20th Century Black Basalt Wedgwood Bust of Minerva (Roman Soldier), it is impressed with a mark on the bust and turned socle, also marked "Made in England". H:19" W:11" D:10"
Wedgwood Pottery
Historically speaking Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795) was the 12th child of potter Thomas Wedgwood, and his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, too. In his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Under Whieldon's eye, Wedgwood pra... Click for details
Pristine 19th Century Chinese Rose Canton Vase in the Hexagonal form with Ormolu, H: 23" W:9".
This single Canton porcelain vase is historically a Chinese ceramic wares that were made for export in the 18th to the 20th centuries. The wares were made, glazed and fired at Jingdezhen but decorated with enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to export by sea through that port. The Canton Famille rose in the 19th century was typically decorated with alternate panels of figures and bir... Click for details
Exceptional Pair of Late 18th Century to Early 19th Century Pair of Chinese Rose Canton Porcelain Vases with gilt Ormolu and set in Gilt Bronze Base with a wreath detail. H:28.5" W of base: 11.5
The pair of Canton porcelains are Chinese ceramic wares that were made for export in the 18th to the 20th centuries. The wares were made, glazed and fired at Jingdezhen but decorated with enamels at Canton (Guangzhou) in southern China prior to export by sea through that port. The Canton Famille rose in... Click for details
An exceptional 19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Ivory Bun feet, retaining its original lead foil lining, interior lid and in good condition. However, it is missing the original lock and key, the silver escheuton is still in good condition.
H:4" W:5" D:3 1/4"
A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister or other receptacle for tea. The word is believed to be derived from catty, the Chinese pound. The earliest examples that came to Europe were of Chinese porcelain, and approximated in shape to t... Click for details
Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Leather Cordite Case, this bucket maintains the slight image of the Regiments Coat of Arms and the leather is worn around the top, the lining and handle are in tack, and is missing the original lid.
H:16" Diameter: 7.5"
The coat of arms are on the leather case which is a Late 19th C. to Early 20th Century Cordite Case, however they are missing the original lid, a functional item used for Early Military use. Historically, in Great Britain, Cordite was dev... Click for details
This Lovely Set of Barbotine is in Excellent Condition,c1900. Featuring matching side ewers with center jardiniere the set is wonderful for numerous designs. Measuring 13"H for the two ewers and 9"H x 13"W for the jardiniere. Priced for all 3, Please view and zoom all pictures, serious inquiries are welcome!
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Exceptional White Carrera Marble Head of Augustus Caesar, probably from the turn of the century to early 1900's.
H:20" W: base 12" D: base 6.5" Octavian Augustus is known as the first, and one of the greatest, Roman Emperors ever. Augustus Ceasar was known in history as to changing Rome from a fragile, crumbling republican government to a mighty empire.
Octavian was born on September 23, 63 B.C.E. His great-uncle was Julius Caesar and, therefore, he had many political connections in Rome. Cae... Click for details
White Carrera Marble Pedestal Base and elegant plinth for any art object, H:38"
top square 11 X 11"
botton square 13.5 X 13.5"
The word "marble" derives from the Greek marmaros, "shining stone" Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3). It is extensively used for sculpture, as a building material, and in many other applications. Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of very... Click for details
Decorative White Carrera Marble Bust, Italian depiction of a Classical Figure, probably of Diana. Circa 1920's or maybe earlier. H:25" W:16" D:7" measurments of the bust.
The word "marble" derives from the Greek marmaros, "shining stone" Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3). It is extensively used for sculpture, as a building material, and in many other applications. Pure white ma... Click for details
Stunning Coffee Pot with a handle in a Quadruple Silver Plate, H:9.5" Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes ... Click for details
