1880s Decorative Objects

1880s English wood and brass overlay card box.

This large square hand painted porcelain planter was made in France ca. 1880's or earlier. It features two hand painted "portraits" of horses heads alternating with 2 sides of hand p...

Beautiful pair of white porcelain vases richly decorated with beautiful polychrome floral compositions and butterflies enhanced with gold on a blue background, framed by golden porce...

Absolutely stunning pair of bronze urns mounted on salmon pink marble pedestals The urns feature cherub scenes in relief around the urns as the partake in a Bacchanalian revelery whi...

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 ...

Schiller Majolica vase which features a peacock seated on a pedestal. Coloration: blue, green, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for ...

French Majolica pair of vases with painted flowers signed Pointu, circa 1880.

Antique 19th Century exquisite pair of Italian marble lions, each bearing a heraldic shield. Carved meticulously from Carrara marble, renowned for...

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

A special piece of porcelain from the late 19th century: A diamond-shaped earthen base rising on four sturdy rocaille elements, decorated with sculpted flowers and foliage, surrounde...

We are delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely antique original circa 1880 Black Forest Wood musical Cigar box Humidor with built in music box A very good looking and well ...

This 1880-1889 pair of cassolettes was sourced from France and is worked in belgian black marble and bronze, its surface finished in a deep black with faded verdigris tone. The pair ...

A Pair of Arts and Crafts Adjustable Brass Students Lights The Candelabra are unsigned they are a simple and beautifully attractive design, the lights have a slender twisted and tur...

An exquisite and rare Late Victorian clear glass "shaft and globe" decanter (or claret jug), attributed to the renowned English glassmakers Thomas Webb & Sons of Stourbridge, circa 1...

A fabulous French Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form jewel box and cover, Signed by the Artist. Of cartouche form with bombay shaped...

Antique Japanese Silver Koro with Phoenix and Shishi Finial, Meiji Period Style, Highly Collectible A magnificent antique Japanese silver koro (incense burner), exquisitely crafted u...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a boar; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a boar. This impressive antique vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the boar's coat of fur and anatomical features. The back of the boar incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover which opens to reveal the serrated panel/match striker. The secondary hallmarked hinged panel opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this is faciliated with a thumbpiece modelled in the form of the boar's tail. Such magnificent period examples are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of each hinged cover are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

This magnificent 19th-century French bronze sculpture is signed by the renowned artist Louis-Félix Ferville-Suan (1847–1925) and dated 1880, representing a prime example of the natur...

Louis XVI-style mantel clock featuring three bronze putti and a starry celestial sphere – Circa 1900 An elegant mantel clock resting on a quatrefoil white marble base, accented by a...

Pair of German Majolica figurals which feature a well dressed lady and gentleman, walking a dog. Coloration: blue, cream, turquoise, are predominant. Bea...

A pair of bronze candlesticks with spikes dating from the late 19th century, inspired by early Gothic designs. They rest on a molded tripod base and feature a faceted shaft, accented...

A wonderful and utterly charming greyhound or whippet Victorian antique paper clip or paperweight, made in England of finely cast silver plated bro...

Extremely decorative, fully sculpted representation of a naked young beauty with her hair tied back, covering her nakedness after her bath with a softly draped cloth, which she holds...

An extremely rare and unusual Chinoiserie, Orientalist, Islamic Antique French Silvered and Dore Bronze Mounted Porcelain Jardinière with Dragon Handl...

An Anglo-Japanese oak mantel clock with a handpainted blue floral dial surrounded by a floral gilt brass outer ring, the top front and lower section carved with stylized Japanese bas...

Bronze sculpture depicting faun with cymbals on red marble base.

A tall antique French altar candlestick in brass, made around 1880. A fluted column with turned knops rises from a scrolled tripod base, and the top ends in a drip pan with a pricket...

Jadeite statuette depicting a seated Guanyin – China – 19th century A jadeite -type hardstone statuette depicting Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, shown seated on a lotus-shap...

A Very Fine Rouge Griotte Marble Inkwell with Bronze Statuettes representing "Night & Day" by Michelangelo. Crystal ink containers with elaborate gilt bronze covers. France, circ...

An important pair of Meissen Porcelain Groups depicting "Alexander The Great Concurring India". Modeled with Alexander the great's three warriors/soldiers riding on caparisoned eleph...

English cast iron boot scraper with flanking Springer spaniels, centered wood brushes with scraper, and resting on a molded edge rectangular base, Late 19th century.

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...

