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Item Ships From: New Orleans
Antique 19th Century "Famille Rose" Chinese Porcelain Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful bowl, with fine detailed decorations.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis-Philippe-period month-going longcase regulator clock is an exceptional example of French clockmaking, and its complicated mechanism marks several different aspects of passing time. Crafted by Deshays à Paris, the timepiece displays sleek silvered steel dials that indicate the time, date, month, equation of time...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Venus Clipping the Wings of Cupid Mantel Clock by Thomire & Cie
By Thomire & Cie., Louis Moinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This splendid Empire gilt bronze French mantel clock, signed on the dial by bronzier Pierre-Philippe Thomire and watchmaker Louis Moinet, features an exquisitely detailed scene of Ve...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Antique French Champlevé Enamel & Gold Bronze Musical Figure Candlesticks
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning pair of antique French champlevé enamel & gold bronze musical figure candlesticks, circa 1870.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Gallé Mold-Blown Cameo Glass Plum Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare cameo glass vase by the French glassmaker Émile Gallé features an exceptional mold-blown design of a fruiting plum tree. While the majority of Gallé vases were blown into molds before being carved or enameled, only a very small handful were wholly designed to take shape within the mold. The stunning result is evident in this rare example, which showcases the ripe fruits protruding naturally from the body of the vase.
Considered one of the pioneers of Art Nouveau, Gallé was renowned for his naturalistic glass artistry. In 1889, he displayed his new glass creations at the Paris International...
Category
20th Century French Other New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Isabella d'Este and Francesco II Gonzaga Majolica Busts by Angelo
By Angelo Minghetti
Located in New Orleans, LA
These two busts, monumental in both their size and artistry, come from the renowned Italian majolica workshop of the famed Angelo Minghetti. Depicted are the Renaissance political an...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Bronze Snake Charmer by Franz Bergman
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bronze Statue of a Snake Charmer
Franz Bergman
Early 20th Century
This captivating cold-painted bronze sculpture of a snake charmer is the work of the renowned Austrian sculptor Fra...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique English George III Flamed Mahogany John Scott Grandfather Clock Ca. 1780
By John Scott, London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English London Made George III Flamed Mahogany "John Scott" Grandfather Clock, Circa 1780.
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco period table clock by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class of its own. Crafted of black lacquer, no detail was spared by the famed firm in creating this hig...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass
$28,500
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Gallé Art Nouveau Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable acid-etched vase is the work of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarded names in French glassmaking. The artist's love of nature is ...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$15,850
René Lalique Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this enchanting Ceylan vase is molded from opalescent glass with a blue stained wheel. The design...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$19,850
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany and Ormolu Longcase Clock, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany and ormolu longcase clock, circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Sèvres Porcelain and Dorè Bronze Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Porcelain and Dorè Bronze Vases
Sèvres
Circa 1845
With porcelain vessels in the iconic Sèvres cobalt blue, encased in lavish doré bronze armatures, this pair of Louis XVI-style urns epitomizes the masterful craftsmanship and refined beauty of the famed porcelain manufactory. Each urn is adorned with three finely chased caryatid figures joined by floral garlands, resting upon a reticulated circular gilt bronze base.
Since its founding in the 18th century, the Sèvres porcelain manufactory has been synonymous with the finest porcelain wares. Established under the patronage of Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour, the firm quickly became the official royal porcelain producer. Throughout the 19th century, Sèvres expanded its repertoire, designing distinct vase forms that ranged from neoclassical grandeur to Gothic delicacy.
These exceptional urns pay homage to Pierre Gouthière, one of the most renowned bronze artists of the preceding century. Appointed gilder to King Louis XV in 1767, Gouthière revolutionized metalwork, pioneering a gilding technique that achieved an exquisite matte finish. Similar caryatid figures appear on vases once owned by the Duke of Talleyrand, while similar mermaid motifs—prevalent in Gouthière’s work—can be found on a serpentine marble vase in the Louvre. These vases embody the grandeur of Louis XVI-style ornamentation, blending rich materials with impeccable detail.
Each: 19 3/4 high x 13" diameter
Marked under bronze Sèvres Louis Philippe...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique French Empire Gold Bronze & Patinated Bronze Candelabra, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Empire gold bronze & patinated bronze candelabra, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...
