English Decorative Objects

Regency leather covered sarcophagus shaped sewing box with gilt repoussé brass mounts and ribbed bolster ends over heavily molded top, the bombe body s...

Wedgewood encaustic painted , matte finished black basalt stone urn. Hand painted decoration with 2 scenes. Egyptian Revival style. Circa 1790-1820.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England, mahogany pedestal stand for displaying plants, busts, taxidermy, and trinkets wi...

English Sporting Figures Of A Cricketer And A Footballer C.1920 Dimensions: Foottballer: h41cm w21cm d9.5cm Cricketer: h40cm w20cm d9cm In very good condition commensurate of age ...

Elegant blown glass perfume bottle signed Isle of Wight Studio Glass. Its conical form is adorned with a rich black and gold design featuring crackled and metallic effects, creating ...

This pair of art pottery vases were done by the renowned Moorcroft Pottery Co. of England in approximately 1920, in their period Art Deco style. These vases are decorated with the Mo...

A finely crafted rosewood box from the mid 19th century possibly used as a cent or ink box. The exterior features richly grained rosewood with a high polish and is accented with orna...

This late 19th century cast iron plaque depicts the coat of arms depicts of the Prince of Wales on Nantglyn war memorial. Dating to circa 1880, this is an impressive decorative piec...

A 17“ high, modernist, biomorphic, stone sculpture, of a Mother Holding Two Children, mid-20th century. Artist unknown. Private Collection. This sculpture is equally striking disp...

19th Century Meissen porcelain figure modeled to show the young putti with a cheese press, sat on a naturalistic rocky outcrop raised on circular base. Un...

English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted interior, and resting on the original silver plate winged paw feet. Early 19th Century

Art Deco Onyx, Lapis & Silver Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London, 1921 This beautiful and rare Onyx and Lapis Lazuli desk set is a luxurious ensemble by George Betjem...

Large and impressive William IV tea caddy of sarcophagus form in exotic woods. The exterior in nicely grained contrasting dark and light woods bordered with gadroon moldings and with...

Hallmarked in London in 1767 by Robert Albin Cox, this striking, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, features pierced and punched bead decoration to the sides, shaped gadroon...

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Pair of 19th century oak candlesticks from England. The candle cups are nicely tuned and rest upon lovely turned collars and expertly turned graduated barley twist stems, supported ...

The Following Item is A Spectacular and Very Beautiful Set of Four Frank M. Whiting Centerpieces of Clear Glass with Exquisite Sterling Silver Overlay. Taken out of a Several Millio...

Outstanding quality 18th century oak longcase clock having a fabulous brass dial with a 12” silvered chapter ring showing roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture,...

English, early 20th century or very late 19th century, bust of a young male to add Greco-Roman classical beauty to any garden or art collection. The solid, reconstituted stone–a conc...

A very striking twin fusee bracket clock in an Egyptian revival style case by Paul Philip Barraud. The eight day movement with unusual round plates of thick brass engraved on the bac...

Victorian pair of sterling silver-mounted cut crystal vases, England, circa 1895. Each heavy vase stands 7" high x 3 1/4" diameter at widest point. Crystal "twists" near the base of ...

This ornamental 19th century tabletop triple picture frame was made in England by London based luxury goods and box manufacturer Halstaff and Hannaford of Regent Street. The brass f...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this miniature 1929 Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask A very good looking well made and decora...

Each patinated bronze classically draped female figure supporting an acanthus-cast nozzle above a leaftip drip pan and tasseled cushion, raised on a circular base cast with palmettes.

These large and very detailed Renaissance Revival cast bronze decorative ewers come from England and were made circa 1870. The body of the vases are divided into oval plaques represe...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1835 by Taylor & Perry this remarkable William IV sterling silver vinaigrette is of a rectangular form with a hinged lid. The 'castle top' lid is deco...

A stoneware vessel with a distinct form and glaze by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa 1990s. This specific form in the artist's repertoire may be known as a "Spheric...

Striking tropical colored English vase crafted in pottery in classic form and hand decorated in fauna and flora . Signed Moorcroft made in England, initialed by the artist and number...

