Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc

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Louis XVI style heavy bronze chandelier

Louis XVI style heavy bronze chandelier

Louis XVI style heavy bronze chandelier, early 20th century. The fluted hub holds six scrolling arms carrying plumes, flowers, and reeded bobeches. Classical masks ornament the core. H. 31", d. 30". $975 for great material, authenticity, and craftsmanship.

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French Bouillotte lamp

French Bouillotte lamp

My favorite, and the long standing lighting design for a proper French interior, is the bouillotte lamp. Now wired for electricity and ready to add charm to your room, this is of heavy bronze and mounted with a painted tin tole shade. early to mid 19th century. H....

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Finest pair of “Old Paris” Oil Lamps

Finest pair of “Old Paris” Oil Lamps

Finest pair of "Old Paris" oil lamps, circa 1840s, now electrified, the amazing hand painted floral designs are against white porcelain with a cobalt blue field. Complete with shades. From a local estate of a most discriminating collector and designer. H. 28", base...

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Pewter Candlesticks, Continental, 19th century.

Pewter Candlesticks, Continental, 19th century.

Pewter candlesticks, Continental, 19th century. Now wired as lamps, this tall pair is done in the baroque style with a trefoil base and panels below turnings and upright leafage. The slender tapering shaft with above flaring drip catch completes the base. Electrified....

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Heavy Vintage Crystal Chandelier

Heavy Vintage Crystal Chandelier

A heavy crystal vintage chandelier from the early 20th century in the style of the late 18th and early 19th century. The form is English and done with great elegance. Swags of crystals connect the six s-shaped glass arms. Electrified, of course. H. 40" diam. 27"...

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Japanese Imari Trumpet Form Jars (pair)

Japanese Imari Trumpet Form Jars (pair)

    A great pair of late 19th century are done here as lamps. The bold decoration of reds and blues is further expressed in symbols and figures. H. 32", h. with carved wood base only 17", d. 7". Shade d. 19". New Shades. $1100 the pair.

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Bronze French Candlesticks from the 1700s

Bronze French Candlesticks from the 1700s

These complex bronze French candlesticks from the 1700s still carry some of their original silver plating on warm toned bronze. Each is a sculpture of reeding, panels, and steps. Seamed construction. H. 10.75", d. 5.5". Fine quality at $525 the pair.

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19th century Chinese vase lamp

19th century Chinese vase lamp

A striking 19th century Chinese vase lamp with a square tapering body is in faux black with flowers blossoming. H. 28.75", w. 15" (shade), Base 5"x 5". $350.

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