Early 19th Century Decorative Objects

Early 19th century walnut box from England. This is a lovely box with some of the most gorgeous craftsmanship we have had the pleasure to offer. The top has softly beveled edges,...

An elegant pair of giltwood glazed frames enclosing fourteen Grand Tour  intaglios dating from the early 19th Century. The shaped plaster intaglios feature subjects predominantly fr...

Very good early 19th century Swedish baroque carved and polychrome decorated dome lidded box with strapwork and naive carving depicting a hunter, dogs, birds and vines surrounding in...

Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock is from the region of Småland, where the village of Lönshult is (see the name of t...

Hardwood wagon wheel from the state of Puebla, Mexico, circa early 19th century. The wagon wheel is from the colonial era. Most colonial wheels contain ir...

Decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with exceptional style and detail blue and gold later paint. Measures: 200cm. This original 1800s mora clock has a beautiful face...

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...

A 19th century English medicine chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool A small antique mahogany medicine cabinet with brass handle dating from the early 19th century, which opens through the double doors to reveal an arrangement of bottles, with labels and contents, multiple drawers including weighing instruments and weights, mortar and pestle. A trade label on the bottles for Clay, Abraham Chemists, Liverpool. Their Shop on Bold Street The interior of the medicine chest has 14 compartments with antique glass bottles with stopper...

Antique Victorian Hand Crafted Desktop Writing And Reading Stand. The Stand Is Fitted Additionally With One Brass Inkwell Pivotable Pen Stand Brass Perpetual Calendar. Sold With A...

An exceptionally fine Carrara marble bust of Napoleon Bonaparte on an equally fine marble columnar pedestal,  Circa 1810 in date.   The sculpture depicts a young Napoleon wearing his...

Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock having a quality mahogany case with a swan neck pediment, turned columns, mahogany and glass arched shaped door opening to re...

Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s Gustavian in possible original folk art paint of great quality showing a folk scene and a good face with lots of detail and nicely shaped ...

Pair of ceramic vases from the First Empire period - 1810, French manufacture Ø 10 cm h 18.5 cm The two vases are in really good conditions, hand painted and sculpted in the detai...

A good antique Georgian engraved silver gilt Vinaigrette by William Simpson, Birmingham, 1826. The vinaigrette having an engraved engine turned hinged lid with a floral border, the g...

This refined Continental cigar case is formed in richly mottled tortoiseshell, the exterior modeled with a gently domed, ribbed lid that creates a sculptural play of light across the...

Unlock the quiet poetry of time with this rare genuine Mora clock from Northern Sweden, crafted circa 1820. Fashioned from solid pine, its curvaceous form showcases the elegance of S...

English Regency mahogany box with satinwood inlay. The four corners of the top are inlaid with lovely triangular scalloped decoration. All the border molding are also satinwood inlay...

A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Pa...

A rare and remarkable pair of antique French opaline glass vases, dating from the early to mid-19th century, showcasing the height of French decorative arts and craftsmanship. These ...

A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. The clock is made of the finest figured flame mahogany & inlaid with satinwood stringing, the clock hood with twin arched 'swan's neck' pediment with brass rosettes & a central brass urn shaped finial. The hood door is flanked by a pair of turned columns with gilt brass capitals & bases, the door enclosing a painted dial with gilding & floral spandrel panels. The clock having an unsul feature of a winged Old Father Time, holding his scythe he rocks backwards & forwards in unison with the pendulum. The dial with black Roman numerals and having a seconds dial and also a calendar dial, the clock is signed to the center "Rich Bridgwater" (a prosperous historic coastal town & port in the Somerset area of the Southwest of England). The trunk of the case with carved 'ropetwist' pilasters, the door & base inlaid with satinwood stringing, the clock is raised on bracket feet. The clock has an eight day mechanism & strikes the hours on a mellow sounding bell, the clock chime can be silenced by not winding the chime arbor, original pendulum & weights, winding key is present. The clock is in excellent antique condition & has just been professionally cleaned and overhauled by a professional clocksmith, it keeps very good time, this elegant antique tall case clock...

This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the drawers are lined in faux marbleized paper. We see this wonderful piece being used to st...

