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Item Ships From: New Orleans
Fuchsia Vase by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fuchsia Vase
Daum Nancy
Circa 1900
This exceptional Daum Nancy vase displays stunning enamel-painted fuchsias on its slender form. The vase is a masterwork of Art Nouveau glassmakin...
Category
20th Century French New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Daum and Majorelle Blue and Orange Vase
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Blue and Orange Glass Vase with Wrought Iron Frame
Daum Nancy and Majorelle
Circa 1925
This remarkable vase showcases the combined artistry of Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle, two of...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Raingo Orrery Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Orrery Clock
Zacharie Raingo
Circa 1817
This exceptional orrery clock represents one of the most historically significant and mechanically sophisticated ...
Category
19th Century French Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$445,000
Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stately late 18th century Belgian, Liege, tall case clock case having a period Black Forest clock workings with wooden enameled dial and hand-painted fruit decoration, the original...
Category
Late 18th Century Belgian Black Forest Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Iron
$2,320 Sale Price
39% Off
Pair Estate American Gorham Sterling Silver Convertible Candelabra, Circa 1930's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of estate American sterling silver 2-arm "Chantilly Pattern" convertible candelabra hallmarked "Gorham Company," circa 1930-1940.]
Converts from 3 cup candelabra to single cup c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
François Linke
Circa 1900
Widely regarded as the greatest sculptural clock ever created, this monumental régulateur by François Linke was conceived as a statement for the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition, a moment when the world’s finest artisans competed on an international stage. Linke, the most celebrated ébéniste of the Belle Époque, was awarded the prestigious gold medal for his display, which critics described as “the biggest event in the history of furnishing art in the year 1900.” Designed in collaboration with the sculptor Léon Messagé, the clock exemplifies Linke’s ambition to elevate furniture and timepieces to the realm of fine art.
The clock represents over a decade of design and craftsmanship. Only six examples of this model were ever completed due to the extraordinary labor and cost involved. Building just one had a production cost of 22,966 francs, the equivalent of approximately eight years' wages for the average French worker in 1900. The clock is illustrated on the spine of Christopher Payne’s definitive monograph on Linke. Mahdi Al-Tajir, one of the world’s most important collectors, later acquired the present model. Another is located at Whitehall, the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. It was acquired by Rockefeller’s partner, Henry Flagler...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Daum Nancy Acid-Etched Vase
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Acid Etched Vase
Daum Nancy
Circa 1930
This exceptional Art Deco vase by Daum Nancy exemplifies the era’s embrace of modern design. Its spherical for...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$14,850
Pair of Minton Exhibition Vases
By Minton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of World's Exhibition Vases
Minton
Dated 1876
This extraordinary pair of Minton vases represents the pinnacle of 19th-century British ceramic artistry, created in 1876 likely f...
Category
19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$168,500
English Rose Window Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Rose Window Skeleton Clock
Evans of Handsworth
Circa 1885
This exceptional skeleton clock transforms the grandeur of Notre-Dame Cathedral's rose window into a functioning ho...
Category
19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Loetz Phaenomen Genre Vase on a Floral Base
By Loetz Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Phaenomen Genre Vase
Loetz
Circa 1890-1899
This elegant Jugendstil vase by Loetz exudes an enchanting, colorful glow, featuring the iconic Phaenomen Genre Series 1 glass bowl, first...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Scent Bottle
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with the firm of Thomas Webb & Sons standing out as the most accomplished. Webb’s cameo...
Category
19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Rainbow Covered Vase
By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fairyland Lustre Covered Vase
Wedgwood
Circa 1920
This stunning Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre bone china covered vase, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, displays the highly coveted Rainbo...
Category
20th Century English New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique 19th Century Continental Porcelain Multi-Colored Parrot Statues.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique 19th Century Continental Porcelain Multi-Colored Parrot Statues.
Category
19th Century European Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique English Sheffield Silver "Hawksworth Eyre Co" Candelabra Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English Sheffield silver convertible candelabra hallmarked "Hawksworth, Eyre & Co." circa 1890.
A handsome pair that convert from 3 cup candelabra to single cup candlest...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Large Pair Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Black & White Spaniels Ca. 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large pair of antique English Staffordshire pottery black & white king charles spaniels, circa 1870-1880's.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Early 19th C. Sevres Porcelain Figures
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine and stunning pair of Sevres porcelain figures, mid 19th century, of a female fruit picker and a male grape harvester, the bottoms with underglaze Sevres marks. Sevres porcelain at its best in this magnificent pair.
A fine example from a New Orleans home in the lower garden district...
