Very attractive and rare Ching Dynasty Wooden Cabinet with exquisite cinnabar red/gold/black frontal painting (not sides nor back), 2 shelves inside, no drawers, size: H. 148cm x W. 77cm x D. 47cm, condition: good with some signs of aging (top surface), 19th Century
A very rare CHINESE MING DYNASTY TOY COOKING SET IN GLAZED CERAMIC , consisting of two stoves with four assorted plates and a water pitcher and cooking pot
From the Lumiere Collection by Galerie L'Enfant. Mid 19th century Boston sandwich clam broth finger lamp, circa 1850.
DESCRIPTION: A Spanish carved oak buffet a deux corps (buffet or hutch with the top cabinet having a shallower depth than the bottom), 19th C. The carved cavetto molding crowns double lattice work cupboard doors with hand forged iron hinges which open to reveal two interior shelves. These are set on a base with a frieze drawer over double cupboard doors, also with iron hinges, each carved with a six point flower set within a circle...
Dramatic Chinese Kangxi Period blue and white vase with a cylindrical body narrowing to a straight neck and a flanged lip, ribbon designs on the neck, galloping Manchu Warriors carrying battle banners, base with a circle mark, all decoration in underglaze blue with three subtle hues.
Provenance McIntyre Collection
Dates Kangxi 18th c.
Size H 18 3/4" x W 8"
A very fine Sheridan era rare solid Mahogany plank wood table, circa 1830…measuring 122 inch by 53”….the table in three sections that convert to two console tables and a drop leaf table and that can expand in various lengths.
The table in remarkable original condition with beautiful patina
Shown with associated chairs ( please see stock #3000)
Lovely set of twelve mahogany dining room chairs, circa 1880. They have carved knees leading to ball and claw feet. The two arm chairs measure 39 1/2" tall x 24" wide, and the ten side chairs measure 38" tall x 20" wide.
A fine and rare pair of Charles Lindbergh bronze bookends with the Spirit of Saint Louis above Lindbergh. Each measuring 5” and width is about 3.25” signed Skoog?
Twelve(12) Japanese Brass and white brass Furniture or Box hardware, total 12 pieces, hinges, corners, handles, back plates, etc. hinges(1 3/4" high, handle(1 5/8" wide maximum), other side decorations(1 5/8" wide), total 12 pieces of antiques hardware.
Decorative Fujian red lacquer console table with horse hoof legs and fine carving. Size H. 25" x W. 29" x D. 14" Some wear due to age.
A rare Japanese small 2 section Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite style handles. Upper section features 2 sliding doors with 5 drawers below. Lower section incorporates 7 drawers with 2 sliding doors and a hinged security door that hides 2 drawers...
A Child's or Doll's Victorian Rocker, ebonized and stenciled. There is modest damage to the cane seat. Dimensions; 23" high x 12.5" wide x 20" deep.
Attractive 2-piece Chinese wooden display cabinet with glass doors and fine inlay work (see photograph # 3 for details). 19th Century, good condition. Size: H. 169 cm. x W. 102 cm. x D. 46 cm. ( 66.5" x 40" x 18").
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...
Brass-Mounted Gonçalo Alves Collectors Cabinet
Workshop of George Bullock, circa 1815.
Having a moulded cornice above a central recessed section with shelves flanked to each side by rows of small drawers behind scrolling grille-inset doors with columnar uprights; the conforming base with four paneled doors, two with columnar uprights and raised on a platform base.
The inverted breakfront cabinet design in the French/Grecian manner was introduced by George Bullock in the early ...
