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Item Ships From: London
Coral like Round Geode with Polished Borders
Located in London, GB
Beautiful green-grey coral-like stalactites emerge from the interior lining of this
round geode. The borders polished to reveal the celdonite shell with the exterior
basalt still v...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Quartz
$9,318 Sale Price
20% Off
Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts material in ancient times, onyx was largely forgotten about until its rediscovery in the mid-19th century in Algeria by a French marble-worker called Delmonte. Onyx became highly fashionable in France following this discovery, and it was used to create a variety of decorative art objects.
The clock features a green onyx cube-shaped case, which is surmounted by a slightly projecting red marble top. This top is fringed with champlevé enamel drapery-like motifs, with gilt bronze drop-finials. The case is mounted on its front with a circular dial, which features a central floral champlevé enamel motif, encircled by black Arabic Numerals. This dial is set within a gilt bronze egg-and-dart and champlevé enamel bezel. The sides of the case are mounted with circular gilt bronze barometers...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Italian Ceramic Hedgehog by Alessio Tasca 'circa 1970s'
By Alessio Tasca
Located in London, GB
Italian ceramic hedgehog sculpture (circa 1970s) by Alessio Tasca (born 1929). This endearing, minimalist ceramic hedgehog is of the Italian school style most likely inspired by the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
Studio Art Glass Vase C.1960
By Michael Harris, Mdina
Located in London, GB
Studio glass vase C. 1960.
In very good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Large French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Clock with Religious Inscriptions
Located in London, GB
This large, gilt bronze wall clock is a magnificent and highly unusual piece. At the centre of the design is a circular enamel dial, with Arabic...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Amethyst Cluster with Stalactite Formations and Calcite Crystals
Located in London, GB
An exquisite and rare amethyst cluster with stalactite formations and calcite crystals.
The stunning piece’s shape resembles a “Cascade” or “waterfa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Italian Murano Bullicante Red Bubble Vase
Located in London, GB
Classic red vase, hand blown in aerated glass – perfect with or without flowers.
Also available in pale lemon and pale lilac.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
$1,617 / item
Pair of heavy cast sterling silver partridge models made in 1999 by C. J. Vander
By C.J. Vander
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1999 by C. J. Vander, this charming pair of Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Partridges, are handsomely cast and hand finished. The pair together weigh a subs...
Category
1990s English London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Incredible limited edition 12.5kg solid silver model of an African Bull Elephant
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1997 by Hamilton & Inches, and designed and modelled by Victor Hayton for the World Wildlife Fund, this incredible, Elizabeth II period, Limited Edition St...
Category
1990s Scottish London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tall Bronze Masai Sculptures 1960s Vintage Kenya Mother Baby Giacometti Style
Located in London, GB
Two 1960s bronze sculptures from the Maasai tribe in Kenya and Tanzania in everyday motherhood figures.
The elongated and brutalist-like effect figures evoke a Giacometti-like aest...
Category
1960s Kenyan Brutalist Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass Vase entitled "Scenic Vase" by Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in London, GB
An eye catching late 19th Century French cameo glass vase decorated with raised deep burgundy trees against a blue mountainous landscape against a variegating yellow field. Exhibitin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
An orignal 1940s Murano glass and brass picture frame by Barovier and Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
An orignal 1940s Murano glass picture frame by Barovier and Toso, with thick clear glass woven twist frame, with inner brass frame, top centre detailing and stand. Stamped on the bra...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Hand Made Red Pink and Blue Art Glass Bowl circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Heavy hand made art glass bowl in a beautiful pink, blue and clear colourway. The bowl has a lovely curved organic shape. It is in very good condition, with some scratching. Measurin...
Category
1950s Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock
By Miroy Frères
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The clock case's finest feature is the charmingly naturalistic scene at its top, showing a full-length sculpture of a female figure sitting with a basket and two doves. They are displayed on a naturalistic, oval-shaped plinth, which is decorated all around its exterior with painstakingly intricate foliate motifs.
