Mid-19th Century Mounted Objects

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...

A rare set of mid 19th century House of Commons octagonal tiles by Minton Hollins (stamped), and another with a green passant guardant lion from the walls of the Victoria and Albert ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare early 19th century solid bronze with marble base Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomph by the world renown French company of LeBlanc Freres...

An interesting ø28.5 cm (11 and ¼ inch) round neoclassical encaustic tile by Minton & Co. (stamped) depicting a sea nymph or mermaid. This unusual tile is a rare find and possibly un...

Baroque-Style Gilded Wood and Porcelain Christ Wall Plaque This beautiful and dramatic wall plaque captures the essence of the Baroque style, featuring a striking contrast between it...

Create a rustic style in your hunting lodge or ranch house with this large wall-mounted deer antler plaque. Bought in the Loire Valley of France, the ant...

Attributed to Benedetto Boschetti, circa 1820-30. A superb Giallo Antico Tazza. The bowl, of square section, features an everted rim adorned with a finely carved egg-and-dart motif,...

A fascinating mid-19th century medieval style buff terracotta plaque handcarved in relief with Saint George and the Dragon. In this artistic retelling of this legendary story of fol...

A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin. ...

An antique neo-medieval old English encaustic tile depicting a knight on horseback, attributed to Minton & Co. This tile was commissioned in 1840-42 by L. N. Cottingham for Temple Ch...

A very decorative 19th century Italian Grand Tour figure of 'Faro' carved in black basalt, mounted on a grey stone base. Height: 30 cm. Italy 19th century.

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...

Pair of American figural jockey painted cast iron hitching post with swivel arms. Mid 19th century.

We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in so...

Crafted of painted, lacquered hide, this extraordinary headrest was created in China's Jiangxi province over 150 years ago. Its pliable design enabled contour comfort - quite luxurio...

An antique Delft tile of a woman in Turkish dress manufactured by Ravesteijn of Utrecht after an original 16th century drawing titled 'Donna Dell'isola di Malta' by French geographer...

This sculptural carved Carrara marble panel is a fragment from 19th century England. It is beautifully carved with various decorative embellishments including a mask to the top, bird...

An antique 6-inch glazed tile by W. T. Copeland (stamped) depicting a handpainted blue-grey Delft style illustration of a Cavalier soldier on horseback. Ex. British collection, this...

American cast iron and gilt fire society marker. Baltimore, early 19th century Markers were placed on homes to prove coverage of fire insurance.

Handmade silver Torah finials, chased, pierced, engraved, and cast, France, circa 1860. The finials are constructed with large open-work decorated ball ...

Decorate an office shelf with this antique Horn; crated in France circa 1850, the piece is made with a cow horn and embellished with copper mounts on both...

This reclaimed roman style mosaic on stand is a fragment from history. It contains intricate mosaic work using contrasting coloured marble, giving it the look of an ancient Roman vil...

A reclaimed 19th century Delft tile of a woman in Turkish dress manufactured by Ravesteijn of Utrecht after an original 16th century drawing titled 'A Persian Lady' by French geograp...

This unusual bronze sculpture is a 19th-century dorje, or vajra, a scepter used during Tibetan Buddhist ritual recitation. Translated as thunderbolt or diamond, the dorje symbolizes ...

A superb mid-19th century 6-inch glazed encaustic tile depicting the Bull of Saint Luke, designed by A. W. N. Pugin and manufactured by Minton & Co. (stamped). Similar tile depicting the Lion of Saint Mark also available under Stock No. 37042. Dating to circa 1850, this antique tile is an excellent example of 19th century Minton works, depicting a winged bull bearing the name ‘St. Luke’ in buff tones before a terracotta background. The reverse is equally as impressive, clearly bearing the Minton name and marked '21'. Steeped in history, this antique English tile...

Encased in a magnificent custom made acrylic display box, this very luxe, rare, antique embellished bull fighter's jacket (Traje de Toreador) wi...

An antique neoclassical style patinated bronze trident sculpture, mounted on a limestone base. Originally a sculptural fountain, this mid 19th century English piece now stands as a ...

A set of four 6-inch antique encaustic heraldic tiles by Chamberlain Co of Worcester circa 1845. Dating from the mid 19th century, these four reclaimed tiles are mounted on a bespok...

A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting two deities. Born in the Northern Province of Shanxi during the 1840s, this exquisite wooden corbel demonstrates the undeniable skill Chinese artists possessed at the time. Presenting two deities (possibly Zhong...

A very rare encaustic tile panel by Minton & Co. depicting the mythical winged horse Pegasus, mounted in a bespoke metal stand for display. Dating to around 1845, this Pugin style t...

