1890s Decorative Objects

A rare, very large, and impressive antique Rookwood and Gorham mantel vase by Amelia Sprague. It features Art Nouveau style pinecone / pine tree theme with sterling silver overlaid ...

Outstanding and highly collectible French officer’s carriage clock of grand luxury, executed in Paris circa 1890–1910. Signed “Villon, Paris”, a prestigious commercial name associated with high-grade horological production linked to the Couaillet Frères manufacture of Saint-Nicolas-d’Aliermont, Normandy. The clock is housed in an elegant “Gorge” case, the most refined and technically complex form of carriage clock casework. Characterized by its deeply concave mouldings and elaborate ormolu construction, this model represents the highest tier of 19th-century French travel clocks...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver bowl. This exceptional Chinese Export silver (CES) bowl has a circular rounded form. The body of this antique Chinese silver bowl...

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...

Pair of Victorian Classical sterling silver chambersticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1891. Round and footed socket; plain and detachable bobeche with applied leafing scroll rim...

Royal Crown Derby Aesthetic Movement Gilt Potpourri Vase with Pierced Lid, Dated 1892 Dimensions: 10.5" H x 5.5" Dia A refined example of late Victorian porcelain, this lidded potpo...

Impressive 19th C. Tiffany and Co sterling silver quad-footed 8 pint bowl with feather or leaf handles. Stamped with the "T" mark indicating the date of manufacture between 1891-1902...

19th-century small square Majolica floral jardinière Onnaing. Sand background.

With brass handle and liner. Hexagonal form with incised carved decoration. Toupie feet.

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

A divided Humidor by Meriden B. Company, Circa 1898. Made from silverplate with chased baroque pattern. The footed box has two large compartments and two small opening that allow acc...

This 19th century Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain centerpiece reflects the enduring European fascination with Chinese export porcelain, elevated by the addition of finely cast Frenc...

The freedom box is marked on the side in enamel stating "This casket - to contain the diploma of the honorary freedom of the city of Exeter - was presented...

Large 19th century Majolica Palissy leaf wall fish & lobster platter Alfred Renoleau. Signed Polakowski & Cie, Roumazieres. Angouleme (France).

Fabulous, rare, sterling silver (.950) Art Nouveau, Martele inkstand with ball feet and hinged lid, the Gorham Manufacturing Corp., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1905. According to the PTB mark on the underside, most probably, the Gorham silversmith who made it...

Art Nouveau jewelry cache marked 937. Stunning example of Art Nouveau design. This cachet box is decorated with lovely flowers on the top and buds on the side panels. This piece refl...

A large sculpture of angel in bondage held by the Devil image. Great patinas and mounted on red marble with brass bottom plate. Has the signature F...

Pair 19th Century French bronze statues by Louis Auguste Moreau (1855-1919) are exemplary examples of the glorification of the simple rural life celebrated by artists in France during the Belle Epoque. A distinctive departure from rendering affluent families and lifestyles as dictated by the many patrons of art over the centuries, this informal movement gave a glimpse into the lives of everyday people. In this example, we have two young maidens, one carrying a bundle over her shoulder and a basket in her left hand, while the other totes a basket over her shoulder and a couple of protesting chickens in her right hand! Each maiden is modestly dressed...

A most unusual late Victorian fine string or twine box made from glass with a star cut base, the base mounted with a sterling silver foot and fitted with a solid silver lid topped wi...

Rare 19th Century Majolica Catchall or vide poches dish Wasmuel. 5.8 by 5.8 inches.

A mould-blown baluster vase on a flush base, with a wall featuring multiple wave-like constrictions, a flat, widely flared rim; colourless glass with a metallic red underlay and roll...

Antique Vienna Bronze Parrot Bird Sculpture Inkwell

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Signed Elkington & Co Numbered Rd 92173 Beautiful rectangular table clock executed in gilded and silvered electrotyped metal, decorated in relief with butterflies, music inst...

Late 19th century Victorian brass inkwell with winged griffons and a integrated pen tray. This is an impressive large 19th century Victorian brass inkwell accompanied on each side by...

Rare 19th century French ducks tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.

Wonderful and large original antique sculpture of a beautiful chimpanzee / ape. Over the years we have owned and sold a fair number of beautiful ...

Late 19th Century Italian Arabesque Style Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Pugi. Offered is a beautifully executed late 19th century carved Carrara marble seated Arab male on a thick ...

A Fantastic 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fa...

Large Teak Jewelry Dowry Box with Brass, Late 19th Century, India. This Teak Indian Dowry Box is adorned with Decorative Brass, showcasing exquisite c...

