Late Victorian Decorative Objects

This pair of antique vases are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and date to approximately 1900 and done in the Victorian style. The vases are composed of cased ...

AMBIANIC presents Late Victorian Silver Mounted Ceramic Pottery Blackjack Pitcher Doulton Lambeth mark of Saunders & Shepherd London 1894 7 h x 5.25 d x 3.5 w Preowned original vinta...

Very detailed ornamental Imperial German Bier Stein hand-painted with WW1 scene commemorative of KB3 Feldartillerie Regiment. The pewter top features the Bavarian Lion and the imperi...

A very nice cigar box suitable to any smoking room with ample space even for the biggest cigars and accessories.

A beautiful miniature bronze sculpture, part of a collection

The front of this Royal Worcester porcelain vase features a spray of hand painted thistles and other flowers in the style of Edward Raby junior. Raby (b. 1863) was at Royal Worcester...

A beautiful miniature bronze sculpture, part of a collection

A beautiful miniature bronze sculpture, part of a collection

Antique Western Union, Naval Observatory Time, self winding clock. Features a tall wooden case with carved corners and pediment mounted with tin sign reading "Naval Observatory Time Hourly By Western Union. White metal face with black Roman numerals and hands. Interior of case labeled "Property of Self-Winging Clock Co New York" and serial number on metal tag as well as on works. F Style / Vibrator movement, Serial Number 92630 (likely manufactured before 1917). Patented Oct. 4, 1898 by the Self Winding Clock Company. Fitted with Archer AC Adapter. "The Self Winding Clock Company (SWCC) of New York began business in 1886 marketing their own electro-mechanical clocks based on the 1884 electro-mechanical clock patent of one of the company founders, Chester Pond (1844-1912). The innovative principle of this clock mechanism was the incorporation of a small electric winding motor that automatically rewound the mainspring after the clock ran for one hour. The clocks were powered by batteries. The batteries would last at least one year. By being automatically rewound each hour, the strain on the mechanism was kept to a minimum, resulting in a very accurate timepiece. At about the same time SWCC began selling clocks, Pond was developing an electro-mechanical synchronizer attached to the clock movement that could synchronize the clock hands to an accurate time source. The synchronization occurs when a remote, precisely timed, electrical impulse is sent via wires connected to the individual clocks. By 1887 the synchronizers had been so improved that the Self Winding Clock Company could not only market individual clocks but also sell entire synchronized clock systems. By the 1960’s the days of individual elegant mechanical timepieces and synchronized time systems were over. SWCC ceased operations in the late 1960’s. All company records and inventories were relegated to the trash pile. The STYLE “F”, or as commonly referred to, the VIBRATOR movement was developed by Frederick M. Schmidt in the late 1890’s. By 1898 the “F” movement was being installed in almost all SWCC clocks. The movement has a Graham dead beat escapement. The “F” movement incorporates both the time train and winding motor in one set of plates. The motor used a single pair of coils. It was more reliable and easier to service than the rotary movement. The mainspring is re-wound after running for one hour. The vibrating armature oscillates up and down carrying a winding lever with a pawl that turns the winding wheel. The “F” movement was used in individual clocks and in clocks that were part of synchronized systems. It was made in 60, 80,120 and 140 beat versions. There were virtually no changes to the movement in 60 plus years the movement was in production. Almost all Style “F” movements wound on 3 volts DC. Style “F” movement serial numbers started in the 33,000’s and the first movements were probably made in 1898. The earliest plates had patent dates of 1891, 1892 & 1898. Serial numbers with these patent dates go up to the 63,000’s and were made before 1908. By 1908 the plates only had the 1898 patent date. By using catalog images of movement serial numbers it can be concluded that movements with serial numbers up to 112,000 were made in or before 1917. Movements with serial numbers up to 196,000’s were made in or before 1929. The single patent date serial numbers go as high as 220,000’s. Then there appears to be a large numbering gap. Finally, movements appear with no patent dates and serial numbers with the prefix FR. These numbers start at 300,000 but only continue to about 302,000. Start again at 400,000 and continue to about 402,000. Based on the large serial number gaps, the total number of “F” movements manufactured is probably around 200,000. They were manufactured between 1898 and possibly as late as the 1950’s. SWCC both sold clocks to and partnered with their biggest customer, Western Union in a nationwide distribution of precisely accurate “Naval Observatory Time” clocks. These either 120 or 140 beat Naval Observatory clocks...

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Early 20th Century hand carved Kashmiri royal cavalry cigar box A rare survivor from the 1st world war in the form of a hand carved Kashmiri cigar box. Covered in ornate relief flora...

A wonderful antique Palissy majolica plate with a large lobster and other crustaceans. Anterior rim pierced for hanging. Circa 1920.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely antique original circa 1880-1900 French made Pagoda top Chinese shop cigar box A very go...

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...