Category
1820s French Belle Époque Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$565 Sale Price / set
74% Off
Floating Diamond Mystery Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Floating Diamond Mystery Clock
Movement by Paul Gerber, Case by G. R. Dorschfeldt
Completed in 1994
Movement signed "Paul Gerber"
This floating diamond m...
Category
20th Century Swiss New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold
$585,000
Large Pair Antique English Staffordshire Pottery Dogs of King Charles Spaniels
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large pair of antique English Staffordshire pottery dogs of King Charles spaniels. Red-Orange and White Porcelain with pretty collars, circa...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Cylinder Music Box by Le Coultre Freres
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding Swiss cylinder music box was crafted by the prestigious firm of Le Coultre Freres of Geneva. The highly intricate movement plays a selection of twelve popular tunes ...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Gallé Cameo Elephant Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cameo Glass Elephant Vase
Émile Gallé
Circa 1925
This monumental Art Nouveau vase is one of the finest achievements of Émile Gallé’s iconic glassmaking firm. Showcasing Gallé’s mast...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$98,500
Chimes of Normandy Musical Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chimes of Normandy Musical Clock
Early 20th Century
A masterpiece of horology and woodworking, the Chimes of Normandy Clock exemplifies early 20th-cent...
Category
Early 20th Century New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Thomas Webb & Sons Two-Color Cameo Vase
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...
Category
19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Antique French Faience Barber Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
An iconic piece of French history Is this antique French Faience plat a barbe (Barber's Bowl) created by bolosunes masters in Samadet, a commune...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
$167 Sale Price
39% Off
Acid Etched Vase by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Acid Etched Vase
Daum Nancy
Circa 1925
This rare and striking Art Deco vase by Daum Nancy represents the pinnacle of French craftsmanship. The spheri...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Deruta Italian Majolica Boat Shaped Vase
By Deruta
Located in New Orleans, LA
A unique, rare early 20th century Italian Majolica boat shaped bowl created in the Deruta studio, Deruta, Italy. A rare and coveted example of the golden...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
$105 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Antique English "Bartlett & Son, " Goose Neck Merchant's Scale, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large Antique English goose neck merchant's scale signed "Bartlett & Sons" of Bristol, England, circa 1880.
Heavy Brass Commodity Scale with Weights Included
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Two-Handled Vase by George Woodall
By George Woodall, Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and significant cameo glass vase exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of George Woodall, a master artist celebrated for his outstanding skill in cameo carving. The amp...
Category
19th Century English Other Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pair of Victorian Silver Candelabra by Deykin & Harrison
By Deykin & Harrison
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Silver Candelabra
Deykin & Harrison
Hallmarked Birmingham, 1899
This exceptional pair of Victorian five-light candelabra, crafted by Deykin & Harrison, embodies the height o...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Rainbow Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fairyland Lustre Covered Vase
Wedgwood
Circa 1925
This exceptional Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Rainbow vase represents one of the most vibrant and coveted designs from the Fairyland L...
Category
20th Century English New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fairyland Lustre Plate
Wedgwood
Circa 1923
This enchanting Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre plate is decorated in a rare variation of the desirable Imps on a Bridge and Treehouse pattern. ...
Category
20th Century English New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Edwardian Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell, Circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine antique English Edwardian Hallmarked cut crystal and sterling silver inkwell, Circa 1900's.
Category
20th Century English New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Large Rectangular Rush Basket
Located in New Orleans, LA
We use these phenomenal heavy duty baskets for storing blankets, shoes, toys or anything you can think of! The solid rattan frames make our baskets as durable as they are beautiful.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful tea caddy. The tortorise shell color is perfection.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Daum Nancy Paysage d’Hiver Vase
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Paysage d’Hiver Vase
Daum Nancy
Circa 1900
This beautiful cameo vase by Daum Nancy, known as “Paysage d’Hiver” or "Winter Landscape" is a masterful interpretation of winter’s grace,...
Category
20th Century European New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Gallé Polar Bear Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cameo Glass Polar Bear Vase
Émile Gallé
Circa 1927
This towering Art Nouveau vase stands as one of the finest achievements of Émile Gallé’s iconic gla...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$98,500
Cartier Gold Minute Repeater
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This minute repeater carriage clock by the esteemed Cartier is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship created circa 1900. Finished in gold, diamon...
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Gold, Enamel
$188,500
Wedgwood First Edition Portland Vase
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market.
The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name.
The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain.
Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo.
The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.”
Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections.
In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...
