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Period: Mid-19th Century
French bronze of Napoleon standing on a column incorporating a thermometer
Located in London, GB
A large and unusual antique French thermometer incorporating a bronze of Napoleon standing upon a silvered bronze column. The base of patinated bron...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Of European Porcelain Figures Of Spaniels
Located in Essex, MA
Either French or German well modeled and in pristine condition. One reddish brown and other dark brown. Apparently unmarked. From a Palm Beach Florida collection.
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Guanyin Goddess of Compassion and Mercy
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese polychrome bronze depiction of Guanyin the Goddess of compassion and mercy. What makes this presentation more unique is the fact that G...
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Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large French Grand Tour Period Bronze Sculpture Recumbent Lion
Located in Montreal, QC
Grand Tour period bronze sculpture of lion resting on a rosso levanto marble base. France: circa 1850.
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French Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Goldscheider Art Déco Figure Dancer In Venetian Costume, Vienna Circa 1939
Located in Vienna, AT
A dancer in Venetian costume striding forward: a black, tightly laced corset with a wide peplum, in which she has tucked a purple lace shawl that she holds to one side with an outstr...
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Austrian Art Deco Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Tazzas
Located in London, GB
A small pair of early 19th century bronze and ormolu tazzas, having elegant scroll handles, above turned stems, raised on sienna marble plinth bases with ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Drunken Silenus, Bronze From Antique Mounted As A Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Drunken Silenus, Bronze From Antique Mounted As A Lamp, 19th Century
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Italian Classical Greek Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Palais Royal Mother of Pearl, Ormolu and Painted Porcelain Jewellery Box
Located in London, GB
A superb early 19th Century Palais Royal, engraved mother of Pearl, Ormolu and painted porcelain Jewellery Box. Wonderful quality on this piece, the hand painted porcelain panel depi...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Two 19th Century French Provincial Turned Beech Wood Candlesticks
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming pair of 19th-century French Provincial candlesticks, turned from solid beech wood with a beautifully weathered whitewashed finish. Crafted in France circa 1860, these rust...
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French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Beech

19th Century French Sevres Bronze Dore and Hand Painted Porcelain Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Attributed to the Manufacture de Sevres this elegant, antique jardinière was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1860. Standing on a twisted bronze dore base, the colorful centerpiece...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Bronze Chenet Andiron Parcel Gilt Cherub Fire Grate
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique French parcel gilt and bronze fire grate - or chenet Circa 1850 on this collectable work of art Two chubby bronze cherubs either side, well cast Gilt structure has a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Patinated Desk Clock with a Figure of a Boy
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century elegant antique desk or mantel clock dated circa 1860. The clock stands on curved feet and features a carved sculpture of a little boy and a bird. The intricate clock me...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mahogany Inlaid English Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock by Carter of Warrington
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Mahogany Drop Dial Clock. Well figured octagonal case with brass inlay surround. Eight day Fusee movement with engraved pendulum bob depict...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Pair of Napoleon Third Style Vases
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Par de Floreros estilo Napoleon tercero bronce, enamel y onyx midcentury XIX PERFECTO ESTADO ORIGEN FRANCIA. The Napoleon III style had its heyday during the 1850s and 1880s. Emperor...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Pair of Napoleon Third Style Vases
Pair of Napoleon Third Style Vases
$1,280 Sale Price
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19th Century Ebony Writing Desk Set INKWELL – African Bust Design
Located in Madrid, ES
This unique and captivating 19th-century writing desk set combines function with artistic beauty. Crafted from ebonized wood, this remarkable piece is designed as the head of an Afri...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Charles X Clock and Garniture
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large Charles X Sienna marble and patinated bronze clock and matching candelabra. The architectural style case made of Sienna marble has a patinated bronze gallery and lower bronze...
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French Charles X Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Sèvres Style Porcelain & Doré Bronze-Mounted Ewers
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 19th century French Sèvres style Porcelain and ormolu-mounted ewers which are hand painted in Sèvres celest blue color porcelain. Each ewer is very finely hand pa...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Palatial pair of "Chevaux de Marly" france bronzes circa 1850
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and large pair of "Chevaux de Marly" in bronze with spectacular work on the bases. Circa 1850 in perfect conditions.
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing and rare 19th century French gilt bronze clock surmounted by two finely crafted cherubs riding a chariot drawn by a pair of wonderfully detailed goats. Clock is in working condition. The blue clock...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Carrara marble statue of Cupid, 19th century, after Étienne Maurice Falconet
Located in NICE, FR
White marble sculpture of Cupid based on a work by Étienne Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), the original of which is in the Louvre Museum in Paris. It is presented on a gilded wooden base with a pearl stripe. Very fine craftsmanship and high quality for this 19th-century white veined Carrara marble statue of Cupid. Height with base: 59 cm. Weight: 30 kg. The original work, also known as “L'Amour menaçant...
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French Classical Roman Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Antique Statuary White Marble Sculpture of a Youth
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century antique statuary white marble sculpture of a youth wearing a toga, possibly a young St. John the Baptist in the manner of Italian n...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Stunning Antique circa 1860 Hand Carved English Oak Recumbent Lion Statue
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning recumbent Lion carved statue on plinth base A very good looking well made and decorative piece, its hand carved from one piece on ...
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English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Oak

Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare James Cawston dressing case make gentleman’s military campaign vanity box 1836 A very collectable and rare piece, the ...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cherub Candelabra Gilt Bronze Centre Piece
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Gilt Bronze Candelabra / Centre Piece cast in the form of three Cherubs stood against a leafy tree stump each holding aloft a sweeping candle sconce united by naturalistic leaf centr...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy with Mixing Bowl by Upton c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware tea caddy with mixing bowl by William Upton c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Brighton, East Sussex Decoration : Central perspective cubework...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Bronze and Crystal Two-Light Candelabra, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Bronze and Crystal Two-Light Candelabra, circa 1860
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Clodion Gilt & Patinated Bronze Satyr Candelabras, 19th Century, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A pair of wonderful French gilt and patinated bronze candelabras made by Atelier Clodion in the mid-19th century. Depicting two patinated bronze satyrs sitting on a tree stump holdin...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bronze by Henri Picard Rococo Style Statue Children / Cherubs and Goat
Located in Toledo, OH
Large French Rococo style bronze figural group of cherubs and a goat by Henri Picard (1840-90). Small stamp on bottom of base 0000 HPICARD. Base is modeled after a similar sculpture ...
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European Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Grand Tour 19th Century Bronze Putti Figures on Marble Bases, C 1860
Located in Central England, GB
This small pair of fine Italian Grand Tour bronze figures are of classical putti naked apart from a belt of vine leaves and grapes around their lower torso...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Zhu Bajie, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved of stone, this object would have been used in a shoemaker’s shop to press down large pieces of leather. Doubling as a handle, the central figure depicts the curious figure of a man with pig-like facial features holding a rake. The figure is Zhu Bajie, a character from the Ming-dynasty novel “Journey to the West...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Stone

Pair of 19th Century French Polished Iron Planter Boxes Jardinieres
Located in Dallas, TX
Stage your backyard or garden with this elegant pair of antique planters. Crafted in France circa 1850 and rectangular in shape, each jardinière stands on small feet decorated with a...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Iron

Pair of gilt bronze sculptures of Cupidon and Psyché, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of Napoleon III period gilt bronze andirons, 19th century, depicting Cupid and Psyche on acanthus leaf bases. High-quality gilding with matte and glossy finishes. Ideal for de...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bon Bon Basket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive and rare antique Victorian English sterling silver swing handled bon bon basket; an addition to our ornamental silve...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Musicians of Jacob Petit Scenes from Parisian Life, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
This is an exquisite and happy subject, the hand-painted porcelain realized by the master is signed with his well-known blue initials "J.P." as his monogram mark. From 1834, Jacob Pe...
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French Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Scottish Brass Highlander Royalty Guard Doorstop, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish brass Highlander Royalty Guard doorstop dressed in full military attire standing on a step back rectangular base with lions paw feet, Mid-19th ...
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Scottish George IV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Basket, London 1854, Joseph & Albert Savory
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1854 by Joseph & Albert Savory, this delightful, Victorian, antique sterling silver basket, its round in shape, and features floral chased and engraved decora...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Art Glass Splash Bowl, France, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Art glass splash bowl. France, C.1950 Wonderful organic form. In the manner of Val St. Lambert, France. Presented in excellent condition, commensu...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Boston Classical Coin Silver Basket by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss
Located in New York, NY
Classical coin silver basket. Made by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss in Boston, ca 1860. Round and curved with four cast leaf-mounted leaf supports. Beaded...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Silver

