Decorative antiques from around the world for decorating your office, home, mancave and other spaces in a variety of styles. Decorative antiques for sale including industrial lighting, sculptures, ornaments and other conversation pieces that liven-up a room and make it more interesting.
Commemorative Trowel With Inscription And Bone Handle
An unusual antique sterling silver trowel with a presentation inscription. The blade edge has a pierced lacework border and the bone handle is also decorated. Such presentation trowels were traditionally given to commemorate the laying of the foundation stone of a building. It should bear an inscription with the name of the dignitary presenting the trowel, the dignitary laying the stone, the building and the date of commencement (or completion) of the project.
This sterling silver commemorative trowel's inscription reads:
"Presented by the architect W. Clement Williams F.R.I.B.A To Alexander Sroll Esq. on his laying the foundation stone on new business premises Halifax For A. Scott Ltd. May 11th 1903." This building is believed to be the current York Buildings on Commercial Street aka Permanent Buildings in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
French Empire Pair of 19th Century Antique Bronze Candlesticks
A pair of French Napoleonic era empire style bronze candlesticks in very good condition. The detailed vegetation and flowers decoration, resting on a tripod foot with lion paws. The Parisian décor pieces represent the First French Empire time period, era also known as Napoleonic France. Minor fading and wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1830 - 1850, Paris, France.
Height: 27 cm/10.6 inches
Ottoman Brass and Copper Traveling Scribe’s Inkwell
Ottoman traveling scribe's inkwell made of brass and copper. The lids of the inkwell and of the pens compartment are made of copper, the rest of the piece is made of brass and is decorated with some type of vegetation or vine. Turkish quill pen holder with inkwell.
Late 19th century to early 20th century.
Dimensions:
Length: 26 cm / 10.23 inches
Width: 6.5 cm / 2.55 inches
Denix Spain Hangers of Man with Musket and Dog
Denix Spain hangers of man with musket and dog. The man seems to be from the US colonial era, loading his musket rifle to go hunting with his dog.
Denix is a famous manufacturer from Ciutadella De Menorca, Spain, specializing in decoration, gist articles and replica weapons from a variety of historical periods.
The hangers have a spring mechanism allowing it to extend from 3cm to 5cm (1.18" to 1.96").
This is a discontinued model and hard to find as a pair in the original box.
A great pair of militaria style hangers for swords, pistols, revolvers, rifles and anything else that can be displayed for all to see in a stylish and authentic manner.
Dimensions:
Height: 8.2 cm (3.22 inches)
Width: 2.3 cm (0.90 inches)
A Wooden Two Headed Horse Hanger
A wooden two headed horse hanger perfect for hanging horse riding gear and other equestrian equipment. The heads are beautifully carved and the hanger in the center is large. This can be used for hanging horse reins, stirrups, bridles, helmet and other relatively light equestrian gear. It is also great for any horse lover to have in his home or room.
Dimensions:
Height: 40 cm / 15.74 inches
Width: 29.5 cm / 11.6 inches
Depth: 21 cm / 8.26 inches
Russian Bronze Plaque of Two Fighting Knights
Russian bronze relief plaque of two fighting knights with the writing: "Whoever enters the sword with us, will perish by the sword! (Alexander Nevsky)".
The scene seems to be of a Russian knight on horseback that has defeated a Western knight by killing him with his spear.
20th century. Original label on the back.
Dimensions
Height: 56 cm
Width: 28 cm
Weight: 840 gr
French Bronze WW1 Era Picture Frame
French bronze WW1 era picture frame used to frame a photo of a war hero that came back home or died in the Great War.
The bronze frame is with the heading souviens-toi (Remember) 1914, 1915, 1916.
On the left a woman with a child holding a sword, possibly depicting the French ideal of liberty and the new generation of French.
On the right a sword and a rifle, most possibly a Lebel Model 1886.
The frame is signed by the artist
Dimensions
Height: 19 cm
Width: 24 cm
Weight: 840 gr
Michelangelo’s David Protome Brass and Bronze Inkwell
Michelangelo's David protome brass and bronze double inkwell presented to the British Royal Engineers Captain J.H. Mousley.
The double inkwell is made of brass and the David protome is made of blackened bronze. One of the glass cups in a bit chipped.
Captain John Harold Mousley of the British Royal Engineers was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for his actions in combat.
Dimensions
Height: 14 cm
Length: 28 cm
Width: 15 cm
Weight: 2.18 Kg
Antique Blackened Bronze Centerpiece
An antique blackened bronze centerpiece probably British from the mid 19th century in the baroque style with a child and mythological faun figures around. The child on the top of the centerpiece is holding what seems to be an anvil or shield. The three mythological fauns, half man half goat creatures, are holding the center cup. Very ornate and highly decorative.
Dimensions
Height: 28 cm
Width (base): 17 x 17 cm
Weight: 3.4 Kg
Central Medallion From The Milton Shield
A fantastic reproduction of the central medallion of the Milton Shield depicting the archangel Raphael recounting to Adam and Eve the defeat of the rebel angels as they sit in the garden of Eden. The relief is very elaborate, beautifully showing the bodies of Raphael, Adam and Eve and the surrounding vegetation around them of the garden of Eden. Bronze with a wooden frame and small plaque with the artworks info. The original Milton Shield was made by Leonard Morel-Ladeuil for Elkington & Co. of Birmingham. The shield is illustrated with scenes from from Milton's Paradise Lost. The original shield became one of the most celebrated pieces shown at the Paris Exhibition of 1867.
Dimensions
Frame: 42 cm
Plate: 24.5 cm
Weight: 1.9 Kg
Yoruba Benin Wedding Bronze Bracelets Bangle Set
A 20th century Yoruba people wedding bracelet bangle set made of bronze worn on the arms or ankles, sold here as a set of three pieces with an olive tree wooden tray.
Traditionally, these bangles would be worn on the arms and ankles of a woman for her wedding as a part of her dowry and the more decoration on the bangle, the greater the status and wealth of the wearer.
These bronze bangles have a lovely green patina and look beautiful displayed here as a set on a wooden tray.
Since this Yoruba Benin Bracelets Set is are handmade, their finish and condition vary.
Heavy Silver Plated Centerpiece By Elkington
A beautiful Victorian era heavy silver plated centerpiece by Elkington & Co of Birmingham, England. This centerpiece is decorated with mythological creatures such as griffins or panthers on the legs and flower decorated faces on the bases and branches.
The legs are signed:
D, Pub by Elkington & Co, April 1859.
6868
Dimensions:
Height: 18.5 cm
Width: 16.5 cm