Objects d’Art
Objects d’art are decorative objects created through skilled craftsmanship. These pieces are valued not only for their construction but also for their aesthetic character and presence.
During the nineteenth century such objects were often produced by specialist craftsmen working in materials such as silver, glass and other fine materials. These pieces formed part of the culture of collecting and decorative display.
Craft and Decorative Objects
Decorative objects could include scent bottles, desk pieces and other finely crafted items designed to be displayed within private interiors. These objects combined craftsmanship with artistic design.
Many such pieces were produced in small numbers and were valued for the quality of their workmanship.
Objects in Private Interiors
Objects d’art were often displayed in studies, libraries and private rooms where they contributed to the character of the interior. These pieces could serve both decorative and practical purposes while reflecting the taste of their owner.
Collecting Objects d’Art
Throughout the nineteenth century decorative objects produced by skilled craftsmen became sought after by collectors. Such pieces often survive today in museums, private collections and the antique trade.
The appreciation of these objects reflects the enduring value of craftsmanship and design.
The Leuchars Tradition
The Leuchars firm became associated with objects of craftsmanship connected with travel, personal equipment and private life. Many of the objects produced or supplied alongside fitted cases formed part of the wider culture of decorative craftsmanship.
Leuchars London ® continues the traditions associated with these historic objects.