Either side of the plinth there are two Sevres style porcelain panels, each of which shows a winged putto. One putto is shown writing, while the other is shown holding a dove. Each is set inside a turquoise blue border decorated with delicate gilt scrolls. In the centre of the plinth sits the clock dial, which is enamelled and contains Roman numerals. It is signed 'Prize Medal 1851 / Miroy Fres Brevetes / Paris' after the clock's maker, Miroy Freres...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Decorative Handmade Cast Brass Leaf Vide Poche, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Each of these splendid brass leaves is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished capturing the raw finish of this noble ...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This wonderful clock set displays many of the characteristics of the 18th century Rococo style. These include gracefulness, asymmetry, and the use of curved forms. The set, which includes a mantel clock and pair of vases, is crafted from gilt metal and is mounted with decorative porcelain plaques.
The mantel clock features a gilt metal rectangular case with a break arch top. This is crowned by an urn, featuring a gilt metal stem and a pinky-red floral porcelain body, which is covered by a gilt metal lid and finial. The case is also topped by a gilt metal wreath...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$2,466 / set
19th Century French musical automaton clock
Located in London, GB
This fine, antique mantel clock is constructed in ebonised wood by the renowned Parisian maker of automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set onto a curled, stylized pediment atop the clock case. The face is of white enamel, featuring black Roman numerals and signed 'Tharin a Paris', and is bordered in beaded ormolu. The pediment in which the face is set is decorated with ormolu mounts of stylized acanthus leaf form. The pediment is set onto a rectangular frame of ebonised wood, inside which is set a musical automaton...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Pair of 1950s German Silver Plate Candleholders in the style Wilhelm Wagenfeld
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in London, England
An unusual and playful pair of intertwining 1950s German silver-plate candleholders in the style of designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. A wonderfully simple modernist and minimalist design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$367 Sale Price / set
41% Off
French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere
By C. Maniere
Located in London, GB
Fine black marble and ormolu mantel clock of borne (antique milestone) form. Superb proportions and Fine ormolu mounts, well finished with matte and burnished fire gilding. The primary mount represents d'Etude, below this a pair of Lions pawing an Anthemion. To each side a Fine mount of crossed winged torches of ever lasting love purporting to represent Anacreon inspired by Love. Fine white enamel dial and gilt bronze hands, signed Maniere a Paris for Charles-Guillaume working at the Rue Christine...
Category
Early 1800s French Empire Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This beautiful mantel clock has been designed in an 18th century Rococo style, which was popularised by the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. The clock has been expertly cast in bronze a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
'Horse and Boy' sculptural table lamp, hand crafted and cast
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
A beautiful whimsical sculptural table lamp titled 'Horse and Boy' is hand crafted, molded and cast. The intricate design features a boy and his hors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf, Iron
Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais
By Ferdinand Gervais
Located in London, GB
This three-piece set—composed of a clock and a pair of flanking candelabra—is a truly unique and delightful piece of decorative art.
The clock is modelled in the image of an 18th century sedan chair – that is, a covered chair sat in by a member of the social elite, which was carried on poles by two people. This chair-shaped clock case is crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu) and decorated with festoons and a flower finial. At its centre, there is a circular white enamel dial, which features Arabic Numbers, colorful swag paintings, and the manufacturer’s name, 'Fd Gervais / Ft du Bronzes / A Paris'. The lower part of the case is glazed, allowing one to see the clock’s sun-burst pendulum. Like a sedan chair, the clock case is carried by two patinated bronze putti...
Category
1870s French Neoclassical Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
William James Neatby attr An Arts & Crafts Glasgow Style Mahogany Plant Stand
By William James Neatby
Located in London, GB
William James Neatby (attributed).
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow Style mahogany plant stand, with elongated uprights, circular caps and stylized floral pier...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Diana" by Pierre Le Faguays
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
An iconic early 20th Century Art Deco bronze figure of Diana the huntress dressed in a tunic with her hand lifted above her head releasing her bow. Exhibiting excellent rich green pa...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Ceramic & 18k Gold Sculptural Vase Italy Contemporary, 21st Century
By Andrea Salvatori
Located in London, GB
"TuttiTappi (Surprise!)", 2022, porcelain found object, earthenware and 18k gold
Measures: H 34 x 16 cm
Real 18K gold has been applied through third firing on the internal sculpt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Antique George III Silver Snuff Box Birmingham, 1817, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique George III sterling silver snuff box, with hallmarks for Birmingham 1817, of rectangular form with reeded decoration, vacant cartouche, moulded front rim...
