1850s Decorative Objects

This is an antique Grand Tour planter. An Italian, bronze decorative bouquet vase dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A delightful piece of Grand Tour craftsmanship, ri...

An impressive French mantel clock dating to the mid-19th century, featuring an elegant combination of richly gilt bronze and finely patinated bronze. The sculptural composition depicts a young boy seated on horseback, raising a riding crop while gently holding the reins. Set upon a naturalistic rocky landscape with foliage and a bird, the finely modelled group rises above an elaborate Rococo Revival gilt-bronze clock case adorned with scrolling acanthus, flowers, grape clusters and gardening attributes. The beautifully pierced gilt-bronze case frames a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, creating a striking contrast with the dark patinated sculpture above. The original gilt surface remains exceptionally vibrant and well preserved, giving the clock remarkable visual presence. The movement bears the original “Les Japy Fils – Médaille d’Argent 1844 et 1849” award medallion. Founded by Frédéric Japy in 1777, the Japy workshops became one of the foremost manufacturers of French clock movements during the nineteenth century. The medallion commemorates the silver medals awarded to the firm at the French National Industrial Expositions of 1844 and 1849 and supports a manufacture date after 1849. The movement has been tested for more than twenty-four hours and is currently running correctly. Both the timekeeping and striking functions operate properly at the time of cataloguing. The clock is accompanied by its original winding key, a later pendulum and removable rear brass cover. A substantial and highly decorative French mantel clock that combines excellent sculptural quality, beautifully preserved gilding and a documented Les Japy Fils movement, making it an outstanding display piece for both traditional and eclectic interiors. Details: Dimensions: Height: 46 cm (18.1 in.); Width: 36 cm (14.2 in.); Depth: 14 cm (5.5 in.). Condition: Good antique condition. The movement has been tested for more than twenty-four hours and is currently running correctly, with both the timekeeping and striking functions operating properly at the time of cataloguing. The gilt bronze retains an excellent appearance with only light age-related wear. The white enamel dial has one fine hairline crack and a tiny edge chip. The riding crop held by the boy appears to have a small loss to its tip. Historic repairs and soldering are visible to the rear feet and within the back of the case. These repairs are stable, the clock stands securely, and they are largely invisible during normal display. Later pendulum. Original winding key and removable rear brass cover included. As with all antique mechanical clocks...

1461 Antique wood cash box with iron handles

A pair of Napoleon III Moroccan burr thoya wood urns, turned from the solid, each in the form of a slender urn and cover on a shaped base, with an ormolu flame finial, beading and la...

This is an antique temple betel nut dish. An Indonesian, engraved brass sireh stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Richly decorative and of regional significance,...

Unusual antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped top with a shaped gallery above two drawers opening to reveal a fitted compartment for sewing items...

Victorian era Anglo-Indian ashtray or vide poche in ebony.

A delightful letter or stationary box Wonderful colours Similarities to Mauchline ware. Hand painted paper applied to wood, possibly sycamore. Applied hand coloured steel engravin...

French Three hand blown onion bulbous neck colored glass wine jugs, Mid 19th century.

19th century Terracotta Portuguese figures We share what we love, and we love this pair of hand-crafted 19th Century terracotta Portuguese ...

A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted marble covered urns, Napoleon III period, circa 1850. Each of ovoid baluster form, carved from richly figured Brèche Violette mar...

Carl Ranch's eff. small antique mantel clock is a beautiful and unique timepiece crafted in France in the 1850s. The case of this exquisite clock is designed in the Rococo Revival st...

A quite wonderful and romantic stationery box, ready to grace the finest of desk-tops. Made from burr walnut the wedge shaped box is smothered in fine quality polished brass mount...

French mantel clock made of white marble Enamel dial with blue Roman numerals and gilt hands. French eight-day movement with anchor escapement, striking the hours and half-hours on...

An antique French ormolu souvenir of Lourdes, showing St Bernadette before the Virgin Mary as the "Miracle du Clerge", 5th April 1858, mid 19th Century i...

