1880s Bowls and Baskets

Exquisite Antique Chinese Silver & Copper Decorative Vessel with Dragon and Mythical Beast Motifs – Xuande Mark An outstanding example of antique Chinese silver and copper craftsman...

Antique Silver-Plated Repoussé Floral Basket with Glass Liner, 14 x 31 cm An elegant and highly decorative antique silver-plated basket featuring exquisite repoussé floral decoration with richly sculpted roses, leaves, and scrolling foliage surrounding the entire body. Raised on delicate bun feet and fitted with a practical swing handle, this charming piece retains its original removable glass liner, making it both beautiful and functional. The basket reflects the refined craftsmanship associated with late Victorian and Edwardian silverwork, where naturalistic floral motifs were celebrated for their romantic appeal and artistic quality. The deeply embossed rose decoration creates exceptional visual depth, while the oval form and polished silver-plated finish enhance its timeless elegance. Perfect as a centerpiece, fruit basket, flower holder, wedding table decoration, vanity accessory, or luxury decorative accent, this versatile piece complements traditional, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Victorian, Hollywood Regency, and classic interior styles. A desirable addition for collectors of antique silverware, decorative arts, and fine table accessories, it offers both decorative charm and practical use. Dimensions: * Length: 31 cm * Width: 14 cm * Original glass liner included Antique silver plated basket, Victorian silver basket, Edwardian silver plate, floral repoussé basket, rose decorated basket, antique centerpiece, silver table decoration, antique fruit basket, decorative silverware, antique serving basket, silver plated centerpiece, Art Nouveau floral design, antique home décor, luxury interior accessory, collectible silver plate, vintage flower basket, decorative arts, English silver plate, antique tableware, elegant centerpiece bowl. Perfect gift for collectors, wedding gift, anniversary gift, housewarming gift, Mother’s Day gift, luxury home décor gift, interior designer gift, antique silver gift...

Emile Gallé (1846-1904), French glass artist and designer, Nancy, France. Large pierced faience bowl. Hand-decorated with bird motifs. Approximately 1880. Marked. In perfect conditio...

With a registry lozenge on base. Decorated on a turquoise ground with flowers and birds.

This is an antique decorative charger. An Indian, brass decagon dished plate with fine engraved detail, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinating foliate form wit...

Rare Majolica box with oysters and snail signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880. Measures: Height / 8", length / 15" on 6.5".

Japonesque mixed metal on copper brush pot. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Bowl has curved sides and ruffled wavy rim. Applied silver crane and stem flowers rooted in granulat...

Antique German or Swiss sculptural fern leaf shaped bowl or empty pocket. This is a remarkable piece of best craftsmanship regarding its finest carving, dating back to approximately ...

This antique Historism centerpiece / pedestal bowl is made of polychrom glazed majolica and features four cartouches decorated with high relief knight helmets and dragons. The manufa...

Elegant French Napoleon III papier-mâché catchall dating from the late 19th century. The piece features a deep black lacquered finish enhanced by delicate gilt decoration and mother-of-pearl inlays. Its sculptural, scalloped form is divided into several radiating compartments, each embellished with finely painted floral motifs and shimmering inlaid details. The central medallion presents an intricate figurative scene, while the raised back incorporates an openwork handle for easy carrying. A richly decorative example of Napoleon III craftsmanship, combining an elaborate silhouette with the refined contrast of black lacquer, gold and iridescent mother-of-pearl. Style : Napoleon III Second Empire Victorian Key Features : France, circa 1880 Papier-mâché construction Black lacquered finish Mother-of-pearl inlays Gilt painted decoration Figurative central scene Floral motifs Multiple radiating compartments Scalloped and lobed silhouette Openwork carrying handle Late 19th-century French craftsmanship Decorative and functional object Keywords : Napoleon III catchall, French papier mâché, papier mâché tray, 19th century French decor, circa 1880, Second Empire decorative object, black lacquer catchall, mother of pearl inlay, mother of pearl tray, gilt decorated tray, French Victorian decor, antique catchall, antique French tray, Napoleon III decorative arts, black and gold tray...

This exquisite murano art glass Latticino Zanfirico footed bowl by Salviati, crafted circa 1880, is a superb example of 19th-century Venetian glassmaking at its finest. Created by th...

Charming Hand Painted Victorian Pin Dish from the late 19th Century. Hand painted dish is mounted on to a bronze floraliform stem set into an albaster marble base. France 1880's.