Category
1810s English George III Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These glass paperweights are wonderful decorative pieces which will make perfect desk accessories or collectables.
The paperweights are all slightly different in their shape and ...
Category
20th Century French Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Bowl by Albert Thiry, circa 1960s
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Midcentury decorative ceramic bowl (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry (1932-2009). A Classic Thiry design and decoration scheme, this bowl's base co...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$495 Sale Price
20% Off
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has
developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous
architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum
of Art, the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Opera House.
In this instance, Highclere Castle...
Category
2010s British London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple
$247,754
Antique French Grand Tour Bronze & Ormolu Urn, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Grand Tour dark patinated bronze and ormolu urn with ormolu liner, C1850 in date.
This stunning bronze is superbly cast and has an elegant brown...
Category
1850s French Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Shapland & Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak planter with copper heart shaped panels
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland and Petter. An Arts & Crafts oak planter with opposing copper heart shaped panels.
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage French crystal bubble vase by Art Vannes, 1950s, decorative, collectable
By Art Vannes
Located in London, GB
Unusual and well proportioned flat rimmed flower vase by the renowned French glass company Cristalleries de Vannes. Substantial crystal raised spheres on the outside help reflect li...
Category
1950s French Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Huge Decorative Piece of Purple Amethyst with Larger Crystals
Located in London, GB
This is a great piece of amethyst with larger than the typical size of crystals.
A very decorative piece, this would make a lovely wedding or birthday gift. Amethyst is the birth s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Pair of Victorian sterling silver candlesticks - Hallmarked in 1898
By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1898 by Hawksworth Eyres & Co., this handsome pair of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are oval in shape, and feature sunken fluting and re...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece Bowl
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This exquisite centrepiece bowl was created in the late 19th century in an 18th century Rococo style popularised by the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory.
The centrepiece is composed o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The combination of sumptuous, lustrous ormolu and finely decorated Sevres style porcelain makes this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigiou...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Novelty Sterling Silver Cow Creamer - London 1977 - Jeeves & Wooster
By Richard Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by Richard Comyns, this handsome, Sterling Silver Cow Creamer, is a charming example.
The cow creamer measures 4"(10cm) tall,...
Category
1970s English Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Decorative Leather Rhinoceros
Located in London, GB
A lovely mid 20th century leather rhino, softly aged, gentle patina with good scale and proportions. European circa 1970
Category
1960s European Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Antique Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Cesare Roccheggiani, Rome c. 1875
By Cesare Roccheggiani
Located in London, GB
A highly attractive and rare floral Grand Tour micromosaic jewelry or trinket box made by Cesare Roccheggiani in Rome, Italy, c. 1875.
This is a beautifully detailed micro-mosaic box. The panel in the lid depicts a lush bouquet of spring flowers, including roses, forget-me-nots, daffodils, buttercups and crocus, amongst others. These are described in brightly coloured stone micromosaic inlaid into a black surround, lending the piece wonderful contrast.
The more common subjects for similar micro mosaic boxes are architectural views of Rome; floral examples such as this are much harder to find.
The panel is mounted in a box gilded in 24 carat gold. Another distinctive feature is the granulated finish around the lid and to the underside of the box: it is most unusual and lends the piece a lovely texture.
A hand-painted champlevé enamel frieze wraps around the central body of the gilt metal box, depicting scrolling turquoise vines blooming with red berries along with blue, green and yellow vine leaves.
The interior is lined in the original silk and in very good original condition. The maker’s name ‘C. ROCCHEGGIANI ROMA’ is emblazoned in gold to the interior of the lid beneath the motif of a cross surmounted by a crown. The lining of both the lid and body are bordered with a ropetwist detail. The lid closes with hooked clasp, and the hinge is in good condition.
Cesare Roccheggiani was one of the most successful mosaicists in the late 19th century in Rome. He probably worked in Michelangelo Barberi’s workshop, and was in all likelihood related to Lorenzo Roccheggiani, a late eighteenth-century master mosaicist at the Vatican whose work included the altarpiece, Crucifixion of St. Peter after Guido Reni, and Nicolo Roccheggiani who worked on the Achilles Shield tabletop commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte, and later gifted to Charles X of France, now in the collection of the Louvre.
