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| Title Antique Japanese bronze statue of a fisherman with a net symbol of prosperity and good fortune signed | |
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Antique Japanese bronze statue of a fisherman with a net symbol of prosperity and good fortune signed Showa period 1912-1945.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze sculpture of a fisherman with a dark burnished antique bronze patina and mounted on a naturalistic landscape base. The Fisherman statue symbolises the connection with the sea, sustenance and good fortune. Everyone should have one in their home or office. Ebisu is known as the god of fisherman and is often depicted holding a fish to bring good luck and plentiful catches.
The sculpture is signed to the back in Japanese characters.
This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique.
Japan Showa period 20th century
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Height 18cm Width 8cm Depth 10cm
Weight 820 grams |
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| Title Heavy vintage Japanese sculpture of a bull signed solid bronze the symbol of strength and determination | |
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Antique patined heavy vintage Japanese sculpture of a bull signed solid bronze the symbol of strength virility and determination
This finely worked and chiselled bronze statue with a burnished antique bronze patina. This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique.
The Yokai ox or bull is a powerful figure with burnished horns and depicted in heavy set muscular stance. The lovely colour and weight of this statue at 1.5kg with the signature stamp under the belly makes this a very tactile sculpture meant to be held in the hand to admire.
Japan 20th century
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Height 9cm Width 16cm Depth 6cm
Weight 1.5kg |
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| Title Large rare French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Louis XVI table Plateau | |
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Dimensions Height 5cm Length 73cm Depth 46cm Gilt bronze antique French Louis XVI heavy mirror plateau table placement of very large size. These rare pieces were used as a platform upon which precious candelabra etc were presented in the centre of the banquet table. The raised section allows for more importance to the presentation item but also drawers damaging temperatures away from the table top surface , such as silver tureens or champagne or ice buckets etc. Heavy bronze framework with mercurial gilding and mounted upon oak panel.
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| Title Antique Japanese bronze ikebana usubata vase on tripod base with silver & gold inlay details Meiji period | |
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Antique Japanese bronze ikebana usubata vase on tripod base with silver and gold inlay details Meiji period 1868-1912.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze vase with a burnished antique bronze patina with silver inlaid with full moon, traditional houses and landscape design. The shaped vase with elephant handles and silver inlay over a tripod feet base that sits on three elegant shaped legs. This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique.
Japan Meiji period 1880
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Height 25cm Width 19cm Depth 16cm
Weight 1.5kg |
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| Title Large Art Deco Japanese bronze hibachi vase on tripod and wooden base with silver inlay Showa period | |
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Heavy large Japanese bronze hibachi brazier on tripod base with silver and gold inlay details Showa period 1926-1989
This finely worked and chiselled bronze vase with a burnished antique bronze patina with geometric grecian key silver inlay in the Art Deco manner. The shaped bronze body of the vase vase with sturdy tripod feet that are attached to an elm wood base. Ideal as a planter or vase these types of bronze pots were traditionally used braziers and for heating.
Japan Showa period 1930
Overall Dimensions Height 25cm Diameter 26cm
Weight 3.4kg interior dimensions: H20cm W22.5cm |
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| Title Antique Japanese bronze ikebana usubata vase on tripod base with silver inlay details Meiji period | |
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Antique Japanese bronze ikebana usubata vase on tripod base with silver inlay details Meiji period 1868-1912.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze vase cast in sections and with a burnished antique patina with silver inlaid highlights of waves and butterflies design. The wide top tray lifts off the shaped vase with elephant handles and silver inlay over a tripod feet base that sits on three elegant shaped legs. This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique.
Japan Meiji period 1890
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Height 27cm Width 30cm Depth 30cm
Weight 3.4kg |
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| Title Pair of antique French Louis XV bronze cherubs musical putti with instruments raised on round pedestals | |
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Pair of antique rococop French Louis XV bronze cherubs musical putti with instruments raised on round pedestal bases. Cast in solid bronze with a patinated florentine finish these Napoleon III era statues are heavy sculptures of playful putti and are typical of the decorative aesthetics of the reign of Louis XV.
Dimensions Height 23cm Width 10cm weight 2.2 kg the pair
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| Title Pair bronze French Louis XIV lidded urn with winged angels in the renaissance manner, Napoleon III 1850 | |
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Pair or heavy cast bronze French Louis XIV lidded urn with winged angels in the renaissance manner Napoleon III 1850. The lidded urns were cast in sections in solid bronze with great detail with rennaissance motifs of angels vines and baroque elements then chased and patinated .
Overall Dimensions Height 31cm Width 20cm weight 8.9 kg
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| Title Pair French Louis XVI 1770 gilt bronze candlestick table lamps electrified with black shades modern wiring | |
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Description Ref : Lamps 3880 Antique Pair French 1770 Louis XVI gilt bronze candlestick table lamps electrified with black shades modern electric wiring. The gilt ormolu candlesticks are period 18th century and have been converted fitted with inline on off switch and standard edison screw globe holders. These lamps come complete with top hat blobe held shades ready to use.
Wired for Australian electricity with long cord plug and inline switch.
