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A French “Old Paris” Porcelain boat shaped “corbeille” with a navy colored background and winged lions or “griffin” supports. The piece is in immaculate condition and has no repairs or restorations. The gilded surfaces show very little, if any, signs … Continue reading
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
“An exemplary nineteenth century English mahogany bow front bureau with line inlays, French feet, quarter-fan inlays, and “brushing” slide, with period stamped brass oval pulls, in the manner of George Hepplewhite” Height 32 3/4″, Width36 1/2″, Depth (overall) 21 7/8″. … Continue reading
“A very fine American Federal mahogany inlaid Pembroke table from the lower Chesapeake region of Tidewater, Virginia, circa 1790-1810, descended through the Prevost Family of Charleston, South Carolina” A fine Southern American Federal mahogany Pembroke Table with inverted conch-shell inlays and … Continue reading
INTRODUCTION: An extremely rare and important, possibly unique, American Neo-Classical Era Center or Library Table from the city of Boston, circa 1825-1830. This handsome table of single pedestal form, was apparently drawn from the designs of the celebrated English designer, … 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
An American Neo-classical Federal era inlaid linen press, circa 1795-1810, with a very old, likely original surface, Maryland. The “clothes-press” is shown in “as found” condition and is in an overall excellent state of preservation, retaining its original bracket feet, cornice, and … Continue reading
A diminutive American Federal inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1795-1810, Maryland. The “bureau” is in an overall excellent state of preservation, and retains its original bracket feet, and the majority of the original glue blocking system to the underside of … 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” are not authored. The workshop of Marc Schoelcher was active … Continue reading
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 important labeled New York City Federal mahogany Pembroke table, bearing the original label of Charles Christian, circa 1810-1815″ This table was formerly property of Mr. Ronald S. Kane, a prominent and profoundly influential collector of American Federal and Classical … Continue reading
An exceptional pair of Chippendale mahogany side chairs of superior ranking, circa 1755-1775, Irish, in remarkable condition. The chairs are superb with an exceptional sculptural quality and graceful fluidity. The “four” petal flowers in concert with the “Gothic” back arches … Continue reading
“An American Federal “D” Front Inlaid Card Table, possibly New York, or Southern, Scottish school of cabinetmakers, circa 1800″ MATERIALS: Mahogany, mahogany veneers, eastern white pine (frame), birch (fly rail)**, various light colored inlays, brass and steel. All by visual … 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 good set of six English side chairs of great delicacy, with caned back and seats, roped carved details with brass embellishments” Now upholstered in a first-class manner. SOLD
“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
Lower photograph shows a very similar Chest of Drawers by an unidentified maker with carving attributed to Samuel McIntire, Salem, shown in “Samuel McIntire: Carving and American Style” by Dean T. Lahikainen, Peabody Essex Museum, 2007. “A truly exquisite American Federal mahogany … Continue reading
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
“A Charleston, South Carolina Federal mahogany pembroke table, circa 1785-1800, in exceptional condition retaining the original “Chinese” style brass pull” HISTORY: Previously on temporary loan to Historic Charleston Foundation and exhibited at “The Nathaniel Russell House” 51 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina. SOLD
A Philadelphia Federal mahogany elliptical front card table, with reeded legs, circa 1810 For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, please inquire by phone or email us at chicoraclm@msn.com
A middle-Atlantic States Federal mahogany bowfront chest of drawers with a rich old surface and “ribboned” mahogany facing veneers, probably Philadelphia in origin, circa 1800-1810 For a full condition report, additional photographs, further details, or price, please inquire by phone … Continue reading
An appealing New York Federal Era Pembroke table closely associated with a labeled table made by Charles Christian, circa 1810 Christian made furniture for the New York Mayor’s office in City Hall in 1814 and his workshop at 90 Fulton … Continue reading
“An elegant American Federal mahogany and inlaid secretary or “lady’s writing desk”, Massachusetts or New Hampshire, with French feet, superior proportions, and unusually graceful lines. The upper-case features two upper doors with “Gothic” arches, the folding writing surface is covered in … Continue reading
“An American Classical Center Table with the original ”Egyptian Marble” Top, New York City, circa 1835-1840, with flamboyant crotch mahogany veneers” Height: 32″ , Width 37″ Full condition report, additional photographs, details, and price upon request. Please email 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 attractive late eighteenth century Hepplewhite corner cupboard, with three interior shelves and three lower drawers. Highly inlaid corner cupboards are rare. CONDITION: Overall excellent with wonderful color and patination. DIMENSIONS: Heigth 42″, Width 29″ (approximate) Full condition report, … Continue reading
