1890s Decorative Objects

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver two-light candelabra; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection. These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver candelabra have a classical square-shaped form, replicating the details of a classic English George I style. Each impressive two light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit scrolling arms embellished with reed decoration. The branches (labra) support two rounded waisted capitals with plain circular dished drip pans, ornamented with applied gadroon decorated borders. The capitals are fitted with the original hallmarked push fit circular sconces, embellished with further gadroon decorated borders to the rims. Each Victorian silver candelabrum bears a central fluted decorated boss, ornamented reflecting the same dish pan design as the capitals. These versatile Victorian candelabra can be used as candlesticks once the arms are detached. The square-shaped stepped foot incorporates a plain sunken well encircled with gadroon decoration to a plain collet style rim. These Victorian silver candelabra have filled bases and bear a solid silver underside. These exceptional 2 arm candelabra are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire. This exquisite pair of antique silver...

Art Nouveau Pierced Brass Folding Book Slide A very attractive piece with decorative brass ends which both fold flat and extend to hold more books securely The Slide is 6” high and...

Pair of French Majolica Flowers Wall Pockets Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890. Lilac and roses.

A striking example of West African material culture, this Igbo iron currency knife from Nigeria embodies the intersection of economy, artistry, and ritual within traditional African societies. Before the widespread adoption of coinage and paper money, many regions across Africa used forms of metal currency—objects whose intrinsic material value, craftsmanship, and symbolic form made them widely accepted as units of exchange. Among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, iron currency objects such as knives, rods, and bracelets circulated not only as mediums of trade but also as markers of wealth, social status, and ceremonial exchange. This particular form—often referred to as a currency knife—features an elegantly curved profile with a tapering blade-like extension and finely incised surface decoration. Forged and hand-carved from iron, the piece demonstrates the remarkable skill of traditional blacksmiths, whose work held both practical and spiritual significance in Igbo culture. The etched geometric motifs along the surface speak to a visual language of craftsmanship passed through generations, transforming what was once a utilitarian object into a sculptural artifact rich with cultural meaning. Mounted on a custom-made platform for display, the piece now reads as a refined sculptural object. Its weathered iron patina, subtle textural variations, and dynamic crescent silhouette give it a commanding presence—equally compelling as a collectible ethnographic artifact or as a distinctive decorative accent in a contemporary interior. Today, objects like this Igbo currency...

Antique French Enamel Turret Clock Face. The clock face retains its original enamel. Good size which would suit a domestic or commercial setting. The clock has a few small chips ...

Majolica fish jardiniere signed George Dreyfus Fontainebleau circa 1890.

Hallmarked in London in 1890 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver bowl, is in the 'Monteith' style, with a removable scalloped rim, lion mask dro...

An exquisite Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock. The eight-day two train bell striking movement, with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement and stamped with S. Marti et Cie MEDAILLE D'ARGENT. 1889 roundel and serial number 647 to backplate. The dial formed as a deep blue and gold flecked enamel dome applied with gilt Roman numerals and stars set within billowing clouds interspersed with sunburst rays. Applied with three patinated bronze cherubs in flight, around the dial attending to a floral garland. Amongst the clouds can be found a pair of doves, a horn and arrows, a quiver and bow. This coupled with the cherubs and flower garland would suggest this clock was made as a love token or wedding present. The symbolism of love, marriage and fertility, the cherubs representing the three Greek Erotes...

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...

19th century Campaign vanity dressing box with boule inlay. Lia.

French Majolica dish reticulated leaf, Circa 1890.

Antique Chinese wedding basket of woven rattan and bamboo. Called a wedding basket as gifts from the wedding are collected and offered i...

French Majolica Pink Daisy Basket Delphin Massier, circa 1890.

19th Century Oversized Twin-Handled Dairy Jug – English Heritage Craftsmanship --- This wonderful oversized twin-handled 19th-century dairy jug embodies th...

Wonderful very old professional office relic with a cheeky message; Hands off! Private papers. Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs. Created from some kind of powdere...

