Early Queen Anne Chair
A beautiful Queen Anne side chair. This chair is made out English Walnut and is lovely. The shaped back is referred to as a “violin back”. [Read more…]
Chinese Helmet Pitcher
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Chinese Helmet Pitcher
A nice helmet pitcher from the 18th century. Overall, in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. [Read more…]
Virginia Living – Winner 2018 Made In Virginia
December 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Virginia Living Magazine has selected Gates Red Oil as one of 22 Outstanding Products that are Made In Virginia for 2018! [Read more…]
Press Release – Virginia Living
November 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND, Va. Nov. 1, 2018 — Announcing the 7th Annual Made in Virginia Awards. Featuring products created in the Commonwealth, the 2018 Made in Virginia Awards celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship and craft in Food, Drink, and Home + Style. [Read more…]
Thomas Seymour Card Table
September 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Thomas Seymour Card Table
An outstanding mahogany gaming, or card, table with a lovely double lyre (harp) base. The finish is original and in great condition. The decorative features painted on the legs are acanthus and may have been painted by John Penniman. [Read more…]
Brass Door Knockers
September 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Brass Door Knockers
A nice collection of brass door knocks from 1820-1900. The earliest door knocker is shown by itself. It has the knocker and plate. It is extremely rare to find one entirely intact, Circa 1820. [Read more…]
Pair of Hall Tables
August 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Pair of Hall Tables
A beautiful, matched pair of hall tables. This pair of Federal tables are quite outstanding. Look closely at the outstanding carved pedestals and feet. [Read more…]
Imari: Japan’s original porcelain masterpiece
July 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – Imari ware is a broad term for the first porcelain ever produced in Japan. Its development was made possible by the discovery of exceptionally fine kaolin in 1616, early in the Edo period. It is also known as Arita ware, named for the town where it was made, which was a traditional ceramics center on the island of Kyushu. [Read more…]
