Antiques

“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. (more…)

A wonderfully, petite stepback cupboard. This beautiful piece features a broken pediment with wood finial. The doors are paneled at on the top and have cockbeaded edges on the lower part. This two part piece has fluted stiles on the upper and lower sections. (more…)

A lovely, Hepplewhite sideboard made out of mahogany. This is a classic sideboard that features the famous “Baltimore Bell Flowers” inlaid on the legs. Inlay work like this is always sought after. (more…)

A beautiful, serpentine four drawer chest. Made out of solid cherry, this chest has a lot going for it. First, it has a serpentine, blockfront. This means that the serpentine flattens out at the edge. This is more difficult to make and thus “better”. Second, it has all of its original hardware and feet. Indeed, those pulls are original. (more…)

“Holy Cow! Check this out!”

These are some of the first words that come to mind when one first sees this piece. First, to say it is “amazing, stunning, or unbelievable” simply doesn’t do it. Second, the pictures below simply cannot relate the visual impact this piece has. It’s presence, character, and…awesomeness can only be experienced in person. (more…)

This is arguably the most desirable engraving of Richmond, VA. Made by J. W. Hill around 1854, this piece pictures the city right before the Civil War. (more…)

A lovely, 8” wheel barometer with beautiful inlay work. This barometer features an inlaid flower at the top and bottom. (more…)

A lovely stoneware crock by Edmonds and Company between 1852 and 1868 in Charlestown, Massachusetts. It is a great size at 9” tall, it has a diameter of 7”. (more…)