Category
18th Century German Other Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Pair of Russian Malachite Tazze by the Imperial Lapidary Works
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Russian Malachite Tazze
Imperial Lapidary Works
Circa 1830
A magnificent example of early 19th-century Russian craftsmanship, this pair of malachite tazze was created by the Imperial Lapidary Works of Ekaterinburg, circa 1830. These works exemplify the period when malachite emerged as the principal decorative material in Russian hardstone...
Category
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite
Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intricately detailed 19th-century bracket clock from famed English firm J.C. Jennens & Sons is monumental in size, likely made for one of the great world exhibitions or perhaps to put in the firm's own store window. The eight-day timepiece has a triple fusee...
Category
19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vase on Stand, Circa 1910-1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vase on Stand, Circa 1910-1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Antique English Mahogany Knife & Fork Cutlery Urns / Boxes, Circa 1910-1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English mahogany knife and fork cutlery urns / boxes, Circa 1910-1920. Exceptional size.
Category
Early 20th Century New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Gilt Bronze Candlestick by Pierre Casenove, circa 1980
By Pierre Casenove
Located in New Orleans, LA
A gorgeous sculpted gilt bronze candlestick by famous French artist, Pierre Casanove. Influenced by famed bronzers such as Giacometti, Casanove once wo...
Category
1980s French Vintage New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Carved Citrine Pill Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French pill box combines the mastery of the French goldsmithing tradition with the radiance of citrine. The box was crafted by the celebrated French jeweler Gustave-Roger Sandoz, who was renowned for producing exceptional pieces with a variety of gems in the Art Nouveau style. In this example, he brilliantly combined pieces of highly translucent, golden citrine with gold to create the exquisite box. The texture of the carving is exceptional, with a natural and dynamic motif that evokes the very best tenets of the Art Nouveau style. The gold rim is further decorated with tiny beads, while a pearl-mounted gold leaf finial completes the exceptional piece.
Maison Gustave Sandoz...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass
$24,500
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Jade Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the timeless grandeur of the Art Deco period, this Tiffany & Co. France travel clock is composed of luxurious nephrite jade and quartz. Th...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Jade, Quartz, Gold
Patek Philippe Cartel Clock
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
The famed Patek Philippe crafted this spectacular gilt bronze cartel clock. The case is exuberantly embellished in the Louis XV style with scrolling foliate work and an argyle-patterned screen punctuated with rosettes. The decorative screen conceals a panel of solar cells on the front of the timepiece. These photoelectric cells, along with a backup lithium battery, power the caliber 17-250 mechanical movement. It tells the time on a white enamel dial with both Roman and Arabic numerals and ornate brass hands. The timepiece comes complete with its original fitted Patek Philippe box. Overall, this clock displays the lasting quality and style of this legendary Swiss firm.
Patek Philippe is one of the world’s premier luxury brands and is widely regarded as the world's most prestigious watchmaker. Founded in 1851 by Polish watchmaker Antoni Patek and French watchmaker Adrien Philippe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Other New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$74,500
Wedgwood Tri-Colored Jasper Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare Wedgwood tri-colored jasper vase exemplifies that renowned firm’s classical artistry. Crafted of jasper, perhaps the greatest of Josiah Wedgwood’s porcelain innovations, in the shape of an ancient Greek calyx krater...
Category
Early 20th Century English Classical Greek New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Vienna Portrait Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a beautiful plate, executed to museum quality standards.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Category
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Daum Nancy Tall Fuchsia Vase
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tall Fuchsia Vase
Daum Nancy
Circa 1900
This monumental Daum Nancy vase is a masterwork of Art Nouveau glassmaking, created around the turn of the centur...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
$22,850
Antique 20th Century Cast Bronze Elephant Statue.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 20th Century Cast Bronze Elephant Statue.
Category
20th Century New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional singing bird cylinder music box is a wonder of Austrian mechanical ingenuity. Not only does it play a selection of classical airs with remarkable tone and clarity, but its lush sound is accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton...
Category
19th Century Austrian Other Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Satinwood
Antique English Golden Oak Mechanical Smoker's Box, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English golden oak mechanical smoker's box, circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique French Faience Enameled Urn, circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Faience Enameled Urn, circa 1900-1910.
