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Period: Late 18th Century
English 17th century lacquered Morbier model pendulum clock with chinoiserie
Located in Torino, IT
Rare English pendulum clock, original and eighteenth-century period with chinoiserie decorations, in good condition, working mechanism, an object of great decorative impact and uniqu...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Marble Figure of the Capitoline Venus After the Antique, Late 18th Century
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
ITEM: A MARBLE FIGURE OF THE CAPITOLINE VENUS AFTER THE ANTIQUE.
MATERIAL: MARBLE.
ORIGIN: ITALY.
PERIOD: LATE 18TH CENTURY
Dimensions:
40 ¼ in. (1...
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
French Stamped Brass & Glass Spring Hurricane Lamp, 1875-1900
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Spring loaded cylinder shaft candlestick in stamped brass on a weighted circular domed base. The candlestick top has a reticulated brass shade gallery fitted with a translucent green opaline blown glass bubble shade...
Category
French Belle Époque Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$220 Sale Price
56% Off
Dutch Colonial Rosewood And Bone Table Chest
Located in Essex, MA
The case with geometric pattern design. Two drawers with etched bone panels and carved drawer moldings. Bun feet. With key.
Category
Dutch Colonial Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Rosewood
George III mahogany 8 day longcase clock - Benjamin Peers, Chester
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III mahogany 8 day longcase clock - Benjamin Peers, Chester - arched hood swan neck pediment and finial, the 13 inch painted dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, seconds dial,...
Category
George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
English Queen Anne cast brass candlestick, c. 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass Queen Anne candlestick with a knobbed stem below a candle cup with plain edge bobeche. The knob has a soft six facets above a tapered turning to a secondary knob supported...
Category
British Queen Anne Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair 18th C. English Matthew Boulton Ormolu Mounted Carrara Marble Cassolettes
By Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent, Exceptionally Rare, Museum Quality Pair of 18th Century English Ormolu Mounted, Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Cassolettes, By Matthew Boulton. These beautiful ormolu-mounted white marble cassolettes are by Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) and John Fothergill (1730- circa 1782) published in their Pattern Book No. 1 (page 171, figure t) and reproduced in Sir Nicholas Goodison's Ormolu: The Work of Matthew Boulton (New York, 1974, page 383, figure 161).
Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) was a close friend of Boulton's and his patterns are thought to be the source for the medallions used on the plinths of these. Boulton's medallions of classical figures are almost identical to the cameos and intaglios made by Wedgwood and his partner James Tassie.
Molds for these examples can be found in the Wedgwood Collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum. All derive from the same classical source of Renaissance gems. Many gem collections in Europe were widely published at this time and Boulton's library contained A. F. Gori's Museum Florentinum (1731-1766), in which gems from the Medici collection were engraved.
The subjects of the medallions on this pair are: Pomona, a Roman goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards, and depicted carrying a basket on her head overloaded with fruit, tumbling to the ground, shown once on each vase. Hygeia, once on each, with an olive branch in her right hand, as seen in Tassie's reproduction of Valerio Belli's gem, and holding a snake in her left hand over an altar. This was produced by Wedgwood both as an intaglio and as a cameo. Venus & Cupid, only on one vase, showing Venus leaning against a column with a pike, and giving a helmet to Cupid. Aesclepius, Greek GD of medicine, only on one vase, depicted with a snake wrapped around his staff .The last medallion subject is either Diomedes or Perseus, shown once on each vase, depicted as a conquering hero. Boulton asked patrons to choose from a limited repertoire of motifs, and therefore each vase or pair of vases is adorned with their own combination. Boulton used nine medallion subjects on recorded vases of this type.
PROVENANCE & COMPS
Another pair of this model, with slightly less elaborate lids and finials, from a private collection are illustrated in Goodison's Matthew Boulton: ORMOLU, (page 379, figure 153). A further example is in a private New York collection. This pair, which was acquired from Hotspur in 1981, was formerly in the Collection of Marjorie Wiggin Prescott, sold Christie’s, New York, 31 January 1981, lot 76. The Prescott Collection was one of the most important English furniture collections of its time. The sale consisted mostly of late 17th and 18th century English furniture...
