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Period: 19th Century
Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms
Beautifully stylized and masterfully carved wooden box of floral and fruit foliage bas-rel...
Category
British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
V. Szczeblewski French Bronze Boy Statue "The Whistler" Le Mousse Siffleur
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique "Vaclaw Bernard Szczeblewski" French Bronze of Boy "The Whistler". Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 6" W x 5 1/2" D.
Category
Unknown Art Deco Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Novelty Inkwell - Brass Tortoise / Turtle c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English inkwell cast in solid English brass in the form of a Tortoise retaining his original glass eyes.
The lid lifts to ...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare antique French glass paperweight containing a close pack mushroom design by renowned glass makers Baccarat and dating from around 1850. The large and heavily made paperweight ...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
English Lap Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Early 19th century rosewood lap desk. Made in England, circa 1830. Has brass corners and brown leather writing surface with gold tooling. Left side...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Rosewood
$895
C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875.
Very rare colors.
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June 1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour.
At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics...
Category
French Country Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Exceptionally Large 19th Century Terracotta French Anduze Planter, Boisset
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An Extremely large early 19th century French glazed terracotta Vase d'Anduze from the Boisset family - formally the Gautier workshop. Of campagna form Featuring cabochons and swags. ...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with white enamel dial and reverse painted waist and pendulum door. With key and pendulum.
Category
American Federal Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Long Case Clock, Genuine Handmade with Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish longcase clock from around 1820 to 1840. The clock was made by hand in Hälsingland in Northern Sweden. The frame is solid pine w...
Category
Swedish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
19th Century Wood Boots Trees Molds or Forms
Located in Carimate, Como
19th century wooden riding boot trees, molds or forms. Great decorative and conversational piece, ideal for decorative purpose.
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Painted Tall Case Morbier Clock
Located in Woodbury, CT
Faux-painted, French Morbier tall case clock with brass and enamel face, hammered brass pendulum. Posies, lily-of-the-valley and strawbe...
Category
French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
F. Barbedienne, A Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres
Located in Queens, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, An Exquisite Suite of Three French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardinieres / Garniture C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin.
Comprising of t...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Stoneware Jar
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Chinese stoneware jar. Three wonderful hand-painted motives surround the exterior. Good condition with strong age and patina. At o...
Category
Qing Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Auguste Carrier "Musicians" Patinated Bronze, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Auguste-Joseph Carrier (French, 1800-1875) "Musicians" Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures, late 19th century, depicted as male and female traveling musicians, signed to base of male fi...
Category
French Provincial Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Country English Victorian Oval Metal Hat Box
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered late 19th century country English hat box featuring an oval form. Crafted from metal with a golden painted finish having an aged patina. The victorian era box is topped wit...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Majolica Duck Jardiniere Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardiniere signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
13.5 inches W.
Category
French Rustic Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Wall Clock in Black Glazed Wooden Case, 1890s
Located in Opole, PL
Wall Clock in Black Glazed Wooden Case, 1890s
A wall clock housed in a wooden, glass-fronted case. The case is painted black and remains unrestored. The dial is enameled, and the pe...
Category
European Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
19th C. Patinated Bronze Hunter and Dog Composition Signed H. Moreau
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or hunting lodge with this elegant antique bronze composition. Titled "Piqueur au Relais", and signed on the base by the artist, Hippolyte Moreau, the bronze ...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Loetz Green Glass Vase with Alvin Sterling Silver Overlay
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Art Nouveau style art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of open and horizontal patterns with stylized leaves and scrollwork.
A great find, handcrafted vase skillfully made using centuries old techniques of art glass works from the world-renowned maker, Loetz. Simply stunning this Art Nouveau glass vase with Alvin Sterling Silver overlay by Loetz would enhance any shelf, table, nightstand or countertop.
This is a rare antique Loetz Green Glass...
Category
Austrian Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th C. Brass Bucket
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic mid-19th century spun brass bucket with a forged steel handle.
