Homewares
Explore our collection of antique homewares, including clocks, decorative pieces, porcelain and wine accessories.
A Bust of François-André Danican Philidor
An 18th century plaster bust of François-André Danican Philidor (1726-1795), a French composer of Opéra Comique and a famous chess player. To this day, the 'Philidor defence' is still used in chess openings. The front of the plinth is inscribed ith " Philidor". Signed and dated at the rear of the plinth by Augustin Pajou (Paris 1730 – 1809). Pajou was a renown sculptor at the French court of ..
$2,800
$2,800
A Classical Statue of Venus
A large-size statue of the Greek Venus which was discovered in 1651 in the archaeological diggings of the Roman Theatre at Arles, as a reproduction made by the Louvre Museum's workshops, the 'Ateliers du Louvre'. This steel-reinforced plaster statue has an encaustic wax patination made to closely resemble pure white, antique marble. The rear of this statue is stamped with hallmark of the Ateliers ..
$12,000
$12,000
A pair of 18th century French Doors
A pair of 18th century French painted oak entrance doors, the top sections decorated with moulded panels, the lower section with raised panelling and with dentil-mouldings. Retaining the original cast iron handle. The rear of the doors is fitted with its original bolts, bolt-stays and lock. Please note: this pair of doors would make an excellent entrance to a cellar. Area of Isle de France (Greate..
$1,800
$1,800
A set of 12 Limoges Fish Plates
A set of twelve French Limoges porcelain fish plates in the shape of large scallop shells, each plate decorated with a fish and with whimsical seaweed patterns. Typical fine pottery work of the 'Porcelaines de Sologne' porcelain works. The undersides with the Limoges hallmarks. Area of Lamotte-Beuvron, Loire Valley, circa 1960...
$680
$680
A set of 8 French Majolica Dessert Plates
A set of eight French Art Nouveau period majolica dessert plates, the raised decorations painted in pale colour glazes depicting fruit and branches with leaves, on a basket weave background. Typical manufacture of the Saint Amand and Onnaing potteries. Area of Northern France, circa 1880...
$980
$980
A Vintage French Drinks Trolley
A vintage French gilt brass and mahogany 'Bar Cart' drinks trolley, the top and the lower shelf with raised and finely fretted gilt brass mouldings, standing on baluster-turned legs, the lower shelf retaining the original bottle-holders. Please note the elegance of the large wheels and of the polished mahogany timber, beautifully offset by the gilt brass. Area of Paris, circa 1960...
$980
$980
A Ricard Anisette Water Carafe
A vintage French water pitcher with the branding, "Ricard Anisette" on both sides. Designed to hold half a litre of water. These types of advertising carafes were distributed to French bistros, cafes, and bars to serve chilled water, to be added to Anisette in a glass to create a cloudy, refreshing aperitif. Area of France, circa 1960. ..
$65
$65
An Anisette Berger Water Carafe
A vintage French water pitcher with the branding, "Anisette Berger" on both sides. Designed to hold half a litre of water. These types of advertising carafes were distributed to French bistros, cafes, and bars to serve chilled water, to be added to Anisette in a glass to create a cloudy, refreshing aperitif. Area of France, circa 1960. ..
$65
$65
A 'Domaine du Portereau' Multi Bottle Bucket
A large, vintage French restaurant's "Domaine du Portereau" multi bottle Champagne ice bucket, the oval shaped 'vasque' decorated with a polished metal finish, stamped with the maker's trademark and with "Cuvée Prestige, Maison fondée en 1958". Area of Reims, circa 1960...
$980
$980