French 18th century and
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Overall Dimensions Height 42cm Width 16cm Depth 16cm Weight 1.3kg the pair
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| Title Pair French Louis XV gilt bronze candlestick in rococo revival 1845 Louis Philippe original | |
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Description Pair French Louis XV gilt bronze candlestick in rococo revival 1845 Louis Philippe original. Cast in bronze sections as usual for period originals.
French circa 1845 in the Louis XV 18th century manner
Dimensions Height 25 cm Width 12 cm Depth 12 cm
Weight 1500 grams the pair
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| Title Antique Gilt Bronze Guan Yin Buddha goddess statue in gilt bronze with gilt tara and on lotus seat | |
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Antique Gilt Bronze Guan Yin Buddha goddess statue in gilt bronze with gilt tara and on lotus flower pedestal seat.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze figure of the Bodhisattva goddess with original gilt finish of traditional Tibetan design. This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique. The seated Guanyin Buddha on a shaped pedestal and traditional lotus flower base. The base of the statue is sealed and although heavy
for its size it appears to be a hollow cast inside. Chinese vintage Age unknown
Overall Dimensions
Height 21cm Width 15cm Depth 10cm
Weight 1.1kg
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| Title Antique Japanese gilt bronze ikebana vase on pedestal base with chiselled details signed Meiji period | |
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Antique Japanese gilt bronze ikebana vase on pedestal base with chiselled details and signed at base.
This finely worked and chiselled bronze vase cast in four sections that snuggly fit together. The vase top with cartouche centre to body with copper and silver inlay over a wide tray or dish over a tripod feet base that sits on a turned pedestal . This is a one off casting using the traditional lost wax technique. The base has a chiselled signature underneath that
refers to the artist.
Japan Meiji period 1880
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Height 43cm Width 24cm Depth 24cm
Weight 5.7kg
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| Title Antique French cast gilt bronze inkwell three herrons surround chiselled ormolu Napoleon III marble 1860 | |
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Antique French cast gilt bronze inkwell three herrons surround chiselled ormolu Napoleon III marble 1860. The turned finial top is hinged and reveals the ink well inside. This urn shaped vase is surrounded by three well carved and chiselled herron figures with their heads bowed in reverence for the important work of the writer. Mounted on a bronze naturalistic base to a black marble pedestal.
Usually these inkwells have a replacable glass or ceramic insert. There is no insert to this but they are easily acquired online height 35mm x diameter 35mm. The marble base gives firmness and stability to such an important desktop accessory
French mid 19th century
Overall Dimensions Height 17 cm Width 12 ccm
Weight 1650
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Title Superb Gladenbeck sculpted bronze statue of Asclepius mounted on sienna marble plinth signed to back
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Bust of an ancient antique Greek Asclepius the god of health and medicine. This bronze is mounted on a square sienna marble plinth with lower bronze molding and mable platform. This antique bust is signed to back by the famous Berlin foundry of H Gladenbeck and son. This fine sculpture dates from around 1890 -1910 and is in superb condition.
Dimensions Height 19cm Length 6cm Depth 5cm
Germany circa 1900.
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| Title Antique bronze and sienna urn pastille burner with unusual anchor motif | |
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Dimensions Width 6 cm Depth 6 cm
Unusual Regency bronze Medicis vase with acanthus pedestal and anchor centre, suroounded by laural wreath banding, emblems of victory. Possibly made for Nelson as a memento of "the Sweet smell of Success" in his naval victories against Napoleon. The Sienna marble base also alludes to Napoleon's heritage. Complete with the original pierced shaped cover for the cup or urn this pastille burner is a superb quality casting.
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| Title Antique gilt bronze French Empire CANDELABRUM with three gilt bronze scroll arms Charles X circa 1825 | |
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Description Antique gilt bronze French Empire CANDELABRUM with three gilt bronze scroll arms all retaining their mercurial gilt ormolu finish circa 1825
From the reign of Charles X (1815-1830) this tall candelabra in the French Empire manner with three well sculpted vine scroll arms and a central candle holder. Each with its original engine turned bobeche wax tray.
A tall central candlestick sconce rises tall above three vine shaped scrolling arms supporting matching candle holders. The supporting column in the Empire manner with ornate scroll acanthus leaves to pedestal base.
French Empire 1820 Charles X period
Overall Dimensions Height 54 cm Width 21 cm Depth 21 cm Weight 2.1 kg
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| Title Gothic antique gilded chandelier with original chain and rozettes in mercurial gilt bronze ormolu 1820 | |
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Description Antique gilded Gothic chandelier with original chain and rozettes all in gorgeous mercurial gilt bronze ormolu 1820.
Beautifully cast in solid bronze this genuine 1820's candle chandelier has six candle holders and was electrified some time in the mid 20th century in Europe. The 1940's electric globe holders use standard small edison screw globes. As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your fully licensed Australian electrician to check and certify it is safe when installing it and they may need to update the wiring.
Overall Dimensions Height : 74...may be extended with a longer chain from a ceiling rose. Diameter : 45 cm across the arms. Weight 5kg
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| Title French gilt bronze winged angel statue on marble plinth with raised wings in the manner of Hermes | |
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French gilt bronze winged angel statue on marble plinth with raised wings in the manner of Hermes. The angel or Putto is well carved and cast in bronze. a pair of chiselled raised wings with crossed arms and in a running pose similar to the classic Hermes sculpture. One foot raised the other on a ball signifying the Earth and resting on a star. The figure is raised on a turned sienna marble pedestal base.
