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Period: Mid-19th Century
Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Stone

Grand Tour Verdigris Marble After Giambologna, The Abduction of a Sabine Woman'
By Giambologna, Benedetto Boschetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour Verdigris Marble After Giambologna, The Abduction of a Sabine Woman' Italy, Mid- 19th century, Attributed to the workshops of Benedetto Bosch...
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Italian Renaissance Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Marble

Unusual 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Camel after a Model by J. J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A unusual 19th century Meissen figure of a camel with blue under-glaze double crossed swords mark, after J.J. Kandler. Naturalistically modeled above a rocky outcrop on a scroll-mol...
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German Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of large Chinese export canton famille rose thousand butterfly porcelain vases. The vase has a very unusual shape and was most pro...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Enamel

English Victorian Silver Plate Tea Caddy, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver plate tea caddy, circa 1860 In shape of a beehive. Also can be used as a box.
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

A Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis
Located in New York, NY
An Outstanding Pair 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Busts of Apollo & Artemis, One Bust is Signed on the Back, "F Vichi". This pair of stunning marble busts, hand-car...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and vibrantly painted, this 19th century figure of a mythical spirit was once placed upon a traditional altar table to pay tribute to ancestors past. The figure is carved...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint, Wood

19th Century Ceramic Plate from Thailand
Located in New York, NY
A ceramic plate or bowl from the kilns of Sangkhalok, the old center of Thai ceramics during the Sukhotai period. Perfectly preserved. Signed at the bottom.  
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Thai Other Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Staffordshire Figures Of Girls Sitting On Deer
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming pair of Staffordshire figurines featuring girls seated on deer. Staffordshire pottery has a rich history, dating back to the 18th century in the heart of England. Known fo...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

A.W.N Pugin Encaustic Coat of Arms Tile by Minton & Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Minton glazed encaustic tile attrubiting to A.W.N Pugin, depicting the coat of arms of the Comyn family, made for St Giles Church Cheadl. This 6 inch square tile is decor...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Large Antique English Signed C. Papworth Hand-Carved Marble Bust or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This substantial and well executed hand-carved marble bust is signed by an unknown artist, and originates from England and done in the period Victorian style. The sculpture depicts a...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of 19th-Century French Marble and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in Madrid, ES
A stunning pair of 19th-century French vases, expertly crafted from antique marble and adorned with gilded bronze mounts. These elegant vases reflect the refined artistry and luxurio...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Marble

Mid-19th Century French Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashioned Glasses
Located in Dallas, TX
For a interesting bar accessory, look no further than this colorful antique Faux-book "Cave à Liqueur". Crafted in France, circa 1860, the liquor box is shaped like four antique book...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Leather, Glass

Figural Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candelabra Barnards 1859
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1859 by Edward & John Barnard, this incredible pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are be...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Tazzas with Amethyst Glass Bowls
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-19th Century Bronze & ormolu Tazzas, with amethyst glass bowls above triform bases with winged classical ladies raised on gadrooned ...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Clock, Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze on White Marble Base
Located in Houston, TX
Very fine museum quality clock by J. B. Marchand. The casting and gilding are in great condition I is circa 1860 featuring a woman in classical dress reading to a youth, sitting at ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Ravesteijn Blue & White Delft Tile of a Bull
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century blue and white Delft 6-inch tile of a bull manufactured by Ravesteijn of Utrecht; one of two similar themed tiles we are selling. This original fireplace tile was recl...
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English Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Clay

Collection of 12 French Neoclassic Camphor Cosmetic Containers, 2ndq 19th cent.
Located in Atlanta, GA
the collection of canisters consisting of six bottle containers and six powder containers, remaining powders and liquids in some of the canisters, measurement is of largest bottle
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French Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Wood

French Ormolu Table Clock, Bacchant Sitting On Wine Barrel, Paris, Around 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Fire-gilded bronze table clock: a childlike bacchanal seated on a wine barrel under an arched vine arbour, holding grapes and a wine glass in his hands, on an oval base with an appli...
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique English Figural Desk / Paper / Note Clip, Dog / Greyhound, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and most unusual desk-top accessory, a novelty paper or note clip in the from of a very handsome Greyhound. Figured in cast English brass, the dog has his crossed paws...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Brass

Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-19th century footed plate is decorated in the blue-and-white style with a pattern of stamped geometric and curvilinear motifs. At the center of the plate is a starburst meda...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century English Pottery Yorkshire Dog Sculpture, Staffordshire, England
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A 19th century glazed pottery Yorkshire dog sculpture, hand painted in white with gilt, orange and black accents, mid-19th century, Staffordshire, Englan...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Meissen Rococo Group 'The Decisive Choice' by J.C. Schoenheit, around 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborate large porcelain group of the 19th century: In the centre of the group of three, the chosen one, with a feathered hat and a flower garland around her hips, which also encirc...
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German Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Grand Tour obelisk in marble and gilt bronze topped with a glass sphere
Located in Madrid, España
Grand Tour obelisk in marble and gilt bronze topped with a glass sphere and decorated with medallions depicting profiles of European kings and emperors. France, circa 1900. Dimensio...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Marble