Category
Early 20th Century French New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Antique English Black Walnut Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an exquisite black walnut tea caddy. It is in excellent condition and has a beautiful finish.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
By James Fenton
Located in New Orleans, LA
A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker James Fenton features an exceptional Adam and Eve automaton above the dial. Longcase ti...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of Blue John And Bronze Cassolettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Blending natural wonder and artistic prowess, this magnificent pair of cassolettes is a symphony of craftsmanship. The intricate gilt bronze decor, only made possible by the finest c...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Bronze
$68,850 / set
French 19th Century Bronze Horse, Signed J. Moigniez, Mounted on Marble Base
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 19th century bronze horse, signed J. Moigniez, mounted on marble base with plaque that has his name. The sculpture is detailed with the saddle, reins, and bit in the horse’s ...
Category
19th Century French Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Continental Silver Repousse Jewel Box, Circa 1875-1895.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique continental silver repousse jewel box, circa 1875-1895.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Émile Gallé Alpine Glass Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional in both size and artistry, this sand-polished cameo art glass vase from the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé features an exceedingly rare alpine scene. The artist's l...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
19th Century French Pair of Antique Bronze Snake Candlesticks
Located in New Orleans, LA
A captivating pair of antique bronze candlesticks sculpted in the form of a snake. Their sinuous bodies coiling upward to hold candles—melding naturalistic detail with a touch of mys...
Category
19th Century French Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Malachite is one of Russia’s most prestigious stones, and its use in the creation of this rare and opulent inkwell indicates commission and ownership by an individual of considerable status. Wonderful doré bronze accents are the perfect complement to the vivid green stone. Two dipping wells and pen tray make this inkwell as functional as it is beautiful,
circa 1890.
Dimensions: 18 1/4” wide x 11” deep x 5 1/2” high.
The 19th century proved to be the golden age of Russian malachite. The stone became a sign of prestige and a token of wealth so much so that Russian papers of the time wrote: “To afford having a big piece wrought in malachite is synonymous to owning diamonds.” Due to malachite's relatively close proximity, Russian tsars could easily obtain the malachite they needed to decorate their lavish palaces, such as the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, paneling walls and commissioning beautiful inlaid works of art. Year after year the Russian (Romanov) treasury paid increasingly unreasonable prices to hoard the best malachite, much of which went into Romanov palaces and extravagant objects d’art. The Hermitage Museum possesses a collection of over 200 examples of this “palatial” malachite...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Tiffany Studios Favrile Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Favrile Glass Vase
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Circa 1900
This rare glass vase by Louis Comfort Tiffany is a striking example of Tiffany Studios’ groundbreaking innovation in Art Nouveau ...
Category
20th Century American New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$9,850 / set
Agate and Micromosaic Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Intricate and flawless, the highly detailed micromosaic medallion on the lid of this agate box is an incredible example of this diminutive art form. The elaborate micromosaic depicts...
Category
19th Century European Other Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate
$12,850
18th Century English Agate Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Trimmed in elegant yellow gold is this polished English agate snuff box. Distinguished by the dynamic patterning of the agate, the exquisite vessel i...
Category
18th Century English Other Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Gold
Desk Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With Roman numerals marking the hours, the dial's radiant guilloché pattern is well-complemented by hands studded with fine white diamonds. An outstanding example of 1920s design, this remarkable timepiece comes with its original red leather case, excellent condition.
The Cartier tradition...
Category
20th Century French New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold
$48,500
Antique English Golden Oak Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
A great little inkwell with warm colored golden oak wood.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Automaton Clock And Music Box House
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a hallmark of unparalleled horological excellence. For generations, Geneva has seamlessly merged traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, setting the standard for luxury timepieces. Adorned with delicate hand-painted details, this exquisite cottage exudes provincial charm. Intricate floral motifs and ivy vines gracefully ascend its façade, drawing onlookers into this detailed masterpiece. A couple stands in the doorway, meticulously carved to exude the height of style and grace.
In the style of the iconic cuckoo clock, a distinguished gentleman, adorned with a pipe and cane, emerges from the balcony doors...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Antique Black Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in New Orleans, LA
This caddy has the beautiful warm, strong colors of black walnut. A handsome decorative box, to be sure.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Capo di Monte Porcelain Hand-Painted Jewel Box, Circa 1900's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Italian Capo di Monte hand-painted porcelain jewel box, circa 1900's.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Bronze and Crystal Candelabra by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Crystal and Gilt-Bronze Candelabra
Baccarat
Circa 1900
An exquisite pair of Art Nouveau Baccarat crystal and gilt-bronze candelabra, these five-light masterpieces epitomize ...
