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This rare museum quality master-crafted and detailed Aesthetic Movement Sideboard was designed by Louis Sullivan, one of the most famous architects who's innovations help create the realization of the Aesthetic Movement in American. Featured in this amazing one of kind historic piece are six iconic Sullivanesque nature motif peach themed panels as well as custom made aesthetic themed drawer pulls and lock bronze hardware. The provenance of this piece goes back to the Sullivan Estate. Potential ...

Handcrafted wooden model of the classic power boat of a bygone era. Wood grain lacquered deck, white sides and black hull. Wind screen is missing. Includes functional metal propeller and rudder. With repair and replacement parts boat can actually remotely cruise lake, pool or pond or it can just be appreciated as a classic model. Circa 1920. Dimensions: L. 29 1/2" X W. 11" X H. 5".

Fine 19th Century antique rosewood sofa/couch, matching armchair and two side chairs attributed to Pottier & Stymus feature outstanding hallmark detailed excellence in construction, style, single piece curved legs, custom back pads and lush silk upholstery. These pieces do not have a signature or hallmark. Pottier & Stymus was one of the top American cabinetmaking firms in the last third of the 19th century. Examples can be found in Museums such as the Smithsonian and Brooklyn Museums. Augu...

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...

Finely executed pair of Chinese carved green quartz ducks. Dimensions: 4.25" long X 3" high X 2" deep each.

Iconic finely decorated 19th Century Moroccan curved dagger from the central Atlas Mountain region of Morocco displays master artisanship of Moorish, Arabic and Berber cultures. This “Jambiya” knife includes a highly skilled decorated chased scabbard, hilt and the pommel masterfully intertwines detailed metal work with wood base. Rarely, the attached cord is original. According to “Antique Swords and Daggers” book by Dr. Mircea Veleanu, the market price for this piece is $7,000. This...

Carved wood antique Santos made in South America circa 1890s. 13" h. X 7" w. X 3" d.

Finely crafted American Victorian walnut stand with marble top. Circa 1890. 30" h. X 14.5" diameter.

All original antique cast iron coffee grinder. Signed, embossed in cast iron "Enterprise MFG. Co. Philadelphia U.S.A." Includes scrolled decorative accents. Drawer pull is missing ceramic sleeve. Circa 1890. H. 13" w. 7" d. 8".

Beautifully carved large (over 6 feet long) walnut Spanish renaissance style side table with three drawers. Circa 1800-1900. 30" h. X 82" l. X 28" d.

“Coastal Bloom” Oil on canvas, signed by James Arthur Merriam (1880 – 1951). Born in Canada, famous listed artist James Merriam began his art career in Detroit, Michigan in 1897. He became a leading plein air painter in the California School with subjects including deserts, missions, Yosemite, Monterey, the High Sierra Mountains and Arizona deserts. Merriam settled in Los Angeles in 1920 where he continued his prolific career and remained until his death in 1951. Strong demand for Merr...

Rare peaked crystal Art deco style Hamilton 14 karat gold filled wrist watch with 19 jewel movement. This fine rare piece is hallmarked 14K Gold and stamped Hamilton Watch Co. Lancaster, PA Wadsworth with case serial number H880478 on the inside of the back of the case. The model 982 movement is hallmarked Hamilton U.S.A. engraved 19 jewels with serial number J48088. Gold toned face. Circa 1930s. Runs great - keeps good time. Includes new black leather band. Dimensions: 22mm wide. 38 mm long.

Bring good fortune and protection energy into your life with this culturally and artistically significant large vivid powerful master artisan hand carved Balinese rosewood sculpture of Vishnu riding his Garuda. This very heavy and dense (sinks in water) carved masterpiece is crafted out of the finest Indian Rosewood (Sono wood). This is the most heavy, dense, hard, rare, expensive, highly prized wood in Indonesia – Not to be confused with lesser woods such as Suar, Jempenis or Balau. It is tru...

This fine authentic beautifully crafted Russian icon of Saint Nicholas, the most important Orthodox Saint. Icons are quite literally meant to be 'Windows Into Heaven' and to instill in the viewer an attitude of prayerful reflection on the Divine. In Russia icons were not only displayed in churches, but are given the place of honor in many homes. So beloved is St. Nicholas by Russians, one commonly heard saying is "if God dies, at least we'll still have St. Nicholas." The piece is signed by th...

Two matching beautifully executed, colorful Japanese Imari covered vases, feature gold gilt foo dragons on the top of the covers. Imari porcelain is the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyûshû, and exported from the port of Imari, Saga specifically for the European export trade. 32" h. X 18" diameter each.

Pair of beautifully crafted and skillfully chased 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Dragon Candelabras. Please note: This pair of candelabras can be purchased as a set with the matching dragon motif bronze and Sevres porcelain clock - item # 2072. Dimensions: h. 7" X 9" l. X 6" w. each. Circa 1893.

Elegant large stately gilt bronze 19th Century French clock with exquisite French two train movement and beautiful sounding fine French silver bell, strikes on the hour and half hour. Runs great, keeps perfect time. Movement, signed "Hersant Se 1B De Chatelain Paris", has been recently cleaned by a Master clockmaker. It runs great and keep excellent time. Both Roman numeral and Arabic numbered chapters surround the stunning face which display classically beautiful delicate ornate and finely ...

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...