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Fine French and English antiques and beautiful one-of-a-kind accessories for your home.
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$195 USDFrench Faux Bamboo Hat Rack
Antiques:Accessories:Faux Bamboo:France
This is a very unique Faux Bamboo Hat Rack...the first of this style that I have ever found. It truly has character. Perfect for scarves, jackets and hats. Please note the center iron part is slightly askew and one hanging hook is broken...could easily be replaced with a picture hoop hook. Measures 17 1/2" wide and 11 3/8" high. Found in Paris. Circa early 1900's.
$125 USDChinoiserie Paper Mache Box
Antiques:Accessories:England:Chinoiserie:Paper Mache:Victorian
This sweet Chinoiserie container seems to feature 3 musicians in a garden setting with bamboo and flowers in the background. The gold painting on the sides has faded, but the outlines of the images and some faint gold painting can still be seen. Found in England. Measures 2 1/2" high and 2 7/8" wide. Circa 1880.
$350 USDBuddha Icon or Prayer Statue
Antiques:Accessories:Budda:Statue:Buddha:Statue
This is an amazing piece....something about it draws you in. Perhaps its age, or worn detail, or that it's a buddha image? I think it is Japanese, but I do not know. Please use the zoom feature to appreciate this figure. Notice the begging cup and buddha fingers. Measures 8 3/4" High.
$135 USDVictorian Paper Mache Container
Antiques:Accessories:Victorian:Paper Mache:England
This sweet Victorian Paper Mache container is cover with hundreds of hand painted gold stars. An absolutely charming piece. In excellent condition. Measures 2 1/4" High and 2 7/8" Wide. Circa 1880's.
$630 USD18 French Wine Barrel Numbers - Ceramic
Antiques:Accessories:Wine
These hard to find, French wine barrel numbers are tres cool. They are circa 1910 and measure 3 3/8" in diameter. Some have rather crackled glazes and other are unblemished. I had 28 of them and and they are $35 each = $910 for all or if you want 1 or 2 or 3 .... just let me know what #'s. The #'s not pictured are: 38, 8, 9, 11, 37, 34, 41, 50, 43, 48, 2, 34. Note: #10, 17, 13, 11, 22, 19, 20, 1, & 2 are sold. They are selling fast!
$395 USDEnglish Police Truncheon - Billy Club
Antiques:Accessories:Victorian Police Gear:Truncheon:Billy Club
This is a fantastic English police truncheon from the 1837-53. Use the zoom to fall in love! note the rich paint and crown! A small group of these would make a gorgeous collection in any home or in an office....just smashing. And yes, they will become addictive for that person who collects the unusual. 16 1/4" long and 2" fat. A perfect surprise gift that will be remembered forever. This one is sweet!!! Notice is the last picture how much more of a bat shape it has. It is rarer because of that.
$450 USDDelft Tobacco Jar
Antiques:Accessories
This is a fantastic example of a Deft tobacco jar. Note the great spelling - "Toeback." The potter used the blue tones perfectly..nice fluid movement of light into darker, almost cobalt. The painting has a grace to it - again, another indicator of a good artist. Note the initials and and signed bottom. Found in Brussels. New brass lid. Measures 10 1/4" high without the lid.
$1,400 USD SaleSALE English Mahogany Side Table
Antiques:Furniture:England
A stunning English side table with the rich color and patina that is naturally acquired over the years. Notice the very fine tapered legs...graceful & petite. Circa 1850. Measures 29" Wide, 18 1/4" Deep and 28" High.
$1,200 USDEnglish Oil Painting - Portrait
Antiques:Accessories:Art:Oil Painting
This wonderful oil portrait has a mesmerizing quality. The dark chiaroscuro tones and somber nature lend this painting a pleasantly haunting effect...the eyes, the red lips, the ruffled shirt flowing out from the neck and the mustard-brown vest. Yummy. The painting is on canvas pulled over an octagon board panel. Very interesting shape. Believed to be early nineteenth -late eighteenth century. Measures 10" high by 8" wide. Canvas on the right side of his face has lifted from the panel in a small ...
$100 USD SaleSALE Pair of Bone handle Corkscrew
Antiques:Accessories:Wine:England:Corkscrew:Bottle Opener
A great pair of bone handle English corkscrews. Worms are in good condition. The nickel plating on the larger one is wearing. Use zoom feature to enjoy. c.1890 Found in Northern England. Note: I will break them up.... $65 each.
