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. [Read more…]
Speed’s Map of Virginia
June 22, 2024 By Leave a Comment
A beautiful, untouched map by “Speed”. In reality, John Speed had been dead for decades when this map came out in his atlas in 1676. [Read more…]
Small Virginia Bench
May 19, 2024 By Leave a Comment
“What a cool bench!” These words just don’t do this piece justice. First, it is the overall shape and design. The clipped corners are extremely rare in a bench. Made for function over form, it is very unusual for a bench maker to spend time on details and this piece has them in spades. [Read more…]
Virginia Bookpress or Gun Cabinet
May 16, 2024 By Leave a Comment
An incredibly rare form of a gun cabinet or bookcase. Where does one start with this piece…? Overall, this piece is in original condition and untouched. It is made out of walnut and has poplar and yellow pine secondary. The knobs and toggles are all original. Meanwhile both locks are replaced. [Read more…]
Walnut Virginia Chest
May 1, 2024 By Leave a Comment
A lovely, solid walnut, four drawer chest of drawers from Virginia. Made during the end of the 18th century, this chest has a lot going for it. First, it is made out of walnut and has yellow pine as a secondary wood. Made to compete with mahogany pieces, the cabinet maker was careful to select a light walnut and made the piece with the refinements one normally associates with mahogany. [Read more…]
Map of Virginia and West Virginia
April 17, 2024 By Leave a Comment
A nice map of Virginia and West Virginia by Culton of New York. Copyrighted in 1882, this map is in excellent condition. [Read more…]
Pair of Virginia Card Tables
January 28, 2024 By Leave a Comment
An incredible pair of matching card tables. There is always a celebration when one finds a pair of tables. A matched pair of gaming tables, most likely from Virginia, is nothing short of miraculous. [Read more…]
Small Yellow Pine Cupboard
September 14, 2022 By Leave a Comment
“What a cool little cupboard.” This delightfully, petite cupboard made out of yellow pine. Originally built during the second half of the 19th century, this piece was built for rugged use and has survived in amazingly good condition. [Read more…]
