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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket
Limoges Miniature 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Napoleon III gilded ormolu and Limoges enamel jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date.
The hinged lid having a beautiful finely painted miniature Limoges en...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Silver and Enamel Circular Box
By Franco Salimbeni
Located in Newark, England
ENAMEL AND SILVER GILT TABLE SNUFF
From our collectables category, we are delighted to offer this incredible quality Italian Mid-Century Modern Silver and Enamel Circular Box. The S...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Art Deco Solid Silver
Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case c.1929
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th Century silver and guilloche enamel cigarette case, of a rectangular form with rounded sides. The one side of the body is enamelled in translucent green over a circular spiral e...
Category
20th Century European Other United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Cosmic
Orbit Trio XL Purion
White Piano Lacquered Brass Pendant, Ceiling Light
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Trio for three, a unique ceiling light composed by a cluster of lighting components. Combining patinated brass plates and finely brushed brass framework, the Orbit Trio ceiling light...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303B
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Small 6 inch Dial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester - B
A small bakelite wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1960.
Gent of...
Category
1960s British Industrial Vintage United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These glass paperweights are wonderful decorative pieces which will make perfect desk accessories or collectables.
The paperweights are all slightly different in their shape and ...
Category
20th Century French Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Small Antique Desk Tin, English, Leather, Desktop, Stationery Pot, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique desk tin. An English, Moroccan leather dressed desktop stationery pot, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Appealing leather craft with great colour
Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly timeworn with careful use
Dressed with red and black leather, ordered into eight segments upon the lid
Reed decor adds pattern detail to the circumference
Cast metal interior in good, original order
This is a charming antique small desk...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Edwardian United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Rare Set Four Silver Plate
Glass Column Candlesticks, circa 1860
By William Briggs and Co.
Located in Bath, GB
It is rare to find a pair of these candlesticks in a winning combination of classically styled silver plate paired with glass columns, here we have a set of four!
Just back from o...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Small 19th Century Brass Preserving Pan or Cooking Pot
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small 19th century brass preserving pan or cooking pot
A superb piece of social history and a must for the kitchenalia, collector, this is a 19...
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Teak Paper Basket in Bent Plywood
Located in Leicester, GB
A mid-century bent plywood paper basket manufactured in the UK by Mallod in the 1960s. The bin is veneered with Teak for a great mid-century 'mad men look'. A lovely rounded rectangu...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Kjell Bolinder Swedish Manganese Glazed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Kjell Bolinder (Swedish, b.1942) was born in the Hoganas area in the south of Sweden and comes from a long line of ceramicists dating back to 1830. He started his own pottery at Hoga...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington
Co
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian brass novelty clock by Elkington & Co., in the form of a double steering-wheel, one wheel enclosing a clock and the other a barometer, with ...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Silver Plated Leader and the Swan Gondola Basket
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Silver Plated Centrepiece
This Centrepiece is extremely Well Modelled consisting of a Boat and Cherub at the Helm
Dates C20th.
Category
2010s Unknown United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Silver Cup JARDINJÄR Silver
Crystal European Decorative Bowl Cup
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver cup or large Decorative food or fruit cup, pressed, cast and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. unstamped, tested with the scratch test, Height 15cm, Width 41c...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$825 Sale Price
50% Off
19th Century French White Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
An Impressive Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
In the Louis XVI Manner
Constructed from a marble platform with a bronze group above; all confidentl...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Cosmic Verdigris Chandelier XL 100
Verdigris Patina Brass Ceiling Pendant
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
Made with finely hand-spun brass plates in London. The outer shades of this chandelier are finished in a mixed verdigris patina whilst the inner shades are kept in finely brushed bra...
