19th Century Decorative Objects

A finely executed Japanese cloisonné enamel box dating to the Meiji period, executed entirely with gilt wire cloisons. The lid is centered with a dynamic coiled dragon set against a ...

Stunning copper water cans with great patina. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, losses and old repairs. Great to use as decorative objects in or outside. Might have leaks.

An antique 19th-Century English black lacquered papier mache lotus shaped dish or lobed tray with a handpainted Chinoiseirie gilt bird and foliate design. It would be beautiful for d...

Superb campaign box Brass mounted tropical hardwood Not sure of its function. Possibly originally a gun case or for ammunition. Green baize interior. Free UK shipping

Lovely quill box Ebony and porcupine quill Good condition Free UK shipping. PLEASE NOTE only available in the UK at the moment. I am seeking advice on Cites exemption for export....

A refined and beautifully executed Japanese cloisonne enamel vase from the school of Goto Seizaburo, Meiji period circa 1890. Height twelve inches. This vase displays the naturalis...

Swedish ‘Dug-Out Barrel’ / Laggarkärl, 1800s Its size and stunning organic shape make it truly remarkable. Made from a single solid dug-out pine trunk with an attached bottom, perf...

Rare handmade glass weavers oil lamp from the south of France. France, 19th century. Good condition. Copper wick holder of recent date.

Bronze sculpture of two flamingos standing on a stepped plinth, signed Franz Mazura. The birds are modeled with detailed feather and leg work, shown clearly in the close-up of the ba...

Impressive hand-painted Folk Art box from the Late 19th Century. The box has been hand-painted in black, red, blues and green. There appears to be either twos horses or maybe unicorn...

Large Art Nouveau enameled glass vase by Legras, France, 1890s. Made of hand-blown blue glass in the shape of a cylinder with a swirling finish on its outer face. Carefully hand-pain...

Antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze picture frame 19th Century Classic elaborate bow motif crest, stylized laurel leaf border with fine beaded details. Black velvet back with ...

Wonderful walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Good condition Working secret drawers* Replaced leather With a key Free UK shipping *The drawers a...

This is a hand carved or turned butter bowl.The condition is very good.

Antique rare French Blue Opaline Glass dresser box with bronze trim.

Antique Gothic Style Chip Carved Walnut Keepsake Box C1860 Measures - 9.5"H x 15.25"W x 9.5"D This keepsake box, dating to circa 1860, showcases the Gothic style chip carving typical...

Fine Pair of French Art Nouveau Candlestick Holders, c.1900 A fabulous pair of Art Nouveau candlestick holders dating to around 1900, beautifully crafted with the flowing organic li...

Top quality carved bust, signed by Cristoforo Vicari (Swiss-Italian, 1946-1913). This remarkable antique alabaster sculpture depicts a serene young woman dressed in a Florentine cos...

Attractive pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire dogs, having a quality pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire dogs, with matching white coats with brown spots, matching gold coll...

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid grained Mahogany Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quart...

Victorian milk glass vase with hand painted enamels and gilding - featuring birds and foliage - unsigned - United Kingdom (likely) - late 19th century...

A delightful French bronze Grand Tour model of the Arc De Triomphe, circa 1860 in date. The beautifully realistic model is cast in high relief and is mounted on a black marble base....

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Sterling Silver Fittings by Thomas Douglas of London Dated 1845 From our Vanity Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Rosewood Vanity Box by David Ed...

Antique Aesthetic Movement Bronze Copper Figural Floral Mantle Clock Signed C1880 Measures - 12" x 9 3/8" x 5 7/8" This mantle ...

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with interior rack, guilloche on both sides and George IV period. Metal: Silver/Gold. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 15.58 g...

An exceptionally fine Carrara marble bust of Napoleon Bonaparte on an equally fine marble columnar pedestal,  Circa 1810 in date.   The sculpture depicts a young Napoleon wearing his...

