1880s Decorative Objects

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular shaped form. This Victorian inkstand...

Pair of German Bronze Busts of Schiller and Goethe, circa 1880.

19th century painted dome top box with mother of pearl.

Pair of bronze-mounted French porcelain covered vases mounted as lamps, circa 1885. Signed Eugene Sieffert. The elephant handles are bronze.

Exceptional bronze doré and rouge griotte marble clock and candelabrum set by Ferdinand Berthoud. Signed “Fd Berthoud/Paris on the face. 19th century, good working condition and has...

Emile Louis Picault, French (1833-1915) "Olympias XCI Graeci Syracusis Captivi" bronze tazza Dated 1863. Standing on decorated base with Roman head motifs. Signed 'E. Picault, Exp...

Probably Italian, 19th Century patinated bronze candlestick in form of a dancing Fawn holding a candle-vessel in his hands, on its original wood base.

A masterful 19th-century Italian sculpture in fine white Carrara marble, representing the mythological episode of Psyche about to cut a lock of Cupid’s hair. The composition is imbu...

Beautiful pair of polychrome “cloisonné” enamel display dishes attributed to A. Giroux, decorated with birds flying over rushes and flowers on a sky blue background, bordered with a stylized foliate motif frieze. Finely mounted with gilded bronze ornaments such bamboos, masks and scrolls. Alphonse Giroux and company, famous curiosity and luxury goods shop was situated at No. 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré and in business from the time of the Consulate until the end of the Second Empire. The company was founded by Francois-Simon-Alphonse and continued in 1838 by his two sons, Alphonse-Gustave (1810-1886) and André (1801-1879). The father became a close associate of the royal family and specialized in the manufacture of refined items for gifts, winning a silver medal at the in 1834. Kings Louis XVIII and then Charles X were both supplied with gifts for “The Children of France” by Giroux. Making progressively small furniture, they were mentionned for the first time in 1837 in the class “cabinet...

19th Century Treen Money Box A fine 19th century treen money box, made in fruitwood with brass feet and handle, the money box is in good condition for its age, lovely colour and pat...

A striking pair of Brooks Lye wooden anvil models featuring a vivid red paint finish and sleek, sculptural lines reminiscent of traditional blacksmith craftsmanship. These anvils, or...

A very stylish late nineteenth century desk clock with integrated compass, reminiscent of the Industrial series of clocks by Andre Guilmet. The eight day movement governed by a cylin...

Lovely and unique figural item consisting of a Kate Greenway influenced Dickens' style figural character which is attached to a small circular tea caddie or jam container that was me...

Hallmarked in London in 1887 by John Newton Mappin, this elegant, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, features a cut glass body, and a swirled silver lid. The scent bott...

Circa 1880 brass & wood ink stand, English. Gothic Revival brass strapwork. Ebonized trim accents. Burl walnut. 10 1/2" W., 7 7/16" D., 3 5/16" H. Whitehall Antiques is a family bus...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable pair of original Antique Circa 1880 Italian Grand Tour Alabaster Recumbent Lions after the original huge statues by Antonio Canova These are original examples not later copies, they have a stunning antique patina and look expensive and important in any setting Grand tour pieces were purchased by young men and women in high society when they finished their studies, they would go on a "Grand Tour" around Europe visiting the sites and collecting trinkets, these trinkets could be very small such as ingots, or if you were fabulously wealthy they would be much larger and heavier like these lions About Tomb of Pope Clement XIII The artwork, titled “Tomb of Pope Clement XIII,” is a sculpture created by Antonio Canova in 1792. Belonging to the Neoclassicism art movement, this masterpiece exemplifies the genre of sculpture. In the artwork, Canova masterfully arranges various sculptural elements to create a poignant and regal composition. The tomb consists of a carved effigy of Pope Clement XIII, situated in a reverent pose atop an elaborately adorned sarcophagus. The Pope’s figure is cloaked in flowing garments, kneeling in prayer, signifying his piety. Below, two imposing lions flank the monument, symbolizing strength and vigilance. An angelic figure, wings partially spread, gazes downwards with a sorrowful expression, embodying the eternal mourning for the departed. Adjacent to the angel, a robed woman stands, her somber posture accentuating the tomb’s solemn atmosphere. The architectural framework, with its towering columns and vaulted arch, adds to the grandeur and reverence of the entire composition, upholding the Neoclassical ideals of symmetry, order, and monumental form. Later in life the Canova Lions were replicated, they are located in front of the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C, these were cast in bronze from molds of the originals. The pieces were installed in 1860 This pair as mentioned are sublime, they really set the scene for a room, I've had a pair on the top of my piano for years with a large Tiffany lamp...

A pair of finely chased bronze candelabra depicting two draped female figures in the antiques style standing on decorative bases. Each women gracefully supports a bouquetof six richl...

Polychrome plaster bust of an Orientalist woman, circa 1880. Finely modeled and painted plaster bust in the French Orientalist taste, depicting a draped woman with beaded necklace, ...

Very Large Round Woven Willow Log Basket This is a good large strong basket, it is in handsome condition. The basket has integral hand slots for carrying and is woven in very stron...

A Very Fine & Elegant Pair of Ruby Crystal Decanters with Lids. Bohemia, circa 1880. Dimensions: Height 12 1/4" Diameter 7" CW5573

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder This is a very useful piece, the box is made in oak, it has 6 graduated letter compartments inside and a pen or ruler holder...

Hallmarked in London in 1880 by Francis Boone Thomas, this attractive pair of antique sterling silver dishes, are in the Neoclassical Re...

Beautiful hand painted and hand gilt round and broad urn with lid. the floral decoration with gilt handles, original lid with delicate vine decoration all over. There are ladybugs, b...