A beautiful and rare Antique 19th Century Turkish Senah Kilim Rug Tapestry measuring 64”X50”
Antique French Art Deco pedestal desk. Made of hardwood with dramatically striated grain. The desk top has a large, white rectangular writing surface and two drawers. Each pedestal side has four drawers. Beautifully made for drama and comfort. Provadence Lee Caplan Estate-
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Age: Art Deco Era (c. 1920's-1930's)
Dimensions: 29 3/4" high x 54 1/2" long x 27" deep
Antique Late 19th-century beautiful pair of silver plated, Polish Jewish Sabbath candlesticks made by famous maker "FRAGET in WARSAW." The candlesticks are made in the classic Polish "petticoat" style set above and below with skirted foliate knops. Each has a bulbous stem chased at intervals with foliate clusters and bands set on a square base.
Each candlestick is fully marked and signed with the inscription "FRAGET N PLAQUE" (meaning "FRAGET SILVER PLATE ON ALPACCA"), placed in an oval...
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French Empire Chandelier Bronze ,Crystal,Frosted Etched Glass c.1910, measuring 36” x24”
Tea Chest in the Form of a Sideboard, in mahogany and deal, having a rectangular hinged top with shaped and carved backsplash, opening to a felt lined interior with two compartments for teaspoons and a moulded crystal sugarbowl...
Exceptional Chinese Export Black Lacquer Jewelry Chest with raised and gilt Chinoiserie decoration: having a hinged top upper compartment above two doors revealing an arrangement of small drawers and below a larger shallow drawer. 19th century.
14.75" x 8.5" x17.5"high.
Chinese Antique Famille Rose Mardarin Canton ware, circa 1850 Qing Dynasty trapezoidal shape serving plate measuring 9x11”
A very rare and superb Octagon British Wooden TEA CADDY WITH TORTOISE SHELL AND MOTHER OF PEARL inlays, ca. 1800.
The top knob for opening and the 4 small feet are made of bone. The tea caddy comes with the original key and the mechanism works well.
Size: height 17 cm. including the knob and feet (15 cm without) x width 12 cm.
Very good condition. A fine Collector's piece!
(This item cannot be exported to the U.S.A.)
Gilt metal and filigree pill box, the lid with a flowery micro mosaic. Italian, late 19th century. Diameter "1 ¾ / 4.5 and height "1/ 2.5 cm. Condition: some age wear.
A fine Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Silver .900 fine Decanter circa 1870s/1880s fully hallmarked. Measuring 12” in height.
The decanter has four separate areas for cordials or sakes.
A beautiful pair of English Charles II c1660 period tall cane back and bottom side chairs in walnut measuring 45” tall, 19” wide, 16” deep
An antique Japanese scholars table with inlaid mother of pearl (Raden). The top features a landscape scene with blooming Wisteria, a tree with flowers, birds, water side huts, borders and rippling waves of water. The scene is surrounded by a checkerboard design with a raised lip. Gold makie lacquer highlights the designs on a chestnut brown hardwood.
Age: Meiji Period (1870-1890)
Dimensions: 23 3/4" Wide by 7 3/4" High by 15 1/2" Deep
Very rare monumental antique 18th-century large Polish brass Hanukkah lamp in a rare "round" eight-armed candelabrum style. Composed of many elements cast and turned on a primitive lathe, then hand engraved, notched, and punched.
DETAILS: a large molded circular base embellished with notched six-pointed stars, engraved fish scales, and garlands rests on three lying lions, multiple balusters stem adorned with rings, notched six-pointed stars, zigzag, and punched with circles and garlands...
Fine Late Regency Papier-Mâché Tray having a shaped gallery with gilt stencil decoration and inlaid with mother of pearl. English, circa 1835, mounted on a later bamboo form ebonized stand.
