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A “Knife Box” form tortoiseshell sewing box, United Kingdom, probably English, circa 1830-1850, with a fitted ivory interior and silver mounts. Usually good color, with no chips or restorations. Height is 2″, Width is 2 3/4″ Attractively priced. Please call … Continue reading
A very fine pair of of English Coalport dessert dishes with floral insets, circa 1815-1825. Condition is exceptional. No chips or “spider cracks”. Each have the pattern mark 733, indicating they were made circa 1815-1825. Similar examples in “Clive House Museum” … Continue reading
A wonderful pair of Restauration era patinated bronze and ormolu candlesticks with Athemia details and original bobeches, most likely French in origin. Very heavy, circa 1825-1830. Very heavy. Height 12 3/4″ SOLD
A very fine English Georgian Era snuff box made of bone, gold, woven hair, glass, and tortoiseshell snuff box, with a Guilloché gold border. The central panel is inset with hair woven in a “sheaf of wheat” representing the season of Autumn, a … Continue reading
A very elegant silver epergne, made by James Young of London, circa 1785-1786, which epitomizes the acme of the Neo-Classical or Hepplewhite fashion, with an intricate pierced and foliate adorned center pedestal, or frame, supporting an upper navette-form bowl from … Continue reading
“A Tiffany and Company “mixed metal” silver bowl, circa 1907, beautifully chased, with an inner gold wash, bearing the mark of Edward C. Moore” Dimensions are 5″ wide by 1 7/8″
“An exceptionally fine, rare, and possible unique Ivory and Green Tortoiseshell Harlequin Tea Caddy, Great Britain, circa 1800″ The caddy of decagon shape with silver piping, finial and diamond-shaped escutcheon and cartouche, horn foot rim, matching interior lid. The tea caddy … Continue reading
“An exceedingly fine and very rare pair of gilt “Solar” Lamps, circa 1840-1860, each bearing the manufacturer’s label “Messenger & Sons, London-Birmingham, Manufactured for B. Gardiner, New York” The rich and vibrant gilded surfaces are un-restored; a remarkable occurrence. Each … Continue reading
“An English Tortoiseshell “Knife Box” Form Box” Height 2″ Condition is immaculate. For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, please inquire by phone or email us at chicoraclm@msn.com
“A French “Paris” Porcelain Urn, probably from the Nast Factory (active 1783-1835) or Schoelcher Factory (active 1798-1834), with finely decorated fox-hunting scenes and superior gilt surfaces, circa 1810-1820, now mounted as a table lamp” SOLD
An English George II Style footstool with great lines and “shell” carved knees. Excellent patina, finish, and patina For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, please inquire by phone or email us at chicoraclm@msn.com
A rare pair of Roccoco “sugar nips” by Stephen Adams I of London, circa 1770 For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, please inquire by phone or email us at chicoraclm@msn.com
An extraordinary Moroccan Red and Gilt Leather Regency Period Dressing Box, circa 1815-1825 The box contains a fitted interior, gilt paw feet, and the original looking glass in the interior. The handles display a “Double-Headed Eagle Crest” motif. Although this symbol … Continue reading
“A French Cut Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Circular Desk Box with a hinged lid, probably by the Baccarat Glassworks, circa 1890″ The box is beautifully cut and made of heavy lead crystal which has aged nicely. Though the piece is … Continue reading
“A very nice pair of English Sheffield Wine Coasters, late Nineteenth Century” No Hallmarks, but in excellent condition. Width 7 1/4″, Height, 2″. Full condition report, additional photographs, details, and price upon request. Please email chicoraclm@msn.com
An Early Nineteenth Century China Trade Leather Bound Camphor-Wood Chest A Chinese Export Chest, circa 1800, with the original brass plaque of the owner, most likely a seaman, engraved “Ch’s Prescott, Boston”. Height 11″, Width 26 1/2″, Depth 12 1/2″ … Continue reading
An uncommon English George III Style over-mantle looking glass in the Regency Style with three eglomise panel insets featuring Neo-classical urns with corresponding mirror plates. Original gilding and mirror. Early twentienth century. Height 30″ Width 56″. Height 30″ Width 56″ … Continue reading
A fine Anglo-Irish Cut-Crystal Water Decanter, with lobed base, early 19th century. Fine condition and very heavy. Height 12 1/2″ Full condition report, additional photographs, details, and price upon request. Please email chicoraclm@msn.com
A set of six round plaster of Paris reliefs of French Kings set in oval surrounds bordered with a Sienna matte. Late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Overall width 6.25 SOLD
A pair of Italian Engravings of Roman Ruins by the Italian artist and designer Gionvanni Battista Piranesi(1720-1789) famous for his etchings of Rome and surrounding area as well as his designs of furniture and decorative arts. The engravings read directions … Continue reading
A very stylish French Louis XV Style Silver Plate Two Arm “Bouillotte” Lamp with a Dark Green Tole Shade. Height Overall 20″, Width of shade is 12 1/2″. Late nineteenth century. Silver plated Bouillotte Lamps are very rare. This one … Continue reading
A exceptionally attractive pair of silverplate Georgian III Style Candelabra from the Estate of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, the last direct descendent of President Abraham Lincoln, with outstanding Rococco details which include gadrooning and spiral fluted stems. Edwardian era. For … Continue reading
“An English “Blond” Tortoise Shell Domed Box with the original red velvet, “rope” string lined interior, ivory bun feet, silver and gold oval mounts” No damage or repairs. Height 1 1/4″, Length 3 1/4″, Depth 2 1/4″. English circa 1810-1830. … Continue reading
