Gilt Decorative Objects

A Large 19th Century French Black Marble, Patinated, and Gilt-Bronze Vase Attributed to Charpentier & Cie. This remarkable vase is attributed to the workshop of Charpentier & Cie., ...

Small ormolu inkwell with a beehive-shaped system decorated with bees at the top, on a base animated with flowers and vegetation. The basket-shaped receptacle is decorated with wheat...

Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery interlacing. It is engraved with “Souvenir” and decorated with deli...

Emperor Napoleon III's Silver-Gilt Library Lamp Alexis Falize Circa 1865 This extraordinary silver-gilt library lamp was custom-made for Emperor Napoleon III by the renowned jeweler...

Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of foliage patterns and whose grip is adorned with a head of putti. The handle, which is dec...

The candlestick bodies of fine, translucent rock crystal accented with silver gilt mounts; the candlestick base mounts decorated with neo-Gothic style patterns and masked faces. T...

A high-class Rococo grandfather clock made in Stockholm, Sweden in the 1780s. The clock features rich gilded carvings in typical Rococo forms. The movement is signed by Hans Wessman,...

A monumental and unusual pair of antique 19th century Japanese porcelain poly-chrome lacquered vases. Each is beautifully designed with...

A Fantastic 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Black Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French black crystal wh...

A fine quality elegant pair of bronze mounted Amphora shaped Sèvres style polychrome enamel glazed and decorated foot and covered porcelain vases. The ovoid shaped vases with a summe...

Impressive pair of hand-carved and hand polished rock crystal spheres on bronze dolphin bases, second half of 20th century. The diameter of the rock crystal sphere is 7.5 inches. ...

Italian neoclassical style pair of hand-carved and hand polished rock crystal and gilt bronze tazzas, mid-20th century. Base measurement is 4.25 inches x 4.25 inches.

A good quality pair of late 19th century, Louis XVI style rouge marble, lidded urns each with classical gilded ormolu mounts of scrolling foliate and floral swags, ribbons and swans ...

A large and finely cast neo-grec gilt and patinated bronze jardinière by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE'. This rare Jardinière or ...

These truly exceptional and rare antique Louis XVI period vases have been sculpted from agate, a precious and highly sought-after stone. The vases are set on square agate bases with gilt bronze laurel wreath socles. The burgundy and claret agate bodies of the vases are mounted with gilt bronze acanthus leaf ornamentation, and twin lion masks joined by draped swags above. The lids of the vases are mounted with gilt bronze, surmounted by pine cone finials. The vases' design is attributed to the late 18th century, French clockmaker Martin Baffert. Baffert worked with a number of Parisian bronziers including Jean-Nicholas Fremont, Nicolas-Guillaume Jourdan and Francois-Robert Leguel, who assisted in the creation of his designs. This pair of vases is very similar to another pair of vases which Baffert designed, which form part of a clock garniture currently in the Rothschild collection at Waddesdon Manor. The Rothschild vases...

An Italian gilded and painted in the back wooden fragment on its base, depicting a Pot a` feu (Fire urn), 20th century. The gorgeous details of the volute ur...

A pair of very rare exquisite Imperial Russian crystal girandoles, each with five scrolling candle branches set in a cobalt blue glass baluster vase mounted in gilt bronze, the centr...

A pair of 19th century Louis XVI style Bohemian white over clear crystal maiden portrait vases with hand-painted gilt décor. Each is beautifully hand-painted with gorgeous maidens lo...

This magnificent pair of gilt and patinated bronze sculptures faithfully reproduces the iconic Marly Horses, originally sculpted in marble by Guillaume Coustou (1677–1746) for the Ch...

A fabulous and quite fine pair of 19th century Louis XVI style English turtle-form Ormolu Mounted Blue John (Fluorspar) Obelisks. Each obelisk is finely hand-carved with the finest quality English blue...

This beautiful clock set, which comprises of a mantel clock and a pair of vases, was designed in France in circa 1870 in a wonderful Renaissance Revival style. The set has been craft...

A unique and highly decorative pair of late 19th-century ceremonial urns from Thailand, circa 1900. These tall, hexagonal forms feature exquisite gilded surfaces richly adorned with ...

This matched pair of handblown "Pate de Riz" white Opal vases are tall, elegant yet understated. The soft white body is decorated with hand-painted green and gold enamels in a neocla...

