1870s Furniture

This is Manlio Garibaldi Monogram, a rare decorative object realized in Italy in 1874. This important artwork represents the monogram MG of Manlio Garibaldi, the minor son of the ...

Makri Rug, Southwest Anatolia, late 19th century, two elongated rectangular panels each inset with four radiating medallions in navy and royal blue, red, gold, black, red-brown, and ...

This silver plaque commemorates the marriage of James Smith Jr to Kate R. Nugent that took place at St Patrick's Cathedral on Wednesday May 13 1874 what follows on is marriages of ot...

Louis XVI style and very handsome in its original fitted case.

Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Mappin Brothers, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, is in the 'campagna' shape, and features chased floral and scroll work to...

A set of four aesthetic movement engraved gall windows in original wood frames. The window panes with birds, insects and spider web, The wood frames with old layers of paint. These p...

A wonderful mid 19th century School Abacus, polished mahogany with a cast iron base, all complete and original, these are normally found in very poor condition after spending many ye...

A few centuries back, almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally-obtained materials, wool from the herds and vegetable dyes or other natu...

Yellow oil cloth cowboy slicker with slit back outside pockets and brass buttons. Corduroy collar, no makers mark but there were only 3 makers. Period: Last quarter of the 19th cent...

An English classical plaster library bust of a gentleman in Roman clothing, with a wall bracket depicting a Roman eagle. Sir Walter Scott after Chantrey.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1876 by Roberts & Belk, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, is 'Urn' shaped, and features wonderful engraved decoration throu...

19th Century Grand Trumeau with French Aubusson Tapestry is a splendid way to add timeless elegance to your room, while adding a dash of color, texture, ...

Pair of French gilt bronze and marble covered urns with flame finial, ram's head and hoofed feet.

A Pair of Hand Painted neoclassical French Porcelain lamps. The porcelain urns with gilt cartouches depicting Greek Muse's Evterpe, Polymnie, Clio and Uran...

Important tray made in gilded bronze and “cloisonné” enamel attributed to Elkington and Willms. Ornamented with a centering polychrome enameled peacock plaque, made of very high standard quality, mounted on a gilt-bronze dish, decorated in relief with Japanese Nô theater masks. The great Birmingham firm of Elkingtons, was largely the creation of George Richards Elkington (1800-1865), who worked from 1824 in Birmingham as a manufacturer of silver-mounted scent bottles. By 1829 the business had expanded sufficiently for a branch to have been established in London. In the late 1830s the Elkingtons began making experiments to apply the principles of electro-metallurgy to gilding and plating with silver and in 1840 the patent was at last taken out. Elkingtons owed their rise to a position amongst the most important silversmiths of the country to their exploitation of this new process and the two of the most famous designers then employed, both of them French, Albert Wilms (1827-1899) and Morel-Ladeuil (1820-1888), who helped to make Elkingtons’ reputation with their elaborate exhibition pieces. Albert Willms was apprenticed as modeler and engraver to Klagman, Dieterle and Constant in Paris before working for Morel & Co. in London in 1848. On his return to Paris he was employed by the great Parisian silversmiths including Christofle and Froment-Meurice, for whom he designed pieces to be presented at the 1855 Universal Exhibition in Paris. It was during this period that he joined the firm of Elkington in London as head decorator. Elkington was soon to become one of the first to produce refined pieces in “champlevé” enamel in the Chinese and Japanese styles, which were presented with great success at the London Universal Exhibition in 1862 (see Masterpieces of Industrial Art & Sculpture at the International Exhibition 1862, J.B. Waring, London, 1863, III, pl. 211). Willms’ “champlevé” enamels could not be compared, however, with the delicate “cloisonné” enamels exhibited by Japan at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1867. This explains why Elkington adapted the ancient Japanese technique to produce pieces according to European taste and custom. Followings the 1867 Exhibition all the major European artists rivaled in ingenuity for the 1873 Universal Exhibition in Vienna. In London Albert Willms presented his luxurious vases and cups in “cloisonné” enamel for Elkington (see Illustrations of Art Manufacturers in the Precious Metals exhibited by Elkington & Co., Inventors, Patentees and Manufactures of electroplate, 1873), whilst in Paris, Ferdinand Thesmar (1843-1912) produced in the workshops of Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) a tray decorated with a golden pheasant in “cloisonné” enamel on copper...