Height: 23.25 ”
Length: 29.5”
Width: 21.5”
early 19th century till top table/stand brass trimmed marquetry in mahogany on a triple leg base measuring 26” inches in height 15”wide by 17 1/2 inches deep flame mahogany marquetry
(Quillen)
SPANISH RENAISSANCE SETTEE NEEDLEWORK UPHOLSTERY OAKWOOD Measuring 47” tall, 66” width, 24” deep
An 18th century cashier’s fob seal / stamp, made of steel with an engraved beehive surrounded by keys. This pictograph tells you to keep your fingers away: in the emblem books of the time the beehive used to be accompanied by a Latin sentence meaning “not for you”. The fob model as such is typically English. Width "4/5 / 2.1 cm and height "1 / 2.5 cm. Condition: fine. Price: $140, including worldwide registered / trackable shipping
Antique Black Lacquer Chinese Export Tea Caddy with paneled, cut corner hinged lid opening to a well , vignetts of figures in gardens, and raised on carved dragon form feet. Daoguang Period, Circa 1840
8" x 6" x 5.75" tall (cracks and minor losses to lacquer)
An Antique Cinnabar Chinese carved tea jar. Carved in high relief with figures in a garden landscape. Some carved flowers on the lid and shoulder of the jar.
5 6 7/8" x 1/4". Condition: VG, some age wear to the surface
Provenance: The Estate of Giraud V. Foster.
Fine George III Oval Brass Bound Peat Bucket with mahogany staves and brass banding, liner and loop handle.
English, Circa 1780.
13" x 10" x 12.5" (not including handle)
A rare crusie lamp with hanger, dating from the 1st quarter of the 19th century or earlier. The bowls of these lamps were filled with fish oil or mutton fat with wicks of peeled rushes. Crusie lamps were the precursors to Betty lamps and were generally made of iron or tin. To find one made of brass, and with its original hanger, is extremely uncommon.
The condition of the lamp and hanger is quite good, with normal evidence of wear...
An incredible and perhaps unique set of four Art Nouveau nesting tables signed Emile Gallé, in specimen woods. The set in mint perfection with custom glass tops for protection measuring from 25” to 27”
A Wonderful Mahogany Side Table Attributed to Merklen Brothers, NYC, with Twisted Legs and Stretchers and a Medial Shelf. Ball and Claw Feet and Lions with Rings at each Corner of the Top. Dimensions; 30" x 19" x 16.5" high. From 1880-1897 and in very fine condition.
Exceptional English Burled Walnut Sewing Box with extensive inlay having hinged top opening to a paper lined well and a single fitted drawer below.
12" x 9" x 6.5"
A beautiful and rare matched English Edwardian Desk and bookcases circa 1910.,each with glass doors that have finely Sculptured woodwork and the tops and desk tops have full Marquetry on the The bookcases sit atop the desks. Original hardware. Measuring 39 in Width, 50 in tall, 31” Table top, 21 in depth
An antique Japanese Tansu chest made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All hand forged iron hardware. 2 sliding doors with spacious storage behind with 3 side by side drawers below for additional storage. A single section that would accent any space below a window sill or at the foot of a bed.
Age: Meiji/Taisho Era (1910-1920)
Dimensions: 35 3/8" Wide by 15 5/8" High by 15" Deep...
18th Century Chippendale Pennsylvania Walnut Highboy with a Scrolled Skirt, Fluted Quarter Columns, Cabriole Legs and Ball and Claw Feet
This is a wonderful 18th Century Chippendale walnut highboy, and was likely hand-crafted in Pennsylvania in or near Philadelphia circa 1750 - 1780...
Antique Bird's-Eye Maple Tea Caddy of sarcophagus form having a hinged, canted lid with line inlay, lions head brass carrying handles and pressed brass ball form feet. Probably American, circa 1820.
0.5" x 6" x 6.5" tall
Russian Niello Icon, traveling folded made of gilded bronze, measuring 5“ x 6 3/4“ and framed a beautiful original frame with velvet mat. The work depicts Saint Joseph and the Apostles.
An Empress Gloss papier mache advertising box circa 1890-1900. This German box has a fancy script "EMPRESS" GLOSS gold advertising decal on the lid. This 6-1/4" x 2-1/4" box has a black lacquer exterior and a red interior, and the lid is hinge-mounted. It is stamped "PAPIER MACHE" MANUFACTURED IN GERMANY on the bottom...
