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Period: Mid-19th Century
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

Materials

Iron

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

Swedish Mora Clock Jmptland Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock Jmptland Model . the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock I sell.
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Swedish Country Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Napolean III Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Very well cast models of classical maidens standing on decorated stepped rectangular black marble bases, the upper base mounted with an Etruscan style frieze; the bases have gilt bro...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Bronze Figure by Christian Daniel Rauch
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Christian Daniel Rauch (1777-1857), very fine bronze showing the standing figure of Goethe in his typical thinking pose, wearing his 'Hausrock' ...
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German Romantic Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Dore Paperclip
Located in Tampa, FL
A mid 19th century beautiful quality bronze dore paperclip depicting wheat. Can be hung on the wall. From France.
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once ornately gilt, this serene bronze seated Buddha was created in Thailand in the mid-19th century. Cast in the older Sukhothai style, the Buddha bears a uniquely Thai flame-like s...
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Thai Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French patinated bronze group of woman and cupid by Jean Jules Salmson
Located in London, GB
An antique French patinated bronze group of a classical woman seated on a chair and spinning thread. She has a basket of spun thread to her side. Holding a thread at her feet is the ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Minton & Co 6-Inch Tile Handpainted with Leopard & Deer
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A highly decorative antique 6-inch dust-pressed porcelain tile by Minton & Co. (stamped), glazed and hand painted with a roundel depicting a leopard pouncing on a deer in vibrant blu...
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English Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

1800s B&G Two-handled Gilt Porcelain Urn, Finely Hand-painted Floral Pattern
Located in Skien, NO
Important Gold-Gilt Porcelain Urn-Shaped Two-Handled Vase with Finely Painted Floral & Butterfly Scene A stunning museum-quality piece with a hand-painted floral and butterfly motif on one side and a beautiful colorful flower on the other. This well-preserved antique urn vase...
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Danish Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Sculpture "Le Duel" Signed P.L. Detrier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this elegant antique statue. Crafted in France, circa 1860, the sculpture named "Le Duel", features a soldier in traditional outfit and holding a sword. ...
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French Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair of French Napoleon III Candlesticks Bronze & Bronze Firegilt by A. Daubrée
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of French Napoleon III candlesticks in bronze and bronze fire gilt designed, manufactured and signed by Alfred Daubrée, Nancy. The cast bronze body...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vase by Robert Hennell IV
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent antique Victorian sterling silver vase has a plain circular baluster form. The body of this antique silver vase is encompassed...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore and Porcelain Candelabras
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room table or a mantel with this elegant pair of antique bronze candleholders. Crafted in France circa 1870, each candelabra stands on a tripod base with curved fee...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Austrian Steel and Granite Table Clock
Located in Stockholm, SE
An unusual Austrian polished steel and cut Schardinger Granite table clock, neo Gothic. Made around. 1840. The case and base in very good condition and with the original pendulum. Fi...
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Austrian Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite, Steel

Mantel Clock depicting the Three Arts, France, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Bronze clock with a dark blue, spherical clock case with Roman hours and snake-shaped hands. The case is supported by three female personifications of ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century William IV Fruitwood Teapoy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV Fruitwood Teapoy with rectangular caddy top above lotus carved body on slender pod over finely carved base
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Irish William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

European Glazed Terracotta Figure of a Lion
Located in Essex, MA
The proud lion seated letting out a roar. On a plinth base. Used in the movie "Knives Out".
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Carved Iron Shell-Form Stoups Vide-Poches
Located in Dallas, TX
These exquisite antique stoups from Southern France would make a lovely addition to any powder room to hold soaps or small hand towels. Carved in France circa 1860, each shell shaped...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Pearwood Turned Candlesticks, French, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The turned baluster shaped candlesticks with C-scrolls applied to tripartite base.
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French Baroque Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Victorian Westminster Abbey Sterling Silver Vinaigrette
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver castle top vinaigrette depicting Westminster Abbey; an addition to our collectable box collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has a rectangular shaped form. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with a rare scene depicting Westminster Abbey in relief, all on a matte background. The sides of the box and cover are encompassed with a continuous band of engraved leaf ornamentation. The underside of this English silver vinaigrette is ornamented with engine turned ornamentation accented with engraved scrolling leaf decoration, incorporating a central vacant cartouche. Both the base and cover are embellished with cast and applied leaf decorated borders to the rims. The hinged silver vinaigrette cover allows access to the original hallmarked hinged, pierced floral and leaf decorated silver gilt grille and original gilded interior. This exceptional box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. Westminster Abbey, otherwise known as the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is a Gothic abbey church in London, England. This facility was built in 960AD and has been developed through history, making its grand stature an iconic location for British monarch coronations. Condition This antique sterling silver vinaigrette...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid-19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture Composition "The Kiss"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or a woman's writing table with this sweet antique figure composition "Le Baiser"; created in France circa 1860, the bronze sculpture stands on a round base and feat...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago...
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Chinese Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

