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American Furniture

A Fine Classical Giltwood and Eglomisé Pier Glass, circa 1820.: A Fine Classical American Giltwood Pier Mirror, Eglomisé Panel of "Baby's First Step" after Adam Buck, probably New England, circa 1820. For Sale





A Magnificent New York Classical Pier Table, circa 1825: A Superb Carved, Gilded, Ebonized and Stenciled Pier Table with Ormolu Mounts and Marble Top, Columns and Pilasters, New York, circa 1825. For Sale





A Magnificent New York Classical Pier Table, circa 1825: A Superb Carved, Gilded, Ebonized and Stencilled Pier Table with Ormolu Mounts and Marble Top, Columns and Pilasters, New York, circa 1825. : Detail of base For Sale





A Masterpiece Quality Eagle-decorated Giltwood Convex Girandole Mirror, with candle arms, made and labeled by Thomas Fentham, London, circa 1802.: A Magnificent and Grand Eagle-decorated Giltwood Convex Looking Glass, with candle arms, made and labeled by Thomas Fentham, London, circa 1802. For Sale





A Masterpiece Quality Eagle-decorated Giltwood Convex Girandole Mirror, with candle arms,1802-Label: Label of preceding Mirror worded: THOMAS FENTHAM/ NO. 136, STRAND/NEAR SOMERSET HOUSE,/Manufacturer of Looking-Glasses/Concave and Convex Mirrors/AND ALL SORTS OF/PICTURE AND GLASS FRAMES,/***GLASS FOR EXPORTATION For Sale





A Varied Collection of Decorative Arts: In this showcase are examples of our collections of American silver, Antique Sheffield Plate, sets of antique crystal stemware, Paris porcelains, antique drapery tiebacks, Grand Tour objects, etc. For Sale





Barry Chest: A Highly Important Classical Mahogany "Eliptic Bureau" with "Columns and Egyptian Figures", attributed to Joseph B. Barry & Son, Philadelphia, circa 1815. For Sale





Boston Ormolu-mounted Rosewood Marble Top Pier Table: A Splendid Classical Ormolu-mounted Marble Top Rosewood Pier Table, attributed to Emmons and Archibald, Boston, circa 1820. For Sale





China Trade Black and Gold Lacquerware Miniature Cabinet: An Extremely Fine Federal Period China Trade Black and Gilt-decorated Lacquer Jewelry Cabinet, circa 1820. For Sale





New York Classical Lift-top Writing Table: An Exceptional Carved, Gilded, Stenciled, Ebonized and Painted Classical Mahogany Lift-top Writing Table, attributed to Joseph Meeks and Sons, New York, circa 1825. For Sale





New York Classical Lift-top Writing Table: An Exceptional Carved, Gilded, Stenciled, Ebonized and Painted Classical Mahogany Lift-top Writing Table, attributed to Joseph Meeks and Sons, New York, circa 1825. For Sale





New York Phyfe Egyptian Revival Side Chairs (6): A Rare Set of Six Classical Carved Mahogany Side Chairs in the Egyptian Taste, attributed to the Workshop of Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1830. For Sale





 

Antique Lighting

A Complete Three-piece Garniture of Patinated Bronze Argand Lamps: An Exceptional Complete Garniture of Three Classical Patinated Bronze Argand Lamps with Crystal Prisms, attributed to Thomas Messenger & Son, Birmingham & London, circa 1825. For Sale





Boston Cased Crystal Solar Lamp, c. 1845: An Extraordinary Gilt Bronze Solar Banquet Lamp, probably Henry N. Hooper & Co., Boston, circa 1845. For Sale





New York Argands-One of A Pair: A Fine and Rare Pair of Gilt Bronze Argand Mantle Lamps, labeled "B.[aldwin] Gardiner, N. York", circa 1835. For Sale





Philadelphia Double Argand Lamp: A Handsome Gilt and Patinated Bronze Double Argand Banquet Lamp, labeled on each burner "Lewis Veron & Co./ Philadelphia", circa 1835. For Sale





Regency Crystal Double Argand Lamp: An Extremely Important Large Ormolu and Cut Crystal Double Argand Lamp by Johnston Brooks & Co., London, circa 1815. For Sale





