British Decorative Objects

18th Century Pink Battersea-Bilston Mourning Box, Ex-Collection of H.R.H. Princess Royal Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (1897–1965) ...

Taking inspiration from planetary shapes and textures, the Cosmic collection artfully explores the interplay of metal properties and a curated selection of patina finishes. Handcra...

A stunning antique gilded pine ecclesiastical style carving, formerly a roof boss, displayed on a bespoke steel stand; one of 4 similar pieces we are selling, sold separately. This ...

Pair of porcelain potiches with chinoiserie decoration with enamels and strong gold highlights. Collar and base finely decorated with lace. Pho dog-shaped socket painted in pure gold...

Impressive English Georgian Sheraton Period Flame Grain Satinwood Double Tea Caddy of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact size. Circa 1800-20. The hinged lid cross band...

Teak basket, 1950s. Rare waste paper basket made of fine teak wood connected at the sides with brass studs. The exterior features a silkscreen print by Margaret Dovaston, a British p...

These highly decorative pair of English, late 19th-century reticulated porcelain vases by Royal Crown Derby, date to approximately 1880. Each vase is beautifully hand-painted with v...

Stylish and quite rare heavy gauge silvered chisel Cast Iron Victorian Door Stop of exceptional quality, last half of the Nineteenth Century of English origin. Depicting a standing pose of an Irishman the Duke of Wellington in full uniform attire, holding a sword and standing on a magnificent, stepped platform with a ball foot at each corner. Condition: Good overall condition, with no restoration anywhere, professionally re-silvered by our restorers in London. Doorstop is constructed by bolting together in three areas, see image. Casting is exceptional, study face area. Height: (entire as per image one) 14.75" (37.5cm). Width: (at base area). 6.5" (16.5cm). Depth: (at base) 3.25” (8.25cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller. Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington is today more famous as a soldier than as a politician. In fact, as the Prime Minister, he was known for his measures to repress reform, and his popularity sank a little during his time in office. The Duke of Wellington was born in Dublin to the Earl and Countess of Mornington. A leading political and military figure of the 19th century, the Duke of Wellington is best remembered for his defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo in 1815. As a general, he was renowned for his stunning defensive skills. His battle plans...

PRESENTING an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS and EXTREMELY UNIQUE and RARE 19C British Tunbridgeware Micromosaic Lap Desk. This lap desk is unlike any of it’s kind we have seen before. From c...

Regency Blue John Goblet Early 19th Century Carved from Blue John, the rare English fluorspar found exclusively in Derbyshire, this impressive Regency-period goblet exemplifies the ...

Selection of Bristol blue hyacinth vases in perfect condition. English, Circa 1900. Priced individually.

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Caddy with Dual Interior Canisters A 19th century English chinoiserie tea caddy of faceted octagonal form, raised on carved paw feet and decorat...

In this exquisite vase from England, the tall glass bowl appears crowned at the rim, then elaborately cut in multiple, distinct rows of facets which da...

Two lighting components harmoniously balanced, framing this unique ceiling light. Composed by patinated brass plates and finely brushed bronze framework, the Orbit Solo ceiling light...

A nice example of a Victorian English vanity traveling case. It is crafted of rosewood and features glass containers with sterling silver tops and utensils with mother of pearl handl...

Antique Art Nouveau hammered Sterling Silver flower vase, Birmingham 1902 Henry Matthews. The vase on plain moulded pedestal base, rising to plain ...

VERY FINE PAIR OF ENGLISH SILVERPLATED COBALT GLASS CHESTNUT URNS Marked for Barker-Ellis of Birmingham, England made circa 1912-1931 with maker's mark to underside [seven-branch menorah], signed "England" and impressed "8" along with silversmith's scratched notations Item # 312DPP11Z An exceedingly fine pair of chestnut or candy urns by the renowned silversmithing firm Barker-Ellis of Birmingham, England, the menorah marker's mark was reportedly used by Barker-Ellis starting in 1912 and continued to be in use by the firm through 1931 [see the Smithsonian Museum of American History, acc. no. 1988.0569.07 for a tray of the same marking and documented dates of use]. The present version of the menorah mark is an earlier version of the marking and probably places the pair of urns to circa 1920. The urns feature a carved pineapple finial with exquisitely chiseled and chased leaves over a coved lid, this lifting off to reveal a spacious interior with removable hand-blown cobalt glass...