An important and rare French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock depicting "Venus Guided by Love" featuring a case by the noted bronzier Lesieur. The figures and clock plinth sit on a rectangular green marble base topped with a gilt bronze plinth, raised upon four flattened toupie feet. The round enamel dial, signed “Lesieur à Paris”, indicates the Roman numeral hours and minute graduations. It is housed in a finely chased bronze altar whose pediment is decorated with egg and dart friezes, and be-ribboned torches on either side the façade is adorned with applied stylized butterfly and lyre motifs. The sides feature be-ribboned flower wreaths, and the plinth a leaf frieze. Two fine gilt bronze figures depict a winged and semi-nude cupid who is pointing to the time, while addressing Venus who is clothed in antique robes...

Presenting an exquisite antique hand-painted porcelain floral vase from Vienna, Austria, crafted by the renowned PH Leonard Co. This stunning vase showcases a beautiful arrangement o...

A Rare Pair of Tall Gilt Metal Tripod Candlesticks by Lazaro Diaz, Signed 1992, United States A dramatic and sculptural pair of gilt metal candlesticks by New York designer Lazaro D...

The clock is signed on the enamel dial by the famous Parisian bronzier ”Ledure Bronzier à Paris” and the clockmaker ”Hedon Hr" (horloger). Patinated and fully sculpted bronze figure ...

Charles Voisin, mid-18th century bracket cartel clock, the green backed horn veneer “Corne Verte” case with glass front and sides and gilt bronze Rococo mounts applied. The white enamel dial signed CHARLES VOISIN A PARIS...

Nice Pair of French Louis XVI Marble and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks or Cassolettes , the urn -shaped marble body acting as a vase holding a group of tulips in git bromze. Nicely detail...

Rare Japanese style diamond-shaped tray attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, representing lake landscapes in cartouches, and adorned in its center with a lunch scene with a Japanese couple in traditional dress, all highlighted by a gilded decor of flowering branches on a pink porcelain background. The whole is framed by a gilded openwork bronze mount ending on the sides by two handles. “L’Escalier de Cristal”, an old and famous Parisian firm, specialized in glass products and ceramics but also suggested furniture and bronze sculptures. It was led from 1885 to 1923 by Emile Pannier’s sons, who gave the name of Pannier Frères to the society, located at the corner of Scribe street and Auber street, next to the new built Paris Opera house. Their Japanese style creations were among many others much appreciated by the critics and the public. They were awarded many medals at various exhibitions, such as the Gold medal at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition. Lots of artists participated in that world success, such as Emile Gallé, who gave to Pannier Frères the exclusive rights of some of his models, or François-Eugène Rousseau, who designed many vases and gave the model of his successful Japanese style dining-set as well. This set was made by the Creil et Montereau Manufacture. In the Japanese style furniture...

Impressive pair of 19th century French ormolu mounted marble figural candelabras. Each candelabra issuing four foliate inspired arms terminating in foliate decorated candle holder, above a carved white marble body mounted with three ormolu putti...

An exceptionally rare goblet in museum-quality opaline alabaster glass, featuring two layers in a stunning pink hue. The circular body is richly adorned wi...

Antique French patinated brass church candelabra decorated with lilies and leafs. The candelabra has a beautiful darkened patina and can hold seven candles. These antique French candelabras used...

Sevres Style Pink Bombe Watteau Motif Ormolu Mounted Table Box Artist Signed J. Perrot France, circa 1890 An exquisite Sevres-style pink bombe Watteau motif ormolu-mounted table box...

Exceptional Bohemian Ruby Cased Cut Clear Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper – 19th Century This exceptional perfume bottle (flacon) and matching stopper are crafted from Bohemian ru...

An exceptional and impressive casket jewelry box by the renowned Bohemian glassmaker Moser, exemplifying the pinnacle of 19th-century craftsmanship and design. This exquisite piece i...

Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain clock garniture French, 19th century Measures: Clock height 46cm, width 29cm, depth 24c...

A fine gilt bronze and champlevé enamel clock. French, circa 1880. The movement with impressed stamp to the backplate 'Vincenti et Cie 'Médaille D'Argent 1855', 'PARIS'. Thi...

Large pair of Sèvres-style porcelain Napoleonic vases with ormolu mounts French, Late 19th Century Height 96cm, diameter 33cm Standing just below a metre in height, these impressive...

Pair of Blue Opaline Glass Horn-Shaped Epergne Vases with Gilded Metal Holders – France, Mid-19th Century (Napoleon III Period) This exceptional pair of...

An exquisite pair of Russian Louis XVI style doré bronze mounted hand-diamond cut amethyst crystal double swan handle vases. The doré bronze swan handles are beautifully matted and burnished finished with hand-chiseled and hand-chased details to the neck, wings, and body. The waisted doré bronze neck and base are finished in two-tone matted and burnished doré bronze and are further hand-chiseled and hand-chased. The amethyst crystal is hand-diamond cut with prismatic lattice patterns as well as feathered decorations in the midsection of the vase. The Amethyst Crystal vases are attributed to the Imperial Russian...

