1880s Decorative Objects

A large and rare porcelain vase with striking pictorial decoration by Royal Worcester dated 1888 and decorated by Charles Henry Clifford Baldwyn (1843-1913). At an impressive height ...

A large Chinese basin or bowl crafted out of peachwood, with red lacquer and forged bronze braces, circa 1880.

Candleholders complete with snuffers and hurricane glass

Antique picture frame from France. Beautiful brass work on green fabric. Inside dimension: 8 x 8 cm

An exquisite French Ormolu-Mounted Rouge Marble Centerpiece An exquisite Ormolu-Mounted Rouge Marble Centerpiece with horned Bacchus mask. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension...

Elevate the ambiance of your living space with these remarkable 19th century French hand- painted porcelain pieces, meticulously decorated with intricate country scene motifs. Each b...

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

Antique 19th century hand painted porcelain with floral and gilt decoration. The bowl with center floral decoration with detailed hand gilt all around. The 19th century KPM mark...

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...

Brass horse model on steel base. Circa 1880. H 30cm x W 35cm x D 7cm

Napoleon III music box with 8 bee melodies including 4 complications. Ability to play and replay loops melodies. Possibility to add to engage a resonator and or activate small bees t...

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

This vintage 19th century inkwell is beautifully designed with a detailed sculpted doré' bronze reminiscent the poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The figure is costumed in a draped g...

Depicted as two family groups in the act of feeding their young. Delicately carved and perched on branches. On wooden stands.

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 ...

Bronze sculpture depicting faun with cymbals on red marble base.

A beautiful French Napoleon III ormolu carriage clock, with all five panels mounted in red marble. The marble panels overlaid with original gilt bronze neoclassical figures and acant...

This is an antique Sorrentoware keepsake box. An Italian, walnut and silk cotton lined dressing table case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful example of Ita...

Very large double snake handle vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped stand, handles in the form of coiled snake pairs raised on the side, white and cobalt blue base, fine ...

A quatrefoil pierced gallery supported by four stilized legs resting on a mahogany base with marble insert raised on bronze bun feet. Exquisite chasing . Original gilt. Fitted with a...

Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble clock surmounted by a patinated bronze representing a Greek writer or philosopher holding the a manuscript on his knees One of a kind an...

19th century coromandel writing slope, fabulous quality with brass corners and a central brass diamond with a nice jasperware plaque, there is ...

Antique Meiji period Japanese porcelain temple jar with intricate hand painted decoration and gilt. The jar in Classic Kutani colors with floral and phoenix birds all over the top an...

Important pair of patinated cast bronze busts representing goddesses Mars and Minerva. Beautifully cast in the Renaissance Beaux Arts style, featuring cherubs , sea horses and classical attribute, retaining a weathered verdigris patinas from being exposed outdoors . Both sculptures are unsigned and both bear a museum collection inventory number. France: circa 1880 Provenance: Former collection of the "Clerc De Saint -Viateur" or the Clerics of Saint Viator also known as the Viatorians a Roman Catholic clerical religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men (priest, brothers and lay associates) founded in Lyon, France, in 1831 by Father Louis Querbes. The congregation had a large collection including the pair of sculptures on loan to the Musée De Musée...

Artfully decorated silver clock by a Viennese master: Silver figure of a Roman foot soldier or squire in a short tunic with a leather apron, standing on a small, stepped round plinth...

Small 19th Century Majolica Wild Rose Vase Delphin Massier Table vase decoration , very rare form and size. 4 inches height , Width 2.5 inches. The Massier family are known for the q...

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 pair of 19th C carved torcheres in the form of winged dragons. Later silver-leafed. In the manner of Luigi Frullini. The carver Luigi Frullini (1839-97) was active during the latt...

German Porcelain Figure of Hussar on Horseback, Meissen, circa 1880.

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 and as displayed in the Corcoran gallery of Art in Washington 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 magnificent and highly decorative 19th-century French jardinière, finely executed in the celebrated Boulle marquetry tradition and combining luxurious materials with the exceptional craftsmanship associated with French decorative arts of the period. The jardinière is richly ornamented with intricate marquetry incorporating gilt brass, silver-toned metal and colored inlays, creating an elaborate interplay of contrasting materials across its surfaces. The refined decoration and carefully executed details give the piece a particularly sumptuous appearance. Inspired by the prestigious marquetry techniques developed in France during the reign of Louis XIV and perpetuated by leading cabinetmakers throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, this jardinière reflects the renewed enthusiasm for Boulle-style furniture during the French historicist revival of the 19th century. Originally conceived as an elegant indoor planter, its substantial proportions and richly decorated surfaces allow it to function equally well as an architectural decorative object or statement centerpiece. The combination of elaborate marquetry, metallic ornamentation and vibrant contrasting inlays makes this an impressive example of 19th-century French decorative furniture, ideally suited to a grand entrance hall, salon, conservatory, or sophisticated classical interior. Origin France Period 19th Century Style Boulle / Louis XIV Revival Materials Wood, Boulle Marquetry, Gilt Brass, Silver-Toned Metal and Colored Inlays Dimensions Height: 35.4 in. (90 cm) Width: 27.6 in. (70 cm) Depth: 15.7 in. (40 cm) Condition Excellent antique condition, with minor signs of age and use consistent with a 19th-century piece. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed assessment of condition. A sophisticated and visually commanding French Boulle jardinière...

