1890s Decorative Objects

A striking collection of 20 antique American Ball Mason jars dating to the late 19th century, crafted in luminous blue glass and retaining their zinc lids. The set comprises ten jars...

19th Century French Majolica Chesnut attributed to Jardinière.

Majolica jardinière planter with 4 birds Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Height / 5 inches , 8 by 5 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. ...

Antique Majolica Bird Planter Cache Pot Jardinière Cobalt Blue Wasmuël c1890. Direct from Europe, a striking antique majolica cache pot or jardinière by ...

An elegant French Art Nouveau jewelry box attributed to Legras, crafted from vivid cobalt and sapphire blue art glass and delicately hand-enameled with graceful white blossoms and so...

Large Majolica Jardinière Birds Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1890. 15.5 inches L by 8 inches. H / 7 inches.

STUNNING ~~Antique French Onnaing Majolica Cache Pot, Planter, Jardiniere, Flower Pot, Bowl or Vase with Floral and Love Birds~~ French majolica planter or cache pot~~vibrant colors...

This item is a Victorian-era silver-plated chamberstick candle holder, often featuring ornate grape vinedecoration. It is designed with a low base, a handle for carrying, and typical...

A large and highly decorative Japanese box dating to the Meiji period, attributed to Asahi Shoten. The circular body is crafted from silver-plated pewter and richly decorated with tr...

A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the vase produce a magic visual effe...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

Large Art Nouveau enameled glass vase by Legras, France, 1890s. Made of hand-blown blue glass in the shape of a cylinder with a swirling finish on its outer face. Carefully hand-pain...

This is an impressive antique brass Victorian ecclesiastical eagle lectern, circa 1890 in date. The 5ft3inch (157cm) lectern features an eagle with wings outstretched and detailed f...

1697 Antique Japanese carved green stone containter with precicely fitted lid

Large French Majolica tulip Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890 Height / 7 inches. Diameter / 10 inches.

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

Antique square red copper and brass planter with two handles, claw feet, and lion-head motifs; late 19th century, France. A charming and authentic small planter made of red copper a...

Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle vase Pique Fleur Clement Massier, circa 1890.

Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely addition to your room or just to use on your desk. Made from hand carved wood. Found ...

A Very Unusual and Large French Pink/Peach Opaline Floral Enamel Decorated Ormolu Mounted Box. This large rectangular box is formed in an elongated octagonal shape with chamfered corners and a hinged lid. The body is crafted from pink to peach-toned opaline glass, its surface decorated with an overall diapered pattern of raised panels. Each recessed diamond panel is adorned with hand-painted enamel floral sprays, consisting of white petals tipped with blue and accented with green foliage. The decoration is consistently arranged across all surfaces, including the lid and sides, giving the box a uniform appearance. The lid opens on a hinge to reveal a polished opaline interior of the same peach tone, framed with a band of gilded ormolu. A wide ormolu mount encircles the midsection, serving as both hinge and clasp support. This mount is chased with a repetitive foliate design, forming a textured surface that contrasts with the smooth opaline glass. The mount’s gilding provides structural reinforcement and adds a decorative metallic border between the upper and lower sections of the box. The hinge runs the full width at the back, while the front is fitted with a small clasp mechanism, discreetly incorporated into the ormolu banding. Measuring substantially larger than typical decorative opaline caskets...

This is an antique calligrapher's pen box. An Oriental, lacquered papier-mâché quill case in Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinating pen case...

Elegant and rare Majolica stork with a bamboo vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels an...

A fine French bronze sculpture of Diana, the Huntress by Paul Jean -Baptiste Gasq (1860-1944) cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry of Paris c 1900. The composition depicts the Roman...

Majolica chick egg cup signed George Dreyfus Paris Circa 1890.

Antique Majolica rooster with leaves, corn and wild rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier produced roosters in a big range of sizes, this is the medium size. The...

Large Majolica colorful rooster signed Delphin Massier circa 1890. On the back of the rooster, a rare brown bamboo vase, usually the vase is a trunk.

Rare Large Majolica Pansy Cache Pot signed Delphin Massier Circa 1890.

French Majolica morning glory vase circa 1890 attributed to Fives Lille. H / 9.5 inches.

Tall antique Swedish horse in carved wood with original patinated paint in off-white color with blue dots. Made circa end of the 19th century. Th...

This is a large French bronze sculpture of Vercingetorix with his son by Emile Laporte (1858 - 1901), circa 1890 in date. The standing figure of Vercingetorix wearing a winged hel...

Large Lovely Majolica windmill box with birds signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. H / 14.5 inches. D / 12.5 by 10 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamel...

