enamel cigarette case; an addition to our diverse range of continental silverware.
This exceptional antique 800 standard silver German cigarette case...
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1920s German Other Vintage Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Silver
French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer by Charpentier
By Charpentier et Cie
Located in London, GB
Designed in the French Rococo style, this clock and barometer set have been beautifully ornamented with scrolling foliate gilt bronze forms. The two are diamond shaped, with symmetri...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This wonderfully ornate gilt bronze mantel clock is covered with fine sculptural decoration, including female busts, architectural motifs and stylized foliage. With its wealth of cla...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Table Clock with Silver, Nephrite and Precious Stones by Dreyfous
Located in London, GB
This delicate table clock features a central circular white dial with black Roman numerals and gilt detailing. The dial is signed 'E. DREYFOUS, To Their Majesties' and is mounted all...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Jade, Silver
Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light candelabra.
The design of the clock case is widely acknowledged to be inspired by one of the most important paintings of French Revolution, ‘The Oath of the Horatii...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Rare Pair of 18th Century Quartz, Ormolu Mounted Vases, circa 1780
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and important pair of late 18th century quartz lidded vases, each with wonderful gilded classical ormolu scrolling foliate mounts and handles, te...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Quartz, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain clock garniture
French, 19th century
Measures: Clock height 46cm, width 29cm, depth 24c...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Ormolu, Bronze
Japanese Meiji Bronze Takaoka Vase with Waterfowl and Moon Design
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Meiji bronze Takaoka vase with waterfowl and moon design
Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze vase from Takaoka, in Toyama prefecture, is a city historically known for its metal work. Vase has silver inlay moon and waterfowl, signature on the bottom: Yoshihiko, full name of artist...
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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Silver, Bronze
George III Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock With Verge Escapement by H.Thomas
By Henry Thomas
Located in Norwich, GB
George III bracket clock by H.Thomas, London
Mahogany bell top case surmounted with hinged carrying handle and four brass ball finials stan...
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1760s British George III Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Mahogany
Frantisek Vizner for Skrdlovice Czech Cinnamon Art Glass Vase, circa 1960
By Frantisek Vizner
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and heavily made iconic Czech art glass vase designed by Frantisek Vizner for Skrdlovice and dating from the 1960s. The vase is of cylindrical form with a clear glass uppe...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Glass
Edwardian Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian mahogany mantel clock standing on a raised stepped plinth and resting on four brass ball feet with satinwood line inlay.
Enamel dial...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Mahogany
Three Sterling Silver Mounted Commemorative Horse Hoof Inkwells
Located in London, GB
These interesting inkwells were crafted in Britain between the Victorian period and early to mid-20th century.
The works have been created from horse hooves, applied with sterling silver mounts. Each hoof has been set onto a silver horseshoe and features a silver top and lid. Two of the tops have been engraved to imitate real horse hair, while the third is more simple, with banded ornament. All three have been given covers, two of which feature commemorative inscriptions. One lid states, ‘The Grey/1907-1917’ — presumably the name of the favourite racehorse, whose hoof this is — and another reads, ‘Mavourneen/ Died June 29th / Aged 53’. ‘Mavourneen’ is an Irish Gaelic word meaning ‘my beloved’. The dedicatee’s age of 53 implies that they were a human, perhaps a jokey, or racehorse owner. The lids open up onto a silver-lined interior, intended to be used for storing ink as part of a desk arrangement. The inkwells are stamped, on their underside, with silver hallmarks and maker’s marks, ‘J.T.’ and ‘C & CS’.
This set of three horse hoof inkwells...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Three-Light Candelabrum Centrepiece
By William Ker Reid
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver three-light candelabrum centrepiece; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This magnificent antique English sterling silver three light candelabrum has a cylindrical tapering, shaped form.
This antique silver centrepiece...