A large Swiss extremely finely carved museum quality linden wood table top clock by C.V. Bergen, Interlaken, Swiss Circa 1890 in date. The clock features a seated maiden wearing a t...

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas France, 1858 This exquisite 19th-...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Papier-mâché Circa 1850 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this petit form Papier-mâché Tea Caddy dating to the Victorian period. The ...

An elegant pair of giltwood glazed frames enclosing fourteen Grand Tour  intaglios dating from the early 19th Century. The shaped plaster intaglios feature subjects predominantly fr...

An exceptional Japanese cloisonné enamel vase from the golden age of the Meiji period, delicately worked in fine silver wire and attributed to the celebrated master Hayashi Kodenji. ...

Elegant and finely cast bronze sculpture of Hermes, France circa 1890. Hermes, the messenger of the gods in classical mythology, is a symbol of communication, travel, intelligence, a...

This pair of Delft blue and white antique lidded jars, marked for The Claw** and dating to circa 1820, is hand-painted in the traditional Delft style. Each jar features a cover toppe...

Description: Silver wall salver with relief Portuguese coat of arms, surrounded by shell reliefs and floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 6...

Late Victorian Blue and White Porcelain Jardinière on Stand, with lobed floral panels, Staffordshire in the Art Nouveau manner 13" diam x 31"h

An elegant 19th-century English Regency rosewood writing slope and campaign desk, exquisitely decorated with mother-of-pearl scrolling foliate inlay and refined silver-toned metal st...

Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.

Description: Regulator clock in rosewood with silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 1048.83 grams. Dimensions: 26.5x23.5cm. Content:...

Description: Russian silver cigarette case with cloisonné enamel, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Russian. Brand: Moscow. Weight: 333.73 grams. Dimensions: 12.5x...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Casket Shaped boulle Sewing Box with Full Contents From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this English Boulle Sewing B...

Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color. Amazing statement at your counter top . France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.

A pair of Chinese Famille Verte porcelain vases. Each vase has an unusual shape, and adorned with an enamelled design representing battle scenes. The necks and the bases of the vases...

A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...

Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the Provence. Great color and rare small size. France, circa 1850 Good but weathered condition.

Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form ...

A pair of Japanese cloisonne enameled brass vases. They feature a narrow neck, rounded body, and are decorated with an intricate pattern of floral designs in various colors, and gilt...

Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/mid-1800s featuring green paint with gold detail painted on the body and it has a clean face. It is structurally sound and will be check...

A rare pair of antique 19th Century Dutch Delft faience five finger heart-shaped tulip vases or tulipieres. Maker's marks on reverse. These lovely tulip vases are decorated with fine...

Charming folk art 19th-century country English pine blanket chest or box featuring a Georgian manor house facade on the outside. The storage box has a hinged top and handles on each ...

A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The blade is made of polished nephrite jade stone. Pink guilloche enamel handle with gilt a...

A pair of antique Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body with a fluted mouth. The exteriors are brightly enamelled with the Hundred Butterflies patter...

A fine quality Japanese vase from the time of Emperor Meiji, 1868 to 1912. Of a baluster form with slightly lobed shoulders, the body is adorned with a finely detailed shaded cloison...

A Very Impressive Example of an English Moore Brothers Porcelain Centerpiece of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. This rare ...

Stunning wooden Holy Heart of Christ statue. An exceptional and deeply moving life-size hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ, depicting the Sacred Heart. This monumental chu...

This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...

A stunning and beautifully painted antique French porcelain metal mounted trinket box decorated with exotic birds and made by the world-renowned Limoge Porcelain factory and believed...

A late 1880s French silver-plated seal exhibiting early Art Nouveau influence. The elegantly sculpted handle features flowing organic lines and stylized foliate motifs characteristic...

A charming antique Art Nouveau papier-mâché box, beautifully hand-painted with a delicate botanical composition. The lid features finely rendered white blossoms intertwined with blue...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

Description: Wooden frame with silver shell applications and support. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: 283.5 grams. Dimensions: 20.5cmx17cm. Content...