Elegant and beautiful Dressing Table or it could be suitable for a jewellery box , Meiji Period ( 1868 - 1912 ). Executed with black lacquer, holding a bronze hand mirror ( ekagami) Configured with five smooth-running drawers of different Size. Two are equipped with slender "hirute"-shaped bail handles and three with decorative pull-rings. The front-and backside featuring oval grips for easy transport. Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate- a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahafu) endings. Resting of the frame is the Japanese traditional handheld mirror with auspicious embossed design of wisteria ( fuji) and lovely patina. Inscription on the right. Considering its age the set is in a very good condition with some traces of usage and wear conform age. Dimensions: Dressing stand...

Japanese vase with birds and flowers design Meiji period relief decoration late 19th century Japanese origin piece in perfect condition pa...

A rare pair of 19th Century Staffordshire cows with their feeding calves, nicely coloured ceramic enamels, made circa 1880. 24 cm (9 inches) long, ...

Quality antique Victorian mahogany writing slope, having a quality antique Victorian mahogany writing slope with a lift up lid opening to reveal a red leather surface for writing and...

A charming pair of antique Chinese wooden fertility dolls, representing a boy and a girl. These articulated figures are traditionally associated with blessings of fertility and prote...

Large Old Paris Porcelain box with a white glaze in the form of a bombé commode. The top panel is of a nude woman with two dogs. The front panel ...

Hallmarked in London in 1889 by Susannah Brasted, this magnificent antique Victorian sterling silver vase has a large trumpet-shaped form. The body is embellished with striking chase...

Hammered round box designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a gorgeous round box created in 1888 at the Tiffany & Co. in New York City. This rare box was carefully crafted in solid...

A life size Black Forest carved lindenwood wood setter in a ‘pointing’ stance with a long plumed tail, his collar inscribed ‘Nägler aus Gera’ and the base ‘St. Zechmeister. Provenan...

Exceptional 19th century, French 'Three Graces' annular dial clock, bronze and marble clock, with Roi-de-bleu enamel globe surmounted by Cupid. The ...

A ceramic satsuma ware vase with very fine surface decoration made by Kinkozan circa 1880-1900s of late Meiji Period. The vase is of an elegant and relatively rare form with a trumpet shape body and the so-called garlic neck and opening. The surface is exquisitely decorated in a floral scheme with gilt and a light jewel-tone enamel. The top part showcases large bundles of wisteria blossom in white and purple, cascading down from a gilt wood trellis...

A desk compendium of unusually large size. This eight day clock, barometer and thermometer housed in a nickel and gilt case and mounted on a black marble base is of exceptional quali...

Although the purpose was once for "erasing" ink, this antique English piece can very well be used as a letter opener. It probably did serve a dual purpose way back when. The eraser...

Unidentified English Majolica posy holder which features three birds, supporting baskets on their backs. Colouration: turquoise, white, green, are predominant. The piece bears maker'...

A wonderful pair of hand carved and gilded torcheres with handwrought iron candle arms and bobeches. The candelabra portion lifts out of the wood base...

CW5883. Antique French Giltwood Sunburst Wall Clock signed C. Detouche, a Paris. Dimensions: Diameter 27 1/2" Depth 7" A striking antique French sunburst wall clock featuring an i...

Vase monté Bronze (alliage cuivreux) patiné, émaillé, argenté et doré en applications Dimensions : H. 55 (cm.) Japon, période Meiji pour le corps, Paris, pour la monture Très import...

Victorian Kingwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Planter Jardinière Table, late 19th century, with removable cover opening to reveal a metal void, the waisted sides above a shaped apron, ra...

Antique 19th century pocket watch made by the Rockford Watch Co. of Illinois, featuring a classic white enamel dial with Roman numerals, a lower sub-dial, and gold floral engraved ca...

Chinese foliage painted and brass mounted tacked hinged chest on stand with flanking side handles and interior lock with key, Late 19th Century

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique sterling silver cockerel sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware ...

Italian Majolica Figural Compote, circa 1880

A beautiful quality double sided 19th century French gilt metal, champlevé enamel and banded agate snuff box, bonbonnière, or possibly a pill box, made c. 1880. The trinket box or t...

Elegant 19th-century French mantel clock, finely crafted in gilt bronze and fitted with a Paris eight-day movement. The piece reflects the refinement and decorative sophistication of...

An exceptional and highly decorative pair of 19th-century Orientalist bronze sculptures depicting two elegantly dressed Moorish gentlemen, distinguished by their remarkable sculptura...

Exceptional and rare 19th-century rotating terrestrial globe clock, combining scientific instrument and horology in a highly sophisticated and decorative form. The piece features a ...

This is beautifully carved antique Chinese camphorwood bedding trunk or coffer, circa 1880 in date. With a rectangular hinged lid and side carrying handles there is no mistaking its...

Late 19th century Staffordshire porcelain figurine depicts a young well-dressed lady riding a handsome white horse "side saddle". She is colorful dressed i...