The bucket is in overall good condition with the normal anticipated ding...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century neoclassical Greco-Roman style patinanted bronze and ormolu mounted figural candelabra by Henri Picard (French, Active from 1831-1864). The large and impressive pair of ten-light candelabra, each with a patinated figure of a standing bearded semi-nude male holding an ornate ormolu ten-light candelabrum, their bare feet resting on allegorical wreaths, helmet and sword stash, all above square black-slate plinth surmounted with ormolu trims and scrolled legs, the front surmounted with patinated bronze plaques depicting Greco-Roman scenes of Senators and maidens. Stamped "H. Picard" on the inner ring, the back of the male figures each stamped with the numerals "3776". Circa: Paris, 1850-1860.
The well regarded fondeur and doreur Henri Picard was recorded at 6 rue Jarente in 1831, and moved to 10 rue de la Perle in 1839. The firm, which was active from 1831-1864, is known for having supplied very fine decorative objects to Emperor Napoleon III's apartments at the Louvre, which are still part of the collection, and was reputed for its fine quality decorative production of gilt and patinated bronzes, pièce de table and garnitures de cheminée...
Category
French Greco Roman Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$29,850 Sale Price / set
38% Off
French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Single Tea Caddy Compartment
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to bring to market this Antique French Boulle Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy o...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Old Paris Opaline & Scenic Glass Grand Tour Era Newel Post Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, late 19th to early 20th century.
An antique Grand Tour era newel post finial in blue opaline with a hand painted scenic view to the top and exterior. The bottom has a bronze...
Category
French Grand Tour Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 19th c. Antique Terracotta Water Urn with Iron Spout, Whitewashed Patina
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Antique 19th century water urn with faucet. Urn is a testament to the history and artistry of a bygone era. Made from terracotta material, displays decorative motifs, featuring a uni...
Category
Moroccan Spanish Colonial Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and bone inlaid colonial writing case with fitted interior, dating to the late...
Category
British Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Large Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture "Dying Galata" /Dying Gaul, C. 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Italian Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture "Dying Galata"/Dying Gaul, C. 1875, Attributed to Naples Foundry
A remarkable large Italian Grand Tour bronze sculpture titled "Dying Galata" or "Dying Gaul," dating circa 1875 and attributed to the renowned Naples Foundry. This exquisite piece, an expertly cast bronze, retains its original black-brown patina and boasts a substantial size, standing 12 inches high, 26.5 inches wide, and 13.5 inches deep. It is a distinguished example of the iconic Grand Tour sculptures, which were popular souvenirs for affluent travelers during the 19th century.
The sculpture is a faithful rendition of the ancient Roman marble statue "The Dying Gaul," also known as "The Dying Galatian" or "The Dying Gladiator." The original marble, now housed in the Capitoline Museums in Rome, is a Roman copy of a lost Greek bronze sculpture...
Category
Italian Grand Tour Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Duchess of Cambridge Horseback Figurine 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain equestrian flatback figurine titled on the base "Duchess," likely depicting Sarah Fairbrother / Mrs. FitzGeorge in a cobalt blue dress wi...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Egyptomania Marble Clock, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large clock in the style of Egyptomania, in marble of different colors, decorated with stylized hieroglyphs, falcons and scarabs.
It is topped with a sphinx in patinated bronze.
Eg...
Category
French Egyptian Revival Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Danish Early 19th Century Empire Tobacco Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming mahogany tobacco box in an architecturally intriguing form. The top of the lid is adorned with a small knob of bone.
Great quality and craftsmanship.
Empire. Denmark, ...
Category
Danish Empire Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Mahogany
Masons Ironstone Dinner Plate in Water Lily Pattern finely painted, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Mason's Ironstone pottery Dinner Plate in the very decorative Water Lily pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 181...
Category
English Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
$302 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a quality black marble mantle clock with ornate gilded brass mounts, circular ornate brass dial with the original hands...
Category
Victorian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
marble bust of woman wearing a hat
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage museum quality hand carved white Italian marble sculpture dates from the late 19th century. The sculpture features the bust of a young woman, beautifully rendered by fam...
