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Late 19th Century German or Bohemian Glass Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Iridescent Glass Inkwell with Brass Lid
Origin: Bohemia or Germany
Material: mold-blown glass, brass
Date: circa 1900
Dimensions:
H × D: approx. 6.5 × 6.5 cm
Description:
Cylindri...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Bohemian Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Faceted Amethyst Glass Inkwell with Brass Lid
Origin: France
Material: glass, brass
Date: circa 1900
Dimensions:
H × D: approx. 6 × 12 cm
Description:
Low, circular inkwell with a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell With Gilded Mountings
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Gilt Metal Mount
Origin: France
Material: Cut crystal, gilt metal
Date: Early 20th century
Dimensions:
H × W × D: approx. 9 × 8 × 8 cm
Description:
Square...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
UNRESTORED German Mantel Clock, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Late 19th Century German Mantel Clock.
Walnut in shape of an old castle.
The movement needs to get overhauld. The clock is in unrestored condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Hinged Silver-Plated Lid
England or France
Cut crystal, silver-plated metal
Late 19th century
Dimensions:
H × W × D: 7 × 5 × 5 cm
Description:
A compact i...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Located in Greven, DE
Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
England
Cut crystal, silver-plated metal
Early 20th century
Dimensions:
H × W × D: 6.1 × 4.2 × 4.2 cm
Description:
A small, well-p...
Category
Early 20th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Porcelain Inkwell With Gilt Bronze Mount
Located in Greven, DE
Chinese Porcelain Desk Vessel with Gilt Bronze Mount
Origin: China, made for the European export market
Material: Porcelain, overglaze decoration, glass liner, gilt bronze
Date: Lat...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Biedermeier Saw Wall Clock, Denmark, dated 1829
Located in Greven, DE
Rare antique saw clock
Denmark
Brass, enamel
dated: 1829
Dimensions: H x W x D: 46 x 13 x 8 cm
Description:
Very unusual and extremely rare gravity-driven...
Category
Antique 1820s Danish Biedermeier Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Inkwell
Located in Greven, DE
Empire Inkwell on Circular Base
Origin: France
Material: Gilt bronze (Ormolu)
Date: Circa 1800–1810
Dimensions:
H × D: approx. 16 × 19 cm
Description:
Classical-style inkwell in t...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th Century European Brass Candlestick
Located in Greven, DE
Turned Brass Candlestick with Drip Tray
Origin: Probably Central Europe
Material: Brass, turned and assembled
Date: Early 19th century (c. 1800–1820)
Description:
A single-light ca...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Small naturalistic desk set with rabbit and barrels made of patinated metal
Located in Greven, DE
Desk Set with Hare and Barrels
Origin: Probably Germany or France
Material: Patinated and partially gilt bronze
Date: Late 19th century (c. 1880–1900)
Dimensions:
H × W × D: approx...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case
Located in Greven, DE
This dainty yet highly detailed sewing set was crafted in the late 19th century by skilled French artisans.
The case, also known as an étui, is made from walnut and has a tapering r...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Trinket Jewellery Box, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Brown Wooden Trinket Jewellery Box
Continental
Wood, Textile, Metal
c. 1900
Dimensions: H x W x D: 9cm x 15cm x 9.5cm
This hand-carved trinket bo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Candelabras with Musical Cherubs
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of candlesticks with putti playing music
France
Ormolu
second half of the 19th century.
Dimensions: approx. H x W x D: 40 x 22 x 20 cm
Description:
This extraordinary pair of...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid 19th Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock With Date Display, Circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Mora grandfather clock made from solid birch
Sweden
Birch tree
Mid 19th century
Dimensions: H × W × D: 208 × 54 × 19 cm
Description:
Antique grandfather clock in typical S...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Birch
European Vintage Hand-Painted Wooden Brown Jewellery Trinket Box
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Continental Hand-Painted Wooden Brown Jewellery Trinket Box
Continental
Wood, Paint
20th Century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 5.5cm x 9cm x 6.5cm
This vintage wooden box is...
Category
20th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Bird Sculpture Pheasant
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Animalier Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Bird Figure Sculpture Pheasant
French
Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
Late 19th Century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 13cm x 20cm x 4.5cm
This fi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Modern Austrian Patinated Brass Chamber Candlestick Werkstätte Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Modern Austrian Patinated Brass Chamber Candlestick Werkstätte Hagenauer
Austrian
Brass
Mid-20th Century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 4.5cm x 11.5cm x 7.5cm
This refined piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock Classique Cal. 526, Manufactured in 1965
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos V Classique
Switzerland
Gold-plated brass
Year of manufacture 1965
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm
Description:
Atmos V calibre 526 in a gold-pla...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique French Champlevé Enamel Brass Gold Blue Chamber Candlestick
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Champlevé Enamel Brass Gold Blue Chamber Candlestick
French
Brass, Enamel
c. 1900
Dimensions: H x W x D: 6 cm x 16 cm x 9 cm
This detailed chamber candlestick, cr...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage French Bronze Dolphin Candlestick, Candle Holder By Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage French Ormolu Gold Dolphin Candlestick Candle Holder Max Le Verrier
French
Bronze
20th Century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 12cm x 8.5cm x 7cm
This detailed dolphin-shaped cand...
