19th Century Pennsylvania Chalkware Pedestal Polychrome Bust, Tall Figural Girl

A cast iron flatback panel originally from a balcony rail in France. Dating to the mid-late 19th century, these decorative objects were used as building or garden elements. Heavy, weighing about 25 pounds, and aged with a beautiful patina, the panel shows a robed figure within an ornate scrolled frame. Imagine it as a piece of outdoor sculpture, used as a fireback, turned into a table base, or framed in a garden gate. Measures: 26.5 inches H x 15.5 inches W x 1.25 inches deep. In very good antique condition with the desired rusted patina.

From France, a pedestal base, urn form twisted wire standing basket with a wide upper rolled rim, circa 1890-1910. A charming, rustic, hand formed black metal basket with complex wi...

From Mintons, a monumental and rare Rooster figure, Stoke-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1910. A mold designed by John Henk, this faithful r...

A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la Hubaudière or the HB factory. “H” for Hubaudière, the f...

Late 19th Century European Ball and 7 Pin Game Set Weathered Wooden Complete Set Overall Display 20" x 10" (8 items Total in Set) (1) Ball =4x4x4.5 (7) Pins =10.5"H x 3.25"D

A Pennsylvania painted chalkware cat, circa second half 19th century. These pieces usually painted by German-American folk artisans from Lancaster to Philadelphia were made to be a more accessible household ornament than expensive Staffordshire ceramics. They are more rare today due to their fragile gypsum composition. In the later part of the 19th century and into the 20th century these figures became popular as carnival prizes...

An enchanting 19th century French patinated bronze bust of a young girl, circa 1860.

A fine French 19th century patinated spelter bust figure of a young wearing a head scarf. The young lady, in a brown-copper patina, posing with a right-side gaze and wearing a beaded...