1890s Decorative Objects

French Majolica jardinière with flowers signed Onnaing, circa 1890.

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...

Centerplaces, Orivit, German The company was founded in 1894 as "Rheinische Broncegieserei fur Kleinplastiken" in Koln-Ehrenfeld, Germany. "Orivit" was initially a trade name (regis...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver triple shell folding biscuit box; an addition to our collection of silver boxes. This magnificent ...

A fine Burmantofts Faience Art Nouveau art pottery vase decorated with a sun burst pattern and dating from around 1890. The vase stands on a narrow round foot with a slightly recesse...

Very delicate Meissen porcelain group of the late 19th century: Three beautiful young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in loose cloths grouped on a high towering rock, ...

A pair of elegant French urn vases from the late 19th century. Terracotta urn-shaped vases with lids and original patina. An elegant and classic decorative piece to beautify a gard...

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...

This handcrafted bronze candlestick holder is depicting a corn stalk. It is unsigned with an amazing patina.

Modeled as a parrot with pink and yellow feathers mounted to the edge of a basin made from an abalone shell, raised on a circular gilt metal base.

Victorian Lantern clock with beautifully pierced frets surmounted by a large bell with centre finial. Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and finely matted centre. The side doors with starburst decoration, eight day spring wound movement by W&H. Quarter ‘Ting-Tang’ striking with two hammers, one inside the case and one underneath the large top mounted bell. C.1890 ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes...

Rare and colorful Majolica chesnut tureen Luneville, circa 1890.

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Planter Jardiniere.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique yellow gold and enamel parasol handle and rib tip set; an addition to our diverse enamelwork collection. This exceptional antique parasol handle...

Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: Mould-blown solitary vase on a flush stand; conically rising body, forming gently rounded shoulders; long, slender neck tapering further towar...

Classic pair of antique French cassolettes of amphora form These are solid marble so very heavy Original gilt fixtures with rams head handles, encrusted floral sash, acanthus leaves ...

A very fine French made carriage clock retailed and signed by Tiffany and Company complete with its original leather carrying case. This lovely timepiece has a number of "complicatio...

Rare Small Majolica Wild Rose Salt Cellar Delphin Massier, 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...

Hand-Painted Bentwood Brides Box. An oval-shaped bentwood style brides box with a painted lid and sides. The lid features a central scene depicting a woman in a yellow gown, pink bow, blue covering, and white veil. The scene is framed by a decorative border and set against a blue background. The sides of the box are painted with a green floral pattern. Painted bentwood bridal boxes are a type of antique storage container...

Antique French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered case is in the form of a ship's quarter deck, s...

ART NOUVEAU BRONZE BY JULIEN CAUSSE A stunning sculpture that embodies the elegance of the Art Nouveau period—an exquisite representation of a woman thoughtfully inscribing the date...

Walnut veneered case with ebonized trim and set with Sevres-style polychrome plaques decorated With children and trophies, set into brass bezels, the interior fitted as a jewelry box.

Fine and Large Japanese Champleve Censer Late 19 century Height: 26 inches Width: 18 inches

Onyx, champlevé and gilt bronze jewelry box. Louis XV style, France, circa 1890.

Exquisite cylindrical vase with a frosted crystal body featuring a textured, granulated finish in a smoky and amber color . The vase's rim is framed by a beautiful gilded wreath ador...

Magnificent pairs of candelabras in pink marble and bronze of very nice quality of carving ,hight end decoration for a fireplace or to decorate a table during a dinner

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor-view light anomaly... When wound and start/...

The whip carved wood fox music box with glass eyes, is a finely crafted example of late 19th century decorative carving from the Black Forest region of southern Germany. Rendered in ...

Finely cast French gilt bronze picture frame with cherub, satyr, and floral garlands, circa 1890s. An exquisite late 19th-century French gilt bronze photo frame, richly decorated wi...

19th century French Majolica money bank duck. No maker's mark.

19th century antique woven basket. Decorative basket. This is an actual antique market basket in very good condition. Woven reed, bamboo, and woo...

A spectacular 17th century marble pharmacy mortar from Italy. A large pestle would have been used to crush and grind a variety of substances into fine powders or paste creating vario...

Rare and unusual Black Forest box in the shape of wood log with a large wood carved Alpine ibex or bouquetin, circa 1890. The carved bouquetin is 5" height and the box is 8".  

Bronze Burmese Buddhist statue lost wax casting Mandalay period (Burma) Myanmar. Beautiful example of Burmese Mandalay period bronze casting. Fluid gra...

Fantastic quality large antique Royal Worcester jardiniere, having a quality antique Royal Worcester jardiniere the beautiful blush ground hand painted with pretty flowers and butter...

Large, mould-blown vase on a flared foot, widening upwards from a short, slender stem in the shape of a bud, flared rim above a slight constriction, colourless glass with a Candia fi...

Victorian Walnut and Ebony Vienna ‘Regulator’ Wall Clock Victorian Vienna ‘Regulator’ wall clock housed in a walnut case with ebony mould...

Daum Nancy Enamelled and Acid-Etched Glass Vase – “Dutch Landscape” France 1896 signature. An exquisite example of late 19th-century French Art Nouveau glassmaking, this rare Daum ...

Vase by Gallé Emile Gallé (1846-1904) was a French artist, designer, and entrepreneur known for his unique glassworks and furniture in the Art Nouveau style. Gallé was born in Nancy...

Diane Art Nouveau Bust by Emmanuel Villanis – France Circa 1900 This elegant Art Nouveau bust "Diane" by renowned French sculptor Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914) is among the artist’s...

Elegant 19th-century faience cachepot, made by Edmé Samson in Paris (1810–1891) and stamped on the underside. This beautiful piece features a rich polychrome decoration inspired by ...

A charming small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a mountain goat and her kids.    

A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli. Flora's Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato G...

Finest Bohemian Art Nouveau Glass Vase: Blown into form globular body with three large indentations all round, a short, funnel-shaped, flared neck with a 16-lobed rim; on a flush sta...

Incredible collection of (14) Cobalt blue hand blown caster oil bottles made in the late 1800s and Imported from Ireland. Wonderful as a splash of a fantastic shade of Cobalt Blue co...

An exceptional and monumental Art Nouveau bronze vase, richly sculpted with two elegant peacocks embracing the vessel in a fluid, organic composition. Standing an impressive 110 cm h...

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 French bronze statue of cupid captures the mischievous cherub just after letting his arrow fly. The classic pose inspired by ancient Greek and Roman statuary...

A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a flat back, so would have ...

The pink ground with molded decoration including a curtain pulled back to reveal heavy gilt molding on a dark ruby ground, the ground pink body further e...

An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...

Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful finish, popular art work Shipping: L11 P19 ...

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...

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...

19th Century Rare Large French Majolica Cow. signed Ed. Posteaux. Height / 8.5 inches. W / 12 inches.

American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.

Stamped Lucien Levy Dhurmer for Clement Massier. Literature: Coleman B., The Best of British Arts & Crafts, Atglen, 2004, p.213 Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs f...

Antique Cast Iron Diamond Safe & Jewelry Casket Box, Circa 1895 The box itself measures approximately 7.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 inches. Measurements are of the case only, not including the...

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...