A French Antique Silvered Bronze Centerpiece

19th Century French Iron & Enamel Planter having gargoyle figures as legs with a total of 20 enameled tiles depicting flowers, Dimensions Height: 13.5" Width: 30" Depth: 14 3/4"

A very fine and unusual 19th century French Sevres style Porcelain gilt-bronze mounted figural centerpiece. Having two molded cherubs holding birds on the handles of the masterfully ...

A mid 20th century Persian Isfahan solid silver / wall plaque or tray of rectangular form. This is a stunning piece of artwork. The tray also features the artist's name, which adds a personal touch and showcases their craftsmanship. One of the most captivating aspects of this tray is its hand-chased decoration depicting Achaemenid figures and winged sphinxes. The Achaemenid Empire was an ancient Persian civilization that existed from the 6th to 4th century BCE, famous for its architectural marvels such as the city of Persepolis. The presence of Achaemenid figures on the tray suggests a tribute to this rich historical era. The winged sphinxes, on the other hand, add a touch of intrigue and mysticism to the design. Depicted with elegance and intricacy, these mythical creatures symbolize power, wisdom, and protection, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Persian cultures. The hand-chased technique used to create the decoration on the tray involves hammering and shaping the metal surface, creating intricate patterns and designs. This meticulous craftsmanship gives the tray a sense of uniqueness and exclusivity, as each detail is carefully shaped by the artist's skilled hands. Overall, the combination of the Achaemenid figures and winged sphinxes on this Isfahan silver tray...

A large and unusual 19th century French Sevres style gilt bronze mounted oval shaped centerpiece. The cobalt Blue ground painted with a scene of seven ladies sitting in an interior engaging in embroidery. The reverse painted with a landscape scene with houses by a lake...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI style silvered bronze centerpiece with metal removable insert. The centerpiece is raised on columned feet and adorned in the neoclassical, Lo...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. silvered bronze centerpiece with its original copper insert. The centerpiece is raised by foliate designed rectangular feet below a detai...

A superb French 19th century Louis XV st. silvered bronze centerpiece with its original removable interior. The centerpiece is raised by elegant scrolled foliate feet. The body displ...

Beautiful centerpiece made entirely of solid silver, of fine Florentine workmanship, marked with the "800" brand which confirms its quality. Dating from the late 19th-early 20th cent...