$900 USDPair of Carved Dutch Musician Lamp Bases
Antiques:Accessories:Lamps:Lighting
A very unusual & cool pair of carved lamp bases. Use the zoom feature to appreciate the details. Notice their clothing style and instruments..a horn of some type and a lute. 15" Tall - including light socket. Mid to late eighteenth century.
$6,500 USDItalian Silver Candle Pedestals
Antiques:Accessories:Italy:Pedestal:Candelabra
These late eighteenth century Italian ornaments will take your breath away. Their scale is stunning and grand. Measure 32" High and 14" Deep. They could easily be the commanding focus of a room. Their presence is like a soft anchor of awe and respect. Silver and white...please use the Zoom feature to enjoy.
$9,000 USDHepplewhite Oval Dining Table with leaves
Antiques:Furniture:England:Hepplewhite
This Hepplewhite table is gorgeous. The pleasing oval shape lends a warm and comfortable feel to this handsome table, and the depth and glow of the wood adds to its stature. Circa First Q. 1800's. Measured Closed: 70 1/2" W, 49" D and 29 1/2" H. The unfinished leaves measure L: 14" & 15.5" & 19.25" wide. Opens 98".
$4,900 USDPolychrome Wooden Statue
Antiques:Accessories:Italy:Portable Religious Statue:Polychrome
This is a fantastic polychrome statue. The masterful craftsmanship is evident at every turn. The sweeping flow of the clothing, hair waves and layers, and the mid-movement of the figures are captured perfectly. If you look close enough you can find the push-pull strokes of the carver and faint chisel tap marks...but most have been sanded and smoothed out before the gesso layer was put on to provide a smooth painting surface. Please use the zoom to truly appreciate this statue. A base layer of ...
$2,200 USD SaleSALE Faux Bamboo Armoire
Antiques:Furniture:France:Armoire:Faux Bamboo
This one door armoire is spectacular. Also, it is the only solid built faux bamboo armoire that I have ever found. Only the top comes off making it easy to move. Usually the weight of mirrored doors causes these pieces to be a bit troublesome, but as it is solid, the door will not have that issue. The interior corners have ladders built in for adjustable shelves if you would like to add them. The piece is in very good condition and has the usual wear and patina for its age. Two very small faux ...
$4,500 USD SaleSALE Scottish Work Table
Antiques:Furniture:Scotland:Table
This is a fabulous heart pine table...rich in character, patina, color & tone, texture - visual and visceral, and more. This table can be "felt" in a glance - if you know what I mean. It has a magnets pull. Found in Scotland. Late 1700's. Measures 29 1/8" Deep, 88 1/2" Wide and 301/4" High on the ends and 29 1/2" High in the middle.
$275 USDHorn & Metal Snuff Box
Antiques:Accessories:Snuff Box
This fabulous snuff box is made from a stag's antler and 'silvered' metal. the top design is made from copper. The top has a deep patina. Nice form...a very unusual piece. Note the deign on the bottom. Circa 1890. England.1 3/4" high.
$525 USDChinese Baby Bath Tub
Antiques:Accessories
This gorgeous red tub is awesome as center piece on a table...or as a fruit holder or anything else. Notice it's design - great legs, and stretcher design between them, and the two brass bands. c. 1900. In excellent condition and a lovely wood patina/feel even the paint can't cover up. Measures 20 7/8" wide and 14 1/8" high. And it is more of a darker brick red - the flash popped the red tone and made it 'brighter' looking.
$4,500 USDPair of English Demilune Tables
Antiques:Furniture:England:Hepplewhite
The measurements of the English Hepplewhite Demilunes are: 28 7/8" High. 48" Wide and 23 1/2" Deep. Rich mahogany tone from age - notice the color in the apron. Lovely. Circa first quarter 1800's. Use zoom.
$750 USDJules Cesar Savigny - Zoology Folio Page - Dragon Fly
Antiques:Natural History:Manuscripts:France:Books:Prints:Drawing:Insects
Marie Jules César Lélorgne de Savigny (1777–1851) was a member of Napoleon Bonaparte's Egypt campaign in 1798 - 1802. The Zoologie plates were part of the 50 or so plates of the animals without invertebrae. They measure 27 1/2" by 21". Please note the watermark..."Egypt Ancienne et Moderne" This is the "LIBELLULES" plate # 1. Savigny went blind working on the invertebrate book and never finished it. It's needless to say how rare & beautiful these original copper engravings are. Very good ...
