Engraved Decorative Objects

Venetian early 20th century, age Art Nouveau, large amphora vase attributed Salviati Murano glass, amber color, etched with floral motifs.

French bronze and marble lion figure by PAUL ÈDUARD DELABRIÉRRE. "Reclining lion." Beautiful French figure of a prostrate lion in brown patina, with a reddish marble base by sculptor...

A magnificent early example of Bezalel craftsmanship, this rectangular decorative box—crafted in Jerusalem in 1912—embodies the artistic ideals and national spirit of the Bezalel Sch...

Enameled etui necessaire designed by Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921). This is an extraordinary etui necessaire oval box created in Vienna Austria at the workshops of Georg Adam Scheid...

This monumental J.W. Fiske–attributed polychromed lead urn represents a sophisticated synthesis of 19th-century American garden ornament, classical revival taste, and the naturalisti...

Set of eight different crystal vases and bottles made in early 20th century by Bohemia manufacturer in Czech Republic. They all have different scenes engraved and are in very good co...

Hawk in sterling silver on a sodalite stone-base. The hawk was made in casting. The finish was made completely by hand with chisel and engraving. The reproductions of animals in sol...

Early 20th century small tooled leather box from Argentina This small box has lovely tooled workmanship and its clearly handmade with care Measure:...

Large swiveling globe in plastered cardboard covered with printed paper. The meridian, attached to each pole, is in engraved brass. The base is in blackened turned wood. The colors a...

A fine and rare 19th century sterling silver snuff box made specifically for the Great Exhibition of 1851, held at the Crystal Palace in Londo...

Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-painted fire-enamelled miniature depicting a female face wearing Art Nouveau style clothing, hand-...

A beautifully evocative early 19th-century Anglo-Indian brass box, crafted in India around 1820 for the English export market. Formed in the shape of ...

A beautiful example of Postwar deco design and an early example of the developing Sklo style. This midcentury rectangular vase has been made in a light sh...

Monumental Bronze Sea Turtle Sculpture on Marble Base, Late 20th Century A striking and highly sculptural bronze composition depicting two sea turtles in upward motion, one ascendin...

These boxes were made for British military officers who were posted in Burma (now Myanmar) & India during the days of British rule. The brass & copper bound teak case is pr...

19th Century Staffordshire Creamware Phrenology Head Inkwell, Stamped “55” An unusual and highly evocative 19th-century Staffordshire phrenology head inkwell, executed in creamware ...

This exquisite inkwell exhibits the mastery of Baccarat's workmanship. The molded crystal body is decorated in one of their more rare Classic patterns Moulure Russe with concentric swirling spirals...

Rectangular table cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè and fine miniature hand painted...

A pair of 19th century hand blown cranberry glass rolled edge footed bowl form compotes. The glass with delicate engraved grape and vine decoration.

The brass Mughal hookah features a beautifully engraved brass base adorned with intricate floral and geometric motifs. The base is a work of art, showca...

An antique English hand colored framed print titled "Billiards" Gentlemen playing billiard scene. Designed and etched by E.F. Lambert, published by Thomas Mc Lean, 1827,Haymarket, Lo...

The Mughal Jaipur Brass Hookah from the mid-19th century is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic flair of the Mughal artisans, particularly those in the city of Ja...

Pair of Victorian cut glass shaft and globe decanters engraved with fruiting vine.

This is a familiar wheel cut motif that Baccarat used on vases and tazzas and this is beautifully executed on this tall vase. The solid and substantial clear blank is elegantly decor...

Art Nouveau glass vase made by historic Loetz with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Unusual form with tall cylindrical neck and bellied base. Overlay in form of loose and entwined t...

