Antiques

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…)

This is a lovely two Pembrooke table with two drawers (sometimes referred to as an end table). Made out of mahogany, it features flame mahogany on the top and front. (more…)

A delightful Chinese export mug in the shape of a barrel. It is covered in polychrome enamels. The top has a trellis diaper-floral border above the scrolling. (more…)

A wonderful Chinese export mug decorated in polychrome enamels and gold. It has a precise rope and ring band with gold highlights. The wave of disconnected flowers under the band is beautiful. (more…)