English Marble Bust of Parliament Gentleman on Plinth, John Graham Lough C. 1855
By John Graham Lough
Located in Charleston, SC
English Marble bust of Parliament gentleman displayed on a circular plinth. Signed by maker John Graham Lough, London Mid 19th Century. Lough sculp...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Statuary Marble

19th Century Mosaic Fragment Mounted on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This antique mosaic on stand is a fragment from history. It was reclaimed from a building in the southeast of England and includes a bespoke steel stand ...
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English Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement, Marble, Steel

Important Bronze sculpture “The Draft Horse” by T. Gechter – 1841
By Jean-François Théodore Gechter
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Antique bronze sculpture with a medal patina depicting a harnessed draft horse. Théodore Gechter's signature is present on the base and dated 1841. This superb equestrian sculpture i...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pennsylvania Sponge Decorated Box On Later Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Square form with hinged lid with original brass bail handle. Faux bois decoration. The matt black painted wood base with square section legs and H form stretchers.
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American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Pair Antique French Terracotta Busts Signed "Houdon" on Marble Bases, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Terracotta Busts Signed "Houdon" on Marble Bases, Circa 1860. Male Bust: 17 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W x 8 1/2" D Female Bust: 19 1/4" H x 10" W x 6 1/2" D
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Chinese Carpenter's Inkline Reel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago. A century ago this jar wo...
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Chinese Rustic Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Very Rare Tunbridge Ware Box with Dover Church and Pharos
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware box with image of Dover Church and Pharos Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Probably Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central mosaic of Dover Chu...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Boin Taburet - Table Garnish in Solid Silver Vermeille XIXth Circa 1860
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important LOUIS XVI style vermeille silver table setting decorated with acanthus leaves, gadroons, laurel wreath, garlands and interlacing. It is ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Chinese Auspicious Gourd Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Niello Enamel and Silver Shoe Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver vesta case in the form of a shoe; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collecti...
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Russian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta
Located in London, GB
A rare mid 19th Century Bracket Clock of unusual large proportions, the silvered dial 8-day quarter repeat movement striking on bells and gong, by Charles. Nephew & Co, Calcutta. Th...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony, Giltwood

Paperweight/holder from the mid 19th c
Located in Stockholm, SE
This charming bronze letter holder and paperweight is a striking example of European craftsmanship and design. Shaped in the form of a fish with meticulously sculpted scales, this piece brings character and elegance to any desk or tabletop. Its intricate detailing and lifelike form showcase the skilled metalwork, with a touch of whimsy and sophistication.. The deep bronze colour is complemented by the striking red eyes that adds a pop of color, bringing the fish to life and drawing attention to its artistic details. Functional yet decorative, this piece is perfect for organizing letters or securing documents, while also serving as an artful conversation piece. Ideal for collectors of unusual decor or those who appreciate finely crafted metalwork, this bronze fish letter holder...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Blue John Fluorspar Decorative Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of attractive blue John decorative urns, English 19th century, w. bulbous bodies in exquisite purple-blue and golden tones, with white marble finials and bases, standing on a bl...
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English Adam Style Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Chinese Abstract Cloud Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Victorian Bronze Louis XVI & Le Titien Busts
By Barthélémy-François Chardigny 1
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian patinated bronze busts of Louis XVI and le Titien each on a square rouge marble base (signed: Chardigny/1858)
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Carved Italian Antique Alabaster Centrepiece Vase
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An exquisitely carved Italian antique alabaster centrepiece vase or urn circa 1860. The detail of this beautiful urn offers a glimpse into the styles of 19th century Italy, the body finely carved with masks and foliage to either side between entwined handles reminiscent of the famous Warwick Vase. It stands on an equally as decorative socle base carved with leaves and an egg and dart trim. With its smooth and somewhat translucent appearance, this antique alabaster vase...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

