Two 18th or early 19th century turned burlwood bowls, probably American in origin. A burl scraping tool is also included in this group. From a distinguished local collection. Left: diameter 5 inches, height 1 and a half inches. Right: diameter 7 inches, height 3 and...
Chinoiserie style, a 19th-century lithograph on a tin tray signed Helgoland represents a highly collectible piece of antique tin lithography or toleware from the late Victorian era. This is a highly detailed image of a fisherman Introducing one of his young sailors to...
Two Norwegian Mangle Boards, 18th or 19th century, made for smoothing linens before stacking. The one at the right is strictly functional while at the left you see a more decorative approach, with blue painted horse as a handle. Hang them on the walls together for...
Rare Elizabethan box or storage casket with an embroidered unicorn , 17th or early 18th century. In well preserved condition , this early English needlework box is mounted with the original hinges having slight hints of gilding. The interior is lined with later silk....
Wall box for pipes, 19th century, walnut. A swagged pierced crest rail is above a sloped lid with a thumbnail molded edge. This sits on a trapezoidal form case with book matched walnut veneers on the face. In a tavern or home in the period, these wall mounted pipe...
English inlaid mahogany Hepplewhite knife and flatware box allows you to display, as well as organize your flatware. The slant lid exterior is above a double serpentine facade which is further decorated with herringbone inlays. The two shield shaped escutcheon plates...
Early Georgian mahogany kettle stand of the mid 1700s. With its dish top, this stand is ready to hold a tea kettle and anticipates slight spills with its carved edge. The low height is also engineered to hold the kettle rather than tea cups. Note that the carved edge...
Chinese polychrome-decorated architectural panel, constructed with intricate basketwork and metal details. Dating back to the 1920's this specific type of high-relief work depicts architectural elements like houses and temples set in stylized gardens These fragile...
French 19th century blue apothecary jars. Please notice blown glass pontil mark at the bottom of each as well as the painted tin lids. The blue color shown on my picture here is not nearly as exciting as the blue you would see when viewed first hand. Height 9 1/2...
Verre eglomise' reverse painted silhouette, Continental, circa 1830s to 40s. The method was to paint the backside of the glass in black and then detailing the image by scraping away the black paint, often with a needle. Then the backside of the glass would be covered...
