1870s Decorative Objects

A Very Large 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Sèvres Celeste Blue Ground Porcelain Box with Watteau Scene Cartouches. This box consists of signature celeste blue ground of Sèvres porcela...

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...

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 ...

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...

This is a very rare clock with the original movement still inside. However, this clock is NOT WORKING, and its completeness is unknown, being sold as-is, as a wall prop. We are not clock collectors or professionals, this is an estate procurement. No damage to marble or pendulum window. Writing and numbers wearing off marble surface. Bottom back wood case has some cracks, but all there. A very heavy clock. W 14.5 x D 4 x H 29.75 in. E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 27" marble front...

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...

Spectacular pair of hand decorated large store tins from lower Manhattan C1875. Created by Empire Hardware Co from Duane st NYC. Hand decorated and sold to a local downtown business...

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 ...

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...

A black and red marble clock in the shape of an Egyptian temple attributed to G. Servant, flanked by double columns inscribed with hieroglyphs and ornated with a winged uraeus, all made in two patina bronze. The clock is surmounted by a patinated bronze sphinx. Resting on four bronze faces wearing the nemes and terminating in lion paw feet. Georges Emile Henri Servant (circa 1828-1890) who took over his father in 1855 at their foundry, rue Vieille-du-Temple, in Paris, specialized in the production of neo-Egyptian style clocks, very popular in France since 1860s, and also the making of Greek style decorative objects. He drew considerable attention to the high quality of his bronzes at the 1855 Paris Universal Exhibition and then at the 1862 London Exhibition. At this time Servant exported up to 40% of his production, principally to the United States, where for instance, his sphinx clocks were sold with great success by Louis Tiffany Inc. or Hamann & Roche of New York (A similar clock is now exposed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York). But his success came really at the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition, where he was awarded a gold medal for his neo-Greek and Egyptian works (Les Merveilles...

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...

Originally mounted on the bow of a ship. Carved out of pine and originally painted. Purchased from Northeast Auctions 25 years or so ago.

Lovely pair of amphora vases in Paris porcelain, with polychrome rotating decoration of lilacs, roses, clematis, fuchsias and other natural flowers, on a white background. The foot a...

Large Bronze Sculpture Apollo & Daphne, After Giovanni Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Italian, 1598–1680) This large bronze sculpture depicts the mythological figures Apollo and Daphne at th...

An exquisite mid-19th Century Animalier bronze study of a spirited fox, beautifully modelled in a lively and alert pose. The bronze displays a fabulous rich chestnut-brown patina, su...

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...

Wedgwood Argenta Majolica wall pocket which features a bird perched on the edge of a nest amongst oak leaves and branches with acorns. White ground version. Colouration: white, grey,...

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...

Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...

A fine French bisque grouping showing a romantic scene in the taste of Boucher : an aristocrat courting a woman who tries not to give in to the young man's advances. The sculpture is...

A German cigar humidor box carved in oak wood. This is a fabulous oversized black forest humidor box created in northern Europe, most probably in Germany or Switzerland, back in the...

An English classical plaster library bust of a gentleman in Roman clothing, with a wall bracket depicting a Roman eagle. Sir Walter Scott after Chantrey.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 20 karat tri-coloured gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection. This exceptional antique French 20k yellow gold snuff box has an oval shaped form. The body of this antique box is embellished with panels of engine turned and tooled decoration, incorporating circular and floral motifs. Each incurved cornered panel is encompassed with applied simplified foliate festoon and column style borders, accented with tri-colored gold highlights. This impressive antique 20ct gold box...

Mahogany mantel clock in a break arch case with brass columns to either side, brass inlay to the front and surmounted by four brass finials. Beautifully d...

19th Century French Chinoiserie Bronze Jardiniere ~ Planter was cast from solid bronze to last for a millennium! The intricate design extends around all four faces, including elepha...

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...

This elegant apothecary lidded jar is made out of porcelain and was made in France in 1870 ca. The apothecary jar is hand painted and hand gilt. It is decorated with two palm trees b...

Chased bronze jewellery box, 19th century Chased bronze jewellery box, red silk inside, Napoleon III period, 19th century Contact us before ordering ...

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 ...