An exceptional example of early 19th-century English glass artistry, this Victorian decalomania vase was made in London and exemplifies the innovative decorative techniques of the pe...

This intricate two-tier frame was created in the early to mid 19th century. Made from hand carved wood with intricate cut-outs, this extraordinary frame was then built up into the m...

Italian creamware lion mask cachepot.. Antique neoclassical creamware soup tureen cachepot with three ringed lion masks supported on tripod tapering legs with lion paw feet on circul...

This is a very rare and large Covered Vase by Mason's Ironstone pottery, England, dating to the Late Georgian Regency period , circa 1825. This piece is very well potted with a vertically fluted body sat on a low foot with two substantial handles either side. The domed lid has six small air holes in it and a large knob...

A large branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum) from a cabinet of curiosities. The circular base with a wavy edge is made of embossed silver. The first register features...

Handcrafted in the early 19th-century, this longcase clock embodies the rural craftsmanship and folk traditions of central Sweden. The pine case features the classic Mora silhouette ...

Swedish antique birch hand made wooden bowl. Made to be used as a dining dish / plate. Fine quality of handwork. this is are true piece from the early 19 century. Beautiful patina o...

Pair of vases with hand-painted flowers on opaline glass. We see pink, purple, orange, lilac, and white flowers, all naturalistically rendered. The roses, daisies, and morning glory...

Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving. It gives it a modernist appearance Probably Sri Lankan 3 secret drawers* Replaced lea...

Danish Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Early 20th Century Well loved Danish artists traveling wooden box with everything needed to paint on location. This charming box, acqui...

Pair of cast brass, engine turned, French Empire period candlesticks. The pear shaped candle shaft are framed by beaded reel turnings and an engine turned kn...

This is breathtaking! It is an early 19th century bronze volute krater by Benedetto Boschetti, a Roman artisan. It is marked. The marble base is 4....

The case of the grandfather clock is made of mahogany and was possibly made by the watchmaker Nathaniel Edgecombe. The clock is from Bristol England, circa 1830. + The ship in the d...

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism Italy, early 19th century This compact yet substantial antique Italian safe is constructed of heavy iron plate and retai...

Blue John, or Derbyshire Spar is a rare semi precious stone and the only variety of fluorite to possess qualities significant enough to classify it as a gemstone. Mined from the Blu...

Carved wooden eagle with wings spread, standing on a rocky ledge. An architectural embellishment, the work is carved in Scotch pine with traces of the original paint on the rocky bas...

Lovely painted picture frame Great piece of folk art Original paint. Painted on pine. The measurement given below is the outside of the frame Internally it measures 9.75 x 8.25 i...

Pair of Empire Candlesticks in gilt and dark patinated bronze. Made in France during the 1820s. Beautiful decorated with flowers and a dark patinated column in the center of the cand...

Small mantel clock with bas-relief France Bronze, enamel early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 33 x 19 x 9 cm Description: Antique, fire-gilt portal clock with figurative, Gre...

Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's. Original paint; grey with gold detailing. Not function tested. Measures: Width:58cm / 22.8" Depth: 20cm / 7.8" Height: 215cm / 84.6".

Danish Rectangular Empire Mahogany Jewelry Box On Brass Ball Feet with Mother of Pearl Inlay With Mirror, 1825. This small period trinket box in veneered mahogany and brass panels on...

As found in the Provence region this wooden rectangular frame has fantastic gilt and patina. Add some vintage charm to your favorite water color, print or oil painting with this attr...

Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Architectural Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...

Rare and wonderful antique clock from the early 1800s. Marked: S. Devaulx, Paris. Having an impressive, stylish and sizable antique clock like this gracing your mantel piece or sid...

Octagonal tortoiseshell picture frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with antique Sicilian tortoiseshell and original brass hook; for favourite phot...

Impressive English Georgian Period Conch Shell Flame Grain Mahogany Single Teacaddy of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact size. Circa 1790. The hinged lid cross banded ...

Pair White Neoclassical Campagna Vases. Pair of Paris Porcelain all white glazed porcelain two part vases with double mask handles. France 1810. Dimensions: 9.5" diameter x 13.5" ...

