Repoussé Decorative Objects

Cat (Lying Down) Sculpture Cream Lacquer Antiqued Copper Eyes Copper Base Hand Repoussé Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This te...

This is a Neoclassical Style Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras. It depicts a pair of heavy bronze candelabras with four arms and fours sconces engraved with swags. The sconces have rou...

This unusual matched pair of sterling silver tazzas were made by the Baltimore Silversmiths Manufacturing Company, founded in 1903 by Frank M. Schofield. The tazzas have been finishe...

Vase in solid 800 silver with sunflowers embossment. The body of the vase is smooth, with a sinuous and pleasantly soft shape. On two opposite sides of the vase, two sunflowers have ...

A rare, sheet silver human face mask with simple relief facial features including large, almond shaped eyes and downturned mouth. Classic stepped pyramid headdress with round, very t...

A Large German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century These dishes were originally used as everyday flatware by the wealthy during the Medieval period, serving for food or for holding water for hand-washing. They also served as a display of wealth and status. When they went out of fashion in the later 17th century, many were donated to churches and used as collection plates, which is how they acquired the name "alms dishes". Purpose: While historically used for collecting donations for the poor and charitable purposes, they were also commonly used as offertory plates in churches for collecting offerings during services. Historical Use: In medieval times, these brass dishes served as everyday flatware for the wealthy, used for food or holding jugs for hand-washing. They also served as displays of wealth and status. Transition to Alms Dishes: When they fell out of fashion as domestic items in the later 17th century, many were donated to churches and used as collection plates, leading to the name "alms dishes". Decorative Function: European paintings of home interiors...

A perfume scent bottle made in Sweden. Very beautiful and lovely perfume scent bottle, created in the city of Lidköping Sweden by the MeMa Sterling Co. back in the 1975. The bottle has been made in cobalt blue glass with a fitting lid and a removable frame, crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling. The sterling cover was made up in the neo-classic empire style with multiple floriated garlands patterns. Note: This bottle may be also used as a vinegar or olive oil dispenser...

Ju Wen Jarlet Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering d...

High Compote Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 16...

Moon Jar w/ Chuan Design Antique Copper Hand Repousse Limited Edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique origi...

Pair of 3-lights candelabra in Baroque style. The candlesticks were made with the technique of casting, engraving and chisel completely made by hand. The oblong-shaped base rests on ...

Kuai design low cachepot Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Repousse is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique origin...

Four petal design Cream lacquer Copper base Hand repoussé Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made wi...

Oval centerpiece in sterling silver made entirely by hand. The centerpiece is wave-shaped and finished on the upper part with an English-style border, which also surrounds the oval h...

These lovely large-scale figures are dressed in richly patterned blue cloisonne vests and hold a peach in yellow cloisonne enamels, circa 1920-1930. The bodies of the monkeys are repousse copper with many fine details worked from the inside and outside of the form making them charming and very expressive. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...

Impressive decorative boxes made completely by hand. The shape of the box is round and low, called in Italy "a pagnottella fiorentina" which means in the shape of a loaf of bread tha...

Pair of boxes of two different sizes made of Sterling silver Large d. 12.5 h. 6 cm. d. 4.92 h. 2.36 in Small d. 11 h. 4.5 cm. d. 4.33 h. 1.77 in The boxes are round and smooth. On t...

This is a rococo style bronze asymmetrical ring dish or pen rest. It depicts a repousse profile of a Roman warrior in the center. Around it, there are some C-...

A wonderful pair of French gilt doré bronze ormolu-mounted vases with beautiful rosettes and large wreaths detail on both pierced bands with fluted and cu...

Grande giara in argento massiccio 800. La forma è tonda e panciuta nella parte centrale mentre si stringe più nettamente verso la "bocca" del vaso. Sul corpo sono stati eseguiti sba...

A wonderful pair of French gilt doré bronze ormolu-mounted vases with beautiful rosettes and large wreaths detail on both pierced bands with fluted and cu...

Splendid pair of embossed brass almoners. The brim is flat, adorned with a thin engraved stylised decoration, while the umbo is raised and decorated with an oblique engraved pod moti...

Splendid hand-embossed brass essence holder with turned ends. The lid can be opened to insert essences, while the body is decorated with embossed plant motifs, giving the object a re...

800 solid silver jug made in Italy in the second half of the 20th century. The jug is a replica of a Greek original. The golden body is round where two figures, male and female, have...

Available Sizes: 13” Dia 22" Dia31” Dia Round repousse copper lotus form plates. Inspired by the ancient Tibetan cloud motif. Hand hammered, hand chiseled copper...

Decorate a desk, library table, or console with this charming antique French decorative box, crafted circa 1920. The rectangular coffer features a slant lid clad in repoussé brass, b...

Fine 19th century brass planter from the H.W. Keil collection, Broadway, England, well detailed hammered figural designs and side mounted lion mask handles.

Japanese silver repousse vase finely decorated with blown out iris flowers. It is of the Meiji period, circa 1890s. The vase is 5 1/4" tall and weighs 4....

A Pair of 19th century, antiquarian, baroque-revival, brass, repousse, pricket candlesticks upcycled into a pair of table lamps, 27“ high Finely chased with characteristic Baroque...

Available Sizes: 13” Dia 22" Dia 31” Dia Round repousse copper lotus form plates. Inspired by the ancient Tibetan cloud motif. Hand hammered, hand chiseled copper...

An amazing pair of Italian busts depicting unknown Roman Senators. This pair of Italian busts from the 19th century are composed of repoussé copper (a te...

Renaissance style figure of a pilgrim with a small dog. Continental hammered, repouusse and incised copper, circa 1860.

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, made in a Repoussé fashion between the late 18th to early 19th century. Backplate prominently displays a heart shape at its top center above a dotted-bo...

Antique French Repousse copper wine pickers basket.

The photos don't show the sophistication of these old WMF little plats, ( model 365 and 365) because there is the reflection of the light on the metal. Alloy of silver, lead and copper . Perfect to present sweets or for business cards and mail. Suitable also hanging under two wall lights , with fabric fans...

Antique English Repousse Brass Planter, Circa 1900's.

Remarkable, large, solid bronze and gilt bronze French planter on a stand. The central vessel in beautiful repoussé featuring a band of dragon forms. The entirety of the gilt bronze ...

Brass repousse samovar. Originally used for tea or coffee. All in working order.

Tall and elegant pair of repoussé copper baroque, Louis XV style pricket sticks.

Unusual faux pair of large repoussé copper candlesticks in the style of Louis XV. Dimensions provided below are for the taller candlestick. The smaller one measures (in centimeter...

Available Sizes: 13” Dia 22" Dia 31” Dia Round repousse copper lotus form plates. Inspired by the ancient Tibetan cloud motif. Hand hammered, hand chiseled copper...

This handmade French box dates to circa 1900 and it has been beautifully handcrafted using the traditional arts and crafts metal working skills from cut and beaten copper riveted tog...