A Very Rare set of Four Folio Edition Engravings of The Gardens of Fountains of Versailles, published by Gile De Mortain, 1714″ Taken from the book “Les Plans, Profils, Et Elevations des Ville et Chateau de Versailles”, these rare folio … Continue reading
“A rare dated English “Treen” box in the form of a shoe, with brass nails, original slide cover” Excellent overall condition. Dated on the bottom “1825″. Length, 3″. For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, simply … Continue reading
A Fine English Regency Oil on Ivory Miniature of a Gentleman, circa 1795 SOLD
A very rare American Steel Engraved Print of the South Carolina Revolutionary General Francis Marion, after the original painting by the Charleston Artist, J. B. White, printed by J. N. Grimbrede in 1858. Excellent copy, framed to museum conservation standards … Continue reading
“Marion Crossing the Pedee” by W. Ranney 1894″ The print is reminiscent of Washington Crossing the Delaware, painted by Emanuel Leutze in 1851. The engraver misspelled “Pedee” for reasons unknown. Image size 5″ X 8″. Frame size 19 1/2″ 16 … Continue reading
English George III Mahogany and Inlaid Knife Boxes, each with the original fitted interiors, circa 1785. SOLD TO A COLLECTOR, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
A very good late 18th century tortoiseshell snuff box with gold mounts, circa 1780-1800. SOLD
An early nineteenth paper-mache snuff box, painted with an interior scene of a lady examining her legs in a Cheval Mirror. Excellent condition For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, please inquire by phone or email … Continue reading
A Chinese Export Chest, circa 1800, with the original brass plaque of the owner, most likely a seaman, engraved “Ch’s Prescott, Boston”. Height 11″, Width 26 1/2″, Depth 12 1/2″ For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or … Continue reading
An exceptional fine French Snuff Box, circa 1760-1780, with gilt metal, sun-burst enamel, tortoiseshell interior, and painted ivory depicting “Venus Disarming Cupid” after François Boucher. PROVENANCE: Estate of the late Francis D.” Skeeter” McNairy, Savannah, Georgia Purchased on behalf of … Continue reading
A fine Anglo-Irish Cut-Crystal Water Decanter, with lobed base, early 19th century. Fine condition and very heavy. Height 12 1/2″. SOLD TO A COLLECTOR, NEW YORK CITY
A York County, South Carolina Fireback by the Aera Furnace, circa 1778-1780. Sold to the collection of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia
A pair of American Federal “Acorn-Top” Brass Andirons, New York 1800 Sold
A fine and rare large pair of Paris porcelain urns, circa 1830-1850 SOLD TO A CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA COLLECTOR.
A Rare set of three English porcelain urns, made by the Derby Factory, with date mark in sepia indicating 1811. SOLD TO A GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA COLLECTION
A pair of Paris Porcelain “Baluster form” Urns with bisque handles. Mint condition. Height 10″. SOLD
A pair of Paris Porcelain Urns with floral polychrome decoration set of peach backgrounds, mint condition. Height 13 1/2″ SOLD
A very nice pair of French Porcelain Capagna Form Urns with landscapes in mint condition, circa 1825-1850. Provenance: A Charleston, South Carolina Estate. For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, please inquire by phone or email … Continue reading
A very fine set of French First Empire Porcelain, circa 1804, bearing the signature of the Schoelcher factory. The vast majority of French nineteenth century porcelains, commonly called “Old Paris” bear no mark. The workshop of Marc Schoelcher was active … Continue reading
A pair of English or American three-branch gilt bronze candelabra with dolphin bases SOLD
American Argand Lamps made by H.N. Hooper & Co., Boston, active 1833-1868. SOLD
A pair of Three Branch English Sheffield Silver Candelabra, circa 1840. SOLD
An extremely rare pair of Federal Gilt Two-Arm Wall Sconces, circa 1800, with original gilding. English, but possibly American. For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, please inquire by phone or email us at chicoraclm@msn.com
An excellent French First Empire style patinated bronze and ormolu chandelier with six arms, anthemion coronette, and central candle or oil burner, last half of the nineteenth century. Height overall is 37″ SOLD
A rare late 19th century French Tole “Bouilotte” Lamp, newly wired with excellent cast details, Height 27″. For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, please inquire by phone or email us at chicoraclm@msn.com
An extremely well-cast pair of French First-Empire Fire Gilt Candlesticks with the original bobeches and exceptional cast details. Height 10 1/2″ SOLD
An American Federal giltwood pier mirror, New England, circa 1810 SOLD TO A COLLECTOR, CHARLESTON AND GEORGIA.
“An English George III pier mirror with eglomise panel” Sold to a collector, New York City, and Charleston.
“An expectionaly fine and rare American “Washington Memorial” Pier Mirror, Labeled “James Stokes”, Philadelphia, circa 1805″ SOLD TO A COLLECTOR, WASHINGTON STATE.
A very rare labeled American convex mirror with dolphin appendages and oak leaf details by Jos. and Jno. Vecchio, New York City, circa 1820 SOLD TO A PROMINENT NEW JERSEY COLLECTION
An exceptionally rare pair of English George III pier mirrors. Provenance: Apter-Fredericks Antiques, London SOLD TO THE PERMANENT COLLECTION OF THE HOSKINS-IREDELL HOUSE, EDENTON, NORTH CAROLINA.
An American Federal-style mahogany and giltwood mirror with eglomise inset and trellis garlands, probably early twentieth century. Excellent condition. Height overall 52″, Width overall 23″ For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, please inquire by phone … Continue reading