Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

A beautifully sculpted Italian solid white Carrara marble bust sculpture of a Grecian Lady wearing a floral garland, signed by Eugene Antoine Aizelin, and dating from circa 1850. Th...

An extravagant Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura jewellery casket, Circa 1860 in date. The stunning ormolu casket of circular form, inset with hardstone...

A delightful pair of Antique Japanese bronze crane figural pricket candlesticks, dating from the mid-19th century. There is no mistaking their unique quality and design, which is su...

Pair of French Pink Opaline Perfume Bottles with Applied Green Serpents Attributed to Baccarat A striking and highly decorative pair of French opaline glass perfume bottles attribut...

Federal Mahogany Banjo Clock With Gilt Decorated Glass Panels & Eagle Finial C1860 Measures - 34"h x 10.25"w x 4.25"d

A fine pair of Antique Italian Naples Capodimonte porcerlain campana vases of impressive scale, bearing the Naples Capodimonte blue painted crown signature on the underside, Circa 18...

A wonderful rare set of antique clock hands that have been mounted on custom stands to make a fascinating collection of 3 original found objects sc...

A superb impressive ormolu mounted ebonised three train mantel clock, chiming on 8 bells with a gong, of large size Retailed by Green of Landport, circa 1880 in date. The caddy top ...

19thc original Blue painted Firkin. Original Copper nail construction. Fantastic patina. Wonderful old blue paint, the interior is a beautiful natural color and in great condition.

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas France, 1858 This exquisite 19th-...

This is an antique ladies correspondence box. An Irish, walnut and brass writing slope case, dating to the William IV, circa 1833. A desirable, qual...

A beautiful example of an antique Victorian calling card case crafted with premium gold piqué work. The case was most probably made in Paris France, due to the gold work. The foca...

This collection of five 19thc early hiney baskets are in pristine condition.The tiny basket is only two x two in size. The others are 4 wide x 4 high and are in very good condition !...

A fine pair of antique 19th Century English Staffordshire white spaniel mantel dog figurines. These charming dogs are hand painted with lovely gilt details and sweet faces. They are ...

This is a fine large antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain jewellery casket, circa 1860 in date. This magnificent casket is rectangular in shape with the lid and each side exce...

Large Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs with Amber Glass Eyes, England, Circa 1860 This impressive pair of Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dogs embodies one of the most e...

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box. It includes a red velvet interior and original crystal and silver-plated jars and box with a secret compartment that is spri...

This green, yellow and brown glazed antique French confit pot dates from Mid-19th Century. As found in southwest France, these pots were originally used for storing preserves. Nowada...

This is a stylish antique Victorian oak brass and cedar lined tabletop cigar humidor circa 1860 in date. The rectangular box features a lift out tray and adjustable divisions with sunken handles to the sides and a hinged lid with a central brass shield. Complete with the original Bramah lock and key. It would make a beautiful gift to any connoisseur of fine cigars. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique items, the humidor shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 19.5 x Width 44 x Depth 29 Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 11 inches Humidor is any kind of box or room with constant humidity that is used to store cigars, cigarettes, orpipe tobacco. For private use, small wooden or acrylic glass humidor boxes for a few dozen cigars are used, while cigar shops may have walk-in humidors. Humidors can be used to store other goods for which a certain level of humidity is desirable; the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball team stores game balls in a large humidor at their home stadium, Coors Field, to counteract the effects of Denver's high altitude and generally low humidity. Humidors of all sizes use hygrometers to keep track of the humidity levels. Classification of humidors Walk-in humidor - most common in cigar bars or stores. One room is built as or converted to a humidor where all the cigars are stored. Cabinet humidor - usually placed on the floor as a piece of furniture. Typically holds 1000-5000 cigars. Table humidor - often quite heavy, though portable in theory, it's usually kept in one location. Capacity ranges from three hundred to a few thousand cigars. It usually comes with a polished wood exterior, marble, leather or combination of exotic elements, and glass top. Personal humidor - semi-regular cigar smokers will sometimes keep a small humidor in their homes for personal storage, special events, or aesthetic characteristics of the humidor itself . Usually contains 20-75 cigars. This may also be known as a "Desktop Humidor". Travel humidor - portable and made for carrying cigars enough for the outing or event, usually 2 to 10 cigars. Oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus - Latin "oak tree" having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of. Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture. Bramah is London's oldest security company. Established at 124 Piccadilly, London in 1784, and today based in Marylebone, London and Romford, Essex. Bramah made their first lock in 1784 and the patent was awarded in 1787. The designer was Joseph Bramah. Joseph Bramah was a leading inventor of the industrial revolution, patenting over 18 new ideas, including a new valve for the water closet (toilet), the hydraulic pump, a fountain pen, and a fire engine. Bramah also introduced a beer hand pump for use at the bar, to prevent fluid loss when barmen went downstairs to pour a new jug! Due to the quality of his manufacturing, his name became a by-word amongst British Engineers for engineering excellence and many of his inventions are on display in the Science Museum in London. You can find one of his original toilets still working in Osborne House, Queen Victoria's home on the Isle of Wight. The Bramah lock was unique and advanced property and valuables protection enormously. Indeed it was 50 years ahead of any Chubb lock...

