1870s Decorative Objects

Alabaster, 19th century, woman with a flute beside the fountain, bronze flute. Measures: H 78 cm, L Basic: 30 cm x 23 cm. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

Modeled with foo-dog perched on a rock and leaning on a clock as it emerges from the waves.

A large and fine heavy 19th century French Empire gilt bronze and cut crystal centerpiece. Three cherubs with dolphins in between . Gilt bronze Empire design on the base.

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 ...

With frieze of neoclassical figures including Pan and nude males in relief. Mounted on rose marble bases.

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

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...

Pair of Japanese-style roll-shaped vases, made in “cloisonné” enamel and gilded bronze. The cylindrical body is decorated with polychrom floral branches, flowers and butterflies on a...

With tooled gilt metal scrolls, the mother-a-pearl finely polished exhibiting multi-colored hues.

French empire pair of candle holders lamps. Exceptional pair of antique candleholders, created in Paris France during the imperial period of Napoleon III, circa 1870. They was designed with French empire neoclassical patterns, masterfully crafted with parts made up in gilt bronze ormolu and patinated bronze. Mounted in fluted columns pedestals carved from gray dotted Granite, with polished finish. Embellished with garlands and putties mounted in a four square and stepped bases. Weight: Combined of 12 Pounds (5.45 Kilos). Measurements: 15 Height by 4.50 Length by 5.15 Width Inches, (38 x 11.43 x 13.08 Cm). French Empire Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870 under the name of Napoleon III. In a way, the artistic codes of the Napoleon III style, also called Second Empire style, were presented at the Exhibition of 1844, during the reign of Louis-Philippe d'Orléans. The second Empire style, also known as the Napoleon III style, is a highly eclectic style of architecture and decorative arts, which uses elements of many different historical styles, and also made innovative use of modern materials, such as iron frameworks and glass skylights. It flourished during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III in France (1852–1870) and had an important influence on architecture and decoration in the rest of Europe and North America. Major examples of the style include the Opéra Garnier (1862–1871) in Paris by Charles Garnier, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the Church of Saint Augustine (1860–1871), and the Philadelphia City Hall (1871–1901). The architectural style was closely connected with Haussmann's renovation of Paris carried out during the Second Empire; the new buildings, such as the Opéra, were intended as the focal points of the new boulevards. Comfort was the first priority of Second Empire furniture...

Dimensions of each candlestick: H 21.06 inches × diameter 6.89 inches (H 53.5 cm × Ø 17.5 cm). Patinated bronze, gilded accents, and white marble give this pair of French Louis XVI-...

JEAN-BAPTISTE CLESINGER French, 1814-1883 "Dying Lucretia" (1868) Sand-cast and patinated bronze Engraved "Fou Par Vor THIEBAUT *" verso Unsigned Conceived 1868, cast circa 1870 1...

Important Rococo style clock in chased and gilt bronze. This Louis XV style clock has a very fine decoration of moving foliage, flowers and shells. The whole is surmounted by a bouqu...

French blue celeste porcelain and ormolu mantel clock. Very good condition with original ormolu and no damage to the porcelain panels, some of which have neo-classical influence. Two...

19thc original old surface Hessian Andirons. Great patina and great condition. Wonderful original cast iron of the Hessian soldiers. This amazing hea...

Meissen lovely pair of children season's rococo figurines - The Fall: Girl and boy with wine grapes, both supporting themselves on marble column Ma...

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...

Folk Art Primitive whirligig, circa 19th century (Working moving item) This lot is a very rare and unique handmade functioning 19th century Folk Art whirligig. The item in unique and very rare to market, it’s completely handmade, with cast iron cogs, hand carved wooden figures and the item works smoothly when the main cog is turned to animated the item. Once the main cog is turned the hand carved figure of the man moves forward to turn the main central function of the whirligig. The item still has all its original primitive handmade art features including, a moving saw, moving wooden pump, cogs, pulleys, central rope wheel, main 2 hand carved figures (one is missing its head). In conclusion this is an original very rare to market functioning 19th century Folk Art primitive whirligig, It’s simply a piece of art and highly desirable. We have never seen a complete item...

Stunning set of two vases in monumental size, made in ceramic, by the well-known Johann Maresch around 1870 in Austria / Bohemia. These two vases are of exceptional quality, decorat...

This beautiful urn (or vase) was crafted in 1875 by the famous Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. The urn exhibits the fine detailing and gilding that Sèvres Porcelain was renowned for in the 18th and 19th century. The inside of the urn is signed, ‘S.73’, ‘DECORE A SEVRES/ RF/ 75’. The conical porcelain urn has been painted a speckled royal blue colour and decorated with parcel gilt, navy floral motifs. The body is ornamented around its base with stylised leaf forms, and its centre features a large painting of a flower. Navy porcelain...

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 pair of English Wedgwood majolica leaf form plates, dated December 1871, with rich emerald green glaze, raised white leaves and berries, and delicate brown stem handles. The fine m...

A Magnificent Pair of 19th Century French Lapis Lazuli Scagliola Vases with Ormolu Rope Mounts. Each is crafted from lapis lazuli scagliola and mounted with finely cast ormolu. They...

A Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Four Arm Candelabra/vases with Putti, After the Model by Pierre Gouthière, attributed to Henry Dasson. Each candelabrum is of lidded vase form, f...

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

Wonderful and rare Victorian paste set frame from the mid-late 19th century. An extraordinary and massive piece of "jewelry" for your tabletop. Beautifully...