Leather trunk Spanish, 17th century Boiled Leather, wood and iron Measures: 22 x 53 x 32 cm. Provenance : - collection Metz-Noblat, Château de Clevant, France Rectangular trunk of the form and size of a small suitcase with wrought iron hinges and lock-plate. Wood, covered with leather, cut and embossed with every surface of the thick cow hide covered in interlace, zoomorphic features. The construction method is boiled leather, often referred to by its French translation cuir-bouilli: a process used to change flexible, vegetable-tanned leather into rigid, moulded objects. For shaping of the vegetable-tanned leather, heat and moisture were used, as indicated by the term boiled leather. No written medieval sources describing the production of decorated cuir bouilli objects survive, so knowledge of the process relies on the important studies of the Scottish leather historian John William Waterer. A large range of methods, materials and techniques could be used in various combinations. The vegetable-tanned leather, made supple with moisture and heat, was stuffed, shaped and nailed to the rigid wooden coffer support. The stuffing material was probably modeled beeswax or stearin wax. To shape the leather, to create its topography, « Cushions » were made by lacing a thread through an awl hole and attaching the flexible leather and stuffing to the rigid wooden support on the bottom. Then the decoration was done: lines were incised through the upper layer of the leather (epidermis) with different thicknesses of knives or needles. Contours were created with deep v-shaped cuts, decoration with thin incision and final details with a needle point. For the incision and pouncing stage, the leather was probably kept heated and moistened for suppleness. Once dry, the leather would be hard and rigid. the saturated leather is worked over a form, possibly even damp sand, with the pattern shaped using bone or wooden tools. Compare to metal, leather was lighter and it offered protection from cuts and punctures. Cuir bouilli objects were produced by specialist leather workers and needed skillful craftsmanship. The surface is filled with roundels shaped foliages enclosing animals, lions and peacocks. The foliate arabesques creating a vegetal connection tweet the animals create the impression of a lush verdant space . The vegetal pattern here employed in combination with geometrical pattern came from the pre-islamic artistic traditions of the Byzantine and Sasanian empires. An aspect of Islamic geometry Is the basic symmetrical repetition and mirroring of the shapes that create a sense of harmony. The decoration of this truck is inspired by the islamic « arabesque » a form of vegetal ornament composed of spirals, intertwining plants and abstract curvilinear motifs. An arabesque character is given to the birds of the decorations through extreme stylisation. This arabesque maintained the classical tradition of median symmetry, freedom in Detail and heterogeneity of ornament. The presence of the peacocks is a paradisiacal allusion: in popular Islamic literature they were among the original inhabitants of the garden of Paradise expelled with Adam and Eve. Peacock as a decorative motif may have originated in the West, despite their eastern provenance. There was an ancient belief that the flesh and feathers of peacock do not decay. This led to the peacock becoming a christian symbol for Christ’s resurrection. Renowned for their decorative wall hangings, seventeenth-century Spanish leatherworkers also produced utilitarian objects, such as this trunk. A similar trunk is on display at the Metropolitan museum of art ( 09.158.1). Related literature : Davies L. 2006. Cuir bouilli. Conservation of leather and related materials, 94-102, Oxford: elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Grabar, Oleg. The Mediation of Ornament. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1992 Gabriela Germana Roquez, "El mueble en el Peru en el siglo XVIII...

Pair of neoclassical alabaster and polychrome scagliola urns, Florentine workshop, last quarter del XVIII secolo. Provenance: dukes of Fitz-James and heirs. This rare pair of neocl...

Beautiful Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase Cameo glass vase Made in France Monumental landscape with lake decoration on a yellow and green background, sig...

This is a rare handblown crystal vase made by Stevens and Williams, England, circa 1910. The 12.25" tall and elegant proportion makes this a stand alone piece of art as well as a fun...

The brass Mughal hookah features a beautifully engraved brass base adorned with intricate floral and geometric motifs. The base is a work of art, showca...

A pair of 19th century Bohemian crystal hand-engraved and acid washed covered pokals, with hunting scenes. Each crystal pokal is blown, handcut, hand-engraved, and acid washed to cre...

Frederick G. R. Roth “Columbia Lion” American Bronze Animalier Sculpture, Early 20th Century A finely modeled American bronze sculpture titled “Columbia Lion” by noted animalier scu...

Pair of Anglo-Indian Engraved Brass Jardinieres with Exotic Animal Motifs, India, Circa 1880 A striking pair of late 19th-century Anglo-Indian brass jardinieres...

Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s Elegant wooden decorative box finely carved with intricate geometric decoration. Beautifully crafted...

Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion Box with Silver Mounts and Gilt Marbled Leather, 19th Century A finely crafted 19th-century Italian Grand Tour table box, combining cla...

So light up your home and the festival with this beauty! Candlestick The pair of candlesticks Keijser & Co, Westerås. Height 15 cm.

Set of Three Ornithological Engravings – Early 20th Century A beautiful set of three early 20th-century ornithological plates, depicting various bird species with remarkable precisi...

American Mission tapered four-sided wood vase on a square base, with a flat rim and engraved geometric design

This large antique damascene styled tobacco case is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Anglo-Japanese style. The case...

A vintage Hindu Dancing Shiva - Nataraja Lord of Dance - Dancing in a ring of fire. Cast in Bronze/brass with silver-plate details and hand-etchings. Mad...

This large 14" tall, hand blown crystal vase was a custom order for someone special! Monogrammed and signed on the base, it is all-over decorated with copper wheel engraved ivy ...

Italian Sterling Silver and Polished Agate Fish Sculpture, Hallmarked, 1970s 6" W x 4" H x 1" D Charming and sculptural, this mid-20th century Italian fish-form objet d’art combine...

Octagonal snuff box in gilded 925/1000 silver with English Queen Anne style borders and sides with fired enamels painted like lapis lazuli stone. On the lid, a very fine fire-enamell...