Carved white marble coat of arms. A beautifully carved antique marble coat-of-arms. The shield has been mounted onto a bespoke steel stand creating...

A pair of mid 19th century statuary marble plaques depicting winged angels. In ecclesiastical and Victorian styles, this elegant pair show handcarved angels swinging thuribles, a rel...

19th Century Mounted York Stone Finial. An antique York stone finial mounted on a modern lacquered steel stand. Additional Dimensions Base 15 cm x 15 cm

Sculptural and abstract, this curious wooden fish is a 19th-century Buddhist woodblock from western China. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these temple bells were used by Buddh...

This unusual bronze charm is the handle of a 19th-century ritual bell known as drilbu or ghanta, a ceremonial instrument that accompanies the dorje scepter in Tibetan Buddhist ritual...

Absolutely stunning French chisel cast Patinated Bronze Classical standing Figures, draped in clothing. Mid to late Nineteenth Century. Firmly attributed to the work of Louis Valenti...

White glazed ceramic depicting Erminia among shepherds. Erminia is shown from the side, standing with her robe in the wind, helmet under her arm, and shield at her feet; she is stret...

A handsome pair of large reclaimed newel post oak finials with a wax finish. Dating from the mid-19th century, these wooden finials could be used as decorative pieces either side of ...

Lavishly decorated with repoussé, auspicious Buddhist symbols, and a bit of coral, this 19th century silver needle case was once filled with the nee...

Dated to the late 19th century, this fine Chinese headrest is hand-crafted of lacquered hide atop an elongated bamboo frame. Used while sleeping like a modern pillow, the headrest ha...

19th C Bronze/brass fireplace ware with acanthus leaves & urn.

19th century Terracotta Portuguese figures We share what we love, and we love this pair of hand-crafted 19th Century terracotta Portuguese ...

An interesting mid-19th century ecclesiastical 6-inch encaustic clay tile by Minton & Co. (stamped). Dating to circa 1850, this antique encaustic tile is an excellent example of 19t...

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...

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...

Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys....

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such st...

A set of four 6-inch antique encaustic heraldic tiles by Chamberlains of Worcester circa 1845. Dating from the mid 19th century, these four reclaimed tiles are mounted on a bespoke ...

Hand-carved and lavishly pigmented, these gilt fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by ...

This hand-forged metal sculpture, with its delicate appearance and whimsical shape, was once an integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors ...

Tiles like these have decorated the floors of notable English buildings for centuries. But while many have become steadily worn and weathered away by footfall, these four armorial tiles are a rare find, having remained in beautiful condition for more than 150 years. Dating from the mid 19th century, these four reclaimed tiles are mounted on a bespoke steel...

In 19th century Tibet, many men would have carried a flint striker along with several other tools that could help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. K...

Sulawesi, Toraja, a wooden stylized sculpture of a ox head with original patina, For the Indonesioan Toraja people the ox is a sacred animal. Depictions of th...

A superb mid-19th century 6-inch glazed encaustic tile depicting the Lion of Saint Mark, designed by A. W. N. Pugin and manufactured by Minton & Co. (stamped). Similar tile depicting the Bull of Saint Luke also available under Stock No. 37043. Dating to circa 1850, this antique tile is an excellent example of 19th century Minton works, depicting a winged lion bearing the name ‘St. Mark’ in buff tones before a terracotta background. The reverse is equally as impressive, clearly bearing the Minton name and marked '21'. Steeped in history, this antique English tile...

An unusual large antique Neoclassical style porcelain tile panel depicting a row of antique vases on a mantel. Incorporating Roman and Victorian styles, this 12-inch tile is decorat...

An antique A.W.N Pugin glazed encaustic tile by Minton & Co depicting the Prince of Wales coat of arms. This 5 inch square tile is adorned with three lions passant within a heraldic...

An antique English glazed clay tile by Maw & Co. (stamped) with an armorial crest depicting the Coat of Arms of the Earls of Brownlow and Bridgewater, thought to date from around 186...

A very large-scale early 19th century naturalistically cast iron scallop shell, France, circa 1820. Attributed to the Val d'Osne factory. Measures: Wid...

A mid 19th century glazed encaustic floor tile by Chamberlain & Co (stamped) depicting a pair of entwined addorsed birds, likely pheasants. This 6-inch tile includes a bespoke steel...

An antique French medieval style encaustic tile by Chamberlain and Co of Worcester. This 6-inch glazed tile is a striking decorative interior piece or a welcome addition to an encau...