1870s Decorative Objects

Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one I’ve ever owned! No cracks no restoration absolutely mint.

Always highly sought-after, these novelty "weight" biscuit boxes came in two sizes; this one is the smaller box which is the harder to find; it would look perfect next to it's larger...

Napoleon III Amphora shaped porcelain in the style of Sèvre vase with bronze parts.

American gilt copper full bodied running horse directional weathervane with two gilt circular spheres resting on squared iron stand, J.W. Fiske, late 19th century.

A 19th Century French “Japonisme” Inkwell Patinated and gilt bronze, very finely chizeled Open-worked design in the Chinese Archaïc Taste of fighting dragoons The penholders simulati...

A Pair of 19th Century, Napoleon III, French F. Barbedienne Signed Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Tri-Footed Vases, with Mythical Beast/Dragon Heads Each vase is formed with a flared t...

Large Antique Vase with a very nice patina during the years of use. This antique vase, Made in France, its weathered surface and faded hues whispering tales of its rich history. Its ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver posy holder has a conical shaped form onto three legs. The surface of the holder has a frosted finish and is embellished with bright cut engraved Greek Key fret band ornamentation in addition to stylized leaf motifs. The body is further ornamented with an applied knop encircled with bead ornamentation flanked with a scalloped border and collet set cabochon turquoises. The upper portion of this impressive example of Victorian silverware is encompassed with a protruding undulating band accented with further collet set turquoise alternating with a swagged chain articulating from ring loops. The upper rim is embellished with a large applied bead decorated border. The vessel terminates with a bright cut engraved layered leaf texture to an applied ball motif. This impressive holder is supported by three hinged legs, conjoined with a silver chain. This antique posey holder...

Important pair of Napoleon III ewers in chased gilt bronze with rich decoration in relief of stylized foliage, friezes of palmettes, and vine branches framing a frieze of putti reali...

A refined Napoleon III period jewelry box from 19th century France, beautifully crafted in burl wood, rosewood, ebony and ivory with intricate inlaid detailing throughout. The rectan...

A striking 19th century Chinese cloisonné urn, circa 1870, featuring richly enameled surfaces and bold bronze beast form handles. The body is beautifully decorated in traditional clo...

Dutch 833 standard silver scent box, 1873 hallmarked. A "loderein", aka sponge box for applying perfumed water with a sponge or cotton ball kept inside. Now useful for peppermints, s...

Minton Majolica centrepiece bowl which features three pigeons perched on a leafy oak branch, supporting a large basketweave bowl on their fan tails. Bowl is decorated with oak leaves...

English Nautical brass yacht binnacle mounted on a mahogany rope base with an oval glass viewing port, gimballed compass, central carrying ring, and the original brass vented side li...

Japonesque sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in Union Square, New York. Lozenge pillar bowl on 4 scroll-mounted rectilinear volute-scroll supports. Engraved ornament: Flowe...

Fine pair of trumpet-shaped vases in porcelain, flaring widely at the top into an elegant, blossom-like rim. The slightly bulbous base rests on a circular foot accented with a gilded...

A very elegant 19th century antique French Sèvres cobalt blue porcelain & ormolu mounted urn shaped eight day mantel clock circa 1875, the clock stamped "Japy Frères", the porcelain hand-painted and signed by Georges Emile Poitevin (1820-1886). The body having a classic baluster urn shaped body, finished in a deep cobalt blue glaze and highlighted with intricate gilded scrolling borders. The clock with hand-painted Panels, the panel to the front with a courting couple in 18th century dress and to the rear an architectural scene with a staircase and an arched bridge, the clock is signed "G. Poitevin" to the front panel. The clock dial is gilded and has black Roman numerals, with twin winding arbors for the time and strike, the clock rings...

Made by the world-renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. An antique crystal masterpiece of exceptional proportions, the vase crystallizes the extraordinary k...

A Large and Quite Magnificent Pair of Antique 19th Century French Patinated and Ormolu Mounted Malachite Figural Pot-Pourris/Covered Vases, Attributed to Henry Dasson. These brule-pa...

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) "Guerrier du Caucase" cast bronze sculpture depicting a Caucasian warrior in full armor rendered in fine detail riding on his horse. Cast ci...

Old English silver plated / gold wash interior side handles decorative vase with exterior deign details. The vase is in great condition. Minor wear ...

Numbered 574668 Height : 56 cm (22in.) ; Diameter base : 20 cm (7,8 in.) Large Japanese-inspired soliflore vase in crystal and silver and gilded bronze. Made of a flared cup topped ...

Four Chatelaine Venetian Scent Bottles circa 1870-1890 blown glass made by the late 19th Century glass masters of Murano. The three smallest are internally decorated with gold powder...

Inscribed I. Bonheur, with Peyrol foundry mark.

Amazing clock depicting the tale of Amor and Psyche which Is about the god of love in Greek mythology. Large bronze Dore figures adorn the pediment standing on a rectangular Marble b...

A fine ormolu flower epergne on raised leopard paw feet supporting the main ring this issuing eight flat diamond cut posy vases with scalloped rim the centre supporting a larger vase...

Pair of French Baccarat Pink Opaline Ormolu-Mounted Vases Hand Painted with Birds and Flowers, Exposition Universelle 1876 The upper portions of the vases are decorated with polychro...

