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Antique Hanau Silver and Silver-Gilt Nef
By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1
Located in London, GB
Antique Hanau silver and silver-gilt nef
German, Early 20th Century
Height 68.5cm, width 55cm, depth 16cm
Weight 4260g
This nef is a remarkable example of the antique Hanau style, c...
Category
Early 20th Century German Nautical Objects
Materials
Silver
Silver-Gilt, Enamel, Diamond and Semi-Precious Stone Flower Model
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, enamel, diamond and semi-precious stone flower model
Continental, 20th Century
Height 14cm, width 6.5cm, depth 4.5cm
This 20th centu...
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Enamel
Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Enamel and Diamond Flower Model in the style of Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Lapis lazuli, vermeil, enamel and diamond flower model in the style of Fabergé
Continental, 20th Century
Height 12.5cm, width 5.5cm, depth 4cm
Inspired by the legendary craftsmanshi...
Category
20th Century European Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Enamel
Collection of Framed Antique Italian Plaster Intaglios
Located in London, GB
Collection of framed antique Italian plaster intaglios
Italian, Early 19th Century
Height 34cm, width 34cm, depth 4cm
This exquisite collection of eighteen plaster intaglios was cr...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Silver-Gilt, Rock Crystal and Glass Bluet Flower Model in the Style of Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, rock crystal and glass bluet flower model in the style of Fabergé
Continental, 20th Century
Height 18cm, diameter 6cm
Inspired by the artistry of Fabergé, this exquisi...
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Rock Crystal, Vermeil
Silver-Gilt, Pearl and Charoite Lily of the Valley Model in the Style of Fabergé
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Silver-gilt, pearl and charoite lily of the valley model in the style of Fabergé
Continental, 20th Century
Height 15cm, diameter 4cm
This exquisite floral sculpture embodies the ele...
Category
20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Vermeil, Silver
Late 19th Century Arts & Crafts Style Silver Mounted Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Arts & Crafts style silver mounted walking stick
English, 1893
Height 90cm, diameter 3.5cm
Expertly crafted in 1893, this antique walking stick embodies the es...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Silver
Antique Indian Carved Wood Folk Art Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian carved wood folk art walking stick
Indian, Late 19th Century
Height 82cm, diameter 6cm
Handcrafted in late 19th century India, this remarkable folk art walking s...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Carved Wood Folk Art Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century carved wood folk art walking stick
Continental, Late 19th Century
Height 89cm, width 6cm, depth 4cm
This antique walking stick, intricately hand-carved from w...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Folk Art Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Edwardian Period Silver Mounted Cane by Henry Pidduck & Sons
By H. Pidduck & Sons
Located in London, GB
Edwardian period silver mounted cane by Henry Pidduck & Sons
English, 1909
Height 91cm, diameter 4cm
Crafted in 1909 by the English firm Henry Pidduck & Sons, this elegant cane e...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Silver
English Victorian Silver and Ebonised Wood Watch Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
English Victorian silver and ebonised wood watch walking stick
English, Late 19th Century
Height 92cm, diameter 4cm
This late Victorian walking stick...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Antique Agate Mounted and Cameo Inset Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique agate mounted and cameo inset walking stick
Continental, c. 1900
Height 91cm, diameter 5cm
Expertly fashioned in around 1900, this exquisite walking stick is crafted from ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Metal
Antique German Silver Mounted Dog-Shaped Corkscrew Cane
Located in London, GB
Antique German silver mounted dog-shaped corkscrew cane
Continental, Late 19th Century
Height 92cm, width 11cm, depth 4cm
Crafted in the late 19th century, this remarkable cane co...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Silver
French Antique Silver-Gilt and Onyx Cane
Located in London, GB
French antique silver-gilt and onyx cane
French, c. 1900
Height 88cm, diameter 2.5cm
Superbly crafted in late 19th century France, this exquisite cane exemplifies superior craftsm...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Onyx, Vermeil
Antique English Gold Mounted Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique English gold mounted walking stick
English, 1809
Height 91cm, diameter 2.5cm
This charming walking stick, created in 1809, is adorned with symbolic motifs.
At the top ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Gold
French 18th Century Gold Mounted Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
French 18th century gold mounted walking stick
French, 1769
Height 116cm, diameter 3cm
Dating back to 1789, this walking stick exemplifies the remarkable craftsmanship of 18th cent...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Gold
Early 20th Century English Gold Mounted Cane by Thomas Brigg & Sons
By Thomas Brigg & Sons
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English gold mounted cane by Thomas Brigg & Sons
English, 1919
Height 94cm, diameter 3cm
This exquisitely crafted walking stick, dating to 1919, is the work of Th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
Modern Paste Gem Inset Wooden Cane
Located in London, GB
Modern paste gem inset wooden cane
Continental, 20th Century
Height 92cm, diameter 3.5cm
This stylish walking stick, crafted in the 20th century, exudes the refined and minimalist...
