Hand-Carved Decorative Objects

By Hunt and Roskell From our Vanity Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Coromandel Silver Gilt Vanity Box by Hunt and Roskell. The Vanity Box of rectangular shape with brass edging veneered in exotic Coromandel with a vacant initial plaque. The front and lid of the box feature brass stringing framing the outer perimeter with a barrel shaped escutcheon to the front. The exterior is finished with twin brass handles, one to each side with shaped accents and ball inlays. The interior of the Vanity Box is lined in royal blue velvet with a ruched inner lid containing a rear compartment holding a free standing mirror and storage for letters. The Vanity Box houses fourteen cut glass jars with engine turned sliver gilt Sterling Silver lids with vacant initial plaques to the centre of each jar. The Silver is hallmarked London, Sterling Silver by Charles Rawlings & William Summers and is dated 1846. To the centre of the top tray there is a rectangular removable tool pad containing various vanity tools. The top tray is removable via the two metal loop tabs to each side, located beneath the tray is a second tray with multiple partitions for jewellery, rings and or cufflinks.The second jewellery tray can be removed to access a larger storage area in the base. The rear of the Vanity Box is partitioned and contains five larger glass jars and an extremely rare silver gilt cup with a lined cushion for the glass jar which sits inside. The interior of the box is finished with a Bramah lock signed on the lock plate J.Bramah, 124 Piccadilly. The Vanity Box comes with its original fitted leather case with full leather straps and dates to the middle of the 19th century during latter years of the Victorian period and the reign of Queen Victoria dated 1846. The Coromandel Vanity Box...

This table lamp, is carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in Spain, circa 1950, The wood is olive wood. Signed Falcon Spain...

Introducing our exquisite pink marble NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious pink marble stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless bea...

A very beautiful Art Deco bathroom or vanity set made from pink alabaster, handmade in Spain circa the 1940s. The set includes five pieces: two taller lidded jars, one shorter lidd...

Exceptional ashtray made of high-quality vibrant aquamarine colored crystal. This marvelous and unique piece was produced by Moser in Italy during the 1970s, and is signed on the bot...

A Portuguese 18th century oversized stone mortar & pestle once used to grind herbs, grains, and spices for cooking and medicine. The vessel is hand-chiseled from one piece of st...

A bold and elegant black onyx jewel box — the perfect gift for women with unique style. The round everything catchall box is a carved using traditional wood carpentry techniques in ...

A natural stone jewel box for those who want organized living with eco-conscious materials. The oval everything box catchall box is a carved using traditional wood carpentry techniq...

Impressive Italian gilt gold art frame found in a Paris market. Perfect piece for that special oil painting or watercolor. The frame has wonderful patina throughout and would look fa...

Introducing our exquisite silver travertine NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious travertine natural stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to...

This beautiful New Kingdom limestone fragment, preserving three columns of deeply carved hieroglyphs, would have once accompanied elaborate pictorial depictions on the walls of a tem...

Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest, Folk Art table clock of this design and subject matter and with such amazing natural organic details. This small church or chapel-like 'clockhouse' is entirely handcrafted out of all kinds of wood, but the most eye-catching is ofcourse the organic root wood. Each piece is like an abstract sculpture and depending on how you see things, they may look like one thing to you, but like something completely different to the next person. Because of all the natural materials that were used this small church has a stunning organic look and feel, but what really takes it to another level is the bell striking mechanism. Every six hours the church bell will ring many times, the door on the left will open at every 'strike', revealing the original monk sculpture inside (as shown in the attached video in this listing). With the hand carved crucifix on the right side being made of the same color and materials, it totally blends in with the entire organic design of this Christian antique. Over the many decades this good size and rare antique clock has also grown the most amazing patina and with the natural beauty and unique artisanship that it radiates people will want to stop and study its uniqueness. This work-of-art-table-clock comes with a single day clock mechanism, protected from dust by the original 'back door'. It runs and strikes perfectly and comes with an antique key for winding it. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this rare antique is in excellent condition, which makes it perfect for lovers of unique and rare clocks in general and for Black Forest and Christian Folk Art collectors in particular. Mind you, our fair price for this sizable antique cuckoo clock...

