1870s Decorative Objects

This is a bust of Psyche in patinated bronze by the founders Boyer and Rolland. It represents a young woman wearing butterfly wings in her hair with her head turned towards an insect placed on her shoulder. The little butterfly probably represents Cupid. It is an evocation of the myth Cupid and Psyche. The sculpture rests on a red marble base placed on a rectangular stand. It is a sand casting made in the foundry of Boyer and Rolland whose mark is on the back of the bust. On the side, it is annotated Mm Léon Bertaux...

Heading : Tunbridge Ware Glove box with floral mosaic Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells Decoration : Dome topped with central woolwork floral mosaic and foliate...

George Jones Majolica candlestick which features a lady dressed in a classical, flowing robe, holding the candle sconce above her head. Colouration: lilac, pink and green are predomi...

There are decorative objects… and then there are objects that look as though they once presided over banquets where goblets clinked, poets declaimed, and someone in velvet insisted o...

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 very important gilt bronze, enameled bronze and patinated bronze clock depicting two children holding the stellar globe on which a cupid holding a torch in the right hand and a gar...

A beautiful French polychrome patinated dore bronze and silvered bronze with Algerian onyx mounted centerpiece, attributed to Eugene Cornu. This beautifu...

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....

The “Persian bottle vase” model, created at the Sèvres manufactory in 1874 based on a Persian metal prototype, exists in several versions that vary in c...

French Majolica vase with leaves and geometrical pattern signed Sarreguemines circa 1870. H / 2.7 inches , D / 2 inches.

This is a superb antique Grand Tour patinated bronze figure of Narcissus, dating from the last quarter of the 19th Century. Narcissus was a hunter in Greek mythology and he was di...

Large 19thC Chinese Zinc Lined Brass Trough Planter Jardiniere with relief "Eternal Dragon" decorations - 25"w x 15"d x 11"h

Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica box and cover which features a rabbit in a crate, with vegetables on top. The word, 'DELATIRE' is impressed to the side of the crate. Brown groun...

French Majolica vase with leaves and geometrical pattern signed Sarreguemines circa 1870. H / 4 inches , D / 3.5 inches.

Great rustic accessory for the country kitchen Country house condition. Original patina to brass and irusty iron handle. Not re-polished. Free UK shipping

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...

This Fine french four glass mantel clock has a beautifully gilded case with thick bevelled glass panels and doors. the eight day movement with visible jewelled Brocot escapement is m...

This is a large French Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Pan the Roman fertility God of the forest issued by the "Musee de Naple" , circa 1870 in date. The sculpture features Pan danc...

French 19th-Century Bronze Sculpture of a Retiarius by Edmé-Anthony-Paul Noël (Tony Noël), France, circa 1875. This powerful and finely modeled French bronze sculpture depicts a Ret...

A fine pair of French Empire style bronze dore candelabra with tapering malachite stems resting on three lion paw feet on triform malachite bases. Circa 1870.

STUNNING ~~Antique English Holdcroft Majolica Footed ("Hoof" Feet) Cache Pot, Planter, Jardiniere, Flower Pot, Bowl or Vase with Bird Medallions and Angel or Mermaid Supports~~c. 1870s Authentic French majolica...

The inscription engraved on the gilded medallion in the center of the plinth serves as the name of this remarkable sculpture, La Cruche Casee (The Broken Jug). Made of multicolored patinated and ormolu bronze in the second half of the 19th century France, this absolutely fabulous stationary figural candle...

Good pair of 19th century patinated bronze classical bronze ewers, the handles with busts of a bearded Hercules wearing a lion head headdress, ending in anthemions, the fluted neck o...

France, circa 1870 Gilded and patinated bronze, modern marble base. Signed « Fratin » on the bronze base This beautiful elephant clock was made in the 19th century by the Animalier ...

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

Manufacturer’s Mark of J.Vieillard & Cie à Bordeaux Beautiful circular earthenware bowl with polychrome decoration painted under glaze and heightened with manganese-brown lines. The...

Vase in ceramic from France. It has been done during the 19th Century. Decor with Caracthers and Flowers. Main clors are white blue. Signed Henriot Quimper.

Antique French photo frame in Gutta-Percha, stylized decorations Napoleon III period, circa 1870. Antique frame width: 5 cm / 1.96 in. Antique glass...

