Very nice pair of cast stone finials with floral swags adorning the sides; scalloped design on underside, and caps topped with floral bouquet ca 1920. Nicely weathered finish with elements of old moss and faint traces of original pink stucco finish. Each is 40" high, 14" in diameter at the widest point and 9" square at base. In fine condition.

Very fine pair of zinc coated cast iron garden urns with egret base each marked JL Mott foundry NY. Additional patent marks inside the base (patented April 11 1871) and on the underside of the rim (patented Feb 8 1872). Cast is very fine. Each is 40" high with a bowl diameter of 29" and a base diameter of 20". Re-painted for use outdoors.

Inverted cone shaped Victorian cast iron garden urn with elaborate ears on original stand, American ca 1890. Entire piece is covered in intricate formal pattern. Overall 40" high with a bowl diameter of 27" and a base 19" square; in two pieces. Multiple layers of old paint have been removed to reveal the design. Rust-proofed and re-painted for the outdoors. Fine condition.

Framed woodcuts from Robert Gibbings "Iorana: a Tahitian Journal", Boston 1932. Stylishly art deco each is approx. 13.5" x 17.5" and framed with conservation materials. Prints are in fine condition.

Framed hand-colored engravings on rag paper from Colen Campbell's "Vetruvius Britannicus" (1715-1725) the great eighteenth century volume on architectural design. Each is approx. 25" x 20" framed; only conservation materials used. Coloring is later, and each print is in excellent condition.

Framed reproductions of prints from our own collection published originally in the "Tres Parisien" fashion magazine in Paris in the 1920's. Each is 12" x 15.75" in silver frames with conservation materials used. More are available.

Framed reproductions from our print collection of garden plans by the French architect De Neufforge, the originals dating to the second half of the eighteenth century. Each piece is approx 16.25" x 19.25". Conservation materials have been used.

Antique bird prints in original hand-color from Johann Leonard (1666-1743) Frisch's "Vorstellung der Vogel Deutschlandes..." published in 1733. This is possibly the earliest publication on domestic birds in Europe. Frames are vinegar painted and framing materials are conservation quality. Each is approx.21" x 26" framed; all are in excellent condition except for the goose print, which has a significant repair (e-mail to discuss).

Framed botanical engravings by Basilius Besler in yellows and oranges from "Hortus Eystettensis" 1713 edition on heavy rag paper. Each is 26.5" x 30" framed; conservation framing materials used. Prints are in fine condition.

Charming vignettes of life in eighteenth century Holland. These hand-colored engravings, still-life scenics with formal garden elements, are from "Holland's Arcadia" published in the 1700's. Each overall is 15" x 14" framed; conservation materials used. Prints are in fine condition.

Framed hand-colored engravings of bird's eye views of British Country Estates from Dr. Harris' "History of Kent" published in 1719. The plates were engraved by Dr Harris and Johannes Kips. Overall framed size is 27.5" x 25". Conservation framing materials used. Plates are in fine condition.

Framed sheets from an illustrated manuscript, probably a 15th century "Book of Hours". Each is hand painted on vellum. The single sheet framed ia approx. 13" x 14.5". The double sheet is approx. 15" x 12.5". Each is framed using conservation materials. Each piece is in fine condition.