1880s Decorative Objects

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

French Vernis Martin mantel clock with ormolu mounts. Beautifully decorated case featuring floral swags and foliage with central love...

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...

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...

19th Century bronze mounted satsuma jardiniere is a splendidly preserved artifact from a wonderful period in French history! The porcelain bowls wer...

Small mahogany mantel clock by Webster, London Break arch case with applied carved decoration resting on a shaped stepped plinth and standing on four brass ball feet. Brass bezel opening to the silvered dial with Roman numerals, original ‘blued’ steel hands signed Webster, Queen Victoria Street, London. The hinged back door opening to the eight day movement with platform escapement striking the hours and halves on a coiled gong. The backplate of the clock also signed Webster. C.1880 The Webster family clockmaking business was founded by William Webster and passed from father to son for almost 200 years. William Webster was apprenticed to John Barnet in 1701 and then transferred to Thomas Tompion...

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

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...

An unusual antique Baccarat crystal and Dore bronze-mounted oval shaped centrepiece, the removable oval shaped crystal bowl, beautifully hand-cut and engraved with floral and vine de...

Finely sculpted each with a mane. Each with rings for hanging. Old gilded surface.

Bronze figure of Venus De Milo signed by the foundry Delafontaine.

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...

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

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

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 ...

Hallmarked in London in 1880 by R & S Garrard & Co. this elegant Victorian antique sterling silver pair of dishes is of a plain, shallow oval form with a raised rim. Each dis...

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...

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...

A Pair of Antique 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of Bolognese Dogs, After J. Kirchner. A finely modeled pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figures depicting Bolognese dogs...

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 magnificent and large pair of 19th century French Royal cobalt blue Sèvres Style Porcelain and bronze mounted covered vases. Each panel ...

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

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

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...

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

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...

19 th c Antique Dutch/Flemish wall clock with wooden frame , ingraven brass face with Arabic numerals and brass basreliefs of lion heads as decorations. Wind up original mechanism w...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned. Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century. The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

In Renaissance style.

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...

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...