1880s Decorative Objects

Sculpture of an English mastiff or bulldog in polychrome terra cotta with eyes made of sulphide. This is a beautiful work in the spirit of the famous Goldsheider Factory from the end...

A Fine & important French bronze statue 8 day clock garniture in the Orientalist style, circa 1880. The 8 day clock with a time and strike mechanism, sounding the hours and half hours on a pleasant mellow sounding bell. The clock is house in a lavish bronze case heightened with silver gilt, to the top is an engraved 'Minaret' shaped finial and below a gallery of silvered and gilt bronze leaves. The white enamel clock dial having black Arabic numerals, the center of the dial with a bas relief of palm trees and figures below the sun and a fort to the background. The front of the clock is shaped like a Mihrab (a niche in a mosque), to the base is another bas relief an East Indian scene with gilded bronze figures holding muskets and spears, with an elephant and tiger...

Bronze figure of Venus De Milo signed by the foundry Delafontaine.

French Majolica Palissy Cache Pot Thomas Sergent, circa 1880. H / 3 inches , 3 by 3 inches.

Unusual quality pair of antique Victorian brass & porcelain candlesticks, having a quality ornate brass top above a square shaped drip tray over a porcelain column with a blue ground...

A magnificent and important gilded bronze and Onyx centrepiece dating to around 1880. The beautifully cast base is made from bronze and covered in gold. The theme is highly sought...

A handsome, hand-carved, walnut hinged box with marble insets and hand-painted and gilded details.

A very stylish Aesthetic Movement Doulton Lambeth floral design Vase made for the Art Union of London by renowned artist Emily E Stormer and dating from around 1885. The stoneware va...

Presented is an original Benjamin Harrison presidential peace medal. This bronze medal was originally struck by the U.S. Mint in 1889 as a peace offering to the various Native American tribes in the U.S. The obverse of the medal has a raised relief side profile bust of President Harrison, with the text "Benjamin Harrison President U.S.A. 1889". The reverse of the medal has the word "PEACE" at top, with a scene of a settler and Native American talking in front of a log cabin. Below, a crossed tomahawk and peace pipe are enclosed by a wreath of laurel leaves. The medal is displayed on a blue velvet presentation collar with gold striped edging and light purple fabric on the reverse. The medal is attached under a blue fabric covered button. Following the British and French practice of handing out silver medals to tribal chiefs, George Washington began a policy of presenting peace medals to American Indian leaders at treaty signings and other formal ceremonies. Every subsequent American president from Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison is represented on a presidential peace medal, with the exception of William Henry Harrison...

A lovely showpiece of a box with exquisite details down to it's ormolu surround and clasp. Lovely hand painted florals all over including its main painting on the top of the box as w...

Wonderful English dome top rosewood and birds eye maple inlaid glove box, wonderful embroidered plush interior, working key, in excellent overall condition. 3.25" high 10" length 3....

Pair of tripod gilt and chiseled bronze candlesticks showing a decor of gargoyle claw and head on the faun's foot, grapes and salamanders coiled around the trunk Dimensions : Height...

Architecture game constructions with 56 colored stones inside a wooden box made in the laboratory of Dr. Richter Rudolstadt Thüringe in the late nineteenth century. The box is comple...