French late 19th century
Dimensions Height 28cm Diameter 9cm Weight 900 grams
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| Title Pair vintage French bronze Empire urns of Campagna shape with gorgeous chestnut patina after Mignon | |
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Pair heavy vintage bronze urns of Campagna shape with twin mask head handles. The large French antique urns or mantle vase with well shaped flared bowls with reeded edges and turned socle. The vase top resting on ornate square four sided pedestal base with bas relief panels in the french Empire manner. Originally these types of cassolette vases would have been used as mantle urns or for the centre of a table as they are finished all round. It may have contained a bouquets of hand made silk flowers or potpourri adorning an ornate fireplace. These French bronze urns are a 20th century recast of an antique Empire period vase by the well known Paris foundry of MIGNON
French mid 20th Century in the Napoleonic Empire manner of 1810
Overall Dimensions Height 35cm Width 15cm Depth 15 cm Weight 7 kg the
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| Title Antique French Louis XIV cast bronze inkwell with baroque heraldic lion rampant and monopodia supports | |
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Antique French Louis XIV cast bronze inkwell with baroque heraldic lion rampant and monopodia supports and incised details with a wonderful patina. The heraldic lion holds a shield atop the inkwell lid. When lifted this heavy lid opens to the vast interior. Usually these inkwells have a replacable glass or ceramic insert. There is no insert to this but they are easily acquired online. The round baroque fountain shape of the well is surrounded in the by three angels complete with spread wings in the Italian manner and terminate with monopodia feet giving great sturdiness to this practical desk top object.
French mid 19th century in the Louis XIV baroque manner of 1730
Overall Dimensions Height 16 cm Width 9 ccm
Weight 850
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| Title Antique late French Louis XVI period cast bronze column candlesticks with a wonderful patina circa 1780 | |
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Antique late Georgian manner French Louis XVI classic period cast bronze column candlesticks with a wonderful patina circa 1780.
The cast nozzle with turned details sits on a square capital over a fluted neoclassical column.
French late 1700's
Overall Dimensions Height 28 cm Width 14 ccm
Weight 1600
grams the pair
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| Title Antique bronze pair Regency candlesticks with left and right winged dragons in chiselled ormolu 1820 | |
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Antique bronze pair Regency candlesticks with left and right winged dragons in chiselled ormolu 1820.
These dramatic and well cast sculptural candelsticks are cast in solid bronze and have been incised with extraordinary details. The Dragon forms are left facing and rights facing as a pair.
Dimensions Width 18 cm Depth 12 cm Weight 3.4kg
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| Title Unusually large tall brass or bronze French Empire neoclassical urn on square pedestal base | |
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Description Superb quality antique French Empire period brass or bronze urn in the Napoleonic manner. This tall Empire urn shaped vase or tazza in the shape of a large Empire urn with finely cast and chiseled details and mounted with separately cast acanthus rings. Raised on circular column pedestal and square stepped plinth and mounted four ball feet. Minor wear to corners at base consistent with age and use.
Height 28cm Width 18 cm Depth 18 cm Weight 1.7 kg
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| Title Superb Pair antique Rococo Ormolu gilt Bronze Candlesticks male female | |
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Dimensions Height 21cm Width 11 cm Depth 10 cm Weight 1.7kg Superb Pair rococo bronze candlesticks with male and female caryatid supports. Beautifully carved and chisseled details to ormolu. Absolutely complete and original, each figure holding aloft a rocaille shell with a antualistic candle scone. French |
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| Title Antique collection of 7 heavy 18th century mortar and pestles or various sizes superb condition | |
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A collection of 18th century original antique bronze mortars and four pestles. Each is unique and cast for quality and has all the patina of an bygone era. All pestles have lobbed cast handles and matching pestles or pounder rods. it is rare to find these in such cherrished condition and this assemply of 7 is ideal for the more mature chemists collection.
Dimensions Height 7-10 cm Width 6.5-11cm weight over 8.5 kg combined
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| Title Antique English Regency period bronze statue of Shakespeare dated 1822 | |
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Antique gilt ormolu and bronze statue of William Shakespeare. Cast and produced in commemoration and dated April 23rd 1822 by George Dudley . The mercurial gold gilt statue of an Elizabethan gentleman leaning on a tree with a stag at his feet awaiting to be entertained. The sculpture is mounted on original monumental plinth in patinated bronze with an ornate laurel leaf plaque announcing: "Each Rolling Year Exalts his Palmy Fame! Recording Angels venerate his name!" The plaque is signed and dated .
Good condition and complete.
Enlish Regency period 1822
Height 17cm Width 9cm Depth 6cm Weight 1100 grams
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| Title Solid bronze pair French Empire neoclassical urns on engine turned bases | |
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Description French Empire pair of superb quality antique gilt bronze ormolu urns in the neoclassical manner. These Empire vases or tazza in the shape of large bowls with finely cast and chisselled details and mounted with separately cast acanthus supports . Raised on stepped bronze engine turned plinth and mounted on a bronze base with bronze moulding. French Empire or Louis Philippe early 1800's . Priced as a pair not per each.
