One word just doesn’t do it when it comes to describing this striking tureen. Made in China during the 19th century, this piece is a masterwork of beauty. First, it features 16 panels. Yes, 16! We have never had so many panels on apiece before. (more…)
An incredible, three legged table with tilting top with wrought iron catch. This piece just exudes “country”. First, there are the legs. They are simple flat boards that have been added on to at some point to make the table taller. (more…)
“Extraordinary”, “Wow”, “That’s just adorable” are just some of the words that can be used to describe this petite sideboard. Made in England, it is built of out of English Pine, or Deal. (more…)
This is a lovely, mahogany, bow front chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite style. It features Bird’s Eye Maple drawer fronts that are nothing short of stunning. Additionally, it has beautiful Hepplewhite, splayed, bracket feet. (more…)
One does not hear the words “fancy” and “water bucket bench” used in the same description often but here it is. This beautiful, dual level water bench has two shelves, with a row of three drawers under the upper most level. The lower shelf has two doors which turns that part into a little cupboard. (more…)
“WOW!” The only word that fits when this piece is seen for the first time. Followed quickly by “Now that’s an eagle!”. (more…)
A rare, five stack barrister bookcase by Globe-Wernicke. Made out of quarter sawn oak, this is an beautiful example. In particular, the glass shows a wonderful amount of “waviness”. (more…)
“wow”….yes, all lower case. The state of shock I felt was so great that only lower case letters will do.
Here we have two original John Henry Belter (1804-1863) pieces from New York City. Who is J. H. Belter? He was known for his pioneering efforts in laminating wood, specifically rosewood. (more…)