Category
20th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Female Bust Figure Sculpture
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Female Bust Figure Sculpture
Continental
Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
c. 1900
Dimensions: H x D: 13cm x 7cm
This charming decorative figure i...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Busts
Materials
Ormolu
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock, Model "Feuille d'Or - Caravelle", Swiss 1965
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Feuille d'or Motif Caravelle
Switzerland
Brass gold plated
Year of manufacture 1965
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm
Description:
Atmos clock cali...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th Century English Grandfather Clock with Painted Round Dial
Located in Greven, DE
Antique English grandfather clock with painted dial in mahogany case
The case stands on small round feet and has a wide lower section, above which is a narrower section with a door ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Maroon Spaghetti Poodle Lighter Sculpture
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Maroon Spaghetti Poodle Lighter Sculpture
French
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 11.5cm x 5cm x...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Fairy Tale Inspired Match or Pen Holder
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Fairy Tale Inspired Match or Pen Holder
Continental
Bronze
c. 1900
Dimensions: H x W x D: 10 x 6 x 6 cm
This dainty antique is a match holder, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Continental Bronze Napoleon Style Toothpick Holder
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Continental Bronze Napoleon Style Toothpick Holder
Continental
Bronze
Late 19th Century
Dimensions: H x D: 15 x 7cm
Toothpick holders ros...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Victorian Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Figurative Incense Burner
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Figurative Incense Burner
Continental
Gilt bronze
c. 1900
Dimensions: H x W x D: 9.5cm x 13cm x 8.5cm
Crafted around 1900, this antique incense...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Gold Figurative Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze Gold Figurative Sculpture of a Woman
Continental
Gilt bronze
c. 1900
Dimensions: H x W x D: 13cm x 6cm x 6cm
Crafted from gilt bronze, a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Silver Plated Bird Shaped Menu or Business Card Holder
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Silver Plated Bird Shaped Menu or Business Card Holder
French
Silver plate
Late 19th Century / c. 1900
Dimensions: H x D: 16 x 8 cm
This delicate antique was cra...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
18th Century Dutch Grandfather Clock, Calendar and Moonphases, Amsterdam 1760-70
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Amsterdam grandfather clock with alarm, calendar and moon phase
Amsterdam
Walnut root and others
circa 1760
Dimensions:
H x W x D...
Category
Antique 1760s Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock With Black Dial, Made In Switzerland 1965
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos clock by Jaeger LeCoultre with black dial
Switzerland
Brass
Year of manufacture 1965
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm
Description:
Atmos V calibre 526 in a gold-plat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique German Britannia Silver-Plated Metal Bowling Figure By WMF, Circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Greven, DE
This dainty figure was crafted around 1900 by WMF, short for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Founded in 1853, this German firm continues to operate today. While historically best...
Category
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique German Oxidised Metal Figurative Pen Holder By WMF, Circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
This charming antique sculpture was crafted by WMF, short for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, a renowned German manufacturer of fine metalware founded in 1853 and still in operation today. While best known for its tableware designs, WMF also produced a variety of decorative objects, including sculptures, exemplified by this delightful piece from our collection.
The sculpture depicts a young boy dressed in typical late 19th to early 20th century working-class attire, including a flat cap. An apron tied around his waist suggests he is at work - possibly as a florist, as implied by the large scrolls cradled in his arms. These scrolls were originally aimed to be used as pen holders but can also serve to display other small items.
Finely cast, the sculpture features intricate details such as fabric folds and hair texture, all enhanced by its monochrome oxidised finish. The figure stands atop an ornate Rococo style base adorned with C-scrolls, which also serve as the feet of the piece.
The base is stamped ‘WMFB’, indicating both the manufacturer and the use of Britannia metal. Below this is the ‘OX’ mark, denoting that the surface has been oxidised - a process in which recessed areas are chemically darkened while raised surfaces are polished to a matte finish using pumice. An indistinct ’18’ mark is also stamped on the base.
Blending stylistic elegance with technical craftsmanship, this antique pen holder...
Category
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
18th Century English Grandfather Clock by James Pike
Located in Greven, DE
Antique George III grandfather clock from Newton Abbot
England (Newton Abbot)
Mahogany
circa 1790
Dimensions: H x W x D: 207 x 50 x 27 ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Wall Double Picture Frame, Louis XVI. Style, France, 5 x 5 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful double brass picture frame for wall installation, France, circa 1880.
Picture size: 4,5 cm x 4,5 cm.
Hanging ring on the top for wall installation, hidden behind a wonderfu...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Wall Picture Frame, Louis XVI. Style, Hanging Photo, France, 5 x 5 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame for wall installation, France, circa 1880.