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

Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Glass and Gilt Bronze Inkwell of Impressive Size
Located in London, GB
A quite stunning French cut crystal inkwell of substantial size, with extremely elegantly worked neoclassical mounts, intricate scrolling filigree and very finely detailed sphinx's a...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century Bohemian White and Gold Overlay Glassware Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Made by the Bohemian Art Glass manufacturers of the 19th Century, transparent glass with white opaline glass overlay is hand-cut in a symmetrical pattern to reveal the clear glass un...
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Bohemian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Gold

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

Antique German Biedermeier Footed Silver Sugar Chest or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique German sugar box is composed of .875 silver and dates to circa 1850 in the Biedermeier style. The box sits on ornately crafted feet and features clam shell relief decora...
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German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Silver

Antique Temple Betel Nut Dish, Indonesian, Engraved Brass Sireh Stand, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique temple betel nut dish. An Indonesian, engraved brass sireh stand, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Richly decorative and of regional significance,...
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Indonesian Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Brass

Antique Great Exhibition Fruit Dish, English, Gilt Metal Display Bowl, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Great Exhibition fruit dish. An English, cast gilt metal display bowl, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightfully ornate with a charming cameo of t...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Metal

Set of Three Chinese Gilt Fragments, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved and lavishly pigmented, these gilt fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Patinated Terracotta French Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
French sculpture, a female figure representing the Allegory of Labor, made of black patinated terracotta, signed on the base with the date of manufacture and initials.
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French Neoclassical Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

An ormolu mantel clock with Queen Victoria in medieval dress, by Monroux, 1832
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This fine and unusual mantel clock is a rare model produced in France for the British market. The case incorporates a finely cast and chased figure of a lady in medieval dress, almos...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

19th Century Sterling Silver Locking Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Swedish silver locking biscuit box; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional...
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Swedish Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
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Chinese Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Willow, Bentwood

Four French Mid-19th Century Bronze and Sienna Marble Candlesticks by Deniere
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
A set of four French mid-19th century patinated bronze and Yellow Sienna marble candlesticks by Deniere, Paris Each tri-form column surmounted by a candleholder and foliate drip-pan,...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Paris Porcelain White and Gold Open-Work Centerpiece, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Paris porcelain white and gold open-work centerpiece, circa 1840.
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

British Campaign Style Mahogany and Brass Game Box on Base
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top opening to various games and game pieces. Conforming lower case.
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Two Light Candelabrum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver two light candelabrum centrepiece; an addition to our ornamental Victorian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian English cast sterling silver candelabrum has a circular waisted form. This antique 19th century table...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Signed, Christopher Eberhardt, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian bronze mortar and pestle. Christopher Eberhardt, Anno J667 Grabavw, Early 19th Century. Measures: 7.25" diameter at top, 5.75" diamete...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Iron Vessel with Lid, circa 1870
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted in France in the mid-19th century, this iron vessel features a hinged lid, front latch, and ring handles at the sides and back. The opening at the top is 12.5 inches. This ve...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Iron

Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-forged pair of 19th century scissors would have been a valuable and versatile tool, whether used by a trained shoemaker to cut leather...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Iron

Antique Marble Urns with Faces
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of bronze doré marble urns with finely chased male heads and pine cone finials. The lids do not lift off. Circa 1860, France.
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Mid 19th Century English Seated Greyhounds
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of English Staffordshire seated greyhounds, England Circa 1850's 6.25 inches tall.
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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