Cesare Roccheggiani opened his premises on Via Condotti in Rome in 1874, and ran a production workshop including mosaicists, goldsmiths and other craftsmen. He was renowned as a source for fine quality Grand Tour mosaics...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Victorian Pair of Gold Gilt Girandole Candlesticks with Marble Bases and Lustres
Located in London, GB
Stylish pair of girandole gold gilt candlesticks with marble bases and crystal prism lustres, designed with lady figures. They are height 36.5 cm / 14.37 inches, and the marble bases are 12.7 cm / 5 inches by 7.6 cm / 3 inches. We have replaced two missing lustres, though not the same design, blend well. Some of the lustres are chipped. We have given the candlesticks a light clean.
This fabulous pair of Victorian Gothic Revival girandole candlesticks...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Crystal
Porcelain Ceramic and 18k Gold Sculptural Vase Italy Contemporary, 21st Century
By Andrea Salvatori
Located in London, GB
"TuttiTappi (Surprise!)", 2022, porcelain found object, earthenware, and 18K gold
H 35 x 20 cm
Real 18K gold has been applied through third firing on the internal sculptural elem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Victorian London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
20th Century Frosted Glass "Antoinette Clock" by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
Delightful French frosted glass clock surmounted with two perched lovebirds, the dial with black enamel numerals, signed Lalique France
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 15 cm
Width: 10 cm
Condition: Excellent Condition
Circa: 1980
Materials: Frosted Glass
SKU: 6367
ABOUT
Lalique Glass
René Lalique (1860-1945) began his career as a jewellery apprentice at the age of 16, and by 1881 he was a freelance designer for many of the best-known Parisian jewellers. In 1885, he opened his own workshop on Place Gaillon in Paris, the former workshop of Jules Destape. In 1887, Lalique opened a business on Rue du Quatre-Septembre, and registered the "RL" mark the following year. In 1890, he opened a shop in the Opera District of Paris. Within a decade, Lalique was amongst the best-known Parisian jewellers.
In 1905, Lalique opened a new shop at Place Vendôme which exhibited not only jewellery, but glass works as well. It was close to the shop of renowned perfumer François Coty; in 1907, Lalique began producing ornate perfume bottles for Coty. The production of glass objects began at his country villa in 1902, and continued there until at least 1912. The first Lalique glassworks opened in 1909 in a rented facility in Combs-la-Ville, which Lalique later purchased in 1913. In December 1912, Lalique hosted an exhibition of Lalique Glass—as his glass would come to be known—at the Place Vendôme shop. During the First World War, the glassworks produced mundane items in support of the war effort. In 1919, work began on a new production facility in Wingen-sur-Moder, which opened in 1921. From 1925-1931, Lalique produced 29 models of hood ornaments; a mermaid statuette first produced in 1920 was also later sold as a hood ornament. During the 1920s and 1930s, Lalique was amongst the world's most renowned glassmakers.
René Lalique died in 1945. His son Marc Lalique took over the business, operating initially as "M.Lalique" and later as "Cristal Lalique...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large antique gilt bronze French cartel clock in the Louis XVI style
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique clock, crafted in the refined Louis XVI style is of traditional form, but is notable for its intricate and extensive dec...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pear Shaped Amethystine Geode Section with Thick Border
Located in London, GB
This beautiful half geode has a wonderful blue-brown banded agate border
with a thick base of white quartz differentiating to deep amethyst at the tips.
A small section of orange ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
White abstract sculpture, hand crafted and cast (Ref.4)
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
White abstract sculpture no 4 is part of collection “From Tree Bark To Sculpture”, a series of hand crafted sculptures that follow original forms of tree ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
$223 Sale Price / item
9% Off
Unique Glass Sculpture, 'Ondeggiare' by Toots Zynsky, 2019
By Toots Zynsky
Located in London, England
Fluid, filet-de-verre (fused and thermo-formed coloured glass threads) in green and shaded blue 'water' colours
Signed 'Z' on base.