A pair of marble and pietradura candlesticks, England 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of Grand Tour candlesticks, made of absolute black or Belgian black marble with pietradura mosaic inlays. Great Britain mid-19th century.
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Antique Meissen Groupings of Children Holding Cornucopia Vases Pair, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A fine and quite unusual pair of large antique Meissen porcelain groupings, with each cornucopia carried by two Meissen children / cupids, all in diff...
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German Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Tall Mid-19th Century Traditional Rustic Wood Candlesticks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of tall architectural pieces mid-19th century traditional rustic wood candlesticks. Hand carved by an unknown manufacturer, European. In ...
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French Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century French Silvered Metal Animal Knife Rests - Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining table with elegance using this set of eight "Porte-Couteaux". Crafted in France circa 1960, each silvered piece is different and depicts an outdoor animal...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Chinese Exotic Wood Brush Pot
Located in Montreal, QC
China Exotic Wood Brush Pot
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Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Paten
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver paten; part of our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Vic...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of English Polished Steel Hand Chase Decorative Floral Bookends, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English polished steel bulbous hand chased decorative floral bookends resting on rectangular step back plinths, Early 19th century.
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English George IV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Il Porcelino after Pietro Tacca, Green Serpentine Marble Sculpture, Italy 19th
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Il Porcelino after Pietro Tacca, Green Serpentine Marble Sculpture, Italy 19th Century
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Italian Classical Greek Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Minton & Co Encaustic Tile of St Michael
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Minton & Co encaustic tile of St Michael. Dating to circa 1860, the vivid blue glaze accompanied by the bright white emphasises the intriguing scene displayed on this imp...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Unusual Pair of 19th Century Paris Vases
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated pair of Paris porcelain: Campana vases on bases. The body is hand-painted with elaborate flower panels and the rims of the vases are adorned with retrousseed leaves. ...
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French Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German Dresden Porcelain Box with Delicate Painting, Circa 1860-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German Dresden Porcelain Box with Delicate Painting, Circa 1860-1870.
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German Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Paris Pink Porcelain Covered Urns
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair are charmingly painted in oval reserves with mother and child within a gilt jeweled border, and verso with wild flowers. Each domed cover is painted correspondingly with a ...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Delft Blue and White "Dunkerer" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Dunkerer" tobacco jar, with brass lid topped with an acorn finial knob. Made in the Netherlands circa 1840. Surface of jar decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Dunkerer" is inscribed. Jars marked "Dunkerer" contained a processed tobacco imported to Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France from Saint Domingue (now Haiti). De Drie Klokken...
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Dutch Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid 18th Century Micromosaic Plaque
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid 19th century oval Micro-mosaic Plaque depicting St Peter’s Square Rome, enclosed in unusual black slate marble frame decorated with shells, scrolls & wolves.
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Félix Optat Milet, Large enamelled dish on a gold background, 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful dish with a gold background and flower decoration signed “Milet Sèvres” was made by Félix Optat Milet in polychrome enamelled ceramic and gold background. It is treate...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Provincial Carved Articulated Artist's Model
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming and evocative 19th-century carved wooden artist's mannequin from provincial France, circa 1850. This finely sculpted figure is carved from beechwood with articulated joint...
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French French Provincial Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marble Case with Inkwell, Italy 2nd Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Red marble casket with pyramidal lid and fitted brass vessels. Light bumps.
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair Napoleon III Bronze Neo-Classical Women
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Of superb quality. Each figure beautifully cast and chased in bronze. Mounted on a Rosso Antico base.
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Welsh Oak Cider Flask, Welsh Oak Harvest Costrel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Welsh Oak Cider Flask, Welsh Oak Harvest Costrel Just the thing to carry your Lunch time Cider into the field during harvest A Beautiful looking piece in Oak with Handle ( used to ...
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Country Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful mid-19th century gilt bronze French inkwell. Measures: 6 1/2' wide by 4" deep by 4 3/4" tall.
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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