1840s Decorative Objects

Pair of large blue and white delft lions, Luneville, circa 1840.

A 19th C. Russian Ormolu Mounted Centerpiece with Porphyry and Carved Jade Cups. This Russian centerpiece is composed of a rectangular porphyry tray fitted with four carved jade cup...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1845 by Hawksworth Eyres & Co., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, is ornate in design, st...

Scandinavian bridal pantry box dated 1840 and having original and very decorative painted surface, the sliding lid with heavily chamfered edge and betrothed initials dividing the "18...

This high quality Papier-Mache desk set is beautifully hand painted in a floral motif and features inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops....

This Louis XV st. Cartel or wall clock in ormolu with its flowing rococo design and aquatic motif is in excellent condition having been refurbished and with its original key. Clock ...

This is a stunning pair of Adam Revival antique gilded ormolu triple branch candle wall lights, dating from the Circa 1840. Each wall light has a tapering body, supporting a spiral ...

c1840 French Antique Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. 3 piece and a very rare item. Great accessory for your desk.

This exceptional pair of 19th-century French candelabra exemplifies the elegance and refinement of the Louis XVI transitional style, a period where the ornate Rococo sensibilities of...

An academically significant pair of English Early Victorian garden urns, dating to circa 1840. Executed in a high-quality stone, these urns are modeled after the celebrated "Borghese...

19th-Century brass and chrome French jardiniere.

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust A rare and very unusual example dated from mid to late 19th Century, hand crafted papier Mache. In the form of a Fr...

Fine pair of English 19th century turned fruitwood treen candlesticks having vase and reel form on stepped ring turned bases, possessing very good ri...

French 19th c paper covered box with what appears to be a 3D diorama of the Strasbourg cathedral under a glass covered top. These paper boxes were de...

Monumental pair of bronze urns mounted on sienna marble vases

Antique Wooden Carved Gilded Bull's Head ca. 1840s An antique wooden carved Black Forest Bull's head, painted with gold. Formerly a shop decoration ...

P0123 A stunning William IV rosewood work and jewellery box, dating to circa 1840. This exceptional piece features elegant quadrant beading alongside fine decorative inlays on both t...

A fine single fusee timepiece dating from the beginning of Queen Victoria’s reign Circa 1840. The eight day movement with anchor escapement with a suspended pendulum bob with top adj...

A 19th century Swedish wooden cutlery tray with a curved slotted central handle and divider between two compartments, one with a notch for long utensils. Retains old painted finish.

A miniature carriage clock timepiece by Thomas Cole and his brother James Fergusson Cole. The eight day single fusee movement with english lever escapement. The case is decorated with the ‘Rose and Trellis’ pattern as seen on another of Coles clocks retailed by Edward Dent with the same handle and case construction ( JB Hawkins, “The Hawkins Pictorial Survey of Cole Clocks...

This wooden sculpture of a lutenist is an exceptionally crafted and artistically valuable example of European sculpture from the mid-19th century. Originating from France, the statue...

A large wooden campaign-style chest, numbered "No. 11," fitted with brass corner guards, carrying handles, and lock escutcheons, from an extensive series of numbered transport chests...

Italian Cast Brass Four Burner Lucerne Oil Lamp Antique Circa 1850. Cast brass four with 4 wick burner Lucerne oil lamp with four hanging wick tools, an adjustable under-font collect...

This miniature relief portrait of King Ludwig I. of Bavaria is made out of chased silver. I has been executed by Ludwig Leigh and is signed L.Leigh. The po...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Abbotsford House; an addition to our collectable box collection This exceptional antique Victorian silver vinaigrette has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The cover of this fine vinaigrette is embellished with a scene of Abbotsford House in high relief. The sides of the box are encompassed with panels of undulating ornamentation. The underside of the box is ornamented with engine turned decoration incorporating a rectangular cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved inscription 'J.E to S.E, 17th April 1821'. Both the base and cover are embellished with applied scrolling leaf decorated borders. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced decorated silver gilt grille and original gilded interior. A historical country house which was the former residence of renowned novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott, situated in the Scottish Borders...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver paten; part of our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Vic...

Hallmarked in London in 1842 by Robert Hennell III, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, features an ornate body with pierced decoration and cast and applied detailing, 4 cast feet, and an ornate cast swing...

A tall vibrant pair of cloissone vases of the Qing period, the last imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912. Crafted with the fine metalwork they were known for and featuring lush botanic...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English cast sterling silver taperstick; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver taperstick has a circular rounded form with a shaped figural column. The cylindrical capital of this antique silver taper candlestick is encircled with moulded girdles, in addition to a shaped scalloped chased decorated border to the rim; the capital surmounts a lobed floral petal style drip pan. The exceptional cast sterling silver column has been modelled in the form of a Harlequin. This impressive figural column surmounts a domed circular shaped base ornamented with chased scrolling leaf and floral ornamentation. This Harlequin taperstick does not have a weighted base. An antique Harlequin...