Staffordshire Pottery porcellaneous figure which features a poodle in a playful pose, crouched on a rectangular base. The base has leaf molding around the sides and has two dull gilt...

Antique copper cookware, such as this polished chaudron with wrought iron handle are highly sought-after decorative pieces due to their unique color and (typically) bright patina. handcrafted in France, circa 1850, our chaudron has a shaped wrought iron handle that rests on a thick rolled rim when not in the upright position. The handle is affixed to the cauldron by a pair of horseshoe shaped mounts, each with two rivets. When the chaudron was used for cooking, the handle would be raised and fitted onto a cremaillere (chimney hook...

Slim longcase clock in fir wood with profiled base and tall rectangular case. The hood is framed by a curved pediment and displays a dial with hand-painted numerals and floral decora...

French wooden sculpture from the mid-19th century. Work carved in pear wood (dark mahogany-coloured patination) depicting a religious subject, the Madonna, of good quality. Sculpture...

19thc French Antique Cut Crystal/ Gold Bordered Deluxe Candle Holder. This piece is stunning! The detail is amazing.

19th century Anglo-Irish cut crystal footed bowl. Alternating cut prisms with excellent cutting throughout. Round stepped base on square plinth...

historic French pewter candle holder Since ancient times, candlesticks have been made in this way. for a good reason :: it makes sense! chiseled garland Manufactured in Southern Fran...

Old Danish hyacinth glass or vase from Holmegaard or Kastrup glassworks, circa 1850. It is registered in the Holmegaard catalog in 1853 The smooth m...

A very well carved alabaster bust of a young Mid 19th century child, with crochet shawl and holding a basket. Italian signed to rear by the artist. In good condition images are a tru...

19thc Italian Hellenistic Grand Tour Carved Marble Sculpture of Spinario the Thorn Extractor. After the 17thc Italian masterpiece residing in Museum in Rome.

Lovely weathered hand carved Caen stone mortar. SW France 1850s. Ø 32 cm c H 20cm

Large French Rococo style bronze figural group of cherubs and a goat by Henri Picard (1840-90). Small stamp on bottom of base 0000 HPICARD. Base is modeled after a similar sculpture ...

Bronze figure by Gabriele Parente, 1850. Dark bronze.

Beautiful women teracotta bust according to Albert- Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (French 1824-1887), Signed A. CARRIER to the reverse. Green patina. Very elegant women. Perfect condition.

Presenting a beautiful mid-19th century bronze sculpture by the renowned artist Auguste Moreau, depicting a young girl holding a bird in one hand and a shovel in the other. This char...

A cast iron flatback panel originally from a balcony rail in France. Dating to the mid-late 19th century, these decorative objects were used as building or garden elements. Heavy, weighing about 25 pounds, and aged with a beautiful patina, the panel shows a robed figure within an ornate scrolled frame. Imagine it as a piece of outdoor sculpture, used as a fireback, turned into a table base, or framed in a garden gate. Measures: 26.5 inches H x 15.5 inches W x 1.25 inches deep. In very good antique condition with the desired rusted patina.

This rare papier-mâché anatomical model of a human leg originates from the renowned workshops of Dr. Louis Auzoux in France, a pioneer of 19th-century anatomical teaching models. Cr...

Some with markings. Dimensions ; Width- 14.63 inches Depth- 11.5 inches Height- 16 inches Width- 12 inches Depth- 9.25 inches Height- 10 inches Width- 8.75 inches Depth- 7.25 inche...

Set of five Swedish Root Basket from 19th-20th century Beautiful baskets made from pine and spruce roots. Height: 7-14 cm/2.7-5.5inch Diameter: 19-34 cm/-7.413.3 inch

Made in France, 1850 ca. This creamy white fruit bowl with coiled frame and handles with movable silvered rings is made in glazed and silvered ceramic. It features rich applied deco...

