Pacific Islands Centerpieces

21st century hand carved amber crystal and golden bronze bowl. This bowl is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded crystal. The golden bronze rhinoceros on the base was...

Important sculptural bowl carved by hand from a solid block of pink onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of this special material, making it a very precious piece...

Stunning colored Murano glass fruit bowl in a beautiful shape.

Stunning green and amber colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.

A particularly fine Organic Modern Bowl by celebrated American wood artist David Auld. Crafted in Haiti, and one of his larger pieces, Mr. Auld’s Bowls combine a mastery of craftsman...

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant light yell...

Made in Vietri, Italy, 1950s. This ceramic bowl / centerpiece is hand-modeled and hand-painted, with a slight iridescent finish. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sligh...

PRESENTING A LOVELY Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl, in the Manner of Tosso or Martens. Made in Murano, Italy circa 1960 this is a be...

A monumental sculptural hand-carved onyx bowl with an undulating scalloped live edge in shades of deep chocolate brown, cream, white and beige. The coloration and proportion of this ...

A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl. Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason & Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works. The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth. Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect & esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson & Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.” These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...

Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Azul Macaubas. Polished finishing. Dimensions: Small L 35, W 17, H 8 cm. Also available: Medium L 45, W 22, H 10 cm and Big L 56, W 27,...

Porous ceramic chess and checkers set with pieces. This simple game would make a lovely, light-hearted yet sophisticated gift. Ceramic is very delica...