Fine Japanese Lacquer Writing Slope. The black and persimmon colour lacquer box opens to reveal a persimmon lacquer interior with cherry bloom sprays. Original covers are included with the removable pen tray. The writing slope with burgundy velvet surface opens to an accessory compartment, beneath a double compartment on the inside lid for paper. Meiji Period. Circa 1860...

Meissen Porcelain Wall Brackets. Porcelain scrolls to add flourish on any wall. Their immediate appeal as decorative accessories is complemented by appreciation for the obvious quality of the handpainting and gilding that is Meissen. Circa 1880...

George III Mahogany Kettle/Urn Stand. With galleried top and concealed slide on square tapering legs ending in large spade feet. The slide facilities positioning for a drip catcher. Circa 1780...

Chinese Lacquer Box With Mother Of Pearl. Hexagonal chest with mother of pearl floral sprays on all sides and top with landscape featuring figures beneath bamboo set with mother of pearl. Original iron handles and lock with integrated keyhole escutcheon complete this example of traditional chinese art...

Silverplate Coffee Or Tea Urn. The efficient alcohol burner with large reservoir provides a steady and reliable flame. Elevated by handsome paw feet on large balls, the no-drip spout offers easy access. Teak handles keep the urn cool to the touch, while adding contrast to the lustrous silver finish. Circa 1900...

American Mahogany And Sterling Ink Stand With Two Crystal Inkpots. Two cut glass and sterling inkwells contrast beautifully with the mahogany and sterling silver stand. Marked: William B. Durgin Co. Sterling/Concord, N.H. William B. Durgin Co. was founded in 1853 by William B. Durgin in Concord, NH. By 1870, the company was a major producer of silver flatware. Following the death in 1905 of both the founder, William B. Durgin and his son George E...

Solid Mahogany Magazine Holder/Canterbury. Original brass castors glide easily providing convenient access and serviceability. Circa 1900...

Ruffled And Pleated Mica Fleck Rubina Brides Basket. The three dolphin base complement the wave-like pleated bowl with mica fleck, which in this theme is like jetsam and flotsam. The base is very solid and weighs 1 lb. 8 oz. Condition report: excellent. Circa 1880. Size: 8.25" H x 9.625" W....

Floral Decorated Sugar Bowl Having Realistic Strawberry Finial. The Well-Modelled Strawberry Is Typical Of The Protuberances Placed On Mennecy Porcelain Tea, Coffee And Chocolate Pots, Sugar Bowls, And Covered Dishes. Bottom Has The Unmistakable Mennecy Impressed Mark: D.V. Circa 1735-1806. Size: 4.25" H x 4.5" Diameter. ...

Adam Style Neoclassical Mirror. In carved gilt frame surmounted by an urn and festooned with flowers and leaves. The Adam style is identified with a decorative mix of motifs such as vases and grotesque figures and ornaments such as flowers, swags and leaves. The urn at the top draped with flowers and leaves is typical Adam style. Along with the figure at the base of a female torso and face, this is a classic example of Adam ornamentation from top to bottom. Circa 1780. Size: 37.5" L x 14.25" W....

Cherry Swedish Dressing Mirror. One long single drawer punctuated with three ivory pulls to simulate three drawers. The influence of Biedermeier with an emphasis upon clean lines and minimal ornamentality is clearly reflected in this simple but elegant dressing mirror. It is an example of what is called The Swedish Karl Johan Style. Karl Johan was the king of Sweden from 1818-1844. Circa 1840. Size: 14.125" L x 20.25" H x 5.75" D....

Eighteenth Century English Candlesticks. The shaped solid brass stem screws onto the spreading circular foot and contributes to evidence of their authenticity. Size: 6.75" H. Circa 1780....

English Caughley Teapot With Stand And Dessert Plate. The dessert plate having border draped by blue and gold swags alternated by gold streamers. The teapot with blue flowers and gold leaves on ribbed sides that create the impression of climbing a trellis. With a cover that crowns the teapot in forthright symmetrical beauty(see enlargement #5), and a snug hexagonal stand that furthers an appearance of balanced perfection. Circa 1780. Condition report: excellent. Size: Dessert Plate - 11.375" L x...

Early Sheffield Chamber Stick, complete with snuffer and wick trimmer. Flowers centered by scroll work and leaves decorate this quintessential English classic. The wick trimmer held together with a tudor rose. It was necessary to trim the wick as it curled because it would cause the tallow to smoke. When tallow was replaced with beeswax this problem was alleviated (the drudgery of wick trimming had been necessary at half hour intervals). Marked: Roberts, Cadman & Co. Circa 1785. Size: 7" Dia.(in...

High Quality Double Branch Sheffield Candelabrum with nozzles for three candles. The center nozzle camouflaged with a finial-topped snuffer. The branches remove and the candelabrum metamorphize into a pair of single nozzle candlesticks. Convenient when the occassion calls for something a little less grand. The trace of copper at the base tell the unmistakable story that these are English Sheffield. Marks: Ellis Barker & England. Circa 1900. Sie: 20.625" H (to top of center finial) x 15.75" (bobe...