Antiques

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…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

“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…)