19th century Woven Grain Canister Basket. Spectacular hand woven grain canister basket made from woven reed on bamboo frame with natural tree sap lacquer mixed with clay pressed int...

Unique large Majolica bird & flowers basket centerpiece, circa 1880. Roses, blue and yellow flowers. Impressionist period.  

Antique (19th century) French bronze basin and ewer in the 16th century Louis XIII style with beautiful Roman neoclassical repousse designs depicting Venus and the triumph of Neptune...

Antique Japanese Silver Koro with Phoenix and Shishi Finial, Meiji Period Style, Highly Collectible A magnificent antique Japanese silver koro (incense burner), exquisitely crafted u...

A fine French Japonisme gilt-bronze mounted crystal centerpiece of exceptional quality, circa 1880. The oval crystal bowl is entirely hand-carved, etched, and acid-washed with a natu...

Small 19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf signed Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche. High quality. 6.3 by 3.6 inches. Wilhelm Schiller began production of porcelain and earthenware in ...

19th Century English Majolica Fan Shape Dish.

Chinese 19th century bowl, decorated with flowers and leaves and some scrolls and emblems. The interior of the bowl has a goldfish.

A large Chinese basin or bowl crafted out of peachwood, with red lacquer and forged bronze braces, circa 1880.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver Christening bowl and spoon set - boxed; part of our diverse christening silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver christening set consists of a presentation bowl and a spoon. The impressive christening bowl has a cylindrical rounded form, modelled in the form of an antique cream pail...

Important porcelain planter and decorative dish attributed to Samson & Cie. They are decorated with golden and red friezes of intertwined lotus, fruits and flower cups, fans and...

A miniature bamboo basket woven by Hayakawa Shokosai I (1815-1897) circa 1885, an important example of the work by the artist who is considered as the founding father of Japanese modern bamboo art and the first ever signed his own work thus elevating bamboo weaving from a craft into an art form. The miniature basket was traditionally used during Sencha tea ceremony. It was woven from bamboo (madake) and rattan using...

Very Large Round Woven Willow Log Basket This is a good large strong basket, it is in handsome condition. The basket has integral hand slots for carrying and is woven in very stron...

Antique 19th century hand painted porcelain with floral and gilt decoration. The bowl with center floral decoration with detailed hand gilt all around. The 19th century KPM mark...

Castelli manufacture polychrome majolica parade plate with a scene historiated with mythological subjects Diana and Endymion.

Hallmarked in London in 1880 by R & S Garrard & Co. this elegant Victorian antique sterling silver pair of dishes is of a plain, shallow oval form with a raised rim. Each dis...

With two pairs of shell-form coupes and four candle holders with a central circular bowl. Marked Doulton Burslem.

A Pair of 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Marble Centerpieces, Attributed to E. Lievre, Signed on the Bottom. Each bulbous-bodied centerpiece is set on Chinese-style ormolu bases,...

Beautiful silvered bronze neo-Greek style bowl in a circular shape, adorned on the body with female masks in the antique style and on the sides with handles in the shape of busts of ...

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy. Antique art nouveau bowl in hand-painted faience with feet shaped like spruce cones. Approx. 1880. Measures: 32 x 26 x 12 cm. Damaged with lar...

A very good late 19th century Imari bowl from Japan that's decorated at the bottom with a signature.

An extremely rare and probably unique, dish applied with two open-mouthed quasi-simian creatures arm-wrestling created by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers and dated 1884...

Bronze cup made by Antonio Pandiani in 1800. Measures: Ø 12 cm Ø 10 cm h 10 cm Antonio Pandiani was born in Milan in 1838 and died there in 1928. He was a great neoclassical sculptor belonging to the well-known artistic and industrial dynasty of the Pandians of Milan. Antonio studied at the Brera Academy learning the academic style and was immediately appreciated for his portraits. Very often the style of his works reproduces in miniature historical monuments...

A stunning and rare example of 19th-century French decorative art, this exceptional ormolu-mounted surtout de table was crafted in France circa 1884. Showcasing remarkable craftsmans...

Rare basket on feet made of lacquered woven rattan in a complicated and refined design. With the plaque "Georges Carette manufacturer Lille". Excellent original condition.  