Category
English George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome George III tea caddy, made from Mahogany and beautifully inlaid with panels and highly decorative foliate marquetry to the front and top. The top has a handsome cast ...
Category
English George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
$1,048 Sale Price
20% Off
Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century Tin Glazed Albarello or Drug Jar Hord Perlat
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
18th Century Tin Glaze Drug Jar, used for storage of Hord Perlat of Pearl Barley. Italy, Circa 1760. Good condition, minor blemishes to glaze.
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Blue and White Dutch Delft Charger Netherlands Circa 1780 with Mark of "The Axe"
By The Axe
Located in Katonah, NY
Made in the factory of "The Axe" circa 1780, this blue and white Delft charger shows a lovely garden scene hand-painted in cobalt blue.
In the center, we see a pine tree, a garden fe...
Category
Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
Brass Mounted Georgian Campaign Dressing Table Box Gentleman's Necessaire C.1795
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very rare and hard to find in this complete condition with as many pieces (over 35), this "Gentleman's Necessaire", or campaign "Dressing Table Box" is English and circa 1795 as per the style, and confirmed by the 18th century silver marks on items enclosed. Campaign furniture, and accessories were made to tend to the day to day needs of those traveling, most often for the upper class, the military, and those in high socioeconomic standing. A very similar Campaign box belonging to the Duke of Wellington and now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, appears on page 141 (illustration #157 of "British Campaign Furniture" published in 2001 by Nicholas A. Brawer; the leading recognized historian on the subject. The furniture and accessories were designed to be easily unpacked and packed back up again, condensed and compact for minimum storage, and still fulfill luxury "needs" for the well to do.
The flush inserted brass handles on this box were designed to minimize protrusions for easier transport when traveling. The necessaire contains a plethora of instruments, utensils, storage bottles, boxes, to contain pills, medicine, potions, soap, shaving needs, snuff, beverages, spirits, tea, coffee, fragrance, incense, toothpaste, ink, and anything else necessary or wanted to maintain appearance and the "Beau Brummell" type lifestyle desired by the aristocratic gentleman. These items were housed in; screw top miniature bone canisters, fine cut glass crystal vessels with silver and silver plated tops, multiple miniature vertical wooden pocket drawers, a carved wooden lidded soap dish; all "fitted" in a beautiful brass bound and hinged mahogany box. The dressing box is neatly divided into various sections to store these implements.
The center front bottom drawer is independently accessed and opened by a key lock and likely utilized for personal effects, jewelry, money, and letter writing, and diary entries.; note the fitted interior, design, "cubbies", and sections (see image).
NOTE: It would be advisable to NOT use the key to lock this drawer just in case it stays locked and does not reverse, thereby creating difficulty reopening the drawer.
The box maintains it's original surface and there are no restorations to any of the wood or brass mounts. A non discernible script monogram on a brass plate adorns the top (see image).
Worth noting is the copious provenance accompanying this piece; the original description tag from the British antiques dealer; the "condfdential" letter by purchaser to recipient "Horace" reviewing the Dressing Box attributes and description; and finally, the Customs form for entry into the United States with Santa Barbara it's ultimate destination and a valuation of 3 pounds; less than ten dollars at that time---- 1950!!!!! (see images).
Dimensions: 11" wide x 8 3/4" deep x 5 1/2" high
Contents:
implements in red bag
sewing hook with shell handle
second smaller sewing hook with built in swivel tool to bone handle
large metal tweezers
rectangular bone device with center hole
small hook with bone handle
silver plate corkscrew...
Category
English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Late 18th Century George III English Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century George III English Box. Veneered in beautifully highly figured burled ash with small inlaid shield shapes. Made in England circa 1790.
A beautifully crafted late 1...
