Gilt Decorative Objects

A finely crafted early 20th century American decorative vase by Tiffany Studios, circa 1920. This trumpet-form vase combines hand-blown Favrile glass with a patinated gilt bronze dec...

Pair of large and very fine quality 19 century French Louis XVI style gilt bronzed mounted cherub motif Marble Urns.

DÜMLER & BREIDEN - Mid Century ceramic vase and side dish (vide poche) table top set - featuring an over-all matte finish black glaze with hand-painted red and white intersecting str...

From Northern Italy a rare set of six 18th century gilt wrought iron arms, candle holders, hanging lantern brackets suitable as sconces, if you wire them. These iron arms are fully handmade with curved scrolling iron structure, decorated with  elegant gilt wrought iron acanthus leaves and gildwood balls and bobeches.. Good age related condition, the six arms have the same shape and structure but slightly different sizes, with minor losses, missing giltwood balls in four of item. The gilding of the arms is in good condition, excellent feature in case of their use as sconces, overturning the irons compared to their original use. Some small lacks in the leaves of the crowns of the bobeches, as visible in the picture details. Northern Italy, 1700. Originally these Italian artworks were arms that, fixed in a ring placed on the wall, were used to hold the chains of votive lamps...

19th century small French bronze-gilt figurines, ca 1880 1880 small French bronze figurines. A boy and a girl carrying an urn-shaped handle...

A superb Large French Empire neoclassical ormolu bronze figural jardinière, dating to 19th century, distinguished by its refined neoclassical ornament and sculptural presence. Cast i...

A Wedgwood blue lustre bowl decorated with hummingbirds, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones circa 1920. Daisy Makeig-Jones’s lustreware provided respite from the horrors of World War I...

The globe-form clock case surmounted by a putto and flanked by allegorical figures, on a spreading base cast with floral garlands. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 3...

This Russian decorative beaker is crafted from vermeil (silver-gilt) and plique-à-jour enamel. The cylindrical beaker tapers from top to bottom, the body of the beaker formed from fi...

This beautiful antique clock, crafted in the refined Louis XVI style is of traditional form, but is notable for its intricate and extensive dec...

Cast bronze with gold wash.

A large pair of ormolu-mounted Se`vres Porcelain Bleu Celeste '1867 Exhibition' vases and covers (‘Vase Paris de Milieu Garnis’), ‘l’Abreuvoir’ and ‘Le Retour’ De Champs’ 1860, one ...

This striking vintage Chinese two-toned decorative box captures the artistry of traditional craftsmanship while offering a unique, geometric design. Cloaked in a rich gold finish wit...

Antique neoclassical style three-piece gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 57cm, width 74cm, depth 23cm. Candelabra: Height 83cm, width 27cm, d...

Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock. Movement: Japy Frères (1806-1930) If you are looking for an attractive antique mantel clock to g...

American portrait oil on canvas of a young ship captain holding a spyglass with a sailing ship, crew in rowboat, and gulls in lower background mounted in the original decorative gilt...

A very cool set of three small (4" tall) bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid an...

Magnificent pair of antique French "bleu poudre" Chinese Export porcelain ormolu-mounted vases. This exceptional pair of Regence style bleu poudre porcelain vases are beautifully han...

An exceptional Antique French gilt bronze and enamel porcelain urn-form clock, dating to the early to mid-19th century. Beautifully executed, this remarkable timepiece exemplifies th...

Up to 10 beautiful candle holders in the style of Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactured in the 1970s by Palwa Germany. Made of gold-plated brass with huge faceted crystals. In excellent con...

Pair of covered vases in Sèvres porcelain, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Pair of covered vases, 19th century, Napoleon III period, Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze. Dimensions...

Antique French bronze knight figure, very finely cast bronze figure of a knight on a horse, a mid-19th century Joachim Murat figure on prancing horse, mounted on a green marble shaped base, probably inspired to a famous painting and depicting the king of Naples and of Two Sicilies...

This striking Meissen porcelain centerpiece urn, crafted in Germany in the mid-19th century, exemplifies the exquisite artistry and refinement that made Meissen one of Europe’s most ...

19th-Century Ormolu & Paste Gem ‘Corona’ – Ecclesiastical Statue Crown with Acanthus Finial An exquisite late 19th-century Continental ormolu corona (ecclesiastical statue crown), r...

German Black Forest Style Carved Deer Head Baton with Brass Mounts, Circa 1930s A whimsical and finely executed carved hardwood baton or ceremonial staff, likely produced in Germany...

A very fine antique Sevres style French porcelain dresser box or casket. With extensive gilt highlights and turquoise, red & white enamel jeweling throughout. Decorated to the ...

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Ormolu Gold Marble Candleholder Candlestick Continental Bronze, marble Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 6.5cm x 9cm x 7cm This charmi...

A Very Fine & Spectacular Pair of French Empire style Bronze & Bronze Dore 12 light Figural Candelabra, late 19th Century, each depicting a standing winged Victory with outstreached ...

Finest quality palace size French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted mahogany clock on pedestal.

An important and rare table clock from the workshop of David Roentgen. The case with an oval stepped plinth top with gilt bronze handle, decoration of the case with ormolu mille raie banding, beaded edges and brass fluted columns to the front flanking the square brass dial, foliate engraved spandrels to the corners, centred by the white enamel Arabic chapter ring, signed Delolme, pierced brass hands, convex glazed bezel, square plated eight-day movement with four back-pinned pillars, verge escapement, silk suspension, rack and count wheel strike, striking the hours and quarters on two bells above, the back plate also signed, glazed side panels. There is only a small series of comparable table clocks from the workshop of David Roentgen known. The present clock seems to be the first example of the cooperation between David Roentgen and the court clockmaker Delolme in Brunswick. The case is meticulously crafted and both case and movement are of superb quality. David Roentgen, called the "most celebrated ébéniste in Europe" by his contemporaries, was a successful entrepreneur who transformed the business founded by his father, Abraham Roentgen...