Paris porcelain vase, circa 1840.

Unique antique hand carved bowl made of wood. France, mid 19th century. The small bowl was used in former households as a salt oder herb bowl, which was placed in the middle of t...

Mid 19th century pair glazed porcelain old Paris vases with exterior gilt painted design details. Each vase is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Each vase is ...

Saint Louis encased overlay upright bouquet.

Staffordshire Pottery Yorkshire money box which features Mexborough Chapel - with the box owners name, 'MIRIAM WINN', printed on the front. Flanked by two figures standing either sid...

Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous figure which features a rabbit, recumbent on an oval base. Dull gilt embellishment. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. Op...

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White" I found it at an Estate Auction in Stockholm, Sweden.

English Boulle brass inlaid one-drawer inkwell with original fluted glass brass capped ink bottles, decorative floral carrying handle and resting on original chased ball feet, Mid-19...

Beautiful, unadorned late Biedermeier casket box made of solid birch wood from northern Germany, circa 1840. * Ebonized diamond as key crest. * Original brass lock and hinges. * Insi...

Hallmarked in London in 1845 by Samuel Smily, this distinctive Victorian sterling silver inkstand is of a rectangular form featuring a pierced gallery with scrolling and foliate moti...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette modelled in the form of a book; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has been realistically modelled in the form of a book. The body of this antique silver vinaigrette...

Signed by Cojoie AD, the decor-painter and on the reverse, LM et Cie, the making mark of the manufacture A circular hand painted pottery charger, decorated with an orientalist sc...

An exceptional, fine and impressive 18 carat yellow gold, 0.43 carat garnet, 0.08 carat ruby, green coloured hardstone and glass scent bottle; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection This exceptional 18 carat yellow gold antique scent bottle has a has a plain flask shaped form. This antique opalesque glass scent bottle is fitted with a fine and impressive yellow gold cylindrical collar and domed hinged cover, which opens to reveal the original push fit glass stopper. The rim of the collar, cover and mounted foot are embellished with impressive leaf designs. The surface of the cover is ornamented with impressive scrolling leaf decoration on a matte background, incorporating quatrefoil shaped floral motifs comprised of four collet set green-coloured hardstones. Each quatrefoil shaped design is embellished with a collet set cabochon cut ruby to the centre, totalling 0.08ct. The domed upper portion of the cover is further ornamented with an impressive scrolling leaf bordered floral design, comprised of five collet set green hardstone petals with an impressive 0.43ct round faceted cut garnet to the centre, collet set in relief. Condition This antique gold scent bottle...

Large pair gilt bronze and marble urns wit ribbon and flower swags and babies on handels

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver two light candelabrum centrepiece; an addition to our ornamental Victorian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian English cast sterling silver candelabrum has a circular waisted form. This antique 19th century table...

H 30cm x W 60cm x D 45cm Metal bound Swedish " wedding " box. Sweden 1840 circa 5kg

I could not identify the sitter. Socle base. From a Mississippi collection.

Mid-19th century oak carved bucket on stand, possibly Scandinavian, the bucket has two brass handles and the stand has one brass band, bother the stand and bucket has lovely naive ca...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case; an addition to our range of collectable silverware. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form. The surface of this antique card case...

Metal bound Swedish " wedding " box. H 22cm x W 59cm x D 44cm

Busto en mármol de mujer haciendo alegoría a la INOCENCIA , trabajo francés , mármol de carrara ( Italia ) .

Italian Neoclassical Roman Emperor Hadrian robed marble bust resting on circular tiered marble pedestal. Mid 19th Century

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock, circa 1840, in two parts, the upper section with a seated lute player aside the circular metal dial, the movement strike on bell, the lower se...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Windsor castle; an addition to our collectable box...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver desk standish has a naturalistic-shaped form. The surface of the stand is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved scrolling leaf and floral ornamentation, incorporating a scroll bordered cartouche bearing the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of an elephant's head. The stand is further ornamented with scrolling designs encompassing an oval recess, composing a pen well. The rim of the body of the sterling silver inkstand...

French three piece marble and gilt bronze mantel clock set with perched eagle, flanking urns, painted floral porcelain dial, original pendulum, swan and filigree motif, resting on d...

Small Swedish trough, or trencher, with incised makers mark in dry-rubbed finish. Beautiful dry, pale patina and grayish-brown color. Circa 1840-1879. ...

An excellent pair of mid 19th Century lidded decalcomania vases, externally decorated with gold finials and socles, internally decorated with unusual white backgrounds and wonderful ...

Pair of French porcelain perfume bottles, Jacob Petit, circa 1850.

Pair of Chinese mahogany tole demilune hinged poly chromed tea bins with gilt figural stenciling and decorative landscape scenes with foliage and bird motif, M...

An Incredible and Quite Important Pair of 19th Century Pink Ground Paris Porcelain Vases. The pair of Paris porcelain campana vases bear gilt crowned initials, indicating a connecti...