This magnificent French gilt-bronze clock by Denière of Paris represents the exceptionally high standard of bronze casting, chasing, gilding, and sculptural design for which the celebrated Maison Denière became renowned during the nineteenth century. Denière clocks were conceived not simply as instruments for measuring time, but as important works of decorative sculpture, combining sophisticated French clockmaking with some of the finest ornamental bronze work produced in Paris. The house was founded by Jean-François Denière (1774–1866), whose original surname was Deninger. He ranks among the most distinguished Parisian bronziers of the first half of the nineteenth century. Denière initially worked in partnership with François-Thomas Matelin, establishing a prosperous bronze manufactory that produced clocks, candelabra, furniture mounts, torchères, and other luxury objects. Christie's describes Denière as one of the most illustrious bronziers of his generation and records that the Denière-Matelin atelier employed more than 200 workers during the Empire period. Denière's clientele was extraordinary. The firm supplied the French royal and imperial households, as well as aristocratic and royal patrons throughout Europe. Among its clients were the duchesse de Berry, Louis-Philippe, Ferdinand VII of Spain, William II of Holland, and members of the Russian imperial court. Remarkably, Denière also supplied bronze work for the White House in Washington in 1817–1818. The Frick Collection notes that Jean-François Denière supplied clocks and candelabra for French royal palaces, including Versailles and the Grand Trianon. His workshop became especially celebrated for combining richly chased and gilded bronze with sculptural figures and luxurious materials such as marble. In 1844, Jean-François entered into partnership with his son Guillaume Denière, who subsequently continued and expanded the family enterprise. By the middle of the nineteenth century, Denière had become a formidable competitor to the great bronze manufactory of Thomire. The company exhibited prominently at the international exhibitions of 1851 and 1862 and continued producing important decorative bronzes through the latter nineteenth century. The firm's clocks are particularly admired for their finely modeled figural compositions, deeply chased ornament, architectural bases, classical trophies, scrolling foliage, garlands, urns, masks, and contrasting patinated and gilded bronze surfaces. Surviving signed examples frequently bear the inscription “DENIÈRE / Ft. DE BRONZES / A PARIS,” identifying the house specifically as a manufacturer of bronzes. Christie's has documented signed Denière clocks from the later nineteenth century featuring elaborate figural groups, marble bases, enamel dials, and sophisticated ormolu decoration. The Maison Denière was also known for reviving distinguished eighteenth-century designs. Christie's records that the firm possessed drawings by the celebrated Louis XVI-period designer Jean-François Forty and produced exceptionally refined nineteenth-century versions of his neoclassical clock models. Consequently, a substantial Denière bronze...

Quality antique 19th century Lord Nelson toby jug, having a quality 19th century toby jug, with Lord Nelson dressed in traditional clothing raised on a circular shaped base written '...

Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper labels, and cylinders. Music box is stamped by maker and is In working conditi...

19th Century Victorian Majolica cobalt box with a bird handle and white flowers Joseph Holdcroft. Very rare shape box.  

Beautifully proportioned and elegantly understated, this charming set of five late nineteenth-century opaline glass apothecary jars offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Vic...

A refined Late 19th century German decorative porcelain urn by Höchst Porcelain, produced in Germany during the mid to late 19th century. This elegant tableware-form urn features an ...

Large, French, Blue royal hand-painted porcelain serves vase. Late 19th Century. 41" H x 16.5" D

Magnificent pair of antiques torcheres with cherubs in gilt bronze , period Napoleon III, each torchere features finely sculpted winged cherub supporting the light arms, in an elegan...

Modeled by Herbert Warrington Hogg and painted by John Porter Wale.

French Majolica tobacco jar with a parrot Onnaing, circa 1880.   

French Majolica vase with fishs and shells, circa 1880. Bamboo handles.   

A lovely large pair of authentic antique 19th-Century hand blown mercury glass candlesticks from France. These stunning candle holders have stylish designs in a beautiful silver pati...

Stunning monumental Majolica pink clamshell jardiniere, circa 1880. This yellow and brown footed shell is decorated with coral,seaweeds and yellow...

A fine and large pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted green granite ewers by Henry Dasson, Paris, circa 1880. Each ewer has a gilt-bronze spout above a pierced acanthus colla...

A refined Late 19th century German decorative porcelain urn by Höchst Porcelain, produced in Germany during the mid to late 19th century. This elegant tableware-form urn features an ...

Antique Victorian quality bronze figure of a Cossack on horseback kissing his wife farewell with his sword and rifle at his side and mounted on quality bronze horse A splendid ex...

Bronze cup made by Antonio Pandiani in 1800. Measures: Ø 12 cm Ø 10 cm h 10 cm Antonio Pandiani was born in Milan in 1838 and died there in 1928. He was a great neoclassical sculptor belonging to the well-known artistic and industrial dynasty of the Pandians of Milan. Antonio studied at the Brera Academy learning the academic style and was immediately appreciated for his portraits. Very often the style of his works reproduces in miniature historical monuments...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Rare 19th Century Fortune Teller's Painted Palmistry Advertising Sign C.1880 Please note: The delivery...

