19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Wall Shelf ~ Mantel

19th century French brass wall fountain ~ Lavabo is a charming relic from a bygone era! Back before the days of ubiquitous running water in every room of the house, folks were obliged to create ingenious solutions like this wall fountain. Such a piece would be placed just outside or inside the back door, so that when it was time to come inside from working in the fields, one could wash hands and face before entering the home. The reservoir above held sufficient water for the task, and the basin below captured the waste water for dumping later via an easily removable hanging system. The cast brass valves...

19th Century French Gothic Sacrament cabinet was artfully sculpted from solid oak and fruitwood to create a remarkable religious artifact designed to be appreciated throughout the ages! The trapezoidal form of the casework is in keeping with the Gothic style, which historians concur originated in the Cathedral of St. Denis during the middle of the 12th century. Boldly molded crown follows the complex contours and overlooks the case below which features a single door flanked by cornerposts that feature pilasters facing front as well as the sides, with recessed arched panels topped with recessed circular frames above filled with carved rosettes highlighted in gold. The arched recesses facing the front are also filled with carved floral and wheat motifs also highlighted in gold, representing the Bread of Life. The door panel, however, steals the show, with a gloriously carved relief work depicting both wheat and fully laden grapevines adding the significance of the Blood of Christ...

19th Century country French walnut pannetiere ~ breadbox was considered essential to any well-appointed home back in the days before supermarkets and ordering groceries online. Every...

Pair 18th Century Rococo Period Painted Wall Sconces are remarkable works, celebrating the asymmetrical naturalism of the movement with stylized shell, acanthus foliage and wildflowe...

French 19th century Louis-Philippe wall shelf.

Early 19th century oak wall shelf from England. there are three wall braces on the back which have six shelves with molded edges attached to them and they are joined on the front by ...

An antique Italian carved wood wall-mounted shelf. This Italian architectural piece, from the early 19th century, has been hand-carved in a scroll and leaf motif. The shelf top has a...

19th century Anglo-Indian exotic wall shelf. Mother-of-pearl and metal inlays. Relief carvings, circa 1875.