English Decorative Objects

English early 19th century mechanical bellows having wavy spoke solid brass wheel and studded brass bellow chamber with patinated mahogany body. Use as bellows or as a decorative ...

Royal Crown Derby bone china plate in purple with colorful peacock at center. This piece was created in the 1950s and features pale purple...

An English copper and brass cache pot planter from the early 20th century, with lion paw feet and lateral lion head handles. Created in England at the ...

This Victorian Majolica stork vase is signed Joseph Holdcroft, inspired by Minton Joseph Holdcroft offer here a different version more rustic. It's...

19th Century English Derby porcelain urn.

This exquisite 1997 Hafod Grange paperweight beautifully encases a delicate dandelion seed head within a perfectly clear crystal sphere, creating a stunning display of nature's fragi...

This rare large punch bowl beautifully marries two of the most sought-after patterns of early 19th-century English ceramics: The Medicine Man and The ...

Striking blown glass perfume bottle by the renowned Isle of Wight Studio, founded by Michael Harris. This piece features a rich, dark color palette — black, copper, and gold — with a...

Early 20thC Wine Cooler Ice Bucket or Planter Jardiniere, of oval form, with ring handles, raised on lion's paw feet, 18"w x 12"d x 11"h

A large freestanding sculpture depicting a dancing couple; an original resin maquette made by acclaimed artist, John W. Mills, for his ‘Harlequinade’ series. Just one of various res...

An English carved and painted wood spaniel dog sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Born during the Roaring Twenties, this wooden dog sculpture...

A large George IV silver sideboard dish, made by Joseph Angell II, 1828 English, early 19th century Diameter 75cm, depth 10cm This magnifice...

An antique oak and mahogany grandfather clock by W Prior Skipton with a swan-neck pediment with an attractively decorative arched painted dial with date and seconds dial. It has a 30...

A pair of early 19th century bronze and Ormolu candlesticks, having leaf-decorated nozzles above reeded, tapering stems raised on acanthus scrolled triform feet ending on concave pla...

Elegant Pair of Silver-Plated Candelabra, England c. 1820, Regency An exquisite pair of English silver-plated candelabra from the Regency period, circa 1820. The design is classical...

Small decorative jar, box or trinket for vanity smalls. Its executed in faceted crystal and has a silver hand-engraved lid. London Hallmarks for T...

A handsome pair of English Staffordshire pottery decorative animal sculptures, finely modeled and colored as lions with recumbent lambs. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to fro...

Transfer decorated chinoiserie blue and white porcelain globular jar with bronze handles and stand, late 19th century. White porcelain hand painted in brilliant blue with floral pane...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

19th century Staffordshire cottage from England with flocking accents along the roofline, which is brown atop a cheery yellow cottage resting on...

A Superb Example of an English Georgian Period Well figured Coromandle Double Interior Section Tea Caddy of flat rectangular outline, generous proportions and outstanding quality, al...

Large antique Victorian carved oak bracket clock with an eight day chiming movement, bevelled edged glass door opening to reveal an engraved silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals...

English oak letter box with fitted interior and lid. Nice desk accessory or storage for special items.

Edwardian Period, sterling silver, hump-topped, wood-backed picture frame, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1913, I.S. Greenberg - maker. Measures 6 1/2 inches high (at highe...

A 19th century Delft urn with lid and two striking woven vine handles on a vasiform body decorated in varying shades of blue and charcoal with skillfully executed hand-painted orient...

This is a twin boar handled open Bowl made by Mason's Ironstone in the rare Peacock, Peony and rock pattern, dating to the early / mid 19th century, circa 1835 to 1840.. Mason's bow...

This Maitland Smith hommage to Paul Frankl's "Skyscraper Furniture" Features 18 Drawers two drawers and a pull-out shelf. It is a post-modern mast...

Stamped J.C. Vickery Regent St. W. From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Boulle Photo Frame by Vickery. The Frame made with a solid mahogany backboar...

Pair of antique silver plated Corinthian candlesticks having pretty shaped removable sconces to the top and supported by attractive circular re...

George III bracket clock by Paul Rimbault, London Finely figured mahogany bell top case with four finials surmounted by a brass hinged car...

Queen Anne seam cast brass candlestick. The candlestick features a removable scolloped edge bobeshe on an urn form candle cup with waisted stem, which flows into a suppressed ruffled...

Hand rolled and mouth blown glass hyacinth forcing vase from the 1890’s in a stunning emerald green with ruffled edge. Please view the detailed images.

19th century bookstand from England made from rosewood. The handles are hand-turned along with the spindles, which terminate on the ends with lovely lyre inspired shaped pieces. The ...