Height 21cm Width 17cm Depth 17cm Weight 2.6kg
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| Title Solid bronze neoclassical ormolu type mount for genuine Duncan Phyfe pier table | |
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Description Rare opportunity to acquire a Duncan Phyfe bronze mount of a neoclassical maiden with harvest, probably representing Ceres. An identical bronze mount was attached to a Duncan Phyfe period table sold at Neal Auctions April 2017 Sold at only $57,950 USD. See catalogue image online
The bronze offered (first image) is not attached and may mounted as desired.
Height 88 mm Width 75 mm Depth 8 mm Weight 100 grams
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| Title Solid bronze pair French Empire neoclassical urns on Sienna marble bases | |
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Description French Empire pair of superb quality antique gilt bronze ormolu urns in the neoclassical manner. These Empire vases or tazza in the shape of large bowls with finely cast and chisselled details and mounted with separately cast acanthus scroll handles. Raised on stepped sienna marble plinth and mounted on a Sienna marble base with bronze moulding. French Empire or Louis Philippe early 1800's . Priced as a pair not per each.
Height 24.5cm Width 17cm Depth 13cm Weight 5.1kg
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| Title Solid patinated bronze French Empire neoclassical urs onsienna marble pedestal | |
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Description Superb quality antique patinated bronze ormolu urn in the neoclassical manner. This Empire vase or tazza in the shape of a large bowl with finely cast and chisselled details and mounted with separately cast acanthus scroll handles. Raised on stepped sienna marble plinth and mounted on a Sienna marble base with bronze moulding. Minor nicks to edge of marble . More images available.
Height 23 cm Width across handles: 17 cm Depth 11 cm Weight 2.5 kg
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| Title French Gilt brass or bronze putto cherub with twin flutes in the Roman style on turned marble pedestal | |
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Description French Gilt brass or bronze putto cherub with twin flutes in the Roman style on turned marble pedestal . The shaped taper holder or candlestick top with lovely detailed work sits above the chrub's head. This cupid may be an ancient Pompeiian design as the twin pipes were usually used to placate the Medussa. Mounted on a lovely white and pink marble dase. Traces of verdigris and original gilt finish. French or Italian late 19th century Overall dimensions: Height 18cm Width 8.5 cm Depth 8.4 cm Weight 900 grams
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| Title French Empire bronze cassolettes tazza urns after a design by Thomire | |
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Description Pair of French Empirebronze urns on triform pedestals. Each section is cast separately for quality. This design is typical of the enginuity of master : Pierre-Philippe Thomire. The finish is a patinated dark bronze and highlights the gorgeous crist chisselled details of neoclassical mouldings and tripple dolphin supports to the burnished bronze tazza dish above.
Weight is around 2700 grams.
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| Title A gilt bronze Romanesque urn of exquisite quality depicting neptune | |
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A very heavy gilded bronze urn in the Ancient Roman manner. Chisselled and decorated with a unique neptune sea faring scene around the body . The handles in forms of Neptune and bacchant Fauns
France, Paris circa 1830
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| Title Solid bronze statue of an Italian statue of a PRANCING HORSE after the original by da Vinci | |
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Dimensions Height 35cm Length 35cm Depth 11cm
REAL BRONZE heavy statue of a proud horse in the mannerr of da Vinci. A very similar example is in the Metropolitan museum of Art and sculpted by Giovanni Bologna called Giabologna 1529-1608. It was cast in Italy 1575-1653 in the workshop of Francesco Susini.
This statue available is unmarked , no signature of founrdy stamps. It has a beautiful patina and is a wonderful example of equestrian sculpture. It has an integral cast bronze plinth base with later felt pad below.
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| Title collection of 5 various heavy 18th century pestle and mortars | |
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Dimensions Height 7-11.5 cm Width 8-11.5cm weight over 7 kg combined
A collection of five antique brass or bronze mortars and four pestles. Each is unique and cast for quality production and has all the patina of an bygone era. three have lobbed cast handles and the other two of earlier design may well date from pre 18th century.
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| Title Large Japanese Hibachi solid bronze urn with silver inlay ideal asa a censor or incense burner cauldron bowl | |
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Dimensions Height 25cm Diameter 25cm Weight 3.6kg
A solid bronze cast cauldron shaped large bowl of substantial weight of 3.6kg. The gorgeous shaped bowl with flared base and well rounded upper lid edge. Below this lid is a banding on incised and silver inlaid floral design that joins the double handle lugs on each side. These ligs are applied with hand turned and wrought hand made brass nuts to the inside. No signatured or stamps, consistent with temple or monastery pieces or very high quality. The shape, is an interpretation of the terracotta urns used to ferment suaces or contain wine, whereby the lid was fastened with cord through the handle lugs and a seal of clay , applied around these cords. Sometimes these caulron shapes are used in temples and filled with sand to hold burning incensence taper sticks.
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| Title Gilt brass Napoleonic French Empire urn or tazza centrepiece on pedestal | |
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Dimensions Height 21cm Width 16cm weight 900 grams
French antique Empire Style two handled urn or tazza with gilt bronze handles. The engine turned dish sits on a finely turned moulded base and raised on a square plith adorned with a wreath. Mounted on an ornate stepped base and with a stamped impressed mark that reads as 1779. The wreath is mounted front on whilst the other three sides are plain.
