1870s Centerpieces

Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Barnard Brothers, this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Wall Charger, is a rare to find example of the '...

An exceptional centerpiece in patinated and gilded bronze, showcasing a magnificent contrast between the brilliance of the gilding and the depth of the brown patina. The work is cent...

An exceptional large-scale polychrome glazed earthenware jardinière by Théodore Deck, France, circa 1875. Decorated with flowering branches, birds and butterflies on a nuanced yello...

Elegant pair of French porcelain decorative covered urns with bronze mounts, made in France in the mid to late 19th century and executed in the refined classical taste popular during...

Exceptional centerpiece in silvered and gilded bronze, composed of a naiad riding a dolphin, supporting a chiseled shell decorated with reeds, adorned with the head of a river god on its bow and on which a winged love blows in a conch. The whole rests on a pedestal decorated with dolphin heads and cut-out leathers, ending with a porphyry base with molded steps. Historical and artistic context Centers and naves of tables are attested in France from the Middle Ages in order to present spices and other condiments brought from distant lands around the Mediterranean or from the trade of the Silk Roads. The importance of their presence on prestigious tables will be confirmed throughout the decorative arts, evolving during the 19th century in centerpieces, becoming a central element of decoration. Here we find a true virtuosity in the composition and representation of the human figure which is reminiscent of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance. Indeed, the fluidity of the lines of the naiad can be compared to the nymph of Fontainebleau by Benvenuto Cellini preserved at the Louvre museum and dated 1545, while the naturalist representation of the marine setting refers to the work of Wenzel Jamnitzer...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Fenton Brothers Ltd., this attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver centrepiece and suite ...

Full-Size George Jones Majolica Cow Cheese dome and stand (Stilton Dish), 11.75 height x 12.5 diameter inches, on a vivid deep pink glazed ground with str...

Highly unusual, seemingly to be, one of a kind silver plate epergne by Meriden Britannia Company of Connecticut. No doubt circa 1875 and manufactured to commemorate the launching of "Le Tricolre Balloon" on June 6th, 1874 in France (I have attached image of actual French hot air balloon...

George Jones Majolica large 'Rose Basket' 9.5-in wide in cobalt blue, circa 1872. Impressed British Registry mark stamp to reverse for 17 February 1872. George Jones pattern number '...

An elegant French centerpiece from the Napoleon III period, crafted during the late 19th century, circa 1870–1890. This refined decorative object exemplifies the eclectic taste and l...

A stunning antique French Napoleon III gilt bronze centerpiece on a centralized column and depicting three finely cast swans on a tripodal base. The bowl is pleated and etched glass,...

A French blue opaline glass jardinière painted with flowers by Baccarat, signed with a date underneath, formed as a square vessel with rounded corners and a broad open mouth. The bod...

A magnificent museum quality French 19th century hand-diamond cut crystal and ormolu-mounted Baccarat centerpiece/surtout de table in the Louis XVI style. This is truly an exemplary ...

An impressive 1879 decorative sterling silver tureen by the outstanding American maker Tiffany & Co. Designed beautifully in a blunt hand hammered and waved handles, standing on base...

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, is modelled as a gentleman holding a greyhound and standing u...

Old English silver plated / gold wash interior side handles decorative vase with exterior deign details. The vase is in great condition. Minor wear ...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup and cover; an addition to our silver presentation collection. This magnificent antiqu...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, composite set of four Victorian English sterling silver candlesticks in the Charles II style; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection. ...

This exquisite silver plated wall charger is a stunning example of 19th-century decorative art, designed by renowned French sculptor Léonard Morel-Ladeuil in 1876 for the esteemed English firm of Elkington & Co. and first exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Dated 1877, this Victorian charger features intricate repoussé detailing in high relief, depicting a classical scene, titled 'The Pompeian Lady', inspired by ancient Roman mythology. The craftsmanship showcases the height of Elkington’s electroplating innovation and Morel-Ladeuil’s mastery of neoclassical design. A rare collector’s item, this antique silver charger...

Antique blue Sèvres porcelain centrepiece French, 1876 Height 24cm, diameter 33.5cm Produced by Sèvres, this refined porcelain centrepiece is a superb expression of the factory’s ce...

Elegant centerpiece attributed to Baccarat, composed of an oval cut-crystal cup and two circular cut-crystal cups decorated with stylized palmettes on a grid background, resting on a...

A large, beautiful, and rare 19th century neoclassical reticulated Meissen centerpiece with open filigree, rams heads, flaming finial, and love bir...

A beautiful French polychrome patinated dore bronze and silvered bronze with Algerian onyx mounted centerpiece, attributed to Eugene Cornu. This beautifu...

bronze centerpiece with children riding dolphins on a base held up by turtles

An 1870s Spode Aesthetic Movement comport in cream-colored earthenware with a beautiful transfer-printed pattern of birds and butterflies. After Japan was forcibly opened to Western...

A desk tray designed by Charles Asprey & Charles Asprey junior. This is a very elegant desk-tray created in London England by the silversmith company of Charles Asprey & Cha...

A Superb and Wonderful French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Malachite Centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised on a rectangular malachite base showcasing the beautiful natural gree...

Heart-shaped spice. Silver. LOPEZ PORTER, Manuel. Spain, Granada, 1870. With contrasting and burilada marks. Silver spice rack in its color with a heart shaped shape and curved spout to one side that has two hinged lids and three spaces inside (partition above and not below); It is supported by three legs decorated with classicist elements and has, towards the side, a series of fine smooth moldings. The hallmarks are those corresponding to Granada, to date, and to the silversmith Manuel López Portero, who also worked as hallmarks in the city. The shape of the piece does not follow the usual prototypes of the time or of the school to which it corresponds (a heart shaped silver box...

Impressed "Wedgwood" on the bottom.

With French bronze mounts. Depicting tavern scenes, with a bacchus figure as the finial.

B&G/ Bing & Grondahl centerpiece classical Thorvaldsen style. Early stamp, 1870s. 1st. factory quality. In perfect condition. Measures: 23 x 18 cm.

Antique magnificent 19th Century French ormolu mounted onyx marble tazza, masterfully crafted by Eugène Cornu, exudes timeless elegance. Resting upon a trio of exquisitely adorned or...

Rare, excellent porcelain group of the 19th century: Youthful Bacchus with nymph and putti grouped around a large wine cask: The Bacchant, covered with a leopard skin, sitting sideways on the barrel, holding up grapes in his left hand and a wine glass with lid...

Large French overlay glass centerpiece on plinth, circa 1875.