1890s Decorative Objects

Victorian brass cased carriage clock with champleve decoration to the front, sides, rear of the case and carrying handle with bevelled glasses throughout. Gilded dial mask with ena...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver cologne bottle; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This exceptional and large antique Indian silver cologne bottle has a square panelled form with chamfered corners. The surface of this antique silver bottle...

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

Antique Late 19th century silver repoussé decorated jewellery box with Cherubs, Forest God in the centre surrounded by the birds and floral motifs . Interior is decorated with gre...

A beautiful blue Moser crystal and enameled box made for the Islamic or Moorish market. This box is made with beautifully handcut blue crystal and overlayed with gorgeous 24-karat gold, white, yellow, green, orange, red, and blue raised enamel decoration. The enamel decoration includes flowers, vines, rabbits, birds, and Islamic style decoration. The enamel work is further adorned with 24-karat gilt decoration, emphasizing the superb craftsmanship and artistic work. The box sits on four bronze doré...

Elegant 19th century Spanish carriage clock crafted in finely cast gilt bronze. The case presents a refined architectural silhouette with clean proportions and a warm original gilde...

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Tower Clock Face,,, Very unusual in that it has both Roman Numerals and Conventional numbers, (CAN NOT FIND ANOTHER) Newer wooden back recently...

Rare and colorful Majolica chesnut tureen Luneville, circa 1890.

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 ...

A fabulous oak desk calendar Lovely colour of oak Original patina. Not re-polished Good condition. All text and numbers complete Free UK shipping   

Very delicate Meissen porcelain figurine around 1900: A beautiful young woman, barefoot and wearing a sleeveless dress that flows around her body, draped in cloths that cast artistic...

A matching large pair of the pixy vases by J. Carnier signed at the bottom. Missing the inside liners. Appears to have been re-plated in silver some time ago. No dents ar damages, At...

Pipe Stem Head of an Oriental Man in Turban Hand-Carved Meerschaum Austria, Late XIX C. DIMENSIONS Length: 3.5 inches Width: 2.25 inches Height: 2.75 inches ABOUT A tobacco smok...

Hallmarked in London in 1898 by Gibson & Langman, this exceptional pair of Victorian antique sterling silver bowls is of a deep, circular form standing on a flared circular foot. The...

Hallmarked in London in 1898 by Gibson & Langman, this handsome pair of Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are cast, and feature gadroon borders, and acanthus detail...

Blue and White Ceramic and Ormolu Wall Bracket This is a beautiful piece it has a ceramic floral delft decoration outlined with an ormolu border this obviously gives support to the...

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...

Late Victorian Hand Carved Nude 33" Tall Psyche Goddess Marble Statue features a detailed render of the greek mortal turn goddess sitting on rock side with the French encryption "ech...

Vase Loetz (Lötz) Widow Klostermuehle Bohemia Art Nouveau Made by Loetz, Klostermuehle (Bohemia), circa 1899-1900 Decor: RUBY PHAENOMEN GENRE 6893 It is a most remarkable as wel...

Sarreguemines ceramic vase, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890.

Bronze figure of 'Elephant of Senegal'. Signed Barye and inscribed 'F. Barbedienne Fondeur'. Literature: Poletti & Richarme, 2000, no. A119, pp. 250-3.

Carrara marble sculpture signed Luca Madrassi, Paris, circa 1890. Art Nouveau period.

The wings as hinged flaps with detachable head.

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique silver and glass match striker has a globular form. The surface of the glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker. The ornamentation to the glass body is segmented with plain subtly concave vertical flutes. The upper portion of this antique glass match striker...

Fine white Bisque Porcelain of a Classical Figure woman dancing in a Greek style chiton by Richard Eckert famed artist at the Volkstedt porcelain manufa...

- Once courtship is complete, male and female swans bond for life and this delightful pair of Japaneer cloisonné swans symbolize love and const...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver mounted, Chinese carved hardstone scent bottle; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection. This exceptional hardston...