Category
2010s English Organic Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Meteorite Impact Desert Glass
Located in London, GB
Libyan Desert Glass
Circa 29 Million y/o
Height: 9.5 cm
A beautiful, tactile piece of yellow glass, found between the high crested dunes of the Libyan De...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Libyan Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Faceted Optical Glass Vase by Veritas, Texas US, 2016
By Veritas
Located in Glasgow, GB
Contemporary faceted optical glass vase by Veritas, Texas, 2016, in crystal-clear cut glass with pyramid facets and a sculptural modern form. This thick, heavyweight optical glass va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Optical Glass
19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock by Japy Fréres in the Louis XVI Manner
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
A table clock in the Louis XVI Manner
By Japy Frères
The finely chased ormolu case is dressed with pink 'Sèvres' style hand decorated polychrome panels to the face and sides, dep...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Small Antique Keepsake Box, Oriental, Decorative Case, Qing Dynasty, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique keepsake box. An Oriental, mahogany and exotic stone inlaid decorative Qing dynasty case, dating to the Edwardian period, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
A 1950s French abstract birds terracotta sculpture in the style of Picasso
Located in London, GB
A large abstract terracotta sculpture of two feathered birds in the style of Picasso. Signed Toma .
France C1950
Category
Mid-20th Century United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Moss Greens III, green
clear textured glass sculpture by Nina Casson Mcgarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
'Moss Greens II' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Nina Casson McGarva.
Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mould where she introduces all of the beaut...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Rare Large Staffordshire Pottery Otter Hunter Spill Vase
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Staffordshire spill vase with a hunting theme which features an otter hunter, his dogs and an otter impaled on his spear. Multi-coloured with ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Just Andersen Denmark, 1930s Danish Fano Girl Bronze Bust, Carl Emil Ruge #2111
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark bronze bust of a Fano Danish Girl designed by Carl Emil Ruge
A lovely innocent face makes this piece absolutely charming
Superb dark...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Benham and Froud London. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper night candle holders
By Benham
Froud
Located in London, GB
Benham and Froud London. A pair of Arts and Crafts copper night candle holders, with hand formed floral decoration to the square bases, and extended scroll work handles. Both stamped...
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
16th Century Late Medieval Heraldic Encaustic Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 445-year-old late medieval 16th century heraldic encaustic tile of Flemish origin (unmarked). Made from terracotta and glazed, this 6-inch antique tile is an excellent collector’s ...
Category
16th Century Dutch Medieval Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique European Silver Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European silver sugar box modelled in the form of a stork; part of our collection of silver bird sugar boxes
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique cast 800 standard silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in form of a stork.
The silver box is embellished with fine details reproducing the bird's plumage and anatomical features.
The body of the bird is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicate the high quality of the piece.
This exceptional and large antique silver stork sugar box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover.
Condition
This antique stork...
Category
1890s European Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
French White Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French white marble ‘Pendule D’Officier’ style mantel clock standing on turned toupie feet with applied ormolu mounts with stepped break arch pediment surmounted by a gilded laurel w...
Category
1860s French Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Dunhill Gemline 14k Gold Plated Boxed Fountain Pen With Engine Turned Decoration
By Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Dunhill Gemline 14k Gold Plated Fountain Pen With An Engine Turned Decoration With Enamel Inset Clip With Original Grey Dunhill Box
Writes really well with executed with excellent D...
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
$569 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique 20thC American Solid Silver Three-Tier Cigar Box By Tiffany
Co c.1920
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Tiffany & Co solid silver three tier cigar box, cedar-lined, rectangular shaped, the bottom compartment used for cigars and is mounted with a partly raised hinged cover supporting a smaller cigarette box and its lid supporting hinged match box with cigar clipper with ball handle, the exterior of the box is engraved with a scrolling foliage pattern throughout. Hallmarked Sterling silver (925 standard), Made for Tiffany & Co, stamped inventory number 123.
One of the most iconic jewellery brands, Tiffany & Co's history begins from a small store that was opened on Broadway, New York in 1837. Two school friends Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young started to sell stationery, fancy souvenirs, china and haberdashery. In 1841 the company got a new partner, J.L. Ellis, who suggested selling silverware, jewellery and clocks. The firm changed its name to Tiffany, Young and Ellis.
