1880s Decorative Objects

Beautiful square-shaped bowl in engraved crystal decorated with bamboo and birds. It rests on a gilded bronze dragon turtle, a legendary Chinese creature with the body of a dragon an...

Inscribed HA et Cie and numbered 403 Signed in red Escalier de Cristal Paris Beautiful planter in gilded and painted porcelain. The rounded belly with a platinum background is decor...

An elegant late-19th-century Italian birdcage crafted from wood and copper, showcasing a striking blend of rustic charm and graceful lines. The intricate wirework and carefully const...

Small French Ormolu Cartel clock in a finely decorated case. Enamel dial with Roman numerals and original gilded hands. Eight day Fr...

Beautiful restored Historicism Box or small Chest, Floral Ash Veneer from Austria, Vienna Late 19th Century, circa 1880 Flower ash veneered on softwood with rosewood inlays. Ebonized...

Antique French mantelpiece / clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880 All-round glazed, fire-gilded bronze case with relief decoration, on an alabaster ba...

French onyx and champleve four glass mantel clock. French mantel clock housed in a hexagonal shaped green onyx case with bevelled glass panels. Fine champleve enamel decoration to all pillars, champleve decoration and fine fretwork to both the top of the case and the plinth and resting on brass feet. Gilded dial with champleve decorated centre, Arabic numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands, the dial surrounded by diamante decoration. French eight day movement numbered 1631 with anchor escapement striking the hours and halves on a coiled gong. The mercury pendulum...

Elegant pair of square section vases attributed to Baccarat, in enameled crystal with polychrome decoration of birds of paradise, resting on an openwork patinated and gilded bronze b...

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...

A very fine and unusual gilt bronze letter opener and seal depicting a medieval knight in armour holding a banner. The knight stands upon a scrolling base...

Arts & Crafts Vintage Copper Kettle A fabulous vintage Arts & Crafts/Art Nouveau copper kettle, the kettle has a black ceramic handle with a beautiful shape and a classic design mon...

A bronze Statuette of Arlequin by Charles-René de Paul de Saint-Marceaux Cast by Barbedienne. The mischievous Harlequin, arms crossed in contemplation, wearing a grin and a mask, tr...

Green patina bronze proof of a cupid stringing his bow, after a marble original presented at the 1814 Salon by Charles Gabriel Sauvage dit Lemire (1741-1827). Love is shown seated an...

2ft tall Copper Jug Shop Display This is a great piece, it is made in hand beaten copper, which has a beautiful aged colour I expect the Jug was origi...

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...

Meissen porcelain figure of a faun with her child. The child is sitting on a small chair while his mother is offering him to drink from a horn. Beautiful figure with passion for deta...

Huge 2.5 Ft across Arts and Crafts Round Copper Wall Plate A beautiful and enormous piece hand made in copper and it really is 30” across The charger is very large piece it is shape...

Very Large Arts and Crafts Beaten Pewter Wall Plate A beautiful and enormous piece hand made in Pewter, it really is 38” across The charger is very a large piece it is shaped like p...

A set of three 19th century black forest carvings of bears in different poses, all three bears are in very good condition and having lovely crisp carving. Circa 1880.  

Important porcelain planter and decorative dish attributed to Samson & Cie. They are decorated with golden and red friezes of intertwined lotus, fruits and flower cups, fans and...

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were increasingly popular. Made of wood or more increasingly popular...

A lovely pair of signed Val Saint Lambert handblown amethyst crystal vases overlaid with a gilded bronze-patina; the body is decorated with a high relief depicting Irises decorated in a pure Art Nouveau...

For those who enjoy the fine quality of blue and white German porcelain from the middle of the last century, this is a particularly fin...

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...

With elephant handles.

A miniature bamboo basket woven by Hayakawa Shokosai I (1815-1897) circa 1885, an important example of the work by the artist who is considered as the founding father of Japanese modern bamboo art and the first ever signed his own work thus elevating bamboo weaving from a craft into an art form. The miniature basket was traditionally used during Sencha tea ceremony. It was woven from bamboo (madake) and rattan using...