Category
English George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
18th century Dutch-Colonial ‘Vizagapatam’ pen-engraved bone inlaid ebony box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Indian Colonial ‘Vizagapatam’ pen-engraved bone inlaid ebony box
Masulipatnam or Vizagapatam, 2nd half 18th century
H. 10.8 x W. 47 x D. 34 cm
...
Category
Indian Dutch Colonial Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Ebony
18th-19th Century White Italian Carrara Marble Satyr Mask, Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A hand carved late 18th/19th Century mythological marble Satyr mask with horns, weathered patina in good condition. The hand sculpted Italian Carrara marb...
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Regency English Penwork Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
Extremely Rare Regency Antique Penwork Cabinet
A very interesting and rare Antique Regency Penwork Cabinet decorated with numerous scenes of exquisi...
Category
British George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sycamore
18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft Tin-glazed Earthenware Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning group of three antique Dutch Delftware tin-glazed pottery vessels. circa 1775
Exquisitely hand-crafted in the late 18th century, co...
Category
Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Female Mask Wall Clock, "Juhel à Paris"
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Female Mask Wall Clock, sign. "Juhel à Paris"
The ormolu cartouche-shaped case surmounted by a twin-handled neoclas...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...
Category
French French Provincial Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Early American Turned Burl Bowl from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A large turned circa 1790 birch burl bowl from New England in fine original condition and having an untouched surface and patina.
Category
American American Craftsman Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
18th C. French Marble Bust of Dancer Marie-Madeleine Guimard, Antoinette Style
Located in Madrid, ES
This expressive 18th century marble portrait bust is of Marie-Madeleine Guimard (1743-1816), a successful dancer and one of the most famous courtesans of pre-Revolutionary France. The bust is unsigned, but identical to one in the collection of London's V&A museum carved...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$16,700 Sale Price
24% Off
A Collection of Carved Horn Teaspoons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good collection of English and Scottish horn spoons, 18th and 19th Century, of various shapes, colors and sizes.
size listed below is approximate/average
Category
Scottish Country Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn
Delft Blue and White "Rappe" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Rappe" urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1800. Inscribed “Rappe” within a floral leafy bordered cartouche. Rappe was a coarse kind of snuff mad...
Category
Dutch Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century English Faience Planter
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality English late 18th century faience planter or pot, with accompanying small porcelain stand. The hand painted image depicts a young couple handsomely dressed in bright col...
Category
English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Pocket Watch, Jaqs Blanc, Gold, Enamel, Etc. Possibly ca Late 18th C
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Jaqs Blanc. gold, enamel, etc. Possibly towards the end of the 18th century.
Pocket watch with a white dial and Arabic numerals for the hours and lines and Arabic num...
Category
Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Gold, Enamel, Other
Georgian Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Oval Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of elongated Oval form veneered in Harewood with Box...
Category
British George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$5,242
A Rare Ebonised Table Clock 18th Century
By John Russell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A RARE EBONISED TABLE CLOCK WITH PIVOTTED DE
BETHUNE TYPE ESCAPEMENT
John Russell, Falkirk
The bell top case with handle and four cone finials over pierced wooden sound frets on a pl...
Category
Scottish George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Powder-Blue Gilt-Decorated Jars, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Chinese 18' century powder-blue gilt-decorated jars.
Each gold painted with a composite floral patterns.
Measure: Height 43 cm.
Category
Chinese Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model 100% Original Paint
By Sven Nilsson Morin
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model 100% Original paint. he made his clocks from 1780 to 1810 and was one of Sweden`s most well known clock makers.
Category
Swedish Country Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical parcel-gilt clock. Roman military Empire period mantel clock of obelisk form topped by an extraordinary eagle with outs...
Category
Italian Empire Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Late 18th Century Egyptian Porphyry Stands
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of rare late 18th Century Egyptian Porphyry and statuary marble, circular stands.
Most probably cut from a Roman column.
Rome, Italy. Circa...
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Porphyry
Very Large and Fine 19th Century Chinoiserie and Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Chinoiserie and gilt bronze inkwell with a decorated scene. Fine gilt bronze detail with a patinated Oriental figure in the center and inkpots with mo...
