Robert J Riesberg Antiques Inc

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Baroque 19th Century Gilt Candlestick

Baroque 19th Century Gilt Candlestick

Baroque 19th century gilt candlestick with an unusual paper shade of a 19th century print, hand colored, of Venice. Gondolas ply the palazzo lined canal. It There is no end to the charm of this unusual piece. Restored. $575. Overall height 36 and three-quarter inches...

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French brass double arm, bouillotte lamp, 19th century

French brass double arm, bouillotte lamp, 19th century

French brass double arm, bouillotte lamp, 19th century. The most elegant solution to desktop or table top lighting is this French gem. The original tin, tall, painted shade shields the two electrified candles, which rest on scrolled arms above a dish form base. We had...

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Chinese decorated ovoid jar, late Qing.

Chinese decorated ovoid jar, late Qing.

Chinese decorated ovoid jar, late Qing. Late 19th century. In cobalt blue on celadon, an exotic bird rests in a tree peony. Complete with shade and carved wood base now wired as a lamp. Height 26 inches with 15 inches. Jar height only 13 inches diameter of the jars 8...

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Chinese cobalt blue on celadon ovoid jar

Chinese cobalt blue on celadon ovoid jar

Chinese cobalt blue on celadon ovoid jar from the Qing era, late 19th century. Mounted on a carved wooden base and fitted with a shade. Wired. Height 26 inches with 15 inches. Jar height only 13 inches diameter of the jars 8 inches. $295.

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Chinese Tole Tea Canister

Chinese Tole Tea Canister

Chinese tole tea canister done as a lamp. Overall painted Chinese red and decorated in black against a gilt ground with floral panels flanking a Chinese figure. Late 19 century with possibly later decoration. Height 30 inches with shade. Canister height 16 inches, 10...

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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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