A pair Napoleon III Egyptian imperial porphyry urns and covers, each with a shaped cover and baluster body on a concave support and square b...

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figure of a Phoenix, circa 1875

Silver lidded tin on a matching display tray; both items of a curved, elegantly shaped design in the Neo-Baroque style, based on a rectangular form, with smooth surfaces and moulded ...

A large Louis XV style rosewood veneered casket with gilt bronze mountings. The box has a gilt rosewood veneer on all sides and is mounted in chevrons. The corners are underlined by ...

A Napoleon III desk set in marble and ormolu. This is a beautiful and flamboyant desk tray set created in Paris France during the Napoleon III per...

A handsome French Napoleon III walnut box, richly decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl, ivory and brass inlay. The rectangular form is beautifully proportioned and showcases the ...

A Highly Important and Quite Spectacular Pair of 19th-Century Vienna Porcelain Hand-Painted and Gilt Vases. Each of baluster-form with flared necks and an octagonal stepped bases. T...

Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Spill vases, circa 1875.

A superb quality bronze sculpture of Cupid with his bow by the renowned French artist Gustave Doré, made in Paris, France, c. 1876. Entitled ‘Amour lançant une flèche’ in French, th...

This is a painted Swedish Gustavian Mora clock. I have installed new battery works. The original works are offered with this clock but they do not...

Emile Gallé for St. Clement. Dish on four feet in hand painted faience. Decorated with flowers and birds, 1870s. In very good condition. Signed. Measures: 30.5 x 15.5 x 6.5 cm.

A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum quality, antique Meissen Porcelain grouping of Apollo, the Sun God's, Sun Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1772-1773 for Czarina Katharina, Better known as Catherine the great...

A fine Grand Tour bronze of Narcissus on a circular base of fine griotte marble An excellent cast with high quality finishing and a lovely slightly rubbed patina showing the bleed. O...

A wedgwood black and gilt basalt covered Potpourri vase, circa 1870.

A Large & Important French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Jardiniere. This magnificent piece is of a baluster form wi...

This is a Swedish Mora clock, Norrland model. New battery works have been installed with a Reproduction face. You have a choice of chimes, a volume nob, a ...

This beautifully enamelled set comprising an inkwell and two candlesticks will cheer up any room. A fine example of the wonderful enamel work executed in Bresse around 1870. The mast...

Pair of Thomas Sergent Majolica vases with a mythological theme which feature a river scene around the sides, with putti, dolphins, reeds and s...

A Wonderful Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars on Blue Porcelain Ribbons, One Dog with a Child. Exquisitely hand-painted with rea...

Pair of Renaissance Revival Bronze Rose Bowl ~ Pillar Candle Stands, originally designed as supports for oil lamps and beautifully modeled with the rich historic character of 19th ce...

A large French dore bronze mounted banded agate box with velvet interior lined shelves, dating to the late 19th century. The exterior is constructed from rectangular banded agate pan...

rench Napoleon III Bronze & Glass Mantel Clock By Vincenti & Cie Circa 1870 Dimensions : 19" Tall X 9.25" Wide X 6" Deep This stunning clock was made Vincenti & Cie in the late 19t...

A large and impressive late 19th century French animalier bronze group of a Pheasant surprised by a weasel, both animals heightened with original gilding and raised on a naturalistic...

Signed on the underside by Gaetano Battaglia of Manifattura Battaglia, this tall hand-painted majolica ewer originates from Naples, Italy, circa 1870. Known as an istoriato (loosely ...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 by George Unite this striking Victorian antique sterling silver card case is of a rectangular form with a scalloped edge and a hinged lid. The surfac...

This is an antique Gothic revival sewing case. A Scottish, walnut and brass work box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Delightful Gothic overtones from the revered Scottish revival period Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest Warm caramel and biscuit hues dance across the fine casework Lid adorned with superb brass quarterfoil plate and four corner mounts Later silver plated shield engraved with a monogram and the year 1887 Fascia hosts a shaped lock escutcheon with inset working lock — key present Striking silk cotton interior lining finished in a rich scarlet hue The interior catches the eye with a buttoned finish, hosting cobalt blue sequins Trio of pouches to the lower section for hosting glass bottles or several cotton reels This is a superb antique sewing case...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1871 by Atkin Brothers, this unusual antique Victorian sterling silver spoon warmer is a novelty piece realistically mod...

Pair 19th century French Napoleon III Period Bronze D'Or Rococo Candlesticks are a stunning work of the sculptor's art rendered in ormolu to literally last for centuries! The elabora...

With lush floral still-lives on either side. The sky-blue ground with intricate floral and scroll gilding. The interior lip of the porcelain with similar gilt scroll work. The gilt b...

Antique late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance revival solid silver-gilt and enameled trinket box, beautifully enamelled throughout dipicting various mythological scenes. Apparently ...

An exquisite Chinese porcelain joss stick holder dating to the early 19th century, crafted in the renowned famille rose palette. This piece is beautifully shaped in the form of a cap...

An exceptional 19th century French porcelain vase executed in the Sèvres style, reflecting the celebrated aesthetic that emerged from the royal manufactory at Sèvres in the 18th cent...

A very unusual and quite rare 19th century French chinoiserie/Japanism dore bronze mounted and hand painted porcelain aesthetic movement clock, attributed to E. Lièvre, most probably...