English Decorative Objects

1930s unglazed ceramic mantle vase. Overall matte finish. Vase interior is a jade green color.

Charming Art Deco bronze Scottie or Airedale terrier on marble ashtray or jewelry tray from the 1930's. Very versatile piece that would look great as a display piece on a vanity or c...

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware twin handled campagne urn and cover, in the Neoclassical style, decorated with a frieze of Greek figures, with palmette borders in white on a blue ba...

A pair of Georgian covered jars in leaded crystal of wine glass form ringed with diamond and cabuchon shaped facets on footed square bases, with shaped crystal lids with conforming f...

Pair of Antique Staffordshire pottery lion figurines. Hand painted and from the late 19th to early 20th Century.

A Very Attractive Mid 19th Century Coromandel Wood Rectangular Work Box, The Well Figured Exterior With Original Brass Escutcheon And Hinged Lid Enclosing Lovely Fitted Interior, The...

Elegant antique silver plate épergne with low branches and 4 flowers holders. Discreet and delicate, it can be placed anywhere: in the m...

Charming pair of antique sailor valentine lidded keep sake boxes, in Bombay form, hand decorated in exotic seashells both with pin cushions and images of sailing ships. Priced indivi...

English Inkwell with Faceted Crystal Body Origin: United Kingdom, Birmingham Material: Cut crystal, sterling silver mount Date: 1905 Dimensions: H × Ø: 13 × 9 cm Description: This...

A very fine and attractive pair of Coalport vases and covers, painted to one side with a panel of two children and to the other side with a panel of colourful flowers, the crisply mo...

Georgian Longcase clock by John Taylor, London Finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped shaped plinth and inset panel to the bas...

English Georgian Chinese Chippendale-style (19th Century) mahogany mantel clock with pagoda top and lattice design trim & column side (signed: Th...

A stylish and rare Burmantofts Faience art pottery vase decorated with a fleur-de-lis design in ox blood red glazes over a yellow ground and dating from around 1890. The earthenware ...

8 bells and gongs, this is a magnificent clock in every aspect of its construction.

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...

Hand rolled and mouth blown glass hyacinth forcing vase from the 1890’s in a stunning emerald green with ruffled edge. We believe this item to be in good antique condition considerin...

A striking green crackle glass vase with a softly bulbous body, narrow neck and dramatically flared, scalloped rim. The rich emerald-green glass features an intricate crackled finish...

This rouleau shaped vase was made by the esteemed English ceramics firm, Ruskin Pottery. The vase has been finished with a mottled iridescent orange glaze which has a jaffa colour qu...

An English tall case clock by George Slater in mahogany, circa 1830. A fine tall-case clock, with the signature on the painted dial of "George...

A wonderfully unusual antique cranberry glass vase, dating to around 1910, with an elegant sculptural form and beautifully detailed moulded decoration. The rich cranberry-pink glass...

Victorian cast iron lion and unicorn painted black fireplace ornaments. They are symbols of the United Kingdom, the lion stands for England and the unicorn for Scotland. The combination dates back to the 1603 accession of James I of England who was already James VI...

A rare, early 19th century English hard-paste porcelain pug & puppy figurine. These early English figurines are all modeled after the Meissen facto...

Realistic wrought iron life size, sculpture of a wading crane or large heron Stylish feature in the garden, pond, river, lake or home Measures: height ...

A pair of signed Anthony Redmile English sawfish decorative objects from circa 1970 mounted on brass bases. This exquisite pair of decorative objects, created by Anthony Redmile in c...

Blue and white floral pottery covered pil and cover, Vera pottery, circa 1900-1930. The cylindrical pail with exterior knob handles has a reeded lowe...

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

Antique Georgian Sheffield silverplate over coper candlesticks made in England in 1814 Stamped "T" in the style indicating the year they were assayed; 1814

Liberty and Co. London. An Arts and Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay. The dome top and architectural style of the design of this clock point ...

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...

AcPair of English Anthony Redmile Ostrich Egg Candlesticks, Both Signed on silver plated Redmile London. CONDITION In Good Vintage Condition. Please refer to the photographs.