Regency Sconces, Two Pairs: A Rare Set of Four (Two Pairs) Classical Three-light Regency Patinated and Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces, England, circa 1820. For Sale





Standing Argands, Pair, circa 1820: A Handsome and Rare Pair of Gilt And Patinated Bronze Standing Argand Lamps, English, circa 1820. For Sale





 

Brass and Metal Objects

Antique Drapery Tiebacks, Current Collection: Part of our current selection of antique drapery tiebacks--the most extensive in the United States. Subject to change. For Sale





English Regency Sphinx-form Door Knocker: A Fine Classical Brass Door Knocker in the form of a Sphinx, English Regency Period, circa 1800. For Sale





Pair Drapery Tiebacks, circa 1835: A Fine Pair of Antique Gilt Brass Drapery Tiebacks, American or English, circa 1835. For Sale





Pair Drapery Tiebacks, circa 1835: Fine Pair of Gilt Brass Drapery Tiebacks, English or American, circa 1835. Beautiful floral centers and borders. For Sale





Pair Hooper Bouquets, Boston, c. 1845: A Pair of Bouquets with Hand-blown Turquoise Blue Sandwich Glass Inserts in Classical Mask-Design Gilt Bronze Holders on Marble Bases, probably by Henry N. Hooper & Co. of Boston , c. 1845. Original "ormolu" finish. For Sale





Two Pairs Ormolu Band-type Tiebacks: Two Fine Pairs Band-Type Ormolu Tiebacks, English circa 1835. For Sale





Two Pairs Ormolu Band-type Tiebacks: Two Fine Pairs of Gilt Bronze Band-form Tiebacks, English, circa 1820. Elegant Regency designs. For Sale





 

Paintings & Engravings

New England Landscape by S. L. Gerry: Samuel Lancaster Gerry (1813-1891), "A Rural Homestead near Boston", oil on canvas, signed "S. L. Gerry" and dated "1840" lower right. For Sale





The Pirate by F. Liffers (1841): Liffers, F. The Pirate (1841). Oil on canvas, signed lower left corner "F. Liffers. 1841." This well-executed portrait of an old pirate sitting atop a chestful of booty and holding an old musket exhibits many characteristics of the romantic style For Sale





 

Porcelains & Sculpture

Pair of Important Paris Porcelain Covered Fruit Coolers or Rafraichissoirs: A Magnificent Pair of Large Gilt and Polychrome-decorated Porcelain Covered Fruit Coolers or Rafraichissoirs, Factory of Queen Marie-Antoinette, Paris, circa 1790. For Sale





Coalport Dessert Service: A Fine Fruit-decorated Twelve Piece Dessert Service, probably Coalport, circa 1840. For Sale





Paris or Sevres Cabinet Plate: A Fine Gilt and Polychrome-decorated Paris or Sevres Cabinet Plate with Hunting Scene, France, circa 1820. For Sale





Pirkenhammer Faux Bois Tureen, circa 1803: A Fine and Rare Faux Bois- and Gilt-decorated Covered Sauce Tureen on Stand, Pirkenhammer Factory, Vienna, stamped under glaze on underside "F&R/3" for Fischer & Reichembach, 1803. For Sale





Rufus King Paris Porcelain Dinner Service, circa 1825: THE RUFUS KING PARIS PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE: According to a direct descendant, this service, consisting of "Vintage" pattern bordered pieces on a salmon background and matching plain salmon and gold on white, was ordered from Paris by Rufus King circa For Sale





Three Piece Old Paris Porcelain Garniture of Reticulated Compotes : A Fine Three Piece Old Paris Porcelain Garniture of Reticulated Compotes with Fire-Gilt Grape and Vine Leaf decoration, circa 1840. For Sale





 

Silver & Antique Sheffield

A Handsome Three-Piece Federal Silver Tea Service by W.B. Heyer , New York, circa 1815: Consisting of a teapot, covered sugar, and a creamer, all of raised oblong body on stepped pedestal base on ball feet, applied leafage bands around bases, neck and finials on first two pieces, elegant reeded finials. Each piece marked incuse "W. Heyer" For Sale





Antique Sheffield Four Quart Tureen: A Superb Antique Sheffield Plate Four Quart Covered Tureen, attributed to J. Watson & Co., circa 1810. For Sale