Swedish Dugout bowl Covered in remnants of Red Paint.
Located in Houston, TX
Organic slightly oval-shape Swedish dugout bowl covered in remnants of red paint. Burl root wood. Underside marked by maker "NIS."
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Swedish Primitive Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique German Black Forest Eagle Chamois Mantel Hunt Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental 19th century antique German Black Forest mantel clock featuring carved high relief details with a winged bald eagle mounted atop...
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Black Forest Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Plaster miniatures of the Parthenon frieze in a box resembling books, Grand Tour
Located in Madrid, España
Plaster miniatures of the Parthenon frieze in a box resembling books, Grand Tour, John Hennig, 19th century John Henning (United Kingdom, 1771–1851) Plaster miniatures of the Parthe...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Plaster, Wood

Pair of Antique Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Cut-Glass Compotes
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Russian ormolu and amethyst cut-glass compotes, 19th century. This pair of navette-shaped bowls cut with lozenge pattern and flanke...
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European Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Bohemian Opaline Overlay Glass Collection, Liquor Set , 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
A Set of 5-piece Liquor set in high quality cased opaline glass The set includes 3 Bottles, a plate and a cup two-tone opaline glass, milky white inside with cobalt blue overlay, ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Burgundy and Gold
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £995 export crated by ai...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Wood

French Charles X Large Marble and Gilded Bronze Ink Well and Candle Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This French carved marble and gilded bronze inkwell and candlestand, circa 1830 is carved from sienna marble. The large block is set with a tray well in front and then the cast bronze sarcophagus shaped inkwell is set up on animal paw feet. Cast with 4 holes to rest the quills or pens two wells for ink and a candlestand in the center. The bronze is well cast and has the more expensive attribute of matte and burnished elements giving an extra rich quality to the objects visual drama. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...
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French Charles X Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

King Size Antique Danish Copper Kettle Handmade in the 19th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
HUGE Antique Danish handcrafted copper kettle by danish copper smith Made in Denmark in the 19th century. Stamped on the handle with several stamps Height with handle upright 34 cm...
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Danish Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Copper

Unusual Mid 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell in the Form of Well-Cast Coc
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid 19th Century bronze & ormolu Inkwell in the form of well-cast Cockerel with lifting head, spurs and flamboyant tail feathers, raised on moulded socle.
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Roman Porphyry, Grand Tour Period Hand-Carved Lidded Vases
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of antique roman porphyry, Grand Tour period hand carved lidded vases. These are a fabulous and quite decorative pair of porphyry lidde...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Porphyry

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Carving with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall or dress a over-door with this elegant antique sculpture. Crafted in southern France circa 1860, the element depicts an ornate, gilt decorative wood wall mounted carv...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

A Pair of 19th Century Pink Ground Paris Porcelain Vases, With Portraits
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Important Pair of 19th Century Pink Ground Paris Porcelain Vases. The pair of Paris porcelain campana vases bear gilt crowned initials, indicating a connecti...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Early 19Thc Original Blue Painted Mini -Dome Top Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original Blue painted table top dome top document box.The hardware is original and square nail construction.The condition is good with minor scratches.
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American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

31 Brazilian Silver Amulets
Located in New York, NY
These 31 Brazilian amulets, or balangada, were hammered from sheets of silver in the 19th century to form pomegranates, sugar apples, guava, and other...
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Brazilian Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Silver

Set of 3 Walnut Mortars with Pestle
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of 3 French 19th century walnut mortars with their pestles. Great shape, colour and patine.
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French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Large Italian Biedermeier arched frame, 1830s
Located in London, GB
An imposing arched frame in the Biedermeier style that flourished in central Europe in the first half of the 19th century. Its restrained ornamentation is typical of the movement, wh...
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Italian Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Berlin Faience Black Chinoiserie Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
Of ginger jar shape with outscrolled handles, surmounted by a pierced lid with knob-form finial; decorated with Court figures in a pagoda riverscape.
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German Chinoiserie Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Faience

Pair of 19th Century French Bronzes
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of French 19th century bronzes of Napoleon the third (1808–1873) the last of emperor of France (1852–1870) and his consort the empress Eugenie. The bronzes were most probably ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th C. French Islamic Champleve Enamel Vase and Underplate, Signed Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th century French Islamic/Orientalist Style Champleve Enamel Vase and Underplate, Signed F. Barbedienne. The wide-mouthed vase terminates down a narrowing body and is m...
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French Islamic Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Large 19th Century Double Handled Copper Jam Pan This is a lovely looking Pan
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Double Handled Copper Jam Pan This is a lovely looking Pan, the pan was obviously a very treasured piece, it has original Brass handles with robust copper riveti...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Copper

19th Century Big antique rustic country Swedish Wooden bowl
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish wooden bowl from Northern Sweden. A genuine 19th century Swedish Folk Art Wooden bowl with lovely patina. The bowl has a fantastically fine wood carving in the ...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Pine

