1890s Decorative Objects

Antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic footed vase from Fez. Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles. Antique Hispano Moresq...

A superb cigar case made from Crocodile / Alligator skin dating to the late Victorian era, c.1890. Excellent condition with all stitching intact. 5" x 3 1/2" x 1". Item: 35829 FRE...

1900 Japanese Satsuma porcelain huge vase with Samurai scenes.

A superbly carved figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with great detail and retaining two large glass eyes. The hinged lid opens to reveal an inner ink chamber...

ANTIQUE EARTHENWARE POTTERY JUG/PITCHER A decorative and characterful jug in the form of a frog with his mouth wide open to be used as th...

A beautiful small antique bronze statue of a bulldog. The bronze is patinated in a beautiful green color. The statue is beautiful in shape and design, beautiful anatomy and posture. ...

A striking and finely crafted pair of six-light candelabra in silver-plated nickel silver (marked "N.S."), attributed to the esteemed Swedish retailer and silversmith A.G. Dufva. The...

Superb and rare early Émile Gallé jardinière vase in green opaline glass with enamelled decorations of seashells, plants and flowers. France late 1800s. Signed "Émile Gallé pour Bonh...

Elegant French bronze letter rack, late 19th century. The openwork design features intricate Gothic Revival motifs with stylized foliage, quatrefoils, and decorative details, complem...

Large rare French Majolica swan vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 23.3 inches. 16 inches by 12 inches. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most im...

French Faience Wall Pocket Anchor signed FF Desvres Fourmaintraux, Circa 1890.  

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 ...

Circa 1890. 19th c large ebonised carved winged serpent gargoyle table lamps Originally hand carved winged serpent gargoyle wall brackets. Wired...

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...

Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved trinket box or catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice antique collectible to display in yo...

This charming 19th-century Black Forest decorative box is beautifully hand-carved in solid wood, featuring detailed floral and foliate motifs throughout. The lid is adorned with an i...

Inspired by the Japonism movement this French Majolica large jardinière is signed Onnaing, circa 1890. This handled jardinière is decorated with fishes in the water surrounded by se...

This elegant box was handcrafted in the last 15 years of the 19th century. It is made out of leather, wood and fabric. The four sloping compartments suggest that this box was used fo...

Beautifully carved and richly expressive, this antique dog head letter opener is a fine example of late 19th-century Black Forest or Brienz craftsmanship. Hand-carved from wood, the ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver and cherry wood based vase; an addition to our ornamental Asian silverware collection. This impressive antique Chin...

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...

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...

Huge WMF tin silver plated Art Nouveau vase with female figure and putto.

Majolica squirrel pitcher orchies, Circa 1890.

Two handled copper pan. Circa 1890 H 19cm x W 41cm x D 50cm

Large 19th century French Majolica Pigeon wall pocket. The pigeon have a pink ribbon and carry a white card.  

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...

Late Victorian Double Weight "Vienna" Wall Clock of Architectural Form Having Carved Eagle Pediment - by Charles Greville & Co of Hatton Gardens, London with full technical drawings ...

Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Henry Stuart Brown this handsome Victorian antique sterling silver cigar box is of a plain, rectangular form with a ...

Large French Majolica Carnation Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Fils , Circa 1890 Height / 9.3 inches. Diameter / 12 inches.

Rare 19th century Majolica purple iris cache pot Delphin Massier. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an incredible who...

another piece from my personal collection. wonderful handmade cigarette case from china. made by an unknown artist and retailed by the company woshing / shanghai. the stamp dates the...

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

1890s Belle Époque bronze sculpture of a young fisherman 'Pêcheur' by the sculptor Adolphe-Jean Lavergne, France By: Adolphe-Jean Lavergne Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique:...

Majolica German figural dog bottle, circa 1890. The bottle represent a dog in hunting costume smoking a pipe and carrying a riffle, the lid is the hat with a feather. The piece is ...

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...

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Grand Piano Form Hinged Jewelry Box This antique French hinged box is formed in the shape of a grand pian...

English Majolica Victorian basket in pastel colors, circa 1890.

Classic early 1890s Black Forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a walnut on a leaf. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and gl...

This impressive pair of highly detailed antique military figures were cast in France, circa 1890. Both soldiers stand in a classical pose known as con...

This is a good quality, hand made hardwood lidded box with a fine quality hand carved bird, together with floral themes, which we date to the late 19th C / early 20th C Art Nouveau p...

Antique carved Indian ceremonial temple sculpture of a large parade horse from the late 19th or early 20th Century. The wooden body, mane, tail, saddle and reins are carved in high r...

French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.

19th Century Large Austrian Parrots & Flowers Cache Pot. Height / 12 inches. Diameter / 12 inches.

Antique Collection Basket. Antique Chinese Woven Basket. Beautifully hand-woven large rattan and bamboo collection basket. Used to gather ...

Large 19th Century Majolica wheat vase jardiniere with birds signed Delphin Massier. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family p...

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar.

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An exceptional original Art Nouveau vase from the Ludwig Wessel earthenware factory, made around 1890 in Germany. This vase is a special piece from a manufactory renowned for its hi...

Statuette of King Frederick II of Prussia, Friedrich der Große, "Alte Fritz" Workshop of Christian Daniel Rauch Bronze, dark patina, green mar...

French Majolica square jardiniere with flowers, Circa 1890.

A great looking originally used by Austrian tailors and dressmakers for draping, alterations, and creating the latest fashion, this vintage dressmaker mannequin...

Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlestick measures 11 1/6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches deep x 5 1/4 inches wide. Columns are swirled in design. The capital of each column is designed with acanthus leaves. The base of each candlestick is decorated with profiles of the Green Man (a good luck symbol...

Small 19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen.

This finely modeled gilded bronze sculpture depicts "Isabeau of Bavaria", rendered with elegance and authority atop a spirited horse. Executed by Emmanuel Frémiet—one of the foremost...

Small Majolica white swan jardinière signed Jerome Massier Vallauris, circa 1890.

Wonderfully detailed Art Nouveau style alabaster carved bust of a woman with a sheer dress wearing a head band by famous Italian artist Antonio Frilli. Signed “A. Frilli Firenze" ...

Antique French Carved Planter Breton Brittany Oak Doll Bed Fireside Box c1890. Direct from the Brittany region of France, and one of the most unique treasures we’ve found in quite s...

A beautiful antique bronze sculpture of a goat. The bronze sculpture stands on a marble plinth. The statue is not marked, maker unknown. The statue is of a beautiful quality: refined...

An elegant small footed dish. Made of gilded bronze with an enameled, hand painted dish in the centre. The dish is in good condition. Dimensions: 17 x 9 cm and 9 cm tall. Made in Fra...