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| Title Imperial Austrian Empire Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candlestick Signed HOLLENBACH | |
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Dimensions Height 20cm Length 9cm Depth 9cm Impressive Gilt bronze candlestick with the head of the Empress by Reknowned Austrian bronze foundry of David Hollenbach, Vienna. Superb quality of this piece reflects the very high standard that was achieved by this master Biedermeier foundry. Gilded bronze with chisseled details and stamped to base: HOLLENBACH WIEN. .....Established 1840
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| Title A Grand mercurial gilt heavy bronze candelabrum French Rennaissance style 19th century | |
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Dimensions Height 43 cm Width 37 cm Depth 37 cm Candle base height : 27cm
A Superb quality French ormolu candelabrum with with six arms emminating in two heights from a beautifully formed candelabra base. Scroll arms or solid bronze with acanthus scrollwork and rams heads supporting neoclassical acanthus adorned wax trays and original candle cups. It is very rare to find such a wonderful piece of ormolu and in such good condition. The gilding is flawless and original
French, Paris , circa 1840
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| Title Pair or rare Swedish porphyry and ormolu candlesticks Karl Johan 19th century original | |
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Dimensions Height 19 cm Width 11 cm Depth 11 cm
Rare pair of Swedish Porphyry candelsticks with mercurial gilt bronze mounts. This gorgeous pair are in excellent condition and the Swedish stone is unique and faultless, no chips or repairs. In the Empire manner, with reeded column with chisseled floral acanthus scrollwork with palmette top. Still retain their original bronze wax drip trays / bobeche that hold the candle. Porphyry was mined in Alvdalen since 1788 . It was later aquired by the King of Sweden Karl XIV Johan, and these candelsticks would date and come from this source. The lower platform base with turned ornamentation and shaped bases are all original and the gilding is flawless and original
Swedish 19th century
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| Title French Empire antique bronze paperweight, Candelabra base or Pocket Watch stand in Ormolu | |
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Dimensions:
Weight 1.2kg
Mounted on an engine turned pedestal with neoclassical floral pattaera and on square plinth.
French circa 1825 Price SOLD |
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| Title Antique 1825 Gold gilt ormolu French Empire Louis Philippe cut glass storm shade candles | |
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Description Gilt French gilt Bronze ormolu Empire tazza with cut glass storm shades circa 1825. In excellent condition with patinated upper dishes in the Regency manner. of impressive size, these antique cassolette stands would date from the Louis Philippe period. The storm shades are hand blown glass and diamnond cut. the tripod base is traditional of the ancient Roman neoclassical revival of Napoleon's era and are mercurial gilt .
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| Title English Regency Lions mounted desk top box for stamps or jewellery box | |
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Description An English Regency period box in bronze with a lift lid upon which a recumbant lion lies. Good patina and well cast details with carved plinth base.
England circa 1820
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| Title Rare Pair gilt bronze Louis XVI bronze and marble candelsticks. | |
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Description Superb pair of French ormolu gilt bronze and white marble candelsticks in the Louis XVI style. Superb quality and condition typical of the quality of fine paris made fire gilt bronze ormolu. France Paris circa 1840
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| Title Rare Pair gilt bronze Swedish late Gustavian candlesticks | |
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Dimensions Height 16 cm Width 7 cm Depth 7 cm
Superb pair of Swedish late Gustavian gilt bronze and white marble candelsticks in column form. Each with traditional brass chain details of the neclassical period. Raised on turned bronze collars and shaped square white mable bases. Swedish Stockholm circa 1800
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| Title Pair gilt bronze French Cassolettes with marble base, superb quality | |
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Description Superb pair of two tone bronze cassolettes candelsticks, with mercurial gilt ramshead supports raised on hooved feet in the neoclassical Ancient Roman style. Engine turned and gilt circular bases are raised on grey marble bases. French 1830 |
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| Title Pair of antique bronze dolphin vases Left and Right finely cast and chiselled details | |
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Pair FrenchRococo revival
Gilt ormolu bronze dolphin vases of the Louis Philippe period |
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| Title French patinated Bronze and crystal Ormolu Empire Clock Schinkel inspired neoclassicism | |
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Dimensions Width 18cm Height 39cm Depth 10cm Superb Quality French gilt bronze
and brown patinated bronze gothic inspired clock with Charles X cut crystal
inserts. The ormolu mounts are mercury firegilt of course and of the quality of
Thomire. The gilt bronze dial with painted enamel roman numerals and Breguet
steel hands. In excellent working order and with silk suspension the two train 8
day movement with silver bell strike. Paris circa 1820. |
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| Title Pair of exquisitly formed silvered bronze tazza urns | |
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Dimensions Height 11cm Length 16cm Depth 14cm Pair of very well cast bronze and silvered urns in the Neoclassical Empire manner. No makers marks but of the quality of Christofle Note that these have not been cleaned and there appears to be a mark inside one dish, that may easily polish out. We like to leave the patina on genuine antiques. French mid 19th century.