Carrying spurious marks for Russia 1872, this Antique Silver Yad measures 11.5"(29cm) in length, and weighs 2.4 troy ounces.

Eclectic walnut chair from 1880 from Cracow (Poland) Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to rest...

Almost life-size depiction of Venus with dolphin by Robert I Cauer (1831-1893). Full sculptural execution in marble. Inscription on the base "R. Cauer" as well as date 1874 and place...

Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the rich history woven into the fabric of Turkmen rugs, a testament to the nomadic tribes that crafted these masterpieces centuries ...

Large Louis XIV style mirror with mirror bars in blackened wood and rich gilded and embossed copper decoration. The pediment is adorned with a motif of a basket of overflowing flower...

A 19th century Napoleon III period clock in Griotte marble and Regula. Measures: H: 43 cm, W: 25 cm, D: 17 cm.

The 'ishime' lacquered case consisting of two conforming molded sections with one sliding overtop the other, both sides decorated with hand painted gilt, silver & burnt dark russet (kasshoku) lacquers, depicting motifs in low relief of a rat with an acorn on one side and two acorns on the opposing. In Japanese culture rats are considered auspicious symbols of fertility & wealth, acorns symbolize prosperity & growth. Signed with characters and a mon on one edge. Takamaki-e is a lacquer technique in which metallic powders such as silver, gold, copper, pewter etc., are used in combination with lacquer & clay-dust to build up motifs in low relief. Please note that the color tones & hues of the lacquered motifs appear somewhat more vibrant in the images due to ambient lighting conditions. Regarding the opinion stating the superior quality of this fine example being likened to works associated with those by Shibata...

19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Console is a truly rare find! Sculpted from solid French walnut, it displays the classically inspired architecture with Baroque-influ...

Beautiful bronze bust depicting Jacob van Campen unique piece one off the most in-portent architects from Holland 1595 - 1675. Paleis op de Dam, Mauritshuis Nieuwe Kerk Haarlem stand...

Mahogany chest of drawers. Circa 1870.

Outstanding Dinner Size King William by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This old English style pattern was introduced in the year 1870. The pieces are large ...

Victorian ebonised pier cabinet This pretty pier cabinet features a central glazed door flanked by marquetry panels to either side and above. Circa 1870 Will ship to anywhere in the ...

Heading : Tunbridge ware tea caddy by Thomas Barton c1870 Date : c1870 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central floral mosaic with dentil stringing. ...

Bronze sculpture of a child blowing a kiss, signed A. Lefebvre, entitled "Bonjour."

Gilt bronze equestrian inkwell, circa 1870.

This elegant pair of 19th-century Chinese armchairs dates back to the Qing Dynasty, showcasing traditional craftsmanship and design from this historical period. Their graceful lines ...

Ferahan Sarouk, 1870 :GLORIOUS FLOWERS . From a German collector Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) are...

Set of 4 chairs, Sweden, circa 1870. Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 74 cm seat height 43 cm width 50 cm depth 50 cm

Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Henry John Lias & Son, this elaborate pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Grape Shears, are in 'Bacchanalian' pa...

Pair of large and unusual continental porcelain eagles, circa 1875.

Tripod vase holder made of gilt bronze and Sèvres ceramics, based on a model by Pierre Gouthière. Circular base of cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain, with gilded decorations on the top an...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver claret jug with matching goblets made by Barnard & Sons Ltd, an addition to our range of collectable silverware This exceptional Victorian sterling silver set consists of a claret jug and two matching goblets. This impressive sterling silver claret jug has an ovoid form onto a circular domed foot. The body of the jug is embellished with a fine and impressive chased tapering swag design incorporating large graduating convex ovoid bead decoration amidst a shaped paralleling border with trefoil motifs on a matte background. The tapering cylindrical neck flares to the shaped rim, which is ornamented with an applied bead decorated border. The neck of the jug is encircled with bead decoration flanking a broad band of chased decoration reflecting the identical design to that of the swag decoration. The circular spreading foot to each item and upper portion of each goblet are embellished with a circular convex bead decorated border in addition to a band of bead ornamentation to the rim and knop. This antique claret...