Category
20th Century European Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Antique Amethyst and Pearl Inlaid Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique amethyst and pearl inlaid walking stick
Continental, Late 19th Century
Height 87cm, diameter 2.5cm
This superb European walking stick, crafted in the late 19th century, re...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Amethyst, Metal
Art Nouveau Silver, Mother of Pearl and Glass Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, mother of pearl and glass walking stick
French, c. 1900
Height 87.5cm, diameter 3cm
This walking stick was crafted at the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Art Nouveau Silver and Glass Mounted Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver and glass mounted walking stick
French, c. 1900
Height 91cm, diameter 2.5cm
Dating back to late 19th century France, this exceptional walking stick reflects the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver and Rock Crystal Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Antique silver and rock crystal walking stick
Continental, c. 1900
Height 90.5cm, width 7.5cm, depth 4.5cm
This early 20th century walking stick showcases an extraordinary knigh...
Category
Early 20th Century European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal, Silver
Antique French Crystal, Vermeil and Gemstone Cane
Located in London, GB
Antique French crystal, vermeil and gemstone cane
French, c. 1890
Height 89cm, diameter 2.5cm
Masterfully crafted in late 19th century France, this exquisite walking stick is ado...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Vermeil
19th Century French Agate, Lapis Lazuli and Gold Cane
Located in London, GB
19th century French agate, lapis lazuli and gold cane
French, 19th Century
Height 85.5cm, width 6cm, depth 2.5cm
This remarkable 19th century cane, crafted by skilled French ar...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Art Nouveau Rose Quartz, Gold, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Walking Stick
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau rose quartz, gold, ruby, emerald and diamond walking stick
Russian, c. 1900
Height 91cm, width 7cm, depth 1.5cm
This superb walking stick, crafted around 1900, embodi...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Gold
Early 20th Century Nephrite, Diamond and Enamel Frog-Shaped Cane
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century nephrite, diamond and enamel frog-shaped cane
Continental, c. 1900
Height 81cm, width 7cm, depth 2.5cm
Crafted around 1900, this delicate walking stick is filled ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Metal
Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Cane by Georg Adam Scheid
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in London, GB
Austrian Art Nouveau silver and enamel cane by Georg Adam Scheid
Austrian, 1872
Height 90cm, diameter 3cm
This stunning Art Nouveau walking stick, created around 1900, is the work ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Amethyst and Guilloché Enamel Cat-Shaped Cane
Located in London, GB
Antique amethyst and enamel cat-shaped cane
French, Late 19th Century
Height 87cm, width 4.5cm, depth 4.5cm
This remarkable antique cane, dating back to late 19th century France, ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Models and Miniatures
Materials
Amethyst, Enamel
Large Chinese Agate and Nephrite Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Basket
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese agate and nephrite flower model in a cloisonné enamel basket
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 29cm, width 40cm, depth 29cm
This elegant 20th century Chinese creation fe...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Agate, Metal, Enamel
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel and Hardstone Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Chinese cloisonné enamel and hardstone flower model
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 17cm, width 15cm, depth 12cm
This charming hardstone flower arrangement showcases the artistry and m...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Agate, Metal, Enamel
Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Antique parquetry wood music box by Nicole Frères
Swiss, Late 19th Century
Height 24cm, width 87cm, depth 35cm
This exquisite antique is a late 19th-century music box, meticulously...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Large Chinese Hardstone Flower Tree Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone flower tree model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 44cm, width 35cm, depth 21cm
This impressive flower tree model, crafted from an ass...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Agate, Quartz, Metal, Enamel
Antique Marquetry Wood Music Box by Langdorff & Fils
Located in London, GB
Antique marquetry wood music box by Langdorff & Fils
Swiss, Late 19th Century
Height 31cm, width 68cm, depth 35cm
Crafted in the late 19th century, this exquisite music box was pro...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Modern Black Marble and Onyx Chessboard
Located in London, GB
Modern black marble and onyx chessboard
Continental, 20th Century
Height 1.5cm, width 28.5cm, depth 28.5cm
This 20th century chessboard combines luxurious materials with masterful c...