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| Title Pair of Regency period Bronze Dolphin Candlesticks circa 1820 | |
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Dimensions Width 11cm Height 22cm Depth 8cm Pair of English Regency solid bronze dolphin candlesticks circa 1820 with lovely well chisseled details. Good weight ( 3kg) and lovely dark brown patina. Circa 1820 , Priced per pair |
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| Title Ormolu Empire Jewel Casket With Putto | |
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Description Ormolu Empire jewel
casket with putto top. Raised on paw feet and gilt ormolu wreath on bronze
casket. Mounted on black marble base |
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| Title Solid bronze French Empire neoclassical urn on black marble pedestal | |
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Description Superb quality antique gilt bronze ormolu urn in the neoclassical manner. This Empire vase or tazza in the shape of a large bowl with finely cast and chisselled details and mounted with spearately cast acanthus scroll handles. Raised on stepped plinth and mounted on a black marble base.
Height 13.5 cm Width across handles: 15 cm Depth 12 cm Weight 1 kg
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| Title Heavy paperweight bronze and marble statue of a cherub and butterfly | |
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Dimensions Height 8 cm Length 11.5cm Depth 7 cm Weight
700grams A heavy cast bronze statue of an angel boy or cherub admiring a butterfly, mounted on heavy rectangular marble base.
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| Title French Empire Bronze and Sienna marble urn | |
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Description Superb quality French Empire period Sienna marble based urn with highly detailed bas relief and flared top with egg and dart border. Finely sculpted with embelms of a good harvest , including fish, birds, wheat wine etc, with baskets of flower and garlands. The interior is plain with bronze based bottom. and on its original square plinth, all cast in one section.
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| Title Bronze cast Imperial Austrian double headed eagle plaque with latin inscription | |
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Dimensions Height 13cm width 13
cm A large heraldic bronze of a double headed eagle on a shiled with crown and maltese cross above. The shield is resting on a stylised ribbon banner that proclaims in Latin " TEMPUS ET MEUM JUS" the moto used by King Milan 1st of Serbia 1882-1889.
Weight 150 grams
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| Title Pair of antique gilt bronze Empire wall lights candle sconces | |
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Dimensions Height 34cm, Width 7 cm Depth 14 cm
A beautiful pair of fine French antique Empire fire gilt bronze one arm wall lights, drilled for later electrification. The solid arms are cast in bronze and chisseled and burnished and then applied to theornate rozette centre wall plate . Superb quality ormolu and priced as a pair.
French 19th century |
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| Title Heavy Gilt Bronze octagonal shaped medal enscribed Leipzig | |
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Dimensions Height 1cm Length 8cm width 8cm Gilt bronze antique German medallion with the head of a man in traditional hunting attire with hat and long pipe in the manner of a Ranger of the forrest.
Weight is around 100 grams.
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| Title Pair patinated bronze Empire candlesticks of superb quality on Sienna marble base | |
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Dimensions Height 32 cm Width 11 cm Depth 11 cm
Gorgeous pair of French dark brown patinated bronze candelsticks in the Empire manner, with reeded column with chisseled floral acanthus scrollwork with palmette top. Still retain their original bronze wax drip trays or bobeche that hold the candle.
The whole raised on tri paw feet and Polished Sienna marble shaped pedestal and complete with original bobeche all in superb condition for thier age.
France, Paris circa 1825
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| Title Solid bronze pair French Empire neoclassical urns on reeded pedestals | |
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Description Well sculpted in solid bronze this pair of superbquality neoclassical cassolette urns raised on reeded column pedestal and on finely details square plinth.
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| Title Pair gilt bronze and white marble Louis XVI cassolette urns converting into candlesticks | |
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Dimensions Height 23 cm Width 11 cm Depth 11 cm
Pair of white marble and gilt bronze ormolu cassolette urns with tops that unscrew and when reversed form candelsticks. A lovely pair in original condition. more images available
France, Paris circa 1845
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| Title Antique pair French Bronze ormolu marble putto urns | |
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Dimensions Height 32cm width 12
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Weight 8 kg
A pair of large bronze covered urns or vases in the rococo manner of Louis XVI , sculpture in solid bronze featuring bachanalian cupid figures at play with cascading grapes etc. Twin handles to each urn and raised on a turned and engraved socle base and with white marble pedestal with gilt ormolu molding. These urns are designed to be seen from any angle and have been sculpted all round.
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| Title very large Gilt brass Napoleonic French Empire urn or tazza centrepiece on pedestal | |
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Dimensions Height 26cm Width 22cm weight 2.2 kg
Very large French antique Empire Style two handled urn or tazza with gilt bronze handles. The engine turned dish sits on a finely turned moulded base and raised on a square plith adorned with a wreath. Mounted on an neoclassical ornate stepped base.
The wreath is mounted front on whilst the other three sides are plain. Pictured as the large urn on the left hand side below.
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| Title Pair French Empire Bronze Tazza on black marble bases | |
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Dimensions Width 17cm Height 15cm Depth 13cm RARE pair of antique solid bronze cassolette vases or urns in the Medici manner, complete with scroll work handles and raised on stepped black marble pedestals. These Regency ormolu bronze originals are very much sought after. They have superb quality details in their elegant castings. Unusually quite large size these urns would grace any Empire , Regency or Biedermeier period interior. European origin, dates to around first 1/4 of the 1800's.