Category
French Chinoiserie Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
English cast brass Queen Anne candlestick with candle cup, 1760-70
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Seam cast brass Queen Anne candlestick with knobbed shaft & candle cup. The casting of the shaft is in two parts, silver soldered together and peened to a domed and scalloped edge ba...
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British Queen Anne Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
English Queen Anne brass candlestick with knob stem, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Cast brass circular domed base Queen Anne candlestick with knob stem and internal push up candle ejector.
Birmingham, England, circa 1770.
Category
Queen Anne Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair Dutch Delft Blue Cows 18th Century
By Delft
Located in Basildon, GB
A rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft cows, blue and white, made in the De Twee Scheepjes (The Two Little Ships) factory, circa 1780.
24 cm (9 inches) lo...
Category
Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$4,138 / set
Lot of black earth from Namur, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Lot of black earth from Namur, 18th century
Category
French Louis XV Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
18th Century French Straw Marquetry, 'Marqueterie de Paille' Work Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful 'as is' late 18th or early 19th century example of 'Marqueterie de Paille', or straw marquetry, work box. The top inlaid with a wonderful cityscape, with early architectu...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Straw
Large French Wooden Antique Wabi Sabi Decorative Bowl in Dark Stained Oak, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French antique decorative large wooden bowl in dark stained oak. In good vintage condition.
Dimensions: H 9,5 cm / 3.75" W: 46 cm / 18" D: 46 cm / 18"
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Pair of George III Brass-Bound Buckets; 1 Peat and 1 Plate, English
Located in Incline Village, NV
Pair of English Georgian brass-bound buckets, circa 1770. Buckets are well made, sturdy, and in excellent condition and completely original and intact. These handsome fine quality b...
Category
English George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Museum Quality Qajar Dynasty Brass Bowl
Located in Newmanstown, PA
18th century very fine Qajar dynasty brass bowl. Persian metalwork is by far the best in the world. The finer modern work started in Safavid dynasty and was perfected during the Qaja...
Category
Persian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Decalcomania Vase
Located in New York, NY
Green decalcomania vase. Italian lacca povera painted celadon green terracotta vase with neck flared rim and dark green painted banding; with vari...
Category
Italian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$3,200
Antique English Mahogany Georgian Double Tea Caddy attrib Gillows 18th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Georgian Period Well figured Mahogany Double Interior Section Tea Caddy of flat rectangular outline, generous proportions and outstanding quality, all ...
Category
English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Edmund Vincent Sterling Silver Candle Holders
By Edmund Vincent
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English cast sterling silver candlesticks made by Edmund Vincent; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection
These magnificent antique George III cast sterling silver candlesticks have a baluster shaped form with a waisted knopped stem onto a shaped base.
The waisted capitals of these exceptional antique silver candlesticks are embellished with gadroon decorated borders.
The capitals are fitted with the original hallmarked detachable sconces ornamented with six-shell ornamentation, in addition to further gadroon decoration to the curvilinear-shaped rim.
The upper portion of the waisted shaped column features a shaped knop embellished with six shell designs, reflecting the decoration to the sconce.
The waisted column is further ornamented with fluted decoration, in a swirl design, with a gadroon decorated knop to the lower portion
The shaped bases of these Georgian silver candle holders are embellished with a swept fluted upper portion to six large shell designs, alternating with convex oval bead motifs.
The decoration to each base incorporates a bright cut engraved crest of the bust of a man in profile couped at the shoulders.
The shaped rim of each candlestick features an impressive gadroon decorated border.
These magnificent candlesticks feature a stunning and ornate variation of six-shell decoration and are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.
Condition
These antique 1700...
Category
British George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English George III Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian octagonal Inlaid Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of octagonal form veneered in Harewood with inlaid twin Tuscan Columns ...
Category
English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Boxwood
Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Manilla" is inscribed. Manilla refers to a mild variety of tobacco popular at that time. De Drie Klokken...
