Engraved Decorative Objects

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...

Early 18th century French Boulle gilt bronze wall console cartel clock, signed "Gribelin" Cartouche-shaped cartel clock case with a narr...

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...

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-...

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...

20th Century Viennese bronze cat pincushion Pincushion showing a cat with bristly hair Viennese bronze with red velvet, figure of the Ea...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Perfect condition and in a vivant colour this beautiful little elephant. Decor: Rimini Blue

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Monumental Italian Modernist Patinated Bronze Horse Sculpture in the Etruscan Taste Italy, circa 1960s–1970s An exceptional and highly sculptural monumental modern horse form execut...

"This is a fragment of a sculpture depicting a winged lion, carved from Verona stone, probably dating from the 1500s." The lion, a symbol of strength and majesty, has a powerful appe...

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...

Oval curved snuff-box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché, above and below. Modern contemporary style. Size cm. 4.5 x 6.5 x 2.3. Weigh...

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 ...

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, ...

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...

Amethyst crystal box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish. Each object is handcrafted and the care fo...

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

Japan, a beautiful, unusual and possibly unique antique hand cast bronze "Kappa" (child protector) sculptor complete with a separately formed bronze pair of 3.5 inch long cucumbers- a kappa's favorite snack food. Kappas are playful water spirits from Japanese folklore associated with rivers and traditional tales. Signed An incised artist signature “Bunraku” on base. "Bunraku" is associated with Japanese puppet play and performance, Kappa Bring Good Fortune Japanese Kappa...

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...

This listing features a small brass vase that has been hand-engraved to reveal the gold underneath the black coating, creating a unique contrast. Ther...

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...

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 ...

French School Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Recumbent Hunting Dog French School, 20th Century A beautifully cast 20th-century French School bronze sculpture of a resting hunting dog, exhibiting remarkable realism and expert artistry. This work is finely cast in bronze with a rich brown patina, emphasizing the lifelike musculature, gentle expression, and elegant posture of the dog. This striking sculpture measures 10 inches high, 23 inches wide, and 8.5 inches deep, making it a substantial yet graceful presence in any collection or display setting. The artist has captured the natural repose of a loyal hunting companion, with detailed attention to the anatomy, coat texture, and alert yet relaxed demeanor. A superb addition to any classical, sporting, or fine art collection, this bronze is ideal for dog lovers, collectors of French animalier sculpture...

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

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...

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...

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...

Vintage Silver-Plated Flower Frog Centerpiece Bowl – Elegant English Floral Arranger Add timeless sophistication to your dining table or interior décor with this beautiful vintage si...

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

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...

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...

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...

Italian Grand Tour Bronze “Porcellino” Boar After Pietro Tacca, Florence, Late 19th Century A finely cast Italian Grand Tour bronze reduction of the celebrated Florentine “Porcellino,” after the 17th-century model by Pietro Tacca, itself inspired by an ancient Roman copy of a Hellenistic Greek boar. This cabinet-scale sculpture captures the animal in a poised, alert stance, its head lowered and body subtly tensed, conveying both naturalism and latent energy. The surface is richly worked with deeply chased, rhythmic striations to suggest the boar’s coarse hide, highlighted by warm golden undertones and areas of natural verdigris, enhancing depth and visual movement. The figure rests on an integral naturalistic plinth, echoing the marshy base of the Florentine original...

Square purse powder compact with two rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fire enamel lines. Spring-loaded opening. Ground mirror and mesh inside. Dimensions:...

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...

Large, Finely Cast Bronze Lion Mask, Museum Mounted 20th Century Bronze lion mask: 12" W × 17" H Overall with base: approx. 20" H Base: 8" W × 4.25" D Condition: Unsigned; permanentl...

Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very g...

Antique Victorian silver plated brass wine ewer, 19th century This magnificent antique Victorian English cast wine ewer has a rounded ovoid shaped form onto a domed circular foot ...

Japonisme Bamboo-Form Cylindrical Gilt and Engraved Crystal Vase Signed Escalier de Cristal – Paris, Late 19th Century Elegant cylindrical vase in clear crystal, finely engraved and...

Founded under Louis XV, the French crystal factory Baccarat demonstrated its excellence at Universal Exhibitions throughout the 19th century. This pair of vases, with an elegant fl...

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...