Metal Furniture

A very good quality large and imposing 19th century French vitrine, in the style of Louis XVI. Having wonderful gilded ormolu plume and foliate mounts, serpentine glazed doors to the...

A Meiji Period Japanese Cloisenne vase with figures of Samurai on one side, and floral decoration on the other.

This highly decorative pair of mid 19th century Raj period Indian ceremonial bowls is very unusual. They are made from dense red hardwood turned by hand on a simple pole lathe and th...

A fun and unusual 19th century Victorian English mahogany Bagatelle game board table with nicely aged patina. Featuring a rectangular folding portable game board with warm, rich mahogany wood case exterior, and a patinated brass hinged lid lift top that flips open to extend and reveal the baize (green felt like billiards material) lined gaming surface with semi-circular bentwood bumper at one end adorned with nine numbered holes, arranged with one in the center of the bentwood gallery and the rest surrounding it evenly in a ring. Framing the board, twenty-four contrasting inlay panels set with five holes run along either side of the board, originally used to keep score. circa 1890 The game board rests partially inset in a fitted mahogany stand base, raised on four straight square legs joined by ‘H’ stretcher. A wonderful piece of game board history, originally designed to sit on top of a dining table or games table, this piece features a fitted stand, making it the ideal size and proportions for use as a one-of-a-kind coffee table, chair side table, cocktail table, low console, or simply displayed as a distinctive decorative folk art piece. Dimensions (approx): 18" High, 31.25" Wide, 15.75" Deep Open: 60" Wide Good condition overall, especially considering age. Dark rich patina over the whole, enhanced by heavy buildup lustrous sheen and antique mahogany glow. No game pieces or accessories included. Age appropriate wear including various imperfections, with expected signs of use, including losses, checking, wear to finish and baize liner, staining, minor splitting to bent wood, all wear consistent with age and indicative of use. All of which adds to the elegant warmth, sophisticated antique character, and overall authenticity. Please refer to photography for complete condition. Delivered lightly cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use as furniture. History: The origins of Bagatelle (or its many iterations) are even less clear than most games of a similar history, although we do know it has ties to French Kings, American President Abraham Lincoln, and developed into bar billiards, eventually leading to the development of pachinko and pinball. Bagatelle was a game involving sticks and balls that evolved from efforts to bring outdoor games like ground billiards, croquet, and bowling inside for play during inclement weather. Dating all the way back to the 15th century, the most recent version came about in the 18th century. In France, during the long 1643–1715 reign of Louis XIV, billiard tables were narrowed, with wooden pins or skittles at one end of the table, and players would shoot balls with a stick or cue from the other end, in a game inspired as much by bowling as billiards. Pins took too long to reset when knocked down, so they were eventually fixed to the table, and holes in the bed of the table became the targets. Players could ricochet balls off the pins to achieve the harder scorable holes. Quite a number of variations on this theme were developed. In 1777 a party was thrown in honour of Louis XVI and the queen at the Château de Bagatelle, recently erected at great expense by the king's brother, the Count of Artois. Bagatelle from Italian bagattella, signifies 'a trifle', 'a decorative thing'. The highlight of the party was a new table game featuring a slender table and cue sticks, which players used to shoot ivory balls up an inclined playfield. The game was dubbed bagatelle by the count and shortly after swept through France. From 1770 to 1850 Bagatelle was just as popular as Billiards throughout England and Britain. Some French soldiers carried their favorite bagatelle tables...

A nice example of a Hepplewhite mahogany bow front server with a conforming top with cross banded border over two fitted dovetailed frieze drawers with decorative round brass pulls, ...

A French wrought iron freestanding firescreen from the late 19th century with warming holders and C-scrolls. Born in France during the Belle-Epoque era, this firescreen features a wr...

This antique sterling silver knight figurine from the 19th century is a captivating masterpiece. Dressed in full medieval armor with a staff and fl...

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Blue Enamel Cartel Clock and Barometer, By Maison Mottheau & Fils., Paris. This exceptional cartel clock and aneroid barometer exhibit the finest p...

'La Nature se dévoilant devant la Science', A Large and Rare Gilt and Silvered Bronze and Marble Figure entitled ('Nature unveiling itself before science') By Louis-Ernest Barrias (...

Circa 1830 Large English Georgian copper & lead glazed lantern Measures: W45 x D45 x H93 cm.

Au But, Antique bronze sculpture of 3 nude runners by Alfred Boucher with the Siot founders' signature. Patinated bronze on red marble base. France, circa. 1890. Entitled To the go...

Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 4 pc. 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Gravy Boat with Presentation Platter and Two Sterling Silver Inserts and Noble Crest by the World's ...

An elegant kingwood and rosewood Louis XV Bombé commode made in France in the late 19th Century, featuring a Breche d' Alep marble top over two drawers with bronze mounts handles and...

Mirror in silver and mercury mirror made in the second part of the 19th century Ø cm 32 h cm 31,5 Mercury mirrors are a type of ancient mirror that uses a thin sheet of mercury to ...

A pair of magnificent Antique Victorian Figural Salts known as Boy Girl Salts. This pair of Silver Salts is fashioned in the shape of a male and a female figure as peasants. The Girl...

Interesting Chinese Export Cabinet,,,,four doors.. two top opening compartments.. Origin: Mongolia, China Circa: 1880 - 1900 Material: Wood Condition: Distressed, Original finished,...

Superb quality late 19th century adjustable rectangular reading stand with circular table. Two solid mahogany tables which can be used flat or angled on a brass column with a brass a...

Wonderful Antique French Chinoiserie Style Gold Bronze & Turquoise Glazed Porcelain 3 Piece Garniture Clock Set, Circa 1890's-1900. Clock: 16 inches in height x 11 inches in width x ...

Direct from Paris, a Magnificent Set of 11 "Original Art Nouveau" Flatware Serving Pieces in French 950 Sterling Silver by Internationally Known French Silversmith "Philippe Berthier...

A Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Red Marble Lamps Constructed from a deep red 'Rouge Languedoc' marble, the ovoid vases decorated with fine gilt bronze mounts including the laurel wr...

A Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Blue Porcelain Lamps In the Louis XVI Style The cobalt blue porcelain vases tastefully mounted with gilt bronze draped swags, ribbon-tied bunches of fruit, ...

This Big Size Asian Gilt Bronze Standing Buddha Statue with One Palm Forward and One Foot Toe Touching Ground is very rare known as the "Standing Buddha with Abhaya Mudra." The Budd...

Mirror, French, from the Louis Philippe period. This mirror is made of solid wood, hand carved, and stuccoed. The neoclassical mirror features floral chiseling and the undertone sien...

A lovely quality 19th Century Japanese lamp in the oriental manner, with ferocious dragons and intricate pierced decorations, sitting on a green platform marble base. Fitted for el...

An English iron console table from the 19th century with white veined marble top and bronze horse. This 19th-century English iron console table captures the essence of timeless elega...

Parisian Opera Garnier French Lantern crafted in bronze and copper and with a finely cast decor of castle towers and acanthus leaves. Plexiglas panes. It has been newly wired to fit ...

Demi-lune sideboard in Louis Seize style with red and white marble top and two doors and three drawers. The doors are framed with brass profiles. The sideboard is veneered in mahogan...

Mazarin bronze chandelier Antique chandelier from the 19th century in the style of Louis XIV. Gilded bronze. The chandelier has a new supply cable in the old style with fabric cover...

Antique pair of ormolu pedestals with Neo-Grec sphinx supports French, Late 19th Century Height 105cm, width 49cm, depth 49cm Decorated with Neo-Grec and Rococo style elements, this...

An English Regency painted tole tray with a seaside village, great scale and patination.

Tall Classical sterling silver wine ewer. Made by Moore for Tiffany & Co. at 550 Broadway, New York, ca 1855. Ovoid bowl with helmet mouth and raised round foot; cast high-looping fr...

The ‘Medallic Illustrations of The Holy Scriptures’ by Sir Edward Thomason inspired by Carlo Maratta (1625 - 1713) An exceptional collection of ‘Sixty Medallions’ contained in their ...

This 19th-century Mongolian storage coffer balances a streamlined silhouette with textured, wabi-sabi materials. Also referred to as a herdsman's chest, the four-door sideboard is ex...

Pair of antique Chinese blue flambé glazed ceramic vases with later French (late 19th century) ormolu mounts – pierced rocaille base and wreath top rim. Two small decorative handles ...

A Large Bridge Finial Bronze Japan Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) 19th Century / or earlier SIZE: 64cm high - 27.5cm dia. - 25 ins high, 10¾ ins dia. Similar bronze ‘finials’ can be se...

Antique floor pole lamp in dark patinated bronze on a tree-claw-feet elevated base. Decorated with gild friezes on the top part and completed with a globe frosted glass cover, that ...