Category
18th Century English Classical Roman Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest
19th-century
This exquisite chest, inspired by Hasami-Bako travel trunks, is a striking example of Japanese lacquerware. The hiramaki-e technique—applie...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Antique French Alfred Boucher (1850-1934) Bronze Sculpture, "Diana the Huntress"
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Antique French Bronze Sculpture, "Diana the Huntress" by Alfred Boucher (1850-1934). Boucher was a contemporary of Rodin. This sculpture was cast by F. Barbedienne.
...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Daum Nancy Fuchsia Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fuchsia Vase
Daum Nancy
Circa 1900
This exquisite Daum Nancy vase is a masterwork of Art Nouveau glassmaking, crafted around the turn of the 20th century...
Category
20th Century French New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$5,950
Moser Ruby Glass Pillow Vase
By Moser
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gilt and Enamel Red Pillow Vase
Moser
Late 19th Century
A masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, this exquisite Moser pillow vase dazzles with its rich ruby glass and intricate ...
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Thomas Webb & Sons Tri-Color Cameo Vase
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases with French Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gorgeous pair of 19th century Japanese Imari vases are beautifully hand-painted in the classic Imari colors of blue, terra cotta, gold and white. The pair features a Foo dog han...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Russian Silver, Gold And Niello Topographical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This silver, gold and niello inlaid topographical snuffbox is a masterpiece of Russian silver. Almost owned by a wealthy 19th-century tradesman, this extraordinary creation shares a ...
Category
19th Century Russian Other Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver
Christofle Gilt Bronze Vase
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gilt Bronze Vase
Christofle
Circa 1930
This exemplary Art Nouveau vase demonstrates Christofle's mastery of metalworking during the early 20th century. The graceful oviform vessel r...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Grandfather Clock Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III ormolu mounted mahogany grandfather clock Circa 1885-1890. This is a beautiful clock, with wonderful exotic wood inlays and ormolu finishings. It is in th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Louis XVI Blue Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Clock, Circa 1875-85
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Blue Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Clock, circa 1875-85.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Pair: Exquisite Early 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Temple Jars
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of Early 19th Century Rose Medallion porcelain temple jars are truly outstanding. The pair is quite large, mo...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Green Marble & Gold Bronze 4 Piece Inkwell Desk Set Circa 1875-85
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional Antique French green marble and gold bronze 4 piece inkwell desk set, circa 1875-1885.
Includes:
Inkwell: 11W x 8L x 4.75H
Paperweight (Left): 3W x 5.25L x 3.5H
Rolli...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine Napoleon III Bronze Dore Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautifully detailed 19th century bronze dore clock with the figure of cupid on the top.
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantle Clock by André Antoine Ravrio
Located in New Orleans, LA
Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantel Clock
André Antoine Ravrio
Circa 1800
This monumental Empire mantel clock by André Antoine Ravrio, whose case is crafted entirely of gilded...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Vases by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Gilded Bronze Vases
Christofle
Circa 1930
This rare pair of Christofle bronze vases epitomizes the pinnacle of French decorative arts from t...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
René Lalique Charmilles Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Abstracted foliate motifs swirl atop each other to form this Lalique vase in the Charmilles motif, first designed by René Lalique on October 8, 1926. Inspired by bowers under greener...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$29,850
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed in a case enveloped in luxurious tortoiseshell. Ev...
Category
19th Century Swiss Louis XV Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Ancient Roman Glass Funerary Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary glass vessel hails from the illustrious Roman empire, likely from Italy, dating to the mid-1st to 2nd century CE. It is exceptionally rare to find such a large and...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
René Lalique Danaides Opalescent and Stained Glass Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this exquisite Danaides vase is one of the master artisan's most unique and beautiful designs. Molded from polished opalesce...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
A spectacular feat of engineering and artistry, this 19th-century skeleton clock was created by John Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell. The Clerkenwell Borough of Central London has for al...
Category
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Cherub Minton Jardinière
By Minton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bearing a cipher mark from 1856, this mid-19th-century centerpiece stands as a crowning achievement of the esteemed firm Minton & Co. This accomplishment of such grand scale in ceram...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$68,500
Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent English longcase, or grandfather, clock boasts a fine rosewood case inlaid with an intricate, balanced design. The face is crafted of chased silver in a foliate motif with fully hallmarked numerals by London silversmith James Stedstone Gouldsmith. The clock is a three-train movement run by three silver-plated weights and a mercury pendulum. The three weights power the time, the hour chime and the quarter-hour chime, and the clock strikes on nine tubular bells with a choice of either Whittington or Westminster chimes.
Known commonly as “grandfather” clocks, it was not until the late 19th century that longcase clocks garnered this name. According to the origin tale, two brothers named Jenkins owned the George Hotel...
Category
19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
$98,500
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important Louis XV gold snuff box is from the prestigious collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The engine-turned gold box or...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
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