An antique 19th century square marble sundial dating to circa 1893. This Victorian wall mounted sundial stands out with its black painted iron gnomon and lead numerals marked indistinctly to the edge. It would make an impressive new addition to a country garden or the courtyard of a period townhouse. Additional information: Overall depth is
An antique spelter garden statue of Charlemagne (Charles the Great) for use inside or out. Dating from the early 20th century, this statue models the 8th-9th century King and emperor as he is often depicted, wearing a crown with cross and holding a sword. Charlemagne Statue Medieval emperor Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great,
An antique plaster maquette of a seated lady holding a book on her lap. From the Studio of Ralph & Rodger Hedley (1848-1913 & 1879-1970). The woman is hooded and swathed in drapery in a classical yet modest manner. A beautiful decorative piece for an interior setting. We are also selling a maquette of a
A vibrantly painted antique Caen stone architectural model. Dating from the mid 19th century, this limestone model came from a French church destroyed during WWII. With its arched design and ornately carved columns, it is reminiscent of open arcades found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. Detailed to the top with castellations, this antique architectural
An antique 19th century giant clam shell. Also known by its Latin name Tridacna gigas, this clam is of a large scale and has a smooth clean finish. It could be used externally, perhaps as a water feature, or internally as a basin in a home. Alternatively, it would look stunning on display due to
A 19th century carved York stone armorial plaque. Depicting a coat of arms showing crowns and cockerels, this medieval style piece would make for a stately decorative sculpture inside a period property, instilling any interior with English history and grandeur. This piece dates to the early 19th century and showcases a mixture of styles, including
A large antique neoclassical style oval plaster wall plaque. Dating back to circa 1950, this decorative piece has kept its original handcrafted details. It depicts an allegorical and mythological scene. The large male figure is Bacchus, a God associated with wine and intoxication. His body is covered in a drape while he holds a thyrsus,
A vibrantly painted antique Caen stone architectural fragment. Dating from the mid 19th century, this limestone model came from a French church destroyed during WWII. With its arched design and castellation detail, it is reminiscent of the top of a blind arcade found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. A glimpse into French craftsmanship of
A mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural fragment reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With its beautiful cream tone and crisp quality, this carved limestone fragment is reminiscent of a ruined Greek or Roman temple. A fragment from European history, this antique architectural piece offers a glimpse into French craftsmanship of times gone
A vibrantly painted antique Caen stone architectural model. Dating from the mid 19th century, this limestone model came from a French church destroyed during WWII. With its arched design and ornately carved columns, it is reminiscent of blind arcades found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. Detailed to the top with castellations, this antique architectural
An excellent pair of mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural scaled models reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With their beautiful cream tone and crisp quality, these carved limestone fragments are reminiscent of blind arcades found in historic ecclesiastical and gothic architecture. A fragment from European history, these antique architectural pieces have preserved
A pair of Neoclassical red granite column pedestals. The 19th century columns’ generous size and stature would be fitting inside a grand home or in a garden, perhaps used to show off large scale statues. This impressive pair have a base and socle made from Carrara marble, which is a soft grey colour accompanied by
Antique carved sandstone head dating back to 1800. This carefully crafted piece has certainly stood the test of time – at 200 years old the details of this distinguished gentlemen are still very much intact. He is a moustached man, with a Victorian look, giving a deep and direct stare. Cockermouth The head originates from
Paul Day (b. 1967) portrait plaster bust of a male. This renowned artist is one of the leading sculptors in Britain today. His series of human heads are recognised by the reflections carved into the sunglasses of his subjects and made from bronze, but this bust is something different. Its eyes are on full display
A superb collection of 10 antique buff terracotta English statues depicting notable historical figures possibly by Blanchard. Included in the collection is Dante, 14th century Italian poet; Francis Drake, 16th century explorer; John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement and various unknown renaissance figures including a scholar, a woman, an artist, a medieval writer and
A set of 3 antique buff terracotta statues depicting notable historical English figures possibly by Blanchard. Included in the collection are statues of Francis Drake; 16th century explorer, John Wesley; founder of the Methodist movement and an unknown renaissance figure. We are also selling a larger group of 10 similar figures. Antiques of English history,
Dating from the 17th century, this English carved stone griffin or stylised dragon statue is an architectural fragment from history. Over 350 years old, it likely once served as a decorative feature of 17th century exterior architecture, carved into warm honey coloured limestone. Though well weathered over the centuries, particularly to one side, detail of
A large-scale plaster statue of the Capitoline Wolf circa 1900 after the antique in bronze thought to date from as early as the 11th century. Originally made by the Moulage Museum, Brussels, this plaster statue was sourced from a huge stately home. Known in Italian as ‘Lupa Capitolina’, the wolf is depicted as she is
A scale white statuary marble sculpture of Moses after Michelangelo circa 1875. After the larger than life-size Carrara marble original from the tomb of Pope Julius II in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome completed around 1515. This scale sculpture is exceptionally carved, capturing the quality and detail of Michelangelo’s Moses in superb detail. A Moses sculpture
A terracotta portrait bust of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. The Emperor is depicted in expressive detail and wears a swathed toga which is glazed in white for a striking colour contrast. Similar portrait busts, showing Caracalla with cropped hair, stubble beard and a menacing glare, are found on display in museums