Staffordshire Pottery figure which features a spaniel, recumbent. Dull gilt collar and locket. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse. Book reference ,'A-Z...

This is a lovely antique Victorian silver plated casket bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths, Walker and Hall, Circa 1840 in date. The square casket freatures an epic mythological scene of the four seasons with eight winged cherubs on the lid. Each side features the four seasons: spring features a bull and a goddess, summer has a lion and a goddess, autumn has a scorpion and a goddess and winter has a cherub and goddess. The interior of the box features its original quilted buttoned silk upholstery. Add some elegance to your home with this lovely casket. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 15 cm x Width 24 cm x Depth 24 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 9 inches Walker & Hall the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker who become an assistant of Dr John Wright. Dr John Wright had conducted important experiments on electroplating, Walker secured the royalty of electroplating for Sheffield. The business was joined by Henry Hall and became in 1853 Walker & Hall. The factory was at Howard Street, Sheffield, while showrooms were opened in 45 Holborn Viaduct, London. Branches were opened in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Cardiff, Belfast, Hull, Bristol, Melbourne and Adelaide (Australia), Cape Town (South Africa). Walker & Hall was converted into a limited liability company in 1920 under the style Walker & Hall Ltd and combined in 1963 under the British Silverware...

Fine quality and condition, 1860s spoon box with a perfectly working silver lock and key. This handcrafted spoon box is another one of our recent great finds. It comes with beautif...

This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...

A delightful 19th-century French terracotta bowl, hand-thrown and finished with a warm honey-colored glaze that highlights its rustic character.Wear consistent with age and use

Swedish Grace Pewter Vase by GAB, Attributed to Jacob Ängman, 1934 A refined and architecturally elegant Swedish Grace pewter vase produced by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB) in 1934, b...

Antique mid 19th century 8 day skeleton clock. Centrally mounted on wood base featuring exposed Fusee movement and protected from dust by a glass dome.  

A charming pair of vintage wicker baskets crafted in the form of scallop shells, dating to approximately the 1970s. This set includes two coordinating baskets in different sizes, eac...

An original Italian reverse‑painted églomisé glass picture frame in a tortoiseshell‑style design, Grand Tour Era / Victorian period (Italian), with its original Fratelli Sorgato fema...

19th century hand painted pine storage box circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this original painted storage box. Hand painted florals to the lid with initials mjd and an anno date...

A superb antique 19th century French confit pot with mustard yellow glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handles known as '...

Gothic style of Laxenburg so called after the "Laxenburg Castle", the favoured summer-residence of the Austrian Emperor of the house of Habsburg. Material used is carved wood, gilded.

Circa 1835 English coromandel jewelry box. "Secret" release tray in base. Bramah type lock. Brass engraving shield, no monogram. Fine quality interior brass engraved mounts and hardw...

An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Stationary Box, With Profuse Original Brass Bound Decoration And Hinged Dome Lid, Enclosing Lined And Fitted Interi...

19th Century Vienna Porcelain Model of a King Charles Spaniel Austria, Mid-19th Century This exquisite 19th-century Vienna porcelain model of a King Charles Spaniel is a beautifully crafted example of fine European porcelain...