Category
Italian Victorian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Hand Blown Mercury Mirrored Glass Footed Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Late 19th Century Hand Blown Mercury Glass & Decorated Vase. Some wear to the decoration.
Category
French Victorian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique carved wood painted box featuring two lions. This rectangular box features a hinged lid made of iron. The box is perfect for collectables as well as securing important docume...
Category
European Folk Art Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Blue
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 100% Original painted Swedish Mora Clock. it has been restored and New modern works have been installed.
Category
Swedish Country Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
French, Late 19th Century
Height 121cm, width 64cm, depth 28cm
Expertly produced in France during the final de...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Large Fine Quality Oriental Japanese 19th Century Meiji Period Bronze Bo
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large fine quality Oriental Japanese bronze Jardinière planter bowl censor Meiji Period 19th Century.
Would look amazing in the right location and make a fabulous centre p...
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,440 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Cloud Vase
Located in Queens, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass brush pot. The surface of the rounded bowl is enameled with a polychrome images of blossoming flowers on a white and blue ground surro...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases of Birds Flying Over Cherry Blosso
Located in Queens, NY
A pair of large antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass vases attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Japanese, 1831 to 1915. Circa: 1900s. Unsigned. The baluster form vase is enameled with polychrome images of gold sparrows in blossoming flowers made in the Cloisonne technique. Hayashi Kodenji was a pivotal figure in the history of Cloisonne enamel manufacturer. He was instrumental in the formation and leadership of the Shippo cho enamellers guild, and it is probable that he worked for the Nagoya-based Shippo Kaisha. He exhibited and won prizes at many international exhibitions: Nuremberg 1885 Silver, Paris 1889...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Longcase Clock by Dan Williams, Crickhowell
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany longcase clock by Dan Williams of Crickhowell having a shaped pediment with three original turned mahogany finials above an arched glazed and maho...
Category
European George III Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Eagle Floral Design Yellow Vase
Located in Queens, NY
A Japanese enamel over copper vase. The exterior of the ware is enameled with a polychrome design depicting an eagle seated on a rock over a seascape made in the Cloisonne technique....
Category
Japanese Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Copper
19th Century black forest walnut casket
Located in Martlesham, GB
A good quality 19th Century black forest walnut casket, having wonderful crisp carving throughout, the hinged top lifting up to reveal a velvet lined interior, the top having a finel...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent historicism clock or mantel clock from circa 1890
On the pedestal there is a figure of a noble lady with a diadem and book at a Gothic table, with writing utensils on it...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Dragon Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Islamic Qajar Hand Carved Wooden Pen Box
By Larry Mohr
Located in Queens, NY
An antique Persian Qajar hand carved wooden pen box. The box has an elongated shape with rounded corners. The upper part of the lid of the box depicts a multifigural scene, the sides are adorned with hand carved floral patterns and cartouches with Arabic letterings. Antique Arabic Islamic Wooden...
Category
Unknown Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$700 Sale Price
65% Off
Monumental Majolica Shell Jardiniere Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning monumental Majolica pink clamshell jardiniere, circa 1880.
This yellow and brown footed shell is decorated with coral,seaweeds and yellow...
Category
French Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Falconer Bronze Sculpture After Adolphe Martial Thabard (1831-1905)
By Adolphe Martial Thabard
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze statue of a falconer after the original model by Adolphe Martial Thabard (1831-1905). A winner of multiple medals at the Paris Salon, this particular model won the ...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional Large Antique Bohemian Moser Enameled Gilt Glass Jewelry Casket Box
Located in Rostock, MV
An exceptional and impressive casket jewelry box by the renowned Bohemian glassmaker Moser, exemplifying the pinnacle of 19th-century craftsmanship and design. This exquisite piece i...
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Calamander Jewellery Box Rare Mechanism
Located in Northampton, GB
Calamander Veneered Exterior
From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to introduce this Unusual Antique Calamander Jewellery Box. Th...