Old Danish hyacinth glass or vase from Holmegaard or Kastrup glassworks, circa 1850. It is registered in the Holmegaard catalog in 1853 The smooth m...

Beautiful watercolor landscape of the countryside. Two people are walking on a pontoon towards their cottage with their dog. The colors are soft and the horizon seems blurred, which ...

Beautiful pair of gilded wooden frames from the mid-19th century. They can be used either as small mirrors or as frames, either vertically or horizontally. They feature beautiful car...

Hailing from the culturally vibrant Shanxi Province of China, this stunning rice container is a true masterpiece crafted with precision from Elm and tr...

Elegant Grand Tour bronze column, dating from the 19th century and inspired by the architectural remains of Ancient Rome. Finely cast and chas...

A fine early repeating carriage clock in an engraved one piece case. With a gilt engin turned mask, and a white enamel dial and roman numerals. The gilded case is engraved with foliate scrollwork, the 8 day repeating movement with English lever platform escapement strikes on a gong, is regulated by a silvered english lever platform escapement, although unsigned this clock is of the highest quality and is likely to have been made by one of the great Parisian makers. The gong block is signed FD in an oval cartouche, this supplier was used by both Henri Jacot...

This classic pair of antique French candlesticks are hand crafted of silver plate and brass Details include downward tapering on fluted shafts supported by a round heavily embossed f...

Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku Head, Hands and Legs by Nagoshi Kenji, Ca. 1850 DIMENSIONS Head: 13” High Hands: 11” High Legs: 9” High ...

Fine pair of 19th century French empire gilt bronze candle sticks. You're exploring a truly regal category—French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks are the epitome of early 19th-centur...

France / 1850 / kettle / red copper / Rustic / Mid-century Large red copper kettle or bucket crafted in France around 1850. Hammered copper log kettle with a brass rim to the top ed...

A fine pair of richly cut Victorian glass lustres hung with ball drops. England, circa 1850.

Pair antique Japanese early Meiji period Kutani Tsukuru (made at Kutani) porcelain painted bowls. Embellished with delicately hand painted women in mountain scenery and flowers. The ...

A very fine pair of Italian Grand Tour putti bronze statues on Breccia marble bases, circa 1850. One of the nicest pairs of antique Grand Tour bronze putti we have had in a while, th...

Impressive Empire period mantel clock in gilt bronze and brown patinated bronze, depicting a draped male figure in the antique style, seated in a contemplative pose. This finely chis...

Sculpture representing a cow and her calf, signed Pierre-Jules Mêne. Cartridge « PJ MENE » on the front of the terrace. France, circa 1850. Workshop plaster. Biography Pierre-Jule...

A unique and well done portrait vase on an allover royal blue ground with gilt accents. An interesting black ground where the neoclassical portrait is painted on. We attribute the ma...

This exquisite 19th-century Continental style covered urn is a testament to the intricate artistry and craftsmanship of its era. The urn's exterior is adorned with a vibrant and deta...

Rare 19th Century Palmer & Company wick candle stand with patented spring mechanism to keep the candle raised at all times. Dismantles as shown for easy loading. Solid brass with ori...

A Chinese Canton blue and white shrimp dish, circa 1850. 9 ¼ inches wide by 10 inches long by 1 ½ inches tall

We present you two big Napoleon III frames for portraits or engravings in the form of medallions. The frames have glass and passe-partout made of wood French-polished in black. In a...

French Empire three light brass candle sconce pair with swan motif, circa 1820s . Features include incredible detail and great old patina. See measurements below.

Incredible FAUNO in bronze made in Italy circa 1850 playing flutes.

Mid 19th Century French Onyx with gilt brass and patinated metal three piece clock garniture set . The clock features an 8 day brass design time and ...

English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial, fusee chain movement, and affixed to an oval carved wood felt base with four bun feet...

XIX century Neo-Classic bronze vase by Ferdinand Barbedienne Red marble base Signed France Circa 1850 -1870.