Late Victorian Decorative Objects

This set of four Victorian clear crystal thorn vases, produced in Czechoslovakia circa 1890, demonstrates a highly expressive approach to late 19th-century decorative glass. Each vase is hand-blown, with a tall cylindrical body rising from an irregular, organically splayed base, and finished with applied clear glass thorns that spiral around the surface. The thorn decoration is individually applied and manipulated while the glass remained hot, resulting in a dynamic, twisting rhythm across each piece. Variations in form, thickness, and placement are evident throughout the set, underscoring the hand-crafted nature of their production and giving each vase a distinct presence. The clear crystal is of fine quality, offering strong clarity that captures and refracts light across the layered surfaces. The sculptural treatment of the exterior creates a lively interplay between transparency and texture. These vases relate stylistically to Victorian thorn glass...

A wonderful and very large example of a figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with a beautiful bright patina. He retains his original large glass eyes, without d...

This elegant pair of silver candlesticks are hallmarked with the Birmingham, England assay mark for 1901. Please take a look at all our pictures to see the graceful design of the sw...

A wonderful Victorian taxidermy swan head with glass eyes and bright orange and black bill, mounted on a carved wooden shield and oak leaf plague.

A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with sterling silver, with silver and enamel lid.

Late Victorian "Louwelsa" line vases by The Weller company was one of the company's very earliest forays into art pottery beginning in the mid 1890s with the partnership of Samuel We...

Exceptional Enameled Desk Set of a box and a seal stamp, France circa 1880. Beautiful Cloisonné- enamel work in bold blue, turquoise, red and beige colours. Measures: Stamp- or matc...

Early 20th Century sculpture of one of the revered Eight Immortals in Taoist mythology. Base is not original. There are also a few chips around the bottom of the gown. Bakelite Figu...

This is a pair of antique candle sconces. A French, silver plated wall light in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderful turn of the century hom...

This is a small antique scent bottle. An English, cut glass and hallmarked silver perfume bottle, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 190...

A "cigarros" humidor desk box in carved oak wood and sterling silver This is a beautiful desk humidor box created during the late Victorian period, back in the 1890-1900. Most proba...

Beautiful victorian picture frame from France circa 1890.

PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century Earthenware English in molded, relief and gilded ceramics. Wear on the gold. Height: 38 cm. good conditions for the time

This is an antique cocker spaniel statue. An English, plasterwork dog figure, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fine decorative speci...

This is an antique desktop specimen case. An English, mahogany and brass miniature chest of drawers in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Beautiful...

A charming turn-of-the-century Victorian to Edwardian period vanity box (dressing case), circa 1900. The exterior is beautifully adorned with a vibrant lithographed romantic floral p...

A most unusual and highly collectable cut crystal box of oval form with elegant channel cuts all around the sides. The fittings are all made from gilded...

This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Vic...

A stylish matched pair of hand painted Dresden bottle vases, last quarter of the 19th century. Each of bulbous body form with tall slender necks, superbly hand decorated in colors...

This is a tall antique female figure. An Austrian, bronzed plaster statue, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Graceful milk maid figure, accompanied by an inquisitive...

A scarce, large and impressive porcelain sculpture of an owl almost certainly made by Ernst Bohne & Sohne in Rudolstadt in Volkstedt, Thuringia, Germany, c. 1880. The sculpture depi...

Beautiful Large Banded Agate Victorian Seal from the mid-late 19th Century. Incredible lapidary work on a beautiful single piece of antique banded agate...

Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown ruby red with gold flecks Italian art glass double fish place mini table vase, place card holder / table object. The piece is c...

This is an antique incense burner. An Oriental, brass censer, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing golden tones and of tactile f...

A Victorian-era decorative photo album with bronze/brass ormolu mounts over an olive-green pattern velvet, circa 1880s. Weighing nearly 2 kg with a thickness of 8.5 cm, this piece f...

Late Victorian carved wood oval box. Stupendous antique oval desk box, created in England during the late Victorian period, circa 1880. The beautifu...

19th century pair of lovely porcelain dogs from the Staffordshire region of England. They have curly tails and glass eyes, and are decorated in a rust color.

This is an antique correspondence box. An English, leather bound writing case, dating to he late Victorian period, circa 1890. Graced wit...

Sculpture of an English mastiff or bulldog in polychrome terra cotta with eyes made of sulphide. This is a beautiful work in the spirit of the famous Goldsheider Factory from the end...