Picture size: 4,7 cm x 4,7 cm.
Hanging ring on the top for wall installation, hidden behind a wonderful bow a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Wall Picture Frame, Louis XVI. Style, Hanging Photo, France, 5 x 5 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame for wall installation, France, circa 1880.
Picture size: 5 cm x 5 cm.
Hanging ring on the top for wall installation, hidden behind a wonderful bow and f...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Wall Picture Frame, Hanging Photo Frame, France, Circa 1860, 5 x 5 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame for wall installation, France, circa 1860.
For three pictures, former probably used as a family picture frame.
Picture size of each frame: 4,5 cm x 4,5 ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Candlestick made of Open-Worked Pewter Sheet Metal, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique candlestick made of open-worked pewter sheet metal, circa 1900
Dimensions: H x D: 11 x 7 cm
Description:
Highly decorative candlestick made of partially white tin with fine...
Category
Early 20th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Antique Cast Iron Sculpture of a Dog, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cast iron sculpture of a dog
Continental / possibly English
Cast iron
Late 19th Century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 10 x 16 x 9 cm
...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Inkwell, France, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Art Nouveau pewter inkwell
Continental
Pewter
c. 1900
Dimensions: H x W x D: 10 cm x 21.5 cm x 15.5 cm
This beautiful pewter inkwell was designed and crafted at the turn ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Pewter
Antique Wall Picture Frame, Louis XVI. Style, Hanging Photo, France, 9 x 12 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame for wall installation, France, circa 1880.
Picture size: 8,5 cm x 11,5 cm.
Hanging ring on the top for wall installation, hidden behind a wonderful bow ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Gutta-Percha Picture Frame, France, 1880s, 10 x 13 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful victorian picture frame from France circa 1880.
Made of the particular material Gutta-Percha.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Picture Frames
Materials
Other
Antique Picture Frame, Verdun 1916, France, 8 x 12 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautifully handcrafted picture frame. Brass with fine embellishments like leaf tendrils and the lettering "Verdun".
Category
Early 20th Century French Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame By A. Dahl, Bonheur Patrie, France, 1914 - 1915, 8 x 10 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Antique picture frame from France by A. Dahl. Signed by the artist at the back.
"Bonheur", "Patrie" and "1914 1915" are written on the front on a bow.
The stands of the frame are in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Wall Picture Frame, France, Art Deco, 6 x 9 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1930.
Picture size: 5,5 cm x 8,5 cm.
Hanging ring on the top for wall installation.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Double Picture Frame, France, Circa 1860, 6 x 9 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1860.
Picture size of each side: 6 cm x 9 cm.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Double Picture Frame, Art Deco, France, Circa 1920, 6 x 10 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1920.
Picture size of each side: 6 cm x 10 cm.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, Baroque Style, France, Circa 1860, 10 x 14 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1860.
Picture size: 10 cm x 14 cm.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, Baroque Style, France, Circa 1860, 10 x 14 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1860.
Picture size: 10 cm x 14 cm.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, France, Circa 1900, 17 x 10 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1900.
Picture size: 17 cm x 10,5 cm.
French picture frames from the Neoclassicism era are an expression of an epoch that was known for i...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, Louis XVI Style, France, Circa 1880, 18 x 17 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1880.
Picture size: 19 cm x 17,5 cm.
French picture frames from the Neoclassicism era are an expression of an epoch that was known for i...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, Louis XVI Style, France, Circa 1880, 13 x 21 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1880.
Picture size: 13 cm x 21 cm.
French picture frames from the Neoclassicism era are an expression of an epoch that was known for its...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, Louis XVI Style, France, Circa 1880, 17 x 23 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1880.
Picture size: 17 cm x 22,5 cm.
French picture frames from the Neoclassicism era are an expression of an epoch that was known for i...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, Louis XVI Style, France, Circa 1880, 10 x 15 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1880.
Picture size: 10 cm x 15,5 cm.
French picture frames from the Neoclassicism era are an expression of an epoch that was known for i...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Russia, 1914, 9 x 14 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful brass picture frame, France, 1914.
Enameled national flags on the top.
Belgium, France, Great Britain and Russian Empire and the year 1914.
Picture size: 10 cm x 13 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, Louis XVI Style, France, Circa 1880, 10 x 14 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, France, circa 1880.
Picture size: 10 cm x 14 cm.
Passepartout: 6 cm x 9 cm.
French picture frames from the Neoclassicism era are an expression of an e...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Picture Frame, London, Circa 1920, 6 x 8 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful brass picture frame, London, circa 1920.
Picture size: 5,5 cm x 8 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Antique Round Picture Frame, Photo Frame, France, Circa 1880, 11 x 11 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful round picture frame, France circa 1880.
Picture size: 11 cm x 11 cm.
French picture frames from the Victorian era are an expression of an epoch that was known for its deco...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Brass