Antiques

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

“Magnificent”, “Incredible”, “Gorgeous” are just a few of the words that come to mind when one sees this sideboard for the first time. This piece is simply…”WOW”.  Made in the early 20th century, it was made in the US. It features incredible inset and string inlay work. (more…)

“What a table!” This may be the thought that comes to mind when this table is seen for the first time. Ornately carved, this table has a lot going on in a small package. The first thing one notices is the carved, applied fretwork on the front. To say it is bold, is an understatement. (more…)

A stunning, river landscape oil painting on canvas in its original frame. This beautiful painting was created in 1880. It features a river, road, and cattle. If one looks closely in the background there is a small boat with three people on it. (more…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

A beautiful oil painting on canvas. Titled “The Aunt’s Visit” by L Delachaux. The aunt has just bestowed gifts to her niece of a china bisque doll and treats (fruit and candies) to her nephew. She is seated, holding an orange. The niece looking longingly at the orange hoping the aunt will give a piece. Shockingly, the doll lays on the floor behind her while her brother digs in. (more…)