$150 USDSterling Silver Card Case
Antiques:Accessories
A beautiful calling card case. Both sides have initials...looks like a his & hers centered in a gorgeous flower design. In excellent condition. Stamped sterling with the #'s 3012. I have not been able to discover the maker...his marks are a [R] [+B-] (Co). This piece is priced to move compared to similar pieces!
$750 USDJules Cesar Savigny - Zoology Folio Page - Grasshopper
Antiques:Natural History:Manuscripts:France:Books:Prints:Drawing:Insects
Marie Jules César Lélorgne de Savigny (1777–1851) was a member of Napoleon Bonaparte's Egypt campaign in 1798 - 1802. The Zoologie plates were part of the 50 or so plates of the animals without invertebrae. They measure 27 1/2" by 21". Please note the watermark..."Egypt Ancienne et Moderne" This is the "TETRIX TRUXALES" plate #5. Savigny went blind working on the invertebrate book and never finished it. It's needless to say how rare & beautiful these original copper engravings are. Very good ...
$950 USDBittern Paper Clip
Antiques:Accessories:Bittern Paper Clip:Desk Top
This rare Victorian era brass Bittern head paper clip is stunning. Stamped "Susse Fres V 3" - I was told it was Suisse made and a size 3. Circa 1880. The detail on it is fantastic as are the purple eyes. It has a lovely patina -thank goodness it was not polished! This piece has a magical "je ne sais pas de quoi" element to it.... perhaps it's the heft, the form....? In short, it simply is for the discerning collector...
$650 USDBlack Forest Goat & Horn Match Holder
Antiques:Accessories:Black Forest
This is a very special Black Forest Goat & Horn Match Holder circa 1900. Stunning, simply stunning. This is the first time I have ever seen a small Black Forest piece incorporate a musical instrument in the carving. Please use the zoom to appreciate the amazing skill it took to make this piece. Note the bow, horns, hair, horn & tassels. Just gorgeous. This would be the ultimate gift. Measures 6 7/8" high by 3" wide.
$1,250 USDFrench Side Table
Antiques:Furniture
This Louis XVI style side table has gorgeous fluted legs and a fitted lower cane shelf. Note the detailed craftmanship...superb. In excellent condition. Found in France. Circa 1900. Measures 29" high, 19" wide and 16" deep.
$1,400 USD SaleSALE Georgian Table
Antiques:Furniture:Georgian:England
This is a nice looking Georgian table. The top's edge has a nice double bevel and the scalloped apron is followed by slightly tapered legs that terminate with padded feet to complete the table's classic style. c1780 Measures:29 3/4" W, 17 3/4" D, & 27 5/8 H.
$750 USDVictorian Boar Pen Wipe
Antiques:Accessories:Brass Fiqure:Pen Wipe:Desk Top:Victorian
This brass Boar pen wipe is delicious and was another of my favorite & delightful finds in England. Circa 1870. Has a wonderful heft and lovely details. Would be a treasured desk show piece. Has original hair bristles. 4" long by 2 1/2" high.
$595 USDVictorian Crab Ink Well
Antiques:Accessories:Ink Well:Crab:Victorian
This lovely Victorian brass ink well in the form of a crab is amazing. The patina is rich in depth and hues 7 verdigris patina. Please use the zoom feature to appreciate. This is a piece of art. Circa 1870. 6" wide 4 1/2" deep. A true find. The shell flips up to reveal the ink pot area.
$1,650 USDFrench Starburst Church Alter Piece
Antiques:Architectural:Religion:Church:Starburst:France
This magnificent early pine starburst alter piece is from Avignon. It would make a stunning headboard or could be placed on top of a side table against a wall like a commanding painting. It has presence. Use the zoom to see its personality. It has a few small nails in it where garlands and putti were attached. Also note the sunburned age 'shadows' of putti and cherubs on it between the rays. Cool. Also note the slots in the crest for an second crown which has disappeared. Measures 54" High and ...
$950 USDRustic French Iron Chandelier
Antiques:Lamps, Lighting:France
This fabulous 2 light iron chandelier was found in Normandy. Lovely shape...gracefully slender. Re-wired and works fine. Measures 21 1/4" Wide and 23 1/2" High.
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