This handsome mid-Victorian fellow features much detail with bold lines and subtle shading. He prances on a grassy mound in a left facing position and is a rare large size. Most Vic...

Antique Napoleon III jewelry box, crafted in France during the mid 19th century. Made of ebonized wood with Boulle marquetry on the lid and finely chiseled gilt bronze ornamentation ...

A exquisite mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a spirited stallion and a tetchy mare, the bronze with fabulous rich chestnut brown patina rubbed in areas to a golden hue and ...

Very nice pair of Silver Plated Church candle sticks .France 1850s Triangle shaped base . with Three saints Jesus Maria and Josef.. normal wear ...

This is an antique planter. A Japanese, bronze decorative jardiniere in Tokugawa or Edo taste, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Fascinatingly decorative planter with ...

This is an antique display dome. An English, glass and walnut taxidermy or collectibles showcase, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Del...

French mantel clock "Astronomy" Paris Bronze, marble Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 38 x 55 x 16 cm Description: A Louis XVI-style figural mantel clock mounted on a two-t...

This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Ja...

This antique late Qing handpainted oval shaped reticulated Chinese export porcelain Famille Rose Medallion bowl with underplate is a stunning piece o...

This beautiful antique Staffordshire cat features white fur spotted with large black spots. Created circa 1860, our cat is decorated with han...

A charming cylindrical box with a domed lid made of black lacquered papier-mâché, known as japanning, is decorated throughout with chinoiserie scenes featuring small figures in a gar...

This small, antique table chest is an example of the multi-functional boxes used tabletop in traditional Chinese interiors in lieu of larger cabinets or tables with drawers. Such box...

This earthenware pot from Moldova dates from circa 1850 and is a beautiful example of traditional Eastern European folk pottery. The pot has a robust, round shape with a subtly taper...

Organic modern freeform wood sculpture signed C. Hubert. This piece is constructed of a single piece of wood (species unknown). The sculpture is unique from all sides and can be floa...

A carving of a fearsome rearing lion, the position known as rampant, in silvery limewood. Fully carved to front and back. Depictions of lions rampant can be found on heraldic coats...

A very lovely mid-19th century copper fish pan - poissoniere - from the South of France. A terrific accent piece for a kitchen, bathroom or living area.

Top quality made and highly decorative, bronze eagle claw desk piece. With the holiday season on our doorstep we will be offering a number of season relat...

1840s antique American glass footed compote or bowl. Free form blown clear glass. All-over engraved acorn and oak leaf motif. No makers mark.

A rare antique Baccarat scramble paperweight, made in France circa 1850 during the classic period of French glass paperweight production. The composition features upset latticinio m...

This impressive glazed vessel dates to the mid-19th century and was used to store condiments or pickles in a Qing-dynasty kitchen. Shaped by hand, the large jar has an elegant, taper...

Highly Collectible Perfume Casket, Napoleon III Period (pre-1882), with Expertise. A rectangular perfume box veneered in rare wood, featuring a finely executed herringbone pattern. T...

19th century Italian alabaster bust. Well sculpted antique Italian alabaster or marble bust of a classical female mounted on a plinth. This is a beautifully detailed antique alabaster bust...

Large casket, rosewood solid and veneered, France circa 1860/70, brass handle embedded in the lid, brass inlays, nice division inside (originally for tokens and cards), restored cond...

Figural wooden carving of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Immaculate Conception). Carved in folkloric style, this well-preserved statue retains its original coat of polychrome paint. Its flesh tones, light-blue, and silver-gilding vividly shine through a natural patina that has become glossy from a century’s worth of handling. The Virgin as the "Immaculata" (conceived in immaculate purity), is posed on the globe of the world, in triumph over sin, represented by the serpent that tempted Eve with a forbidden apple. The sculpture's facial features include glass eyes and eyelashes. This rare antique sculpture is perfect for a collection of sacred antique...

Antique Silver Inkwell & Document Box. No apparent hallmarks so we are assuming this is silver plate.

Gustavian long case clock from northern Sweden made around 1840. The clock has a straight, classic gustavian shape with hand carved decor. The skirt is decorated with flutes and ther...