Cast bronze woman bust "Bohême Orientale" signed R. Colombo, Paris, 1884. (Renzo Colombo 1856-1885). Bronze plaque at front "Bohême Orientale par Colombo".

19th century French glazed earthenware kouglof cake mold from the Alsace region in Northern France, circa 1880s. This yellow ware Bundt cake mold is made of terracotta and is used to...

A classical 19th century carved pine Wine Cooler/Jardiniere urn of Campana form, with moulded rim and gadrooned waist, and raised on plinth base, with tin liner. Circa 1880. In good ...

Enameled in a bright palette with birds perched on branches and fences, with lion mask handles. The base with an apocryphal Saint Cloud mark.

Red spiral blown with white lip and clear spiral twist handle and marble clacker.

The Roemer glass is painted with dwarves harvesting. Marked with the JLL monogram in white enamel.

Pair of parcel-gilt bronze heads of crying babies on fluted bronze doré columns after Jean-Antoine Houdon. They have been placed on custom beveled Luc...

Rare basket on feet made of lacquered woven rattan in a complicated and refined design. With the plaque "Georges Carette manufacturer Lille". Excellent original condition.  

Four 19th Century Dutch brass pricket candlesticks, having castellated tops. All of them signed on the lion bases. Signed with what looks to be ...

A large Sèvres style porcelain urn raised on a bronze plinth. France, circa 1880. Measures: Height 25" x width 11". CW5129.

Large Italian 1880s carved wood figure of Figaro. Nicely carved. Fingers missing. Piece of collar missing. Strings on guitar need restringing.

A fine and Large Pair of 19th century Orientalist Motif French Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles of Magnificent quality and condition, Attributed to F. Barbedie...

Wonderful antique Parian Ware statue of German composer Beethoven Great look to this piece, a classic study of the definitive Romantic artist Wonderful patina to the statue which has...

Large silver damask copper basin decorated with scrolls, arabesques and foliage, encircling thuluth writing ledges. An attachment has been welded at the back to allow the hanging. Eg...

Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Statues of Cherubs feature a mirrored image effect, with the cherubs depicted in a kneeling stance holding up a golden bowl. The painted finish o...

French porcelain mottled-glazed vase, Serves, dated 1881.

Cut and engraved crystal and silvered bronze decor sugar bowl and cover.

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

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...

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 ...

Bust of a beautiful woman in a corset held in place by a bow, with her face turned to the side exposing her profile. This beautiful marble sculpture is signed "Allouard" on the rever...

Japanese satsuma Kyotoware monkey vase. Antique Japanese satsuma monkey vase beautifully modeled with raised monkey porcelain figures. Signed. Satsuma-Kyot...

This garniture is painted with birds and flowers on a pale blue ground. The oblong footed bowl has a shaped gilt rim ,with white jewelling and centering palmettes. The flanking vases...

A very unusual 19th century antique French orientalist/Moorish silvered bronze, gilt bronze and champleve enamel figural clock, signed Boulez, marks on movement ROBLIN & FILS FRERES,...

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

Small alabaster bust representing a young boy wearing a drape. This very lively statuette shows him talking while turning to the left. This fine sculpture individualizes the child's hair strands...

Hallmarked in London in 1882 by Samuel Whitford II, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket, features bright cut engraved decoration to the body and foo...

The portrait of child signed G. Landgraf and the portrait of flowers signed Bier.

A superb and rare Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted amethyst rotary clock French, circa 1885, in the manner of Edward Minart the urn form clock case w...

Large Carrara marble sculpture signed Barrias for Louis Ernest BARRIAS (1841-1905), depicting a young musician. He is seated on a cushion with pompoms resting on a pedestal, playing ...

This three pieces garniture,,centered by a large jardinieres for flowers isfinely mounted with gilt-bronze mounts. This type of white ground decorative porcelain vases was very popu...

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...

A gilded bronze dore lion on a custom malachite base. France, circa 1880. 

A wall clock or cartel, in carved wood, with scrolls and flowers, probably edelweiss, in the dial, the pendulum and the hands, all three in pewter. Very nice work, decorative, art n...