A rare and complete suite of English brass candlesticks known collectively as the Royal Family of Diamond Candlesticks, made in England circa the early 1900s. This charmingly titled set comprises four distinctive pairs, each named and sized in royal hierarchy: The King of Diamonds, an imposing pair standing 13 inches tall with 4.5-inch bases; the Diamond Prince...

A FINE AND RARE 'SEATED MONKEY' FIGURE, BY EDOUARD MARCEL SANDOZ, FRENCH He signed on the basis of Ed.M.Sandoz and Susse Fres. Paris, rare find in absolutely magnificent condition, ...

French jade vase ank inkwell Vegetal motifs of flowers and leaves Can be used for a little floral composition Good condition. Shipping: P 4 L 15 H 8 0.1 kg.

Vintage clear cut crystal and silverplate biscuit barrel - featuring a removeable lid and adjustable handle - unsigned - United Kingdom (Eng...

Bust of Diana the Huntress French Louis XVI Bronze 19th Century - Artist Houdon Bronze sculpture representing Diana the huntress after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). In Roman myth...

Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing a heron in a pond surrounded by rushes on each c...

Repoussé Silver Box with Mythical Guardian Figure, Tibet or South India Late 19th–Early 20th Century Two pieces, the top and bottom, fit securely for a total weight of 58 grams. A...

Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewellery collection with this beautiful swan ring holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with gold/silver plating, it is the perfect addition t...

Carved Stone Moroccan Candelabra - Folk Art Three-Branched Candle Holder - 1970s Typical Moroccan Folk Art piece from the 1970s ! Entirely made of stone : hand-carved shapes with ...

Engraved and patinated bronze mountings. Colored representations. (Q-Ks-10).

Silver and gold Torah crown, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1925. On silver base decorated with a small gold Stars of David. The lower ribs decorated with applie...

This exquisite piece of art seamlessly combines the intricate aesthetics of Mughal design with the skilled craftsmanship of Kashmiri artisans, resulting in a stunning and unique creation. The copper ewer takes the form of a bird, with its body forming the main body of the vessel and its neck serving as the spout. The bird's wings, tail feathers, and even subtle details like beak and eyes are meticulously rendered, showcasing the artisan's attention to detail. The entire form of the ewer is fluid and elegant, capturing the essence of avian grace. The surface of the copper ewer is adorned with elaborate Mughal-inspired engravings and embellishments. Floral patterns, intricate vines, and delicate geometric designs cover the bird-shaped body, creating a visually rich tapestry of artistry. The Mughal influence is evident in the precision of the decorative elements, reflecting the era's emphasis on fine craftsmanship and aesthetic sophistication. The handle of the ewer, perhaps formed as a continuation of the bird's body or as a separate element, is designed for both functionality and artistic harmony. It complements the overall form, allowing for easy pouring while maintaining the cohesive avian aesthetic. Such a Bird-shaped Kashmiri Mughal Copper...

A fine, early and very unusual Palais Royal Cupid and Harp musical box with two-air cylinder movement. The finely modelled cupid sits upon an Empire stool and plays a classical 16 s...

This magnificent engraving depicts a fishing scene in the middle of a landscape with lush vegetation. In the foreground of this scene is a man standing fishing. At his feet a young woman and a child are looking at the water. Further back on the right, there is another fishing scene, this time with two men. The whole is immersed in nature. In the background is a shepherd with a herd of cattle. This scene was first painted by Francesco Zuccarelli. He was an 18th century painter and engraver. He began his training in Rome and then in Florence as a figure painter. Alter He moved to Venice. He was noticed for his talent in the art of landscape. He benefited from the protection of the English consul Joseph Smith, for whom he produced numerous works. This engraving is made by Francesco Bartolozzi who is an engraver of the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. He is an Italian who had 3 years of training in painting. But he finally devoted himself to engraving. He moved to Venice. He worked in the workshop of Joseph Wagner...

This all original, five-piece centerpiece set consists of a center bowl, 2 matching compotes and a pair of tall elegant candlesticks. All made and signed by Hawkes, each piece of han...

18th Century Silver & Cobalt Glass Vase, French 1st Republic, Paris 1798 Hallmarked, The removable cobalt glass liner is antique, probably the orignal. A distinguished 18th Centu...

Of the most decorative and modern pieces by the designer, Argentine architect Alberto Churba. Alberto Churba Konex Platinum Award 1982: Design He was born on 08/02/1932. Konex Platinum Award 1982. Professor of Drawing and Painting, graduated from the National School of Fine Arts (1954). In 1960 he created the Churba Studio (CH-Center of Art and Design), specialized in the design of furniture, textiles, carpets and glass. His works were exhibited in important galleries, museums and institutions dedicated to national and international art, including the Cinta 5 armchair exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A, England) and at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA, USA. ). Among other works, he designed upholstery textiles and beach canvases...