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1820s British George IV Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Sterling Silver
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons
By Honoré Pons
Located in London, GB
This mantel clock is a truly beautiful piece of design, crafted by the leading early 19th century French clock-maker, Pierre-César Honoré Pons. Honoré Pons...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Swiss Carved 'Black Forest' Cattle Group
Located in London, GB
A black forest cattle group
Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved swiss cow, calf and bull stand on an elliptical base of grass and rocky outc...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Wood
Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock
By Francois Vion
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mantel clock was designed in the 19th century in France, inspired by an earlier model by François Vion, a famous Parisian metalworker of the 18th century. In this design, as in Vion’s, the Three Graces are depicted holding up a spherical clock...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze
English 19th Century Gilt Bronze Collection of Decorative Urns
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A gilt bronze garniture de fireplace by Elkington and Company
Conceived in the Rococo manner, the gilt bronze being excellently cast and planished, the suite consisting of a central two handled baluster form vase, two similar and smaller, and a pair of ewers, marked to the underside with the makers mark,
circa 1850
Elkington and Company, formed by the brothers George and Henry, was founded in the 1830s, after perfecting their newly patented method of electro plating in gold and silver, for which their first patent was granted in 1840.
They exhibited at the European and British 19th century Great Exhibitions, and were given permission by Queen Victoria in 1868 to copy the collection of Royal Plate...
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19th Century English Rococo Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Scottish Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Bowl by James Weir Glasgow, 1907
By James Weir
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Glasgow in 1907 by James Weir, this unusual, Edwardian, antique sterling silver bowl, stands on three feet, and features a cast pierced...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Sterling Silver
Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
Constructed in bronze, patinated and gilt; the rectangular form case supported on engraved oblate spherical feet, the frieze dressed with a row of female masks capping pillars, linke...
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19th Century English Empire Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Bronze, Ormolu
Rare Large Meiji Period Bronze of a Reclining Female
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An very impressive large Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze statue of a reclining female.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex,
standing on a rocky outcrop with realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.
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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Wood
Yongjin Han, "Two Standing Stones, " Vertical Sculpture, United States, 2017
By Yongjin Han
Located in New York, NY
Yongjin Han was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1934. After the Korean War—in which he fought, lying about his age in order to enlist—he was one of six students admitted to the sculptu...
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Late 20th Century American Other Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Granite
Pair of 19th Century Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of French 'Sèvres' style porcelain lidded vases. Each having female figures with cherubs flying around them. The panels set in dark blue ground with gilded highli...
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19th Century French Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte
By LeRoy
Located in London, GB
This fine mantel clock is cast entirely in ormolu by celebrated Parisian clockmaker Leroy and commemorates the return of Napoleon's ashes to France in 1840. The clock is set on a rectangular, tiered base with four decorative feet. The lower tier is centred with a sleeping lion above a plaque showing the scarf, sword and hat of Napoleon. There is a relief plaque above the lion showing a ship off St Helena (the location of Napoleon's exile) and to either side further decorations formed as martial trophies. To the top of the plaque is a portrait medallion of Napoleon with winged cherubs and the letter 'N'. The circular dial of the clock, signed 'Leroy a Paris', is set to the centre above the base within an ormolu border and flanked by the figures of France and an eagle to either side. Between them they hold an urn, which bears the inscription 'Ste Helene / 5 Mai 1821'. The figure of France holds a flag inscribed 'France 1840.'
This clock was produced in 1840 by Parisian clockmaker Leroy et fils...
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1840s French Napoleon III Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Ormolu
Antique French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Young Fisher Boy by Carpeaux
By Susse Freres, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Located in London, GB
This beautiful patinated bronze sculpture was designed by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, and cast by the Susse Frères foundry. The work portrays a young Neapolitan fisherboy, who sits on a naturalistic base, crouched holding a shell to his ear. The work is signed 'J. B. Carpeaux' and has Susse Frères foundry marks, and is set on a veined green marble plinth.
This stunning antique French bronze sculpture presents a unique opportunity to collect one of the original models of the young Neapolitan fisherboy by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. The original model for this delicate antique bronze sculpture of a fisher boy...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Marble, Bronze
Gilt Bronze and White Marble Bust of a Woman by Gory
By Affortunato Gory
Located in London, GB
This charming sculpture of a young woman is the work of the accomplished Italian-born sculptor, Affortunato Gory (1895-1925). Gory is best-known for his sculptures of women and child...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils
By Denière Et Picard
Located in London, GB
Antique eclectic style gilt bronze clock set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Clock height 78cm, width 36cm, depth 24cm, candelabra height ...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Ormolu
Vintage 1976 Sterling Silver Bird Ornament
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver bird ornament; part of our ornamental silverware collection.