Rococo girandoles composed of gilt metal with stepped marble bases and etched lead-crystal prism decoration (ca. late 19th Century, France). The centerpiece candelabra...

A large and architecturally striking pair of silver-plated Neoclassical columnar candlesticks, Germany, circa 1895, stamped “WMF” for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Each candle...

A Pair of French Blue Opaline Crystal Vases with Gilt Accents Attributed to Baccarat. This pair of vases was produced most probably by the...

Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Stuart Clifford, this very rare pair of Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, are modelled as a seated Cat ...

This is a splendid antique Italian carved alabaster sculpture of a figural group titled 'The Artist's Muse' by P. Emilio Fiaschi (Italian, 1858-1941), circa 1890 in date. This finely carved sculpture depicts a beautiful young couple modelled as a young artist in Renaissance dress holding a palette and leaning over a maiden seated in a Savonarola chair with paw...

Hallmarked in London in 1899 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd., this ornate Victorian sterling silver biscuit box is set on an integrated footed tray raised on cast scroll feet, and ...

This lovely bronze is the epitome of art nouveau movement. The stylized nature themes, flowers, movement, and a young girl who has butterfly wings and is holding a bird in her hand....

Extremely rare French Majolica Coin Bank Boar Massier Circa 1890. Actually the only boar coin bank known.

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...

Beautiful in detail and charming 19th century unglazed terracotta sculpture. Features a design of three cherubic children with lamps and fruit, playing with two goats on the base of ...

French Majolica box with Cyclamens, 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 ...

A wooden wagon wheel on stand. Indonesia, late 19th Century. Reclaimed from an old vehicle, it has been preserved intact, with the exception of the...

This cameo glass "Ombelle" vase by French Art Nouveau masters, Daum Nancy, features a rounded body of smooth, light candy pink glass decorated by two delicate umbel blooms in green c...

Victorian, Continental silver .800, footed tea caddy, Germany, with Hannau marks, circa. 1895, B. Neresheimer and Sohne - makers. Chased with dancing ...

Art Nouveau Majolica jardinière, planter with Oak stand Style of Delphin Massier & Fils at Vallauris This stylish piece is an early example by a renowned maker, showing the main inspirations of Art Nouveau, applying curved, organic and asymmetrical design elements to a functional object. In this example, hand-applied ceramic petals and streaks of coloured glaze are used to accentuate the plant-like shape. The jardinière is exactly matched to the Oak stand on which it sits. Design period, circa 1890 The piece is in Good condition with no signs of cracks or damage, and a real beauty! A rare find for the connoisseur. Dimensions: Complete Height 97 cm External diameter 46 cm Jardinière / pot External diameter 46 cm Height 34 cm Stand/pillar Oak...

Rare and colorful Majolica chesnut tureen Luneville, circa 1890.

Rare majolica pin tray with insect and branches signed Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890.

Neoclassical-style, Victorian Period, sterling silver candlesticks, London, year-hallmarked for 1895, William Hutton and Sons - Makers. Each candlestick measures 3 inches wide (at wi...

A wrought iron wagon wheel on stand. Indonesia, late 19th Century. Reclaimed from an old carriage, it has been preserved intact. The inside has been refinished in dark gilt, date un...

Elegant antique Vienna regulator wall clock dating to the late 19th century Circa 1890 and 7 day movement on a striking mechanism M...

Rare articulated cast iron cats head gate latch. stamped and marked with a patent date of 1895. Made for the ears flip down and lock a gate. There are 3 v...

Painted on either side with birds on panels, the cover similarly decorated. With a 19th century Hochst underglaze blue mark.

Bohemian Ceramic Vase Designed by Nikolaus Kannhäuser Manufactured by Amphora Riessner Stellmacher & Kessel, Turn-Teplitz circa 1898 "ivory p...

beautiful 19th century English Regency style trinket box, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. The box features intricate inlay work across the surface, highl...

Absolutely stunning pair of Matthew Boulton style silver plate candelabras Hopefully the photos do this stunning pair some justice, they are simply majestic in the flesh The details ...