Antique Sheffield Sauce Tureens, Pair: A Superb Pair of Regency Period Antique Sheffield Covered One-pint Sauce Tureens, circa 1815. For Sale





Baltimore S. Kirk Dinner Forks, circa 1830: A Fine Set of Nine Silver Dinner Forks, Fiddle & Thread Pattern, made and marked incuse by Sam[ue]l Kirk,Baltimore, circa 1830. For Sale





New York Silver Wirework Fruit Basket: A Rare and Beautiful Silver Wirework Fruit Basket, made and marked by "Marquand & Co. New York", circa 1834. This handsome form was popular with New York's elite during the Federal and Classical periods. For Sale





Philadelphia Silver Footed Salvers-Pair: A Fine and Rare Pair of Footed Silver Salvers, made by and marked incuse "Bailey & Kitchen", Philadelphia, circa 1832. For Sale





 

Sold Inventory

A Boston Federal Dining Table, circa 1815.: A Rare and Exceptional Federal Mahogany “Cumberland “ Dropleaf Dining Table, Boston, circa 1815. Sold





A Classical Extension Dining Table, circa 1840 (Closed): A Fine Classical Carved Mahogany Split Pedestal Extension Dining Table, probably Philadelphia, circa 1840. Sold





A Classical Warwick Vase Double Argand Lamp: A Fine Classical Patinated and Gilt Lacquered Bronze Double Argand Lamp, with Font in form of the Warwick Vase, American or English, circa 1835. Sold





A Pair of Argand Lamps, Regency Period: A Magnificent Pair of Ormolu and Cut Crystal Single Argand Lamps, made and labeled by Johnston Brooks & Co., London, circa 1815. Sold





A Pair of Gilt-decorated Cranberry Hurricane Sconces: A Fine Pair of Hand Blown Gilt-decorated Cranberry Crystal Hurricane Sconces, English, circa 1830. Sold





A Philadelphia Classical Center Table: An Extremely Fine Classical Carved Mahogany Tilt-top Center Table, Pie-wedge Top, Attributed to Anthony Quervelle or another Philadelphia cabinetmaker of equal rank, Philadelphia, circa 1825. Sold





A Philadelphia Classical Pier Table: A handsome classical carved mahogany marble top Pier Table, attributed to Anthony G. Quervelle, Philadelphia, circa 1825. Sold





A Set of Fifteen China Trade Gouaches of River Craft, circa 1800-10: Fourteen Rare Jiaqing Period China Trade Goauches on Paper for the Western Market showing Exotic Types of Junks from Different Provinces, Canton, circa 1800-1810; and a fifteenth similar gouache of An Eagle-decorated Junk, Same Period. Sold





American Classical Tub Chairs-Pair: A Handsome Assembled Pair of Classical Mahogany Bergères or Tub Chairs, Boston, circa 1825-1830 and New York, circa 1825. Sold





American Rosewood Piano Stool: A Fine Classical Rosewood Piano Stool in the Restauration Style, New York, circa 1825. Sold





American Sinumbra Lamp: A Handsome Gilt and Patinated Classical Bronze Sinumbra Lamp, probably American, circa 1835. Museum quality frosted and wheel cut reproduction handblown globe in the French Taste. Sold





Argand Lamps, Pair, circa 1825: A Fine and Grand Pair of Classical Bronze Single Mantle Argand Lamps, Lotus-leafage decorated Fonts, English, circa 1825. Sold





Baltimore Classical Pier Mirrors-Pair: A Rare and Handsome Pair of Carved Classical Giltwood Pier Glasses, probably Baltimore, circa 1825. Sold





Baltimore Console Cabinet, circa 1830: A Fine Classical Mahogany Marble Top Console Cabinet, Baltimore or Philadelphia, circa 1830. Original Carrara marble top. A fine Classical form appropriate for use as a small sideboard, an entry hall table, or a liquor cabinet. Its form approximates Sold





Baltimore Ottomans--Pair: A Pair of Classical Mahogany Ottomans, probably Baltimore, circa 1840. Sold





