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Handmade tiles in a beautiful green glazed color. Manufactured around 1920 by Nord Deutsche Steingutfabrik, Germany. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or inco...

Handmade tiles in white, grey and blue glazed color. With an Art Nouveau illustration in the middle with golden/brown  accents. Two tiles together make a beautiful whole. These tile...

A large set of unique antique relief tiles, pink and blue colored with a beautiful hybiscus flower, Gilliot Freres Hemiksen. On the tiles is in blue and pink paint a beautiful, flowe...

This is an amazing set of 60 original Art Nouveau handmade tiles by Saint amand, 1930s. A beautiful relief and color. With a stylish design. These tiles would be charming displayed o...

Antique Lantern Cloche – C A stunning octagonal lantern cloche, salvaged from France. The cloche creates a miniature greenhouse and provides a beautiful form of protection of plants...

Midcentury Drawer Hardware Hammered Round Pulls Knobs Set of two 2 diameter x .75 tall Original vintage condition. Refer to images please.  

Handmade tiles in taupe, grey and blue glazed color. With an Art Nouveau illustration in the middle with yellow accents. Manufacturer Gilliot Freres Hemiksem. These tiles would be c...

Italian architectural door handles in light blue lucite, dating to the 1960s, with original brass hardware. These striking handles embody the bold material combinations and clean lin...

Set of 2 Sway Knobs in Blown Glass and Silver Mirror by Homa. Dimensions: D 5 x H 5 cm. Materials: Blown Glass, Silver Mirror. This product is also available in a larger version (5....

Amazing set of handmade tiles in rich green colors. Each tile is divided into six faces. Manufactured early 20th century, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, ...

1 of the 20 amazing original antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles manufactured in 1920s by Maison Helman - Céramiques d'Art - St. Agatha-Berchem. A beautiful relief and deep green, ro...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and a rich rose green, brown and creme color. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fram...

This is an amazing set of 12 antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles, S.A. Produits Céramiques de la Dyle in Wijgmaal, Belga). A beautiful relief and deep rich warm creme, sky blue, and g...

38 stuks Art Nouveau wall tiles with an image of a flower. The dimensions per tile are 5.9inch (15 cm) × 5.9 inch (15 cm). Please note that the piece is for one piece. 38 pieces ava...

This is an amazing and unique set of 410 antique French handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Devres, circa 1910s. Stylized design. Notice that each pattern consists of 4 separate ...

1 of the 40 amazing set handmade tiles in rich brown green and bright blue colors. Each tile is divided into four faces. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, Belgium...

1 of the 57 amazing original antique handmade tiles manufactured by Maison Helman. A beautiful relief and deep green and yellow colors with lightgreen background with pink details. ...

This amazing, one of a kind fireplace mantel, surround is in perfect condition; it was made by special order for a Parisian salon (France). It is crafted from white statuary marble w...

Moroccan huge antique doors from a Ryad in Fez, amazing hand painted artwork. Multicolored geometrical Moorish designs in deep red, green, yellow. Moroccan doors and furniture is most noted for the use of beautiful Moorish hand-painted and hand carved designs colorfully applied to wood. Many of the Moorish influenced designs have been used for centuries decorating the ceilings and wall panels of Mosques and Palaces all around Islamic countries. Great patina, different designs in front and back, great o use as a piece of architectural design on a wall. Bottom and top show damages, distressed look. The two doors have a different design and different colors, they don't match. They could be used on walls as a decorative architectural panel. Iron locker...

Écho Bois Déchiré Sculptural Screen by Meubles Thouret. Numbered and signed by the artists. Delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity. Dimensions: W 180 x D 5 x H 119 cm. Material...

Set of 2 Sway Door Handle in Blown Glass and Silver Mirror by Homa. Dimensions: D 5.5 x H 8 cm. Materials: Blown Glass, Silver Mirror. A variety of bespoke finishes and sculptural f...

1 of the 30 amazing tiles in rich green and bright pink colors. Each tile is divided into four faces. Manufactured around 1925 by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would...

Cobble hook by kar Dimensions: W 6 x D 5.5 x H 1 cm. Materials: FRP. Other colors available. Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a hook or door h...

Midcentury Hardware Greek Grecian Key Brass Pulls mounting 2.25 spread. No screws. Set of two .75 d x 5 long x 2 d Preowned original vintage ...

Bronze gates by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: W 219 x H 219 cm. Materials: Bronze. Custom sizes and finishes available. Mary Brogger is an internationally recognized ...

Antique French brass (plated over copper) well pump mounted on wood with a cast iron handle. Made in France by Delacroix by around 1900. the brass stamp reads "pompes delacroix " la...

Cobble hook by kar Dimensions: W 60 x D 55 x H 10 cm. Materials: FRP. Other colours available. Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a hook or door...

Four Arts and Crafts cast iron radiator covers or console tables were made by The Liverpool and Macclesfield Cast Iron Co in the 1860s. Pleas...

Rose cobble hook by kar Dimensions: W 6 x D 5.5 x H 1 cm Materials: FRP Other colours available. Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a hook or do...

Set of exceptional antique wall tiles, with a wonderful rich Art Deco pattern. The dimensions per tile are 4.7 inch (12 cm) x 4.7 inch (12 cm). Please note that the piece is for 1 p...

Exclusive antique fireplace surround in the richly colored Royal Breche D’ Aleppo marble. This mantel is in perfect condition. You feel the hand of the maker when you run your finger...

44 pcs of colorful wall tiles with image in relief. Art Nouveau/Jugendstil manufactured in Belgium, Europe early 20th century. The tiles show an image of a yellow flower on light blu...