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| Title Antique Pair late Georgian Regency period Bronze vase shaped Urns | |
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Dimensions Height 11cm Length 7cm Depth 7cm Pair of Regency Urns with fine engine turning and cast foliage framed square bases. Beautiful patina.
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| Title Bronze Chinese DRAGON statue on burgundy marble base French 19th century | |
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Dimensions Height 12cm Length 14cm Depth 8cm Gorgeous bronze Griffin or Dragon statue with stretched wings and firmly footed on a rouge marble base.. Fienly chisseled scales to the body and resting on four well carved paws. French made for the oriental
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| Title Pair of French Ormolu and marble urn shaped lamps | |
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Dimensions Width 29cm Height 48cm
Gorgeous Pair of french gilt bronze ormolu mounted green marble urns converted to electricity. Superb quality with figural bronze vespa sculptures in the Roman style to centre of each urn, one left facing the other right facing. Fitted gilt interior Regency style shades complete these beautiful lamps.
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| Title Fine silvered bronze French Empire table centrepiece | |
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Dimensions Height 28cm Depth 6 cm
The statue is cast in solid bronze with sculpted and carved details and is raised on a rectangular base raised on four stylised Georgian feet. This bronze is not signed or dated, but thats no unusual for a bronze of the early 20th century like this. There is a small degree of repair to one arm but is hardly noticeable , please view all images. The maiden's head and hands are incised in order to hold the slice of mirror glass. again images are supplied below. German circa 1920. Metropolis is a movie created in the early film period of Germany, when it rivalled Hollywood for creation, technical supremacy and artistry. its the story of love and devotion and the style of this statue is clearly reminiscent of that period as the lady who leads, AMAZONE style, in bronze.
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| Title French Bronze Mortar and Pestle | |
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Dimensions Height 17cm Diameter 14cm Description French bronze mortar and pestle very heavy with turned raised foot. Circa 1840 Price SOLD |
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| Title Solid Bronze Roman Style Wine Vessel | |
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Dimensions Width 9cm Height 10cm Depth 6cm Description Solid Bronze Roman style wine vessel after an antique but of 20th century origin. ( the original is in the museum) Beautifully carved details to the stylised animal handle and egg and dart border around the rim of the vessel. Circa 1980 Price SOLD |
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| Title Antique Empire Period Candlestick | |
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Dimensions Height 21cm Diameter 9cm Description Antique Empire period candlestick with well chased and engine turned decoration. Originally from Sweden Circa 1825 Price SOLD |
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| Title Regency Style Bronze Caryatid Candlestick | |
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Dimensions Height 24cm Diameter 9cm Description Regency Style bronze caryatid candlestick with finely cast details Circa 1820 Price SOLD |
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| Title Solid Bronze Antique Warrick Vase | |
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Dimensions Width 12cm Height 9cm Depth: 9cm Description Solid Bronze antique Warrick Vase, 19th century English with a lovely patina and well case details. Circa 1825 Price SOLD |
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| Title Pair Bronze And Sienna Tazza Cassolettes | |
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Dimensions Width 14cm Height 10cm Depth 10cm Description Rare Pair bronze and Sienna tazza cassolettes with trailing vine and acanthus handles. Raised on a circular plinth of Italian Sienna Marble. French 2nd quarter of the 19th century. Circa 1830 Price SOLD |
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| Title Ormolu French Bronze Gothic Mask Mount | |
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Dimensions Width 10cm Height 13cm Description Ormolu French bronze gothic mask furniture mount with good chisseled details and traces of original mercurial gilding. 18th century circa 1750, on modern studio display stand Circa 1750 Price SOLD |
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| Title Antique Georgian Bronze Pastille Burner | |
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Dimensions Width 7cm Height 10cm Depth 6cm Description Antique Georgian Bronze Pastille burner incense burner for burning perfumed pastilles. nice flambe finial to top and raised on four turned feet Circa 1820 Price SOLD |
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| Title Antique Bronze Regency Pastille Burner | |
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Dimensions Width 9cm Height 13cm Depth 6cm Description Antique Bronze Regency Pastille burner of the period circa 1820 with a genie and butterflies surrounding the parfume cluster. English Regency Circa 1820 Price SOLD |
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| Title Solid Bronze Venus Statue Sculpture | |
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Dimensions Height 11cm Description Solid Bronze Venus statue sculpture possibly Viennese or French 1820. Ideal as a desk top item or paperweight. Lovely details. Circa 1820 Price SOLD |
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| Title Antique bronze statue of Napoleon on a heavy bronze pedestal | |
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Description A solid bronze statue of French Emperor Napoleon with trade mark hand in waistcoat and hat. He is standing on a turned circular column resting on a square plinth. The statue is leaning backwards ...probably from a few too many XO brandy after the loosing to Russian imperial and Prussian forces! An ideal paperweight for any Empire enthusiast.
