19th Century Asian Napoleon III Period Iron Wood and Brass Opium Pipe

Cigar humidor in blackened wood and brass nets XIX. This slightly curved box on the front has four cigar racks and a drawer. Two brass cartridges adorn...

Beautiful gilded brass frame dating from the Napoleon III period, 1870s. Representing Napoleon in the left corner, Josephine on the right, an eagle, laurel and two dancers with cornu...

Beautiful French Napoleon III black painted wooden column. Ideal to show a sculpture. Good condition and quality.

19th century Magnificent octagonal Venetian mirror dating from the Napoleon III period (1870s), a real antique one! In remarkable condition for its age. Only half of a glass leaf is ...

Very nice 19th century French Napoleon III blackened wood and curved glass frame with two angels sculpture holding a cross. Hook at the back to h...

Very nice Napoleon III liquor cellar made with walnut veneer and beautiful brass marquetry on the top. Carafe and glasses made with Saint Louis Crystal and in very good condition. ...

This wooden cabinet is designed in the Boulle style. This style was very popular around the time of Napoleon III. The characteristic of this style is the use of small pieces of wood in furniture, inlaid designs with many different materials: precious wood, precious stones, enamel, ivory, seashells, metal, marble etc. In addition, to express the royal style, the "Boulle" style also uses a large amount of gilded copper on the furniture, such as tiger claw decoration, mirror border decoration, leaf decoration, etc. The main elementsof this cabinet is ebony and turtle shell, with decorative details and gilded legs. This is a pretty prominent highlight in the overall black and gold color scheme. Moreover, the head of a woman is in the middle of the cabinet with waves in her hair and grape vines could be representing the Greek goddes of spring Spring. Surrounding the head are beautiful acanthus motifs incorporated in every layer and surface of the cabinet. Symmetricallly on the left and right side of the head are two identical faces, with one being the lock of the cabinet where key goes. The four corners of the cabinet have blooming carnations to create a feeling of spring coming. The details are collaged, decorated with golden bronze leaves in a classic French style. On the edges of the cabinet are sculptures of two women wrapped around with cloth and leaves. Through it, the author highlights the beauty of the woman's status in the past. On the side panels of the cabinet is placed a gilded face of a man with wings...

Asian metal opium pipe with filigree art work in floral designs. Silvered metal alloy, patinated could be cleaned to be shiny. Long and unusual decorative collector opium pipe, very ...

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Prie Dieu ~ Prayer Kneeler is a stunning example of devotional art! Rendered from exotic imported mahog...

A 19th Century French Napoleon III miniature wall cabinet with fine quality marquetry inlay of rosewood, walnut and mahogany. Beautifully detailed with brass trim and escutcheons and...

Heavily adorned presentation grade pipe tomahawk with pewter inlaid fish, moon, acorn and war axe on cast iron blade. Period: Mid-19th century Origin: Eastern...

A large tobacco pipe from old Burma (Myanmar), circa 1850. Solid wood bowl, chamber and shank. The stem is made of bone, attached to the shank by a mortise in solid brass, and a lip ...