Category
20th Century French New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Swiss Enamel And Gold Musical Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 19th-century gold box appears at first glance be an exquisite snuff box adorned with a charming Swiss enamel vista encircled by a multitude of natural pearls. A quick wind of the key, however, reveals the complex mechanism hidden inside, and the box plays a wistful tune. Once known as carillons à musique...
Category
19th Century Swiss Other Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
French, Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, C. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
An outstanding Antique French Napoleon III three piece bronze and marble clock garniture set, c. 1880, with a bronze surmount of a putto playing a bagpipe, over a drum clock...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$2,213 Sale Price / set
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Pair of French 18th Century Bronze Statues of Satyrs, Signed Clodion
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent matched pair of bronze figures was created by the well known bronzier Clodion in the late 18th century. The pair is a fantastic reflection of Clodion’s skill and cel...
Category
18th Century French Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Elkington & Co. Garniture Set
By Elkington & Co., W. Albert Willms
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary enameled silverplate and crystal dish set by Elkington & Co. exemplifies one of the company's earliest and most celebrated ventures into champlevé enamel work. Ins...
Category
19th Century English Other Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
$29,850 / set
French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French clock garniture, styled in the Louis XV taste, is a charming work of artistry and craftsmanship. Crafted of richly veined and brightly-hued fluorspar mounted wi...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Antique Dutch Marquetry "Pieter Paulus" Amsterdam Grandfather Clock, Circa 1730.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Dutch Marquetry Grandfather Clock, Dial and Movement made by Pieter Paulus, Amsterdam, Circa 1720-1740.
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Pair of Silver Candelabra by Thomas Bradbury
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important set of George V silver candelabra by famed English silversmiths Thomas Bradbury & Sons are some of the finest the firm ever created. A high level of refinement is impa...
Category
20th Century English Georgian New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
$88,500 / set
Fine Pair of 18th Century Chinese Craqule Vases with Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent pair of early 18th century Chinese celadon craqule ware vases. When they were exported to France in the 19th century, the French added bronze d’ore mounts. Here we see tops, side handles, and bases of bronze d’ore, crafted beautifully in the Rococo manner.
This piece is a collection of a fourth generation, family owned business in New Orleans called The French Antique Shop. The store was first opened by Marie and Marcel Granet in Paris when they married in 1927. A jewish family, they came to the United States before the outbreak of the Second World War, leaving on the last boat out of Paris' port, Le Havre. When they reached New Orleans, they fell in love with the Vieux Carre...
Category
18th Century French Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Loetz Lava Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable art glass Lava style vase is a part of Loetz’s Phaenomen Genre 377, the remarkable collection unveiled at the Paris World Exhibition of 1900. The Crete color variatio...
Category
20th Century Czech Bohemian New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$12,850
Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
A remarkable example of Josiah Wedgwood's legendary ceramic art, the importance and rarity of this urn vase simply cannot be overstated. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stoneware developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1760s that was inspired by the hard, natural stone known as Egyptian basalt...
Category
19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Litchfield Cathedral Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable English Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock, crafted by Evans of Handsworth, captures the essence of the famed Lichfield Cathedral with its iconic three-spire top and stunning Gothic architecture. This extraordinary timepiece features an intricate skeleton design, revealing its impressive two-train chain fuseé movement that powers an eight-day movement, chiming the hours on a melodious gong. The dial is a masterpiece in itself, intricately pierced and engraved in silver, displaying the time with Roman numerals and blued steel hands. The clock sits gracefully atop its original rosewood base.
The Birmingham firm of William F. Evans of Handsworth was one of the most respected makers of skeleton clocks of the 19th century. The golden age of their manufacture occurred between the 1860s through the 1880s, and the firm was renowned for the stellar quality, grand size and superior materials utilized in the creation of their clocks. Of the many cathedrals they produced, the Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock has earned a prominent status in today's market, being highly sought-after and coveted by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Skeleton clocks stand out as exceptional and captivating timepieces, meticulously crafted to reveal the inner workings of the mechanism in all their glory. Originating as early as the mid-16th Century as drum clocks, these intricately designed clocks are a testament to the finest craftsmanship of their time. The French played a significant role in popularizing skeleton clocks around 1750, introducing remarkable spring-driven antique mantle clocks...
Category
19th Century English Antique New Orleans - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Steel
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