What periods do these wall plaques come from?

The listings span from the eighteenth century through the nineteenth century and into the early twentieth century. Many pieces date from the Victorian era and the height of the grand tour in nineteenth-century Europe. Earlier eighteenth-century examples lean towards carved wood and plaster friezes, while later nineteenth-century items introduce industrial techniques such as silver plating and electrotyping alongside traditional ceramics.

How were these wall plaques originally displayed?

Larger chargers and plaques were typically hung directly on walls as decorative focal points in drawing rooms, studies, and libraries. Metal shields and heavy wood panels often anchored expansive wall arrangements. Smaller portrait reliefs, ivory carvings, and porcelain plates were frequently displayed within cabinets or mounted on velvet-lined backings to highlight their detailed carving and painted narratives.

What subjects appear most frequently?

Mythological narratives dominate the imagery, including figures such as Neptune, Diana the Huntress, Bacchus, and Adonis. Historical scenes and portraits of classical thinkers like Virgil and Dante also recur across various mediums. Allegorical subjects, battles such as the Amazonmachy, and depictions of muses accompanied by putto are standard motifs derived from antique sculpture and Renaissance revival aesthetics.

How do I care for bronze and metal plaques?

Metal plaques require minimal intervention, generally needing only gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to prevent the accumulation of grime. Avoid chemical cleaners or aggressive polishes that strip original patination. Stable indoor humidity and protection from direct sunlight help preserve silver-plated, bronzed copper, and brass surfaces over time.

How can I tell a grand tour souvenir from an older piece?

Grand tour items, produced largely during the nineteenth century, often replicated famous classical sculptures, reliefs, and medals for travelling collectors. These pieces frequently utilise materials like plaster, carved ivory, or brass. Examining the manufacturing marks, wear patterns, and the specific casting or carving technique helps contextualize whether a piece is a nineteenth-century interpretation or an eighteenth-century original.

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A classical wall plaque brings mythological figures, imperial portraits, and ancient architectural motifs directly into an interior scheme.

19th century

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Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus

From Elmgarden

£400

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19th century

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19th Century French Carved Wall Over-door/wall Panel

From Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

£1,200

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Large Pair of 18th C. Plaster Cast Winged Cherubs Wall Friezes C.1780

18th century

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Large Pair of 18th C. Plaster Cast Winged Cherubs Wall Friezes C.1780

From Original Retro

£3,750

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A Pair of Historically Interesting Marble Reliefs Made and Signed by the Sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)

19th century

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A Pair of Historically Interesting Marble Reliefs Made and Signed by the Sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£775

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sculptures

A Pair of 19th C. Carved Mahogany Plaques

19th century

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A Pair of 19th C. Carved Mahogany Plaques

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£225

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Rare 19thc Ebonised Plaque Of"vesta"fully Labelled Carlhian, &Corbiere London

19th century

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Rare 19thc Ebonised Plaque Of"vesta"fully Labelled Carlhian, &Corbiere London

From Mike Melody Antiques

£380

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19th century

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19th Century Coalbrookdale Bronze Plaque Mother Holding Her Child

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£2,000

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Vienna Porcelain Charger, Depicting 'Caesar at the Grave of Alexander the Great' 60cm

19th century

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Vienna Porcelain Charger, Depicting 'Caesar at the Grave of Alexander the Great' 60cm

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£9,000

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Fourteen Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-classical Cameos, Framed

19th century

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Fourteen Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-classical Cameos, Framed

From Hand of Glory

£260

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Sherwin & Cotton Victorian Ceramic Tile “Lady with Ewer”, C.1890

19th century

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Sherwin & Cotton Victorian Ceramic Tile “Lady with Ewer”, C.1890

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£250

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ceramics

The listings on this page span the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, incorporating materials from carved wood and marble to porcelain and bronze.

19th century

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Large C19th Italian Maiolica Charger

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£600

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ceramics

C18th Pair of Carved Plaques of Classical Scenes

18th century

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C18th Pair of Carved Plaques of Classical Scenes

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£400

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sculptures

18th century

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Fine Pair of Late C18th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Carved Marble Cameo Bas-relief Profile Portraits of Roman Emperors.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,850

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C19th Plaster Copy of the Dead Christ Tended by Angels, by Donatello (C.1386-1466)

19th century

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C19th Plaster Copy of the Dead Christ Tended by Angels, by Donatello (C.1386-1466)

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£1,250

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C19th Vienna Charger, Depicting Bachus + Ariane.

19th century

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C19th Vienna Charger, Depicting Bachus + Ariane.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,000

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ceramics

Vienna Porcelain Charger Depicting the 'Birth of Adonis' Late C19th

19th century

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Vienna Porcelain Charger Depicting the 'Birth of Adonis' Late C19th

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,200

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ceramics

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Classical Wall Plaque

Gold Wall Mask of Bacchus

19th Century French Carved Wall Over-door/wall Panel

Large Pair of 18th C. Plaster Cast Winged Cherubs Wall Friezes C.1780

A Pair of Historically Interesting Marble Reliefs Made and Signed by the Sculptor Kasper Hendrik Roskam (1818-1894)

A Pair of 19th C. Carved Mahogany Plaques

Rare 19thc Ebonised Plaque Of"vesta"fully Labelled Carlhian, &Corbiere London

19th Century Coalbrookdale Bronze Plaque Mother Holding Her Child

Vienna Porcelain Charger, Depicting 'Caesar at the Grave of Alexander the Great' 60cm

Fourteen Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-classical Cameos, Framed

Sherwin & Cotton Victorian Ceramic Tile “Lady with Ewer”, C.1890

Large C19th Italian Maiolica Charger

C18th Pair of Carved Plaques of Classical Scenes

Fine Pair of Late C18th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Carved Marble Cameo Bas-relief Profile Portraits of Roman Emperors.

C19th Plaster Copy of the Dead Christ Tended by Angels, by Donatello (C.1386-1466)

C19th Vienna Charger, Depicting Bachus + Ariane.

Vienna Porcelain Charger Depicting the 'Birth of Adonis' Late C19th

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