Plate in cast bronze, hot gilded with mercury, representing an antique chariot drawn by 2 horses guided by a female Greek deity. The chariot flies in the clouds and in front of the horses a child pours water from his watering can. The quality is exceptional, designs of sublime elegance, perfect casting, excellent carving and finitions a very thick mercury gilding. We see on the back of the plaque the remains of two prominent iron fixings...
Unusual black lacquer and gold papier-mache tobacco box with scenes featuring the preparation of cured tobacco leaves used for wrapping cigars. Measures:
5.5" long, 2.5" wide, 2" high
PHILADELPHIA CHIPPENDALE CARVED WALNUT WING CHAIR WITH SHELL CARVED LEGS AND BALL AMD CLAW FEET CIRCA 1760
A beautiful Lantern,French, gilt bronze with a leaf design pattern measuring 24” x 12” (top width).
A fine Chinese Qing Dynasty “Tobacco Leaf” design plate circa 1740, measuring 9” in diameter. .
A beautiful French Nineteenth Century Bell Époque Crystal Chandelier Circa 1890, decorated with rosette shaped crystals, as well as bi-color Amber color and clear cut crystal , and incredible cut crystal roundels. The chandelier measuring 36” x 24”
An antique Japanese Funa Tansu (ship chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. All original hand forged iron fittings and finish. Top handle in the Warabite design for carrying. Safe door opens to reveal 5 drawers where important documents, papers, writing brushes, an inkstone and valuables were stored. A trick secret storage box was used to hide important trinkets...
An antique Korean Bandaji chest with book matched Ash and Red Pine woods. Nickel hard mounts with bat Thandles symbolizing good fortune and luck. Two small side drawers with key. Straight dovetail construction with a beautiful original patina.
Late 19th -Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 38 1/2" Wide by 34" High by 17 5/8" Deep
Antique French cow horn snuff box with a scene from Lord Byron's Mazeppa. On this box Mazeppa is tyed naked to a wild horse that was set loose as punishement for having an affair with Countess Theresa. Measures 3.5" long, 2" wide, .75" high
"Mazeppa is a narrative poem written by the English Romantic poet Lord Byron in 1819...
A German, domed top chest with ornamental hand wrought iron hardware, heavily oxidized and worn original surface and paint, and marked in white “T Adam Schuch reifst nach New York”. The chest looks like 17th century work. The name and destination likely added in the 18th century upon immigration. Reasonably good decoration considering the history. Length, 35 inches. Height, 17 1/2 inches. Depth, 18 1/2 to 19 inches (varying due to movement of the wood at the joinings).
A finely made and carved Louis XV style side chair, 19th century. Upholstered with fragments from an 18th century hunt themed tapestry. A charming and atmospheric interior accent. The chair in good, serviceable condition with expected wear. The upholstery simply divine - showing it’s age with conservation preserving its decorative impact. Seat height, about 18 inches. Back height about 38 1/2 inches.
PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL EAGLE CLAW FEET 88” x 21” deep,
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...
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.
An antique Korean money chest or trunk made entirely of heavy Red Pine wood. All hand forged iron hardmounts and fittings. Strong box design to withstand the heavy weight caused by the storage of coins.
Age: 19th Century (Yi Dynasty)
Dimensions: 42" Wide by 16 1/4" High by 20" Deep
An antique Chinese altar table made of Huanghuali wood with a work surface incorporating a cloisonné insert. Cabriole legs with claw feet each holding a ball leading up to the mitered corners profiling the Fu Dogs. Central carved image on the front and back shows the Fu Dogs. Scrolling vines throughout the apron with an archaic Ching dynasty key fret below which are lotus petals surrounding the table...
A very beautiful and wonderful rare Chinese Qing Dynasty Armorial pitcher depicting an American Fleet of ships complete with an American flag. The pitcher late nineteenth or early twentieth century is in wonderful condition. Measuring 7” tall
An antique 2 section Korean Nong made of Elm, Genko and Pine woods. Nickel hard mounts with foliated central lock plate medallions. Ryu shaped hinges. With bat mounts representing happiness and articulated Chau ornaments symbolizing longevity. The front elm wood is book matched for visual symmetry and balance. Original paper lined interior.
Age: 19th Century
Dimensions: 33 1/4" Wide by 52 7/8" High by 14" Deep