1860s Decorative Objects

Spectacular selection of antique and vintage Mercury glass vases, candlesticks, bowls and small objects.

A gorgeous green glazed large Chinese pottery censer of Archaistic shape called a fanghu, set on a separate stand, Qing dynasty, second year of Tongzhi, 1863. The censer or incense burner crafted in two parts and covered in a thick, runny and unctuous glaze, ranging from dark green to turquoise green, to pale celadon. The neck with shou (longevity) medallions. The body decorated in relief with fruit, pomegranate and finger citron (Buddha's hand). The sides fitted with lion mask handles. The stand with a key fret design, and a pierced Chinese...

Pair of Japanese famille verte covered vases, circa 1860.

This beautiful pair of roll-shaped vases is composed of cylindrical onyx bodies circled by finely chased bronze mounts with gilt and silvered highlights, creating an elegant chromati...

Pair of Chinese Porcelain yellow and turquoise ground Famille Rose vases, circa 1860.

Pair of cast iron garden urns, circa 1860 RSA Antiques Rare pair of garden urns Solid cast iron, circa 1860. Neoclassical Campana shape on a square plinth base, with a continuous be...

Heading : Tunbridge ware stationery box with writing slope Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central image of a stag, floral banding to b...

A monumental and rare pair of 19th century French dore bronze mounted Sèvres Celeste blue porcelain cachepots. These cache pots are extremely rare to fi...

A Spanish (Catalan) tin glazed Majolica statue of St. John the Baptist.

A fine pair of Victorian candelabra by F&C Osler with star cut base supporting twin glass branch issuing drop hung drip pans and candle nozzles.

Victorian Gilt Bronze figure of a Child playing the Cymbals Sitting Cross leg on a rock, fine detailed casting, on the face, Hands with the cymbal band wrapped around, Stripes on...

his sophisticated bronze bust depicts the ancient Greek poetess Sappho (620 B.C. - 550 B.C.), known for her lyrical poetry. Crafted in dark green patinated bronze with plaster eyes, ...

French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with silver highlights mantel clock. A superb Napoleon III clock in the Louis XVIth style. The original fire/mercury gilt ormolu in very good...

Pair of very elegant classicist candlesticks in fine patinated bronze, signed BARBEDIENNE. The execution of the casting is extremely finely worked with delicate leaves on the outer wall of the candlestick, with a head of antiquity on the upper part of the stem which flows into the lower part with fluting and side volutes. The 3 curved legs stand on raised feet with delicate strappy sandals. Measures: The diameter at the top is 3.5cm and at the bottom 13.5cm Ferdinand Barbedienne (* August 6, 1810 in Saint-Martin-de-Fresnay, Calvados department, France; † March 21, 1892 in Paris) was a French sculptor, bronze ware manufacturer, and gallery owner. One of the most important and popular Éditeurs d'art, or publishers of art articles, he had most of the French sculptors of his time under contract. Life and work Ferdinand Barbedienne was the son of a farmer. At the age of 13, he learned the Craft of saddlery. In 1822 he moved to Paris, where he first worked as a clerk in a wallpaper shop. He received start-up capital from his employer to open his own store, which he set up on Rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in 1834. He pursued the idea of exhibiting bronze statues in addition to his core business and mass producing them in small format. In 1838, he joined forces with the mechanic Achille Collas, who had developed the machine á reduction (réducteur for short); a device based on the principles of the pantograph that could reproduce three-dimensional objects in any size - reduced or enlarged. On November 29, 1838, both signed the founding contract for the company Société Ferdinand Barbedienne et Achille Collas, which aimed to commercially exploit the mechanized production of sculptural works for an initial 20 years. Barbedienne took care of the commercial management of the company, while Collas contributed the patent on his invention and seven existing machines, and with his profound knowledge of machinery was responsible for the production processes. Together they decided on the subject matter of the objects, the selling prices, and all other financial matters. In 1841, they produced casts of the Apollo of Belvedere, the Spinario, and 21 pieces with the motif of a bas-relief of the Parthenon. These were followed by versions of the Laocoon group, the Venus of Arles, and the Borghese Fencer, among others. Special interest was initially shown in works from antiquity, for which casts from the Atelier de Moulage in the Louvre served as models. The company continued to produce works by representatives of the Renaissance such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Giovanni Bologna or by French sculptors such as Jean Goujon, Jean-François Flamand, Pierre Puget, François Girardon, Antoine Coysevox...

