A leaf-shaped sundries tray with insect and snail decoration.

France – ca. 1900
Lenght: 9.84 in (25 cm)

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...

An antique Japanese Tansu chest (called Ryo Biraki Isho Dansu) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron handles. A pair of hinged doors open to a set of Kimono and accoutrement drawers. Hardened wooden nail construction. Optional iron stand can be added for additional height.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 35 1/2" Wide by 19" High by 15 1/4" Deep

Fine Pair of Grand Tour Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks in the Empire style with fluted baluster shaped shafts , with acanthus decoration on gilt-bronze sections and paw feet raised atop tripartite bases. These would have been brought home as a souvenir by someone who had made the Grand Tour. France or Italy, circa 1870.

h: 11 in.

FinePair of Italian Grand Tour Bronze Candlesticks with nicely detailed foliate decoration and with good patina and fine castings. Having a removable ormolu drip pan above a bronze candle cup and supported by a turned and foliate decorated column with a tripartite scrolling ormolu base and mounted on a tripartite bronze plinth. These would have been brought home as a souvenir by someone who had made the Grand Tour. Italy, circa 1870. Height: 11.25"

In remarkable original condition, the gold lacquer decor represents the culmination of techniques for using gold leaf, gyobu nashiji, kirikane, kinji for a decor that continues from the inside of the room. door to the other door in continuity on the drawers. Originally for storage of tea ceremony utensils or cosmetics as gifts from wealthy aristocrats. Original lacquered box with inscription. Meiji period late 19th century. Dimensions: L14,5 x 10 x H11,5 cm.

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...

Ceramic chamber stick in trademark green matte glaze from Hampshire Pottery, marked and dated to 1882. From justartpottery.com: Hampshire Pottery began production in 1871, and was founded by James Taft. In 1904, Cadmon Robertson joined Hampshire Pottery and was soon placed in charge of production until his death in 1914. Two years later, Taft sold Hampshire Pottery to George Morton, who was previously with Grueby Pottery...

Exceptional Pair of Italian Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks with nicely detailed foliate decoration and with good patina and fine castings. Having a removable ormolu drip pan above a bronze candle cup and supported by a turned and foliate decorated column with a tripartite scrolling ormolu base and mounted on a tripartite bronze plinth. These would have been brought home as a souvenir by someone who had made the Grand Tour. Italy, circa 1870. 5" x 5" x 13"tall

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and aged patina finish. Warabite style handles. Straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wood nails were incorporated into its design. Five drawers with a hinged security door that behind hides two small drawers.

Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 29 1/4" Wide by 26 3/8" High by 15" Deep

Octagon sided marble top table with an oriental style to the base. This is a simple but beautiful table, measuring 29" tall x 27" in diameter. The marble has two small chips, both in corners, and both not noticeable unless you look very closely. It is in very good condition for its age, which is late 1800s.

An antique Japanese Biraki Kotansu (small chest with two hinged doors) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. The doors open to a set of 7 drawers of varying sizes. It would make the perfect side chest or bedside nightstand.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 20 3/4" Wide by 18 1/2" High by 14 1/4" Deep

An antique Todana Tansu (storage chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles and the decorative sliding door pulls. A Keyaki (Zelkova) freeze borders the base with a hand carved rope design. Side slats for strength and support on each side. Trapezoid Keyaki door runners to prevent wear to doors when slid...

An antique Japanese Nagoya Mizuya Tansu (kitchen chest) in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. All original bronze hardware. Upper section has 4 sliding doors with 2 sliding doors below and 3 side by side drawers. The lower section has 2 sliding doors with 2 side by side drawers below.

Originally used to store large jars of water for cooking and storage for plates, dishes, cookware and eating utensils...

An American Oak High Chair that Converts into a Stroller with the Release of a Locking Mechanism. Dimensions 36" high x 18" wide x 23" deep as high chair; 31" high x 18" wide x 30" deep as stroller. Circa 1890-1900. Very good condition.

This is an exquisite antique Japanese low Tansu, custom made for a wealthy previous Japanese owner. The Tansu is made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods and features all original hand-forged iron hardware, including Gunbai style handles. The Tansu has been finished with Urushi lacquer, which gives it a beautiful and unique shine...

Chinese Export Butler's Desk for English Market, Ca. 1850's, 46" high, 50" wide, 23" deep, solid hand carved bold and beautiful natural grain Rosewood used inside and outside, Brass handles and mechanism, pull down the front section to reveal writing space desk top...