Alabaster woman bust, signed Antonio Frilli, Italy, circa 1890.

Delphin Massier French Majolica vase which features three bamboo stem vases forming a support for an egg on the top. The bamboo and egg is hand painted with flowers and leaves. Birds...

Historistic candle holder Vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enamelled.

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight. This sculpture is a quiet thunderclap—elegant, solemn, and rich with philosophical weight. The skull atop the closed book, resting o...

Historistic sugar bowl with gilded cover and cut glass, circa 1890s Original condition.

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of versatile antique English sterling silver three-light candelabra; an addition to our diverse candle holders collection. These exceptional antique cast sterling silver candelabra have a classical square form to a knopped column onto a stepped swept square foot, in the highly desirable classic English style. Each impressive three light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit scrolling leaf decorated arms. The branches (labra) support two circular waisted capitals, each encompassed with bands of applied gadroon decoration. The capitals are fitted with the original hallmarked push fit square-shaped sconces, embellished with an undulating swept decoration. Each capital of these antique candelabra centrepieces surmounts an impressive square drip pan, featuring identical ornamentation to that of the sconces. Each Victorian candelabrum is fitted with a third detachable central elevated capital and drip pan. These versatile three-light Victorian candelabra can be used as silver candlesticks once the arms are detached. The panelled waisted column of each candlestick is encompassed with further undulating ornamentation and gadroon decoration to the knops. The spiralling swept portion of the foot surmounts a plain stepped base, embellished with gadroon decoration to a plain collet style rim. These antique silver candlesticks do not have weighted bases. The base of each candlestick was made by William Brown in 1825 and the labra were crafted by Walker & Tolhurst Ltd (Walter Walker & Brownfield Tolhurst) in 1896*. These tall sterling silver candelabra, which can be separated into individual candlesticks, are a versatile and sophisticated gift for weddings, anniversaries or milestone occasions. Use them as dramatic centrepieces for candlelit dinners or display the candlesticks individually on a mantel, sideboard or table. * Candlesticks were widely produced and used in the early 19th century, with designs growing more elaborate as moulded candles gained popularity. To accommodate changing tastes, it was not unusual for matching candelabra to be commissioned at a later date, providing versatility and reflecting the Victorian preference for elaborate centrepieces. Condition These exceptional antique silver candelabra...

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...

Guillaume Coustou is best known for his two pieces of marble sculpture, each called Horse restrained by a Groom (1739-45, Louvre Museum, Paris), known jointly as the Marly Horses. ...

Breathtaking defined gargoyle from late 19th century France.

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

Pair of Large English Decoupage Chinoiserie Glass Vases The pair is formed as large baluster form glass vases with a broad circular foot rising to a rounded body, narrowing at the ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl made by Elkington & Co Ltd; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This...

An Austro-Hungarian Semi-Precious Gemstone Mounted, Enamel, and Silver-Gilt Ewer. An Austro-Hungarian silver-gilt ewer of bulbous form, mounted with semi-precious gemstones and deco...

Fix-Masseau set up his workshop in Paris where he attracted the admiration of Rodin. The latter was unable to convince him to join his studio. The quality of his sculptures was notic...

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver bowl has a circular form onto a circular domed foot. The lower portion of this Victorian bowl is encircled with a band of impressive chased fluted decoration each terminating with a spiral design. The body of this presentation bowl is further embellished with exceptional chased floral and foliate decoration on a matte background. The decoration to the body incorporates a large shield...

Beautiful pair of Louis XVI-inspired baluster-shaped cassolettes in white marble, enriched with an elegant bronze mount with a double patina. The lid is topped with a seed-shaped gri...

Extraordinary cameo, hot applied and wheel carved vase by Désiré Christian c1896 in greens and yellows depicting water lilies with applied blue tear d...

This lovely object with its fine patina resembles a little trunk when standing on a table. In an upright position it resembles a book. Therefore, it can be considered a book with sec...