A very impressive 19th century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and patinated bronze sun burst cartel wall clock. Depicting cherubs among clouds and sun rays. The white enamel clock fac...

Mid century rococo revival gilt clock by westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker Westerstrand and fitted with a Hassleblad movement...

A Japonisme gilt-bronze and brass three-piece clock set French, Late 19th Century Clock: height 52cm, width 31cm, depth 12cm Candelabra: height 55cm, width 32cm, depth 9cm Made in F...

A period French Empire allegorical mantel clock with a case of finely chased and gilt bronze. Aurora stands to the left of the circular clock plinth draping a starry cloak over the g...

An elaborate pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu mounted rouge marble covered vases, signed MAISON BOUDET. Each of baluster form, mounted ...

Émile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin, the famous French sculptor, designed these exquisite bronze figural torchères in circa 1880. Guillemin was an accomplished artist, who regularly exhibited at the Salon in Paris from the 1870s-1890s. Indeed, Guillemin showcased the original models for these candelabra at the Salon of 1872 to great acclaim. Guillemin’s designs were realised in bronze by the famous metalworker and foundry owner, Ferdinand Barbedienne. The Barbedienne factory was of the leading producers of artistic bronzes in the 19th century. The firm enjoyed great success, winning multiple awards at the major International Exhibitions of the period. The torchères are signed, ‘Ele Guillemin’ and stamped, ‘F. Barbedienne. Fondeur’, with an ‘A. Collas’ reduction stamp. Described in Barbedienne’s catalogue of 1886 as ‘Deux Femmes, Indienne et Persane’, these torchères take the form of an Indian and Persian woman. Each figure holds a five-light candelabrum above her head, composed of scrolled branches, wide gadrooned drip-pans, and foliate urn-shaped capitals. The Persian woman wears loose trousers, with a small top and short jacket. The Indian woman is dressed in a knotted skirt...

The exquisite and fine set comprises a central lyre-form mantel clock and a pair of matching candelabra, all constructed in white marble mounted with gilt bronze. The clock’s lyre-sh...

Winged cupid with flowing robe, clock resting between wings and fabric, raised on bronze ormolu-mounted verde antico plinth. France, first half of the 19th century. Measures: H ...

Add an air of drama and elegance to your home with this elegant pair of antique candlesticks. Crafted in Italy circa 1880, each candle holder stands on a tripod base ending with scrolled feet; the tall decorative fluted stem is embellished with hand carved leaf motifs. The detailed candlesticks flaunt their beautiful, original two-tone polychrome light...

A Pair of Wooden Italian Baroque Putti Sculptures. Putti are hand-carved and retain traces of their original gilded and polychrome finish. Each depicts a cherubic child with softly m...

Late 18th century Georgian Battersea enamel box. A beautiful antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box, created in the district of Bat...

Limited edition "Pleasure of the Courtesan" sculpture by Erté made with cold-painted and gilt bronze depicting a beautiful woman with a chain surroun...

A fine Louis XV style gilt-bronze cartel d'Applique, after a model by Jacques Caffieri. The white enamel dial inscribed 'Thiout Lainé/A PARIS', wit...

Decorate a buffet, mantel, or entryway with this impressive pair of large porcelain urns, crafted in France circa 1950 in the manner of Sèvres. Each Campagna-form vessel sits on a ci...

Gilt bronze standing clock. The clock with bronze display and Roman numeral hours in blue enameled metal is held by four fantastic animals resting on shaped base. Under the clock med...

Beautiful and elegant palm tree holder made of painted and gilded wood, in the shape of a pod vase. The vase has a two-handed finish and recalls the classic style of the ancient "kan...

Large early 19th century Minton porcelain centrepiece vase English, c. 1835 Height 65cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm Beautifully made by Minton in around 1835, the centrepiece depicts numerous motifs such as the elements, animals, and figurative art. Three finely gilt putti stand around the central tree trunk. All are beautifully detailed with aspects such as fabric texture or fruit detailing easily recognisable. Together they support a gadroon bowl decorated with a plethora of details. It is hand-painted with alternating bird and flower scenes separated by bands of gilt caillouté. The rim above is ornate...

French pair of bronze girandoles candelabras with clear and amethyst crystals. Rare beautiful pair. Dimensions: 17.5” H x 12” D Base 5” D.

Gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock depicting Amphitrite's chariot drawn by Dolphins attributed to F. Like. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 21 x 18 x 8 inches.