Hans Harry Liebmann, Pair Art Deco Bronze Draped Male Greco-Roman Candelabra Artist: Hans Harry Liebmann, Berlin, 1876-1941 Studied at the Dresde...

An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyi...

A novelty mantel clock in the form of an industrial beam engine by Andre Romain Guilmet, dating from circa 1878 and numbered 196 and signed by Giulmet. The eight day movement is sur...

A very fine pair of late 19th century gilt bronze and Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases. Painted scenes of men, women and children in landscape scenes and at leisure surrounded by ...

A fine pair of 19th century Louis XVI style Russian hand diamond-cut white opalescent crystal and ormolu-mounted perfume bottles. This pair of hand diamond-cut crystal perfume bottle...

A Fantastic Early 19th Century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze mantle clock A large gilt bronze, beautiful woman sitting upon a griffin bergere chair, leaning on pillows an...

While Napoleon's armies never conquered Russian, French taste did, and in a big way. This pair made at the Imperial Glass Workshop, under the Sponsorship of the Imperial Family would have been at home in a Paris drawing room as easily as in St. Petersburg. The Intense Ruby Red color of the Crystal is created by adding large quantities of gold to the molten glass before the object is created. The resulting color is dense yet full of light just like its namesake the precious jewel. The Dore bronze mounts use motifs taken from antiquity. Likewise, the shape of the handles is inspired by Greco-Roman amphora...

Pair of Louis XVI-style cassolettes in gilded bronze and sea-green marble An elegant and rare design, of fine quality. French craftsmanship from the late 19th century Very good ...

Pair of antique German Meissen porcelain vases designed by August Leuteritz, decorated with snake handles, cobalt blue color and gold. Meisse...

Rectangular/octagonal table box in 925 silver. The box was completely handmade in Florence at the end of the last century. Engraved with floral and abstract motifs, it has been fin...

An ovoid gilt bronze urn adorned with cast swagged garlands, bows and acanthus leaves housing a white enamel clock face with Roman hours and Arabic minutes and marked ‘De La Fontaine...

Pair antique (19th century) French Vases crafted from variegated white and charcoal marble with gilt bronze mounts including large snake-form handles, tied ribbons and floral swags, ...

Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...

This is a Renaissance style gilt bronze rectangular casket lidded box. It depicts embossed decoration of scrolls of acanthus leaves, birds flowers and hearts around the whole box. In the center of the lid, there is a “cameo” or relief of the profile of a gentleman with a beard. Inside, the box is covered with purple velvet fabric in the lid. It is divided in different sizes and shapes of compartments with glass tray and two inkwell bottles...

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Japanese Meiji Dore Koi Fish Picture Frame. Frame features a lively school of Koi fish swimming through swirling currents and stylized waves. The composition captures the movement of...

18th century Italian hand-carved gilded angel with fossil agate coral wings and mounted pinkish white aragonite. The hand-carved angel is holding a coordinating baroque pearl. It was...

Fine work of gold-plated bronze as mantel (desk, shelf) clock. Italian A renaissance girl thoughtfully holds a strand of hair in a relaxed reclining pose. Antique French gilt bronze ...

This exceptional pair of large decorative vases is a beautiful example of 19th-century French faience by Longchamp, a renowned ceramics manufacturer in Burgundy. Made of Terre de Fer...

A Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Pieces Figural Clock Garniture. By Charpentier & Cie., Paris. Comprising a mantle clock modelled with playful cherubs with white enam...

Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel Easter eggs on stands Russian, 20th Century Height 9.5cm, diameter 5cm The two silver gilt and cloisonné enamel eggs showcase Russi...

A decorative pair of Chinese porcelain ginger jars dating to the mid-20th century, finely executed in the Famille Noire palette—an enamel technique revived in homage to Qing Dynasty ...

Guilloché Enamel and Gilt-Silver Pill Box Bolin Produced 1882-1899 This Bolin pill box demonstrates the prestigious Russian house’s skill in guilloché enamel and silver work. The surface is adorned with off-white and pink enamel applied over a finely engine-turned ground. Its hinged lid opens to reveal a mirrored top interior. Complete with its original Bolin fitted case, the box is marked “Bolin” with an 88 zolotnik Moscow assay, dating it to the late 19th century. A rare and complete survival, it reflects the high-quality decorative work that established Bolin as a leading firm in Imperial Russia. The House of Bolin of St. Petersburg and Moscow served as jeweler to the Russian Imperial Court for over a century. Renowned for high-quality jewelry, silver and decorative objects, the firm exhibited internationally—including at the 1851 Great Exhibition—and became synonymous with refined craftsmanship for Russia’s aristocracy. Bolin’s silver...

Very large Sevres style porcelain vase with gilt bronze mounts distinguished by its hand-painted cartouche after the original painting, Amour aux Raisins (Love with Grapes), circa 17...

Snake Resin Gilt Sculpture, a cobra stand up, France 20th Century

An exceptional early 19th-century French mantel clock by Raingo Frères, in collaboration with Sèvres, one of France’s most celebrated porcelain manufacturers. Created in Paris circa ...

Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture of Early 1800s the figure is a fascinating depiction of the Goddess Circe, made in Italy in the early 19th century. The pine wood carving and ebo...

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Antique Silver-Plated Shell Salt Cellar with Matching Tongs, c. Early 20th Century Elevate your table setting with this exquisite antique silver-pla...

An exquisite pair of antique Rococo-style silver candlesticks by the distinguished Swedish silversmith C.G. Hallberg, Stockholm, circa 1937. Each piece is pressed, cast, and finely c...