American silk embroidery with flying eagle, flags, and a scene of George Washington crossing the Deleware. These were made for the American fleet so that the sailors could sent home souvineers from the orient. 54"H x 45"W
Attributed to Augustus Rockwell (New York, 1822-1882), "Portrait of a Gentleman and his Wife", oil on canvas, unsigned, hand-written note en verso signed prior to relining: "A. Rockwell, Pt. 1854". Along with two canvas stamps formerly visible, one from manufacturer: "G. Rowney and Co. London" and "Williams and Stevens 353 Broadway, N.Y." and label from framer en verso: "Godfrey's Court Store No. 49 Court St. Near Franklin", 29 ¾"H x 25& ...click for details
A fine French gilt bronze and rouge griotte marble figural garniture clock set, mid-19th C., striking bell, pendulum movement, with bust of Diana. The six-light candelabra with figures modeled after the personifications of "Science" and "Poetry", each signed "Salmson" (Jean Jules Salmson, 1832-1902).
