1880s Decorative Objects

1880s carved out of shell, cameo. Brass casing.

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...

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...

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...

A ceramic vase in tapered square form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many artist studios that specialized in satsuma ware, Seikozan...

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...

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 ...

Large unusual Majolica mermaid jardinière, circa 1880. A mermaid on the top of a large fish with shells and seaweeds.

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

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...

Magnificent earthenware rooster and its vase, made in France in the 1880s. This majolica composition is both a flower vase and a rooster sculpture. This superb earthenware piece, bea...

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...

Royal Worcester Majolica vase which features a frog riding on the back of a monkey, which is sitting on the back of a tortoise. A bamboo vase behind...

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...

Hallmarked in London in 1883 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this fine pair of Victorian, antique sterling silver candlesticks, are in the George I style, plain in design, and with hexagonal...

An impressive pair of French ormolu tazzas dating to circa 1880, executed in the Louis XVI manner The richly decorated dishes are cast in relief with finely detailed classical scenes...

Plaster statuette representing a lying dog. France, circa 1880.

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 ...

A 19th century Louis XVI style clock garniture, a so called 'Garniture de Chemineé'. The mantle clock with two matching vases const...

This is an Italian glazed Della Robbia lidded urn and hand-painted in Classic colors of the genre with a bold green wreath around the circumference and also used as handles, 19th cen...

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...

Measures : Tallest caryatid : Height 225 cm (88.6 in.) ; width 65 cm (25.6 in.) ; depth : 40 cm (15,7 in.) Two smaller caryatids : Height 183 cm (72 in.) ; width 55 cm (21.6 in.) ; depth : 21 cm (8,3 in.) An outstanding set of three monumental black marble and bronze caryatid planters in the Greek style attributed to G. Servant. All three are caryatid terms on pedestal: the tallest one is shaped as a Grecian woman with her antique drapery and gilt bronze ornaments, such as belt, necklace, headband and garlands, surmounted by an Ionic capital supporting a large planter adorned with foliage pattern and a vase in patinated and gilt bronze. Two smaller planters complete the set, using the same ornamental patterns: the Grecian head...

Elegant French Napoleon III papier-mâché catchall dating from the late 19th century. The piece features a deep black lacquered finish enhanced by delicate gilt decoration and mother-of-pearl inlays. Its sculptural, scalloped form is divided into several radiating compartments, each embellished with finely painted floral motifs and shimmering inlaid details. The central medallion presents an intricate figurative scene, while the raised back incorporates an openwork handle for easy carrying. A richly decorative example of Napoleon III craftsmanship, combining an elaborate silhouette with the refined contrast of black lacquer, gold and iridescent mother-of-pearl. Style : Napoleon III Second Empire Victorian Key Features : France, circa 1880 Papier-mâché construction Black lacquered finish Mother-of-pearl inlays Gilt painted decoration Figurative central scene Floral motifs Multiple radiating compartments Scalloped and lobed silhouette Openwork carrying handle Late 19th-century French craftsmanship Decorative and functional object Keywords : Napoleon III catchall, French papier mâché, papier mâché tray, 19th century French decor, circa 1880, Second Empire decorative object, black lacquer catchall, mother of pearl inlay, mother of pearl tray, gilt decorated tray, French Victorian decor, antique catchall, antique French tray, Napoleon III decorative arts, black and gold tray...

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

A pair of Victorian green mells decanters engraved fruiting vine with cork stoppers labelled Port and Whiskey. England, 1880.

Large planter decorated on the belly with a rotating decoration of polychrome flowers and geometric patterns in cloisonné enamel on a red background. It is inserted in an important p...

This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date. This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlaid with a sumptuous arrangement of semi-precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx and amethyst. It is beautifully inlaid on a slate base. Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation, Dimensions in cm: Height 2 x Width 17 x Depth 10 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 inch x width 7 inches x depth 4 inches. Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art. Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade. The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian. But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)" The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...." Giovanni Montelatici...

19th Century French Majolica Hen attributed to George Dreyfus Height / 10 inches, length / 6 by 3.8 inches.

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

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a tortoise; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian cast sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a tortoise. The plain oval body of this Victorian vesta box is embellished with cast and applied components replicating the details of the tortoise's legs and head. The anterior surface of this rare box features an applied oval serrated panel / match striker. The hinged tortoiseshell cover opens to reveal the original gilt interior. The underside of the body bears the contemporary engraved inscription 'July 1883'. Condition This antique Victorian vesta box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There are some blemishes and wear to the original gilding, in keeping with age. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are very clear. Dimensions length 8.4cm/3.3" width 5.5cm/2.2" height 3.2cm/1.3" Weight 2.4 troy ounces/73.9g (including tortoiseshell cover) Maker: Thomas Johnson II Date: 1882 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...

Life-size statue of St Florian holding a palm frond in his hand. The statue is made of Pietra di Vicenza and has a beautiful natural patina.

A Meiji period bronze vase with two frogs against a rough textured ground, signed ‘Hyakusei’, Japanese, circa 1880.    

A magnificent, fine and impressive, pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt tazzas / centerpieces; an addition to our silverware collection. ...

A lovely quality 19th Century black forest centre piece, having an ornate carved trunk at the centre with a removable glass stem with out swept scalloped edge, a large hunting dog st...

Superb Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock – Napoleon III Period Be captivated by the refined elegance of this Napoleon III period mantel clock, exquisitely craft...

A lovely ornate 19th Century black forest carving of a fox, sitting cross legged reading a book, the fox wearing a jacket and seems to be sitting on a rock with various foliage and a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dog in glazed terracotta, 19th century (or before). Labrador, presumably English.

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...

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...

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

This is a salesman sample of a Demilune English chest. It has four doors with an ivory bar handle. It is all inlaid around the top and the bottom. It sits on four legs. Circa 1800s.

This small zoomorphic planter was created by Émile Gallé around 1880. Considered the founding father of Art Nouveau, Émile Gallé took over the factory founded by his father and gave...

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock. Movement has been professionally cleaned and is in working condition. 7 day clock. Chimes on the hour and once on the half...

In Renaissance style.

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

A fine ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle, shown perched on a rocky outcrop with the wings raised and the head turned to the right, Swiss, circa 1880.   

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...

Rare Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze "Pendule à l'éléphant" mantel clock , the enamel dial signed: "Mafson" à Paris" This beautiful example was made in the late 19th century...

Vintage Wooden Hand Carved bowl with 17 stone fruit pieces in a vintage painted Dough bowl. 3 oranges 3 grapes 4 pears 4 nectarines 1 peach 1 lemon 1 bunch of cherries

A 19th Century vintage boat rudder, hand-crafted in Bali, Indonesia. Preserved almost intact, with its original paint and construction, naturally weathered by its age and use. Mo...

Extremely large, hand molded, painted, and majolica-glazed, relief sculpture "Tondo" (meaning "art in the round") after famed Renaissance artist, Andrea della Robbia...

A striking pair of Arts and Crafts candlesticks by Benham & Froud, England, circa 1880, based on a design associated with Christopher Dresser. Each candlestick is constructed around...

This exquisite murano art glass Latticino Zanfirico footed bowl by Salviati, crafted circa 1880, is a superb example of 19th-century Venetian glassmaking at its finest. Created by th...

A very good quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, having a seated cherub holding the rains of a winged dragon pulling a scrolling foliate ...

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

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...