An antique Japanese large Kyoto Todana Tansu (storage chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki) Cypreess) woods. Two large sliding doors opens to a spacious area for storage. Hidden mortise and tenon joinery with side slats incorporated for strength and support. Original bronze door handles with incised butterlies and flowers.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 73" Wide by 30 5/8" High by 20 1/2" Deep
Chinese Qing Dynasty Dragon Motif Scolars Table , inlaided with mother of Pearl and semi precious stones. The table from circa 1870 , measuring 36” wide, 30” deep, and 29.5” high.
A rare antique Japanese Kusuri Tansu (pharmacy or medicine chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron Warabite handles. Original drawer labels left intact. 20 drawers total. Great chest for filing papers and documents. Unusually wide drawers compared to the ubiquitous tiny drawers of the typical Kusuri Tansu.
Age: Edo Period (1750-1800)
Dimensions: 29 3/4" Wide by 36 1/8" High by 15 1/8" Deep
Antique Japanese Kyushu Choba Tansu (merchant chest made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware with a combination of slider and drawer layout. Beautiful original warm lacquer finish. Overall in very good condition.
Merchant chests were proudly owned by shopkeepers and served a dual purpose. The obvious one is a chest to store the business records, books, valuables, and office supplies...
A beautiful Italian Renaissance Style done in the 16th tradition and was exhibited at the 1915 Panama-Pacific World’s Fair in the Italy pavilion. Measuring 51” height, 32” width, and 30” depth (wood base)
A rare and early 17th century delftware plate from Holland, depicting the English Queen Elizabeth I measuring 12.75 inches in diameter…… Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603)[a] was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 1603. Sometimes referred to as the Virgin Queen, Elizabeth was the last of the five monarchs of the House of Tudor
A very rare Chinese Export eighteenth century pitcher or tankard depicting an American Flagship produced about 1800. The form measuring 7” tall
Measuring 10" high, with square bases measuring just over 4", with scalloped corners, this pair of 19th century Russian candlesticks have robust turnings and are cast in two pieces, the turned stem visible from the bottom. Very heavy, weighing 7 pounds, they retain a nice soft patina, with verdigris visible on the bases. There is some slight variation in the turnings of this pair, and the lip of one of the sticks is slightly thicker than the other, visible in photos. In good condition, with mi...
A fine and rare Chinese Export porcelain pitcher, measuring 7 inch tall, decorated with an elegant boxed floral tree design. Item appears to be in excellent condition no chips or repairs Circa 1820s
Chinese Export Qing Dynasty Imari Style for Japanese Market, Bowl. Measuring 12” width and 2” height. China was not only making and exporting to the West, they also made items for Asia
A beautiful Muller Fres. Art Nouveau Bronze and gilt table lamp with Art glass shade in violet with eggplant colored glass signed. Measuring 20” in height by 17” wide
A rare antique Japanese Sakata Funa Hon Tansu (ship captain's document chest) made of Keyaki burl (Zelkova) in front and Keyaki frame. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Side carrying handles made of Kaki (Persimmon) wood.
Used in a ship captain's quarters to store valuable documents and books. In the event of a pirate attack, these chests were tied by rope and thrown overboard to prevent them from becoming part of the loot. Once the attack was over, they...
From our European Collection, a very fine 19th century carved oak choir bench from Oxford. This piece is very well worked, with two finely executed ecclesiastical-themed carved panels backing each of the two seating compartments. The phrase "Fight The Good Fight" is carved on the uppermost cross panel.
Size and Condition: 64 inches wide,53 inches tall, 20 inches deep. This piece is very sturdy and sound. It does show its age however with various areas of rubbing and scuffing to the wood...
An American Country Pine Washstand With a Backsplash, circa 1870-1890. Dimensions 26.5" wide x 29" high x 37" high to to of backsplash. Condition appropriate to age.