French Majolica Cache Pot Longchamp , circa 1890. H / 8.5 inches , D / 8.5 inches.

Discover this exquisite Bone Chinese puzzle ball with its stand, a true masterpiece of Asian craftsmanship. This multi-layered (9) dragon puzzle ba...

This French Wooden Cognac Barrel is a unique and ornamental piece perfect for any liquor enthusiast. Made from high-quality wood, it features a decorative mural of grapes and a festive scene of a Satyr and a Maenad. The fitted stand can be separated and showcases a dove carving...

Large marble urn with curved two handled arms and well detailed bronze dore faces. Mark different from base marble. 19th century, Italy. Urn only is n...

A gorgeous candlestick. Made of metal with cloisonné enamel parts. Beautiful color and patina. This was made probably in the early 1890s-1900s. Fantastic piece for a Living Room.

Late 19th century decorative wood panel, hand carved curtain relief.

An Elkington & Company Silver Gilt Presentation Casket Hall Marked for Birmingham, 1891 and the maker; the casket, in the Victorian Gothic manner, with cluster columns at the angles...

This signed Cesare Lapini alabaster sculpture, titled “Kissing Lovers,” is a stunning representation of romantic love, expertly carved by the renowned Italian artist Cesare Lapini. C...

19th Century Pair of English Majolica vases bamboo with a pink bow.

A finely executed late 19th century Italian carved alabaster bust depicting Marguerite (Gretchen), the tragic heroine from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Faust. Dating to approximately...

A small French vase clock of the highest quality. The clock is fitted within the body of an enamelled lidded vase. The body of the vase of silvered bronze & enamelled in deep blue. T...

A collection of 8 pieces of tankards in glass with metal lids from the end of the 19th Century and beginning of the 20th Century. Probably these have been used for beer drinking. Fou...

French Majolica square jardiniere with flowers, Circa 1890.

Glass vase designed by Louis C. Tiffany, manufactured by Tiffany Studios New York, 1894, signed signed "L. C. T. B2216" (underneath) Material and technique: mouth-blown glass, reduced and iridescent Louis Comfort Tiffany (New York 1848 – 1933 New York) was a famous American designer, artist and painter of American Art Nouveau. He was best known for his works in glass colored with metal salts and made a name for himself in the decorative arts at the time. In the course of his career, he created a unique style that combined outstanding craftsmanship with a love for natural shapes and bright colors. Nature had always been his inspiration and in his designs he tried, in his very own way, to capture its beauty forever. Tiffany designed lamps...

French Majolica Wild Rose basket signed Delphin Massier, Circa 1890.

Exquisite 19th Century Mantel Clock – Planchon Paris This exceptional mantel clock, crafted by the renowned Planchon manufactory in Paris during the second half of the 19th century,...

Crafted in mahogany, this handsome box features a warm, rich surface and classic proportions. The interior measures approximately 3 1/2 inches deep and retains its ivory latch with k...

This superbly detailed fine bronze study depicts a male prowling lion. His body ripples with his muscular physique as he moves forward on large clawed paws. His head is framed with a...

EDMOND LACHENAL (1855-1948) One of France’s most influential ceramists, Edmond Lachenal contributed significantly to the development of Art Nouveau. His poor beginnings in Paris le...

French Majolica vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 11 inches. Fleur de lis and pink flowers. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important cer...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1899 by A. & J. Zimmerman, this fine Antique Victorian sterling silver cigar box has a plain rectangular form with rounded corners. The box features a...

French Art Nouveau Enamelled Glass Vase by François-Théodore Legras, Cristallerie de Saint-Denis, 1890s A refined French Art Nouveau glass vase by François-Théodore Legras, produced...

A delightful French hand painted opaline vase. Very delicately painted design of garlands in gold, blue and cream accents.

Italian grand tour marble and alabaster sphere on stand. This elegant object originates from a dedicated collection of grand tour items and exemplifies the refined souvenirs acquired...

An exceptionally delicate and decorative 19th-century miniature sculpture composed of a finely cast bronze planter issuing natural red coral branches adorned with thirteen individual...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this medium sized Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask A very good looking well made and decorati...

Swedish Gustavian candleholders. Made late 18th century in Pewter, signed N. Height ~ 16,5cm. Ribbed columns on a bell shaped postament, with loose light cuffs and charmingly patinat...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver travelling clock or compass; an addition to our silver timepie...

The Venus of Willendorf if she were a pot; this diminutive size is perfectly suited for holding in your hands. This pot is meant to be caressed. Its rather buxom top narrows at the w...

A Beautiful and Quite Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Footed Crystal Box. The top crystal is domed and sits on a hinged ormolu mount with a seashell clasp. The crystal is ...