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Large, rare, grand, and imposing, deeply carved Continental walnut griffin throne chair. This is truly a special one of a kind exquisite piece that demonstrates unique uncommon craftsmanship and artistry. Note the ingenious way the Master craftsman designed and executed the Griffin’s front foot becomes the front foot of the chair and the Griffin back foot becomes the back foot of the chair on each side of the chair (see photo side view). The deep concise intricate pierced carving includes ...

Beautifully decorated 19th Century Moroccan dagger from the Berber area of Morocco displays master artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This “Jambiya” dagger displays a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard including intermitten bands of copper and bronze, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. Please note there is a dent cause by a blade on the scabbard (see photo). The market price for this piece is $6,500. This is a great opp...

Masterfully decorated 19th Century Moroccan straight long dagger displays the special mixed artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This long knife includes a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. The market price for this piece is $4,000. This is a great opportunity to own a piece of cultural history at a great value. 22” Long with scabbard, 21” without.

Matching set of 12 plus one (13) artistically carved 19th Century quarter sawn oak lion head chairs. These magnificently carved chairs are beautifully upholstered in the finest rich matching fabric (see photos). Practicing the Grand Art of Abundance popular in the Victorian Era, this set of 12 chairs includes a bonus chair, hence the abundant 12 plus 1 (13) chairs. Included are Two Grand Throne Lion Head Arm Chairs h. (52" w. 26" d. 21" each), Two more Large Lion Head Arm Chairs (h. 44" w. 24" ...

Handsome large brass and beveled glass carriage clock signed Seth Thomas on the face. Features two train movement, striking on the hour and half-hour. Arabic numeral hour markers and original elegant Victorian minute and hour hands. Mercury style pendulum. Circa turn of the century. Dimensions: 10" h. X 6.5" w. X 5.5" d.

Well built 1890s Steamer Trunk - Pine Body covered with cloth. Some leather remaining from the straps adds so much character. Hardwood slats all in place with slat clamps. End caps in place. All signs of a well made trunk. Metal hardware latches work. Lock in good condition – no key. Cloth is in tact with some age coloring fading on top and a few slits on front. Thick quality custom made genuine leather side handles and front buckles added. Don't fret over imperfections as they add charac...

100% genuine authentic Antique Victorian mother of pearl and solid gold fountain pen and original case. The beautifully hand carved shaft features an artistic swirl pattern which highlights its iridescent rich solid mother of pearl. The gold is finely chased with a Victorian pattern and signed GOLD SOEL. Tip size #2. 6 inches long. Circa 1875.

19th Century French pair of matching champleve, onyx and finely chased gilt garnitures which both have the matching turtle curved front onyx base and pine cone crown. Please note one garniture has some damage to the back upper ring of onyx (see photo). These fine artistic works are part of a three piece clock and garniture set, but the pair of garnitures are being offered here separately from the clock. If you wish to purchase the whole set, see the entire set under the "Clocks and Watches" ca...

Antique 19th Century Mahogany nine Walter Durfee chime tube Grandfather Clock retailed by Tiffany and Co with Elliot movement. Includes three different chime tunes – Westminster, Whitington, and St. Michael, silent and chime settings, and a 29 1/2 day hand painting moon dial. Its nine tube are each signed "Walter H. Durfee & Co. Providence R.I." includes patent number. (Walter Durfee was the first and finest to gain a patent for grandfather clocks in America). The clock chimes on each quarte...

This rare museum quality custom master-crafted Aesthetic Movement dining cane chairs were designed by Louis Sullivan, one of the most famous architects who's innovations help create the realization of the Aesthetic Movement in American. The provenance of this piece goes back to the Sullivan Estate. Potential buyers are encouraged to register and receive supporting provenance information. Two original matching oak and cane arm chairs and 12 oak and cane side chairs are actually part of a set whic...

Finely crafted late 19th Century iron Massai Warrior spear from Kenya. 6 ft 2” long, 7/8” wide blade and shank notched into short wooden shaft handle with long narrow metal butt. Blade length 37”, shank length (including blade) 42”, butt length 25”. Includes Ostrich feather decoration and leather tip guard with peacock feathers and beaded string. Circa 1890s.

Antique French beveled glass and brass regulator clock: Baccarat quality beveled cut glass front, sides and back, original dial, brilliant excellent condition enamel with arabic chapters and mercury pendulum. Works signed Made in France serial number 9555 44 - Japy Freres hallmark. Original Japy Freres high quality 8 day time and strike two train movement striking on the hour and half-hour. Medallion of Japy Freres Gde. Med. de Hounneur. Runs perfectly, keeps excellent time. Good condition. Ke...

19th Century Ethiopian ceremonial conical leather hand Warrior Shield. This fine piece is much more rare with elaborate unusual features including a multitude of rare artistic extremely fine gold gilt bronze filigree scroll work appliqués (see photos for minutely delicate and complex arrays), gold thread decoration, encrusted with over 180 multi-colored colored faceted glass stones in the divine geometric expression of concentric circular and triangle motifs over a gold velveteen cover with gi...

Own a fine working example of old world period artisanship and engineering with this handsome antique German Berliner wall clock made by the Mauthe Clock Company in Schwenningen, Germany (trademark FMS), circa 1890s. The case is made of lindenwood solids and walnut veneers. The dial is celluloid with arabic numerals. The dial center and pendulum bob are both brass embossed in an art nouveau design. The crown is original. The twin train 8 day movement strikes on the hours and the ½ hours. The mo...

Beautiful 19th Century antique French champleve enamel crucifix, mounted on beautiful copper backed onyx (including wall hang ring), with matching champleve holy water font below with hinged lid. Circa 1830s. Dimensions: 12” X 7” X 3”. Champleve is a highly labor intensive delicate artistic technique of decorating metal, began by the Celts during the early Roman Empire and became the favorite of European Nobility from the 11th Century on, in which areas that have been hollowed out, by ...

Finest grand Italian marble sculpture “Busto di un Giovane” signed verso by Antonio Frilli (“A. Frilli Firenze”) active from 1860 - 1920. Dimensions: 30" high X 31" wide X 16" deep. Frilli became one of the finest 19th Century sculptors in the Classic style in the world during his lifetime. Strong demand for Frilli art works include the $200,000 sale price of the sculpture “The Three Graces” lot # 77 at Sotheby’s New York on October 26th, 2004. Similar pieces to this one inc...

Two massive 19th Century French Classical hand carved sandstone alagorical sculptures – one of Poseidon with trident and dolphin and one of Dionysus with infant Satyr and grapevine. Dimensions: 6’ 10” high X 23” wide X 23” deep each. Condition: Comensurate with age. Each of the the sculptures has cracks (see wrists in photos). Celebrate the blessings and foundations of civilization with these patron deities.

Large rare beautiful Han style antique Chinese carved Jade teapot with marble base. Beautiful yellow-green and oxidized nephrite jade is carved with outstanding artistic style. This striking piece features carved depictions of mythical creatures including Qilin (a chimeric beast) which brings good fortune and charm, dragon head, and Nature’s bounty. Excellent condition. This piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and valuation from the South China Antiques Gallery in British Colu...