A wonderful example of an English coffre fort or strong box in oyster kingwood veneer, with brass hinges and straps, with the front opening to three hidden fitted drawers. Dates to t...

A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted Humidor with a shaped display plinth to the top, surrounded with a turned gallery, and an upper compartmented drawer hand painte...

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...

Brass bound and inlaid burled walnut travel desk of large size and with double hinges. The first section lifts to a vertical position with document storage in the lid, the second sec...

A very beautiful and substantial English 'star' optic purple amethyst and clear crystal paperweight or decorative object, from acclaimed crystal house, Webb Corbett, circa mid to late-20th century, England. This multi-faceted paperweight has a purple/amethyst layer...

A fine tea chest or tea caddy in satinwood with crossbanded edges on the lid and all four sides, the lid, front and sides inlaid with ovals of tortoiseshell. The lid, centered with a...

Antique Victorian Staffordshire flatback figure of a milkmaid in period dress leaning on her milk bucket next to a cow beneath a spill jar In nice condition, no chips, cracks or rep...

This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Vic...

Decorate a mantel, dining table, buffet, or library shelf with this elegant pair of antique English candlesticks. Crafted in England in the early 20th Century, each candleholder is m...

Fine traditionally hand-crafted and turned Ash platter finished with Japanese scorched yakisugi technique and natural rim. These are handmade to the...

18th century George III figured mahogany three pad bracket clock by John Wright Dorking, Circa 1780. England A most attractive English bracket clock, made around 1780, signed on ...

This is an ironstone Vase in the blue Hawthorne and fence and bowl pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the first half of the 19th century...

Tall, Edwardian, sterling silver, neoclassical, column-form candlesticks, Birmingham, England, 1914, Bayliss and Coulthard - makers. Measures: 12 1/2 high x 5 wide x 5 deep (at squar...

Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, decorated with pink enamel and gilt Rococo cartouche containing romantic figural and animal ...

19th century miniature mahogany chest of drawers from England. This was most likely a very fine salesman's sample. In the 18th and 19th centuries, craftsmen would carry these small...

This antique Worcester porcelain dessert set was hand-gilded in England during the Regency period, around 1820. Created by Flight Barr Worcester, the set features the distinctive "St...

Vintage, Mid-Century Modern Cast Pewter Dog Sculpture Pair, Parent and Pup ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter.*** We are told thes...

A charming English 19th century leather baby bear with glass eyes.

This striking Derby porcelain vase and cover is executed in the rare and elaborate Schneeballen (snowball) or May blossom style. The four-sided baluster body, with square neck and fo...

Pair of early 20th century sterling silver candlesticks circa 1922. Elegant pair of table candlesticks, with stamped removable tops.  Fluted and tapering stems, standing on a shaped...

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock having a bevelled edge, glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, original hands, 8 day movement and a shaped carrying h...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Georgian harewood tea caddy of elongated oval form, veneered in harewood with inlaid decoration and fitted interior. The exterior is finished in harewood, f...

Trio for three, a unique ceiling light composed by a cluster of lighting components. Combining patinated brass plates and finely brushed bronze framework, the Orbit Trio ceiling ligh...

Royal Doulton Bone China Side Plate – Blue Rim with Gilt Trim, England c.1954 Add a touch of timeless English elegance to your collection wit...

This is a superb pair of antique George IV Old Sheffield silver plate on copper  telescopic candlesticks, Circa 1825 in date. They are set on round bases with lovely crisp foliate d...

19th Century English Penwork Tea Caddy

A very elegant & charming antique sterling silver miniature locket vinaigrette by James Fenton, Birmingham, 1872. This miniature vinaigrette would have been worn as a locket on a chain...

These beautifully proportioned candleholders feature sage green Wedgwood jasper ware medallions set in square marble footed plinth bases. They are ...

Jewels for your desk or table.......A Pair of antique semi-precious Scottish banded agate wax seals for sealing letters. They are hand carved in natural s...

An exquisite and quite rare pair of 19th century English, Staffordshire, Jasperware blue ground Wedgwood vases with neoclassical subjects on rounded plinths, stylistically attributed...