Pair of important sconces in bronze with crystals from the 19th century.

Living room set, France, circa 1870. Very good condition, after renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: oak dimensions : sofa height 100 cm seat height 39 cm width 171 cm...

This faience dish was crafted by the B&Cie factory in Montereau, while its design was conceived and painted by Félix Flick; Charles Poyard likely contributed to the enameling. This ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored circa 1870 hardwood and Parquetry Bonheur Du Jour with marble top surmounted by brass gallery rail, leather top and f...

This impressive pair of 19th-century Castilian armchairs is crafted from ebonised wood and adorned with hand-tooled leather upholstery. The chairs feature exquisite craftsmanship, wi...

This exceptional painting by Charles Euphraise Kuwasseg is a true masterpiece. The artist's use of oil on canvas creates a unique texture and depth that enhances the beauty of the pi...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1870 French oak extending dining table with faux Malachite painted top Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A very well made and decorative table, this is one of the finest quality examples of this type of table you will see anywhere, it is the only malachite painted example I have ever seen. Faux painting was usually reserved for marble, it was called marbled and in the Georgian to Victorian era it was considered the height of elegance, it showed you were up to date with all the latest fashions when it came to Country house and estate furniture This table is super French by design and super decorative! I absolutely love it, as a normal table it seats 4-6 and extended 8 with ease Condition wise, it is an antique French painted table...

Rare pair of Greek style candelabras made in patinated bronze and gilded bronze, attributed to G. Servant. Each with ten light arms topped by a heron shaped extinguisher. Decorated with various Greek style motifs such palmets, pine cones ans water leaves. Standing on a small triangular architecture presenting a theatre mask and reposing on a tripod base formed with lion paw feet. Georges Emile Henri Servant (circa 1828-1890), who took over his father in 1855 at their foundry, rue Vieille-du-Temple, in Paris, specialized in the production of neo-Egyptian style clocks, very popular in France since 1860’s, and also the making of Greek style decorative objects. He drew considerable attention to the high quality of his bronzes at the 1855 Paris Universal Exhibition and then at the 1862 London Exhibition. At this time Servant exported up to 40% of his production, principally to the United States, where for instance, his clocks were sold with great success by Louis Tiffany Inc. or Hamann & Roche of New York. But his success came really at the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition, where he was awarded a Gold Medal for his neo-Greek and Egyptian works (Les Merveilles...

Rectangular form, molded on the front and reverse with a panel of two cherubs holding a female portrait.

This noble pair are each raised on trefoil bases, supporting three stylised animal paw feet, the tapering cylindrical column is reeded with capital and base decorated with acanthus, ...

A Chinese Export Silver Goblet with dragon stem, engraved foliage to the bowl, and a gilded interior. The maker is FengzhaoJi (冯朝记), and it was retailed by the firm of Leeching, circ...

Victorian Burr Walnut ''Dickens'' Desk.1 This ''Dickens'' desk having an arrangement of 9 mahogany lined drawers. Circa 1870 The centre drawer being of a faux example. The drawer ret...

A pair of EMpire style armchairs, Northern Europe, circa 1870. Very good condition, after professional renovation and changing the upholstery. Wood: mahogany dimensions height 101 cm...

Large Empire-style hot-air balloon chandelier with tassels and ormolu mount with palmettes. It is lit by eight lights in the lower part and four more in the upper crown. The name Mo...

19th century Indian folding teak occasional table, the highly decorative and profusely carved top incorporating various vines and foliage, central oval border with bone inlay, carved...

19th century Italian carved and giltwood wall clock, Circa 1870. This a nicely carved wall clock. A very functional piece for any home.

A fine pair of antique French porcelain and fire gilded ormolu candelabra. Superb quality ormolu and very finely hand painted Bleu du Roi jewelled Paris porcelain. The candleholders ...

Flute Turned Wood Chalice Measures 9"H x 3.75"Dia

Pair of Japonesque sterling silver open salts. Made by John C. Moore for Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with open rectangular bracket handles and straight foot. Engraved overlappin...

Pair of antique Chinese Rose Mandarin vases mounted as lamps. Circa 1870. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior.

Large, handsome, raised, two-door, hand carved, cabinet in cherrywood.