A beautiful Victorian Wavecrest box by CF Monroe Company, circa 1890, signed and in remarkable condition. This exquisite example of American art glass is finely molded and entirely h...

Pair of French Porcelain cachepots, circa 1860.

Heading : Tunbridge ware work box by Edmund Nye c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic with heavy use of green oak...

Rare pair of bronze sculptures by Emile Hebért. Fine quality silvered and gilt bronze figures of a warrior woman and a poet women dressed accordingly with military attire and poetic words. Signed and foundry marked with the G. Servant mark. Pierre-Eugène-Emile Hébert, French, (1828 - 1893). A native Parisian, Hébert apparently lived and worked in the capital until his death. He was born in 1828, and studied sculpture privately, with his father Pierre (1804-1869) and Jean-Jacques Feuchère (1807-1852), both of whom pursued modestly successful careers in the Salon and as public sculptors beginning in the 1830s. Hébert learned extensively from their very divergent paths. Whereas Pierre Hébert...

Molded with Chinese vases and flowers in relief on each panel. The shoulders with painted miniature landscapes within leaf panels, the neck with trailing flowers.

« Mouton debout », sculpture by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810 – 1879). Workshop plaster. Biography Pierre-Jules Mêne, France (1810 – 1879) French sculptor. Son of a copper turner, Pier...

The Vincennes factory, the forerunner of the Sèvres factory, was founded in 1740 by workers who had transferred from the Chantilly factory. The Vincennes factory became royal in 1752...

This is a fabulous blue tool carrier, with original robins egg blue paint, original and natural wear. It's rare to find original paint! It is square naile...

Large B&G, Bing & Grondahl vase in pink with handles in gold. Early stamp. Dated 1865. 1st. assortment. In perfect condition. Measures 29.5 x 14.5 cm.

A quite stunning French cut crystal inkwell of substantial size, with extremely elegantly worked neoclassical mounts, intricate scrolling filigree and very finely detailed sphinx's a...

A very rare late 19th century French Animalier bronze study of a standing ostrich, the detailed feathering chased with extremely Fine precision, the flightless giant bird...

A very good quality, large French 19th century gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock, signed; 'Monbro Aine, Paris'. Having an urn of grapes with semi...

With adorned caryated figures as handles.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterling silver Vesta case...

This beautiful desk timepiece is a rare strut clock, in the form of a gilded scallop shell, with an engine turned silvered roman dial set behind a bevelled glass with distinctive fle...

Antique and unusual pair of 6 sconce candelabra. The 8 sided marble base set on four winged paw feet. The base has a silvered bronze collar decorated w...

A pair of 19th Century brass candlesticks, having turned and shaped columns raised on a square platform base. Circa 1860.

19th century small swedish dome top box circa 1860. Good quality dome top box with shaped sides.  In original deep blue paint with black painted metalwork.  Lid opens to reveal a cl...

Elevate your interior décor with this stunning pair of Napoleon III gilt and patinated-bronze caryatid candlesticks, a testament to the opulent craftsmanship of 19th-century France. ...

Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock Ormolu figural mantel clock with beautifully cast maiden in flowing robes holding a bunch of grapes towards a ...

An exquisite mid 19th century Chinese bronze jardinière, masterfully cast with a deeply scalloped body and adorned in high relief with elegant birds perched among flowering branches....

Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box attributed to George Wise Jr Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Probably Tonbridge, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic within a geom...

Six carved figures playing instruments in peasant dress.

A very finely carved marble bust of William Ewart Gladstone dated 1868 and signed W.Theed SC William Theed was born in Staffordshire, his father, William Theed the elder being a sculptor and a craftsman at Wedgwood, known for his major work, Hercules and the Thracian Horses for one frontage of the Buckingham Palace complex. The younger Theed studied at the Royal Academy Schools, then worked for the sculptor E. H. Baily. Five years on, in 1826, he went to Rome, where he was to stay a total of 22 years, during that time working in the studios of Thorwaldson and John Gibson. Returning to London in 1848, Theed enjoyed a good reputation, being a favoured sculptor of Queen Victoria, and was commissioned to produce many portrait statues, busts, and large monuments. He showed work in the 1851 Great Exhibition, and among other high points were a group for the Albert Memorial, and five standing figures on the Inland Revenue side of Somerset House, representing Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin. Theed's statues may be seen in St Paul's (Henry Hallam), Manchester (Monument to Chetham in the Cathedral, Gladstone and Thomas Bright for the Town Hall, and James Watt in Piccadilly Gardens), Huddersfield (Robert Peel), Winchester (David Williams monument in the Cathedral), and Prince Albert statues for Grimsby, and in Australia in Macquairie Street, Sydney. He was also responsible for three of the portrait statues (Bacon, Locke, Adam Smith...