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| Title Rare French Empire Pair Of Candelabra | |
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Dimensions Height 48cm Description Rare French Empire pair of candelabra with rouge mabrle bases Left and Right hand angel supports. Circa 1825 Price SOLD |
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| Title Black Marble French Empire Bronze Tazza | |
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Description Pair black marble French empire bronze tazza nicely chisseled detail Circa 1825 Price SOLD |
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| Title Bronze Church Or Ships Bell | |
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Dimensions Circa 1890 Height 19cm Diameter 20cm Description Bronze church or ships bell 19 cm tall including hanging loop by 20 cm diametre. Would have used an external hammer (non extant) good bronze patina. Circa 1890 Price SOLD |
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| Title Extremely Rare Ormolu Empire Inkwell | |
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Description Extremely rare ormolu Empire inkwell in the shape of a sarcophagus raised on lions paw feet . The top with Napoleons hat and sword. The interior fitted with inkwell and powder and underneath in finely chisseled gilt bronze the likeness of Napoleon in state resting on a silvered cushion and cloth. These types of inkwells are very rare and illustrate the saying "the pen is mightier than the sword". Similar ones are cast in iron and stem from Berlin in the 1820's Circa 1825 Price SOLD |
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| Title French Antique Bronze Foal Paperweight | |
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Dimensions Height 7cm Length 12cm Depth 7cm Description French antique bronze foal paperweight on marble base. last half of the 19th century or earlier. Beautifully sculpted and chisseled detail Circa 1850 Price SOLD |
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| Title Bronze Empire Tazza Cut Crystal Bowl | |
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Description bronze empire Revival tazza cut crystal bowl supported by neoclassical caryatid figure and raised on tripodia lions paw feet. Parcel gilt and patinated |
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| Title Wonderful Regency Bronze Warwick Vase | |
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Dimensions Height 9cm Length 9cm Depth 12cm Description Wonderful Regency bronze Warwick vase with lovely patina and polished interior Circa 1820 Price SOLD |
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| Title Bronze Pair French Heavy Candlesticks | |
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Description Bronze Pair French Heavy candlesticks with ornate castings in the Louis Philippe period. Compatible with William IV style. Foliage scrollwork and triform base Circa 1840 Price SOLD |
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| Title Pair Regency Bronze Urns | |
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Description Pair of Regency Urns with fine engine turning and cast foliage framed square bases. Lovely patina |
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| Title Rare Pair Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Tazza | |
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Description Rare pair neoclassical gilt bronze tazza after a design by K.F Schinkel, Silvered and gilt with patinated bronze base |
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| Title Regency Period Bronze Candlestick | |
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| Title Regency Period Gilt Bronze Paperweight | |
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Description Regency period gilt bronze paperweight in the shape of an urn. Mounted on a black stone base |
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| Title Napoleon III French Bronze Candelabra | |
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Description Napoleon III French bronze candelabra in beautifully patinated bronze> the exquisite detail to this cupid and his bow and the overall design of this fine piece indicates that it is undoubtedly from the Paris foundry of Barbedienne, but is is unsigned. |
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| Title Pair Regency Gilt Bronze Candle Lustres | |
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Description Pair Regency gilt bronze candle lustres with crystal drops, finely chased bronze work and sconce. A lovely pair of candlesticks of the period |
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| Title French Bronze Table Mirror Empire Period | |
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Description French Bronze table mirror Empire period with lovely gilt figural medallion to front of base. Mirror tilts and appears to be the original glass |
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| Title French Empire period bronze candlestick raised on tri-paw feet. | |
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French Empire period bronze candelstick raised on three lions legs and shaped tripod plinth . the elegant tapered column with scrolling acanthus leaf and original candel holder wax tray known as a bobeche (wax tray) .
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| Title French Empire Gilt Ormolu Urn with original mercurial gilding circa 1830 | |
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Oval shaped French Empire gilt bronze ormolu urn of the Louis Philippe period. Acanthus carved sides to original mercurial gilt body.
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| Title Pair bronze wall lights wall sconces 18th century French Louis XVI style porcelain early 20th century | |
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Description Pair bronze wall lights wall sconces 18th century French Louis XVI style porcelain early 20th century. Sevres style oval plaques painted in gilt on blue with figural scenes in the Kaufmann style are mounted in bronze frames. A wreath top and two candles sconces below for candle light.
French early 20th century in the Louis XVI mannner of the 18th century. |
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| Title Pair of French Louis XV turned wood urns with lids on gilt bronze rococo bases polished lignum vitae 1840 | |
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Antique pair of French Louis XV turned wooden urns with lids mounted on gilt bronze rococo bases. The well turned heavy polished wood urns with their matching lift off lids are most likely in polished lignum vitae or olive wood. The ornate rococo bases of mercurial gilt ormolu bronze are original and date to around 1840.
French Louis Philippe ( 1830-1848)
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| Title Antique bronze statue of Napoleon on a heavy bronze pedestal | |
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Description A solid bronze statue of French Emperor Napoleon with trade mark hand in waistcoat and hat. He is standing on a turned circular column resting on a square plinth. The statue is leaning backwards ...probably from a few too many XO brandy after the loosing to Russian imperial and Prussian forces! An ideal paperweight for any Empire enthusiast.
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| Title Heavy Bronze Pair Of Candelabrae | |
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Heavy bronze pair of candelabrae in the French manner with seven candle holders. beautifully carved and cast in solid bronze after a Louis Phillipe design, extremely heavy but elegant good patinated surface. priced as a pair only |
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