Baltimore Work Table: A Fine Classical Carved Mahogany Two-drawer Work Table, Ringed Corner Colonnettes, Graceful Urn-shape Pedestal above Boldly Reeded Saber Legs with Brass Lion Paw Casters, attributed to John Needles, Baltimore, circa 1815-1820. Sold





Boston Classical Hall Lantern: A Superb Large Classical Wheel Cut and Frosted Crystal Hall Lantern, Bronze Leafage Mounts, Hooper & Company, Boston, circa 1845. Sold





Boston Classical Armchairs, Pair: A Handsome Pair of Classical Carved and Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs, Boston, circa 1825-1830. Sold





Boston Classical Chest: A Fine Diminutive Classical Marble Top Carved Mahogany Four Drawer Chest, Boston, circa 1825. Sold





Boston Classical Hexagonal Hall Lantern: An Extremely Rare and Fine Classical Ormolu-mounted Hexagonal Cut and Etched Crystal Hall Lantern, Boston, probably Hooper & Co., circa 1840. Original gilding. Sold





Boston Classical Lyre Base Game Table: A Splendid Crisply-carved Mahogany Lyre-base Fold Top Game Table, Boston, circa 1820. Sold





Boston Dining Table: A Fine Classical Mahogany Drop-leaf Single Pedestal Dining Table, Boston, circa 1825. Sold





Boston Federal Mahogany Étagère: A Rare and Handsome Large American Federal Mahogany Étagère or What-not, Boston, circa 1810. Five shelves and drawer. Sold





Boston Giltwood Pier Mirror, circa 1825: A Fine Classical Carved Ormolu-mounted Giltwood Pier Glass, Boston, circa 1825. Sold





Boston or Albany Mahogany Occasional Table: A Fine Classical Mahogany Tilt-top Occasional Table with Double-elliptic or Cloverleaf Top and Reeded Tripod Base, Boston or Albany, circa 1825. Sold





Boston Ormolu Girandoles with Crystal Prisms: An Unusually Fine Pair of Ormolu Three-light Candelabra with Antique Crystal Prisms, Hooper & Co., Boston, circa 1840. Sold





Boston Patent Design Classical Reclining Library Chair: A Handsome Classical Patent Design Mahogany Reclining Easy Chair, Boston, circa 1840. Sold





Boston Sinumbra Lamp: A Fine Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sinumbra Lamp, bearing label "Manufactured by W. Carleton, Boston," circa 1825. Sold





Boston Tabernacle Pier Glass: A Fine Federal Carved Giltwood Tabernacle Pier Glass, Boston or Salem, circa 1820. Sold





China Trade Chest on Stand: A Fine Brass-bound and -decorated China Trade Black Leather-covered Camphorwood Chest on Later Stand, for the Western Market, circa 1820. Sold





China Trade Portrait by Lam Qua: Attributed to Lam Qua (Active 1820-1850), A Rare China Trade Portrait of A Western Hong Merchant or Sea Captain, circa 1840. Sold





China Trade Reverse Glass Paintings--One of The Pair: A Rare Pair of China Trade Reverse Glass Paintings for the Western Market, original Chinese Frames, circa 1810. Sold





China Trade Reverse Glass Paintings--Pair: A Rare Pair of China Trade Reverse Glass Paintings entitled "The First Pledge of Love" and "Going Alone", genre scenes based on English engravings of domestic life of the period, within Gilt and Royal Blue Eglomise Mats, circa 1810. Original carved Ch Sold





China Trade Tea Series Gouaches-Set of Six: Six Rare China Trade Gouaches on Paper for the Western Market Showing Steps in the Growing and Processing of Tea, Canton, circa 1800-1820. Sold





Classical Pier Glass with Églomisé Panel: Fine Carved Giltwood Pier Glass, Églomisé Panel of Floral Garlands and Lovers' Knots, English or American, circa 1800-1810. Sold





French Figure of George Washington: A Heroic Patinated Bronzed Cast Metal Figure of George Washington, inscribed "Wasingthon" [sic], French, for the American Market, Mid-19th century. Sold





Gothic Revival Bronze Letter Holder, c. 1835: A Fine Gothic Revival Patinated Bronze Letter Holder, circa 1835. Identical item on desk in Gothic Library at Metropolitan Museum, New York. Sold