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.

English Georgian Mahogany and inlaid Marquetry work with satinwood and Scalloped gallery top Tray on very elegant custom made Mahogany carved Bamboo style stand with cross stretcher, 19th century, 21" high, 25" x 17 1/2" wide, resting on top of the flat top custom made stand. The entire tray top is inlaid Marquetry design of sprigs of floral and leaves, and center with oval shape Medallion Marquetry work...

A Victorian Walnut Corner What-not Stand, or Etagere. Dimensions 35.25" high and 15.5" x 15" for base shelf. Circa 1880. Excellent condition.

Lovely walnut oval parlor table with white marble top and nicely decorated base, circa 1880. In excellent original condition.

A fine 19th century classical rosewood canterbury. The four compartments separated by three rail and stile partitions with handle, enclosed by openwork lyre sides and turned corner posts with finials, all over two drawer case raised on turned feet. Wonderfully appropriate for a period music room. The two drawers likely cost the patron a pretty penny in the period and are not commonly encountered...

When we say that these candelabra are "le fin de siecle" we are referring to more than their late 19th century manufacture. They are superb example of Baroque style lighting which befits a place begging for a fine appointment. Why are we using French to describe these Italian cast brass masterpieces which must surely be one of a kind?

The candelabra have an architectural solidity with the square feet supporting floral faced blocks which frame a flower and scrolling vine motif...

Late 19th century brass whale oil lamp featuring a very unusual footed base with a delicately decorated edge. Has a chain for which to add a wick trimmer, snuffer, or other accoutrement. A wonderful piece for the collector, it is very good condition. Measures 19" high and 6.5 " square at the base.

A Victorian Carved Oak Parlor or Occasional Table. Circa 1900. Dimensions 29.5" high x 20" wide x 15.25" deep. Some age spots but in fine condition.

Antique English Regency style child's high chair in mahogany with caned seat and back, with a replaced adjustable footrest, turned cross stretcher and detachable turned leg stand. The stand can then serve as a small table when used with the chair.Late 19th century.

Height: 36”
Width: 17”
Depth: 14.5”

A Late Victorian Lady's Quilting rocker (low sloping side arms) with a cane back and seat. Fine condition. Dimensions 36" high x 20" wide x 19" deep. It is in fine condition.

Beautifully made walnut American Victorian night stand with marble top. Made and signed under the marble by R. Renwick & Son of Baltimore, Maryland. R. Renwick was a cabinet maker to the wealthy, (see article in photos) and his workmanship was the finest in the area. The measurements on this table are 31" tall x 17 1/2" wide x 17 1/2" deep.

Classic Antique English Child's Windsor Armchair in various woods with a hooped back, shaped seat and turned legs joined by an 'H' stretcher. Circa 1870.

Seat height: 12"
Back height : 28.75"

English Papier Mache triple tier Table, 33" high, 17" x 13" wide oval-table top, and 38" x 21" x 20" - overall maximum measurement, Mid 1800's, with brilliant colors of low relief design of Eagle, Mandarin Duck near the pond and other bird in the rocky garden, all in black lacquer background. Supported by gilded bamboo turned 4 legs extended from top to the bottom connected with x-cross stretcher on the bottom. The size is good to use as a end table between chairs with triple table top surface...

Exquisite Alexander Roux bed circa 1850 in the gothic/rococo style. Roux was born in France and emigrated to New York where he became one of the most sought after cabinet makers of American Victorian furniture. The bed measures 7'9" tall x 7'4" long x 4'8" wide. It will make a wonderful addition to any collector or any lover of American Victorian furniture.

Rare antique British folding campaign desk in mahogany having hinged leather lined writing surface that folds for transport. Circa 1860-70.

Height: 29”
Length (open): 24”
Width: 24”

See British Campaign Furniture, Elegance Under Canvas,1740-1914 by Nicholas Brawer for similar examples.

English Pair of Nineteenth Century Brass Adjustable Candlesticks each with brass slides and measuring 8 inch height with a 4” base

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.

Beautiful set of eight Portuguese Rococo dining chairs, early19 century, Mahogany ornately carved wood. Set of two arm chairs and six side chairs excellent condition Armchairs not shown)

A beautiful Pair of Italian 18th Century Armchairs in Fine Brocade