A rare paired set of forged iron throwing knives attributed to the Magali and Fali peoples of Northern Cameroon and Northeastern Nigeria—forms that exist at the intersection of weapo...

Excellent, large tubular vase: in the lower area bulbous body on a separate stand, after constriction the neck is raised, slightly narrowing with a flared mouth edge, mould-blown, co...

Japonisme Bamboo-Form Cylindrical Gilt and Engraved Crystal Vase Signed Escalier de Cristal – Paris, Late 19th Century Elegant cylindrical vase in clear crystal, finely engraved and...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique silver sugar box modelled in the form of a dog; part of our collection of silver animal sugar boxes. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a dog*. The silver box is embellished with fine details reproducing the dog's coat and anatomical features. This exceptional and large antique silver dog...

Loetz Iridescent and oil spot Flared Neck Art glass Floriform Goose neck vase. Candia Papillon vase Austria Iridescent glass Unsigned Circa 1898 A...

Edwardian Marquetry Sunburst Walnut and Burlwood Box, England, Late 19th Century A finely crafted Edwardian circular parquetry box, England, late 19th century. The lid is adorned wi...

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

A porcelain ewer with fine underglaze iron red, brown and blue decoration made by the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this relatively rare piece is dated to circa Meiji 23rd to 26th year (1890-1893) based on the mark used on the base. This is the starting period when the artists departed from his high-relief and gold gilt period and started focusing on making porcelain pieces with underglaze paint and experimented new colors. The ewer form is also relatively rare in the artist's survived repertoire compared to other forms. The piece takes its shape from the prototype Chinese...

In famille rose decoration with 8 figures in each panel.

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...

Circa 1890s, by Meissen, Germany. Perfect in any decor this pair of 19th century Meissen vases feature a timeless neoclassical form adorned with the firm'...

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...

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...

This wonderful life-like sculpture depicts a Koran scriber, who, bending his legs under him, holds sheets of paper in his hands, on which he transcribes verses from the Koran lying i...

Carrara marble sculpture signed "Loreley" by Hippolyte Moreau, France, circa 1890. Art Nouveau period.

An elegant porcelain portrait vase by Rosenthal. The portrait of The Countess of Devonshire, on an aubergine background with all over hand applied gilt decoration. The top with a r...

A beautifully crafted Chinese Chinoiserie box, featuring high-relief decoration and a generous size. The whimsical exterior design showcases in...

Victorian Neoclassical silver covered urn. Made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd in London in 1896. Bowl with half-gadrooning interspersed with acanthus leaves; leaf-capped flying side h...

French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.

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.

Signed Frank Butler.

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver swing handled basket by James Dixon & Sons Ltd; part of our ornamental silverware collection. This antique Victorian sterling silver basket has a rectangular rounded form onto four ball feet. The sides of this basket are embellished with pierced fluted decoration. The rim of the basket is ornamented with a Fine embossed opposing scroll and leaf decorated border accented with a shell motif to each corner. This antique silver basket...

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

Exceptional late 19th century Moroccan inlaid box, dating to approximately the 1890s and notably earlier than comparable examples. The box is craft...

A shield-shaped antefix ornament from Thailand, late 19th century. Reclaimed from old constructions and preserved in time, these architectural details were and still are a decorati...

Two superb wood Buddha hands, reclaimed from old statues. Late 19th Century to early 20th Century. Polychromed in gilt and red pigment, and mounted on specially made-to-measure bla...

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

19th Century French Porcelain Clock Set The clock is housed in a beautiful Porcelain case decorated with blue flowers and has a pair of a...

A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique Russian silver and polychrome cloisonne enamel candlesticks; an addition to our continen...

French Art Nouveau figural bronze vase by well listed sculptor Maurice Bouval (1863-1916). Signed in casting.

Excellent Art Nouveau porcelain figurine by August Ringler: Naked winged cupid, loosely covered with a cloth fastened by an embroidered belt, looking down at a winged, flaming heart ...

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 ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver tea caddy; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional Dutch silver tea caddy has been realistically modelled in the form of a classic antique wine cooler...