Rare Japanese style diamond-shaped tray attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, representing lake landscapes in cartouches, and adorned in its center with a lunch scene with a Japanese couple in traditional dress, all highlighted by a gilded decor of flowering branches on a pink porcelain background. The whole is framed by a gilded openwork bronze mount ending on the sides by two handles. “L’Escalier de Cristal”, an old and famous Parisian firm, specialized in glass products and ceramics but also suggested furniture and bronze sculptures. It was led from 1885 to 1923 by Emile Pannier’s sons, who gave the name of Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new built Paris Opera house. Their Japanese style creations were among many others much appreciated by the critics and the public. They were awarded many medals at various exhibitions, such as the Gold medal at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition. Lots of artists participated in that world success, such as Emile Gallé, who gave to Pannier Frères the exclusive rights of some of his models, or François-Eugène Rousseau, who designed many vases and gave the model of his successful Japanese style dining-set as well. This set was made by the Creil et Montereau Manufacture. In the Japanese style furniture...

Postmodern Large Art Glass Bowl from Johansfors, Sweden, 1980s

A magnificent and important gilded bronze and Onyx centrepiece dating to around 1880. The beautifully cast base is made from bronze and covered in gold. The theme is highly sought...

Signed Sté des onyx ; H. Journet & Cie ; 24 Bd Italiens ; 3167 Beautiful planter made of banded onyx from Algeria, mounted in gilded bronze. Resting on four legs connected by aprons...

A charming antique victorian vanity set consisting of three different sized dishes and lidded box. All pices with a thick layer of ruby colored glass cut to clear...

A rare 19th Century Yachts Match-Striker Ashtray by the Manhattan Brass Company of New York City. Stamped M.B. Co. New York. The weight is 2 lbs 9...

Gorham (Rhode Island) mixed metal on sterling Aesthetic Movement bowl hallmarked and dated N for 1881. Hammered background with asian floral motifs.

Large silver damask copper basin decorated with scrolls, arabesques and foliage, encircling thuluth writing ledges. An attachment has been welded at the back to allow the hanging. Eg...

Huge 2.5 Ft across Arts and Crafts Round Copper Wall Plate A beautiful and enormous piece hand made in copper and it really is 30” across The charger is very large piece it is shape...

Brownfield and Sons Olympus pattern, in the style of Dr C Dresser. A large Aesthetic Movement white bowl with blue printed love birds and stylized decoration around the bowl.

Emile Louis Picault, French (1833-1915) "Olympias XCI Graeci Syracusis Captivi" bronze tazza Dated 1863. Standing on decorated base with Roman head motifs. Signed 'E. Picault, Exp...

These very nice 4 mortars are made of white marble. This is a French work, 18th century.

Pair of 1880s French bronze compotes.

An exceptional fine and impressive antique Burmese silver bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional anti...

Incredibly sculptural antique cast bronze mortar. Once an essential tool used by apothecaries, alchemists and early medicine specialists, this piece holds sculptural appeal that tra...

Circa 1880-1900 majolica begonia leaf plate by Joseph Roth, London. Double begonia leaves with stems. The impression stamp partially missed: "J .." over "L". Rich ochre color en vers...

Circa 1880-1900 pair of majolica begonia leaf plates by Joseph Roth, London. Double begonia leaves with stems. Each impressed "J R" over "L". Rich ochre color en verso. Old antiques ...

Cut and engraved crystal and silvered bronze decor sugar bowl and cover.

Beautiful pair of polychrome “cloisonné” enamel display dishes attributed to A. Giroux, decorated with birds flying over rushes and flowers on a sky blue background, bordered with a stylized foliate motif frieze. Finely mounted with gilded bronze ornaments such bamboos, masks and scrolls. Alphonse Giroux and company, famous curiosity and luxury goods shop was situated at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The company was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse and continued in 1838 by his two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810-1886) and André (1801-1879). The father became a close associate of the royal family and specialized in the manufacture of refined items for gifts, winning a silver medal at the in 1834. Kings Louis XVIII and then Charles X were both supplied with gifts for “The Children of France” by Giroux. Making progressively small furniture, they were mentionned for the first time in 1837 in the class “cabinet...

An impressive pair of French ormolu tazzas dating to circa 1880, executed in the Louis XVI manner The richly decorated dishes are cast in relief with finely detailed classical scenes...

With three gilt border oval panels painted with fruit, flowers and foliage with alternating gilt scrollwork all on a ruby ground.

A magnificent, fine and impressive, pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt tazzas / centerpieces; an addition to our silverware collection. ...

A rare set of three hand painted Imari porcelain graduated sized bowls with the same hand painted scenes and decoration on each. The large is 12 inches in diameter, with the medium 1...