Important 19th century French Art Nouveau oil torchiere lamp with hand painted floral green glass shade and glass chimney, rising on a circular faux bois wood base with brass placard...

This hardwood stool is in the form of a caparisoned Indian elephant with wooden tusks, shown walking forwards with a curled trunk, the ceremonial trappings comprising a triangular he...

An unusual flame mahogany long-case clock attributed to Maples with a Smith & Sons 3-train movement, the case with a stepped base, the hood with two fluted columns and brass fini...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, Musical, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, Fox whip hook with glass eyes These...

This is an antique Hu vase. An Oriental, aged bronze flower pot or display urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Fascinating vases crafted in the manner of archaisti...

Sculpture called "Pro Ingenio" made by Émile Lois Picault (1833-1915), made of Carrara marble, a gilt bronze harp and ivory laurels. The sculpture represents Jupiter and eagle. Signe...

Pair of monumental delft covered temple Jars, circa 1880.

A pair of Swiss carved lime-wood pictures one showing a hunter being attacked by an eagle as he attempts to raid its nest, the other a climber rescuing a g...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Armada jug and stand; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection This magnificent antique Victorian English sterling silver Armada jug has an elongated pear-shaped form onto a circular pedestal foot. The stand has an octofoil shaped form with a central swept raised circular well. The cylindrical neck of the silver jug is embellished with exceptional cast and applied floral and scrolling foliate decoration, all on a matte background; there is an exceptional shield shaped vacant cartouche to the underside of the pouring lip, surmounted with scrolling leaf mantling. The knopped neck is further ornamented with an interlacing border flanked with plain bands, to a swept portion encircled with pensile bud designs. The decoration to the body incorporates two large scrolling leaf bordered vacant cartouches, each surmounted with a coronet design embellished with floral ornamentation. Each cartouche is further embellished with a chased figural mask design to the nadir, flanked with large floral motifs. Either side of each cartouche is embellished with an exceptional cast and applied three-dimensional winged mermaid and mermen, gesturing towards the aforementioned coronet. The decoration to the body is further embellished with large scrolling leaf and floral sprays incorporating a cast and applied protruding leopard's head to the anterior portion. This magnificent antique silver Armada jug retains the original hinged cover, ornamented with chased scrolling lead decoration and surmounted with an impressive cast and applied scrolling loop finial. This exceptional antique Victorian silver jug...

Wonderful bronze by Jean François Injalbert c 1882.

A lovely quality 19th century black forest mantle clock, the clock dial located at the centre within a farmyard scene consisting of a cockere...

Antique Baccarat “Double Carp” molded crystal vase mounted on a gilded bronze base.

Discover a fascinating piece of history with this exquisite 19th-century Egyptian canopic jar, expertly crafted from glazed faience. This unique artifact not only showcases the artis...

Generous sized antique terracotta vessel. Wonderful grey / cream glazed exterior. Four lug handles to each corner of the pot. Would have previously stored estate made wine. Franc...

An exceptionally rare Antique Bigelow, Kennard & Co. Champlevé and Brass Crystal Regulator Clock, dating to approximately 1895. This outstanding timepiece beautifully combines th...

Silver plated Bronze representing a young odalisque, realized in 1886 by the Italian sculptor Giuseppe Salvi (1836-1905). Signature, place and year engraved on base: G. Salvi fece Roma 1886. On base: "Fond. Nelli Roma...

Japanese porcelain and French gilded bronze mount. Important Imari Porcelain planter with a polychrome and golden decoration of cranes, carp and lion, on a blue vermiculated backgro...

Large Japanese Hirado Porcelain Blue & White grouping of Shi Shi dogs playing, Meiji Period Modeled as a pair of shishi playfully wrestling, the grou...

An extensively filled 19th century ormolu-mounted ebonized wood dresser vanity box fitted with silver gold washed lidded glass gars and sewing tools. The ...

A pair of hand painted porcelain with armorial cartouches on the fronts and bouquets of flowers on the backs. The shapely form with cobalt and hand gilt decoration, marked with the N...

19th century English pair of cast iron mounted lion masks circa 1890. Price is each. Measures: Large H 49 x W 19.5 x D 11cm Small H 43 x W 18 x D ...

Very fine rosewood gentleman's toiletry box, English, ca. 1880

A Rare and Quite Unusual Pair of Signed 19th Century French Japonisme/Chinoiserie/Orientalist Ormolu Mounted Champleve Enameled Onyx Urns by Eugène Cornu. Each is made from champlev...

A wonderful and unique 19th Century black forest carving of an elderly man sitting on a tree trunk holding a newspaper, the front of the tree trunk encased behind a circular glass wi...

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...

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

Antique pocket watch holder made of bronze and horn, fine workmanship, pocket watch is not included, good original condition

Luxurious and rare antique opal glass box. This kind of jewelry boxes was mainly made in France, Italy and formerly Bohemia. They were made from the early 19th century to the early 2...

Beautiful Japonisme clock in openwork patinated bronze with gold and silver highlights in the shape of a pagoda, at the corners presenting stylized dragons above uprights imitating b...