Category
British High Victorian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Victorian Turnover Bowl 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Bowl or Centerpiece of circular outline and unusually large proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass...
Category
Irish Victorian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Sarreguemines Majolica Jardiniere in the Japonisme Style, 1880-1890
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A gorgeous turquoise blue Majolica jardiniere made by the French manufactory Sarreguemines circa 1880-1890. The jardiniere is decorated in the eclectic Japonisme-style with beautifully hand-painted birds among pine branches, faux cloisonne...
Category
French Japonisme Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver Jewllery Box Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique valuable handmade sterling silver box or Decorative jewllery box with Illustration pressed, cast and chased. Rectangular body on short, curved feet with hinged, vaulted lid. ...
Category
Spanish Art Deco Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Red Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Tole Coal Bucket
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Regency Style Red Hand-Painted And Tole Coal Bucket/ with Lid. Painted with Red and Gilt Chinoiserie Decoration. Domed cover with lovely original gold gilt lion head ha...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of large antique Japanese Meiji period porcelain lidded jars, circa 1880.
The jars having ribbed dome shaped lids topped with lion-dog (Komainu) finials, the baluster shaped jars also of corresponding ribbed form. The lids and jars are skillfully hand-decorated in the Imari palette with blue & iron red floral decoration over a white body, on one side are a pair of floral cartouches on another side is a fan shaped cartouche.
Condition is very good indeed, no damage or restoration, a very handsome pair of 19th century Japanese Imari lidded jars...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$1,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique George IV 18k Gold Snuff Box (1829)
By John Linnit
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English 18 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection.
This exceptional antique English 18k yellow gold snuff box has an oblong form with rounded ends.
The body of this antique box is embellished with engine turned decoration, accented with tooled borders.
This impressive antique 18k gold box is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover ornamented with further engine turned decoration to the upper plateau; the underside of the box bears the same design as the cover.
The anterior rim of the cover incorporates an impressive applied yellow gold thumbpiece, ornamented with cast floral festoon decoration.
The interior of the cover is embellished with the contemporary engraved inscription 'Presented to Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Cother C.B. on his retirement from the Service by the Officers of the 83d Regiment, As a token of their respect and esteem, MDCCCXXIX'; these Roman numerals pertain to 1829.
Condition
This antique 18k gold snuff box is an exceptional gauge of gold, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The cast decoration is very sharp and the engine turned and engraved decoration is very crisp.
The hallmarks to the interior of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover of this English gold box...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique large Chinese porcelain vase.
In the Rose Mandarin (Famille Rose) style.
Decorated throughout with with various detailed scenes of people & plants. The body of ...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th century Swedish birch long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish mora long case clock, circa 1850.
Presented in its original birch finish which has taken on a good patina. Naive hand painted enamel clock face with expected mi...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair Of 1890s Brown Marble Obelisks With Carved Floral Motif
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1890s carved marble obelisks with floral motif.
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box.
Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle.
Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs,
Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs.
Consuming betel leaves with several ingredients such as wet lime paste, katechu, areca nut, cloves and even tobacco leaves has been popular in India from the fourth century AD.
The box was probably used to store the betel leaf used in the preparation of paan. Lime paste is mixed with grated areca nut and flavourings and the resulting mixture is rolled in the betel leaf to form a small parcel which can then be chewed. As well as being an integral part of Indian hospitality paan is believed to possess medicinal properties and was also taken as an aphrodisiac. The present box, which was elaborately designed for this purpose, would have been taken out ceremoniously on special occasions.
Exquisite conversation museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina.
Fine intricate artwork with conical form lid with Moorish pierced designs.
Islamic Mughal Indo Persian...
Category
Indian Agra Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Victorian Circular Bowl Tray
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive quite rare deep hand cut full lead Irish Crystal Circular Fruit Bowl or Centerpiece of generous size of circular outline, together with a similar dish of oval form with...
Category
Irish Regency Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
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