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Outstanding quality is demonstrated in this antique English fusee drive movement bracket clock made circa 1850s. Nest of 9 chime bells. Over built thick movement back plate is beautifully chased leaf design as is the custom hand made pendulum. This fine timepiece has been cleaned by a Master clock maker, runs great and keep good time. All functions are operating. Dimensions: 18.5" high X 17.5" wide X 8.5" deep.

Striking antique Tibetan copper prayer wheel features Tibetan language bronze prayers on top and around the circumference, stone collar, copper strapped wood handle, spinning chain and weight and inscribed original paper prayers inside. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 8.12" X 1.75" diameter.

Antique Japanese Meiji Rosewood Netsuke Mythical Beast

Antique leatherbound French edition of "Theatre" by Goethe published in 1843

This exceptional antique Chinese hand painted on black lacquer box exhibits the finest execution of painstakingly long traditional lacquer process of fine materials, many layers of lacquer over stitched thin leather cover material. Beautiful depiction of lucky seven red crested cranes noting good fortune and longevity under gilt painted trees and trim. Circa turn of the Century. Later inside lined with Chinese newspaper and stained. Dimensions: 12.5" X 9" X 5".

Black lacquer antique Chinese cabinet with inlaid carved stone Nature motif of birds, trees and flowers. Circa turn of the Century. Dimensions: 37.1" High X 25.25" wide X 12.1" Deep.

19th Century Chinese rosewood cabinet features two exquisite fine carved five clawed dragons. Dimensions: 25.2" High X 17.75" wide X 9.13" Deep.

From the first quarter 19th century, this Regency teapoy's rectangular case with concave sides and enclosed by a hinged chamfered lid with fitted interior of four lidded canisters centered by two apertures for bowls, raised on a turned fluted and foliate knopped column and tripod platform ending in foliate decorated scroll feet. height 31in (81cm); width 22in (56cm); depth 18in (46cm)

This fine example of Regency artisanship features sarcophagus style profile and structure with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood with with decorative inlaid brass scroll work on the lid, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin brass inlaid tea box lids inside. The original cut crystal mixing bowl in the center is rare indeed. The inside of the lid boasts original red velvet signifying noble stature. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay ...

Fine Regency sarcophagus style tea caddy with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich mahogany and matching twin tea box lids inside and rare ivory keyhole. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay Chinese "kati" which means a measure of tea weighing about a pound and one third. This single imported commodity was destined to inspire almost two centuries of social ritual and decorative arts. The largest and most diverse group of caddies are the wooden boxes or che...

Fine Regency sarcophagus style tea caddy with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich mahogany and matching twin tea box lids inside with rare ivory knobs. This piece has two points of old repair at the corners of the lid. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay Chinese "kati" which means a measure of tea weighing about a pound and one third. This single imported commodity was destined to inspire almost two centuries of social ritual and decorative arts. The lar...

William IV mahogany teapoy rectangular case enclosed by a scalloped carved hinged, original satin lined lid with fitted interior of two matching mahogany lidded canisters centered by two apertures for bowls, raised on an elegantly carved pedestal and tripod platform ending in foliate decorated scroll feet with casters. c. 1835. height 33in (84cm); width 16in (41cm); depth 10 1/2in (17in).

The fine inlaid design handsomely accents this beautifully grained mahogany early 19th Century Regency box. Circa 1830. w. 10 1/2" h. 3" d. 4".

Rare quality Regency sarcophagus style tea caddy with pyramid shaped lid, matching rich rosewood and matching twin tea box lids inside. The "tea chest" or "caddy", which became popular later, derives from the Malay Chinese "kati" which means a measure of tea weighing about a pound and one third. This single imported commodity was destined to inspire almost two centuries of social ritual and decorative arts. The largest and most diverse group of caddies are the wooden boxes or chests. The high co...

19th Century antique leather trunk features extensive riveted design including crown and flowers, hand chased iron fittings, handles and crown lock over a wood skeleton - zinc lined. Circa 1830s. Dimensions: 42" w. X 19" h. X 23" d.

This fine example of Regency artisanship features a large over sized sarcophagus style profile, lion head handles and structure with pyramid shaped lid, all made of the rare rich and prized dense coromandel wood, sometimes known as Madagasgar ebony, the custom round mixing bowl frame, and the twin coromandel tea box lids inside. The original cut crystal mixing bowl in the center is rare indeed. The inside of the lid boasts original golden velvet signifying noble stature. The "tea chest" or "cadd...

No one else will have anything close to the statement of civilized, refined and cultured masculinity of this 200 year old rare piece. Genuine rare early 19th Century English Regency rosewood humidor converted from a period teapoy made by finest of cabinet maker artisans in the 1820s. In England, the wealthiest nation in the world at the time, an important way successful gentlemen expressed their refinement and excellence was in their tea accouterments, specifically tea chests. The very well t...

Rare early 19th Century English Regency lap desk or travel desk made of the finest crafted burled rosewood demonstrates inlaid mother of pearl and a unique domed profile. Inside the desk top is finely gold embossed leather with functioning pull tabs. This piece includes two matching custom original square glass brass capped ink wells, a pen compartment, secret compartment underneath, two separate Maplewood lined compartments under the desk and locking brass hardware to keep the desk top in pla...