A Magnificent and large pair of antique meissen porcelain figures of colorful parrots, each standing on a tree branch with cherries and beautiful foliage after a model by J. J. Kandl...

A French céladon and white porcelain “pâte-sur-pâte” vase mounted with ormolu bamboo bronze. The vase lined inside by its original bronze planter. The gently tapered cylindrical bod...

This exceptional 19th-century Victorian English "haystack" measuring jug represents a premier example of historic British pub and marketplace history. Expertly hand-raised from heavy...

A Charming and Finely Executed Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures Depicting Royal Lovers, modeled after 18th-century designs by Johann Joachim Kändler, Meissen’s celebrated master mod...

Good. RESTORATION. A few filled chips to the rim. Filled chip to foot. Filled chip to head-dress.

Fantastic ceramic inkwell, with what seems to be a pottery oven in the midst of two naivistic lions. You lift of the top lid to place pens and lift up the two lions heads for ink. Co...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver table snuff box; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This fine antique sterling silver table snuff box has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The surface of this Victorian snuff box...

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 ...

An Elegant Patinated Bronze Figure of a Roman Orator probably Julius Cesar by Mathurin Moreau 1822-1912, Signed Moreau Math Exposition des Beaux 1...

A Large Meissen Porcelain group of lovers kissing in the Ocean on a Rock. This piece is truly spectacular in both quality and size. The pair of lovers a...

A Gorgeous & Rare Pair of French Palace-Sized Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain Royal Sphinx Figures with Incised Sèvres Marks. These large Sèvres biscuit porcelain figures depict a compleme...

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...

Victorian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1870. Leaf-form gondola with tendril volute stem and tip. Pierced rudder. Cast figure of winged cherub manni...

Fine gilt bronze and Wedgwood two-handled casket, circa 1875.

Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Spill vases, circa 1875.

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figure of a Phoenix, circa 1875

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...

This crock was found back east probably from Pennsylvania and has the original lid.The condition is very good with no chips or cracks.This decorated with blue around the entire crock.

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...

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 magnificent, fine and impressive, composite set of four Victorian English sterling silver candlesticks in the Charles II style; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection. ...

Antique Majolica Vase Bowl Dolphin Nautilus Shell English Royal Worcester c1870. Direct from England, a rare antique Royal Worcester majolica vase or bowl featuring a sculptural nau...

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...

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

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 Pair of French Painted Tole and Curved Glass Hurricane Lamps in Chinoiserie Pagoda Form. Each lamp is composed of a large, shaped glass hurricane shade fitted into a painted tole ...

Antique 19th Century French Blue Opaline Cup, likely created for a Commemorative or Celebratory Affair. Decorated in Gold Gilt Enamel Relief Designs with a Central Motif and Scattere...

A Beautiful and Quite Unusual Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads Handles, Lions paw feet, and Wreath Border. The centerpiece is formed as a circular reticulat...

French Regence style cartel in Boulle marquetry in première partie, with a red tortoise shell background. Architectural shaped case, standing on a base with four flattened balls foliaged feet with chiseled motifs on the middle. On each side a glass shows the inner part of the clock and is framed with water leaves frieze in gilt and chiseled bronze. Other motif in gilt bronze such as flowers, beaded acanthus leaves, mascarons, pelmets, swags and music trophies...

The case Jean-Francois and/or Guillaume Deniere (French, 1820-1901); the mechanism (Samuel Marti et Cie (French, 1841- ), circa 1870, finely cast gilt bronze and marble mantel clock in the Louis XVI taste, surmounted by a ribbon tied quiver and torch, the case decorated with swirling florals, the enameled dial with polychrome floral swags and Arabic numerals, the base with bundled acanthus garlands. and rising on toupie feet. The dial marked "Deniere/Ft de Bronzes" and "Paris", the mechanism stamped "Jx/Deniere/A Paris/1565',"Juveneaux", and "Medaille Bronze/S Marti & Cie". Note: The Deniere (Derniere) firm was noted for their exceptional bronze casting, exhibiting at the Paris 1855 World Fair and having multiple royal commissions including the coronation coach...

Black Forrest hand carved oak hinged boar head cellarette with bone tusk, carved intertwined branches with oak leaves, and resting on decorative foliate scr...