A rare pair of deep delft punch bowls with polychrome decoration in reds, yellows and blues on white grounds with extensive exterior coverage depicting flowers in overlapping rounded...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a horseshoe; an addition to our equestrian related silverware collection This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case is realistically modelled in the form of a horseshoe. The surface of the body is embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the details of the horseshoe accented with bands of bright cut engraved undulating decoration. This fine Vesta case is fitted with a functional revolving rowel enhanced spur wheel striker to one side. The plain shaped hallmarked hinged cover features a subtly curved thumbpiece which secures to the opposing hinge of the hallmarked serrated panel/match striker. Condition This antique horseshoe...

Dating from the 1870s, these decorative antique corbel figures were once used to embellish a ceiling, perhaps of a prestigious Victorian banqueting h...

P0121 super Victorian bird's eye maple and tulipwood jewelry box or sewing box, having finely inlaid front and lid which opens to reveal new relined interior with lift up tray. This ...

A good quality antique, ebonized brass dial bracket clock by this 18th century 'maker of repute'. The moulded and veneered case has an inverted bell top, which is surmounted by five ...

Circa 1880 brass & wood ink stand, English. Gothic Revival brass strapwork. Ebonized trim accents. Burl walnut. 10 1/2" W., 7 7/16" D., 3 5/16" H. Whitehall Antiques is a family bus...

K0123, stunning William IV goncalo alves work box / jewelry box, having quadrant beading and fine decorative inlays to the front and to the hinged top which opens to reveal newly rel...

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...

Papier-mâché Snuff Box with Silver Piqué, 19th Century This rectangular, oblong snuff box is constructed of papier-mâché with a black lacquer finish. It features a complete silver pi...

This handsome box is a treasure. Sure to please anyone!

A Victorian oval desk box. Beautiful and very attractive desk box, created in London England during the Victorian era (1837-1901), back in the 1...

An English painted horse from the mid-19th century on new custom iron stand. This energetic large sized horse is painted black with white spots. It sits on a twisted iron stand...

This pair of large and substantial silver plated candelabras were made by the renowned Matthew Boulton on England in apprximately 1810 and done in a period Regency style. The pair ar...

A pair broad and fine flute cut tapered decanters engraved with Masonic interest fitted with heart shaped stoppers.

The Victorian silver plated and footed serving dish has space below the metal grill for holding hot water to keep food warm for a longer period of time. The metal would also retain h...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, pair of antique Victorian English cast sterling silver figural candlesticks; an addition of our orname...

Dome Topped Tea Caddy From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Coromandel Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy. The Tea Ca...

This exceptional blown and cut glass decanter is the pinnacle of regency cutting. The base decorated with sixteen ostrich feathers, arranged around a diamond ring. The body embellish...

This antique sterling silver and enamel frame features a beautiful, almost pearl-like translucent lilac enamel decoration. Fully hallmarked as shown, the maker is Herbert Scott Mur...

Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock Liberty & Co Tudric mantel clock from a design by Archibald Knox, low arched English pewter case with foliate d...

A pair of English Georgian brass beehive and diamond candlesticks with their push-up mechanisms intact. The push-up mechanism was a means of pushing the old wax out through the top o...

Pair of late 19th century Victorian Staffordshire earthenware elephant sculptures/spill vases, England By: Staffordshire Material: pottery, earthenware, ceramic, enamel, clay, paint...

For your consideration is this stylish Art Deco style baby blue glass perfume bottle. Lovely item with no damage, just minor signs of use.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. T...

A pair of English XIX Century, three branch bronze candelabra of Greco-Roman design. With masks and hung with chains.

A rare group of wedgwood creamware bowls. In the neoclassical pattern no. 892 with a cobalt blue and gold border. Diameters: just under 9 in., just over 8 3/4 in., and just ove...

Vintage cotton elephant, covered in Indian textiles, retailed in the 1950s by Harrods. Interior frame composed of wire and straw. Textiles originally s...

A fine pair of Amethyst decanters engraved with fruiting vine fitted with silvered mounted mother of pearl, cork stoppers labelled Port & Sherry.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English 9 karat yellow gold vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection. This exceptional antique George V English...

Fine pair of George III mahogany torcheres having hexagonal tops with lacy pierced galleries, over graceful tripartite stands with scrolled feet.

Rare pair of blue glass and ormolu lustre George III candlesticks in their original and untouched condition. The circular blue glass cylinders are mounted on an ormolu base with bead...

A pair of English Staffordshire spaniels in white with black spots. They are late 19th century and with wonderful color.