An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself. The extraordinary machine...

This is an amazing set of 4 handmade tiles with 4 different stylized angel/putti designs in very light blue with white back ground. Manufactured around 1930 in Hasselt "Majoli¬ques d...

1 of the 40 amazing set handmade tiles in rich dark green, lilac/purple colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Marque de Fabrique CF, Devres, France These tiles would be charming displa...

1 of the 18 amazing original antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles manufactured in 1920s by Maison Helman. A beautiful relief and deep green and honey yellow colors with blue backgroun...

Set of 4 Sway Knobs in Blown Glass and Silver Mirror by Homa. Dimensions: D 5 x H 5 cm. Materials: Blown Glass, Silver Mirror. This product is also available in a larger version (5....

Bronze Gates by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: W 183 x H 259 cm. Materials: Bronze. Custom sizes and finishes available. Electronic system fitting available. Mary Br...

11 of the 30 sets of 4 f unique antique tiles, with a beautiful Art Deco pattern manufactured around 1930 by Céramiques d 'Hemixem, Gilliot Frères, circa 1940, Belgium. The dimensio...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles with an image of yellow rose in relief on a soft yellow background. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fr...

A unique and antique set of 24 Art Nouveau handmade tiles. Manufactured in Belgium, around 1920. A beautiful pattern and color (red brown). These tiles would be charming displayed on...

The combination of the 20th century Campan vert marble with brass and the craftsmanship is an example of the Belgian arts and the industry. This mantel (fi...

A plaster study of a corinthian column. Marked in pencil “American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, PA.” Rough unsealed plaster patina.

Beautiful wall tiles with an image of a butterfly and flower basket, trimmed with a beautiful edge. Manufactured around 1900, Morialme, Belgium. Two tiles together form 1 image. Ther...

This is an amazing set of 4 original Art Deco handmade tiles by S.A. Faienceries de Bouffioulx, 1930s. A beautiful set with a painting of farmers on it. Stylish design. These tiles w...

Antique massive handcrafted Hispano Moresque studded doorway, incredible work, very heavy authentic Moroccan door. One door inside a larger door. 19th ...

Several pcs. exceptional antique wall tiles, Société des Pavillions, Florennes (S.A. des Pavillions). Beautiful quality. The dimensions per tile are 5,9inch (15 cm) × 5,9 inch (15 c...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles with an image of yellow rose in relief on a soft greyblue background. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, ...

Very rare 19th c. Italian Marble Well Head signed by Professor Polizi, Firenze, Italy

A fine antique 18th century pottery tile. In terra cotta. Depicting what appears to be a Native American Indian archer in a grass skirt wit...

This extraordinary fireplace mantel in white statuary marble with opulent carved roses is incredible. It is eye catching and one of a kind. It could work very well in a Rococo interi...

A bicolor bleu-grey French Burgundy hard limestone fireplace surround with little remaining of patin and a rustic twist. It has a lovely shell shaped carving on the front typing the ...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles with an image of a laurel wreath in relief in a soft blue, green and yellow. These tiles would be charming displayed on e...

Vintage Hardware Set of 7 Antique Brass Pull Handles Ornate Design 3.13 x 2.25 tall x .38 d Unmarked. Knobs with ornate decoration. Vint...

Large venier screen by Sebastian Herkner Dimensions: 248 x D 25 x H 177 cm Materials: Sp.25mm, black poxder coated metal structure, hide belts Sebastian Herkner (born 1981) s...

Antique French Limestone Trough; 18th Century Original Overview

This 18th-century antique French limestone trough (reference: OT213) is a rare, one-of-a-kind architectural salvage piece sourced from the rural countryside near Clermont-Ferrand, France. Carved by hand between 1760 and 1780, this substantial trough measures 201 cm wide × 130 cm deep × 71 cm high and weighs approximately 3,000 kg. The surface shows an authentic timeworn patina developed over centuries of use, enhancing its historical character.

Crafted from solid French limestone (pierre calcaire), this trough was hand-carved from a single block. Its robust composition makes it highly resistant to weathering, while the natural stone’s subtle tonal variations and aged surface bear witness to its centuries-old origin.

Hand carving in the 18th century involved traditional chiseling techniques by skilled stonemasons, leaving subtle tool marks that add to its authenticity and charm.

Due to its size, weight, and historic appeal, this antique stone trough can serve as:

Stone troughs of this period were originally used in agricultural settings to hold water or feed for livestock. Their practical role and durable construction have ensured their survival for centuries, making them highly sought after by garden designers, landscape architects, and heritage property owners worldwide.

De Opkamer is a recognised specialist in sourcing authentic European architectural...

Enormous decorative architectural finial in early white paint, circa 1840-1880 (Look at last picture for idea of scale). Note: Regional differenc...

Hand forged folding Moroccan iron screen with three panels decorated with Moorish designs. Classic and elegant Art & Craft this highly embellished, detailed folding screen divider in the Mediterranean Spanish style iron art work would embellish any room, garden or wall, Santa Barbara style. Could make an amazing headboard. Three panels folding iron screen with Moorish designs in repeat. Heavy and well-made original condition. Each panel: 68.5" high, 15.75" wide Folds up for easy storage. Hand forged heavy wrought iron screen divider by skilled Moroccan artisans in Marrakech Morocco. Rustic Spanish colonial style wrought iron window grill...

A plaster study of an ionic column. Marked in pencil “American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, PA.” Rough unsealed plaster patina.

A gargoyle is an ornamental waterspout that protrudes from a roof and carries rainwater away from the walls of a building, protecting it from damage. This rare Gargoyle dates back to...