Mid-19th Century, French, Gilt Bronze Monkey Chef
Located in London, GB
A fantastically modelled gilt bronze monkey chef, he stands proudly on a black polished stone base.
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fantastic Pair 19th C. French Baccarat Ruby Red Crystal Vases W Scalloped Rims
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Rare Pair of 19th Century French Baccarat Ruby Red Crystal Vases of Magnificent Quality. Each is beautifully hand-carved and detailed wit...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Pair of French Porcelain Vases, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Depicting butterflies with flowers and berries.
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

English Brass-Bound Mahogany Barrel
Located in New York, NY
Of rounded flaring form with five concentric brass bands; with removable lid with molded edge surmounted by a centered brass knob with star-form backplate.
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English Georgian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Vase Stamped T. LeFront
Located in Dallas, TX
This large hand painted antique vase was created in France circa 1865, made of Majolica, the colorful vase depicts a hand painted scene with ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Ceramic, Porcelain

Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey
Located in London, GB
Charles X Style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with horse and jockey French, 19th Century Height 56cm, width 34cm, depth 14cm. This exceptional piece is a fine ormolu-mounted and malachite mantel clock, with a movement made and stamped by Leroy and Pailly, dating to c.1840. Made in the Charles X style, this work exhibits the timeless combination of gilt-bronze and malachite to great effect, mounting the fine 19th century movement within a later malachite addition, surmounted in turn by a superb statue of horse and jockey. Further gilt elements decorate the case and the base. Exemplifying some of the best in antique clock making, and finished with a rare and impressive equestrian sculpture, it is the perfect collector's piece for those with a love of either horses, antique timepieces...
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French Charles X Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Ormolu

Portrait Medallions David Garrick & Sarah Siddons, Wedgwood, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A matched pair of portrait medallions showing the famous actors Mr Garrick (C1830) and Mrs Siddons, (circa 1880). Framed as a pair, they work well together. David Garrick and Sarah Siddons...
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English Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Cast Iron Vase with Handles, Butcher's Broom Decoration, now for Christmass
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4857 - Oval cast iron vase with handles, butcher's broom decoration: a typical winter subject. It's the classical Victorian cast iron jardiniere. I ...
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French Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Ironstone

Pair of ormolu and patinated bronze candelabras - early 19th century circa 1830
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of tall tripod candelabras, patinated bronze and ormolu (mercury gilt). Early 19th century circa 1830 (Restauration period). Each piece holds 6 lights including the one i...
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French Restauration Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Carved from reddish brown hardwood, the hollow form rises from a cylindrical neck, the lowest part being a rounded base, then surrounded by diagonal sections. The neck is surrounded by nine rows of coral beaded necklaces (odigba) that extend to a thread motif on the back of the head. Face in full relief with straight lips, flared, flattened nose and oval eyes with set shell (nut) for the pupils. Along the forehead are six frontal scars treated with rectangular cavities in which should have inserts nutshells. In this case there is only one left Small ears on each side of the head, each C-shaped. A headband consisting of three rows of almost completely distroyed. On the right side of the head, a single feather extends upward from a beaded rosette. Behind the ear, two long braids of hair hang down to the beaded collar and then become bows that reach the roots. The left side of the head has a long, single braid behind the ear that hangs down to the beaded collar and becomes a bow that ends at the base. On each side, three strands of hair appear at the temples under the headband. Featuring an open hole with a circular motif on the top of the head and a rectangular open slit down the back. Insect damage in different areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age. Very heavy insect damage in all areas; very old worn finish showing a lot of age. “Wooden shrine heads were permitted to sit on the altars of chiefs and important figures, in contrast to the copper alloy heads used exclusively by the kings of Benin. (Frederic Backlar, Bonhams, New York, 2012, lot 172) Osemwede (reigned 1816-1848) was the first Oba to decree that human heads could be carved for the altars of chiefs of royal lineage, rather than just wooden antelope and perhaps goat heads. Therefore, chiefs of blood enjoyed in Benin City (but not throughout the Kingdom of Benin, where antelope heads continued to be placed on the altars of their ancestors well into the 20s. Thus, the (wooden) human heads are said to be later than ca. 1816, but the actual age depends condition, insect damage, etc." (Fagg, William, Christie's, London, 1988, lot 206) "Feathers were worn by chiefs as a sign of status. The heads have a hole at the top intended to hold a large carved ivory tusk...
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Beninese Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Neoclassical Biedermeier Box, Rosewood Veneer, Brass Inlays, England, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical Biedermeie box, rosewood veneer, brass inlays, England, circa 1830 Beautiful rosewood/palisander veneered, French polished. Brass trims around the upper edge and bras...
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Brass

Neptune With Two Dolphins Mounted On A Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Bronze figure of Neptune with two dolphins mounted on a marble base very fine quality. Circa 1850, France.
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Four-Light Candelabra, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
The covered urns with mer-child handles, the four arms interrupted with female masks, the gilt bronze base terminating in paw feet.
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Carrara Marble Bust Of A Gentleman
Located in Essex, MA
I could not identify the sitter. Socle base. From a Mississippi collection.
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Wonderful Victorian sterling silver basket made by Robert Hennell in 1850
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1850 by Robert Hennell IV, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Basket, features pierced decoration to the body, a cast border and 4 cast feet, a...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

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