Large Majolica cache pot in two parts decorated with orchids Fives Lille, circa 1890. H / 9.5 inches , D / 10.5 inches. Rare size.

An exquisite pair of Swedish Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) single-light chamberstick candlesticks, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Crafted with ornate gilt bronze (ormol...

Large Majolica jardinière planter with birds signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. L / 28 by 11 inches , H / 7 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and...

Antique Collection Basket collected in China. Beautifully hand-woven large rattan and bamboo collection basket. Used to gather and hold fruits, apples, pears, pomegranates and gourd...

Rare small majolica daisy cache pot signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.

Unusual, Victorian, beautiful, all sterling silver gilt dresser jar, Dominick and Haff, New York, year dated for 1890. Lovely interlocking script m...

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the mid-19th century with our distinguished pair of Silver Plate Edwardian Period George III Style Three-Light Tableware Candelabra. This exceptio...

19th Century Pair of French Majolica Cabbage Tureen.

A magnificent and highly decorative French Japonist faience vase, Saint-Denis manufactory, dating from the late nineteenth century, circa 1880–1890. This impressive example embodies...

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Spectacular Majolica rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. ...

An exceptional and richly jeweled Indian Mughal-style carved white jade casket, dating to the late nineteenth century / early 20th century circa 1890–1920. This remarkable jewel box ...

A large hand-carved Japanese koi carp sculpture in keyaki wood, dating to the late 19th century during the Meiji period. Measuring 48 cm long, the fish has a strongly graphic silhoue...

Of Classic vessel form, with an oval, splayed foot, narrow, waisted body and wide, flaring mouth. Very heavy and archaist vessel with lucky beetles around the sides.    

Very large 19th century German silver mercury glas Kugel sphere having original brass ring. Kugel is derived from the German word for ball or sphere. These decorative reflective gla...

Small French white terracotta Majolica rabbit Bavent, circa 1890. (Normandy). Measures: Length / 8 inches, height / 6 ...

Antique Art Nouveau chalice shaped art glass vase created by the Loetz glassworks company, which was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this vase represents a prime example of their artistic mastery. The vase features a cobalt blue ground that adds depth and richness to its overall appearance. Its surface showcases a captivating iridescent wave pattern, which adds a mesmerizing shimmer and dynamic quality to the glass. This iridescence is a hallmark of Loetz glassware and is achieved through the application of special techniques during the glassblowing process. The chalice-form of the vase gives it an elegant and graceful silhouette. This design creates a harmonious balance between the visually striking upper portion and the sturdy base. Loetz glasswares are renowned for their exceptional artistry and their ability to capture and play with light. The Phaenomen Genre 6893 vase, with its dark blue color and iridescent wave pattern, is no exception. When light interacts with the glass, it reveals a captivating range of colors and reflections, making it a visually stunning and attention-grabbing piece. As an antique Loetz glass vase...

Created during the height of Europe’s fascination with richly mounted decorative porcelain, this exceptional pair combines the celebrated ceramic artistry of Royal Bonn with the refi...

A wonderful Victorian taxidermy swan head with glass eyes and bright orange and black bill, mounted on a carved wooden shield and oak leaf plague.

A 19th century novelty desk compendium in the form of a davy lamp housing an eight day timepiece and aneroid barometer and a thermometer surmounted by a glazed cylindrical chamber wi...

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French Majolica pink parrot tulip Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890.

Delphin Massier Majolica figural vase which features a cockerel/rooster stood in front of a vase, which is modelled in the form of corn. Colouration: yellow, pink, teal blue, are pre...

This is a lovely antique Victorian sterling silver jewellery casket / pin cushion bearing the makers mark of H.Matthews, and hallmarks for Birmingham 1899. The hinged lid is fitted with a navy velvet pin cushion...

A quarter striking bracket clock in a fine figured burr walnut case with ormolu mounts and sound frets backed in sage green silk. A gilded dial with s...

Spherical in shape, resting on four moulded feet and equipped with a hinged closure. The entire surface is perforated and chiselled with rich foliage and floral motifs.  Item condit...

Delicate and functional, this piece is a late 19th-century Victorian sewing clamp, designed to be secured to the edge of a table with an adjustable screw mechanism. The focal point ...

A beautiful antique Continental pressed glass jewelry casket, crafted in richly molded blush pink glass and mounted in a warm patinated brass fram...

Thomas Minton is believed to have created the famous Blue Willow Pattern and sold the original design to Thomas Turner in the 18th century. The pattern is clearly inspired by Canton Chinese Export...