Massive vintage cotton elephant, covered in Indian textiles, retailed in the 1950s by Harrods. Exterior decorated in embroidered designs, tassels, tiny mirrors...

William Hutton. An Arts and Crafts pewter jug with four bullseye Ruskin jewels inset into the lid, with a back stop when opened, and geometric decoration to the main body with a flar...

An English terracotta olive oil jar from circa 1930 with green glaze, two handles and rustic character. Discover the rustic elegance of this English terracotta olive oil jar, dating ...

A very fine and impressive Scottish mid-century art glass vase in orange and green by Vasart and dating from around 1950. The hand-blown glass vase stands on a flat narrow rounded fo...

This is an antique smoker’s box. An English, oak and brass cigar case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1905. A superbly appointed gentleman’s accessory, offering refined presen...

English Regency Warwick Vase in polished steel. A handsome rendition of the famous Roman original. After it's excavation from Hadrian's Villa in the late 18th century it caused a sen...

A stylish The Friars Aylesford Pottery studio pottery vase decorated in red glazes dating from the 20th century. The Aylesford pottery was founded in 1954 by David Leach who taught...

A stylish Doulton Lambeth art deco twin handled paneled vase by renowned artist William Rowe and dating from around 1918. The stoneware vase is of tall bu...

Charming and unusual handmade polished cast bronze bowl. Each of these original and elegant bowl is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional te...

A Fine 19th Century Decorative Cast Iron Horse This evocative 19th-century cast iron study depicts a horse in a dynamic, spirited pose, capturing the noble character of the animal wi...

This is a large stone sculpture of an elephant, made from a cast or stone / composite stone all hand painted and signed. We date this piece to the early 20th Century , Circa 1920. T...

For your consideration is this superbly iconic Art Deco walnut box with an iconic round shoulder edges and bakelite handle. This box is a great size, larger than normal, making it a ...

A Glasgow School Arts & Crafts silver-plated photo frame with Celtic decoration at the top and square decoration at the base.

High quality English mahogany and brass fine jewelry box that was likely used for stationary as well. Attention to detail, originality and surviving k...

Antique 19th Century Victorian quality rosewood tea caddy having a lift up top opening to reveal a fitted interior with a pair of lidded tea boxes and a glass mixing bowl. In lovely...

This exceptional pair of antique black basalt vases was made by Wedgwood & Bentley in the late 18th century, circa 1775. The vases are sculpted in deep solid relief with bacchanalia...

An XXL and imposing vintage industrial clock made in England by renowned clock makers - Gents of Leicester. c.1940 Sympathetically restored outer casing now reverted back to its f...

A good quality Arts & Crafts tabletop bookcase made from 1/4 sawn oak with through pegged joints. Perfect for CDs or DVDs. Measures: Height 14 1/2 i...

An English porcelain Staffordshire dog decorative object sculpture, Victorian design period, circa late-19th century, England. What a chic dog w...

This is an antique ladies country kitchen work box. An English, oak dual division tool carry or garden trug, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. An estate-made example ...

Striking Gothic Revival picture frame crafted from nickel-plated iron, featuring pronounced lion head motifs at the corners. The design reflects the 19th-century fascination with med...

Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Peter Nicholas & Co Ltd in London in 1989. Rectangular with corner bracket supports and hinged open scroll end handles. Cover hinged and fla...

A very fine antique English creamware teabowl bat printed with scenes to two sides and attributed to Wedgwood and dating from around 1770. The teabowl is lightly potted standing raised on a narrow round foot rim with a simple raised round bowl shaped body. The teabowl is decorated to sides with black printed designs, one portraying a resting seated shepherd within a landscape with his dog and sheep...

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifully Desi...

P080 An elegant antique early Victorian rosewood sewing box or jewellery box with beautifully scroll inlaid front and hinged top which open to reveal newly relined interior with lift...

This superb mid 19th century very large classical Roman Medici lion is beautifully detailed and cast in solid plaster, which is hand finished with a bronze-like patina. The lion is ...

A refined Wedgwood blue jasperware lidded box, featuring the iconic matte periwinkle-blue ground with crisp applied white classical reliefs, a hallmark of Wedgwood’s neoclassical pro...

