Grand Tour Micormosaic Onyx Paperweight, Italy, Mid-19th Century

This exquisite early 19th century French candelabra is a masterful work of artistry. The piece is cast in black marble and gilt bronze with the exceptional silver plated design decor...

Rare and very ornate pair of French 19th century gilt brass altar candlesticks. The candlesticks are beautifully decorated with foliage and geometric design. Triangle base with winge...

Early 19th Century Grand Tour Souvenirs Palais Royale French Empire Ebonized Fragrance Necessaire with Gold Gilt Bottles & A Sèvres Panel This is truly an important and stunning piece of Objet d'art. This Sèvres style porcelain necessaire/fragrance box dates back to the early 1800s Palais Royale French Empire of Napolean Bonapart I. This would most certainly adorn the highest nobility and aristocrats. In the mid-1800s, the best souvenirs from Paris were found in the boutiques of the famed Palais Royale of Paris, the old palace of Cardinal Richelieu. The boutiques lined the promenade of the central gardens, and the area was host to Royals, dignitaries, and the posh societies of the time. The treasures from the Palais Royale remain today some of the most sought-after antiques to be found. The production of perfumery articles became an industry in the nineteenth century when a new champion emerged, Napoleon Bonaparte, who had a standing order with his perfumer for 50 bottles of cologne a month. In the 18th Century, porcelain was one of the most highly prized commodities in the world. In the 19th Century, the Sèvres factory was well-known for its brilliant bleu céleste ground colour. Sèvres gilding is often finely worked or ‘tooled’ with subtle patterns and has a light touch that is very distinctive. This is a superb example of the 1800s; a gorgeous Palais Royale Sèvres porcelain ebonized wood fragrance box/necessaire, finely crafted with two original blue Opaline scent bottles...

French 19th Century Marble and Bronze Inkwell and Blotter In good condition, this is an impressive and rare piece.It comprises of two inkwells, one with a glass insert and a blotter...

This 19th century blue enamelled earthenware inkwell was made circa 1880 by famous French ceramic artist Théodore Deck. Deck was well-known for the glazes that he developed, especial...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Shortland Brown mid century modern Onyx Barometer A good looking and well made decorative little...