A Mounted 17th Century Cut Brass Bassinoire Cover from France

Hand-carved in Italy circa 1850, this very large giltwood architectural was finished using a process known as meccatura, which involves co...

Hand-carved in Italy during the 1800s, this wall sconce has a brilliant, gilded display that encircles a small oval mirror. The central mirror is immediately surrounded by a husked r...

This exquisite copper bowl is a piece of artistry, designed to bring comfort and warmth to the user during winter months. Crafted with utmost care and skill, it features ornate brass handles with two concentric circle mounts, S-scroll and roundel handle designs – all intricately detailed for an elegant effect. The rim has been thinly rolled to showcase the lobed crenellation alternating with ovals, a testament to the artisan’s deft touch and meticulous attention to detail. The main body of the bowl is adorned with chased roundels, hammered from underneath in a process known as repoussé. This technique imparts a relief-like effect to the surface, enhancing the visual depth and texture of the piece. The reservoir is yet another testament to the artisan’s mastery, adorned with five volutes surrounded by intermittent roundels over a lightly fluted background. The bowl was designed to hold hot coals, serving a practical purpose of warming the legs and feet during winter months while seated at the table. Today, it would make a lovely addition to an antique copper collection.

Based on the exquisite detailing and brass embellishments, this rare copper water fountain would have most likely belonged to a wealthy French family in the 1600s. While not a founta...

This pierced brass decorative element from France was originally the cover of a bassinoire from the 1600s. A bassinoire is a device where hot coals are inserted into a vented recept...

This is an impressive large late 19th Century antique brass charger, which is octagonal in shape and having marvellous ornate decoration of vario...

3-677 French brass embossed architectural element. Has matching clock face see 3-676

A very impressive panel constructed from Northern Italian early 19th century boisserie fragments - now mounted on a wooden panel. Wonderful as a headboard.