Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Rococo Tazza & French Empire Style Table Centre This is a stunning duo of a Rococo tazza and French Empire-style table centre is a testament to the enduring beauty of 19th and 20th century design. The tazza, crafted by E. Provest, is a breathtaking example of Rococo artistry, featuring an oval bowl adorned with intricate…
19th Century South Indian Teakwood Jewellery or Document Box with Brass Mounts A rare and attractive nineteenth-century teakwood box originating from South India, finely constructed from richly grained hardwood and fitted with decorative brass and iron mounts. The box is crafted from solid teakwood with a gently domed lid and sloping sides, reflecting the traditional form of travelling document or…
Beautiful 19th-century Watercolour of Lady Elizabeth: Watercolour Painting of Lady Elizabeth, wife of Charles Bulmer Esq, of Saltwell Hall, Co Durham. 1778 – 1852, and the artist is probably Edward Hastings (1781 – 1861). She is the eldest daughter of Joseph Woodhouse of Southwood, Northumberland—more indistinct description at verso. Provenance: Acquired from a Large house in Chelsea, London. A Cased…
Vintage Bust of Abraham Lincoln Spelter - Exquisite Detailed Features and Engraved Pedestal Base A Rare and Beautiful Collectible Piece of American History.
Georgian Style Oak Wall Barometer with Thermometer Antique Architectural Case. This finely crafted Georgian-style wall barometer exemplifies the enduring influence of classical architectural design on late Victorian and Edwardian scientific instruments. The substantial oak case is designed in the manner of a miniature temple façade, featuring fluted pillars, geometric inlay detail, and a broken pediment crowning the composition.
Antique Bronze Head of Buddha: Beautiful Head of Buddha, 17/18th century, Tibetan or Thailand. The head is probably an excavated item resting on a wooden base.
Victorian Chrystoleagram: Lady with Fruit, Late 19th Century, Hand-Coloured Photographic Image, Gilt & Velvet Frame This elegant late 19th-century chrystoleagram depicts a refined young lady presenting a tray of fruit, a subject combining portraiture with still-life symbolism in the Victorian taste. The composition evokes themes of abundance, grace, and domestic refinement, rendered with a soft tonal quality characteristic of the…
Cuzco School Virgin Mary Oil Painting on Board, Peruvian Colonial Religious Art, Late 19th–Early 20th Century This richly decorative Cusco School oil painting on board depicts the Virgin Mary in a solemn, frontal pose characteristic of Andean colonial devotional art. Dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, the work reflects the enduring influence of the Cusco School tradition,…
Cuzco School, Madonna and Child, Late 19th/Early 20th Century This striking Cuzco School oil painting on board depicts the Madonna in the richly decorative sacred style associated with colonial Peruvian art. Dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, the work reflects the enduring influence of the Cusco School tradition, renowned for its fusion of European iconography with indigenous…
Edwardian Mantle Clock 1900, The lovely Edwardian mantle Clock was a presentation with details on the brass plate on the front dated 1923, the clock comes with the original key and pendulum. The clock case is in good condition. It has been in storage for several years and it would need servicing to get this going. I offer free delivery…
Don Quixote & The Knight of the Rock A Rare Set of Six Engravings by William Hogarth (1697–1764) Published 1756 (after designs c.1726) Engravings on paper, mounted, framed and glazed
Beautiful 19th-century French brass Mantle Clock 1870. This is a fabulous antique 1870 French figural brass clock with a stunning finish. It is ornately decorated with a sculpture of a boy holding a book and pen over the clock the attention to detail and the quality is incredible. There are swags of floral motifs flowing down to the base and…
Barometer, Georgian, England, circa 1850, with Walnut case This elegant Georgian mercury stick barometer dates to the mid-19th century and represents the refined craftsmanship and scientific precision characteristic of the period. Housed in a beautifully figured walnut case with a rich, naturally developed patina, the barometer features a classical architectural pediment, slender tapering column supports, and a shaped bracket base…
Exquisite Antique Georgian Mahogany Stick Barometer by J. Whisker, York, c. late 19th C This antique barometer is a stunning example of Georgian craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully crafted mahogany case with herringbone veneer and boxwood line inlays. The broken pediment sits atop the silvered registered plate, which is protected behind a glazed door. The manually operated vernier is a testament…
Mid-century or earlier German Oil Painting on board. This captivating oil painting depicts a distinguished German gentleman, captured with meticulous detail by artist Bernd Funke. The gentleman, adorned with a hat, relaxes while enjoying a pipe. The use of oil paints, allows for vibrant colours, bringing the subject to life on board. The painting is handsomely presented within a gilt…
Pair of Antique Dresden Style Porcelain Candelabra This stunning pair of antique German porcelain candelabra, reminiscent of the Dresden style, is beautifully supported by figures of a young man and lady holding a flower-encrusted bowl on flower-strewn plinths. The three detachable candle holders add functionality to these elegant pieces.
Beautiful Gun Powder Flask 19th century This magnificent antique Indian iron-mounted horn has a pleasing crescent shape and is well-proportioned. An iron chain has been threaded through a ring mounted at the tip of the horn and another which pierces the rim to the inside curve of the horn. The rim is connected to the tip of the horn by…
Antique French Grecian Revival Alabaster Clock Garniture, c.1870 A fine 19th-century French Grecian Revival clock garniture, comprising an alabaster mantel clock flanked by a matching pair of four-light candelabra. The circular enamel dial bears Roman numerals with twin winding holes and houses an 8-day movement striking on a bell. The architectural case is enriched with gilt accents and lion mask…
Joseph Smedley: Nude study of Man Seated -on Casein paper mounted on board. Dr Joseph Smedley was born in Nottingham in 1922. The son of a miner, he was to become an exhibitor at the Royal Academy (1984), as well as in Germany and New York. He held an honours degree in fine art.
Joseph Smedley: Nude study on Casein paper mounted on board. Dr Joseph Smedley was born in Nottingham in 1922. The son of a miner, he was to become an exhibitor at the Royal Academy (1984), as well as in Germany and New York. He held an honours degree in fine art.
"Waiting for Papa" by George Turner (c. 1880–1910) This enchanting oil painting by George Turner portrays an intimate and tender seaside moment, infused with nostalgia and familial devotion. The scene captures two siblings—a teenage girl and her younger brother—patiently awaiting their father’s return from a fishing expedition. Their expressions, though serene, hint at a quiet yearning, as the boy points…
Late 19th-century Dutch Oil on Board, Gilt-framed Elderly Man and Grand-daughter, Unsigned A sensitively painted late 19th century oil on board depicting an intimate domestic scene of an elderly gentleman accompanied by his young granddaughter, attributed to the Dutch School. The composition captures a moment of quiet tenderness, the child gently guiding the bearded patriarch, their expressions rendered with warmth…