Thi...
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20th Century English Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Silver
Pair of Classical 19th Century Bacchus Lidded Bronze Urns
By Clodion France
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of French 19th century classical lidded bronze urns each with seated putti atop scrolling foliate decoration. Scenes of Bacchus in...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Thai Ban Prasat Ware Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Thai Ban Prasat ware vase, the Ban Prasat area of Thailand was home to an agrarian civilization about 3000 years ago. Discovered by an archeological dig in ...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This neoclassical style French mantel clock is crafted from patinated and gilt bronze in addition to flecked black and grey marble. The clock body is formed from a lopsidedly mounted...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna
By Louis-Guillaume Fulconis, Giambologna
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna
French, late 19th century
Measures: Mercury: Height 64cm, width 11cm, depth 27cm
Fortuna: Heigh...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Bronze
Antique Chinese Smith Armorial Games Box and Counters
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and rare antique Chinese armorial games box of rectangular form with over 110 matching armorial mother-of-pearl gaming counters. The black lacquer box is finely decorated with a central Chinese landscape scene, the centre with an armorial for Smith impaling ABBOT. the box opens to reveal five lidded boxes each with similar decoration to that on the box outer and each with a central armorial crest. The box also contains 12 gaming trays, four of which are decorated with the same armorial as is the addition of the Pope Joan...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Lacquer
Fine 18th Century Baroque Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century baroque chinoiserie chest, circa 1750, Sweden.
The chest is wrapped in canvas that's been beautifully painted upon, this canvas can be seen in some places where...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Canvas, Pine
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Putti
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of 19th century classical bronze seated putti, reading and writing, mounted on square rouge marble plinths and engraved gilded ormolu bases.
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19th Century French Antique Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Marble, Bronze
Yongjin Han, Piece of Wood, Sculpture, United States, 1976
By Yongjin Han
Located in New York, NY
Yongjin Han was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1934. After the Korean War—in which he fought, lying about his age in order to enlist—he was one of six students admitted to the sculpture program at the Seoul National University. At the time of his enrollment little of his native city remained intact; nonetheless, he had never felt more responsible to his work, firm in the conviction that artistic expression is every bit as essential to life and human nature as eating, drinking, or breathing.
One of Han’s teachers was Kim Chong Yung, a pioneer of Korean abstract sculpture, and by the time of his graduation he had adopted the abstraction that had seized both Europe and the United States several years before. . In 1967 he relocated to the USA, where he studied at Dartmouth and Columbia. Over the course of his long career the artist returned to Korea with frequency and made extended stays in Japan and Europe.
Trips to Korea signified something more than mere homesickness: Han’s work, though made largely in America, remained grounded in his rich cultural heritage. Korea rests on a bedrock of granite, and freestanding sculpture produced of the stone has for centuries demarcated sites of historical and religious significance. Han’s sculpture bridges this past with modernity. Richard A. Born, former Curator at the Smart Museum at the University of Chicago, has said that Han “brought Korea’s tradition of direct stone carving out of figuration into a refined, non-objective abstraction.”
For his part, Han put very little stock in designations; his focus, instead, was on the stone itself. His pieces explore a certain harmonization with nature. Han, when describing his work, said, "As stone has been around since the beginning of time, it has much to teach us if we care to slow down and listen." He believed that each stone has its own history, character, and energy and that his task was to draw out these inherently spiritual qualities. He described his process as a “dialogue” with his material: "The stone tells me it has an itch in a certain spot, so I scratch it—and we both feel better!"
Han worked alone and with manual tools, and the process is arduous. Carving stone this way takes time, and, what’s more, required great force—yet Han’s sculptures, even the monumental ones, are, as friend and fellow artist David Parker...
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Late 20th Century American Antiques Associations Members Decorative Objects
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Wood
19th Century French Onyx and Ormolu Clock Garniture in the Egyptian Manner
By Leon Pilet
Located in London, GB
A Garniture de Cheminée in The Egyptian Manner
Constructed in Algerian onyx and ormolu, comprising a large clock and two side pieces; rising f...
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Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.
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