Late Victorian Decorative Objects

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

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 decorative incense bowl or potpourri jar with a perforated top-mesh with swans. It made from brass and it is partially silver plated. It was designed an...

An exquisite late 19th-century Victorian era trinket box, featuring a poetic "bird's nest and egg" motif. The top lid and bottom base are crafted from iridescent, high-luster natural Mother of Pearl shells. The body is intricately wrapped in a woven brass wirework structure designed to resemble a delicate bird's nest, resting gracefully on four spherical ball feet. The hinged brass rim opens smoothly to reveal an iridescent shell interior, perfect for holding small rings, pills, or cherished keepsakes. Reflecting the Victorian fascination with romantic nature-inspired objets d'art, this casket is a remarkable decorative piece. Offered in good antique condition with a charming aged patina on the brass wire framework and no structural cracks on the shells. Weighing 63g and measuring under 3 inches, this rare shell box is an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of Victorian novelty boxes, Mother of Pearl caskets...

Beautiful antique picture frame from brass. France, around 1880. Picture size: 7 x 10 cm.

Late 19th century decorative wood panel, hand carved curtain relief.

This exceptionally rare table regulator of oversized proportions is deceptive in scale, from the movement and escapement to the pendulum every aspect o...

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 ...

Huge English Illuminated advertising clock by Smiths of London “Time stands still for no one” as the saying goes. A colossal example of an Illuminated advertising clock by Smiths ...

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...

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...

Beautiful victorian picture frame from France circa 1890.

These are a good and unusual set of four ironstone supper dishes from the Mason's Factory when it was owned by the Ashworth Brothers. From about 1861 the Mason's Company traded under...

Here is a pair of hand painted cache pots with fantastic depictions of cherubs cavorting on one side of the pot and an artistic collage of decorative images on the other. The eggshel...

An excellent early 20th Century cold painted Vienna Bronze study of a standing Whirling Dervish with his arms folded across his chest in deep contemplation. The bronze with fine natu...

This is a small antique chaire pot. An Oriental, ceramic loose-leaf tea canister, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightful and petite tea caddy displaying fine h...

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

Whimsical grouping of a mother duck and a duckling in a mellow brown patina and a marble plinth. Signed Ludwig Vordermeyer. In 1888-1890, Vordermayer attended the educational institute of the Museum of Applied Arts in Berlin. 1890-1891 he was a pupil with Peter Breuer , then until 1894 with Karl Begas . From 1893 Vordermayer was represented at the Great Berlin Art Exhibition .

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...

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...

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

19th Century Rosewood and Brass Bound Mens Grooming Box With Internal Mirror and Drawer. Inscribed CDB to brass front mount. No key

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

An exceptionally fine quality example of a Pair of Continental German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Urns Vases, of ovoid form, of generous proportions, complete with their original cove...

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...

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 ...

Lovely English late victorian three tier garden plant stand or jardiniere. The stand features an iron frame decorated with wire basket borders. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship wi...

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.

This is a very small antique snuff pot. A Chinese, carved marble lidded jar, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Endearingly petite, with...

A magnificent Austrian Bronze study of a standing cockerel with excellent naturalistic cold painted colours and fine intricate detail, signed with the Bergman ‘B’ in an amphora vase...

This antique set of four stoppered scent or perfume bottles was made in France in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style by an unknown maker. The uniquely shaped three sided bottle...

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...

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...

Small unusual jewelry trinket in bronze, brass and metal. The lid and bottom is decorated with daisies . Its interior is linned with green textile. It was made in the late 10s or ear...

This is an antique decorative fox doorstop. An English, brass door keeper in country house taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Beauti...

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...

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 superb late Victorian playing card box made from English sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1899; the makers mark is also present for the well renowned English silversmith, Levi, and Salaman. The box retains the two heavy beveled glass panels to the top with one card below depicting Elizabeth...

Late Victorian Neo-Baroque porcelain vase by Alfred Stellmacher from Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia (now Trnovany, Czech Republic). The vase is decorated with flowers throughout on an ivory g...

This century-old, or more, copper and brass kettle recalls an era when savoring tea was central to civilized life—particularly in Great Britain. Based upon its size, this one would h...

Beautiful antique brass picture frame, circa 1880s, France. French picture frames from the Victorian era are an expression of an epoch that was ...

Early 20th Century French Clock Tower Automaton Figures A rare matched pair of French (Paris) clock tower automaton figures, in the form of oriental male dressed dancing figures. Dat...

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...

A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk. This grand large example is made from beautif...

Heavy, high quality bronze work gilded. Depiction of a bird in a nest. France, late 19th century. Can be used wonderfully as a jewelry box. .

A rare find, this fabulous figural desk bell was cast in metal in the form of a pig with a quality screwed construction. The mechanical bell can be wou...

A handsome and substantial novelty inkwell in the form of a running Ostrich standing on an oval shaped base with a naturalistic base incorporating two "rocks" acting as a pen rest. I...

Haviland Limoges Oval Bowl with Cover is in Marseille (or Schleiger 9) shape; it is all white in color. The bowl has complicated asymmetrical shape with elaborate textured decor on both bowl and cover and scalloped double rim on the cover. The bowl has two handles on opposite sides. In factory catalogues it is often listed as covered vegetable server. Marseille shape was introduced in 1890s and quickly become one of the most popular lines of Haviland china...

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...

A Charming Victorian Postcard or Stationary Stand, South Coast This is a very attractive piece, the box is made walnut and is sign written with local advertisements The cabinet has...

Wonderful very old professional office relic with a cheeky message; Hands off! Private papers. Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs. Created from some kind of powdere...

A handsome and very stylish biscuit box dating to circa 1890 by the top notch silversmith, John Grinsell & Sons of Sheffield. Made from solid English oak, the box is fitted with e...

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...

Stunning Pair Traditional Japanese Imari Bulbous Form Porcelain Vases of medium to large proportions, now converted to a pair of electric Table Lamps, complete with ormolu stepped ci...

A Danish or English late 19th century or early 20th century dresser jar or trinket executed in engraved gilt bronze and with a lid framed with floral needlepoint hand-work behind gla...

A real gem and not to be missed! This is a rare find and exquisite quality. The frame is made from silver plate in a naturalistic bamboo frame with decorative flowers and foliage to ...

Beautiful victorian picture frame from France circa 1880. Made of the particular material Gutta-Percha.

A rare, large and very dramatic porcelain sculpture of a monkey made by Ernst Bohne & Sohne in Rudolstadt in Volkstedt, Thuringia, Germany, c. 1880. The monkey is smiling with great...

Pair of Late Victorian english bone letter openers/bone folders with sterling silver horse and dog/wolf handles By: unknown Material: bone, silver, metal,...