From a collection of chamber sticks and lamps assembled over a 40 plus year period.
From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. Majolica dog with a top hat form.
From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. European late 19th century combination brass art nouveau chamberstick and cigarette holder. With looped double ring handle. Probably French, circa 1890.
From 50 year old collection gathered by a private collector which we have a great pleasure to offer for sale This piece measuring 4.5x7”
Beautiful Belgian Art Nouveau chamber stick with floriform nozzle and wax pan. From the Lumiere Collection, assembled over the course of 50 years by Pete McDonald.
From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. Finely cast brass European mid 18th century chamber stick, the delicacy of which would indicate probable Spanish rather than Dutch origin.
Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. Part of a collection acquired by a private collector over the course of 50-plus years. Solid Brass chamber stick with match holder and engraved vegetal and quatrefoil motifs. A 19th century European production, probably Italian or Spanish.
From a private collection assembled over a 50 years of chamber sticks in beautiful condition
From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. An unusual complete mid 18th century German chalice form cast brass chamber stick with its original drip pan and bobeche.
From the Lumiere Collection from Galerie L'Enfant. Brass Chamber Stick, English, Circa 1770s, 3.5x4.5.”
From a private collection of chamber sticks that was assembled since 1960s.
From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. French Art Nouveau chamber stick with floral motif and bobeche, circa 1900.
An exceptional gilt bronze candelabra in the rococo fashion, with 5 arms plus apex stem providing 6 lights. The detail is mesmerizing especially as one realizes that each candelabrum was cast in multiple parts and individually fastened to the main body. The base is a quatrefoil plinth with scrolled feet atop whose frame sits a flower. The front has an elaborate torch and sheaves fixture...
In Latin Script. An English Entire Land Charter dated 22 February 1306 , In vellum measuring 11x17 (Framed) Complete with partial red wax seal.
Reign of Edward I. A charter notification by Richard De Elynge to the tenants of Barton Stacy that he has made a charter of to Sir John De Berwick,, seven lines with incomplete red wax seal manuscript on vellum, in Latin 56 x 226 mm
A beautiful Song dynasty Chinese candlestick circa 1100 to 1500 AD
Measuring 8 inches high and 3 inches wide at base
A beautiful Celadon colored Qing Dynasty Mandarin porcelain duck measuring 9” height. Note photos
An exquisite Chinese blanc de chine Guanyin figurine in a fabulous leaning pose from the late Qing Dynasty measuring 8” height
A rare and unusual Chinese Canton Export “Buzzing Bees” oval serving plate measuring 6x7”
An incredible Chinese Tang Dynasty Court Attendant Glazed Faïence measuring 9” height with traces of original glaze
Chinese Song Dynasty Celadon Bowl Double Fish Motif 8 1/4” width 2.5” height
Chinese Tang Dynasty Wine Canteen Ewer Rare Form 4”x6”, about 3” deep
A beautiful Tang Dynasty wine ewer with a very fine brown glaze measuring 5 1/2 inches tall by 6 inches wide
Chinese Song Dynasty Amphora Shaped Miniature 4.25x2.5” The vase of painted design with wonderful patina
Chinese Miniture urn shape vase The Song dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou, ending the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
The Chinese archiac period circa 8-3rd century bce vase hand carved with beautiful patina measuring 3 1/2“ x 2 1/2“ wide
Chinese Faïence vase measuring 5” wide by 4.5” tall. Song dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou, ending the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
Pair Chinese Huanghuali Half-Moon Tables Qing Dynasty 18th century / early 19th Century. Demi-lune top, shaped and carved protruding apron, four cabriole legs connected by a cracked ice stretcher base with scrolled feet. 33” high 42” wide
Late 19th century zitan chair featuring a serpentine top rail above an open back with a square tablet incised with two archaic vases on a stand within scrolls over a cleated seat on square legs and stretchers. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition. Measures 21.5ʺW × 16.5ʺD × 40.5ʺH
A rare blue and white ewer in form of the pear shaped, decorated with
protruding out in the form of peach fruit and fill up with peony spray surrounded by Chrysanthemums scrolls. Spout with a flaming pear and the handle with classic scroll pattern, all with heaping and peeling effect like indicated in pictures. Condition is very good near perfect, excepted someone polished to foot rim, no any chips, no any cracks and free from any restoration...
Pair of Yew Wood Rush Seat Spindle Back Armchairs circa 1790 The height at back measuring 42 1/2 inches, the seat height is approximately 17 inches the width of the chairs from arm to arm is approximately 24 inches and the seat with is 22 inches, and the back of the seat or chair measures approximately 17 inches
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A fine example of a low rectangular Huanghuali low table. Original finish is great condition. Figurative grain, texture, color, odor testing confirms the low table is 100% Huanghuali hardwood.
The common characteristics of these woods are hardness, corrosion-resistant, having distinct textures, and furniture made of them is beautiful and durable. These raw materials are now rare and expensive
19th century
Dimensions: 32" wide x 12" high x 17 3/4" deep
Antique Japanese three section stacking tansu. Top section has four sliders that open to reveal organized area with small drawers and shelving. A total a 12 drawers ranging in size along with a hinged compartment revealing two more small drawers. Original warm honey finish in great condition. Quarter sawn keyaki hardwood with strong grain patterns.
Late Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Dimensions: 48" wide x 63 1/2" high x 16 1/4" deep
A beautiful burl Keyaki wood early 19th century Funa Ko Tansu (Captains's document chest). Frame is made of solid keyaki wood with interior drawers made of soft kiri wood. Original urushi warm transparent lacquer finish with hand forged iron hardware and copper side carrying handles. Unique ring pull faux drawer front that doubles as a lift-out door hiding two small drawers.
Mounted on custom iron stand
Late Edo Period (1603 - 1868) C...
Baroque Console Louis XIV style Gilt Carved Wood Marble Top 28” wide, 19” deep, 32” high done circa 1920
Very Rare Set of Paint Decorated Glass Tea Caddies and a Sugarbowl, rectangular with sloped shoulders, the sugarbowl surmounted by a flower form glass urn. It is our belief that this was for a small sugarloaf from which chunks would have been cut (with sugar nips) and added to the sugarbowl.
Minor Losses to Decoration
Caddies : 6.25"tall x 2.25"deep
Sugar: 10" tall x 2.5" deep
Antique Renaissance Revival Desk Cabinet, ebonized with ormolu mounts, having a galleryed superstructure with a hinged door below, opening to a divider interior, and raised on flattened ball feet.
Probably French, circa 1870
Height: 24.75"
Width: 14.75"
Depth : 7.5"