“Unbelievable! Outstanding!! WOW!!!” These are but a few of the words that come to mind when this desk is seen in person. It is simply “Incredible!” [Read more…]
Rosewood Canterbury
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A beautiful, solid rosewood canterbury. It is always difficult to find a canterbury in good, usable condition. This one features a carved wreath and is in outstanding condition. [Read more…]
Serpentine Front, Slant Top Desk
October 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This is a lovely San Domingo mahogany, slant front desk. The first thing one notices is the serpentine front. It is beautiful! Following the front, the ogee bracket feet and carved shell relief on the base stand out nicely. Once the fall board is lowered, one can see the interior with a matching shell carved into the center top drawer. [Read more…]
Pair of Chinese Export Garden Stools
October 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A beautiful pair of blue and white, Chinese export garden stools. This pair features a dragon, representing masculinity, on one side and a phoenix, representing femininity, on the other. [Read more…]
Map of Virginia by William Bleau, 1640-1650
October 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This wonderful map of Virginia was derived from Captain John Smith’s map of 1612. While amazingly accurate, this map shows Jamestown (Lameftowne). In the upper left corner is Chief Powhatan with his wives and children. On the right is a Susquehanna chief in a European pose. Look closely at all of the items on his person. Each was chosen for a specific and symbolic reason. [Read more…]
Large Federal Gaming Table
September 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A beautiful, Federal gaming table made out of mahogany. This elegant table is a Federal style table with just a bit of French flair. To start off with, it has the classic hairy paw feet. The top is a classic shape with pinched rounded corners. It is a bit larger than usual, especially at the width. [Read more…]
Autumn River by Edmon Parch Lewis, OOC
September 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A lovely oil on canvas painting of a man fishing during Fall. “Autumn River” by Edmond Parch Lewis (1835-1919) features a man fishing with cows in the background on a beautiful fall day. [Read more…]
Butler’s Secretary with Bird’s Eye Maple Accents
September 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
“WOW!” It just doesn’t seem to cover it the first time one sees this piece. “Incredible, Stunning, Unbelievable” maybe those are more like it. [Read more…]