Category
2010s American London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Rare Rich Blue & White Lace Agate Geode on stand
Located in London, GB
Rare and beautiful artwork of nature. Well proportioned agate geode comprising rich blues with white lace and quartz flower. Sits on simple black metal stand
Category
2010s Brazilian London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Style Large Red, Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottles
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 red, blue and green Murano glass bottles, Italy, 2000s
Red one is 75x12cm
Blue one is 56x15cm
green one is 43x23cm.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Decorative Handmade Cast Brass Leaf Vide Poche Candleholder, Medium
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Each of these splendid brass leaves is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished capturing the raw finish of this noble ...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Aesthetic Movement Zodiac Black Marble Mantle Clock with Gong-Striking Movement
Located in London, GB
A rare and wonderful Aesthetic Movement black marble brass gong-striking mantel clock with brass finials and brass gallery to the top, just below with hand-painted porcelain panels o...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
"Leaflollipop' Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture, by Astrid Dahl, 2022
By Astrid Dahl
Located in London, England
A unique, hand-made organic sculpture expressing abstract broad, curling and intertwined leaves. The hand-formed white earthenware body, fired, sanded, and waxed, results in a silky surface that adds a tactile delight to the the visual impact. South African sculptor...
Category
2010s South African London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Coromandel Writing/ Stationary Cabinet by Houghton and Gunn 19th Century
By William Houghton and Charles Gunn
Located in London, GB
A very fine antique Victorian Coromandel writing or stationary cabinet made by the world famous London box makers and retailers Houghton and Gunn, dated December 1878.
The wonderfu...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fine French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine late 19th century large white marble and ormolu mantel clock with a finely cast and patinated bronze lady reading.
The clock is in superb condition and has been restored by...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble, Bronze
Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Jacques Pouchain, Atelier Dieulefit, circa 1960s
By Jacques Pouchain and Atelier Dielufit
Located in London, GB
Midcentury ceramic vase by Jacques Pouchain / Atelier Dieulefit. Classic cylindrical vase in Pouchain's signature cloudy glaze style. Pouchain uses a contemporary motif on the body o...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$274 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s, Large
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Stunningly tall cylindrical ceramic vase with single, amphora-style handle and Eastern motif on an elegant beige earthenware surface, by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This substantial...
Category
1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$9,647 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally detailed clock set consists of a mantel clock and a pair of accompanying vases, which are all crafted in ormolu and extensively decorated in vibrant cloisonné enam...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Handmade Cast Brass Decorative Snail Large Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, the noble material is aged unveiling a beautiful p...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern London - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures, Arlecchino and Columbina, Rococo ca 1758
By Bow Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful pair of figures of Arlecchino and Columbina, made by the Bow Porcelain factory in about 1758. These figures formed part of a series of the Commedia dell'Arte, a very popular series of theatrical figures that served as decoration at the dinner table in the 18th Century.
The Bow Porcelain Factory was one of the first potteries in Britain to make soft paste porcelain, and most probably the very first to use bone ash, which later got perfected by Josiah Spode to what is now the universally used "bone china". Bow was the main competitor of the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, but where Chelsea made very fine slipcast porcelain, Bow made a different soft paste porcelain that tended to be softer and could be pressed into moulds. Bow served a larger public generally at lower prices. The factory was only in operation between 1743 and 1774, after which the tradition got incorporated into some of the later famous potteries such as Worcester and Derby.
These figures were used to adorn the dinner table when dessert was served; groups of figures served to express something about the host, the guests, or to direct the conversation. The Italian Commedia Dell'Arte, a comical form of masked theatre, was very popular in those days and Bow copied many figures of the German Meissen series that were brought out in the decades before.
This pair dates from about 1758, which was at the height of Bow's ability to make beautiful figurines often copied from Chelsea or Meissen. The pair is modelled after a Meissen pair by Kaendler. The porcelain is translucent with a beautiful milky glaze - Bow was probably the first pottery using bone in its porcelain recipe. Arlecchino (Harlequin) is playing the bagpipes, dressed in an odd costume of mismatched chintz and playing cards and wearing a funny black trumpet...
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1750s English Rococo Antique London - Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
$2,880 Sale Price / set
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