Charles Tiffany decided to move away from the classic Victorian style that was popular at that time. The owners of the company set up designers to seek inspiration in nature and interpret it in clean and harmonious forms. This innovative approach became known as the "new American style".
In 1853, Charles Tiffany bought the shares of his partners and renamed the company to Tiffany & Co. Beyond jewellery, Tiffany met the growing demand for luxury items from affluent Americans. Solid silver snuff boxes, polished stationery, purses, bouquet holders, perfume bottles and French cosmetics could be found at Tiffany's.
In 1851, the company hired New York's prolific silversmith John C. Moore to design silverware. Moore's silver designs won numerous awards at world exhibitions in the late 19th century. In 1878 Tiffany was awarded the Grand Prix for its Japanese-influenced silverware at the Paris World Exposition. The company became the first American jeweller to be awarded.
Because of the California Gold Rush in the 1850s, Tiffany started to use gold and silver, extracted within the country. Alongside with the introduction of American gemstones...
Category
20th Century American Other United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
French Ceramic Decorative Vase by Jean Derval
1990
, Large
By Jean Derval
Located in London, GB
Large French ceramic decorative vase by Jean Derval (1990). A significant work of ceramic sculpture, Derval's large vase is masterfully executed and beautifully painted demonstrating...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Barovier and Toso murano glass picture frame. Italy c1949
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
Orignal Barovier and Toso glass picture frame. Italy c1949
Larger size.
Glass in wonderful condition no damages.
Brass has lovely original patina
Actual glass frame 3cm deep.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A Senufo Sculpture of Two Birds
Located in CA, CA
A wooden sculpture of two stylised black and white casqued Hornbill, likely originating from the Senufo people of the Ivory coast, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
The circular base suggest...
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality large 19th century French gilded ormolu and Champlevé enamel clock garniture, having cherubs perched on top and to the sides, turned finials and columns. Bright coloured classical motif enamel decoration, flanked by a pair of...
Category
19th Century French Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
$17,895 / set
Antique Decorative Vase, Chinese, Brass, Flower Urn, Dragon Motif, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative vase. A Chinese, brass flower urn with dragon motif, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Wonderful relief form with appealing colour
Displays a...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Green Glass Bowl by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks, Circa 1970s
By Chribska Glassworks, Josef Hospodka
Located in Glasgow, GB
Czech Glass Bowl/Basket by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks, Circa 1970s
Model Number: 296/6/18
A unique Czech glass creation by renowned glass artist Josef Hospodka for Chri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$110 Sale Price
50% Off
Early 20th Century Glass Vase entitled "Décor Orchidée" by Le Verre Français
Located in London, GB
A wonderful early 20th Century Art Deco glass vase etched with vibrant red orchids against a deep orange background interspersed with deep burgundy reefs exhibiting excellent colour ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Geometric Glass Perfume Bottle, 1930
s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful Art Deco Czech perfume bottle dating from the 1930s. Features a clear cut glass bottle with original stopper with jet black enamel deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Large Three-Piece Porcelain, Champlevé Enamel, and Ormolu Mounted Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Large three-piece porcelain, champlevé enamel, and ormolu mounted clock set
French, late 19th century
Measures: Clock: height 46cm, width 25cm, depth 15cm
Vases: height 38cm, width 14cm, depth 11cm
This exceptional antique clock set consists of a central clock flanked by a pair of small vases...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Pheasant Vase
By Jerome Massier Fils
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Jerome Massier Fils Majolica figural vase which features a colourful pheasant stood in front of corn/wheat. Colouration: green, purple, teal blue are predominant. The piece bears mak...
Category
1920s French Vintage United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Antique Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hand carved bamboo Foo or Lion Dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the 19th Century Qing period.