A fine and quite unusual pair of large antique Meissen porcelain groupings, with each cornucopia carried by two Meissen children / cupids, all in diff...

Exceptional pair of Regence style carved and giltwood torcheres holders. The console shaft around which a dolphin is wrapped is richly decorated with leafy scrolls, shells, floral fa...

Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860 Solid mahogany lidded box that can be converted into a travel writing desk/travel secretary with a green leather to...

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris French Boulle clock housed in a fine quality torto...

Executed in the best traditions of Meissen, this lovely pair of statuettes depicts a female mandolin player and a woodcutter, where a musician entertains the laborer while he is occupied with his work. Hallmarked with Meissen crossed swords and numbered ‘18’on the bottom of both bases. Dimensions: Mandolin Player: Height: 4.07 inches (10.17cm) Width: 2.25 inches (5.62cm) Depth: 1.88 inches (4.7cm) Woodcutter: Height: 4.07 inches (10.17cm) Width: 1.88 inches (4.7cm) Depth: 2.75 inches (6.87cm) Meissen Meissen porcelain or ‘Meissen china...

Pair of French Napoleon III candlesticks in bronze and bronze fire gilt designed, manufactured and signed by Alfred Daubrée, Nancy. The cast bronze body...

Pastoral box. Carved antler, wood, metal. Spanish school, 1861. Submit registrations. Oval box made of antler carved in its color, with wood on the lid to reinforce it, decorated o...

Pair of 19th century French Empire bronze and crystal candelabras. Circa 1860. A fine addition to any home! 31H x 12W

Pair of candelabras in bronze and gilded and Marblewhite with three arms of lights in the form of a bouquet of flowers. The shaft in the shape of vase is decorated with two handles e...

Very Early Nantucket lightship basket, circa 1860, an oval open basket with wide splint staves, split wood rim, cane weave, solid birch bottom plate, and sha...

Well modeled "lion dogs'" modeled after a Pekingese the companion pet of Chinese royalty. Cream colored ground with brown accents.

Hallmarked in London, in 1869, by Alexander Macrae, this stunning, antique, Victorian, sterling silver Posey holder, or tussie mussie, is gold-plated, and...

This is an exceptional bronze bust titled "Attis, Consort of Cybele", created by renowned French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Clesinger in 1860. The bust is signed on the sash with "J. Cle...

Heading : Travelling Tunbridge ware writing slope Edmund Nye c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic within keyline...

Set of eight sculpture vases. Each vase is hand colored shaped and sized. Vases can use for the flowers. We have 4 more vases like this.

Heading : Tunbridge ware box with image of Dover Church and Pharos Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Probably Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central mosaic of Dover Chu...

Angelot: H 8 x W 8 x D 6 Oil Lampe : H 4.5 x W 9 x D 3 Portrait on a Bronze oval médaille : H 5 x W 5 x D 4

Stunning Napolean III French Ormolu and white marble clock with gilded Baccanalian frieze decoration to the base and seated a classical lady standing on six gilded button feet. Enam...

This remarkable and very finely carved study of the biblical figure of St Paul, The Apostle who was originally Saul of Tarsus born BCE. Tarsus in Cilicia (now in Turkey). He died circa 62 – 64 CE in Rome, Italy. He was one of the leaders of the first generation Christians and was often considered to be the most important person after Jesus in the history of Christianity. This highly accomplished wood carving is a difficult material for detailing English oak. It shows him standing barefoot and dressed in simple robes with a sword in one hand and a scroll in the other. His face has been well captured with a good expression, detailed hair and a long beard. The small scale of this figure would indicate it was not originally church decoration...

Chinese porcelain mandarin pallet vase, circa 1860 With molded emblems.

A French Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain putti mantel (fireplace) clock in gilded bronze with inset painted porcelain plaques. The central painted ov...

Bronze with brown patina from the 19th century, mounted as a lamp, Napoleon III period Contact us before ordering to confirm product availabi...