Category
20th Century European Modern Games
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower model
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 14cm, depth 8cm, width 8cm
This Chinese flower model, crafted in the 20th century, is a captivating...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Agate, Metal, Enamel
Medieval Egyptian Mamluk Brass Tray Stand with Silver Inlay
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally beautiful and rare silver-inlaid brass tray stand dates from the medieval period, when the Mamluks ruled Egypt and Syria (1250-1517). The Mamluks originated as slave-soldiers, who served the Muslim caliphs and Ottoman Empire. With time, the Mamluks became a powerful military caste, and they managed to take control and establish themselves as rulers of certain areas within the Abbasid caliphate. The Mamluk dynasty commissioned great works of art and architecture, particularly in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, which was described in the 14th Century as ‘the centre of the universe and garden of the world’ (Ibn Khaldun, 1382).
This tray stand is of biconical form, with a raised central band and flared base and rim. It is decorated with scrolling vines, overlaid with Thuluth inscriptions and roundels. On the lower body, the roundels contain floral motifs, and in the upper, stylised depictions of birds. The Thuluth inscriptions praise the patron, referring to him as ‘The High authority, the Lordly, the Possessor’, and ‘the learned’. The underside of the rim is engraved with a heraldic medallion, possibly the patron’s symbol.
In the middle ages, when this piece was made, this item would have stood in a grand interior, supporting a tray full of fruit and fine food. The owner of this lavish piece which still bears traces of its original silver inlay would likely have been an Amir (prince) or some other important figure who was close to the Sultan in the Mamluk court.
Mamluk tray...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Islamic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Silver
Chinese Nephrite and Agate Peonies Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese nephrite and agate peonies model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 51cm, width 39cm, depth 31cm
This remarkable hardstone flower sculpture was crafted...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Metal, Enamel
Marquetry Wooden Music Box by Nicole Frères
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Marquetry wooden music box by Nicole Frères
Swiss, Late 19th Century
Height 14cm, width 64cm, depth 19cm
This elegant wooden music box is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanshi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Large Abalone and Mother of Pearl Icon Depicting the Last Supper
Located in London, GB
Large abalone and mother of pearl icon depicting the Last Supper
Jerusalem, Late 19th Century
Icon: Height 78cm, width 75cm, depth 13cm
Case: Heig...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Israeli Religious Items
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Gilt-Bronze Clock and Barometer Set by Maison Mottheau et Fils
By Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt-bronze clock and barometer set by Maison Mottheau et Fils
French, c. 1880
Height 85cm, width 45cm, depth 30cm
This ornamental clock and barometer set were crafted by th...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Large Chinese Nephrite and Agate Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese nephrite and agate flower model in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 45cm, width 38cm, depth 31cm
Crafted from agate, nephrite, and cloisonné en...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Agate, Enamel
Large Judaica Hanukkah Menorah in Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Large Judaica Hanukkah Menorah in sterling silver
Israeli, 20th Century
Height 104cm, width 78cm, depth 33cm
Weight 8kg 204g
Of a notably large size, this Hanukkah menorah combines...
Category
20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Rose Quartz, Agate, and Nephrite Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese rose quartz, agate, and nephrite flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 43cm, width 74cm, depth 27cm
This stunning flower model showcases the s...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Enamel
Chinese Agate, Jade and Rose Quartz Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese agate, jade and rose quartz flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 28cm, width 37cm, depth 25cm
Crafted in 20th century China, this delicate fl...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Chinese Hardstone Model of Cherry Blossom in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone model of cherry blossom in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 57cm, width 52cm, depth 40cm
This exq...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Chinese Hardstone Floral Tree in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone floral tree in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 19cm, width 13cm, depth 11cm
This stunning flower model combines several semi-precious hardstones with a petite cloisonné enamel planter. Sitting atop a resin-treated metal trunk are multiple hardstone blooms, with materials including lapis lazuli, rose quartz, and carnelian. Each blossom is centred by a stigma, which comprises yellow beads held together by thread-wrapped wire. The vibrant and pastel shades of the flowers are excellently contrasted by the dark green leaves, which are expertly carved from nephrite.
The tree sits within a black cloisonné enamel planter. The pot is decorated with pastel pink flowers surrounded by green leaves, complementing the floral theme of the object. Miniature gold clouds cover the entirety of the pot, which in Chinese culture symbolise oncoming good fortune.
Bringing together many precious materials and historic techniques, this beautiful Chinese work...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Enamel
Chinese Hardstone Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Flowerpot
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone flower model in a cloisonné enamel flowerpot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 18cm, width 11cm, depth 11cm
This intricate flower model combines super cloisonné enamelling with several carved semi-precious stones, making it a highly collectable object.