T...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Set of 4 art deco sterling silver candlesticks in staggered sizes made in 1935
By Britton, Gould
Co
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1935 by Britton, Gould & Co., this handsome set of 4 George V period, Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the corinthian column style, with stepped bases...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Japanese Kutani Satsuma Bowl Hand-Painted Marked to Base, Circa 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality Earthenware Japanese Satsuma - Kutani large Bowl, beautifully hand decorated and dating to Circa 1940.
This is a well potte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer
Located in London, GB
In their elaborate use of C-scrolls, putti figures, stylised acanthus leaves and flowers, this clock and barometer are clearly Rococo in their style. The Rococo came into fashion in ...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
$24,777 / set
Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut
By Richard Hudnut
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this excellent condition Art Deco ladies combination compact dating to 1928. This is a classic Art Deco Richard Hudnut Le Debut Cloisonné Powder, Rouge and Mirror Compact and is an absolute delight in every aspect and genuinely has appears never to have been used.
This compact features a black enamel lid with cream dotted accents; the back of the compact has a spider web machine-tooled finish to accent the octagonal shape of the compact. The case opens to a rouge compartment with a mirror in the lid that is behind a gold toned Art Deco decorated cover. The loose powder compartment is in the lower section of the compact; and it has a hinged and latched recessed door to hold a puff. This feature was a later addition to the initial solid powder product release of 1924 and has the patent date stamped on the underside of the hinged door reflecting an issue date of 1928. The original rouge is in untouched condition and still shows the embossed name Le Debut while the loose powder well is empty. Inside it is hallmarked "Le Debut", "Richard Hudnut" on the Art Deco mirror frame...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Black glazed 20th century Biot pot
By Biot
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very attractive 20th century black glazed pot by Biot.
It is in very good condition with only light wear to the glaze.
No Chips or Cracks.
G...
Category
Mid-20th Century United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Putto Statue, French, Bronze, Cherub Figure, Late 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique putto statue. A French, bronze seated cherub figure with small bird in hand, dating to the late 19th century and later, circa 1...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
Fitted Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box Interior
From our Tunbridge Ware collection, we are delighted to offer this Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box. The Rosewood box of rectangular form extensiv...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and carving detail. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width:54cm...
Category
Early 1800s European Gustavian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$3,000
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Two-Light Candelabra (1893)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver two-light candelabra; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.
These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver candelabra have a classical square-shaped form, replicating the details of a classic English George I style.
Each impressive two light candelabrum retains the original hallmarked detachable push fit scrolling arms embellished with reed decoration.
The branches (labra) support two rounded waisted capitals with plain circular dished drip pans, ornamented with applied gadroon decorated borders.
The capitals are fitted with the original hallmarked push fit circular sconces, embellished with further gadroon decorated borders to the rims.
Each Victorian silver candelabrum bears a central fluted decorated boss, ornamented reflecting the same dish pan design as the capitals.
These versatile Victorian candelabra can be used as candlesticks once the arms are detached.
The square-shaped stepped foot incorporates a plain sunken well encircled with gadroon decoration to a plain collet style rim.
These Victorian silver candelabra have filled bases and bear a solid silver underside.
These exceptional 2 arm candelabra are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.