A magnificent Aesthetic Movement mantel clock, with an ebonised mahogany case and an exquisitely painted dial. The case embodies the style of the Aesthetic Movement, with an arched a...

Truly unique clock set in pink marble and bronze decorative piece of art the clock is modelled in the image of an 18 century sedan chair that is covered ...

Antique circa 1870s Staffordshire porcelain figurine in the shape of a man and woman in Scottish clothing seated above a faux clock.

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

Art Nouveau Cookie Bowl iridescent glass by Pallme Konig & Hagel Subtle, hand blown glass Bowl in the Art Art Nouveau style. Special color and techniqu...

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...

This is a late 19th century Italian neo classical bronze compote. This classical bronze compote has ornate claw feet and mythical figures on either side of the bowl with rings. This ...

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...

George Jones Majolica candlestick which features a lady dressed in a classical, flowing robe, holding the candle sconce above her head. This piece is one of a few George Jones pieces...

Saint-Louis Bedside Water Carafe comprising of a plate, carafe and glass, with finely chiseled ormolu fittings. Additionally, a pair of matching bottles with faceted crystal stoppers...

Outstanding 1970s metal wall candle holder. Designed by Henrik Horst, Denmark. Eclectic brutalistic style. A unique piece and a perfect addition to any mid century interior. For cand...

Step into the opulent world of 19th-century French artistry with this extraordinary Napoleon III mantel clock set, meticulously carved from pristine white Carrara marble by the accla...

19th century pair of crystal rectangular, tapered to the top, highly gilt adorned "raised" cast and repousse and applied; three dimensional decoration of French origin, consistent wi...

Minton Majolica vase which features grapes and vine leaves, two lion head handles and a (fixed) pedestal base. Colouration: turquoise, pink, ochre...

Inscribed Gaudez (1845-1902). On a rotating circular plinth.

A most magnificent pair of late Victorian three-branch candelabra dating to circa 1870. Having been lovingly professionally restored, the ormolu and silvered finishes are now bright ...

Kwan-Ko-Dzu-Setsu. Notice historique et descriptive sur les arts et industries japonais. Art Céramique. Première (-cinquième) partie. Published by Tokyo & Yokohama, H. Ahrens & Co...

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...

Antique large wooden double folding picture frame for traveling 1870s With original patina on all parts It is possible to clean or restore th...

A large Gothic Revival picture frame with stylized floral carvings throughout the edges displaying an original crewel work tapestry of floral deco...

Large and superb Brutalise candlestick designed and made by arte3 around the 70s in Spain. Design aluminum candlesticks that can accommodate two candles. Rare decorative object, very...

An Imari chop plate. Charming, well decorated panels featuring phoenix birds around a central floral medallion. Japan, c.1870. Minor kiln flaw and glaze flaw. 12" dia. Whitehall Ant...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German silver table pheasants, part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique cast German silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of pheasants. Each of the silver pheasant ornaments has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features. These exceptional birds are embellished with the original tail feathers; the tails are larger than typical examples of this style. Both the large cock and hen is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicates the high quality of these pieces. These exceptional antique silver pheasant...

Royal Worcester Aesthetic / Japonisme handkerchief vase, 1876 A fine example of the English Aesthetic Movement, realistically modeled of spa...

A Beautiful 19th century Meissen Porcelain allegorical grouping of three putti with musical Motifs. One putti is seen with a trumpet in his hand, the other putti is seen playing a ly...

Unleash the Spirit of French Louis XVI: Antique gilt Bronze Inkwell Transport yourself to a time of artistic brilliance with this captivating antique gilt bronze inkwell, meticulousl...

An equestrian stable mascot of a champion horse, finely sculpted in English oak, capturing his alert, expressive face, with great attention to detail. Glass eyes. Mounted on a shie...

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 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...

Continental ormolu-mounted marble urn. Onyx stone urn in browns, beige and grey cream with foliate ormolu outward scrolling handles and richly chased lid all on incurving square base...

Antique Chinese Civil Service Examination Basket (kao lan), a traditional rectangular bamboo basket with hinged lid and a pinned overhead handle for carrying, The flat panel lid has ...

Oval Tray Painted by Theodor Philipsen (1840–1920), Denmark, ca. 1870s. Tray in a oval form in black lacquered metal with gilt line border, the interior painted by the artist in oil...