Antique Walnut Wall Clock, having a quality carved walnut case with original turned finials, reeded columns and solid walnut carvings and gla...

Stunning antique Victorian quality burr walnut mantle clock, having a quality burr walnut case with carved scrolls, circular dial with Roman numerals ...

This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior. The exterior is decorated in elaborate black and gilded motifs including...

These antique English porcelain plates were made at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester, by Barr, Flight & Barr between 1807 and 1813. Each plate is hand-painted in Worcester’s ...

Very fine English early 19th century mahogany architectural model of a church, the multiple steeples flanking a faux carved slate shingled room, wh...

A French Empire table clock, first half of the 19th century. Measures: Width 30, depth 11, height 38 cm. Key included. Later added hatch at back. F...

Typical form signed Willard on the reverse glass. Boston State house on lower panel. Brass eagle finial. Not currently working but can be.

Mantel Clock "Atala and Chactas" Paris Bronze (fire-gilt and patinated), enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 40 x 32 x 11 cm Description: Very rare and extremely high quality French mantel clock, so-called Pendule Au Bon Sauvage. Depicted are scenes from the love story "Atala or the love of two savages in the desert" written by Francois René Vicomte de Chateaubriand in 1801. At the beginning of the 19th century, this was probably the most famous love story in Europe, but today it has been forgotten. The story, set in present-day Louisiana (USA), is roughly rewritten about the forbidden love between Chactas, a young Indian, and Atala, the beautiful daughter of a Spaniard. Chactas is captured in a battle between two Indian tribes, chained to a palm tree and is to be sacrificed. Atala wants to save his life and convert him to Christianity. She unties him from the palm tree at night and they flee together into the wilderness of North America. Their love for each other grows stronger and stronger and they have prospects for a future together. The story takes a tragic turn when Atala, who must remain a virgin due to a vow made by her mother, can no longer withstand the conflict of her feelings and commits suicide. The main group of characters thus shows Chacta's liberation through Atala. Atala is leaning against a pile of logs. The animal fur thrown over the logs and the weapons leaning against the stack on the right give the impression of a night camp. The bronze is of rarely beautiful quality, finely chiselled and makes the scene appear very lively. The contrast of fire-gilded and patinated bronze adds tension to the composition. In the base we see the Entombment as the end of the tragic love story. This bronze work is also very detailed, the interplay of bright and matt gilding makes the flat relief appear much deeper than it is. The depiction of the mantel clock presented here shows that the exotic was only known from stories and that the bronzier had his own ideas about the appearance of this distant world. The Indian, for example, has very European facial features and his skin was not black in reality, of course. The palm tree was also certainly not found in the North American wilderness. The heart of the clock is a French pendulum movement, integrated into the wooden pile, with an eight-day power reserve and a lock plate striking a bell on the half and full hour. The pendulum is suspended on a thread, typical of the period. The classically shaped hands, so-called Breguet hands, are also typical of the time. The enamelled dial has black Roman hour numerals, Arabic quarter hours and bears the signature: Le Roy hr. de Madame A PARIS. Interesting facts: The period from 1795 to about 1815 saw the creation of probably the most spectacular group of bronzes: The "Au bon Sauvage" pendulums - depictions of the "Noble Savage". Today's viewers react to these objects with both fascination and irritation. Enthusiastic on the one hand about the obvious quality of the detailed bronzes and the allure of the exotic, on the other hand distanced and cautious because of the possible discrimination that is suspected behind them. The ambivalence of this feeling motivates the search for the conditions of origin of these pendulums. Europeans found their new ideal of the natural man primarily in fictional and realistic travelogues about the Indians of North America...

A Restauration Period Paris Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Jean François Denière, circa 1820 to 1830 A refined and architecturally composed Restauration period m...

This early-19th-century Gustavian clock exemplifies the austerity and balance that define Sweden’s most enduring design period. The form is vertical and disciplined, with a squared b...

An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...

An exceptional mahogany tall case clock by well known Boston clockmaker Aaron Willard Jr (1783-1864). This clock features an arched bonnet with fretwork, full corner columns with bra...