19th Century Blue John Also known as Derbyshire Spar Urn

Blue John, or Derbyshire Spar is a rare semi precious stone and the only variety of fluorite to possess qualities significant enough to classify it as a gemstone. Mined from the Blu...

A large pair of early 19th century bronze campana-shaped urns, having flower moulded and beaded rims, above scrolled carrying handles and acanthus decoration below, raised on fluted ...

Pressed molded crystal vase Designed by Marc Lalique in 1950. Stylus signature. Height 28 cm Lalique design No. 11.952. Vase or Seau a Champagne in clear and satin-finish crystal ...

 A wonderful late C18th Ormolu mounted Blue John urn, attributed to the workshop of Matthew Boulton. The acorn finial with rope twist border, above pale veining and rich purple marb...

A fine pair of George III Ormolu-mounted Derbyshire alabaster urns, circa 1780. Each with a glazed oval plaque, one containing a silhouette, the other w...

Early 19th century pewter urn from England. The form is la wonderfully bulbous shape with a handle on wither side which feature spurs and a lovely serpentined shape. The base is si...

19th century French Urn.

This beautiful ornamental urn is carved of rare Blue John Derbyshire spar, taken from the now-extinct Blue John Cavern in Derbyshire, England. Crafted in a classically-inspired shape, this closed urn evokes the elegance of the Georgian period. Since the Roman era, Blue John was used to create fine decorative wares. This intriguing stone demands a great deal of skill in its handling and was the material most favored by silversmith Matthew Boulton, especially for the creation of his stoneware vases. A soft and brittle stone, it responds very quickly to heat, and must be carefully dried in order to retain its original color. This urn is wonderful example of Blue John artistry, circa 1810 Measures: 11 5/8" high Discovered by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, Blue John stone...

Lovely pair of 19th century bronze urns on a original marble base. The vegetal motives, meanders and lobbed moulding are typical of the Classic revival period. Beautiful detail are t...

A fine antique paperweight. Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple & yell...