CONSOLE NO. 4 J.M. Szymanski d. 2020 A sleek table, bent from a seamless piece of 3/8” thick steel. The table appears to float on a single peg. The table is attached to a wall from...

This blue angelite dish combines natural beauty and functionality for your home. This organic catch-all dish adds a pop of the Andes to a small bathroom space, dining table, dresser...

Seth Thomas City Series - Pittsburgh VP. 6 in. Painted metal dial with silvered bezel, black Roman hour numerals, spade hands; 8 day spring driven movement No. 6 3/4, signed - S. Tho...

Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence...

19th century hand carved alabaster storage jar in the ancient Egyptian Late Dynastic style, with tapering neck topped by a wide everted rim. Great evocative decorative piece for the ...

Scandinavian modern handmade ceramic wall sconce by designer Marianne Starck (1931-2007) for Michael Andersen & Son. Manufactured on the island of Bornholm in the 1960s as part of th...

This fine hand carved dough bowl with double handles and in fine as found condition.There are no cracks or damages.

A superbly hand-painted Mughal miniature lacquer box, created in the refined Indo-Persian artistic tradition and signed “Nangua”. This exquisite octagonal decorative box features a f...

Striking butterfly wall mirror, with a beech body and thick beveled glass wings. If you love butterflies and/or if they are meaningful in your life then this wonderful wall mirror could be flying your way soon (lots of pun intended). Because of their wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes, butterflies are loved throughout the world. However, because of their deeper meaning they for many people also represent things like spiritual rebirth, transformation, change, hope and life. Via one of our foreign contacts we managed to purchase this rare and possibly unique, butterfly wall mirror. The all handcrafted and hand-carved beech wooden body has the perfect design and a wonderful patina. The two beveled mirror wings...

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope circa 1860. Good quality military-campaign writing slope, with secret compartments. Rectangular shaped box with brass s...

A very fine antique carved rose wood needle case with hinged cover with spring clasp and with central inset brass cartouche, the edges of the box with finely carved detail and with i...

Beautifully carved and large size corpus of Jesus, made in the Arts & Crafts era. This meaningful and unique crucifix from the early 1900s comes with a larger than life, hand carved oak Corpus of Christ. The details in the anatomy of this Christ are very well carved and they clearly reveal the suffering and dehydration that His body endured in the final days of his life. The artist/sculptor is clearly showing us the image of Jesus when or right after he bowed his head and died. The solid oak cross is original to this corpus and it was given a different color so that the unique and impressive corpus stands out perfectly. Have you also noticed the perfectly carved and thick crown of thorns on the head of Christ. The patina of this excellent condition and large corpus is another great feature that will never fail to impress. The former owners gave us the photo that you see in image 3 in this listing and in it you can see where this antique corpus...

Beautiful and stylish clock, in good working order. If you are looking for an exceptionally designed clock from the Arts & Crafts era then this rare wall clock could be yours to o...

Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s Very elegant jewelry or decorative trinket box. Entirely constructed with alabaster stone and a brass hin...

A female torso sculpture wall art piece that calls on references of Renaissance paintings and academic ceramic sculptures. This female body piece explores historic interpretations o...

Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...

Antique (19th century) Italian white marble bust of the Roman Goddess, Diana, aka Artemis in Greek mythology, inspired by the Diana of Versailles, also known as Diana the Huntress, i...

A charming antique Black Forest carved wood vase or from the Brienz region, beautifully sculpted with a standing buck beside a tree trunk. This meticulously detailed carving showcase...

Mid Century Modern sculptural alabaster baby owl features hand carved, abstract shaped body with charming large applique eyes. Soft off-white tones of solid alabaster with beautiful...

18th century oak longcase clock by james draycot wells, circa 1790. Excellent quality golden oak longcase clock. Second hand dial, date and baring the makers disc at the top. Hood ...

One of a kind and superb condition, extra large ( diameter 38.6 inches) pendant light. If you have a passion for sculptural and meaningful Art then this antique and fully hand carved owl chandelier could be flying your way soon (no pun intended). Because of its size and quality it must have taken one very skilled German artisan weeks rather than days to fully handcarve this unique light fixture. With a diameter of 38.6 inches this is one of the largest, hand carved wooden chandeliers...