This exquisite pair of antique silver...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alfred Beurdeley Tulip
King Wood Bronze Jewelry Casket on Stand Paris France
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919) Paris fully stamped Tulip and Kingwood with bronze mounts jewelry casket on stand
This is one of the finest jewelry caskets I have ever seen, the quality is second to none, if you search works by Berurdeley you will see multiple pieces in the hundreds of thousands of pounds, these are some of the best and most collectable original handmade master craftsman pieces ever conceived. A Japanese lacquered cabinet of similar form made by Beurdeley which was larger sold in Sothebys in June last year for 216,125 Euros including fees
The cabinet is made with bookmatched Tulip and Kingwood with gilt bronze mounts all-over, the leather top is the original which is nicely aged, there is also a functioning key which is needed to access the drop front
Condition wise this piece has been cleaned waxed and polished, I have left the overall finish original however it can be fully restored to include a strip back and French polish should the new owners wish, this restoration would be completed at the new owners expense. On inspection I can see two panels which have timber shrinkage splits, there are some patina marks to the top and general patina marks
Dimensions:
Height 100.5cm
Width 41.5cm
Depth 31cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
Alfred Beurdeley, 1847-1919
Nationality: French
Date of Birth: 1847
Place of Birth: Paris
Place of Death: Paris
Identity: Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley was a collector who came from a family of cabinetmakers, antique dealers and collectors. He was the illegitimate son of Louis-Auguste-Alfred Beurdeley (1808–82). His grandfather, Jean Beurdeley (1772–1853), who served in Napoleon's army, opened a small antique shop in the Marais district of Paris. In 1830 he bought the Pavillon de Hanovre, 28 Boulevard des Italiens, which became the Beurdeley firm's principal gallery until 1894. L.-A.-A. Beurdeley dealt in antiques and works of art and was also a cabinetmaker specializing in reproductions of seventeenth and eighteenth Century Furniture. His clients included Napoleon III and the Empress Eugénie.
Life: In 1875 E.-A. Beurdeley took over his family's gallery and workshops and until 1894 concentrated on continuing the line of luxury furniture sold by his father. He was one of the most important Parisian cabinetmakers, and won a Gold Medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1878. He was appointed Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1893 following the Universal Exhibition in Amsterdam. In 1895 he closed the Pavillon de Hanovre and retired to his hôtel in the Rue de Clichy. The rest of his life was spent acquiring and selling enormous collections of furniture, Chinese porcelain, paintings and drawings, including an extraordinary group of eighteenth century French drawings by François Boucher, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Nicolas Lancret and Antoine Watteau in 1905. He also owned JW's La Dormeuse...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock, J.Chanceller, Dublin
Located in Norwich, GB
Regency Lancet Top Bracket Clock, J.Chanceller, Dublin
Regency bracket clock housed in a mahogany case with brass inlay, raised moulded plinth with brass banding resting on four bun ...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Ceramic Rice Wine Jar - Shanxi
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A large 19th-century Chinese rice wine jar From Shanxi Province - circa 1890. Displaying a graceful design where elements of the hand-shaped details are ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vug in Fuchsia
Gold ii, Pink
Gold Geode Glass Artwork by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Vug in Fuchsia & Gold II' is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson.
Created by layers of coloured glass in fuchsia pink and amber/gold, the trans...
Category
2010s British Organic Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Pair of Regency Bronze and ormolu figural Candlesticks
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine quality pair of Regency bronze and ormolu candlesticks depicting young maidens with revealed breasts and holding their long dresses above their ancles. Each supports fine...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique 65cm Bronze "The water carrier" Vincenzo Gemito 19th Century
By Vincenzo Gemito
Located in London, GB
This is a striking large antique gilt bronze figural sculpture titled "The Water Carrier" (L'acquaiolo) by Vincenzo Gemito, (Italian 1852-1929), dating from Circa 1880.
The bronze i...
Category
1880s Italian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel
By Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases.
This exceptional antique...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Large Silver, Amethyst and Quartz Model of an Eagle Attributed to Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
Large silver, amethyst and quartz model of an eagle attributed to Asprey
Swiss, c. 1970
Height 42cm, width 50cm, depth 35cm
This stunning sculpture, attributed to Asprey, the renown...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Amethyst, Vermeil, Silver
Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Signed and Dated 1961 USSR
From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this unusual Russian Papier Mache Box. The box of slim rectangula...
Category
20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer
A Twin Fusee Ships Striking Bulkhead Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A fine ship’s bell bulkhead clock striking the ‘Dog Watches’ Sequence. This eight day twin fusee clock is a rare example of a ships striking clock marking ...
Category
1850s English Industrial Antique United Kingdom - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel
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