Antique English Edwardian Period Brass Fireplace Coal Scuttle

From the extraordinary collection of Henry Ford II, we present this exceptionally rare pair of original English George III period (1760-1820) jardinières! 18th century, England, hand carved and enameled partial gilt wooden jardinière planters...

A magnificent over 200 year old French Empire Period (1804-1815) parcel gilt walnut armorial hall pedestal / plant stand. Born in France in the early 19th century, most likely near the Italian border or Napoleonic territory in present day Northern Italy, most impressive palatial scale, exceptionally executed one-of-a-kind sculptural work, having carved fiolate apron with H monogram, decorative scroll work, stylized grotesque satyr mask with acanthus leaf accent, over high relief crest mural crown depicting four towers representing fortified city walls, shield escutcheon coat of arms with three fleur-de-lis above wavy lines depicting sea water in front of castle tower, supported by figural winged female caryatid, flanked by volute supports, joined by turned stretcher. circa 1810 Provenance / Acquisition: An important San Antonio estate Acquired from highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Texas Mansion Carved French and Italian Antiques catalog...

A fine Regency period pole fire screen, handcrafted in England, circa 1800. This wonderful example having an exceptionally hand carved and turned rich...

A scarce Edwardian period R.A Lister & Co. oak standing bucket (wine cooler / plant stand) from the early 20th century, having brass double banded accents, gracefully rising on fitted tripod form base, with three gently curving cabriole legs joined by medial shelf stretcher. circa 1905 Born in Dursley, England in the early years of the short Edwardian reign, this charming standing bucket features a European old world wood stave barrel body, with elegantly aged rich antique oak colors, warm rustic tones, wonderful grain patterns, and beautiful patina, banned behind two nicely patinated horizontal gilt brass braces. As interesting and attractive as it is useful, the versatile bucket mounted stand can be used a variety of ways, including as functional decor in a wine bar or fine restaurant, serving, using a galvanized pail filled with ice as a freestanding table side champagne - wine bottle chiller, as a decorative country accent piece filled with fresh cut or dried flowers, filled with flowers as a indoor or outdoor porch planter - plant stand, or even outside as a farmhouse style garden ornament. Adorned with its original "R.A Lister & Co. Ltd" metal tag on the inside, this charming antique English oak bucket...