Large rare Majolica triple vase with birds, very colorful signed Delphin Massier. Completely painted with flowers. Height / 18.8 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of thei...

A charming antique Black Forest carved wood vase or from the Brienz region, beautifully sculpted with a standing buck beside a tree trunk. This meticulously detailed carving showcase...

A rare and authentic Mary Gregory glass vase, crafted in deep cobalt blue and featuring her signature white enamel painting. This charming piece from the "Ice Children" collection sh...

Large antique Victorian carved oak bracket clock with an eight day chiming movement, bevelled edged glass door opening to reveal an engraved silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals...

Lonitz Majolica wall plaque which features a snipe. Coloration: Cream, grey, brown, are predominant.  

A stunning English Victorian Games / playing card box made from Burl Walnut mounted with impressive polished brass mounts beautifully detailed, and in turn, inset with polished green malachite stones. The box comes with a working (replacement) key which when unlocked reveals a fitted interior complete with a wooden cribbage board, whist markers...

An extremely rare and probably unique, dish applied with two open-mouthed quasi-simian creatures arm-wrestling created by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers and dated 1884...

Large Majolica clog with pink roses flowers signed Edouard Gilles, circa 1880.

Unique large Majolica bird & flowers basket centerpiece, circa 1880. Roses, blue and yellow flowers. Impressionist period.  

19th-Century Palissy Majolica trunk jardinière with a butterfly. L / 6.3 inches.

19thc Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze/ Cut Crystal Candelabra/ Girandole. Detailed figural male/ female figures on marble base. 3 candle arms. Lovely estate piece in very good condition.

A stunning and tactile cigar or cheroot case; the perfect size for business cards. Beautiful quality and condition with all the stitching intact, the sil...

A PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF URANIE AND ERATO After Émile Louis Picault French, 1833–1915 25 3/4" H x 9 3/8" D x 9 3/8" W (each) A finely sand-cast pair of bronze sculptures with w...

THÉODORE RIVIÈRE (TOULOUSE, 1857 – 1912) "L’ORIENTALE APRÈS LA DANSE DU SABRE" (The Oriental Woman After the Sword Dance) H. 110 cm – W. 100 cm – D. 100 cm Original plaster, 1882. P...

Oversize Palissy jardinière inspired by the Renaissance attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880. Fauns heads handles. The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet...

This late 19th-century French Sevres urn is a stunning example of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring intricate bronze ormolu mounts and rich hand-pai...

Very rare large flower pot in a dragon bronze mount, in the famous Satsuma style, made in Japan around 1880. A wonderful Asian piece, crafted with great care. First, the earthenware...

In 1886, John Northwood, famous glass artist of Stourbridge, UK, (later instrumental in the development of art glass in the US), invented a pull up machine allowing small metal teeth...

An antique Neo-Gothic brass church altar candlestick, dating to circa 1880. Executed in solid brass, the candlestick features a tall, architectural stem with finely turned baluster e...

An Aesthetic Movement ebonized clock with finely carved decoration, the clock movement is by Edwards and Sons with a pair carved devices below and a blue and white floral ceramic bor...

Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned. Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century. The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...

Stunning quality pair of antique Victorian ornate silver plated candelabras, having a quality pair of antique Victorian candelabras with a central column with a two branch candelabra...

A Large Italian 19th century Grand Tour bronze model of The Colleoni Monument by Verrochi, on a granite base.

Korean jewelry box in exotic persimmon or kaki wood and brass. The box has 2 drawers and on top a flap that serves as a folding mirror.

Postmodern Large Art Glass Bowl from Johansfors, Sweden, 1980s

A rare and wonderful Aesthetic Movement black marble brass gong-striking mantel clock with brass finials and brass gallery to the top, just below with hand-painted porcelain panels o...

19th century carved wooden deer’s head We are proud to offer a delightful example of a 19th century hand carved German deer’s head. This ite...

Particularly decorative pocket watch holder, made of hand-carved oak wood, manufactured around 1880 in Germany, probably in the Black Forest region. An exceptionally charming watch ...

Rare complete 19th French pottery tobacco jar inspired by the Renaissance with medallions with his two pewter lids. Pottery from North of France No...