About Historical Objectivity
Historical Objectivity was founded with the premise of curating Period Antiques, Fine Furnishings, Decorative Arts with an eclecticism in mind. We travel across the east coast of the United States sourcing out of Estates for fresh to market items. Venues include: Peachtree Battle Antiques & Interiors - Atlanta, GA Marburger Antique Show - Round Top, TX Antique Design Center - High Point, NC
Historical Objectivity
Established in 20121stDibs seller since 2022
Featured Pieces
Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Dragon Lacquer Folding Wall Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and unusual pair of Japanese Meiji period lacquered folding wall shelves, likely late 19th century, each formed with an irregular cloud-shaped backplate decorated in gilt and ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
19th C. French Gilt Bronze Honoré Pons Médaille d’Or Clock and Aneroid Barometer
By Honoré Pons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pierre-Honoré-César Pons
Horologist
(1773 - 1851)
An important French gilt bronze desk clock and aneroid barometer, mid-19th century or later, the movement stamped “Pons / Médaille ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Carriage Clocks and Trav...
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Monumental Chinoiserie Decorated Four-Panel Upholstered Floor Screen (2 Avail)
Located in Atlanta, GA
2 (4) panel Screens available. There is an image in the listing with all 8 panels set up.
A grand pair of decorative floor screens, each formed as a separate four-panel folding scr...
Category
20th Century French Chinoiserie Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Maiolica Apothecary Jars Converted to Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A decorative pair of Italian maiolica apothecary jars, likely dating to the 20th century, now converted to table lamps with brass fittings and newly wired electrical components. Each...
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Derby "Moth Painter" Reticulated Porcelain Baskets C. 1758–1765
By Derby, Chelsea-Derby
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of early English Derby porcelain reticulated oval baskets, circa 1758–1765, each finely pierced with circular and diamond latticework, applied with small floral bosses, a...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Other Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Saintonge Glazed Terracotta Bird Roof Finial Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unusual sculptural glazed earthenware object is best cataloged as an antique French épi de faîtage, or roof-ridge finial, likely 19th century, and probably from the Saintonge / ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large & Heavy Sculpted Malachite Egg Specimen Sculpture on Ornate Brass Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking polished solid malachite egg, notable for its substantial weight, deep emerald-green color, and richly figured natural banding. The stone displays dramatic concentric form...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Neoclassical Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell Perfume Bottle Box, Circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell perfume bottle box, circa 1830, of compact rectangular form with a softly domed lid, richly mottled shell veneer, and fine pale stringing ar...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Dutch Dome-Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Mounts, Circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Dutch late Regency or early Biedermeier period tea caddy, circa 1830, veneered in richly mottled tortoiseshell with deep amber, chestnut, and dark brown figuring. The compact ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell, Bone & Silver Tea Caddy, Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1820, of refined casket form with a softly domed hinged lid, canted serpentine corners, and richly figured tortoiseshel...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Bone, Parchment
American Folk Art Portrait of a Gentleman, Circa 1840-1860 New England School
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mid-19th-century American Folk Art oil on board portrait of an unidentified young gentleman, in the New England School Style, circa 1840–1860, presented bust-length in a period gil...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
American School Portrait of a Federalist Gentleman C. 1825-1845
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intimate early 19th-century oil on canvas portrait of an unidentified gentleman, probably American School, circa 1825–1845, presented bust-length within a painted oval reserve and...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
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