Category
Dutch Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rare silver Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, Potosí, c. 1775–90 great repoussé
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Herb Box (Yerbera), Upper Peru, possibly Potosí, c. 1775–90, cast, repoussé, and chased silver,
the design is very intricate, with lions, cats and some other animals, and a women on the lid, it is made in a shell shape with a classical women on top of the lid, the body is all hand made with lions and wild cats with leafs designs, the inner part is divided into two compartments, as usually in this type of boxes. lock is not working but it is very nice and "primitive" looking.
Boxes have a long history across cultures and time. In Spanish America, containers of many types, styles, and materials were cherished as gifts. Known today as yerberas (herb boxes) or coqueras (coca boxes...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775
By Josua Lanner
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tall case clock with arched decorative floral hood, flanking finials, turned bulbous columns, ormolu and steel engraved face, figural flo...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Steel
Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Manilla" is inscribed. Manilla refers ...
Category
Dutch Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Silver Neoclassical Lidded Urn
Located in New York, NY
Italian Silver Neoclassical Lidded Urn. Italian neoclassical sterling silver urn form zucchiera. Handles with foliate terminals and lid with a...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Painted Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite 18th-century South American colonial shrine is a remarkable example of devotional art from the period, showcasing the fusion of European influence and local craftsmans...
Category
South American Other Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th century of Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lid with rounded corners and recessed mid-edge and a lower box with two bronze medallion rings and tasseled silk ties. The surface of the fubako was elaborately decorated with hiramaki-e and a low takamaki-e on a mottled Mura-nashiji background. The motifs on the lid depict branches of Japanese pine with finely rendered needles on the lower part; on the upper part, it showcases fruited persimmon branches. Two different shades of gold fundame were used to contrast the design and augmented by scattered gold kirigane to highlight some of the leaves. The design continues and cascades down to all sides of the lid as well as the walls of the box. The two bronze medallions appear original to the box and the silk ties show significant fading from the age. This Fine fubako is signed on the lower wall "Kanshosai" in Kanji with a kao mark. All the trims were finished in gold fundame and the interiors a dense nashiji in gold.
Kanshosai is the mark of the distinguished lacquer artist Lizuka Toyo I who also signed his work "Toyosai". He was active in the second half of the 18th century during Edo period, employed by Hachisuka Shigeyoshi (1738-1801), daimyo of Awa on Shikoku Island. Although most survived work bearing his marks are inros, he was also known to decorated trays and other larger objects...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18thc Pair Louis XVI Fire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks/ Candle Holders
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1790 French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Candle Holders/ Candlesticks. Highly detailed and quite stunning!
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Handcrafted Wedding or Apprentice Chest or Box with Drawer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This early George the 3rd era and styled handcrafted wooden miniature blanket box is unsigned by presumed to have been made in England in circa 1790. T...
Category
English George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
George III Burr Yew Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Lined with Red Velvet Circa 1790
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Burr Yew Wood Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectangular form featuring quadrant B...
Category
English George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass, Yew
18th c. English Delft Polychrome Punch Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
A deep delft punch bowl with polychrome decoration in reds, yellows and blues on a white ground with extensive exterior coverage depicting flowers in overlapping rounded tiles with a...
Category
English Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Delft
18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches
Located in New York, NY
An 18th/19th Century Chinese cinnabar circular box with multiple cartouches of Families. This is a marvelous piece with very fine details on the main top panel of the box. The top pa...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
Located in London, GB
Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Ea...
Category
French French Provincial Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Scent, or Perfume, Bottle, in Pale Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A scent bottle in pale blue jasperware, with original silver lid.
Decorated with Venus and Cupid, as allegories of Night - the one shedding poppies,...
Category
English Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A harewood marquetry tea caddy with Royal Provenance, of oval form with a hinged lid opening to reveal two zinc lined compartments, decorated in fruitwood and boxwood marquetry with ...
Category
English Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Antique English George III Flamed Mahogany John Scott Grandfather Clock Ca. 1780
By John Scott, London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English London Made George III Flamed Mahogany "John Scott" Grandfather Clock, Circa 1780.
Category
English George III Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
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How a Craving for Color Revolutionized Glass
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
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