This antique mantel mirror was crafted in southern France in the mid-19th century. The mirror features quarter-round top corners, characteristic of the Louis Philippe style. Its fram...

Exquisite cast iron piece attributed to the Royal Iron Foundry in Berlin or Gleiwitz, with a design likely influenced by K.F. Schinkel (1781-1841). This remarkable creation features ...

Splendid frame in lost wax cast and gilded bronze, dating back to the period in which Florence was the capital (second half of the 19th century). The decoration of the frame is of gr...

Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa 1885. Stunning appearance to this white opaline vase which stands an impressive 15.5" tall and flared wing span of 11.375" wide. The vase has ...

Oak Desk England circa 1820 Estate made desk with two front drawers, stretcher, and angled surface. 58.75”L x 32.75”d x 32”h

Pair Antique English Gold Leaf Mirrors with Wedgewood Plaques, Circa 1890.

Pair of Victorian sterling silver bread trays. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Ovoid well with fluid egg-and-dart border. Pierced and chased rim with dynamic leafing scrollwork; P...

This is an extraordinary low bookcase attributed to Francois Linke of France. The cast bronze ormolu has been meticulously restored to reveal its original fire-gilt dore' bronze and ...

Antique French hand-made wood open top barrel and we're thinking it might have been used as a Grape Harvest Hod? Ideal to decorate your wine cellar or Country Style Kitchen. Many des...

This unique lectern was crafted in the Southern Netherlands at the beginning of the 19th century, around 1820. It was made from fine European White Oak and stained a very dark brown,...

Direct from Paris, a stunning 15 piece set of antique 800 silver flatware serving pieces (probably German) in excellent condition and with no monograms. German 800 silver flatware a...

Direct from Paris, a magnificent set of 9 antique French 950 sterling silver flatware serving pieces by Master French silversmith Henin Freres in their classic shell pattern and in e...

Discover the epitome of timeless elegance with our "Regency Gold Brass Candelabra Chandelier," a piece where classic design meets modern functionality. Intricately crafted from high-...

Constructed of a solid brass frame cast in parts and embossed with acanthus leaves. The central fender is flanked by stepped pedestals topped by solid brass lions connected by a cent...

Beautiful French 19th century marquetry dining table. The piece is a fine example of the Louis XV style. It sports detailed bronze d'ore mounts and one matching marquetry leaf. The p...

Direct from Paris, a magnificent set of 17 antique French 950 sterling silver flatware serving pieces by Master French silversmith Tetard Freres, in excellent condition and with no m...

Direct from Paris, a stunning set of 22 sterling silver, 19th century, Louis XVI, flatware serving pieces by Master French Silversmith Claude Doutre Roussel in excellent condition an...

A pair of 19th century French cast iron Garden urns made by Alfred Corneau at his Charleville foundry. The iron garden urns are adorned with well-detailed griffin handles, lobed bowl...

Rare bronze okimono with multiple patina representing a bird of prey perched on a hollow trunk. This sculpture is astonishingly realistic : observe the somewhat crude appearance of t...

A superb pair of antique French cast iron garden urn planters circa 1880. These elegant campana jardinieres are the quintessential classic French garden urns. While originally used o...

Enchanting 19th century Anglo Indian stand or table handcrafted in mahogany having an outlandish top with an inset brass tray and carved floral border on a carved camel with striking...

The desk body is made of pine and oak with a Karelian birch veneer and the mirrored base is supported by four curved feet, embellished by an entwined patinated bronze snake with a gilt head and tail. The pad feet are supported by ebonized mahogany floor plates. The middle portion consists of five small drawers and a large desk drawer and within a manufactured mahogany interior with seven compartments and eight secret compartments as well as two movable elements, one of which is covered with velvet. The lower drawers have gilt gooseneck fittings. The mirror attachment includes a mechanism for taking the mirror plate vertically out and up to 180 degrees, which can, in turn, be fixed in almost any position. This mirror is flanked by two carved mahogany phoenixes with gilt heads and feet, and on the reverse side there are two more secret compartments in the lower area of the right as well as the left foot of the base. The Poudreuse Secretary is an exceptional example of Russian furniture of the first quarter of the nineteenth century. The depiction and symbolic arrangement of the remarkable bronze snakes and the carved phoenix is typical of the style of the important Russian architect Andrey Voronikhin (1759-1814). As well, this Poudreuse Secretary Desk has as well a similar structure to a dressing table made by the celebrated cabinetmaker (ebéniste) Heinrich Gambs...