Beautiful bronze statue by the austrian sculptor and artist Adolf Josef Pohl (born in Vienna April 27th 1872 – July 25th 1930). Depiction of a standing blacksmith in the typical wo...

Handmade antique porcelain apothecary and spice canister set with 13 pieces. Hand-painted in 24K gold leaf with iridescent metallic glaze or lusterware. The set includes four large c...

Original HOVIS Prize Clock by G.H.& F.W. Bravington London Clocks like this one were won by Bakery shops and presented by Hovis, this was a very prestigious award for the recipient ...

A very fine early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a spring salmon. The bronze exhibiting excellent cold painted colours and good hand chased surface detail, signed with the Ber...

Antique bronze sculpture on a marble base by the french sculptor Henri Godet (born in Paris March, 5th 1863 - Vincennes 1937). Depiction of a young shoe shiner boy, "Cireur de chaussures". He wears tattered clothes with holes and is barefoot as a poor boy used to look on the streets of the former Paris. Under his left arm he carries several shoe cleaner...

Clam Conch Shaped Coins wallet Purse. A beautiful piece, created during the late Victorian era (1837-1901) circa 1900. This is a coins wallet crafted in the shape of a clam conch, i...

Antique box made of maple wood, around 1900. Beautiful image at the top of the box, made with a special transfer print technique.

Orientalist silvered and gilt bronze tazze, late 19th century, the cavetto decorated with a silver plated rondel engraved with dancing girls in a Harem, the exterior rim with Arabesq...

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...

JOHN MADDOCK & SONS LTD. - Sunset Ware - Antique 'cottage ware' castle form sugar box/bowl with lid - hand painted - signed on the base - United Kingdom - circa 1927. Excellent ant...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England, mahogany pedestal stand for displaying plants, busts, taxidermy, and trinkets wi...

1900s Antique Victorian Leather Hat Box Baggage S Moss Toronto 13.5 w x 13 d x 9.5 h Stamps present. Fabulous distress Unrestored original vintage condition. Refer to all images prov...

From one of the world's re known porcelain factories of England: Royal Crown Derby. This vase features exquisite shape and modeling with vibrant turquoise accents and hand accented 2...

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...

Finely made Victorian sterling silver calling card case featuring an engraved floral design with a bow centrally set on the top of the area with a ...

Late 19th or early 20th century Teacaddy in Hand engraved and embossed brass. Great rich patina that along with its details give it a certain charm. It has a hinged lid that works ju...

Small desk og mantle bronze depicting a young wild boar standing on a log. Fine detailing and a rich golden patina. Signed/marked France to its base. Where it was made circa 1920-25....

A skillfully hand carved figurine of a running Greyhound or Whippet. Beautiful details and a rich golden patina to the oak. Made by an anonymous craftsman in Scandinavia circa 1900-2...

Levi & Salaman - Antique nephrite pill box with floral Essex crystal (rock crystal - reverse carved intaglio) - hand painted and carved daisy in full ...

Victorian silverplate cake stand by Alex R. Clark and Co. With simple, traditional lines, the stand makes an interesting sculptural statement when used as a decorative accent in a shelf or table-scape, yet would work just as well as a display mount...

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

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Circa 1900 Austrian Vienna cold paint bronze Statue / Watch holder by the wonder that is Franz Bergman. Fully stamped to ...

A very stylish Identical pair of English Royal Doulton Lambeth Moulded Salt-Glaze stoneware pottery long neck mantle vases of generous proportions. Each of bulbous form with flaire...

Handmade antique porcelain apothecary and spice canister set of twelve. Feature gilt details and iridescent metallic glaze or lusterware. The set includes four large canisters...

- Large porcelain vase with hand painted flowers - Top is in blue cobalt - The vase was made in manufactory by Royal Bonn.

A set of pottery vases in delicate white glaze revealing the red clay underneath. Both decorated with relief motifs. One with the National Arms of Swed...

Wonderful perforated metal machine-made basket. Late 1800s-early 20th century. Showing some bends to rim and spokes.

This is a very large pair of antique decorative vases. An Oriental, ceramic baluster urn or stick stand, dating to the late Victorian period, c...

Set of Five Included. Wonderful forms, decor conversation pieces. Two double chambers, and three single chamber flasks, no punctures. Bent, dented and scratched from normal uses. ...

A fabulous antique French pocket watch stand, from the Bordeaux "Le Bouscat" racecourse, the original blue enamel sign indicating this. Below this label is the little hook ready to hang your pocket watch, I only had this small one at hand for photography (not included). At the base the naturalistic tree trunk would have acted as a match holder, with the textured sides used to strike the non-safety...

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...

Early 20th century English butchers shop display figure. We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century papier Mache and wood composite figure. Recently acquired from a ...

Handmade antique porcelain apothecary and spice canisters. Hand-painted in 24K gold leaf with iridescent metallic glaze or lusterware. The coffee and tea jars have stylized floral m...