Green Crystal Hall Lantern: A Large and Handsome Handblown Green Crystal Hall Lantern, English, circa 1825. Sold





Important Hepplewhite Pier Glass: A Rare Carved Neoclassical Giltwood Pier Glass, English or American, circa 1795. Original mirror plate. Sold





New York Argands, Pair: A Fine Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Single Argand Lamps, antique wheelcut and frosted Crystal Shades, each lamp labeled "J. & I. Cox, New York", circa 1835. Sold





New York Gentleman's Dressing Table: A Fine and Rare Classical Ormolu-mounted, Carved and Parcel Gilt Mahogany Dressing Table with Looking Glass, New York, circa 1820. Sold





New York Rosewood Window or Fireside Benches-Pair: A Rare Pair of Classical Serpentine-form Rosewood Window or Fireside Seats, attributed to J. and J. W. Meeks, New York, circa 1840. Sold





Pair 1835 Boston Argand Lamps: A Fine Pair of Brass Single Argand Lamps labeled and made by "Manufactured by H. N. Hooper & Co., Boston", circa 1835. Correct period reproduction cut and frosted shades. Sold





Pair of Figural Argand Lamps, circa 1830-40: An Exceptional and Extremely Rare Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze and Crystal Figural Argand Lamps, probably by Thomas Messenger & Sons, Birmingham, England, labeled "J. & I. Cox, New York", circa 1830-1840. Cut and frosted shades. Electrified. Sold





Pair of Washington and Franklin Busts: A Fine Pair of Patinated Bronze Busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin on patinated bronze-mounted Siena Marble Plinths, French for the American market, circa 1825. Sold





Parian Bust of Apollo Belvedere: A Fine Large Parian Bust of the Apollo Belvedere. Sold





Paris Porcelain Vases-Pair: A Handsome Pair of Contrast-burnished Gilt and Blue Ground Classical Mantle Vases with Fine Gothic Tracery, Paris, circa 1820. Sold





Period Crystal Hall Lantern: A Fine Large Blown Crystal Hall Lantern, Brass Candleholder, English for the Colonial Market, circa 1820. Sold





Philadelphia 4-light Gilt and Damascened Gas Chandelier, circa 1850: A Rare and Handsome Four-light Ormolu and Damascened Gas Chandelier, attributed to Cornelius & Baker, Philadelphia, circa 1850. Finish in exceptional original condition. Sold





Philadelphia Classical 3-light Sconces, Pair: A Fine Pair of Three-Light Classical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, hand-chased leafage decoration, probably by Cornelius & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1835. Sold





Philadelphia Classical Work Table: A Handsome and Elegant Classical Carved and Ebony-inlaid Mahogany Two Drawer Work Table, Philadelphia, circa 1820. Sold





Philadelphia Fancy Chairs, circa 1820, Pair: One of a Handsome Pair of Classical Gilt- and Polychrome-decorated and Grained Carved Fancy Chairs, Philadelphia, circa 1820. Sold





Philadelphia Federal Dressing Mirror: A Fine and Rare Federal Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Shield or Vase Form Dressing Glass, on Boldly Shaped “Horse “, Satin or Boxwood line inlay, Original Glass, Tulip Poplar Backboard, and Lion Mask Brass Pulls, Probably Philadelphia, circa 1785. Sold





Philadelphia Orator's Table: A Fine and Rare Classical Marble Top Carved and Reeded Bowfront Mahogany Server or Hall Table, Philadelphia, Circa 1825-1830. Sold





Pineapple & Acanthus Tiebacks: Set of Four Large Classical Pineapple and Acanthus Leafage-form Drapery Tiebacks, American, circa 1830. Sold





Regency Eagle Gilt Bronze Sconces, circa 1810-20, Pair: A Handsome Pair of Gilt-bronze Eagle-Decorated Two-light Wall Sconces with Crystal Prisms, one Marked "M & P" for Messenger & Phipson, Birmingham and London, circa 1810-1820. Sold





Spode Imari Pattern Cabinet Plates- Set of Ten: A Fine Set of Ten Gilt- and Polychrome-decorated Imari Pattern Dessert Plates in the "Prince of Wales" Pattern, bearing puce "Spode Felspar Porcelain" mark, English, circa 1815. Sold