Charming 19th Century Victorian English carved walnut coal scuttle with brass mountings, shovel and shovel holder. Circa 1890. h. 13" w. 13 1/2" d. 18 1/2".
Fine Regency sarcophagus style tea caddy with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich mahogany and matching twin tea box lids inside with rare ivory knobs. This piece has two points of old repair at the corners of the lid. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay Chinese "kati" which means a measure of tea weighing about a pound and one third. This single imported commodity was destined to inspire almost two centuries of social ritua ...click for details
No one else will have anything close to the statement of civilized, refined and cultured masculinity of this 200 year old rare piece. Genuine rare early 19th Century English Regency rosewood humidor converted from a period teapoy made by finest of cabinet maker artisans in the 1820s. In England, the wealthiest nation in the world at the time, an important way successful gentlemen expressed their refinement and excellence was in their tea accouterments, specifically tea chests. The very well t ...click for details
William IV mahogany teapoy rectangular case enclosed by a scalloped carved hinged, original satin lined lid with fitted interior of two matching mahogany lidded canisters centered by two apertures for bowls, raised on an elegantly carved pedestal and tripod platform ending in foliate decorated scroll feet with casters.
c. 1835. height 33in (84cm); width 16in (41cm); depth 10 1/2in (17in).
A matched pair of outstandingly crafted hand carved solid rosewood American Victorian arm chairs, The angled back legs, a feature only the finest artisan furniture makers were able to achieve, imbues these pieces with outstanding strength, comfort and grace. Circa 1875. h. 41 1/2" w. 25" d. 29" each.
Exquisitely crafted antebellum all black walnut dresser with hand carved walnut motif drawer pulls, swivel vanity mirror, top jewelery compartments and porcelain casters. Circa 1850s. h. 77" w. 40 1/2" d. 19 1/2".
Important Continental Rococo carved walnut couch/sofa and two chairs living room set. Circa late 18th Century. Sofa: 47" h. X 80" w. X 40" d. Chairs: 43" h. X 41" w. X 38" d. each.
Beautiful Zitan wood with abalone Inlay chinese Table. This antique Zitan wood, exceptionally rare (practically extinct), is the most dense and prized tropical hardwood. c. 1880. h. 35" w. 43" d. 43".
Superlative quality antique French Napoleon III ormolu mounted, brass inlaid ebonized desk, circa 1850. The desk is raised by straight fluted tapered legs decorated by ormolu sabots and chased bands. The legs are joined by an ‘X’ stretcher with chased brass ormolu accents. The desktop and locking cabinet doors are inlaid with artistic handmade intricate Nature themed brass design (key included). The gallery topped walnut lined cabinet complemented with ormolu accents and elegant inlaid brass boa ...click for details