Charming Figural Victorian Silver Plated Brides Basket from the late 19th Century. Ornate design with doves nesting around their e...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The Compendium veneered in Rosewood with brass mounts, twin loop brass carry handles and extensive inlay to the front, sides and domed top. The Box features...

Beautiful, rare antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown deep blue color with copper flecks Italian art glass round scent or perfume bottle / table object. Similar piece is publis...

Beautiful antique jewelry box with fine application on the lid of three Parisian dancing. Padded with burgundy velvet. Gilded brass, Fran...

This is an antique female figure. A French, plaster statuette, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Sensual female study with an appealing bronzed finish Displays a des...

Direct from England, a rare and striking antique Wedgwood “Cinque Cento” majolica candlestick, dating to c1876. This elaborate Renaissance Revival design features a floral-form cand...

Step into the world of 19th-century French artistry with our exceptional pair of hand-painted and meticulously decorated art glass vases, adorned with captivating depictions of song...

A finely detailed cold-painted bronze of a saddled horse exemplifies the refined craftsmanship associated with the Vienna workshop of Franz Bergman. The horse stands alert and poised...

An excellent early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a German Shepherd standing in an alert pose with very fine hand chased surface detail and excellent naturalistic colours, sig...

A wonderful and rare large figural inkwell, beautifully executed in the form of an Owl with fine detail. The hinged head lifts to reveal a fitted ink chamber which looks to be a ...

A mouth-blown biscuit jar in clear optical wavy glass. It features its original pewter lid and twisted handle. It was made circa 1900-1910 by Holmegaard in Denmark. Use it for its pu...

Rare Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Bell. In the Form of a Circular dining table. The Etched Table cloth decorated with flowers, And frill detail at the bottom of the table cloth. Applied on top with a cat, Photoframes and Binoculars The Centre with a Gas table lamp...

This is an antique boulangerie display basket. A French, cedar and brass produce merchandising dish or stand, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A charming piece of ret...

This pair of antique stoneware vases were done by the renowned potter, George Tinworth for the Doulton Lambeth factory of England in approximate...

Beautiful antique picture frame, circa 1880s, France. Picture Size: 4 x 4,5 cm. French picture frames from the Victorian era are an expression of an epoch that was known for its de...

A magnificent English Victorian inkwell made from solid English brass having been professionally polished to gleam. This grand figural dog inkwell was modelled in the form of an E...

This large antique art glass vase is unsigned, but done in a similar style as that produced by the Mt. Washington Glass works of the United states, ...

Beautiful antique picture frame, circa 1880s, France. Picture Size: 3,5 x 4,5 cm. French picture frames from the Victorian era are an expression of an epoch that was known for its ...

This is an antique insurance agent's desk tidy. An English, mahogany letter organiser, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Established as a sister company to the Ocean...

This is a small antique apprentice-piece chest. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak Colonial keepsake box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880....

Large 19th century hand woven and pine basket circa 1895. Generous sized Scandinavian hand woven basket, quite possibly have been used as a crib for an infant.  Carrying handle each end and a solid pine base for extra strength.  Ideal for use today for storage under the bed, or even as a fireplace log...

A beautifully designed solid brass footed jardinière of generous scale and elegant proportions. With a diameter of 17.5 inches, the bowl is perfe...

This is an antique decorative fruit bowl. An English, ceramic transfer printed serving dish, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing Victorian example of blue and...

Beautiful antique inkwell, made from glass with brass. France, circa 1880.

This is a small antique olive dish. A Danish, ceramic canapé serving bowl by Royal Copenhagen, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A charming piece of Scandinavian table...

Early 20th Century Gents of Leicester English Double Sided Station Clock A larger-than-life double-sided example of an early 20th century Gents of Leicester English station clock. I...

A wonderful Victorian biscuit box or barrel, always highly sought-after in this Drum form, I have probably not had one for three or four years, that's how scarce and hard to come by they are. The fittings are made from silver plate with the lid topped with a finial in the form of a pair or drum sticks...

Rectangular 19th century box with an oval brass plaque without engraving. The exterior has been re-polished over time. It has a nice warm patina. The int...

A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original...

This is a pair of antique mantlepiece candlesticks. An English, silver plate and statuary marble candle stand, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderful material c...

This giant single fusee dial clock would have been made for a public space like a railway station. Made By Swinden and Sons of Birmingham, it has a su...