A 19th-Century French Japonisme Three-Piece Figural Garniture Clock Set Attributed to Eugène Cornu, in the Style of Édouard Lièvre. Consisting of a mantel clock and a pair of matchin...

Pair 19th century Napoleon III gilded - and silver-plated bronze candelabra styled in the form of medieval knights in armor on hexagonal marble bases. France c. 1870s Dimensions: H...

Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier A fantastic masterwork of perfection with beautiful fire-gilded bron...

Pair of French Old Paris Aesthetic Movement Porcelain Hand Vases, circa 1880 A distinctive pair of French Old Paris porcelain hand vases dating to the Aesthetic Movement, circa 1880...

YAD, tip for the Torah reading, 84 zolotniki of silver, A. M. POSTNIKOV. Moscow, circa 1870 ORIGIN Moscow PERIOD ca 1870 MATERIALS 875/1000 silver. Red stone (garnet or glass past...

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 English porcelain two-handled vase, Copeland, circa 1875.

Signed Désiré Attarge Fit and F. Barbedienne Paris Pair of silvered bronze cups, chased by Désiré Attarge after an antique model (Ist Century), known as the Coupe d’Alésia or Cantha...

Antique French Jardiniere Planter Black Forest Loebnitz Faience Walnut c1870. Direct from France, a truly impressive antique French jardini...

A 19th-century Parian ware spill vase by Samuel Alcock, England, dating from the mid to late 19th century and executed in ivory and royal blue bisque porcelain. The cylindrical vase ...

Bronze figural chamberstick, French, circa 1875.

A dramatic pair of hand-carved, gessoed and 22k gold gilded, urn-form balustrade finials surmounted by flame forms. Each on a tapered foot with a pe...

19th century Swedish folk Art wooden bowl dated 1874 & ASRSPES A stunning antique organic wooden bowl with lovely patina & originalpaint. You can see the use of time. The bo...

Robert Cooke English Parian Hand Double Vase, Aesthetic Period, circa 1875 An unusual English Victorian parian ware hand-form double vase or bonbon dish, attributed to Robert Cooke ...

Large French porcelain armorial vase, Samson, circa 1875.

Made circa 1870 by John Sherwood & Sons, and carrying a diamond registration mark for 28th of January 1870, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Biscuit Box, is spherical...

Louis Hottot Pair of 19th-Century French Bronze Tazze: Africa and America An extraordinary pair of late-19th-century French patinated and gilt-bronze figural tazze by Louis Hottot (...

A monumental and unusual pair of antique 19th century Japanese porcelain poly-chrome lacquered vases. Each is beautifully designed with...

A 19th Century German Rococo Ormolu Clock with Porcelain Figures and Flowers. This 19th Century Mantel Clock Combines An Elaborate Ormolu Framework With A Round White Dial, Arabic N...

Large Napoleon III period bronze sculpture by Jules Bertin French, 1879 Measures: Height 140cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm This exceptional sculpture is by Jules Bertin, a leading F...

A rather incredible and rare three-tier antique American wall frame that is four inches deep with the first inner frame having hand decorated gilded scroll work. All that gilding dir...

A Pair of Large French Baccarat Blue and Green Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Vases. This pair of large cylindrical vases was produced by the Baccarat crystal works in France, known fo...

French Ormolu Mantel Clock French mantel clock housed in an ormolu case with stepped base and decorated feet, floral, wreath and cherub decoration. To the side of the dial is a class...

A fine pair of neoclassical style gilt and patinated bronze seven light candelabras by FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE Original condition this pair was never touch.

Impressed "Moore" on the bottom of the base.

A pair of carved wooden deer head trophies supporting natural antlers from young deer. They are mounted on carved wooden bases shaped like shields. Original red patina. Southern Germ...

Meissen gorgeous figurine group: Cherubs as Wine Growers The details are stunningly sculptured = finest modelling! Design: Michel Victor Acier (1736-1799) / model C 60 created 1...

A stunning & superbly cast 19th century parcel gilt candelabrum in the Rococo taste, showing a sculptural central column of entwined bronze & parcel gilt bronze, rising from a pierce...

Crafted in Thailand with rich cultural significance, these temple roof finials known as naga hold profound spiritual symbolism. Traditionally used to guard against malevolent forces and natural calamities, these revered sculptures are steeped in Buddhist tradition. This striking naga is an exquisite testament to Thai craftsmanship and spiritual reverence. Carved from teak wood, its soaring, sinuous form embodies an impressive and sculptural presence. Embracing a mystical aura, this particular naga features the evolving outline of the sinuous Thai Chofa...

A large and impressive Theodore Deck Earthenware bottle form vase in the Islamic/Iznik Taste, Impressed "TD" 1870 on the bottom. The narrow circular neck is decorated with dark blue,...

A magnificent pair of late 19th-century French candelabras, with an especially ornate Napoleon III–style design and beautifully detailed gilt-metal decoration. Each candelabra featu...

A good large antique Victorian green glass doorstop or dump weight including a pot/vase with four flowering stems probably made in Yorkshire, England and dating from around 1870. A...

Flamed mahogany liqueur cellar with brass inlaid frame simulating box hardware. The side handles are also inlaid around a motif of two swans facing each other. The keyhole and openin...

France, circa 1870. A fine late 19th century ormolu and porcelain mounted mantel clock, the painted dial above a courting couple scene, the whole mounted with a Krater vase and ra...