A very fine Ruskin Arts & Crafts miniature art pottery bowl decorated with blue lustre style glazes by renowned potter William Howson Taylor (British, 1876 – 1935) dated 1913. Rusk...

This rare and significant cameo glass vase exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of George Woodall, a master artist celebrated for his outstanding skill in cameo carving. The amp...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this medium sized Art Deco Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask with sterling silver cap A very ...

A large fine Victorian silver plate and handcut crystal epergne centrepiece with two branch supporting two crystal bowls and one large crystal bowl ...

19thC Brass Planter, with two mask handles, repoussé floral decoration and copper interior, on fluted base - 17"w x 14"d x 11.5"h

Antique Victorian quality bronze figure of a Cossack on horseback kissing his wife farewell with his sword and rifle at his side and mounted on quality bronze horse A splendid ex...

An imposing 19th century ebonised, Westminster chiming mantle / bracket clock, having classical gilded ormolu urn finials and scrolling foliate mounts. ...

Lovely 18th century Georgian lidded jar or condiment pot hand carved and turned from a beautiful piece of yew wood. Rich and warm patina from age and use...

In the 1960's Smiths produced a range of high end 30 hr manual clocks with a distinctly Art Deco feel to them. This handsome chap is a surviving example, in great condition. The numb...

Charming trinket, pill or small jewelry box in the shape of a heart. Text reads I Love You, surrounded by flowers. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing c...

Fabulous heavy brilliant cut glass perfume bottle with sterling silver top. Has a glass stopper as well. In excellent antique condition with ...

This stunning English Art Deco geometric hand-hammered dinanderie, polished pewter-covered decorative box or tea caddy, was manufactured by A.E. Poston & Company, Birmingham, England...

19th Century toilet box. Magnificent Victorian period toilet box, made of Mahogany veneer. Rectangular in shape, this kit includes original Crystal contain...

Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel. Truly astonishing rare roof angels, circa 1450. The large Medieval carvi...

A rare and complete suite of English brass candlesticks known collectively as the Royal Family of Diamond Candlesticks, made in England circa the early 1900s. This charmingly titled set comprises four distinctive pairs, each named and sized in royal hierarchy: The King of Diamonds, an imposing pair standing 13 inches tall with 4.5-inch bases; the Diamond Prince...

An English brass planter cachepot jardinière with Lion head and loop/ring design, circa mid-20th century, England. A great small piece with Lion head on sides (or front/back, dependi...

Art Deco shagreen covered trinket or cigarette box with hinged lid and of rectangular form, stained green with white corners and stamped "London Made" on the bottom.

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collaboration with Asprey, producing luxury jewellery and silver for an elite clientele. The egg has been crafted from gold filigree — that is, gold wires interwoven to make a delicate lace-like pattern. The gold is arranged to form the image of a peacock, with a magnificent fanned train, composed of red, dark blue and green coloured plique-à-jour enamel. The light blue body of the peacock, and its long swirling light and dark blue tail feathers, have been crafted from intricate guilloché enamel, which is often found on Fabergé style eggs...

A gorgeous mustard-yellow glazed stoneware bowl with manganese rim by famed European potters Lucie Rie & Hans Coper. The bowl is signed with each artist's impressed seals on the b...

Rare Pair of Ralph Wood Staffordshire Medici Lions in Pink and Blue Bases, Attributed to Ralph Wood, Staffordshire, England, circa 1780 A rare and highly distinctive pair of Staffor...

This early 20th-century English desk clip is a charming and practical piece of history. Featuring a brass horseshoe mounted on a chip-carved wood base, it was originally designed to ...

For your consideration is this very stylish modernist English electric clock. These clocks are becoming increasingly hard to source so we were delighted to have found this one. Datin...

Beautiful, graceful, Art Nouveau Period, sterling silver vase, having a trefoil-shaped base, Sheffield, England, year- hallmarked for 1903, William Mammatt and Son - makers. Measures...

Standing with wings extended and one claw resting on a turtles back. This piece was intended to be displayed outdoors. Many old layers of pain. From the Bartlett Burnap Collection. P...

20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box Beautiful decorative silver box, with a central design of a rose and a frame of bows on both sides. Sealed Measures: Height: 7.5 centi...

A very stylish and unusual Art Nouveau Doulton Lambeth Art Pottery vase decorated with abstract leaf and raised fruiting berries by renowned modeler, designer and decorator Mark V Ma...

An iconic design by British designer Tom Dixon, this full-scale woven wicker motorcycle was created during his tenure as Head of Design at Habitat in...