A metal trunk is set within the planter, treated with resin to evoke the natural texture of the bark. The trompe l’oeil illusion is continued via the branches, which are comprised of wire wrapped with brown thread. The branches are capped with a number of nephrite leaves and hardstone blooms, which contrast dark green shades with light red and pink flowers. The petals are carved from carnelian, rose quartz, and jade, and these hardstones can connote symbolic symbolism such as strength and healing. Each bloom is centred by a beaded stigma, the bright colours of which stand out against the hardstones.
The cloisonné enamel planter...
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Carnelian, Jade, Quartz, Metal, Enamel
Large Chinese Hardstone Model of a Flower Tree in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Large Chinese hardstone model of a flower tree in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 48cm, width 39cm, depth 23cm
Craf...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Chinese Jade, Carnelian, and Quartz Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Chinese jade, carnelian, and quartz flower model in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 18cm, width 9cm, depth 9cm
This c...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Metal
Chinese Hardstone Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Planter
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone flower model in a cloisonné enamel planter
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 20cm, width 12cm, depth 9cm
This superb flower mode...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Agate, Enamel
Collection of 20th Century Books Relating to the Oil Industry
Located in London, GB
Collection of 20th century books relating to the oil industry
Continental, 20th Century
Height 31cm, width 25cm, depth 5cm
This extensive collection of books was published between ...
Category
20th Century European Books
Materials
Paper
Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Model
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower tree model
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 54cm, width 42cm, depth 39cm
Depicting a basket filled with a lavi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Carnelian, Jade, Enamel
Russian Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Gilt Egg
Located in London, GB
Russian cloisonné enamel and silver gilt egg
Russian, 20th Century
Height 7cm, diameter 5cm
The complex technique of cloisonné enamelling is ...
Category
20th Century Russian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Hardstone Flower Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone flower model in a cloisonné enamel pot
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 20cm, width 16cm, depth 9cm
Crafted in 20th century C...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Carnelian, Jade
Pair of Chinese Hardstone and Jade Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese hardstone and jade flower models
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 33cm, width 25cm, depth 17cm
This superb pair of hardstone flower models are almost identical in design, comprising hardstone trees set within rectangular jade planters...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Jade, Metal
Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya
Located in London, GB
Antique Russian beaded icon after the Iverskaya
Russian, Early 20th Century
Icon: Height 34cm, width 27cm, depth 2cm
Frame: Height 48.5cm, width 42cm, de...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm
Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Pair of Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower tree models
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 24cm, width 18cm, depth 10cm
This pair of charming Chinese models depicts flower trees and is crafted from a large array of high quality materials.
The flower trees are crafted from jade as well as other hardstones. The leaves are rendered from deep green jade, making the multi-coloured flowers beautifully stand out. The stigma on each flower is represented by several round beads. Some flowers also include additional twisted metal spring detailing. From the metal tree trunk extends a number of wire branches covered in thread. The execution of the models is outstanding as it creates a trompe l ‘oil effect tricking the observer into believing the model is real.
Both models are displayed in vivid cloisonné enamel planters...
Category
20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font
Located in London, GB
Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font
French, Late 19th Century
Height 57cm, width 33cm, depth 7cm
This superb decorative cross is designed to hang on a wall, enabled by the small clover-shaped gilt metal handle which surmounts the top. The cross is shaped as a traditional Christian budded crucifix, and features stunning cloisonné enamel decoration that is expertly contrasted by an ebonised wood backing.
The cross is centred by a budded panel, that features four blooming flowers wrapped within their vines in a heart-esque pattern. These designs are bordered by a red and gilt geometric surround, which provides an interesting contrast to the more flowing linearity within. Similar flower-and-vine motifs, as well as similar geometric bordering, adorn the rest of the cross’s main body. The colour contrasts within the cloisonné enamel are particularly pleasing, with the pale-yellow ground making the bright hues of the foliate decoration stand out.
At the bottom of the cross sits a font, or stoup, originally designed to hold holy water. The font is also decorated with cloisonné enamel, but employs a geometric layered design in differing shades.
The reverse of the cross is stamped ‘1138’.
Replete with refined decorative elements, this excellent piece of religious décor...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Enamel
Set of 11 19th Century Bois Durci Portrait Roundels
By François Charles Lepage
Located in London, GB
Set of 11 19th century Bois Durci portrait roundels
French, 19th Century
Largest: Height 1.5cm, diameter 15.5cm
Smallest: Height 1cm, diameter 11.5cm
This set of 11 panels depicts ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
