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Large fine French (8 inches high) 8 day strike carriage regulator clock made in the 1890s with the finest French movement including complex and sophisticated repeater mechanism and alarm. The case features rare and exquisite Master-crafted French Nature motif intricate filigree brass-work throughout, thick fine beveled glass on all sides including the rear door and top within a solid brass case displays the finest complex thick barreled movement from every angle. A beautiful hand crafted carriag...

Antique 19th Century Mahogany nine chime tube Grandfather Clock with Elliot movement. Includes three different chime tunes – Westminister, Whitington, and St. Michael, silent and chime settings, and a 29 1/2 day hand painting moon dial. It chimes on each quarter hour and strikes the hour. Face is signed Smith Patterson. The nine chime tubes are all signed "Waltham Clock Co.". The artistically hand carved mahogany case has a beautiful carved top bonnet. The sides of the hood and case feature ...

This Beautifully decorated 19th Century Tokugawa Period antique Japanese gilt lacquer Kyodan noble bride’s vanity case and stand features the groom’s family crest (see photos). Circa 1860s. Dimensions: box 11.25” X 11.25” X 11.25” - base 11.25” X 11.25 X 3” - top stand 15” X 2.5” X .5”.

Superlative Museum quality 1850s Philadelphia deeply hand carved oak set including elaborate sideboard, expandable dining table and 8 chairs. Note the exquisitely carved dragons, cornucopias, grapes, walnuts and Bacchus of the Masterpiece sideboard (sideboard dimensions: 7' high X 6'8" wide X 2'3" deep). Round carved dining table (5 feet round expandable to 9 feet long X 30" high). Two supremely carved grand armchairs (54.5" high X 26" wide X 22" deep) and six carved side chairs (48" high X 2...

A striking and elegant fine example of the melding of French Romantic Period Art and genius engineering, this antique French ormolu gilt and patinated bronze figural clock features a two train, eight day time and strike silk suspension movement signed hallmarked "S" 3064 and which strikes on the hour and half-hour. It Runs great, keeps perfect time. The period of French Romanticism (circa 1790 – 1850) runs throughout the First Empire to beyond Charles X. While the Romantic style of the clock c...

Display your finest art on this elegantly carved tall (6 Ft. 10 in.) French gilt accented Louis XV style mahogany colored wood easel with adjustable height base. Dimensions: 82" h. X 27" w. X 12" d.

“Vinterlandskap Signerad” (Design on Winter Landscape), signed by Carl August Johansson (1863-1944), is a masterful example of this important Swedish Artist, that brings you right into the striking world of Winter in this Nordic environment. Strong market demand for Johansson’s works include the sale price of $11,034 for Lot 2108 “Vårbacke med skator” at Stockholms Auktionsverk on November 29, 2007. Capture this opportunity to own a Masterpiece at a great value. Dimensions: 41�...

Large 19th Century French carved wood aviary features gilt wreaths, faux marble floor and ceiling, gilt Persimmon and urn finials (Persimmons are considered "the divine fruit of Zeus" - symbolizing abundance and good fortune.) The stand is a patinated stylized wrought iron. Dimensions: 85" h. X 38" w. X 38" d.

Handsome antique French abbreviated oak armoire with pair of artistic intricately carved double-panel doors flanked by accented columns, on bun feet. Circa late 1600s. Dimensions: 50" high X 26" wide X 18" deep. Good look attractive more flexible size.

19th Century French patinated bronze dore clock with original movement keeps great time. Rare outstanding gilt bronze chasing (see photos). Circa 1890s. Dimensions: approx. 16" wide X 12" high X 5" deep.

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 ritual and decorative arts. The lar...

“Movin'em Out” oil on board, signed James Colt (lower left). James L. Colt (1922 – 2005) was born James Lee Clutter in Kansas City, Missouri. He changed his name to James Colt in 1977. His work has been exhibited in the National Art Club of New York as a charter member of Pastel Society of America and in the American Watercolor Society shows at the National Academy galleries in New York. He attributes his concentration on the 1870 era in his western paintings to his family history. Hi...

Striking Opal ring made of sterling silver with 14K gold hearts flanking the beautiful green Opal center stone. Ring is stamped "925" indicating sterling silver purity. Dimensions: Opal Stone: 5/8" X 1/4", Ring: 3/4" round.

Unusually long finely crafted late 19th Century iron Massai Samboro Elder spear from Southern Kenya. 7ft 10 ½” long, 1 ¾” wide leaf-shaped blade and long shank notched into wooden shaft with long narrow metal butt. Blade length 7 ½”, shank length 26”, butt length 33”. Circa 1890s.

19th Century French patinated bronze dore clock with original movement keeps great time. Rare outstanding gilt bronze chasing (see photos). Circa 1890s. Dimensions: approx. 16" wide X 12" high X 5" deep.

"Kabukie Execution" Dyptych oil on canvas, signed by on both pieces by Morris Gaylord Broderson (1928 - 2011) . Dimensions: Two pieces - Large 71" X 26" - Narrow 71" X 7.5". A large grand, powerfully tragic example of one of Broderson's iconic subjects. Broserson, deaf, studied at the Pasadena Art Museum and UCLA. He is know for his ability to draw together moving emotions of tragedy and compassion. Broderson's works have been purchased or exhibited by the Los Angeles County Museum of A...

Extremely rare ornate deeply three dimensional art nouveau Japanese Meiji export carved wood chair with iris motif. circa late 1890s. h. 47" w. 22" d. 22". Please see matching massive iris motif six legged table, plant stand and cabinet.

Jade, ruby and gold letter opener by Faberge features spinach jade (nephrite) handle and blade, two-headed Czarist eagle, one large ruby, seven small rubies. Hallmark Faberge (in Russian) "56" for 56 zolotniks (14K Gold). Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: 11.9" X 1.3".