End of 17th century wooden sculpture of a baby. Comes from Firenze (Italy).

A vintage Italian marble mushroom in buttercup yellow with charcoal veining, 1960s. Fab as paperweight or objet d’art. Pick up in central west Los Angeles or we ship worldwide. 3.25”...

Prancing wooden horse. Age: Early 20th Century Size: Height 51.5 C.M. / Width 14.5 C.M. / Length 32.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its ag...

Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms Beautifully stylized and masterfully carved wooden box of floral and fruit foliage bas-rel...

A pair of 20th century solid stone court lady statues. The full face is with long slender eyes under arched brows flanking a strong straight nose. Hair held...

The Hamsa hand or hand of Fatima is known across many cultures to protect its wearer and ward off bad energy. It is also a symbol of patience and claire voyance. The Artist often use...

Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown. This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...

Top quality carved bust, signed by Cristoforo Vicari (Swiss-Italian, 1946-1913). This remarkable antique alabaster sculpture depicts a serene young woman dressed in a Florentine cos...

Stunning, esthetic and timeless are words that can be used to describe the elegant and modern travertine NARROW bowl. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are ...

A striking Art Deco period centrepiece by Cristaux d’Art de Saint‑Louis, dating to the 1930s. This elegant, low-profile vase is crafted in finely cut and engraved crystal, showcasing...

Early 20th century adzed food vessel circa 1900. Here we have a rustic made food vessel, usually made for feeding animals in eastern europe.  Hand carved from a solid tree trunk usi...

Console No. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 This unique console table is inspired by the ancient Asian decorative arts. The inverted legs give this unique table a highly dynamic look. Its ...

A stunning modern hand carved figure of a heron by renowned British wood carver Michael John Crook and dating from the latter 20th or very early 21st Century. The figure stands mount...

Round pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold-plated with Art Deco-style engraving, early 1900s, with translucent fired enamels in various shades. Diameter 4 cm, height 1.3 cm. Wei...

A beautiful antique and all handcrafted jewelry box with a striking velvet lining. This rare and larger size jewelry box or casket makes a beautiful accessory for a lady with an eye for fine arts. It is a very well made gem and highly practical with seven drawers and a good working lock and key in the right door and two sliding brass 'locks' in the inside of the left door. This box opens and closes perfectly and its striking presence will grace your vanity or dresser in a way that no modern piece ever could. The drawers come with a stunning blue lining and the three 'tiers' each have their own kind of interior. The top tier may have been made for pocket watches or circular brooches. The one below could have been made for necklaces and/or bracelets and the two bottom tiers, consisting of four drawers would have been used for all other types of jewelry. Have you also noticed the striking bronze handles? They too add to the grandeur of this striking antique gems box...

18th Century wooden bowl with nice patina. You can see the use of time Fantastic bowl full of Swedish history

A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. This mischievous looking monkey has beautiful blue glass inset eyes. Would be the crown jewel of any walking cane collection once attac...

To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Vase references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary d...

Contemporary ebonized tray by Vincent Pocsik Carved walnut tray with ebonized finish. Natural food safe oil and wax finish. Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and ...

A small carnelian crystal bowl, hand-carved from natural Brazilian carnelian stone. Perfectly polished to a high gloss to reveal its rich, translucent banding in shades of burnt ora...

Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks are a rare find and this more than three feet tall specimen probably is the best an...

This painted limestone relief is an exquisite example of New Kingdom relief carving from the apogee of Egyptian artistic production. Carved in raised relief - a labour-intensive tech...

Pair of Carved Hardwood “Frog Prince” Figural Planters, Attributed to Maitland Smith This distinctive pair of carved hardwood figural planters, attributed to Maitland Smith, showcas...

An exceptional and rare vintage Swedish Mid-century modern handmade figurative abstract puzzle/sculpture. It is made of individual 4 pieces forming a block when assembled. Many combi...

Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting a baroque angel on an acanthus curl. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. treated ag...

Antique wooden dough bowl, Konebachi. - Hand-carved from the one solid wood piece , circa 1870s - 1900s. dough bowls were widely owned by the ordinary Japanese households, the most ...

A diminutive, hard-carved wood bowl in cherry by American craftsman Emil Milan. Original surface with a lovely, golden honey patina.