Antique (late 19th century) French Louis XV style three-piece garniture (set) of the highest quality, including large wall clock with matching pair of wall lights (sconces) with Vern...

In this listing you will find a captivating Antique Victorian vase by Stevens and Williams. The vase is executed in mustard, pink and white glass with a diagonal zipper pattern on a ...

Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewellery Box A beautiful looking, well made piece, it is hand carved all over with woodcock and fauna decorations. B...

French Terracotta roaring lion mounted on rocky rectangular plinth. Plaque reads Lion Guettant Sa Proie, Par Foucher. Late 19th Century

Rare and refined African metal vase with handmade decorations, an object of great charm capable of furnishing your home space with style and elegance

We are delighted to offer for sale this very decorative pair of circa 1880 English hand carved wooden horses. A good looking well made and decorative pair, they would look amazing...

American gilt copper and cast iron full bodied rooster weathervane mounted on stand, Late 19th Century

Pair of very fine quality antique (19th century) French Greek/Roman neoclassical Grand Tour gilt and patinated bronze figural candelabra on Italian Siena marble bases.

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock Circular Dial Clock, Bevelled Glass, 6cm Diameter Cream & Gilded face, Centre with Winged cherub on...

French Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock French porcelain figural mantel clock beautifully decorated with flowers on a white ground, lattice work panel to the centre and standing on out...

With molded auspicious symbols.

A fine and impressive, small antique Victorian English sterling silver heart shaped photograph frame; an addition to our silver mounted glass collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver photograph frame has a plain heart shaped form. The surface of this small antique frame...

Gorham (Rhode Island) mixed metal on sterling Aesthetic Movement bowl hallmarked and dated N for 1881. Hammered background with asian floral motifs.

Ivory ground vases with Japanese style faux bronze storks, bamboo and blossoms.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel Punch and Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case has been realistically modelled in the form of a book. The anterior surface of the antique vesta...

Victorian walnut cased mantle clock with break arch top and ebonised mouldings resting on a stepped plinth with pad feet. Decorative side silk lined sound frets. Enamel dial with Rom...

This pair of Italian hand-carved eagle bookends exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless design. Each eagle is meticulously sculpted with attention to feather detailing and exp...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver inkwell in the form of a lantern; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a lantern. The cylindrical body of this impressive Victorian ink bottle is encompassed with vertical pales. This antique ink bottle...

A fine and impressive antique Danish silver chamber candlestick; part of our silver candlestick / candelabra collection. This fine antique Danis...

An exceptional fine and impressive antique Burmese silver bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional anti...

his elegant 19th-century wall clock, signed by J. Lozano in Madrid, is a stunning example of Spanish craftsmanship. Made from beautifully ebonized wood and adorned with exquisite mot...

19th century black forest bear stick/umbrella stand constructed in linden wood, the stand consisting of a bear standing on his back legs with a front paw extended, with a naturalisti...

A stunning and rare example of 19th-century French decorative art, this exceptional ormolu-mounted surtout de table was crafted in France circa 1884. Showcasing remarkable craftsmans...

Gilt bronze clock, whose cylindrical dial with attributes of Love is supported by a patinated bronze kneeling cherub. The whole rests on a red Griotta marble pedestal ornated with a ...

A German bronze model of the medieval Brunswick lion, mounted on a black marble plinth, late-19th century, The German prince, Henry, Duke of Saxony an...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver tea caddy, an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antiqu...

Large Meiji period bronze tiger by Genryusai Seiya, striding forward with teeth bared, the bronze patinated to imitate tiger stripes, with in...

This striking modernist sculpture, attributed to Ivan Stoyanov, was created in Bulgaria in 1981 and stands as a quietly powerful example of late 20th-century Eastern European abstrac...

A Very Attractive Arts and Crafts Oak and Copper Jardinière, Plant Stand This is a very Stylish Arts and Crafts piece, it is set on flat legs and has a copper banded and brass stud...

French Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Cider Jug with Copper Bands A beautiful looking piece and all the the style and charm of its era with riveted copper banding The jug is 12”x 6” in...

19th Century Lined Brass Lions Mask Log Bin with Lid This is a superior quality lined Brass Log or Coal bin, it has a heavy construction with 3 dec...

A beautiful pair of 19th century French solid brass cathedral altar prickets or candlesticks from the South of France near Montpellier, circa 1880s. Each is raised on three claw feet...

Rare Japanese style diamond-shaped tray attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, representing lake landscapes in cartouches, and adorned in its center with a lunch scene with a Japanese couple in traditional dress, all highlighted by a gilded decor of flowering branches on a pink porcelain background. The whole is framed by a gilded openwork bronze mount ending on the sides by two handles. “L’Escalier de Cristal”, an old and famous Parisian firm, specialized in glass products and ceramics but also suggested furniture and bronze sculptures. It was led from 1885 to 1923 by Emile Pannier’s sons, who gave the name of Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new built Paris Opera house. Their Japanese style creations were among many others much appreciated by the critics and the public. They were awarded many medals at various exhibitions, such as the Gold medal at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition. Lots of artists participated in that world success, such as Emile Gallé, who gave to Pannier Frères the exclusive rights of some of his models, or François-Eugène Rousseau, who designed many vases and gave the model of his successful Japanese style dining-set as well. This set was made by the Creil et Montereau Manufacture. In the Japanese style furniture...

Hallmarked in London in 1886 by William Leuchars, this attractive pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, feature pierced decoration to the bases, and gadroon border...

19th Century Brass Planter This is a good quality hand made Brass planter, it is made in beaten brass and has a very attractive patina The pot is in good condition, it is 8” high, ...

Pair of Famille Rose vases, French, circa 1880.

English marble bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven, Late 19th century. Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the t...