“An exceptionally fine and rare English Neo-Classical Giltwood Looking Glass, circa 1770-1800″ This mirror typifies the work of the leading British Neo-Classical Architect and Designer, Robert Adam (1728-1792), who was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland and later moved to Edinburgh, where … Continue reading
“A pair of American Classical Walnut Side Chairs, circa 1840-1860, in the “Gothic” Taste” The pair are in outstanding condition with no repairs or breaks of note with a rich “French Polish”. PROVENANCE: Jackson Square Antiques, San Fransisco. DIMENSIONS: 34″ … Continue reading
“A rare pair of “Anglo-Indian” Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs, Mid Nineteenth Century” PROVENANCE: Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce, American Writer, Playwright, Editor at “Vanity Fair”, Ambassador to Italy, Socialite, and U.S. Congresswoman. Newel Galleries, New York City label remains … Continue reading
A very fine French “Paris” Porcelain “Corbeille” or Fruit Basket from the first quarter of the nineteenth with an Empire Matte Blue Royal ground and very rich gilding This piece is of Navette or “bateau” form and is in immaculate condition, with … Continue reading
An American Federal mahogany “shield-back” side Chair, Massachusetts, probably the work of Stephen Badlam, Dorchester, with a bowfront, circa 1800 The chair is in excellent condition and despite its very delicate and refined form, contains no breaks or repairs of note. … 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 Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest or “Double Chest” with brushing slide, eighteenth century, Great Britain” An unusually handsome early nineteenth century mahogany chest of chest with “post and bale” brass pulls, “Doric” order dental molding, above fretwork cornice, chamfered corners, with ogee … 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 very Fine Boston Federal Mahogany Drop-leaf Table, attributed to the workshop of John and Thomas Seymour, circa 1810-1815 The innovative design of this table is reminiscent of the Seymour family’s prolific gravitation towards popular English Regency designs of the era. It … Continue reading
A very rare and desirable English George III Style Mahogany and Satinwood “Cylinder” Desk with a fitted interior, late nineteenth century An outstanding and very rare English Nineteenth Century George III Style Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid “Cylinder” Form Writing Desk, … Continue reading
A very pair of English Silver-Plate Two-Arm Wall Sconces in the Georgian or Adam Style, probably Sheffield. The pair have bellflower details and the original silver finish with starburst centers, and guilloche oval borders. With the exception of the crystal drops, … Continue reading
“An American Federal Giltwood Pier Mirror, most likely Boston, circa 1805-1815, possibly by John Doggett or B. Cermenati and Company” This mirror is representational of the best of looking glasses from the American Federal era and features superior details, such … Continue reading
A Portsmouth, New Hampshire Federal Mahogany “Field” Bedstead Attributed to Judkins and Senter, working 1808-1826 A superior example of an American Federal “Field” Bedstead from the first two decades on the early nineteenth century. Though the general form is relatively … Continue reading
A pair of English “Derby” Porcelain Potpourri Urns with Lids, and a deep blue colored base and gilded accents The urns are accentuated with four projecting “Lion’s” heads and bases with “Paw” feet. The Derby Factory began producing porcelain wares … Continue reading
A truly exceptional English late-eighteenth century Pembroke or Breakfast Table, circa 1780-1790, with a delicate balance of veneer components all working in concert with vibrant and dense “Island” mahogany. The top is bordered with a three-line inlaid edging and the … Continue reading
A very elegant English George III mahogany bowfront sideboard with dazzling cross-banded satinwood top and three line inlays, circa 1800, with the rare inclusion of the original “lion’s head” pulls. The drawers repeat the pattern of the top and are … Continue reading
A Fine American Classical Mahogany Games Table, circa 1825-1835 Attributed to Baltimore, Maryland or Eastern, Virginia INTRODUCTION: A highly ambitious and robustly carved American Mahogany Classical Card or Games “Pillar and Claw” Table, attributed to the City of Baltimore, Maryland, … Continue reading
This pair of chairs have been attributed to John and Joseph Meeks, New York City, 1830-1835, and had previously been on loan to the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Full Text Pending. Remarkable condition with crisp and clean lines. Wondrous crotch mahogany crest … Continue reading
A Rare Maryland or Virginia Federal Mahogany Inlaid “Heart Back” Side Chair, circa 1800 INTRODUCTION: Although the “heart-back” form chair is quintessentially associated with Baltimore seating furniture from the American Federal Era, it was also described in both the New … Continue reading
“An extremely nice pair of French Cabinet Paris Porcelain Plates (9″ Wide) beautifully decorated with a “floral bouquet” and a midnight blue background, probably made by the Schoelcher Factory, active 1798-1834″ The condition of the pair is extremely good-absolutely no … 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