Carved pine or mahogany Egyptian Pharaohs, based on the Thomas Hope Deepdene temple model. Thomas Hope pedestals, with carving, can be supplied. Please note we are currently working...

An Arts and Crafts hand-formed copper and turquoise blue enamel wall clock that is designed to hang on the angle. Finely detailed sunrise amongst trees in the centre.

Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This small box includes a clean interior and rounded corners. The box is free of names or initials, but would have been used to house keepsakes such as jewelry or cufflinks. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver collection. Trinket or keepsake boxes have taken on many forms since their first conception in ancient times. However their purpose remains the same; to store jewelry and other items precious to the owner. Originally, these boxes were used specifically for jewelry. These were in common use as early as 5000 BC in Ancient Egypt, when the majority of Egyptians, both male and female, wore jewelry. Boxes were used to keep these gemstone encrusted items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were needed for security and storage purposes. Finding early examples of these are quite rare. Victorian and Edwardian examples of trinket boxes are far more common. This is because owning jewellery was a luxury until the Victorian era- let alone possessing so much a box was needed to store it all. Fine jewelry and other items became available to the masses after the industrial revolution due to the reduction in production costs. This led to a demand for trinket boxes, which were much smaller than jewelry boxes and therefore better suited to the needs of the middle class who did not yet possess an abundance of jewelry. In Victorian households, collectables and other items of interested were also stashed inside these boxes. This is why they are known as trinket or keepsake boxes, rather than just jewelry boxes, although of course jewelry was also stored in them. Trinket boxes were produced in large numbers around this time. Many were lined with colored plush or velvet or rich wood. More elaborate designs had interior divisions and trays for rings and other pieces of jewellery. It was also common to see trinket boxes so small that they could only contain one item, such as a single ring. Ornate exteriors were created to reflect the value of the trinket boxes contents. The Edwardian era saw the introduction of new styles of trinket box. These included small circular or oblong boxes...

This exquisite set of four 19th-century sterling silver Corinthian candlesticks, crafted by Richard Hodd & Son, showcases the finest English craftsmanship. Featuring beautifully detailed acanthus-decorated sconces with scroll supports, silver beading along the sconces and platforms, and terraced pedestal bases, these candlesticks are a true reflection of elegant Georgian design. The shaped wax...

This 18th-century Worcester Porcelain chestnut basket is beautifully decorated with hand-painted polychrome enamels. The interior features a stunning spray of hand-painted flowers, ...

Rare Scottish George III corporation treasury box, dated 1772, of caddy form, the lid with cove molded edge, the front with polychrome decoration commemorating the Edinburgh Corporat...

A delightful Art Nouveau Royal Worcester urn shaped twin handled porcelain vase hand painted with floral designs dated 1905. The lightly potted vase stands on a narrow round foot rim...

Porcelain Vase With Lid, 1960 This exquisite porcelain vase with a lid is a true statement piece, bringing elegance and timeless charm to any interior. Finished in a sleek black gla...

Very large 20th Century Windsor and Newton professional studio easel.  Standing on original wooden castors. This easel tilts forward on a different mechanism. The max height is 320c...

A delightful English Art Deco pottery figure of a lamb decorated in green glazes made by Denby and dating from the 1930’s. The figure is hand crafted and stands on four legs with its...

This hand-decorated ceramic vase was produced in Torquay, England, and stands 10 inches tall with a classic ovoid form and slightly flared rim. The vase is finished in a rich cobalt-...

Featuring multiple Landscape Scenes From our Collectables collection, we are delighted to introduce this Antique Papier Mache Snuff Box...

This clock case was potted in Josiah Wedgwood's own Etruria factory in the Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, around 1900. The 25 hour brass-tone metal works is from ...

This Late Victorian English Arts & Crafts Royal Doulton Lambeth stoneware amphora by Frank A. Butler was done in Pattern no. 960. This twin-handled vessel is decorated with a mottled...

This is a fine quality Edwardian cut crystal dressing table pot, mounted with a sterling silver lid. The oval crystal body rests on a star-cut base and is exquisitely decorated with ...

Stylish Pair of Grand Tour style Figural Bookends Holders depicting two sculptural male views of Music Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Standing in p...